Complaints against Third Line trucking

OHSWEKEN – The weekly general council for the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) brought forth a full discussion from Colleen Davis and Ryan Davis, who…

Province and friendship centres take steps towards reconciliation

LONDON – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) signed an agreement with the ultimate goal of…

River conditions returning to normal after June flooding

BRANTFORD/SIX NATIONS – River flows in the Grand River watershed are returning to normal levels for this time of year, a few weeks after the…

Clover Leaf Foundation creates a buzz on Six Nations

SIX NATIONS – Several organizations partnered last year to establish 10 honeybee hives located at the Our Sustenance Greenhouse, the Chiefswood National Historic Site (CNHS),…

New signs around the village

There are new signs marking the Six Nations of Grand River Territory at all entry points along Highways 54, Highway 6 and Town Line Road.…

Ruling on First Nation Child Welfare is a “Slap in the Face” following National Aboriginal Day

TORONTO – Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day: Today’s announcement that the federal government will seek clarity from the Federal Court on two specific…

Disagreements over HDI media release

OHSWEKEN – This past Wednesday, the Two Row Times received a letter of warning drafted by HDI lawyer David Shiller LLP, and addressed to Jim…

A day of understanding

“National Aboriginal Day” is held on June 21 each year. The date is set to allow indigenous people the opportunity to celebrate and share our…

HDI Director Hazel Hill gives testimony on 2016 incident removing Detlor from GREAT building

BRANTFORD – Bill Monture and Lester Green of Six Nations are in court this week and next facing charges of assault for the physical removal…

East Coast premiere of Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation

SYRACUSE – The East Coast premiere of Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation, specifically for Haudenosaunee citizens, was held in Syracuse, N.Y. on June 3.…

The future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis broadcasting

OTTAWA – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will review the Native Broadcasting Policy (CRTC 1990-89) next year, according to its Three-Year Plan 2017…

To spin or not to spin

From Pie Face to Hatchimals, toy trends tend to take off without warning and without much explanation — the imaginations of youth mold the toy…

CHRT says Jordan’s Principle applies to all First Nation children

OTTAWA – On May 26 the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has again ruled that Canada has yet to comply with previous orders to implement…

EDT asks incomplete applicants to resubmit for 2018

SIX NATIONS – In February 2017, the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) announced that $1.5 million was slated for community…

Our Sustenance Farmer’s Market kicks off with a bang

SIX NATIONS – Our Sustenance Farmer’s Market kicked off the official opening of its outdoor season earlier this month with a great turnout. The event brought…