Anti-racism directorate gains insight into Northern Ontario challenges
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—The racial issues young expectant mothers face in the small hospitals of northern Ontario, were front and centre for Ontario’s anti-racism...
Unity walk sheds light on racism in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Long Lake #58’s Roma Fisher and Narcisse Kakegabon joined with other Thunder Bay residents on Oct. 18 to address racism...
‘Child Welfare Motion is a step towards ending Canada’s greatest social injustice’ states Ontario Regional Chief
TORONTO, ON (November 1, 2016)–Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day statement on the Canadian Human Rights Ruling to provide immediate funding to child welfare services on...
Voters have chance to cast ballot at information session
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—It’s getting to be crunch time for the vote for the new Anishinabek Education System (AES). With the end...
Hallowe’en Story: The Grave Robber
Submitted by Laurie Leclair The third story in our series of Anishinabek tales suitable for a Hallowe’en retelling came from Lottie Marsden. Lottie along with...
‘The biggest benefit is taking control of our education’ says Moose Deer Point Chief Barron King on the AES
By Rick Garrick MOOSE DEER POINT FIRST NATION—Moose Deer Point Chief Barron King says signing on with the Anishinabek Education System (AES) will be an...
Hallowe’en Story: The Star Man Story
Submitted by Laurie Leclair In 1916, Jonas Waisegizhig, a 62-year old man from Rama First Nation, supplied George E. Laidlaw with several stories that would...
Student led rally walk to support Standing Rock Sioux Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A group of about 75 people gathered on North Bay’s Waterfront Bandshell September 30, to support Standing Rock Sioux Nation...
‘We will still move our Citizenship Law forward’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) October 27, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that while the federal government is introducing a...
Hallowe’en Story: The Witches of Rama
Submitted by Laurie Leclair Between the years 1915 and 1918, several members of the Rama First Nation worked with George E. Laidlaw, a retired army...
A sunny fun-filled Saturday at Sagamok
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—Families in Sagamok Anishinawbek came in droves to enjoy Family Fun Day on October 14. The day kicked off with a...
Fort William artist recognized with Emerging Artist of the Year award
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William artist Christian Chapman was recently recognized with the Emerging Artist of the Year award at the 10th...
Six Mississauga First Nations to sign historic Mississauga Accord
HAGERSVILLE, ON (Wednesday, October 19, 2016)–The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation (MNCFN) is pleased to be hosting an historic relationship accord between all...
‘We get to determine what programs get to be funded’ says Aamjiwnaang Chief on the AES
By Rick Garrick AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers says control over education resources is a key reason for signing on with the Anishinabek Nation...
Vital signs for First Nation Well-Being in the City of Greater Sudbury
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY—This year, the Sudbury Community Foundation’s 9th edition of the Vital Signs Report had a special focus on Aboriginal Well-being in the...