Indigenous women, transgender and Two Spirit people need support when leaving prison
By Tenzin Butsang and Karen Lawford We're all aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our health and wellness — but why isn't more…
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Two Brantford men arrested in organized crime investigation; guns, explosives, drugs and illegal cannabis products seized
BRANTFORD — OPP say they have dismantled four organized crime networks in Southern Ontario after an eight month investigation into firearms and drug trafficking. On…
Autism Awareness Month: Meet Brady Elsliger
My adopted son was six years old when he first came into my life. He said the same three phrases over and over again. He…
Six Nations reports lowered COVID-19 infections, 1 new death
OHSWEKEN — Another community member has died of COVID-19. Six Nations of the Grand River reported an additional death Tuesday, bringing the total to 9…
Six Nations Council ready to sign MOU on 9.2 million Internet project
Construction on a $9.2 million fibre internet project is expected to begin as soon as Six Nations of the Grand River elected council signs an…
Alberta social studies plan raises questions on history, religion, First Nations
EDMONTON — Alberta's proposed school curriculum is being criticized for blasting historical facts at kids, missing the mark on First Nations and religion, and including…
Report into shooting of Indigenous man shows desire for action from RCMP: Marc Miller
REGINA — The federal Indigenous Services minister says Canadians are impatient to see action from the RCMP after a report that said officers in Saskatchewan…
Years later, Chickasaw remains returning to Mississippi home
JACKSON, Miss — A man and a woman were found buried among wolf teeth and turtle shells. Other graves contained mothers and infants. Some tribal…
Police acknowledge request for charges to be upgraded in death of Indigenous woman
PETERBOROUGH — Police in Peterborough, Ont., said Wednesday they are aware of the calls for elevated charges in the death of a local Indigenous woman,…
‘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…
B.C. university offers first bachelor’s degree in Indigenous language fluency
VICTORIA — Students at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus will soon be able to receive an Indigenous language fluency degree. Anne Kang, B.C.'s…
Mounties enforced racist policies, RCMP commissioner says
OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says the Mounties have enforced racist and discriminatory legislation and policies, and they should do better in the future.…
Native American health clinics offering vaccine to visitors
SANTA FE — The Indian Health Service announced Monday that it is shifting its vaccine distribution system to target individual hospitals and clinics with high…
Musician offers hope for those dealing with addiction
Live concerts have taken a back seat during the Covid-19 pandemic for just over a year now, but Six Nations community members got treated to…