Open House in Thunder Bay explores the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Details of the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement were shared by the Anishinabek Nation Restoration of Jurisdiction Department’s Regional Communications Coordinator,...
Munsee Delaware Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates its 2019 graduates
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in the city...
Point-of-sale PST exemption in Ontario: What you need to know
By Alex Hebert and Marci Becking (with files from Kevin Restoule) STURGEON FALLS – Now that I’m old enough to make more purchases on my...
Business can do more to help economic reconciliation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— At the WKP Kennedy Gallery’s podium, Leo DeLoyde rolled out a new study confirming our area Indigenous population contributes...
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates Nipissing First Nation campus graduates
NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI), Nipissing First Nation campus, had it’s 2019 convocational ceremony on June 22 at the Best Western in...
Aamjiwnaang entrepreneur paving the way for others
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Talented entrepreneur and artist Aaron Plain, is a great example of dedication and an inspiration for young Anishinaabe. Plain...
United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising Tribal Council and Canada sign framework for moving forward in partnership to advance reconciliation
MANITOULIN ISLAND (July 16, 2019) – Working collaboratively to renew the relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership is key to achieving...
Tabatha Bull, women in business, community and culture
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Tabatha Bull of Nipissing First Nation is the Chief Operating Officer for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), an organization...
Book review: The Tree by the Woodpile
Reviewed by Alex Hebert The book, The Tree by the Woodpile, has three stories in it that all have teachings from the point of view of...
Anishinaabe youth complete 320 kilometre Healing Walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A group of about 14-16 Long Lake #58 youth patrol group members completed the third Healing Walk...
Hope takes root in the art and life of Joe Wood
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Joe Wood is elated with the positive reaction to her first exhibition, ᑯᐦᐹᑌᔨᑖᑯᓯᐃᐧᐣ | kohpâteyitâkosiwin – the act of...
Generations, an interview with Marc Nadjiwan
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO—Toronto-based songwriter/producer Marc Nadjiwan (Chippewas of Nawash, Cape Croker) is no stranger to the rigours of the music industry. His 25th anniversary...
Weengushk International Film Festival unveils 2019 lineup
Advancing the collection, preservation and representation of new voices. M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Building on the foundation of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Weengushk...
‘The time is finally here to do what we have been saying we wanted for so long,’ says Dokis citizen on Governance Agreement
By Lisa Restoule DOKIS FIRST NATION— Over the last nine years, I have worked as the Anishinabek Nation Governance Administrative Assistant. I have worked with...
Book review: Suffer the Little Children: Genocide, Indigenous Nations and the Canadian State
Reviewed by Christopher Black Tamara Starblanket’s book, Suffer the Little Children: Genocide, Indigenous Nations and the Canadian State (with a foreword by Ward Churchill and...