Another First Nation formally adopts their own constitution
MISSISSAUGA #8 – On March 9, Mississauga #8 Anishinabek voted 91% in favour to formally adopt their own constitution – making this the third Anishinabek...
Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs want to talk treaty with government
By Marci Becking KETEGAUNSEEBEE ANISHINABEK – Chiefs from the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory have created an action plan that will change the way they talk...
First Aboriginal writer-in-residence at North York Central Library
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – The Toronto Public Library has made huge strides in celebrating Aboriginal writers by appointing their inaugural Aboriginal writer-in-residence at...
Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of Elder Jean Henry
AAMJIWNAANG – Anishinabek are mourning the passing of Elder Edith “Jean” Henry of Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Jean passed into the Spirit World on Sunday, March...
Open letter to Treaty First Nations in Ontario
OPEN LETTER TO TREATY FIRST NATIONS IN ONTARIO To: Ontario Treaty Region / First Nations Chiefs and Councils From: Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini Lake...
Open letter to PM Harper on the resolution of Specific Claims
March 8, 2015 The Right Honorable Stephen Harper Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Harper, As...
Commitment to students central to Pamela Toulouse, 3M Fellowship winner
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – It’s amazing that Pamela Rose Toulouse even has time to sit for a cup of coffee. Toulouse’s fourth book...
Students cross-train hauling logs in the bush
By Rick Garrick SANDY LAKE – Garden River’s Ralph Bekintis occasionally takes his student athletes out into the bush to haul logs as a cross-training...
Band Council Resolutions support Anishinabek Education Agreement
UOI OFFICES – Henvey Inlet First Nation Chief and Council have passed the first Band Council Resolution approving the initialling of the Anishinabek Nation Education...
Book Review: Speaking My Truth
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo Speaking My Truth, available in printed and electronic versions, is a fascinating collection of narratives by a number of individuals...
The Michon brothers of Fort William First Nation and the 52nd Battalion
By Laurie Leclair During the early spring of 1915, the newly raised 52nd Battalion C.E.F. (Canadian Expeditionary Force) began its recruitment in Fort Francis, Dryden,...
Anishinabek Nation political update from Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare
Aanii, 2015 is off to a busy start. There are several areas that I would like to highlight in the monthly Political update. I was...
Anishinabek Nation political update
Political Update – March 2015 Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee Aanii, The Political Office has been busy during 2015. We have been working diligently on...
Treaties mark legitimacy of First Nation jurisdiction
TORONTO March 2, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day says that First Nation issues and interests will be more defined this...
Looking after Abinoojiinhswi Nibi – our birth waters
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION – “As women we play a vital role to ensure our waters are kept clean and pure, this also includes the...