Koganaawsawin to host National Indigenous Child Well-Being Summit
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 17, 2023) – First Nations across Canada are joining Koganaawsawin, the central coordinating body of the Anishinabek Child, Youth, and...
The Family Tree extending its reach to the pow wow trail
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER — The Family Tree Native Arts and Crafts looks forward to selling their products once again on the pow wow...
Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings captivates and inspires learners
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — Chop Waindubence shared semaa (tobacco) with a member of each clan present at the Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings gathering to...
Trent University to present honourary degrees to distinguished Indigenous recipients at upcoming convocation
By Walter Quinlan PETERBOROUGH— At Convocation ceremonies this June 7, Trent University will award honourary degrees to Drew Hayden Taylor (Curve Lake First Nation) and...
B’Maakonigan and Anishinabek Nation host Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — Building an understanding of the Anishinaabe Dodemaag System of Governance was the focus of the Anishinabek Nation’s Anishinaabe Dodemaag...
Fort William First Nation’s Michelle Elliott with NADF’s Startup Business of the Year award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Michelle Elliott was recognized with Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)’s Startup Business of the Year...
Grandmothers giving voice to endangered turtles and more
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION – A recent information session and luncheon in Mississauga #8 First Nation (MFN) on Mar. 25 drew some...
Sam on Sports: Dalyn Wakely
By Sam Laskaris NORTH BAY – There’s no denying Dalyn Wakely has been improving his on-ice performances the last couple of years with the North...
Opinion: Representation matters
By Kristin Crawford Having recently signed up for dance classes, I found myself in need of a new pair of ballet shoes. I had heard...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario partners with the Little Native Hockey League for the 2023 Tournament held in Mississauga, Ontario, hosted by Nipissing First Nation
ITO launched the inaugural ITO All Stars Cup along with tourism-focused workshops to 340 First Nations youth in attendance. AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION (March...
Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Fascinated, wide-eyed students filled the West Ferris Secondary School auditorium March 22, watching and listening to the language,...
Lunar Reflections: Glass exhibit features the Thirteen Grandmother Moons
By Marci Becking WATERLOO— Ariel Hill has the most beautiful Lunar Reflections exhibition happening until May 21 at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. From...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation partner in historic, collaborative agreement with successful Canadian mining contractor
SUDBURY (March 21, 2023) – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, and Wahnapitae First Nation and Technica Mining are proud to announce that they have entered into...
Anishinaabe pharmacy building self-confidence, knowledge, health, and healing
By PJ Wilson M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Sometimes, Neda Debassige Toeg forgets she’s at work. Debassige Toeg, owner of Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding in M’Chigeeng...
Letter to the Editor: The need for more Boots on the Ground
By Steven Rickard I know that there are a lot of people who are bothered by the fact that homelessness has become another big issue...