Unfinished moccasins commemorate murdered and missing indigenous women
By Suzanne Keeptwo Since 2013, hundreds of unfinished moccasins, in particular the beaded vamp that decorates traditional footwear, have been working their way across this...
Northern Superior Anishinabek communities need more competitive electricity prices to develop mining potential
By Joey Krackle The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) recently produced a report, entitled Digging Deeper, with the key recommendation requesting governments to develop infrastructure...
Sagamok brings in New Year with Ogiima Giizhgat
By Greg Plain Sagamok brings in New Year with Ogiima Giizhgat (Chief’s Day) – Chiefs Dinner with Sagamok Anishnawbek Nation citizens. As the New Year...
Classic Country Sundays Holiday Festival still a tradition in Garden River
By Margaret Hele The nostalgia of years gone by was brought back in force at the Classic Country Sundays Holiday Festival hosted at the Garden...
A beader’s New Year’s resolution for 2016
By Emilie Corbiere www.facebook.com/Nativecraftsandjewelery Every year, like half of the people on this planet, I make New Year’s resolutions that usually only last a few...
Nipigon River Bridge repair raises questions about Fort William’s James Street swing bridge
By Rick Garrick Fort William Chief Peter Collins questions why the Nipigon River Bridge could be repaired so quickly while the bridge to his community...
Blue Sky Community Healing Centre hosts falconry demonstration
By Rick Garrick Fascination, awe and curiosity were the reactions of about 22 participants at the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre’s Jan. 9 peregrine falcon,...
Finance Minister vows First Nation commitments as top priority in budget
By Joey Krackle Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowed to keep the Liberal government’s commitments to Aboriginal people as a top priority in the first budget...
Pre-inquiry was an opportunity for family members to have their say
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Biigtgong Nishnaabeg (Pic River)’s Michelle Richmond-Saravia spoke about the murder of her great aunt at the Missing and Murdered...
Anishinabek leadership demand environmental stewardship on Darlington nuclear refurbishment
By Joey Krackle Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is proceeding with its $13 billion plan to refurbish the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in 2016 following approval...
UOI Launches Mental Health & Addictions Analysis
The Union of Ontario Indians Health Secretariat is undertaking an analysis of current mental health & addiction (MH/A) services across Anishinabek Nation communities. This analysis...
Traditional baskets for collecting sap a hit
By Rick Garrick A birchbark container suitable for collecting maple syrup was on display at the year’s Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale in Fort...
Delay in winter road construction costly to First Nations in Northern Ontario
By Joey Krackle NAMAYGOOSISAGAGUN – Winter road construction in Northern Ontario is behind schedule due to warm weather and lack of snow. Winter roads are...
Shelter for adult males is desperately needed in North Bay
*updated* By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Tonight, 35,000 people in Canada do not have a safe place to sleep. Ontario aims to change...
Anishinabek Nation political update: 2016 is a big year for education, child well-being and constitutions
Aanii, 2015 was a busy, but successful year for the Anishinabek Nation. We achieved some significant milestones and laid the ground work for achieving more...