Book Review: Claiming Anishinaabe: decolonizing the human spirit
Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit Reviewed by Deanna Marie Therriault Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit, is the latest publication by Indigenous academic and...
Opinion: I shaved my head to start anew
By Jolene Banning I grab the hair clippers and buzz off a small test patch of hair at my left ear, to see if I...
14 days and 300 jingles Later, I walked into the arbour a dancer
By Jolene Banning 14 days and 300 jingles until I dance at the annual traditional Fort William First Nation pow wow. When I signed up...
Book review: Bowwow Powwow
By Carrie MacKenzie “Bowwow Powwow” by Brenda J. Child, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder and translated into Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain tells the story of Windy...
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...