Brantford long-term care class
One of Ontario’s first Indigenous living classrooms for patient care has opened at a long-term care centre in Brantford through a partnership between St. Joseph’s Health System and Six Nations Polytechnic.
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Mohawk Village Memorial Park nearing completion
It was a beautiful late summer day on Saturday as dozens gathered at the site of the beautiful Mohawk Village Memorial Park in Brantford, a project meant to honour survivors of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School.
Trade tensions put pressure on Indigenous businesses
Escalating trade measures between Canada and the United States are creating new pressure for some Indigenous-owned businesses that rely on cross-border supply chains or American customers.
Seneca Nation keeps pressure on Lake Ontario name change
The Seneca Nation is continuing to push for the reversal of a U.S. executive order that directs federal agencies to call Lake Ontario “Lake America.”
AFN report flags growing First Nations school infrastructure gap
The Assembly of First Nations released an assessment this week showing the infrastructure gap in First Nations schools is getting worse.
School’s back – watch for kids
School is back and the Six Nations Police are advising motorists to be extra vigilant as they conduct a back-to-school traffic safety blitz.
Audit shows Six Nations lost millions on cannabis commission
Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) lost $4 million running the now-defunct Six Nations Cannabis Commission.
Six Nations elders settle into Brantford long-term care home
About 50 elders from Six Nations who were displaced by flooding at Iroquois Lodge in 2025 have moved into the former Fox Ridge long-term care home in Brantford.
Over 20 artists take over Toronto stage for northern fire relief
Twenty-plus Indigenous artists took over Toronto’s Concert Hall on Aug. 29 and sent every dollar north to fire-hit First Nations youth.
HCCC responds to SNGR land boundary MOU with Brantford
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council has no authority to be signing agreements regarding treaty lands with the City of Brantford and that it will not allow its relationship to the land to be reduced to an “interest.”
Displaced Iroquois Lodge residents moved to Brantford facility
Iroquois Lodge residents, who were forced to evacuate the reserve’s only long-term care home after severe flooding in June 2025.
Six Nations Stealth claim first Meredith Cup title
The junior C side wrapped up its first franchise title this month, defeating the Peterborough Jr. C Lakers in a best-of-five final. The Stealth took the series 3-1 and brought the cup home after a long, physical post-season that tested every part of the roster.
Brant Native Housing celebrates Ojistoh House expansion
Friday’s groundbreaking for the expansion of Ojistoh House was a celebration of hope, partnership, and a shared commitment to creating brighter futures for Indigenous families in our community.
Six Nations Elected Council repeals cannabis control law
The Six Nations Elected Council has repealed the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and its associated regulations. The decision took effect on July 9.
Six Nations offered $5 million for Birkett Lane Development
Six Nations is being offered $5 million for a housing development project on unceded lands in Brantford on Birkett Lane and Erie Ave.