Anishinabek Nation welcomes new Language Commissioner
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 7, 2020) – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare welcomes the new Anishinabek Nation Language...
Park receives new welcoming Anishinaabemowin name
By Colin Graf LEAMINGTON— Two First Nations in southwestern Ontario are joining with Parks Canada to rename a portion of Point Pelee National Park at...
First Nations youth participate in knowledge exchange on traditional use of sacred tobacco
THUNDER BAY – Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) is pleased to share a new logo designed to educate youth on First Nations’ traditional uses of...
Mino Bimaadiziwin Healing and Prevention Centre opens its doors in Toronto
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) celebrated the grand opening of the Mino Bimaadiziwin Healing and Prevention Centre...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care looking to fulfill Christmas wishes for children in need
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launched its 12th Annual Christmas Wish campaign on Nov. 18 with new options for contributions...
Thunder Bay Orange Shirt Day Program nominated for provincial award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Orange Shirt Day program held by the City of Thunder Bay Indigenous Relations and Inclusion Office, Thunder Bay...
Voluntary Indigenous Self-Identification Pilot Project launched at Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury
SUDBURY— Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Northeast Cancer Centre (NECC) are committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis patients on their healthcare journey...
2020 Atlohsa Peace Awards recipients announced
London, ON (November 27, 2020) – Atlohsa Family Healing Services is pleased to announce recipients of the 3rd Annual Atlohsa Peace Awards, honouring those who...
OHRC working to address anti-Indigenous racism in lacrosse
TORONTO – In recognition of the importance of lacrosse to Indigenous cultures and in the face of troubling reports of racial slurs and mistreatment in...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist graphic design work featured in the NHL
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Jacenia Desmoulin looks forward to doing additional graphic design work for the National Hockey League team Chicago...
Anishinabek Chiefs adopt Geyaabi Waa Ni Zhiwebag, Anishinabek Nation Long-Term Strategic Plan
By Mary Laronde The Anishinabek Grand Council adopted the Anishinabek Nation Long-Term Strategic Plan (LTSP), Geyaabi Waa Ni Zhiwebag, at its recent Grand Council Assembly...
Rideau Hall Foundation partners with Indspire’s Teach for Tomorrow: Indigenous Educator Apprenticeship Program
Ohsweken, ON–The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and Indspire are pleased to announce a three-year collaboration on the Teach for Tomorrow: Indigenous Educator Apprenticeship Program to...
Opinion: Economic diversification – A fancy term or a path to financial freedom?
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department More often than not when we hear about economic development initiatives in our communities, we assume that...
RBC embraces reconciliation initiative making course mandatory for employees
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO— The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is certainly doing its part towards reconciliation. That is because RBC has answered the call...
Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point and Aamjiwnaang First Nations accept land claim offer this fall
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT— Members of Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point (KSP) First Nation voted on Nov. 13 by...