Leith Mahkewa

Artist Profile Leith Mahkewa Kaneratonta: Kahnawake, QC “I didn’t even think I would get in!” exclaimed Mahkewa. The artist submitted an application to show her…

Black Ash Basket workshop at Woodland Cultural Centre a success

The Woodland Cultural Centre had its first Basket making workshop this past weekend. Nearly 15 participants went through the two day workshop with Tyendinaga basket…

Growing thick skin

The morning of my double mastectomy the sun was shining. It was a beautiful morning and the summer sun was reflecting off the dewy grass,…

Joyful Noise

Laughter is the best medicine as they say, and seems to be the elixir of choice for many Ongwehon:we. A few years ago we were…

Resistance

Aunty Emily took my Dad and Uncle in when they were young to work on her farm. Among other jobs, they were responsible for cleaning…

Dance documentary captures work of Santee Smith

Haudenosaune choreographer Santee Smith wrapped up production on a documentary film of her work “Kaha:wi – The Life Cyle” this month in Toronto. “Kaha:wi was…

Shiyloh

There is a sorrowful place in my heart this week. Last Saturday, my niece Shiyloh Hill fell from her bedroom window while playing with a…

Ganigohiyo

For every day that passes by, from about mid-July to the end of August, my twelve year old daughter gives me detailed lists about what…

Dance Responsibly

The year Gramma Rovina got sick, we went to longhouse. We were sitting on the bench together, my Onondaga Beaver grandmother keeping me right under…

Introduction to Scone Dogs & Seed Beads

An amazing opportunity has presented itself to me in the last few weeks.  And that is, to etch out a place here in the Two…