Survivance and Reconciliation: 7 Forward 7 Back
By Karl Hele After a seven-year hiatus the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association’s (CINSA) Annual Conference will be reborn 11-13 June 2015 at Concordia University. The...
Living languages discussed at TRY conference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – In a workshop entitled “The Living Languages of this Land: Collaborations in Indigenous Language Activism” at the TRY Conference...
‘Teachers kit will help alleviate racism and support areas of treaty education’ – Madahbee
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (May 7, 2015) – Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee officially launched the “We...
Intro to Cree Language course sees its first graduates
By K.A. Smith NORTH BAY – There was a celebratory atmosphere at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre for graduation on April 29. 15 students...
‘Proper education resourcing produces results’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) May 1, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee points to success with Kettle and Stony Point First...
Aamjiwnaang to care for mzhiiken
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – The community mobilized on April 8 to look for ways to keep our mzhiiken (turtle) population in good...
1 House + 7 Youth + 4 Days + no English = Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam
By Kelly Crawford Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam #1 took place in Espanola, Ontario on March 20 to 23. “The learners came from all directions, driving far to...
Halton District School Board names new school ‘Oodenawi’
By Rick Garrick OAKVILLE – Oodenawi — an Anishinaabemowin word which means community — was a recent unanimous choice for the name of one of...
Good discussion at Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University in London offered many opportunities for current and potential recruitments to Western. Staff and...
Working together, sharing together
By KA Smith NORTH BAY –Focusing on urban strategic planning, the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre has successfully hosted the Working Together, Sharing Together Conference....
Indigenous knowledge in Lakehead curriculum by 2017
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lakehead University is moving ahead with its Indigenous Knowledge in the Curriculum initiative that provides undergraduates with at least...
Vicky L. Corbiere Memorial Scholarship winners announced
Check out the winners of the Vicky L. Corbiere Memorial Scholarship winners here http://www.lnhl.ca/vicky-l-corbiere-memorial-scholarships.html ...
Students honoured at N’Amerind Friendship Centre banquet
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – The room buzzed with friendly chatter as the 16th Annual Urban Aboriginal Student Awards banquet took place at N`Amerind Friendship...
Mural helps promote value of Indigenous knowledge
By Maurice Switzer BRAMPTON – Jodie Williams was well into her university studies before she says she learned about “the real Canadian history.” “I was...
Commitment to students central to Pamela Toulouse, 3M Fellowship winner
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – It’s amazing that Pamela Rose Toulouse even has time to sit for a cup of coffee. Toulouse’s fourth book...