Fight ready
Submitted by Jennifer Ashawasegai So, I signed up for fighter training to compete in a kickboxing tournament in about eight months. At 42, I realize...
Anishinabe Kwe and The Great War
Submitted by Laurie Leclair An estimated 4,000 status Indian soldiers, many of them members of the Anishinabek Nation, fought in the Great War. This statistic...
AES will ‘bring positive change to the education system itself’ says Fort William Chief
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William Chief Peter Collins says self determination is a key reason for his community to sign on with...
First-ever First Nations zombie thriller movie receives recognition at International film festivals
By Jamie Lee Mckenzie ESPANOLA–After months and months of hard work, Jayson Stewart’s short film, a zombie thriller, REZilience, is being recognized in National and...
Family of Chanie Wenjack attends Gord Downie’s The Secret Path premier
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Three auditorium rows of Chanie Wenjack’s family and community members witnessed the CBC premiere broadcast of Gord Downie’s animated film about...
Statement from the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation on Aboriginal Veterans Day
TORONTO, ON (November 8, 2016)–David Zimmer, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, today released the following statement. “On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I...
‘It’s a step in the right direction in regards to self-government’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief
By Rick Garrick OJIBWAYS OF THE PIC RIVER FIRST NATION—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says self-government and control over education are key reasons for his...
Treaty Learning Centre open for education in Treaty relationships
By Kelly Ann Smith NORTH BAY—The RBC Treaty Learning Centre was launched at the Education Centre Library during Nipissing University’s Indigenous Week. The Treaty Learning...
Lieutenant Governor awards talented Nipissing First Nation writer
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Elders say Cole Forrest Stevens-Goulais makes them proud and he is a role model in the making. Eighteen year...
Cambrian College and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation sign Memorandum of Understanding
ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION (November 3, 2016)–Cambrian College and the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, as represented by Chief Edward Steve Miller and Council, announced the...
Anishinabek Police Service and Winch Group partner with OPP for sports equipment drive
WEST PARRY SOUND, ON (November 3, 2016) – On Monday, November 7, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the...
TEK Elders continue to walk with Seven Grandfather Teachings
By Leslie Knibbs OTTAWA—On October 18, a busload of Elders made their way to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to demonstrate and protest the following day...
Anti-racism directorate gains insight into Northern Ontario challenges
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—The racial issues young expectant mothers face in the small hospitals of northern Ontario, were front and centre for Ontario’s anti-racism...
Unity walk sheds light on racism in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Long Lake #58’s Roma Fisher and Narcisse Kakegabon joined with other Thunder Bay residents on Oct. 18 to address racism...
‘Child Welfare Motion is a step towards ending Canada’s greatest social injustice’ states Ontario Regional Chief
TORONTO, ON (November 1, 2016)–Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day statement on the Canadian Human Rights Ruling to provide immediate funding to child welfare services on...