Counsel congratulates Principal John Beaucage on his appointment to the Order of Canada
TORONTO (July 4, 2023) – Counsel Public Affairs is incredibly proud to congratulate John Beaucage (Eyaabay) on his appointment to the Order of Canada. The...
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services to host an Elders Gathering
NIIJAANSINAANIK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES HEAD OFFICE (June 30, 2023) – Niijaansinaanik will host an Elders Gathering at Henvey Inlet First Nation Traditional Grounds on...
Anishinaabe students announced as recipients of RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarships
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Dokis First Nation’s Connor Lafortune looks forward to the opportunity to focus more on his studies after receiving one of...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg band representative advocates for child welfare
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Todd Genno recently shared some of his experiences while being brought up in foster care with different...
Fort William First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) Pow Wow on Anemki Wajiw in Fort William included a dance...
Mental Health, Addiction and Opioid Summary Report now available
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Secretariat has been busy tackling mental health, opioid, and addiction since hiring two...
Magnetawan First Nation Cultural Teachings gathering features clan teachings
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN — Magnetawan First Nation held a Cultural Teachings gathering on June 14 with presentations by Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance Pat...
Distinguished filmmaker sees brighter future
By PJ Wilson NORTH BAY – Alanis Obomsawin wants to “praise what is happening” in improving relations to improve the world for Indigenous people. “We...
Thunder Bay Public Library unveils custom woodwork by Sheridan College students
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) unveiled new custom-made shelves and tables created by eight third-year Sheridan College furniture...
Return of pow wow a profound event for Parry Sound High School community
PARRY SOUND (June 26, 2023)— The Parry Sound High School (PSHS) pow wow is a significant and deeply meaningful event for the school’s Indigenous students...
Sam on Sports: Deacan Knott
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Deacan Knott strongly believes he can finish off his junior lacrosse career on a high note, but...
Fort William First Nation celebrates Pride Month
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William celebrated Pride Month with a Community BBQ featuring a tie-dye t-shirt activity for children and free Pride...
Provincial funds to combat racism and hate
Funding will support the Anishinabek Nation to increase public education NIPISSING – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government has invested $39,000...
Fort William First Nation explores language reclamation within the community
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon and a group of councillors recently spoke about looking into changing some...
Cheekbone Beauty founder and CEO recognized as one of nine 2023 TikTok Indigenous Visionary Voices
By Rick Garrick ST. CATHARINES — Cheekbone Beauty founder and CEO Jenn Harper was recently recognized as one of nine Indigenous Visionary Voices on the...