Xavier Kataquapit

Canada

A member of Attawapiskat FN, I am a Mushkego Cree writer originally from James Bay, I have been writing my column titled 'Under The Northern Sky' since 1997.

Articles

And it burns, burns, burns that ring of fire

2 days ago | windspeaker.com | Xavier Kataquapit

By Xavier Kataquapit The government of Ontario is pushing through Bill 5 which aims to designate the Ring of Fire as a so-called “special economic zone”. This bill is intended to reduce regulatory processes across major infrastructure, mining, and resource projects.
And It Burns, Burns, Burns That Ring Of Fire

3 days ago | wawataynews.ca | Xavier Kataquapit

The government of Ontario is pushing through Bill 5 which aims to designate the Ring of Fire as a so-called “special economic zone”. This bill is intended to reduce regulatory processes across major infrastructure, mining, and resource projects. The bill affects several key Acts, including: Ontario Heritage Act, Ontario Energy Board Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act, Electricity Act, Endangered Species Act and Rebuilding Ontario Place Act.
Indigenous leaders fighting to protect the environment

3 days ago | northernnews.ca | Xavier Kataquapit

Xavier Kataquapit jpg, KW, apsmcArticle contentThe government of Ontario is pushing through Bill 5 which aims to designate the Ring of Fire as a so-called “special economic zone”. This bill is intended to reduce regulatory processes across major infrastructure, mining, and resource projects.
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY And It Burns, Burns, Burns That Ring Of Fire

3 days ago | netnewsledger.com | Xavier Kataquapit

by Xavier KataquapitATTAWAPISKAT – The government of Ontario is pushing through Bill 5 which aims to designate the Ring of Fire as a so-called “special economic zone”. This bill is intended to reduce regulatory processes across major infrastructure, mining, and resource projects.
The Road To Recovery

2 weeks ago | wawataynews.ca | Xavier Kataquapit

As a First Nation person I have been terrorized by alcohol and drug addiction all my life. I grew up with this reality and continue to witness the effects of addictions today. From the time I was a child I realized how terrible life was because of alcohol and drugs. I vowed to never head in that direction however, as soon as I went into my teen years I joined the party.
The road to recovery

2 weeks ago | windspeaker.com | Xavier Kataquapit

By Xavier KataquapitAs a First Nation person I have been terrorized by alcohol and drug addiction all my life. I grew up with this reality and continue to witness the effects of addictions today. From the time I was a child I realized how terrible life was because of alcohol and drugs. I vowed to never head in that direction, however, as soon as I went into my teen years I joined the party.
People need to be guided down their road to recovery

2 weeks ago | northernnews.ca | Xavier Kataquapit

Xavier Kataquapit jpg, KW, apsmcArticle contentAs a First Nation person I have been terrorized by alcohol and drug addiction all my life. I grew up with this reality and continue to witness the effects of addictions today. From the time I was a child I realized how terrible life was because of alcohol and drugs. I vowed to never head in that direction however, as soon as I went into my teen years I joined the party.
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY – The Road To Recovery - NetNewsLedger

2 weeks ago | netnewsledger.com | Xavier Kataquapit

by Xavier Kataquapitwww.underthenorthernsky.comAs a First Nation person I have been terrorized by alcohol and drug addiction all my life. I grew up with this reality and continue to witness the effects of addictions today. From the time I was a child I realized how terrible life was because of alcohol and drugs. I vowed to never head in that direction however, as soon as I went into my teen years I joined the party.
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY – Mother Earth On Our Side - NetNewsLedger

1 month ago | netnewsledger.com | Xavier Kataquapit

by Xavier KataquapitIn a world that is so upside down these days we really need to count on our leadership and Elders to stand up for us, for mother earth and to make sure that there is a world in place for future generations.
Niska Tah-mah-nah-oon (the goose hunt)

1 month ago | wawataynews.ca | Xavier Kataquapit

One of the last hunting trips I took with my father Marius Kataquapit was out onto our traditional lands next to the opening of the Attawapiskat River on the James Bay coast. Dad had injured his foot that winter and although he had a cast on, he insisted on heading out for Niska Tah-mah-nah-oon, (the goose hunt) with myself and my two younger brothers Joseph and Paul. To my dad, it was an easy and short trip as the ride was only an hour snowmobile ride away.