Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Election notice
This year’s Grand Council Assembly will be held in Curve Lake on June 2, 3, and 4, 2015. In addition to the assembly this year...
Chief to lead canoe trip via traditional routes
By Rick Garrick Pic River Chief Duncan Michano has rescheduled his 10-day Long Lake #58-Pic River canoe trip until August due to scheduling conflicts in...
Good discussion at Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – Indigenous Awareness Week at Western University in London offered many opportunities for current and potential recruitments to Western. Staff and...
Founder and CEO of Neechie Gear part of RBC Gkendassawin Trail
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Extraordinary business success has already defined 27-year-old Kendal Netmaker as a man to watch. Founder and CEO of Neechie Gear,...
Adventures with Status Card and getting the PST exemption in Ontario
NOTE: PST point-of-sale exemption is only in Ontario. For more information visit www.anishinabek.ca/notax By Kristin Grant In the two years since I got my status...
Chief Isadore Day announces run for Ontario Regional Chief
(Thunder Bay, Ontario – April 10, 2015) – Isadore Day Wiindawtegowinini, currently Chief of Serpent River First Nation (SRFN), announced his candidacy for the position...
Conference tackles affects of residential schools and stereotypes
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – Susan Aglukark kicked off the “It Matters to Us” conference held at Althouse College on the campus of Western University....
Mutual respect required for continued collaboration regarding Ipperwash Beach
Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation (April 9, 2015) – Due to recent vandalism to one of its beach gatehouses, and the erection...
Anishinaabe Women’s Water Ceremony to block rail line, protect water from threat of oil and gas spills
Traditional Ceremony and Peaceful Direct Action CN Main Line, Mile 106 @ Hwy 671 Friday April 10, 1pm On Friday, April 10, the Grassy Narrows...
Medicine Wheel Healthy Way Clinic an option in North Bay
By KA Smith NORTH BAY – The Medicine Wheel Healthy Way Clinic has been making a noticeable difference since it opened over a year ago....
Working together, sharing together
By KA Smith NORTH BAY –Focusing on urban strategic planning, the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre has successfully hosted the Working Together, Sharing Together Conference....
‘Shelter in Place’ or ‘Evacuation’ for Aamjiwnaang emergency planning
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Some 35 community members attended a meeting last week to hear what Aamjiwnaang’s Emergency Management Planner, Wilson Plain...
Law Society meets with Grand Council Chief Madahbee to discuss Anishinabek perspectives on access to justice
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – For the first time in its 218-year history, Law Society representatives, led by Treasurer Janet E. Minor and bencher Susan Hare,...
Tribute to Ember Tuck-Wynne and Red Rock Indian Band
One of my favorite communities to visit is Red Rock Indian Band. They have always made me feel welcome. To hear of their recent tragic...
April political update from Deputy Grand Council Chief Hare
Aanii, The schedule has been busy during 2015. There are several areas that I would like to highlight in the monthly Political update. I have...