Lake Nipissing candles at the Ziigwan/Spring Handmade Artist Market in Duchesnay
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— What does a Lake Nipissing Candle smell like? Savannah Mcleod answers, “It’s like a fresh, clean, lake breeze....
‘Climate change is affecting our traditional practices,’ reports Anishinaabekwe at the United Nations
By Rick Garrick NEW YORK CITY — Fort William’s Daanis Pelletier recently shared her community’s traditional production of maple syrup at the United Nations Permanent...
Honouring the spirit of languages
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The main venue smelled like summer with berries on all of the tables along with pine cones and rocks....
‘Spirit of the Land’ Cultural Rights and Interests Toolkit released
TORONTO (April 22, 2024) (We acknowledge Toronto is home to many First Nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee...
Going Further Together, an opportunity to learn and grow professionally and personally
By Rick Garrick TIMMINS — The Indigenous Men’s Alliance is planning a Going Further Together Personal and Professional Development Men’s Conference from June 4-6 at...
Sheshegwaning First Nation celebrates historic Governance Agreement approval signing
By Kirk Titmuss SHESHEGWANING FIRST NATION – “Tonight is a very special night. It’s historic.” That’s how Anishinabek Nation Governance Commissioner Patrick Madahbee summed up...
Fort William Elder celebrates 80th birthday
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Marlene Pierre was recently celebrated and roasted by a group of leaders and friends on the...
Anishinaabemowin gathering attracts BC guests
By Kirk Titmuss WEWEBJIWANG, LITTLE CURRENT – About 60 Anishinabek Nation citizens – many of them Anishinaabemowin educators – attended the Zaagitoodaa Gdinwewininaa Nkweshkidaadiwin (Love...
Karen Pheasant-Neganigane delivers a journey through storytelling narratives
By Rick Garrick KENORA — Wiikwemkoong’s Karen Pheasant-Neganigane recently delivered a journey through storytelling narratives presentation on April 11 at The Muse – The Lake...
Anishinaabemowin shown love in Little Current
By Kirk Titmuss WEWEBJIWANG, LITTLE CURRENT FIRST NATION – Youth are the future to the revival of Anishinaabemowin. That conclusion was evident during the Zaagitoodaa...
Exploring Dokis First Nation’s repatriation project
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Matawa Health Co-operative youth pow wow brings together youth and youth-at-heart
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Matawa Health Co-operative hosted the Youth Powwow during the Tournament of Hope and it was a hit with...
Barbara Nolan gets comical for kids
By Kirk Titmuss WEWEBJIWANG, LITTLE CURRENT – “I’m so happy. I’m so happy to be doing what I’m doing,” gushed Barbara Nolan, Anishinabek Nation Anishinaabemowin...
Details of Henvey Inlet wind project provided at Indigenous projects forum in Toronto
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Small but mighty. That’s how Jennifer Ashawasegai-Pereira thinks of her home community, Henvey Inlet First Nation, located within the Parry...
Solomon creates company to verify Indigenous digital identities
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Chad Solomon is taking a stand against fraudulent Indigenous identity. Solomon, a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation, is the...