Anishinabek Nation leaders discuss citizenship and E’Dbendaagzijig – Those who belong
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation E’Dbendaagzijig (Citizenship) Virtual Conference featured presentations by Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe and other leaders...
Lana Ray advocates for the notion of reconciliation remain true to the original intent
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray highlighted how the term reconciliation has been appropriated by different groups during her...
Garden River First Nation member signs pro hockey contract with Syracuse club
By Sam Laskaris SYRACUSE – Owen Headrick is focusing on his professional hockey career a bit sooner than he had originally anticipated. Headrick, a member...
Local non-profits come together to sustain the vulnerable population in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— On Jan. 19, Dr. Kendra Wilkins, an emergency room physician in North Bay, Ont., posted on social media,...
Relationships and reconciliation: working together for justice and healing
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...
Legacy of former Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Josephine Mandamin honoured in Pickering
By Rick Garrick PICKERING — The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin’s family is honoured about the upcoming renaming of a Durham District School Board (DDSB)...
Lifetime Achievement Awards presented virtually to deserving Anishinabek
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – The 2020 Evening of Excellence took place virtually on Jan. 27, 2022, to honour those who have made their communities stronger...
The Weengushk Film Institute to offer new programs
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG — The Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) recently launched three new online programs, The Art of Documentary Story Telling, Business in Film...
First Nations Health Managers Association launches Season 5 of weekly virtual Town Halls
APTN to once again rebroadcast series across Turtle Island OTTAWA (January 28, 2022) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) has launched the fifth...
Withdrawal of judicial review of CHRT ruling a relief for Anishinabek Nation communities rebuilding and reclaiming their role in child and youth well-being
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 28, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe welcomes the recent announcement that Canada will be withdrawing its...
M’Chigeeng First Nation citizen has his show expanded to U.S. markets
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Neil Debassige is doing his best to put Manitoulin Island and some local First Nations on the map...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Working Group gaining momentum early in the year
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their second working group meeting on Jan. 12 through Zoom. Loretta...
Palliative care is what our communities have always done
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Joanna Vautour and Dr. Michael Anderson provided some 150 participants with great information through their presentation: End of life...
Nipissing First Nation author shares the language in new children’s book
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— In her new book, This Is What I’ve Been Told – Mii Yi Gaa-Bi-Wiindmaagooyann, author Juliana Armstrong writes,...
‘What has happened to you?’ asks Dr. Mushquash
By Marci Becking THUNDER BAY – One always learns something new from listening to Dr. Christopher Mushquash. He was the keynote speaker on Jan. 18...