Anishinabek Nation staff to work from home until Fall 2020
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, NIPISSING FIRST NATION (May 28, 2020) – In response to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, the Anishinabek Nation...
First Nations doing ‘amazing job’ of protecting citizens says Federal health minister
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, spoke about the importance of ensuring First Nations in the Thunder Bay-Superior...
Former NHLer takes over coaching reins for Soo Thunderbirds
By Sam Laskaris SAULT STE. MARIE – Former National Hockey League player Denny Lambert will once again be juggling responsibilities. Lambert, who works as a...
Venture strategy during pandemic leads to ice cream
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Warm bannock dipped in chicken noodle soup thick with veggies is etched in the taste buds from when the...
Carleton University undertakes learning difficult truths about shared past by learning together
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The importance of Institutional Humility and 41 specific Calls to Action to guide reconciliation, Indigenous learning efforts and positive long-term...
Headrick joins New Brunswick squad for final season of university eligibility
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION— Jana Headrick will be resuming her university hockey career. But the 21-year-old Garden River First Nation member will...
First Nations health leaders remind citizens to continue exercising caution as provinces begin reopening economies
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — First Nations health leaders are reminding citizens to continue practicing social distancing and other measures to prevent...
Nipissing lacrosse player to continue academic and athletic careers at Californian university
By Sam Laskaris MERRITT, B.C. – Though he’s finishing up his high school studies now, Clinton Kaboni will be continuing his schooling in California. Kaboni,...
Indigenous Education at Canadore College receives national recognition
NORTH BAY (May 19, 2020)–Canadore College has been selected as the Gold Recipient of the CICan Indigenous Education Excellence Award. CICan, or Colleges and Institutes...
Connectivity a critical digital lifeline for women in crisis as domestic abuse rates increase during COVID-19
Rogers providing phones with free voice and data plans to help B.C. women in crisis, in partnership with women’s shelters in Metro Vancouver, the Okanagan...
Book review: Chickadee
Reviewed by Karl Hele Award-winning Chickadee is the fourth book by Louise Erdrich in the Birchbark House series. While it is always good to start...
Opinion: The Five-Year Rule and Band Membership along the US-Canada border
By Karl S. Hele From 1876 to 1952, individuals residing outside of Canada for five consecutive years were to be struck from Band lists by...
Alderville loses Marsden matriarch
Special to Anishinabek News PETERBOROUGH – Ruby Marsden Hicks — the oldest citizen of Alderville First Nation, and the only member of the seven Williams...
Fort William First Nation reopens retail stores
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William’s retail stores were reopened May 4 for Fort William citizens and May 5 for the...
Wiikwemkoong educator offers free online Anishinaabemowin classes
By Rick Garrick MICHIGAN — Wiikwemkoong educator Isadore Toulouse is delivering free online Anishinaabemowin classes seven days a week at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m....