‘Marry out, Get out’: Discrimination or Customary Code?
Among Skawennati Fragnito’s preoccupations as an internationally renowned multi-media artist is her future of being Mohawk, and the marry out, get out law.
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Iroquois Nations hold summit to talk about who, and who shouldn’t belong
A number of Iroquois Nations are holding a summit in Akwesasne to discuss who should and should not be considered part of the Iroquois community.
Chief to explore separation from controversial Mi’kmaq band
Mi’kmaq chief in Newfoundland says her community will begin taking steps to separate from the Qalipu First Nation band.
Money and Power: Why a band council in B.C. wants to keep their extended family in exile
Federal Court case could allow dozens of people to become members of Peters First Nation, a small reserve in British Columbia. They are family of members of council.
Promise to dying mother sees daughter take on ‘rigged’ band council to bring her family home
A promise to a dying mother is one a daughter has to keep. For Samantha…
What’s next for the Qalipu of Newfoundland and Labrador – Part 3
Trina Roache APTN National News Mi’kmaw leaders in Newfoundland say Indigenous people across the country…
Kahnawake membership battle faces looming flare-up
Some call it racist
Kahnawake group mails 40 eviction notices over membership law violations
A grassroots group mailed eviction notices to about 40 people living in Kahnawake as part of a campaign to drive out mixed-couples from homes in the community.
Kahnawake membership debate causing tensions in community
The question of membership is making waves in the Mohawk community of Kahnawke in Quebec.