Why First Nations can’t ‘just get over it’
By Maurice Switzer Probably the most important outcome of the Idle No More movement has been to pique the curiosity of Canadians about exactly what...
Standing on the land can be felt on your skin
By Richard Wagamese When you come to stand upon the land there’s a sense in you that you’ve seen it all before. Not in any...
Protecting the land
The United Nations has condemned Canada for its treatment of Indian people, yet we tie them up in the Indian Act to find some way...
Racism not rare
Some people will be amazed by the editorial board’s suggestion that “racism, sexism and homophobia have become rare in Canadian public life.” That is clearly...
Overcoming the bad
By Eden Beaudin Crime is a big problem in First Nations today. Violence is the topic of many stories you will see in the media...
Feds using word games to extinguish Native rights
By âpihtawikosisân A non-derogation clause in Aboriginal law generally reads like this: “Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed so as to abrogate or derogate...
Harper should have met walkers, not Pandas: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee congratulated the Nishiyuu Walkers on their safe arrival in Ottawa...