Vaccine clinic for youth aged 12-17 for Six Nations this weekend
The first set of vaccines for youth aged 12-17 on Six Nations will launch this coming weekend. Ohsweken Public Health says the clinic for first…
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Kamloops discovery reopens concerns about former Mohawk Institute
By Jim Windle and Nahnda Garlow BRANTFORD – The recent discovery of skeletal remains of more than 215 former students of the Kamloops Indian Residential…
Six Nations outpouring of sorrow at former Mohawk Institute Residential School
Community vigil places 215 moccasins on former school steps to honour student graves uncovered in Kamloops The bodies of 215 children were found via ground-penetrating…
‘Delicate, sensitive process:’ Expert talks on searching for burial sites with radar
EDMONTON — Searching for unmarked burial sites is a painstaking process that not all Indigenous communities could be immediately ready for after the remains of…
Ethan Bear speaks out on his experience of racism after Oilers loss
After receiving racist messages and comments on social media following Edmonton’s series-ending loss to the Winnipeg Jets last Monday, Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear spoke out…
Indigenous Running Club Admin. runs for the 215 Indigenous children of Kamloops
With Global Running Day and Tom Longboat Day, two important running days for many runners across the province, one particular runner has used running to…
How to get virtual for the month of running
The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed congregations to a halt yet again this year. But the reality of running has adapted virtuality to host events from…
Indigenous woman named New Zealand’s next governor general
By Nick Perry THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) _ Children's advocate Cindy Kiro said Monday she hopes to inspire Maori girls after becoming…
Ontario Supports Virtual Learning at Six Nations Polytechnic Institute
Province provides more access to on-line courses and retraining opportunities BRANTFORD – The Ontario government is supporting 7 innovative virtual learning projects at Six Nations…
Indian chief’s descendant wants Harvard to return tomahawk
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. _ A Native American lawyer wants Harvard University to return a tomahawk once owned by his pioneering ancestor, Chief Standing Bear of the…
First Indigenous Hip Hop Awards announces 2021 winners
WINNIPEG — Hip Hop fans from around the indigenous world watched the first ever Indigenous Hip Hop Awards this weekend. The online event was streamed…
Shining a light on the Six Nations Paramedic Services during Paramedic Week 2021
By: Jace Koblun The theme for Paramedic Services Week 2021 is Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready and demonstrates the important role that paramedics play…
Red Jacket’s Peace Medal welcomed back to Seneca Nation
SALAMANCA, NY — A historical medal belonging to Seneca chief Red Jacket has been returned to the Seneca Nation. The medal, which bears great significance…
Police raid another illegal cannabis dispensary
SIX NATIONS — Police say a man of middle eastern descent who was working in an illegal cannabis dispensary on Townline Road was arrested and…
No new COVID-19 infections, but SNGR says keep wearing masks
SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Elected Council says that community members should continue to wear masks even if they are fully vaccinated — and are…