Archives for Warriors
Obituary: Kakwirakeron, Bear Clan: June 26, 1942 – October 31, 2017
On the early morning hours of October 31, 2017, Kakwirakeron, beloved husband of Verna (Cooper) Montour, began his journey back to the spirit world. He was surrounded by his loving family. Kakwirakeron was born Arthur B. Montour on June 26th, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. He was the eldest brother of…
August 17th – Kanonhstaton Call For Support
Sign at Kanonhstaton. Photograph by Gary Wassaykeesic, August 2017. The following is a communique received by Real People's Media from those at Kanonhstaton. August 17th, 2017 Kanonhstaton Call For Support Preamble: In 2006, as a result of the encroachment on our lands and failure to uphold the Haldimand Proclamation of…
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…
Ateronhiata:kon (Francis Boots) and Kanasaraken (Loran Thompson) speaking in Hamilton and Toronto
The May 21 and May 22 long weekend was marked by two successful events organized by Real People's Media in Hamilton and Toronto. Kanien'kehá:ka elders Ateronhiata:kon (Francis Boots) and Kanasaraken (Loran Thompson) gave talks on the topic of "The British Crown, Canada 150, and the Onkwehon:we. The video of the Hamilton event…
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 being held in Hamilton from 6-8pm on Sunday May 21st at the Tower social space, located…
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…
Onkwehon:we Health and the Keto Lifestyle: an interview with Tehoia Tathe
Tehoia Tathe is an Oneida man living in Akwesasne. He is a power-lifter and recently has been experimenting with the Ketogenic lifestyle as a means of regaining his health and wellbeing. Tehoia Tathe speaks about how the Keto diet is relevant to Onkwehon:we people seeking to escape the shackles of…
Spies in our midst: RCMP and CSIS snoop on green activists
By Bruce Livesey | National Observer | May 5 2017 This is the first installment in a two-part investigative series on governments, spies, and the oil and gas industry to be published by the National Observer “Mr. Tremblay, do you remember me?” Ron Tremblay was just walking out of the…
Boundless energy and unlimited powers: an interview with Jagwadeth
Advertisement: This programming is brought to you by Smoke Signals in Tyendinaga. 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 history and involvement in…