Self-care is focus of art exhibit featuring Indigenous artists at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Self-care is the theme of an art exhibit currently on display at a Toronto gallery. The exhibit, titled Locating Self...
Exploring the interrelation of traditions and language
By Laura Barrios On the eve of the stand-up election scheduled to take place on June 2, 2021, Day 2 of the virtual Anishinabek Nation...
Koganaawsawin connecting youth to Anishinabek culture through new land-based programming initiative
By Victoria Racette NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Youth Well-Being Team of Koganaawsawin has recently announced a funding opportunity for Anishinabek First Nations to enhance and/or...
The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts celebrates grand opening
TORONTO— On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Jingle Dress Dancer Nicole Leveck and her two girls, Indiana and Nazarene danced in gratitude and celebration at the...
Alderville First Nation remembers
By Kelly Anne Smith ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION — Alderville First Nation citizens were joined by the local Royal Canadian Legions, government officials, and guests on...
New Juno category for Traditional Indigenous Music
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO — We have finally arrived. After a long journey of applications, canvassing and petitions, a category for Traditional Indigenous Music has...
A lesson in Indigenous traditional math
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Math is neat and involved in everyday life says cheery teacher Bryan Bellefeuille. A member of Nipissing of...
I Am Not A Number author gives back
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— I Am Not A Number author gives back to help others tell stories of truth. During Truth and...
Waaseyaa Couchie connects kids to culture and music in Ukelele U
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Waaseyaa Couchie had an exciting summer being in front of the camera working on a new TV...
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre SAAFE Walk raises awareness of solvent abuse and treatment
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The importance of healing circles for recovery was highlighted during the Pow Wow Rangers’s keynote presentation at the Sept....
A letter from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief to all hunters and harvesters, and their families:
To all the Hunters and Harvesters, and their Families: Aanii, The 2021 hunting and harvesting season greets us with excitement. The Anishinabek Nation’s territory is...
Crystal Shawanda mesmerizes at Bluesfest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Headlining the North Bay Capitol Centre’s Bluesfest, Crystal Shawanda mesmerized the audience with her soulful singing of the blues....
Beausoleil First Nation to create a digital legacy
By Rick Garrick BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — The Beausoleil First Nation Public Library is planning to create permanent copies of artifacts and recordings of Elders...
NOSM students trained on Nipissing First Nation to be more culturally mindful
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— A first-year medical student and a very busy cultural mindfulness trainer from Nipissing First Nation are working to...
Anishinabek Nation Language Commissioner receives recognition for lifelong work in Anishinaabemowin revitalization
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER — Anishinabek Nation Language Commissioner Barbara Nolan was recently recognized with the 2021 Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Award for...