one KWE owner designs and creates the National Lacrosse League Cup
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION — one KWE owner Kathryn Corbiere recently designed and created the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Cup that was presented...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation to revitalize local library through partnership with Indigo
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT — Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation – Education Services is looking forward to...
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elect new Grand Council Chief
SUDBURY (June 5, 2024) – Following a Traditional Stand-up Election, Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elected Linda Debassige as the Grand Council Chief for the 2024-27 term....
Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant
ALGONQUINS OF PIKWÀKANAGÀN FIRST NATION – Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation with the construction of...
Book Review: How the Birds Got Their Songs
By Alex Hebert Personally, I always enjoy books that incorporate a teaching. How the Birds Got Their Songs (Gaa-pi-onji mino’amaazowaad ingiweg bebaamaashiwaad) by Travis Zimmerman...
Development of Urban Indigenous Community Safety Plan in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY (June 3, 2024) – In recognition of the five-year anniversary of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into...
Anishinabek Nation Executive Council shares parting words as political term comes to a close
The past three years have been an extraordinary experience. It is a tremendous honour to represent our people and to be a part of a...
Anishinabek leaders raise concerns over nuclear waste
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa were among those who raised concerns during the...
Book review: Love Life Loss and a little bit of hope: Poems from the Soul
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Love Life Loss and a little bit of hope: Poems from the Soul by Giima R. Stacey Laforme is an amazing...
The legacy of the Water Walker inspires the Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik 13th annual Water Walk
By Kelly Anne Smith WASAUKSING FIRST NATION— Great participation is expected in the Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik 13th annual Water Walk taking place May 30. Community members...
Turtle Ceremony held opposing quarry
NORTH SHORE TOWNSHIP – Kii-Ga-Waak Nookimisuk (Grandmothers Council) held a Turtle Ceremony at the home of Rhonda and Tim Kirby near the North Shore of...
Anishinabek Nation moving health transformation forward with Regional and Working Group Meetings
By Jesse Johnson NORTH BAY – In late March, members of the Health Transformation Team visited the Southwest and Southeast regions to discuss Health Transformation...
Student-led pow wow brings together local community
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — St. Ignatius High School hosted a successful outdoor pow wow organized by the Indigenous Student Councils at St. Ignatius...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe archaeologist wins Governor General Innovation Award
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Concerns growing surrounding nuclear waste management
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William’s Elysia Lone Elk is raising concerns about the transportation of nuclear materials through Northern Ontario if the...