Lambton Shores open house brings neighbouring communities together
By Colin Graf KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION—Residents and their neighbours from the municipality of Lambton Shores took time last weekend to visit together...
Aamjiwnaang Chief appointed to the City of Sarnia Police Services Board
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers was recently appointed to the Police Services Board in the city of Sarnia, as the...
Fort William First Nation to receive increased connectivity through provincial funding
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins and Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry are looking forward to an increase in TBaytel’s fibre...
Historical recounting of the settlement of the Canadian West hits the stage tonight
By Rick Garrick MONTREAL—Curve Lake writer Drew Hayden Taylor is looking forward to seeing his “ironic, iconic and sardonic” comments during the upcoming production of...
Nipissing First Nation says no to pot – for now
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief and Council of Nipissing First Nation has declared a moratorium on cannabis. Chief and Council passed a motion...
Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of Elder James Kwissiwa
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 9, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elder...
Kairos Blanket Exercise opens doorway to learn about shared history
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Ryerson University’s March 23 Kairos Blanket Exercise was an emotional experience for a range of faculty and staff participants, with many breaking...
Human Rights Arts Festival showcases Indigenous short films
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON—As part of the Isabel Human Rights Arts Festival, Queen’s University hosted An Evening of Indigenous Short Films on March 22. These...
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...