Generations, an interview with Marc Nadjiwan
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO—Toronto-based songwriter/producer Marc Nadjiwan (Chippewas of Nawash, Cape Croker) is no stranger to the rigours of the music industry. His 25th anniversary...
Weengushk International Film Festival unveils 2019 lineup
Advancing the collection, preservation and representation of new voices. M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Building on the foundation of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Weengushk...
Downtown Sarnia gallery art exhibit features Anishinaabe artists
By Colin Graf SARNIA— A recent art show at a city-owned gallery in Sarnia, Ont., is providing opportunities for First Nation artists, both established and...
Uniting people across the globe in efforts of Indigenous Language revitalization
By Andrea Smith VICTORIA, B.C.—To honour the United Nation’s Declaration that 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the HELISET TŦE SḰÁL International Indigenous...
A celebration of Indigenous Peoples and working toward reconciliation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The opening night of The North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) annual juried exhibition was a celebration of Indigenous...
Learning together on National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the North Bay Museum and Community Waterfront Park hosted a public event— Learning...
Book Review: Aqueduct: Colonialism, Resources, and the Histories We Remember
Reviewed by Karl Hele It is now 100 years since the opening of the completed Winnipeg aqueduct brought fresh water to a growing city through...
All the teachings with drumming and dancing at the sunny Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Dancing took place under sunny skies at the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow. Hosted by the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre,...
Passion takes lead role in North Bay Indigenous Hub
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – With the inaugural Executive Director hired at the North Bay Indigenous Hub, plans are underway to have a...
Mndaadendang Nibi Ekeanjigewat – Honouring our Water Protectors
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare was pleased to honour the new Anishinabek Nation Chief...
Book review: Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg: This is Our Territory
By Karl Hele Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg: This is Our Territory is a wonderful book by Anishinaabe Elder and teacher, Gidigaa Migizi (Doug Williams) as he...
Duct tape also good for pow-wow regalia!
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY— Duct tape is a popular fix-it tool for everyone from plumbers to astronauts. But organizers of the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow...
Lakehead University relocates Aboriginal Student Lounge; now more accessible
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services office and Aboriginal Student Lounge are now located at UC1007 on the main floor...
Ehahkiiheet Niipaahum recognized in Munsee Delaware Nation
By Ian McCallum MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION—Over the past few years, a group of Munsee Delaware Nation citizens have come together to share Munsee language, family...
Fort William First Nation filmmaker recognized with Best Documentary award
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William filmmaker Erin Collins was recently recognized with Best Documentary for her film about Fort William ski jumper...