‘We’re leaving a big footprint in education’ says Chief Thomas on the AES
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Regional Education Council representatives from the communities moving forward with the Anishinabek Education System met on June 19...
Opinion: how do we celebrate 150 years of Canada?
I couldn’t help but realize Canada will soon be turning 150 years old this year. But as a young Indigenous person, I can’t help but...
Aaniin and Boozhoo from the Anishinabek Nation Legal Department
For those who do not know about the Anishinabek Nation Legal Department, we would like to take some time to introduce our staff and to...
Business pitch: Pre-packed scon-bannock
By Rick Garrick Nish Scon owner-operator Pam Naponse-Corbiere looks forward to pitching a business idea at the Pow Wow Pitch 2017 – Indigenous Pitch Competition...
Former hockey pro turns motivational speaker to inspire youth
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Jason Simon has certainly managed to turn his life around. The now 48-year-old former professional hockey player, who had a...
Anishinaabeg Art & Power aims to educate
By Laurie LeClair TORONTO – The Royal Ontario Museum’s long-anticipated show Anishinaabeg Art & Power opened on June 13 with a beautiful reception. Guests sipped...
‘We’re walking for healing ourselves’ says Chief Towegishig
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Former Long Lake #58 Chief Allen Towegishig is looking forward to the upcoming Healing Walk for all peoples from...
Timber Village Museum celebrates 50 years
By Leslie Knibbs BLIND RIVER—On June 3, the Timber Village Museum in Blind River celebrated its 50th birthday with a tour of the newly renovated...
Natural gas on Jocko Point set to flow to Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith JOCKO POINT—A ground-breaking ceremony to offer natural gas to homeowners, cottagers and entrepreneurs took place May 30 at the Jocko Point...
Lawyers recognized for long-time First Nations advocacy
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Two lawyers whose careers have focused on advancing rights and increasing social justice for First Nations people were recognized with Law Society...
Fort William youth excel during mobile film program
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—A film about former Olympic ski jumper Steve Collins was among five created by youth in Fort William during a month-long...
Indigenous students set to mine their careers in Temagami
By Kelly Anne Smith TEMAGAMI—Indigenous students will be getting a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry. They also will be encouraged...
Recovering residential school memories at wellness conference in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Garden River’s Barb Nolan spoke about recovering memories of residential school at the Biidaaban Healing Lodge Strengthening Our Bundles Annual Wellness...
‘I have a responsibility to our students’ says Hall of Fame inductee
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Educator Kelly Crawford of M’Chigeeng First Nation says she carries a responsibility. “Our roles and responsibilities were meant to...
Grandmother travels to UN forum on Indigenous issues
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER—Recently an Elder from Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) returned from taking part in a forum on Indigenous issues at the...