OPINION: Progressive Conservatives cut the line on reconciliation
By Catherine Murton Stoehr Doug Ford promised that in his cabinet, the Minister of Agriculture would be a farmer. He did not make a similar...
Opinion: putting the Papal refusal to apologize in context and where the Roman Catholic Church stands today
By Kathleen Imbert Bishops of Canada advised Pope Francis to not apologize to First Nations. Their letter addressed to “Indigenous Brothers and Sisters” said, “The...
Nipissing First Nation youth says addiction is not a choice, but a disease
By Sarita Bellefeuille Your best friend texts you one night, explaining that they can’t fall asleep because they decided to try meth for the first...
Opinion: review of Indian Horse film
By Kristin Grant Scenes in the film “Indian Horse” can be tough to watch, but are nonetheless important. They serve as a reminder of our...
Opinion: the debate on the Champlain monument
By Ben Cousineau Recently, debate has gripped the area formerly known as, “Wendake”. A certain monument has been removed from a local park for restoration...
Nipissing First Nation Chief wants an apology from the Pope
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief Scott McLeod is disappointed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church won’t give an apology to...
It’s a dog’s life
By Jolene Banning Chaga is a traditional medicine used by my ancestors forever and a day. It is known for curing cancers. It is smoked...
Human Rights Arts Festival showcases Indigenous short films
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON—As part of the Isabel Human Rights Arts Festival, Queen’s University hosted An Evening of Indigenous Short Films on March 22. These...
Maple syrup: Indigenous Governance or business idea?
By Jolene Banning My first visit to the Sugar Bush on Fort William First Nation was winter 2016—the fourth season. I went with my cousin....
Opinion: Canada’s new vertical $10 bill
By Kristin Grant Images of the prototype for the new vertical $10 bill have been released. Viola Desmond who was selected to grace the bill...
Opinion: What’s your plan for First Nations, Doug Ford?
By Lance Copegog It’s official. The Ontario Progressive Conservatives have selected Doug Ford over Christine Elliott as their new Leader. In doing so, the...
Opinion: The Anishinabek Nation War Club and the Crown’s Loyal Witness
By Dorothee Schreiber The Anishinabek Nation war club showed up in court Mar. 7 for the cross-examination of Canada’s witness in the Robinson Treaty annuities...
Opinion: Protests against pipeline continue in Vancouver
By Kathleen Imbert At the Paris climate conference on Nov. 30, 2015, Prime M Justin Trudeau signs COP21 commitment to keep a 2% limit on...
60’s Scoop update from a grassroots survivor
Submitted by John Fox As a grassroots survivor taken from my reserve in the 70’s, I find many confusing statements arising from our victory as...
Opinion: Not all voices are heard equally
By Kristin Grant The Time’s Up and #metoo movement have drawn a lot of attention to sexual harassment and assault and brought it to the...