Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder imparts teachings at Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder Tony DePerry recently shared stories and teachings about nature during the Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering on...
Anishinabek musician featured at Thunder Bay’s Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Juno Awards 2024 singer of the year Aysanabee and the Collaboration Project: PERSONS UNKNOWN, which included Fort William’s Nolan...
Wakely selected by Edmonton Oilers in National Hockey League’s Entry Draft
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Dalyn Wakely had to wait a lot longer than he had originally hoped for, but the wait...
Anishinabek Nation hosts Family Well-Being Conference focused on community safety
By Victoria Racette CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department organized and hosted a two-day hybrid Family Well-Being Conference from...
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services
THUNDER BAY – A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led...
Elders bring knowledge forward at Actua InSTEM camp in Dokis First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION—A science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camp in Dokis First Nation will have youth learning on the land....
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrated the grand opening of its new offices at 300 Anemki Place in Fort William with...
Team 5672 First Nation Stem 2024 FIRST Canada highlights
By Adrian Bell, Team 5672 Driver WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Team 5672 is a completely Indigenous team from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, and...
Anishinaabe artist exhibit features Knowledge Keepers from Mnidoo Mnising
By Rick Garrick MANITOWANING — An art exhibition featuring Leland Bell’s depiction of healthy aging teachings through the perspectives of Anishinabe culture was held on...
Invasive Species Action Fund supports local community groups for on-the-ground action in Ontario
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 97 new collaborative...
Anishinabek hockey coaches among Indigenous coaching grant recipients
By Sam Laskaris ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – For the second straight year, Blake Naponse has received some funding to assist with his hockey coaching career. Naponse,...
Anishinaabekwe appointed as new Near North District School Board Chair
By Kelly Anne Smith MOOSE DEER POINT FIRST NATION – The new Near North District School Board (NNDSB) Chair is Ashley St. Pierre of Moose...
Information release State of Emergency – Community update
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION (July 12, 2024) – At a Duly Convened Meeting on Monday, July 8, a Motion to Declare a State of Emergency...
Anishinabek Nation hosts successful Family Violence Prevention Conference
By Victoria Racette and Laura Barrios NORTH BAY – The Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department organized and hosted its first Family Violence Prevention Conference from...
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 30 years of Anishinabek education
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION TERRITORY – This year, the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is celebrating its 30th year of contributing to Anishinabek education,...