Thunder Bay

Nathaniel Moses of Pic River can remember the first powwow organized at Lakehead University in 1988.

Joshua Bigblood and Dylan Fobister were enjoying the Lakehead University powwow on March 16 when they were approached by filmmakers to audition for a feature-length film.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Women’s Council hosted a three-day conference called “Exploring our Past, Present & Future: Supporting the Women of the Nation” on the weekend of March 15.

Allegations of a starlight tour made by a First Nations youth against members of the Thunder Bay police have turned out to be untrue.

Allegations against the Thunder Bay police that a 19 year old man was dropped on the outskirts of the city have turned out to be untrue.

On March 2, Thunder Bay-based company They.Media hosted their first ever hip-hop show at Newfie’s Pub with several acts taking to the stage in what turned out to be a successful and entertaining event.

Healing and empowering families was on the agenda for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Embrace Life forum that took place March 7-8 in Thunder Bay at St.Paul’s United Church.

Lakehead University students conducting a sit in protest outside the university president’s office have rejected a proposed solution developed by the school administration and Aboriginal leaders.

First Nations people rarely end up on juries. Some blame jury rolls, others, systematic problems such as racism...

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is planning an open house for April 19 to identify the economic impact NAN and its associated organizations have on Thunder Bay.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is calling for Lakehead University to re-implement a full-credit indigenous course in the new law school’s course of study, as students continue a sit in protest.

Filmmakers from Toronto and Thunder Bay are seeking Aboriginal youth to act in an upcoming feature film that will be shot this summer in northwestern Ontario.

As Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service prepares for a second inquest, the issue of funding and legislation for First Nations policing returns to the spotlight.

In light of the death of a Kasabonika woman that is once again raising issues with policing in First Nations communities, a Nishnawbe Aski Nation deputy grand chief says NAN still lags behind the rest of the country when it comes to policing services.

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Acting Chief of Police Bob Herman is calling for the same policing standards as other police forces.