Anishinabek Nation citizens share marine industry experience during virtual conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The employment experiences of two Anishinabek Nation citizens on ships were highlighted during Anishinabek Nation Labour Market Development’s...
Canada and Anishinabek First Nations sign historic self-government agreement
OTTAWA (April 6, 2022) – The Government of Canada is working with First Nation partners to restore respectful nation-to-nation relationships, recognize their inherent right to...
Strong Anishinaabekwe offer thoughts during Women In Leadership Panel
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Jeannette Corbiere Lavell has been an advocate of women’s rights for more than half a century now. Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek...
$4.5M investment will support training of more PSWs and Practical Nurses
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (April 4, 2022) – Kenjgewin Teg is pleased to be supported in Ontario’s initiative to support the workforce demands of the healthcare...
Educator decolonizes curriculum through story
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A presenter at Nipissing University’s Indigenous Week hosted by the Enji giigdoyang – Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Lorraine Sutherland...
Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians wins the 21st Edition of CBC’s Canada Reads
TORONTO (March 31, 2022) – Canada Reads, CBC’s annual book debate, concluded on March 31 with a live elimination vote, and Five Little Indians by...
Book review: Amik
By Carrie MacKenzie Amik is written and illustrated Sharon King, a Potawatomi from Wasauksing First Nation. This beautiful children’s book follows Amik, or beaver in...
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services and N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre create new protocol agreement
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY (March 28, 2022) — The N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre (NNFC) and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services (KGCFS) are Indigenous culture-based organizations...
A story of resilience: Family and healing in Garden River
By Lesa Boissoneau GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION — My story begins with acknowledging my Grandfather Fredrick Erskine Pine who made a huge impact on my...
Roque settles for Olympic silver medal with American teammates
By Sam Laskaris SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN – Abby Roque is going to have to wait a little longer to try and get the upper...
Ontario supporting Indian Residential School Survivors, families and member First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Indigenous leaders jointly call upon Ontario Government to take immediate action on Thunder Bay Police Service
It is now painfully clear that Indigenous people have no trust in the Thunder Bay Police Service or the Thunder Bay Police Services Board. The...
Former Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief accepts Indigenous Knowledge Keeper position at University of Waterloo
By Sam Laskaris KITCHENER-WATERLOO – Myeengun Henry is still doing his part to further reconciliation. But Henry, a former chief for the Chippewas of the...
Northern Superior Region dancers hopeful for upcoming pow wow season
By Rick Garrick NORTHERN SUPERIOR REGION — Northern Superior Region dancers have mixed hopes for the upcoming pow wow season after two years of cancelled...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $500,000 in support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous youth and young adults
Education and training programs co-created with Indigenous communities build capacity locally — a sustainable solution to complex water challenges. TORONTO (March 24, 2022) — Ryan...