SNEC briefs: $5,000 donation, research programs and scheduling

SIX NATIONS – The last 56th Six Nations Elected Council general meeting was almost cancelled due to a lack of quorum — the minimum number…

Wesakechak “whisky jack” may become Canada’s national bird

TURTLE ISLAND – The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has ended its two-year National Bird Project by unveiling its pick for Canada’s newest national symbol —…

Bullying awareness and prevention week

LONDON – November 20 to 26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario. This is an opportunity to remind youth and parents of the…

Delby Powless Jr. found not guilty of assault

SIX NATIONS – Two years ago, Six Nations’ Delby Powless Jr. was involved in an altercation outside the Lawson House Inn in Hagersville resulting in…

Akwesasne and Kahnawa:ke children experience Disney trip of a lifetime

AKWESASNE TERRITORY – There were tears, cheers and smiles from ear-to-ear on the morning of Nov. 2 as eight children from Akwesasne and Kahnawa:ke waved…

Arson suspected in Kanonhstaton house and nearby smoke hut fires

HALDIMAND – Around 12:30 Tuesday morning, the only house left standing on the former Douglas Creek Estates was destroyed by fire. Arson is expected as…

Six Nations Tourism features renowned local artist

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Tourism celebrates the opening of a new art installation featuring local Six Nations artist, Arnold Jacobs. “Six Nations Tourism works…

Six Nations member awarded at Heritage Mississauga Awards Ceremony

NEW CREDIT – David Moses received the Mississauga of the New Credit Cultural and Heritage Award for demonstrating a commitment to awareness and preservation of…

Remembrance Day in Veterans Park

OHSWEKEN – J.C. Hill Elementary School took the opportunity to honour war veterans on Remembrance day last week on Friday, November 11, by marching to…

Bill Montour back in the race for Chief

OHSWEKEN – The last time William K. (Bill) Montour ran for Elected Chief, he lost to sitting Chief Ava Hill by two votes, but rather…

Helping hands for northern communities update

SIX NATIONS – A local community effort is still underway to support Attiwapiskat and other First Nations northern communities. The group, Helping Hands Initiative for…

SNP receives $5 million investment from Canada and Ontario

BRANTFORD – Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of a $5 million investment in…

Rock Your Mocs Day is fast approaching

TURTLE ISLAND – Rock Your Mocs Day has become one of the fastest growing, indigenous-wide celebrations of culture and diversity during Native American Heritage Month.…

Song and dance sharing circle at Dajoh

OHSWEKEN – Already putting the Dajoh building to task and partnering with Six Nations Ohero:kon Youth Rites of Passage and McMaster University Indigenous Studies, the…

Stump Hall Cemetery gets new sign

SIX NATIONS – After working on her own for years, Sonya Hill finally found four other community women to work together in her goal of…