Archives for Tyendinaga
The colonial framework of the “Cannabis Control Act”
Here’s the details of how the MBQ’s “Cannabis Control Act” is based on Canadian Federal and Provincial laws that violate the customs, treaties, and constitutionally protected rights of Mohawk people. Section – The regulation applies to “all persons and business entities” on Tyendinaga Mohawk – The regulation prohibits the cannabis…
Why the MBQ has no right to create or enforce a “Cannabis Control Law” on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
On Thursday, September 12th, 2019 at 7pm, the MBQ is calling for a Cannabis Community Meeting to present and ratify the final version of its Cannabis Control Law. The MBQ’s proposed “Cannabis Control Act” is an attempt to disrupt the Mohawk cannabis industry in Tyendinaga and to put it under…
Custom and Tradition: A comparison of Onkwehon:we fishing and cannabis rules
An interview with Kanenhariyo, Bear Clan Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. How should Onkwehon:we people develop a system for cannabis rules and laws? Cannabis rules and laws should follow the same format as our customs and usages in other parts of our economy. We shouldn’t start creating new rules and new ways…
Tyendinaga Thunderbirds
This page brings together Real People's Media coveragae of the Tyendinaga Thunderbirds.
On the symbolism and meaning of the Tyendinaga Police badge
The Tyendinaga Police badge. By Tom Keefer TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – Tyendinaga Police Chief Ron Maracle recently showed up in person and armed to demand that Kanyenkehaka (Mohawk) dispensaries providing cannabis to a primarily non-native clientele, immediately shutter their doors. Maracle represents a policing agency jointly funded by the elected…
Tyendinaga Longhouse meets to discuss cannabis issue
Social media advertisement released by the Kenhteke Cannabis Association. By Tom Keefer TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – Over 60 people gathered in the Longhouse in Tyendinaga on Wednesday, July 19th to discuss the issue of cannabis use and sales in the territory. The meeting was called after Ron Maracle, the Chief…
Audio and transcript of Tyendinaga Police Chief Ron Maracle trying to shut down Tyendinaga dispensaries
Tyendinaga Police Chief Ron Maracle and Chief R. Donald Maracle. TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – On the morning of July 17th 2017, Tyendinaga Police Chief Ron Maracle came to Big Green's dispensary on Highway 49 in Tyendinaga to make his first stop in attempting to shut down the Indigenous cannabis industry…
Kenhteke Cannabis Association delivers statement to OPP
Runners from the Kenhteke Cannabis Association deliver a statement to OPP officer Simon Owen on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on Tuesday morning. TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – Runners on behalf of a newly formed group of cannabis providers delivered a strong and clear message to the Tyendinaga OPP on Tuesday morning. Their…
Elected Band Council discusses cannabis in Tyendinaga
Tim Barnhart makes a presentation to the Tyendinaga Elected Band Council on February 20th, 2017. Photo by Tom Keefer. By Tom Keefer TYENDINAGA – It is no secret that the cannabis industry is booming in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. There are now eight different medical dispensaries on the territory, and…
Gary Wassaykeesic visits Legacy 420 in Tyendinaga
TYENEDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – Gary Wassaykeesic, a correspondent for Real People's Media makes a visit to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory to check out Legacy 420 for himself. Here's his reaction to the place and the movement towards building an Indigenous medical cannabis industry.