Indigenizing psychology
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – About 120 people gathered on May 28 to hear Indigenous academics experienced and trained in both traditional cultural ways and...
Chiefs of Ontario calls for more cultural support in public schools
TORONTO, ON (June 8, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is calling for more cultural support in publicly-funded schools following the release of the...
Enbridge looking for an ‘Indian Whisperer’ says Laduke
By Shirley Honyust LONDON — Winona Laduke, an Indigenous woman of Ojibway heritage, was born in 1959 in Los Angeles, raised in Ashland, Oregon, and...
Building cultural bridges through art
By Donna Faye Actor Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Tonto in the “The Lone Ranger” and the ensuing controversy inspired local artist Cree Stevens to explore...
Anishinabek Nation takes a giant leap forward to having own education system
First Nations across the Anishinabek Nation territory have made the commitment to support the Anishinabek Nation’s Education Agreement. As of June 3, a total of...
Bay Mills Community College sees more Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion program grads
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – Graduates from the Bay Mills Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program received their diplomas at the Bay Mills Community College...
N’Swakamok Native Alternative School Reunion: Celebrating 25 Years of Success
Staff, current and former students of N’Swakamok Native Alternative School are busily preparing to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the school on Saturday, June 13th. ...
Wiky youth among performers at Outside Looking In program
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORNTO – Outside Looking In (OLI), is a unique program that allows youth to express themselves through the arts, specifically through...
‘Nibi gi-zaagigoo’ – Kawartha Water Walkers honour the Otonabee River
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Water walkers gathered on Mother’s Day to honour Ziibii Odenabe in the 6th Annual Water Awareness Walk in the Kawarthas....
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...