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'A piece of Anishnaabe culture': My Friend Saabe premieres in New Zealand

'A piece of Anishnaabe culture': My Friend Saabe premieres in New Zealand

The short film, My Friend Saabe, will be screened on Saturday at the Māoriland Film Festival in New Zealand.
Fart jokes and fireworks, drag queen Olive Boogits aims to uplift First Nation's youth

Fart jokes and fireworks, drag queen Olive Boogits aims to uplift First Nation's youth

Boogits was among the six drag queens and drag king at the Drag N' Snag event in Onigaming
'Striking' new artwork aims to draw people into Indigenous heritage exhibit

'Striking' new artwork aims to draw people into Indigenous heritage exhibit

The entire exhibit is a partnership between the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre and the Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre.
Lac Seul artist brought heart breaking Beothuk story to Thunder Bay Gallery

Lac Seul artist brought heart breaking Beothuk story to Thunder Bay Gallery

The Lac Seul First Nation artist's work was featured in a recent exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
Oshki-Wenjack promotes its programs

Oshki-Wenjack promotes its programs

Smaller class sizes, the inclusion of cultural values in lessons, and the delivery of education is what sets Oshki-Wenjack apart from other post-secondary institutions, says director of student success.
First Nations economic development conference sells out

First Nations economic development conference sells out

The hosts of the event are Independent First Nations Alliance, Shibogama First Nations Council, Matawa First Nations, Windigo Community Development Corporation, ThawiKayhiGan Group, and Keewaytinook Okimakanak.
Stories of Indigenous veterans sought for upcoming exhibit

Stories of Indigenous veterans sought for upcoming exhibit

The Indigenous Veterans of Northwestern Ontario is looking for veterans and their family members to share their stories at an event in Kenora on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Volleyball camps providing opportunities for Indigenous athletes

Volleyball camps providing opportunities for Indigenous athletes

Waterloo Warriors women’s volleyball assistant coach Amy Wilson-Hands, who is from Rainy River First Nations, led a week-long camp in Mishkeegogamang First Nation earlier this month.
Neskantaga First Nation youth heading to NHL All-Star Weekend

Neskantaga First Nation youth heading to NHL All-Star Weekend

A GoFundMe is set up to help with additional costs for the upcoming trip to Toronto.
Kenora company receives Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant

Kenora company receives Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant

It was a great way to finish up the work week for everyone involved at the Boreal Cork Company on Friday.
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