Ask Kitty: Bee-less in the territory

Dear Kitty, I have planted a garden in my backyard for the first time and I am very excited to eat food I have grown…

Morning Coffee Thought: 5 Minute Major Penalty for Non-Interference

While I was out west  walking earlier this year, I was encountering so may interpersonal dynamics within the group, that I had to make several…

Ask Kitty: new to the gardening experience

Dear Kitty, I have my garden all planted but I am new to the gardening experience. Could I please get some advice about watering?   …

Onkwehonwe Week in Review (May 25 – June 1)

Canada’s Chief Justice blasts the country’s record of ‘cultural genocide’ TORONTO – Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin delivered a speech on May…

Ongwehonwe Week in Review May 27, 2015

Truth and Reconciliation walkers headed to Ottawa OTTAWA – Six members from Mushkegowuk Nation are headed on foot to Ottawa for the May 31st closing…

Onkwehonwe week in review: May 11-18

Indigenous communities vow to continue opposing energy projects harmful to environment B.C. — First Nations in British Columbia will continue to oppose and reject any…

Medical distress in custody: always make the call

The world looks like its going a little crazy. We must constantly re-assess whats going on in the most populated indigenous territory in the land.…

Membership issues in Kahnawake

Non-band members residing on Kahnawake Mohawk territory with their band members spouses is still broiling hot. Last week another family was targeted by a group…

Onkwehonwe Week in Review (May 4 – 11)

First Nations woman receives justice in sexual discrimination case NOVA SCOTIA – A woman from the Millbrook First Nation received long-overdue justice on Apr. 29…

Respecting the mothers for the great good

The rise in the mothers of the world is tantamount to the great peace: after all, mothers are the backbone of humanity. Persons with this…

Learning about diversity

This week I was driving about doing some shopping with my youngest daughter and we happened upon a parade running through the north end of…

In memory of Misty Upham

Let us say Nia:wen/Thanks to the Great Natural Power for allowing us this beautiful day and to have in our presence good health and a…

The story of J.J. – her healing journey

Bring up the name J.J. to most Canadians and you’d likely see adults with furrowed brows and looks of deep solemnity falling across their faces.…

Shondoweknowa

In the Canadian “just-us” system there are many tiers, trap doors, smoke and mirrors in a man made machine. It’s fuel? Red blood and tears…

In defense of myself and the land

My name is Nowendawih and I am under the wing of the Onondaga Beaver Clan – a natural born Haudenosaune of the Grand River Territory…