Residential school survivors ask SNEC for funding assistance
OHSWEKEN – The Ontario Indian Residential School Survivor Society (OIRSSS) is funding two Six Nations survivors of the Mohawk Institute to visit the National Centre…
Jace Koblun
Families and lives of MMIW honoured at McMaster
HAMILTON – McMaster University commemorated a plaque for the families of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) yesterday on campus — a large step forward…
Writing with intent: Six Nations author shares collection of short stories
SIX NATIONS – Sara General has been busy making a name for herself within the talented group of writers and authors of Six Nations and…
Battle of the Christmas trees: real vs. fake
SIX NATIONS – Many homeowners in Southern Ontario saw their first snowfall this week and will soon be having to, or have had to already,…
Local authors unveil new books at joint book launch
SIX NATIONS – While not professing to be an expert in studying the Great Law, local author and business owner Elizabeth ‘Betts’ Doxtater launched her…
Sewing up inspiration
OHSWEKEN – Judy Taylor remembers learning how to sew by making doll clothes out of newspaper cuttings from her grandmother and has since turned her…
Black Friday, Big Friday, big sales
Since the ‘50s, Americans have perfected the art of creating what is possibly the largest international shopping frenzy ever by combining two key ingredients —…
Corn soup showdown in Brantford
BRANTFORD – The winner of this year’s Corn Soup Cook-Off said “a good chef never reveals his secret,” at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford…
Fish Out of Water artist performing again in home province
NASHVILLE – Country and Blues artist, Crystal Shawanda, said the release of her newest album, Fish Out of Water, was a defining moment in her…
It’s worth a drive out to G & M
SIX NATIONS – Having just celebrated 21 years of business on Six Nations, owner of G & M Sports and Workwear Marilyn Frank is keeping…
SNEC briefs: $5,000 donation, research programs and scheduling
SIX NATIONS – The last 56th Six Nations Elected Council general meeting was almost cancelled due to a lack of quorum — the minimum number…
Wesakechak “whisky jack” may become Canada’s national bird
TURTLE ISLAND – The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has ended its two-year National Bird Project by unveiling its pick for Canada’s newest national symbol —…
Helping hands for northern communities update
SIX NATIONS – A local community effort is still underway to support Attiwapiskat and other First Nations northern communities. The group, Helping Hands Initiative for…
SNP receives $5 million investment from Canada and Ontario
BRANTFORD – Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of a $5 million investment in…
Alleviating ailments at new apothecary
SIX NATIONS – Staff at Our Sustenance Greenhouse have been busy growing, gathering and garbling all kinds of plants the past several months preparing for…