Anishinabek Nation leaders discuss citizenship and E’Dbendaagzijig – Those who belong
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation E’Dbendaagzijig (Citizenship) Virtual Conference featured presentations by Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe and other leaders...
Lana Ray advocates for the notion of reconciliation remain true to the original intent
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray highlighted how the term reconciliation has been appropriated by different groups during her...
Garden River First Nation member signs pro hockey contract with Syracuse club
By Sam Laskaris SYRACUSE – Owen Headrick is focusing on his professional hockey career a bit sooner than he had originally anticipated. Headrick, a member...
Local non-profits come together to sustain the vulnerable population in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— On Jan. 19, Dr. Kendra Wilkins, an emergency room physician in North Bay, Ont., posted on social media,...
Relationships and reconciliation: working together for justice and healing
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Legacy of former Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Josephine Mandamin honoured in Pickering
By Rick Garrick PICKERING — The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin’s family is honoured about the upcoming renaming of a Durham District School Board (DDSB)...
Lifetime Achievement Awards presented virtually to deserving Anishinabek
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – The 2020 Evening of Excellence took place virtually on Jan. 27, 2022, to honour those who have made their communities stronger...