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Judy Swamp Lived an Historic Life
By Doug George-Kanentiio. To Joanne and me it was always “Jake and Judy” Swamp - a couple who not only lived through historic times but took an active part in defining life at Akwesasne and the Moh...
Girdling Roots Kill Trees
By Paul Hetzler “My girdle is killing me” was an obnoxious slogan from a TV ad that ran in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the US. The widely-mocked catchphrase was meant to inspire women to rus...
Tips for Growing Beautiful Dahlias
by Melinda Myers Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms for you...
Thank You Letter
Thank You Letter "Onkwe would like to encourage our people to continue planting seeds every day in every encounter that you have. Continue to build...
Remember the Surrender
On January 12, 2022, one year ago today, then Seneca Nation President Matt Pagels, surrounded by 14 masked Councilors, announced in a late evening...
Boost the Health and Beauty of Your Houseplants
by Melinda Myers Fight the post-holiday blues with a bit of indoor gardening. Keeping your houseplants healthy and looking their best with a bit of...
Enough: The Urgent Need for Akwesasne Power
By Doug George-Kanentiio. Another snowfall, another set of electrical power disruptions effecting the health and security of all Akwesasronon. As the people are forced from their homes or have to...
Grow a Beautiful Indoor Succulent Garden
by Melinda Myers It's no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and...
Mohawk Natives Legends of Sports
A short story of an old friend Mike Sunday, a Snye resident, now deceased. This one is in 1980 as teammates on a softball team for Pat & Rays Hotel Bar in Rooseveltown, NY. During a home game vs. Amer...
"Wahonnisetsinahe"
I recall this scene of the horse drawn buggy back in 1945. My friend Andy White and I would wait at the St. Regis Church point and listen for the sounds of bells. As soon as we would hear it – we w...
Les Lobaugh: The Navajo Lawyer Who Helped Save Our Environment
By Doug George-Kanentiio. Les Lobaugh is, according to Mary Louise Uhlig of the Environmental Protection Agency, the most “influential, important and anonymous Native lawyer in America”. At the eve...
Keep Holiday Greens Looking Their Best
by Melinda Myers Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Ford Government’s Bill 23 More Homes Build Faster Act is a disaster. Bill 23 opens Ontario’s Greenbelt land to urban development. This is ecologically sensitive, protected land aro...
High Reindeer
By Paul Hetzler If not for a fungus, Santa’s flying sleigh would be grounded. If that were the case, the only toys he could distribute would be to the elves who made them in the first place, which k...
Jacobs Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament and Turkey Shoot 2022
Akwesasne – On Saturday, November 19th the family of the late Wallace Jacobs Sr. Held their annual Shuffleboard Tournament & Turkey Shoot at the A...
Growing Easy-Care Aloe Vera, Nature's Burn Ointment
by Melinda Myers Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat...
Some Past Halloween Humor by R.T.
A few old friends asking: How I was doing after I became a widower. My answer, "Like a pumpkin after Halloween. Discarded and alone!" Their usual...
Brighten the Holidays with Colorful Plants
by Melinda Myers Garden centers, florists and grocery stores are filling their shelves with a variety of holiday plants; a sure sign the holidays are...
New Ways to Display Poinsettias This Holiday Season
by Melinda Myers Nothing says the holidays like a poinsettia. This year try some new ways to display this festive plant. Poinsettias are available in...
Joanne Shenandoah Inducted into the National Native Hall of Fame
By Doug George-Kanentiio On November 5 my wife, the late Joanne Shenandoah, was inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK joining a list which included those...
Give the Gift of Preserving the Garden's Harvest
by Melinda Myers Give a gift that helps your favorite gardeners enjoy the flavors of their garden well past the end of the growing season. Both new...
Go Beyond the Traditional with Unique Amaryllis Varieties
by Melinda Myers Boost your spirits and winter décor with new shapes and colors of amaryllis. Today there are many beautiful options beyond the...
Letter to the Editor
On September 29th, Carol Smoke was the first Progressive winner of Tota Bingo, winning $7000. When playing Tota Bingo, if you buy an American...
No Kidding, an Echidna
By Paul Hetzler While I usually cover flora and fauna relevant to the US Northeast and southeastern Canada, every so often, a non-regional subject whispers to me that it’s endlessly captivating and de...
Boost Your Indoor Garden's Beauty
by Melinda Myers Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location, or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, pruning or...
