NAN First Nations declare inherent and treaty right to control education future
THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno and Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic stood in unity with Chiefs, Councillors, First Nation...
Mi’kmaq consider reclaiming Crown land
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/mi-kmaq-urged-to-reclaim-crown-land-1.2288214 CBC NEWS – Mi’kmaq Band Council is urging its members to reclaim all Crown land in the midst of the shale gas dispute...
Early Anishinaabe had their own ‘powerpoint’
By Sharon Weatherall ORILLIA –John Snake says writing symbols on birchbark scrolls was like “powerpoint” to early Anishinaabe people, who told their stories orally, and...
Disrupted sleep common in children with FASD
By Laura Liberty Children with FASD often have difficulties falling asleep. They also experience interrupted sleep, waking several times during the night or early...
Just one little word says it all about treaties
By Maurice Switzer Just one little word said it all. The newspaper report about some issues troubling members of the public concerning the pending Algonquin...
Indigenous Waves interview on education
Follow the link below to hear Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and author/educator Niijaanwewidam Sinclair discuss the the First Nations Education Act. http://indigenouswaves.com/2013/11/06/first-nations-education-act-discussion-with-anishinabek-grand-council-chief-patrick-madahbee-and-author-educator-niigaanwewidam-sinclair/...
Decolonization a daily chore
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Being Indigenous requires a daily struggle to resist colonization. That was the message Dr. Jeff Corntassel brought to the...