More than 60 Canadian Rangers from 14 First Nations from across Northern Ontario observed Aboriginal Veterans Day on Nov. 8 in a ceremony near Sioux Lookout. It was the first time Canadian Rangers in Ontario, who were on a week-long training exercise at Ojibway Provincial Park, have joined together to observe the day. Canadian Rangers are part-time reserve soldiers.
"What I saw today far exceeded my expectations. It was a phenomenal ceremony. I was totally moved by it," said Major Guy Ingram, commanding officer of the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.

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Windspeaker: What one quality do you most value in a friend?
Crystal Favel: I value my husband's commitment to make my heart beat with harmony, hope and inspiration.

W: What is it that really makes you mad?
C.F.: When community members call me names and try to bully me for being different. It also hurts when you trust someone with your story/ music and they betray you with ulterior motives. Does honour not have its place in this world anymore?

Celebrating her "coming of age", tiny Isabella Marjorie Georgia Shaughnessy was given her Kwakwaka'wakkw name at an early November ceremony in Victoria.
"Traditionally, Kwakwaka'wakw babies weren't given names until they were ten months old. That's because many died before reaching that age," explained proud grandfather, Chief George Shaughnessy, Maxwxwidziy, of Wakeman Sound.

The 3rd Annual Louis Riel Day Celebration hosted by Vni Dansi took place at The Roundhouse in Vancouver on Nov. 15.
Over 175 people ranging from children to Elders were present to enjoy an evening of festivities including dance, music and oral tradition from the rich culture of Métis heritage.
Comedian and musician, Winston Wuttunee emceed the evening with special guest Jules Chartrand a Métis historian from St. Laurent Manitoba.
Métis poet Greg Scofield recited his poetry and two solo dances were performed by Vni Dansi's own Yvonne Chartrand and Madelaine McCallum.

Hosted by Coleen Rajotte, a Cree and Métis award-winning journalist and producer, a new 13-part television series is airing on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). Vitality Gardening debuted on Nov. 1.
It's focused both on the merits of traditional gardening and how anyone can garden no matter where they are located. From her backyard to the northern territories, Rajotte said where there is a will to garden there is a way.