Book Review: Abuse, addiction and reconciliation
By Shirley Honyust This is a factual biography, although some of the names have been changed, and its catchy title does nothing to belie its...
Strong identity and connection to culture is needed to heal
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Walkers who are bringing awareness to the murdered and missing indigenous women epidemic in Canada, left Winnipeg on...
Appeal Court rules Brown v Canada is to proceed as a class action
Three judges of the Ontario Superior Court have ruled that the motion by Canada to strike the case is to be dismissed in a ruling...
Election of National Chief will take place at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Winnipeg
OTTAWA– First Nation leaders from across Canada will gather in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 9-11, 2014 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs...
Being out on the land encourages youth to become involved
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert’s Hannah Desmoulin is looking to get youth from her Robinson Superior community more involved with activities on the land. “I’m...
What it means to be Ojibway
By Richard Wagamese For the longest time I wondered what it really meant to be Ojibway. After I’d been reconnected with my family after twenty...
Condoms covered for First Nations under NHIB
UOI OFFICES – Good news coming out of the Anishinabek Nation just in time for Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week – male condoms are covered through...
Ziisbaakdonaapnewin E-naagdawenjgejig – Integrated Diabetes Care Team Clinics to be launched
Nipissing First Nation is pleased to announce that on Dec. 3, a total of ten service providers are coming together to provide innovative and integrated...
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Commitment and dedication are what it takes to maintain a positive outlook
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lake Helen’s Cindy Crowe encourages people to follow one’s vision throughout all aspects of life. “If you have a...
First Nation leaders announce next steps after meetings with Ontario
Toronto – Ontario Regional Chief and Grand Chiefs met with Premier Kathleen Wynne and members of her Cabinet Friday morning following three days of focused...
Book review: ‘Living with Animals’ a must-read for cultural knowledge
Review by Karl Hele Living with Animals is an important contribution that is respectful of Anishinaabeg traditions, stories, and beliefs, while presenting both cultural insiders...
Chiefs of Ontario honouring gala a big success
TORONTO – Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy, Grand Chiefs, Chiefs, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer, Cabinet Ministers, industry and corporate partners, family...
Canada’s interim Comprehensive Land Claims Policy is no more than colonial policy
By Lynn Gehl PhD, Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe ALGONQUIN TERRITORY – Chief Harry St. Dennis, Chief Terrence McBride, Chief Madeleine Paul, and Chief Casey Ratt all argue...
Ontario announces commitment to develop Treaty Awareness Day
TORONTO – The Province of Ontario has committed to moving forward with the development of a Treaty Awareness day, during the Nov. 26 announcement by ...