‘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...
Are pow-wows the best way for people to learn about us?
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...
O Canada: It’s not everyone’s ‘native land’
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...
Tattoos for National _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day
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...
Letter to the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
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...
Hudak, Hutton, and Harris: forgetful about First Nations
By Maurice Switzer Unless it’s hidden in the fine print, Tim Hudak’s platform to be Ontario’s 26th premier does not contain a single reference to...
Youth want justice now
By Steven Rickard Bill C-33 – First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act — is a bill that will give the Canadian government full...
Rolling the dice on our education
An open letter about why the First Nations Education Act harms First Nations By Chief Shining Turtle, Whitefish River First Nation Aanii, hello, to all...