Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie, Author at Martlet

Why Chief Dan George’s ‘Lament for Confederation’ is still relevant

by Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie | Dec 1, 2021 | Opinions

In the 55 years since this iconic speech, what has changed? Screenshot of Lament for Confederation via CBC Archives. 55 years ago Chief Dan George gave the iconic ‘Lament for Confederation’ speech during Canada’s centennial. For Indigenous Canadians, this speech...

Persistent to potlatch: The continuity of Nuu-Chah-Nulth potlatches through COVID-19

by Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie | Feb 1, 2021 | Culture

Since time immemorial, coastal nations have engaged in the potlatch ceremony. Serving a wide range of purposes, Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples utilized the ceremony as a means of preserving their histories. Some Nuu-Chah-Nulth-aht have argued that the potlatch is a key...

Why Chief Dan George’s ‘Lament for Confederation’ is still relevant

Persistent to potlatch: The continuity of Nuu-Chah-Nulth potlatches through COVID-19

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