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...
MMIWG and MMIMB Eagle Staff carrier pens heartfelt letter
Submitted by John Fox As Anishnawbeh Nina from the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, I carry a sacred Eagle Staff and through this...
Canadian sitcom returns as animated series
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Corner Gas crew from Dog River are back for more fun and adventure in the Corner Gas Animated series on...
Former junior defenceman gears up for a shot at pro hockey
By Sam Laskaris WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – As it turned out, Owen Headrick will be playing a bit more hockey during the 2017-18 season. The...
Wiikwemkoong playright to showcase production in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong’s Gina Gasongi Simon is looking forward to the upcoming production of her play, The Sleeping Giant, at the Sixth Annual...
Anemki Unity Winter Classic draws hundreds of youth
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—The Anemki Unity Winter Classic was a success with hundreds of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth participating in hockey, basketball...
Opinion: The Anishinabek Nation War Club and the Crown’s Loyal Witness
By Dorothee Schreiber The Anishinabek Nation war club showed up in court Mar. 7 for the cross-examination of Canada’s witness in the Robinson Treaty annuities...
Indigenous institutions look to build and strengthen relationships
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Anishinabek Educational Institute’s (AEI) Education Director Murray Waboose stressed the importance of building relationships with Indigenous institutions during Lakehead University’s Strengthening...