Condoms covered for First Nations under NHIB
UOI OFFICES – Good news coming out of the Anishinabek Nation just in time for Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week – male condoms are covered through...
Ziisbaakdonaapnewin E-naagdawenjgejig – Integrated Diabetes Care Team Clinics to be launched
Nipissing First Nation is pleased to announce that on Dec. 3, a total of ten service providers are coming together to provide innovative and integrated...
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Commitment and dedication are what it takes to maintain a positive outlook
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lake Helen’s Cindy Crowe encourages people to follow one’s vision throughout all aspects of life. “If you have a...
First Nation leaders announce next steps after meetings with Ontario
Toronto – Ontario Regional Chief and Grand Chiefs met with Premier Kathleen Wynne and members of her Cabinet Friday morning following three days of focused...
Book review: ‘Living with Animals’ a must-read for cultural knowledge
Review by Karl Hele Living with Animals is an important contribution that is respectful of Anishinaabeg traditions, stories, and beliefs, while presenting both cultural insiders...
Chiefs of Ontario honouring gala a big success
TORONTO – Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy, Grand Chiefs, Chiefs, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer, Cabinet Ministers, industry and corporate partners, family...
Canada’s interim Comprehensive Land Claims Policy is no more than colonial policy
By Lynn Gehl PhD, Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe ALGONQUIN TERRITORY – Chief Harry St. Dennis, Chief Terrence McBride, Chief Madeleine Paul, and Chief Casey Ratt all argue...
Ontario announces commitment to develop Treaty Awareness Day
TORONTO – The Province of Ontario has committed to moving forward with the development of a Treaty Awareness day, during the Nov. 26 announcement by ...
SweetGrass Band wins ‘Promising Group for 2014’ at bluegrass awards
By Mary Laronde ALDERVILLE FN – Chief JimBob Marsden’s bluegrass band, SweetGrass, has been named the “Promising Group for 2014” by the Central Canadian Bluegrass...
Dokis First Nation wins the 2014 pollution probe sustainability award
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is thrilled to congratulate Dokis First Nation and Hydromega Services Inc. for winning the 2014 Pollution Probe Sustainability Award. Established...
AEI student winner of the Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth
MUNSEE-DELAWARE – The Anishinabek Educational Institute would like to congratulate Shownoo Blackbird-Williams who is this year’s recipient of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)...
Morningstar Hospitality to feed thousands at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
By Barb Nahwegahbow RAMA FIRST NATION – Thessalon First Nation citizen Chris Trainor is expecting a lot of company next summer. Over a month-long period...
Toronto Maple Leafs join Team Blake
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – Crawford’s dream of meeting with Toronto Maple Leaf players came true as fundraising efforts continue to support his fight against...
Survey aims to identify gaps, help Aboriginal people better manage money
By Laura E. Young What do you know about money? And, more importantly, what don’t you know about money and making wise financial decisions? The...