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Tom Longboat Day to be marked June 4 across province of Ontario

“This legendary Canadian has been ignored for too long,” Eglinton-Lawrence M.P.P. Mike Colle said after Ontario members of...

Sharing John Paishk’s drum with the world

Four years after witnessing the drumming and dancing at Sandy Lake, I photographed John Paishk of Red Lake, Ont., with his...

Beaver animal of choice in Mattagami

It was a beautiful day to visit Mattagami First Nation April 24 to check out the annual Beaverfest celebration in the...

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Jun 21, 2023    0
Time To Make Things Right

It is always difficult to figure out what is happening with major issues in government, politics and how people are affected. A recent issue I have been watching develop really makes me wonder how...

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Jun 16, 2023    0
Wabun Tribal Council Challenges Government’s Metis Agreement In Court

The federal government is pushing through legislation regarding Metis recognition that will greatly affect First Nations without consultation and participation.

The Chiefs of Ontario met...

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Jun 07, 2023    0
Happy Pride Day And Month

Happy Pride Month to the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirited community. I was very happy to see that in Kirkland Lake recently the Mayor and Council celebrated Pride Day with a ceremony announcing a rainbow...

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May 10, 2023    0
The Worry Of Maachestan (The Spring Breakup)

There is a great deal of worry, fear and anxiety to Maachestan, the Cree word for “spring break up” on the James Bay coast. There are so many variables and chance events that can turn an average...

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Apr 13, 2023    0
How Did It Ever Come To This?

It is that time of the year when the Niska – the Canada Goose, are flying north and the traditional hunt of we Cree happens out on the land. This is something my people on the James Bay coast have...

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