Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 30 years of Anishinabek education
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION TERRITORY – This year, the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is celebrating its 30th year of contributing to Anishinabek education,...
Kenjgewin Teg launches its Indigenous/Anishinabek research presence in Ontario
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON (June 11, 2024) – Four Kenjgewin Teg researchers presented brief summaries of their latest research project findings to members of the...
Wilson-Raybould receives Honourary Doctor of Letters
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglass) received an honourary Doctor of Letters from Nipissing University on June 13 in North...
Board game creator inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance...
Campus virtual tours translated into Anishinaabemowin
KITCHENER – Virtual tours of Conestoga College campuses are now available in the Indigenous language of Anishinaabemowin, considered an endangered language because it is no...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to revitalize local library through partnership with Indigo
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT — Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation – Education Services is looking forward to...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe archaeologist wins Governor General Innovation Award
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance...
Fort William First Nation’s 5th Annual Moose Hide Camp a success
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William’s 5th Annual Moose Hide Camp was a success with more activities and participants over five days from...
Engagement Framework Agreement signed to benefit First Nation students in Regional Education Council 1 of the Anishinabek Education System
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG (May 6, 2024) – More than 100 guests gathered at a special event in education hosted in Biigtigong Nishnaabeg on May 6, 2024,...
Exploring Dokis First Nation’s repatriation project
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
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...