the opposite is true. When we lose the connection to the “work of our hands,” we lose our agency. We become dependent on systems we don’t understand and can’t fix.
In Attawapiskat, despite the systemic failures, there is a profound agency in our daily survival. There is a music to it – a rhythm
In Attawapiskat, despite the systemic failures, there is a profound agency in our daily survival. There is a music to it – a rhythm
January 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
the opposite is true. When we lose the connection to the “work of our hands,” we lose our agency. We become dependent on systems we don’t understand and can’t fix.
In Attawapiskat, despite the systemic failures, there is a profound agency in our daily survival. There is a music to it – a rhythm
In Attawapiskat, despite the systemic failures, there is a profound agency in our daily survival. There is a music to it – a rhythm
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This piece by Adrian Sutherland resonated with me in ways I didn’t expect. He makes a strong case for knowing the land, and making peace with it, no matter how difficult. The young people of Attawapiskat are lucky to have him as a guiding light.
This piece by Adrian Sutherland resonated with me in ways I didn’t expect. He makes a strong case for knowing the land, and making peace with it, no matter how difficult. The young people of Attawapiskat are lucky to have him as a guiding light.
Why I choose to raise my family in Attawapiskat
Why, when I have seen the world and have the means to leave, do I raise my son in the very place the rest of the country pities?
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January 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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This piece by Adrian Sutherland resonated with me in ways I didn’t expect. He makes a strong case for knowing the land, and making peace with it, no matter how difficult. The young people of Attawapiskat are lucky to have him as a guiding light.
This piece by Adrian Sutherland resonated with me in ways I didn’t expect. He makes a strong case for knowing the land, and making peace with it, no matter how difficult. The young people of Attawapiskat are lucky to have him as a guiding light.
From Attawapiskat to stages across the country, every one of Adrian’s performances begins with a flight out of his Far North community. Since 2023, Air Creebec has helped him stay connected and share his music far & wide. Thank you #AirCreebec for your support! ✈️💙 AIR CREEBEC: www.aircreebec.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
From Attawapiskat to stages across the country, every one of Adrian’s performances begins with a flight out of his Far North community. Since 2023, Air Creebec has helped him stay connected and share his music far & wide. Thank you #AirCreebec for your support! ✈️💙 AIR CREEBEC: www.aircreebec.ca
Attawapiskat organizers want to join First Nations court case against Ontario’s Bill 5: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
First Nations' Bill 5 court case sees intervenors from Attawapiskat | The Narwhal
Founders of Okiniwak Indigenous Youth Movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want a say in Ontario court case affecting the Ring of Fire
thenarwhal.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Attawapiskat organizers want to join First Nations court case against Ontario’s Bill 5: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012). Documents the emergency housing crises in Attawapiskat, a Cree First Nation in northern Ontario. This made me wish Obomsawin was more often discussed in the context of essay/experimental docs like those made by Chris Marker and Patricio Guzmán.
December 31, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The People of the Kattawapiskak River (2012). Documents the emergency housing crises in Attawapiskat, a Cree First Nation in northern Ontario. This made me wish Obomsawin was more often discussed in the context of essay/experimental docs like those made by Chris Marker and Patricio Guzmán.
Waachiyaa – hello
#education #studentwellbeing #studentmentalhealth #indigenous #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #mentalhealthsupport #ymhc
#education #studentwellbeing #studentmentalhealth #indigenous #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #mentalhealthsupport #ymhc
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Being outdoors is where I feel most connected to the land, to my culture, and to myself. Where do you go to recharge? ❄️ 📷: Judy Sutherland #Winter #OnTheLand #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
December 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Being outdoors is where I feel most connected to the land, to my culture, and to myself. Where do you go to recharge? ❄️ 📷: Judy Sutherland #Winter #OnTheLand #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
Thankful for quiet mornings and snowy days. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Winter #Snow #NatureLandscapes #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Thankful for quiet mornings and snowy days. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #Winter #Snow #NatureLandscapes #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
while we face a future of droughts.
Wake up my fellow Ontarians:
“This week, Kataquapit is taking their fight into court.
In a motion filed Monday, he and Michel Koostachin, who is also a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, seek to intervene in an existing lawsuit launched by nine
Wake up my fellow Ontarians:
“This week, Kataquapit is taking their fight into court.
In a motion filed Monday, he and Michel Koostachin, who is also a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, seek to intervene in an existing lawsuit launched by nine
December 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
while we face a future of droughts.
Wake up my fellow Ontarians:
“This week, Kataquapit is taking their fight into court.
In a motion filed Monday, he and Michel Koostachin, who is also a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, seek to intervene in an existing lawsuit launched by nine
Wake up my fellow Ontarians:
“This week, Kataquapit is taking their fight into court.
In a motion filed Monday, he and Michel Koostachin, who is also a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, seek to intervene in an existing lawsuit launched by nine
Great to see Adrian representing our home community of Attawapiskat on the world stage
December 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Great to see Adrian representing our home community of Attawapiskat on the world stage
My latest column is about my memories of Christmas and my wish that you all have a safe and happy holiday.
#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat #holidays #christmas
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#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat #holidays #christmas
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Christmas Is All About Love
Christmas is just around the corner and everyone is getting into the spirit of the holidays with music, decorations, department store shopping and stocking up on food for big family feasts. Decoration...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
My latest column is about my memories of Christmas and my wish that you all have a safe and happy holiday.
#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat #holidays #christmas
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#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat #holidays #christmas
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Founders of the Okiniwak Indigenous youth movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want the justice system to recognize the value of the Breathing Lands, beyond the Ring of Fire thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
First Nations' Bill 5 court case sees intervenors from Attawapiskat | The Narwhal
Founders of Okiniwak Indigenous Youth Movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want a say in Ontario court case affecting the Ring of Fire
thenarwhal.ca
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Founders of the Okiniwak Indigenous youth movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want the justice system to recognize the value of the Breathing Lands, beyond the Ring of Fire thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
Attawapiskat & Grassy Narrows is proof that the Canadian gov't is committing genocide, an ongoing genocide of 158 years. It is absolutely disgusting. I am ashamed of this country.
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Attawapiskat & Grassy Narrows is proof that the Canadian gov't is committing genocide, an ongoing genocide of 158 years. It is absolutely disgusting. I am ashamed of this country.
First Nations are the last ad best bastion against Ford's oligarchy.
Thank you, Attawapiskat, for adding your opposition to Bill C5.
#ONpoli #DougFord #BillC5
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Thank you, Attawapiskat, for adding your opposition to Bill C5.
#ONpoli #DougFord #BillC5
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Members of Attawapiskat look to join lawsuit to stop Ontario's Bill 5
Two members of the Cree community of Attawapiskat are trying to join legal action against Ontario's projects law.
www.aptnnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
First Nations are the last ad best bastion against Ford's oligarchy.
Thank you, Attawapiskat, for adding your opposition to Bill C5.
#ONpoli #DougFord #BillC5
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Thank you, Attawapiskat, for adding your opposition to Bill C5.
#ONpoli #DougFord #BillC5
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
I just want to say that I didn't post the Attawapiskat/Grassy Narrows post for any other reason than I hope others see what the situation is. I know you, more than me, know the situation. Just in hope someone sees it & realizes this is ongoing. I'm here to listen & learn not offend.
December 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I just want to say that I didn't post the Attawapiskat/Grassy Narrows post for any other reason than I hope others see what the situation is. I know you, more than me, know the situation. Just in hope someone sees it & realizes this is ongoing. I'm here to listen & learn not offend.
Two community members from the Cree community of Attawapiskat have filed a motion with the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto to be included in a case to stop Bill 5.
Members of Attawapiskat look to join lawsuit to stop Ontario's Bill 5
Two members of the Cree community of Attawapiskat are trying to join legal action against Ontario's projects law.
www.aptnnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Two community members from the Cree community of Attawapiskat have filed a motion with the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto to be included in a case to stop Bill 5.
Grassy Narrows, Attiwabiskat make me cry. 60 years and Grassy Narrows still suffers the effects of mercury poisoning. Attawapiskat didn't get a school to replace the original built on benzene contaminated soil, but the gov't, the housing situation, the De Beers sewer sludge release ...
December 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Grassy Narrows, Attiwabiskat make me cry. 60 years and Grassy Narrows still suffers the effects of mercury poisoning. Attawapiskat didn't get a school to replace the original built on benzene contaminated soil, but the gov't, the housing situation, the De Beers sewer sludge release ...
Tonight on APTN National News: Mi’kmaw organization representing 60 cannabis retailers on East Coast strategize on province crackdown.
Members of Attawapiskat First Nation file motion hoping to intervene and challenge legality of Ontario’s project law.
Members of Attawapiskat First Nation file motion hoping to intervene and challenge legality of Ontario’s project law.
APTN National News: December 16, 2025 – East coast cannabis crackdown, Motion to dispute bill five
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December 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Tonight on APTN National News: Mi’kmaw organization representing 60 cannabis retailers on East Coast strategize on province crackdown.
Members of Attawapiskat First Nation file motion hoping to intervene and challenge legality of Ontario’s project law.
Members of Attawapiskat First Nation file motion hoping to intervene and challenge legality of Ontario’s project law.
Opposition continues to Ontario's fast-tracking law, Bill 5. Two people from Attawapiskat First Nation hope to join a court challenge already in the works — @meyer.bsky.social looks at why and what's at stake.
As a case led by nine First Nations challenging Ontario’s Bill 5 winds its way through the courts, two grassroots organizers from Attawapiskat want to bring in their perspectives on the Breathing Lands — beyond the Ring of Fire: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
Attawapiskat organizers ask to intervene in Bill 5 court challenge | The Narwhal
Founders of Okiniwak Indigenous Youth Movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want a say in Ontario court case affecting the Ring of Fire
thenarwhal.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Opposition continues to Ontario's fast-tracking law, Bill 5. Two people from Attawapiskat First Nation hope to join a court challenge already in the works — @meyer.bsky.social looks at why and what's at stake.
As a case led by nine First Nations challenging Ontario’s Bill 5 winds its way through the courts, two grassroots organizers from Attawapiskat want to bring in their perspectives on the Breathing Lands — beyond the Ring of Fire: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
Attawapiskat organizers ask to intervene in Bill 5 court challenge | The Narwhal
Founders of Okiniwak Indigenous Youth Movement and Friends of the Attawapiskat River want a say in Ontario court case affecting the Ring of Fire
thenarwhal.ca
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As a case led by nine First Nations challenging Ontario’s Bill 5 winds its way through the courts, two grassroots organizers from Attawapiskat want to bring in their perspectives on the Breathing Lands — beyond the Ring of Fire: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-lawsu...
Ramon Kataquapit, from Attawapiskat First Nation said the costs of Bill 5 will fall on northern youth, not policymakers. “We will be the ones that have to deal with the consequences.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/15/n...
Young people will speak up in court after leaders stayed silent about Ontario development bill
In a motion filed Monday, Ramon Kataquapit, who co-leads a youth-led group and is a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, seeks to intervene in an existing lawsuit launched by nine First Nations shortl...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Ramon Kataquapit, from Attawapiskat First Nation said the costs of Bill 5 will fall on northern youth, not policymakers. “We will be the ones that have to deal with the consequences.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/15/n...
Ramon Kataquapit and Michel Koostachin of Attawapiskat First Nation are intervening in a lawsuit against Ontario's Bill 5 to stop fast-tracked land development in Treaty 9.
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#OnPoli #Mining #Environment #TreatyRights #FirstNations #DougFord #Ontario #News
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#OnPoli #Mining #Environment #TreatyRights #FirstNations #DougFord #Ontario #News
Young people will speak up in court after leaders stayed silent about Ontario development bill
By Sonal Gupta, a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Canada’s National Observer.
www.fieldandshutterpress.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ramon Kataquapit and Michel Koostachin of Attawapiskat First Nation are intervening in a lawsuit against Ontario's Bill 5 to stop fast-tracked land development in Treaty 9.
www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/young-peop...
#OnPoli #Mining #Environment #TreatyRights #FirstNations #DougFord #Ontario #News
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#OnPoli #Mining #Environment #TreatyRights #FirstNations #DougFord #Ontario #News
Pretty good, actually. We got ours done in April in Attawapiskat. Only took, oh, 30 years, but we got there in the end.
December 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Pretty good, actually. We got ours done in April in Attawapiskat. Only took, oh, 30 years, but we got there in the end.
The Northern Lights are a regular sight in James Bay all year long. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #NorthernLights #NightSky #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
December 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Northern Lights are a regular sight in James Bay all year long. 💙 📷: Judy Sutherland #NorthernLights #NightSky #Attawapiskat #JamesBay
"There’s a brand-new clearing on the point above the rapids on the Attawapiskat River, 70 kilometres from Neskantaga First Nation. [2/3]
December 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"There’s a brand-new clearing on the point above the rapids on the Attawapiskat River, 70 kilometres from Neskantaga First Nation. [2/3]