‘Inquiry will show racism is alive and well in Canada’: Madahbee
GATINEAU, QC (December 8, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee applauds the federal government’s announcement of an inquiry into murdered and missing...
Ontario Regional Chief welcomes historic announcement of a national inquiry
GATINEAU, PQ (Dec 8, 2015) – “Today’s official announcement of a federal inquiry into the disturbing, decades-long national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women...
Community Legal Assistance Sarnia gives out Community Service Award
SARNIA – At Community Legal Assistance Sarnia’s (CLAS) Annual General Meeting held on Dec. 1, Donna Day of Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island) was recognized through...
KTEI’s First Nation Student Success program launches confident Learners’ Program in Wave 1 School
M’CHIGEENG –”Of the many tasks that schools are responsible for, there are few more important than supporting students to become confident in their ability to...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Is the training I’m taking based on solid research evidence?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. One of the questions that I am often asked is: How can I find out if the training advertised to...
Throne speech addresses First Nation issues
By Joey Krackle OTTAWA — The Governor General of Canada read the Trudeau government’s first throne speech on December 4, 2015. For the first time...
100%-owned solar farm in Canada in Alderville First Nation
By Joey Krackle ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION – Chief Jim Bob Marsden says that the council and citizens are very pleased to have the first and...
Gimaa Radio looking for contributions though its Kickstarter Campaign
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG – The Ojibway Cultural Foundation (OCF) is looking to raise funds for Gimaa Radio 88.9 CHYF FM’s broadcast and online services...
Fun mocktails for a safe holiday season
By Brenda Campbell As we start the festive season with parties and gatherings, it’s important to remember not to drive impaired. Daily, in Canada, an...
Dokis Okikendawt Project brings green energy to Ontario consumers
By Joey Krackle DOKIS FIRST NATION – During construction of the Okikendawt Project in 2013, Dokis Chief Denise Restoule said that she was enormously proud...
Debassige discovered Anishinaabemowin helps patients with dementia
By Rick Garrick M’Chigeeng’s Donna Debassige found a new role after retiring in 2009 — she studied gerontology with the intention of providing advocacy for...
Anishinabek Nation political update – looking forward to 2016
Aanii, The Anishinabek Nation made significant progress during the month of November. We held our annual Fall Gathering on November 17, 18, and 19 in...
INAC Minister says MMIW Inquiry process has begun
By Joey Krackle The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAC) Honourable Carolyn Bennett stated on Nov.30 that the process on the inquiry for Missing...
OPP addresses Ipperwash Report recommendations
By Greg Plain The 2007 Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry recommendations set out by Justice Sidney B. Linden were to be implemented by both government...
CBC journalist back home reporting
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation’s Michael Dick is looking to expand CBC Thunder Bay’s digital content, including web stories and videos, as the...