The Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign expresses solidarity
The Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign expresses solidarity with the Mi’q Maq people who are defending their part of Turtle Island from the destructive fracking…
Opinion
Iconic Indie Rock Veteran Lou Reed Dies at 71
Musician Lou Reed, who was seen as a pioneer with the group “The Velvet Underground” in the late 60’s and early 70’s and who had a long solo career, passed away on Sunday at the age of 71. Social media lit up with posts from artists talking about the influence Lou Reed had on them, while fans and celebrities shared posts about how his music broke open musical boundaries and provided a voice for those on the margins.
B.C. Councillors Call Proposed Change to Reserve Policy “Scary” and a “Real Threat”
In the latest edition of “Settler Panic,” Councillors this week in Richmond, B.C. talked openly about their fears of potential changes to the Federal Reserve…
The little matter of the Haldimand Deed
The biggest elephant in Canada is still the document that just celebrated its 229th anniversary last week, sometimes known as the Haldimand Proclamation, the Haldimand Deed or the Haldimand Treaty.
The Scrooge of Halloween
Probably the spookiest experience I ever had was when I worked at the Mush Hole. I was working with a dance company. Our office was…
Two Row Time
Much has been made of the Two Row Wampum lately. The “Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign” and the launch of the “Two Row Times” are…
Hooded Wyoming Wolf Hunters Image Goes Viral
A photo went viral this week of a men wearing hoods while standing around an American flag and holding up the corpse of a dead…
Language revitalization in Tyendinaga More Than Learning a Second Language
As an English speaking parent, I have always felt the shame when an outsider asked me what language I spoke, other than English. So when…
We Are Not Alone
A few things are clear from the events of the past week. The first is that we are not alone. The Mi’kmaq who are standing against…
If you frack with my mother, you frack with me
This week I was glued to my computer. As I watched so far away from my Mi'kmaq relatives, my mind and heart were constantly in…
Mohawk Warriors Society revival campaign notification
My name is Bill Sears, Skaghenhate’, War Chief since the 1990 Oka golf course crisis in Quebec. I was told by the women of the…
Out of order: Indigenous protest and the rule of law
Sometimes it helps to put things in order, in precedence and priority, in order to see them clearly. This is one of those times. With…
LAND CLAIMS AND THE POWER OF PEACE AND WAR
What is a land claim and who makes a land claim?
Land claims are a legal declaration of desired control over areas of property including bodies of water.
Let it remain in our minds
I have this certain friend who is my exact opposite: she is a tall, blonde white girl from Texas and I am a short, chubby…
Six Nations delegation plans to visit Elsipogtog
To the people of Six Nations, My name is Christopher Hill. My Indian name is Owelo and I’m a member of the Iroquois Confederacy. I’m…