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...
New Eagle Staff for Aamjiwnaang
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – In the first year of this millennium there was a changing of the name from Chippewas of Sarnia back to the...
Stories need to be protected
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – At the opening of the roles and responsibilities of Indigenous storytelling panel at North York Library on April 16,...
1 House + 7 Youth + 4 Days + no English = Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam
By Kelly Crawford Anishinaabemowin Wiigwaam #1 took place in Espanola, Ontario on March 20 to 23. “The learners came from all directions, driving far to...
Mollie Doodle visits Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – “Mollie Doodle” the loveable Golden Doodle of a popular children’s book series is coming to Christian Island. A...
Community Profile: Wikwemikong keeping the language alive
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve has been creating Anishinaabemowin Apps, holding monthly language gatherings and implementing an Anishinaabemowin Literacy block to keep their...
Artists honour Anishinaabe Mino Bidmaadiziwin through photography
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe Kwe Georgie Horton-Baptiste and George Campana, photographers extraordinaire, share the beauty of their artistic talents at Peterborough’s SPARK PHOTO...