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A Walk for Unity – Regina to Ottawa
A Walk for Unity THUNDER BAY – A Walk for Unity has travelled from Regina to Thunder Bay on their way to Ottawa. The Walkers are planning to arrive in Ottawa on June 21st for National Aboriginal Day....
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Bushmen Forced Out Seek Help
A Bushman community in southern Botswana is facing imminent eviction from their land for a ‘wildlife corridor’.© Survival LONDON – An imminent eviction of several hundred Bushmen in southern Botswana...
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FWFN Pow Wow Grounds Healing
The marks from the off road vehicles can still be seen, but repairs to the grounds have been done. FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – The Fort William First Nation Pow Wow Grounds on Mount McKay are healing....
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Hereditary Chief Xwu’p’a’lich – No blended holiday
Hereditary Chief Xwu’p’a’lich at logging protest sitting by Sacred Fire SUNSHINE COAST – Native Shishalh Elder and Hereditary Chief Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins) has asked all B.C. Natives to not...
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Missing Man sought by Family
If you see Jordie, or know of his whereabouts, please contact police. (807) 684-1200 THUNDER BAY – Jordie Suggashie, an Aboriginal male, pictured above, has been missing since Friday in Thunder Bay....
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Ogoki Student Tops SYTYKM Awards
THUNDER BAY – Ontario students are showing their skill and imagination. Christian Peters a student at Henry Coaster Memorial School in Ogoki Post has been recognized by the Ontario Mining Association...
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NAN – The loss of so many young lives has caused great fear
THUNDER BAY - “The loss of so many young lives has caused great fear and apprehension across NAN First Nations and this has grown since the most recent deaths,” said NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin...
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Anniversary of Residential Schools Apology
Idle No More Round Dance at Thunder Bay City Hall OTTAWA - Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today on the fifth anniversary of...
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Steven Pinker Claims Debunked
Steven Pinker, like Jared Diamond, bases his assertion that the Yanomami are a violent people solely on the work of controversial anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon.© Fiona Watson/Survival LONDON –...
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Matrimonial Rights Law Passed with Opposition
THUNDER BAY - Bill S-2, Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, passed the third reading in the House of Commons yesterday (Tuesday, June 11, 2013) despite concerns from...
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Bill S-2 is very complex
ONWA works with people to help! THUNDER BAY – Currently, there is a gap in services for people living on-reserve in instances of marriage breakdown. Provincial laws governing the fair division of...
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NAN Elder Frank Beardy Passes
NAN Elder Frank Beardy THUNDER BAY- Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno and the NAN Executive Council are mourning the passing of NAN Elder Frank Beardy, a revered leader who dedicated...
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A New Beginning for OSHKI Graduates
THUNDER BAY – The Graduation Ceremony for the 2013 OSHKI -Pimache O Win (New Beginning) celebration was held in Thunder Bay today. The graduates included Suzanne Ostlund, Kristen Owen, and Brenda...
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Graduation Celebration During National Aboriginal Day
Leadership Thunder Bay / Urban Aboriginal Strategy Graduate Class THUNDER BAY – Graduates celebrated the first ever Leadership Thunder Bay / Urban Aboriginal Strategy graduation in Thunder Bay as a...
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Idle No More: In the Spirit of Sincerity, Solidarity, and Sovereignty
Robert Animikii Horton(Bebaamweyaazh)Anishinaabe Nation, Treaty #3 Territory THUNDER BAY - Boozhoo Nindinwemaaganatok (Hello, my Relations) First and foremost, I would like to extend a heartfelt and...
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Fort William First Nation – Pow Wow Day Two
Amanda is a shawl dancer. This young woman demonstrates the strength and resilient power of her culture. FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – Thunder Mountain echoed to the beat of the drum as the annual Pow...
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Fort William First Nation Pow Wow Day 3
Getting ready for the Grand Entry – Pictures and video with permission from the Elders FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – “These mountains are our sacred places”. That message was shared by Chief John Snow...
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I Learned to Walk Today …
THUNDER BAY – Editorial - Today’s entry – taken from the pages of “Her Mother’s Daughter” (July 2nd entry). The entry called to me. I can only assume you needed to read it as much as I did. Enjoy. I...
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Dilico Workers Set to Strike
Dilico on Fort William First Nation THUNDER BAY – It is looking like the families and youth under Dilico Anishinabek Family Care will be left hanging as strike action is starting on Monday. The 350...
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Manitoba Court Rules on Red Sucker Lakes FN
THUNDER BAY - Mega Precious Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MGP) and Rolling Rock Resources Corporation (Mega) were granted a temporary injunction by the Court of the Queen’s Bench, Manitoba to continue...
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