Progress underscored at delivery of the Report Card on the Implementation of the Recommendations from First Nations Youth Inquest
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Year Three Report Card on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the First Nations Youth Inquest in Thunder...
Another great turnout for Nipissing First Nation’s Annual Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Nipissing First Nation’s 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Gaa-Miingooyan Enyweng – The Language That Was Given to You,...
Rainbow District School Board and First Nations renew Education Service Agreement
ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION (August 30, 2019)–Representatives of Rainbow District School Board and First Nations gathered at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek on Friday, August 30, 2019, to...
A journey of learning and teaching
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— It is only within living memory that Indigenous people have entered and excelled in the halls of higher education. As many...
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...