Wild rice weapon in food war
By Jennifer Sinclair Food has long been used as a weapon against First Nations. Hunger and malnourishment are powerful tools — strong enough to make...
Wild rice tasty….but not dry!
By Maurice Switzer TORONTO – It might not have been as flashy as the $75,000 casting pond, or the young woman who was sculpting animal...
Healthy Living: Parsley has life of its own
By Sarah Blackwell Parsley is something that not many people consider can be eaten as a salad. The herb is usually used as a garnish,...
Book review: Happily ever after?
Martha lived her early years on the land of Cat Lake First Nation. She and her family were shattered by her removal, at the age...
Language: Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa
Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa Why the bear has a short tail Mkwa, waamdashin ge-doodmaan ji-giigoonkeyaan. Bear said,’Show me how to fish.’ Waagosh,ga pkwanege mkwamiing...
At least 4,000 children perished in residential school deathtraps
By Mark Kennedy, Postmedia News OTTAWA — Thousands of Canada’s aboriginal children died in residential schools that failed to keep them safe from fires, protected...
Eagles fishing at Aamjiwnaang
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FN – At least 12 Bald Eagles and one Golden Eagle have been seen along the banks of the St. Clair...