Opinion: Is it safe for me to travel?
By Kristin Grant When I was sixteen in the 1990’s heading out west via train to visit relatives, I knew because I am female that...
What reconciliation might look like
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky In June of this year, Justice Murray Sinclair submitted a preliminary report of the findings and recommendations of the...
Walpole Island man NDP candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex riding
By Rick Garrick A Walpole Island band councillor is running for the New Democratic Party in the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex riding. “I have very strong strengths in...
Educating the educators in Serpent River
By Leslie Knibbs Serpent River First Nation Daycare and Education Department hosted a day-long workshop and evening presentation from Dr. Jean Clinton, renowned author and...
Harper Conservatives’ 2012 Omnibus Bills significantly harm Anishinabek fisheries
By Joey Krackle The Anishinabek leadership was steadfast in their protest and opposition to Omnibus Bills C-38 and C-45 and protested strongly against this legislation...
Commemoration of First Nations WWI hero gets funding boost
NAUGHTON – Roger Chum, President of the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA), announced major funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage for a project...
Basil Johnston could tell – and write – stories
By Maurice Switzer Anyone who thinks Indigenous people are restricted to an oral tradition never met Basil Johnston. When he passed into the Spirit World...
Madahbee applauds successful negotiation with return of Camp Ipperwash
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) September 21, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation on...
Caribou Legs runs a marathon a day for Canada’s water
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Indigenous extreme-marathoner Caribou Legs ran through North Bay last week for people to get the message to protect...
Rekmans first Indigenous woman on the ballot in riding history
By Rick Garrick A former Anishinabek News editor originally from Serpent River First Nation is running for the Green Party in the Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and...
Kettle & Stony Point FN ratify the final settlement agreement for Camp Ipperwash
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation (September 19, 2015) – The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation have ratified...
Nanabozhung documentary premiered in Sault Ste. Marie
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – The beauty of our land was shown throughout the documentary entitled Nanabozhung featuring Batchewana First Nation. The humour...
Kinomaadswin Education Body board of directors selection underway
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) – A new Kinomaadswin Education Body Board of Directors will be selected in the upcoming weeks. Two persons from each of...
Ontario Regional Chief says Canada’s economy will remain broken without full engagement of First Nations
TORONTO (Sept 18, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day released the following statement today regarding yesterday’s Federal Leaders debate: “Making concrete commitments to fully...
Inauguration of the Dbaajmawak Indigenous Writers Series
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – It was standing room only at the inaugural event for the Dbaajmawak (They are telling stories) Indigenous Writers Series at...