Essays

Matthew Chabin is an emerging writer from Portland Oregon. He now lives in Nagano Prefecture of Japan, and is the author of a memoir, 'Equaling Heaven.'

Sometimes you've just got to recognize the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Aging Out of the Foster Care System: a story of trauma.

Out of season, out of doors, and almost -- almost -- out of luck...

Reflections on caring for yourself through the Medicine Wheel.

No procrastination, no fight, no sprint will keep it from opening...

Evan Guilford-Blake's prose and poems have appeared in numerous print and online journals, as well as in several anthologies, winning 19 awards. "Noir(ish)," his first novel, is published by Penguin. Holland House issues "American Blues," a collection of his short stories, on October 23rd. His plays have been produced internationally and won 42 competitions. Thirty are published. He and his wife (and inspiration) Roxanna, a healthcare writer and jewelry designer, live in the southeastern US.

Stereotypes and misconceptions abound about First Nations peoples -- it's time to bring them to a halt.

Ahhh, the narrow window of struttability...

How old do you have to be before you stop needing a keeper?

The mass adoption of First Nation children during the 1960s became known as the "Sixties Scoop" -- everyone needs to know about this and prevent it from happening ever again.

They're short, they don't have all their teeth, and you have to keep an eye on them all the time. Is that cool?

A good father is a precious treasure. Keep an eye on him and enjoy every moment with him you can.

Ever wake up feeling like you just got beat up?

Think you know what you're doing? Maybe you should take time for a second thought...

Oh, wait, what do I look like today?

A look at a government's attempt to change the culture of First Nations peoples by assimilation.

The statement "Life isn't fair" probably was coined after the invention of donuts.

A flock of geese, a troop of monkeys, a band of coyotes...what next?

Is there a link between the Terrible Twos and Road Rage?

How about matching socks and shoes?

An examination of the basics of treaties between First Nations and the Crown.

And now, where's that razor?

Is complication an evolutionary advantage?

The man growing his hair for Lent is nearing his goal...

Don't forget the ones who seem to know exactly when you're sitting down to dinner...

The Piker Press celebrates its 12th anniversary this week. With Ndaba Sibanda, we exhort all writers to free the stories within them.

At least he did not endeavor to shave his head with a mandoline...

Part of the problem is that doctors like to play with ALL their toys...

Can Klingons eat meat on Fridays in Lent?