Lakehead University kicks off pow wow trail with 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow was a success with about 11 drums, more than 200...
Sublime poetry by Nbisiing youth in Once the Smudge is Lit
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Two creative youths have written the book of poems Once the Smudge is Lit, revealing intimate portraits of...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist reclaims language through art workshops
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist Joshua LeClair’s experience of being adopted into a Sámi family while studying at the University of...
Indigenous theatre production takes the stage at Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Audiences are enjoying Magnus Theatre’s production of Indigenous playwright Falen Johnson’s Two Indians play about two cousins reuniting in...
Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School Classroom to host variety of events in January and February
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) Classroom is holding a variety of events during January and February,...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder performs during Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Sing-Along concert
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes enjoyed performing the Asemaa’Kwe Song with about 450 Lakehead Public Schools students during the...
Anishinaabe Elder shares teachings on naming ceremonies
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – It took Perry McLeod-Shabogesic about two decades to receive his spirit name. But now, McLeod-Shabogesic, a member of...
Indigenous artist Patrick Hunter inspires creative confidence
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — A group of artists enjoyed an acrylic paint class led by Indigenous artist, graphic designer, and award-winning entrepreneur Patrick...
Fabric art murals part of travelling promotional tour
By Rick Garrick NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Max-Wear owners Ed and Maxine Wesley recently highlighted their fabric art murals at the Anishinabek Nation office in...
Enkiitmajig Wii-Aabiziitoong Anishinaabemowin comes together to grow Anishinaabemowin
By Kirk Titmuss NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Gii-skigaade shkode. The fire has been lit. The fire to revitalize and learn the traditional language of Anishinaabemowin...
Lakehead University students connect with Indigenous culture and community through ribbon skirt-making
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s Indigenous Student Services Centre held a Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop for students on Nov. 18 at the...
Curve Lake member appointed to Ontario Arts Council
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Missy Knott already had a rather busy life, but when an offer came her way earlier this...
Anishinaabe artist brightens up Sunset Park in Art Panel Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A business professional by day, Jennilee Peplinskie is Program Officer in the Labour Market Development Department at the Anishinabek...
Anishinaabekwe to be inducted into Canadian Dance Hall of Fame
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane has been rather emotional lately as the member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is days away from...
Waubgeshig Rice proud of his thrilling new novel
By Kelly Anne Smith N’SWAKAMOK/SUDBURY— Waubgeshig Rice says his gripping new book, Moon of the Turning Leaves, lauds Anishinaabe culture and Anishinaabe people. In conversation...