Anishinabek leaders advocate for greater accessibility to resources
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon, Long Lake #58 Chief Judy Desmoulin, and Pays Plat’s Chris Mushquash were featured on...
Book review: When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance
Reviewed by Caroline MacKenzie When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton is about Katsi’tsakwas’ experience at...
Carousel Evening inspires while absence of services for exceptional children in the north in spotlight
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Storyteller Isaac Murdoch shared his struggle with reading as a Northern Ontarian child in his keynote talk at the...
Mshkiki gathering teaches participants about traditional medicines
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Bear grease teachings were featured during the Anishinabek Employment and Training Services and Kinoomaadziwin Education Body’s Mshkiki gathering on...
Anishinabek Nation economic development forum features industry panelists
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – A wide array of topics were discussed at this year’s Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum....
Book review: One Second at a Time: My Story of Pain and Reclamation
Reviewed by Karl Hele One Second at a Time: My Story of Pain and Reclamation is a heart-rending read of Diane Morrisseau’s life and pathway...
Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief participates in unveiling of Rainbow Veterans of Canada badge
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief Wendy Jocko, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, was honoured to participate in the unveiling of...
Wampum Belt Ceremony held between Garden River First Nation and Sault Ste. Marie
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION — Garden River First Nation recently hosted a Wampum Belt Ceremony featuring an exchange of a wampum belt...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation citizens featured on Business Development Panel at economic development forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Mary-Anne Willsey has had her share of accomplishments during her professional career. And Willsey, who is...
A reconciliation teaching and kindness for Sturgeon Falls team
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 member provides details on Indigenous procurement at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Progress is being made but so much more can still be done. Those were among the messages that Angela Mark...
Red Rock Indian Band holds peaceful protest
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND – Red Rock Indian Band held a peaceful protest on Oct. 21 at the Nipigon River Bridge and...
Anishinabek Nation leaders discuss economic opportunities and sovereignty at forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Though some improvement has been made, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige believes plenty of...
Kenjgewin Teg and Legend Mining ink new partnership to advance Indigenous participation in Northern Ontario’s mining sector
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON – On the eve of Kenjgewin Teg’s annual Employment and Training Expo event, it was fitting that a new agreement was...
Strengthening self-governance, Anishinabek-led education
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (October 25, 2024) — The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) and the Government of Canada are taking important steps to strengthen education self-governance...