Google Canada commits $2.7 million to online safety & digital skills training for Indigenous communities
TORONTO (October 3, 2022) – On October 3, Google Canada announced $2.7 million in Google.org grants to empower Canadians to stay safe online and to...
Incarceration rates are still increasing: is the criminal justice system, restorative justice, and Gladue working?
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...
Stamps capture Indigenous artists’ visions for truth and reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Runners honour children on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation’s Honouring Our Children Reconciliation Run was a success with about...
Canada-New Zealand collaboration on Indigenous trade issues and inter-governmental a powerful catalyst for change
By Rick Garrick NEW ZEALAND — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee Leach shared Waubetek’s model with the Māori during a late August visit to...
Canada and Anishinabek First Nations commemorate historic milestone on self-government agreement
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 1, 2022) — Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe,...
Anishinaabe lawyer stresses importance of allies on the path to truth and reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Phyllis Webstad reflects on Orange Shirt Day 2022
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Alert Ready Emergency broadcast in Wiikwemkoong has been cancelled
From/De: Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service Date: September 28, 2022 -UPDATE #1- SEARCH FOR ARMED AND DANGEROUS PERSON – SHELTER IN PLACE Individual In Custody /...
Lakehead University brings community together to acknowledge Every Child Matters
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University kicked off the fall semester with a National Truth and Reconciliation Flag Raising and Every Child Matters...
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
Partners celebrate graduates of the Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship Program TORONTO (September 27, 2022) — Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN),...
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres launches Restoring Indigenous Humanity podcast
Six-episode series explores challenges faced by Indigenous people interacting with the Canadian justice system TORONTO (September 27, 2022) — Today, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous...
Nipissing First Nation celebrates 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE— Nipissing First Nation 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Nishnaabe Mshkiki Emiikshkaagyand “The Medicine that connects us all”, welcomed crowds...
Wiikwemkoong celebrates opening of Spirit Healing Lodge
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc. (Rainbow Lodge) is celebrating the grand opening of its new 20-bed facility, the...
Hydro One launches industry-leading 50-50 equity model with First Nations on new large-scale transmission line projects
TORONTO (September 22, 2022) – In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One announced its new industry-leading equity partnership model with First...