Obomsawin shares Shannen’s Dream

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – When Alanis Obomsawin’s films talk, people listen The  Abenaki filmmaker premiered her latest documentary, “Hi-Ho Mistahey!” at the 38th annual...

Aamjiwnaang celebrates student accomplishment

By Greg Plain  AAMJIWNAANG FN – In August, Aamjiwnaang families and citizens celebrated the education achievements of 18 secondary students who graduated and 24 post-secondary...

Youth learn Traditional Governance

By Jon Cada PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION —  Constitution Development and Traditional Governance were among topics discussed at the July 25, 2013 Restoration of Jurisdiction...

‘Respecting other truths’

By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Respecting other peoples’ truths are at the heart of attempts to create reconciliation between First Peoples and others who...

Harper tarnishing Canada’s reputation: Hare

UOI OFFICES   –  The conservative government is costing Canada its  perceived reputation as a champion of human rights. That was Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Chief...

It’s not just cows that are stupid

By Maurice Switzer There’s a fairly large consensus that cows are stupid. This is the normal reaction of anyone who has tried to use a...