Anishinaabe Elders’ lifework recognized and honoured during Sacred Blanket Ceremony
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—The Anishinabek Nation made cultural history this past month by hosting the very first Traditional Medicine Gathering, on August 14-15, in Sault...
Candles of Tears raise awareness on MMIWG
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—John “Emmerson” Bobiwash from Michipicoten First Nation is currently traveling across Canada to set up his Candles of Tears across...
‘It’s important to recognize the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day 10th Annual Mini Pow Wow featured a Moment of...
Youth drive thirst for traditional culture at 30th Nipissing First Nation Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Nipissing First Nation citizens take great care to choose who will fill the roles needed for a successful pow...
Traditional Nipissing First Nation Pow Wow better every year
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An abundance of laughter, smiling, dancing, singing, drumming, feasting and hugging took place at the Pow Wow grounds on...
Opinion: Indigenous Cultural Police and Joseph Boyden
By Maurice Switzer The Indigenous Cultural Police are at it again! Their latest target is “Through Black Spruce”, a film to be premiered this coming...
Talented Indigenous artists sing out at music festival fundraiser
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Kelly McLeod-Shabogesic gave a friendly greeting. “Heyaaii you made it!” to Geneviève Couchie as she walked close to the...
Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation conduct blanketing ceremony
KETTLE AND STONEY POINT FIRST NATION–In an emotional ceremony that was a movement by the Community of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation (KSPFN), the...
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek artist delivers workshop for Fort William First Nation citizens
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—A group of Fort William citizens are sporting jackets, t-shirts and bags with bear paw and tomahawk designs thanks...
Book Review: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith In “21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality,” the...
Indian Residential School Survivors Legacy Project to be completed in 2020
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—The Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre is planning a three-day celebration in October for the Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy...
Restorative justice themed project engages youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Centre for Indigenous Theatre hosted the first of two Giving Justice a Voice with Alanis King introductory theatre workshops on...
Pays Plat pow wow and cultural week highlight for youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The sweat lodge ceremony at Pays Plat’s annual Pawgwasheeng Pow Wow and Cultural Week was a highlight for a group of...
Aamjiwnaang historian and author launches new book
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Local author David D. Plain has launched his new book “A Brief History of the Saugeen Peninsula”. The new book...
14 days and 300 jingles Later, I walked into the arbour a dancer
By Jolene Banning 14 days and 300 jingles until I dance at the annual traditional Fort William First Nation pow wow. When I signed up...