Indigenous artist Patrick Hunter inspires creative confidence
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — A group of artists enjoyed an acrylic paint class led by Indigenous artist, graphic designer, and award-winning entrepreneur Patrick...
Fabric art murals part of travelling promotional tour
By Rick Garrick NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Max-Wear owners Ed and Maxine Wesley recently highlighted their fabric art murals at the Anishinabek Nation office in...
Jays Care Foundation steps up to the plate to provide food funding for AOK families
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – Some Anishinabek families on Manitoulin Island are getting some help this year with their food expenses...
Long Lake #58 First Nation Anishinaabekwe participates in the 2023 TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators program
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Long Lake #58 First Nation’s Natasha Fisher was honoured to be one of 40 Indigenous creators in the third edition...
Opinion: Buffy’s legacy is the real deal
By Maurice Switzer There were only about 500 of us sitting on the infield of a baseball stadium at the foot of Bathurst Street near...
Sam on Sports: M’Chigeeng teen chosen to compete in GTHL showcase match
By Sam Laskaris CALEDON— An Anishinabek teen is being recognized for his solid play this season in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). Kohyn Eshkawkogan,...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the 44th Parliament of Canada re: Bill C-53
Before voting on Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments, and to give effect to treaties with those governments and to...
Cindy Woodhouse elected as National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (November 7, 2023) – Cindy Woodhouse has been elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Cindy...
New Hospice Suite now open in Serpent River First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — End-of-life care in First Nations is being improved, fulfilling an undeniable social responsibility to provide reasonable access...
Treaty payment scam targets Robinson Huron Treaty citizens
By Catherine Murton Stoehr ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY – Elders from Batchewana First Nation, and possibly other Robinson Huron Treaty communities and citizens, have received...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Team continues to work towards enhanced health care
By Jesse Johnson NORTH BAY – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team has been busy this fall. The Team has held multiple engagement sessions; organized...
Algonquin Avenue Public School students engage in on-the-land learning
By Rick Garrick PASS LAKE — A group of Algonquin Avenue Public School students recently learned some of the Anishinaabemowin words for different fish (gigoonh)...
Political Quarterly Update: Fall 2023
As the winter season begins to set in, we want to send our best wishes to all Anishinabek communities in your preparations for the holiday...
Federal Court of Canada appoints Settlement Implementation Committee to compensate First Nations children and families
OTTAWA/UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (December 6, 2023) – The Federal Court of Canada has recently issued an order appointing individuals to serve on the Settlement Implementation...
Coming together – sharing the governance journey
By Kirk Titmuss TORONTO – Two First Nation delegations – Summit of Treaty 5 Sovereign Nations and Treaty 4 - travelled from Manitoba and Saskatchewan...