M’Chigeeng responds to racism at Manitoulin Secondary School
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (September 19, 2018)—On September 14, 2018, a large brawl occurred at Manitoulin Secondary School (MSS) involving Indigenous and non Indigenous students. M’Chigeeng...
Ryerson University Yeates School of Graduate Studies appoints first Indigenous Advisor
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—As the newly appointed Indigenous advisor with Ryerson University’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Riley Kucheran is looking to get...
Anishinaabe Elders’ lifework recognized and honoured during Sacred Blanket Ceremony
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—The Anishinabek Nation made cultural history this past month by hosting the very first Traditional Medicine Gathering, on August 14-15, in Sault...
Candles of Tears raise awareness on MMIWG
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—John “Emmerson” Bobiwash from Michipicoten First Nation is currently traveling across Canada to set up his Candles of Tears across...
Garden River youth recognized with Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Garden River’s Aaron Jones, one of this year’s Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award recipients, enjoyed the opportunity to...
Gii-maamiikwen daagod
Submitted by Ashley St. Pierre Gii-maamiikwen daagod! These words help describe my feelings over the week of sharing at the Anishinabek Nation Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit...
First Nations Elders, advisors co-create exhibit on Indian Act with CMHR
Winnipeg (September 12, 2018) – Elijah Harper’s eagle feather, a wampum belt made by a Haudenosaunee faith keeper and a Cree artist’s cradleboard “float” above...
Williams Treaties First Nations, Canada and Ontario reach negotiated settlement
Williams Treaties First Nations, Canada and Ontario reach negotiated settlement agreement for Alderville Litigation September 13, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern...
NFB’s Biidaaban: First Light offers a stunning virtual reality vision
TORONTO– Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square is flooded. Its infrastructure has merged with the local fauna; mature trees grow through cracks in the sidewalks and vines...
Nipissing First Nation extends 2018 fishery season
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—In continuing efforts to regain a healthy walleye population, Nipissing First Nation Fishery will officially be closed September 15...
‘It’s important to recognize the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day 10th Annual Mini Pow Wow featured a Moment of...
Youth summit inspires youth to become entrepreneurs
Submitted by Sarah A. Blackwell NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Nation Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit held at Nipissing University on August 14-16, 2018, was attended by 29...
National Chief Bellegarde says First Nations will drive a reset of National Dialogue on Rights
(Ottawa, ON) September 12, 2018: Following a successful two-day national policy forum, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde stated that AFN will press...
Youth drive thirst for traditional culture at 30th Nipissing First Nation Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Nipissing First Nation citizens take great care to choose who will fill the roles needed for a successful pow...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation launch harm reduction program
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Workers at the health centre in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) are making a new...