First Nations education frustrates Canada (and Paul Martin)
By Jeffery Simpson The Globe and Mail Former prime minister Paul Martin could have put up his feet after leaving political life, but relaxation is...
Mi’kmaw education system their own
By Jennifer Lewington In 1999, Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia won control over the education of their children for the first time in a century....
Youth to represent Anishinabek Nation at summit
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) Nov. 12, 2013 – The Anishinabek Nation will have two newly-elected Anishinabek youth council representatives attending the Assembly of First...
Nipissing First Nation prepares for ratification on their Gichi-Naaknigewin
By Faye Sabourin NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Members of the constitution committee for Nipissing First Nation are ready for a ratification vote on their Gichi-Naaknigewin....
Forestry firm cuts wide swath
NIPISSING FN –Brian Young didn’t let misguided advice deter him from making his company a success. Instead, it inspired him. “I was told because I...
Women’s work is never done
By Holly Brodhagen Recently my family was enjoying an episode of Little House on the Prairie when a comment was made by one of the...
Making a case for a donkey
By Jennifer Ashawasegai ALBAN – My case for a donkey to help guard the goats is getting a lot stronger. To Ken’s dismay, I have...
‘Our ally is attacking us’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) November 11, 2013 – First Nations made their own decision to defend Canada in times of war, says Anishinabek Nation...
The first Indian war memorial
By Dave Mowat ALDERVILLE FN – On August 25, 1927 the Cobourg World reported on the preliminary ceremonies that had taken place the previous Sunday...
NAN First Nations declare inherent and treaty right to control education future
THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno and Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic stood in unity with Chiefs, Councillors, First Nation...
Mi’kmaq consider reclaiming Crown land
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/mi-kmaq-urged-to-reclaim-crown-land-1.2288214 CBC NEWS – Mi’kmaq Band Council is urging its members to reclaim all Crown land in the midst of the shale gas dispute...
Early Anishinaabe had their own ‘powerpoint’
By Sharon Weatherall ORILLIA –John Snake says writing symbols on birchbark scrolls was like “powerpoint” to early Anishinaabe people, who told their stories orally, and...
Disrupted sleep common in children with FASD
By Laura Liberty Children with FASD often have difficulties falling asleep. They also experience interrupted sleep, waking several times during the night or early...
Just one little word says it all about treaties
By Maurice Switzer Just one little word said it all. The newspaper report about some issues troubling members of the public concerning the pending Algonquin...
Indigenous Waves interview on education
Follow the link below to hear Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and author/educator Niijaanwewidam Sinclair discuss the the First Nations Education Act. http://indigenouswaves.com/2013/11/06/first-nations-education-act-discussion-with-anishinabek-grand-council-chief-patrick-madahbee-and-author-educator-niigaanwewidam-sinclair/...