‘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...