No link between colonialism and vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people: expert
OTTAWA — There is no evidence that Canada's history of colonialism has made Indigenous people any more hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than the…
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First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID 19 vaccines
First Nations with road access in northern Ontario are next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the first dose was administered in 31…
‘Daunting and disturbing:’ Study finds Indigenous people more likely to die in fires
OTTAWA — The research director for an initiative that promotes fire safety in Indigenous communities says a study that found Inuit are over 17 times…
Saskatchewan research shows First Nations suffer cardiac arrest at younger age
Wes Lambert's heart stopped at his wedding reception in Saskatoon 15 years ago. “I got up to go to the podium, and I did not…
GRE donates $450,000 to SN Language Commission
The Six Nations Language Commission is getting a $450,000 boost in funding thanks to a generous donation from Grand River Enterprises. Bryan Porter, CEO of…
Young Six Nations artist chosen for Grand River paddle art project
Jasmine General has been painting since she was a little kid. And today, the amazingly talented 14-year-old is contributing her vibrant work for an art…
Six Nations stays in Red Alert status despite policy directing lockdown
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says it is moving the community into Red Alert status — despite it’s own policy…
Your gifts as medicine: Community Wellness Series
“Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. The hard is what makes it great.” That famous phrase, uttered by the inimitable Jimmy Dugan…
Three arrested on drug charges
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say three adults from Six Nations have been arrested and are facing drug trafficking charges. Officers executed a search warrant…
Retail cannabis license applications coming April 7
Applications for permits to sell retail cannabis on Six Nations will be available April 7. The applications come as the Six Nations Cannabis Commission and…
Grand Erie welcomes new student trustees
BRANTFORD — The Grand Erie District School Board welcomed it’s new student trustees for 2021-22, including a student from Six Nations of the Grand River…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caledonia high school
CALEDONIA — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at McKinnon Park Secondary School by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Public health officials confirmed two cases of…
Grand Erie introduces Indigenous principal for Indigenous education
BRANTFORD — Grand Erie District School Board says they have hired Robin Staats as Grand Erie’s first System Principal Leader of Indigenous Education and Equity.…
High vaccination rates decreasing COVID 19 cases in Indigenous communities
OTTAWA — The number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities has declined by 80 per cent since mid-January thanks to the high uptake…
‘It’s a part of who we are:’ Inuit work to revitalize endangered dialect
A group of Inuit women gather around a table over cups of coffee and speak to each other in a language that is expected to…