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....
Missy Knott: from the recording studio to radio
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Award-winning singer/songwriter from Curve Lake First Nation, Missy Knott, is back on the air. She recently made her debut on Toronto’s...
The Centre for Sustainable Archaeology to provide safe storage for First Nations artifacts
By Colin Graf LONDON— At the end of a quiet residential street in London’s north end sits a long, low building that is becoming home...
The conflict of values: Who is winning? Who are the real losers?
* This is the first part of a two-part series on the conflict between Indigenous and Western values and approaches to the natural world and...
Potable water no longer a dream for Namaygoosisagagun First Nation
By Rhonda Gagnon NAMAYGOOSISAGAGUN— For the very first time in 40 years, residents of Collins Lake are able to drink water from their own lake...
Keewaywin Award recipients honoured for commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities
By Rick Garrick KINGFISHER LAKE FIRST NATION — Long Lake #58 Councillor Judy Desmoulin and Sandy Lake educator Ralph Bekintis, originally from Garden River, were...
Munsee Delaware Nation celebrates 25th anniversary of Traditional Gathering
By Ian McCallum MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION— Earlier this summer, Munsee Delaware Nation held its Annual Traditional Gathering celebrating Lunaape language and heritage. This year was...
Celebrated Indigenous artists come together for grassroots art event
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Northern Superior artists Candace Twance and Christian Chapman recently enjoyed sharing their art along with three other Indigenous artists at...
A summer of good news for Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— It is a summer of good economic news for Nipissing First Nation (NFN) as numerous construction projects are...
Fort William Elder celebrates birthday of the century
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Fort William Elder Marion Wenzoski celebrated her 100th birthday on July 13 with family and friends at the Southbridge Roseview...
Seeing beyond the Indian Act through self-governance
Notes for an address by Lance Copegog, Beausoleil First Nation Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering July 30th, 2019 Good afternoon, youth, Elders, leadership, delegates and community...
Leave good footprints
Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner, Autumn Peltier, spoke on day one of the Anishinabek Nation Eshekenijig and Getzidjig Governance Gathering on July 31, 2019 in...