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'Moosemeat and Marmalade' bush man says he's ready for the apocalypse, are you?

Art Napoleon, a Cree food sovereigntist, co-hosts a popular hunting show ‘Moosemeat and Marmalade,' featuring two men from entirely different walks of life who have successfully filmed three seasons and launched a fourth Thursday. The self-identified “bush man” is a father, musician, and activist who shares his advice for preparing for an approaching apocalypse in times increasing climate chaos.

By Emilee Gilpin | Entertainment, Politics, Culture | February 8th 2019

MNAs Hélène David, Sonia Lebel, Véronique Hivon and Christine Labrie, representing all four major political parties in Quebec, appear on the TV talk show Tout le monde en parle broadcast by Radio Canada on Jan. 20, 2019. Photo by Karine Dufour

Proposed sexual assault court in Quebec long overdue

In a powerful display of bipartisan female solidarity, representatives of Quebec’s four major political parties are advocating establishment of a court that could re-establish faith in the legal system for sexual assault victims.

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By Toula Drimonis | Opinion, Politics, Culture | January 28th 2019

Dzawada'enuxw ancestors speak through time and space in new exhibition

The history, power and beauty of Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation’s traditional territories and her descendants speak through at UBC’s Belkin Gallery in a new exhibition. Hexsa’am: To be Here Always, intended to be experienced and embodied, tells stories that date back generations and invites participants to listen to the voices of Dzawada’enuxw ancestors speak to today’s generation.

By Emilee Gilpin | Entertainment, Politics, Culture | January 23rd 2019

The Dzawada’enuxw First Nation files lawsuit against Canada on fish farms dispute

The Dzawada’enuxw First Nation filed an 'Aboriginal rights' lawsuit against the government of Canada, challenging the federal permits that allow Atlantic farmed salmon farms in their traditional territories. Chiefs, artists and community members traveled to Vancouver Thursday for a press conference and art exhibit at night to kick off the Nation's legal action.

First Nations Forward

By Emilee Gilpin | News, Energy, Politics, Culture | January 10th 2019

Clean energy, court victories and historic firsts

Reporter Emilee Gilpin takes a look back at 2018.

First Nations Forward

By Emilee Gilpin | Features, Entertainment, Politics, Culture | December 24th 2018

Ford guts grant to help further truth and reconciliation

The Ontario government of Doug Ford – which has already cancelled curriculum-writing sessions intended to increase Indigenous content – is now coming after cultural grants.

By Steph Wechsler | News, Politics, Culture | December 14th 2018

Frances Foster in her studio in Marconi-Alexandra

An influx of tech companies in Montreal's old garment district makes longtime residents nervous

An influx of artificial intelligence research facilities is gentrifying an old textile industry neighbourhood in Montreal. While jobs are booming, what about affordability for longtime residents?

By Cecilia Keating | Features, Culture | December 13th 2018

Indigenous journalists talk about the past, present and future of journalism

Indigenous journalists do the job differently, and they always have. That's what Tristan Ahtone, Simon Moya-Smith, Angela Sterritt, Candis Callison and Julian Noisecat told National Observer's Emilee Gilpin when she asked about their experiences in the industry and their predictions for the future of a steadily shifting media landscape in North America. Here's what they had to say.

First Nations Forward

By Emilee Gilpin | Entertainment, US News, Politics, Culture | December 11th 2018

A $100 billion national Indigenous economic agenda

Indigenomics Institute founder Carol Anne Hilton released a plan Thursday at the Assembly of First Nations meetings in Ottawa for a new agenda for Indigenous economies, partnerships and investments in areas of business, industry and private sectors.

By Emilee Gilpin | News, Culture | December 6th 2018

First Nations leaders bring their fight for the coast to Ottawa

"I was so emotional. They were talking directly about proposed marine terminals and the increase in tanker traffic and how it would affect the west coast," she said. "They were asking, if there's a spill, who's going to be held accountable? Who's going to clean it up?"

By Emilee Gilpin | News, Energy, Politics, Culture | December 4th 2018

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