At the beginning of the time when people came to be on earth, there was a world high above where we now stand. This land was so high that it was not visible from the earth. It is not known how long the Sky World was there, nor how it got there. It has always…
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A Line That Divides
Good intentions can turn quickly
Another F$%king Injunction!
The Superior Court of Ontario tore a page directly from the colonial playbook and granted yet another injunction in a local Land back case. The Injunction was granted midmonth against Onkwehonwe, asserting the land defence responsibility within their territory. This Injunction also included several key members of various Friends of Arrowdale support groups who were…
Desupremify the season…
Do calls to decolonize the holidays have you uncertain about celebrating the winter seasons?
First Anniversary for Local Small Business
Look who is turning One!!!
DOES THE LAND HAVE RIGHTS?
When do we begin to recognize the rights of the land itself as a living and breathing organism?
Take a Hike and Take in some History
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…
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…
So what happened in Saugeen?
Expired Vaccines Leslie Michelson, Media relations with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), reports that the expired doses originated from Grey Bruce and had an expiration date of August 9th. The vaccine administration dates were August 13 to September 9th. Michelson said she recognizes the concerns that this has caused in the community and has committed to…