Ipperwash Summer Series: Treaty Commission a frustrating venture
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Community health and safety top priority as business regulations change in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Owners and operators of businesses here may soon need a license from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation administration office. Community...
Dew Drop Inn sees increase in meals served during pandemic
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Homeless people accounted for about 10-12 per cent of the people who received about 9,690 takeout meals from the...
On-the-land cultural restoration program in full bloom despite pandemic
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — AlterEden is looking to expand its Minogiin Gitiganis — Gardens Growing Well program to other communities after working with...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Ipperwash reflections
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
A tribute to Joseph Tokwiro Norton
Joseph Norton was both a warrior and a peacemaker. He understood better than most that these are two sides of the same coin. He knew...
Anishinaabe artist work to be featured on soon-to-be-released coming-of-age story
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION— The artwork of acclaimed artist Moses Lunham will be featured for the first time...
Hydro One and GlobalMedic deliver 575 critical aid kits to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON (August 11, 2020) – Today, Hydro One and GlobalMedic, a registered Canadian charity specializing in disaster relief, announced the delivery of 575...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Lack of resources doomed post-Ipperwash Ontario policing reform
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief supports ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’ on International Youth Day and #31DaysofYOUth
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 13, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement in recognition of ‘Youth Engagement...
New chair for Aboriginal Education at Lakehead University looks to raise profile of departmental Indigenous initiatives
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Paul Cormier is looking to raise the profile of Lakehead University’s Department of Aboriginal Education...
Pro lacrosse player from Aamjiwnaang First Nation wins championship with Boston Cannons
By Sam Laskaris HALIFAX – It’s true there was no lengthy regular season or gruelling post-season schedule. But Kyle Jackson, a member of Aamjiwnaang First...
Opinion: Economic Development: Zhooniyaa, and you – A lesson on taxation
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department Two brothers were having a discussion the other day about taxes and First Nation people and one...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation social service team brings summer fun to community children
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION— Children here are having more summer fun than might have been expected thanks to the help...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Our duty to tell our side of history
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...