Algonquin author Karen McBride explores grief, language, land claims and why home is medicine in Crow Winter
By Hailey McCue TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION— Karen McBride is an Algonquin author from Timiskaming First Nation, Quebec, whose debut novel, Crow Winter, explores themes of...
Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin conference successful for fifth year
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – Everyone learned something new at the Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin (Walk the Good Life) health conference held in Sault...
Negotiator explores Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement at Thunder Bay information session
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— A wide range of questions and concerns about the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement were addressed by Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement...
Winter Round Dance brightens spirits and warms the soul
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— It was a full room of happy people at The Indigenous Physical Wellness Program Round Dance held at Canadore...
Correcting assertions in legal opinions on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement
By Jidé Afolabi Over the past few weeks, a number of independent legal opinions (ILOs) on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement have been released. These...
Opinion: Response to Hayden King’s article on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement vote
Hayden King’s article, “The Rise of the Anishinabek Nation: Self-Government for the Status Quo”, which was posted on the Yellowhead Institute’s website, demonstrates a misunderstanding...
Anishinabekwe becomes Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant of Ontario
By Kelly Crawford TORONTO – Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) recognize Helen Bobiwash as a new Fellow (FCPAs). “My work with Indigenous communities...
Three time Olympic ski jumper inspires youth at AETS Aboriginal leadership program conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) kicked off its Aboriginal Leadership Program with a presentation by three-time Olympic ski jumper...
Anishinaabe CBC Thunder Bay executive producer says Indigenous narrative embraced in journalism
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William citizen and CBC Thunder Bay executive producer Michael Dick highlighted the significance of residential school issues to...
Regional Indigenous Cancer Team at Health Sciences North is there to help
SUDBURY— The cancer journey can be overwhelming and frightening for patients and their families, but the Northeast Regional Cancer Program at Health Sciences North (HSN)...
Indigenous performance artists encouraged to apply for upcoming fringe festival at Trent University
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH — The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival’s week-long celebration of Indigenous performance art will include eight indoor and outdoor performances from June 21-28...
The conflict of values: Who is winning – Who are the real losers?
* This is the second part of a two-part series on the conflict between Indigenous and Western values and approaches to the natural world and...
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services launches new website
NIIJAANSINAANIK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES HEAD OFFICE (December 18, 2019) –We are pleased to announce that the Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services website is now...
Batchewana First Nation acquires new facility for opioid treatment centre
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION–Batchewana First Nation (BFN) Chief and Council is proud to announce the purchase of the Salzburger Hof Lakeshore Resort. BFN will repurpose and...
Opinion: ‘Staying under the Indian Act is not being sovereign’ says Chief McLeod
* Remarks from Chief Scott McLeod, Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Regional Chief, at the Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit on January 14, 2020, on the Anishinabek...