Indigenous World View workshops to be offered
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe is planning to deliver Indigenous World View Training workshops to companies and organizations across Turtle Island...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction? As anyone who has participated in traditional culture-based healing ceremonies knows...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: What can I expect if I decide to pursue treatment for mental health difficulties?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. What can I expect if I decide to pursue treatment for mental health difficulties? Beginning mental health treatment can cause...
Safety in the workplace a focus at G’min-oo-maa-doz-imin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Regional Chief Isadore Day emphasized the need for safety in the workplace during Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s G’min-oo-maa-doz-imin We Are...
New green house for Aamjiwnaang
By Marina Plain Aamjiwnaang has an exciting and growing opportunity. A green house is being built for native and commercial plants. The community is known...
Honouring contributions to helping Aboriginal clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues
2015 Vern Harper Award Honouring contributions to helping First Nations clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues Charlene Tyance, a member of Gull Bay...
Aamjiwnaang Air Quality Station data released
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION –At the corner of Tashmoo Ave and Lasalle Rd in front of the Aamjiwnaang Health Centre sits a state...
Ottawa Drop-In Centre reopens its doors with no government funding
By Suzanne Keeptwo OTTAWA – Shawenjeagamik , Algonquin for House of Compassion, opened its doors in Ottawa in 2005, made possible through the Homelessness Initiative...
Ask Dr. Mushquash – How do I know if my child needs an assessment?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. How do I know if my child needs an assessment? Having children can be both rewarding and challenging. Most children...
Mnaamodzawin Health Services first Aboriginal agency to be named a best practice spotlight organization
Used with permission from the Manitoulin Expositor MNAAMODZAWIN HEALTH SERVICES FIRST ABORIGINAL AGENCY TO BE NAMED A BEST PRACTICE SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATION BY THE REGISTERED NURSES...
Noonaawsod is good Mushkiki
By Lynda Banning I was sitting at my desk playing with my breast – the crocheted one in the picture that is- and I realized...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: What’s the difference?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. I truly appreciate the response and interest my column has received on Anishinabek News! I look forward to addressing your...
Aamjiwnaang wary of new environmental report
By Greg Plain Aamjiwnaang First Nation citizens are not supporting the report released recently by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment where it has concluded...
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Elders Group continue battle against aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FN – In their ongoing battle to end the spraying of glyphosate in northern Ontario forests, the TEK Elders met...
Ask Dr. Mush about mental health, addiction and wellness!
Boozhoo, Christopher Mushquash Nindizhinikaaz. Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. My goal with this column is to invite readers to submit questions or topics for discussion...