Two Anishinabek Nation citizens to be recognized with Indspire Awards
By Sam Laskaris CALGARY – A leader in Indigenous law and a high-ranking public servant will be among the latest individuals to be recognized nationally...
‘I don’t believe we’re ready at all’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on new cannabis legislation
By Jennifer Pereira PICKEREL—“I don’t believe we’re ready at all. A few communities have put a moratorium in place and one community is looking at...
Preserving Indian Residential School legacy
“I’m a survivor of a Residential School so it’s important for me that each generation is aware of what has happened to us in the...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation bans provincial sales of cannabis
LONDON (October 16, 2018)—Chief Myeengun Henry, of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, says that the First Nation has decided to ban delivery of recreational...
Uncertainty remains as cannabis legislation comes into effect
By Jennifer Pereira PICKEREL–Medical marijuana dispensaries have been cropping up in Anishinabek territory over the past few months in anticipation of the federal marijuana legislation....
Sagamok plays host to over 180 anglers at Walleye Classic
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—On the weekend of September 28-30, Sagamok Anishnawbek hosted its sixth annual Sagamok Fall Walleye Classic (SFWC) attracting over 80 teams...
Wiikwemkoong Elder recounts being on set of Indian Horse
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong Elder Edna Manitowabi shared some of the details of her performance as Naomi, the grandmother, in the film Indian Horse...