Giipkinaagewin! Bingo held to promote Anishinaabemowin
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Dabbers were raised and ready for the first ball to be called in the packed Nbissing Secondary...
Threading what reconciliation means to them
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The creation of artwork from the printed pages of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was...
Nipissing University President to shape National Reconciliation Council
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Nipissing University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike DeGagné has been appointed to form Canada’s new National Council on...
Two artists, one message
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Two Anishinawbe artists had a very successful showing of their work last month at the First Unitarian Congregation Art Gallery...
The Reconciliation Manifesto: Debunking Nice Canadian Myths and Moving Forward
By Erica Commanda In the words of Arthur Manuel, “to truly reconcile Aboriginal and Crown title, Canada and the provinces would first have to recognize...
Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale ‘booming’
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—A variety of historical necklaces created by Wiikwemkoong’s Teresa Trudeau were among the arts and crafts on sale at...
Red Drum Motorcycle club raises awareness on National Day of Remembrance
By Kathleen Imbert WIKWEMIKOONG TERRITORY – Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Center’s lodge welcomed unexpected attenders to the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against...
Anishinaabay Inngohnigaywin
By Eli Baxter Anishinaabay Innagohnigaywin Indian Act Anishinaabay Innagohnigaywin kaween geeabachichigaatayzinoon. Anishinaabay Law was not used. Weenawa peewatayg ogeeozhitoonawaa. They, the visitors, are the ones...
Neechee Studio Illustration workshop a hit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Nov. 18 Neechee Studio Illustration workshop was a hit with a group of Fort William community members at...
Second edition of ‘Mile Post 104 and beyond’ creates a conversation for reconciliation
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON – Robert P. Wells, the author of “Wawahte” is republishing his first novel, “Mile Post 104 and Beyond” which was originally...
The Anishinawbe way of life depicted in paintings
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – “I have a great respect for Joseph Sagaj, he’s one of the best Anishnawbe artists we have,” said Elder Jim...
McKenzie brings something new to pow wows with fabric art
By Rick Garrick NORTH BAY – Fabric artist Robin McKenzie developed her unique style of fabric art about two-and-a-half years ago at the request of...
Showcasing Indigenous talents at Reconciliation Art Gala
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Jubilant patrons filled the Capitol Centre’s WKP Kennedy Gallery on opening night of the Indigenous Art Gala Teamwork...
Josephine Mandamin featured in new book ‘The Water Walker’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Water Walker children’s book featuring the story of Water Walker Josephine Mandamin was a hit during two school...
Debajehmujig Storytellers honoured with Arts Organization Award
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – The Debajehmujig Storytellers was honoured with the Arts Organization Award at the 2017 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts...