Community safety a priority after attempted abductions

A concerned group of community members is working to make the village of Ohsweken safer, after reports of speeding around school zones and an estimated…

Jay Treaty applies to all Indigenous people

The Jay Treaty of 1794 is one of the most often referenced treaties in North America when it comes to freedom of movement for Indigenous…

Increase in credit achievement for Six Nations students

Six Nations secondary school students showed a notable increase in credit achievement in the 2021-2022 school year. Credit accumulation increased for all grades but the…

Contamination of Grand River coming from upstream

A study measuring the quality of water in the Grand River found the majority of pollutants are coming from municipalities upstream and are concentrated around…

Covid-19 Outbreak at Iroquois Lodge

Over 20 people have been infected with Covid-19 after an outbreak was declared at Iroquois Lodge Long-Term Care facility last week. Among the infected are…

Elected Council creates new complaint resolution position

A well-respected community member with a background in child and youth work has been hired to address complaints and concerns related to Six Nations of…

MCFN marks Orange Shirt Day with healing dance

The sound of happy little voices carried throughout the air while community members at Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation marked the second annual National…

Brantford school re-named Edith Monture Elementary

The school was originally named after a person who tried to erase Indigenous identity. Now, it’s named after the first Indigenous woman to become a…

Six Nations wastewater monitoring on COVID variants

Six Nations is considering monitoring wastewater at the local lagoon to track potential COVID variants of concern (VOCs). The proposal comes from the Six Nations…

Recognizing Metis survivors of residential schools

The Metis Nation of Ontario is asking for recognition of Metis survivors of residential schools as the country prepares to mark the second annual National…

Six Nations closer to high-speed Internet

The high-speed Internet of the future is at Six Nations’ doorstep. On Oct. 3, the first part of a long-awaited fibre optic installation project will…

Chedoke Creek dredging resumes without HCCC agreement in place

Clean-up work on the sewage-polluted Chedoke Creek is expected to resume today (Wednesday) almost a month after it was paused to consult with the Haudenosaunee…

Land Back Lane injunction back in court

An injunction against land defenders in Caledonia that was struck down by Ontario’s highest court last December is back in provincial court. Foxgate Developments, which…

MCFN issues notice regarding on-reserve cannabis sales

In a notice published to its website last week, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation said it does not sanction any businesses selling cannabis…

Mush Hole research reveals 97 students died during attendance

Researchers have discovered that 97 children died while attending the Mush Hole, almost double the number previously identified over a decade ago by the National…