Indigenizing psychology
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – About 120 people gathered on May 28 to hear Indigenous academics experienced and trained in both traditional cultural ways and...
Chiefs of Ontario calls for more cultural support in public schools
TORONTO, ON (June 8, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is calling for more cultural support in publicly-funded schools following the release of the...
Revisiting the site of one of the most important diplomatic meetings of Canada’s early history
By Laurie Leclair Today if you travel to the port lands in Old Montreal you’ll see the Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archeology and History Complex. This impressive...
Native Earth to only cast Native actors for Native roles
By Barb Nahwegahbow The Artistic Director of Native Earth Performing Arts, Ryan Cunningham made a commitment at a May 26 community forum that in future,...
Anishinabek Nation takes historic step forward to reclaim inherent jurisdiction over child welfare
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation takes an historic step forward to reclaim the inherent right of child welfare by committing to move...
‘Canada clearly participated in a period of cultural genocide’: Sinclair
By Suzanne Keeptwo OTTAWA — Completion of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) commenced on May 31 with the lighting of a Sacred Fire and...
Telling a story can begin social change
By KA Smith NORTH BAY – There is a warm, hopeful aura surrounding Lee Maracle. She hugs first, and then asks what’s up. When she...