Inaugural Cannabis Control Commission members chosen

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council announced the five members of the community’s first Cannabis Control Commission. Six Nations members Cole Squire, Audrey Hill, Nahnda…

Fatal single vehicle crash on Colborne Street

BRANTFORD — City police say one man is dead after a horrific morning crash on Colborne Street. The involved vehicle was travelling eastbound on Colborne…

Shortlist of grant applicants announced

SIX NATIONS — The names of ten applicants for a second round of grants issued by the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development…

‘Absolutely horrific:’ RCMP allege 17 children abused on Manitoba First Nation

WINNIPEG — Two men and a foster mother have been charged following an investigation that police say found at least 17 children who were sexually…

Ontario eliminates Indigenous Culture Fund, cuts millions for the arts

TORONTO — Ontario has eliminated a fund supporting Indigenous culture as the government cuts tens of millions of dollars in arts funding _ a decision…

B.C. communities, First Nations eligible for more funds during floods, wildfires

KELOWNA, BC —  The B.C. government is increasing funding to help local governments and First Nations prepare for and endure wildfires, floods and other emergencies.…

Local talent recognized at 2019 IMAs

Last Friday, the Indigenous Music Awards (IMAs) were presented to artists at Winnipeg’s Club Regent Event Centre in a ceremony that coincided with the Manito…

Call for submissions to traffic box public art competition

HAMILTON — The local developers of the Downtown Hamilton Public Art Reserve is searching for artists to paint and reanimate downtown utility boxes in a…

STEM Day Offers Future-Ready Challenges for Enrichment Students

BRANTFORD — “The day was planned with both short-term and long-term goals in mind,” says Kezia Cooke, Enrichment Learning Resource Teacher for the Haldimand family…

SNEC to dispute Carbon Tax charge on natural gas bills

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council says they are working with other First Nations in Ontario to combat a Carbon charge on Six Nations residents…

Haudenosaunee Confederacy holds Press Conference

SIX NATIONS — About 100 people, chiefs and press were gathered at the Onondaga longhouse on Six Nations last week to hear a statement issued…

Evacuation of public building follows discovery of heroin, fentanyl in Ohsweken

OHSWEKEN — The Six Nations Ontario Works building in Ohsweken was evacuated Friday morning after a suspicious white powder was located in the building. Police…

Paranormal sightings in Akwesasne open discussion

Taking a look at old legends and stories on Haudenosaunee territories would bring about discussions on the “monkeydog,” the “flying head,” the “deer people” and…

Much on the horizon for Midnight Shine

ATTAWAPISKAT — Midnight Shine’s third music video will receive its debut at the 2019 Yorkton Film Festival, as they present Leather Skin to kick off…

Rivermen earn third win

OHSWEKEN — The Rivermen are on a roll as they’ve earned their third consecutive win with a home victory over this past weekend. On Saturday…