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ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 11, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council is deeply concerned about the federal government announcement on July 28, 2021,...
New Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit to inspire renewed commitment to stand up against violence and promote peace
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Ontario Native Women’s Association’s (ONWA) Grandmother Earth Dress will be featured at Lakehead University’s Aug. 4-13 Legacy of...
Michipicoten First Nation demands accountability for decades of chemical contamination
First Nation considers legal action against Domtar and Ontario after decades of unresolved environmental pollution. MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION (July 29, 2021) – Michipicoten First Nation...
NDN Collective joins Red Road to DC, delivers totem pole to Secretary Deb Haaland
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA — On Thursday, July 29, NDN Collective joined the Red Road to DC cohort presenting the 25 foot, 5,000-pound totem pole...
Book review: Indigenous Filmmakers and Actors: A First Nations Book for Young Readers
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Indigenous Filmmakers and Actors: A First Nations Book for Young Readers by Gary Robinson is an uplifting and motivational non-fiction book...
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA (AUGUST 9, 2021)— The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “Today, on the...
The accidental treaties
By Dr. David Shanahan Treaties are important documents. They deserve careful consideration. However, in a couple of weeks in 1836, one man, without any formal...
Creating change through a screen
By Brayden Omeasoo-Steinhauer MASKWACIS, ALBERTA — I started the first cohort of the eight-week virtual International Aboriginal Youth Internship (IAYI), offered by Canada World Youth,...
Fort William gears up for additional emergency response services
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William fire prevention officer William Solomon is focusing on fire safety education and identification of hazards in the...
Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation join together to observe Day of Mourning
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...
Award-winning Nipissing First Nation youth writer hopes to inspire readers to honour relationships
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Nipissing multidisciplinary artist Kelsey Borgford was honoured to be recognized on July 25 with the Runner-Up award at the Second...
Opinion: Comprehensive Community Planning for Successful Economies
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department Our exploration of economic development has taken us to the micro-level of the entrepreneur – the individual...
A mother’s mission for justice and prevention
* Trigger Warning: readers may find the content triggering and/or sensitive. Content includes substance use, overdose and death. If you feel triggered, please contact The...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation bridges cultural and traditional knowledge gap for local youth and young adults
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Have you ever been at an event where you feel you should know what’s going on, but don’t really...
The Treaty of Niagara and the Belt of the Covenant Chain
By David Shanahan As soon as the Royal Proclamation had been issued in 1763, Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Johnson convinced Algonquin, Caughnawauga and Nipissing...