Where the streets have an old name
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Two historic Indigenous trails in the Toronto area are marked with Anishinaabemowin signs at the corners of Spadina and Dupont, Spadina and...
Sault College receives prestigious national award
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (May 1, 2017)–Sault College has received national recognition for its ongoing, strong commitment to Indigenous education. Today, representatives from Sault College...
Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus to make joint declaration on radioactive waste
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)–Grand Chief Patrick Madahbee, Anishinabek Nation and Chief Clinton Phillips (on behalf of the Iroquois Caucus and Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief...
Anishinabek Nation Political Update: April 2017
Spring has arrived, apparently. On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, I would like to extend our best wishes to Josephine Mandamin as she and her...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation opens new chapter in its history
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Aamjiwnaang First Nation is opening a new chapter in its history as it prepares for self-government by signing its Chi-Naaknigewin—the...
First Nation owned and operated firm looks to advance economic development initiatives
By Rick Garrick CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION—Medical marijuana and drones are two of the economic development initiatives being developed for First Nations by Pontiac Group...
Ontario girls’ hockey squad shoot to edge out reigning tournament champs
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—For the second consecutive year, Cailen Hanzlik will be a member of the Ontario girls’ squad that will participate in the National...
Reconciliation North Bay asks “what can you do?”
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Dr. Mike DeGagné, President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University, has spoken hundreds of times on residential schools and reconciliation. Dr....
Anishinabek hockey players shoot to win at upcoming tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—A half dozen Anishinabek players will be among those hoping to help the Ontario boys’ team capture some hardware at the upcoming...
Talented Indigenous art students shine in graduate show at W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A series of paintings in the BFA Graduate Exhibition 2017 on public view at W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery in North Bay...
Grannies walk to raise awareness on mental health in First Nation youth
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—A group of Grandmothers calling themselves the “Grannies with wings” along with others, began a walk to Ottawa in...
Thessalon First Nation student receives top scholarship
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON FIRST NATION—In the fall of 2016, Kelly Giguere and her daughter Samantha were looking at possible scholarships to assist Samantha with...
Lambton College celebrates its 50th anniversary with largest powwow to date
By Colin Graf SARNIA—While many powwows across Anishinabek lands may have histories dating far back in time, one Ontario college is celebrating a quarter-century of...
Munschtime! on stage at Young People’s Theatre
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Toronto’s Young Peoples Theatre (YPT) wraps up its 2016-2017 season with a performance of stories by children’s writer Robert Munsch. The world...
Whitefish River storyteller captivates audience at the Toronto Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Whitefish River’s Esther Osche enjoyed sharing Nanabush stories with children and adults at the Toronto Storytelling Festival’s Nanabush meets Weesakachak storytelling session...