Canoe Kids magazine making a splash this summer
By Rick Garrick MANITOULIN ISLAND—The inaugural edition of the Canoe Kids magazine featuring the Anishinaabe people of Manitoulin Island was a hit with readers across...
Quilting warms the hearts at the Ojibway Women’s Lodge
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An avid quilter uses her skills and resources to make and donate generous gifts in the form of 24 quilts...
Ontario Selects Wataynikaneyap Power to Connect Remote First Nation Communities to Electricity Grid
SUDBURY (July 29, 2016)–Ontario has selected Wataynikaneyap Power LP (Watay) to connect 16 remote First Nation communities that currently rely on diesel power to the...
Temagami First Nation to construct new multi-use facility in the near future
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI FIRST NATION –Temagami First Nation announced the creation of their new community centre on July 9, 2016. As a gesture of...
The Anishinabek remember and grieve the passing of language and culture advocate Doris Boissoneau
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 28, 2016—It is with deep regret that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of longtime language and...
IMPACT Girl’s Summer Camp
WATERLOO (July 28, 2016)–The University of Waterloo is hosting a free camp for Indigenous girls in grades 7 or 8 and their caregiver on August...
AFN welcomes removal of sex-based discrimination from Indian Act
OTTAWA (July 28, 2016)– In response to the Superior Court of Quebec decision in Descheneaux et al., v. Canada, the Government of Canada today announced its...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Youth Leading the Way in River Protection and Monitoring
SHARON CREEK CONSERVATION AREA, DELAWARE (July 28, 2016) — Today, Chippewas of the Thames is proud to launch and name Chippewa’s ‘Big Canoe’ built by...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day offers condolences to the family of former Magnetawan Chief Wilmer Noganosh
Toronto, ON (July 27, 2016) –On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Day offers sincere condolences to the family and community of Magnetawan...
Emerging Indigenous Playwright: Sarah Gartshore’s bold new play gains more support
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY—Emerging Indigenous playwright, Sarah Gartshore, a new talent to watch out for, has been developing her bold, new play Survivance. Gartshore showcased...
Former Chief of Magnetawan First Nation, Elder Wilmer Noganosh, passes into the Spirit World
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 27, 2016—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of a great...
An historic vote in Aamjiwnaang during elections
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG—Voters have elected the first woman Chief in this Sarnia-area community’s history. Former Justice of the Peace (JP), Joanne Rogers received more...
Lieutenant Governor to visit communities in Northern Ontario
TORONTO (July 26, 2016)–Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct official visits to the communities of Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake,...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...
Anishinaabe Kwe leading the way on child protection
By Laura Robinson NIAGARA FALLS—Anishinabek Nation’s Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier and education negotiator Tracy O’Donnell teamed with Child and Family Caring Society founder Cindy...