WGO 1.5 – Kanenhariyo’s first day in court
Kanenhariyo has just returned from his first day in court, and he’s feeling kind of bummed out about the experience. He and Tom catch up on what’s going on.
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WGO 1 – Kanenhariyo introduces the problem and asks for some help
The origins of Real People’s Media stem from the What’s Going On? Podcast that was begun in January of 2015 to document and build support for Kanenhariyo, a Mohawk man living in Six Nations who was facing jail time and a massive fine for transporting tobacco between Tyendinaga and Six Nations.
The Sting and the Overreach
by John Kane August 21, 2013 Last week, a 43-count federal indictment was filed in the Western District of Missouri. It named 18 defendants and while only a handful of were Native, this indictment and the...
Audio from Tyendinaga Social Dance
An excellent time was had by all at the Tyendinaga social held in December of 2015. Real Peoples Media is pleased to present you with some of the social songs that were sung. All...
Rachel Thevenard Runs Down Line 9
CORNWALL, ON. Rachel Thevenard has been running to draw attention to the reversal of Enbridge’s controversial Line 9 pipeline. Rachel started her run in Sarnia on Dec 4th, 2015 and when we spoke to...
Ateronhyatakon’s Surprise Visit
SIX NATIONS – Ateronhyatakon joined Tehahenteh third year Mohawk immersion class in Six Nations so that the students could engage with a first language speaker. This video was filmed in the fall of 2015....
Everyday expressions in the Mohawk language
Here’s a series of helpful expressions that will help you get by in speaking Mohawk.
First Autonomous Indigenous Government created in Peru
By Rick Kearns The Wampis people of Peru recently created the nation’s first Autonomous Indigenous Government, which does not seek independence from Peru but intends to protect their rights and their territory. On November...
Let’s Talk Native with John Kane
John Kane is a Mohawk man from Kahnawake who lives in Cattargus, Seneca Territory. Kane has spent most of his adult life fighting for Native sovereignty and advancing the lives of Native people. You...
