Learning Canada’s real history raises the bar for students
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Treaty education resource author, Kelly Crawford, recently spent a weekend in the Elders Hall at the Anishinabek Nation head...
The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk grows exponentially
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk was a success with at least three times the...
New school projected to open in September 2020
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is looking forward to a new elementary school after the federal government announced $1.2 million for design and preliminary...
Indigenous children’s book celebrates book launch, three-year partnership and sacred medicine
By Laura Young SUDBURY—In an era where smoking and tobacco are seen as vile, it’s sometimes lost that tobacco is actually a sacred medicine in...
Work begins for the Anishinabek Education System
AES OFFICE –Nipissing First Nation (April 4, 2018) – The Anishinabek Education System start-up activities officially started April 1. “April 1 was the effective date...
Youth Wellness Group hosts inspirational conference for youth and parents
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—On March 16, the Youth Wellness Group in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation hosted the H.E.A.R.T. (Holistic Emotional Awareness Response Training) Conference...
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....