The Ontario SPCA honours wartime contributions of animals with commemorative pins
STOUFFVILLE (October 11, 2022) – Join the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as it pays tribute to Canada’s veterans and the animals who have bravely...
Discrimination in the labour market a point of concern during UNDRIP virtual engagement session
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...
Legion applauds Juno Beach decision
Federal government to help buy land to preserve sacred grounds in France OTTAWA (October 07, 2022) — The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to learn...
Canadian Rangers complete a unique and challenging mission
By Peter Moon PARRY SOUND — A group of Canadian Rangers from the far north of Ontario have completed a unique 750-kilometre voyage by freighter...
Book Review: Memory Keeper
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust Dawn Cheryl Hill is an indigenous author who dedicated her book to the memory of all of the strong, fearless women...
Retaining Anishinaabe language and culture under the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement key focus of virtual conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Anishinaabemowin words associated with traditional tasks, a virtual reality Anishinaabemowin teaching tool and an Anishinaabemowin language nest were...
New school Seven Stones Learning Centre opens
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Elder and Anishinaabemowin speaker Richard Assinewai has given the name Niizhwaas Asiniik Skoonweh Kahn or Seven Stones Learning Centre...
Google Canada commits $2.7 million to online safety & digital skills training for Indigenous communities
TORONTO (October 3, 2022) – On October 3, Google Canada announced $2.7 million in Google.org grants to empower Canadians to stay safe online and to...
Incarceration rates are still increasing: is the criminal justice system, restorative justice, and Gladue working?
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...
Stamps capture Indigenous artists’ visions for truth and reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Runners honour children on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation’s Honouring Our Children Reconciliation Run was a success with about...
Canada-New Zealand collaboration on Indigenous trade issues and inter-governmental a powerful catalyst for change
By Rick Garrick NEW ZEALAND — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee Leach shared Waubetek’s model with the Māori during a late August visit to...
Canada and Anishinabek First Nations commemorate historic milestone on self-government agreement
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 1, 2022) — Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe,...
Anishinaabe lawyer stresses importance of allies on the path to truth and reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Phyllis Webstad reflects on Orange Shirt Day 2022
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...