Ottawa teen singer first on APTN’s Dream Big Series
By Laura E. Young OTTAWA – Mary Nahwegahbow expresses herself through music and has big dreams for her music career. Those dreams will be aired...
Proud to be an Anishinaabe musician
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie NIPISSING FIRST NATION – There is a lot of talent that can be found in First Nation communities – especially musical talent....
Almost time for comfort food
By Emilie Corbiere The nights are getting to be a bit cooler and I can see that the leaves are already starting to change colours....
Birch bark canoe built and launched in Fort William
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – A group of Anmeki Wajiw (Mount McKay) students from Fort William First Nation recently built and launched...
Sharing, learning and healing a big part of Pays Plat cultural week
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION – A residential school sharing circle was one of the highlights during this year’s Pays Plat Cultural Week,...
Book Review: ‘And Grandma Said…’
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo Iroquois Teachings as passed down through the oral tradition, authored by Tom Porter (Sakokwenionkwas) Bear Clan Elder of the Mohawk...
‘We see you. You all matter. You are the future.’
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Juno Award-winning group A Tribe Called Red wowed nearly 1000 people on Saturday night with a free concert...
PhD candidate calls for Indigenous People to be a part of the Canadian heritage process
OTTAWA – An Ottawa PhD candidate is calling for Indigenous People to be full participants in the Canadian heritage process. Carlton University’s Trina Cooper-Bolam’s master’s...
Pic Mobert artist began art to explore identity and express emotions
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert artist Candace Twance incorporates layers into her visual artwork to indicate there is more to life than is visible —...
‘The Sunset Dreamer’ – BFN photographer on display
By Sharon Weatherall Beautiful scenes from Christian Island will be on display in Penetanguishene, Ontario later this month. Landscape photographer Sharon Lisa Monague is hosting...
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Artist close with her grandfather
By Kelly Anne Smith A Nipissing First Nation sculptor has been awarded the prestigious International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for...
From the Heart of Turtle Island: Contemporary Art From Manitoulin Island
WIKWEMIKOONG, ON. (July 28, 2015) – An outstanding survey of contemporary art from artists living on or from Manitoulin Island will open at the Manitoulin Hotel and...
Seven Grandfather Teachings focus of ‘Little Brother of War’
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) Living up to expectations is something 16 year-old Mississippi Choctaw Randy Cheska is used to. He has lived most of...