The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk grows exponentially
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk was a success with at least three times the...
Meet the Jordan’s Principle Navigators
Christian Hebert and Tyler Waddilove are the new Jordan’s Principle Navigators for the Anishinabek Nation. Jordan’s Principle is a child first and needs-based principle born...
Koganaawsawin conference offered participants tools for youth
By Marci Becking ORILLIA – The Koganaawsawin Conference was held March 20-21 in Orillia with speakers from all over Anishinabek Territory. Social Services Director Adrienne...
Traditional approaches to healing and wellness focus of Health Transformation Engagement session
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Long Lake #58 Elder Corrine Nabigon appreciated the opportunity to discuss the traditional approaches to healing and wellness at the Anishinabek...
Anishinabek Health Transformation: the journey continues
By Lynne Brown GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION—At the Anishinabek Health Conference in January, Anishinabek Nation Health Director, Jamie Restoule and Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee...
Aakoziwin highlighted at Empowering and Promoting Health First Nations conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Anishinabemowin word for sickness – aakoziwin, which means out of balance, was highlighted during the opening presentation at...
Ontario taking action on Indigenous Health Care
Partnership Between Province and Indigenous Communities Key to Efforts Ontario and Indigenous partners are working together to improve access to care and increase the involvement...
The time is now: Talks launched to support Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation strategy
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Having secured an education system reflective of its culture, the Anishinabek Nation is transforming the way it does health...
Discussion continue with First Nations Mental Wellness in northern Ontario
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Implementation training workshop, held Jan. 10-11 in Thunder Bay, featured information on how...
Taking care for self care
By Janet Blackned This past year, the Union of Ontario Indians Labour Market Development Department (LMDD) held workshops with a focus on “Self-Care” for LDM...
Getting access to mental health services in southwestern Ontario
By Colin Graf SARNIA – Young people from three First Nations in southwestern Ontario are getting some extra help in getting access to mental health...
Chief Rogers hopes to get more data on pollution-related illnesses
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG – Chief Joanne Rogers is beginning to feel hope for the future health of her people, surrounded by more than 50...
Grand Council Chief congratulates Kenn Richard on winning the Jane Jacobs Lifetime Achievement Award
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing FN) November 02, 2017— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates Kenn Richard on winning the Jane Jacobs Lifetime...
Child Abuse Prevention Month recognized with launch of #ISeeYou project
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay are recognizing Child Abuse Prevention...
Walking in Two Worlds Health Sciences Camp teaches youth about medicines and ceremony
By Rick Garrick A workshop on Indigenous medicines and a sweat lodge ceremony were among the highlights for Fort William youth at the Northern Ontario...