Cultural room at mainstream high school popular with students
By Rick Garrick MARATHON – The newly-developed cultural room at the Marathon High School, located on the north shore of Lake Superior, has been a...
University admin fees not fair for First Nations
UPDATE: Since our story ran in August, York University contacted both Dokis First Nation and ONECA saying that they will no longer charge the administrative...
Cow DNA research leads to international recognition
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH – Marlene Paibomesai’s love of science and passion for dairy cattle paid off when she entered an international young scientist competition...
Teachings can build canoes and communities
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Anishinaabe-Kwe Sylvia Plain – citizen of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and third year Political Science student at the University of...
Ontario makes treaty education commitment on Treaty of Niagara anniversary
By Kelly Crawford NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – Nations gathered Aug. 1-2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara and to hear Ontario Aboriginal...
Canadian Roots Exchange explores Manitoulin Island
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) participants spent a week visiting Manitoulin Island as part of an intimate cultural experience....
First Nations commemorate 250th Treaty of Niagara anniversary with two-day event
First Nation leaders, Elders and citizens from across the region will gather along the Niagara River for two days to commemorate, celebrate and discuss the...
Harper helped by YogaRama workouts
By Kendra Keetch RAMA FN – When my daughter Harper was born seven years ago she cried all the time. I really mean she cried...
Wiky students exploring science careers
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY − Students from Wasse-Abin High School have been finding out just how much fun science can be. This past year they participated...
Program teaches students about themselves
By Karl Hele First Peoples Studies programs offer students from both Indigenous and settler communities an opportunity to learn about themselves, while engaging with alternative...
Winnie earns degree after ‘healing journey’
By Darrel Manitowabi M’CHIGEENG FN – Winnie Wassegijig is a mother, grandmother, and now a university graduate. The 60-year-old was among the first 19 students...
Kids have fun learning about treaties
Special to Anishinabek News NORTH BAY –Learning about serious topics like Canada’s treaty relationship with First Nations doesn’t have to be boring. “I thought it...
Cookbooks a recipe for colonialism
By Marci Becking MONTREAL – Marie-Anne Gagnon says Canadian cookbooks have been a tool for colonization. “Very few recipes actually have an Aboriginal reference in...
Rez 91 helps Amy study story-telling
By Vince Chechock WASAUKSING FN – Amy “Zeeb” King is the first recipient of Rez91’s Story Teller Bursary, a fund established by Wasauksing’s community...
Public education on First Nations history essential: Beardy
TORONTO, ON (JUNE 19, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is wishing everyone an enjoyable National Aboriginal Day taking place June 21 and...