Wiikwemkoong lacrosse star hoping to coach in world junior lacrosse tournament
By Sam Laskaris REGINA – One of the top Indigenous lacrosse players is hoping to soon find out how his coaching skills rank on the...
CHRT confirms agreement reached to ensure greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities
OTTAWA, ON, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ – Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, issued the following statement today: “On March 17, 2021, the Government...
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation member named artistic director of Young People’s Theatre
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Herbie Barnes has had his share of roles with Young People’s Theatre (YPT) over the years. Barnes has not only...
WHEAT Institute provides top quality training in the therapeutic use of the arts
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Two Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory citizens are enjoying the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy (WHEAT) Institute’s Indigenized Expressive Arts...
Call for artist interpretations/artwork for the Assembly of First Nations 2021 Annual General Assembly
TORONTO– The Chiefs of Ontario Host Committee will be hosting the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 42nd Annual General Assembly in Toronto in July 2021...
Open Letter from Batchewana First Nation to Premier Doug Ford
For Immediate Release March 16, 2021 Open Letter from BFN to Premier Doug Ford This correspondence from Batchewana First Nation (BFN) is a formal notice...
Opinion: Zhooniyaa Zaagigin – Agriculture and Economic Development
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department When we talk about First Nations economies, the first things you may think of are natural resources,...
Indigenous owned and operated project management consulting company expands services during pandemic
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND — Superior Strategies Inc. has found success during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by continuing to expand...
Book review: Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory
Previously published on H-AmIndian (February 25, 2021) Reviewed by Jennifer McCutchen, University of Southern Maine Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road...
Opinion: Is Indigenous education in jeopardy at Laurentian University?
By Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere and Dr. Darrel Manitowabi Major strides that have been made at Laurentian University in providing education on Indigenous people and...
A message from the Ontario Small Business Support Grant Team
The Ontario government is committed to providing Indigenous small business owners with financial support to help them manage through this pandemic. We want them to...
Wiz-Tec Computing Technologies – Update on the Ontario Gas Card Changeover and New Tax Exemption Options
All of us here at Wiz-Tec are pleased to announce that the rollout of our update to the First Nations Gas Tax Rebate (FNGTR) program...
Nipissing First Nation lacrosse member to join brother at Humboldt State University
By Sam Laskaris MERRITT, B.C. – When he starts playing university lacrosse, Connor Kaboni will be well acquainted with one of his teammates. That’s because...
Stories From The Land – Indigenous documentary series on CBC Gem
A Four-Part Short Doc Series hosted by Ryan McMahon premieres Friday, March 19, 2021, on CBC Gem TORONTO– Stories From the Land, a podcast dedicated...
Regulatory gaps toxic to Aamjiwnaang First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— At one time, the shores of the St. Clair River were idyllic and the air clean. Now, Aamjiwnaang...