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...
A reconciliation teaching and kindness for Sturgeon Falls team
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Anishinabek Nation kicks off ninth annual Treaties Recognition Week
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 4, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation kicked-off the ninth annual Treaties Recognition Week with an episode about the Robinson Huron...
National design contest for Residential School monument now open
National design contest for Residential School monument now open. To recognize the atrocities that were imposed on Indigenous People in Canada through the Residential School...
Anishinabek Nation Health Conference successful for a 10th year
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – The 150 participants gained valuable health information at the Nimaaji-toomin Maamwii (We are on this Journey Together) 10th...
Anishinabek member provides details on Indigenous procurement at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Progress is being made but so much more can still be done. Those were among the messages that Angela Mark...
Red Rock Indian Band holds peaceful protest
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND – Red Rock Indian Band held a peaceful protest on Oct. 21 at the Nipigon River Bridge and...
Anishinabek Nation leaders discuss economic opportunities and sovereignty at forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Though some improvement has been made, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige believes plenty of...
Strengthening self-governance, Anishinabek-led education
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (October 25, 2024) — The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) and the Government of Canada are taking important steps to strengthen education self-governance...
‘If you see it, report it’ says APS Sergeant Larocque
By Jesse Johnson and Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – Anishinabek Police Services (APS) sent Sergeant Chantal Larocque from the Nipissing detachment to deliver the...
Heroes in Health Awards presented at 10th annual Health Conference
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health Awards were presented on the second day of the Nimaaji-toomin Maamwii (We Are...
Anishinabek Nation hosts research and recovery methodologies knowledge exchange gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige highlighted her meetings with Indian Residential School Warriors and Survivors to kick-off...
Fraudulent Anishinaabemowin resources a serious concern
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has been rapidly evolving and becoming more ingrained within society – at school and work, social...