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MMIWG Chief Commissioner Steps Up on Flaws

NetNewsLedger - May 23, 2017

Bear Clan Patrol Incorporated Continues to Bring Healing Ways

NAN – Basic Needs Must be Met in First Nations Communities

Powering to 30 lifts, this budding strong lady under the careful supervision of Kateri Skaarup

Kateri Banning Skaarup – Fort William First Nation Candidate

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde speaking at the 2018 Nishnawbe Aski Nation Winter Chiefs Assembly in Thunder Bay Ontario

NAN Congratulates AFN National Chief Bellegarde

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May speaks with media at Press Conference in Thunder Bay

Elizabeth May Arrested at Anti Kinder Morgan Pipeline Protest

NetNewsLedger - March 24, 2018 0

Walkers : Tyson Matawawpit; Darlene Barkman; Adam Beardy, Barb Barkman; Jaron Barkman and Robert Barkman.

Sachigo Lake Walkers Continue the Journey of New Beginnings

James Murray - April 21, 2015 0

Kenora MP Bob Nault

Bob Nault MP on Historic Signing in Thunder Bay

NetNewsLedger - March 5, 2017 0

Alvin Fiddler has been elected Grand Chief of Nishnawb-Aski Nation

Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Chiefs Elect Alvin Fiddler New Grand Chief

NetNewsLedger - August 12, 2015 0

Young people in Fort Hope Enjoying the Bouncy Castle

Fort Hope Youth Enjoy Exciting Day from New Partnership

NetNewsLedger - April 28, 2017 0

Lt Col. Mathhew Richardson of the Canadian Army with the Canadian Rangers

Canadian Rangers Rescue Stranded Peawanuck Snowmobiler

Sgt. Peter Moon - February 2, 2018 0

Matawa

NAN and Matawa Express Condolences in Death of Josiah Begg

NetNewsLedger - May 19, 2017 0

Books With No Bounds

Books With No Bounds Boosts NAN Communities

James Murray - September 2, 2013 0

MANITOU API – ANISHINABE TRADITIONAL TERRITORY -- On June 27, young men from a number of Manitoba First Nations began fasting with no food or water. With the blessing and sanction of their elders, and after being prepared through an ancient sweat lodge ceremony of purification and cleansing, they entered into the sacred site at Manitou Api on Wednesday. Located within the Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, and from whence the province gets its name, Manitou Api means "Where the Great Spirit Sat" in the Anishinabe language. The young men have been at the sacred site now for two days and two nights, in the sweltering heat, in fasting lodges they constructed themselves out of willow poles. Their mission - to seek vision and direction for the people. Last night the lightning and thunder came, along with high winds, and the rain has been falling steadily this morning. The vision quest has for thousands of years been the rite of passage to manhood for young Indigenous boys following their traditional way of life. Boys become men by being initiated by woman in a process that was started by their own mothers – and now, by going to the land, to Mother Earth, the first woman, the first mother, and the source of life for us all. There they reach out in humbleness to the Great Spirit - the highest power of all - to bring them a vision or dream that will help guide them; that will bring meaning and purpose to their life as men. Without a vision a boy never enters manhood. He remains immature, uninitiated, without a vision. The elders say that many men today are still boys. They argue, lack value and reverence, and they play with life. They are missing the deep-seated passion that drives a man to follow the responsibilities of fulfilling his purpose on Earth. This vision quest is different. It is bigger than a vision quest for one man to know himself. It is for the nation – for all of us. Inspired by a call made by the elders of their First Nations, these young men responded to the great challenge of seeking a way forward not just for themselves as individuals, but for all people. The old ones who have gone through this tell us that it is much harder to fast when you are doing it for your people; the struggle is greater, as you carry the burden of your people in the journey. It is not a mission for the faint of heart, and only the strong make it through. These young men are the strong ones. They have come forward as our men leaders of tomorrow. We are supporting them now through our thoughts and prayers, and preparing for their arrival on Sunday July 1, when they emerge from the sacred site at first light. They will journey first thing in the morning to the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, where they will enter back into the sweat lodge, and be given a special soup made from the heart of the moose. All are welcome to join us in welcoming them back on Sunday morning at the Turtle Lodge, with a breakfast feast and ceremony of honour, to acknowledge them for their great sacrifice on all our behalf. All are invited to bring a dish to share for the morning feast, and any gifts for the young men.

Seeking direction from the heart of the land

Amanda Perreault - June 29, 2018 0

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Mishkeegogaming First Nation and Dilico Anishinabek Sign Collaboration Protocol

James Murray - September 10, 2015 0

Cancelled – LUNSA hosting 32nd annual Powwow this weekend

NetNewsLedger - March 10, 2020 0

Walkers are seeking justice for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Update

NetNewsLedger - June 12, 2017 0

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