Wiikwemkoong awarded hosting rights for Little NHL for next two years
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory will host both the 2026 and 2027 Little NHL tournaments. The announcement was made on Sunday, March...
Peterborough hockey squad celebrates Indigenous Heritage Night
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Deborah Jacobs has served as a councillor for the Curve Lake First Nation since 2010, but the veteran councillor had...
Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit explores the next steps as a Nation in Anishinaabe Governance
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Getzidjig Advisory Council Getzit Mishoomis James Mishquart shared a song, Looking for the Good Life, to finish off...
Our Grandmothers speak out for Mother Earth
In memory of Alicja Rozanska By Danny Beaton After our old Elders bring us into the Sacred Circle and Ceremony, our journey and life can...
Indigenous Youth Roots release report following nationwide survey
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA – Indigenous youth across Canada have a drastically different opinion about reconciliation than they did five years ago. That’s according to...
Anishinabek Nation engages with U.S. policymakers on Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D. C. (March 5, 2025) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is in Washington, D.C., from March 5 to 7, to participate...
Political Quarterly Update: Winter 2025
Biboon (Winter) is upon us, and we give thanks for another year as we begin our journey around our Grandfather again. We give thanks as...
Language needed in diversity and as tie to homeland
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY- The 2025 Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum featured the Anishinabek Nation Councils Panel to start the second day...
Sheguiandah First Nation Nini shares teachings on implementing the Doodem System of Governance
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Sheguiandah First Nation’s Chop Waindubence shared teachings on Implementing the Doodem System of Governance on the second day...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing third term
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 28, 2025) – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing...
Community leaders share self-governance successes
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — At the Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit, Long Lake #58 Ogimaa-Kwe Judy Desmoulin highlighted the more than 12-fold increase...
Ontario Chiefs-in-Assembly support agreements prioritizing the welfare of First Nations children
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 27, 2025) – After nearly two decades and much advocacy by many, on February 26, 2025, the Chiefs of Ontario...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Anishinaabekwe a Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 contender
By Kelly Anne Smith SARNIA—Kettle and Stony Point First Nation’s Summer Manning-Catt exudes enthusiasm talking about how taking on challenges and diving into new experiences...
First Nation citizen running as Liberal candidate in Peterborough-Kawartha riding
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Adam Hopkins comes from a politically active family, so it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that he has jumped...
Magnetewan First Nation to host 10th Annual Indigenous Lands and Resource Management Conference
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION — Magnetawan First Nation is looking forward to hosting the 10th Annual Indigenous Lands and Resource Management (ILREM) Conference...