Wapakeka First Nation grads a demonstration of hope and dedication

WAPEKEKA FIRST NATION — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini travelled with a delegation from Nishnawbe Aski Nation to participate in graduation celebrations in Wapekeka…

Community generously responds to food drive for women’s shelter

THUNDER BAY, ONT – The public response was generous at a food drive to support Beendigen Inc., a native women’s crisis home and family healing…

Six Nations Police Briefs for the week of July 22, 2015

  POLICE PURSUIT ENDS WITH ARREST OF FEMALE On Friday, July 17, 2015, at 3:25pm, Six Nations Police attempted to pull over a black pickup…

HDI is a registered Ontario Corporation

SIX NATIONS – A recent Corporate Profile Report confirms that the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) is operating as a numbered corporation, registered under the jurisdiction…

Ontario Provincial Police urging cyclists to stay safe

BRANT COUNTY –With summer here in the County of Brant, you can expect to see a lot of bicycle traffic. The County of Brant Ontario…

Six Nations Police Briefs July 15 2015

Deceased Man discovered on Bicentennial Trail Six Nations police responded to a report of a deceased man on Bicentennial Trail in Ohsweken on Wednesday, July…

Medical marijuana grown by American Indian tribes destroyed by federal agents

Two large scale greenhouse facilities operated by American Indian tribes on sovereign tribal lands were raided last week and nearly 12,000 cannabis plants designated for…

Bugs in my garden

Dear Kitty, I have so many bugs in my garden its barely fun to go in there. Aphids everywhere and some kind of green worm…

Food Truck Brings First Nations Cuisine to TO2015 Pan Am Games

TORONTO — Before Canada was a poutine nation, traditional Aboriginal foods like corn, beans and Pontiac potatoes were enjoyed by First Nations communities. As the…

Historic Art Installation Stands Witness at Hamilton Public Library

HAMILTON — Pieces of the Witness Blanket, a wood-based First Nations art installation, collectively recounts for future generations the true story of loss, strength, reconciliation…

PLANNING FOR THE GARDEN

Dear Kitty, My garden last year faltered after planting. Do you have some things I can do this year to actually get vegetables from my…

Memorial recognizes Six Nations sacrifices during War of 1812

A working group of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee has raised slightly over $1 million to construct an art installation in…

Niagara Police seek murder suspects

Niagara Regional Police have released the names of two individuals they allege are responsible for the murder of Guiseppe “Joe” Caputo, who was found dead…

First Nations unite over Traditional Healing Centre at Pine Falls Hospital

Sagkeeng FIRST NATION — A new traditional healing centre is under construction at a Manitoba hospital. The centre, which will be shared by three Manitoba…

Isadore Day elected as new Ontario Regional Chief

THUNDER BAY — A new Ontario Regional Chief was elected in a traditional ceremony at the 41st Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference today hosted by…