Madahbee congratulates newly elected AIAI leaders
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (May 30, 2017)—On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to commend the...
Moving forward with the Anishinabek-Ontario Master Education Agreement
By Marci Becking Earlier this month, Pic Mobert First Nation joined 11 other Anishinabek Nation communities and submitted a band council resolution in support of...
Additional protection for reptiles underway in Aamjiwnaang
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Now that spring is blossoming across the land, and creatures are awaking and showing themselves again, some of nature’s smaller...
Native American music rocks Hot Docs film festival
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—A documentary that celebrates the influence of Native American music and musicians on almost every genre of music won the coveted Audience...
The Road Forward: A musical documentary about First Nations activism
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Who but Marie Clements would think to do a musical documentary about the First Nations activist movement? “She’s brilliant,” said Michelle St....
Artists showcase different styles
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Wikwemikong’s Dwayne Wabegijig and Fort William’s Brian Michon recently shared their unique styles of painting at the 7th annual...
Students shine in The Witch of Niagara
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Students of the Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT) presented their annual year-end performance at the Helen Phelan Playhouse May 4...
Sixties Scoop survivors building family bonds
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—“People don’t realize how profound it is to not be raised with your language and your culture and your community and your...
Origin offers opportunities
By Rick Garrick Biigtigong Nishnaabeg citizen Byron LeClair is working on employment opportunities for Aboriginal people and Aboriginal business development after partnering with Origin Operator...
The N’ziibiimnaan – Our River
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG—The N’ziibiimnaan – Our River film featuring a 10-day canoe trip on the Pic River by Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano...
Bee Nation film makes the top ten audience favourites
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—A documentary film about First Nations students competing in a spelling bee landed a spot in the top ten audience favourites at...
The secrets of the Mnjikaning Fish Weirs
By Laurie LeClair Mii dash geget Nenabozhoo maajitaad ozhi’aad biinjiboonaaganan, gichi-mitigoon odayaawaajinigaanaan, waasa gaye odoondaawanaan, wii-zoongitood obiinjiboonaaganan. Mii dash gaa-giizhi’aad wiindamawaad ookomisan, mii dash e-naad,...
‘Language does mean something’
By Rick Garrick Indigenous place names were usually created to identify how a location or landmark looked like according to the people who lived in...
Don’t throw Boydens out with bathwater!
By Maurice Switzer Anishinabek broadcaster Jesse Wente was shedding tears. He was participating in a CBC radio debate with Walrus magazine editor Jonathan Kay about...
‘This is a very important conversation’ says Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux on reconciliation
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University Chair of Truth and Reconciliation Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux emphasized the importance of reconciliation at the Ontario Association of Social Workers...