The revival of beading crafts welcome at pow-wows
By Kelly Anne Smith MANITOWANING – The fingers of artist Sarah Williams go into fast motion when she sits down to her bead work. She...
Na Me Res annual pow wow grows and draws large crowd in Toronto
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Na Me Res, the Native men’s residence in Toronto, hosted their 16th annual Pow Wow at Fort York on June 24, starting...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation to display ancestral heritage artifacts this summer
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation have a unique opportunity this summer to see pieces of their ancient heritage, found in...
All-inclusive Healing Walk celebrated at Fort William pow wow
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—The Spirit Walkers on the 2017 Healing Walk for all people were celebrated with an honour song and dance...
New cultural birthing room added to Sarnia hospital
By Colin Graf SARNIA—Indigenous mothers and families in this area will be welcoming their new arrivals with a special closeness and comfort following the recent...
Recently launched canoe to reconnect youth with heritage
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The recent launch of a new cedar-strip canoe in Aamjiwnaang First Nation marks an important step in a program to...
Lisa Osawamick publishes story to explain girl’s fasting journey
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—As any writer knows, once the idea for a book lodges in the mind’s eye, the author–to-be can only submit to...