Political Quarterly Update: Winter 2025
Biboon (Winter) is upon us, and we give thanks for another year as we begin our journey around our Grandfather again. We give thanks as...
Language needed in diversity and as tie to homeland
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY- The 2025 Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum featured the Anishinabek Nation Councils Panel to start the second day...
Sheguiandah First Nation Nini shares teachings on implementing the Doodem System of Governance
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Sheguiandah First Nation’s Chop Waindubence shared teachings on Implementing the Doodem System of Governance on the second day...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing third term
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 28, 2025) – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing...
Community leaders share self-governance successes
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — At the Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit, Long Lake #58 Ogimaa-Kwe Judy Desmoulin highlighted the more than 12-fold increase...
Ontario Chiefs-in-Assembly support agreements prioritizing the welfare of First Nations children
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 27, 2025) – After nearly two decades and much advocacy by many, on February 26, 2025, the Chiefs of Ontario...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Anishinaabekwe a Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 contender
By Kelly Anne Smith SARNIA—Kettle and Stony Point First Nation’s Summer Manning-Catt exudes enthusiasm talking about how taking on challenges and diving into new experiences...
First Nation citizen running as Liberal candidate in Peterborough-Kawartha riding
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Adam Hopkins comes from a politically active family, so it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that he has jumped...
Magnetewan First Nation to host 10th Annual Indigenous Lands and Resource Management Conference
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION — Magnetawan First Nation is looking forward to hosting the 10th Annual Indigenous Lands and Resource Management (ILREM) Conference...
Spirit of the Land consideration essential
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Opening the Anishinabek Nation’s 2025 Lands and Resources Forum on February 11 in North Bay, Ont., Ookomis Donna Debassige from...
Grawbarger finishing off university career with possible eye on future hockey career in Europe
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Sophie Grawbarger is hoping that she’ll be able to participate in a third consecutive national women’s university hockey championship. Grawbarger,...
Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum 2025 Everything is Connected
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Anishinabek Nation hosted the 9th Annual Lands and Resources Forum in North Bay February 11-13. The theme, Kina-Gego-Naabadosin, translates...
E’Dbendaagzijig declaration drafted at gathering
By Kirk Titmuss SAULT STE. MARIE – A hard-driving snowstorm failed to deter over 50 Anishinabek Nation citizens, Chiefs, staff, and B’Maakonigan First Nations representatives...
Wiikwemkoong rookie making impact with Junior A squad in Espanola
By Sam Laskaris ESPANOLA – Ashton Pitawanakwat was fully expecting to pay his dues in his rookie season of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League....
Reg Niganobe Ontario Liberal candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 — Former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe is calling for improved health care and economic change and prosperity...