Book Review: The First Nations of Ontario: Social and Historical Transitions
Reviewed by Karl Hele As a book, The First Nations of Ontario falls flat. Hedican optimistically takes up the challenge to trace the social and...
Indigenous multidisciplinary artist embraces new role on CBC’s new one-hour drama series
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Indigenous multidisciplinary artist Tamara Podemski is enjoying her role on Coroner, CBC’s new one-hour drama series that premiered on Jan. 7 in...
Bookshelves spreading the Indigenous word
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY – Bill Humphries doesn’t want other Canadians to wait as long as he did to learn about the role Indigenous...
Assembly of First Nation first Round Dance draws large attendance
By Lisa Abel OTTAWA—The sound of hand drums, songs and laughter filled a hotel conference room in Ottawa as hundreds of people attended a Round...
We Are All Treaty People theatrical production takes the stage in Toronto
By Josée Duranleau Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will be presenting an inspiring theatrical production entitled, We Are All Treaty People, beginning February 11 in Toronto....
Heritage and burial information sessions underway in hopes to help First Nations bring ancestors home
By Laurie Leclair February and March will be busy months for Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burials Committee and for its member First Nations. Kevin Restoule,...
Indigenous theatre professional designing costumes and sets across the country
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Anishinabek and Ned’u’ten theatre professional Samantha McCue is enjoying her work in theatres across the country since graduating with a BFA in...