Fort William citizens heading to law school
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Three Fort William citizens are looking forward to their studies in law at Lakehead University after participating in the...
Students presented with OPG John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Awards
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Cameron Hartman was recently presented with an Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award. The fourth-year...
RBC Foundation donates backpacks and school supplies to Fort William FN students
(FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION) –Fort William First Nation would like to acknowledge and extend their sincerest appreciation to the RBC Foundation’s Royal Eagles Back Pack Program...
Anishinabek Nation releases official education vote results
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, (Nipissing First Nation) August 30, 2017—The 23 Participating First Nations who successfully ratified the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement celebrated the historic...
Canadore College introduces Indigenous Leadership and Land Internship
NORTH BAY - On Aug. 14 Canadore College launched an internship program for Indigenous youth in collaboration with the Nipissing First Nation Economic Development Office...
More First Nation women choosing to work in the trades
NORTH BAY – Last week, women from First Nations communities across the province graduated from Canadore College’s unique Aboriginal Women in the Trades program. “We...
Joy of language acquisition like watching a baby take their first steps
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Native Women's Association Anishinaabekwe of the North Shore, was successful in obtaining a grant from the...
Aamjiwnaang youth learn from actor and screenplay writer Kyle Nobess
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The youth group from Aamjiwnaang First Nation were given the opportunity to spend two days with Kyle Nobess, an actor...
Sweat Lodge building a great experience
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY - The construction of a sweat lodge during a three-day visit to Big Grassy River was a hit at Teach...
Science camp helps youth build their own ideas
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION –Where will you find robots, wind turbines, flying rockets, and kids in the same place at the same time?...
Statement from Beausoleil Youth Council on the signing of the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement
Statement on the Signing of the Historic Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement BEAUSOLEIL (Aug.17, 2017) - The Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council welcomes the historic signing...
Honourary Doctor of Laws recipient credits pre-contact Indigenous law
By Rick Garrick Chippewas of the Nawash’s John Borrows credits his work on Indigenous laws that existed before contact for the honorary Doctor of Laws...
Anishinabek Nation and Ontario sign historic Education Agreement
Province Working in Partnership with First Nations to Support Student Achievement An historic education agreement will support the achievement and well-being of Anishinabek students through...
Anishinabek Nation and Canada celebrate the signing of historic Education Self-Government Agreement
August 16, 2017 Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Anishinabek Nation The Government of Canada and 23 Anishinabek Nation First...
‘I really love this program,’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth on Thunder Bay Science Week
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth were among about 50 First Nations youth who participated in the First Nation Natural Resource...