Anishinaabekwe Water Warrior Autumn Peltier included in American street art series
By Laura Barrios TECATE DIVIDE, SAN DIEGO COUNTY – A young, American artist has paid homage to the Water Warrior following the late September excitement...
Wiikwemkoong Tourism continues to thrive each season
By Kathleen Imbert WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Tourism in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory flourishes all year long, organizing and promoting festivities in the community. From markets to...
Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports
By Kelly Crawford BAAWAATING — Student chooses educational journey based on cultural supports and programming that will support change for his community. Quinn Meawasige, citizen...
Canada delays justice for First Nations children and families
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 15, 2019) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says he is extremely disappointed with Canada’s decision to appeal...
Anishinaabe playwright brings solo performance to Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William playwright, performer and poet Yolanda Bonnell returned home to perform her solo play bug in early October...
Open letter to the Anishinabek Citizens
I offered to write this letter to the people in our First Nations on behalf of the Restoration of Jurisdiction Department about the Anishinabek Nation...
Two beading exhibitions to feature Anishinaabe artists
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Beausoleil artist and curator Lisa Myers recently guest curated one of two beading exhibitions currently running from Sept. 27-Nov. 10...
‘No child should have to experience not knowing what clean running water is,’ says Autumn Peltier at the United Nations
Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Autumn Peltier of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory delivered this speech to the Global Landscapes Forum at the United Nations General Assembly...
M’Chigeeng First Nation expands Ngwaaganak Program
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Lakeview School is expanding their Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. Ngwaaganak has expanded to another grade this year at Lakeview School....
Project provides new home for people, plants
By Nusha Ramsoondar NORTH BAY – A new project in downtown North Bay will provide transitional housing for up to 30 Indigenous clients and a...
Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class contributes to the restoration of M’Chigeeng Creek
By Maren Kasunich M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— In early September, Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class spent the day with Manitoulin Streams in the M’Chigeeng Creek. The...
CCAB launches new initiative based on 92nd TRC call to action
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Recently, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) released a new initiative built on the 92nd call to action of the...
Contact North | Contact Nord and OCAS partner to provide enhanced services in 600 communities in Ontario
Contact North | Contact Nord and OCAS partner to provide enhanced services to students accessing online Programs and Courses in 600 Small, Remote, Rural, Indigenous...
Fort William First Nation celebrate grand opening of The Family Centre
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William celebrated the grand opening of The Fort William Family Centre on Sept. 21 with a...
Retired NHL right winger Jordin Tootoo inspires Indigenous community in London
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON— In late September, an audience gathered to hear Jordin Tootoo, retired right winger with National Hockey League (NHL) club the...