Indigenous talk show hosts have national aspirations
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – An Indigenous-themed talk radio show continues to gain traction. But Karl Dockstader and Sean Vanderklis, the co-hosts of the...
Storytelling youth awarded for Paying Respect
By Kelly Anne Smith STURGEON FALLS – Jayden Restoule of Dokis First Nation is the regional winner of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Student...
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation member named artistic director of Young People’s Theatre
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Herbie Barnes has had his share of roles with Young People’s Theatre (YPT) over the years. Barnes has not only...
Stories From The Land – Indigenous documentary series on CBC Gem
A Four-Part Short Doc Series hosted by Ryan McMahon premieres Friday, March 19, 2021, on CBC Gem TORONTO– Stories From the Land, a podcast dedicated...
Anishinaabe guest speakers celebrate Black History Month
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Mount Dennis Aboriginal EarlyON celebrated Black History Month with a series of virtual presentations by people with Afro-Indigenous ancestry, including...
Crafters learn a valuable lesson in hide-tanning
By Colin Graf DESHKAN ZIIBING (CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION)— Community members of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) have had a unique...
Music library Nagamo Publishing officially launches
By Adam Laskaris TORONTO— The world’s first Indigenous-created music production library is open for business. Known as Nagamo Publishing, the creation is a subsidiary of...
Rustic Oracle gains international traction, growing awareness on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Nish Media’s award-winning dramatic film, Rustic Oracle, about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is gaining recognition internationally with...
Anishinabek Nation mourns loss of strong Anishinaabekwe leader, Muriel Sawyer
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 8, 2021) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is deeply saddened to announce the passing of language keeper...
Northwestern artists reflect on 2020 Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — A group of artists from across northwestern Ontario appreciated the opportunity to showcase their work through Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto’s...
Dakobinaawaswan: An interview with Shirley Stevens – the Cradleboard Carrier
The following interview with Shirley Stevens (SS) of Thunder Bay, Ontario, was undertaken and completed over a five-month period beginning in September of 2020 by...
Multi-award-winning, Indigenous folk artist duo to perform free Facebook concert for Capitol Centre
NORTH BAY — In an effort to help bring something positive to people during this latest pandemic lockdown, the Capitol Centre is pleased to present...
Fontaine’s book details stories of former Indigenous leaders
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Jerry Fontaine believes a look at the past will lead to a greater future. Fontaine, the former...
Four First Nation artists to feature artwork on prominent international bridge
By Colin Graf WINDSOR— The people in Windsor and neighbouring Detroit, Mich., will soon have something new to look up at on their skylines; six...
Wiikwemkoong actress to be featured in world premier of Wild Indian at 2021 Sundance Film Festival
By Rick Garrick MASSEY — Wiikwemkoong actor Lisa Cromarty is looking forward to the upcoming world premiere of Wild Indian, where she played the sister...