Clinic brings indigenous and western medicine together in harmony
Integrating indigenous medicine and western medicine has become a goal of the greater medical community. In the last year, many health organizations have recognized the…
healthy roots
The Haudenosaune history of planting – Part Two
We all know that in our Thanksgiving Address, the Diohe’ko, the Sustainers of Our Life, are acknowledged and thanked for the help they provide. In our…
At long, long last, the weather has changed
My fellow gardeners this is what we wait for. We wait with barely contained patience for the time to grab our tools and go out…
Our Sustenance Program tackling food security on Six Nations
OHSWEKEN – Corn, beans and squash are commonly known in our traditions as the Three Sisters. It is said that these three food gifts were given…
Healthy Roots: Homegrown Goodness
OHSWEKEN – In the early months of 2015, the Six Nations community watched as four individuals publicly committed to a traditional, Indigenous foods-only diet. Kathy…
Haudenosaune history of food and planting – Part One
Diohe’ko (Our Sustainers) are integral to our culture and history. Diohe’ko means more than the Three Sisters, including all of the cultivated foods that sustain…
Seeds of Sustenance
Part of getting ready for spring planting is taking the time to appreciate our seeds. They provide the gift of life through their own growth…