First Nations people and ally supporters will rally around Indian Affairs offices across the province tomorrow to say no to the conservative governments proposed takeover of education on all First Nations territories across the country.
OPEN CASTING CALL – We are looking for female, Aboriginal dancers to feature in A Tribe Called Red’s first ever music video.
After weeks of life taking over my schedule I finally found some time to clean. Together the kids and I determined to sort through old toys and purge the household of clutter.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawa:ke issued a statement Monday condemning the Harper Government’s proposed First Nations Education Act.
SWN was awarded an injunction earlier today preventing “protesters” from blocking thumper trucks pathways, and allowing the company to return to unceded Mikmaq territory to continue shale gas exploration.
From that moment we spent almost every day together, laughing, sharing, and talking about anything. Together we cried about the sadness in our lives, but we also laughed about the crazy times in our individual grown up years. We got closer as the months went by and I realized he loved me and I loved him too. It was great to have someone in my life that truly cared for me.
The Sanderson Centre was packed with over 400 Six Nations youth from Grades 7-12 last week for the P.A.R.T.Y. Program – Preventing Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth.
A new indigenous map has been introduced to the public domain which depicts the original territories and correct names of the the Indigenous people of North America. It is the work of Aaron Carapella, a Cherokee of Oklahoma who created the map from humble beginnings.
When I was growing up, whenever my mom referred to a mixed breed of anything she would call them a Heinz 57. Usually this was in reference to a bush dog.
Taysha Fuller – Cayuga, Wolf Clan – Cayuga actress Taysha Fuller, best known for her role as Jess Martello in Degrassi: The Next Generation was recently home in Ohsweken for a break and to host acting workshops at Michelle Farmer’s Studio of Dance and Modelling.
Today Six Nations band members will make the journey to the Community Hall in Ohsweken and cast votes in the Six Nations General Election. What about those folks who are as of yet undecided? What about those who are not sure if they are going to head out to vote yet?
We took time with the candidate to get some closing comments on voting, why Six Nations band members should take part, and what focus they will take on governance if elected. Good luck to them all.
All across the Indigenous world, people are getting out their traditional footwear for the third annual Rock Your Mocs Day on November 15, 2013.
Participating is simple; put on your moccasins and “rock” them all day long. Snap a picture and post it to your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #RYM2013.
Members of the Haldimand Quilters Guild were on hand to showcase the beautiful handcrafted quilt they are donating to the West Haldimand Hospital Foundation Auction.
The “Baltimore Bliss” appliqué quilt measures 94 X 80 inches in heritage hues of blue, gold and wine colours. In the above photos from left to right are: Audrey Mitchell, Shirley Kellar, Debbie Allan, and Betty Carpenter.
When I was in eighth grade, there was a group of five girls who made my life a living hell. Every day was torture, and the emotional turmoil was unrelenting.
When Tesha Emarthale’s aunt handed her a bundle of her great-grandfathers belongings, she only had a small picture of who he was. “For me prior to receiving this collection my grandfather was only a name.” she shared. “I knew his name and I knew that he served in World War I. I knew that he died young and that my grandfather didn’t get a chance to know him.”
Her Great Grandfather, Lloyd Clifford Curley, a soldier with the 107th Battalion, fell in battle during the First World War on August 15, 1917 on Hill 70 in the Battle for Vimy Ridge. His Battalion brought 600 men to that battle; 21 lost their lives and 130 were wounded.
