Ottawa removes objections to UNDRIP
The objections of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was one of the many unfortunate legacies left by former Prime…
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History of the Warrior/Unity Flag
SIX NATIONS – There are various interpretations of what has been called “The Mohawk Warrior Flag” or “The Unity Flag”. Research shows that the flag…
TiffanyTaylre: Make-up & Women’s Empowerment
SIX NATIONS – Making women feel beautiful. That’s the theme of TiffanyTaylre — a hair and makeup service company that has been on Six Nations…
8 ways kids can go green
TURTLE ISLAND – Raising eco-friendly children is less complicated than it once was. From very early ages, today’s kids are exposed to environmental topics and…
Jody Wilson-Raybould presented leadership award
TORONTO – Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould was awarded the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) inaugural Indigenous Women in Leadership Award. Wilson-Raybould is a member of…
Settler on Fake History and the Indian Act
SIX NATIONS / BRITISH COLUMBIA – For those who may not know, this reporter is a non-native who has been immersed in the Six Nations…
Hamilton man wins Sit-N-Bull truck giveaway
SIX NATIONS – Mark Capoferri from Hamilton Ont., is the winner of Sit-N-Bull Gas and Variety’s truck giveaway. Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill drew…
Earth Day: Did you know?
The first Earth Day took place in 1970, giving a voice to a growing movement that espoused the importance of addressing environmental issues and adopting…
SN cleans up at BASEF and shows great teamwork
SIX NATIONS – Several science fair project winners from Six Nations and area elementary schools were submitted for consideration for the Bay Area Science and…
Six Nations Elected Council receives transfer for Burtch
SIX NATIONS – It’s been a long time coming, but by the end of March the 381 acres along the Cockshutt Road known as the…
The Remarkable Life of Levi “Deskaheh” General: friends and foes
SIX NATIONS – The Remarkable Life of Levi General began in 1872. He was stood up as a royaner (hereditary chief) of the Cayuga nation under the…
Cracking egg myths in time for Easter
Easter eggs are the centrepieces of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people also associate…
Northern fire fighters celebrated at graduation
SIX NATIONS – In partnership with the Ontario Native Fire Fighter Society and Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada, the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services Department…
Improve the survival of the trees planted this spring
Here are a few tips to give the trees you plant this spring the best chance of survival. Every year the landowners of the Grand…
$225,000 OTF grant supports the expansion of a major event
LONDON – Carolinian Canada Coalition hosted the event, Go Wild Grow Wild. The biggest biodiversity expo in southern Ontario, now in its third year, was held…