New cultural birthing room added to Sarnia hospital
By Colin Graf SARNIA—Indigenous mothers and families in this area will be welcoming their new arrivals with a special closeness and comfort following the recent...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek votes ‘YES’ to the AES
By Laura Barrios ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK—On July 12, the eligible voters of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek voted “yes” to the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement with Canada. This “yes”...
Beausoleil youth call on Trudeau to implement Call to Action #66
Lance Copegog, Deputy Youth Chief of the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council, has written to Prime Minister Trudeau, requesting that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s...
Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin celebrated by First Nations House
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—First Nations House (FNH) at the University of Toronto bid a happy retirement to a much-loved and respected team member. Students, friends,...
Local Friendship Centre to undergo name change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The doors have always been open, but now the name will be more welcoming to all. The North Bay Indian...
‘These new homes will contribute to a healthier life’ says Chief Roger Thomas on new housing units
By Rick Garrick MUNSEE-DELAWARE NATION—Six young families in Munsee-Delaware Nation are enjoying new homes thanks to the construction of a six-unit housing complex in the...
Recently launched canoe to reconnect youth with heritage
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The recent launch of a new cedar-strip canoe in Aamjiwnaang First Nation marks an important step in a program to...
Education is the way of life for PhD student and role model Randi Ray
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—Education is a theme running through Randi Ray’s life; indeed it seems to have become a way of life for Laurentian...
Lisa Osawamick publishes story to explain girl’s fasting journey
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—As any writer knows, once the idea for a book lodges in the mind’s eye, the author–to-be can only submit to...
50th Gala Anniversary celebrations for N’Amerind Friendship Centre
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON—This spectacular event, a one-time only occasion, was held at the Thames Valley District School Board, celebrated with meet and greet...
Anishinabek youth at center of Reoccupation of Parliament Hill
By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA—Youth members of the Anishinabek Nation were key organizers of the action last week at Parliament Hill, drawing international attention to the...
Anishinabek youth look forward to North American Indigenous Games
By Rick Garrick TORONTO–Indigenous youth from across Ontario are looking forward to representing their communities at the upcoming North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 in...
Teaching lodge and live concert cap off National Aboriginal Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A teaching lodge and an open air concert by Classic Roots were among the events featured at Thunder Bay’s National Aboriginal...
Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement vote projected for Spring 2019
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—Many First Nations across Canada are taking back control over the way they govern their communities. The member First...
AEI Nipissing Campus sees 16 graduate
By Bobbie Maxwell NIPISSING FIRST NATION–The Anishinabek Educational Institute’s Nipissing Campus celebrated the achievements of 16 graduates at a ceremony held at Nbisiing Secondary School...