Disrespected in life, and in death
Surviving families of murdered Indigenous women face the prospects of not being able to afford a decent funeral for their loved ones.
I am an Indigenous woman from Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, a First Nation community outside of Kenora, Ontario. I have lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the past ten years.
My hobby is photography and I consider myself an amateur photographer. I live in the central area of Winnipeg and enjoy the challenges of residing in the core area.
Prayers for justice at vigil
After two Indigenous women were murdered last week, residents gathered to remember the victims and to call for an end to the violence.
A mother’s loss
Coping with son’s passing by using the Medicine Wheel and the support of friends and professionals.
Breaking up is never easy
Trudeau’s town hall meeting in Winnipeg marks the end of Prime Minister’s honeymoon with Indigenous Canadians.
Open mind, closed heart
Reminders of residential school fuels uneasiness over Jesuit school’s efforts to help Indigenous students.
Protesters surprised by police response to occupation
Winnipeg police officers catch everyone off guard when they accept invitation to participate in sharing circle upon entering occupation of Indigenous Affairs offices.
Alleged assault leaves Indigenous reporter with concussion
Security personnel at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s Access Primary Care Clinic tussle with reporter who snapped photo of guards evicting homeless men from building.
All I want for Christmas is my eyebrows back
Women and their odd secrets. This was one initiation I could have done without.
Community storyteller wins Citizen Journalism Award
CNC allows me to bring to light the stories of the people that I write about in my part of the city.
Plight of beaten woman ignored by general public
The woman was leaning on the phone booth. She wasn’t wearing any shoes and she looked upset. I wanted to see if she was alright. As I got closer to her, I saw she was covered in blood.