Anishinaabe Elders’ lifework recognized and honoured during Sacred Blanket Ceremony
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—The Anishinabek Nation made cultural history this past month by hosting the very first Traditional Medicine Gathering, on August 14-15, in Sault...
Candles of Tears raise awareness on MMIWG
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—John “Emmerson” Bobiwash from Michipicoten First Nation is currently traveling across Canada to set up his Candles of Tears across...
‘It’s important to recognize the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day 10th Annual Mini Pow Wow featured a Moment of...
Youth drive thirst for traditional culture at 30th Nipissing First Nation Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Nipissing First Nation citizens take great care to choose who will fill the roles needed for a successful pow...
Traditional Nipissing First Nation Pow Wow better every year
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An abundance of laughter, smiling, dancing, singing, drumming, feasting and hugging took place at the Pow Wow grounds on...
Opinion: Indigenous Cultural Police and Joseph Boyden
By Maurice Switzer The Indigenous Cultural Police are at it again! Their latest target is “Through Black Spruce”, a film to be premiered this coming...
Talented Indigenous artists sing out at music festival fundraiser
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Kelly McLeod-Shabogesic gave a friendly greeting. “Heyaaii you made it!” to Geneviève Couchie as she walked close to the...