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Adrian Sutherland Adrian Sutherland comes from the isolated Cree community of Attawapiskat on the James Bay in remote Northern Ontario. He is a singer, songwriter, and frontman for roots-rock band Midnight Shine, making contemporary music that gives a glimpse of life in Canada’s North, while reflecting universal themes like family, home, love and loss. Adrian is a knowledge and language keeper of the Mushkegowuk Cree, teaches traditional ways of the land, participates in harvests, leads ceremonies, and is a genuine example of someone who lives authentically. He is a respected leader and ins...

CFNR Network Feb 16, 2021 3:42 PM Adrian Sutherland of Midnight Shine is on Journeys this evening, talking not only about his latest single, Respect the Gift, but also about his years of activism and a bit about growing up in Northern Ontario, in Attawapiskat. Adrian has lived in his home community for most of his life, a place that was splashed across National headlines due to a long battle to establish infrastructure to provide clean drinking water. In our interview, Adrian will talk about the current state in Attawapiskat, and what we can and should all be doing to help ensure crises and ...

Article content I haven’t been out and about much this past winter. It’s been almost a year since I last visited a restaurant or fast food place. I would in more normal times before the pandemic take walks to the local coffee shop or restaurant during the winter. This winter, I’ve been to some local retail stores but only for quick visits. I do curbside pickup for my groceries mostly but there are times when I do venture inside for specific items. These are quick stressful visits when I wear a mask, latex gloves and use hand sanitization and washing as a follow-up. It’s been a huge ch...

Article content I haven’t been out and about much this past winter. It’s been almost a year since I last visited a restaurant or fast food place. I would in more normal times before the pandemic take walks to the local coffee shop or restaurant during the winter. This winter, I’ve been to  some local retail stores but only for quick visits. I do curbside pickup for my groceries mostly but there are times when I do venture inside for specific items. These are quick stressful visits when I wear a mask, latex gloves and use hand sanitization and washing as a follow up. It’s been a huge ...

Posted: Jan 25, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 25 After suffering a tragic loss, Melissa and her family decided to create a grassroots support network for Indigenous people.(Submitted by Melissa Robinson) On the evening of Jan. 1, 2018, I received a phone call that changed my life forever. My 20-year-old niece, Cyrah, had taken her life. I remember the immense sadness that filled my body and the feeling of being completely heartbroken. Up until then, I had never experienced a loss that shook me like that. I raced to be with my husband, Matt, and we spent that evening sitting in silen...