Comfort in the community: Shkawbewiss conference helps the helpers
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – In a circle that was ever widening, Will Morin, Indigenous Studies professor at the University of Sudbury, spoke to...
Beadwork revival a life’s journey for artist Naomi Smith
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Indigenous artisan, educator and proprietor of Black Tulip Designs, Naomi Smith, from the Mississaugas of the Credit, is actively reviving a...
Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale success grows as shoppers embrace Christmas spirit
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Crafts Sale was a hit with artists, craftspeople and customers on the...
Anishinaabe videographer brings to life the stories of Matawa First Nation citizens
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58’s Sterling Finlayson recently captured stories from Matawa First Nation citizens about their lives on the land...
Imagery speaks to culture and resilience, the art of Jay Soule
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— The Idle No More movement was a high-water mark for contemporary Indigenous activism across Canada. It was also the catalyst for...
Indigenous filmmaker shoots first feature-length film in Anishinaabemowin
By Rick Garrick KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHINABEG — Indigenous filmmaker and artist Caroline Monnet recently returned to her mother’s community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg in Quebec...
‘Our governance is our way of life,’ says Anishinabek Nation Kwe-Wuk Council Member, Marina Plain
By Cindy Males AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – As a member of the Anishinabek Nation Kwe-wuk Advisory Council, Marina Plain is looking forward to the upcoming...
Aanmitaagzi part of international Indigenous troupe telling stories for change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Removing boundaries, opening the door to art in communities and telling stories for transformation is the thrust of an...
Mandamin Family Blanketing Ceremony held at Anishinabek Nation Fall Assembly
By Victoria Racette LONDON— On Day One of the Anishinabek Nation Fall Assembly held from Nov. 5-6 in London, Ont., the Anishinabek Nation Kwe-Wuk Advisory...
Anishinaabe storyteller bares his soul at Thunder Bay book launch
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Injichaag: My Soul in Story, Anishinaabe Poetics in Art and Words author, Rene Meshake, appreciated a challenge from the...
Performance to celebrate the return of cultural belongings
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— An international contemporary artist challenges her audiences to reflect on a museum’s role in Indigenous history. With song, dance,...
Epiichiikmaang Nishnaabemwin Dictionary: A progress report
By Mary Ann Corbiere The Nishnaabemwin-English dictionary commenced many years ago is approaching completion. Several tasks remain. One is to finish the workshops in Wiikwemkoong....
Cradle board making workshop embraces tradition
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A mother-to-be appreciated the opportunity to learn about cradle boards, also known as tikinagans, at the Anishinabek Nation’s Cradle...
Duke Redbird’s new poem beckons the future
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Anishinaabe poet Duke Redbird, from Saugeen First Nation, along with the multiple award-winning Indigenous duo, Twin Flames, are featured on Sultans of String’s...
Country artist Matt James wins at NAMAs
By Brian Wright-McLeod NIAGARA FALLS, NY— Northern Ontario country artist Matt James met with success at the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) on Saturday, Nov....