Lieutenant Governor to visit communities in Northern Ontario
TORONTO (July 26, 2016)–Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct official visits to the communities of Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake,...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...
Anishinaabe Kwe leading the way on child protection
By Laura Robinson NIAGARA FALLS—Anishinabek Nation’s Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier and education negotiator Tracy O’Donnell teamed with Child and Family Caring Society founder Cindy...
Going the distance for the Martin family in Red Rock Indian Band
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) councillor, Kristine Baccar, helped celebrate the Martin family reunion with family members from near and...
New CEO of the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Host Society appointed
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO—A woman from the Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island has been appointed to head up the most prestigious Aboriginal multi-sport sports...
Grassy Narrows is not alone
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Prominent labour, social justice, and environmental leaders portaged a canoe through downtown Toronto on July 7, 2016, in support of Grassy Narrows...
Colonization pop culture fusion generates awareness and important discussions through art
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) artist Shaun Hedican opened his Halftone Empire exhibition on July 1 at the Baggage Building Arts Centre...
Beading from the heart for a good cause
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Diane Hardy and Fort William’s Sheila Karasiewicz hosted a red dress pin beading booth at the 2016 Fort...
Big accomplishments celebrated at the Anishinabek Education Institute – Delaware Campus
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 24, 2016, on the Munsee-Delaware First...
The Bannock Lady brings best bannock burgers to Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION—Jeanette Posine of Pays Plat First Nation, also known as the Bannock Lady, cooked up some of her fry...
Eagle’s Nest Chip Stand & Gas Bar: a scene of fun and a growing business
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Douglas Chevrier and Natalie Payette-Chevrier hosted a summer party in honour of their customers for their support at the...
Youth walk to Assembly of First Nations for action to replace despair with hope
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Walkers on the Youth Walk of Hope have walked over 950 kilometres to deliver their message to inspire action on...
Staats family trifecta make history
By Susan Tonkin TORONTO—In a field where Indigenous people are still underrepresented, the Staats family trifecta make history in the legal field. On June 20,...
Students participate in the largest all Native basketball tournament in North America
By Sam Laskaris ARIZONA—They would have preferred if their squad had a bit more success. But the pair of Anishinabek teenage basketball players are still...
Ending violence towards Indigenous women learning session
By Suzanne Keeptwo TORONTO—“What is happening to Mother Earth is happening to our women”, says Elder Liz Akiwenzie, Knowledge Keeper from Cape Croker (Chippewas of...