Federal Election: Peltier runs for Liberals in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding
By Rick Garrick ALGOMA-MANITOULIN-KAPUSKASING RIDING — Duke Peltier from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory running in his first federal election as a candidate for the Liberal Party...
Federal Election: Rekmans running for the Green Party in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
By Rick Garrick LEEDS-GRENVILLE-THOUSAND ISLANDS AND RIDEAU LAKES RIDING — Serpent River’s Lorraine Rekmans is running in her sixth federal election as a candidate for...
Federal Election: Wesley-Esquimaux runs for the Liberals for the third time in Simcoe North
By Rick Garrick SIMCOE NORTH RIDING — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is running in her third federal election as a candidate...
The Robinson-Huron Treaty Anishinabek respectfully petition and call upon the Crown
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION (September 10, 2021) – On the 171st anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, the 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty...
Opinion: Looking back on the Restoration of Jurisdiction process
By Mary Laronde In 1995, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chiefs-in-Assembly decided to enter into self-government negotiations with Canada as a way to restore inherent...
Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation held its first International Overdose Awareness Day Walk on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of...
Crystal Shawanda mesmerizes at Bluesfest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Headlining the North Bay Capitol Centre’s Bluesfest, Crystal Shawanda mesmerized the audience with her soulful singing of the blues....
Dilico Youth Council to connect with Indigenous youth during the month of September
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Dilico Youth Council is holding a Celebrating Us Virtual Youth Gathering for youth 12-years-old and...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation celebrates student achievement while embracing a new normal
By Joel Piché AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— It was August 25, the air was wet, the sun was scorching, and the COVID-19 pandemic lingering; but that...
Book review: Cristine the Tiny Snipe : Adventures in a Field (Six Nations Clan animal stories)
By Carrie MacKenzie Cristine the Tiny Snipe: Adventures in a Field by Zig Misiak and illustrated by Jennifer Bettio is a beautiful children’s book that...
What the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about
By Mary Laronde The proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about Canada’s recognition of First Nation jurisdiction over governance matters: Who is an Anishinabek First...
Book review: The Night Wanderer: A Native Gothic Novel
Reviewed by Karl Hele Aimed at a youth reader, Drew Hayden Taylor’s gothic novel, The Night Wanderer, is truly a marvellous read for anyone interested...
Youth poised to become regional climate leaders come together virtually
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Serpent River’s Candace Day Neveau highlighted the Indigenous commercial fishing legacy during the Climate Justice Across the Lake Superior...
Anishinaabe Governance means living by Anishinaabe Law
By Mary Laronde Anishinabek have a system of governance that has served us well for thousands upon thousands of years. We have an all-encompassing, sophisticated...
Cherie Brant appointed to Board of Directors of TD Bank Group
TORONTO (August 26, 2021) – TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Brant to its Board...