Exploring Theme: "Cultural Issues"

APTN News: Métis artist Juliet Mackie was surfing the web one day when she found a design of a pair of beaded earrings that looked remarkably like one of her own. But in this case – they were cheap copies of her work being sold by an international corporation online. “I got surprised initially, then...

‘Indigenous fusion’ restaurant near Ottawa raises concerns for some about appropriation CBC News – A restaurant near Ottawa is stirring up concerns over its menu and decor, which some say is a “mishmash” that is “making a mockery” of First Nations cultures from across North America. Suzette Foucault is the chef and owner of Manitou...

Prince Albert pub owner stands by policy banning anyone with visible face tattoos CBC News: A Cree woman says she was kicked out of a Prince Albert bar because of the cultural tattoo on her chin. Sara Carriere-Burns is from James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and lives in Prince Albert. On March 25, she joined family members at...

Indigenous artists, senator say legislation is needed to protect artists’ work You’ve probably seen Andy Everson’s work – without even knowing it. The K’ómoks and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw artist is the creative mind behind a popular Every Child Matters logo that’s on orange T-shirts across the country.  “The Every Child Matters [image] is near and dear to my...

Eliminating the $5M Indigenous Culture Fund in its entirety. The Fund was set up in response to calls for action from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The initial plan was to cut $2.25 million. (Canadian Art). The Indigenous Culture Fund was set up last year and is administered by the Ontario Arts Council. It supports...