Wisdom

These stories about unique history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are made possible through the continued support of PDR Contracting as part of our Community Leaders Program.

DFC students interview Wake the Giant headliners

The school's media arts class, which has a new podcast called Waanskaan! — translating to "Wake Up! in Cree — recently interviewed X Ambassadors.

May 5, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

Wisdom: A Path or Gap Among the Trees

An exhibit in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery explores the career of Jason Baerg, a Métis visual artist, activist, fashion designer, and OCAD professor

Mar 17, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Wisdom: Sister Bear Designs brings family together

Sister Bear Designs, which was created in 2013, is now located in Thunder Bay's Goods and Co. Market

Jan 19, 2023 11:07 AM Read more >

Wisdom: Short film tells story of two young girls in Thunder Bay

A short film made in Thunder Bay with the help of a few graduates from Confederation College’s Film Production program is making the rounds of film festivals all over Canada.

Dec 28, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Lakehead school board announces Indigenous student trustee

Superior CVI student Alexa Sagutcheway will serve as Indigenous student trustee on the Lakehead District School Board.

Sep 16, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

A new film follows a canoe trip by First Nation elders to their homelands

Two elders from Nibinamik were accompanied by youths on a trip tracing historic canoe routes.

Sep 7, 2022 6:04 PM Read more >

Wisdom: Spiritual meaning of smudging shared with young and old

Smudging has been a huge part of First Nation’s tradition and culture, and Anishinaabe people for many generations.

Sep 1, 2022 1:23 PM Read more >

Wisdom: Culinary graduate infuses Indigenous culture into passion for cooking

Elizabeth Henderson did not always know that her passion would be to integrate her Indigenous culture into her cooking.

Aug 8, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Wisdom: Indigenous voice an integral part of protecting Mother Earth

Jessica Perritt, Director of Indigenous Innovation with Turtle Island Institute, shares her views, regarding the need to include Indigenous voice with key partners when making decisions that can impact on the environment.

Jul 29, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Wisdom: Water walks and Indigenous traditions and culture

As part of St. Edward Catholic School Grade 8 classes' National Indigenous People's Day celebration, the class took part in an important spiritual activity known as a "water walk."

Jul 21, 2022 11:46 AM Read more >

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