Xavier Kataquapit

I have been watching some good movies lately. One titled ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ was about a group of older English retirees who move to Jaipur, a city in India, to live in a hotel converted into a senior citizen’s home...

I find travelling liberating...

A new First Nation music production has been launched by Midnight Shine, which features an old friend of mine, Attawapiskat resident Adrian Sutherland...

I can’t believe I am writing words dedicated to the passing of my dad, Marius Kataquapit (October 26, 1938 – March 13, 2013).

There are many success stories across Canada when it comes to resource development agreements and partnerships between First Nations, companies and government.

As Native people we have to deal with so many addictions...

I have noticed so much advertising on television recently regarding the promotion of drugs for depression.

Here we are again in the middle of winter.

I had a dream the other night. I was a little boy again.

The Dream Catcher

Over the years, leaders from First Nation communities in the north like Attawapiskat, have fought hard for many of the basic services and programs that currently exist.

It is that time of the year again. With the holiday season and Christmas and New Year celebrations a lot of people will be rejoicing in so many ways.

Things are not looking good for remote First Nation communities in northern Canada.

Recently I was talking to a friend of mine, Cindy Giguere, who is a member of Matachewan First Nation in northeastern Ontario.

I love my wilderness retreat. It is great to be out on the land in the far north surrounded by tall pine and situated on the side of a pristine esker lake.