Rick Garrick

Canada

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Articles

‘It’s been an honour to be a part of the important conversations that are shaping the north,’ says Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association president - Anishinabek News

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Municipality of Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry, a Red Rock Indian Band citizen, stepped down as president of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) on April 23 after serving for eight years. “As I step into my final conference as president of NOMA, I find myself reflecting on the privilege it’s been to serve this incredible region that I’m so passionate about,” Landry says.
Indigenous dancers from across the region to hit the stage in Toronto

1 week ago | tbnewswatch.com | Rick Garrick

BRANT — Indigenous youth from across northwestern Ontario are enjoying the opportunity to prepare for Outside Looking In’s (OLI) 18th Annual Showcase, this Thursday in Toronto.
Celebrating strength on Indigenous Peoples Day

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Namaygoosisagagun’s Natalie Paavola is collaborating with T-Compound owner Ben Thompson to hold the Battle of the Nations Strong Event on National Indigenous Peoples Day at Marina Park in Thunder Bay on June 21.
Fort William First Nation helps heal the body, mind, and spirit through yoga

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickFORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation’s Manifesting Movement Yoga sessions with Michelle Derosier were a success on Tuesday evenings from April 1-29 at the Fort William First Nation Gymnasium. “It’s been great,” says Derosier, a yoga instructor, storyteller, filmmaker, and Eagle Lake citizen in Treaty #3. “We had a nice group out tonight (April 22) and people seemed to really love the practice.”Derosier says she had eight participants at the April 8 yoga session.
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin acquires new land for new opportunities

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO Peter Collins announced the acquisition of a 56-acre property once owned by Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper along Hwy. 61 in Thunder Bay for future training initiatives on April 23. Formerly known as the Riverview Raceway, the property is located just southwest of the Chippewa Rd. turnoff to Fort William.
Annual eye exams highlighted during Vision Health Month

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickWINDSOR — The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)’s Ryan Hooey is raising awareness of the importance of annual eye examinations for people with diabetes for Vision Health Month in May. “One of the great things that’s happening is there are some programs out there in Ontario that will do eye screening for diabetic retinopathy,” says Hooey, manager of major gifts at the CNIB and citizen of Keeseekoowenin First Nation in Manitoba.
Pow Wow Nutrition Subsidy Toolkit encourages healthy food options at pow wows

3 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickCHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES — Chippewas of the Thames’ Chippewa Health Centre has partnered with the Anishinabek Nation to share her community’s Pow Wow Nutrition Subsidy Toolkit to encourage healthy food options at pow wows. The Chippewa Health Centre had previously created a pow wow nutrition subsidy of up to $100 off the food vendors fee for vendors who were selling fruit or vegetables at the Chippewas of the Thames Pow Wow in 2023 and 2024.
White Owl Film Studios celebrates National Canadian Film Day

1 month ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickWAHNAPITAE — White Owl Film Studios in Wahnapitae First Nation plans to feature a film narrated by Indigenous actor Adam Beach as part of its celebration for National Canadian Film Day on April 16. Launched in 2014, National Canadian Film Day is a nationwide initiative presented by Reel Canada to spotlight Canadian films, voices, and creative talent.
Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma riding NDP candidate calls for better healthcare accessibility in Northern Ontario

1 month ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickMISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION — Anishinaabekwe lawyer Laura Mayer is calling for better healthcare accessibility in Northern Ontario during her election campaign as the NDP candidate in the newly formed Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma riding. “Too many people in Sault Ste.
Long Lake #58 offers transformational program from community members

1 month ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58 recently held a 10-day detox program for community members dealing with addictions at the Best Western Plus NorWester Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay. “We brought members down from the reserve and we’re here trying to help them on their healing journey, get away from the drugs and alcohol and really start to deal with the trauma,” says Kyle Arnold, community support worker specializing in addiction at Long Lake #58.