Pic River pursuing Aboriginal title claim
BEGETIKONG ANISHNABE — The Begetikong Anishnabe (Ojibways of Pic River First Nation) welcome the decision made June 26th by the Supreme Court of Canada in...
Cookbooks a recipe for colonialism
By Marci Becking MONTREAL – Marie-Anne Gagnon says Canadian cookbooks have been a tool for colonization. “Very few recipes actually have an Aboriginal reference in...
Aboriginal title ruling impacts resource projects: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) June 26, 2014 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says today’s Supreme Court ruling on Aboriginal title proves...
O Canada: It’s not everyone’s ‘native land’
By Dr. David Shanahan Soon we’ll be celebrating Canada Day and revelling in the fun and frolics. Canadians have the privilege of living in a...
Public education on First Nations history essential: Beardy
TORONTO, ON (JUNE 19, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is wishing everyone an enjoyable National Aboriginal Day taking place June 21 and...
Wiky moves forward with constitution: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 18, 2014 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulated Ogimaa Duke Pelletier on Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve passing...
Wikwemikong ratifies constitution
By Faye Sabourin WIKWEMIKONG – Citizens of the largest Anishinabek Nation member community have ratified their constitution, the first step towards the development of their...
First Nation calls on Wynne majority to move on Treaties
Cutler, Ontario (Serpent River FN) June 13, 2014 – The Ontario Liberal Government under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne is a positive outcome for...
Wynne majority could be win-win: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 13, 2014 – A majority government for Premier Kathleen Wynne has the potential to benefit both citizens of Ontario and...
Tattoos for National _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day
By Maurice Switzer “Share in the Celebration!” The words virtually shout at you from the federal Aboriginal Affairs ministry website. “Canadians from all walks of...
KTEI completes first 20 years
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute is 20 years closer to achieving its goal of providing life-long learning to Anishinabek Nation...
NAN responds to Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal election ad
Wednesday June 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno, on behalf of the Executive Council, has...
Tamara Johnson election ad ‘shocks’ Anishinabek Nation
Chronicle Journal defends ‘business relationship’ with advertisers CBC NEWS THUNDER BAY – A full page Thunder Bay newspaper ad that appears to take aim at First...
Chiefs of Ontario reject Bill C-10 that will criminalize tobacco trade
Calling it a direct attack on First Nation Constitutional and Treaty Rights Toronto, ON (June 10, 2014) — The Chiefs of Ontario are calling the...
Anishinabek mourn the death of Mushkegowuk Grand Chief
TORONTO (June 10, 2014) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee offered condolences to friends, family, and Mushkegowuk citizens on passing of Grand Chief...