Sam on Sports: Kelly Babstock
By Sam Laskaris NORWALK, CONN. – Kelly Babstock plans to play professional hockey for a few more years. So the 30-year-old member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Team discusses opportunities to collaborate with McMaster University
By Jesse Johnson HAMILTON – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team met with Dr. Jennifer Walker, Associate Professor at McMaster University, to discuss a possible...
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory launches fundraising campaign for new elder’s home
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong launched its fundraising campaign for the new Wiikwemkoong Elders’ Home with the announcement of major donations of...
Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $7.9 million in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg infrastructure to accelerate residential and economic growth
Investment enables water, electricity, and broadband connections for community growth, housing and commercial space MOBERT (January 26, 2023) – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and...
‘Food Insecurity affects us all,’ says Dr. Lorilee McGregor at 8th Annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – Dr. Lorilee McGregor of Whitefish River First Nation spoke about food insecurity and the effects this has...
Style and compassion at Anishwe
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Anishwe is a way of being: a shop in North Bay; a design studio with designer clothing and...
Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik and the damage caused by human trafficking
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of human trafficking and rape. To access a 24-hour Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline, call: 1-833-900-1010. Community...
Fort William First Nation relaunches Anishinaabemowin Program
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation relaunched its Anishinaabemowin Program featuring Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Elder Laura Calmwind on Jan. 18 after the...
Anishinabek Nation health conference brings health professionals together once again
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – The Anishinabek Nation’s 8th Annual Health Conference took place Jan. 16-19 at the Quattro Hotel & Convention...
Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kae (Kanutski) performs with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s (TBSO) Rise with Sara Kae (Kanutski) concert was a hit on the first evening...
Living the Medicine Wheel teachings with Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux encouraged Anishinabek health experts to “throw off the Colonial diet” during her keynote presentation...
Sam on Sports: Lincoln Moore
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION— Lincoln Moore has always been one of the go-to guys on various hockey teams that he’s played for,...
Sudbury’s Ontario Hockey League squad to host Indigenous celebration game
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – The Sudbury Wolves, members of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), will be doing their part towards reconciliation by staging an...
Lakehead University’s hosts Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter Feast
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila Decorte enjoyed sharing teachings, stories, and songs during Lakehead University’s Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter...
Robinson Huron Chiefs gather for emergency meeting
By Catherine Murton Stoehr SUDBURY— A second emergency meeting of the Robinson Huron Chiefs in as many weeks suggests that perhaps an agreement settling the...