Let’s see a line in the sand for off-reserve taxation
By Maurice Switzer My grandfather, Moses Marsden, left Alderville Indian Reserve #37 in 1920 because he saw no future there for himself or his growing...
Discussion continue with First Nations Mental Wellness in northern Ontario
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Implementation training workshop, held Jan. 10-11 in Thunder Bay, featured information on how...
Real reconciliation means justice for Residential School Survivors: Regional Chief Isadore Day
TORONTO (January 15, 2018) “Today, three survivors from St. Anne’s Residential School, where some of the most horrific abuses took place upon children taken from...
Lance Copegog calls for Senator Beyak’s resignation
CHRISTIAN ISLAND (JANUARY 15TH, 2018): Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council (BFNYC) Deputy Youth Chief and Indigenous youth advocate Lance Copegog has released the following statement...
Young Indigenous writer wins with inspiring essay
By Kelly Anne Smith A bright Grade six student from St. Alexander has been given the James Bartleman award by the former Lieutenant Governor himself....
Long-time councillor passes into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation) January 11, 2018 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief sends out condolences to family and friends of long-time...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Terminology: What we call ourselves matters’
Letter responding to article “Terminology: What we call ourselves matters” posted Jan. 9, 2018 I was reading the article in the Anishinabek News “Terminology: What...
Michipicoten artist’s latest installation in New Mexico
By Rick Garrick NEW MEXICO – Michipicoten artist Rolande Souliere kicked off the New Year with the installation of three large-scale wall paintings at the...
True Self serves up 10th annual holiday feast
By Kelly Anne Smith Over the past decade, True Self has served a holiday feast to about 1000 people, complete with all the trimmings....
Terminology: What we call ourselves, matters
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—Earlier this fall, the Governance Working Group met in Sault Ste. Marie, to discuss the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement....
Live broadcasting allowed in landmark treaty case
Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations Laud Superior Court of Justice Decision to Allow Live Broadcasting of Landmark Treaty Case MANITOULIN ISLAND – A Court Decision...
Wilmer Nadjiwan, founding member of the Union of Ontario Indians, passes into the Spirit World
By Laura Robinson Despite snow squalls delivered by the waters that Chief Wilmer Nadjiwon loved to fish in for decades, hundreds gathered at the Chippewa...
Order of Canada recipients well-deserving
By Rick Garrick Jeannette Corbiere Lavell and Lee Maracle are among 125 people who were recently appointed to the Order of Canada by Governor General...
Two artists, one message
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Two Anishinawbe artists had a very successful showing of their work last month at the First Unitarian Congregation Art Gallery...
Payette now playing with Bracebridge Pioneers
By Sam Laskaris BRACEBRIDGE – Mitchal Payette is making a rather substantial commitment in order to play his final season of junior hockey eligibility. The...