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Book Review: Civilization schemes attributed to loss of land and culture
By Karl Hele Assault on a Culture is the story of the Anishinaabeg of Michigan’s interactions with the French, British, and American Empires. Written by...
Teachings can build canoes and communities
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Anishinaabe-Kwe Sylvia Plain – citizen of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and third year Political Science student at the University of...
Beausoleil boutique ‘Love Street’ takes to the road
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION –Mary King is taking people back in time with her 60s and 70s boutique called “Love Street”. The Beausoleil...
Ceremonial and cultural items still in Europe
By Kathleen Imbert Symbolic, ceremonial and cultural Native objects and artworks pop up in Europe from time to time. Three centuries of European and...
Caution: Indigenous artist at work
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The caution tape used by Michipicoten artist Rolande Souliere in her current nationally-touring exhibit has several meanings. “In 1994...
Blue Sky Centre: preparing for next step
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –With its relaxing sky-blue interior and laid-back atmosphere, the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre offers a welcoming space for people...
Burying mother exhumes sisters’ pain
By Hoi Cheu SUDBURY –Darlene Naponse’s recent DVD/Blu-ray release of her award-winning feature film “Every Emotion Costs” reflects a universal struggle. The 2010 film...
Woman paddled 600 km. to Hudson’s Bay post
By Laurie Leclair In late July, Marie Bussineau left the hunting and fishing camp she ran in the Agawa Bay area and travelled up to...
Waub Rice to receive storytelling honour
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) July 15, 2014 – CBC journalist Waubgeshig Rice has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Debwewin Citation for excellence...
Wiky students exploring science careers
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY − Students from Wasse-Abin High School have been finding out just how much fun science can be. This past year they participated...
Intertribals are for everyone!
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN − Intertribal dances and pow-wows are for everyone. “Intertribal means all are welcome and the celebration is to be shared...
Koostachin documentary about her dance journey
By Martha Troian Originally published in the 2014 Great Lakes Pow-wow Guide TORONTO — She grew up with a parent who survived the Indian Residential...
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Are pow-wows the best way for people to learn about us?
By Holly Brodhagen With the season of pow-wow upon us, I find myself wondering about the impression these gatherings give to the general public. Recently...