Biibaayawawag Nibiing Naandwetowad Bmaadziwiin – They Paddle to Heal Life
By Johnny Hawke CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — “We are exercising our inherent rights to raise awareness about the concerns affecting our waters...
Letter to the Editor: Community members want politics informed by Indigenous histories, traditions, and for future generations
On June 28, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a virtual Special Chiefs Assembly to address the findings of a Human Resources investigation...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief welcomes Federal Court decision on First Nation policing
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA (July 11, 2023) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe is relieved with the recent Federal Court ruling on a motion...
Indigenous student earns Rotary award
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY – Indigenous student Halley Baker is the 2023 recipient of a $1,000 Rotary Club Indigenous Professional Development Bursary. “My passion...
Indigenous changemakers recognized by Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Excellence in teaching and learning Indigenous education has been awarded at Nipissing University. During the convocation ceremony...
Counsel congratulates Principal John Beaucage on his appointment to the Order of Canada
TORONTO (July 4, 2023) – Counsel Public Affairs is incredibly proud to congratulate John Beaucage (Eyaabay) on his appointment to the Order of Canada. The...
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services to host an Elders Gathering
NIIJAANSINAANIK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES HEAD OFFICE (June 30, 2023) – Niijaansinaanik will host an Elders Gathering at Henvey Inlet First Nation Traditional Grounds on...
Anishinaabe students announced as recipients of RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarships
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Dokis First Nation’s Connor Lafortune looks forward to the opportunity to focus more on his studies after receiving one of...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg band representative advocates for child welfare
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Todd Genno recently shared some of his experiences while being brought up in foster care with different...
Fort William First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) Pow Wow on Anemki Wajiw in Fort William included a dance...
Mental Health, Addiction and Opioid Summary Report now available
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Secretariat has been busy tackling mental health, opioid, and addiction since hiring two...
Magnetawan First Nation Cultural Teachings gathering features clan teachings
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN — Magnetawan First Nation held a Cultural Teachings gathering on June 14 with presentations by Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance Pat...
Distinguished filmmaker sees brighter future
By PJ Wilson NORTH BAY – Alanis Obomsawin wants to “praise what is happening” in improving relations to improve the world for Indigenous people. “We...
Thunder Bay Public Library unveils custom woodwork by Sheridan College students
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) unveiled new custom-made shelves and tables created by eight third-year Sheridan College furniture...
Return of pow wow a profound event for Parry Sound High School community
PARRY SOUND (June 26, 2023)— The Parry Sound High School (PSHS) pow wow is a significant and deeply meaningful event for the school’s Indigenous students...