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Ottawa Citizen
15 hours ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Meness: Tewin development signals a return for Algonquin people
There is a troubling tendency in this city to speak of reconciliation as a principle to be applauded, but not lived. Too often, Indigenous ambition is mistaken for overreach, and Indigenous vision dismissed as inconvenience. The Tewin project — slated for land southeast of the urban core — has been drawn into this recurring pattern, and it's time to break the cycle. Article content Article content Let's be clear: Tewin is not a conventional development. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Algonquin people to reclaim space, purpose and visibility in a capital that was built on our unceded territory — territory that includes the traditional lands of Grand Chief Pierre Louis Constant Pinesi. Article content Article content A respected leader in the early 19th century, Chief Pinesi allied with the British during the War of 1812, leading Algonquin warriors more than 500 kilometres to help defend what is now Canada. His family's traditional hunting grounds spanned what we now call Ottawa: roughly 1,800 sq. km. bordered by the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers and extending south to Kemptville. These were not just lands; they were lifeways, relationships, ecosystems and stories. Article content Before roads and farms, this was a living landscape: forested, biodiverse and travelled by birchbark canoe in summer and by snowshoe in winter. But waves of settlers soon transformed these lands, cutting forests, killing off game, building towns. Despite his loyalty and repeated petitions to the Crown, Chief Pinesi never saw recognition of Algonquin land rights. No treaty was signed. The land was taken: settled without consent, logged without compensation, governed without representation. Article content Article content Tewin is a response to that legacy. It is rooted in Algonquin values, designed around sustainability, and is a true partnership where Indigenous people have a seat at the table. It is not urban sprawl; it is a deliberate, planned community grounded in the internationally recognized One Planet Living framework. It will be compact, connected and climate-conscious, built with environmental sensitivity and long-term infrastructure planning. Article content Still, some residents and City of Ottawa councillors continue to cast doubt on the project's legitimacy, or on the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) themselves, many of whom are direct descendants of Grand Chief Pinesi. That is not a policy critique; it is a microaggression. It echoes the long, tired refrain that not only must we justify ourselves, but now we must justify our presence in our own lands.
Ottawa Citizen
15 hours ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Algonquin elder files lawsuit claiming she was bounced from OCDSB committee
An Algonquin elder has filed a $4.5 million-plus lawsuit against Ottawa's largest school board, alleging she was 'targeted' and subjected to an 'unconstitutional gag order' after she developed a policy to prevent fraudulent Indigenous identity claims. Article content According to a statement of claim filed June 3 in Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Monique Manatch was removed from her role as chair of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Indigenous Education Committee (IEC) after she developed the policy to 'ensure that resources designated for Indigenous persons would not be diverted by individuals fraudulently claiming Indigenous identity.' Article content Article content Article content The allegations have not been proven in court. The OCDSB filed a notice of intent to defend on June 17. Article content Article content Manatch was chair of the Indigenous Education Committee from 2016 until she was removed from the position in February, according to the statement of claim. She is a member of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, has been an Indigenous education advocate for 20 years and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Anthropology at Carleton University. Article content The policy Manatch was developing was created through extensive consultation with local Indigenous communities, according to the statement of claim, and aligned with best practices, including a 2022 report on Indigenous identity fraud commissioned by the University of Saskatchewan. Article content On Dec. 8, 2024, OCDSB director of education, Pino Buffone phoned Manatch about a complaint made against her, but provided neither details nor the complainant's identity, the statement of claim said. On Jan. 27, she learned by email that she was being investigated for alleged breaches of a harassment prevention policy that had allegedly been raised by a parent. Article content Article content Manatch's statement said she requested particulars, but they were never provided. On Feb. 2, a third-party investigation firm said she was under investigation regarding concerns about the committee under the OCDSB's Respectful Workplace and Harassment Prevention policy. But there were still no particulars about the allegations and the OCDSB did not respond when her lawyer asked for details about the allegations and clarification about the investigation. Article content In a statement, OCDSB spokesperson Diane Pernari said the temporary removal of Manatch from her IEC chair role was a 'necessary decision followed multiple allegations of harassment over several months in which Ms. Manatch was implicated. Given our responsibilities as an employer to ensure a safe work environment, an external and impartial investigation was initiated.'
Mint
11-06-2025
- Science
- Mint
Strawberry Moon lights up global skylines — These viral images are unreal
Skywatchers across the globe were treated to a rare and radiant lunar spectacle from Tuesday night into early Wednesday — the Strawberry Moon, which glowed with soft pink and orange hues and appeared unusually low in the sky. The moon's warm tones were especially visible in: The Strawberry Moon glowing orange as it passed the tip of the Empire State Building The moon rising behind Torre del Serpe in Otranto, Italy, casting a gentle light A full moon known as the Strawberry Moon rises behind the steeple of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral and the dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta, as seen from Sliema, Malta, June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi This wasn't just another Strawberry Moon. It stood out for being exceptionally low-hanging in the sky. The full moon reached peak brightness at 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday, according to the Farmer's Almanac The phenomenon was due to a major lunar standstill, a rare astronomical event that happens only once every 18.6 years People watch the full moon known as the Strawberry Moon rise, as seen from Hampstead Heath, in London, Britain, June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra It occurs when the Moon's orbit reaches its maximum tilt relative to Earth This causes the Moon to rise and set at its most extreme points along the horizon As a result, the Moon appears lower in the sky than usual in the Northern Hemisphere A plane flies past the Strawberry Moon as it rises in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Last standstill: 2006 Next standstill: 2043 This year's Strawberry Moon marked the second year of the current lunar standstill cycle. A full moon known as the Strawberry Moon rises behind the steeple of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral and the dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta, as seen from Sliema, Malta, June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi Despite its reddish tint, the 'Strawberry Moon' is not named for its color. The strawberry Moon rises in the sky behind the 5th century B.C. Parthenon temple at the ancient Acropolis hill, in Athens, on Tuesday, January 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) The seasonal ripening of wild strawberries in parts of the Northern Hemisphere Coined by Algonquin tribes of the northeastern US. Also used by Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples The strawberry moon rises behind a watermill at a field in Sotira village near Ayia Napa resort in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
New York Times
11-06-2025
- Science
- New York Times
A Near-Full ‘Strawberry Moon' Will Shine Again on Wednesday Night
Night sky observers are being treated this week to a view of a red-tinted full moon — known in June as a 'strawberry moon' — a phenomenon that occurs when the moon sits low on the Southern Horizon. This summer, the reddish color is particularly pronounced because the moon is sitting at the lowest position it will reach for about 19 years. The strawberry moon's colorful hues were visible Tuesday night, and it reached its brightest point Wednesday around 4 a.m. Eastern time. Here's what it looked like: Each month's full moon has a name. According to folklore, the name 'strawberry moon' came from Algonquin Native American tribes to commemorate strawberry gathering season. Another name for the full moon in June is 'rose moon,' which may have come from Europe. 'Most of the traditional names we use seem to come from Native American usage, but some are clearly European in origin, like the one in December, called 'the moon before yule,' a reference to Christmas,' said James Lattis, a historian of astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The moon will not sit this low on the Southern Horizon again for about 19 years. Summer full moons are always low relative to winter full moons in the Northern Hemisphere, and therefore are more reddish in color, Dr. Lattis said. That's because viewing the moon through the atmosphere gives it a reddish hue, much like the colors visible during a sunrise or sunset, he said. 'If one looks straight up into the sky, there's less atmosphere,' he said. 'If you're looking through the horizon, you're looking through the most atmosphere.' The strawberry moon will still be 'visually full' for observers on Wednesday night. Dr. Lattis said that he had viewed the moon on Tuesday night in Wisconsin, and that it was notable for the pinkish hue it had from smoke in the air from wildfires. He said the sight may not be as dramatic elsewhere. 'I hate to discourage anybody from going out and looking at the moon — it's a wonderful thing to do, and a lot of times, if you don't give somebody a reason, they'll never do it,' he said. 'But it's just another full moon.'
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Strawberry moon to rise tonight: Where and when to watch in India
The Strawberry Moon will be visible across India tonight, June 11. The 2025 strawberry moon refers to a full moon, signalling the end of the spring season. In India, the Strawberry Moon will be visible to viewers after sunset around 8 PM. The rare lunar phenomenon is expected to be visible across cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and more. The appearance of the Strawberry Moon is considered to be special, as the lunar phenomenon is now set to appear in 2043. This phenomenon, called the "major lunar standstill," occurs every 18.6 years. During this, the Moon takes a lower path in the sky. As per NASA, the Strawberry Moon of 2025 will be the lowest since 2006. READ | Strawberry Moon photo from San Diego goes viral, Reddit users say 'copyright this immediately' NASA further adds that the Strawberry moon appears "full" for about three days. Due to its placement on the horizon, the Moon is also expected to look larger than usual. The term "Strawberry Moon" originates from Native American traditions, especially the Algonquin tribes. This tribal community named the lunar phenomenon due to the short strawberry harvesting season in June. With this full moon, the tribe marked the arrival of the summer season due to the harvesting of fresh strawberries. This lunar phenomenon is also referred to by other names such as - the Berries Ripen Moon, the Green Corn Moon, which are names given to the phenomenon by other American tribes. In the UK, other names for the Strawberry moon are - include Flower Moon, Planting Moon and Mead Moon. In Celtic traditions, this moon is referred to as Horse Moon, Dyan Moon and Rose Moon.
