Alcohol referendum scheduled at Six Nations for January 17, 2015

Matt Jamieson and Nicole Kohoko from the Economic Development office made a presentation to the Six Nations Elected Council advising that information sessions will commence…

500 community members sign petition to keep Dr. Monture

At the November 18th, 2014 General Council meeting, Six Nations Elected Council was presented with a petition of over 500 signatures of community members upset…

Prepared by Councillor Helen Miller

After reading the story “Referendum on alcohol coming to Six Nations Nov. 19, 2014,” I am compelled to share my research. The most recent decision…

Premier Wynne attends and supports ONWA gathering

THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) wrapped up the 43rd Annual General Assembly on Sunday (November 23/14), which brought together over 100 delegates from all…

Paris citizens concerned gravel extraction could affect Six Nations water

PARIS – Water quality in Paris is once again the topic of concern for some County of Brant citizens who have determined to double their…

Travis Squire Hill sentenced to 8 years less time served

Travis Squire-Hill was sentenced to 8 years less 948 days time served, with enhanced credit granted at 1.5 days, for the December 3rd, 2012 motor…

Shawls of Safety Gala fundraiser brings communities together

This past Saturday was the Shawls of Safety (SOS) gala fundraiser and silent auction on Rama first nation territory. The central focus of the event was for…

Alcohol referendum could cost $25,000

OHSWEKEN – The alcohol ban on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory may seem draconian and even racist by some, but at Six Nations,…

Former prisoner discusses Clause inquiry’s recommendations – Part 1

The coroner’s inquest into the March 4, 2011 accidental overdose death at the Brantford Jail of Robert Howard Clause resulted in 17 recommendations being made…

Justice Edward confirms family’s right to use traditional medicines

On November 14th, 2014 in the Brantford Ontario Court of Justice, to an overflowing courtroom, Justice Gethin Edward read aloud his reasons for judgment in…

2014 Annual financial report – counting the beans

OHSWEKEN – It was number crunching time for Six Nations as the annual financial statement for the March, 2014 year end was made public for…

SNPD comes through for Makayla and Jada

SIX NATIONS – The families of two 11-year-old girls stricken with cancer received cheques for $10,000 each from the Six Nations Police Services last week.…

Cayuga bridge construction stopped

CAYUGA – Construction was stopped on the Cayuga Highway #3 bridge replacement last week by order of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council through the Haudenosaunee…

Haudenosaunee deer harvest taking place in Dundas Valley

HAMILTON – Deer harvesting has been a long-standing tradition of the Haudenosaunee, dating back thousands of years and serving an important role in their way…

“Taff” Douglas says goodbye

SIX NATIONS – Last week Six Nations lost another warrior in the passing of Arnold Douglas, commonly known around the rez as Taff. He died…