Animals, water, land and climate – everything is connected
By Kelly Anne Smith ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation hosted the 6th Annual Lands, Resources and Economic Development Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin— Everything is Connected...
Restoring and recognizing inherent jurisdictions
By Mary Laronde ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – In 1995, the Grand Council of Chiefs decided to enter into self-government negotiations with Canada as a way...
Anishinabek Nation planning for climate changes
By Kelly Anne Smith ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — “Our communities have contributed very little to climate change, whether that be by choice or not, but...
Nipissing Lakers to host historic anti-racism basketball game
NORTH BAY (February 16, 2022) — Friday, March 11 promises to be a big day for the Nipissing Lakers basketball programs, Lakers Athletics and Nipissing...
Lakehead University to deliver five-part Truth and Reconciliation virtual series
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Lakehead University is aiming to engage the community in a micro conversation during its five-part Truth and Reconciliation Community Dialogues...
Lakehead University series prepares individuals to participate in reconciliation
THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA, ONTARIO (February 17, 2022) – Lakehead University is launching a community-based education series to support those seeking to understand and respond...
Anishinabek Nation responds to criminal investigation into Thunder Bay Police Service
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 25, 2022) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that they are conducting a criminal investigation into the actions of...
M’Chigeeng First Nation citizen receives Quilts for Survivors package
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe testifies on Nuclear Waste Governance
By Anishinabek Nation Political Office Staff ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— On February 15, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe provided a witness testimony to the...
Letter to the Editor: Letter to the Pope from the Elders’ Council
Dear His Holiness Pope Francis: We are an Elders’ Council (“Council”), comprised of 11 Indigenous Elders who represent First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities residing...
Political Office Update: Winter 2022
In the next few weeks, the Anishinabek Nation Executive Council will be focused on targeted advocacy considering the upcoming Ontario Provincial election. In the past...
Orange Jersey Project educates athletes about Residential School History
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
First Nation lunch program provides well-balanced meals for students in the North
By Rick Garrick WABAUSKANG FIRST NATION — The SchoolBOX North Lunch Program in Wabauskang First Nation in Treaty #3 pivoted their on-reserve school lunch program...
Bears’ Lair offers business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Enter the Bears’ Lair if you dare. Vancouver-based Sparkly Frog Clan Productions, Inc. repurposed a popular television program to generate support...
Nisoonag Partnership to direct search at Spanish Residential School sites
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...