Elders stress the importance of Anishinaabemowin during virtual language conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Elder James Mishquart kicked off the Anishinaabemowin Boodawe’s virtual Ojibwe Language Conference with an Elder...
Strength and resilience: ‘Resilience doesn’t mean just to fight, it means to never quit’
By Tarah-Lynn Remillard Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t change anything on my thoughts on what resilience is to me. It’s different for everyone. ...
Nipissing First Nation cannabis dispensary expands to Ottawa area
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — With the second-year anniversary of Ontario’s first legal Indigenous cannabis store, Kana Leaf is expanding to the...
New insurance services offered in Fort William First Nation
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Orijinative founder Jacob Taylor, a Curve Lake citizen, is currently setting up a new office in Fort...
Outside Looking In launches national contest to celebrate its 15th anniversary as Canada’s largest Indigenous youth performance
Outside Looking In’s Annual Showcase makes a triumphant return with hundreds of Indigenous youth on stage in a multi-media live performance TORONTO — Canada’s largest...
Remembering a music legend: A tribute to Frank ‘Bojo’ Boyer
By Leslie Knibbs BATHCHEWANA FIRST NATION— There are no words for goodbye in Anishinaabemowin. Only prayers, and the purest of yearnings from friends and loved...
Claims process now open for First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
The courts have approved the Settlement between Canada and certain First Nations and their members who experienced long-term drinking water advisories that lasted at least...
Dreaming of growing season: Atikameksheng woman cultivating arts, food sovereignty space
By Laura E. Young ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK— Aside from the watermelon she was able to grow in the wilds of Northern Ontario, Manidoo Bineshiihn marvels that...
‘Water is alive and provides life,’ says Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner during annual Water Symposium
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Autumn Peltier stressed that no child should have to go without access to clean water...
Climate change has First Nations seeking justice as food security threatened
By Kelly Anne Smith ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Westaway Law Group is challenging government policy that threatens food security for First Nations. Details were outlined...
Second Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts (ANDPVA) Indigenous art market now underway
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Whitefish River’s Barb Nahwegahbow has another Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts (ANDPVA) Indigenous art market...
Debwewin Citation recipient displayed excellence in journalism during Robinson-Huron Annuities trial
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 7, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announced today that Dr. Catherine Murton Stoehr is to be...
Indigenous tourism CEO provides industry information during webinar
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Kevin Eshkawkogan offered up information on the past, present and future while speaking at a webinar titled Indigenous...
Orange Shirt Society and Tolko Industries announce 2022 Orange Shirt Day design winner
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Grade 11 student Geraldine Catalbas from Ponoka, Alberta, is this year’s winner of the Official 2022 Orange Shirt Day Design. Geraldine’s...
Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Implementation Working Group activities now underway
By Mary Laronde ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY– Currently, the First Nations that have ratified the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement are moving forward with internal transition and...