Book Review: Rabbit Ears addresses the life of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) Sometimes one picks up a book that has a great impact. Rabbit Ears, written by Maggie DeVries, is one of...
Tribute to Ember Tuck-Wynne and Red Rock Indian Band
One of my favorite communities to visit is Red Rock Indian Band. They have always made me feel welcome. To hear of their recent tragic...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Kina Gbezhgomi’s full designation
UOI OFFICES April 1, 2015 – Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services Agency now has full designation status under the Ministry of Child and Youth...
Family Wellness Day in Scugog
March is a great time of year for family fun and activities to engage all community members. During the March break one of our Anishinabek...
‘The Back of the Turtle’ continues to please readers
Reviewed by Christine Smith (McFarlane) The Back of the Turtle is Thomas King’s first novel in 15 years and as usual, he does not disappoint. ...
Mural helps promote value of Indigenous knowledge
By Maurice Switzer BRAMPTON – Jodie Williams was well into her university studies before she says she learned about “the real Canadian history.” “I was...
First Aboriginal writer-in-residence at North York Central Library
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – The Toronto Public Library has made huge strides in celebrating Aboriginal writers by appointing their inaugural Aboriginal writer-in-residence at...