Chief disappointed in Ford, says National Truth and Reconciliation Day should be stat holiday in Ontario

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Chief Mark Hill says he’s disappointed in the Ontario government choosing not to make the first Truth and…

Reconciliation; pandemic; residential schools highlight of Six Nations candidates’ discussion

OHSWEKEN — As a much-hyped and controversial federal election looms near, vaccine passports appear to be a hot topic in all ridings among all candidates…

Moment for Life run encourages self-care during pandemic

SIX NATIONS — Calls to the Six Nations Crisis Line have increased exponentially since the worldwide Covid pandemic was declared in March 2020 and Six…

Get to know Larry Brock, Conservative candidate for Brantford-Brant

Larry Brock has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and a law degree from the University of Calgary. Since 2004 he has been…

Facing the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Ontario 30% of Six Nations remains unvaccinated

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting vaccination rates that are nearly 20% lower than the rest of the province. According to Six Nations epidemiologists, out…

COVID fourth wave driven by travel and family gatherings

The fourth wave of COVID-19 currently sweeping Six Nations is the result of travel and family gatherings among community members, according to Ohsweken Public Health.…

Warmer than normal fall expected across much of the country

TORONTO — Don’t store away those cutoffs and sandals just yet; The Weather Network says there are still warm days to come this year. The…

More than 150,000 people in Canada experience ‘long COVID’ symptoms: report

TORONTO — More research is needed to understand the so-called “long COVID” condition and the burden it poses on the health-care system, a science advisory…

Get to know Adrienne Rogers, NDP Candidate for Brantford-Brant

Adrienne Roberts is a secondary school teacher with the Grand Erie District School Board who works to help students achieve their goals and acquire real-world…

Ontario lays out guidelines for vaccine certificate enforcement

TORONTO — Ontario has issued guidance for businesses that will soon have to enforce its new COVID-19 vaccine certificate system. Starting Wednesday next week, patrons…

Long-COVID symptoms in more than half Six Nations resolved cases: survey

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Health Services says residents who have contracted COVID-19 are reporting long lasting symptoms that continue even after their illness has resolved.…

Six Nations mourns new death from COVID-19; outbreak rising in numbers

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council confirmed the community has lost another member to COVID-19. This is the first COVID death…

Facing the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Ontario 30% of Six Nations remains unvaccinated, lockdown measures not being implemented

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting vaccination rates that are nearly 20% lower than the rest of the province. According to Six Nations epidemiologists, out…

Six Nations COVID-19 infections highest in Ontario, breakthrough infections in 4 fully vaccinated residents

OHSWEKEN — New data released on Wednesday shows that 4 Six Nations residents who were fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus have tested positive for…

Survivors’ Secretariat Appoints Dr. Beverly Jacobs as Indigenous Human Rights Monitor

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER – The Survivors’ Secretariat is pleased to announce that Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Bear…