‘Everything is alive and has a spirit’ says storyteller Isaac Murdoch
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Serpent River storyteller Isaac Murdoch shared stories about the cycles of life, climate change, and magic during the three events...
The Power of Family Memories series: Memphis Shawanda
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...
Isaac Murdoch tells stories of restoring balance with the land
By Kelly Anne Smith NIMKII AAZHIBIKONG — Connecting with the land and following the natural laws will restore balance, says renowned artist Isaac Murdoch. Murdoch...
GATHERING: Festival of First Nations Stories returns to Rama this June 2022!
Joint presentation: Chippewas of Rama First Nation in partnership with Orillia Centre for Arts + Culture CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (May 12, 2022) –...
Inclusivity and celebrating Indigenous culture top priority for the Wake the Giant Music Festival
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The 2022 Wake the Giant Music Festival will feature a range of performers including Our Lady Peace, DJ Steve...
Serendipitous Twin Flames to perform in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Twin Flames are husband and wife musical duet Chelsey June and Jaaji. They are thrilled to perform for music...
B’Maakonigan: Name for new central governing body
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance Patrick Madahbee and Anishinaabemowin Commissioner Barb Nolan led a group of Anishinaabemowin speakers and...
The Power of Family Memories series: Tarah-Lynn Remillard
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...
Anishinabek Nation honours creator of the Debwewin Citations
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 11, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announced today that Maurice Switzer Bnesi, a citizen of the...
Extensive efforts in language preservation underway by Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins highlighted the loss of Anishinaabemowin skills in his community during Lakehead University’s...
The Power of Family Memories series: Rebecca Loucks
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...
The Power of Family Memories series: Lisa Osawamick
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...
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services’ in-person Traditional Pow Wow a great success
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services’ Traditional Pow Wow was a success with some 120 registered dancers on March 26 at...
Provincial federation of friendship centres publishes new book
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) now has a new way to show off its accomplishments. The group...
Wiikwemkoong youth hoop dancer takes home award for powerful music video
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory hoop dancer Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat and musicians Andrea Ramolo and Kinnie Starr were recently recognized with the...