Grand Council Chief visits Pays Plat during Northern Superior Region tour
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT—Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee enjoyed his first boat excursion on Lake Superior during a mid-July visit to Pays Plat. “We...
Cultural week: guiding youth through their journey
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT—Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee met with youth on the third day of Pays Plat’s Cultural Week during a tour of...
Canoe Kids magazine making a splash this summer
By Rick Garrick MANITOULIN ISLAND—The inaugural edition of the Canoe Kids magazine featuring the Anishinaabe people of Manitoulin Island was a hit with readers across...
Quilting warms the hearts at the Ojibway Women’s Lodge
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An avid quilter uses her skills and resources to make and donate generous gifts in the form of 24 quilts...
Emerging Indigenous Playwright: Sarah Gartshore’s bold new play gains more support
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY—Emerging Indigenous playwright, Sarah Gartshore, a new talent to watch out for, has been developing her bold, new play Survivance. Gartshore showcased...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...
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...