New program launched to help Indigenous journalists build careers in the industry
By Colin Graf TORONTO – Two Canadian organizations are launching a new program to bring Indigenous journalists together to develop their skills, participate in professional...
Anishinabek Nation Language Commissioner receives recognition for lifelong work in Anishinaabemowin revitalization
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER — Anishinabek Nation Language Commissioner Barbara Nolan was recently recognized with the 2021 Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Award for...
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business partner with Hydro One to support Indigenous businesses in Ontario
Applications are open for Indigenous Businesses in Ontario to apply for Grants TORONTO (August 23, 2021) – Today, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)...
PLATO Testing now recruiting Indigenous students in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — PLATO Testing is currently recruiting Indigenous students from Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas for train-and-employ opportunities through...
Anishinaabe artist hopes to create a path for aspiring Indigenous artists
By Colin Graf MONTREAL/HOCHELAGA/TIOHTIÀ:KE— Artist Nico Williams is taking traditional Anishinabe beadwork from its roots in the longhouse just about as far as one can...
Casino Rama reopens its doors
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — In spite of an early rush of returning gamblers, the July 29 reopening of Casino Rama...
Canoeists complete 10-day voyage to honour Indigenous people
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...
Wahnapitae Anishinaabekwe joins U.S. women’s roster for international ice hockey world championship
By Rick Garrick CALGARY — Wahnapitae First Nation’s Abby Roque is looking forward to playing with the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2021 International...
Letter to the editor: First Nation Fire Fighter serves and protects
It has been quite the journey and emotional month of July. July also marked the 35th anniversary of when I started my career as a...
Review: Minecraft Education World of Manito Ahbee Aki
Reviewed by Karl Hele Set within the Minecraft world, Manito Ahbee Aki – the place where the Creator/Spirit sits, is designed as an interactive educational...
Anishinaabeg come together at first in-person pow wow in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Gathering of the People Pow Wow enabled people to gather and dance again in Thunder Bay after Pow...
Growth forecast for Nipissing First Nation entrepreneur
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Just eight kilometres from the city of North Bay, on Osprey Miikan Road, there is a fast,...
Government of Canada enhances support to Indigenous communities to respond to and heal from the ongoing impacts of residential schools
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...
Lambton Heritage Museum announces new name for local bear
By Colin Graf LAMBTON SHORES — Having barely arrived in this area a few months earlier, the first visitor of the species in decades has...
Free, prior and informed consent integral to agreements
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 11, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council is deeply concerned about the federal government announcement on July 28, 2021,...