Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Lake Nipigon Guardians Program featured at the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) Lake Nipigon Guardians Program was highlighted during the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference,...
Indian Residential School Survivors and families honoured with hand-made quilts
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlights successes and challenges of universities developing pathways forward to reconciliation
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlighted the successes universities have achieved and the challenges they still...
Book review: Phoenix Ani’ Gichichi-I’/Phoenix Gets Greater
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Phoenix Ani’ Gichichi-I’/Phoenix Gets Greater is a children’s book written by Marty Wilson-Trudeau and her son Phoenix Wilson. Wilson-Trudeau is an...
Canada Post issues new stamps to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
New partnership signal economic development employment opportunities for eight Lake Huron Region First Nations
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION — A group of eight First Nations in the Lake Huron Region are looking forward to economic development...
Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest showcases traditional Indigenous teachings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Copper technology predating the Bronze Age was highlighted by Department of Anthropology staff during Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest, held...
Fort William Elder highlights reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead University’s Elder Tipi Talk
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila DeCorte highlighted the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead...
Nipissing University’s new strategic plan charts path for future generations
NORTH BAY (September 19, 2023) – Today, Nipissing University officially unveiled its new strategic plan during a launch event held on its North Bay campus....
Anishinaabekwe programmer prepping for imagineNATIVE festival
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Kaitlynn Tomaselli now feels at home in her work environment. But that wasn’t always the case for Tomaselli, a member...
Anishinaabe singer-songwriter set to tour with Sultans of String
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO – Walking Through the Fire is a musical multimedia experience that celebrates the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94...
Epiichiikmaang Nishnaabemin dictionary: A progress report
By Mary Ann Corbiere I, like those who are aware that this project began years ago, thought it would be done by now. This report...
Lakehead University commits to walking the path of truth and reconciliation, holds flag-raising ceremony
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Anishinabek Nation responds to the desecration of Sacred Site in Bon Echo Provincial Park
BARRIE, ON (September 14, 2023) – The Chiefs of the Anishinabek Nation Southeast Region are calling attention to the recently discovered vandalism of a Sacred...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation member leads Toronto club to national fastpitch title
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Denny Benson and his teammates were forced to put in some extra work en route to...