Ruffo’s first film featured Sept. 27 on APTN
OTTAWA – Anishinaabe writer Armand Ruffo’s first feature film, “A Windigo Tale”, will be a featured Friday night movie Sept. 27 on the Aboriginal Peoples...
Anishinabek grads include first ‘spirit award’ winners
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – The first Elaine R. Kelly Spirit Awards were given out at the Anishinabek Educational Institute’s convocation on August 24....
Anishinabek leaders in fight against FASD
UOI OFFICES – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says every day should be recognized as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. “Just...
Fontaine honoured for lifelong dedication
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has announced that the 2013 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations is Phil Fontaine O.C., O.M....
Funding cuts raised with United Nations
TORONTO – In advance of October’s official visit to Canada by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Chiefs of...
Dudley George died for our rights: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (September 6, 2013) – As Anishinabek Nation communities observe the shooting death 18 years ago today of unarmed protestor Dudley George at the...
Treaty anniversary remembered with traffic slow-down on Highway 17
SERPENT RIVER FN (Sept. 6, 2013) – Monday marks the anniversary of Robinson Huron Treaty signing of 1850. Serpent River First Nation is a signatory...
Idle No More Calls for Mass Action on October 7
Our collective movement “Idle No More” has been growing in leaps and bounds over the summer season! Our #SovSummer campaign launched on June 21’s National...
China’s return to hardline Maoist policies could pose problem for Tories
By Matthew Little, Epoch Times OTTAWA—The Harper government’s efforts to secure an investment deal with China appear to be taking place amidst a renewed push...
Redskins draw human rights complaint
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man has filed a discrimination complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on behalf of his five-year-old daughter in an...
Education hot topic for minister to handle
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee reminded Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer at an Aug. 21 bilateral meeting of the...
Honouring Mothers Pow-wow to raise awareness for FASD
THUNDER BAY – The Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day Planning Committee will host its 5th Annual “Honouring Mothers Mini Pow-wow” at Marina Park...
Chimnissing 100 Mile Market supports local vendors
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Chimnissing residents are benefiting from fresh market goods without having to the leave the island. For the second year...
Talk about what you read with others
By Laura Dokis One good way to promote the importance of literacy is to create book clubs. Simply put, a book club can be formed...
Letter: Algonquin Nation on verge of achieving an agreed treaty with the Crown
Letter to the Editor of the North Bay Nugget (published August 27, 2013) Re: Residents remain opposed Aug. 8, 2013 http://www.nugget.ca/2013/08/08/residents-remain-opposed After waiting for almost...