Letter to the Editor: In defense of a discipline under threat
Aaniin. She:kon. Greetings. As faculty of Indigenous Studies at Nipissing University, we are deeply dismayed and disturbed by the events occurring at Laurentian University, and...
Simon Wiesenthal Center highlights unique story of Native American soldiers in honour of 76th anniversary of Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp
LOS ANGELES— In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp by American soldiers, the Simon Wiesenthal Center Archives is...
Two friends come together to share stories and songs during Toronto Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Former Northwest Territories premier and Dene Nation National Chief Stephen Kakfwi was featured along with Nacho Nyak Dän storyteller Louise...
Anishinabek Nation Youth Wellness Boxes bring smiles
By Sarah Blackwell This past year has not been easy for many members of the Anishinabek Nation, and the youth population is no exception. It...
‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Krista Knott
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
Opinion: A seeming intent to continue Indigenous Studies: Genuine or just more PR spin?
By Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere In a fresh communique, 11:56 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021, Laurentian University states: “Through engagement with the Laurentian University Native...
Book review: Did You See Us?: Reunion, Remembrance, and Reclamation at an Urban Indian Residential
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Did You See Us?: Reunion, Remembrance, and Reclamation at an Urban Indian Residential by survivors of The Assiniboia Indian Residential School...
Ontario’s appeal of Justice Hennessy’s finding for the Anishinabek
By Catherine Murton Stoehr The trouble with summarizing events in Ontario’s recent appeal of Justice Hennessy’s finding in favour of the Anishinabek is that doing...
Anishinabek Nation Virtual Election Candidate Information, Process, and Key Dates
Anishinabek Nation Virtual Election Candidate Information Planning for the virtual Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly is well underway! The assembly will take place online, hosted...
Anishinabek Nation leadership supports shut down of Line 5 pipeline
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 6, 2021) – Anishinabek Nation leadership is disappointed with the federal government’s opposition to the closure of Line 5 in...
Anishinabek Nation to host the first virtual Migizii Doodem (‘Eagle Clan’) Forum
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 6, 2021)— The Anishinabek Nation Education Secretariat and Labour Market Development Department are coming together to host the first virtual...
Timing right for Gifts from the Seven Grandfathers
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The timing is right for sparks of inspiration from new books by George Couchie. Couchie’s 2016 book, Raised...
Opinion: Housing and the Economy – The framework of sustainable First Nations
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department The absence of adequate housing in many First Nations is something that you can see in the...
Announcing! Professor Dr. Rhonda Hopkins, Teaching and Learning – Anishinabemowin
Honorary Doctorate in Education by the World Indigenous Nations University (WINU) to be awarded to Kenjgewin Teg’s First Full Time Faculty Position in Anishinabemowin MANITOULIN...
ATLOHSA calls to action: MMIWG2S
LONDON– Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit Peoples are sacred in our cultures, yet face disproportionate rates of sexual, gender-based and domestic violence due to a...