For the first time, Bread and Cheese was delivered

SIX NATIONS — The month of May would have hosted the annual Community Awareness Week for Six Nations. But on Monday, and for the first…

Outrage over body bags sent instead of medical supplies

I have always had a lingering disgust with Winnipeg in regards to how they speak of, view, and look down upon their indigenous people and…

Instagram make up artist under fire

Bianca Linares, (biancalovesmakeup91), who creates make up looks for over 500,000 followers on Instagram, has received backlash in the past week over comments made about…

Agriculture and Haudenosaunee women

The three sisters make their first mentions in the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, left behind in the grave of Sky Woman. In the time period that…

A look at Six Nations new entry cards

SIX NATIONS — The barricade system that stands at the edges of the Six Nations community are believed to have helped to keep the low…

Over 10 years ago, sanitizer was withheld from flu-ravaged reserves

By Chezney Martin, with notes from The Globe and Mail Days after dozens of indigenous people of Manitoba fell severely ill with swine flu, Health…

You might see blue ribbons and they’re to support frontline workers

SIX NATIONS — Signs thanking front line workers have been abundant since March, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to fluctuate throughout the world. One nurse…

Playing Animal Crossing to pass the time

First I saw scene captures, then I saw the memes. With nothing to do on weekends I decided to try it out. Animal Crossing: New…

Healing jingle dress dancing goes viral amidst COVID-19

Women and young girls across North America have begun to jingle dress dance in the face of COVID-19 on social media. The dance is being…

Bored at home during self isolation? Here’s some tips

Doug Ford announced on Monday that our stays at home will be extended by two weeks. This means that we can’t use the same rotation…

“We are here out of love and not hate,” restricted access to Six Nations

SIX NATIONS — On Sunday, a release from the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and Emergency Control Group today, announcing that restriction…

Anger and toilet paper

By Chezney Martin When we protest to protect the lands of our ancestors, they say go ‘back to your reserve.’ When we lock down our…

Making syrup, cedar and pine tea during isolation

SIX NATIONS — Due to the isolation and social distancing period, many Six Nations members may find themselves with a lot of time to spend.…

Local business offers relief for Six Nations elderly with care packages

SIX NATIONS — On March 17, Mohawk Towing and Porter Construction noticed the the issues of price gouging and hoarding during the onset of the…

Celebrating IWD as a Haudenosaunee Woman

International Women’s Day falls on March 8, which for us, was last Sunday. It is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements…