The genius of Morriseau

By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The significance of Norval Morrisseau’s art is still not fully recognized in Canada even though his work has been...

From Garden River to Paris, France

By Kathleen Imbert PARIS – Janice Toulouse was not competing for the yellow sweater in the Tour de France annual bicycle race, but she was...

Wagamese wins another prize

OTTAWA – Richard Wagamese is one of the first winners of the Burt Awards for First Nations, Metis and Inuit literature. Wagamese, an Ojibway from...

Ask Holly: Not in my backyard

By Holly Brodhagen I have been hearing that phrase a lot especially in the context of the proposed oil sand pipeline. No one wants to...

Mom pursues four kids, two degrees

By Meaghan Smith SAULT STE. MARIE – Many universities around the globe offer programs in modern languages – English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Algoma University...

Chief Thomas to focus on youth

By Greg Plain MUNSEE – The newly-elected Chief of  Munsee-Delaware Nation says responding to needs and concerns expressed by his First Nation’s youth will be...

Advice helpful for nursing moms

By Holly Brodhagen Canada celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from October 1-7. The theme is “Breastfeeding Support: Close To Mother”, and the campaign  is highlighting Breastfeeding...

Book Review: ‘Him Standing’

By Laura Dokis Gifted from a young age, Lucas Smoke is taught by his grandfather how to channel his natural skill of carving into creating...