Wiky youth among performers at Outside Looking In program
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORNTO – Outside Looking In (OLI), is a unique program that allows youth to express themselves through the arts, specifically through...
‘Me Artsy’ a collection of stories of culture and creative expression
Reviewed By Marci Becking Me Artsy explores the relationship between the First Nations artistic spirit and indigenous perspective through the voices of 14 contributors. It’s...
‘O-Getche-Tahk: The Lost Warriors’ film recognized nationally
(NORTH BAY, ONT) – A Digital Cinematography student from Canadore College is being awarded the 2015 Student Award for Video – Long Drama or Comedy...
Survivance and Reconciliation: 7 Forward 7 Back
By Karl Hele After a seven-year hiatus the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association’s (CINSA) Annual Conference will be reborn 11-13 June 2015 at Concordia University. The...
Living languages discussed at TRY conference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – In a workshop entitled “The Living Languages of this Land: Collaborations in Indigenous Language Activism” at the TRY Conference...
‘God and the Indian’ play runs until May 17th
Reviewed by Christine Smith (McFarlane) GOD AND THE INDIAN is an emotional play that is not so much about residential schools but about an abused...
Intro to Cree Language course sees its first graduates
By K.A. Smith NORTH BAY – There was a celebratory atmosphere at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre for graduation on April 29. 15 students...