Indigenous Day performances, dances and speeches move online
When Cody Coyote was asked to participate in the online celebrations of National Indigenous Peoples Day this year, he knew it would be unlike any other performance.
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I miss being a hero
I still remember the times they would run to me and I was the strongest man in the world
Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 will still be observed – from a distance
The Covid-19 pandemic has been an agent of change that has forced people to rethink how things can be done when it comes to large gatherings.
Margaret Orr’s journey comes full circle
For Margaret Orr, being on the land is everything.
Tales from the Blind: spinning a few yarns of man and goose
The age-old art of the hunt is now in full swing in James Bay. Cree families have scattered throughout the territory, leaving the streets of their towns nearly empty.
Workshop in Chisasibi encourages kids to explore songwriting
The lively sounds of high-pitched fiddling, tinkling piano keys and twanging guitar strings filled the hallways of Chisasibi’s James Bay Eeyou School with reimagined tunes and original songs performed by the very same people who walk these halls.
Cree singer releases new song and video honouring artistic journey
Cree singer and music educator Angel Baribeau released a new single and music video titled “Love is Up the River”, which highlights issues of self-discovery and acceptance.
A tribute to the Fort George Rockers’ Roger House, a musical giant of the North
As one of the original members of the Fort George Rockers, it is my pleasure to share fond memories of the band’s founder and my dear friend, the late Roderick David House, who everyone called Roger.
Cree rap group The NorthStars releases new song with important message
Nemaska's rap duo The NorthStars recently debuted a new song and music video dedicated to the struggles of Indigenous youth.
Jessica Matten stars in APTN police drama
While she’s had numerous offers to play characters that were essentially stereotypes of Native women, Jessica Matten finally landed her dream role in Tribal, a new APTN police series that “flips the switch” on the cop genre.