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...
Toronto’s Union Station hosts exhibit by Anishinaabe artist
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Officials with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are thrilled with their latest opportunity to share their story. A...
Sweetgrass planted along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia River
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William’s Bobbi Bannon recently helped plant sweetgrass and some shrubs with volunteers along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia...
Anishinaabe authors recognized with literature award for their children’s book
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — M’Chigeeng authors Marty Wilson-Trudeau and Phoenix Wilson were recently recognized with the PMC Indigenous Literature Award in the Children’s Category...
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Lake Nipigon Guardians Program featured at the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) Lake Nipigon Guardians Program was highlighted during the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference,...
Indian Residential School Survivors and families honoured with hand-made quilts
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Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest showcases traditional Indigenous teachings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Copper technology predating the Bronze Age was highlighted by Department of Anthropology staff during Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest, held...
Fort William Elder highlights reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead University’s Elder Tipi Talk
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila DeCorte highlighted the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead...