Book Review: ‘Him Standing’
By Laura Dokis Gifted from a young age, Lucas Smoke is taught by his grandfather how to channel his natural skill of carving into creating...
Plain releases fourth book
By Marina Plain SARNIA – Aamjiwnaang author, David Plain, launched his newest book, “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” is a compendium of...
Trapping agreement respects Native rights
By Arnya Assance Trapping today remains a socially and economically important activity for First Nation harvesters in Ontario. First Nations have taken a lead role...
Festival celebrates five years of showcasing Indigenous film, art and music
THUNDER BAY, ON– Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous films and...
‘Wizard of Rez’ a hit at pow-wow
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Each year, six summer students employed through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Service Canada, are hired by The...
Tipi teachings bring clan system to life
By Kelly Crawford NIPISSING FN – Tipis were arranged in the dodemaag (Clan) structure at the Anishinabek Eshkeniijig Engagement 2013 held August 20-22. Seventy Anishinabek...
Ojibwe immersion school opens its doors to Anishinabek youth
By Beverley Carter M’CHIGEENG FN – The first day of an Ojibwe immersion school was Sept. 4 for 13 kindergarten children attending Mnidoo Mnising Anishinabek...
Manomin (wild rice) beds located across Treaty 20
Jeff Beaver has spent this summer restoring wild rice beds and documenting Manomin beds throughout Treaty 20, Williams Treaty territory where Ontario has said it...
Ruffo’s first film featured Sept. 27 on APTN
OTTAWA – Anishinaabe writer Armand Ruffo’s first feature film, “A Windigo Tale”, will be a featured Friday night movie Sept. 27 on the Aboriginal Peoples...
Redskins draw human rights complaint
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man has filed a discrimination complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on behalf of his five-year-old daughter in an...
Honouring Mothers Pow-wow to raise awareness for FASD
THUNDER BAY – The Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day Planning Committee will host its 5th Annual “Honouring Mothers Mini Pow-wow” at Marina Park...
Wahnapitae Elders Gathering a success
WAHNAPITAE FIRST NATION – Participants lend their personal touch in decorating a feast bag during Wahnapitae First Nation’s Elders and Local Knowledge Gathering held in...
Youth elect interim representatives
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Youth held a traditional election today at the Eshkeniijig (Youth) Engagement at Beaucage Park. Nathalie Restoule from Dokis and...
Work for the water continues
By Vicki Monague BEAUSOLEIL TRADITIONAL TERRITORY – The Mnidoo Gaaming Bimooseyang Water Walk lasted 17 days, starting at Cedar Point, Ontario on June 21 and...
Missing women represented by 600 moccasins
By Mary Annette Pember Indian Country Today “Walking With Our Sisters” is a commemorative art installation to honor the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous...