B'Maakonigan presents: Dodemaag Teachings: Foundations of Anishinaabe Governance virtual sessions. Deepen your understanding of the Dodemaag system and traditional Anishinaabe governance. To register for Session 1 on February 1, 2026, follow this link: us06web.zoom.us/.../register... See you soon!

Indigenous legal experts and advocates were not shocked by the findings, but say it shines a light on systemic issues that persist after centuries of colonization.

(1/2) This week, the Reconciliation Department staff provided information and claim-filing support for the Indian Boarding Home Class Action and the First Nation Child and Family Service Settlement Agreement.

The Health Transformation Working Group was back-in-action this week to discuss guiding principles, governance models, and health as a business. Members met at the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

(1/2) We're looking for five Anishinabek Nation youth to attend our Fur Harvest, Conservation and Management Course for FREE (accommodations and meals included). Hosted by Gwekwaadziwin Miikan at the Fall Camp Site, the course will take place on March 10-13, 2026.

First Nation hosting info session for Robinson Huron Treaty beneficiaries Read more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/f...

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📢  We are now accepting applications to target environmental challenges affecting water quality and ecosystem health within the Great Lakes Basin.  Application deadline: January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST For more information contact: [email protected]

We’re hiring! Check out our Anishinabek Educational Institute Program Coordinator (Social Services Programs) position below. Applications are to be submitted to: [email protected]. Applications Deadline: 4:30pm on Friday, January 30, 2026 Visit: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/anis...

Ontario Building and Expanding 16 Teaching Clinics to Connect 300,000 More People to Primary Care Funding advances the province’s plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029 Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

Join our language session on February 3rd via Zoom with Jeannette Commanda, Anishinaabemowin Speaker (Language Speaker), from 4PM-5PM EST to learn phrases from the Anishinabek Nation Gizisoo-Mzinigan. Register: https://bit.ly/3Y9IoVO  Questions: [email protected]

ICYMI: Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/tribunal-first-nations-education-funding-9.7039685

(1/2) Join us to learn about Anishinaabemowin in Early Childhood Learning spaces with Anishinaabemowin Commissioner Barb Nolan!

Small businesses featured at The Indigenous Playmaker Marketplace in Toronto Read more via Anishinabek News: https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/small-businesses-featured-at-the-indigenous-playmaker-marketplace-in-toronto/

Save the date! The next Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Working Group meeting is scheduled for February 11-12, 2026. Register here: tiny.cc/d7mx001 Anishinabek Chiefs, council members, child well-being technicians, and citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Chi-miigwech to everyone who came out in September for the annual Every Child Matter's Walk. Please view the video from the event below and we look forward to seeing you September 2026. youtube.com/shorts/dPmTH...

Support the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity by purchasing Catch the Ace tickets for your chance to win! Purchase tickets now at www.anishinabekace.ca for the upcoming draw on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Ontario Investing $242 Million to Prepare College and University Students for In-Demand Jobs Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

(1/2) Interested in Fur Harvest, Conservation & Management? We're looking for five Anishinabek Nation youth, ages 18 to 29, to attend our Fur Harvest, Conservation and Management Course for FREE (accommodations and meals included).

ICYMI: EDCO launches new First Nation Community Membership to advance inclusive economic development Read more: https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/press-release/edco-launches-new-first-nation-community-membership-to-advance-inclusive-economic-development-11713772

Ontario Fast-Tracks Western World’s Largest Nickel Project Under ‘One Project, One Process’ Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Nickel Project will create more than 4,000 jobs and supercharge made-in-Ontario supply chain Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

Storytelling with Isaac Murdoch at Lakehead University Read more via Anishinabek News: https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/storytelling-with-isaac-murdoch-at-lakehead-university/

The Anishinabek Nation needs you! Join us at the Anishinabek Nation campaign to support Bill S-2 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:00PM-9:00PM via Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yzJbz6kyQ0OB0NqGGoFeQA

ICYMI: Mastercard spotlights Indigenous small businesses at Toronto Maple Leafs Indigenous Celebration Game Read more:

Join the Anishinabek Nation Anishinaabemowin Department Anishinaabemowin Language Classes every Tuesday from 1:30PM-2:30PM EST with Isadore Toulouse, Anishinaabemowin Instructor (Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory). Visit: bit.ly/3Pv5i5N For all inquiries, contact: [email protected]

First Nation centre impressing with his 200-foot game during rookie Junior A season Read more via Anishinabek News: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/firs...

Visit the Anishinabek News Job Board for a list of current employment opportunities available within Anishinabek Nation Territory! Application deadlines vary. Visit: anishinabeknews.ca/category/jobs/

Support the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity by purchasing Catch the Ace tickets for your chance to win! Purchase tickets now at www.anishinabekace.ca for the upcoming draw on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Anishinabek Nation leadership, and technicians with expertise in the 1965 Indian Welfare Agreement (1965 Agreement), are invited to participate in a focused engagement session on reform of the Agreement this February at Casino Rama. Register online at: https://tiny.cc/1965Agreement

🌐 New Podcast Episode Alert! To learn more about Indigenous data sovereignty, I spoke with Rylee Restoule, Coordinator of Indigenous Health Research at the Health Sciences North Research Institute. 🎧 Tune in now to hear this powerful conversation! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3pQa...

The Anishinabek Nation needs you! Join us at the Anishinabek Nation campaign to support Bill S-2 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:00PM-9:00PM via Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yzJbz6kyQ0OB0NqGGoFeQA

Support the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity by purchasing Catch the Ace tickets for your chance to win! Purchase tickets now at www.anishinabekace.ca for the upcoming draw on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Boozhoo! We are excited to announce that the Anishinabek Nation Giizisoo Mzinigan is now available online. www.anishinabek.ca/Flipbooks/AN... Stay tuned for more information about printed copies.

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Ontario: First Nations leadership front and centre Read more: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/regional/ontario-first-nations-leadership-front-and-centre/

(1/2) Registration is now open! Are you a frontline worker who works in or with our member First Nations for Diabetes Care? If so, join us for our annual Diabetes Conference on April 22nd and 23rd in Collingwood, Ontario. For more information, contact: [email protected]

First Nation rookie playing both defence and forward positions with Lumberjacks Read more via Anishinabek News: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/firs...

Save the date! Join our upcoming Invasive Species and Climate Resilience Gathering in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on February 25 to 26, 2026. For more information contact: [email protected] Register here: tinyurl.com/aninvasives

Ontario Celebrates Arrival of First Northlander Train Government marks major milestone as province prepares to restore passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

ICYMI: North Shore boat launch to reopen this spring Read more: https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-journalism-initiative-lji/north-shore-boat-launch-to-reopen-this-spring-11681742

Moon of the Crusted Snow destined for the big screen Read more via Anishinabek News: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/moon...

The Anishinabek Nation needs you! Join us at the Anishinabek Nation campaign to support Bill S-2 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:00PM-9:00PM via Zoom. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📢  We are now accepting applications to target environmental challenges affecting water quality and ecosystem health within the Great Lakes Basin.  Application deadline: January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST For more information contact: [email protected]

First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds' lack of commitment to protecting source water Read more: www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/firs...

Join our language session on February 3rd via Zoom with Jeannette Commanda, Anishinaabemowin Speaker (Language Speaker), from 4PM-5PM EST to learn phrases from the Anishinabek Nation Gizisoo-Mzinigan. Register: bit.ly/3Y9IoVO Questions: [email protected]

Chief of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation calling for regional economic strategy with London, neighbouring communities Read more: https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/chief-of-chippewas-of-the-thames-first-nation-calling-for-regional-economic-strategy-with-london-neighbouring-communities/

First Nation hockey player thriving with new junior team following December trade Read more via Anishinabek News: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/firs...

G’chi-miigwech (Thank you very much) to Corine Bannon and Charlotte Neckoway, Anishinaabemowin Teachers (Language Teachers) for facilitating our latest language session via Zoom and to all who participated! Previous Sessions: https://bit.ly/4oGHYBa    Questions: [email protected]

Save the date! Join our upcoming FASD and Neurodivergent Conference in London Ontario on May 5 and 6, 2026. For more information contact: [email protected] Registration opens on March 2, 2026.

Teaching language, building identity: Inside Rama’s unique daycare Read more: www.chttps//www.orillia...

Health Transformation Team resubmits Business Case to Canada Read more via Anishinabek News: https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/health-transformation-team-resubmits-business-case-to-canada/