First Indigenous surgeon Doctor Nadine Caron visits Sagamok
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—An invitation to attend the “Past, Present and Future Celebration” at the Multi Educational Centre on May 17 went out to...
Wiikwemkoong Water Walker delivers teachings on the sacredness of water
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Water Walker Josephine Mandamin emphasized the importance of continuing to raise awareness about water during the Biidaaban Healing Lodge Empowering Our...
‘Vote smart, vote strategically’ says Madahbee
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 22, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is encouraging Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote in the upcoming June...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hand drummer and singer launches CD
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Beatrice Twance-Hynes honoured her father during the May 12 launch of her CD entitled Indian Chief’s Daughter, which features...
Anishinaabemowin focus of Anishinabek legal traditions sessions
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A focus on more education for children about Anishinabek laws was one of the recommendations at the Revitalization of Anishinabek Nation...
Full house on opening night of Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s Garden)
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—This year’s WeeFestival of Theatre and Culture for Early Years featured a 15-minute Ode’min performance to open the Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s...
Trained at the Canadian Museum of History to guard artifacts at The Dokis Museum
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION—Adrienne Dokis started out volunteering at her local museum when it opened three years ago. Now she is the...