Colonization pop culture fusion generates awareness and important discussions through art
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) artist Shaun Hedican opened his Halftone Empire exhibition on July 1 at the Baggage Building Arts Centre...
The Bannock Lady brings best bannock burgers to Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION—Jeanette Posine of Pays Plat First Nation, also known as the Bannock Lady, cooked up some of her fry...
Little Spirit Singers recognized for their contributions
By Vincent Chechock PARRY SOUND—In recognition and in celebration of being recipients of the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Youth Achievement, Chief and Council and...
Canada Day sharing circle creates multiculturalism and shared knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe led a Canada Day Sharing Circle with Pipe Ceremony at the Spirit Garden Firepit at...
Book Review: The Queen and the Council Fire: The Treaty of Niagara, Reconciliation, and the Dignified Crown in Canada
Reviewed by Karl Hele Beginning as an essay exploring the importance of the 1764 Treaty of Niagara where more than 2,000 First Nations and representatives...
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...
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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...