For a southerner, the idea that Arctic waters are within reach of the family car might seem preposterous. But a paved road does reach James Bay, the southern extension of Hudson Bay, giving adventurous travellers an easy escape into remote […]

Whether it was personal or political, 2016 was a difficult year for a lot of people. The beginning of 2017 offered the opportunity for many to turn the page, focus on the future, and put the dark events of the […]

The sturdy Norwest 24-foot cedar-and-canvas canoe reached the crest of a 15-foot wave. We bobbed over the top only to see a mass of swells. The 40-horse outboard quickly revved up and we flew across the swells for some time […]

I was lucky. Raised in a large family by my mom Susan and dad Marius, my eight siblings and I were always well cared for and guided. Life was not very easy for any of us living in Attawapiskat 20 […]

I sliced the fresh caribou meat thin with a razor-sharp beaver knife; so thin the meat looked translucent. The recipe for this dish was evolving as I delicately cut the meat into mouth-sized pieces. A little leftover wine and honey-garlic-sauced […]

To begin, I must congratulate my boss at the Nation, Will Nicholls, and his glorious wife Amy German on the birth of their baby boy, Declan! What an interesting name isn’t it? I love it. As you may know, I […]