Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Sounds of a native trumpet
By Richard Wagamese I have always loved the sound of a trumpet. When I was small a brass band came to the church I attended...
Madahbee congratulates new Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
Union of Ontario Indians Offices (August 12, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates newly-elected Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. Grand...
Jones getting in touch with the community again through self-reflection
By Rick Garrick Garden River’s Alanna Jones enjoyed the opportunity to enhance her leadership skills at the COADY Institute of St. Francis Xavier University’s Indigenous...
Fair Elections Act may disenfranchise Aboriginal voters
By Joey Krackle The Harper Government passed the Fair Elections Act in 2015 with the objective of decreasing voter fraud by eliminating the use of...
Wesley-Esquimaux inducted as honourary witness at TRC closing ceremonies
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Chippewa of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is continuing her Truth and Reconciliation journey as a member of Governing Council...
Whiteskin owner angry after Blackskin judge cancels Redskin trademark
By Maurice Switzer For 83 years there has been a professional football team that chooses to name itself after the perceived colour of Native American...
Artist close with her grandfather
By Kelly Anne Smith A Nipissing First Nation sculptor has been awarded the prestigious International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for...
First Nation block voting will deliver the margin of victory in the next election
“Organized, strategic voting is powerful resistance.” – Tyrone Souliere Rally The First Nation Vote has grown from a local initiative to a national movement with...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Atikameksheng Anishnawbek for ratifying their G’Chi-Naaknegewin
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 31, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief congratulates Atikameksheng Anishnawbek for ratifying their G’Chi-Naaknegewin (Constitution) on Friday July...
Rez 91 will be adding a chat session with Regional Chief to its playlist
By Rick Garrick Wasauksing’s community radio station, Rez 91, is planning to add a chat session with newly elected Regional Chief Isadore Day to its...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day Says Candidates must listen to First Nation priorities
TORONTO, ON (August 3, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says that the 2015 General Election must result in a better future for First...
Punctuation of the heart
By Richard Wagamese I work with words. As a writer and a storyteller words are my basic equipment. Since I got my first paid job...
Bill C-51: the Anti-Terrorism Act threatens First Nation rights
By Joey Krackle The Harper Conservative government passed Bill C-51 this summer. Many groups have termed the Anti-Terrorism Act as the most comprehensive reforms to...
From the Heart of Turtle Island: Contemporary Art From Manitoulin Island
WIKWEMIKOONG, ON. (July 28, 2015) – An outstanding survey of contemporary art from artists living on or from Manitoulin Island will open at the Manitoulin Hotel and...