Anishinabek Nation Political Update December 2016 – January 2017
As 2016 came to an end, the holiday break provided some much needed time at home to spend with family and friends. On behalf of...
Heroes in Health recipients receive recognition at Anishinabek Health Conference 2017
By Lynne Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—Anishinabek Health Conference 2017, Master of Ceremonies, Bob Goulais spoke to delegates during the break on the first of...
‘Significant architect of Canadian cinema and culture’ receives deafening standing ovation
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—When Alanis Obomsawin learned that she was receiving the Clyde Gilmour Technicolor Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA), there was...
Indigenous Women Rise in Washington
By Emilee Gilpin WASHINGTON, DC—The day after the American President Donald Trump’s inauguration, millions of people across the world took over the streets in protest....
Lack of First Nation input into new RCMP policy is concerning
LONDON, ONTARIO (January, 30, 2017) – Recent policy changes made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for investigating missing persons are intended to address...
Lakehead University Aboriginal Awareness Centre stands out against Indigenous racism and stereotypes
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Two Superior North community members are standing up with the Lakehead University Aboriginal Awareness Centre’s Stand Out campaign to combat racism...
University of Ottawa to host Indigenous Mini-Med school for youth and highschool students
OTTAWA—The Mini-Med School for winter 2017 session, “Come Walk in our Moccasins”, geared towards high school students and youth, is scheduled for Saturday, February 11,...