What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito borne infection that can be life threatening

During the late summer of 1999, New York City recorded an unusual number of cases of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). At the same time,…

Climate protest at Times Square during UN Summit

NEW YORK CITY — On the morning of Tuesday, September 19th, Indigenous peoples on the frontlines of the climate crisis on Turtle Island took over…

PRESS RELEASE: Mohawk University Announces Two Groundbreaking Initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TSI’KANATA:HERE, [SEPTEMBER 15, 2023] — Mohawk University, a learning organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of the Mohawk Nation of…

Supporters of Leonard Peltier hold rally, urging clemency

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of activists and Indigenous leaders rallied outside the White House on Tuesday to support Leonard Peltier on the imprisoned activist’s 79th birthday,…

Little Native Hockey League chooses Markham

GREATER TORONTO AREA — In July, the Little Native Hockey League (“LNHL”) announced that Markham has been selected as the host city for the LNHL…

Man charged with child sexual exploitation

BRANTFORD — A Brantford man is facing charges in a child sexual exploitation investigation. OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit and Brantford Police Service, in conjunction…

Six Nations Chiefs run 3-0-0 record in Mann Cup series

BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Six Nations Senior ‘A’ Chiefs made the trip to the Queen’s Park Arena in New Westminster, B.C., for the final Mann…

Six Nations woman Phyllis Bomberry honoured posthumously in Canadian Sports Hall of Fameo

(With files from the orderofsport.ca) Phyllis Bomberry was a trailblazing softball player and is now being honoured in the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame for…

TIFF – Hey Viktor! Review by Adrian Jacobs (warning: this review has spoilers!)

Cody Lightning (writer, producer, actor, director), Hannah Cheeseman (actor, producer), Samuel Miller (co-writer), and Simon Baker (actor) – photo by Adrian Jacobs © 2023 Smoke…

Chiefs of Ontario demand return of all removed greenbelt land parcels

The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement following an Emergency Chiefs Assembly and subsequent media event with First Nations Leadership, pertaining to the…

Professional Women’s Hockey League announces inaugural league formation

By TRT Staff with notes from news.thepwhl.com TORONTO – More opportunity has opened for Indigenous girls and women in the sport of hockey. On August…

Six Nations Rivermen conclude representation in President’s Cup

OAKVILLE — A line up of President’s Cup tournament games rested ahead of the Six Nations Senior ‘B’ Rivermen in Oakville at the Toronto Rock…

Council audit won’t be ready for another few weeks

Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) Elected Council held its first-ever annual general meeting last week but a breakdown of the community’s finances was…

Six Nations Police Briefs

OHSWEKEN — A man that was reported missing by police has been located safely. Jared Martin was being sought by police after he was reported…

Hamilton launches its first Indigenous health strategy

Hamilton City Council approved its first Indigenous health strategy last week, which aims to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals in the city…