Throne speech missed opportunity for FN inclusion

TORONTO — Ontario’s indigenous leaders criticized the province’s throne speech yesterday, saying important issues like resource revenue sharing were not addressed. Ontario Regional Chief Isadore…

Local Artist participating in World’s largest Art Exhibition

MICHIGAN – Professional artist Kevin Lamure of St. Thomas, Ont. will be exhibiting his latest artwork titled “Return to Sender” in the World’s largest Art…

Assembly of First Nations Stands with Standing Rock Sioux

OTTAWA – The Assembly of First Nations joins Standing Rock Sioux Reservation and Indigenous citizens from across North America in resisting human rights violations arising…

Onondagas stand in solidarity with Standing Rock

  NEW YORK – More than 60 people joined Onondaga Nation leaders at the shores of Onondaga Lake on the morning on September 5th to…

Miners cap off undefeated season with President’s Cup win

OTTAWA – The host St. Albert Miners were crowned Canadian Senior B national champions this past weekend, capturing their first ever President’s Cup with a…

Ohsweken Sr. Braves three-peat Native Masters Champs

  RAMA – For the third season running, the Ohsweken Sr. Braves successfully defended their title at Rama First Nation, August 26 to 28. The…

Indspire partners with LIFT Philanthropy Partners

Toronto – Indspire is pleased to announce its partnership with LIFT Philanthropy Partners to improve education outcomes for Indigenous youth across Canada. Indspire, an Indigenous-led…

Onondagas stand in solidarity with Standing Rock

NEW YORK – More than 60 people joined Onondaga Nation leaders at the shores of Onondaga Lake on the morning on September 5th to conduct…

CLAX suspends operations for 2017

LACROSSE – After five years of trying to make it work, the Canadian Lacrosse League or CLAX has folded citing financial reasons. The semi-pro league…

My thanks to Six Nations

I was hired by CLAX in the fall of 2014 to be the marketing manager of the Ohsweken Demons. Now that the league has suspended…

Hodinohso:ni ambassadors reconnect with culture and traditions

OHSWEKEN — A group of 25 youth ranging in age from 17 to 24 completed the inaugural session of the Hodinohso:ni Ambassador Program at Six…

Knighthawks re-sign Maracle, Quinn Powless, Greene

ROCHESTER – There has been a lot of activity for the Rochester Knighthawks as they prepare for the 2017 National Lacrosse League season, following a disappointing…

Economic Development Trust announces applicant shortlist

OHSWEKEN – Last week, the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) announced their shortlist list for the 2016 Trust distribution. A…

Registration opens for WIPCE 2017

OHSWEKEN – Registration for the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) is now open, and those hoping to take advantage of the early bird…

Ontario invests $197,000 in indigenous economic development

OTTAWA – Ontario is helping to create jobs and improve economic outcomes for Indigenous people in the Thamesville area. Through the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund…