A Strong Statement
This past Wednesday busloads of Onhkwehonh:we descended upon Parliament Hill to protest the impositions of Bills C-10 and C-33 and the grossly overlooked issue of…
Time for Onhkwehonh:we Truth-Telling
Every so often, we come across someone writing about Native issues with an authoritative voice and we immediately think erudite information is forthcoming. The articles come off sounding reasonable and to the point and they are written in a forward thinking manner. Such an article was published by the Ottawa Sun this past Wednesday, May 14, 2014 by columnist Anthony Furey. Furey acknowledges reports on “horrid conditions, an exposé on financial shenanigans, and protests” by Onhkwehonh:we people as if they were the histrionics of a spoiled child calling attention to selfish needs.
Grassy Narrows Youth Respond to Supreme Court Hearing
OTTAWA – The Grassy Narrows’ Trappers’ Case finally reached the Supreme Court of Canada today, after more than a decade winding its way through the system. Lawyers representing Grassy Narrows First Nation, the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources, Attorney Generals’ Offices, Resolute Forest Products and Goldcorp, as well as nearly a dozen other First Nations, argued about the Treaty rights of Anishinabe people in Treaty 3 territory, which will have a major impact on the future of resource extraction industries operating in Indigenous territories throughout Ontario and across the country. It will likely be some time before there is a ruling.
Still the Creators Game at Six Nations
SIX NATIONS — It looks like Six Nations lacrosse fans are in for another great season. The Jr. B Rebels will be looking for their fourth consecutive Founders Cup; the Major Series Chiefs will be out for a second consecutive Mann Cup while the Sr. B Rivermen have their sights on the Presidents Cup. Meanwhile the Can/Am Slash are off to a great 5-1 start to their season. Not to mention the powerful Six Nations Minor lacrosse system at all levels churning out both provincial championships and future lacrosse stars.
Jamieson leads Rochester into the NLL finals
ROCHESTER – It is going to be the Six Nations owned Rochester Knighthawks up against the Calgary Roughnecks for the 2014 Champions Cup this year in a new two-game final format beginning in Calgary May 24th and returning to Rochester for the second game May 31st.
Do not be afraid
As I sit, peacefully reflecting on the last week, I am enjoying the most perfect bowl of cornsoup. My children are resting peacefully in the living room eating the soup I made. My husband is away working but I will keep this soup warm until he comes home. Love is definitely in the air in my indigenous home.
CAS Closes Case on Ojibwe child; “We respect Makayla’s choice.”
NEW CREDIT – Andrew Koster, Executive Director of the Children’s Aid Society of Brant, stated that CAS will not be investigating further, files have been…
We love what you’ve done with the place!
After spending the week in New York City attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and listening to dozens of speakers offering their…
RCMP release study on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
WINNIPEG – After seven months of research, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police released their study on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada today. Over the past seven months, the RCMP collected data and in their final report, stated they had the names of 1,181 Indigenous women and girls who were either murdered or who had disappeared in the time period from 1980-2012.
Medical Ethics Respecting the Haudenosaune & Two Row Wampum
The Two Row Wampum as I understand it describes the movement over time of two vessels, a ship and a canoe, travelling in parallel down the river of life. The ship represents the settler societies of Turtle Island, such as Canada and the US, and the canoe represents the Onkwehon:we people.
Kaweniio Elementry school presents The Lion King
The community packed the Oliver Smith Kaweniio Elementry school for a student interpretation of the Lion King on Tuesday May 13th. The production came together…
Women’s Field Lacrosse kick off their season
Six Nations – This past weekend the Six Nations Senior Women’s Field Lacrosse team started their season with a game in Toronto at the l’Amoreaux…
Community Awareness and Bread ‘n Cheese traditions
SIX NATIONS – Six Nations opens its arms to its neighbours this week during the annual Community Awareness Week of activities and fun. The weeklong celebration coincides with Monday’s Bread and Cheese Day, known better off-reserve as Victoria Day.
Message from the CAW Co ordinator
As coordinator of the Six Nations Community Awareness Committee I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community members who came out and participated to learn more about our annual events and making it a memorable one.
Obligatory eating
Fewer things are more distinctly Six Nations than Bread and Cheese Day. For those of you who don’t have a clue what I am talking about, allow me to explain.