Candle or curse?
By Peter Globensky Beverly (who does much of the research for these articles) and I were recently in Washington, DC and we made a point...
Remembering a sister in spirit: Helen Betty Osborne
By Marci Becking Today I remember Helen Betty Osborne. There are times in our lives when we take extra notice of what is going on...
Leadership series: Claim what’s yours and be rich!
By Penny Tremblay Do you want less suffering and more connection in your relationships? Learn how you can have more serenity and acceptance toward the...
Leadership series: Three A’s for mastering conflict conversations
By Penny Tremblay Recently I was asked how one could approach their boss to communicate disagreement in their leadership skills and plans for the organization. If...
Leadership series: Entangled chains
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...
Letter to the Editor: Home Hardware store refuses PST exemption
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...
Leadership series: Fish on! Overcoming snags
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,...
‘Love to me is the kids’
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...
Leadership series: Embracing conflict
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...
Medicines ensure our prayers are heard
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...
Letter to the Editor: Who is a qualified healer?
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...
Opinion: Transparency for whom?
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...
Not afraid of Mukwa
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 reminds Crown to honour treaties 250 years later
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...
Everyone needs to know about Anishinawbek History and colonization of Canada
Opinion piece by Clyde Moonias Courtesy of Netnewsledger THUNDER BAY – Boozhoo, Kapeetayawaywetung ndishnikaaz, Mikinaak ndoodem, Neskantaga ndoonji. What does it mean to be...