Chris Cromarty was a gentle, caring family man whose dogged determination helped unite First Nations in northwestern Ontario and get the attention of the government. First Nations leaders are reflecting on his passing, and what it means to live a good life.
Walk into the Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre and you'll notice the smell of smudge and an Indigenous playlist quietly playing in the building. The first such facility in London, Ont., caters to urban Indigenous people, and aims to rekindle Indigenous languages, honour teachings of ancestors and allow families to thrive.
Kasabonika Lake First Nation has seen a steady rise of cases in the last week, with more than 130 cases reported on Sunday within the community of about 850.