Exploring Dokis First Nation’s repatriation project
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Dokis and Nipissing First Nations in circle for stewardship of the Lake Nipissing Beaded Map
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION- Discussions are taking place on the stewardship of the 5-metre beaded map of Lake Nipissing and its watershed...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrate the opening of its new elementary school
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg recently celebrated the opening of its new Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Endzhi-gkinoohmaading elementary school with a march from the...
Canadore College and Nipissing University invite community to thought-provoking Witness Blanket Exhibit
NORTH BAY (January 19, 2024) – Canadore College and Nipissing University invite the community to the Witness Blanket Exhibit from the Canadian Museum for Human...
School of Indigenous Relations Tenure Track Faculty Look Forward to Future at Laurentian
Community, creativity, and kinship priorities for newly appointed tenure-track profs SUDBURY (January 11, 2024) - Becoming a faculty member at Laurentian University is a dream...
Wiikwemkoong celebrates graduating immersion instructors
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — The Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Department recently celebrated its third graduating class of 15 Anishinaabemowin immersion instructors on Dec. 1...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg lawyer talks treaties during Treaties Recognition Week
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Nicole Richmond recently delivered presentations on the history of treaties and treaty relationships during Treaties Recognition Week...
Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new public education resource
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 6, 2023) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe encourages everyone to take the time during the 8th annual...
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlights successes and challenges of universities developing pathways forward to reconciliation
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlighted the successes universities have achieved and the challenges they still...
Nipissing University’s new strategic plan charts path for future generations
NORTH BAY (September 19, 2023) – Today, Nipissing University officially unveiled its new strategic plan during a launch event held on its North Bay campus....
Anishinabek Nation post-secondary students recognized as recipients of 2023 TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — Anishinabek Nation citizens Chett Monague, Jaden McGregor, Sydney Allison, and Taylor Campbell are looking forward to $15,000 in...
The Aki Kikinomakaywin: Learning on the Land STEAM program a hit amongst Indigenous youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Aki Kikinomakaywin: Learning on the Land STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program was a hit with...
Graduate Spotlight: Dehmin Eshkawkogan
Health Promotion grad now a role model for her community. SUDBURY (July 19, 2023) - Recent graduate from the Health Promotion program at Laurentian University, Dehmin...
High school grads first to earn Indigenous Studies major in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Jade Goulais and Laura Lasalle are the first to graduate from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School with...
Indigenous changemakers recognized by Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Excellence in teaching and learning Indigenous education has been awarded at Nipissing University. During the convocation ceremony...