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…
Category: Onkwahwentsiyo
The Origin of Tobacco Amongst the Iroquois
After the Tekanawita had finished giving the message of Skennen, Kanikonriio and Kasatsensera to the Onkwehonwe, he said, “Now I have completed my duty given to me by Rawenniio.
Controlled Chaos
There is something therapeutic about smashing cars to win trophies!
Ruthven and Various land grants, the total land lost amounted to up to 900,000 acres.
As told By Jim Hutton As the crown sold off farms, any money paid to the NDN Affairs Office was hoarded, stolen, squandered, borrowed, and fraudulently invested in a conspiracy involving the Grand River Navigation Company. Just one example, Six Nations were MANIPULATED into owning 75% of this company, which NEVER SHOWED ANY PROFIT BEFORE…
First Annual Jonathan Styres Memorial Run
A great day for a run!
Oyenko:ohntoh
The Ideological Colonization of Rotiskenrakehte misinterpreted as the “Warrior,” has contributed to diminishing the responsibility of these Nation members and reducing their role into trouble makers existing on the fringe of our society. It also entirely dismisses a closely related spiritual responsibility referred to as Oyenko:ohntoh. Rotiskenrakehte describes a state of being and mindset conceptually…