Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Indigenous Tourism Industry
AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – New data revealing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Indigenous tourism industry in Ontario was released on...
Atlohsa Family Healing Services announces new location for Indigenous-led winter response for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness
LONDON – Atlohsa Family Healing Services is excited to announce the new location for the Indigenous-led winter response for homelessness. In partnership with the City...
New podcast aimed at elevating and celebrating Indigenous women debuts in November
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Indigenous journalists Jolene Banning, Tanya Talaga, and Kim Wheeler are featuring the voices of Indigenous women from across the...
Nipissing University Student Union honours Nipissing First Nation Language Keeper
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Language is the culture and culture is the language,” Muriel Sawyer-baa’s son Michael remembers. “That was one...
Entrepreneur with Dokis First Nation roots recognized for excellence and outstanding impact
By Rick Garrick HAILEYBURY — Dokis First Nation’s Gerry Brandon was recently recognized with the Up and Comer Award for his “high-end” L’Autochtone Taverne Americaine...
Garden River First Nation hockey player preparing for international debut
By Sam Laskaris CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Owen Headrick already has an impressive hockey resume and the Garden River First Nation member will be adding to...
Indigenous musical artists performing at Toronto art exhibit this week
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Indigenous musicians from both North and South America will be performing free concerts later this week at an art exhibit...
Former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence begins his journey into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 24, 2021) – It is with profound sadness to announce that former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence (Shiikenh)...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Christmas Wish campaign continues
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launched its 13th annual Christmas Wish campaign on Nov. 15 with a new option for...
Gehl v Canada: Challenging Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act
VANCOUVER ― A follow-up to Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit, Gehl v Canada: Challenging Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act is the story of...
Sean Vanderklis settles into new role with CBC Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Curve Lake’s Sean Vanderklis is enjoying his new role as host of CBC Thunder Bay’s Superior Morning radio program...
Self-care is focus of art exhibit featuring Indigenous artists at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Self-care is the theme of an art exhibit currently on display at a Toronto gallery. The exhibit, titled Locating Self...
Shuniah township leader and council discuss long-term care, local business, education with NDP leader
By Rick Garrick SHUNIAH— Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry, Shuniah councillors and business people recently met with Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath on Nov....
Book review: Understanding First Nations: The Legacy of Canadian Colonialism
By Karl Hele Dr. Ed Whitcomb’s Understanding First Nations: The Legacy of Canadian Colonialism is an overview of First Nations issues in Canada up to...
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaim new holiday Anishinaabe Giizhigad
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 17, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaimed June 6 the Anishinabek Nation holiday, Anishinaabe Giizhigad, in honour of the...