The Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research This weekend was a first for Ohsweken, seeing its first annual Terry Fox Run. We caught up with event organizer Miles General and the SixMiles Inspiring Friends team to find out what inspired him to bring this event to the Grand River territory. General explains that he had…
Author: Starla Antone
VOTE OUT OF THE CANOE
If this Federal Election is anything like previous ones, many Onkwehonwe will not be participating in the federal election. But Why? Quite simply, We have violated the obligations to our wampums and lifeways. If Canada does not understand its laws or treaties to follow them, then why would Onkwehonwe understand it? “They haven’t killed us…
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Back to School Is Not The Same For All Children
Sage has been hesitant about attending school, which puzzled me because she is a social person. This morning, she told me that she was afraid that she would never see me again. My children know about the recent recoveries at the residential school, But unfortunately, Sage doesn’t understand the difference. It broke my heart; I…
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Combing Out the Snakes: A Therapeutic Approach
The metaphor for combing out the twisted thoughts of Atataroh provides a window into the significance of hair combing amongst the Rotinohsyonni. Combing out the hair of a loved one was an act of complete compassion, and one meant to uplift the mind of both men and women. Beyond the artistic composition lies a lesson…
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The Origin of Tobacco Amongst the Iroquois
