Sports Series: Former pro hockey player keen to resume motivational talks in Indigenous communities
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Though it has been about a decade since he played his last professional hockey game, Jason Simon is...
Announcement naming Mike Harris to the Order of Ontario ‘an insult’
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 2, 2021) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says that the announcement of former premier Mike Harris being...
Nipissing University creates new Indigenous student awards with $75,000 CIBC donation
NORTH BAY – Nipissing University has created new student awards for Indigenous students made possible by a $75,000 donation from CIBC over three years. The...
Aaniish Naa Gegii app receives positive response from Indigenous communities and organizations
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — The Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre and Evaluating Children’s Health Outcome Research Centre at Laurentian University recently launched the...
Sports Series: McCormick would welcome Buffalo-area coaching gig
By Sam Laskaris BUFFALO, N.Y. – Cody McCormick would welcome another opportunity to be more involved in a sport he was forced to abruptly end...
Book review: Words Have a Past: The English Language, Colonialism, and the Newspapers of the Indian Boarding Schools
Reviewed by Karl Hele Jane Griffith in Words Have a Past: The English Language, Colonialism, and the Newspapers of the Indian Boarding Schools uses language...
Sports Series: Former elite Indigenous fastball pitcher continues to enjoy the sport
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Though he turned 60 in August, Darren Zack has no plans to retire from the sport he...
Opinion: The Indian Day School Settlement
This is the first of a series of Anishinabek News articles discussing the Indian Day School settlement process. For more information about the Indian Day Schools,...
Anishinaabe communities come together to continue protecting Lake Superior for future generations
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT — Pays Plat Chief Peter Mushquash emphasized the importance of protecting Lake Superior for future generations during a Dec. 15...
Alderville First Nation member has work recognized with provincial award
By Sam Laskaris DUCLOS POINT— Though Suzanne Smoke is now working remotely, she did not mind going the extra mile for her clients. Smoke, a...
An outside look
By Dr. David Shanahan In 1615, Samuel de Champlain became the first European to travel through the lands between the Ottawa River and Lake Huron,...
Batchewana First Nation member spotlights urgency to keep culture alive during pandemic
By Sam Laskaris KING CITY – Despite the dangers of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Sarain Fox has managed to fulfill a long-standing familial...
Indigenous content: Telling stories with intention at Regent Park Film Festival
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The silver screen awaits Indigenous films but there is always more to this story. It’s not just about featuring...
Fleming College partners with Kenjgewin Teg to offer Practical Nursing program on Manitoulin Island
PETERBOROUGH — Fleming College is pleased to partner with Kenjgewin Teg to offer Practical Nursing training to Indigenous learners on Manitoulin Island, Ont. (Mnidoo Mnising)....
Fort William First Nation continue diligent efforts to ensure community safety during pandemic
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care has tested about 80 Fort William citizens for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including...