Kinoomaadziwin Education Body hosts Chiefs Visioning Session and 23 Participating First Nations Gathering in new hybrid format
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – In late November, the Participating First Nations of the Anishinabek Education System (AES) gathered at the Best Western Hotel & Conference...
Russia’s first Senior Arctic Officials’ meeting strengthened connections between people and regions of the Arctic
SALEKHARD, RUSSIA (December 2, 2021) – The first Senior Arctic Officials’ (SAO) plenary meeting during the Russian Chairmanship has just concluded in Salekhard and on...
Book review: Skraelings
Reviewed by Karl Hele Rachel and Sean Qitsaulik-Tinsley’s Skraelings is a wonderfully rich exploration of Vikings, Tuniit (Dorset people), and Inuit interactions aimed at pre-highschool...
New partnership instated to explore efficacy of traditional healing to prevent cancer
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University researcher Lana Ray is partnering with the Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Health Access Centre (WNHAC) in Kenora, traditional Knowledge...
Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Indigenous Tourism Industry
AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – New data revealing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Indigenous tourism industry in Ontario was released on...
Atlohsa Family Healing Services announces new location for Indigenous-led winter response for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness
LONDON – Atlohsa Family Healing Services is excited to announce the new location for the Indigenous-led winter response for homelessness. In partnership with the City...
New podcast aimed at elevating and celebrating Indigenous women debuts in November
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Indigenous journalists Jolene Banning, Tanya Talaga, and Kim Wheeler are featuring the voices of Indigenous women from across the...
Nipissing University Student Union honours Nipissing First Nation Language Keeper
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Language is the culture and culture is the language,” Muriel Sawyer-baa’s son Michael remembers. “That was one...
Entrepreneur with Dokis First Nation roots recognized for excellence and outstanding impact
By Rick Garrick HAILEYBURY — Dokis First Nation’s Gerry Brandon was recently recognized with the Up and Comer Award for his “high-end” L’Autochtone Taverne Americaine...
Garden River First Nation hockey player preparing for international debut
By Sam Laskaris CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Owen Headrick already has an impressive hockey resume and the Garden River First Nation member will be adding to...
Indigenous musical artists performing at Toronto art exhibit this week
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Indigenous musicians from both North and South America will be performing free concerts later this week at an art exhibit...
Former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence begins his journey into the Spirit World
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 24, 2021) – It is with profound sadness to announce that former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence (Shiikenh)...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Christmas Wish campaign continues
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launched its 13th annual Christmas Wish campaign on Nov. 15 with a new option for...
Gehl v Canada: Challenging Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act
VANCOUVER ― A follow-up to Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit, Gehl v Canada: Challenging Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act is the story of...
Sean Vanderklis settles into new role with CBC Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Curve Lake’s Sean Vanderklis is enjoying his new role as host of CBC Thunder Bay’s Superior Morning radio program...