Junior Canadian Rangers receive teachings in different ways
By Rick Garrick Constance Lake’s Dawson Baxter had most of the answers during the Junior Canadian Rangers Feb. 25 evening Star Walk at Fort William...
OPINION: Immigrants? It must be tough!
By Peter Globensky and Beverly Sabourin Travelling through the United States, we have been hard-pressed to find any news on any media that does not...
Anishinabek optimistic of Ontario budget, need details
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) March 1, 2016 – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says he is optimistic about the Anishinabek Nation’s partnership with Ontario, but...
Career fair helps dispel myths about policing
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service sergeant Jackie George aimed to dispel myths about policing during a Feb. 18 First Nations high...
Chippewas of Georgina Island active in developing their economy
By Joey Krackle The Chippewas of Georgina Island commends the opening of a new culinary venture called Mnookmi. The restaurant will open its doors in...
Saying yes to the AES in Toronto
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – It’s taken 20 years for the Anishinabek Nation to negotiate with Canada the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement. The Agreement establishes...
Quattro makes generous donation to the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity
SAULT STE. MARIE – Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre’s, Mona MacKnight and general manager Mike Braykovich presented the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity manager Jason...
Introducing yourself – Nun-gish-goh-daa-ti-naa-win-un
Nun-gish-goh-daa-ti-naa-win-un Boozhoo. Eli Baxter nin-di-zhin-ni-kaaz. A-goh-keeng nin-don-ji-baa. Attick ni-to-tum. Way-ti noo-pi-meeng nin-gee-ni-taa-wug. Ni-maa-maam-ibun, ni baa-baam-ibun, ni-ko-kom-ibun, ni-mi-shoo-mis-ibun, aee tush ka-ki-na-sa ni-ta-way-maa-gun-nug ningee-om-bi-gee-min A-nishi-naa-bay a-keeng way-ti...
David Jones gets a smile on and feet forward
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – David Jones’s spirit name set his direction for helping others in life. He was in North Bay to...
Book Review: Burnt Church never really about fish
Reviewed by Nicole Latulippe In Fishing In Contested Waters, Sarah King argues that the conflict at Burnt Church was “never really about fish”. The violent...
Truth and Reconciliation in Education
By Nicole Latulippe TORONTO – “Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem; it is a Canadian one”. Those words by Justice Murray Sinclair prompted a discussion...
Fort William Chief Collins welcomes creation of an Aboriginal Peoples Court in Thunder Bay
By Joey Krackle The Thunder Bay Friendship Centre and Nishnawbe-Aski (NAN) Legal Services hosted a forum for community leaders and service providers to get their...
Grandmother receives Ontario award for taking care of the water
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) February 25, 2016 – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that grandmother water walker Josephine Mandamin deserves the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario...
Share your Anishinaabe culture with Pukaskwa National Park
By Rick Garrick Pukaskwa National Park is seeking First Nation members, artisans and Elders to share their Anishinabe culture this summer through the Anishinaabe Culture...
Little NHL Tournament grows while inspiring young athletes
By Sam Laskaris Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee still has mixed emotions about one of his earliest jobs. Madahbee was a Midget hockey player as...