From the Magazine

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson I’m Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg, or Ojibway, from Alderville First Nation. My territory is the north shore of Lake Ontario in Ontario, and I began today with one of…

Carol Hopkins Good morning everyone. I want to say chi miigwetch for the prayer this morning. As well, thanks to the Dettah people and their great welcoming of us as we’ve…

Stephen Kakfwi, Valérie Courtois, & Gloria Enzoe Stephen Kakfwi The Indigenous Leadership Initiative is a group that I am part of, along with members like Ovide Mercredi, the former National Chief…

Phillip Gatensby I came to talk about land-based healing. We’ve been involved up in Whitehorse for probably the past seven years doing a land-based healing camp called Jackson Lake. But I’ve…

John B. Zoe Thank you very much, it’s a pleasure to be here. It goes to show that there is a lot of interest in on-the-land activity. And I remember a…

Grounding culture, guardianship, education, and healing on the land Meagan Wohlberg & Kyla Kakfwi Scott The land is a source of life for all Northern people. It provides the basis for…

Underlying many discussions on Northern research is a misconception that the North lacks the knowledge, skills and resources to lead and conduct research. This misconception is not always explicit but is…

Lianne Marie Leda Charlie The other day, I was showing a friend my artwork and she asked, “How do you make it? What’s your process?” This is always a fun question…

Ashlee Cunsolo & Amy Hudson Two powerful worlds Indigenous Peoples have been actively participating in research, observing and monitoring changes upon their lands, making decisions based on evidence and lived experiences,…

The quote from Together Today for our Children Tomorrow on the inside front cover demonstrates a clear vision for Northern research that reflects and promotes self-determination. It does not exclude partnerships…