Black and Mi’kmaq, Oscar Baker vividly remembers the feeling of being looked at as ‘different’. “Growing up in a Mi’kmaq community with the skin colour that I have,… Read more “Too black, too brown: two stories of growing up between cultures”
Category: Features
Gesgapegiag First Nation saves for 3 years to send students to England
Gesgapegiag, a Mi’kmaq reserve in Quebec not far from the New Brunswick border, which spent three years saving to send a group of young people on an… Read more “Gesgapegiag First Nation saves for 3 years to send students to England”
Kashechewan First Nation teen’s message about bullying goes viral on Facebook
A 16-year-old Cree youth’s deeply personal anti-bullying message has gone viral on Facebook. Gregory Sutherland recorded a 14-minute plea for an end to bullying that’s been shared… Read more “Kashechewan First Nation teen’s message about bullying goes viral on Facebook”
5 summer camps that offer chance to connect with Indigenous culture
Camping can be a way for people to disconnect from technology and take a break from the modern world. But cultural and language camps offer campers a chance to… Read more “5 summer camps that offer chance to connect with Indigenous culture”
Comedian Dallas Goldtooth says reconciliation needs humour
Comedian and environmentalist Dallas Goldtooth sees reconciliation and healing through laughter and humour, and that will be his keynote message at the REDx, an indigenous speaking event similar… Read more “Comedian Dallas Goldtooth says reconciliation needs humour”
Boxer turned band councillor wants to help Elsipogtog youth
A professional boxer turned band councillor is injecting new blood in the fight to save youth on the Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick. Before Nathan Millier… Read more “Boxer turned band councillor wants to help Elsipogtog youth”
OBIII the Beat: a podcast of some of my audio work
My radio podcast. A mix of my best radio items. Ranging from a commentary on black James Bond to a interview with Brad Cross, PhD, about black… Read more “OBIII the Beat: a podcast of some of my audio work”
The Violent Ones
From the Ghetto to the reservation, Oscar Baker wonders if his people are violent or just poor I was 18 and faded. My left wrist was wrapped… Read more “The Violent Ones”
Oscar Baker III describes living in ‘2 worlds’
Leaving the Elsipogtog First Nation to attend St. Thomas University was tough, but I now feel guilty when I visit my home. I’m torn about the limited… Read more “Oscar Baker III describes living in ‘2 worlds’”
