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...
Ke Gwah – Do Not
Ke Gwah Ke gwah, g’chi nisaa saa nend mo ken Ke gwah, gah gwad dem sii Be kaanih ngwodji niiwin bwoch we Wade, Mino Ndowendji...
Free legal resources in First Nation languages now available from Law Society
Cree, Oji-Cree and Ojibwe speakers can now access legal information in their own languages Toronto, ON: The Law Society of Upper Canada has launched a...
A unique reconciliation-based history lesson creates knowledge exchange
By Christine Smith-McFarlane TORONTO—A Mass Blanket exercise hosted by Canadian Roots Exchange in partnership with KAIROS took place at Queen’s Park, in Toronto Ontario, just...
Book Review: UpGhost River: A Chief’s Journey Through the Turbulent Waters of Native History
Reviewed by Christine Smith McFarlane The memoir transports the reader to 1955 where a young seven-year old, Edmund Metatawabin, is separated from his family and...
Community selects songs for Qalipu Mi’kmaq singer songwriter’s first album
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI, ONTARIO – New and promising Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation artist, Esther Pennell, is set to release her first album, “Since You’ve...
Book Review: Candies don’t grow on trees…unless you’re Basil Johnston
By Maurice Switzer Some people have twinkling eyes. Basil Johnston could write with twinkling words. Those of us who were privileged to meet the legendary...
Christian Island Elementary School hosts 7th annual pow-wow
By Sharon Weatherall Students from five area schools arrived at Christian Island last week to learn and partake in an exciting cultural experience that takes...
Book review: Work with Elders in a respectful, dignified manner
Reviewed by Karl Hele Jonathan H. Ellerby’s Working with Indigenous Elders is aimed primarily at Healthcare institutions and providers to assist in working with Elders...
Animikii-waajiw sign up in Fort William through the Ogimaa Mikana project
By Rick Garrick The billboard sign commemorating Animikii-waajiw, Mt. McKay in Fort William, was the second billboard installed in Ontario through the Ogimaa Mikana project....
Indigenous singer entertains with traditional and urban beats
By Kelly Anne Smith North Bay – The Red Ride Tour 2016 started off with musical greatness on Nipissing First Nation. Rosary Spence was the...
Book Review: Dimaline’s ‘A Gentle Habit’ leaves one with a myriad of feelings
Reviewed by Christine Smith McFarlane Imagine as a little girl there’s a bead quarry in your elementary school yard. No one knows where the...
Laronde to curate music initiative for Canada’s 150th
By Jamie Lee McKenzie Sandra Laronde, Artistic Director of Red Sky Productions has delightfully agreed to curate a Sesquicentennial Signature Music Initiative for the Toronto...