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....
Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month exhibit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin was recognized on Oct. 31 as one of four new inductees to the City...
Book Review: Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker
By Kelly Crawford The book, Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker, is the story of Nokomis Josephine-ba Mandamin’s universally recognized fight to protect the water. This story...
Beading artisan crafts to remember Indigenous veterans
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— An Anishinaabekwe artisan from Nipissing First Nation can hardly keep up with the demand for her beautiful, beaded poppy...
Teach your children
*Previously published in the North Grenville Times on November 14, 2018. By David Shanahan We have just marked a special Remembrance Day: the 100th anniversary...
Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION (November 4, 2019) – The Anishinabek Nation kicked off the fourth Treaties Recognition Week by hosting Treaty Education Sessions...
Indigenous youth art activation at the Royal Ontario Museum
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— It’s a special initiative to have a youth-led, contemporary, and collaborative art piece set for permanent display in a renowned museum...
Medicine walk enriches cultural knowledge for participants of environment conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — A group of Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference participants recently learned about traditional medicines during a medicine walk...
Aamjiwnaang artist receives unexpected accolade
By Sam Laskaris OSHWEKEN – Montana Adams received a recent unexpected and rather inspiring phone call. Adams, a 33-year-old artist and citizen of Aamjiwnaang First...
Anishinaabekwe Water Warrior Autumn Peltier included in American street art series
By Laura Barrios TECATE DIVIDE, SAN DIEGO COUNTY – A young, American artist has paid homage to the Water Warrior following the late September excitement...
Wiikwemkoong Tourism continues to thrive each season
By Kathleen Imbert WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Tourism in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory flourishes all year long, organizing and promoting festivities in the community. From markets to...
Anishinaabe playwright brings solo performance to Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William playwright, performer and poet Yolanda Bonnell returned home to perform her solo play bug in early October...
Two beading exhibitions to feature Anishinaabe artists
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Beausoleil artist and curator Lisa Myers recently guest curated one of two beading exhibitions currently running from Sept. 27-Nov. 10...
University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The class was held at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation. Professor of History 1006 –...