Threatened Indigenous curriculum in Ontario disappointing, but Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief remains hopeful
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 13, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is disappointed in the recent decisions of the Ontario government...
Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Directors set new strategic course
By Andrea Crawford NORTH BAY—The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body’s (KEB) Board of Directors met on May 24 and 25 in North Bay for its annual retreat....
Drumming for a strong community on National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Kelly Anne Smith STURGEON FALLS—National Indigenous Day was a special time at Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) Catholic elementary school in Sturgeon Falls. Children...
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 24th graduating class
By Bobbie Maxwell NIPISSING FIRST NATION – On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) held its annual convocation ceremony for the Nipissing...
Anishinabek Educational Institute Munsee-Delaware Nation campus celebrates graduates
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 22, 2018, in Munsee-Delaware Nation. The...
Retired OPP officer and Indigenous advocate receives honourary degree
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Nipissing University bestowed its highest distinction of an honourary degree upon a Nipissing First Nation citizen who strives to lift...
Elder-in-residence program to start in July
By Rick Garrick Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) held an Elders Gathering on June 11 to provide information about its upcoming Elder-in-residence program to...
ONECA conference helps make what matters, happen
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS) checklist for children from birth to six years of age was featured at the 34th...
Sault College receives support from TD Bank Group
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (June 4, 2018) – Sault College is honoured to announce that TD Bank Group is investing in the education of its...
Strength in numbers and a name: strong registration numbers for new Indigenous specialization program
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—Specialization is the key word as Cambrian College welcomes a revitalized Indigenous social service worker diploma to its program offerings this...
Sault College 2018 Convocation – media invitation
MEDIA INVITATION: SAULT COLLEGE 2018 CONVOCATION CEREMONIES Media is invited to attend Sault College’s 2018 convocation ceremonies. Graduates from a variety of programs will be recognized...
Anishinaabemowin focus of Anishinabek legal traditions sessions
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A focus on more education for children about Anishinabek laws was one of the recommendations at the Revitalization of Anishinabek Nation...
Full house on opening night of Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s Garden)
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—This year’s WeeFestival of Theatre and Culture for Early Years featured a 15-minute Ode’min performance to open the Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s...
Thunder Bay youth tell the story of Mount McKay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Curve Lake’s Shelley Knott enjoyed watching her daughter perform in the St. Elizabeth School play — Anemki Wajiw (The story of...
Oji-Cree artist exhibits her work in OCAD GradEx 103
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Oji-Cree artist Karalyn Reuben exhibited large format digital prints on acetate that she captured during road trips with her father at OCAD...