Rick Garrick

Canada

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Articles

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory to install state-of-the-art data centre

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickWIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is installing a state-of-the-art data centre in the Wiikwemkoong Administration Building to empower the community by taking control of its own digital infrastructure and information systems. The data centre, which arrived in the community on May 23, is a secure facility that is designed to house servers and computing systems.
Two First Nation leaders conferred with Honours and Honorary degrees at Lakehead University

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon and Redcloud Studios CEO Jennifer Podemski were conferred with Honours and Honorary degrees during Lakehead University’s May 30 convocation ceremony. Solomon received an Honours Bachelor of Arts Indigenous Learning degree and Podemski received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
Moose Deer Point expanding healthcare services

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickMOOSE DEER POINT — Moose Deer Point is looking forward to the completion of a palliative care room in the community’s Health Centre for citizens in the community. Moose Deer Point citizens had suggested that it would be more comfortable to stay in the community for palliative care during a community information session.
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care appoints new CEO

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Newly appointed Dilico Anishinabek Family Care CEO Natalie Paavola is excited about her new role after working with Dilico for 17 years, most recently as director of health and wellness. “What I hope to do and will continue to do is build on the partnerships and relationships that previous leaders have started and were working on,” Paavola says.
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Roots Community Food Centre program helps students with cultural land-based teachings

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — A group of Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute (CVI) students enjoyed learning from First Nations chef Zach Keeshig through a Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC)-Roots Community Food Centre program on May 27 in Thunder Bay. The students made hamburger buns in a wood-fired outdoor oven, moose and bison burgers over an outside fire, and a salad on an outdoor table under the tutelage of Keeshig.
Thunder Bay Public Library welcomes new Indigenous relations senior advisor

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickTHUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Stephanie MacLaurin is excited about being able to do more community engagement in their new role as senior advisor, Indigenous relations, at the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL). “I look forward to the different components this position brings together, which is community engagement, strategic planning, policy analysis, and advising,” says MacLaurin, who began their new role on May 20.
Fort William First Nation honours Indian Residential School Survivors

2 weeks ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek Nation: 1-800-663-1142.
Land at the forefront at Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly

3 weeks ago | snnewswatch.com | Rick Garrick

LONDON ONT — Northern Superior Regional Chief Melvin Hardy highlighted the importance of protecting the land for future generations during his opening remarks at the Anishinabek Nation’s Grand Council Assembly on June 3 in London. “We are gathered here today with the shared purpose to protect our lands, our waters and our inherent rights,” Hardy says on the first day of the three-day assembly at the Four Points by Sheraton.
Anishinabek Nini elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

1 month ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickOTTAWA — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Irving (Bing) Leblanc was recently elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering on May 15 as one of 50 new fellows and seven international fellows. The Induction Ceremony is scheduled for May 27 in Montréal.
UCCM Police donates new vehicle to strengthen rapid mental health care and emergency support across Manitoulin Island

1 month ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Rick Garrick

By Rick GarrickMANITOULIN ISLAND — The Health Sciences North (HSN)’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) is looking forward to providing enhanced emergency mental health services after the United Chiefs & Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM Police) donated a dedicated crisis vehicle.