Fort Wiliam First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with Grammy Awards nominated singing group
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The eight-time Grammy Awards nominated Black Lodge Singers were featured as the host drum at the National Indigenous Peoples...
Charity as an artist’s creative resistance
By Kelly Anne Smith KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Charity is an act of creative resistance, according to Jacqueline Shaver. On her website, Arbour...
Northern Superior Region comes together for pow wow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pow wow dancers from the Northern Superior Region were among those who enjoyed the Gathering of the People Pow...
Canada’s Attorney General and the Speaker of the House sit in ceremony with North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre at the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow 2022
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The president of the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre was touched by the sincerity of Canada's Attorney General David...
Teachings at Canadore College for Moose Hide Campaign Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— May 12 is the National Day of the Moose Hide Campaign - a movement of mostly Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
Alderville First Nation Chief and fellow blues musicians open up Toronto International Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat highlighted his great grandfather Fred Simpson’s 1908 Olympic Games marathon exploits during the Story...
Mark Zelinski photos invoke peaceful wonder
By Kelly Anne Smith WATERDOWN— The photography of Canadian Governor General medal winner Mark Zelinski instills wonder and calm. As viewers, we're invited to meet...
‘Everything is alive and has a spirit’ says storyteller Isaac Murdoch
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Serpent River storyteller Isaac Murdoch shared stories about the cycles of life, climate change, and magic during the three events...
The Power of Family Memories series: Memphis Shawanda
In a continued effort to lift everyone's spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
Isaac Murdoch tells stories of restoring balance with the land
By Kelly Anne Smith NIMKII AAZHIBIKONG — Connecting with the land and following the natural laws will restore balance, says renowned artist Isaac Murdoch. Murdoch...
GATHERING: Festival of First Nations Stories returns to Rama this June 2022!
Joint presentation: Chippewas of Rama First Nation in partnership with Orillia Centre for Arts + Culture CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (May 12, 2022) -...
Inclusivity and celebrating Indigenous culture top priority for the Wake the Giant Music Festival
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The 2022 Wake the Giant Music Festival will feature a range of performers including Our Lady Peace, DJ Steve...
Serendipitous Twin Flames to perform in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Twin Flames are husband and wife musical duet Chelsey June and Jaaji. They are thrilled to perform for music...
B’Maakonigan: Name for new central governing body
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance Patrick Madahbee and Anishinaabemowin Commissioner Barb Nolan led a group of Anishinaabemowin speakers and...
The Power of Family Memories series: Tarah-Lynn Remillard
In a continued effort to lift everyone's spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...