Category: Onkwahwentsiyo
The Pledge, Proclamation and a Deed: Examining Grand River History through archives
The recorded terms of negotiations and common understandings were much different pre-contact; as Onkwehonwe and settler relationship evolved, so did the record keeping. Consequently, communication would have been difficult during those early and quite often misunderstood conversations. Reliance on the written words, the intent and promises behind historical agreements have become a mainstay in land…
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Stash In the Statue
The statue of Joseph Brant In Brantford, Ontario, sat heavily guarded over the summer after discovering the bodies of residential school students throughout Canada. The figure was given an orange glow and gated off except for a monitored entrance. Justine Vanevery of Six Nations had heard the story from a friend who heard it from…
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A Pattern of Behaviour
Brantford October 12/2021 Arrowdale Public Golf Course has seen its 4th day of its peaceful occupation. That was until approximately 2:30 pm when the city’s hired private security completely blocked the driveway after several supporters left. Witnesses felt this was a direct act of aggression to garner a negative response from the peaceful occupiers. It…
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Thanks Given Everyday
English Version The People Today we have gathered, and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things. So now, we bring our minds together as one as we give greetings and thanks to each other as…
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Arrowdale Is Not For Sale Say Onkwehonwe
Brantford, Ontario. The ongoing land disposal by the City of Brantford to Land developers had another curve ball thrown into the mix this weekend when Several Onkwehonwe stepped in on Saturday to let the City know “Arrowdale is not for sale” This action is on the heels of Brantford City council ignoring recent calls for…
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The Bear and its Four Hunters: Opening the Season
The Sumac tree marks the start of the Hunting season with its leaves turning red. Symbolizing the drops of blood from the wounded bear as it emerges from its den, otherwise known as the Corona Borealis The bear became known for its unrelenting stalking of the village’s presence pushed our ancestors to the edge of…
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What’s Your Clan?
If you already know which Rotinonhsyonni nation you belong to, What about your clan family? We inherit our clans from our mothers (Matrilineal), and although there is the process of adoption, we will leave that for another article to avoid confusion. Each Clan has its role and responsibility; It is essential to know which clan…
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Your Feathers are just FINE: a lesson in self-love
It was a long, long time ago when the earth was very young. Trees and flowers were growing everywhere; insects and animals roamed freely. One morning the good twin looked around at was his mother had become and smiled; he saw that his efforts were honourable. He especially enjoyed watching the birds fly and listening…
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Indigenous Services Canada Media Release: Past due vaccine doses given in Ontario First Nation.
With Vaccine trust issues and Vaccine hesitancy prevalent in First Nations communities, Indigenous Services Canada released a statement reporting that Saugeen received the expired doses, and these doses were given between Aug 13 through to Sept 9, 2021 The total on-reserve population of Saugeen is 810, and it’s unknown how many people have been affected…
