Six Nations stays in Red Alert status despite policy directing lockdown

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says it is moving the community into Red Alert status — despite it’s own policy…

Your gifts as medicine: Community Wellness Series

“Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. The hard is what makes it great.” That famous phrase, uttered by the inimitable Jimmy Dugan…

Three arrested on drug charges

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say three adults from Six Nations have been arrested and are facing drug trafficking charges. Officers executed a search warrant…

Retail cannabis license applications coming April 7

Applications for permits to sell retail cannabis on Six Nations will be available April 7. The applications come as the Six Nations Cannabis Commission and…

Grand Erie welcomes new student trustees

BRANTFORD — The Grand Erie District School Board welcomed it’s new student trustees for 2021-22, including a student from Six Nations of the Grand River…

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caledonia high school

CALEDONIA — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at McKinnon Park Secondary School by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Public health officials confirmed two cases of…

Grand Erie introduces Indigenous principal for Indigenous education

BRANTFORD — Grand Erie District School Board says they have hired Robin Staats as Grand Erie’s first System Principal Leader of Indigenous Education and Equity.…

Two Brantford men arrested in organized crime investigation; guns, explosives, drugs and illegal cannabis products seized

BRANTFORD — OPP say they have dismantled four organized crime networks in Southern Ontario after an eight month investigation into firearms and drug trafficking. On…

Autism Awareness Month: Meet Brady Elsliger

My adopted son was six years old when he first came into my life. He said the same three phrases over and over again. He…

Six Nations reports lowered COVID-19 infections, 1 new death

OHSWEKEN — Another community member has died of COVID-19. Six Nations of the Grand River reported an additional death Tuesday, bringing the total to 9…

Six Nations Council ready to sign MOU on 9.2 million Internet project

Construction on a $9.2 million fibre internet project is expected to begin as soon as Six Nations of the Grand River elected council signs an…

Musician offers hope for those dealing with addiction

Live concerts have taken a back seat during the Covid-19 pandemic for just over a year now, but Six Nations community members got treated to…

COVID-19 Variant of Concern identified at Six Nations as positivity rates decline

SIX NATIONS — Ohsweken Public Health reported the presence of two cases of a Variant of Concern at Six Nations over the weekend. In a…

Six Nations farmers looking to build resource centre and grocery store

The Six Nations Farmers Association is looking to build a $5.6 million agricultural resource centre and supermarket on the territory, filling a long-time void for…

NLL’s Brendan Bomberry and CPT Gia Renzi bring smoothie bowls to Six Nations

Sports have been closed for months, barring athletes from their passions across the country. With the absence of their sports, many have been looking for…