‘Honouring One Another’ – 6th Annual CIES Pow Wow
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – “This Pow Wow is a celebration of who we are,” said Deina Bomberry – a teacher from Wasauksing...
Bay Mills Community College sees more Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion program grads
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – Graduates from the Bay Mills Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program received their diplomas at the Bay Mills Community College...
Regalia was a way of life
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION – In Kipawa, Quebec people are becoming more interested in learning the traditional ways. Cultural workshops to teach...
So ya wanna be in pictures?
By KA Smith NORTH BAY – Budding North Bay film makers are hoping to see their short film on the big screen at the North...
Gathering of artists proves to be an identity quest for some
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Serpent River installation artist Bonnie Devine is looking to add music to her art through a collaboration with Walpole...
Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Wiky youth among performers at Outside Looking In program
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORNTO – Outside Looking In (OLI), is a unique program that allows youth to express themselves through the arts, specifically through...
‘Me Artsy’ a collection of stories of culture and creative expression
Reviewed By Marci Becking Me Artsy explores the relationship between the First Nations artistic spirit and indigenous perspective through the voices of 14 contributors. It’s...
‘O-Getche-Tahk: The Lost Warriors’ film recognized nationally
(NORTH BAY, ONT) – A Digital Cinematography student from Canadore College is being awarded the 2015 Student Award for Video – Long Drama or Comedy...
Survivance and Reconciliation: 7 Forward 7 Back
By Karl Hele After a seven-year hiatus the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association’s (CINSA) Annual Conference will be reborn 11-13 June 2015 at Concordia University. The...
Living languages discussed at TRY conference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – In a workshop entitled “The Living Languages of this Land: Collaborations in Indigenous Language Activism” at the TRY Conference...
‘God and the Indian’ play runs until May 17th
Reviewed by Christine Smith (McFarlane) GOD AND THE INDIAN is an emotional play that is not so much about residential schools but about an abused...
Intro to Cree Language course sees its first graduates
By K.A. Smith NORTH BAY – There was a celebratory atmosphere at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre for graduation on April 29. 15 students...
Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth bout Lies about Indians
Reviewed by Christine Smith (McFarlane) First Nations people have heard it all, when it comes to the lies or misconceptions that are spread about them....
Dumont shares 7th Fire teachings with Yesalihuni Program
By Shirley Honyust LONDON – Jim Dumont, Onaubinisay (Walks Above the Ground), is an Ojibway-Anishinabe of the Marten Clan, originally from the Shawanaga First Nation...