‘Your Land’? Some Native Americans question inaugural song

On the first day of Joe Biden’s presidency, Native Americans had reason to celebrate. Biden halted the construction of the border wall that threatened to…

OPINION: Outpouring of Condolence in Wake of Passing of Ken Hill

Condolences from across North America have poured into the community of Six Nations at the news of the death of entrepreneur and philanthropist Ken Hill.…

Quotes from Sir John A. Macdonald, author of Canada’s genocide of Indigenous people

He was a serious racist, a drunk, a political bully and Canada’s first Prime Minister — Sir John A. Macdonald was all of the above.…

Christmas wishes for Six Nations

I have a wish for not only our community, but for everyone in the world. It’s a wish of unity for all of humanity. Ignorance…

Judge me by my name do you? The symbolism behind Baby Yoda’s name

By David Sidhu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Psychology and Language Sciences, UCLA Note: The following article contains spoilers about “The Mandalorian, Season 2.” Names have always…

Compromised parties Whittle down International Human Rights Standards for Canadian law application

Canada and Justice Minister David Lametti are waxing poetic about taking international law and reducing it under domestic Canadian law application. Implementing the United Nations…

Picture This: These beautiful books help children read the world

By Beverley Brenna, Professor of Curriculum Studies, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan Contemporary Canadian picture books are sweeping readers off their feet with compelling…

Scientists: “Here’s how to fight back against anti maskers, climate deniers and anti vaxxers”

By Keroles Riad PhD student in the individualized program, Concordia University, Cristina Sanza Digital Journalism Instructor, Concordia Science Journalism Project Team Manager, Concordia University, Concordia…

7 ways meaningful activities can help us get through the coronavirus pandemic

By Mary Ann McColl, Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Ontario We hear over and over that it is important to remain occupied during…

Is there a First Nation Indigenous Definition of “Freedom?”

Last week, I heard part of the Wizard of Oz song “Dingdong the wicked witch is dead”, replaying over and over, in my head, ……

Leaked Alberta school curriculum in urgent need of guidance from Indigenous wisdom teachings

By Dwayne Donald, Associate professor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta In Alberta, drafts of a proposed kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum for social studies…

Reconciliation means Indigenous are fighting from coast to coast

Indigenous communities have always been the canaries in the coalmine: whether that meant the reserve systems would become precursors of apartheid system developed in South…

Racism contributes to poor attendance of Indigenous students in Alberta schools: New study

By Teresa Anne Fowler Regular attendance in schools is a factor that affects positive and healthy childhood development. Students with poor school attendance are at…

‘No physical injuries’ minimizes the emotional trauma of assault survivors

By David Walton, Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University In August 2020, a woman walking along a neighbourhood street in my hometown of…

Attacks on Mi’kmaq fishing industry expose Canadian racism

Are Canadians outraged right now? Are Canadians watching targeted attacks on indigenous people with glee or with remorse? Currently the Mi’kmaq people are fighting from…