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...
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...
Cluster Stars Song Book to support Gord Downie’s legacy
CALGARY, ALBERTA (July 21, 2021) – Calgary singer-songwriter Sandra Sutter has published a book that combines the talents of four artists to support the iconic...
Indigenous artist explores artistic process of newest exhibition installment at Thunder Bay Art Gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Indigenous artist Sharon Hunter enjoyed her July 8 artist talk for the Kwewog Giiwednog — Women of the North...
Fort William First Nation hosts virtual pow wow
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION— A Sunrise Ceremony by Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Elder Jim Misquart was featured at the beginning of the Fort...
Keeping connected and making histories in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION– A 5-metre long replica of Lake Nipissing is being created by beading artists of Dokis First Nation and...
North Bay City Hall lights up orange following solemn ceremony
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. By Kelly Anne...
Mississauga # First Nation youth honoured with writing award
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 — Mississauga #8’s Kaylem Daybutch was recently recognized with one of six 2018 and 2019 James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative...
Community collaboration: new book reflects on meaning of Living in Indigenous Sovereignty
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – In a land as vast as Turtle Island, understanding what it means to live in Indigenous sovereignty is a...
‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Cynthia McCutcheon
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Leaira Solomon
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Amber Manitowabi-Huebner
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
Mississauga #8 actor featured in Santa Monica theater’s Solo Stories, Six Women, Six Lives, Six Stories series
By Rick Garrick LOS ANGELES — Mississauga #8 actor Jennifer Bobiwash enjoyed presenting her There is no “I” in NDN solo show at the Morgan-Wixson...
Two friends come together to share stories and songs during Toronto Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Former Northwest Territories premier and Dene Nation National Chief Stephen Kakfwi was featured along with Nacho Nyak Dän storyteller Louise...
Anishinabek Nation Youth Wellness Boxes bring smiles
By Sarah Blackwell This past year has not been easy for many members of the Anishinabek Nation, and the youth population is no exception. It...