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Algonquin

October 31, 2017 • Media Co-op

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

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

» Story: by Lital Khaikin

October 13, 2017 • Media Co-op

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

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

» Story: by Dr. Julie Comber

June 23, 2017 •

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2

“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.”

» Story: by Karen Bisson

January 25, 2017 • Media Co-op

LISTEN: Canada 150 and the violation of an Algonquin Anishinaabe sacred site

Talking Radical Radio

» Listen: by Scott Neigh

July 18, 2016 •

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

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

» Listen: by CKCU 93.1 FM - OTTAWA

May 5, 2016 •

Sacred Chaudière Falls site & LeBreton Flats: Algonquin Nation Secretariat chiefs request consult with NCC

Also have concerns over NCC's Aboriginal Liaison conflict of interest with Windmill/Zibi's Memengweshii Council

October 3, 2014 •

GATINEAU POLICE RAID SACRED SITE

Six Arrested after City Files Court Injunction

» Story: by Andy Crosby

August 26, 2012 • Media Co-op

See video

Fractured Homeland book launch: Algonquins in Ontario

» Video: Watch by IPSMO

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