Political Quarterly Update: Summer 2022
It was an exciting summer season in Anishinabek Nation! We were elated to see the return of Pow Wow season in many communities. We know...
Canadian Rangers go to the rescue of two 17-year-old hunters on Hudson Bay
By Peter Moon FORT SEVERN— Two Canadian Rangers and a civilian volunteer went to the rescue of two 17-year-old youth whose all-terrain vehicles broke down...
Fort William First Nation Chief resigns
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William Chief Peter Collins announced his resignation, effective Sept. 18, during an Aug. 29 press conference in the...
Fort William First Nation Chief offers words of compassion and care during Unity Gathering
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Substance abuse issues were highlighted during the Leadership Statement on Substance Use at the 5th Annual Nokiiwin...
Anishinabek Evening of Excellence recognizes community commitment
By Marci Becking CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION— The Anishinabek Evening of Excellence was held on August 24, 2022, at Casino Rama in Chippewas of...
For Love of the Rivers Water Walkers complete fourth Water Walk this summer
By Rick Garrick KAMINISTIQUIA RIVER — A group of five Water Walkers completed about an 80-kilometre Water Walk along the Kaministiquia River from Silver Falls...
Education a key priority discussing during latest Anishinabek Nation UNDRIP 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...
Curve Lake First Nation lacrosse goalie helps Canada win gold medal at international tourney
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – As it turned out, Deacan Knott’s lacrosse season ended on a much more positive note than he...
Health Transformation Working Group gathers for first in-person session
By Jesse Johnson SAULT STE. MARIE – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their first in-person Working Group meeting in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.,...
The Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers create art with the help of Mother Earth
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The Anemki Wajiw mountain keepers enjoyed creating art with inks they made from plants and water from around the...
Junior Canadian Rangers from Ontario impress at national leadership event
By Peter Moon SAINT-GABRIEL-DE-VALCARTIER — The hunting and outdoor survival skills of five Junior Canadian Rangers from Northern Ontario made an impression on Junior Rangers...
Fort William First Nation Elder recounts Papal Visit
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...
Anishinabek Nation responds to the 2022 Throne Speech
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 15, 2022) –The Ontario Parliament resumed with The Honourable Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivering the Throne Speech on August 8....
Rama First Nation conference to focus on Indigenous procurement in Ontario
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – About 200 delegates will be attending an Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) conference at...
Michipicoten First Nation celebrates with youth and Elders
By Rick Garrick MICHIPICOTEN — Michipicoten’s 24th Youth and Elders Gathering, held from July 25-29, was a success after two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic....