Waubgeshig Rice proud of his thrilling new novel
By Kelly Anne Smith N’SWAKAMOK/SUDBURY— Waubgeshig Rice says his gripping new book, Moon of the Turning Leaves, lauds Anishinaabe culture and Anishinaabe people. In conversation...
Toronto’s Union Station hosts exhibit by Anishinaabe artist
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Officials with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are thrilled with their latest opportunity to share their story. A...
Sweetgrass planted along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia River
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William’s Bobbi Bannon recently helped plant sweetgrass and some shrubs with volunteers along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia...
Anishinaabe authors recognized with literature award for their children’s book
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — M’Chigeeng authors Marty Wilson-Trudeau and Phoenix Wilson were recently recognized with the PMC Indigenous Literature Award in the Children’s Category...
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Lake Nipigon Guardians Program featured at the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) Lake Nipigon Guardians Program was highlighted during the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference,...
Indian Residential School Survivors and families honoured with hand-made quilts
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest showcases traditional Indigenous teachings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Copper technology predating the Bronze Age was highlighted by Department of Anthropology staff during Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest, held...
Fort William Elder highlights reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead University’s Elder Tipi Talk
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila DeCorte highlighted the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead...
Anishinaabekwe programmer prepping for imagineNATIVE festival
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Kaitlynn Tomaselli now feels at home in her work environment. But that wasn’t always the case for Tomaselli, a member...
Epiichiikmaang Nishnaabemin dictionary: A progress report
By Mary Ann Corbiere I, like those who are aware that this project began years ago, thought it would be done by now. This report...
Healing through the drums at the Nipissing First Nation’s 35th Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Nipissing First Nation’s 35th Traditional Pow Wow took place September 3-4 in Garden Village attracting a bigger...
Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers capture the mountain through art
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers wrapped up their six-week summer caretaker roles with the completion of a...
Magnetawan First Nation artist works featured throughout Northern Ontario
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY and SUDBURY — Magnetawan First Nation artist Autumn Smith currently has large pieces of her artwork on display at the...
Anishinabek youth dance for healing
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A group of youth enjoyed dancing during the Anishinabek Nation’s Eshki-niigijig Maawanjidiwaad 2023 Youth Gathering drum social...
Nipissing First Nation actor captivates audience
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Nipissing First Nation’s Jonathon LeRose has enjoyed his role as Hamish in Shakespeare in Action’s Summer 2023 theatrical production of...