Written by Lakehead University on 11 April 2018
THUNDER BAY, ON – Lakehead’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are hosting 100 Years of Loss: The Residential School System in Canada Mobile Exhibition at Lakehead University in the Agora from April 10-12. The 100 [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 10 November 2014
Young Aboriginal Writers Receive James Bartleman Award Ontario is honouring six young Aboriginal writers from across the province for writing outstanding stories that celebrate their cultures. The James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award celebrates Aboriginal youth for their creative [Read more]
Written by Annie Wenger-Nabigon Ph.D., RSW on 04 July 2014
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, and [Read more]
Written by Batchewana First Nation on 02 November 2013
SAULT STE. MARIE ON – More than two decades ago, the Tsilhqot’in Nation in British Columbia started direct actions and legal battles to gain recognition from Canada of their Aboriginal title and rights to their land. On Nov. 7, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the historic appeal [Read more]
Written by Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services on 01 July 2013
THUNDER BAY, ON – Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services proudly recognizes approximately 29 adult learners, members of Matawa First Nations communities who completed the Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program (ASAPP) and many are now graduates with a General [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 19 June 2013
Ontario Government Celebrates First Nation, Inuit and Métis Culture Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions on June 21, National Aboriginal Day. This year, explore the rich culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Ontario. You can share your favourite memories of Aboriginal experiences and [Read more]
Written by Ministry Northern Development and Mines on 11 November 2012
Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, released the following statement Friday (Nov.9,2012) on consulting with Aboriginal communities on mineral exploration and development: “Our government is responsible for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this province. [Read more]