If you live in Ontario you will be treated to a lot of great music this summer. One performer in particular is shining these days – Matt James (Naveau) of Mattagami First Nation. Matt grew up as part of a […]
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Reviewing the progress made by the Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network
A decade ago, Nakuset, the Executive Director of the Montreal Native Women’s Shelter, took it upon herself to gather together as many Native groups as possible to see what issues could be address and goals accomplished by working together. Today, […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s to those of Irish descent, or, as my friend Mike likes to say, “wishes they were.” Aboriginal people across Canada have mixed with the Irish from the time they made it over the Atlantic Ocean. What was […]
We all need healing
These are difficult times for First Nation people as we are trying to move ahead, heal and recover from the colonization of our people and the tragedy of the residential schools system. Although we are doing our best at our […]
First Nations mid-season hockey report
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was the lone Aboriginal player on the ice as the NHL showcased its biggest stars on All-Star Weekend in Tampa Bay. It has been a tough campaign for the 30-year-old from Ulkatcho First Nation in […]