Wenjack and Downie legacy lives on through the Secret Path Curriculum Resource at Trent University
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH—The Secret Path Curriculum Resource, based on the late Gord Downie’s Secret Path graphic novel about the story of Chanie Wenjack, was...
A Miner’s Prayer, top new album from Matt James
By Brian Wright-McLeod SUDBURY—The sublime upbeat country ballads of Matt James (Naveau) rise from a love of family, land and culture. From Mattagami First Nation...
Aamjiwnaang athlete starring with National Lacrosse League’s Rochester Knighthawks
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Kyle Jackson is fulfilling his childhood dream. Jackson, a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario, is...
Book Review: Onigamissing: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year
Reviewed by Karl Hele Onigamissing is an insightful sharing of Anishinaabeg wisdom and teaching through the stories of Elder and academic Linda LeGrande Grover. This...
Fort William First Nation speaks about community efforts to revitalize Anishinaabemowin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Chief Peter Collins called for more Indigenous language teachings during Lakehead University’s Jan. 15 opening ceremony of its year-long...
Batchewana First Nation Leadership disappointed with Ontario’s Appeal
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON (January 22, 2019)– Today, Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) received word that the Ontario Government served their Notice...
Thunder Bay Police Service Board apology yields mixed feelings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Northern Superior Region leaders expressed concerns about “an empty apology” and called for progress on dealing with systemic racism at the...