‘I could clean myself, but I don’t think anybody cares’: Water Walkers prepare to honour Nibi with every step
By Ella Miller KITCHENER – Mary Anne Caibaiosai started walking in 2017, blessed to have participated in the late Josephine Mandamin’s final Water Walk. Mandamin...
Shy-Anne Hovorka turns a story of resistance into a community song
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band musician Shy-Anne Hovorka recently released a new single and music video, Raise My Fist, which...
Free to be at the Nipissing First Nation Pow wow
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE — Nipissing First Nation brought together an epic gathering at the 38th Annual Traditional Dewegigewaad Pow Wow, held September...
James Whetung works to restore wild rice and reconnect generations
By Rick Garrick CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION — Black Duck Wild Rice’s James Whetung has been working to rehabilitate, protect, and promote wild rice (manomin)...
Anishinabek Nation statement on the Canada Investment Summit 2026
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (September 15, 2026) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige releases a statement in response to the invitation-only Canada Investment...
Film about First Nations hockey team has world premiere at TIFF
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Though he does serve as a volunteer hockey coach when time permits, Cody Lightning wants to get one thing straight:...
Anishinabek Educational Institute achieves accreditation as an Indigenous Institute
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (September 14, 2026)—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) has achieved accreditation as an Indigenous Institute through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council...

