Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation celebrate 5th Annual Dare to Dream Day
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation held the 5th Annual Dare to Dream Day for children...
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre hosts hand drum-making workshops
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) held two successful hand drum making workshops for youth and men on...
Red Rock Anishinaabemowin Boodawe Committee to continue Anishinaabemowin Language Class
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND — The Anishinaabemowin Boodawe Committee plans to continue its Anishinaabemowin Language Class in the fall after holding it...
Excitement for The Spirit Horse Returns performance reaches global scale
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wasauksing’s Jodi Contin recently enjoyed performing her hand drum songs at the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s (TBSO) production of...
‘Indigenous Ingenuity, Timeless Inventions’ exhibition travels through Northern Ontario
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – Science North in partnership with Indigenous Tourism is taking the exhibition “Indigenous Ingenuity, Timeless Inventions” to 20...
Cliff Cardinal’s one-man show a must-see
By Kristin Crawford TORONTO — Cliff Cardinal’s one-man show, The Land Acknowledgement or As You Like It, took me on a roller coaster of emotion....
Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings captivates and inspires learners
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — Chop Waindubence shared semaa (tobacco) with a member of each clan present at the Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings gathering to...
B’Maakonigan and Anishinabek Nation host Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings
By Rick Garrick LITTLE CURRENT — Building an understanding of the Anishinaabe Dodemaag System of Governance was the focus of the Anishinabek Nation’s Anishinaabe Dodemaag...
Grandmothers giving voice to endangered turtles and more
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION – A recent information session and luncheon in Mississauga #8 First Nation (MFN) on Mar. 25 drew some...
Opinion: Representation matters
By Kristin Crawford Having recently signed up for dance classes, I found myself in need of a new pair of ballet shoes. I had heard...
Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Fascinated, wide-eyed students filled the West Ferris Secondary School auditorium March 22, watching and listening to the language,...
Lunar Reflections: Glass exhibit features the Thirteen Grandmother Moons
By Marci Becking WATERLOO— Ariel Hill has the most beautiful Lunar Reflections exhibition happening until May 21 at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. From...
Finding the power at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Healing, teachings, and connecting were meaningful to participants at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering, hosted by the...
Wiikwemkoong chef participates in culinary event in Kingston furthering reconciliation
By Sam Laskaris KINGSTON – Joseph Shawana already has a rather hectic work schedule. But Shawana, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island,...
Jenny Kay Dupuis celebrates Indigenous joy with new book
By Kelly Anne Smith TORONTO- The new book, Heart Berry Bling, teaches Indigenous realities and culture while warming the human heart. Jenny Kay Dupuis brings...