Train derailment in Magnetawan ‘under control’ says Chief
By Marci Becking MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION (January 22, 2016) – Chief William Diabo of Magnetawan First Nation says that everything is under control in his...
An Anishinabek Education System will bring knowledge, identity and pride to our kids
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — “The current option for our children’s education isn’t working and we need to remind all of our citizens...
How to be a better helper: Indigenous Wholistic Practice
By Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE — Dr. Kathy Absolon-King, the last speaker at the “Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit” health conference shifted...
Book review: World of Anishinaabe through an understanding of artistic expression
By Karl Hele Emerging from an Anishinaabe artists’ exhibition of the same name, Before and After the Horizon, seeks to illustrate through art and words...
‘Change happens with the people of Canada, not the government’: Blackstock
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Cindy Blackstock got every participant in the room engaged in her presentation at the “Awakening the Nation...
The MMIW pre-Inquiry parallels sad anniversary on Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith Nipissing First Nation – On April 9, it will be ten years since Nipissing First Nation was shocked by the double...
Tale of two bridges: Different standards in different places
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that there seems to be a two different sets of...
Fort William First Nation left without immediate access
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON (January 18, 2016) –Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 61 on the Kaministiquia River Bridge after an accident this morning with...
Reel in up to $30,000 in prizes at the Wikwemikong Ice Fishing Derby
WIKWEMIKONG—Wikwemikong Tourism is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Ice Fishing Derby to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 8 am to 12...
Heroes in Health honoured at ‘Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit’ health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Three women were honoured today at the “Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit” health conference today. Lisa...
‘Everything in our communities is impacted by addictions’: Hopkins
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — “We tend to approach young people with a little bit of our own frustration,” says Carol Hopkins who...
Dr. Restoule speaks about cultural competency and trauma informed care at health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Brenda Restoule, citizen of Dokis First Nation, gave a keynote on cultural competency and trauma informed care...
EagleWoman named as Lakehead University’s Dean of Law
By Rick Garrick First Nation leaders are encouraged by Lakehead University’s selection of Canada’s first female Aboriginal dean of a law school at the Bora...
Curve Lake First Nation screens ‘Our Sisters In Spirit’
By Donavan Taylor On Tuesday December 15th, 2015 a documentary film screening of “Our Sisters In Spirit” took place in Curve Lake First Nation to...
‘Say Yes to AES’ campaign kicks off today for Anishinabek Nation
Anishinabek Nation is kick-starting its “Say Yes to the AES” campaign, educating its citizens about the proposed Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement with Canada and new...