Final Report on national inquiry into MMIWG confirms genocide; cannot be ignored
CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION (June 5, 2019) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly stand united following the long anticipated release of The National Inquiry’s...
Central body supporting Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law launched at Grand Council Assembly
CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION (June 5, 2019) – Anishinabek Nation’s Social Development Department launched Koganaawsawin, the central body supporting the Anishinabek Nation Child...
Eye-opening experience for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek left-winger at overseas hockey tournament
By Sam Laskaris ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Though he is just 12-years-old, Liam-Juelz Nootchtai recently had his first taste of international hockey. The young Atikameksheng Anishnawbek...
Running the distance to promote healthy, active lifestyle
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Charlton Thompson and Garden River’s Ralph Bekintis recently completed the 86th Annual Firefighter’s Ten Mile Road Race on...
Artisan/entrepreneur helps shoppers connect with Northern Ontario artisans online
By Kelly Anne Smith ASTORVILLE—A Northern Ontario art maker/entrepreneur is helping artisans and art lovers to connect online in a hub of stores called the...
After 100 years, Ruby still remembers the important things
By Maurice Switzer PETERBOROUGH— When you have lived for 100 years, you can be excused for forgetting a few minor daily details. Ruby Marsden Hicks,...
Duct tape also good for pow-wow regalia!
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY— Duct tape is a popular fix-it tool for everyone from plumbers to astronauts. But organizers of the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow...