Mohawk Anti-tax steering committee at Ahkwesahsne

In 2011 a member of the redeveloped Mohawk Anti-tax Steering Committee at Ahkwesahsne, asked that I join, which I accepted and was voted in. It…

Free the eagles

It’s funny that an eagle comes onto Indian reserve and right away a white man screams “that’s my eagle.” If it was his eagle, I’m…

Double standards

In speaking only for myself and not the rest of the Elected Council, I believe there is a double standard in our community when it…

Good News or a Set-up for Failure?

Recently, the West Hill United Church got an answer from the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to its Petition (see Two Row Times,…

It’s International Women’s Day 2014

It's International Women's Day 2014, and Conservatives have rejected a call for an inquiry into murdered and missing Aboriginal women in Canada. And why should…

In 1951 the Indian act was revised so that Aboriginals were now allowed to possess and drink alcohol

In 1951 the Indian act was revised so that Aboriginals were now allowed to possess and drink alcohol for the first time, but only on…

Bill C-10 is the latest in a long, long list of bullying attempts

Bill C-10 is the latest in a long, long list of bullying attempts to make “First Nations” give up identity, rights and even existence. Every…

Real truth vs. the mainstream media

The issue of fair and objective news coverage of Onkwehonwe issues in the mainstream media has always been a subject of controversy throughout Turtle Island.…

Clarification from John Kearns

Subsequent to recently stating the facts in response to unfounded criticism of the Kearns Disintegration System presently set up at the community landfill, I have…

Canada’s Indian Problem

I offer this information to assist people in formulating their perspective on an issue that has been lost in recent acts by persons and agents…

Zapatista’s celebrate 20 year anniversary

On January 1st, the Governments of Canada, US and Mexico marked the 20th anniversary of the passing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Rivercats win at the Western Northumberland Winter Classic Tournament

The Haldimand Rivercats PeeWee Girls hockey team won their divisional Championship at the Western Northumberland Winter Classic Tournament this past Sunday, Jan.19th.

My near-death experience

After reading Rhonda Maracle’s article “Survival” in last week’s paper I felt compelled to share my near-death experience.

She never got to be called “Mommy”

I am a woman who gave birth to and raised four beautiful daughters. My husband and I are very proud of them. My name? It…

Honoring Idle No More

Last year on January 5th nations all over Turtle Island held events in support of the “Idle No More” movement. We proved to the world…