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…
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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…
Six Nations mourns the loss of community member to COVID-19
OHSWEKEN – The COVID-19 Pandemic has claimed another life on Six Nations of the Grand River. SNGR Elected Council says they were notified on April…
Six Nations Youth Wins National Fire Poster Contest
Tiana Anthony didn’t even know she had entered a contest when she coloured a fire safety poster as part of her regular school work packages…
SNGR Council donates $5k for graduation ceremonies
2021 will see the second drive-through graduation celebration for Six Nations students this summer as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on. Carey Vyse, an…
Seneca Nation cancels 2021 Salamanca powwow
ALLEGANY TERRITORY — Organizers of the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow announced they were cancelling the 2021 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The powwow…
Three flee police in traffic stop, crash on Seneca Road
SIX NATIONS — On Saturday, May 1 at 11:21 PM, while police were on general patrol, a grey 2006 Buick Sedan vehicle was observed to…