Hope in the Darkness walking for mental health resources
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The founder of Hope in the Darkness, the National Walk for Youth Mental Health, is walking as a call-to-action...
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 24th graduating class
By Bobbie Maxwell NIPISSING FIRST NATION – On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) held its annual convocation ceremony for the Nipissing...
First Nation citizens recognized by Cancer Care Ontario
By Marci Becking AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – Cancer Care Ontario board member Patrick Madahbee invited his fellow board members to visit his home...
Ipperwash Report recommendation ignored with new Ministry for Indigenous Affairs
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 3, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says that while there is still a Ministry for Indigenous Affairs,...
Anishinabek Educational Institute Munsee-Delaware Nation campus celebrates graduates
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 22, 2018, in Munsee-Delaware Nation. The...
First Indigenous host of CBC’s Up North radio program debuts on National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Wasauksing’s Waubgeshig Rice enjoyed his first experience as the new host of CBC’s Up North afternoon radio program during...
Two-spirit thriller to screen in Toronto for upcoming week
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Indigenous filmmaker Bretten Hannam reversed the old cowboys and Indians theme in his award-winning, two-spirit thriller North Mountain, which will be screened...
Indigenous lacrosse team to feature Anishinabek coach and two sons
By Sam Laskaris MERRITT, B.C. – An Anishinabek lacrosse coach and his two sons will be among those hoping to help an Indigenous squad capture...
‘We are celebrating together’ says Nipissing First Nation Chief at local pow-wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—After welcoming everyone onto the traditional land of Nipissing First Nation, Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod touted the North...
Nipissing First Nation artist to see his designs in upcoming eyewear collection
By Rick Garrick AYA Optical is releasing a new collection of eyewear designed by Indigenous artists, including designs featuring cutouts by First Nation artists Donald...
Long Lake #58 signs agreement Greenstone Gold Mines Inc.
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Long Lake #58 Chief Veronica Waboose is looking forward to healing and training opportunities for community members after signing a...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (June 27, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the first female in the role...
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Pow Wow – Maamwi Kindaaswin – celebrates families
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—As the sun rose, so too did the spirit of Maamwi Kindaaswin on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation....
Sarnia hospital welcomes First Nations patient navigator
By Colin Graf SARNIA— First Nations patients at this city’s hospital are getting extra help sailing the waters of the local health system with the...
Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council congratulates newly elected Chief and Council
CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ONTARIO (JUNE 25, 2018) – Youth Chief Terra Roy and Deputy Youth Chief Lance Copegog have issued the following statement on behalf of...