State of First Nations Health
Our health is not what it used to be. Nowadays our people – young and old – suffer from many chronic lifestyle diseases such as…
Arts and Culture
Documentary: The Medicine Game
Onondaga brothers Jeremy and Hiana Thompson had a common dream, to someday play professional lacrosse at Syracuse University. A new documentary film titled “The Medicine…
Cheri Maracle
Artist Profile Cheri Maracle – Mohawk Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Mohawk performer Cheri Maracle takes her place front and centre in…
Royal Proclamation now on display at Canadian Museum of Civilization
[tweetable] The Royal Proclamation of 1763 is on display this fall [/tweetable] at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. The showing is in…
Homestyle Kitchen teams up with Heavenly Sweets for lunch
If you are on Six Nations and looking for a fantastic home cooked meal complete with dessert you must head over to Homestyle Kitchen &…
Lacey Hill
Artist Profile Lacey Hill – Oneida Nation, Wolf Clan When a person is operating in their area of gifting, they make it look easy. Such…
Tracy Thomas
Artist Profile Tracy Thomas: Onondaga Nation, near Syracuse NY From the time he was a child, Tracy Thomas knew he was gifted. Despite being born…
Derek Miller – Blues Vol. 1 (Gunner Records 2013)
Derek Miller likes fast cars, fast tunes and who knows what else. For his 4th disc in a strong line-up of award winners, (Music is the Medicine 2002, The Dirty Looks 2006, Double Trouble 2010) Derek Miller released Blues Vol. 1 this year, which won Best Blues Album at the 8th annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg.
John Lennon in Mohawk
SIX NATIONS – Although John Lennon and Paul McCartley are certainly not Mohawk, there is someone who believes Lennon just may have been.
Leith Mahkewa
Artist Profile Leith Mahkewa Kaneratonta: Kahnawake, QC “I didn’t even think I would get in!” exclaimed Mahkewa. The artist submitted an application to show her…
Black Ash Basket workshop at Woodland Cultural Centre a success
The Woodland Cultural Centre had its first Basket making workshop this past weekend. Nearly 15 participants went through the two day workshop with Tyendinaga basket…
Harvest Festival and Pow Wow bring thousands to Archeological Site
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology hosted its 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Pow Wow over this past weekend at Attawandaron Park in London. Enjoying perfect…
4th annual Swinefest packs ‘em in
Derek Miller’s Swinefest brought Six Nations’ music lovers together again for the fourth year in a row this past weekend. The Juno winner comes home…
Dance documentary captures work of Santee Smith
Haudenosaune choreographer Santee Smith wrapped up production on a documentary film of her work “Kaha:wi – The Life Cyle” this month in Toronto. “Kaha:wi was…
Introducing the new 2013 Six Nations Ambassadors
OHSWEKEN, There is a new set of Six Nations ambassadors in place for 2013, including Miss Six Nations winner, Kaylea Jamieson. The Fall Fair opened, as…
