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Xavier Kataquapit

Everything will work out in the end

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...

On the trail of history

I find travelling liberating...

Midnight Shine lights up the coast

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

Remembering my father

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

In the spirit of respect and fairness

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

The cost of living

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

Big time drug dealers want you as a client

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

Too many die on our northern highways

Here we are again in the middle of winter.

The Dream Catcher

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

Hunger Strikes Have a Powerful History

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.

Seasons Greetings

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.

First Nations will rise to the challenges

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

Chase Aden, a diamond in the northern rough

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

Boris Le Mouffette moves into the cottage

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.