Terminology: What we call ourselves, matters
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—Earlier this fall, the Governance Working Group met in Sault Ste. Marie, to discuss the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement....
Payette now playing with Bracebridge Pioneers
By Sam Laskaris BRACEBRIDGE – Mitchal Payette is making a rather substantial commitment in order to play his final season of junior hockey eligibility. The...
Anishinabek Nation Citizenship Commissioner Jeanette Corbiere Lavell to receive Order of Canada
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation) January 2, 2018 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief says that Jeanette Corbiere Lavell (Keewednanung), who is the...
Kaboni heads to California
By Sam Laskaris CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA – Though he only started playing lacrosse a few years ago, Clinton Kaboni has quickly made a name for himself...
Kitchikake wins James Bartleman Youth Creative Writing Award
By Kathleen Imbert Kendra Walk Softly Kitchikake, nine years old, from Wikwemikong was among the five recipients for the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing...
A tribute to Gazh Gad Nang – Mid-Day Star – George Charles: Caring catalyst for inclusiveness and reconciliation
Submitted by Yvonne Germaine Dufault This 2017 reconciliation reflection arrives on time for Christmas in the spirit of “Peace to all”, in memory of Elder...
Odjig hopeful to play hockey at the post-secondary level next year
By Sam Laskaris RAYSIDE-BALFOUR – Despite an early setback, Ronson Odjig is hoping he can still have a memorable season in this, his final year...
Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale ‘booming’
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—A variety of historical necklaces created by Wiikwemkoong’s Teresa Trudeau were among the arts and crafts on sale at...
Bill C-61 receives Royal Assent
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (December 15, 2017)—On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to extend congratulations...
Youth Job Fair draws over 300 students
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—The Fort William First Nation Youth Job Fair was a success with about 300 students in attendance from the...
Historian reminds us why many First Nations people fought in World War I
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG – The story of why at least 4,000 First Nations people fought in World War 1 for a country that would...
Little NHL alters format for Tyke category
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – A few notable changes have been adopted for Ontario’s largest First Nations youth hockey tournament. The 47th annual Little Native...
Wiky’s Trudeau-Paquet traded to Kirkland Lake Gold Miners
By Sam Laskaris KIRKLAND LAKE – It certainly didn’t take Greg Trudeau-Paquet long to adjust to his new home. The 18-year-old, who is from Wikwemikong,...
Jared Bissaillion, 22, running for Chief in Thessalon First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON – A young man who completed a Mining Engineer diploma at Cambrian College in 2016 was unsuccessful in finding a career...
Ontario and Anishinabek Nation working together to support Anishinabek children, youth and families
Province and Anishinabek Nation Sign Relationship Agreement Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation signed an agreement today that will strengthen the relationship through an affirmation of...