Monthly Archives: August 2010

Story: Danny Beaton, Mohawk Photography: Ben Powless, Mohawk As we walked out to catch the streetcar headed east on College Street, the rain was warm as it began to soak through our hair. On Saturday, June 26, 2010, we were … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates From the moment the doctor slaps you on your ass until the grim reaper calls out your name – you are nothing more than a government slave. From the cradle to the grave your assets are taxed. … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler EDMONTON – A new report has recognized that while “stranger` racism in Alberta is still abundantly evident and in many cases unchanged, “the Aboriginal community was quick to point out that discrimination is alive and well in … Continue reading →

By Cam Martin The heat this summer has not only caused discomfort for those without air conditioning, it has also set the stage for many forest fires. Currently, there are more than 400 active forest fires in British Columbia. These … Continue reading →

By Rick Littlechild The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to help Aboriginal students complete post-secondary education and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community. To date, 98 students have received … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha A flotilla of canoes from four lower mainland First Nations will paddle down the Fraser River from Hope to Vancouver in late October to raise public awareness and support for bringing an end to the widespread practice … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler Visual artist; film and video producer, director and writer; theatre playwright, producer and director . . . where do you start in writing about the successfully multi-talented Travis Shilling? We can start with his latest achievement, the … Continue reading →

By Richard Wagamese In 1966, I was eleven years-old. My adopted family moved that summer to a rented farmhouse in Bruce County in southwestern Ontario. Since being adopted in May of 1965, I had changed homes three times. I remember … Continue reading →

In loving memory of Pelagie Povaliraq Katsuak, formally known as Sister Pelagie. The Katsuak family and relatives of the late Pelagie Povaliraq Katsuak of Arviat would like to thank and acknowledge all the people who kindly assisted us after her … Continue reading →