Remembering Grandmother Moon
I recently had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a Haudenosaunee Traditional Foods and Botany course at Mc Master University, led by Renee…
The Public Health Argument Against the Use of First Nations Sports Mascots
“We should not teach our young people that it is appropriate to stereotype and caricature any cultural group, including First Nations.”
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in Canada
Morning motivators
We often get stuck in ruts in our lives and long for a way out. If we are unable to motivate ourselves, to find the inspiration that will help us to move on, we can end up accepting our circumstances and come to a standstill with our personal and spiritual growth.
10 Medicines in your Grand River Backyard
Want to start learning more about our indigenous medicines but don’t know what to look for? Find these ten common plants in any yard throughout Haudenosaunee Territory and bring decolonization to your medicine cabinet.
MJ’s Diner is the place for fine home cooked cuisine
MJ’s Diner first opened its doors in April 2013 and according to owner Rhonda Johnson, they have been going strong ever since and have had…
Eagles Among Us – a triumph
STONEY CREEK – Long before a brief six-year foray into politics in the middle of one of the most turbulent times for his people in…
Spirit Seeds celebrate First Nations beadwork
For over 15 years, Naomi Smith collected beadwork designs while she created traditional beadwork, leather craft, moose hair embroidery, quillwork, sweetgrass or birchbark basket making and adornment.
“The Honouring”: Kaha:wi Dance Theatre Performs at Chiefswood
Santee Smith, the artistic director of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, explains that “The Honouring” is a “multi-disciplinary performance honouring First Nations warriors of the War of…
Chiefs still struggling, beaten by Brooklin
SIX NATIONS – Even with most of their stars back in the line up, the defending Mann Cup Champion Six Nations Chiefs could not put together any kind of consistency against the visiting Brooklin Redmen Saturday night at the ILA, in their 8-6 loss.
Hill’s United beaten by Team Canada in exhibition play
OHSWEKEN – Some of the finest fastball players in the world were at the Main Ball Diamond at the Gaylord Powless Arena complex, Friday evening. Team Canada and the Hill’s United Chiefs engaged in a 7-inning exhibition game, which was well attended by local fastball fans.
Rebels fend off Spartan attack
SIX NATIONS – The St. Catharines Spartans gave the league leading Six Nations Rebels their closest game of the year so far Friday night at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena but the Jr. B Rebels held on for the 8-6 win, keeping their perfect 17-0 season intact.
Student anti-bullying play “Brave” gets professional help
SIX NATIONS – Internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Santee Smith gave of her talent and time last Thursday to help drama teacher Julia Jamieson put some last minute touches on the anti-bullying play “I Wanna See You be Brave” before Tuesday night’s performance. The play is written and performed by the Grade 4 and 5 class of I.L. Thomas School, under the guidance and direction of Julia Jamieson.
20 Years of Racing for the Prevention of Diabetes
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP) hosted the 20th Annual Races for diabetes prevention on June 3rd at the Karonhianonha School in Kahnawake.
Get Fit this weekend at Pow Wow Boot Camp – Six Nations
This rigorous training inspired Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Santee Smith, who has award winning career as a dancer/choreographer to look at incorporating Pow Wow Style and bringing into personal fitness. This weekend Smith, who also has a degree in Kinesiology, is hosting Six Nations first Pow Wow Boot Camp with Kaha:wi Dance Theatre.
Six Nations food bank receives donations
OHSWEKEN – The Six Nations Food Bank was happy to receive two generous donations this week. Six Nations Economic Development & Six Nations Lands/Membership dropped…