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...
Anishinabek Nation helps kick off Treaties Recognition Week
By Marci Becking WHITEFISH RIVER FN – Some 50 staff and students of Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation helped to kick off the...
Anishinabek Nation launches two new elementary books to kick off Treaties Recognition Week
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION — Two new elementary books that explain treaties to elementary students were launched today at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First...
Book Review: Two new books for elementary students on Treaties
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie “Alex Shares His Wampum Belt” and “Dakota Talks About Treaties” are both written by Kelly Crawford and illustrated by Don Chrétien....
Treaty education books for elementary students to be launched during Treaties Recognition Week at Shawanosowe School
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing FN) Nov. 2, 2017 – The Anishinabek Nation has produced two new elementary books on treaties that will be launched...
Mentorship program at Lakehead a positive experience
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Pays Plat’s Amanda Michano recently participated in Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Mentorship Program Volunteer Cultural Training Day on Oct. 28...
Grand Chief congratulates Kelly Crawford, Education Director for the Anishinabek Education System
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing FN) Oct. 30, 2017 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates the newly hired Education Director for the...
‘Braves’ artist sad to see the crest go from Northern Secondary School
By Kelly Anne Smith WEST NIPISSING – A Northern Secondary School crest used for years on jackets and sports jerseys, is being phased out and...
Anishinaabe language keeper continues to inspire
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Not that long ago I would have had to carry this blue pass. It was my cousin’s...
Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Bill introduced into House of Commons
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (October 5, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is pleased that the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...