Anishinabek Nation welcomes First Nations leadership and lands technicians to the 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 13, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation kicks off its 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected taking place...
Calls for Justice information session brings awareness to MMIWG
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Team held a Calls for Justice information...
CBC/Radio-Canada launches first-ever National Indigenous Strategy and establishes new Indigenous Office
The national public broadcaster will also commission a study of its past coverage to better understand its reflection and representation of First Nations, Inuit, and...
Premiering on APTN in March: Treaty Road, docuseries that explores the truth of the Numbered Treaties
Treaties – A formal agreement between two nations (Indigenous Nations and British Crown) who have a desire to work together for peace and mutual benefit. While Canada has reaped benefits from treaty,...
Lambton College and Aamjiwnaang First Nation collaborate to enhance biodiversity and preserve Traditional Knowledge
SARNIA (January 30, 2024) – Lambton College has partnered with Aamjiwnaang First Nation on a new project that aims to address critical issues related to...
Indigenous youth find Healing Through Hip Hop
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — A group of youth enjoyed creating and recording their own hip hop lyrics for a song during Nokiiwin Tribal...
Anishinaabe guest speakers highlight importance of Indigenous business at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow and Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon and Superior Strategies owner Jason Thompson highlighted the importance of Indigenous business during the...
Nenookaasi Mawadishiwe: Hummingbird Visits is a great book for language learners
Reviewed by Alex Hebert It’s surprising what you can learn by being observant in your own back yard. Author and illustrator Erin Leary watched hummingbirds...
Indigenous theatre production takes the stage at Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Audiences are enjoying Magnus Theatre’s production of Indigenous playwright Falen Johnson’s Two Indians play about two cousins reuniting in...
Book review: ‘We Need Everyone’ challenges children to find their gift
Reviewed by Alex Hebert The world needs everyone to participate in their way with their special gift. This is what makes the world work. We...
Record number of teams to compete at 50th annual Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Officials with the Little Native Hockey League tournament have even more reason to celebrate now. This year’s tourney, often simply...
Large donation gifted to Ojibway Women’s Lodge
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of domestic violence. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek...
Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School Classroom to host variety of events in January and February
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) Classroom is holding a variety of events during January and February,...
Wiikwemkoong teen hockey player to compete at Ontario Winter Games
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Koda Peltier faced some stiff competition at a recent hockey tryout, but the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory member was...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder performs during Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Sing-Along concert
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes enjoyed performing the Asemaa’Kwe Song with about 450 Lakehead Public Schools students during the...