Specific Claims Tribunal revitalized
By Joey Krackle Specific Claims Tribunal Chair Justice Slade when interviewed recently stated that he was confident that the new government would add new justices...
Grocery store tour helps families make healthier choices
By Rick Garrick Anishnawbe Mushkiki’s Renco Grocery Store Tour provided healthy food tips and a bag of free groceries to about 12 adult participants and...
‘Learning about yourself in respect to the land and water is part of naming’ says Chief White-eye
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON, ON – Chippewas of the Thames Chief Leslee White-eye says that the importance of naming yourself and knowing who you...
Magnetawan protects species at risk – Blanding’s Turtle
By Joey Krackle The Turtle Island Conservation Centre at the Toronto Zoo considers Magnetawan First Nation (MFN) a leader in the field of preserving and...
Book review: Ojiberish a good place to start
Reviewed by Karl Hele As a non-speaker of my heritage language, Anishinaabemowin, and currently residing at a great distance from its source, I am in...
Algonquin Nation Chiefs prepare to step up action to protect sacred area
Algonquin Nation Chiefs Prepare to Step Up Action to Protect Sacred Area on Ottawa River From Desecration From Unwanted Condo Development (Wendake, Wendat Territory/January 27,...
Anishinabek Nation political update: This is the year to vote for our education system
Aanii, 2016 will be a critical year for the Anishinabek Nation, it is important that we continue to make progress on Anishinabek Nation initiatives. We...
Anishinabek First Nations proactive players in climate change
By Joey Krackle The federal/provincial and territorial environment ministers met in Ottawa Jan.30 in order to “take stock” of the challenge of reducing carbon emissions...
Alwyn Morris is back
By Laura Robinson OTTAWA – A reactivated Alwyn Morris, a Mohawk from Kahnawake, and the Canadian Sport For Life Society announced the Aboriginal Long Term...
Fort William looking forward to infrastructure development in northern Ontario
By Joey Krackle Northern Superior Chiefs and Councils and their citizens have frequently called for all weather access roads, improved road and rail facilities and...
Mistatim to open Feb. 9
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TORONTO – Opening on Feb. 9, Young People’s Theatre presents Mistatim by Red Sky Performance. Written by Governor General Award-wining playwright Erin...
Regional Chief Day presents 2016 pre-budget submission calling on feds to commit to major investment in First Nation communities
OTTAWA – Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day released the following statement after meeting and presenting a Pre-Budget Submission to Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in...
Women’s big drum teachings a success
Submitted by Sue Chiblow On January 16, 2016, I coordinated a Women’s Big Drum Teachings at the Garden River Recreation Centre featuring special guest Isaac...
Anishinabek Nation welcomes federal announcement on new pipeline consultations
The Trudeau government announced on January 27, 2016 that it is launching a new interim review process that restore the public confidence in the regulatory...
NEWSFLASH – Government admits it was wrong!
By Maurice Switzer If you’re reading this, maybe you should sit down and take a deep breath. Because if you haven’t heard or read it...