‘Good stories are good medicine’
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON - On May 10-12 “The Breakout Project” hosted groups of original, forward- thinkers from all over Canada. These teams were rivals...
Sault College receives prestigious national award
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (May 1, 2017)--Sault College has received national recognition for its ongoing, strong commitment to Indigenous education. Today, representatives from Sault College...
Thessalon First Nation student receives top scholarship
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON FIRST NATION—In the fall of 2016, Kelly Giguere and her daughter Samantha were looking at possible scholarships to assist Samantha with...
Lambton College celebrates its 50th anniversary with largest powwow to date
By Colin Graf SARNIA—While many powwows across Anishinabek lands may have histories dating far back in time, one Ontario college is celebrating a quarter-century of...
Stressing importance of education for First Nations key to moving forward
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Northern Superior Regional Grand Chief Pierre Pelletier spoke about the need for parity between on-reserve and off-reserve schools at the Anishinabek...
Entrepreneurs meet to discuss and develop future program for Anishinabek Educational Institute
By Laura Barrios TORONTO—Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, and those with an interest in business met at the Anishinabek Nation Entrepreneurship session in Toronto on March...
Sault College receives support from the Ted Nolan Foundation
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (March 20, 2017)–Sault College is honoured to announce that the Ted Nolan Foundation has partnered with the College to continue granting...
University of Sudbury’s James Bay Initiative – Report
University of Sudbury’s James Bay Initiative – Report Trip to James Bay Communities – January 15-20, 2017 It was a cold week in January, when...
New provincial funding invests in children’s education
By Rick Garrick PIC MOBERT FIRST NATION—Pic Mobert Chief Wayne Sabourin looks forward to the completion of a day care in the community’s Netamisakomik Centre...
Lakehead University Master of Education student shares lessons from land and water
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert’s Melissa Twance enjoyed sharing her thesis research on Lessons from Land and Water: Indigenous Connections to the Mazinaabikiniganan of Agawa...
Houston, we have lift off: Whitefish River youth to attend U.S. Space Camp
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—Whitefish River’s Sara Gardner is looking forward to her upcoming trip to the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA) at...
Whitefish River First Nation citizen earns doctorate
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH—Dr. Marlene Paibomesai has a nice ring to it. This 30-year-old citizen of Whitefish River First Nation successfully defended her thesis at...
Niigaan gdizhaami – moving forward together in education
By Marci Becking TORONTO – School Board representatives from all over Anishinabek Nation territory met with First Nation Chiefs, education directors and the Kinoomaadziwin Education...
Fort William community members receive Basic Security Training course
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William’s Robyn Cornell-Maclaurin is now more prepared to take charge in an emergency situation after completing a Basic...
University of Ottawa to host Indigenous Mini-Med school for youth and highschool students
OTTAWA—The Mini-Med School for winter 2017 session, “Come Walk in our Moccasins”, geared towards high school students and youth, is scheduled for Saturday, February 11,...