New Hockey Canada guidelines transition well at LNHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – It took a bit of getting used to, but now, Ralph Gonawabi speaks highly of the format that is being...
Anemki Unity Winter Classic Hockey Tournament receives boost from Labourers Union
By Rick Garrick The Fort William First Nation Anemki Unity Winter Classic Hockey Tournament received a boost on March 2 with a $5,000 donation from...
47th Annual Little NHL tournament kicks off with inspirational opening ceremony
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Following an inspirational opening ceremony, it’s time to hit the ice for this year’s Little Native Hockey League tournament. The...
Canada Congratulates Little Native Hockey League on its 47th Annual Tournament
MISSISSAUGA, ON (March 11, 2018)–The Government of Canada understands the important role that cultural and recreational activities play in improving the social fabric of First...
Fort William raises issue of tax on lands received back from Grand Trunk Pacific
By Rick Garrick Fort William recently raised the tax situation on lands they received back from the GTP (Grand Trunk Pacific) land taking in 1905...
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...