46th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering at Trent University focuses on reconciliation through Restor(y)ing Our Truth
Virtual gathering February 11-13 features full line-up of keynote addresses and workshops, including remarks from National Chief RoseAnne Archibald PETERBOROUGH (Monday, February 7, 2022) –...
Lana Ray advocates for the notion of reconciliation remain true to the original intent
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray highlighted how the term reconciliation has been appropriated by different groups during her...
Legacy of former Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Josephine Mandamin honoured in Pickering
By Rick Garrick PICKERING — The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin’s family is honoured about the upcoming renaming of a Durham District School Board (DDSB)...
The Weengushk Film Institute to offer new programs
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG — The Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) recently launched three new online programs, The Art of Documentary Story Telling, Business in Film...
Advancing Indigenous PSE education in Ontario: Kenjgewin Teg receives Credential Granting Authority from IAESC
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (January 14, 2022) — A historical development in Indigenous post-secondary education was celebrated on Friday, January 14, as Kenjgewin Teg shared their...
NOSM researchers study Indigenous vaccine confidence in Northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY (January 18, 2022) — Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) researchers are partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence among...
Allen Lewis Trodd sworn in as Indigenous Student Trustee
NORTH BAY— Near North District School Board (NNDSB) unanimously accepted the recommendation from the Indigenous Youth Circle to appoint Allen Lewis Trodd as the Indigenous...
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services helping First Nation students further their education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) is currently offering Continuing Education, Construction Craft Worker, and Cement Finishing programs for...
Wikwemikong Tourism celebrates graduates of inaugural Cultural Guide Training Program
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY (December 15, 2021)— On November 23, 2021, Wikwemikong Tourism had a small gathering with staff and partners to celebrate the graduation of...
Partnership supports Anishinabek students in Ontario
Three-Year Partnership and Investment Promote Education Opportunities and Academic Success of First Nation Students TORONTO (December 17, 2021) — Ontario and the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body...
New Partnership with Queen’s University to begin offering three new courses in Indigenous Studies in January 2022
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (December 8, 2021) – Kenjgewin Teg, an Indigenous-led educational institute located on M’Chigeeng First Nation on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island), and Queen’s...
Share Your Roots Experiences Finalist experiences are now available
THUNDER BAY– ORIGIN, in partnership with CCAB and Uber, announced the release of the finalist’s VR experiences from the Share Your Roots competition on Dec....
Kinoomaadziwin Education Body hosts Chiefs Visioning Session and 23 Participating First Nations Gathering in new hybrid format
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – In late November, the Participating First Nations of the Anishinabek Education System (AES) gathered at the Best Western Hotel & Conference...
Nishnawbe Aski Nation launches educational video, display at Lakehead University for Treaties Recognition Week
THUNDER BAY (November 1, 2021)– Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) encourages people to learn more about Treaties during Treaties Recognition Week (Nov. 1-5) with the launch...
Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new online treaty education resources for everyone
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 1, 2021) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe says that the Anishinabek Nation remains committed to its part...