Alanis King’s ‘3 Plays’ book launched and reviewed
By Shelley J. Pearen Playwright and director Alanis King’s long-awaited book 3 Plays was launched in Ottawa on Sept. 29th 2015. 3 Plays actually is...
Madahbee welcomes Carolyn Bennett as new INAC minister
UOI OFFICES – Nipissing FN (Nov. 4, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee welcomes Carolyn Bennett as the new Indigenous and Northern...
Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law projected to be in effect April 1, 2017
WASAUKSING FIRST NATION – The Child Welfare working group is preparing for presentations on November 18 as well as in the First Nations to explain...
Leadership looking forward to Social and Education days in Sault Ste. Marie
Aanii, The Anishinabek Nation made significant progress at the Anishinabek Nation – Ontario summit with Premier Wynne and the eight Cabinet Minsters that attended the...
Marco Polo Pizzeria acknowledges Anishinabek Nation traditional territory
By Kelly Anne Smith STURGEON FALLS – It is the first time a non-indigenous business owner has purchased an Anishinabek Nation Flag to be flown...
Chippewas of the Thames reminds Crown to uphold duty to consult
Press release: CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION REMAINS RESOLUTE IN ENSURING THE FEDERAL CROWN UPHOLDS ITS DUTY TO CONSULT DESPITE THE FEDERAL COURT OF...
Cheechoo named chancellor of Brock University
By Rick Garrick Weengushk Film Institute founder Shirley Cheechoo looks forward to encouraging more Aboriginal students to pursue post-secondary education goals in her new role...
Two Aboriginal Youth Win Forest Industry Skills Award
October 28, 2015 TORONTO: The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) today awarded the Skills...
Tecumseh sculpture unveiled on Walpole Island
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong’s Georgina Toulouse Bebamikawe recently unveiled a seven-and-a-half-foot bronze sculpture of Tecumseh overlooking the St. Clair River on Walpole Island. “He’s done...
Writer Beth Brant’s life celebrated
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – An old shirt that writer Beth Brant used to wear, hung on a microphone stand on Oct. 23 at...
The gift of medicine
By Richard Wagamese In our home we start every day with meditation, prayer and a smudge with ceremonial medicines. Before we do anything we do...
Mentors set to smooth the road to business for youth
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A series of workshops will introduce the business world to local Aboriginal Youth. Project Manager of the In.Business...
Sudbury artist unveils sculpture honouring Shannen Koostachin
SUDBURY – A monument commemorating Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree activist from Attawapiskat First Nation, was unveiled on October 24th at the New Liskeard, Ontario...
Indigenous passports assert self-determination in Ecuador
On October 12, 2015, the day of Indigenous Resistance, Carlos Pérez Guartambel entered Ecuador with a Kichwa passport. It caused confusion for Immigration authorities who...
Dawn Lamothe paves the way for youth on the Red Road
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The Urban Aboriginal Strategy is many people coming together to be a strong voice for Aboriginal Peoples in...