Archives for Return to the land
Winter is coming at Kanonhstaton
After a fierce windstorm blew down their tents, land defenders at Kanonhstaton are beginning to build winter shelters as they dig in for the long term.
Our Haudenosaunee Declaration
The view looking down towards Caledonia on the blocked Highway 6. OUR HAUDENOSAUNEE DECLARATION - statement of the Haudenosaunee people currently blockading Highway 6 in Caledonia August 10, 2017 In May 2006, the Province of Ontario stated in writing, that the title of Burtch Lands would be returned to its original…
A packing list for Indigenous resistance camps
By Sakej Ward I have just had a request to put up a packing list for activists going to Indigenous resistance camps. I have a general purpose Load out List. Its a lot of items but start acquiring your gear in the order of Personal Items first, Load Bearing Vest, Operational…
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 apply to participate in the training please fill the form below. (this form will be live…
“A Revolution in Indian Country” Patricia Monture speaks at 2005 Youth Think Tank
Professor Monture uses her own experience to talk about empowerment, "a revolution in Indian country". Thunder in her soul – Remembering Patricia A. Monture Tuesday, December 7, 2010 By Malinda S. Smith, Vice President, Equity Her Mohawk name was ‘Aywahande,’ or “the one who speaks first or gets things…
Elder Vern Harper speaks about his experiences of Alcatraz
TORONTO – On March 21st, 2017 Gary Wassaykeesic continued his ongoing show, "Telling our Stories". In this episode Gary speaks with Elder Vern Harper in Toronto. They discuss the history and significance of the American Indian Movement's take over of Alcatraz island.
This 19th-Century Map Shows that Beaver Dams are Built to Last
By Matt Soniak | Atlas Obscura | January 11, 2016 Lewis Henry Morgan did not like the way beavers looked. “The animal has a ratlike appearance about the head and neck,” he wrote in 1868, “and the smallness of the eyes and ears renders its physiognomy dull and uninteresting.” But whatever he…
Neecha Dupuis on Nov 21 2016 protest outside of Kenora lawyer Doug Keshen
November 21, 2016 Neecha Dupuis speaks about the protest outside the offices of Doug Keshan, the lawyer for her nation's government. Neecha and her group are demanding that Keshan and her nation's leadership share the information they have about the deals they are negotiating with corporations and governments concerning the…
Rez Quest #25 – Reppin the Tribe with Isaac Murdoch
In this episode Wes chills with his brother Isaac Murdoch. The focus is on culture and the Indian Act. Isaac is an artist, activist and all around bushman. You can follow him on Twitter: @IsaacMurdoch1 or check out his website at
Warrior Societies and Land Defence
Sakej Ward. by SAKEJ WARD (MI’KMAW) | Originally published at The Dominion on August 13, 2016. My name is Sakej. I am Mi'kmaw and a Sma’knis, a traditional Indigenous warrior of the Mi'kmaq Nation. I want to speak from the most ancient system of knowledge in the world, the Indigenous worldview.…