Ojibway actors shine at ‘Testify: Indigenous Laws and the Arts Collective’
By Laura Robinson Osgoode Hall is 128 years old, and lined with books and portraits representing an elite white and male model of “justice”. The...
Artistic projects honour Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Residential School Survivors
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Residents have recently unveiled two artistic projects to remember and honour both Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women...
Anishinaabe language keeper continues to inspire
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Not that long ago I would have had to carry this blue pass. It was my cousin’s...
Language: Anishinaabay Thoughts
By Eli Baxter Anishinaabay In-nayn-dum-mo-win-nun Anishinaabay Thoughts Boo-zhoo Anishinaabayg Hello Anishinaabayg Aa-zhaa meen-na-waa ta-goh-gohn. Again it is fall. Bin-na-goh-kee-sis a-go-chin. The month of shedding...
Alanis Obomsawin celebrates 50th film
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO- Internationally-renowned documentary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, Abenaki Nation celebrated a number of milestones this year – her 85th birthday, 50 years with...
Nbwaach’ding (visiting) and Anishinaabe knowledge on Manitoulin Island
By Nicole Latulippe The young people wanted to know more. This, explained respected Elder Lewis Debassige of M’Chigeeng First Nation, initiated the cultural reawakening of...
‘The Rivers Speak’ draws over 600 people in Mississaugi First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 – The Thinking Rock Community Arts group, located on the waterfront in Thessalon recently put on the performance of “The...