Opinion: Looking back on the Restoration of Jurisdiction process
By Mary Laronde In 1995, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chiefs-in-Assembly decided to enter into self-government negotiations with Canada as a way to restore inherent...
Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation held its first International Overdose Awareness Day Walk on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of...
Crystal Shawanda mesmerizes at Bluesfest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Headlining the North Bay Capitol Centre’s Bluesfest, Crystal Shawanda mesmerized the audience with her soulful singing of the blues....
Dilico Youth Council to connect with Indigenous youth during the month of September
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Dilico Youth Council is holding a Celebrating Us Virtual Youth Gathering for youth 12-years-old and...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation celebrates student achievement while embracing a new normal
By Joel Piché AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— It was August 25, the air was wet, the sun was scorching, and the COVID-19 pandemic lingering; but that...
Book review: Cristine the Tiny Snipe : Adventures in a Field (Six Nations Clan animal stories)
By Carrie MacKenzie Cristine the Tiny Snipe: Adventures in a Field by Zig Misiak and illustrated by Jennifer Bettio is a beautiful children’s book that...
What the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about
By Mary Laronde The proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement is about Canada’s recognition of First Nation jurisdiction over governance matters: Who is an Anishinabek First...
Book review: The Night Wanderer: A Native Gothic Novel
Reviewed by Karl Hele Aimed at a youth reader, Drew Hayden Taylor’s gothic novel, The Night Wanderer, is truly a marvellous read for anyone interested...
Youth poised to become regional climate leaders come together virtually
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Serpent River’s Candace Day Neveau highlighted the Indigenous commercial fishing legacy during the Climate Justice Across the Lake Superior...
Anishinaabe Governance means living by Anishinaabe Law
By Mary Laronde Anishinabek have a system of governance that has served us well for thousands upon thousands of years. We have an all-encompassing, sophisticated...
Cherie Brant appointed to Board of Directors of TD Bank Group
TORONTO (August 26, 2021) – TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Brant to its Board...
New Canadian Canoe Museum to feature languages and voices from Indigenous communities throughout exhibits
Indigenous Languages Program supported by TD Bank Group PETERBOROUGH (August 25, 2021) – Visitors to the new Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) will see and hear...
Beausoleil First Nation to create a digital legacy
By Rick Garrick BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — The Beausoleil First Nation Public Library is planning to create permanent copies of artifacts and recordings of Elders...
New Duchesnay Creek Bridge smudged for ribbon cutting
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Nipissing First Nation Elder Evelyn Mcleod smudged the new Duchesnay Creek Bridge while Nipissing First Nation Councillor...
Political Office update: Summer 2021
The first two months into this term have been a very positive start and we have become acquainted with our roles, colleagues, and the Anishinabek...