United Urban Warriors Society: ‘Respect existence or expect resistance’
By Leslie Knibbs ESPANOLA—With sub-zero temperatures and an icy wind blowing, both young and old braved the cold standing up for protection of waterways. A...
Shades of Our Sisters installation receives overwhelming support
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Joyce Carpenter and Mag Cywink were overwhelmed with the love and support from the opening night crowd at Shades of Our Sisters....
Forum focused on health equity hosts Indigenous health leaders and system providers
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—The need for more Indigenous health staff in the Thunder Bay area was raised during the North West Local Health Integration...
Wasauksing approves Land Code – community will now govern its own reserve land and resources
WASAUKSING FIRST NATION – March 3, 2017 – On February 25, 2017, Citizens of Wasauksing First Nation cast their ballots in favour of the Wasauksing...
Sagamok celebrates Family Day with fish derby in support of Little NHL teams
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Family Day was celebrated on February 20 with a traditional Fish Derby on Lake LaCloche in Sagamok Anishnawbek First...
Access to Justice Forum incites important conversations and new perspectives
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—“Our Journey Away from Lateral Violence” and “Justice as Healing” were two of the presentations at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s Access to...
Political update: Anishinabek Nation leadership being more proactive with issues
Political Update – February 2017 Aanii, 2017 is proving to be yet another exciting and busy year! The Anishinabek Nation has a number of long-standing...