‘Let’s do something to help our children’ Long Lake #58 Chief on the Anishinabek Education System
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Long Lake Chief Veronica Waboose says more control over curriculum and education spending will be among the benefits of signing...
Shaylyn the Clam helps children learn about wampum
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie “Wampum: The Story of Shaylyn the Clam” by Zig Misiak with illustrations by Jennifer Bettio is a delightful and charming children’s...
PhD student and educator receives Premier’s Award nomination
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY–M’Chigeeng’s Kelly Crawford credits her education initiatives on treaty education and strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for being nominated for...
‘We’re looking forward to having this ratified’ – Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo on Anishinabek Education System
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION—Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo says his community was one of the first to sign on with the Anishinabek...
Anishinaabe artist receives nomination in Recent Graduate category of the Premier’s Awards
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Aylan Couchie of Nipissing First Nation credits an “epic year” for her nomination for the Premier’s Awards. The annual awards were launched...
Influential Women of Northern Ontario award recipient receives Premier’s Award Nomination
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Kateri Banning-Skaarup, a member from Fort William First Nation, credits her volunteer efforts and positive role in the community...
Chief Paibomsai calls for fundamental change in education and ‘the AES will allow that to happen’
By Kelly Anne Smith WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—The Chief of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) is calling for fundamental change in Canada and he wants...
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux: helping lead the way in Indigenous education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, a member of Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, has been busy since being introduced as Lakehead University’s First...
Citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Tuesday, October 4 in Toronto
UOI OFFICES (October 3, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Toronto area are encouraged to come out to an information session about...
3rd Annual Maadaadizi Post-Secondary Student Orientation highlights importance of education and role models
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon stressed the importance of educational role models during the 3rd Annual Maadaadizi Post-Secondary Student Orientation for...
Nature makes a pretty good classroom
By Maurice Switzer There are some fascinating learning opportunities available for anyone who has occasion to be awake at three o’clock in the morning. That’s...
First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Monday afternoon in Sudbury
UOI OFFICES (September 16, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Sudbury are encouraged to come out to an information session about the...
First-year law student from Long Lake #58 plans to make a difference
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58 FIRST NATION—Hannah Fisher, a member from Long Lake #58 First Nation, is looking forward to studying law at Lakehead...
Canadore College releases five year strategy for Indigenous education
NORTH BAY (September 13, 2016)–After 30 years of delivering Indigenous education, Canadore College is launching a five year Indigenous education and services strategy to prioritize...
Building his future with education and culture
By Maurice Switzer NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Kirby Shipman graduated from high school the day before he “came out” as a men’s traditional dancer at...