Candidates discuss Anishinabek issues at Nipissing First Nation

October 7, 2015

By Joey Krackle NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Some 35  participants attended the Nipissing First Nation’s electoral discussion at the Nbisiing Secondary School on Oct. 5. ...

AFN Chief Bellegarde appeals to Canadians to help Close the Gap

October 6, 2015

By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY  — Assembly of First Nation Chief Perry Bellegarde was in North Bay last week, to lecture on ‘Closing the...

Critical need for Canada to commit to renewing relationship with First Nations

October 6, 2015

By Joey Krackle The Anishinabek leadership has a proud history of emphasizing the need for government to renew its relationship with First Nations. In August,...

Dokis First Nation’s Lajeunesse scores first OHL hat trick

October 6, 2015

By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Troy Lajeunesse picked a rather opportune time to register his first Ontario Hockey League hat trick. The 18-year-old centre, from...

Anishinabek Elders weigh in on voting on Oct. 19

October 5, 2015

UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN)  – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee notes that the Oct. 19 federal election is fast approaching and it’s time...

Street party says good bye to summer

October 5, 2015

By Colleen Toulouse SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK – Star Road, possibly the smallest in the community, shined bright with the warm sun and carnival style atmosphere for...

Open-door policy for Orleans NDP candidate

October 2, 2015

By Rick Garrick ORLEANS – A non-status Abenaki scientist and entrepreneur originally from the Saguenay region of Quebec is running for the New Democratic Party...

Decision 2015 – APTN National News announces a series of special federal election broadcasts

October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN National News, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network’s (APTN) daily news and current affairs program, announced today it will host...

York University has successful Aboriginal Student Services

October 1, 2015

By Barb Nahwegahbow Randy Pitawanakwat is a trailblazer and he’s good at it. This citizen of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve was appointed as York University’s...

Christian Island Elementary School celebrates Terry Fox

September 30, 2015

By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – This week Christian Island Elementary School joined thousands of other people in schools and communities across Canada to...

‘Safe water is a basic human right’ says Chief Johnston

September 30, 2015

By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION –  Chief Elaine Johnston, welcomed dignitaries and community members to the Sept. 23 grand opening of the Serpent...

Harper ‘balanced’ budget on First Nations backs

September 29, 2015

Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says he can feel a momentum for change building as each day brings us closer to the Oct....

Political update from Anishinabek Nation leadership

September 28, 2015

Aanii, The Political Office schedule has been busy during the month of September and we will continue to be active in the upcoming months. We...

Chief McLeod losing patience with Elections Canada

September 28, 2015

By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Scott McLeod’s patience with Elections Canada is wearing thin. For weeks now, people who live on...

Michipicoten artist painting tunnel in Toronto

September 28, 2015

By Rick Garrick Michipicoten’s Rolande Souliere is creating Indigenous street art in the Bala Pedestrian Underpass, which is located on the traditional lands of the...