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How Georgina Island First Nation took back control of lands and resources

Almost 20 years ago, after decades under the Indian Act's land management regime, Georgina Island First Nation took back control of its own land and natural resources through the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.
Opinion

Sen. Beyak got one thing right: more of the same for First Nations is not the answer

Unfortunately, just about everything else in her open letter in which she suggested First Nations should give up their status cards in exchange for Canadian citizenship was wrong.

Mona the raccoon: She's a 1st for Thunder Bay, Ont., dog rescue group

Rebecca Estey runs a dog rescue in Thunder Bay, Ont., and gets calls from people about all kids of animals, like skunks, hawks, even groundhogs. But earlier this summer, she got her first call about a raccoon.

Thunder Bay hairstylist gives haircuts to the homeless

Bryan Hodgins has been cutting hair at the Shelter House for more than a year, and it's as rewarding for Hodgins as it is for the people who receive the haircuts. "It feels good to take care of people," said Hodgins.

Quilt honours memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women

Beading, painting, and healing characterize the creation of a quilt being made to honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

RFDA Summer Days program teaches Thunder Bay, Ontario kids about food

The Regional Food Distribution Association in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants to help kids build a healthy relationship with food, and that's why Kitchen Manager Kelsey Agnew started the Summer Days program for kids.

Muskrat Dam youth boycott CLE in Thunder Bay

Many kids in northwestern Ontario wait for the CLE to return to Thunder Bay, but youth from Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation are boycotting the fair this summer.
Video

Thunder Bay's north end splash pad making waves

Families flocked to the facility at North End Park, which held it's grand opening ceremony on Friday.

Magnus Theatre's latest play inspired by mom's record collection

It wasn't until after his mother passed away in 2009 that Thom Currie found the inspiration to finish writing his play 'Mama's Country Record Collection.'

Eabametoong First Nation donates $10,000 to Shelter House in Thunder Bay

Eabametoong First Nation has donated $10,000 to the Shelter House in Thunder Bay, Ontario.