CORONA-19 versus the 1918 Spanish Flu

It was more than 100 years ago, but looking back at the last major pandemic to encircle the globe in light of the current CORONA-19…

“Indian” Warriors of Vimy Ridge

By Jim Windle / w notes, photos and excerpts COURTESY OF authors JOHN MOSES and TIMOTHY WINEGARD AND OTHERS FRANCE — Canada will soon celebrate…

R.I.D.E. stops to increase this Christmas season

BRANT/HALDIMAND — Drivers are warned that this Christmas season the Ontario Provincial Police will be very visible with random R.I.D.E. stations set up to check…

Brantford’s past targeted more than “Indians”

Over the past 25-years or so, most of the civilized world has become more aware of the systematic racism intrinsically woven into the fabric of…

We remember “Peggy” 1918

By Jim Windle w/ notes Valour Canada At 11 a.m., Nov. 11th, 1918, the sound of thunder of cannon fire and explosions, the rat-tat-tat fire…

Future direction for Six Nations to be decided Saturday

SIX NATIONS — It’s the final run of campaigning for those who have thrown their hats in the ring, all vying to be a part…

The 1909 debate to elect or not to elect

1909 Council minutes – from handwritten document. SIX NATIONS — One man’s agitation is another man’s progression. It depends on many complicated factors at a…

The internal battle of Six Nations still exists

OHSWEKEN — In the Confederacy Council minutes of 1879, Chief George Buck made his feelings known to his fellow Chiefs regarding the internal bickering amongst…

Local History: The Legend of the Grand River Silver

BRANTFORD — It seems there are treasure hunters all over the Cable networks these days looking for “Oak Island Treasure”, “Civil War Gold”, “Treasure Hunters”,…

Six Nations voting history: Chiefs held first referendum in 1881

SIX NATIONS — The issue of voting on maters of importance to Six Nations has been a troublesome issue since long before the RCMP raids…

Six Nations host to first ever all-Indigenous Boxing event

SIX NATIONS – It was fight night in Six Nations Friday as Brantford’s Bell City Boxing Club held its first boxing card on the Rez,…

The history of Six Nations refusing a municipal government

SIX NATIONS — Some people today believe the constitutional battle at Six Nations between a hereditary Confederacy government versus a municipal style of governance which…

Elected Councillor, loved volunteer Wray Maracle blessed entire community

SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations community morns the passing of 11-year, District 4 Councillor and lifelong sportsman Wray Maracle. He died on March 20,…

Teosinte: modern corn’s ancient ancestor

MEXICO —  One of the most evolved vegetables in the world is what we now call corn. The roots of corn lay deep within the…

Exciting match up for the Snipers

SIX NATIONS — Finding an “edge of your seat” lacrosse game during the winter months is something that might have been difficult in the past.…