Attawapiskat students sing for love
By Rick Garrick ATTAWAPISKAT—A group of Vezina Secondary School students in Attawapiskat enjoyed learning more about music during a March 12-18 Singing for Love program...
Indigenous institutions look to build and strengthen relationships
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Anishinabek Educational Institute’s (AEI) Education Director Murray Waboose stressed the importance of building relationships with Indigenous institutions during Lakehead University’s Strengthening...
Nipissing First Nation Youth Chief works to include Indigenous History in all schools
By Kelly Anne Smith Nipissing First Nation—Recently elected Nipissing First Nation Youth Chief Summer Fisher spoke in Toronto on the Anishinabek Education System. “I spoke...
Youth ask for what was taken away from them
By Marci Becking TORONTO – The 23 Participating First Nations that are part of the Anishinabek Education System met in Toronto on Feb 27-28 with...
Kinoomaadziwin Education Board elects new executive
Sudbury, Ontario - On January 23, 2018, the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) elected a new board and executive at a 23 Participating First Nations meeting....
Full-day Kindergarten pilot project to include culture and language
By Rick Garrick Fort William community members are looking forward to an upcoming full-day Kindergarten pilot school through a partnership with the Thunder Bay Catholic...
Garden River educator recognized for life-long commitment to education
GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (January 23, 2018)—Chief Paul Syrette, on behalf of the Elders, Council and citizens of Garden River First Nation, extends congratulations to...
Nipissing University President to shape National Reconciliation Council
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY - Nipissing University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike DeGagné has been appointed to form Canada’s new National Council on...
Young Indigenous writer wins with inspiring essay
By Kelly Anne Smith A bright Grade six student from St. Alexander has been given the James Bartleman award by the former Lieutenant Governor himself....
New curriculum to include Indigenous education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Staff at the Superior North Catholic District School Board are looking forward to implementing the Ministry of Education’s new...
Bill C-61 is now Law
AES OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (December 18, 2017) — On December 14, 2017, Bill C-61, the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Act, passed through Canada’s Legislative...
Bill C-61 receives Royal Assent
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (December 15, 2017)—On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to extend congratulations...
First LEGO League Wiikwemkoong team’s project focused on First Nation water issues
By Rick Garrick The Wiikwemkoong Pontiac School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team enjoyed their first attempt at the FLL qualifying tournament at Dynamic Earth in...
Self-government over education on horizon for 23 Anishinabek Nation First Nations in Ontario
The Government of Canada is committed to moving beyond the Indian Act in full partnership with First Nations people and to renew the relationship based...
Understanding through learning about Residential Schools
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY - The harrowing effects of Residential Schools were explained in a hushed auditorium at a special Reconciliation learning event...