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...
Book review: Two Families
Reviewed by Karl Hele Two Families is a wonderfully refreshing Nihiyaw (Cree) perspective on the Indigenous-Canadian relationship as explained by Johnson. Throughout his easily readable...
Fallen rocks at Geneva Park
By Ben Cousineau The Sumerians (who lived in ancient Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq) were the first peoples to “write”. This occurred around 3000 BC. Needing to...
Language of Puncture art exhibition features Modern Day Syllabics art piece
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Modern Day Syllabics art piece is part of the Language of Puncture art exhibition, which was curated by...
Ojibway actors shine at ‘Testify: Indigenous Laws and the Arts Collective’
By Laura Robinson Osgoode Hall is 128 years old, and lined with books and portraits representing an elite white and male model of “justice”. The...
Artistic projects honour Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Residential School Survivors
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Residents have recently unveiled two artistic projects to remember and honour both Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women...
Anishinaabe language keeper continues to inspire
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Not that long ago I would have had to carry this blue pass. It was my cousin’s...
Language: Anishinaabay Thoughts
By Eli Baxter Anishinaabay In-nayn-dum-mo-win-nun Anishinaabay Thoughts Boo-zhoo Anishinaabayg Hello Anishinaabayg Aa-zhaa meen-na-waa ta-goh-gohn. Again it is fall. Bin-na-goh-kee-sis a-go-chin. The month of shedding...
Alanis Obomsawin celebrates 50th film
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO- Internationally-renowned documentary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, Abenaki Nation celebrated a number of milestones this year – her 85th birthday, 50 years with...
Nbwaach’ding (visiting) and Anishinaabe knowledge on Manitoulin Island
By Nicole Latulippe The young people wanted to know more. This, explained respected Elder Lewis Debassige of M’Chigeeng First Nation, initiated the cultural reawakening of...