Rekmans first Indigenous woman on the ballot in riding history
By Rick Garrick A former Anishinabek News editor originally from Serpent River First Nation is running for the Green Party in the Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and...
Kettle & Stony Point FN ratify the final settlement agreement for Camp Ipperwash
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation (September 19, 2015) – The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation have ratified...
Nanabozhung documentary premiered in Sault Ste. Marie
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – The beauty of our land was shown throughout the documentary entitled Nanabozhung featuring Batchewana First Nation. The humour...
Kinomaadswin Education Body board of directors selection underway
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) – A new Kinomaadswin Education Body Board of Directors will be selected in the upcoming weeks. Two persons from each of...
Ontario Regional Chief says Canada’s economy will remain broken without full engagement of First Nations
TORONTO (Sept 18, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day released the following statement today regarding yesterday’s Federal Leaders debate: “Making concrete commitments to fully...
Inauguration of the Dbaajmawak Indigenous Writers Series
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – It was standing room only at the inaugural event for the Dbaajmawak (They are telling stories) Indigenous Writers Series at...
‘I’ll hold my nose to vote’ says Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) Sept. 17, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that he’ll hold his nose to vote in the...
Liberal candidate from Lac des Mille Lacs
By Rick Garrick A Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation citizen and former Grand Council Treaty #3 executive director is running for the Liberals in...
Cardinal and Sinclair speak at Shingwauk Gathering
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE MARIE – Douglas Cardinal and Murray Sinclair were keynote speakers at the fourth annual Shingwauk Gathering at Algoma University. They...
Creator of Kagagi, the Raven a Superhero in his own right
By Suzanne Keeptwo Jay Odjick (Kitigan Zibi FN) is an animated storyteller – a superhero in his own right. His introduction to superheroes was due...
Cancer Care Ontario renews Aboriginal strategy
By Bonnie Kogos The coincidence and blessings of Northern Ontario caused me to sit next to a bright and charming young fellow, Usman Aslam, on...
Chief Scott McLeod says Lake Nipissing needs time
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Fish swimming in Lake Nipissing have always been an important part of Nipissing First Nation. Fish, especially...
Book review: Heartbeat of a Warrior: Aboriginal Men’s writing, art and culture
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) “Heartbeat of A Warrior: Aboriginal Men’s Writing, Art & Culture” is a small collection of poetry, photography and art that...
Women and Meth art broadens understanding of addiction and recovery
By Rick Garrick Michipicoten’s John-Paul Chalykoff recently created music to interpret the life stories of methamphetamine addicts in recovery for a Lakehead University-Washington State University...
Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Who’s Afraid of Human Rights?
September 11, 2015 Public Statement Earlier this summer, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement the United...