Toronto Maple Leafs help Indigenous youth excel at sport

The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to using sports as an opportunity to make a difference among Indigenous youth and support reconciliation while educating themselves…

Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices

In a joint investigation, APTN Investigates and CBC’s The Fifth Estate are speaking with industry leaders and Canadian families, farmers and food producers to understand…

Memorial walk for MMIWGB2S+ shifts, becoming more inclusive

Linda John has lost two of her children to violence. First, her baby boy, David, and then, her daughter, Hylena Rivera, in 2011. It never…

Celebrate National Grain-Free Day February 21

National Grain-Free Day on Feb. 21 inspires families and friends to gather and enjoy each others’ company over grain-free meals, devoting an entire day to…

Mohawk Chapel to become first Indigenous chapel with Royal Coat of Arms

Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks in Brantford will become the first Indigenous chapel to feature a royal Coat of Arms with a large…

Ontario works payments not keeping up with inflation; more Six Nations people living in trailers

Six Nations Ontario Works says they’re noticing more and more community members living in trailers as inflation continues to climb yet social assistance payments remain…

Thirteen local organizations make shortlist for 2024 EcDev Trust disbursements

Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust is giving away $816,245 this year with twelve local organizations shortlisted for the funding. There are…

St. Catharines to host Minto Cup 2025

CATHARINES — On Monday, February 12, it was announced that the St. Catharines Athletics were selected as host for the 2025 Minto Cup, Canada’s National…

City of Cambridge refused to consult with Six Nations on Broccolini project

After a stubborn start with the city of Cambridge refusing to engage with Six Nations, the Broccolini Old Mill project is now moving forward with…

Applications for Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle are open

Applications for this year’s Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle program are now open. The 2024 program marks the fourth year it has been taking place. “In…

Impassable winter roads create ‘dire’ situation for Ontario First Nations

Impassable winter roads are delaying vital shipments and threatening the safety of First Nations across northern Ontario, leaders warned as they pressed the provincial and…

Rethinking masculinity: Teaching men how to love and be loved

By Jamie Paris, Instructor, Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, University of Manitoba How will young men learn to love when many messages seem…

Métis Nations, federal ministers sit for a bilateral mechanism meeting to hash out relationship, priorities

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Updated with clarification on the co-development principles. Legislation may be the only way to ensure that a…

Psychology of eating and exercise

Anyone can learn the technical aspects of healthful eating and exercising, but the psychology of food and exercise remains one of the biggest barriers to…

Indigenous artists nominated for Juno Awards

TORONTO — The 2024 Juno Award nominations were announced with 19 Indigenous artists in the running. Three Indigenous artists are nominated for Contemporary Roots Album…