Formal statement regarding appropriation of Mother Earth Water Walk and Josephine (Biidaasige)-ba Mandamin’s legacy
TURTLE ISLAND (December 27, 2022) - This statement is written on behalf of the late Grandmother Water Walker Josephine (Biidaasige)-Ba Mandamin’s Estate and a group...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...
Political Quarterly Update: Fall 2022
The fall season is upon us with a full gust of activities over the past season. Many communities have spent time during the past months...
Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...
Dream comes true for Fort William First Nation Elder
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Elder Rita Fenton recalled how in 2012, she first dreamt about The Healing Place, which...
Nimosôm “my grandfather,” documentary premieres at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival
By Rick Garrick KEHEWIN CREE NATION — Nimosôm “my grandfather,” a short documentary that premiered at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival on Oct. 19, highlights the...
Retaining Anishinaabe language and culture under the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement key focus of virtual conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Anishinaabemowin words associated with traditional tasks, a virtual reality Anishinaabemowin teaching tool and an Anishinaabemowin language nest were...
Incarceration rates are still increasing: is the criminal justice system, restorative justice, and Gladue working?
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...
Canada-New Zealand collaboration on Indigenous trade issues and inter-governmental a powerful catalyst for change
By Rick Garrick NEW ZEALAND — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee Leach shared Waubetek’s model with the Māori during a late August visit to...
Nipissing First Nation celebrates 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE— Nipissing First Nation 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Nishnaabe Mshkiki Emiikshkaagyand "The Medicine that connects us all", welcomed crowds...
Treaty Gathering hears importance of renewal of relationship
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE — Nipissing First Nation and Dokis First Nation hosted the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Treaty Gathering 2022, themed...
Thousands of years of collective memories honoured in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — About 100 guests and participants from Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, and...
Fort William Historical Park’s Anishinaabe Keeshigun gathering focuses on giving youth a voice
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Presentations by three Fort William First Nation citizens on the Anishinabe Encampment, giving youth a voice and Water Walks...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario announces Weekend for Truth and Reconciliation event in Sault Ste. Marie this fall
AUNDECK OMNI-KANING (September 12, 2022) - ITO presents an impactful, educational, commemorative, and fun-filled weekend event in Sault Ste. Marie for the second annual National...
Sault College hosts annual pow wow
An Exciting day of Culture and Expression SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (September 8, 2022) – Sault College is excited to once again be hosting our...