Whitefish River First Nation lawyer inducted into prestigious North American association
By Sam Laskaris WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION – David C. Nahwegahbow has made history. The 68-year-old, a member of Whitefish River First Nation on Manitoulin...
Red Rock Indian Band plans peaceful protest in fight to return ancestors home
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 17, 2024)— Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) intends to facilitate a peaceful demonstration in Nipigon, Ontario, on October 21, 2024,...
Chippewas of Rama citizen Catches the Ace for over $100,000!
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) began selling tickets for its third instalment of its popular Anishinabek Catch...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation hosts upcoming Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — Chippewas of Rama First Nation Chief Ted Williams is looking forward to hosting the upcoming Anishinabek...
Film screening and panel discussion acknowledges Sisters in Spirit Day
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The impact of the loss of a young Indigenous woman was highlighted during the screening and panel discussion for...
Book review: Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation
Reviewed by Karl Hele Sniderman and Sanderson in Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation offer an exploration...
Walking with Humility plan embraces ongoing teachings, reflecting on past lessons, and fostering enduring partnerships
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) launched its Walking with Humility: Embracing the Teachings of the West on Sept. 27...
Book review: Framing First Contact: From Catlin to Russell
Reviewed by Karl Hele Framing First Contact: From Catlin to Russell by Kate Elliot represents an exploration of American artists’ attempts to represent European and...
Hundreds in step for Every Child Matters Walk on Orange Shirt Day
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Fort William First Nation Elder shares Water Walks lecture at Thunder Bay Museum
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila DeCorte highlighted her most recent water walks, including the Naadowewi-Gichigami (Lake Huron) Water Walk this...
Book review: Surviving the City Vol. 3: We Are the Medicine
Reviewed by Caroline MacKenzie Surviving the City Vol. 3: We Are the Medicine is by Tasha Spillett with art by Natasha Donovan. The colouring and...
Murray Sinclair’s Memoir, Who We Are — Reflections for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
TORONTO (September 24, 2024) — Former Senator the Honourable Murray Sinclair’s Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation is available on...
Anishinaabe youth completes Basic Military Qualification in hopes to honour family legacy and the Anishinabek
By Rick Garrick CAMP MEAFORD, ST. VINCENT TOWNSHIP — M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Pierre Debassige recently completed his Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) at Camp Meaford and...
Annual pow wow welcomes students to higher education in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Hundreds of students attended the 19th Annual Welcome Back Powwow on the grass by the pond at North Bay’s Education...
John Beaucage keynote speaker at upcoming Economic Development Opportunities Forum
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — Former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, who is involved with Indigenous green energy projects...