AES will ‘bring positive change to the education system itself’ says Fort William Chief
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William Chief Peter Collins says self determination is a key reason for his community to sign on with...
Anishinabe Kwe and The Great War
Submitted by Laurie Leclair An estimated 4,000 status Indian soldiers, many of them members of the Anishinabek Nation, fought in the Great War. This statistic...
First-ever First Nations zombie thriller movie receives recognition at International film festivals
By Jamie Lee Mckenzie ESPANOLA–After months and months of hard work, Jayson Stewart’s short film, a zombie thriller, REZilience, is being recognized in National and...
Family of Chanie Wenjack attends Gord Downie’s The Secret Path premier
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Three auditorium rows of Chanie Wenjack’s family and community members witnessed the CBC premiere broadcast of Gord Downie’s animated film about...
Statement from the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation on Aboriginal Veterans Day
TORONTO, ON (November 8, 2016)–David Zimmer, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, today released the following statement. “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I...
‘It’s a step in the right direction in regards to self-government’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief
By Rick Garrick OJIBWAYS OF THE PIC RIVER FIRST NATION—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says self-government and control over education are key reasons for his...
Province and Anishinabek Nation launching new Treaty resource for teachers, students
OSHAWA, ON (November 7, 2016)–As part of its commitment to rebuilding relationships with First Nations based on trust and respect, Ontario is honouring the importance...