Chiefs Council on the Economy advances economic sovereignty at latest meeting
By Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department VAUGHAN— The latest Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Council on the Economy (CCOE) meeting brought together key leadership from representative First...
Stable, long-term funding essential for equitable education access and economic growth in Indigenous communities
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG — The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC), which represents Kenjgewin Teg and six other Indigenous-owned institutions, is calling on the federal government...
Protecting water a key discussion at Anishinabek Nation Water Consortium
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — The importance of protecting water was featured during the presentations and panel discussions at the Anishinabek Nation Water Consortium...
Madahbee Leach contributes details on reconciliation action plans at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Besides serving as the general manager of the Waubetek Business Development Corporation since 1988, Dawn Madahbee Leach is also a...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation citizen awarded Coronation Medal
By Sam Laskaris PETAWAWA – An Indigenous sergeant in the Canadian military has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Award. Jeff Plain, a...
Curve Lake citizen offers insight on Indigenous rights and engagement at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Saga Williams has spent more than 20 years being involved not only in land claims settlements, but also various high-profile...
Statement from the Anishinabek Nation to all federal political parties and candidates
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 26, 2025) – The newly sworn-in Canadian Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Mark Carney recently...
Nipissing First Nations dives into methylmercury at a local-level
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not the only type of chemical that Nipissing First Nation is testing fish...
Lakehead University hosts 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow, held March 7-9, was a success with more drums and...
St. Joseph’s Indian Residential School Survivors gathering brings together Survivors and support
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance...
Opinion: First Nations need to ‘occupy the field’
By Maurice Switzer One of Patrick Madahbee’s favourite expressions was, “We need to occupy the field.” The longtime Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief used more...
Letter to the editor: From discovery to extraction: How Pierre Poilievre’s Ring of Fire vision echoes colonial doctrines
By Bizhiki Niibowid Anishinaabe from Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point When Pierre Poilievre talks about “unlocking the resources of the North,” especially in the...
Nipissing First Nation testing traditional territory waters and the fish for PFAS
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Area water and fish have been tested for PFAS, now Nipissing First Nation waits on the results. Nipissing First...
Thunder Bay Museum highlights importance of treaties through travelling art exhibit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Museum is highlighting the importance of treaties through a travelling exhibit from The MUSE: Lake of...
Record-breaking Little NHL tournament wraps up for another year
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Another chapter in the long history of the Little Native Hockey League tournament has concluded. The 51st annual event, often...