Opinion: Minor in Nishnaabemwin another Laurentian University casualty?
By Mary Ann Corbiere Further muddled information emerging piecemeal from Laurentian University sows much confusion on this question. Two new pieces are related to Laurentian...
Anishinabek Nation calls for healing and restoration of Mother Earth on Great Lakes Day
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 22, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus Alliance on Radioactive Waste have grave concerns that the Nuclear Waste...
Opinion: Waiting at the End of the Road
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky This April 22 marks the 51st anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970. Millions of people the world...
Drew Hayden Taylor explores everything from the weird and wacky to the deep and profound ways Indigenous Peoples impact the world in
TORONTO – Sam Karney (A Life on the Line) and Andrew Wiens (A Life on the Line) of Ice River Films are pleased to announce...
Book review: Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction
Reviewed by Adam Laskaris Brantt Myhres’ life story isn’t the type of book you’ll be likely to finish in one sitting. Pain Killer: A Memoir...
Circle of History made with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION— A small ceremony was held in Parry Sound on April 1, celebrating the historical achievement of Niijaansinaanik Child...
Artists in Deshkan Ziibiing showcase their talents in video series
By Colin Graf DESHKAN ZIIBIING— Some of the many talented artists and craft workers in Deshkan Ziibiing [Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN)] are...
Indigenous Toronto book launch
Join us for the launch of an important new anthology, Indigenous Toronto: Stories that Carry This Place. TORONTO-- Editors Denise Bolduc, Mnawaate Gordon-Corbiere, Rebeka Tabobondung,...
Aquaculture Act proposed for Canada
By Lynn Moreau Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms in fresh or saltwater and can take place either in lakes (open-net pens) or in...
Opinion: How can Laurentian University’s ‘Indigenous perspectives’ program idea do what Indigenous studies does?
By Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere That new program idea was first mentioned in President Dr. Robert Haché’s April 15, 2021, message, which incidentally went only...
Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Wahnapitae and Mattagami First Nations and Canada highlight successful community-led solutions supported through the Indigenous Community Support Fund
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (April 16, 2021) - The Government of Canada continues to make investments so that First Nations, Inuit and Métis have...
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg, Canada and Ontario announce the completion of an Addition to Reserve process
OTTAWA, UNCEDED TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (April 15, 2021)-- Today, Gimaa Kwe Joanna Desmoulin, Chief of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) and the Honourable Patty...
Wiikwemkoong secures funding for Mino Bimaadziwin Project for its schools
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY--Wiikwemkoong Board of Education (WBE) has been informed of the successful application of the Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the good way of life) Project proposal securing...
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation offers financial support to local Indigenous-led businesses during pandemic
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— The Tecumseh Community Development Corporation is continuing to offer financial pandemic support to Indigenous-led businesses across southwestern Ontario even...
Opinion: Nipping Anishinaabemowin in the bud rather than facilitating ‘budding trilingualism’
By Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere Laurentian University President Dr. Robert Haché recently sought to settle the question of “whether the sacred character of its cultural...