‘Significant architect of Canadian cinema and culture’ receives deafening standing ovation
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—When Alanis Obomsawin learned that she was receiving the Clyde Gilmour Technicolor Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA), there was...
Mini-moccasin workshop passes on teachings, techniques, and knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Helen Pelletier recently shared her knowledge about making moccasins with about 50 youth at a Neechee Studio mini-moccasin workshop...
Indigenous artists dazzle in launch of Hard Rock Medical’s new season
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A call for celebration was answered with the Capitol Centre full of stars from the successful television series Hard Rock...
Former OPP officer pens book on Anishinaabe culture
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The author calls it a simple read offering his interpretations of Anishinaabe Culture. After years of working with...
Book Review: This is Indian Land
By Karl Hele Drawing inspiration and its title from Garden River’s CP Rail Bridge with its message “THIS IS INDIAN LAND”, the book seeks to...
Many artists at Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas sale
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – A Coast Salish wood carver from British Columbia was one of the vendors at this year’s Chapman’s Gas Bar...
Thunder Bay hosted its 15th Annual Christmas Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts Gift Show
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A set of three porcupine quill medallions worth $2,500 was featured at the 15th Annual Christmas Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts...