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...
Hopi woman a first for U.S. federal court
Rob Capriccioso Indian Country Today WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Senate voted unanimously May 14 to confirm Diane Humetewa to become a judge for...