The Making of Frybread
Frybread, a greasy fried delight made by many Indigenous peoples across North America, tells a story of both resilience and community.
My Father’s Archaeological Find Revived Our Community’s Mi’kmaq Culture
It also established Metepenagiag as the oldest continually occupied village in New Brunswick.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
To mark the occasion, we're honouring the heritage, cultures and contributions to society by First Nations Peoples.
20 Canadian Heroes You Might Not Know About—But Should
A celebration of the great trailblazers, visionaries and inventors who've shaped our country.
After My Stroke, a Trip to Haida Gwaii Helped Rebuild My Confidence
Proving to myself that I could undertake the challenges was empowering. I realized that nothing is more paralyzing than fear,...
25+ Responsible Ways to Explore the Magic of Vancouver Island
From nature tours to craft distilleries, these Vancouver Island attractions put the focus on local ingredients, sustainable practices and thoughtful...
How Cree Code Talkers From Alberta Helped Win the Second World War
Coded messages based on the Cree language made it difficult for the enemy to monitor and decipher Allied transmissions during...
10 Indigenous Authors You Should Be Reading
From intimate poetry collections to poignant memoirs that blend fact, fiction and folklore, here are 10 Indigenous authors you need...
How Buffy Sainte-Marie is Making the Country Better—For All of Us
For decades, the singer, poet, teacher, tech whiz and activist has shaped the way we think about music, Indigenous rights...
Meet the Woman Working with First Nations Elders to Help Preserve Important Plants
Equal parts teacher, gardener and historian, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner has dedicated her life to keeping Indigenous plant lore alive.
Devery Jacobs: The Indigenous Actress You Need to Know
The Mohawk actress, filmmaker and activist already has a number of prominent television roles under her belt, but she's just...
This Ottawa Teen Runs for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Ottawa teen Theland Kicknosway logs kilometres for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and transgender and two-spirit people.
The Revival of the Red River Cart
Once relegated to history, these sturdy transportation vehicles are finding new life thanks to two master crafters.
My Traditional Métis Wedding
Love, joy, family and tradition were at the heart of a self-orchestrated Métis wedding that moved everyone in attendance.
Inside the Race to Save Cape Breton’s Oysters From a Parasite
A mysterious parasite is killing Cape Breton’s oysters. Now scientists and Indigenous harvesters may have discovered a solution to save...
How This Anishinaabe Artist Is Changing the Way We Think About the Environment
Using wood, stone and copper, Michael Belmore's work explores our connection to Canada's ever-changing landscape.
8 New Books You Have to Read This Fall
Check out this season’s must-reads, including Sally Rooney's latest book, Beautiful World, Where Are You.
A Native Perspective: The Eye-Opening Artwork of Jim Logan
The Métis artist's work sheds light on the unique—and often difficult—northern Canadian Indigenous experience.
Dream Weaver: The Compelling Artwork of Kalum Teke Dan
The Blackfoot artist's work is a visually striking, contemporary take on Indigenous culture and traditions, typically underscored by a sense...
This Residential School Survivor is Exploring His Dark Past Through Colourful Paintings
Heading to art school at the age of 53 was just one of many life challenges faced by Robert Burke,...
Natural Beauty: The Art of Timothy Mohan
Breaking with tradition? Perhaps. But all that matters for Métis artist Timothy Mohan is making a positive difference in the...
Hope and Light: The Art of Kevin Pee-Ace
From his residential school upbringing to the early days of reconciliation, artwork and family continue to be sources of strength...
This Is the Life of a Mohawk Fisherman
For Eric McComber of Kahnawake, keeping the tradition alive is tough, dangerous work—but worth it in so many ways.
How the North Invented the Science of Parkas
A brief history of the world's warmest coat, and the Indigenous people who are keeping the tradition alive today.
How Indigenous People Got Their Very Own Comedy Night
Janelle Niles started the comedy show Got Land? to help bring more Indigenous voices to the big stage.
Her Teacher Wanted Her to Pursue an Office Career. She Decided to Follow Her Artistic Dreams Instead
Being of Malecite and Micmac descent, nature has always been painter Lise-Marielle Fortin's muse.
I Grew Up Poor and Without My Indigenous Ceremonies, But the Holidays Were Full of Joy
In my little community next to Kississing Lake in Manitoba, we learned that it takes a village to raise a...
Restoring the Saugeen First Nation Amphitheatre
The restoration of the Saugeen First Nation Amphitheatre is a source of pride and opportunity for Southampton residents.
Meet Teagan Littlechief, the Aboriginal Musician You Need to Hear Right Now
Hell bent and troubled at times, Teagan Littlechief found hope and salvation in creating music.
An Inside Look at the Work of Kwagiulth Artist Carey Newman
For as long as he can remember, Indigenous artist Carey Newman found inspiration in wood, stone, glass and metal.
Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School: Bringing Cultures Together
The ancient Indigenous art of mukluk-making brings culture together at the new "Storyboot School" in Toronto.