"Akwesasne Notes is the longest living national native journal [26
years and counting]. Akwesasne Notes has received a measure of respect in
the international field for its coverage of the situations of Indigenous
Peoples worldwide.
"Akwesasne Notes grew out of non-violent actions at Akwesasne that
needed to be recorded and shared with others who might learn from that
Mohawk experience. It quickly escalated to included reports from other
Native Peoples with similar problems and no way to communicate with the
outside world.
"Akwesasne Notes learned that the western media, at that time,
could not be counted on to adequately present or fairly portray the cause
of indigenous and folk cultures, as our situations and experience were far
beyond their realm of understanding. Our plights often placed us in direct
opposition to those giants who were viewed as progressive and promoted
development that has continued to ravage the earth the air, the waters and
all parts of creation.
"Akwesasne Notes has been called an advocacy journal, and we are
proud to use it positively. We are advocates of basic human rights,
including the right to self-determination. We advocate the protection and
preservation of indigenous cultures, languages, lifestyles, beliefs and
relationships with the earth. We advocate thoughtful use of technology,
with the Mind of Reason, and Seven Generations of [the] Unborn to consider
for every political and economic decision made today. We write for those
who practice cultures that heal the earth.
"We encourage readers and subscribers to aid us in getting out the
news, and help those who are in need of their support."
My current issue arrived unannounced, yesterday, after the above
mentioned hiatus. All I can say is YAY!
Nvwhtohiyada...Jordan
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not a voice or stir
darkness lies on fields and streets
sad the moon has set