Charnel Anderson
Charnel Anderson is a freelance journalist based in Toronto. She is a member of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek, and one of the 2019 CBC-CJF Indigenous Journalism Fellows. Follow her on Twitter @charneland.
Latest from Charnel Anderson
How Georgina Island First Nation took back control of lands and resources
Almost 20 years ago, after decades under the Indian Act's land management regime, Georgina Island First Nation took back control of its own land and natural resources through the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.
Indigenous |
Opinion
Sen. Beyak got one thing right: more of the same for First Nations is not the answer
Unfortunately, just about everything else in her open letter — in which she suggested First Nations should give up their status cards in exchange for Canadian citizenship — was wrong.
Opinion |
Mona the raccoon: She's a 1st for Thunder Bay, Ont., dog rescue group
Rebecca Estey runs a dog rescue in Thunder Bay, Ont., and gets calls from people about all kids of animals, like skunks, hawks, even groundhogs. But earlier this summer, she got her first call about a raccoon.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Thunder Bay hairstylist gives haircuts to the homeless
Bryan Hodgins has been cutting hair at the Shelter House for more than a year, and it's as rewarding for Hodgins as it is for the people who receive the haircuts. "It feels good to take care of people," said Hodgins.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Quilt honours memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women
Beading, painting, and healing characterize the creation of a quilt being made to honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
RFDA Summer Days program teaches Thunder Bay, Ontario kids about food
The Regional Food Distribution Association in Thunder Bay, Ont., wants to help kids build a healthy relationship with food, and that's why Kitchen Manager Kelsey Agnew started the Summer Days program for kids.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Muskrat Dam youth boycott CLE in Thunder Bay
Many kids in northwestern Ontario wait for the CLE to return to Thunder Bay, but youth from Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation are boycotting the fair this summer.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Video
Thunder Bay's north end splash pad making waves
Families flocked to the facility at North End Park, which held it's grand opening ceremony on Friday.
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Magnus Theatre's latest play inspired by mom's record collection
It wasn't until after his mother passed away in 2009 that Thom Currie found the inspiration to finish writing his play 'Mama's Country Record Collection.'
Canada -Thunder Bay |
Eabametoong First Nation donates $10,000 to Shelter House in Thunder Bay
Eabametoong First Nation has donated $10,000 to the Shelter House in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Canada -Thunder Bay |