Hamilton, ON, Canada

On August 22 - 24, 2008, the Haudenosaunee Men’s Council, of the Iroquois Confederacy, hosted a Peace and Friendship gathering in Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (near Caledonia, Ontario).

Part 5: Boots speaks about one of the actions in a wave of protests ensuing from the initial land reclamation on Douglas Creek Estate and the following Stirling Street takeover in Caledonia (Ontario).… Uqalimakkanirit

Part 4: Leroy Hill and Bill Montour explain the importance of challenging the divide and rule logic of the colonial system.

Bill outlines the 8 points of jurisdiction that are central to the defense of their traditional land base and culture:

1) the Haudenosaunee Great Law,

2) the Land,

3) Treaties,

4) International relations,

Part 3: Bill Montour - Six Nations elected councillor in the Indian Act administrative body, the Band Council - speaks about the history of research that has been done to establish Six Nations ownership to the Haldimand Tract.

Part 2: Leroy Hill, Cayuga Nation, is one of the Six Nations Confederacy chiefs who participates in the land negotiations with the federal and provincial governments.… Uqalimakkanirit

In February 2006, ten women and their children galvanized the community of Six Nations into occupying an area called Douglas Creek Estate to halt the growing land encroachment by the bordering town of Caledonia. The area, Six Nations land, had been illegally sold to a US-based developer to build a suburban housing complex.

Part 2 looks at the issues of authentic justice for indigenous people, environmental sustainability and a revolutionary change in thinking...

Connie and Rhonda discuss the differences between the court-ordered Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the grassroots elders tribunal called the Truth Commission.

Along the banks of the Grand River, Mona Staats shares her compelling rendition of inspiring poetry written by author Emily Pauline Johnson. These poetry readings celebrate the love of the land and culture in the generations that call Six Nations of The Grand River Home.

Filmmaker: Danny Musser

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A young girl leads her father through his dark depression. Premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Nominated for best live short at the American Indian Film Festival. Shot in Six Nations, Ontario.

Filmmaker: Zoe Leigh Hopkins

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zhopkins@telus.net

Producer's Name: Zoe Leigh Hopkins

This video was made as the USA began their invasion of Iraq. Using the history of Native North Americans as a parallel, people who would be living their normal lives will suddenly find themselves in a state of chaos. The main character is played by well known artist Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie. It was filmed in the suburbs of Irvine California, along the Grand River and around Niagara Falls.… Uqalimakkanirit