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James Hopkin

James Hopkin

James has worked as a video journalist for CTV Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie, APTN National News in Halifax and CBC News in Saskatoon.
He has worked on television, radio, print and digital news platforms at different points in his career.
James made the 2,074 kilometre trek from Saskatchewan to work for SooToday back in November 2017.
Born and raised on Manitoulin Island, James is a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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Recent Work by James

'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

Testifying at Robinson Superior Treaty annuities trial, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says forestry and mining industries flourished while Anishinaabe people lived in abject poverty
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What is residential school denialism, and why is it gaining steam?

What is residential school denialism, and why is it gaining steam?

University of Manitoba professor is at Algoma University this week to discuss attempts to 'twist and misrepresent basic facts' about the residential school system
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Little Native Hockey League hits the ice after three-year hiatus

Little Native Hockey League hits the ice after three-year hiatus

More than 2,400 youth representing over 40 First Nations set to take part in Ontario's largest Indigenous hockey tournament
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Lawyer sues Sault police over alleged 'stalking' by officers

Lawyer sues Sault police over alleged 'stalking' by officers

Indigenous defence lawyer Naomi Sayers alleges members of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have been lurking around her home, keeping tabs on her for months
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Dispute over Crown revenues, expenses at forefront of treaty annuities trial

Dispute over Crown revenues, expenses at forefront of treaty annuities trial

Economic expert claims treaty beneficiaries are owed billions of dollars for revenues generated in Robinson Superior Treaty territory, but the Crown argues the cost of colonization, resource extraction outweighs those revenues
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Sudbury hearing will decide compensation for broken treaties

Sudbury hearing will decide compensation for broken treaties

A Nobel Prize-winning economist testified that First Nations in northern Ontario may have been stiffed $100B under a pair of treaties signed nearly two centuries ago
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Huron-Superior board won't say if ransom paid to cyber-attackers

Huron-Superior board won't say if ransom paid to cyber-attackers

Personal information of Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board employees was breached in December ransomware attack; teachers union says concerns are being raised by staff over potential for identity theft
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Trailblazing Beads owner sees beading as form of healing

Trailblazing Beads owner sees beading as form of healing

A registered social worker specializing in mental health, Eva Dabutch hopes her 'side hustle' can create a community-wide beading circle to help heal intergenerational trauma in Indigenous Peoples
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Owners of Gen7 Fuel target of multimillion-dollar lawsuit

Owners of Gen7 Fuel target of multimillion-dollar lawsuit

Court action claims married couple in charge of company — who are not Indigenous — used stolen funds to build First Nation gas stations and fund lavish lifestyle
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Algoma U prof says process needed for Indigenous identity fraud

Algoma U prof says process needed for Indigenous identity fraud

Dr. Paulette Steeves says Indigenous identity fraud a problem, but so is disregarding those seeking to reconnect with their roots
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