Wilson-Raybould receives Honourary Doctor of Letters
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglass) received an honourary Doctor of Letters from Nipissing University on June 13 in North...
The importance of words a highlight at the upcoming Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant
By Kelly Anne Smith CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION— Spoken word poet Sarah Lewis of Curve Lake First Nation is vying for the title of Miss...
Weengushk International Film Festival announces 2024 programming
LITTLE CURRENT – Artistic Director Dr. Shirley Cheechoo CM is pleased to announce programming for the 7th Annual Weengushk International Film Festival (WIFF) taking place...
Board game creator inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations
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Campus virtual tours translated into Anishinaabemowin
KITCHENER – Virtual tours of Conestoga College campuses are now available in the Indigenous language of Anishinaabemowin, considered an endangered language because it is no...
Garden River First Nation member captures Memorial Cup with Saginaw Spirit
By Sam Laskaris SAGINAW, MI – A Garden River First Nation member is among those who have captured the top prize in Canadian junior hockey...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates Anishinaabe Giizhigad
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — The Anishinabek Nation’s Anishinaabe Giizhigad celebration featured Seven-Pointed Star Clan System Teachings led by Gordon Waindubence Jr. and Anishinaabemowin teachings...
Boxing kwe staying ringside in the Miss Indigenous Canada competition
By Kelly Anne Smith AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Boxing put the young police officer on the right path, so Sereena Nahmabin is giving back to her home...
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...