‘We want to get this report out to make people aware of the issues’ says Cancer Care Ontario Director of Aboriginal Cancer Control
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke, binge drinking, inadequate vegetable and fruit consumption, food insecurity and physical inactivity were highlighted as risk factors...
The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk grows exponentially
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk was a success with at least three times the...
London Police Service’s newest addition brings cultural component to Recruit Swearing In Ceremony
By Rick Garrick LONDON—Chippewas of the Thames’ Chris Henry helped arrange the smudge and prayer ceremony for himself and six other recruits at the April...
Memorandum regarding the upcoming Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly
MEMORANDUM TO: Anishinabek Nation FROM: Gary Dokis, Chief Executive Officer DATE: April 2018 SUBJECT: Anishinabek Nation Election Candidate information Planning for the Anishinabek Nation...
New school projected to open in September 2020
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is looking forward to a new elementary school after the federal government announced $1.2 million for design and preliminary...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief responds to allegations of systemic discrimination at Lakehead University
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 24, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expressed great concern, frustration, and disappointment after learning of the...
Opinion: the debate on the Champlain monument
By Ben Cousineau Recently, debate has gripped the area formerly known as, “Wendake”. A certain monument has been removed from a local park for restoration...
Restorative practices and self-care among highlights at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Workshops on restorative practices and self-care were among the highlights at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s ‘An Inside Job Our Journey Away from...
Lakehead University students and faculty learn of the 100 Years of Loss
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The 100 Years of Loss: The Residential School System in Canada Mobile Exhibition was presented from April 10-12 at Lakehead University in...
Urban Infill exhibition reignites Thunder Bay downtown core
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Ahnisnabae Art Gallery was one of the businesses in Thunder Bay that participated in the wearable art window performances during...
Anishinabek hockey players seeking a pair of national titles
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY—It has already been a rather successful hockey season for three Anishinabek teenage hockey players. But now, teammates Brett Shawana (Nipissing First...
Nipissing First Nation Chief wants an apology from the Pope
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief Scott McLeod is disappointed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church won’t give an apology to...
New Anishinabek Child Well-being initiative in need of front-line warriors
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—”After nearly 10 years, Koganaawsawin, the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law, will soon be in effect.” Adrienne Pelletier’s words as...
The gift of Regalia
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Gavin Eveleigh was gifted with a set of men’s grassy dancer regalia by three women from Long Lake...
All-Indigenous musicians and singers deliver a showstopping performance
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A group of First Nation singers and musicians were featured during two Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Noondaagotoon performances on April 9...