Berries, a staple food of indigenous diets
Genhehneh (Summer) is here and with that comes all the wonderfully delicious fruits that grow locally in the bush. The Gayogoho:no’ (Cayuga) word for fruits…
Health & Wellness
Finding balance with creation
There comes a time in life when we consider options for finding balance: physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. We strive to achieve a “Good Mind” and good “Way of Life” to find harmony with ourselves, family, friends, communities and our Earth Mother.
Summer tips for taking care of your toes
As we gear up for gardening and the warmer days ahead we all need to take special care to protect our feet. Wash, dry, inspect…
Balanced living: self-care for your whole self
An important teaching in the indigenous world is to maintain the four aspects of well-being – the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental parts of self.…
Make it Sacred
How often do we stop to ask, where does our food really come from? Over the centuries, decades and years we have ignorantly participated in…
My Weight Loss Journey
The day I decided to take my life back was on September 01, 2010. I weighed 174 pounds. I was angry, bitter, in denial and…
Walk-in Tubs – a product that has come of age
In the mid 1960’s the largest age demographic in Canada was teens and young adults. This generation was the result of post WWII prosperity and…
About Living Rooms introduces new line of Canadian made power lift chairs
Brantford’s “About Living Rooms” is boasting a large selection of quality power lift chairs, with modern looking styles to fit any decor. John Diakun, better…
Lets take care of our miracles
Dr. Oz is in big trouble. Last week he was grilled by a United States Senate hearing that was called to examine the marketing of…
The Final Taboo
The 78-year-old man is barely breathing. This is his fourth hospital visit in as many months. He has severe emphysema. The doctor quickly asks the family if they want everything done. Not really understanding the question the family readily says “yes.” The family is rushed out of the room.
Spiritual Awareness
Being aware of the spiritual activity around me has been a long time coming and although I have a strong foundation my learning and growth are an ongoing process.
Remembering Grandmother Moon
I recently had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a Haudenosaunee Traditional Foods and Botany course at Mc Master University, led by Renee…
The Public Health Argument Against the Use of First Nations Sports Mascots
“We should not teach our young people that it is appropriate to stereotype and caricature any cultural group, including First Nations.”
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in Canada
Morning motivators
We often get stuck in ruts in our lives and long for a way out. If we are unable to motivate ourselves, to find the inspiration that will help us to move on, we can end up accepting our circumstances and come to a standstill with our personal and spiritual growth.
10 Medicines in your Grand River Backyard
Want to start learning more about our indigenous medicines but don’t know what to look for? Find these ten common plants in any yard throughout Haudenosaunee Territory and bring decolonization to your medicine cabinet.