Frank Polson painted over the dark times
By Maurice Switzer ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — Frank Polson’s vibrant acrylic paintings outshine the darkness that at times challenged the artist’s life. When he passed...
Opinion: The Peacemaker’s cry
By Danny Beaton Our stories, passed down for hundreds of years, tell us that after the Peacemaker came to our territories, he convinced the five...
Opinion: Indigenous education; don’t forget the 97 per cent
By Maurice Switzer When Ontario launched its First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Education Policy Framework in 2007, some concerns were expressed that its sole...
Visions From The Fire: Dreams Vol. 2
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie The graphic novel Visions From The Fire: Dreams Vol. 2 by Wanda John-Kehewin and illustrated by Nicole Marie Burton, Ryan Howe, Rhael...
Book Review: Hamburger Soup
By Alex Hebert Just as the title suggests, this children’s book written by Samantha Beynon is about Hamburger Soup…and don’t forget the fry bread! Simgan,...
Opinion: Canada’s Indian Act is 150 years old this April
By Karl Hele Passed on April 5, 1876, by the Liberal government of Alexander Mackenzie, and with the general support of the Conservatives led by...
Opinion: Protecting Mother Earth
In memory of Wilmer Nadjiwon, who was a great leader of his Ojibway people, a father, grandfather, World War II veteran, politician, wood carver, author,...