Ipperwash Summer Series: Systemic racism grows roots in Canada since the release of Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry
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...
Celebrating the work of Eshki-Nishnaabemjig, this years recipients of the Award of Distinction in Indigenous Education
SUDBURY–Laurentian University is marking National Indigenous History Month with a celebration of milestones. First, we are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Award...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Leaira Solomon
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...
Forest Stewardship Council Canada’s commitment to Indigenous Rights: The path to meaningful change
One year ago, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada introduced a new national standard for responsible forest management – a commitment to ensuring Canada’s forests meet...
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival announces online festival
TORONTO, ON–The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival announces the 21st Annual Festival will move online from October 20 – 25, 2020. imagineNATIVE will gather...
Lynn Gehl calls for practice, no rhetoric
By Melodie McCullough Calling for “practice, not rhetoric”, Lynn Gehl, an Algonquin Anishinaabekwe writer and advocate, urged the federal government at a recent Nogojiwanong (Peterborough)...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Elle Wasohtiio Cree
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...
Post-Secondary educators’ union partners with Indigenous academics, authors, to bring message of decolonization to more audiences
VANCOUVER, BC–This National Indigenous History Month, a BC post-secondary union has partnered with Indigenous radio station Nuxalk Radio to promote Indigenous voices. As an overdue...
Anishinaabekwe Crystal Shawanda finds her musical direction in blues
By Colin Graf WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— After storming into the world of country music with a US Top-20 hit 13 years ago, and following a...
Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, a ‘recipe for disaster’ says Grand Council Chief
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 24, 2020) – On June 18, 2020, the Government of Ontario enacted Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food...
Artist proves it’s never too late
SULPHER, OKLAHOMA– Chickasaw weaver Beverly Callahan, 74, is living proof it’s never too late to follow your passion. Callahan likens herself to another late-blooming, famous...
Letter to the Editor: Open letter to Anthony Rota from concerned constituents
An open letter from concerned members of his constituency calls on MP Anthony Rota to show stronger leadership around anti-racism in his role as Speaker...
Opinion: Who won the War of 1812?
* Previously published in North Grenville Times By David Shanahan The North Grenville Times is publishing a series of articles on Indigenous History as part...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Learning debwewin from my brother
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...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Jaylynn Wolfe
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...