Planet IndigenUS returns with over 300 artists from around the globe
TORONTO, ON — Planet IndigenUS returns to Harbourfront Centre and Woodland Cultural Centre, its co-producing partner, July 31 – August 9. This contemporary 10-day festival…
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Akwesasne Mohawk Council sworn in
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The thirteen chiefs who will serve the Akwesasne community for the next three years as the 2015-2018 Mohawk Council were officially…
Chief & Council unanimously sign Declaration of Office
Kahnawake — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke's newly-elected Chief & Council unanimously signed the Declaration of Office last month, marking the first official meeting of…
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…