Water Walker challenges readers: What are you going to do about it?
By Maurice Switzer A writer presents a book publisher with a story pitch. “It’s about this woman who – when she’s 61 years old –...
Aamjiwnaang enforces policy for visitors fishing in the territory
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG – Citizens of Aamjiwnaang First Nation are asserting their rights to fish along the two Kilometre stretch of the St. Clair...
Woodland School master painter at the ROM
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Visitors to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) were recently given the rare privilege of watching a Woodland School master painter...
‘I really love this program,’ says Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth on Thunder Bay Science Week
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth were among about 50 First Nations youth who participated in the First Nation Natural Resource...
New Scugog retail plaza includes Minisi Convenience, Tim Hortons and Fill-up Fuels
By Rick Garrick The Mississaugas of Scugog are planning an Aug. 13 grand opening for their new retail plaza featuring the Minisi Convenience/Arts and Crafts...
Social work: Wabie’s PhD focuses on traditional Indigenous spiritual health
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—When Joey-Lynn Wabie first launched her post-secondary education journey, she couldn’t decide what to do. Over 20 years later, Wabie settles...
Fort William runner wins two medals at NAIG
By Rick Garrick Fort William’s Kyra Anderson-Morriseau won two medals, a sliver and a bronze, at the North America Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 in Toronto....
Origin Operator Recruitment and Training launch new program
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Origin Operator Recruitment and Training recently launched Operation Innovation, an eight-week training to employment program for Indigenous males and females interested...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation to receive access to quicker healthcare services
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation will soon have a new way to see a family doctor and to speed up...
Two Anishinabek communities celebrate the opening of new housing
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—Six families in Wiikwemkoong and eight Elders in Sagamok Anishnawbek now have new homes thanks to Indigenous and Northern Affairs...
Long Lake #58 students receive traditional teachings
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Traditional teachings and scientific knowledge were featured at Long Lake #58’s Expedition Through Tradition Camp, held July 10-14, at the...
Celebration: Family, health and water move Goudreau forward
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—When Ghislaine Goudreau first brought the Anishnaabe-Kweg Water Walk Journey to Sudbury in 2005, she was reportedly the only person to...
Chemical Valley still in need of air pollution clean-up
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—A woman from Aamjiwnaang First Nation is taking the Ontario government to court over perceived failures to clean-up air pollution...
Anishinabek Nation mourns passing of influential educator
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (July 29, 2017)—Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is deeply saddened to announce the passing of a great educator...
Anishinabek Nation laments passing of economic development advocate
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (July 28, 2017)—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the sudden passing...