Indigenous children’s book celebrates book launch, three-year partnership and sacred medicine
By Laura Young SUDBURY—In an era where smoking and tobacco are seen as vile, it’s sometimes lost that tobacco is actually a sacred medicine in...
Whitefish River storyteller captivates audience in Toronto festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Whitefish River storyteller Esther Osche shared stories about The Legend of the Coyotes and The Creator’s Gift during the 2018 Toronto Storytelling...
Anishinabek stand with Iroquois Caucus condemning decision for a radioactive dump at Chalk River licensed for ten years
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 5, 2018) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that the Anishinabek Nation is standing with the Iroquois...
One of the best Indigenous-themed books to be released as film
By Sam Laskaris BUFFALO LAKE MÉTIS SETTLEMENT – Bruce Barry is thrilled that he had a change of heart. The Métis/Anishinabee artist was contacted more...
Renowned Chef David Wolfman visits Sagamok Anishnawbek
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—Celebrated Chef David Wolfman, author, and host of “Cooking with the Wolfman” television show, visited Sagamok Anishnawbek on Saturday, March 24...
Welcoming ancestors at 2018 Round Dance
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Ancestors were honoured at the 2018 Round Dance held on Nipissing First Nation. The pipe ceremony, feast and round...
Justice coordinators seek equity for Indigenous people in justice sector
By Colin Graf WATERLOO—Workers helping First Nations people in the justice system are using their knowledge and experience to add pressure for changes in the...
Maple syrup: Indigenous Governance or business idea?
By Jolene Banning My first visit to the Sugar Bush on Fort William First Nation was winter 2016—the fourth season. I went with my cousin....
Opinion: Canada’s new vertical $10 bill
By Kristin Grant Images of the prototype for the new vertical $10 bill have been released. Viola Desmond who was selected to grace the bill...
Christine Cameron Sixties Scoop child speaks out as activist
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Artist, activist, mother, grandmother, and student Christine Cameron is also a teacher of history—sharing her story as a Sixties Scoop...
Elder filmmaker sheds new hope on education for youth
By Kristin Grant Prolific Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s latest documentary, “Our People Will Be Healed”, shows Ontario schools as a prime example of how they...
Traditional approaches to healing and wellness focus of Health Transformation Engagement session
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Long Lake #58 Elder Corrine Nabigon appreciated the opportunity to discuss the traditional approaches to healing and wellness at the Anishinabek...
Waabnoong Bemjiwang Child Well-Being working to bring kids home
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION–Waabnoong Bemjiwang Child Well-Being will soon have the people and resources in place to keep children home in their...
Youth Wellness Group hosts inspirational conference for youth and parents
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—On March 16, the Youth Wellness Group in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation hosted the H.E.A.R.T. (Holistic Emotional Awareness Response Training) Conference...
Attawapiskat students sing for love
By Rick Garrick ATTAWAPISKAT—A group of Vezina Secondary School students in Attawapiskat enjoyed learning more about music during a March 12-18 Singing for Love program...