‘Why We Dance’ Series: Amber Hein
In an effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out on social...
Habitat for Humanity and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation partner to build new homes in the community
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Four new homes will be built in the community of Chippewas of Kettle and...
Canada and Ontario invest in a new by-pass road in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK (July 16, 2020)— The governments of Canada and Ontario recognize the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smaller and rural communities...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe receives Honourary Degree from Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Joan McLeod Shabogesic is an expert storyteller about the people and the land of Nipissing First Nation. In...
Grandmother and granddaughter take opportunity to learn together during pandemic
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH — Grade 1 student and Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation citizen Jada McGregor-Dickens enjoyed doing her schoolwork with her grandmother Jackie...
FedNor invests in young entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario
Minister Mélanie Joly announces more than $3.9 million to expand entrepreneurial opportunities and create more jobs for Northern Ontario youth and strengthen the economy SUDBURY...
New Kanien’kéha song books for babies
Kahnawà:ke (13 July 2020)— Front Porch Publishing coordinators would like to formally announce the launch of children’s board books printed entirely in the Kanien’kéha language....
Opinion: What is economic development, anyway?
By Yves Chenier What is economic development, anyway? This is a question that some of you may have been wondering as you consider what kind...
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation helps prepare Southwestern First Nation businesses
By Colin Graf SARNIA— Business loans specifically for First Nations-owned businesses affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic will soon be flowing across southwestern...
Letter to the Editor: Minister Maryam Monsef, please stand up for Indigenous women and girls with disabilities
Maryam Monsef, As the Minister of Women and Gender Equality, it is your responsibility to stand up for all women and girls. This includes Indigenous...
Ipperwash Summer series: Policing ‘critical incidents’ after Ipperwash: 15 years of the ‘Framework’, no evaluation
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...
Letter to the Editor: Global call for prayers led by Anishinaabe Elder from Turtle Island
Greetings, I thought you might like to know about our initiative. An Elder from Wasauksing has issued a call for Global Prayers for World Healing....
New trauma-informed land-based program launched to support Indigenous youth mental health during pandemic
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — The Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is one of three centres in Toronto that recently implemented a land-based...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Gerry Courchene
In an effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out on social...
Opinion: How to make the most of this moment: A letter to anyone who cares about social change
By Justin Rhoden We are in a moment. Weeks of protest in the United States against anti-black racism and the systemic injustices Black people face...