Nature groups organize bird counts this holiday season
ONTARIO (December 5, 2023) – There is a strong network of nature groups in Ontario called the Nature Network, and these groups do all kinds...
Book review: Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
Reviewed by Karl Hele Deidre Havrelock and Edward Kay’s Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge, designed for young readers, explores Indigenous Science,...
The Chiefs of Ontario ask for truths to be shared this holiday season
TORONTO (December 19, 2023) – The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement ahead of the 2023 holiday break: As we wrap up 2023...
Wiikwemkoong celebrates graduating immersion instructors
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — The Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Department recently celebrated its third graduating class of 15 Anishinaabemowin immersion instructors on Dec. 1...
Curve Lake First Nation member playing key role with Port Hope Panthers
By Sam Laskaris PORT HOPE – Sidney Wakely is making his mark in hockey, much like his older brother. The 18-year-old Curve Lake First Nation...
Indigenous artist Patrick Hunter inspires creative confidence
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — A group of artists enjoyed an acrylic paint class led by Indigenous artist, graphic designer, and award-winning entrepreneur Patrick...
Fabric art murals part of travelling promotional tour
By Rick Garrick NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Max-Wear owners Ed and Maxine Wesley recently highlighted their fabric art murals at the Anishinabek Nation office in...
Jays Care Foundation steps up to the plate to provide food funding for AOK families
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – Some Anishinabek families on Manitoulin Island are getting some help this year with their food expenses...
Long Lake #58 First Nation Anishinaabekwe participates in the 2023 TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators program
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Long Lake #58 First Nation’s Natasha Fisher was honoured to be one of 40 Indigenous creators in the third edition...
Opinion: Buffy’s legacy is the real deal
By Maurice Switzer There were only about 500 of us sitting on the infield of a baseball stadium at the foot of Bathurst Street near...
Sam on Sports: M’Chigeeng teen chosen to compete in GTHL showcase match
By Sam Laskaris CALEDON— An Anishinabek teen is being recognized for his solid play this season in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). Kohyn Eshkawkogan,...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the 44th Parliament of Canada re: Bill C-53
Before voting on Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments, and to give effect to treaties with those governments and to...
Cindy Woodhouse elected as National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (November 7, 2023) – Cindy Woodhouse has been elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Cindy...
New Hospice Suite now open in Serpent River First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — End-of-life care in First Nations is being improved, fulfilling an undeniable social responsibility to provide reasonable access...
Treaty payment scam targets Robinson Huron Treaty citizens
By Catherine Murton Stoehr ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY – Elders from Batchewana First Nation, and possibly other Robinson Huron Treaty communities and citizens, have received...