Homeless crisis in Brantford and Six Nations

Thirty-seven per cent of Brantford’s homeless population are of Indigenous ancestry. That’s in a city where only 2.4 per cent of the population identifies as…

Calling all Indigenous entrepreneurs

Indigenous entrepreneurs have until June 21 to submit their business ideas to the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch competition. The event invites Indigenous entrepreneurs from across…

Revenues down for Six Nations economic development corporation

The Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corp. made $23 million in 2021- down from the almost $30 million it took home in…

The magical habitat of Chiefswood Park

As the ancient waters of the Grand River whispered past Chiefswood Park on a warm and sunny spring afternoon last Thursday, the grasses, plants, and…

Language commission asks for community input

The Six Nations Language Commission is asking the community for input on what it would like to see more of from the organization. A booth…

Partnership announced in $12 million Six Nations fibre optic project

Fibre optic internet is coming closer to being a reality on Six Nations after First Nations Cable announced a partnership with major players in the…

Good weather helps make Six Nation Rebels 2022 golf tournament a success

Unpredictable weather last May 24 weekend didn’t slow down the Six Nations Jr. B Rebels golf tournament on Saturday. The tournament, held at the Greens…

Six Nations people face higher rates of chronic illnesses

Why are Six Nations people facing more chronic illnesses than surrounding communities? That’s one of the questions a local epidemiologist is hoping to answer when…

Indspire announces recipients and Watch Party Contest for 2022 Indspire Awards

The 2022 Indspire Awards recipients were announced in Ottawa last week during a special in-person celebration. “After two years of reduced contact with friends and…

Six Nations students combine dance and education

In another testament to Six Nations Polytechnic’s ingenuity, the school’s STEAM Academy students are now wowing audiences through dance, after an exciting performance at the…

Six Nations on alert after youth approached by stranger in Ohsweken

The community is on high alert after a suspicious male asked a local elementary school students if they needed a ride while the student was…

New Credit Fellowship Centre collected nearly 6000 lbs of food donations

The New Credit Fellowship Centre collected nearly 6000 lbs of food donations during a campaign held on Saturday. Church pastors Ken and Sonya Sault said…

MCFN man wins Archaeology award

The Canadian Archaeology Association has named Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation member Jordan Jamieson the 2022 recipient of the Margaret and James F. Pendergast…

School in Brantford to be named for Six Nations nurse

BRANTFORD — Grand Erie District School Board’s Ryerson Heights Elementary School is set to become Edith Monture Elementary School, honouring the Ohsweken-born World War I…

What to do with your bread and cheese

Bread and Cheese is back and doesn’t really need to be explained to most people who live in the area. Show up, greet some friends…