The Aki Kikinomakaywin: Learning on the Land STEAM program a hit amongst Indigenous youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Aki Kikinomakaywin: Learning on the Land STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program was a hit with...
Former Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote passes into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – Former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote has begun his Spirit Journey on August 4, 2023. Anishinabek Nation Grand...
Anishinaabe master carvers works featured in new exhibition in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — An intricate carving known as the Tree of Life by the late Gordon Waindubence-baa is featured in the Thunder...
A place to call home at Suswin Village
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — “You can tell a lot of heart went into it,” says Willie Daigle, one of the first residents...
CHRT decision a step towards justice for First Nations children and families
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 2, 2023) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe commends the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approval of...
Anishinaabe youth recognized with James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Sheguiandah First Nation’s Jaymes Simon was one of 12 James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award recipients recognized by...
Two new Friendship Centres established to serve urban Indigenous communities in Elliot Lake and Kingston
OTTAWA (JULY 25, 2023) – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) officially ratified two Friendship Centres as new members of the OFIFC at...
Seasonal side hustle becomes full-time business for Curve Lake First Nation women
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – An idea that was hatched to make a few extra bucks has turned out to be a...
Remote First Nation a finalist for national community of the year award
By Sam Laskaris RED ROCK INDIAN BAND – Officially, Chief Marcus Hardy’s First Nation ended up as the runner-up for a prestigious award. But Hardy,...
Sam on Sports: Reggie Leach
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – For the past few years, Hockey Indigenous has been the go-to place when seeking any Indigenous...
New Thunder Bay Museum exhibit challenges the way we think
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Museum had an “amazing turnout” for the opening of the Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We...
Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg Nation (Mississauga Nation) visits United Kingdom
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION – In April of this year, Mississauga #8 First Nation Gimaa (Chief) Bob Chiblow received an invitation to...
Carl Beam’s Columbus Suite/Columbus Aajikinigan on exhibition at the Art Gallery of Sudbury
By Lisa Abel SUDBURY— Anishinaabe artist Carl Beam (1943-1945) was born in M’Chigeeng First Nation and raised by his grandparents. Elders gave him the name...
Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation photographer brings life to history through night sky photography
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation photographer Travis Novitsky recently shared his night sky photography featuring the Milky Way and Aurora...
Graduate Spotlight: Dehmin Eshkawkogan
Health Promotion grad now a role model for her community. SUDBURY (July 19, 2023) – Recent graduate from the Health Promotion program at Laurentian University, Dehmin...