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James Hopkin

James Hopkin

James worked as a video journalist for CTV Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie, APTN National News in Halifax and CBC News in Saskatoon prior to joining SooToday in 2017.
He has worked on television, radio, print and digital news platforms at different points in his career.
Born and raised on Manitoulin Island, James is a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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Recent Work by James

Rules repeatedly breached in Thessalon First Nation election, board determines

Rules repeatedly breached in Thessalon First Nation election, board determines

Appeal board says while election code breaches 'raise grave concerns about governance and rule of law' for the community, it's not enough to warrant a new election being called
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'Pretty bogus': Ontario chiefs seek clarity on historic Métis communities

'Pretty bogus': Ontario chiefs seek clarity on historic Métis communities

First Nations leadership call on Métis National Council to make its review of six Métis communities in Ontario public
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Barbara Nolan launches series of Anishinaabe language videos for children

Barbara Nolan launches series of Anishinaabe language videos for children

'It's for the kids': Beloved Anishinaabemowin instructor unveils colourful, animated videos aimed at keeping the language alive through immersion
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BEYOND LOCAL: Anishinaabe painter on a mission to Indigenize public spaces through art

BEYOND LOCAL: Anishinaabe painter on a mission to Indigenize public spaces through art

Lucia Laford — also known by her Anishinaabe name, Waawaaskone Kwe — was one of eight artists chosen by the province-wide festival to highlight their work through its Creatives in Residence program
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Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Chiefs of Garden River, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek believe lawyers responsible for $10B settlement were overpaid by more than $400M; no timeline given for court's decision
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Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Crown has the discretion to determine annuity increases to 1850 Robinson treaties, but courts can still intervene if necessary
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'This was a must': Indigenous healing group parts ways with firekeeper

'This was a must': Indigenous healing group parts ways with firekeeper

42-year-old charged with multiple sex offences known for work with group of Anishinaabe grandmothers addressing sexual violence, exploitation and human trafficking locally
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Thessalon First Nation forks over election appeals

Thessalon First Nation forks over election appeals

First Nation leadership hands over appeals to appointed committee — eight months after it wrongfully assumed control of the election appeals process
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Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of RHT settlement dollars

Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of RHT settlement dollars

Matters to be heard in Ontario Superior Court will cut into Robinson Huron Treaty annuities settlement — and could potentially delay distribution of settlement funds to 21 First Nations
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Chiefs take issue with letters from Métis Nation of Ontario

Chiefs take issue with letters from Métis Nation of Ontario

Leadership in more than a dozen Ontario First Nations accuse MNO of trying to divide them through letter writing campaign requesting discussions on formation of 'respectful' relationships, memorandums of understanding
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