Kids’ books shortlisted
TORONTO–Five children’s books are in contention to become the First Nation Communities Read community reading selection for 2014-2015. Six jury members from First Nation public...
Debassige caps season with silver medal
By Sam Laskaris KAHNAWAKE, Que. – Deidre Debassige capped her successful hockey season with yet another medal from a prestigious tournament. The 17-year-old from M’Chigeeng...
‘What kind of Indian are you?’
By Richard Wagamese When I was small an adopted cousin once asked me, “What kind of Indian are you?” Back then the question shocked me....
Statement from AFN National Chief Shawn A-In-Chut Atleo
May 2, 2014 STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS NATIONAL CHIEF SHAWN A-IN-CHUT ATLEO (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn...
‘Decolonizing’ universities has a price
By Karl Hele MONTREAL – If you want to decolonize post-secondary institutions, have an Indigenous presence, and see our worldviews presented there are two fairly...
Public safety should be really simple
By Maurice Switzer It’s so much easier to keep things simple. So please don’t talk to me about diluted bitumen having a viscosity of 201...
Shoe donation shows character
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Students at Christian Island Elementary School (CIES) will be running in style this spring, thanks to a generous donation...