Ipperwash Summer Series: Lack of resources doomed post-Ipperwash Ontario policing reform
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief supports ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’ on International Youth Day and #31DaysofYOUth
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 13, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement in recognition of ‘Youth Engagement...
New chair for Aboriginal Education at Lakehead University looks to raise profile of departmental Indigenous initiatives
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Paul Cormier is looking to raise the profile of Lakehead University’s Department of Aboriginal Education...
Pro lacrosse player from Aamjiwnaang First Nation wins championship with Boston Cannons
By Sam Laskaris HALIFAX – It’s true there was no lengthy regular season or gruelling post-season schedule. But Kyle Jackson, a member of Aamjiwnaang First...
Opinion: Economic Development: Zhooniyaa, and you – A lesson on taxation
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department Two brothers were having a discussion the other day about taxes and First Nation people and one...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation social service team brings summer fun to community children
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION— Children here are having more summer fun than might have been expected thanks to the help...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Our duty to tell our side of history
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Dokis First Nation Taking Care of Our Stories project continues
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION— “A woman is about to give birth but there is no road. The French River and Lake Nipissing...
Forsyth book receiving kudos for her take on Indigenous sports awards program
By Sam Laskaris It was 20 years ago that Janice Forsyth volunteered to help out with a project proposed by the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC)....
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) moves 2020 edition online November 26-29, 2020
Celebrating Indigenous fashion and culture in a four-day online festival of cinematic fashion films, a pop-up online marketplace, a virtual art exhibition, and a panel...
Book review: Before the Usual Time: A Collection of Indigenous Stories and Poems
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie The book, Before the Usual Time: A Collection of Indigenous Stories and Poems, is an emotional and moving collection of poems...
Ipperwash Summer Series: We need to learn after we leave school
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
After over 45 years, Long Lake #58 secures larger land base
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58 — Long Lake #58 recently secured 1,690.435 hectares (4,177.145 acres) of additional land through the federal Additions to Reserve...
Sheguiandah First Nation complete two duplex housing projects
By Rick Garrick SHEGUIANDAH FIRST NATION — Sheguiandah’s two recently completed four-bedroom duplexes feature entranceway murals with images of four different clans by One KWE...
Ipperwash Summer Series: The Ipperwash Inquiry and Natural Resource Stewardship
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...