Spirit of the Land consideration essential
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Opening the Anishinabek Nation’s 2025 Lands and Resources Forum on February 11 in North Bay, Ont., Ookomis Donna Debassige from...
Grawbarger finishing off university career with possible eye on future hockey career in Europe
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Sophie Grawbarger is hoping that she’ll be able to participate in a third consecutive national women’s university hockey championship. Grawbarger,...
Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum 2025 Everything is Connected
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Anishinabek Nation hosted the 9th Annual Lands and Resources Forum in North Bay February 11-13. The theme, Kina-Gego-Naabadosin, translates...
E’Dbendaagzijig declaration drafted at gathering
By Kirk Titmuss SAULT STE. MARIE – A hard-driving snowstorm failed to deter over 50 Anishinabek Nation citizens, Chiefs, staff, and B’Maakonigan First Nations representatives...
Wiikwemkoong rookie making impact with Junior A squad in Espanola
By Sam Laskaris ESPANOLA – Ashton Pitawanakwat was fully expecting to pay his dues in his rookie season of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League....
Book review: Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium
Reviewed by Karl Hele Marcie Rendon’s Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium is a collection of poem-dream songs drawn from the author’s background and our...
First Nation buys strategic property in Wesleyville
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGAS OF SCUGOG ISLAND FIRST NATION – A construction company owned by an Anishinabek First Nation has bought a strategic piece of...
Wiikwemkoong teen starring for Windsor Spitfires and impressing NHL scouts
By Sam Laskaris WINDSOR – Jack Nesbitt’s sophomore season in the Ontario Hockey League is going considerably better than his rookie campaign. As a result,...
Anishinabek Nation welcomes First Nations leadership and lands technicians to the 9th Annual Lands and Resources Forum
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 11, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation kicks off its 9th Annual Lands and Resources Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected taking place...
Repairs continuing at Ojibwe Cultural Foundation damaged by flooding
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – A major fundraising drive was already underway for the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation. But now additional repairs are required...
Colourful fun gathering at the 35th Canadore Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY- “It’s a good time of year to gather,” says head Elder Lorraine Liberty-Whiteduck outside the circle at the 35th...
NFL Canada unveils Indigenous inspired game ball during lead up to Super Bowl LIX
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – When Nipissing First Nation artist Quentin Commanda was asked by NFL Canada to design an official NFL game ball, he knew...
Mazda Rising Legends recipient still supports community
By Rick Garrick ALGONQUINS OF PIKWÁKANAGÁN — Algonquins of Pikwákanagán’s Nevaeh Sarazin appreciates the opportunity to help support her community’s events through the $50,000 Mazda...
M’Chigeeng teen enjoying Ontario Hockey League rookie season in nation’s capital
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA – Though he only turned 16 in November, M’Chigeeng First Nation member Kohyn Eshkawkogan is proving he can hold his own...
Opinion: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene: Missing the Mark
By Karl Hele In the summer of 2024, on our way to Garden River First Nation, my family decided to spend a day at Penetanguishene’s...