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...
Batchewana First Nation member spotlights urgency to keep culture alive during pandemic
By Sam Laskaris KING CITY – Despite the dangers of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Sarain Fox has managed to fulfill a long-standing familial...
Indigenous content: Telling stories with intention at Regent Park Film Festival
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The silver screen awaits Indigenous films but there is always more to this story. It’s not just about featuring...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care unveil new logo
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care announced the unveiling of a new logo featuring the traditional use of sacred tobacco for...
Anishinabek Nation welcomes new Language Commissioner
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 7, 2020) – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare welcomes the new Anishinabek Nation Language...
First Nations youth participate in knowledge exchange on traditional use of sacred tobacco
THUNDER BAY – Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) is pleased to share a new logo designed to educate youth on First Nations’ traditional uses of...
Award-winning Anishinaabe storyteller and author joins Lakehead University for online reading
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH — Alderville First Nation storyteller and writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson looks forward to speaking about her latest book, Noopiming: The Cure...
Award-winning film to premiere on demand Nov. 17
By Rick Garrick KANESATAKE MOHAWK TERRITORY — Rustic Oracle, an award-winning Nish Media film about a missing Indigenous teen told through the eyes of her...
Hearts and minds come together for 43rd annual pow wow in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
By Colin Graf DESHKAN ZIIBIING (CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION)— Pow wow organizers in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) have successfully held...
Ziibiwan among grant recipients splitting prize money awarded to Inconvenient Indian film
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – An Indigenous electronic music producer and composer from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has received a career boost from another well-known Indigenous...
Indigenous series developer seeking advice ends up with grant
By Sam Laskaris MASSEY – Lisa Cromarty got much more than she bargained for when she contacted a former acting teacher for some advice. Cromarty,...