Midwinter Ceremony a time of renewal

It’s a time of renewal, starting fresh and saying good-bye. Kevin Deer, a Mohawk faithkeeper from Kahnawake, says it’s one traditional ceremony of the year…

Transforming the future of Six Nations education

Celebrate International Day of Education on January 24 Education is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as the action or process of teaching someone, especially in…

Mohawk Turtle Clan Twins Recognized for Entrepreneurial Indigenous Enterprise by CCAB

With their combined artistry and business acumen, Six Nations twins Dakota and Jesse Brant are racking up the business awards for their thriving Six Nations…

Infectious disease specialist answers Covid and vaccine questions

One of the country’s foremost infectious disease specialists is encouraging people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, saying it is safe, effective and reduces the chance…

Man opposing Arrowdale development turns himself in to police

Trevor Bomberry has turned himself into police in relation to the months-long occupation of the former Arrowdale Golf ocurse in the city of Brantford. Bomberry,…

Waterford woman third person arrested in fatal collision

HALDIMAND — A woman from Waterford has been arrested in connection to a fatal fail-to-remain collision that claimed the life of 23-year-old Alexander Dalton of…

Grant an elder a wish this year

These are tough times for everyone but one local volunteer has been working to help grant wishes to elders experiencing chronic medical conditions, financial hardship…

Missing woman from Brantford, found.

UPDATE — A 42-year-old woman reported missing last week has been found, Brantford police say. Leslie Maracle has been safely located, police say. Police thanked…

Hwy 6 bypass re-opens after social media debate

The Highway Six bypass surrounding Caledonia, which was shut down in November in solidarity with a B.C. First Nation protesting an oil pipeline, has re-opened…

Thieves make off with part of fence at Mohawk Chapel

Thieves made off with a piece of an expensive fence the historic Mohawk Chapel in Brantford installed over the summer to ward off arson threats.…

Single vehicle crash

OHSWEKEN — On December 5, 2021, at 12:19 AM, the Ontario Provincial Police London Communications Centre advised the Six Nations Police of a single motor…

Bay of Quinte Mohawks re-elect Donald Maracle for Chief

TYENDINAGA — The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte held elections on December 4 and have re-elected Chief Donald Maracle for another term. Out of…

Canadian Olympic curling uniforms designed with help of Anishinaabe artist

RED LAKE, ONT. — Last month, curling Canada revealed the jerseys Canadian curlers will be wearing when they compete at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.…

Six Nations is bracing itself for Omicron variant with worst case rates, lowest vaccine rates in Ontario

Six Nations Health Services is urging the community to take COVID precautions seriously as a newly-identified variant of concern has world health officials concerned. Not…

Burlington air cadet squadron seeks council guidance on logo

In a rare display of reconciliation, a new captain with a Burlington air cadet squadron took the initiative to seek guidance from Six Nations of…