Misi-zaaga’iganii-gidagaakoons (Mille Lacs Fawn)
On July 29th (210th day of the year), I was driving home from a book signing at Mille Lacs when I came across a fawn that...
Arts
Shelley Getten: From Poetry to Printmaking
The North Shore is a welcoming place for pursuing various passions, whether it’s enjoying daily life in the natural environment, connecting the community and visitors...
Otawage-gookooko’oo (Great Horned Owl)
In Manoominike-giizis (August/Ricing Moon), I had just passed through Superior heading to Prairie Island when I saw a large bineshiinh (bird) on the side of the road. I passed...
Karin Kraemer: Art as a reflection of our culture and community
It’s often said that we can find the most joy in the seemingly small moments in life. But is it possible to capture those moments?...
Ode’imini-giizis Maang: Strawberry Moon Loon
Recently, my niiji (friend) and I were sitting by the nibi (water), maada’ookii (sharing) stories about growing up niizh manidoowag (two spirited), when niizh (two) maangwag (loons) began to swim by. We continued talking, watching...
The Diverse Artistry of Paula Sundet Wolf
by Rae Poynter
What’s at the root of creativity? Ask a hundred artists where they find their inspiration and motivation and you’ll end up with a hundred different...
Gichi-Onigaming Bizhiki: Grand Portage Bison
Gichi-Onigaming (Grand Portage) received niizhwaaswi (seven) bizhiki (bison) to begin its okwiinowag (herd) this past Iskigamizige-giizis (April). One of the bizhiki (bison) was ningigishkawaawas (pregnant) when it arrived. Among the adults, a little light colored bizhikiins (calf) stands...
Tbay Drive-by Art Gallery: A new way of viewing art
There’s a different kind of art gallery happening this summer in Thunder Bay. Celebrating its third season is the Tbay Drive-by Art Gallery, held the...