Language teacher enjoys his first year
By Rick Garrick Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s David Thompson is enjoying his first year of teaching Native Language courses at several Lakehead Public Schools high schools...
‘Education should be fun!’ – Williams receives Award for Excellence in teaching
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe-kwe Shirley Ida Williams nee Pheasant, a Professor Emeritus and Instructor in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, has been named...
Fort William First Nation’s flag now a permanent fixture at Thunder Bay City Hall
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation’s flag was raised permanently at Thunder Bay City Hall on May 2 by youth from both communities. “It...
Sara Kanutski wins music idol
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kanutski and pianist Evelyn Davenport won the Original Class category at the 2016 High School Idol competition...
Anishinabek Nation Political update – Traction NOT Inaction theme for this year’s Grand Council
Aanii, We continue to actively pursue Anishinabek priorities with the federal and provincial governments. We have a great opportunity, with both levels of government sending...
Ka-i-zhi-taa-waach Ka-ki-no-maa-gay-wi-ga-mi-goon – Residential Schools
Nin-gee-i-zha Pelican Ka-i-zhi-taa-waach Ka-ki-no-maa-gay-wi-ga-mi-goong. Ni-shee-mayns, ni-say-ay a-ee tush ni-mi-say-sug nin-gee o-taa-pin-ni-go-min ay-ni-pungi-shi-mooch Mee-ni-gee-sis. Nin-gee-a-yaa-min ni-taa-way-maa-gun-ni-naan-ug a-kee-kaang way-ti Albany Zee-bee-kaan-ing. Ni-baa-baam-iban a-ee tush-kay ni-mi-shoo-mis-sayns-gug-iban-eeg gee-pih-baa-booshi-yaan-na-waa Ki-chi...
First Nation author’s teachings in schools across Canada
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Reading Birdie, one becomes uneasy with her hard life. Writing Birdie, author Tracey Lindberg melded Pimatisewin – which...