Atleo’s Last “Historic” Moment
Dan David on what the ex-National Chief’s sudden departure might tell us about the apparent free-fall of the AFN
Tag: Aboriginal
What has Idle No More meant to you?
Complete the following sentence: “Idle No More has…”
Why there ain’t no such a-thing as “Aboriginal culture”
Summertime and the livin’ is powwow, gathering, or festival. It’s over-priced Indian tacos, bison burgers, moose stew and corn soup. It’s the endless drone of boring chatter and lousy jokes by an MC, stalls of snake oil salesmen hawking surefire cures for diabetes and arthritis, and traditional dancers wearing outfits with faux beadwork made 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 […]
Marion Miller Hill: memories of an Aboriginal WWII service woman
Aboriginal people have fought for Canada since well before the War of 1812. It’s estimated that more than seven-thousand First Nations people served in World Wars I & II, and in the Korean War — not including Inuit, Metis, non-status Indians or people from the north. In WWII alone, nearly 4,000 First Nations individuals served, […]
