Authentic insight to Haudenosaunee life through Corn Husk Dolls

Vistors to Six Nations of the Grand River checking into the Six Nations Tourism building are being introduced to the Confederacy of Chiefs, the Gei:…

Drum beats from the ghetto to the reservation

What started in the Bronx in the early 1970’s spread from the ghettoes, to the skyscrapers and became a billion dollar industry by the end…

New documentary celebrates 25 years of Indigenous Radio at Six Nations

By TRT Staff with files from Janet Rogers Two Haudenosaunee from Six Nations, both living on the west coast of the Turtle, brought their talents…

David Wilcox to headline ‘Concert for a Cure’

SIX NATIONS — Canadian Blues legend David Wilcox will headline the 8th Annual Concert for a Cure according to event coordinator Jace Martin. The Six…

First Nations Comics and Video Games Draw a Crowd

By Ozman Omar Dozens of people gathered at 862 Richmond Street West in Toronto to attend an Indigenous themed video games and comic book event…

WCC to show Smithsonian exhibit on indigenous musicians in popular culture

BRANTFORD – The Woodland Cultural Centre will host a new exhibition, Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture — produced by the Smithsonian’s…

Hot Summer Nights

Aboriginal Pavillion Hip-Hop/Rap/Spoken Word Night — July 22nd, 6-10pm @ Historic Fort York. Ruben Esguerra, Mob Bounce, Plex & Rellik, Lightning Cloud. Aboriginal Pavillion Strong…

The history of raised Iroquoian beadwork

In the crowded pow wow arena – the beadwork of the Haudenosaunee people is unmistakable and instantly recognizable. Delicate white beads on dark rich velvet,…

Concert to Celebrate PanAm Games

Six Nations Council is hosting a free community concert celebrating the 2015 Pan Am Games on Friday July 24th, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm,…

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…

Lyle Anderson Memorial Smoke Dance Competition in third year

For the third year in a row, Haudenosaunee dancers will gather at the Plank Road Ons Stop to compete in the annual smoke dance competition.…

Buffy St. Marie opens summer celebrations of Indigenous talent at Fort York

TORONTO – What a gala it was last Thursday at Old Fort York in Toronto. The Gala, put on by the Mississaugas of the New…

Celebrate Indigenous Art, Culture and Entertainment at the Aboriginal Pavillion – Historic Fort York

TORONTO – The Aboriginal Pavilion is the lone “official” Indigenous music and arts festival taking place during the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Festival…

Rez Cars Get High Art Treatment

A few months ago I sat in the office of Naomi Johnson, Artistic Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre, as we attempted to come up…

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…