Love is a strange thing. As a 25-year-old male, I admit that statement pretty much sums up my knowledge of it. With Valentine’s Day approaching, many are trying to figure out ways of expressing their love to their significant other. […]
In The Issue
Inauguration celebration: Local heavyweights weigh in on the new government
It was a coming together of the political forces that once stood opposed over Category III lands. Representatives of the Quebec government, the Cree and the neighbouring Jamésiens gathered in Waskaganish January 22 to formally celebrate a new government comprised […]
Valentine’s Day: The Nation’s 2014 guide to romantic escapes
Whether it’s about finding somewhere intimate for some romantic alone time with your partner, wining and dining, carefree shopping or just a quiet hour away from the hustle and bustle of life in a big family, a getaway to celebrate […]
Mohawks denounce First Nations Education Act as Idle No More holds Montreal teach-in
Montreal Idle No More organizer Melissa Mollen-Dupuis didn’t have high hopes for a big turnout to the Kahnawake demonstration against the Harper government’s First Nations Education Act (FNEA) on the morning of January 28. “It was so cold,” she said […]
Montreal Auto Show is a great mid-winter pick-me-up
Auto shows are a very convenient way to shop for a car, and the 46th edition of The Montreal Auto Show at the Palais des Congrès January 17-26 was no exception. If you are looking for a family car, Kia […]
Chief Wahoo hits the showers
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians have at long last decided to sideline “Chief Wahoo”, their oft-criticized, cringe-inducing mascot. After dubiously gracing the caps of the ball team for more than 60 years, the absurd caricature is finally being phased […]
Ontario reneges on logging promise at Grassy Narrows
Grassy Narrows First Nation’s decades-long battle to curb mercury poisoning in their community encountered a disturbing setback this holiday season, courtesy of the Ontario government. Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals approved plans for 10 more years of clear-cut logging in the […]
Walking for respect: Attawapiskat walkers heading towards Ottawa
Ten days into their journey on foot to Ottawa, participants in Attawapiskat’s Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future trek reached Moosonee on the afternoon of Monday, January 13. The group had grown from three walkers to eight, walking from […]
Old school, new school: Thinking of heading back to the classroom?
With the New Year in full swing, for those looking to reboot their lives by studying for something different, finishing high school to be able to start fulfilling a career dream or just pursuing an academic interest that has long […]
The last laugh: Comic Charlie Hill moves on to happier hunting grounds
Cree/Oneida standup comedian Charlie Hill passed away December 30 at the young age of 62 on his home reservation of White Earth in the state of Wisconsin after a long battle with lymphoma cancer. Hill’s career in show business began […]