Algonquin

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.”

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2
By Karen Bisson © National Indigenous Day, June 21, 2017

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!

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

scott.neigh — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:16:41 +0000

Talking Radical Radio

On this week's episode of Talking Radical Radio, Scott Neigh speaks with Lynn Gehl and Lindsay Lambert. Gehl is an Algonquin woman who traces her roots to the Ottawa River Valley, though she herself lives in Peterborough, Ontario. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Studies, and is a writer and activist. Lindsay Lambert is a white settler man, a historian, and also a writer.

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

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

waawaaskesh — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:51:21 +0000

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

On the heels of two previous meetings that involved other First Nations, the chiefs associated with the Algonquin Nation Secretariat (ANS) are asserting the need for separate meetings with the National Capital Commission (NCC) in the matter of the sacred site Akikodjiwan.

GATINEAU POLICE RAID SACRED SITE

The Leveller — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:02:47 +0000

Six Arrested after City Files Court Injunction

At the request of Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, around 40 police officers raided an Algonquin sacred site on Jacques-Cartier Road on Sept.

Nishiyuu Youth Arrive in Ottawa after 1,600 Kilometre Journey, call for unity as part of Idle No More movement

The Leveller — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:55:09 +0000

Indigenous youth trekking to Ottawa from northern Quebec arrived by the hundreds on Monday, March 25. In mid January, six Cree youth from Whapmagoostui began a 1,600 kilometre “Quest of Wisjinichu-Nishiyuu”, a “Quest for Unity” as part of the burgeoning Idle No More movement.

Fractured Homeland book launch: Algonquins in Ontario

waawaaskesh — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:20:03 +0000

On August 13th, a packed house at Minwaashin Lodge in Ottawa gathered for the launch of Bonita Lawrence's new book, Fractured Homeland: Federal Recognition and Algonquin Identity in Ontario.

Bonita Lawrence, as well as Bob Majaury (Ottawa Alqonquins), Verna McGregor (Kitigan Zibi) and Bob Lovelace (Ardoch), spoke at the event.