Lakehead University kicks off pow wow trail with 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow was a success with about 11 drums, more than 200...
Sublime poetry by Nbisiing youth in Once the Smudge is Lit
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Two creative youths have written the book of poems Once the Smudge is Lit, revealing intimate portraits of...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist reclaims language through art workshops
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist Joshua LeClair’s experience of being adopted into a Sámi family while studying at the University of...
Indigenous theatre production takes the stage at Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Audiences are enjoying Magnus Theatre’s production of Indigenous playwright Falen Johnson’s Two Indians play about two cousins reuniting in...
Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School Classroom to host variety of events in January and February
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) Classroom is holding a variety of events during January and February,...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder performs during Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Sing-Along concert
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes enjoyed performing the Asemaa’Kwe Song with about 450 Lakehead Public Schools students during the...
Anishinaabe Elder shares teachings on naming ceremonies
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – It took Perry McLeod-Shabogesic about two decades to receive his spirit name. But now, McLeod-Shabogesic, a member of...