Book Review: Red Dreams, White Nightmares: Pan-Indian Alliances in the Anglo-American Mind
Reviewed by Karl Hele Robert Owens’ Red Dreams, White Nightmares adeptly examines Euro-American fears of an Indigenous to create a Pan-Indian alliance to oppose American...
PhD student and educator receives Premier’s Award nomination
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY–M’Chigeeng’s Kelly Crawford credits her education initiatives on treaty education and strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for being nominated for...
‘We’re looking forward to having this ratified’ – Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo on Anishinabek Education System
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION—Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo says his community was one of the first to sign on with the Anishinabek...
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls remembered and honoured
By Laura Barrios NORTH BAY—Citizens from all facets of the North Bay and area community gathered at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre on October...
Anishinaabe artist receives nomination in Recent Graduate category of the Premier’s Awards
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Aylan Couchie of Nipissing First Nation credits an “epic year” for her nomination for the Premier’s Awards. The annual awards were launched...
The Sumac Creek Tipi and Trading Company found success in new location
By Rick Garrick SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—The Sumac Creek Tipi and Trading Company has found success with its new art gallery featuring art from around...
It is time to change Anishinabek education
By Patrick Madahbee Over the past 20 years, the Anishinabek Nation and Canada have been negotiating an education agreement which will allow First Nations to...
Influential Women of Northern Ontario award recipient receives Premier’s Award Nomination
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Kateri Banning-Skaarup, a member from Fort William First Nation, credits her volunteer efforts and positive role in the community...
Fort William First Nation Community Garden: growing and learning together
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William celebrated the grand opening of its Gaa-Azhe-Anishinaabeyaayang (Back to our Ways) Community Garden on September 22, 2016,...
Book Review: Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America
Reviewed by Karl Hele Masters of Empire is a masterful work sure to annoy many scholars of early America. Instead of following the tried and...
Wiikwemikoong mourns the passing of Daphne Odjig
WIIKWEMKOONG, MANITOULIN ISLAND (October 3, 2015) – On Saturday, October 1, 2015, Daphne Odjig, passed away at the age of 97 in Kelowna, B.C. Her...
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge used to raise awareness on human trafficking
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE—Human sex trafficking: a very difficult issue to discuss, yet one that needs to be more openly communicated. The Persons...
Elected Council Member with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers nominated for Premier’s Award
By Rick Garrick Aundeck Omni Kaning’s Darren Madahbee of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation has received a nomination for the Premier’s Award which he credits...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation community member appointed to the Superior Court of Justice
Submitted by Mel Henry The Honourable Justice Jonathon C. George, an Ojibway of Pottawatomi descent, and citizen and resident of the Kettle & Stony Point...
Chief Paibomsai calls for fundamental change in education and ‘the AES will allow that to happen’
By Kelly Anne Smith WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—The Chief of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) is calling for fundamental change in Canada and he wants...