A call to protect Mother Earth
By Danny Beaton Our Sacred Fires and Fire Keepers are needed now more than ever. Pipe Carriers and Sweat Lodge Leaders focus on healing our...
Justice Myers finds $510 million payout ‘was not the deal’
By Catherine Murton Stoehr How can a non-Indigenous judge tell Anishinabek people that they are not allowed to pay their Anishinabek lawyers the money they...
From grief to healing: How one Anishinaabe Niniwag turned loss into a journey of wellness and balance
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO – When Dr. Chett Monague stood before a room of health professionals at this year’s Anishinabek Nation Health...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation leading development of a First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund to advance economic sovereignty and self-determination
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION (November 5, 2025) – Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is leading the development of a First Nations Sovereign...
2025 Federal Budget bears implications for the Anishinabek Nation
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (November 5, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the release of the Canada Strong: Budget 2025 federal budget and is committed...
Anishinaabe artists featured at the Aanikoobijiganag: Thunder Bay Beading Symposium
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Anong Migwans Beam and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg’s Melissa Twance were among the artists featured at the Aanikoobijiganag:...
Novel take on Indigenous Studies with Sons of Tecumseh
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Maurice Switzer intended to educate people through his new novel, Sons of Tecumseh, which was released September 12. “The best...
Anishinabek Nation releases new treaty resources for young learners
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (November 3, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation marks the annual Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario for the 10th year by launching a...
Prepare for hotel and travel safety before you leave
By Marci Becking BAAWAATING – Anishinabek Police Service Sergeant Chantal Larocque gave a keynote to some 160 participants on safety while travelling at the 11th...
First Nations leaders address provincial legislation at ANEDO 2025 forum
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod was keen to make an emphatic point. “I...
E-niigaanwidood E’Dbendaagzijig Corbiere Lavell advocates sovereign right to decide citizenship and One-Parent Rule
By Mary Laronde OTTAWA— Anishinabek Nation E-niigaanwidood E’Dbendaagzijig (Citizenship Commissioner) Jeannette Corbiere Lavell addressed the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples on Oct. 21, in Ottawa,...
‘We will not be sidelined by legislation,’ states Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief at ANEDO 2025
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige believes that First Nations have seen this story before,...
Helping little eyes see big things
By Marci Becking BAAWAATING – “Good eyesight is crucial for the development of a child.” That was the main message from Dr. Kourosh Sabri from...
Madahbee Leach encourages First Nation leaders to connect on economic development initiatives
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – There’s no denying First Nations businesses have an increasing amount of opportunities these days; however, Dawn Madahbee...
Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation marks historic moment with launch of traditional birch bark canoe
ALGONQUINS OF PIKWÀKANAGÀN (October 14, 2025) – For the first time in over 30 years, a newly crafted, traditional birch bark canoe touched the waters...