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...
Nipissing First Nation youth says addiction is not a choice, but a disease
By Sarita Bellefeuille Your best friend texts you one night, explaining that they can’t fall asleep because they decided to try meth for the first...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief commends MPs who voted in favour of Papal apology
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 2, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to commend the Members of Parliament on all...
Lenape in your bones: live performance and Indigenous language revitalization unite to make theatre history
By Jeff D’Hondt TORONTO— A team of highly acclaimed Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists will literally vibrate bones to demonstrate the power of the Lenape language...
Former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) passes on into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 1, 2018)— Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is saddened to announce the passing of former Chief of Walpole Island First...
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre upgrades services with Trillium Grant
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is expanding their crucial services for the public with a $43,900 grant from the...
Canadore College executive receives national award
VICTORIA, B.C. (April 30, 2018) – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) awarded a Canadore College vice-president with a national accolade this afternoon. Shawn Chorney, vice-president...
Northern Ontario School of Medicine cross-border program underway
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) social accountability mandate was one of the issues brought forward during an April 19...
New Eagle Staff to honour those murdered and missing
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— A determined father carried the new Eagle Staff honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Missing...
Opinion: review of Indian Horse film
By Kristin Grant Scenes in the film “Indian Horse” can be tough to watch, but are nonetheless important. They serve as a reminder of our...
Round Dance for Rama
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—Rama’s first round dance was a success with about 200-300 people in attendance for a pipe ceremony, feast,...