Leaders meet with PM, discuss variety of topics
By Marci Becking THUNDER BAY – Indigenous leaders met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on April 8 to discuss education and health and infrastructure needs...
Teachers learn to teach treaty relationship
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Teachers from the North Bay area had the opportunity at the end of March to have hands-on training of...
A/OFRC’s Lake Sturgeon “Nme” Symposium a success
By Heidi Manitowabi, A/OFRC Community Liaison Specialist On March 2 & 3, 2016, the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) hosted a Lake Sturgeon “Nme” Symposium...
Curve Lake part of Community Sustainability Plan
By Chief Phyllis Williams Curve Lake First Nation has been involved in the Greater Peterborough Area Community Sustainability Plan (2012). This plan has created the...
Ecological knowledge group still fighting aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs The Ecological Knowledge group (TEK) of Elders from all First Nations along the Highway 17 corridor between Batchewana Bay and Sagamok attended...
Anishinabek, Little NHL, mourn loss of long-time volunteer
UOI OFFICES Nipissing FN (April 10, 2016) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his condolences to the family and friends of George...
Anishinaabemowin: Anishinaabay Worldview
Anishinaabay In-na-bi-win-nun Anishnaabay Worldview Anishinaabaymowin waa-bin-ni-kaa-tayg ween-gay neem-boh kaa-wuni-to-min. Kaa-wuni-to-min o-taa-naang gaa-gee-pee-i-zhi-way-bung. A-zha ki-won-nee-kay-min Anishinaabaymowin kaa-i-zhi-ni-kaa-tay-gin Anishinaabay zee-been, saa-gay-i-gun-neen, a-ee tush kay a-keeng ka-gee-i-zhi-ta-yung way-sh-kuch....
ONECA launches newest Transitions Project: Supporting students through video tours
TORONTO – The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association has been a leader in creating Transition tools and supports to assist FNMI students making their way...
Calls for new approaches at Robinson Superior Access to Justice Forum
By Rick Garrick Fort William Chief Peter Collins called for a new approaches to justice at the Robinson Superior Access to Justice Forum, held March...
Space maxed out at York University’s pow-wow
By Barb Nahwegahbow Looking at the dancers, drummers, vendors and community members that filled York University’s Vari Hall, Randy Pitawanakwat said, “we’ve outgrown this place.”...
Wheels to Lambton
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG – April 1 was a great day for advancing First Nation student success while also breaking transportation barriers at Lambton College....
Brock partners with Weengushk for film certificate program
A new partnership between Brock University and Weengushk Film Institute is opening doors for students studying on Manitoulin Island. Starting in September, Brock is offering...
Opinion: Water is a basic human right
By Chief Elaine Johnston Water. Isn’t Water a basic human right? Canada as a G8 country has third world conditions with many First Nations without...
Governor General of Canada witness to strong ties between academy and Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – David Johnston, Canada’s Governor General and Commander-In-Chief was an engaged audience member after giving opening remarks at Nipissing...
Regional Chief Day offers congratulations to the parents, players and volunteers of INAUGURAL Youth Volleyball Tournament
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day offers congratulations to the parents, players and volunteers of INAUGURAL Youth Volleyball Tournament TORONTO (April 5, 2016) — Ontario...