The Chemical Valley Project Comes to Peterborough
A story from Sarnia, the Aamjiwnaang First Nations reserve; one of Canada’s largest petrochemical corridors. The Chemical Valley Project follows the story of Vanessa and Beze Gray, a sibling duo …
Indigenous Peoples in “North America”
The Radioactive Colonialism of BWXT
According to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada’s ten-year license application, the company has joined the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business to become “Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certified.” That doesn’t sit well …
Pine Tree Talks: Dr. Pamela Palmater on MMIWG and Genocide
Content warning: This article discusses missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, systemic violence and abuse, and sexual violence. It is important as the writer of this article to acknowledge …
Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Community Members Respond to National Inquiry
The Canadian National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) delivered their final report on June 3, 2019. The report, Reclaiming Power and Place, spans two volumes …
Why do White Settlers Hate Themselves?
A year ago, the Trent community was challenged in its understanding of whiteness and anti-racism when the TCSA hosted an event called “It’s Okay to Be (Against) White(ness).” White nationalists …
World Water Day Gathering Launches Dr. Shirley Williams’ Book and Sacha Trudeau’s Short Film
On Friday March 22, Wenjack Theatre was filled with people celebrating World Water Day, and the works of Professor Emeritus Dr. Shirley Williams and Canadian filmmaker Sacha Trudeau, who launched …
Indigenous Women’s Symposium Offers a Reminder That the Indian Act Still Affects Indigenous Peoples
March 1 and 2 marked Trent’s 19th annual Indigenous Women’s Symposium. Hosted by the Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies, and located in the basement of Enweying (popularly known as …
Housing Service Aims to Assist the Indigenous Peoples of Ontario
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS): a seemingly resurfacing non-profit with “a mandate to provide safe and affordable housing to urban and rural First Nation, Inuit and Métis people living off-Reserve …
The Boyden Problem
The 21st century’s own Grey Owl — also known as Joseph Boyden — has caused more than enough issues when it comes to Indigenous identity and positionality. Boyden is a …
Market Hall Presents: Cottagers and Indians
Early last December, Market Hall Performing Arts Centre hosted a performance of Cottagers and Indians, the highly-popular play written by renowned playwright and author Drew Hayden Taylor. This two-person act …