Advisory body was ‘very keen’ to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell
OTTAWA — The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was “very keen” to find an Indigenous candidate to…
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US to review dark history of Indigenous boarding schools
The US government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life…
Citing role in ‘genocidal policies,’ history professors reach out to First Nations
FREDERICTON _ History professors at the University of New Brunswick are offering their research skills to Indigenous people looking for information about ancestors or seeking…
Indigenous leaders ask Catholic congregants to push for residential school apology
Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services. Vice-chief David Pratt of…
Apparent arson destroys part of history as St. John’s Tuscarora Church set ablaze
SIX NATIONS — Shock, anger and grief spread throughout the community Saturday morning after a suspected arson destroyed one of Six Nations oldest buildings. Police…
Ford government commits $10 million to fund investigation of hidden graves at Mohawk Institute
There have long been whispers of hidden graves at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford. And elected Chief Mark Hill says despite official…
Elected Chief Hill calls officials for full investigation across Ontario residential schools
Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill sent five letters to various Ontario officials calling for a full investigation into the deaths of all missing children…
Two local candidates vying for top seat at Chiefs of Ontario
The new Ontario Regional Chief will be chosen today during a virtual election, with two local candidates vying for the top spot with the Chiefs…
The history of the other ‘Indian Schools’ in Brantford started by the New England Company
BRANTFORD – The Mohawk Institute was not the only school for teaching Six Nations children. In fact, history shows there were at least four, all…
Six Nations daycares to re-open June 22
Many Six Nations parents are breathing a sigh of relief with local daycares set to re-open on June 22 with strict pandemic safety measures in…
CFL-Edmonton Football Team return as the ‘Elks’
EDMONTON – The Canadian Football League’s Edmonton franchise will now be known as the Elks, the club announced on Tuesday, after discarding their longtime name…
ISCA Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual 5km
As the Covid-19 pandemic has put most activities on halt, the Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta has offered one way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.…
Six Nations Enacts Cannabis Control Law
Two years after the creation of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission, with the aim of regulating the cannabis industry on the territory, a cannabis law…
Man who killed Indigenous woman with trailer hitch in T’Bay, Ont., gets 8 years
TORONTO — A man who pitched a trailer hitch at an Indigenous woman from a moving car in Thunder Bay, Ont., was given eight years…
No charges against N.B. police officer in shooting of Indigenous woman Chantel Moore
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s Public Prosecutions Services announced Monday that no criminal charges will be filed against the police officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore…