Ontario makes treaty education commitment on Treaty of Niagara anniversary
By Kelly Crawford NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – Nations gathered Aug. 1-2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara and to hear Ontario Aboriginal...
Beausoleil boutique ‘Love Street’ takes to the road
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION –Mary King is taking people back in time with her 60s and 70s boutique called “Love Street”. The Beausoleil...
Everyone needs to know about Anishinawbek History and colonization of Canada
Opinion piece by Clyde Moonias Courtesy of Netnewsledger THUNDER BAY – Boozhoo, Kapeetayawaywetung ndishnikaaz, Mikinaak ndoodem, Neskantaga ndoonji. What does it mean to be...
Canadian Roots Exchange explores Manitoulin Island
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) participants spent a week visiting Manitoulin Island as part of an intimate cultural experience....
First Nations commemorate 250th Treaty of Niagara anniversary with two-day event
First Nation leaders, Elders and citizens from across the region will gather along the Niagara River for two days to commemorate, celebrate and discuss the...
Ceremonial and cultural items still in Europe
By Kathleen Imbert Symbolic, ceremonial and cultural Native objects and artworks pop up in Europe from time to time. Three centuries of European and...
First Nations need better mining jobs, opportunities to engage
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – Pic River’s Juanita Starr wants to see more First Nations people working in managerial positions in the...
Caution: Indigenous artist at work
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The caution tape used by Michipicoten artist Rolande Souliere in her current nationally-touring exhibit has several meanings. “In 1994...
Canning the fruits of our labours
By Amy Campbell, Community Health Promoter NORTH BAY – Preserving foods by home canning is a good way to enjoy ripe and tasty food year-round....
Harper helped by YogaRama workouts
By Kendra Keetch RAMA FN – When my daughter Harper was born seven years ago she cried all the time. I really mean she cried...
Ephrem still inventive after all those years
NIPISSING FN – Ephrem Commanda has been a tree planter, a timber cutter and scaler, and a forest ranger, but he prefers to think of...
Blue Sky Centre: preparing for next step
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –With its relaxing sky-blue interior and laid-back atmosphere, the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre offers a welcoming space for people...
Atikameksheng housing sets new standard
Special to Anishinabek News ATIKAMEKSHENG — A modest four-plex in this First Nation just west of Sudbury is being hailed as an important step forward...
Anishinabek, Nipissing U. to develop bioeconomy strategy
UOI OFFICE (Nipissing FN) July 18, 2014 – Anishinabek Nation leaders are developing a bioeconomy strategy that would create economic benefits for First Nations and...
National Chief election set for Winnipeg December 2014
(Halifax, NS) – The 35th Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) concluded today in Mi’kmaq territory Halifax, Nova Scotia, where more than...