Six Nations elected officials reject public health recommendation to move into Black Alert

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council has rejected two recent recommendations from public health officials to move the community into Black…

GRE donates $450,000 to SN Language Commission

The Six Nations Language Commission is getting a $450,000 boost in funding thanks to a generous donation from Grand River Enterprises. Bryan Porter, CEO of…

Young Six Nations artist chosen for Grand River paddle art project

Jasmine General has been painting since she was a little kid. And today, the amazingly talented 14-year-old is contributing her vibrant work for an art…

A Performance Consultant and Kinesiology Professor

The early spring has brought with it the nostalgia of summer sports. Unfortunately, many do not know for certain how their sports will be adapting…

A second conversation with Sports Psychologists during a pandemic

The 2020 Olympics were put on hold. An estimated 10,000 athletes were scheduled to march into Tokyo’s national stadium for the opening ceremony of the…

Indigenous women strong contenders for Team Canada

HALIFAX – Brigette Lacquette (Ojibwe), Jocelyne Larocque (Métis) and Jamie Lee Rattray (Métis) are set to attend with Team Canada at the BFL National Women’s…

ISWO Provides 5km running program in interactive group

Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario has been working to provide virtual sport and athletics programs for youth at home. This week they launched the Well…

Virtual Powwow Class to combine fitness and traditional movement

Often considered a sport due to the high levels of foot work, stamina and endurance; virtual Pow Wow participation have taken off during the pandemic.…

Three arrested on drug charges

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say three adults from Six Nations have been arrested and are facing drug trafficking charges. Officers executed a search warrant…

Grand Erie welcomes new student trustees

BRANTFORD — The Grand Erie District School Board welcomed it’s new student trustees for 2021-22, including a student from Six Nations of the Grand River…

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caledonia high school

CALEDONIA — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at McKinnon Park Secondary School by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Public health officials confirmed two cases of…

Grand Erie introduces Indigenous principal for Indigenous education

BRANTFORD — Grand Erie District School Board says they have hired Robin Staats as Grand Erie’s first System Principal Leader of Indigenous Education and Equity.…

Brandon Montour, sets NHL record while ending losing streak

The Buffalo Sabres finally won, snapping their 18 game losing streak, and Brandon Montour, with friends and family eagerly watching at home, set an NHL…

Two Brantford men arrested in organized crime investigation; guns, explosives, drugs and illegal cannabis products seized

BRANTFORD — OPP say they have dismantled four organized crime networks in Southern Ontario after an eight month investigation into firearms and drug trafficking. On…

‘Blood Quantum,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ top Canadian Screen Award nominations

TORONTO — This year’s leading Canadian Screen Awards nominees are a film featuring the walking dead and several series fans wish they could revive. The…