Jones puts music to her life’s lyrics
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – It’s about journeys and changes and life’s experiences, says Carmen Jones about her music. Her recently-released CD, Can You See It?...
Hillside students not slouching in hoodies
By Mary Laronde KETTLE & STONY POINT FN – It was no ordinary last day of school before the summer break in this First Nation....
Winnie earns degree after ‘healing journey’
By Darrel Manitowabi M’CHIGEENG FN – Winnie Wassegijig is a mother, grandmother, and now a university graduate. The 60-year-old was among the first 19 students...
Intertribals are for everyone!
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN − Intertribal dances and pow-wows are for everyone. “Intertribal means all are welcome and the celebration is to be shared...
Kids have fun learning about treaties
Special to Anishinabek News NORTH BAY –Learning about serious topics like Canada’s treaty relationship with First Nations doesn’t have to be boring. “I thought it...
Students learn about being treaty people
Special to Anishinabek News NORTH BAY – A group of local elementary school students have started to learn something many of their parents don’t know:...
Pic River pursuing Aboriginal title claim
BEGETIKONG ANISHNABE — The Begetikong Anishnabe (Ojibways of Pic River First Nation) welcome the decision made June 26th by the Supreme Court of Canada in...
Rez 91 helps Amy study story-telling
By Vince Chechock WASAUKSING FN – Amy “Zeeb” King is the first recipient of Rez91’s Story Teller Bursary, a fund established by Wasauksing’s community...
Greening Garden River
By Alice Corbiere GARDEN RIVER FN – New life was brought to Charles Point on June 14 by the Garden River Ontario Native Women’s Association....
Chief’s trading ledger tells a Dokis story
By Marci Becking DOKIS FIRST NATION – Norm Dokis Jr. says that stories connect people, places and names of the landscape. “I remember a...
KTEI completes first 20 years
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute is 20 years closer to achieving its goal of providing life-long learning to Anishinabek Nation...
Artist honoured for spearheading ‘Walking With Our Sisters’ memorial and art exhibit
SUDBURY – At the Walking With Our Sisters memorial and art exhibit, rows upon rows of beaded, woven and painted “vamps” are laid out for...
Chief Morriseau honoured for leadership
THUNDER BAY – Georjann Morriseau’s first year as chief of Fort William First Nation sorely tested her leadership abilities. Elected last year at the age...
Hopi woman a first for U.S. federal court
Rob Capriccioso Indian Country Today WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Senate voted unanimously May 14 to confirm Diane Humetewa to become a judge for...
Mother Earth needs our help!
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Participants in an Earth Day Teach-in were told to speak up about the importance of water. “Use teachings every...