Letter send to Brantford Mayor from HRNABrantford

The letter below was sent by Haudenosaunee & Raseron:ni Neighborhood Association of Brantford to the Brantford Mayor. The Association will be developing an independent and voluntary…

Questions and answers about the alcohol referendum

After last week’s article regarding Six Nations Elected Council’s announcement that a January 2015 alcohol referendum will take place at Six Nations, Two Row Times…

The Six Nations Food Bank calls out to the community to “Drive for 5” this month

The Six Nations Food Bank, which offers supplementary food items, cleaning products and personal hygiene items to those in need, has commenced their “Drive for…

Toy Bingo helps raise funds for school trips

You may think these people are playing bingo, but actually, they are Christmas shopping. Tis the season for Six Nations and New Credit schools to…

Through a stream of tears, GREAT celebrates success of Six Nations Women

In a supreme showing of sisterhood and love, Barb Miller and Iris Wright of Grand River Employment and Training celebrated the conclusion of their 2…

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…