Anishinabek News

The Anishinabek News began in 1988 as a tabloid-style newspaper aimed at promoting pride and sharing information about the Anishinabek Nation's current events, culture, political goals, and achievements. This publication is produced by the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI), which was founded in 1949 to serve as the political representative for the communities that make up the Anishinabek Nation.

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Leaders discuss business proposals in current political landscape at Toronto forum

3 days ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Sam Laskaris

By Sam LaskarisTORONTO – A pair of Anishinabek leaders were among those who spoke at a mainstage session at the Central Business Forum in Toronto. Garden River First Nation member Travis Boissoneau, Vice President of a government relations and communications firm, and Dokis First Nation member Karen Restoule, a leading First Nations advisor in the country, attended the forum held by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) on June 3.
Wakely commits to University of Massachusetts Lowell hockey team

4 days ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Sam Laskaris

By Sam LaskarisCURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Now that he has used up his junior eligibility, Dalyn Wakely is still hoping to become a professional hockey player as soon as possible; however, he’s going to have to wait a bit longer for that opportunity now. The 21-year-old Curve Lake First Nation member had been selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the sixth round of the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
New stamp honours First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight

6 days ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Marci Becking

TSÚUT’ÍNÀ NATION, Alberta – A gathering was held in Tsúut’ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, today as Canada Post celebrated an upcoming stamp featuring Bruce Starlight. Known as Dit’óní Didlishí (Spotted Eagle), Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades advocating to save his language and culture from extinction. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be issued tomorrow, June 20 – the day before National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Dokis First Nation member inks contract with Austrian hockey team

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Sam Laskaris

By Sam LaskarisCHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – Troy Lajeunesse is on the move again. For the third time in as many years, Lajeunesse, a member of Dokis First Nation, will find himself playing professional hockey in a different European country. Lajeunesse, a 28-year-old forward, has signed on to play the 2025-26 season with HC Tiroler Wasserkraft Innsbruck, a squad based in Austria. The 13-squad Austrian league is considered a step up from Denmark’s pro circuit.
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.
Chiefs of Ontario issue urgent warning on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, and will rally on Parliament Hill

1 week ago | anishinabeknews.ca | Marci Becking

(Toronto, Ont.–June 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued a clear and urgent response to Bill C-5, the federal government’s proposed One Canadian Economy Act. Following an emergency meeting today, the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council passed a resolution strongly opposing both the content of the bill and the undemocratic process being used to rush it through Parliament without meaningful consultation or study.
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.