This Wound is a World, a must read

In June of this year, Billy-Ray Belcourt was awarded the 2018 Griffin Poetry Prize for his work in This Wound is a World as the…

An example of selective hearing

The Handmaid’s Tale was originally a novel written by Margaret Atwood which tells the story of a handmaid living in the theocratic and totalitarian state…

Historicity reaches the Woodland Cultural Centre

BRANTFORD — The Woodland Cultural Centre [WCC] opened its newest glimpse into history with the Historicity Exhibit by New York based Artist Alan Michelson in…

It’s not as easy as it looks

Imagine that your name has been called to a stage. You are competing against other competitors to be selected as the new face for an…

The Mush Hole to be performed at CON

ST. CATHARINES — Santee Smith’s The Mush Hole will be headlining as the featured dance performance on September 8 at the Celebration of Nations this…

The Story of Orange Shirt Day book launched in Kamloops

Residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad is working to publish a children’s book depicting her experience within the residential school system. September 30 has, since 2013,…

Lyle Anderson Smoke Dance Competition attracts hundreds

KANOHSTATON — The Sixth Annual Lyle Anderson Memorial Smoke Dance Competition welcomed dozens of dancers and hundreds of spectators throughout the day on Saturday, August…

Two killed in shooting at Madden 19 tournament

FLORIDA — Three were reported dead on Sunday at the Madden 19 Tournament presented by XBOX in Jacksonville. The deaths were the toll of yet…

Rain didn’t stop the Three Fires Powwow

NEW CREDIT — As rain showers were on and off throughout this past weekend, the two-day 31st Annual Three Fires Powwow hosted by the Mississaugas…

First “Indigicon” a success, hopes for a second run

ONEIDA OF THE THAMES — The anticipated comicon dubbed the first “Indigicon” found it’s venue on Sunday of last week at the Oneida Community Centre,…

It isn’t 1940

If the term “settler” makes you uncomfortable, being referred to as “the natives” is likewise. During production day I am seated at the back of…

Tiny house, big community

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations stands as the largest indigenous reserve in Canada with over 20,000 registered members which grows every year. However the land…

Grand River Powwow a success

SIX NATIONS — After week of hosting over 7000 visitors and dancers, the Grand River Champion of Champions powwow announced their Champion of Champions Winner…

Controversy causes cancellation for ‘Kanata’

Robert Lepage, artistic director of the multidisciplinary production company Ex Machina, has missed yet another opportunity as the cancellation of his production Kanata came as…

‘Son of the Wolf’ casting call answered

Three indigenous actors answered the call to play roles in Joel Reisig’s cinema rendition of Jack London’s collection of stories of the Klondike ‘Son of…