Two Anishinabek Nation citizens to be recognized with Indspire Awards
By Sam Laskaris CALGARY – A leader in Indigenous law and a high-ranking public servant will be among the latest individuals to be recognized nationally...
‘I don’t believe we’re ready at all’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on new cannabis legislation
By Jennifer Pereira PICKEREL—“I don’t believe we’re ready at all. A few communities have put a moratorium in place and one community is looking at...
Preserving Indian Residential School legacy
“I’m a survivor of a Residential School so it’s important for me that each generation is aware of what has happened to us in the...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation bans provincial sales of cannabis
LONDON (October 16, 2018)—Chief Myeengun Henry, of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, says that the First Nation has decided to ban delivery of recreational...
Uncertainty remains as cannabis legislation comes into effect
By Jennifer Pereira PICKEREL–Medical marijuana dispensaries have been cropping up in Anishinabek territory over the past few months in anticipation of the federal marijuana legislation....
Sagamok plays host to over 180 anglers at Walleye Classic
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—On the weekend of September 28-30, Sagamok Anishnawbek hosted its sixth annual Sagamok Fall Walleye Classic (SFWC) attracting over 80 teams...
Wiikwemkoong Elder recounts being on set of Indian Horse
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong Elder Edna Manitowabi shared some of the details of her performance as Naomi, the grandmother, in the film Indian Horse...
Anishinabek Nation leadership concerned by regressive Supreme Court decision
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 12, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is concerned with yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that federal lawmakers do...
‘Their stories must be repeated’ says Residential School Survivor
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Shawnesia Ottawa sees Orange Shirt Day as an opportunity to bring awareness to mainstream society. “My grandmother is a Residential...
Advocating for Indigenous Rights on Orange Shirt Day at Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge was packed full of students in orange t-shirts the Thursday before Orange Shirt Day. Nipissing...
Orange Shirt Day honours survivors of dark chapter of Canada’s history
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Mary Wabano, the Director of The First People’s Centre at Canadore College and Associate Dean Indigenous Studies, shared her story...
George RR Martin announces creation of three scholarships for students
SANTA FE, N.M–During a visit to the school’s new Black Box Theatre, The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced the details of the George RR Martin Scholarships....
Toronto celebrates Indigenous legacies of resiliency and vitality
TORONTO–The Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy Celebration, the first of its kind in Canada, will create common ground from October 9 through October 11...
Former Fort William First Nation Chief calls for more economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Fort William Chief Georjann Morriseau called for more economic opportunities for Indigenous people during the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Changing...
CN to develop a safe solution for James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is calling for the installation of a permanent, prefabricated bridge deck on...