Opinion: Looking back on the Restoration of Jurisdiction process
By Mary Laronde In 1995, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chiefs-in-Assembly decided to enter into self-government negotiations with Canada as a way to restore inherent...
Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation held its first International Overdose Awareness Day Walk on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of...
Crystal Shawanda mesmerizes at Bluesfest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Headlining the North Bay Capitol Centre’s Bluesfest, Crystal Shawanda mesmerized the audience with her soulful singing of the blues....
Dilico Youth Council to connect with Indigenous youth during the month of September
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Dilico Youth Council is holding a Celebrating Us Virtual Youth Gathering for youth 12-years-old and...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation celebrates student achievement while embracing a new normal
By Joel Piché AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— It was August 25, the air was wet, the sun was scorching, and the COVID-19 pandemic lingering; but that...
Book review: Cristine the Tiny Snipe : Adventures in a Field (Six Nations Clan animal stories)
By Carrie MacKenzie Cristine the Tiny Snipe: Adventures in a Field by Zig Misiak and illustrated by Jennifer Bettio is a beautiful children’s book that...
What the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about
By Mary Laronde The proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about Canada’s recognition of First Nation jurisdiction over governance matters: Who is an Anishinabek First...