Anishinabek Water Walkers set to honour water this month
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Sharon Manitowabi and a group of Anishinabek Water Walkers from both sides of the Medicine Line...
Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope: An alliance to revitalize the Anishinaabemowin language set to make its premiere August
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, NATIONAL HOMELAND OF THE RED RIVER MÉTIS — The Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) version of Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading): A New Hope, makes its debut...
Chippewas of the Thames Chief appointed new member of the Order of Canada
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Joe Miskokomon (Richard Kelly Miskokomon) was recently appointed...
Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Natural Resources sign Memorandum of Understanding
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (July 3, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are committed to continuing to work together in a...
Miss Indigenous Canada contestant helps First Nations in emergency situations
By Kelly Anne Smith KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Miss Indigenous Canada contestant Alabama Bressette is from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and...
Land-based education a passion for Miss Indigenous Canada contestant
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION- Anjolene Pine is competing in the inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada pageant. Anjolene is a Registered Behavioural Technician...
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services celebrates new building
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services has moved into a brand new custom-built establishment equipped with the first...
Garden River First Nation member signs pro hockey contract overseas
By Sam Laskaris HALIFAX – Owen Headrick is taking his talents overseas. The Garden River First Nation member has signed a one-year contract to play...
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter
BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – The community of Beausoleil First Nation is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter,...
Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (June 25, 2024) – Journalist Rick Garrick, member of Lac Seul First Nation, has been selected for this year’s Debwewin Citation for...
Canada Post unveils Indigenous Leaders stamp series honouring Anishinaabe Water Walker
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A new stamp paying tribute to the late Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin-baa was unveiled by Canada Post on...
Land stewardship in Indigenous communities: GIS for Anishinabek Nation
By Rosalyn Laiken ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Stewards of the land unite with mapping technology in the Anishinabek Nation, which comprises 39 member First Nations,...
Kenjgewin Teg launches its Indigenous/Anishinabek research presence in Ontario
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON (June 11, 2024) – Four Kenjgewin Teg researchers presented brief summaries of their latest research project findings to members of the...
50 years of friendship celebrated at the 16th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The 16th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow wow began with a Sunrise Ceremony at 5:30 am to start off a weekend...
Wilson-Raybould receives Honourary Doctor of Letters
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglass) received an honourary Doctor of Letters from Nipissing University on June 13 in North...