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...
North Bay’s Tabobondung paddles to gold at NAIG 2017
By Kelly Anne Smith North Bay—A North Bay youth is going to remember the summer of 2017 as golden. Shkaabewis Tabobondung won three gold medals...
Mocc Walk effective in the battle against diabetes
By Colin Graf THUNDER BAY—Over 800 First Nation peoples across Ontario are walking the road to better health thanks to Bob Fenton and the Ontario...
Nipissing First Nation to house the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body
ANISHINABEK NATION (Nipissing First Nation, Head Office)—After initiating a bid process which was open to all Participating First Nations, the Kinoomaadziwin Education Board is pleased...
Anishinabek Nation Leadership will continue supporting Chippewas of the Thames First Nation’s Line 9B plight
ANISHINABEK NATION, NIPISSING FIRST NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 26, 2017)—The Supreme Court of Canada has issued its ruling in favour of the National Energy Board’s...
Summer activities continue for Fort William youth
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William youth are enjoying the opportunity to work on two projects on Mt. McKay: the community’s third birchbark...
Garden River teen captures five medals at this year’s NAIG
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – A teenager from Garden River First Nation was one of the biggest stars at this year’s North American Indigenous Games...
Anishinabek Elder receives nomination for the Order of Ontario
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—An Elder from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been nominated for the Order of Ontario, in tribute to her work...
Nipissing First Nation awarded bid to house Kinoomaadziwin Education Body
GARDEN VILLAGE (July 21, 2017)–Nipissing First Nation is pleased to announce that our bid to house the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body within our territory was successful. ...