Performance and memory: 1832-1932 Anglican centenary celebrations at Garden River
By Karl Hele During the first week of September 1932, Garden River First Nation undertook a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of William McMurray’s arrival. The...
Opinion: Harris, Trump, and deadly political rhetoric
By Maurice Switzer When I think of Donald Trump – which I try to do as seldom as possible, especially on a full stomach – ...
Letter to the Editor: A place of beauty called Anemki Wajiw
I just wanted to thank the Anishinaabe people for allowing me the honor of going to their sacred place of Anemki Wajiw. I was on...
Giving Indigenous arts a voice
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Denise Bolduc, an Anishinaabekwe from the Lake Superior territory and member of Batchewana First Nation, is a trail-blazing arts administrator, and...
Anishinabek Employment Training Services celebrates new partnership and grand opening
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) celebrated the announcement of about $16.9 million in federal funding over 10 years for...
Women who inspire: Gallery6500 features 15 prominent Indigenous women
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – An appointment at the Sudbury & District Labour Council has inspired a Sudbury art gallery to feature the stories...
Anishinabek Nation and Canada celebrate key milestone on historic self-government agreement
First Nations community approval process begins on Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement SAULT STE.MARIE, ON (August 23, 2019)– The Anishinabek Nation and Canada are working together...
Recently launched Mobile Training Classroom to expand opportunities for remote Indigenous communities
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Noah Ogima and Michael Banning are looking forward to working in the trades once they...
Anishinaabe-owned health and wellness store opens its doors in Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Great tunes and a fish fry with sunshine and blue skies made for a great grand opening of...
Positive outcomes for women and children with removal of gender-based discrimination from Indian Act
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 21, 2019) – Canada has updated the Indian Registration System to eliminate the long-standing gender-based discrimination. With the remaining provisions...
More filmmaking workshops on the horizon as demand for First Nations film crews increases
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A recent filmmaking workshop has inspired at least one young student to improve his skills on the way to...
Nipissing First Nation artist takes to the stage for arts sake
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— A colourful new mural has been painted by Nipissing First Nation’s Dan Commanda to adorn the walls of...
Anishinaabe teachers among education experts preparing next Teach For Canada teachers
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Nipissing First Nation’s Bryan Bellefeuille and Red Rock Indian Band’s Cecilia Person enjoyed sharing their knowledge of Indigenous mathematics and...
Book review: The Ojibwa
Reviewed by Karl Hele Michelle Lomberg’s The Ojibwa is part of the American Indian Art and Culture series. This book has plenty of colour illustrations...
‘No effort too small that doesn’t make a difference on the road to success,’ says creative Anishinaabe chef
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Imagine being on a tropical island enjoying the spicy flavors and tangy heat of culinary condiments that spice up a dish....