Buffy Sainte-Marie Statement of Response to CBC’s The Fifth Estate
TORONTO (NOVEMBER 23, 2023) — I want to begin by thanking the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the honour. As one of...
Creating a safe space through expanding understanding
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Garden River’s Dave Jones and Daniel Jones and the Turtle Concepts team shared their own personal journeys during the...
Political Quarterly Update: Summer
As summer comes to an end and we begin preparations for the upcoming autumn season, we want to send our best wishes to students, teachers,...
Government of Canada supports Indigenous economic development in southern Ontario
Two Indigenous-led businesses receive Government of Canada investment of more than $1.6 million to create new jobs and grow BARRIE (September 8, 2023) – Indigenous...
Graduate Spotlight: Dehmin Eshkawkogan
Health Promotion grad now a role model for her community. SUDBURY (July 19, 2023) – Recent graduate from the Health Promotion program at Laurentian University, Dehmin...
Letter to the Editor: Community members want politics informed by Indigenous histories, traditions, and for future generations
On June 28, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a virtual Special Chiefs Assembly to address the findings of a Human Resources investigation...
Dressing a deer is important learning
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY — An Indigenous educator was telling the interviewer that, in his opinion, knowing how to dress a deer is probably...
Never forgotten: Fort William honours memory of 215 children in Kamloops
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation celebrate 5th Annual Dare to Dream Day
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation held the 5th Annual Dare to Dream Day for children...
Behind the lens with content creator Sara Cornthwaite: Focussing on stories that matter
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — People all over the world trust Sara Cornthwaite with their special moments. The Nipissing First Nation content...
Opinion: Representation matters
By Kristin Crawford Having recently signed up for dance classes, I found myself in need of a new pair of ballet shoes. I had heard...
A Minute for Our Relatives: Action against gender-based violence
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of domestic violence. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek Nation:...
Ontario Native Women’s Association hosts 7th Annual Poetry Night
By Leslie Knibbs THUNDER BAY — The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosted the 7th annual Poetry Night at the Chanterelle Inn on the Park...
Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...
Education a key priority discussing during latest Anishinabek Nation UNDRIP engagement session
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...