I am dazzled by the starry night sky. I have always taken a great comfort in looking up at the stars. When I look up to the heavens and the greater universe I find a perspective of the world that […]

I am not much of a mechanic but I am handy enough to be able to do basic maintenance on my truck and motorcycle. Like most guys I know from remote First Nation communities, I am more or less like […]

These days my mind is filled with worry. I have been watching the events unfolding in the Ukraine. I find it unbelievable that the world’s major powers are taunting each other on Russia’s doorstep. This major conflict wouldn’t be so […]

Recently, I ventured out on a long sandy beach and walked several kilometres along the icy waters of Lake Erie. I was happy that it was warm enough to be able to leave my footprints in the sand rather than […]

If the comings and goings of people can be compared to a pebble tossed into a lake and the resulting ripples that radiate infinitely, then I would say that the passing of John R. Bradley, a member of Six Nations, […]

A flock of great white tundra swans fly overhead. These Wah-pee-soo (Cree for swan) are easy to spot with their large bodies and long necks. They are majestic as they move through the air under the power of their great […]

Earning a living as an artist is not easy, but most of the time the rewards are amazing. Money is not the big motivation for me as a writer. Most writers in this country just get by. However, I find […]

Congratulations to the Omushkegowuk Walkers for making their trek to Ottawa all the way from Attawapiskat. These walkers represent our ability to exercise our democratic right to protest peacefully. That is a big deal these days when governments in our […]

There is an addiction epidemic in First Nation communities. The drug in question is a dangerous white powder that resembles those that are sold in dark alleys and sleazy bars, yet this drug is on every store shelf and restaurant […]

I had to deal with a tooth pain recently so I looked up a local dentist and made an appointment. Like most people, I dread going to see the dentist. Thankfully, my original problem was not too far advanced. After […]