A Minute for Our Relatives: Action against gender-based violence
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of domestic violence. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek Nation:...
Environmental stewardship artwork by the Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers and Elders now on display
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Environmental stewardship artwork by the Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers and Elders was recently highlighted on a 10×20-foot billboard facing...
Young Nipissing First Nation teen toiling for Burlington hockey squad
By Sam Laskaris BURLINGTON — The 2022-23 hockey season has certainly been filled with ups and downs for Xavier Beaucage. For starters, Beaucage, a member...
Historic Robinson Huron Treaty meeting observes original Treaty protocols
By Catherine Murton Stoehr ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— People who learn about the Robinson Huron Treaty case almost always ask some version of the same thing:...
Nipissing First Nation is growing greens sustainably
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Nipissing First Nation has secured a fresh, green source of food with their new venture Mnogin Greenhouse...
Amendments to come to federal legislation following First Nations input
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The government of Canada is looking to amend the federal legislation known as the Interpretation Act, the first act passed by the...
Ontario Native Women’s Association hosts 7th Annual Poetry Night
By Leslie Knibbs THUNDER BAY — The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosted the 7th annual Poetry Night at the Chanterelle Inn on the Park...
Anishinabek Nation Economic Blueprint undergoing updates through research and engagements
By Rick Garrick LONDON — Anishinabek Nation member First Nations are spending $1.3 billion per year outside of their communities according to a key finding...
Coaches looking for Indigenous soccer talent for 2023 NAIG Summer Games
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Long before Team Ontario ever scores a goal at the North American Indigenous Games this July, they need to...
Candy Palmater ran down a dream and made it her reality
Reviewed by Marci Becking It’s been almost a year since Candy Palmater passed into the Spirit World. It’s still hard to believe that she’s gone....
Dillico Anishinabek Family Care launches annual Christmas Wish campaign
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Dustin Gagne performed a blessing to kick off Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s annual Christmas Wish campaign on...
Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy’ Case Studies Featuring Indigenous Entrepreneurs
TORONTO (December 2, 2022) – Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy is a project led by Humber College, in partnership with Canadian Council of...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...
Annual Sports Equipment Drive a huge success
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – On the evening of Nov. 9, the Band Hall in Serpent River First Nation was jam-packed with...
Dr. Cindy Blackstock named NOSM University’s Chancellor and inaugural Board of Governors announced
SUDBURY — On Thursday, November 24, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan, is named NOSM University’s...