New Eagle Staff for Aamjiwnaang
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – In the first year of this millennium there was a changing of the name from Chippewas of Sarnia back to the...
Stories need to be protected
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – At the opening of the roles and responsibilities of Indigenous storytelling panel at North York Library on April 16,...
1 House + 7 Youth + 4 Days + no English = Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam
By Kelly Crawford Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam #1 took place in Espanola, Ontario on March 20 to 23. “The learners came from all directions, driving far to...
Mollie Doodle visits Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – “Mollie Doodle” the loveable Golden Doodle of a popular children’s book series is coming to Christian Island. A...
Community Profile: Wikwemikong keeping the language alive
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve has been creating Anishinaabemowin Apps, holding monthly language gatherings and implementing an Anishinaabemowin Literacy block to keep their...
Artists honour Anishinaabe Mino Bidmaadiziwin through photography
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe Kwe Georgie Horton-Baptiste and George Campana, photographers extraordinaire, share the beauty of their artistic talents at Peterborough’s SPARK PHOTO...
A story of our time – Waawaase’aagaming film review
– Film review by Bob Isenberger I recently witnessed a refreshing change of pace from the usual fare on offer at the Water Docs Film...
Good discussion at Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University in London offered many opportunities for current and potential recruitments to Western. Staff and...
Book Review: Rabbit Ears addresses the life of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) Sometimes one picks up a book that has a great impact. Rabbit Ears, written by Maggie DeVries, is one of...
Tribute to Ember Tuck-Wynne and Red Rock Indian Band
One of my favorite communities to visit is Red Rock Indian Band. They have always made me feel welcome. To hear of their recent tragic...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Kina Gbezhgomi’s full designation
UOI OFFICES April 1, 2015 – Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services Agency now has full designation status under the Ministry of Child and Youth...
Family Wellness Day in Scugog
March is a great time of year for family fun and activities to engage all community members. During the March break one of our Anishinabek...
‘The Back of the Turtle’ continues to please readers
Reviewed by Christine Smith (McFarlane) The Back of the Turtle is Thomas King’s first novel in 15 years and as usual, he does not disappoint. ...
Mural helps promote value of Indigenous knowledge
By Maurice Switzer BRAMPTON – Jodie Williams was well into her university studies before she says she learned about “the real Canadian history.” “I was...
First Aboriginal writer-in-residence at North York Central Library
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – The Toronto Public Library has made huge strides in celebrating Aboriginal writers by appointing their inaugural Aboriginal writer-in-residence at...