SACRED SITE

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!

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

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.