Exploring the interrelation of traditions and language
By Laura Barrios On the eve of the stand-up election scheduled to take place on June 2, 2021, Day 2 of the virtual Anishinabek Nation...
Serpent River First Nation still feeling effects of acid plant, a simmering mistrust
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION– In 1957, Noranda Mines began operation of a sulphuric acid plant in Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) to...
‘I Need You’ topping charts for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year nominee
By Kelly Anne Smith TEME-AUGAMA ANISHNABAI— A singer-songwriter inspired by Lake Temagami sings insightful lyrics accompanied by his soothing guitar. David Laronde’s talents have him...
Koganaawsawin connecting youth to Anishinabek culture through new land-based programming initiative
By Victoria Racette NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Youth Well-Being Team of Koganaawsawin has recently announced a funding opportunity for Anishinabek First Nations to enhance and/or...
The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts celebrates grand opening
TORONTO— On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Jingle Dress Dancer Nicole Leveck and her two girls, Indiana and Nazarene danced in gratitude and celebration at the...
Letter to the Editor: A grandfather’s story – Remembrance Day on Fort William First Nation
By Kateri Skaarup FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – He was 15 years old. Too young to enlist but yet he did anyway under a fake name....
Alderville First Nation remembers
By Kelly Anne Smith ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION — Alderville First Nation citizens were joined by the local Royal Canadian Legions, government officials, and guests on...
Lakehead University welcomes First Nation dignitaries during Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins highlighted the losses that Indigenous Veterans faced after enlisting in Canada’s military...
Lakehead University explores treaties during Treaties Recognition Week
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Chippewas of Georgina Island’s Brian Charles spoke about four wampum belts, including Two Row Wampum and Dish with One Spoon,...
Strategic planning underway for Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation
By Jesse Johnson NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation team is connecting with member First Nations to conduct engagement sessions in order to...
Healthier ecosystems and hands-on learning advanced at Trent University with $350,000 TD Bank Group Grant
PETERBOROUGH (November 2, 2021)— Trent University has received $350,000 from TD Bank Group (TD) to implement environmental enhancement projects in the new University Green Network...
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services and Sault College sign Partnership Agreement
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON. (November 5, 2021) – On November 4, Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services (NFSC) hosted representatives from Sault College at Garden River...
Statement from AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on Pope Francis visit
“I’ll welcome Pope Francis when he arrives on Turtle Island to issue a long-overdue apology to survivors and intergenerational trauma survivors. Meegwetch to the Canadian...
One of Canada’s most unique and honoured artists coming to North Bay
NORTH BAY– Susan Aglukark is Canada’s first Inuk artist to win a Juno (3), a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, and...
Nishnawbe Aski Nation launches educational video, display at Lakehead University for Treaties Recognition Week
THUNDER BAY (November 1, 2021)– Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) encourages people to learn more about Treaties during Treaties Recognition Week (Nov. 1-5) with the launch...