Akikodjiwan

To Justify Land: Occupation, Power, and Real Estate Motives at Asinabka

David Gray-Donald — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:19:39 +0000

Exploring the past and present of Algonquin sacred site Asinabka, located in Ottawa & Gatineau-Hull. Part 1 in a series.

Spotlight Hiding a Dam Shame: Controversial Mìwàte Show Continues at Akikodjiwan (Chaudière Falls)

David Gray-Donald — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:32:01 +0000

Algonquin Elders speak out against tourist show at sacred site on unceded land in Ottawa

For the first time in over a century, the public has access to view the Chaudière Falls in Ottawa, unceded Algonquin territory. Energy Ottawa, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa, constructed a new public space overlooking the falls, part of its Chaudière Falls expansion project.

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2

waawaaskesh — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:07:59 +0000

“The one thing that the developers have not offered is the one thing that the people need… the sacred site restored in keeping with the late Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision.”

An editorial for those who support Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision, for those who are hearing about it for the first time, and especially for those who are making choices that affect us all. Remember…Ginawaydaganuk!

Algonquin Chief Harry St. Denis on the Chaudiere Islands sacred site and 'Zibi' development

waawaaskesh — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:39:10 +0000

Lack of government consultation on Windmill's condo project in Ottawa is violating Indigneous rights

17-minute interview with Wolf Lake FN Chief on the historical and spiritual signifigance of the site at Chaudiere Falls to the Algonquin Nation, the legal duty of consultation from the federal government and National Capital Commission but the lack of consultation from all levels of government, the need for involvement and direction from all Algonquin communities, and the opportunity