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…
Opinion
Where is this Trade Delegation proposing to put the HCCC jail to house people who “break” this so-called law?
In regards to the Haudenosaunee Trade Delegation (HTD)'s attempt at passing a Tobacco regulation under the Chiefs Council (HCCC). First of all, our sacred tobacco…
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…
Six Nations means lacrosse
SIX NATIONS – The Creators Game, is what Haudenosaunee people have called the sport of lacrosse since the earliest of times, long before European contact.…
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…
Recent decision to reject a plan to incinerate your waste
It is good news to learn about your recent decision to reject a plan to incinerate your waste. As you know, burning waste produces emissions…
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…
Attempting to achieve unity without diversity leads to conformity.
The teachings of the Haudenosaunee people emphasize a place for all people to seek shelter under the long boughs of the Tree of Peace. And…
Missing and Murdered Women: We must tell the stories.
If all we are – as has been said by others – is the stories we tell each other, then what does it mean for…
Unity & Diversity Q&A
Attempting to achieve unity without diversity leads to conformity. The ancient teachings of the Haudenosaunee people emphasize the space for all people to seek shelter…
I’m not your Indian, bro
Since at least the year 1688 visitors to the Americas from across the Oceans have tried to claim ownership over us – the ‘Gwahon:we’ indigenous…
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…