Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Carter is one of the Stockbridge-Munsee youth who traveled to their ancestral lands in the Capital Region of New York from their reservation in Wisconsin. He spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine about his experience visiting this area, stories that were passed down to him from his ancestors, and his hopes for the future.

Thanks to Flying Deer Nature Center, Shawn Stevens, Wanonah, and Branda Miller for facilitating this visit.

Leikan, Nautika, & Gavriell are three Stockbridge-Munsee youth who traveled to their ancestral lands in the Capital Region of New York from their reservation in Wisconsin. They spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their experience visiting this area, generational trauma, and their hopes for the future.

*Trigger Warning, there are mentions of violence in this interview*

Thanks to Flying Deer Nature Center, Shawn Stevens, Wanonah, and Branda Miller for facilitating this visit.

At a meeting on July 11 with city and police office, residents of the Osgood neighborhood in South Troy voiced concern about quality of life issues and violence. Rosaly German, a local resident and mom, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

This Saturday, July 22, 2023 People’s Health Sanctuary is hosting Healing Day, a way to connect with community members, healers, providers and anyone invested in building a robust network for communal health across the Capital District. One of the bodywork practitioners doing donation based healing is Justine from Grassroots Mind Body Energy Works. She spoke with Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey about the benefits of body work, what needs to change in the health care system, and what to expect on Saturday.

More info on Healing Day at PHS: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/healing-day-phs/

Learn more about Grassroots Mind Body Energy https://www.grassrootsmindbodyenergyworks.com/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with an update on the Dunn Landfill for construction and demolition debris in Rensselaer.

Then, for our Peace Bucket, John Amidon discusses various issues including an upcoming rally for Peace in Ukraine on July 22 in President Biden’s hometown.

Later on, we hear about a local health clinic in Uganda co-started by an Albany woman.

After that, we speak with Justine of Grassroots Mind Body Energy, one of the bodywork practitioners participating in the Healing Day event at People’s Health Sanctuary this Saturday.

Finally, we hear from some youth who were a part of last Saturday’s Stockbridge-Munsee Sacred Stories and Song.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters Practice Picketing Contract rally in Latham at the corner of Route 7 and Wade Road. They were rallying in anticipation that they may not have a contract by August 1. In this labor segment, Willie spoke with several organizations supporting them in getting a fair contract—part 2.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters Practice Picketing Contract rally in Latham at the corner of Route 7 and Wade Road. They were rallying in anticipation that they may not have a contract by August 1st. In this labor segment, Willie spoke with Charles A. Greenfield, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 294, and several organizations supporting them in getting a fair contract—part 1.

John Amidon will be attending a rally for peace in Ukraine on July 22 in Scranton PA, President Biden's hometown. He discusses climate and militarism, the need to oppose nuclear weapons, and why Julian Assange is critical to the issue of freedom of the press. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about Engeye, a nonprofit that sponsors a health clinic in Ddegeya, Uganda, to provide services to 15,000-20,000 patients per year, including the only maternity clinic in a large rural area. Matt Liquori, VP for Communications, explains how the clinic was co-founded by an Albany woman from Albany Medical Center about 20 years ago, and continues a strong connection with volunteers in Albany. Amy Haven, VP for Scholars, shares how the organization has grown to suport 20 scholars from the area in a variety of professions. Both Matt and Amy are alums of Union College, a school that had strong connections with Engeye for 12 years. Both have spent 9 months on site, and each has visited later with their mothers. Matt talks about many ways that listeners can help the organization in Uganda or from here. For information, visit www.engeye.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Friends of the Mahicantuk about 1011 2nd Ave getting a chance in front of the Planning Commission for a site plan review.

Then, a haunted house mystery, an athlete biography, the politics of pharmaceutical development, and Yosemite; Brea Barthel brings us four summer book suggestions.

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe gets the story on the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company which will perform as part of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s Barker Park Kids’ Summer Series!

After that, Moses Nagel reports on the West Hill concert series of classical performers from Latin America and the Caribbean being presented in Albany July 20, 21 & 22.

Finally, Sina Basila Hickeys talks with Waterfall Unity Alliance about their upcoming festival and the language and culture school it benefits.