Jordan’s Principle no longer provides emergency funding

The Six Nations of the Grand River Jordan’s Principle Team says it will no longer be able to offer emergency funding for shelter, clothing, food…

Canada agrees to $30M advance payment for MCFN land claim

The Canadian government said Canada remains committed to improving relationships with Indigenous people and working with them to advance their rights. Ogimaa-Kwe (chief) Claire Sault…

International Women’s day (IWD) Timeline

For more than a century, International Women’s Day (IWD) has provided an important opportunity for groups worldwide advocating for gender equality.  As Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist,…

‘Cut them off’: Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect

By: Lyndsay Armstrong Canadians are remaining defiant in the face of punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, promising to use their wallets to fight the…

The latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump today imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The president’s executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent…

Buffy Sainte-Marie lost two jubilee medals as part of Order of Canada cancellation: Rideau Hall

By: David Friend The recent termination of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Order of Canada came with the cancellation of two additional Canadian honours. A representative for Rideau…

Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President…

Brantford’s 123-year-old cold case

BRANTFORD — The biggest headline news in Brantford and region was the gruesome death of local hotel owner, James Quirk, behind what was then the…

JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY NOTICE: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM DIRECTED TO CEASE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan’s Principle team at…

Indigenous art and Squamish Pride Parade among Squamish grant highlights

By: Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The arts and culture program sees increased funding to $64,000. What makes a community vibrant…

Celebrating five years of Indigenous-led child and family services law

Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu issued the following statement last week: The pattern of child and family services across the country, taking kids at…

Peltier stays in prison while insurrectionist pardoned

Once again with the change in the White House, there comes another opportunity for amnesty for Lenard Peltier, Indian Rights activist and founder of the…

OPP INVESTIGATING COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 403

OPP Seeking Witnesses or Dashcam Footage BRANT COUNTY – Police are providing an update on the investigation of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 that…

Renewed calls for information in murder of Six Nations man Dylan Isaacs in Miami

There are renewed calls asking any possible witnesses to come forward in the January 2024 murder of Six Nations man Dylan Isaacs after a football…

Milwaukee Bucks Defeat Toronto Raptors 128-104 at Indigenous Heritage Game

TORONTO — The Indigenous Heritage Game on January 6 at Scotiabank Arena brought fans together to celebrate culture and community, but the Milwaukee Bucks stole…