A unique reconciliation-based history lesson creates knowledge exchange
By Christine Smith-McFarlane TORONTO—A Mass Blanket exercise hosted by Canadian Roots Exchange in partnership with KAIROS took place at Queen’s Park, in Toronto Ontario, just...
Book Review: UpGhost River: A Chief’s Journey Through the Turbulent Waters of Native History
Reviewed by Christine Smith McFarlane The memoir transports the reader to 1955 where a young seven-year old, Edmund Metatawabin, is separated from his family and...
Community selects songs for Qalipu Mi’kmaq singer songwriter’s first album
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI, ONTARIO – New and promising Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation artist, Esther Pennell, is set to release her first album, “Since You’ve...
Book Review: Candies don’t grow on trees…unless you’re Basil Johnston
By Maurice Switzer Some people have twinkling eyes. Basil Johnston could write with twinkling words. Those of us who were privileged to meet the legendary...
Christian Island Elementary School hosts 7th annual pow-wow
By Sharon Weatherall Students from five area schools arrived at Christian Island last week to learn and partake in an exciting cultural experience that takes...
Book review: Work with Elders in a respectful, dignified manner
Reviewed by Karl Hele Jonathan H. Ellerby’s Working with Indigenous Elders is aimed primarily at Healthcare institutions and providers to assist in working with Elders...
Animikii-waajiw sign up in Fort William through the Ogimaa Mikana project
By Rick Garrick The billboard sign commemorating Animikii-waajiw, Mt. McKay in Fort William, was the second billboard installed in Ontario through the Ogimaa Mikana project....