AFN National Chief calls for immediate action to deal with state of emergency in Attawapiskat

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for immediate action and long-term support for community based prevention strategies in…

Ontario Chief calls for immediate intervention to health crisis in north

TORONTO – Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day is calling the Attawapiskat suicide state of emergency a tipping point for the First Nation health care crisis…

Onkwehon:we Week in Review: April 6 2016

First spelling bee for First Nations kids held in Saskatchewan   On April 8, 2016, 148 Indigenous students from 21 different First Nations across Saskatchewan…

CLax announces 2016 all-star teams

CATHARINES — The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) announced its First and Second All-Star Teams this week with Niagara and Southwest leading the way in representation…

Pro-Fit Corvairs continue to steamroll the league

CALEDONIA — The Pro-Fit Corvairs’ steamroller continues to wreak havoc in the GOJHL Jr. B playoffs. After sweeping Pelham and Niagara, they have added the…

The Warriors of Jr. C lacrosse

SIX NATIONS/BRANTFORD — The Jr. C ranks of the Ontario Lacrosse Association may be a bit confusing this coming 2-16 season with the entrée of…

Wenster Green signs with Swarm

  CATHARINES — Six Nations standout Wenster Green has signed a one-year deal with the Georgia Swarm and has also been placed on their Player…

Onkwehon:we week in Review: March 30th 2016

Indigenous language immersion houses popping up across the country Onaman Collective, an arts based group, has been busy helping to rejuvenate Indigenous language through immersion…

Niagara Falls – bring on St. Kitts

In the first round of playoffs, the visiting Niagara Falls Canucks couldn’t get out of Caledonia fast enough after Game #4, of the Conference semi-finals…

Elected council does not support methadone clinic in Ohsweken plaza

OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Elected Council has decided it will not be supporting the dispensing of methadone and suboxone through Ancestral Voices Healing Centre in…

Three ways to grocery shop sustainably

(NC) Whether it’s recycling, switching to public transit or using energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But have you ever…

Colon cancer awareness month

SIX NATIONS – A simple, safe and painless take-home test could save your life when it comes to colorectal cancer. The Reclaiming Well-Being Cancer Free…

Working together to raise awareness of Six Nations issues and initiatives

OTTAWA – Elected Chief Ava Hill along with a sizeable delegation of Six Nations Council and staff as well as other stake holders were at…

Renewable power, a step in the right direction

OHSWEKEN – Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) in partnership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and SunEdison Canadian Construction LP are proud…

Onkwehonwe Week in Review: March 23

Justice Murray Sinclair accepts appointment to Canadian Senate Appointed by the Liberal government on March 18, Justice Murray Sinclair accepted his “sacred” appointment to the…