Planting Seeds of Self – Gitigaan Diziiaan program hosts Life Mapping workshop
By Rick Garrick Fort William’s Niigaanaabda Project teacher Julie Harmer recently shared a Life Mapping workshop at the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre’s Planting Seeds...
First-ever Youth Pow wow hits downtown Toronto
By Barb Nahwegahbow Regent Park in Toronto’s downtown core was filled with the colourful sights and sounds of the first-ever Youth Pow Wow hosted by...
Exploring the life cycle of a mine from above and below
By Cameron Welch Mining is a big part of the economy here in Ontario. For many Anishinabek citizens, living in proximity to or working in...
Family Well-Being Program brings wellness to First Nations
SAULT STE. MARIE (September 13, 2017) – The Anishinabek Nation and Ontario have established a strong partnership with the Anishinabek Family Well-Being Program. Last year,...
Nipissing First Nation Artists painted mural to be viewed during Indigenous Art Gala
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The WKP Kennedy Gallery will host an Indigenous Art Gala and Exhibition to mark the one-year anniversary of...
Opinion: Beating Up on Racism!
By Peter Globensky and Beverly Sabourin Despite his numerous failures both as a business man and now as the President of the Divided States of...
There is a House Here debuts today at TIFF
By Rick Garrick Toronto filmmaker Alan Zweig credits his success with his documentary film about Nunuvut — There is a House Here — to the...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates lifetime achievements
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—On the evening of Wednesday, August 16, the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) hosted the 19th annual Anishinabek Evening of...
Fort William citizens heading to law school
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Three Fort William citizens are looking forward to their studies in law at Lakehead University after participating in the...
Anishinabek Nation leadership Fall update
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare had the opportunity this summer to meet with Anishinabek citizens all...
Protecting the sacred fire
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Two men from the Anishinabek Territory are looking after the sacred fire that is part of the Vigil for Indigenous...
OPINION: Ontario’s history of tampering and re-tampering with birth registration documents
By Lynn Gehl, Ph.D. When state officials interfere with the process of recording a child’s birth, through standard operational procedures of administration, policy, and legislation,...
Feasting at the ROM
By Barb Nahwegahbow Missy Knott rocked the ROM at the recent event to celebrate foods that have shaped the country’s culinary landscape. Knott, a young...
Headrick off to Boston Bruins’ rookie camp
By Sam Laskaris ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA – Owen Headrick is about to get his first taste of life as a National Hockey League player. The 20-year-old...
Open letter: Kawartha group disappointed with Monsef’s voting position on Bill S-3
August 28, 2017 From: Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group www.kawarthatruthandreconciliation.ca Re: Minister of Status of Women Maryam Monsef’s position on Bill S-3 An...