Standstill in the spotlight
Standstill (2013) is the first feature length film released in Canada with the majority of its dialogue in Kanienke:ha. The story revolves around the traumatic…
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Be ready for when winter comes
I once had a good conversation with a American Anthropologist from Akwesasne. He was a very intelligent gentleman, but he couldn't get over the fact…
Richmond Landfill to generate leachate for decades
TYENDINAGA ahAlthough it was shut down in 2011, the Richmond Landfill – located less than 15 km from Tyendinaga – has long been a concern…
MMA is now the fastest growing sport in the world
BRANTFORD – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a rapidly growing sport in Ontario. New shows are popping up all over since Ontario legalized the sport.…
Let us celebrate our family, culture and health
There are definitely some people with professional titles in dire need of some sensitivity training when it comes to dealing with Onkwehon:we people involved in…
Skakaraksen: One Bad Eye
(Part 1 of a 2 part series) The river spawning is so important to our people that we even have a social song for it.…
Bill C-51: An Act to criminalize indigenous defenders of the land
The following is an edited version of Ellen Gabriel’s submission to the Parliamentary Committee dealing with Bill C-51. It was submitted to the Parliamentary secretary…
Wahta Nikarontoten
Once again the maple trees have followed their original instructions by providing that sweet water after a long, cold winter. When the temperature hovers above…
Forum held to discuss “Working Draft” of proposed Tobacco Law
OHSWEKEN – On Wednesday approximately 50 Six Nations community members attended a public meeting held at Polytechnic to hear and provide feedback for the working…
The Old Red Trail
It has been said that walking the righteous path is like walking in a big circle. There is no specific destination, but rather it is…
Zero Waste in four Easy Steps.
“It’s not waste until you waste it,” says Paul Connett in his ground-breaking book, Zero Waste Solution. If you are concerned about garbage and its…
Six Nations Novice Blackhawks take home championship
TILLSONBURG – After the Six Nations’ Novice Blackhawks advanced to the finals by eliminating Ayr 5-4 in overtime last Tuesday, they went on to play…
Freedom, a poem by Tewasarake
Freedom is a beautiful Mohawk woman singing by the river. Freedom is a doe laying in the trees. Freedom is a willow seed. floating on the breeze. It is sacred for all. Just that talk of touching it. Would make us think of war.
Children’s health starts with real food and a united community
I had the privilege of attending the International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health this past weekend in Ottawa. It is good to know that so…
Frustrations flare at public meeting over Six Nations incinerator emissions report
OHSWEKEN – On Thursday night, more than 120 Six Nations community members attended a public meeting organized by Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) to discuss…