National Chief Cindy Woodhouse honoured with headdress
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse participated in a headdress transfer ceremony on Jan. 1 following an invite from Elder Leonard Weasel Traveller and Chief Troy Knowlton…
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Avoid driving under the influence
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part…
Goose Lane launches new poetry prize
Goose Lane Editions, along with the board of imprint icehouse poetry, are launching a new poetry prize in honour of Trinidadian Canadian poet Claire Harris. …
A guide to picking the perfect fresh Christmas tree
Come the holiday season, perhaps no tradition evokes the warm and fuzzy “feels” more than a family outing to pick a Christmas tree. Whether…
Last-minute holiday shopping tips
Though devotees of early holiday shopping do not hesitate to point out how convenient it can be to get all their gifts long before Christmas,…
Great gifts for the family foodie
Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also…
Indspire and Rio Tinto renew partnership
Indspire has renewed its partnership with Rio Tinto, one of Canada’s largest mining and metals companies, to continue supporting Indigenous students and educators in a…
Indigenous gifting in and around Toronto
If you’re behind on starting or too tired to finish your holiday gift shopping, don’t stress. It’s not too late to buy for your friends…
Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings
The Ontario government is connecting significantly more people to breast cancer screening by lowering the eligibility age of self-referral for publicly funded mammograms through the…
Indigenous dark fiction anthology sends chills up readers’ spines
Never Whistle at Night, an original anthology of 26 dark stories by Indigenous authors dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be unsettled?”…
How to help student-athletes balance academics and athletics
The rigours of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the…
Ontario launches New Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund
The Ontario government said it is taking action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement…
5 ways local businesses can make the most of fall fairs
Fall fairs are family-friendly events that provide wholesome fun and foods that are hard to find elsewhere. Fairs also provide great opportunities for local businesses…
7 sights to see at fall harvest festivals
Just as summertime is synonymous with concerts and carnivals, fall is a prime time for its own opportunities for seasonal entertainment, such as harvest festivals.…
APTN calls for new board members
APTN, the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster, invites qualified individuals to apply to join its board of directors. This unique opportunity allows selected candidates to…