An Old Mohawk Perspective on Prisons and Penalty

In the government you call civilized, the happiness of the people is constantly sacrificed to the splendour of the empire. Hence your code of criminal and civil laws have their origin; hence your dungeons and prisons. I will not enlarge on an idea so singular in civilized life, and perhaps disagreeable to you, and you…

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The Heritage Mark: Another Land Grab scheme?

Heritage Markers are placed on properties that are of significance to the province or Canada. So why are heritage markers popping up on Onkwehonwe territory, and who is approving them?  “The Trust works with governments, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities, land trusts, heritage organizations and private landowners to ensure the stewardship of its lands and easements,…

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Davisville: A Day School with a camp?

Onkwehonwe activity has never been a question in the area

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Dying to be treated: A residential school approach

Whats is Tuberculosis? According to the Centre for Disease Control, Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can cause symptoms and disease throughout the lungs and other organs. Pulmonary TB is defined by persistent coughing greater than 3 weeks with or without bloody sputum, chest pain and can spread to the kidneys, bones and even skin;…

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