‘Respecting other truths’
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Respecting other peoples’ truths are at the heart of attempts to create reconciliation between First Peoples and others who...
Pole walking a better workout
By Amy Campbell Everybody walks, but may not know how to make pole walking everyday activity into a special workout that uses over 600 muscles...
Finalist and Overall Champions for All–Ontario Native Horseshoe Championships 2013
Men’s Masters Division – 55+ Total Participants: 10 Trophy Sponsor: Anishinabek News 1st Place: Rocky Taibossigai (M’Chigeeng) -‐ $126.00 + large trophy 2nd Place: Cheyenne...
Hamhawk Hazard has to go: fire chief
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – The First Nation chief and his community’s fire chief agree that Hamhawk Hazard has to go. “It is demeaning...
Anishinabek grads include first ‘spirit award’ winners
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – The first Elaine R. Kelly Spirit Awards were given out at the Anishinabek Educational Institute’s convocation on August 24....
Anishinabek leaders in fight against FASD
UOI OFFICES – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says every day should be recognized as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. “Just...
Chimnissing 100 Mile Market supports local vendors
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Chimnissing residents are benefiting from fresh market goods without having to the leave the island. For the second year...
Talk about what you read with others
By Laura Dokis One good way to promote the importance of literacy is to create book clubs. Simply put, a book club can be formed...
Letter: Algonquin Nation on verge of achieving an agreed treaty with the Crown
Letter to the Editor of the North Bay Nugget (published August 27, 2013) Re: Residents remain opposed Aug. 8, 2013 http://www.nugget.ca/2013/08/08/residents-remain-opposed After waiting for almost...
Community prepared for future emergencies
By Marci Becking PIKWAKANAGAN – This summer, many of our First Nations were hit by a series of storms. In July, citizens of Pikwakanagan in...
Curve Lake fastball teams win division championships
CURVE LAKE FN – Both the Men’s and Women’s fastball teams from Curve both won their divisions championships games at the 17th Annual Saugeen Fastball...
Youth share vision for future of Anishinabek Nation
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – When two young women from the remote community of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation heard about the three-day Eshkeniiji (youth)...
Dance helps youth move from ‘outside’
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Outside Looking In (OLI), is a unique program that offers Indigenous youth a chance to express themselves through the...
Theo Fleury finally feels like a winner
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Theo Fleury didn’t feel like a winner until years after he played on hockey teams that won the Stanley Cup...
Healthy eating in a box
NORTH BAY – A food buying club has been started up at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre. Executive Director Nancy Potvin was instrumental in...