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A dozen snow walkers, between 9 and 49 years of age, participated in a four day Kwe-ta-po-ha-kun Youth Camp near Fort Albany First Nation. Submitted photo
Jan 26, 2016    0

“How far did you walk?” asked the Elder.

“We walked 12 kilometers today, coming home,” replied the Snow Walker.

“Kah…‘neeshaw ay-skwaw-ping’ – ‘twice as far as the eye can see.’ That...

Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, centre, National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald, right, and Diocese of Algoma Bishop Stephen Andrews, left, during the Dec. 6 Cree language service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Thunder Bay.  Photo by Rick Garrick
Jan 16, 2016    0

Anglican Church Bishops Lydia Mamakwa and Mark MacDonald and Reverend Kenina Winter performed a healing service during the Dec. 6 Cree service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Thunder Bay.

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Jan 09, 2016    0

Patricia Ningewance is well known for her work in keeping First Nations languages alive and well by publishing a number of books dealing with the subject, notably Talking Gookom’s Language. She...

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Jan 01, 2016    0

Confederation College held a powwow on Nov. 20 to wrap up a week of Indigenous activities, including a Louis Riel Day celebration and an Oshki Anishnawbeg Student Association Meet and
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Lac des Mille Lacs grass dancer Mike Ignace was sporting a new pair of moccasins at the weekly Sewing Spirits gathering in Thunder Bay.

“About a year ago my aunt started making these for me...

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