Council Observations
I am both shocked and appalled at what has been happening in our Chiefs Council and the complete one sided "reporting" of it in a…
Opinion
Public accountability central to HDI–HCCC fiasco
By Thohahoken The question of public officials spending Ohswekenron:nen public funds focuses on the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) as the most recent example of a…
Onkwehonwe week in Review – Week of July 15, 2015
First Nations Leaders Call for Language Recognition OTTAWA — The call for official recognition of First Nations languages was made by National Chief of the…
Truth and Reconciliation Commission points to a flawed ideology
Having just completed reading the report from Truth and Reconciliation Commission I can’t help but notice some similarities to what is happening in Indian country…
Vandalism is wrong! We don’t appreciate it.
Oliver M. Smith – Kawenni:io Elementary School Grade 4/5 Teacher Susan Jakovic submitted a letter collaboratively written by her students in response to the graffiti…
A Canada Day to remember: Adoption of Canada into the Longhouse: Part Two
Usually when Iroquois people hear the Mohawk Workers tell the story the Old Ones are accused of making a mistake. However, the story of how…
The soil of my ancestors
The property my parents live on has been in my family for a long time. My great aunt Emily’s father Wunyadeh grew cucumbers on that…
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…
My paternal grandfather was a Cayuga Chief — Snipe Clan and fluent in all the languages
My paternal grandfather was a Cayuga Chief — Snipe Clan and fluent in all the languages. My great grampa "Dawit" and the late Deskaheh along…
In response to Kris Green’s letter
You have stated that you welcome comments, questions and concerns, yet met with opposition you act very dismissive and change complete direction. You went from…
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…
What does My Life Look Like as an Intergenerational survivor?
As an intergenerational survivor with children of my own, I know it is possible to go through a great deal of pain and come out…
Valcourt deserves Mulcair’s stink-eye for many more reasons than sitting.
By now you’ve likely seen the picture floating around the Internet. The picture I’m talking about shows NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and two of his…
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…