Florida High School gives racist pow-wow lesson to pre-schoolers
A racist video depicting caucasian youth impersonating a pow-wow is circulating around the internet this week and landed in the hands of indigenous media.
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A good old fashioned Indian Donut recipe
‘Nu-Yah’ is fast approaching and is synonymous with Indian Donuts here on Six. This is one I am settled on although I have been known to add raisins much to my family’s dismay. This is the most basic recipe I’ve found. Give it a try!
Artist Profile: Skawennati – Kahnawake Mohawk
In our generation, Mohawk artist Skawennati has arguably been the most instrumental Haudenosaunee person bringing an Indigenous perspective to the forefront of multimedia and popular culture.
Local Hip Hop artists take to the stage at Club NV for Feather and Rosary Tour
Three Six Nations hip hop recording artists Colt 45, Deya and Scrivenz Tha Don took to the stage last week as part of Joey Stylez’ Feather and Rosary Tour at Club NV in Brantford.
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A Tribe Called Red holds open auditions tomorrow for first ever music video
OPEN CASTING CALL – We are looking for female, Aboriginal dancers to feature in A Tribe Called Red’s first ever music video.
Indigenous theatre celebrates Weesageechak festival
Toronto – Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA) celebrates local Indigenous theatre with the 26th annual Weesageechak Begins to Dance festival.
Youth Conference stirs emotions and makes an impact
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.
Indigenous Names and Places on Map gives true perspective on North America
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.
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Artist Profile: Taysha Fuller
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.
Tens of thousands Rock Their Mocs for indigenous identity movement
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.
David Suzuki to stand in mock trial for the coming faces.
On October 9th, David Suzuki released a video statement of his Carbon Manifesto in which he accuses corporations, the canadian government and its citizens of…
Blackfish: Documentary Missing Onkwehon:we Voices in Anti-Captivity Movement
Tonight night on CNN – 9PM EDT – the documentary film “Blackfish” will air. The documentary, which focuses on the life of a wild caught…
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New Building and an Open House for the Everlasting Tree School
SIX NATIONS – Skaronhese’ko:wa Tsyohterakentko:wa, The Everlasting Tree School hosted a Harvest Festival and Open House this weekend. The school was bustling with vendors, craft…
Film Festival sure to bring the best of Indigenous media this week
The 14th Annual imagiNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival starts its run this week in downtown Toronto. This year’s lineup, from October 16-20, 2013, brings…
Empire of Dirt wows audiences
Empire of Dirt is the first feature film for producer/actor Jennifer Podemski. The project has been in the works for the last eight years and…
