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...