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Straight Talk

Indigenous leader Robert Chamberlin will seek federal NDP nomination in Nanaimo-Ladysmith

He's a familiar face to those who attend antiracism or environmental rallies.

Arts Features

Taiwan's Tjimur Dance Theatre moves to Indigenous rhythms in Varhung

Like many of the company’s other creations, the piece started with the songs of a tribe that lives to sing.

Music Notes

Indigenous tenor Jeremy Dutcher uses time onstage at the Junos to speak on music and reconciliation

There is one speech from last night’s Juno awards that everyone’s still talking still about today.

Movie Reviews

Drug-trade saga takes visionary flight in Birds of Passage

Codirectors Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra are more interested in the interface between conflicting cultures than in the crime story.

Straight Talk

In Indigenous call for action, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip reveals his son is among those lost to B.C.'s overdose crisis

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs has called on the B.C. government to declare a state of emergency in relation to overdose deaths.

News Features

Jody Wilson-Raybould's declarations about speaking truth to power are rooted in matriarchal traditions

UBC law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says that in Indigenous culture, there's an element of fearlessness in these women who stand up to people who are sometimes far bigger than them.

Movies

Indigenous Warriors come to Women in Film fest

“Someone once called her the Forrest Gump of Red Power. You name it, she was there."

Straight Talk

Read Jody Wilson-Raybould's speaking notes in her presentation to the Commons justice committee

She said the events surrounding SNC-Lavalin involved 11 people from the prime minister's office, the privy council office, and the office of the minister of finance.

Commentary

David Suzuki: Renewable energy brings renewal to Indigenous communities

Their leaders aren’t waiting to be invited to the table.

Arts Choices

Arts tip sheet: Talking Stick Festival

Here are a few highlights from the Indigenous arts celebration, which runs to March 2.

Arts Features

At Talking Stick Fest, Anthony Hudson's Looking for Tiger Lily defies the urge to label

It wasn’t until Hudson had travelled to art school in Portland as a young adult that a roommate introduced Hudson to drag.

Arts Features

Talking Stick Festival marks homecoming of Corey Payette's Children of God after celebrated tour

The writer, director, composer, and lyricist has watched the show’s journey mirror the awakening of reconciliation in this country.