Language teacher enjoys his first year
By Rick Garrick Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s David Thompson is enjoying his first year of teaching Native Language courses at several Lakehead Public Schools high schools...
‘Education should be fun!’ – Williams receives Award for Excellence in teaching
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe-kwe Shirley Ida Williams nee Pheasant, a Professor Emeritus and Instructor in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, has been named...
Fort William First Nation’s flag now a permanent fixture at Thunder Bay City Hall
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation’s flag was raised permanently at Thunder Bay City Hall on May 2 by youth from both communities. “It...
Sara Kanutski wins music idol
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kanutski and pianist Evelyn Davenport won the Original Class category at the 2016 High School Idol competition...
Anishinabek Nation Political update – Traction NOT Inaction theme for this year’s Grand Council
Aanii, We continue to actively pursue Anishinabek priorities with the federal and provincial governments. We have a great opportunity, with both levels of government sending...
Ka-i-zhi-taa-waach Ka-ki-no-maa-gay-wi-ga-mi-goon – Residential Schools
Nin-gee-i-zha Pelican Ka-i-zhi-taa-waach Ka-ki-no-maa-gay-wi-ga-mi-goong. Ni-shee-mayns, ni-say-ay a-ee tush ni-mi-say-sug nin-gee o-taa-pin-ni-go-min ay-ni-pungi-shi-mooch Mee-ni-gee-sis. Nin-gee-a-yaa-min ni-taa-way-maa-gun-ni-naan-ug a-kee-kaang way-ti Albany Zee-bee-kaan-ing. Ni-baa-baam-iban a-ee tush-kay ni-mi-shoo-mis-sayns-gug-iban-eeg gee-pih-baa-booshi-yaan-na-waa Ki-chi...
First Nation author’s teachings in schools across Canada
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Reading Birdie, one becomes uneasy with her hard life. Writing Birdie, author Tracey Lindberg melded Pimatisewin – which...
Book Review: Words like love
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo “I write this without breaking my heart” follows the introduction to every section of poems penned by Tanaya Winder. The...
Opinion: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls – police aren’t doing enough
By John Fox April 25 marked three years since Cheyenne Fox was murdered in Toronto. Cheyenne fell 24 stories to her death. At first...
Chippewas of the Thames hockey player returns from first international tournament
By Sam Laskaris Though his squad did not return with any hardware, Richie Albert will still have some fond memories of his first international hockey...
Positive progress being made between Chiefs of Ontario and province First Nations Energy Table
TORONTO, (April 26, 2016) —Chiefs of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Energy have agreed to move forward on a number of key issues following the...
Curve Lake softball player won the Horizon League’s Player of the Week Award
By Sam Laskaris Brittney Moffatt has been on a bit of a tear lately. And the 21-year-old member of the Curve Lake First Nation received...
Hand drummers to meet Mother’s Day
By Rick Garrick Fort William’s Rita Fenton plans to drum with 500 hand drummers during the Heartbeat of the Drum – A Walk for Healing...
Madahbee supports grassroots group raising awareness of suicide issues
UOI OFFICES (April 26, 2016) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sent his support yesterday to a group of local First Nations holding...
When opportunity knocks: Sudbury’s first native police officer retires
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Police work is all about helping for Sudbury’s first native police officer. As Grant Dokis retires after 30 years...