Youth ask for what was taken away from them
By Marci Becking TORONTO – The 23 Participating First Nations that are part of the Anishinabek Education System met in Toronto on Feb 27-28 with...
Former Sharks right-winger hangs up the skates
By Sam Laskaris SAN JOSE—Though he had played his final professional hockey game in early 2017, Jonathan Cheechoo did not officially announce his retirement from...
Ontario Signs Agreement-in-Principle with Anishinabek Nation
Province Partnering with First Nations to Support Community Growth and Prosperity Ontario has signed an agreement-in-principle with the Anishinabek Nation on community-based regulation of tobacco...
Borrows speaks at Lakehead University’s Dibinawe Onashiwewin (Inherent Law) Indigenous Lecture Series
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – University of Victoria law professor John Borrows, a Chippewas of Nawash citizen, delivered the inaugural presentation for Lakehead University’s...
Clan teachings: we are one family
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE – The Governance Working Group and the Chiefs Committee on Governance members jointly met in Sault Ste. Marie on...
Anishinabek Nation signs gasoline and tobacco Agreement-in-Principle with Ontario
TORONTO, ON (March 8, 2018)—The Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario government signed a non-binding Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that will establish a commitment to explore further discussions...
Indigenous Reporters Program recognized with Excellence in Conservation award
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – The Journalist for Human Rights (JHR) Indigenous Reporters Program was recently recognized with one of 12 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage...
Black Oak Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie initiatives earns Alderville two awards
By Rick Garrick Alderville was recently recognized with two 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards for long-term restoration efforts at the Black Oak Savanna and...
It’s all for the kids
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—A 37-year-old family tradition continues to bring many Sagamok families together. On March 2 and 3, eight families took part in...
Youth lead peaceful protest outside of Toronto’s Old City Hall
By Kristin Grant TORONTO—Camping outside of Toronto’s Old City Hall are our youth taking a stand and saying no more injustice for our people. The...
Aamjiwnaang helps Sarnia select a new police chief
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – This community has found a unique way to promote good relations with its neighbouring city government in Sarnia...
Artist spotlight on Robin McKenzie
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Robin McKenzie is an Aboriginal textile artist from Kebaowek First Nation or Eagle Village. She has been creating...
Gold for Nipissing First Nation fishery vision
By Kelly Anne Smith Nipissing First Nation has been awarded gold for efforts to heal Lake Nipissing’s walleye. There are now more spawning male and...
Anishinabek Health Transformation: the journey continues
By Lynne Brown GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION—At the Anishinabek Health Conference in January, Anishinabek Nation Health Director, Jamie Restoule and Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee...
Sagamok comedian takes different approach to storytelling
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Sagamok Anishnawbek comedian and storyteller Denise Booth McLeod emphasized the importance of humour for Indigenous people during the Toronto Storytelling Festival’s Honouring...