Wagamese wins another prize
OTTAWA – Richard Wagamese is one of the first winners of the Burt Awards for First Nations, Metis and Inuit literature. Wagamese, an Ojibway from...
Royal Proclamation 250th anniversary commemoration to include book launch of ‘Nation to Nation’
UOI OFFICES – Monday, October 7, 2013 marks the 250th anniversary of the issuing of the Royal Proclamation under the authority of King George III....
Book Review: ‘Him Standing’
By Laura Dokis Gifted from a young age, Lucas Smoke is taught by his grandfather how to channel his natural skill of carving into creating...
Plain releases fourth book
By Marina Plain SARNIA – Aamjiwnaang author, David Plain, launched his newest book, “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” is a compendium of...
Trapping agreement respects Native rights
By Arnya Assance Trapping today remains a socially and economically important activity for First Nation harvesters in Ontario. First Nations have taken a lead role...
Festival celebrates five years of showcasing Indigenous film, art and music
THUNDER BAY, ON– Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous films and...
‘Wizard of Rez’ a hit at pow-wow
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Each year, six summer students employed through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Service Canada, are hired by The...