Collins calls for better relationships to help Thunder Bay and Fort William youth
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins called for better relationships to help youth in the Thunder Bay-Fort William region during Nishnawbe...
Anishinabek Nation takes a giant leap forward to having own education system
First Nations across the Anishinabek Nation territory have made the commitment to support the Anishinabek Nation’s Education Agreement. As of June 3, a total of...
Anishinabek Nation encourages everyone to join the Walk for Reconciliation on May 31
UOI OFFICES(May 29, 2015)– Anishinabek Nation leadership encourage all Canadians to join in their local Walk for Reconciliation this Sunday, May 31. The Truth and...
A day for the woman’s soul
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A special Woman’s Wellness Day was recently offered to area women at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre....
Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Northern Development and Mines – ‘Niigan Ga Zhaamin – Moving Forward Together’
TORONTO (May 28, 2015) –The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee and the Minister of Mineral Development and Mines Michael Gravelle, met today ...
Long-haired men and boys share stories and build strength
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – The room was unexpectedly full for the Anishinaabe Long Hair workshop held in early April at the ShkagamikKwe Health Centre....
Truth and Reconciliation walkers carry strong message of hope
By Julie Kapyrka Peterborough – The Truth and Reconciliation Walkers arrived in Peterborough on May 20th carrying with them a strong message of support, hope...
Anishinabek Nation meets with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to advance priorities
TORONTO (May 27, 2015) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro met...
‘Honouring One Another’ – 6th Annual CIES Pow Wow
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – “This Pow Wow is a celebration of who we are,” said Deina Bomberry – a teacher from Wasauksing...
Bay Mills Community College sees more Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion program grads
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – Graduates from the Bay Mills Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program received their diplomas at the Bay Mills Community College...
Opinion: Lambert on ‘Free the Chaudière Falls’ and ‘Save the Islands’
By Lynn Gehl There has been a long time controversy in Ottawa, traditional Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory, regarding the need to re-naturalize a sacred land and...
Regalia was a way of life
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION – In Kipawa, Quebec people are becoming more interested in learning the traditional ways. Cultural workshops to teach...
Shawanaga First Nation approves Land Code, community to govern reserve land and resources
Shawanaga First Nation (May 21, 2015) On May 20, 2015 by a record-breaking participation of 43% of all eligible voters, Shawanaga First Nation members cast...
Silver Lamprey, native species, caught in Nipissing area
By Heidi Manitowabi, Community Liaison Specialist for the A/OFRC On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) field crews caught a Silver...
‘Ontario’s justice system must include broader First Nation collaboration and representation’ – Beardy
TORONTO, ON (May 22, 2015) –Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy says there needs to be long term changes to legislation and policies within the Ontario...