Sihkos’ Story, Part II: Sturgeon Landing Residential School
The second in an ongoing series of writings by a survivor of Canada's residential school system.
The utility of debate to Idle No More is beyond dispute
Why shutting down debate about Idle No More's next steps in favour of some false "unity" might risk the death of the movement
Residency and identity: Bringing the Senate problem “home”
With the squeeze on Senators to identify themselves based on where they live, I'm reminded of how identity-by-residency quandries play out among Aboriginal people
Why is the house of “sober, second thought” the first line of attack on Indigenous rights?
A look into the reasons behind the Canadian Senate launching so much legislation undermining the rights of Indigenous peoples
Number 64: Waiting for the next Aboriginal Affairs Minister appointment
Looking back at the Ministers who've held the portfolio over the decades, one wonders how much it really matters who's next
A day both bitter and sweet for Indigenous women — and those who love them
Why Valentine's Day might not quite inspire Indigenous women (and those who love them) with wholly-manufactured visions of flowers and chocolate
What’s next for Idle No More? Why provincial governments should matter to the movement
The movement's paid scant attention to the part provinces have played in perpetuating the challenges faced by Indigenous communities. That must change.
Get out your wallets: Ottawa appeals ruling on Métis and Non-Status Indians
The Federal Court rules Canada must live up to its responsibilities to certain Métis and Non-Status Indians; the federal government says it can't afford to
From pain and fear to hope: a First Nation girl’s battle against a rare cancer
For a Manitoba mother whose daughter continues to recover from years of treatment for an extremely rare muscle cancer, life remains a day-to-day affair
