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The article originally appeared in the Ottawa Citizen in 1951. A three-man delegation from the Six Nation Indian reservation near Brantford warned here yesterday that the passage of the Indian Act in its present revised form would threaten the Indian people with extinction In two years. They said If the act became law, the Indians…
The 3rd Saturday of every July is the Annual Border Crossing Celebration, where Onkwehonwe cross the colonial border in Oni: kara (Niagara Falls). In addition, the celebration reminds the United States and Canada as a British Commonwealth to not interfere in our traditional travel and trade routes. The Indian Defence League of America’s founders (IDLA)…
Tyendinaga Gathering The second annual Indigenous Tattoo Gathering in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory took place over the May weekend. Artists and orators gathered to share ideas and culturally specific experiences. As well as their efforts to revitalize some of these ancient techniques before they welcomed the general public. These events are gaining popularity, but so is…
There are only some relationships that fuse perfectly without deliquescing. The mingling of traditional Onkwehonwe cuisine and culture of Art Napolean with Dan Hayes British fare and flair is the foundation of the brilliant television series Moosemeat and Marmalade. The Art of Visiting So when the duo visited local culinary jewels Yawekon and Dixieland Grill, It caught no one…
Allies of Onkwehonwe The grassroots group, “Allies of Onkwehonwe,” collaborates with minds and spirits that seek to raise awareness of environmental and Onkwehonwe issues. The group has members from both Six Nations and surrounding communities. Members have a passion for the environment and support the Kuswenta, and it is these two principles that are behind the…
Is there a point in time when discrimination becomes legal? The short answer is no, but the extended and more accurate response is, well, that’s where things can become confusing. Its a phenomenon often found in already marginalized populations where ethnicity and gender play a role in obtaining the sparse services. Changes cause an upset…
