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10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today

By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026

"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.

A Long History of #Gardening

#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.

We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.

Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.

These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.

Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)

Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.

#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.

Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.

#Terracing for #SoilConservation

Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.

Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.

If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.

There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.

Traditional Irrigation Methods

Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.

If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.

Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."

Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens

10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today

By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026

"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.

A Long History of #Gardening

#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.

We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.

Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.

These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.

Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)

Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.

#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.

Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.

#Terracing for #SoilConservation

Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.

Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.

If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.

There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.

Traditional Irrigation Methods

Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.

If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.

Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."

Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens

10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today

By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026

"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.

A Long History of #Gardening

#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.

We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.

Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.

These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.

Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)

Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.

#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.

Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.

#Terracing for #SoilConservation

Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.

Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.

If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.

There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.

Traditional Irrigation Methods

Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.

If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.

Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."

Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens

10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today

By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026

"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.

A Long History of #Gardening

#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.

We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.

Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.

These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.

Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)

Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.

#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.

Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.

#Terracing for #SoilConservation

Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.

Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.

If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.

There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.

Traditional Irrigation Methods

Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.

If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.

Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."

Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens

10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today

By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026

"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.

A Long History of #Gardening

#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.

We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.

Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.

These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.

Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)

Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.

A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.

#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.

Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.

#Terracing for #SoilConservation

Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.

Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.

If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.

There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.

Traditional Irrigation Methods

Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.

If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.

Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."

Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens

From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion

Anne M. PetersonAP Soccer Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Scattered among the many big screens airing World Cup…
#Canada #Vancouver #2028LosAngelesOlympics #Australia #FirstNations #GlobalIndigenous #Haudenosaunee #Mexico #NewZealand #Sports #SummerOlympics #UnitedStates #winter-olympics #WorldCup
https://www.europesays.com/canada/131624/

@cptbutton @book

the #Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) explicitly called their game ( #lacrosse) "little brother of war"

a conscious purposeful substitute for war

the function of sport is to release physical aggression harmlessly

however for the Haudenosaunee, games would range over vast distances and last for days. so sometimes, in the woods, someone would come back bloodied, or not at all. a way of settling scores (rather than war) that was not encouraged, but was understood to be part of the game

@cptbutton @book

the #Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) explicitly called their game ( #lacrosse) "little brother of war"

a conscious purposeful substitute for war

the function of sport is to release physical aggression harmlessly

however for the Haudenosaunee, games would range over vast distances and last for days. so sometimes, in the woods, someone would come back bloodied, or not at all. a way of settling scores (rather than war) that was not encouraged, but was understood to be part of the game

@cptbutton @book

the #Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) explicitly called their game ( #lacrosse) "little brother of war"

a conscious purposeful substitute for war

the function of sport is to release physical aggression harmlessly

however for the Haudenosaunee, games would range over vast distances and last for days. so sometimes, in the woods, someone would come back bloodied, or not at all. a way of settling scores (rather than war) that was not encouraged, but was understood to be part of the game

@cptbutton @book

the #Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) explicitly called their game ( #lacrosse) "little brother of war"

a conscious purposeful substitute for war

the function of sport is to release physical aggression harmlessly

however for the Haudenosaunee, games would range over vast distances and last for days. so sometimes, in the woods, someone would come back bloodied, or not at all. a way of settling scores (rather than war) that was not encouraged, but was understood to be part of the game

250 Jahre Lügen, 500 Jahre Aufstand

Die sogenannten „Vereinigten Staaten“ feiern am 4. Juli 2026 den 250. Jahrestag der #Unabhängigkeitserklärung. Wir, die #Ureinwohner dieses Landes, müssen nicht lange suchen, um die Heuchelei zu erkennen, die darin liegt, ein Dokument zu feiern, das unsere Vorfahren als „gnadenlose indianische Wilde“ bezeichnet. Heute erleben wir ein Land, das „Freiheit“ proklamiert, während es unsere Nachbarn mit Migrationshintergrund ohne ordentliches Verfahren entführt, Gesetze verabschiedet, die Belästigung und Diskriminierung unserer #LGBTQ- und #TwoSpirit-Verwandten fördern, und jede politische, rechtliche und militärische Strategie aus dem Ärmel zieht, um jede Form von Widerstand gegen den Staat zu unterdrücken. Zu Beginn dieser Nation ratifizierte die Regierung über 350 Verträge mit indigenen Nationen – und brach anschließend jeden einzelnen davon. So wie es unseren Vorfahren klar war, ist es auch uns heute klar: Dieses koloniale Experiment ist daran gescheitert, etwas aufzubauen, das auch nur annähernd einer echten Demokratie ähnelt.

Die #Haudenosaunee-Konföderation verfügt über die älteste ununterbrochene partizipative Demokratie der Welt, bekannt als #Gayanesshagowa, das Große Gesetz des Friedens. Viele der Strukturen, die für die Schaffung von Gewaltenteilung in der US-Regierung gelobt werden, sind direkt vom Gayanesshagowa übernommen – wurden jedoch verdreht, um den Interessen der „Gründerväter“ zu dienen, die für den Völkermord und die Versklavung unserer schwarzen Vorfahren verantwortlich waren. Die ursprünglichen Gesetze dieses Landes führten zu einem System, das darauf ausgelegt war, weiße, wohlhabende Männer zu begünstigen – durch den versuchten Völkermord an den indigenen Völkern und den Bison, den Raub unseres Landes, die Entführung unserer Kinder sowie die Verschleppung und Versklavung schwarzer Menschen. Wir lehnen den Mythos ab, dass die „Erbauer“ Amerikas es verdienen, gefeiert zu werden.

Stattdessen suchen wir nach den Träumen unserer wahren Gründungsmütter – der indigenen Frauen, die unsere Gemeinschaften anführten, noch bevor Siedler hier überhaupt Fuß fassten. Die M#atriarchinnen, die unser Volk durch über 500 Jahre #Völkermord, #Zwangsumsiedlungen und Versuche, unsere Kultur und Sprachen auszulöschen, geführt haben. Wir ehren die Träume derer, die dieses Land lange vor der Ankunft der Kolonisten zu Überfluss geführt haben. Wir streben nach gemeinsamer Heilung und Befreiung mit unseren schwarzen Brüdern und Schwestern, deren Zwangsarbeit damals die Geldbeutel der reichen weißen Männer füllte. Wenn #Amerika sich weiterhin weigert, sich mit seiner eigenen Geschichte auseinanderzusetzen – einem Land, das auf Völkermord, #Landraub und #Sklaverei aufgebaut ist – ist es dazu verdammt, sich selbst zu wiederholen.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrags "250 Years of Lies, 500 Years of Uprising" des NDN Collective vom 2. Juli 2026

#Kolonialismus #250JahreUSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #LandBack #BlackReperations #GreasyGrass

250 Jahre Lügen, 500 Jahre Aufstand

Die sogenannten „Vereinigten Staaten“ feiern am 4. Juli 2026 den 250. Jahrestag der #Unabhängigkeitserklärung. Wir, die #Ureinwohner dieses Landes, müssen nicht lange suchen, um die Heuchelei zu erkennen, die darin liegt, ein Dokument zu feiern, das unsere Vorfahren als „gnadenlose indianische Wilde“ bezeichnet. Heute erleben wir ein Land, das „Freiheit“ proklamiert, während es unsere Nachbarn mit Migrationshintergrund ohne ordentliches Verfahren entführt, Gesetze verabschiedet, die Belästigung und Diskriminierung unserer #LGBTQ- und #TwoSpirit-Verwandten fördern, und jede politische, rechtliche und militärische Strategie aus dem Ärmel zieht, um jede Form von Widerstand gegen den Staat zu unterdrücken. Zu Beginn dieser Nation ratifizierte die Regierung über 350 Verträge mit indigenen Nationen – und brach anschließend jeden einzelnen davon. So wie es unseren Vorfahren klar war, ist es auch uns heute klar: Dieses koloniale Experiment ist daran gescheitert, etwas aufzubauen, das auch nur annähernd einer echten Demokratie ähnelt.

Die #Haudenosaunee-Konföderation verfügt über die älteste ununterbrochene partizipative Demokratie der Welt, bekannt als #Gayanesshagowa, das Große Gesetz des Friedens. Viele der Strukturen, die für die Schaffung von Gewaltenteilung in der US-Regierung gelobt werden, sind direkt vom Gayanesshagowa übernommen – wurden jedoch verdreht, um den Interessen der „Gründerväter“ zu dienen, die für den Völkermord und die Versklavung unserer schwarzen Vorfahren verantwortlich waren. Die ursprünglichen Gesetze dieses Landes führten zu einem System, das darauf ausgelegt war, weiße, wohlhabende Männer zu begünstigen – durch den versuchten Völkermord an den indigenen Völkern und den Bison, den Raub unseres Landes, die Entführung unserer Kinder sowie die Verschleppung und Versklavung schwarzer Menschen. Wir lehnen den Mythos ab, dass die „Erbauer“ Amerikas es verdienen, gefeiert zu werden.

Stattdessen suchen wir nach den Träumen unserer wahren Gründungsmütter – der indigenen Frauen, die unsere Gemeinschaften anführten, noch bevor Siedler hier überhaupt Fuß fassten. Die M#atriarchinnen, die unser Volk durch über 500 Jahre #Völkermord, #Zwangsumsiedlungen und Versuche, unsere Kultur und Sprachen auszulöschen, geführt haben. Wir ehren die Träume derer, die dieses Land lange vor der Ankunft der Kolonisten zu Überfluss geführt haben. Wir streben nach gemeinsamer Heilung und Befreiung mit unseren schwarzen Brüdern und Schwestern, deren Zwangsarbeit damals die Geldbeutel der reichen weißen Männer füllte. Wenn #Amerika sich weiterhin weigert, sich mit seiner eigenen Geschichte auseinanderzusetzen – einem Land, das auf Völkermord, #Landraub und #Sklaverei aufgebaut ist – ist es dazu verdammt, sich selbst zu wiederholen.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrags "250 Years of Lies, 500 Years of Uprising" des NDN Collective vom 2. Juli 2026

#Kolonialismus #250JahreUSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #LandBack #BlackReperations #GreasyGrass

250 Jahre Lügen, 500 Jahre Aufstand

Die sogenannten „Vereinigten Staaten“ feiern am 4. Juli 2026 den 250. Jahrestag der #Unabhängigkeitserklärung. Wir, die #Ureinwohner dieses Landes, müssen nicht lange suchen, um die Heuchelei zu erkennen, die darin liegt, ein Dokument zu feiern, das unsere Vorfahren als „gnadenlose indianische Wilde“ bezeichnet. Heute erleben wir ein Land, das „Freiheit“ proklamiert, während es unsere Nachbarn mit Migrationshintergrund ohne ordentliches Verfahren entführt, Gesetze verabschiedet, die Belästigung und Diskriminierung unserer #LGBTQ- und #TwoSpirit-Verwandten fördern, und jede politische, rechtliche und militärische Strategie aus dem Ärmel zieht, um jede Form von Widerstand gegen den Staat zu unterdrücken. Zu Beginn dieser Nation ratifizierte die Regierung über 350 Verträge mit indigenen Nationen – und brach anschließend jeden einzelnen davon. So wie es unseren Vorfahren klar war, ist es auch uns heute klar: Dieses koloniale Experiment ist daran gescheitert, etwas aufzubauen, das auch nur annähernd einer echten Demokratie ähnelt.

Die #Haudenosaunee-Konföderation verfügt über die älteste ununterbrochene partizipative Demokratie der Welt, bekannt als #Gayanesshagowa, das Große Gesetz des Friedens. Viele der Strukturen, die für die Schaffung von Gewaltenteilung in der US-Regierung gelobt werden, sind direkt vom Gayanesshagowa übernommen – wurden jedoch verdreht, um den Interessen der „Gründerväter“ zu dienen, die für den Völkermord und die Versklavung unserer schwarzen Vorfahren verantwortlich waren. Die ursprünglichen Gesetze dieses Landes führten zu einem System, das darauf ausgelegt war, weiße, wohlhabende Männer zu begünstigen – durch den versuchten Völkermord an den indigenen Völkern und den Bison, den Raub unseres Landes, die Entführung unserer Kinder sowie die Verschleppung und Versklavung schwarzer Menschen. Wir lehnen den Mythos ab, dass die „Erbauer“ Amerikas es verdienen, gefeiert zu werden.

Stattdessen suchen wir nach den Träumen unserer wahren Gründungsmütter – der indigenen Frauen, die unsere Gemeinschaften anführten, noch bevor Siedler hier überhaupt Fuß fassten. Die M#atriarchinnen, die unser Volk durch über 500 Jahre #Völkermord, #Zwangsumsiedlungen und Versuche, unsere Kultur und Sprachen auszulöschen, geführt haben. Wir ehren die Träume derer, die dieses Land lange vor der Ankunft der Kolonisten zu Überfluss geführt haben. Wir streben nach gemeinsamer Heilung und Befreiung mit unseren schwarzen Brüdern und Schwestern, deren Zwangsarbeit damals die Geldbeutel der reichen weißen Männer füllte. Wenn #Amerika sich weiterhin weigert, sich mit seiner eigenen Geschichte auseinanderzusetzen – einem Land, das auf Völkermord, #Landraub und #Sklaverei aufgebaut ist – ist es dazu verdammt, sich selbst zu wiederholen.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrags "250 Years of Lies, 500 Years of Uprising" des NDN Collective vom 2. Juli 2026

#Kolonialismus #250JahreUSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #LandBack #BlackReperations #GreasyGrass

250 Jahre Lügen, 500 Jahre Aufstand

Die sogenannten „Vereinigten Staaten“ feiern am 4. Juli 2026 den 250. Jahrestag der #Unabhängigkeitserklärung. Wir, die #Ureinwohner dieses Landes, müssen nicht lange suchen, um die Heuchelei zu erkennen, die darin liegt, ein Dokument zu feiern, das unsere Vorfahren als „gnadenlose indianische Wilde“ bezeichnet. Heute erleben wir ein Land, das „Freiheit“ proklamiert, während es unsere Nachbarn mit Migrationshintergrund ohne ordentliches Verfahren entführt, Gesetze verabschiedet, die Belästigung und Diskriminierung unserer #LGBTQ- und #TwoSpirit-Verwandten fördern, und jede politische, rechtliche und militärische Strategie aus dem Ärmel zieht, um jede Form von Widerstand gegen den Staat zu unterdrücken. Zu Beginn dieser Nation ratifizierte die Regierung über 350 Verträge mit indigenen Nationen – und brach anschließend jeden einzelnen davon. So wie es unseren Vorfahren klar war, ist es auch uns heute klar: Dieses koloniale Experiment ist daran gescheitert, etwas aufzubauen, das auch nur annähernd einer echten Demokratie ähnelt.

Die #Haudenosaunee-Konföderation verfügt über die älteste ununterbrochene partizipative Demokratie der Welt, bekannt als #Gayanesshagowa, das Große Gesetz des Friedens. Viele der Strukturen, die für die Schaffung von Gewaltenteilung in der US-Regierung gelobt werden, sind direkt vom Gayanesshagowa übernommen – wurden jedoch verdreht, um den Interessen der „Gründerväter“ zu dienen, die für den Völkermord und die Versklavung unserer schwarzen Vorfahren verantwortlich waren. Die ursprünglichen Gesetze dieses Landes führten zu einem System, das darauf ausgelegt war, weiße, wohlhabende Männer zu begünstigen – durch den versuchten Völkermord an den indigenen Völkern und den Bison, den Raub unseres Landes, die Entführung unserer Kinder sowie die Verschleppung und Versklavung schwarzer Menschen. Wir lehnen den Mythos ab, dass die „Erbauer“ Amerikas es verdienen, gefeiert zu werden.

Stattdessen suchen wir nach den Träumen unserer wahren Gründungsmütter – der indigenen Frauen, die unsere Gemeinschaften anführten, noch bevor Siedler hier überhaupt Fuß fassten. Die M#atriarchinnen, die unser Volk durch über 500 Jahre #Völkermord, #Zwangsumsiedlungen und Versuche, unsere Kultur und Sprachen auszulöschen, geführt haben. Wir ehren die Träume derer, die dieses Land lange vor der Ankunft der Kolonisten zu Überfluss geführt haben. Wir streben nach gemeinsamer Heilung und Befreiung mit unseren schwarzen Brüdern und Schwestern, deren Zwangsarbeit damals die Geldbeutel der reichen weißen Männer füllte. Wenn #Amerika sich weiterhin weigert, sich mit seiner eigenen Geschichte auseinanderzusetzen – einem Land, das auf Völkermord, #Landraub und #Sklaverei aufgebaut ist – ist es dazu verdammt, sich selbst zu wiederholen.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrags "250 Years of Lies, 500 Years of Uprising" des NDN Collective vom 2. Juli 2026

#Kolonialismus #250JahreUSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #LandBack #BlackReperations #GreasyGrass

250 Jahre Lügen, 500 Jahre Aufstand

Die sogenannten „Vereinigten Staaten“ feiern am 4. Juli 2026 den 250. Jahrestag der #Unabhängigkeitserklärung. Wir, die #Ureinwohner dieses Landes, müssen nicht lange suchen, um die Heuchelei zu erkennen, die darin liegt, ein Dokument zu feiern, das unsere Vorfahren als „gnadenlose indianische Wilde“ bezeichnet. Heute erleben wir ein Land, das „Freiheit“ proklamiert, während es unsere Nachbarn mit Migrationshintergrund ohne ordentliches Verfahren entführt, Gesetze verabschiedet, die Belästigung und Diskriminierung unserer #LGBTQ- und #TwoSpirit-Verwandten fördern, und jede politische, rechtliche und militärische Strategie aus dem Ärmel zieht, um jede Form von Widerstand gegen den Staat zu unterdrücken. Zu Beginn dieser Nation ratifizierte die Regierung über 350 Verträge mit indigenen Nationen – und brach anschließend jeden einzelnen davon. So wie es unseren Vorfahren klar war, ist es auch uns heute klar: Dieses koloniale Experiment ist daran gescheitert, etwas aufzubauen, das auch nur annähernd einer echten Demokratie ähnelt.

Die #Haudenosaunee-Konföderation verfügt über die älteste ununterbrochene partizipative Demokratie der Welt, bekannt als #Gayanesshagowa, das Große Gesetz des Friedens. Viele der Strukturen, die für die Schaffung von Gewaltenteilung in der US-Regierung gelobt werden, sind direkt vom Gayanesshagowa übernommen – wurden jedoch verdreht, um den Interessen der „Gründerväter“ zu dienen, die für den Völkermord und die Versklavung unserer schwarzen Vorfahren verantwortlich waren. Die ursprünglichen Gesetze dieses Landes führten zu einem System, das darauf ausgelegt war, weiße, wohlhabende Männer zu begünstigen – durch den versuchten Völkermord an den indigenen Völkern und den Bison, den Raub unseres Landes, die Entführung unserer Kinder sowie die Verschleppung und Versklavung schwarzer Menschen. Wir lehnen den Mythos ab, dass die „Erbauer“ Amerikas es verdienen, gefeiert zu werden.

Stattdessen suchen wir nach den Träumen unserer wahren Gründungsmütter – der indigenen Frauen, die unsere Gemeinschaften anführten, noch bevor Siedler hier überhaupt Fuß fassten. Die M#atriarchinnen, die unser Volk durch über 500 Jahre #Völkermord, #Zwangsumsiedlungen und Versuche, unsere Kultur und Sprachen auszulöschen, geführt haben. Wir ehren die Träume derer, die dieses Land lange vor der Ankunft der Kolonisten zu Überfluss geführt haben. Wir streben nach gemeinsamer Heilung und Befreiung mit unseren schwarzen Brüdern und Schwestern, deren Zwangsarbeit damals die Geldbeutel der reichen weißen Männer füllte. Wenn #Amerika sich weiterhin weigert, sich mit seiner eigenen Geschichte auseinanderzusetzen – einem Land, das auf Völkermord, #Landraub und #Sklaverei aufgebaut ist – ist es dazu verdammt, sich selbst zu wiederholen.

(...)

Weiterlesen in meiner Übersetzung des Beitrags "250 Years of Lies, 500 Years of Uprising" des NDN Collective vom 2. Juli 2026

#Kolonialismus #250JahreUSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #LandBack #BlackReperations #GreasyGrass

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

@licho

no argument

i would say though that humanity is extremely tribal

in many respects the outlet of #sports competitions between nations serves as a harmless release valve for what otherwise would be bloodshed and #war

i live in western new york

the indigenous people here have a sport: #lacrosse

their name for lacrosse is "little brother of war"

because the #Haudenosaunee (aka #Iroquois) recognize sports competitions relieve animosities that would otherwise result in real war

@licho

no argument

i would say though that humanity is extremely tribal

in many respects the outlet of #sports competitions between nations serves as a harmless release valve for what otherwise would be bloodshed and #war

i live in western new york

the indigenous people here have a sport: #lacrosse

their name for lacrosse is "little brother of war"

because the #Haudenosaunee (aka #Iroquois) recognize sports competitions relieve animosities that would otherwise result in real war

@licho

no argument

i would say though that humanity is extremely tribal

in many respects the outlet of #sports competitions between nations serves as a harmless release valve for what otherwise would be bloodshed and #war

i live in western new york

the indigenous people here have a sport: #lacrosse

their name for lacrosse is "little brother of war"

because the #Haudenosaunee (aka #Iroquois) recognize sports competitions relieve animosities that would otherwise result in real war

@licho

no argument

i would say though that humanity is extremely tribal

in many respects the outlet of #sports competitions between nations serves as a harmless release valve for what otherwise would be bloodshed and #war

i live in western new york

the indigenous people here have a sport: #lacrosse

their name for lacrosse is "little brother of war"

because the #Haudenosaunee (aka #Iroquois) recognize sports competitions relieve animosities that would otherwise result in real war

Een wat ander geluid van mij vandaag. Geen big tech, geen rechts. Wel: waarom Graham Hancock gevaarlijk is, wat Teotihuacan ons leert over volkshuisvesting, en hoe de Haudenosaunee ons grondwettelijk kunnen inspireren. Klinkt als een vreemde combinatie — dat is het ook, en dat is precies het punt.

➡️ https://luxzen.eu/andere-afslagen-zijn-mogelijk/

#prehistorie #politiek #systeemdenken #archaeology #governance #Teotihuacan #Haudenosaunee #essay

Een wat ander geluid van mij vandaag. Geen big tech, geen rechts. Wel: waarom Graham Hancock gevaarlijk is, wat Teotihuacan ons leert over volkshuisvesting, en hoe de Haudenosaunee ons grondwettelijk kunnen inspireren. Klinkt als een vreemde combinatie — dat is het ook, en dat is precies het punt.

➡️ https://luxzen.eu/andere-afslagen-zijn-mogelijk/

#prehistorie #politiek #systeemdenken #archaeology #governance #Teotihuacan #Haudenosaunee #essay

Why millions escape to Muskoka—Canada’s ‘cottage country’—every summer https://www.byteseu.com/1883174/ #ArrowheadProvincialPark #Canada #CanadaVacation #Chippewa #GeorgianBayIslandsNationalPark #Haudenosaunee #HeatedRivalry #HuntsvilleCanada #LakeMuskoka #Metis #Muskoka #MuskokaCanada

bit of a long shot here, perhaps, but I'm looking for Haudenosaunee tattoo artists in Ontario (though, I would be willing to travel into Quebec if needed) who might be interested in a simple wampum-based tattoo on a white settler. If that's you, or you know someone who might be interested, please pass my name and contact along /reach out! thank you!

#TattooArtists #Tattoos #TreatyPeople #Haudenosaunee #HaudenosauneeArt #Mohawk #Oneida #Onondaga #Cayuga #Seneca #Tuscarora

bit of a long shot here, perhaps, but I'm looking for Haudenosaunee tattoo artists in Ontario (though, I would be willing to travel into Quebec if needed) who might be interested in a simple wampum-based tattoo on a white settler. If that's you, or you know someone who might be interested, please pass my name and contact along /reach out! thank you!

#TattooArtists #Tattoos #TreatyPeople #Haudenosaunee #HaudenosauneeArt #Mohawk #Oneida #Onondaga #Cayuga #Seneca #Tuscarora

bit of a long shot here, perhaps, but I'm looking for Haudenosaunee tattoo artists in Ontario (though, I would be willing to travel into Quebec if needed) who might be interested in a simple wampum-based tattoo on a white settler. If that's you, or you know someone who might be interested, please pass my name and contact along /reach out! thank you!

#TattooArtists #Tattoos #TreatyPeople #Haudenosaunee #HaudenosauneeArt #Mohawk #Oneida #Onondaga #Cayuga #Seneca #Tuscarora

bit of a long shot here, perhaps, but I'm looking for Haudenosaunee tattoo artists in Ontario (though, I would be willing to travel into Quebec if needed) who might be interested in a simple wampum-based tattoo on a white settler. If that's you, or you know someone who might be interested, please pass my name and contact along /reach out! thank you!

#TattooArtists #Tattoos #TreatyPeople #Haudenosaunee #HaudenosauneeArt #Mohawk #Oneida #Onondaga #Cayuga #Seneca #Tuscarora

bit of a long shot here, perhaps, but I'm looking for Haudenosaunee tattoo artists in Ontario (though, I would be willing to travel into Quebec if needed) who might be interested in a simple wampum-based tattoo on a white settler. If that's you, or you know someone who might be interested, please pass my name and contact along /reach out! thank you!

#TattooArtists #Tattoos #TreatyPeople #Haudenosaunee #HaudenosauneeArt #Mohawk #Oneida #Onondaga #Cayuga #Seneca #Tuscarora

From the report in which I had a number of image prompts created: #Haudenosaunee ( #Iroquois ) & #Anishinaabe: The World on the #Turtle’s Back In many Indigenous cultures of North America, the continent is referred to as "Turtle Island." The turtle is the foundation of existence, ...

From the report in which I had a number of image prompts created: #Haudenosaunee ( #Iroquois ) & #Anishinaabe: The World on the #Turtle’s Back In many Indigenous cultures of North America, the continent is referred to as "Turtle Island." The turtle is the foundation of existence, ...

The #Iroquois(/ˈɪrəkwɔɪ, -kwɑː/IRR-ə-kwoy, -⁠kwah), also known as the #Haudenosaunee Confederacy[a](/ˌhoʊdɪnoʊˈʃoʊni/HOH-din-oh-SHOH-nee;[8] lit. 'people who are building the

#Hiawatha (Haiëñ'wa'tha) was a pivotal precolonial Native American leader, a co-founder of the #Haudenosaunee (Iroquois

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@narF/115707185098709320

Ça, fois 100

Mais vraiment, pourquoi remplacer l'entité coloniale anglaise par une entité coloniale française?

Justice aux peuples et cultures autochtones de cette terre.

On parlera du reste quand l'équilibre sera rétabli.

#Quebec #Canada #SixNations #Haudenosaunee

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@narF/115707185098709320

Ça, fois 100

Mais vraiment, pourquoi remplacer l'entité coloniale anglaise par une entité coloniale française?

Justice aux peuples et cultures autochtones de cette terre.

On parlera du reste quand l'équilibre sera rétabli.

#Quebec #Canada #SixNations #Haudenosaunee

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@narF/115707185098709320

Ça, fois 100

Mais vraiment, pourquoi remplacer l'entité coloniale anglaise par une entité coloniale française?

Justice aux peuples et cultures autochtones de cette terre.

On parlera du reste quand l'équilibre sera rétabli.

#Quebec #Canada #SixNations #Haudenosaunee

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@narF/115707185098709320

Ça, fois 100

Mais vraiment, pourquoi remplacer l'entité coloniale anglaise par une entité coloniale française?

Justice aux peuples et cultures autochtones de cette terre.

On parlera du reste quand l'équilibre sera rétabli.

#Quebec #Canada #SixNations #Haudenosaunee

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@narF/115707185098709320

Ça, fois 100

Mais vraiment, pourquoi remplacer l'entité coloniale anglaise par une entité coloniale française?

Justice aux peuples et cultures autochtones de cette terre.

On parlera du reste quand l'équilibre sera rétabli.

#Quebec #Canada #SixNations #Haudenosaunee

The #HonourableHarvest: Guiding Principles to Restoring Our Relationship to the #NaturalWorld

Apr 12, 2021

"We need acts of #restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings."

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author, Environmental Educator, & Plant Ecologist

https://thegaiaproject.ca/en/the-honourable-harvest-guiding-principles-to-restoring-our-relationship-to-the-natural-world/

#SolarPunkSunday #Haudenosaunee #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalWorld #Restoration #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The #HonourableHarvest: Guiding Principles to Restoring Our Relationship to the #NaturalWorld

Apr 12, 2021

"We need acts of #restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings."

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author, Environmental Educator, & Plant Ecologist

https://thegaiaproject.ca/en/the-honourable-harvest-guiding-principles-to-restoring-our-relationship-to-the-natural-world/

#SolarPunkSunday #Haudenosaunee #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalWorld #Restoration #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The #HonourableHarvest: Guiding Principles to Restoring Our Relationship to the #NaturalWorld

Apr 12, 2021

"We need acts of #restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings."

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author, Environmental Educator, & Plant Ecologist

https://thegaiaproject.ca/en/the-honourable-harvest-guiding-principles-to-restoring-our-relationship-to-the-natural-world/

#SolarPunkSunday #Haudenosaunee #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalWorld #Restoration #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The #HonourableHarvest: Guiding Principles to Restoring Our Relationship to the #NaturalWorld

Apr 12, 2021

"We need acts of #restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings."

by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author, Environmental Educator, & Plant Ecologist

https://thegaiaproject.ca/en/the-honourable-harvest-guiding-principles-to-restoring-our-relationship-to-the-natural-world/

#SolarPunkSunday #Haudenosaunee #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalWorld #Restoration #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth