Waub Rice to receive storytelling honour
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) July 15, 2014 – CBC journalist Waubgeshig Rice has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Debwewin Citation for excellence...
Smudging good for patients, respect even better
By Donna Faye THUNDER BAY – In 1995 Sandra Cornell began volunteering for cancer care and other groups working to improve Aboriginal health. Since then,...
Wiky students exploring science careers
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY − Students from Wasse-Abin High School have been finding out just how much fun science can be. This past year they participated...
Jones puts music to her life’s lyrics
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – It’s about journeys and changes and life’s experiences, says Carmen Jones about her music. Her recently-released CD, Can You See It?...
Program teaches students about themselves
By Karl Hele First Peoples Studies programs offer students from both Indigenous and settler communities an opportunity to learn about themselves, while engaging with alternative...
Hillside students not slouching in hoodies
By Mary Laronde KETTLE & STONY POINT FN – It was no ordinary last day of school before the summer break in this First Nation....
Winnie earns degree after ‘healing journey’
By Darrel Manitowabi M’CHIGEENG FN – Winnie Wassegijig is a mother, grandmother, and now a university graduate. The 60-year-old was among the first 19 students...
Intertribals are for everyone!
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN − Intertribal dances and pow-wows are for everyone. “Intertribal means all are welcome and the celebration is to be shared...
An Open Letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne and Ontario’s Liberal Cabinet
Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Wynne, Re: A Successful First Nation & Municipal Sustainable Development Round-Table...
Kids have fun learning about treaties
Special to Anishinabek News NORTH BAY –Learning about serious topics like Canada’s treaty relationship with First Nations doesn’t have to be boring. “I thought it...
Students learn about being treaty people
Special to Anishinabek News NORTH BAY – A group of local elementary school students have started to learn something many of their parents don’t know:...
Koostachin documentary about her dance journey
By Martha Troian Originally published in the 2014 Great Lakes Pow-wow Guide TORONTO — She grew up with a parent who survived the Indian Residential...
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Are pow-wows the best way for people to learn about us?
By Holly Brodhagen With the season of pow-wow upon us, I find myself wondering about the impression these gatherings give to the general public. Recently...
Pic River pursuing Aboriginal title claim
BEGETIKONG ANISHNABE — The Begetikong Anishnabe (Ojibways of Pic River First Nation) welcome the decision made June 26th by the Supreme Court of Canada in...