Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma riding NDP candidate calls for better healthcare accessibility in Northern Ontario
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION — Anishinaabekwe lawyer Laura Mayer is calling for better healthcare accessibility in Northern Ontario during her election campaign...
Book Review: Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?: Celebrating the Seasons
Reviewed by Alex Hebert Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?: Celebrating the Seasons is a new book that is part of a series called:...
Nipissing University students protest former Premier Mike Harris, calling for library name change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Students and supporters rallied behind Nipissing University student Cheyenne Sego at the Break the Chain Student Protest. Drivers honked in...
Long Lake #58 offers transformational program from community members
By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58 recently held a 10-day detox program for community members dealing with addictions at the Best Western Plus...
Former Mississauga #8 First Nation Chief raising awareness on diabetes management
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION — Former Mississauga #8 First Nation Chief Bob Chiblow is raising awareness of the need to take diabetes...
Anishinaabe musicians featured with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinaabe musicians Natasha Fisher and Sara Kae were featured during the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s (TBSO) Natasha Fisher concert...
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Symposium reignites interest in health transformation
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE – It was a day full of laughs, lessons, and sombre stories, but more importantly, there was a renewed...
Chiefs Council on the Economy advances economic sovereignty at latest meeting
By Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department VAUGHAN— The latest Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Council on the Economy (CCOE) meeting brought together key leadership from representative First...
Stable, long-term funding essential for equitable education access and economic growth in Indigenous communities
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG — The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC), which represents Kenjgewin Teg and six other Indigenous-owned institutions, is calling on the federal government...
Protecting water a key discussion at Anishinabek Nation Water Consortium
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — The importance of protecting water was featured during the presentations and panel discussions at the Anishinabek Nation Water Consortium...
Madahbee Leach contributes details on reconciliation action plans at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Besides serving as the general manager of the Waubetek Business Development Corporation since 1988, Dawn Madahbee Leach is also a...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation citizen awarded Coronation Medal
By Sam Laskaris PETAWAWA – An Indigenous sergeant in the Canadian military has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Award. Jeff Plain, a...
Curve Lake citizen offers insight on Indigenous rights and engagement at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Saga Williams has spent more than 20 years being involved not only in land claims settlements, but also various high-profile...
Statement from the Anishinabek Nation to all federal political parties and candidates
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 26, 2025) – The newly sworn-in Canadian Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Mark Carney recently...
Nipissing First Nations dives into methylmercury at a local-level
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not the only type of chemical that Nipissing First Nation is testing fish...