Genocide, So Animated – Robert Horton
Washington Redskins – Photo published in Slate Magazine THUNDER BAY – Aboriginal - This written work is in response to Slate Magazine honourable retiring the Washington Redskin’s moniker from their...
View ArticleFedNor Funds Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Minister Rickford and FedNor’s Mark Wright – Putting the North in FedNor Putting the North in FedNor THUNDER BAY - “Our Government is committed to ensuring entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada...
View ArticleA Tribe Called Red Headlines Gatineau Show
Gatineau, Quebec — Bursting forth from Canada’s capital, native Producer/DJ crew A Tribe Called Red is producing a truly unique sound that’s impacting the global electronic scene and urban club...
View ArticleTerry Armstrong New NAPS Police Chief
NAPS patrol and area about two thirds the size of Ontario, serving in their communities and area. NAPS Announces New Chief of Police Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Thunder Bay - The Board of Directors...
View ArticleThoughts for You… Sandi Boucher
Dogma Picking THUNDER BAY – Editorial - A few weekends back, I had the opportunity to escape to camp for a spirit-rejuvenating 24 hours. The result – 12 entries that leapt onto the pages of my...
View ArticleWasaya – In a Business Way Forward to Success
MaryEllen Thomas, Acting CEO Wasaya Group Inc. Wasaya Group Inc. Moving Forward in a Business Way THUNDER BAY – Special to NNL - Established in 1989, the name “Wasaya” comes from the Oji-Cree language,...
View ArticleIdle No More – We say Hoka Hay
Sylvia shares, “The shawl I’m wearing was given to me from a lady in London but was from Peru. She told me she wore it all her people’s demonstrations and protests”. Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum Idle No...
View ArticleTraditional Healing and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Teresa Trudeau is the Traditional Healing Coordinator at Thunder Bay’s Anishnawbe Mushkiki, an Aboriginal Community Health Access Centre Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Respecting...
View ArticleChief Celia Echum Re-elected in Ginoogaming FN
LONGLAC, ONTARIO: Elections for the Chief and Council of Ginoogaming First Nation were held on Wednesday the 21st day of August 2013. Chief Celia Echum was re-elected for her 4th straight 2-year term...
View ArticleBruce Moonias Inquest Announced
Inquest into Death of Bruce Moonias THUNDER BAY - Dr. William Lucas, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that a new date has been scheduled for the inquest into the death of Bruce...
View ArticleMétis Nation of Ontario Goes Solar
OTTAWA – The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), together with its investment partners, announced today that it is set to become a long-term owner of commercial-scale solar projects, earning income over a...
View ArticleGabriel Echum: Ginoogaming Councillor Passes
Respected Aboriginal Leader Gabriel Echum Passes Suddenly THUNDER BAY - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno and the NAN Executive Council have extended condolences to Chief Celia...
View ArticleMétis Nation of Ontario 20th Annual AGM
Tim Powell, Metis Nation of Ontario at NAD 2013 OTTAWA - At its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGA) in Ottawa this weekend, over 300 Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) leaders and citizens from across the...
View ArticleAttawapiskat New School Construction Continues
Drawings by Attawapiskat students about how their new school will look ATTAWAPISKAT – Building in Northern Canada takes planning. In Attawapiskat, construction of the new school is ongoing. “We’re in...
View ArticleBooks With No Bounds Boosts NAN Communities
Books With No Bounds is a blend of youthful enthusiasm backed with pure determination! Youthful Enthusiasm and Determination Fuel Books With No Bounds THUNDER BAY – Books with no Bounds is a project...
View ArticleFeds Have Treaty Obligations and Human Rights Standards – AMC Grand Chief
Manitoba Grand Chief Nepinak Seeks Federal Government Action AMC Chief Derek Nepinak Seeks Fair Treatment WINNIPEG - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO)...
View ArticleFirst Nations Move on Youth Suicide
Drummers from Dennis Franklin Cromarty School at opening of Youth Centre in Thunder Bay Youth Suicide focus of ‘People’s Inquiry’ MOOSE FACTORY - After receiving no government support the Mushkegowuk...
View ArticleLakehead Thunderwolves Howl in Whitesand First Nation
The Lakehead Thunderwolves facilitated another successful weekend of Reach Up! programming on August 18-19 in Whitesand First Nation Reach Up! with Lakehead Thunderwolves and Whitesand FN THUNDER BAY –...
View ArticleMarten Falls Withdraws from Matawa Judicial Review
THUNDER BAY – MINING - Marten Falls First Nation has announced their withdrawal from the Matawa Tribal Council led Judicial Review of the Cliffs Chromite Project federal Comprehensive Study...
View ArticleFirst Nation Trainees Learn Remote Fishing Outpost Operations
Back Row – left to right: Robert Boyce, Faron Shawinimash, Terry OkeeseFront Row – left to right: David Waswa, Lewis Nate, Rugged Dude, David Boyce Sr., Leslie Atlookan, Terrance Keeskitay and George...
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