An interview with Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod on the upcoming federal election
By Catherine Murton Stoehr NIPISSING FIRST NATION— On October 6, Nipissing First Nation Ogimaa Scott McLeod publicly endorsed Jagmeet Singh and the New Democratic Party...
First Nations-led study yields new digital tools to promote economic growth and employment
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A group of seven First Nations in southwestern Ontario is getting a new set of digital tools to help...
Aamjiwnaang artist receives unexpected accolade
By Sam Laskaris OSHWEKEN – Montana Adams received a recent unexpected and rather inspiring phone call. Adams, a 33-year-old artist and citizen of Aamjiwnaang First...
Anishinaabekwe Water Warrior Autumn Peltier included in American street art series
By Laura Barrios TECATE DIVIDE, SAN DIEGO COUNTY – A young, American artist has paid homage to the Water Warrior following the late September excitement...
Wiikwemkoong Tourism continues to thrive each season
By Kathleen Imbert WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Tourism in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory flourishes all year long, organizing and promoting festivities in the community. From markets to...
Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports
By Kelly Crawford BAAWAATING — Student chooses educational journey based on cultural supports and programming that will support change for his community. Quinn Meawasige, citizen...
Canada delays justice for First Nations children and families
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 15, 2019) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says he is extremely disappointed with Canada’s decision to appeal...
Anishinaabe playwright brings solo performance to Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William playwright, performer and poet Yolanda Bonnell returned home to perform her solo play bug in early October...
Open letter to the Anishinabek Citizens
I offered to write this letter to the people in our First Nations on behalf of the Restoration of Jurisdiction Department about the Anishinabek Nation...
Two beading exhibitions to feature Anishinaabe artists
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Beausoleil artist and curator Lisa Myers recently guest curated one of two beading exhibitions currently running from Sept. 27-Nov. 10...
‘No child should have to experience not knowing what clean running water is,’ says Autumn Peltier at the United Nations
Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Autumn Peltier of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory delivered this speech to the Global Landscapes Forum at the United Nations General Assembly...
M’Chigeeng First Nation expands Ngwaaganak Program
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Lakeview School is expanding their Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. Ngwaaganak has expanded to another grade this year at Lakeview School....
‘Remember to vote in federal election!’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is encouraging all Anishinabek Nation citizens to get informed and vote in the...
Project provides new home for people, plants
By Nusha Ramsoondar NORTH BAY – A new project in downtown North Bay will provide transitional housing for up to 30 Indigenous clients and a...
Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class contributes to the restoration of M’Chigeeng Creek
By Maren Kasunich M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— In early September, Lakeview School’s Grade 8 class spent the day with Manitoulin Streams in the M’Chigeeng Creek. The...