We Are All Treaty People theatrical production takes the stage in Toronto
By Josée Duranleau Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will be presenting an inspiring theatrical production entitled, We Are All Treaty People, beginning February 11 in Toronto....
Heritage and burial information sessions underway in hopes to help First Nations bring ancestors home
By Laurie Leclair February and March will be busy months for Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burials Committee and for its member First Nations. Kevin Restoule,...
Indigenous theatre professional designing costumes and sets across the country
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Anishinabek and Ned’u’ten theatre professional Samantha McCue is enjoying her work in theatres across the country since graduating with a BFA in...
Cottagers and Indians returns to Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – There’s no denying Cottagers and Indians has exceeded all expectations. Written by Curve Lake First Nation playwright Drew Hayden Taylor,...
Waabogonee EarlyON opens its doors in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) launched the Waabogonee EarlyON Child and Family Centre with a flower planting activity to...
Sault College hosts annual Pow Wow – an exciting weekend of culture and expression
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (January 31, 2019) – “Love and Unity” will fill the air on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at Sault...
A Miner’s Prayer, top new album from Matt James
By Brian Wright-McLeod SUDBURY—The sublime upbeat country ballads of Matt James (Naveau) rise from a love of family, land and culture. From Mattagami First Nation...
Book Review: Onigamissing: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year
Reviewed by Karl Hele Onigamissing is an insightful sharing of Anishinaabeg wisdom and teaching through the stories of Elder and academic Linda LeGrande Grover. This...
Fort William First Nation speaks about community efforts to revitalize Anishinaabemowin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Chief Peter Collins called for more Indigenous language teachings during Lakehead University’s Jan. 15 opening ceremony of its year-long...
Anishinaabemowin Language Keeper and teacher precious to culture
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—A Nipissing First Nation woman spoke only Anishinaabemowin until she was seven-years-old. Now a valued language keeper and helper...
Anishinabek artists showcase artwork at annual Christmas crafts show
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong’s Martina Osawamick brought back some of the porcupine quill and other arts and craft pieces she is known for to...
Book review: Structures of Indifference
By Daniel Mendoza The newly released book “Structures of Indifference: An Indigenous Life and Death in a Canadian City”, looks at what happened to Brian...
Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale draws wide range of artists and craftspeople
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—West Coast cedar masks were among the arts and crafts available at the Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale...
Wiikwemkoong-Six Nations glass artist’s artwork featured at the Living Arts Centre
By Rick Garrick MISSISSAUGA—Wiikwemkoong-Six Nations glass artist Ariel Hill’s artwork is featured in the Contrasts and Contradictions – the Polarizing Qualities of Glass juried exhibition...
Anishinabek Nation leadership disappointed by cultural funding cuts by provincial government
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 17, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Region Chair and Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod is disappointed following the news...