Coming together to share in ribbon skirt-making
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg’s Crystal Pirie and Marlene Sabourin delivered the first of their ribbon skirt and ribbon shirt workshops on...
Anishinaabe storyteller shares knowledge with the next generation
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Serpent River First Nation’s Isaac Murdoch shared some of his stories about the little people during a storytelling session...
Elders in the limelight at the Nipissing First Nation 37th Annual Powwow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The sun was shining on the Nbisiing Nishnaabeg 37th Annual Dewegigewaad in Garden Village as dancers moved in the...
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Roots Community Food Centre program helps students with cultural land-based teachings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A group of Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute (CVI) students enjoyed learning from First Nations chef Zach Keeshig through...
Lakehead University hosts 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow, held March 7-9, was a success with more drums and...
Sheguiandah First Nation Nini shares teachings on implementing the Doodem System of Governance
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Sheguiandah First Nation’s Chop Waindubence shared teachings on Implementing the Doodem System of Governance on the second day...
Community leaders share self-governance successes
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — At the Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit, Long Lake #58 Ogimaa-Kwe Judy Desmoulin highlighted the more than 12-fold increase...