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Today is ‘Native Veteran’s Day’! I have vivid memories of 1975. At the time, I was a regular at the Ritz Tavern on Bank Street in Ottawa. The oldtimers, men in their 60’s and 70’s, weren’t too keen on the … Continue reading →

Believe me when I say that I have never, ever hated anyone in my entire life. Sure, there are lots of people I don’t like much and I have good reason to harbour negative feelings against them but to wish … Continue reading →

The first ever Algonquin Days (September 18 and 19, 2026) began with a sunrise ceremony conducted by Kitigan Zibi fire keeper Peter Decontie. I arrived at the ceremonial site at 6:20 am and found a small group of Algonquins standing … Continue reading →

Winter of life! It sure is upon me! The good life, that time in my past, when physical health issues for myself anyway, weren’t of great concern to me. I remember being in my 20’s and playing poker and drinking … Continue reading →

Life-altering inspiration, when it comes into my life, it fills my heart before making its way into my mind. My true friends inspire me. Without their support, their respect, the work I do would not have a chance of taking … Continue reading →

They labour in the darkest hours of the night, deep in the forests of the Nations’ territories. When the lantern of the moon is dim, when stars hide behind heavy clouds, only then do they descend from the sky, to … Continue reading →

Always, a tragic event in a community needs to be dealt with by leaders with empathy, wisdom, compassion and with a heart of much kindness. It is only normal for people to feel that their Nation has endured a crucifixion … Continue reading →

‘Friendship’ – when it is real, oh what a powerful medicine it is! Some of my friends are trusted allies. They stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand with me when together, we fight for the rights of our fellow … Continue reading →

I write to tell the poetry lovers of my friendship circle, how greatly you filled my heart with warmth and joy at the recent (Sunday, December 14) launching of my new poetry book ‘The Sound my Heart Makes‘. Close to … Continue reading →

Home, it is a place where I am at peace and feel safe in mind, body and spirit, much the same way as I do when I stand in ceremony, in the sacredness of my forest prayer circle. The energy … Continue reading →