Author Archives: South Wind

Black Direction House Concert

Posted on January 8, 2017 by South Wind

What a wonderful and memorable evening (January 7, 2017) was had by all who attended the Black Direction House Concert held in La Pêche at the home of Bettina and Andrew Johnston. Our hosts graciously welcomed many good people made … Continue reading →

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J.B., The Cat Who Thinks He’s A Dog

Posted on January 3, 2017 by South Wind

A friend of mine lives in an old farm house on the outskirts of the city. A cat (I’m almost 100% certain it’s a cat) lives with him. The cat’s fur is the colour of a freshly shined black shoe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More | Tagged Aboriginal, cat, dog, identity, Indigenous | 3 Comments

New Year’s Eve On Parliament Hill 2016-2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by South Wind

A special moment occurred for me New Year’s Eve on Parliament Hill. I held a torch, along with The Right Honourable Melanie Joly, Canada’s Heritage Minister. His Excellency, The Right Honourable David Johnston and his darling wife held a second … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More | Tagged 2017, Algonquin, Anishinabe, Canada, David Johnston, Governor General, Melanie Joly, New Year's Eve, Spring | 1 Comment

My Feelings on Joseph Boyden

Posted on December 28, 2016 by South Wind

Twenty-five summers ago at Lebreton Flats, I stood in circle with 70 good people at 5:15 a.m. to welcome the rising sun with offerings of heartberries and tobacco. At least 35 of the sunrise ceremony’s participants were white folk. This … Continue reading →

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Asinabka: A Compromise

Posted on June 6, 2016 by South Wind

At the beginning of the night, through the loft window of my cabin I saw them, three women dancing, illuminated by Kokomis’ lantern. How gently their skirts swayed, as if pushed forward by the swelling and deflating lungs of a … Continue reading →

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Asinabka – Privately Owned? Ridiculous!

Posted on May 15, 2016 by South Wind

It sickens my heart to hear people say, “The islands around the Chaudière Falls (Asinabka) are privately owned.” I am in total agreement that many things of our dysfunctional world can be bought and sold. There was even a time … Continue reading →

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Items Of Great Concern To Our Community

Posted on April 25, 2016 by South Wind

I Vow to Protect Asinabka The Flower Moon has arrived! Once again it is at that special time of the spring season when the rooster partridge drums while clinging to the moss of a long fallen pine and Mother Earth … Continue reading →

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Good Luck Marlene Carter

Posted on April 6, 2016 by South Wind

This visit (March 30) with Marlene, likely the last one I will have with her at the Brockville Mental Health Centre, was the best of all the numerous and wonderful times I’ve spent with her. There is so much to reflect … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Idle No More, Spirituality | Tagged Aboriginal, Albert Dumont, Anishinabe, Brockville, Cree, Elizabeth Fry, hope, human rights, Indigenous, inmate, isolation, justice, Kim Pate, Marlene Carter, mental health, Onion Lake Cree First Nation, rally, seclusion, segregation, solitary confinement | 1 Comment

Asinabka: Impossible To Buy!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by South Wind

Waterfowl and fish know where the most sacred places are on a river. The breath of the river rises at such a place. The healing song it sends forth through its rising mist is heard spiritually by all things residing … Continue reading →

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Marlene Carter Is Feeling Hopeful

Posted on March 20, 2016 by South Wind

I am happy to report to all of you that I had a pleasant visit with Marlene on Tuesday, March 15th. I want all concerned to know that our objections as to how Marlene was being treated for her mental … Continue reading →