Book Review: Claiming Anishinaabe: decolonizing the human spirit
Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit Reviewed by Deanna Marie Therriault Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit, is the latest publication by Indigenous academic and...
Anishinabek hockey stars crack Hit The Ice roster
By Sam Laskaris BOSTON—Four Anishinabek teenage hockey players have had a rather memorable summer thus far. That’s because the female players were part of the...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrates opening of new health centre
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG FIRST NATION—Elders, dignitaries, local leadership, health staff and citizens gathered on August 1 in Biigtigong Nishnaabeg for a true celebration – the opening...
Empowered Indigenous singers captivate college convocation audience
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Both women hobbled to the stage and had help stepping up onto the riser to reach the microphone. Both sang...
Henvey Inlet First Nation citizens hope to return home soon
By Jennifer Pereira PARRY SOUND—Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) citizens are hoping they can return home as soon as possible and have been keeping in...
Restorative justice themed project engages youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Centre for Indigenous Theatre hosted the first of two Giving Justice a Voice with Alanis King introductory theatre workshops on...
Southeast Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief troubled by local schoolboard trustee nominee
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 31, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Southeast Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Jim Bob Marsden is disturbed after learning that Gordon Gilchrist,...
Adaptive water skiing takes off in Garden River
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION—Water skiing by persons with various disabilities that took place Saturday, July 14, on the Estate of Harriet Bell...
Two-Spirit grandmother advocates to eliminate homophobia
By Colin Graf MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION—It’s time to eliminate homophobia and allow Two-Spirit people to reclaim their proper place in First Nations’ culture – that’s...
Pays Plat pow wow and cultural week highlight for youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The sweat lodge ceremony at Pays Plat’s annual Pawgwasheeng Pow Wow and Cultural Week was a highlight for a group of...
Anishinabek Nation Grandparents Committee to guide Child Well-Being Working Group
By Laura Barrios ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN—The Anishinabek Nation Grandparents Committee met for the first time on July 12 in the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation....
Anishinabek Nation congratulates re-elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 26, 2018)— On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Perry Bellegarde on his re-election as...
Aaamjiwnaang First Nation takes charge with environmental protection projects
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Residents of Sarnia were surprised during a recent presentation about the depth and determination of their next-door neighbours’ work to...
Fort William First Nation celebrates Hope in the Darkness Walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—The Hope in the Darkness Walk for Youth Mental Health by Anishinabek Police Service Sgt. Kevin Redsky was celebrated...
Child Well-Being Working Group meet to advance implementation of Child Well-Being Law
By Laura Barrios ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN—The Child Well-Being Working Group gathered in the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation on July 9-10 to receive presentations from...