Anishinaabekwe Crystal Shawanda finds her musical direction in blues
By Colin Graf WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— After storming into the world of country music with a US Top-20 hit 13 years ago, and following a...
Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, a ‘recipe for disaster’ says Grand Council Chief
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 24, 2020) – On June 18, 2020, the Government of Ontario enacted Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food...
Artist proves it’s never too late
SULPHER, OKLAHOMA– Chickasaw weaver Beverly Callahan, 74, is living proof it’s never too late to follow your passion. Callahan likens herself to another late-blooming, famous...
Letter to the Editor: Open letter to Anthony Rota from concerned constituents
An open letter from concerned members of his constituency calls on MP Anthony Rota to show stronger leadership around anti-racism in his role as Speaker...
Opinion: Who won the War of 1812?
* Previously published in North Grenville Times By David Shanahan The North Grenville Times is publishing a series of articles on Indigenous History as part...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Learning debwewin from my brother
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Jaylynn Wolfe
In an effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out on social...
Carleton’s Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre to launch Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas
OTTAWA–Carleton University’s Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre, working with its partners, will launch the Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas (RSLMA) on June 21, 2020, National...
Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Associated Medical Services announce historic first
Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Traditional Medicine THUNDER BAY– The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Associated Medical Services (AMS) are pleased to...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: River Sagon
In an effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out on social...
Managing mental wellness in the workplace and COVID-19: An Indigenous perspective – Part 2
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION TERRITORY— As people worldwide work towards navigating through the changes brought about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, particularly...
Managing mental wellness in the workplace and COVID-19: An Indigenous perspective – Part 1
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION TERRITORY— During these uncertain times, organizations and companies are turning to health professionals and experts to help navigate the...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief ‘appalled’ by recent police-involved fatalities
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 16, 2020) – First Nation Leaders across Turtle Island are appalled following the news of a second fatal police-involved shooting....
Beausoleil First Nation to lower COVID-19 Response Plan classification this week
By Rick Garrick BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — Beausoleil is planning to lower its COVID-19 Response Plan classification to Level 3 after declaring a Community Health...
‘Why We Dance’ Series: Corrina Airn
In an effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out on social...