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If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. Jan 23-25: Every Story Matters Testimony Conference, Garden Hill, Man. Feb 6-7: Manitoba Missionfest, Winnipeg, Man. March 13-15: Every Story Matters Testimony Conference, Sioux Lookout, Ont. April 10-12: Easter Gospel Outreach, Mînî Thnî, Alb. May 14-17: Native Youth Conference, Camp Nakamun, Busby, Alb....
Recently, Intertribal Life Ministries and Northern Canada Evangelical Mission partnered to create a new, expanded edition of Maskipiton: Peace Chief. Maskipiton is an encouraging true story about a great Indigenous leader who chose peace over war when he decided to follow the Creator God and begin a relationship with His son, Jesus. With nearly three dozen illustrations, this story is not only for younger people, it is encouraging for readers of all ages. We've included an...
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Many people are not living for today. That includes me, at times. The enemy would love for us to live either in the past or in the future. It is so easy to live in the past, and we could be living with much regret . . . "If I only I had done it this way, if only I hadn't done that." You can be so busy thinking about what you did or didn't...
1. Prepare. While the Council Fire daily devotional is printed in a handy size that you can carry and read anywhere, we suggest you make it part of a special time with the Lord. If at all possible, it’s good to choose the same time each day so you can get into a routine (it only takes three weeks to develop a habit!). Try to choose a time when you will not face as many interruptions, and take steps to limit distractions (like turning off your phone or television for a while). Gather your materials—your Council Fire daily dev...
Lac La Biche, Alb.-On January 12, the doors opened for Keywatin Discipleship Centre (KDC) in Lac La Biche, Alberta. The eight-week, on-site program, designed especially for Indigenous people, will offer Bible classes, including an overview of the Bible, ministry opportunities, activities, and life skills training. Students will also receive "mentoring and help working through past problems to come to a place of healing from Jesus and growing in the Lord," says Lori Ward, one...
Billings, Mont.-This fall, Carhartt, the 125-year-old outdoor and workwear company, featured a limited-edition collection created by acclaimed Native American designer, Bethany Yellowtail. The collection was designed to celebrate Native American hard work and heritage, with the company noting that this was "woven into each piece." As part of the promotion, Carhartt released a video telling Yellowtail's story, from growing up on her family's cattle ranch in Wyola, Montana, on...
Tishomingo, Okla.-Los Angeles Fire Department's Olin Jones Jr. was recently named Paramedic/Firefighter of the Year by Dignity Health, a nonprofit health care organization with more than 40 hospitals and 500 care centers, according to its website. Jones, a Chickasaw citizen, said the criteria for his selection was based on the number of people he and his crew saved over the course of the year. "It was data driven," Jones said. "I think it's from the interventions I did with ou...
Tishomingo, Okla.-A teen is planning his path to Broadway, building upon past experiences and honing his skills at the Chickasaw Arts Academy. At 15 years old, Teyton Colbert, a Chickasaw citizen, has already worked on major film productions and with a few legends of the silver screen. Following his role of Tonto Boy in Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 1," Teyton was asked to audition for the role of Teddy in "Wild Faith Christmas," and he is excited for the...
Lawrence, Kans.-As the school year began, five Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) students and two students from the University of Kanssas's (KU) Good Morning Indian Country traveled to the Indigenous Media Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The students joined Indigenous journalists, educators and professionals for three days of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking. The conference topics included Indigenous reporting, media independence, and the role of...
Hanover, N.H.—Michigan's Upper Peninsula is not considered a strong location for large-scale farming, with its cold weather, brief growing season, and thick forests. However, a new study by Dartmouth researchers has found that in the past, earlier members of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin apparently had large, successful farms and agricultural centers from around 1000 to 1600. In fact, the researchers feel the area at the Sixty Islands archaeological site on the M...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. Dec 5-7: Mini Thni Christmas Gospel Outreach, Mini Thni, AB. Jan 23-25: Every Story Matters Testimony Conference, Garden Hill MB Feb 6-7: Manitoba Missionfest, Winnipeg MB March 13-15: Every Story Matters Testimony Conference, Sioux Lookout ON...
WASHINGTON—Seven Cherokee Nation veterans, including those from the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Operation Just Cause, were honored at national monuments recently for their dedication with a "Warrior Flight," the 13th flight sponsored by the Cherokee Nation. During the four-day trip, Cherokee Warriors toured the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veteran's Memorial, Vietnam Wall Memorial, and other sites. Mark Harper, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of a military-style aviation...
Prince George, B.C.-In what's being touted as the first program of its kind in Canada, the British Columbia First Nations Justice Council has begun a new program that will offer an alternative to being criminally charged to some Indigenous people. The new Indigenous Diversion Centre in downtown Prince George offers Indigenous offenders the option to participate in a 90-day therapeutic plan in which they would commit to a set of activities in order to have their charges...
Phoenix, Ariz.-Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the StrongHearts Native Helpline provides care and services for Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence. On Sept. 24, it earned the title of National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline with new direct funding from the federal government. The StrongHearts line was first established in 2017. The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center and the National Domestic Violence Hotline collaborated on its creation after...
Langdon, Alb.—On November 1, 2025, Intertribal Life Ministries (ILM) hosted a Dessert Night fundraiser at The Meeting Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Dessert Night replaced the annual fall fundraising banquet and offered a plethora of desserts, music, fellowship, and testimonies for 170 attendees. The event featured the music of the Elias Family Band. Kevin and Kim Elias and their four sons travel extensively, sharing the love and grace of God through energetic, b...
Ottawa, Ont.-On behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), General Jennie Carignan, chief of the defence staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann recently apologized for racial discrimination and harassment Indigenous members and other people of color have faced while serving in the CAF. "For way too long, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, Asian and other racialized members of the CAF faced systemic barriers that limited their ability to serve, contribute and thrive as...
NEW YORK—The Church of the Mediator in Kyle, South Dakota, has long been a fixture in the life of its community on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The small congregation's Sunday services typically draw about 20 worshippers, and it also is a place where Episcopalians and other residents gather for personal and social milestones, from baptisms, wakes and funerals, to the church's large celebrations on Easter Sunday. Those gatherings, however, have always been limited by what the 11...
YORKTON, Sask.—The Canadian federal government recently announced that the Yorkton Tribal Council (YTC) will receive $335,000 to train 35 more wildland firefighters to join their existing crew of 60. Some of the funding will also go for equipment. The council represents six First Nations in the Yorkton area-the Key, Cote, Keeseekoose, Ocean Man, Zagime, and Kahkawistahaw nations' territory spans roughly 52,000 hectares. The program is designed to blend modern firefighting t...
After eight years of marriage, we had bad problems. A lot of drinking and parties had destroyed our trust in each other. Our marriage was at the point of breaking up. It was so bad, Liz was thinking about ending her life. I kind of thought about it, too, but I was scared. There did not seem to be any way out for us. Then something happened to Liz that gave us both hope. I was born and raised in Cormorant, a small Native community along the railroad in northern Manitoba. The...
If you're attending these events, come by and meet us! If you would like ILM to participate in your event, contact Todd at director@intertriballife.org. Sept. 26–28: THUNDER BAY GOSPEL JAMBOREE, Thunder Bay, Ont., www.nefc.ca Oct. 3–4: STEER CONFERENCE, Bismarck, N.D., www.steerinc.org. Stop by and meet ILM staff! Nov. 1: ILM CELEBRATION, Winnipeg, Man, www.intertriballife.org. Hosted by ILM staff! Oct. 2: CHIEF hosts CELEBRATE CHICAGO, Midwest Bible Church, htt...
CALGARY, Alb.-The city of Calgary has announced a first-time endeavor to provide affordable housing for Indigenous citizens to the tune of $30 million to make it happen. Maa'too'maa'taapii Aoko'iyii'piaya, the Blackfoot name for the program, which means "Indigenous First Nation Housing" in Blackfoot, aims to create between 150 and 350 units in what the city calls a "historic investment." Currently, while the Indigenous population is only three percent of Calgary's demographic...
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Department of the Interior's Victim Assistance Program has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice's National Indian Country Training Initiative, U.S. Indian Police Academy, FBI, DEA and ATF to curb violent crime in Indian Country. Through this partnership, several federal agencies have joined forces to offer a comprehensive training series aimed at improving how law enforcement and service providers respond to violent crime and enhance support for...
SANTA FE, N.M.—In August, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts hosted the Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Advertised as the largest and most prestigious Indigenous art market in the world, the event celebrated it's 103rd year. The event annually brings together more than 1,000 Native artists representing more than 200 tribal nations from across the U.S. and Canada. The three-day event features not only vendor booths, but other activities. A f...
WINNIPEG, Man.—Intertribal Life Ministries has announced plans to host a Dessert Night fundraiser on November 1 at The Meeting Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Dessert Night replaces the annual fall fundraising banquet and will offer a plethora of desserts, music, fellowship, and testimonies. The event will feature the music of the Elias Family. Kevin and Kim Elias and their four sons travel extensively, sharing the love and grace of God through energetic, bluegrass-infused m...
MONTREAL, Que.—Thanks to students from Concordia University and the Cree Nation, in mid-August, Canada experienced the first space launch in more than 25 years. The mission, with the rocket launching from a base camp about 250 kilometres north of Mistissini, in northern Quebec, was a collaborative effort between the Space Concordia Rocketry Division and members of the local Cree community. The rocket, named Starsailor, broke records as the first of its size to be launched b...
