Maracle, Tootoo, Jackson and Guest just four of many who received honours at Rideau Hall Monday
A total of 29 people were honoured in various ways for their efforts advancing Indigenous issues.
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Kevin Loring named National Arts Centre’s first director of Indigenous Theatre
Award winning actor Kevin Loring was introduced as the first director of Indigenous Theatre Thursday in Ottawa.
Picton Ontario students inspire Downie, Wenjack legacy room
The community of Picton, Ontario 200 km east of Toronto is now home to the first Downie, Wenjack legacy room.
Spring flooding hits Mohawk Territory on shores of Lake Ontario
Spring flooding continues to affect southeastern Ontario. For a Mohawk community on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, the transition into summer is still wreaking havoc on homes.
Another sports name bites the dust but there is more work to do
Seventeen-year-old Nick Edge has always been a big supporter of the school spirit at Arnprior High School. That’s why when the call came out for volunteers to form a re-branding committee to change the sports team name “Arnprior Redmen,” he jumped at it. It’s a legacy he wanted to be a part of.
Students from KZ get a hands on workshop on world of coding
Twenty-one grade six students from Kitigan Zibi First Nation participated in the first coding initiative Thursday at the Wabano Centre in Ottawa.
After 10 years on the streets, Jonah Aglak has a home and a job – here’s how
After ten years on the streets of Ottawa, Jonas Aglak needed a break. The man from Hall Beach, Nunavut moved to Ottawa for work – but it didn’t pan out. Finally, he got one.
Ted Bignell finishes the 5K and raises $10K in the process – here’s why
Ted Bignell is walked to make a difference Saturday during the race weekend.
Department of National Defence celebrates Aboriginal awareness week
The Department of National Defence held a special event Thursday in the Nation’s capital. It was held to honour and celebrate First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture.