Aamjiwnaang Heritage and Culture group bring organized dance to community
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—As the powwow music streams through the speakers, three-and-a-half-year-old Theo Wolfe, dressed in a headdress handmade by his grandmother, follows...
Joint Declaration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Iroquois Caucus on the transport and abandonment of radioactive waste
LAC LEAMY, QC (May 2, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus have unified and strongly oppose the transportation of highly radioactive liquid material from Chalk...
Where the streets have an old name
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Two historic Indigenous trails in the Toronto area are marked with Anishinaabemowin signs at the corners of Spadina and Dupont, Spadina and...
Sault College receives prestigious national award
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (May 1, 2017)–Sault College has received national recognition for its ongoing, strong commitment to Indigenous education. Today, representatives from Sault College...
Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus to make joint declaration on radioactive waste
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)–Grand Chief Patrick Madahbee, Anishinabek Nation and Chief Clinton Phillips (on behalf of the Iroquois Caucus and Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief...
Anishinabek Nation Political Update: April 2017
Spring has arrived, apparently. On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, I would like to extend our best wishes to Josephine Mandamin as she and her...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation opens new chapter in its history
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Aamjiwnaang First Nation is opening a new chapter in its history as it prepares for self-government by signing its Chi-Naaknigewin—the...
First Nation owned and operated firm looks to advance economic development initiatives
By Rick Garrick CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION—Medical marijuana and drones are two of the economic development initiatives being developed for First Nations by Pontiac Group...
Ontario girls’ hockey squad shoot to edge out reigning tournament champs
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—For the second consecutive year, Cailen Hanzlik will be a member of the Ontario girls’ squad that will participate in the National...
Reconciliation North Bay asks “what can you do?”
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Dr. Mike DeGagné, President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University, has spoken hundreds of times on residential schools and reconciliation. Dr....
Anishinabek hockey players shoot to win at upcoming tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—A half dozen Anishinabek players will be among those hoping to help the Ontario boys’ team capture some hardware at the upcoming...
Talented Indigenous art students shine in graduate show at W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A series of paintings in the BFA Graduate Exhibition 2017 on public view at W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery in North Bay...
Grannies walk to raise awareness on mental health in First Nation youth
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—A group of Grandmothers calling themselves the “Grannies with wings” along with others, began a walk to Ottawa in...
ONWA supports ‘For the Earth and Water’ water walk with Josephine Mandamin
Starting on April 20, Grandmother Josephine Mandamin is once again walking for the water. She will start the journey at Spirit Mountain, Duluth MN, and...
Thessalon First Nation student receives top scholarship
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON FIRST NATION—In the fall of 2016, Kelly Giguere and her daughter Samantha were looking at possible scholarships to assist Samantha with...