You could win this Corvette Stingray – Tickets just $10!
Losing a loved one is a journey that we all face at some point in life, and dealing with your grief following loss is always…
Annual Smoke Dance Competition Named for Cherished Dancer
The annual smoke dance competition presented by Plank Road One Stop will get underway July 27. In its second year now, organizers have recently named it, with permission from the family, the Lyle Anderson Sr. Memorial Smoke Dance Competition. Anderson passed away suddenly on October 24, 2012 and was a renowned smoke dance competitor and singer.
Charges laid by McHale dropped
CAYUGA – Assault charges were dropped Tuesday morning against land defender Kawaowene, but soon after the hearing, charges for breach of condition were filed by…
Sweet, Sweet Corn!
It’s that time of year when local sweet corn starts showing up at farmers markets and grocery stores. I have always been excited to throw a cob in a pot of boiling water and enjoy it with salt and butter. I was never really into eating it off the grill with a nice char until a few years ago.
From the cheap seats
First off, congratulations high-fives and respect are due to the FIL World Lacrosse Championship tournament organizers for recognizing the Haudenosaunee as a distinct Nation in 1992, worthy of recognition on the world stage as such. A very brave decision on their part, but rather obvious when you consider the origin of the game itself.
I’m so not cool…the story of the spider bite.
I was sitting at the park a few nights ago watching my kids play, when out of nowhere a little girl came racing toward the jungle gym squealing with excitement and shouting, “My play! My play! I’m so HAPPYYY!” Her enthusiasm was contagious and I thought to myself – that is exactly how I feel at pow-wow time.
Picking up an authentic piece of indigenous art
In our big box retail store world, when you find something that is unique and handmade sometimes it feels like you found a four-leaf clover. Well the luck of the Indigenous be with you as you browse through the items available through craft vendors set up at this years ‘Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow’.
The pow wow menu
There will many food vendors at the annual Grand River Pow Wow this year. People travel from all over Canada and the United States to set up food booths with a wide range of mouth-watering options to satisfy your appetite.
Friday Night Concert at Chiefswood Park
If you’re looking for something fun to do this Friday, come check out the Friday Night Pre-Wow Wow Concert at Chiefswood Park. The showcase will highlight Native singers and songwriters from Six Nations and has a fantastic line-up.
Chief Hill’s report on the AFN assembly in Halifax
HALIFAX — The agenda was a full one at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting, which began Wednesday in Halifax. Ghislain Picard, regional chief…
The many definitions of ceremony
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “ceremony” as “a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion.” For us as First…
Grand River pow wow a labor of love
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow. Since its beginning in 1980, the pow wow committee has…
Pow Wow Dance Styles Explained
Today’s competitive pow wow dance styles are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles. Here is some background information on the styles you will see competing this weekend at the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow. In general each style gets two songs to showcase their dancing ability; first a basic straight song, and a special second song.
Fighting for my health
Growing up, I was always very active in sports and was very good at it. I played volley ball, basketball and hockey. Just as I…
Don’t do what Johnny Don’t does
Protocol – The do’s and don’ts of attending a pow-wow DO • Cheer on the Dancers and Drums loudly! • Laugh out loud when the…