Singh blasts Liberal ‘hypocrisy’ on National Indigenous Peoples Day
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes the Liberal government is “hypocritical'' for saying it wants to make reparations for past sins against…
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Nova Scotia town to change street name, citing slaughter of Indigenous people
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — The town of Bridgewater in southwestern Nova Scotia has joined the growing list of communities that have dropped the name Cornwallis from…
Ottawa to send more help to Kashechewan as First Nation fights COVID 19 outbreak
More help is on the way for a First Nation gripped by an outbreak of COVID-19 in northern Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Friday.…
Quebec premier rejects suggestion for statutory holiday to honour Indigenous Peoples
MONTREAL — Quebec isn't interested in adding a statutory holiday in the province to recognize Indigenous Peoples. Premier Francois Legault told reporters today the province…
Federal government gives money for residential school site research in Saskatchewan
The federal government is providing nearly $5 million for research into residential schools, unmarked graves and undocumented deaths in Saskatchewan. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett…
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…
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…