Shaylyn the Clam helps children learn about wampum
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie “Wampum: The Story of Shaylyn the Clam” by Zig Misiak with illustrations by Jennifer Bettio is a delightful and charming children’s...
Madahbee congratulates the Algonquins of Ontario
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) October 19, 2016—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates the Algonquins of Ontario for signing a historic Agreement-in-Principle with...
Wikwemikong Waterwalker performed water ceremony for Northern Ontario First Nation Environment Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A water ceremony by Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin and a presentation on Pays Plat’s Source Water Protection were featured at this year’s...
Wiikwemkoong Unceded acknowledges Women’s History Month
WIKWEMIKONG, MANITOULIN ISLAND (October 18, 2016) – October was chosen to coincide with the celebration of the anniversary on October 18 of the decision of...
Heartfull Knowing: a Teaching and a Fundraiser
Submitted by Lynn Gehl In the Anishinaabeg tradition, the heart is an important repository of knowledge. Actually, in many ways the heart is a stronger...
Algonquins of Ontario achieve new milestone toward modern treaty with Ontario and Canada
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016)–The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Algonquins of Ontario celebrated a major milestone in their journey toward...
Antler River Guardians to Receive National River Conservation Award of Merit
MUNCEY, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016)– The Canadian River Heritage Conference designates three awards every three years, during the Canadian River Heritage Conference. This award is...
Safety Matters: SRFN asks MTO for “humanity in planning” highway changes
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—At a recent meeting on October 4, between Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) residents and representatives from the Ministry...
Little NHL Tournament announces the City of Mississauga as Host City for the next five years
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (October 17, 2016)–The Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) announced today, the City of Mississauga will host the Little NHL tournament for the next...
Magnetawan First Nation to open up a new franchise along Highway 69
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION—Magnetawan First Nation is busy with the process of opening up a Tim Horton’s coffee shop and Esso gas station...
Book Review: Red Dreams, White Nightmares: Pan-Indian Alliances in the Anglo-American Mind
Reviewed by Karl Hele Robert Owens’ Red Dreams, White Nightmares adeptly examines Euro-American fears of an Indigenous to create a Pan-Indian alliance to oppose American...
PhD student and educator receives Premier’s Award nomination
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY–M’Chigeeng’s Kelly Crawford credits her education initiatives on treaty education and strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for being nominated for...
‘We’re looking forward to having this ratified’ – Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo on Anishinabek Education System
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION—Magnetawan First Nation Chief William Diabo says his community was one of the first to sign on with the Anishinabek...
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls remembered and honoured
By Laura Barrios NORTH BAY—Citizens from all facets of the North Bay and area community gathered at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre on October...
Anishinaabe artist receives nomination in Recent Graduate category of the Premier’s Awards
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Aylan Couchie of Nipissing First Nation credits an “epic year” for her nomination for the Premier’s Awards. The annual awards were launched...