Asinabka artistry: Ottawa festival back for second straight year
An emerging film and media arts festival which takes its name and inspiration from a key traditional Algonquin site in Ottawa promises to surprise and entertain
Author: Waubgeshig Rice
Waubgeshig Isaac Rice is a broadcast journalist and writer who lives in Winnipeg, MB. Born of an Ojibway dad and a Canadian mom, he grew up in a beautiful place called Wasauksing in Ontario. Proud of his background, Waubgeshig speaks German better than he does Ojibway. Music is the second most important thing in his life, and his love for his family and friends leaves him feeling blessed to have so many great people in his circle. Waubgeshig only watches news, sports, and current affairs on TV.
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Channeling the Warrior Spirit
Chase King says the principle that guides him is simple. “Pretty much all Anishinaabeg people are tough and have a warrior spirit within,” he says from his home in Barrie, Ontario. “This spirit helps me to focus on my training and fight with intelligence, but most of all, with respect.” Originally from the community of […]
The Spirit of George Armstrong: Aboriginal Players in the NHL Playoffs
With the Canadian federal election campaign officially in the third period, many of our beloved readers may be looking for another intense race to follow once the votes are in May 2nd. You may also be sick of the campaign by now, or even totally indifferent to it. Either way, the other big show going […]
The Urban Heartbeat of Mother Earth
The steady beat builds to a booming thump. The bodies on the dance floor writhe along, anticipating the peak. There’s a short beat break, and a half-second later it kicks back in with the wails of a Northern Cree pow wow anthem soaring above the club rhythm. The crowd erupts. This is the Electric Pow […]
NDN LOL: The Insights of Comedian Ryan McMahon
If there’s anything that helps people emerge from a shared struggle, it’s shared laughter. Despite the hardships many Aboriginal people across Turtle Island have endured, they’ve been able to maintain an infallible sense of humour: one that’s evolved from timeless trickster stories into standup comedy and television shows, among other methods and media. Ryan McMahon […]
