Treaty session explores realities of the histories of Canada and Nation-to-Nation
By Kelly Crawford TKARONTO—Some 14 staff members from the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (IAO) office participated in a two-day treaty session in early March where...
CIBC donates $150,000 to NOSM to promote Indigenous learner leadership and mentorship
THUNDER BAY (May 28, 2020)–The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has partnered with CIBC to launch a new initiative that will promote and recognize...
Carleton University undertakes learning difficult truths about shared past by learning together
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The importance of Institutional Humility and 41 specific Calls to Action to guide reconciliation, Indigenous learning efforts and positive long-term...
Indigenous Education at Canadore College receives national recognition
NORTH BAY (May 19, 2020)–Canadore College has been selected as the Gold Recipient of the CICan Indigenous Education Excellence Award. CICan, or Colleges and Institutes...
Wiikwemkoong educator offers free online Anishinaabemowin classes
By Rick Garrick MICHIGAN — Wiikwemkoong educator Isadore Toulouse is delivering free online Anishinaabemowin classes seven days a week at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m....
Anishinabek Nation celebrates Great Lakes Day
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (APRIL 22, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare invites all those who live in the Great Lakes Basin...
Sarnia area artist shares art kits to help youth, children, parents during pandemic
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— An artist from the Ipperwash area is sharing art kits to help youth, children, and parents remaining indoors during...
Student-led campaign at Cambrian College to create awareness and safe space for two-spirit people
By Gurkirat Bal SUDBURY— When Leisha Neuman cut their hair a couple of years ago, they finally felt normal and realized who they were meant...
First Nations call for Ontario commitment to meaningful engagement on Great Lakes
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Dokis First Nation academics are among the authors of a study calling for a strong commitment from Ontario for...
Lakeview School looks out for future generations
By Destiny Migwans M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— As Lakeview School celebrates the sixth year of its in-school fish hatchery system, we want to bring attention to...
Beendigen Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home and Family Healing Agency workshop raises awareness on human trafficking
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Participants learned more about human trafficking at Beendigen Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home and Family Healing Agency’s Wi Na Wenjigaazo...
Imagining and creating Indigenous futures
PETERBOROUGH— Well over one hundred Indigenous community leaders, experts, and decision makers are expected to gather at Trent University February 18 to 21, 2020 for...
Community collaboration key to student’s success
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION–Beth Simmons is a testament to how easy access to education can get you closer to realizing your dreams. Her dream is...
Lessons from Beyond Project aims to break barriers
By Kelly Crawford The “Lessons from Beyond” project brings Anishinaabe, Kanyen’kehaka, Maori and NASA together to create monumental learning experience for students. “You can do...
Over 200 classes worldwide participate in Junior Water Walkers initiative inspired by Late Josephine Mandamin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The elementary school teacher whose students developed the Junior Water Walkers initiative after meeting with the later Water Walker...