Indigenous Rights activist and medicine man begins journey into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 15, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his condolences to all those who mourn the passing...
Oji-Cree artist exhibits her work in OCAD GradEx 103
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Oji-Cree artist Karalyn Reuben exhibited large format digital prints on acetate that she captured during road trips with her father at OCAD...
Wiikwemkoong high school teacher recognized with Prime Minister Award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wasse Abin Wikwemikong High School teacher Chris Mara was recently recognized with a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence for putting...
Indigenous youth reconnect to culture and land through artist residency
By Jolene Banning FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Quill Peters, Anishinaabe-kwe from Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Ontario, is getting ready to embark on her fourth...
Outdoor classroom setting ideal for learning nation-to-nation history for students and teachers
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The Director of Enji giigdoyang - The Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Nipissing University, Tanya Lukin-Linklater, calls the Treaty...
Indigenous artwork takes over Kensington Market
By Kristin Grant TORONTO—For the month of May, Toronto's Kensington Market will be filled with Indigenous activists, artists and survivors, or at the very least,...
Family Well-Being profile: Danielle Meness
Danielle Meness, Family Well-Being Coordinator Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Danielle is a mother of three girls, a son and one granddaughter. Danielle’s girls have always been...
Long Lake #58 reached an Agreement-in-Principle with Greenstone Gold
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Long Lake #58 is looking forward to a better future for its youth after reaching an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) with Greenstone Gold...
Various Anishinabek Nation youth recognized for their achievements
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Kettle and Stoney Point’s Aven George and Fort William’s Daanis Pelletier were among 40 youth and two youth groups who were...
Anishinabek-led charity host a magical day for youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A large group of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) community members joined in the fun at the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation 2nd Annual...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief disappointed in recent appointment of interim law dean
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 7, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is disappointed with the appointment of interim law dean at Lakehead...
Serpent River First Nation host information and sharing session on Cannabis legalization
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—On April 25, Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) Community Wellness Department hosted a one-day information and sharing session to educate...
Opinion: putting the Papal refusal to apologize in context and where the Roman Catholic Church stands today
By Kathleen Imbert Bishops of Canada advised Pope Francis to not apologize to First Nations. Their letter addressed to "Indigenous Brothers and Sisters" said, "The...
Learning Canada’s real history raises the bar for students
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Treaty education resource author, Kelly Crawford, recently spent a weekend in the Elders Hall at the Anishinabek Nation head...
Mushkegoo-iskow (Mushkegowuk Woman) refused entry to ‘Public’ Doug Ford breakfast
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY—Doug Ford’s “For the People Campaign” made a stop in North Bay Thursday morning. Local P.C. MPP Vic Fedeli joined the...