‘A lot of assimilationist policies obviously impacted my life’
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Christine Migwans has a passion for both developing and reading theory related to colonialism, Indigenous people and genocide. “Anti-colonial theory...
Aamjiwnaang youth learn from actor and screenplay writer Kyle Nobess
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The youth group from Aamjiwnaang First Nation were given the opportunity to spend two days with Kyle Nobess, an actor...
First Nation health care organizations begin technological journey with Electronic Medical Records
Submitted by Vicky Hutchison AUNDECK OMNI KANING—Giiwednong Health Link (GHL) is pleased to announce the continued implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) amongst three additional...
‘Somebody should do something about that’
Biologist encourages more Indigenous students to pursue science By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Laurentian University’s first-ever Indigenous PhD graduate in biology not only wants...
Statement from Beausoleil Youth Council on the signing of the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement
Statement on the Signing of the Historic Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement BEAUSOLEIL (Aug.17, 2017) – The Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council welcomes the historic signing...
Making positive footprints: Riverview’s food drive surpasses last year’s contributions
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK – For the second year running, Vincent and Candy Eshkakogan of Sagamok Anishnawbek held a “Fill The Trailer” food drive...
Anishinabek Nation and Ontario sign historic Education Agreement
Province Working in Partnership with First Nations to Support Student Achievement An historic education agreement will support the achievement and well-being of Anishinabek students through...
Anishinabek Nation and Canada celebrate the signing of historic Education Self-Government Agreement
August 16, 2017 Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Anishinabek Nation The Government of Canada and 23 Anishinabek Nation First...
Education milestone achieved with Anishinabek First Nations
Media Advisory From Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Chippewas of Rama First Nation – Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous...
Youth attend healthy relationships-themed summer camp
By Colin Graf Teenagers from First Nations in southwestern Ontario are getting a chance this summer to talk and think about how to create and...
‘I really love this program,’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth on Thunder Bay Science Week
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth were among about 50 First Nations youth who participated in the First Nation Natural Resource...
Social work: Wabie’s PhD focuses on traditional Indigenous spiritual health
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—When Joey-Lynn Wabie first launched her post-secondary education journey, she couldn’t decide what to do. Over 20 years later, Wabie settles...
Fort William runner wins two medals at NAIG
By Rick Garrick Fort William’s Kyra Anderson-Morriseau won two medals, a sliver and a bronze, at the North America Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 in Toronto....
Origin Operator Recruitment and Training launch new program
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Origin Operator Recruitment and Training recently launched Operation Innovation, an eight-week training to employment program for Indigenous males and females interested...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation to receive access to quicker healthcare services
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation will soon have a new way to see a family doctor and to speed up...