Two arrested, drugs and guns seized
BRANTFORD — Police say a male and female are facing drugs and weapons charges after a disturbance in the area of Diana Avenue and Blackburn…
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Charlottetown votes to add Indigenous figure next to Sir John A. Macdonald statue
CHARLOTTETOWN — The City of Charlottetown will add a representation of an Indigenous elder or child next to its downtown statue of Sir John A.…
Man who attacked, set fire to Indigenous woman in Saskatchewan denied parole
A Saskatchewan man who brutally attacked a woman and set her on fire has been denied parole. Leslie Black, 35, pleaded guilty to attempted murder…
Two found dead after standoff in First Nations community in eastern Quebec
LISTUGUJ — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the deaths of two people found inside a home following a standoff on the Listuguj First Nation. The…
Commonwealth Sport Canada announces two new Six Nations members
In April, the Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) has appointed two new members to its Board, with the aim of improving its governance through better representation.…
Book by local publisher encompassing lacrosse wins 2021 Indie Book Award
ONTARIO — On May 15, it was announced that the Ontario Native literacy Coalition (ONLC), had earned accolade in several categories at the 2021 Indie…
Six Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island honoured for sport excellence
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Young Indigenous athletes on Vancouver Island were honoured in April for their outstanding achievements in sports. The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth…
World Bee Day is May 20: Ways you can help protect this critical insect
Ecologists say that bees are a critical part of the world’s ecosystems. In fact, it is estimated that 84% of the crops humans grow need…
Coroner role after strep throat death of Indigenous child before Ontario’s top court
TORONTO — The failure of a coroner to fully investigate the death of a four-year-old Indigenous boy was part of a systemic dereliction of duty…
Registered Practical Nurses struggling with pandemic stress, workload: poll
TORONTO —Pam Parks says she has a routine to pick herself up before she starts every one of her 12-hour hospital shifts these days. The…
Despite chronic underfunding Six Nations Police uphold 30 year history of community safety
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police was one of the first First Nations communities to enter into an agreement with federal and provincial governments to establish…
Church community adapting to serve Mississaugas of the Credit during pandemic
MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — A local church on Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation has been finding creative ways to adapt to the COVID-19…
Convoy says no to development in Brantford
A convoy of Six Nations people and allies said ‘no’ to development in the City of Brantford Saturday afternoon. Dozens of vehicles made stops at…
Three facing drug charges: cocaine residue, mushrooms seized during illegal cannabis dispensary raid
OHSWEKEN — Three Six Nations people are facing a number of charges after a raid of an illegal cannabis dispensary shop on Sour Springs Road…
Car crash on Mohawk Road
SIX NATIONS — Police are investigating after an early morning crash on Mohawk Road. Officers say a silver 2010 Dodge Charger was travelling north on…