Unveiling life size monument of the most decorated First Nation soldier
By Vince Chechock PARRY SOUND—A community celebration, whose preparations began over a hundred years ago, took place on the Traditional Territory of Wasauksing and Shawanaga...
Learning indigenous language removes us from colonialism
By Chelsea Vowel I come from a community that historically, was multilingual. People spoke Michif, Cree, English and French, and many also spoke Stoney (Nakota)....
Nipissing First Nation showcases community highlights on National Aboriginal Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief Scott Mcleod of Nipissing First Nation celebrates the resilience of Indigenous People’s on National Aboriginal Day. At the...
Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Nipissing First Nation musical talent takes the next step
By Jamie Lee McKenzie NIPISSING FIRST NATION – After years of covering the music of some of his favourite artists, Josh Stevens or JW Stevens...
Hard work in Hand Drum Workshop to stay connected
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – There were a few blisters and small cuts. Someone had to start over from the beginning and...
Book Review: Boozhoo, Ajidamoo
Reviewed by Karl Hele While greeting the sun and various forest friends, the always curious and intelligent Ajidamoo meets Steve, an otherworldly visitor, and takes...
The best in Indigenous writing gather for a weekend of fine literature
By Christine Smith McFarlane TORONTO—Topics which include Cultural Preservation through Story; Fiction and Non Fiction as Tools for Survival featuring Leanne Simpson, Lee Maracle, and...
Opening the Doors to Dialogue Visits Nogojiwanong
By Julie Kapyrka NOGOJIWANONG (Peterborough) – Residential school survivors, intergenerational survivors, Church representatives, and members of the general public came together at the Nogojiwanong Friendship...
Sacred Walk to save a Sacred Site
By Suzanne Keeptwo OTTAWA—Anishinaabe/Algonquin Elders were joined by 600 supporters, including Christian groups, Muslim families, academics, labour unions, historians, and environmentalists to “walk in solidarity”...
Raising the Nipissing First Nation Flag—soon once and for all
By Kelly Ann Smith NORTH BAY—Satisfaction and gratification were evident on the faces of members of Nipissing First Nation as they watched Chief Scott McLeod,...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation curator discusses nationally acclaimed artist at art gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Chippewas of Rama First Nation’s William Kingfisher, curator, recently provided insights into the work of nationally acclaimed artist, Arthur Shilling, during...
Book Review: The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust This small book was 20 years in the making. Throughout that time, Joseph Augie Merasty sent manuscripts reflecting on his residential...