Life in the slow lane: an old turtle’s view of the world Matriarchy can be the new patriarchy
I’m of the unqualified opinion that the acquisition of power remains the driving force behind most of our daily actions. We either revel in its…
Opinion
Letter: Sam General
December 19, 2016 To whom it may concern: It has been brought to my attention by my Clan Family and other concerned Haudenosaunee people of…
The Indian Act footprint of Indigenous Governance
Current affairs on Turtle Island or Canada show the continuing struggles of indigenous people across the land. What is the historical legacy that leads to…
‘Tis the season to be triggered
By Thohahoken There is common sense that is needed to help loved ones with their trauma. The need for understanding is especially important for loved…
Basic gear for peacekeeping: the Iroquois experience
By Doug George-Kanentiio What to do for those “Standing With Standing Rock” Our Iroquois people have decades of experience living through political and social crisis…
Breaking the impasse at Burtch
By Thohahoken The judge tells a story. “Here’s a man who got drunk, got into a quarrel with his wife, drives away and crashes his…
Thunder Woman Speaks: Indians or Sovereign First Peoples
It has been a long struggle for the first peoples, the original peoples to gain the attention of non-native people in Canada. The European…
How to deal with unintentional ignorance
It wasn't too long ago that the question, “If native americans killed each other pre-contact, why do you guys hate white people for killing you…
Six Nations Election 2016: choosing the ideal candidate
Now that the nominations are over and the candidates have been confirmed; the next step is trying to decide which of the candidates should we…
Mu WÎyan Î’uch: Thunder Woman speaks
Long ago, the original voices were raised in harmony with this land. These voices sounded over the land in prayer, in ceremony, in thankfulness and…
Ms. Schmidt, respectfully;
I am writing to voice my utter dismay of the human rights violations by Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) security forces and the National Guard against…
November 11th – Remembrance Day Honouring Tribute
By Rope Loft On this Day, November 11th, in the year of our Creator 2016, let us embrace the moment of Remembrance to all our…
Laughing with the wrong people: insights into ego and tricksterism
To be honest, I don’t know what “tricksterism” is. The way that I understand it is that the word represents a colonial understanding of one…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Each year, I release a report on the state of public health in Canada. This year, I have chosen to focus on family violence in…
The Path Begins
Imagine camps along a flowing riverbed with children playing, elders and families talking, eating and laughing. Forests stand tall and proud providing shade, fuel and…