Batchewana First Nation Water Treatment Plant
GOULAIS, ONT. – December 16 is a very important day for the members of the Batchewana First Nation (BFN). For too long, murky undrinkable water...
From planning to action: Three agencies come together to address rising number of First Nation homelessness in London
By Colin Graf LONDON— Advocates for First Nations people going through homelessness have a new plan to help deal with some shocking statistics and bring...
Joseph Arvay: Gaa-gnoodmawaat nenaakwiinjin – ‘He pleaded for those who are fighting back’
By Catherine Murton Stoehr Success in the Robinson Huron Treaty litigation rests on convincing a Canadian judge that the perspective of the Anishinabek who negotiated...
Indigenous communities first up in second round of vaccines
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Indigenous communities are going to be involved in the second round as a priority,” stated Nipissing First...
Whitefish River First Nation sees opening of new community Elders Residence
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION — Whitefish River celebrated with a guided and virtual opening for their new $3.5 million, 9,000 sq. ft....
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief statement on guilty verdict in death of Barbara Kentner
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 14, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare shares his statement following the guilty verdict determined earlier today...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care unveil new logo
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care announced the unveiling of a new logo featuring the traditional use of sacred tobacco for...
‘It’s looking at the entire person, not just what’s physically troubling them’
TORONTO–When she was growing up in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ashley Migwans’ grandfather offered ever-present guidance. The Second World War Veteran seemed to...
Human trafficking research findings released
NORTH BAY- After seven years of collaboration, the Northeastern Ontario Research Alliance on Human Trafficking (NORAHT) has concluded its research on the gaps and barriers...
Whitefish River First Nation adapts to COVID-19 distancing using modern mobile app technology to communicate with members
BIRCH ISLAND — Whitefish River First Nation has developed an innovative, cross-platform mobile application by partnering with Aivia Design and Technology Engineering. The app allows...
New personal protection equipment production facility opens its doors in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Wiikwemkoong celebrated the grand opening of a Dent-X Canada-FNProcurement Inc. personal protection equipment (PPE) production facility on Nov. 26...
Opinion: Small businesses – kick-starting and driving local economies
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department In our previous article, we discussed the importance of diversification in the drafting of our community economic...
Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations and Water First announce new training internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators
Next generation of Indigenous Water Treatment Workers are finding solutions through training in Water Trades and Sciences TORONTO — The Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First...
First Nations bring Indigenous languages into the world of digital learning
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION– The Ogemawahj Tribal Council announces that with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation through a Grow grant, it is...
Women In Crisis shine light on women who work towards ending gender-based violence and creating change
By Rick Garrick GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION — Courage to Create Change award nominee and Garden River citizen Kim Mianskum usually provides help for people...