Fort William First Nation partners with Mishkogeeshik Art & Supply to host Traditional Belt Making Workshop
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William hosted a traditional belt-making workshop by Mishkogeeshik Art and Supply’s Kelvin and Georgina Redsky and...
Odjig and Shawanda included in musical film at world premiere in Toronto
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – A long-lasting friendship led to Lisa Odjig having a role in a film, which had its world premiere in Toronto...
Fort William First Nation commemorates Remembrance Day up on Anemki Wajiw
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A cold blustery morning did not stop Fort William First Nation from holding its Remembrance Day service...
Coming together to commemorate important contributions of Indigenous veterans
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon appreciated seeing information about veterans from her community, including Private Xavier Michon, in the...
Anishinabek leaders advocate for greater accessibility to resources
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon, Long Lake #58 Chief Judy Desmoulin, and Pays Plat’s Chris Mushquash were featured on...
Book review: When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance
Reviewed by Caroline MacKenzie When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton is about Katsi’tsakwas’ experience at...
Carousel Evening inspires while absence of services for exceptional children in the north in spotlight
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Storyteller Isaac Murdoch shared his struggle with reading as a Northern Ontarian child in his keynote talk at the...
Mshkiki gathering teaches participants about traditional medicines
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Bear grease teachings were featured during the Anishinabek Employment and Training Services and Kinoomaadziwin Education Body’s Mshkiki gathering on...
The largest body of fresh water in the world
In Memory of Alicja Rozanska By Danny Beaton (Turtle Clan Mohawk) The Bruce Peninsula, Georgian Bay, territories of the Ojibwe Anishinaabek, was the homeland of...
Anishinabek Nation economic development forum features industry panelists
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – A wide array of topics were discussed at this year’s Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum....
Letter to the Editor: There is no place for residential schooling denialism in Canada
Boozhoo Kina Weya, Greetings Everyone. We are deeply disturbed by some of the publications in the news recently on the Anishinabek Territory. Specifically, the news...
Book review: One Second at a Time: My Story of Pain and Reclamation
Reviewed by Karl Hele One Second at a Time: My Story of Pain and Reclamation is a heart-rending read of Diane Morrisseau’s life and pathway...
Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief participates in unveiling of Rainbow Veterans of Canada badge
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Former Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Chief Wendy Jocko, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, was honoured to participate in the unveiling of...
Wampum Belt Ceremony held between Garden River First Nation and Sault Ste. Marie
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION — Garden River First Nation recently hosted a Wampum Belt Ceremony featuring an exchange of a wampum belt...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation citizens featured on Business Development Panel at economic development forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Mary-Anne Willsey has had her share of accomplishments during her professional career. And Willsey, who is...