Indigenous

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the seventh annual Great

Not all growth is progress and not all urgency is an excuse for irresponsibility

A London mother said she found comfort after a woman was sentenced for the bizarre shooting of her adult son whose body was put in a bin

Oversight legislation making it easier for Queen's Park to take over school boards obscures key education funding issue, critics contend.

In honour of June as National Indigenous History Month, the Municipality of Kincardine is showcasing a special exhibit from the Canadian Language Museum. The Beyond Words: Dictionaries and Indigenous Languages Exhibit “highlights the complex relationship between Indigenous languages and dictionaries over several centuries, from word lists and dictionaries developed for exploration, colonization, conversion, and assimilation […]

A Free Press reader says "too often now, change is initiated by those who pull at the heart strings of people, and not common sense."

An African group that makes its instruments and costumes from discarded materials and Indigenous performers from around the globe are part of a diverse lineup for this year’s Sunfest. Alfredo Caxaj, the festival’s artistic director and founder, and Mercedes Caxaj, co-artistic director and Alfredo’s daughter, announced the lineup Thursday at the London Brewing Co-operative. Nearly […]

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) hosted an event focused on mental health in the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties and local Indigenous communities. “We have a very strong network of mental health and addiction support throughout the region,” said Shannon Reinelt, […]

A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre in South Bruce Peninsula. Approximately 90 Grade 7 to 12 students who self-identify as Indigenous gathered on Friday, May 2 for a wealth of activities and learning with their teachers, volunteers, […]

The clock will start on public comment at the end of May, but with half as much time — 30 days instead of 60.

Parents of Indigenous children in the Thames Valley District school board face obstacles when trying to report incidents of racism in the system, according to a task force investigating potential racism in the board. “Our parents do experience barriers in reporting racism incidents in a timely manner,” said Indigenous trustee Gina McGahey. “It’s not knowing […]

Canada was growing, following the Second World War. It was strong and full of hope.