How better conversations can help reduce vaccine hesitancy for COVID 19 and other shots
Myles Leslie, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary New parents have many decisions to make soon after their baby is born. One…
Opinion
New indie board games build worlds without capitalism or colonialism
By Kaelan Doyle Myerscough, OCAD University Thinking through alternatives to life under capitalism, the vestiges of colonialism or the catastrophic impacts of climate change is…
Tip of the iceberg: The true state of drinking water advisories in First Nations
By Kerry Black, University of Calgary Indigenous Services Canada has announced it won't end long-term advisories until 2023 at the earliest. In 2015, Prime Minister…
Federal budget 2021: $18 billion is a step towards closing gaps between Indigenous and non Indigenous communities
By Kerry Black There is no denying that the landscape of our collective reality has shifted dramatically since the pandemic began. Budget 2021 reveals significant…
Why words matter: The negative impacts of racial microaggressions on Indigenous and other racialized people
By Iloradanon Efimoff “Don't you go to school for free?'', “You don't pay taxes!'', “Do you live in a teepee?'' are things Indigenous students have…
Who’s really in charge in Indian Country?
First Nation Indigenous struggle with pandemic like circumstances every day in their fight for survival. The attacks to the original people are not openly visible…
Not in the past: Colonialism is rooted in the present
By Liam Midzain-Gobin Assistant Professor, Political Science, Brock University and Heather Smith Professor of Global and International Studies, University of Northern British Columbia At a…
Policing First Nations not working for First Nations
This week we learned of a RCMP Civilian Review and Complaints Commission report on Colten Boushie. The report detailed the RCMP’s “diplomacy” in relating the…
Indigenous youth are playing a key role in solving urgent water issues
By Elaine Ho, PhD Candidate, Social and Ecological Sustainability program in Integrated Water Management, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo and Richelle…
1862 – Six Nations refuses municipal governance
SIX NATIONS — Many today think the constitutional battle to recognize the sovereignty of the Six Nations Confederacy government versus the municipal style of governance…
Contrary to sensational reporting, Indigenous people aren’t scared of a COVID 19 vaccine
By Veldon Coburn, Assistant Professor, Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, L'Universite d'Ottawa/University of Ottawa Indigenous people are playing a major role in one of…
Me n’ Wally – A tribute to Walter Gretzky
BRANTFORD — Anyone knowing the game of hockey knows the name of Gretzky. Whether its father or son, Walter and Wayne Gretzky are to hockey…
COVID 19 and mental health: Feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder
By Marnie Wedlake, Assistant Professor of Mental Health & Wellness; Registered Psychotherapist, Western University As the pandemic rages on, people continue to talk about their…
Diversity and inclusion are critical to decolonizing Haudenosaunee identity
Human DNA is a fascinating science to explore. Each human has a specific code within their DNA that comes directly from their mother, called maternal…
How universities can support Indigenous online learners in the pandemic
By Josephine Auger Associate professor, Indigenous Studies, Athabasca University and Janelle Marie Baker Assistant Professor, Anthropology, Athabasca University As the second wave of the pandemic…