Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief participates in unveiling of Rainbow Veterans of Canada badge
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief Wendy Jocko, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, was honoured to participate in the unveiling of...
Wampum Belt Ceremony held between Garden River First Nation and Sault Ste. Marie
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION — Garden River First Nation recently hosted a Wampum Belt Ceremony featuring an exchange of a wampum belt...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation citizens featured on Business Development Panel at economic development forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Mary-Anne Willsey has had her share of accomplishments during her professional career. And Willsey, who is...
A reconciliation teaching and kindness for Sturgeon Falls team
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Anishinabek member provides details on Indigenous procurement at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Progress is being made but so much more can still be done. Those were among the messages that Angela Mark...
Red Rock Indian Band holds peaceful protest
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND – Red Rock Indian Band held a peaceful protest on Oct. 21 at the Nipigon River Bridge and...
Anishinabek Nation leaders discuss economic opportunities and sovereignty at forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Though some improvement has been made, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige believes plenty of...
Kenjgewin Teg and Legend Mining ink new partnership to advance Indigenous participation in Northern Ontario’s mining sector
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON – On the eve of Kenjgewin Teg’s annual Employment and Training Expo event, it was fitting that a new agreement was...
Strengthening self-governance, Anishinabek-led education
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (October 25, 2024) — The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) and the Government of Canada are taking important steps to strengthen education self-governance...
Anishinabek Nation hosts research and recovery methodologies knowledge exchange gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige highlighted her meetings with Indian Residential School Warriors and Survivors to kick-off...
Fraudulent Anishinaabemowin resources a serious concern
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has been rapidly evolving and becoming more ingrained within society – at school and work, social...
Anishinabek Nation hosts 2nd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (October 22, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department is proud to host its 2nd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic...
Exhibition aims to revive the creation of tikinagans
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — An exhibition of about 260 tikinagans and cradle boards from across Turtle Island was featured during the Anishinabek Nation’s...
Sacred Strength, an exhibition of reconciliation, on display at Canadore College
NORTH BAY (October 15, 2024) – As part of its commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation, Canadore College is hosting a special ribbon skirt installation...
Whitefish River First Nation lawyer inducted into prestigious North American association
By Sam Laskaris WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION – David C. Nahwegahbow has made history. The 68-year-old, a member of Whitefish River First Nation on Manitoulin...