The inherent right to self-determination
by Kahehtiio Wyte Lyze “One of the things I’ve been relaying to governments is that you have to give us the right to govern ourselves, the right to take care of ourselves,” he...
Category: Governance
The Most Important Day in the Last 10,000 Years
The Zapatistas have organized a National Indigenous Congress. That congress is now proposing an Indigenous women for president in the Mexican election of 2018, as part of an ongoing “campaign for life and the...
From Akwesasne Notes to the Oka Crisis: Francis Boots’ long journey through Indian country
In this episode, Francis Boots talks about how he went to his first protest and his life long journey through the hotspots of Indian country. Francis tell us about the founding and growth of...
The British Crown, Canada 150, and the Onkwehon:we a Kanien’kehá: ka perspective
Real People’s Media is proud to announce that Kanien’kehá:ka elders Ateronhiata:kon (Francis Boots) and Kanasaraken (Loran Thompson) will be speaking at two public events over the Victoria Day long weekend. The first event is...
Rotiskenrakehetes Intensive Training Camp – July 31 to Aug 6, 2017
A Rotiskenrakehete intensive training camp will be held from July 31 to August 6th 2017 within Kanonsonnonionwe Territory. The exact location will be announced to selected participants at a future date. To...
How Canada set up Aboriginal treaties to keep First Nations down
The following is excerpted from “Canada’s Colonial Constitution,” an essay by John Borrows, published in The Right Relationship: Reimagining the Implementation of Historical Treaties. The book, from University of Toronto press, comprises scholarly essays on...
Water protector Todd Williams faces court battle with Enbridge over Onkwehon:we rights
By Tom Keefer HAMILTON – Todd Williams, a Cayuga man of the Snipe Clan, was in Superior Court on Wednesday April 26th, facing a legal action initiated by the Enbridge corporation. Williams and another Six...
Sharing the Laws of the Land presentation Teyotsihstokwáthe Dakota Brant
From the Walrus Talks National Tour: We Desire a Better Country. Recorded April 22nd, 2017 in the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. The Walrus Talks National Tour is a Canada 150 Signature...
Boundless energy and unlimited powers: an interview with Jagwadeth
This is an interview with Jagwadeth Sandy, a member of the Onondaga Wolf Clan who was born and raised in Oswego (Six Nations of the Grand River Territory). Jahwadeth speaks about his family’s...
‘It’s … insulting,’ Mi’kmaq warrior chief says of Canada’s 150th celebration
By Oscar Baker III | CBC News | January 25, 2017 As Canada celebrates its 150th year of Confederation, Mi’kmaq Warrior Chief John Levi says First Nations people are still struggling with poverty and he’s made a...
