Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates new graduates
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremonies on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the town of Melbourne,...
Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie recognized at PAROBiz 25th Event and Awards Gala
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Cree singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie emphasized how creativity was her childhood focus during her Nov. 7 keynote presentation at the...
Epiichiikmaang Nishnaabemwin Dictionary: A progress report
By Mary Ann Corbiere The Nishnaabemwin-English dictionary commenced many years ago is approaching completion. Several tasks remain. One is to finish the workshops in Wiikwemkoong....
The Invisible Indian
By Keith Corbiere MONTRÉAL— When I first moved to Montréal in April of 2016, my mind was a whirlwind of possibilities. What would it be...
Cradle board making workshop embraces tradition
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A mother-to-be appreciated the opportunity to learn about cradle boards, also known as tikinagans, at the Anishinabek Nation’s Cradle...
Duke Redbird’s new poem beckons the future
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Anishinaabe poet Duke Redbird, from Saugeen First Nation, along with the multiple award-winning Indigenous duo, Twin Flames, are featured on Sultans of String’s...
Country artist Matt James wins at NAMAs
By Brian Wright-McLeod NIAGARA FALLS, NY— Northern Ontario country artist Matt James met with success at the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) on Saturday, Nov....
Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month exhibit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin was recognized on Oct. 31 as one of four new inductees to the City...
Air Force Captain shown appreciation and Nipissing remembers with new cenotaph
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Days leading up to this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony was special for Captain Kim Munro of Nipissing...
MNRF enlists public’s help in determining Wild Pig numbers
Canada’s natural environment is being impacted by invasive species that range from fungi to fish, but few have as much destructive potential as wild pigs....
Fort William bridge officially open for local traffic
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Vehicle traffic is once again flowing steadily across the James Street Swing Bridge between Fort William and...
Curve Lake First Nation among those who signed Friendship Accord
By Sam Laskaris KEENE – Representatives from six different partners clearly had their eyes on the future when they converged to sign a Friendship Accord....
‘We’re 26 First Nations strong,’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief as self-government vote nears
By Cindy Males LONDON— Anishinabek First Nation citizens have an important decision ahead of them when they vote on a self-government agreement with Canada this...
Fort William’s oldest citizen presented with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Evelyn Banning was presented with her Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 28 by Regional Deputy...
Fort William hosts first Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Open House
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William citizens appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement during a...