Head of the Lake Purchase
By Dr. David Shanahan By 1805, the Crown had acquired almost all of the north shore of Lake Ontario around to Niagara, with the exception...
Six First Nations celebrate Niijaansinaanik Indigenous Child Welfare Agency designation
By Kelly Anne Smith PARRY SOUND— A joyous ceremony in Wasausking First Nation marked the official designation of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services. Niijaansinaanik Child...
A letter from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief to all hunters and harvesters, and their families:
To all the Hunters and Harvesters, and their Families: Aanii, The 2021 hunting and harvesting season greets us with excitement. The Anishinabek Nation’s territory is...
Hundreds come together to bring Pikwàkanagàn child’s spirit home
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...
Opinion: Major parties ominously silent on Canadian oil
By Catherine Murton Stoehr The climate platforms presented by the three major parties in Canada’s 44th national election will not prevent or even substantially mitigate...
Federal Election: Henry running for NDP in his first election in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex riding
By Rick Garrick LAMBTON–KENT–MIDDLESEX RIDING — Jason Henry of Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point is running in his first federal election as a candidate...
Federal Election: Peltier runs for Liberals in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding
By Rick Garrick ALGOMA-MANITOULIN-KAPUSKASING RIDING — Duke Peltier from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory running in his first federal election as a candidate for the Liberal Party...
Federal Election: Rekmans running for the Green Party in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
By Rick Garrick LEEDS-GRENVILLE-THOUSAND ISLANDS AND RIDEAU LAKES RIDING — Serpent River’s Lorraine Rekmans is running in her sixth federal election as a candidate for...
Federal Election: Wesley-Esquimaux runs for the Liberals for the third time in Simcoe North
By Rick Garrick SIMCOE NORTH RIDING — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is running in her third federal election as a candidate...
The Robinson-Huron Treaty Anishinabek respectfully petition and call upon the Crown
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION (September 10, 2021) – On the 171st anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, the 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty...
Opinion: Looking back on the Restoration of Jurisdiction process
By Mary Laronde In 1995, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chiefs-in-Assembly decided to enter into self-government negotiations with Canada as a way to restore inherent...
Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation held its first International Overdose Awareness Day Walk on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of...
Crystal Shawanda mesmerizes at Bluesfest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Headlining the North Bay Capitol Centre’s Bluesfest, Crystal Shawanda mesmerized the audience with her soulful singing of the blues....
Dilico Youth Council to connect with Indigenous youth during the month of September
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Dilico Youth Council is holding a Celebrating Us Virtual Youth Gathering for youth 12-years-old and...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation celebrates student achievement while embracing a new normal
By Joel Piché AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— It was August 25, the air was wet, the sun was scorching, and the COVID-19 pandemic lingering; but that...