M’Chigeeng responds to racism at Manitoulin Secondary School
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (September 19, 2018)—On September 14, 2018, a large brawl occurred at Manitoulin Secondary School (MSS) involving Indigenous and non Indigenous students. M’Chigeeng...
Ryerson University Yeates School of Graduate Studies appoints first Indigenous Advisor
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—As the newly appointed Indigenous advisor with Ryerson University’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Riley Kucheran is looking to get...
Anishinaabe Elders’ lifework recognized and honoured during Sacred Blanket Ceremony
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—The Anishinabek Nation made cultural history this past month by hosting the very first Traditional Medicine Gathering, on August 14-15, in Sault...
Candles of Tears raise awareness on MMIWG
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—John “Emmerson” Bobiwash from Michipicoten First Nation is currently traveling across Canada to set up his Candles of Tears across...
Garden River youth recognized with Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Garden River’s Aaron Jones, one of this year’s Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award recipients, enjoyed the opportunity to...
Gii-maamiikwen daagod
Submitted by Ashley St. Pierre Gii-maamiikwen daagod! These words help describe my feelings over the week of sharing at the Anishinabek Nation Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit...
First Nations Elders, advisors co-create exhibit on Indian Act with CMHR
Winnipeg (September 12, 2018) – Elijah Harper’s eagle feather, a wampum belt made by a Haudenosaunee faith keeper and a Cree artist’s cradleboard “float” above...