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...
Reconciliation through the arts: Indigenous subscription box opens up a safe space for dialogue
By Hailey McCue SUDBURY–Nicole McLaren’s foray into business with Raven Reads all began in her book club near Kamloops, B.C.. As an entrepreneur at heart,...
Nipissing First Nation artist showcases one-man exhibit at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The spotlight is now on Wayne Kodje at Toronto’s Propeller Art Gallery. The 66-year-old Nipissing First Nation artist has his...
Henvey Inlet First Nation to unveil new arbour at annual pow wow
By Jennifer Pereira HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION—Henvey Inlet First Nation will be celebrating its 16th annual pow wow with a new arbour this year. Construction...
Dancing with ancestors to take back the land
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Dancer/choreographer Christine Friday first dazzled with a live dance performance and then through film where she stunned the audience with...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation musical duo win big in Tennesee
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— After only a year as musicians, two brothers from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation...
Book Review: The Marrow Thieves
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo A celebratory book launch was held on March 4 to herald the acquisition of a new book by the London...
Elders in the Classroom
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE—The “Elders in the Classroom” program, which commenced last year in Public Schools of Sault Ste. Marie, was so well...
Historic Niijaansinaanik agency to protect Indigenous children
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—A newly independent Indigenous child and family protection service celebrated with a Spring Forward Ceremony and a new name....
‘We need to share our stories…they still don’t know enough’ says Curve Lake First Nation storyteller
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—A story by the late Elder Art Solomon was one of the stories shared by Curve Lake First Nation storyteller Mike Ormsby...
Capitalism and colonialism on repeat in PAWATAMIHK
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery featured a Michif dreamscape for much of March with Rihkee Strapp’s PAWATAMIHK. It showed at the...