First Nation calls on Wynne majority to move on Treaties
Cutler, Ontario (Serpent River FN) June 13, 2014 – The Ontario Liberal Government under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne is a positive outcome for...
Wynne majority could be win-win: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 13, 2014 – A majority government for Premier Kathleen Wynne has the potential to benefit both citizens of Ontario and...
Tattoos for National _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day
By Maurice Switzer “Share in the Celebration!” The words virtually shout at you from the federal Aboriginal Affairs ministry website. “Canadians from all walks of...
KTEI completes first 20 years
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute is 20 years closer to achieving its goal of providing life-long learning to Anishinabek Nation...
Letter to the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
Dear Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal, Your recent full page ad for Tamara Johnson has taken me on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past 24...
NAN responds to Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal election ad
Wednesday June 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno, on behalf of the Executive Council, has...
Tamara Johnson election ad ‘shocks’ Anishinabek Nation
Chronicle Journal defends ‘business relationship’ with advertisers CBC NEWS THUNDER BAY – A full page Thunder Bay newspaper ad that appears to take aim at First...
Posters bringing warriors to life
By Barbra Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Artist Philip Cote has heroes, many of them long-forgotten First Nations warriors. Cote has featured them in a series of...
Chiefs of Ontario reject Bill C-10 that will criminalize tobacco trade
Calling it a direct attack on First Nation Constitutional and Treaty Rights Toronto, ON (June 10, 2014) — The Chiefs of Ontario are calling the...
Anishinabek mourn the death of Mushkegowuk Grand Chief
TORONTO (June 10, 2014) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee offered condolences to friends, family, and Mushkegowuk citizens on passing of Grand Chief...
Chippewa girls deliver the mail
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Three Anishinabek Nation girls have had artwork depicting the War of 1812 commemorated on Canadian postage stamps. The young...
Language learners reach new horizons
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – A grant from the federal government’s New Horizons program will support Anishinaabe language immersion sessions. The successful application...
Artist honoured for spearheading ‘Walking With Our Sisters’ memorial and art exhibit
SUDBURY – At the Walking With Our Sisters memorial and art exhibit, rows upon rows of beaded, woven and painted “vamps” are laid out for...
Chief Morriseau honoured for leadership
THUNDER BAY – Georjann Morriseau’s first year as chief of Fort William First Nation sorely tested her leadership abilities. Elected last year at the age...
Keep sweetgrass sunny and wet
By Emilie Corbiere Sweetgrass has been used in First Nations ceremonies for centuries and often times people will say they can smell it when driving...