STANDING BEAR NETWORK (SBN), is an all volunteer, community media initiative, elevating indigenous voices and providing educational tools designed to empower the efforts of grassroots and traditional communities, in the modern and ever-changing struggles of colonial assimilation, resource extraction and extinguishment.

John Gonzalez is a Taíno/Pimicikamak, journalist, educator, filmmaker and author of the book “Standing Rock Is Everywhere”, A story of faith, courage and compassion. Forward by Ladonna Allard.
 
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Whispers of the Night Feather

In the time before time, when the stars were still being named and shadows had not yet learned to lie, there lived a sacred owl named Nokoma, meaning She Who Sees All. Nokoma was not an ordinary owl. Her feathers shimmered with the colors of earth and fire, of sky…

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Greet the autumnal equinox

On Monday, September 22, 2025, we will greet the autumnal equinox

ᐅᑳᐤ okâw — We remember

WE ARE THE ECHOES OF ANCESTORS - STILL SPEAKING, STILL STANDING

They Wrote The Names So We Wouldn’t Forget

A Story of Sacred Responsibility and the Power of Presence

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Markus Chambers resigns as chair of Winnipeg Police Board

ManitobaCity Coun. Markus Chambers has resigned from his position as board chair and member of the Winnipeg Police Board.Longest-serving police board chair provided notice of his resignation last weekCaitlyn Gowriluk…

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