Elders in the Classroom
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE—The “Elders in the Classroom” program, which commenced last year in Public Schools of Sault Ste. Marie, was so well...
Hanzlik hoping to help Sudbury Lady Wolves to national title
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An Indigenous goaltender will be among those hoping to lead a Sudbury girls’ hockey team to a national title on...
Historic Niijaansinaanik agency to protect Indigenous children
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—A newly independent Indigenous child and family protection service celebrated with a Spring Forward Ceremony and a new name....
‘We need Indigenous students to understand that they have more choice,’ says Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux spoke about reconciliation and the opportunity for employers to make a positive change...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare cautiously hopeful following release of 2019 Ontario Budget
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 15, 2019)—The 2019 Ontario Budget: Protecting What Matters Most sets a tone of system changes and investments to a healthier...
First ever Anishinaabe Booskinaagan (Language Bowl) held on Manitoulin
By Debbie Debassige M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION—To join in the year-long celebration of ‘The Year of Indigenous Languages’ under the United Nations declaration, Kenjgewin Teg and...
‘We need to share our stories…they still don’t know enough’ says Curve Lake First Nation storyteller
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—A story by the late Elder Art Solomon was one of the stories shared by Curve Lake First Nation storyteller Mike Ormsby...
Wiikwemkoong teen participates in Daughter of the Vote program
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA— A teen from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory was among those that took part in the Daughters of the Vote program this past...
Kettle and Stony Point youth one step closer to achieving goals
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION—Young people looking for summer jobs here got a boost recently from an after-school forum...
Rez91 hosts retire after 17 years
“It’s definitely been the passion for radio,” Anita says. “After doing this for so many years … we just loved it.” Vince says they had...
‘Lillian and Kokomis: The Spirit of Dance’ inspires to rekindle your inner shkode
Reviewed by Alex Hebert This book is about a girl named Lillian who is in foster care system. She is moved from place to place...
Capitalism and colonialism on repeat in PAWATAMIHK
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery featured a Michif dreamscape for much of March with Rihkee Strapp’s PAWATAMIHK. It showed at the...
Nadio Cheechoo directorial debut in upcoming Thunder Bay play showcase
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Seventh Annual 10×10 Showcase will feature the directorial debut of Nadia Cheechoo, the head carpenter at Magnus Theatre in Thunder...
Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burial Protocol Sessions completed
By Laurie Leclair THUNDER BAY—A lively meeting held in Thunder Bay on March 19 marked the fourth and final session of Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and...
Happiness, integrity and pride at 38th annual Sagamok Family Hockey Tournament
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation celebrated 38 years of family hockey competition on March 8 this year—call this a family...