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At this time of year, when so much energy is spent on buying presents, I always remember the most generous gift I ever saw. I was working for the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa, and living in an apartment building in the east end of Sandy Hill district. During my ten-block walk to work each morning, I often recognized some familiar faces among the street people who gratefully accepted whatever donations passersby could offer. I got to know those who were genuinely in nee

Enter your review of Sons of Tecumseh for a chance to win a great prize! I thought that completing Sons of Tecumseh would be the best part of this adventure in book writing. It turns out that the conversations that come about from sharing the book, and asking what people thought about the story, are by far the most gratifying and interesting. Chi-miigwetch to everyone who takes the time to share their thoughts about Sons of Tecumseh. If you'd like to submit a review, you can

Published Dec 05, 2025 North Bay Nugget https://www.nugget.ca/news/new-novel-sons-of-tecumseh-asks-some-vital-questions Maurice Switzer talking about his new novel Sons of Tecumseh at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Dec 5,2025 Photo by GREG ESTABROOKS A newly-published novel depicts First Nations obstacles as the inevitable result of continued reliance on colonial governance systems. Author Maurice Switzer says "Sons of Tecumseh" focuses on how the inability of Ind

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By Maurice Switzer From the Anishinabek News, September 6, 2025 Blanket sewn by Caroline ‘Cully’ George, Dudley George’s sister. “People who never apologize can be described using words like unapologetic, shameless, stubborn, arrogant, or unrepentant, but if this behaviour stems from a deep-seated unwillingness to take responsibility, it might indicate a narcissistic or other personality trait. The specific term depends on the underlying reasons for their refusal to say sorry