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...
‘The Rivers Speak’ draws over 600 people in Mississaugi First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 – The Thinking Rock Community Arts group, located on the waterfront in Thessalon recently put on the performance of “The...
Learning about the language
By Eli Baxter Anishinaabaymowin Anishinaabay means the People mowin is a suffix to indicate the language Anishinaabay writers use the “be” ending with the vowel...
Book Review: Grandfather explains how he lost his language at residential school
By Carrie MacKenzie “Stolen Words” by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard is a beautiful, charming book for children ages six to nine. It...
First-ever Youth Pow wow hits downtown Toronto
By Barb Nahwegahbow Regent Park in Toronto’s downtown core was filled with the colourful sights and sounds of the first-ever Youth Pow Wow hosted by...
Nipissing First Nation Artists painted mural to be viewed during Indigenous Art Gala
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The WKP Kennedy Gallery will host an Indigenous Art Gala and Exhibition to mark the one-year anniversary of...
There is a House Here debuts today at TIFF
By Rick Garrick Toronto filmmaker Alan Zweig credits his success with his documentary film about Nunuvut — There is a House Here — to the...