‘Molly of Denali’ brings rare Alaska representation and education to kids

TORONTO — Early in production for the new Alaska-set children’s animated series “Molly of Denali,” creative producer Princess Daazhraii Johnson’s young son got a sneak…

Horror stories from the Arctic come in Taaqtumi

“Taaqtumi” is an Inuktitut word that means “in the dark” and is the name for the bindings of the book that holds a selection of…

Cradleboard Triplets receive praise online

Michelle Kakegamic, 34, is an Ojibwe and Cree mother of three who has been the recipient of international attention over a family photo. The registered…

Bead this in your style challenger

A challenge that has swept through Instagram for beaders across North America started in Whapmagoostui, Quebec. Saige Mukash, 22, Cree, was a beginner at beading…

Indigenizing a dominatrix in film in Santa Fe

NEW MEXICO — Indigenization is the process of putting an indigenous take on something that has a mainstream concept. This has been done over and…

Cass Lake breaks world record for largest Indian taco

MINNEAPOLIS — The Cedar Lakes Casino-Hotel in Cass Lake broke the world record for the largest Indian taco as part of its grand opening celebration…

Two Sisters using lingerie to empower indigenous women

Shy Natives is an upcoming lingerie brand being launched by two Northern Cheyenne sisters, Jordan and Madison Craig, who are currently based in Oakland, California.…

3rd Annual Celebration of Nations returns to downtown St. Catharines

ST. CATHARINES — The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Kakekalanicks Indigenous Arts will be representing the third annual Celebration of Nations, a gathering of Indigenous…

Google Earth to help preserve indigenous languages

By the year 2100 the United Nations says that over half of indigenous languages will be extinct. So, a new Google Earth project in collaboration…

Video-work for Staats’ new single encompasses healing and more

Haudenosaunee songwriter and singer from Six Nations, Logan Starts recently released new visuals for his single Fear of the Flame. Staats takes viewers us to…

Omen to tour in fall

TORONTO — The Chimera Project, a dance theatre based out of Toronto, will be showcasing it’s latest project OMEN through a tour in the fall…

Twin Flames use music to connect

Chelsey June, who is Metis and Jaaji, who is Inuk and Mohawk, take the stage as the ottawa based band Twin Flames, who hope that…

Dancers bring home another National title

OHSWEKEN — Michelle Farmer’s Studio of Dance & Modelling in Ohsweken have brought home a huge victory from the Showstoppers National Dance Championships at Disneyland…

Grand River ‘Champion of Champions’ Pow Wow celebrates 40 years

SIX NATIONS — The very first ‘Champion of Champions’ winner will lead out as the head female dancer for this year’s annual Grand River Pow…

A little bit of the basics on the styles of pow wow dancing

SIX NATIONS — Today’s competitive pow wow dance styles are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles. If you’re visiting a pow wow for…