Glasses focus on charity

VANCOUVER – Claudia Alan Inc. – a fashion house focusing on the creation of specialty accessory programs – is donating an estimated $80,000 from sales...

Indian ‘performers’ not just stereotypes

By Karl Hele Linda Scarangella McNenly examines Native performers’ involvement in both the original Wild West shows, undertaken by the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody,...

Communities trying energy conservation

By Greg Plain TORONTO –The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), together with Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer, announced in August that 12 communities have been...

Database identifies certified Aboriginal businesses

CALGARY –  The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has launched the “Certified Aboriginal Business” platform. The Canada-wide directory of pre-qualified Aboriginal businesses is publicly-available...

Cranberry harvest full of tradition and goodness

By Rick Garrick ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Traditional artisan Ken Wabegijig enjoys harvesting –and eating – wild cranberries from a bog near his mother’s home community...