AES will ‘bring positive change to the education system itself’ says Fort William Chief
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William Chief Peter Collins says self determination is a key reason for his community to sign on with...
Residential School story ‘Wawahte’ on crowd-funding for translation help
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON – Robert P. Wells, author of the book “Wawahte” and John Sanfilippo the director and producer of the documentary film on...
‘It’s a step in the right direction in regards to self-government’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief
By Rick Garrick OJIBWAYS OF THE PIC RIVER FIRST NATION—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says self-government and control over education are key reasons for his...
Treaty Learning Centre open for education in Treaty relationships
By Kelly Ann Smith NORTH BAY—The RBC Treaty Learning Centre was launched at the Education Centre Library during Nipissing University’s Indigenous Week. The Treaty Learning...
High School teachers kit helps reconciliation in the classroom
OSHAWA (November 7, 2016) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee along with the Ontario Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation David Zimmer officially...
Voters have chance to cast ballot at information session
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—It’s getting to be crunch time for the vote for the new Anishinabek Education System (AES). With the end...
‘We get to determine what programs get to be funded’ says Aamjiwnaang Chief on the AES
By Rick Garrick AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers says control over education resources is a key reason for signing on with the Anishinabek Nation...