Ontario and Anishinabek Nation working together to support Anishinabek children, youth and families
Province and Anishinabek Nation Sign Relationship Agreement Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation signed an agreement today that will strengthen the relationship through an affirmation of...
‘I’m not the only one’: Reflections of a Sixties Scoop survivor
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith I took part in the third annual National Bi-Giwen Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Gathering earlier this fall at Waupoos Farm in...
Showcasing Indigenous talents at Reconciliation Art Gala
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Jubilant patrons filled the Capitol Centre’s WKP Kennedy Gallery on opening night of the Indigenous Art Gala Teamwork...
Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the sacrifice of veterans
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation) Nov. 10, 2017 – The Anishinabek Nation remembers and acknowledge the sacrifice of all its veterans. “We remember...
Twiggs with that, please: Jennifer Twigg driven to do as Twiggs opens first Sudbury location
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Jennifer Twigg’s 20-plus years in the coffee business began with sewing, not roasting. Twigg’s grandmother Josephine Beaucage, of Nipissing...
Indigenous youth rally at Queen’s Park in support of a renewable, non-nuclear future
TORONTO (Nov.9, 2017) – Today at noon, Indigenous youth and allies rallied at Queen’s Park in support of a transition towards 100% renewable energy in...
Josephine Mandamin featured in new book ‘The Water Walker’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Water Walker children’s book featuring the story of Water Walker Josephine Mandamin was a hit during two school...
Debajehmujig Storytellers honoured with Arts Organization Award
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – The Debajehmujig Storytellers was honoured with the Arts Organization Award at the 2017 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts...
Dr. Mushquash to be inducted into Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA – Pays Plat’s Christopher Mushquash is honoured to be one of 70 scholars who are being inducted into the Royal Society...
International Festival of Authors features Curve Lake’s Drew Hayden Taylor
By Lee Weimer TORONTO – The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) held at the Toronto Harbourfront, invites authors to share their knowledge. A conversation with...
Anishinabek Nation helps kick off Treaties Recognition Week
By Marci Becking WHITEFISH RIVER FN – Some 50 staff and students of Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation helped to kick off the...
Book review: Two Families
Reviewed by Karl Hele Two Families is a wonderfully refreshing Nihiyaw (Cree) perspective on the Indigenous-Canadian relationship as explained by Johnson. Throughout his easily readable...
‘Seven Fallen Feathers’ author added epilogue after two more First Nation youth died this past summer
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – After two First Nations youth died this past summer in Thunder Bay, Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard...
Anishinabek Nation launches two new elementary books to kick off Treaties Recognition Week
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION — Two new elementary books that explain treaties to elementary students were launched today at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First...
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Elders make progress to stop aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – The Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Elders have been trying to arrange a meeting with government officials from the Ministry...