By Penny Tremblay While I was settling into my new home and organizing my jewellery, I was faced with the daunting task of detangling two...

My sister Cecile “Cec” recently retired from Bell Canada after 35 years of service. She has always been a tax payer and continues to pay...

By Penny Tremblay What an exciting way to spend Father’s Day, yelling “Fish on!” often.  Annually on the Father’s Day weekend, my brother, Captain Art,...

By Dr. Lynn Gehl I begin this article on Indigenous mothering with what social activist, new settler to Turtle Island, and new mother, Harsha Wallia...

By Penny Tremblay All strong relationships require productive conflict in order to last over time and to grow. This is true for any teams, such as...

By Richard Wagamese In the morning the smell of traditional medicines fills our home. Smudging, the act of blessing and being blessed is the way...

As native people, when we think about the term “traditional healing or healer”  we think of a positive role model, a good person and a...

By Peter Globensky and Beverly Sabourin Urged on by the right-wing Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the equally über-conservative National Citizens’ Coalition, once led by none...

By Richard Wagamese The bear that patrols our neighborhood was particularly busy this year. He’s a three year old now and he’s gotten used to...

Chief Isadore Wiindategowinini Day’s speech from Treaty of Niagara celebration, Aug. 2, 2014. Boozhoo, Aahnii. Gwiiskwi Migisi Nini n’dznikaaz. Genzhe n’dodem. Genaabajing n’doonjibaa. Gemaa maanda...

  Opinion piece by Clyde Moonias Courtesy of Netnewsledger THUNDER BAY – Boozhoo, Kapeetayawaywetung ndishnikaaz, Mikinaak ndoodem, Neskantaga ndoonji. What does it mean to be...

By Holly Brodhagen  With the season of pow-wow upon us, I find myself wondering about the impression these gatherings give to the general public. Recently...

By Dr. David Shanahan Soon we’ll be celebrating Canada Day and revelling in the fun and frolics. Canadians have the privilege of living in a...

By Maurice Switzer “Share in the Celebration!” The words virtually shout at you from the federal Aboriginal Affairs ministry website. “Canadians from all walks of...

Dear Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal, Your recent full page ad for Tamara Johnson has taken me on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past 24...