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Photography student inspired by his roots

Photography student inspired by his roots

BY ROSS ANDERSEN It takes a certain kind of student to stand out in a crowded classroom. In Elijah Williams’ case, he has repeatedly proven to his peers and teachers that he is unique. Elijah Williams is a First Nations student in his fourth-year of the Bachelor of Photography program at Sheridan College. He is […]

Sheridan students help build school for aboriginal community

Sheridan students help build school for aboriginal community

STORY BY MEHREEN SHAHID Planks, straw bales, boards, insulation material, windows and doors stuffed in a truck and being hauled more than 2,000 kilometres across Canada sounds like a scene right out of a reality TV show. But it’s more reality than show. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug is a First Nations community near Big Trout Lake in […]

Giving a voice to aboriginal culture

Giving a voice to aboriginal culture

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MADDY SOMMERVILLE If you have ever find yourself in B-Wing when the strong scent of sage hangs in the air, it means the Aboriginal Initiatives Office is open and they are ready for questions. The sage is used in a cleansing technique used by Native Americans to purify. The burning of […]