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Josephine Mandamin among 3 honourees in Canada Post's 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series

Josephine Mandamin of Wikwemikong First Nation in northwestern Ontario is among honourees in Canada Post's third annual Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series. A ceremony for the late environmentalist was held this week. The stamp sets, which also feature Mtis artist Christi Belcourtand Inuk artist Elisapie, are available beginning on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Why boundaries are important for Indigenous people in the workplace

For many Indigenous people, it's a familiar experience: taking on extra responsibilitieswithin the workplace, rangingfrom being asked questionsregarding Indigenous matters or even going as far as being tasked withplanning and co-ordinating Indigenous programming.

Indigenous artisans struggle to navigate product pricing

Pricing a product comes with its challenges, but what happens when the product being priced is a cultural teaching passed on through generations? How do artisans price their work fairly?

Thunder Bay supports couple's walk across Canada to bring awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people

A young couple from Prince George, B.C., stopped in Thunder Bay during their cross-country walk in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people in Canada.

Hundreds of runners hit the street for Thunder Bay's 10 Mile Road Race

As Victoria Day dawned clear and cool, more than 500 runners competed inThunder Bay'sFire Fighters10 Mile Road Race a race that's been run in the city for more than 110 years.

How this hide tanning camp brings good medicine to Fort William First Nation

The fourth annual hide tanning camp hosted by Fort William First Nation in northwestern Ontario was filled with great moments of learning, laughter and reconnection for participants of all ages and skill levels.

A dry-cleaning desert no more? New business aims to open dry cleaning, laundry service in Thunder Bay

The call for a dry cleaners to set up shop in Thunder Bay looks like has been answered. Quality Cleaners will focus on dry cleaning of personal garments and commercial products as well as coin operated laundry machines.

Northwestern Ontario's food distribution association faces shortages of key food items

The Regional Food Distribution Association is facing challenges of providing food and meals for people reliant on the service amid a shortage of their 10 most-need items.

Indigenous TikTok creators get together to share their experiences on the app

Many Indigenous creators say TikTok is more than just a place for silly content it's a place for them to be the representation they did not see growing up.

How Indigenous businesses are paving their way in northwestern Ontario

Owning a business is no walk in the park, but that is not deterring Indigenous entrepreneurs in northwestern Ontario from jumping in head first into the true definition of "being your own boss".