Articles from the February 1, 2024 edition
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Akwesasne Women's Softball 1991, Gardeners/Mohawk Video
Akwesasne Women's Softball 1991, Gardeners/Mohawk Video. Top row L-R: Lori Kirky, Kwiio Fox, Theresa Sharrow, Deanne Jackson, Mae Lazore, Clarence...
Police Blotter
BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE Cornwall, ON – A 53-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on Jan. 23, 2024 and charged with fail to comply with breach of recognizance. It is alleged on Dec. 18, 2023, the w...
Basic Call to Consciousness
Policies of Oppression in the Name of “Democracy” Continued from last week. Champlain, accompanied by his newly found business partners, marched into the center of Mohawk territory. This war par...
Think Snow – Gardens and Forests Need It
By Paul Hetzler In her poem “It Sifts from Leaden Sieves,” Emily Dickinson lauds the sublime beauty of snow – gossamer flakes that garnish a forest, wispy grains that infiltrate nooks and crannies, an...
Minneapolis Shuts Down Mostly Indigenous Camp
By Isaac White Minneapolis, MN - In Minneapolis, a recent series of events has led to the closure of Camp Nenookaasi, a significant encampment for the unhoused population. Established in August 2023...
Pennsylvania School District Revives Racist Mascot
By Isaac White In a contentious decision that has sparked widespread criticism, the Southern York County School District in Pennsylvania recently voted 7-2 to reinstate a controversial mascot logo...
Nearly Two Decades Later, Arrest is Made in Young Woman's Murder
It has been almost 17 years since Crystal Saunders went missing from Winnipeg and was found deceased near St. Ambroise, Manitoba a day later. She was only 24 years old. Police have worked tirelessly...
Wakenonhwaktaníhahkwe
3. Onkwen'tskwe'nanón:wake My chest hurt 22. Wentó:re tsi wa'katón:rie I had a difficult time breathing 23. Onkhnia'sanón:wake My throat hurt 24....
Suicide Remains High Among Natives
By Isaac White In recent years, the suicide rates among Indigenous Americans, including Native Americans or Alaska Natives, have continued to alarmingly surpass those in other racial and ethnic...
Winnebago Tribe Sues For Repatriation of Child Remains
By Isaac White In a landmark legal challenge, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is confronting the U.S. Army over the return of the remains of two tribal children, Samuel Gilbert and Edward Hensley,...
Radioactive Waste Dump Approved Near Ottawa
By Isaac White In a move that has sparked widespread opposition and controversy, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has approved the construction of a radioactive waste dump near the...
Study Reveals Troubling Data On Canadian Boreal Forest
By Isaac White In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Canada and Australia have shed light on the extensive damage caused by logging in the boreal forests of Quebec and Ontario, revealing a...
Two Tribes Challenge Bureau Of Land Management
By Isaac White In a significant development, two Native American tribes and the Center for Biological Diversity have initiated a legal battle against the U.S. government over the SunZia high-voltage...
Entertainment Binge
By Isaac White Well, how do everyone? I have to say that as I write this, I’m pretty happy. The 49ers dramatically won the NFC Championship. Remember I told you how great sports are for drama? It got...
Grant Awarded To Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe For Infrastructure
By Isaac White The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, announced a significant $1.2 million grant awarded to the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe in Tokeland, Washington. This grant, provided by...
Study Shows Housing Conditions A Concern For First Nations Communities
A recent study conducted in northwestern Ontario has shed light on the health implications of housing conditions in four First Nations Communities, specifically focusing on children under the age of...
How To Beat The Winter Blues
Yes, winter is here now in Canada and with it come wet boots, grey skies and snow to shovel. This time of the year can be tough for some of us. Are...
Caribou Hunt will be Dramatically Decreased Due to Summer Forest Fires
In a significant move towards wildlife conservation, Quebec Cree and Innu leaders have agreed to a substantial reduction in the caribou harvest for the Innu hunters this winter. This decision comes...
Documentary About Residential School Experience Wins Sundance Prize
By Isaac White Park City, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival, in its 40th year, has awarded the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary to the film “Sugarcane” by directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily...
$160,000 in State Funding Available for Arts Projects
The St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLC Arts) has received a 60% increase in state funding for 2024. This means that SLC Arts will be distributing $160,000 throughout the North County to support...
Clarkson University Indigenous Community Support & Outreach Coordinator Offers Availability at Akwesasne Cultural Center
Phillip White-Cree, Coordinator of Indigenous Community Support and Outreach at Clarkson University, will be available at the Akwesasne Cultural...
