Shared Land Map interactive tool underway to help build relationships
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — The Shared Path Consultation Initiative is developing a Shared Land Map interactive tool through funding from the Greenbelt Foundation for...
SRFN demonstration closes Trans Canada Highway on Canada Day drawing enormous support
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. SERPENT RIVER FIRST...
City of Sarnia updates waterfront flag court with local First Nation representation
By Colin Graf SARNIA— The flags of the three First Nations in the area surrounding the southwestern Ontario city of Sarnia are now flying proudly...
Indigenous youth honour Indian Residential School Survivors and the children who never made it home with memorial of orange flowers
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. By Rick...
Book review: Race to the Sun
Reviewed by Karl Hele Race to the Sun is an exciting fantasy novel inspired by Indigenous legends for young readers by Indigenous novelist Rebecca Roanhorse....
Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the former Shingwauk Residential School
TAKING CARE: We recognize this comes at a difficult time for many and that our efforts to honour victims and families may act as an unwelcome reminder...
Serpent River First Nation holds first-ever Pride Parade
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — June 30 marked the end of Indigenous History Month as well as National Pride Month across Canada. To commemorate this,...
North Bay City Hall lights up orange following solemn ceremony
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. By Kelly Anne...
OneFeather launches dedicated Indigenous banking solutions with OneFeather APP and OneFeather PAY card
VICTORIA, B.C. (July 5, 2021) — The OneFeather APP is a ground-breaking Indigenous innovation offering a dedicated Indigenous banking solution for First Nations peoples, Métis,...
National Chief urges thoughtful dialogue, not destruction
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. OTTAWA (July 2,...
Prime Minister announces The Queen’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General
OTTAWA (July 6, 2021) — The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment...
Actua Canada gearing up to deliver STEM program to Indigenous Youth this summer
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA and NORTH BAY — Actua Canada plans to provide an online option for its National Indigenous Youth in STEM (InSTEM) program...
Anishinabek Nation mourns the loss of respected colleague and friend
It is with great sadness that the Anishinabek Nation shares the passing of a respected and dear colleague, and friend, Tony Jocko, Federal Policy Analyst...
Whitesand siblings explore Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast
By Rick Garrick VANCOUVER ISLAND — Indigenous languages from across the country are featured in the Historical Natives horror-themed podcasts created by two Indigenous siblings...
New environmental study underway this summer in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Community members from Aamjiwnaang First Nation should discover within the next year whether air pollution is affecting medicinal plants...