Book review: Two Families
Reviewed by Karl Hele Two Families is a wonderfully refreshing Nihiyaw (Cree) perspective on the Indigenous-Canadian relationship as explained by Johnson. Throughout his easily readable...
Fallen rocks at Geneva Park
By Ben Cousineau The Sumerians (who lived in ancient Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq) were the first peoples to “write”. This occurred around 3000 BC. Needing to...
Language of Puncture art exhibition features Modern Day Syllabics art piece
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Modern Day Syllabics art piece is part of the Language of Puncture art exhibition, which was curated by...
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...