Anishinaabe Women’s Water Ceremony to block rail line, protect water from threat of oil and gas spills
Traditional Ceremony and Peaceful Direct Action CN Main Line, Mile 106 @ Hwy 671 Friday April 10, 1pm On Friday, April 10, the Grassy Narrows...
Medicine Wheel Healthy Way Clinic an option in North Bay
By KA Smith NORTH BAY – The Medicine Wheel Healthy Way Clinic has been making a noticeable difference since it opened over a year ago....
Working together, sharing together
By KA Smith NORTH BAY –Focusing on urban strategic planning, the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre has successfully hosted the Working Together, Sharing Together Conference....
‘Shelter in Place’ or ‘Evacuation’ for Aamjiwnaang emergency planning
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Some 35 community members attended a meeting last week to hear what Aamjiwnaang’s Emergency Management Planner, Wilson Plain...
Law Society meets with Grand Council Chief Madahbee to discuss Anishinabek perspectives on access to justice
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – For the first time in its 218-year history, Law Society representatives, led by Treasurer Janet E. Minor and bencher Susan Hare,...
Tribute to Ember Tuck-Wynne and Red Rock Indian Band
One of my favorite communities to visit is Red Rock Indian Band. They have always made me feel welcome. To hear of their recent tragic...
April political update from Deputy Grand Council Chief Hare
Aanii, The schedule has been busy during 2015. There are several areas that I would like to highlight in the monthly Political update. I have...
April political update from Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee
Aanii, The Political Office has been busy during 2015. We have been working diligently on behalf of the Anishinabek Nation. The following is a summary...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Kina Gbezhgomi’s full designation
UOI OFFICES April 1, 2015 – Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services Agency now has full designation status under the Ministry of Child and Youth...
Indigenous knowledge in Lakehead curriculum by 2017
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lakehead University is moving ahead with its Indigenous Knowledge in the Curriculum initiative that provides undergraduates with at least...
Communities get updated on Anishinabek Education System process
By Monica Lister DOKIS FIRST NATION – Restoration of Jurisdiction (ROJ) staff are bringing information to Anishinabek community members to explain the new and innovative...
‘Brain Gains’ session helps individuals with FASD
SHEGUINDAH FIRST NATION — Aaron Bowerman Right to Play Coordinator at Sheguiandah First Nation hosted Anishinabek Nation Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Worker Laura Liberty and...
Two self-government agreements still in negotiations
By Faye Sabourin The Restoration of Jurisdiction department of the Union of Ontario Indians is fulfilling its mandate to negotiate two Anishinabek Nation Self-government Agreements...
Petahtegoose is home at last
A final blast of arctic air could not combat the warming thermal spirits of family and friends, including Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee...
Students explore science and technology on Toronto field trip
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO –Some 40 students from Nbiising, Wikwemikong and Six Nations high schools gathered in Toronto for a two-day Science and Technology...