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Alienation

The secret lives of Indians…

June is National Aboriginal History month here in Canada, and has been since 2009.  I only found out this year.  We’ve had National Aboriginal Day (June 21) for about 15 years now, but apparently we also have a whole month Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 15 years ago
Culture

Creating a language nest

I am often seized with this desire to quit my job, and devote myself entirely to developing a language and culture program for my children and others.  Language development is my most passionate hobby.  What often stops me however is Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 15 years ago
Alienation

Dealing with racism.

The Odawa pow-wow was awesome…a little soggy, but nothing we couldn’t handle.  It was a very laid back pow-wow and all of the kids felt very comfortable dancing during the inter-tribal songs and round dances.  My sewing skills are frankly Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 15 years ago
Culture

Pow-wow season and variations in vocabulary

We haven’t done much pow-wowing since we moved East, other than the McGill pow-wow put on by First People’s House.  That pow-wow is great, but it’s really more of a small gathering which reclaims a bit of space on University Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 15 yearsMay 27, 2011 ago
Aboriginal law

From rugs to reflections on law school

The lawyer I currently work with decided to purchase some Persian rugs for the office. He has done some business in the past with a fellow whose carpet store is currently closing down, so he swung by to see if Read more

By âpihtawikosisân, 15 yearsMay 25, 2011 ago

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