Brantford-Brant reports dip in coronavirus numbers
COOVID-19 infections decreased in Brantford-Brant last week with 53 active cases confirmed. COVID-19 outbreaks at Peace Haven Home, Penmarvian Retirement Home and Community Living Brant…
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Alberta man charged with assault after Indigenous man beaten, car rear ended
AIRDRIE, AB — Telly Bear says he is feeling better but his wife is too traumatized to go out by herself after they were followed…
Perry Bellegarde won’t seek re election as head of Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA — National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations said he won't seek re-election as the head of the organization next summer,…
Quebec government announces $18.6M to improve Indigenous policing
QUEBEC — The Quebec government says it will spend $18.6 million over the next five years to improve policing in Indigenous communities. Among the measures…
First degree murder charges in Cayuga Road homicide, 1 suspect still at large
SIX NATIONS – OPP have identified two suspects and arrested one man in relation to the shooting death of 27 year old Andrew Davis. OPP…
Six Nations COVID-19 infection rate down
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Public Health is reporting 1 active case of COVID-19 on the Territory as of Tuesday, December 1. The community saw a…
Police urge safe hunting
SIX NATIONS — Police are reminding hunters in the community to be mindful about where they are aiming while hunting on Six Nations after reports…
Mi’kmaq band councillor, two fishermen face charges in Nova Scotia fishing dispute
METEGHAN — An Indigenous band councillor and two fishermen are facing charges in relation to tensions that erupted on the water after a Mi'kmaq First…
Draft fishery deal possibly a ‘historic recognition’ of treaty rights: Mi’kmaq chief
A draft agreement between Ottawa and a Nova Scotia First nation over a “moderate livelihood'' fishery has the potential to be a historic recognition of…
Trudeau says $542M bound for Indigenous bodies to set up child welfare services
OTTAWA — The federal government is sending $542 million to Indigenous groups to help them set up welfare services for children and families, Prime Minister…
Review finds no evidence of alcohol game at B.C. ERs, but vast Indigenous profiling
VICTORIA _ A former judge says she found widespread systemic racism in British Columbia's health-care system where extensive negative profiling of Indigenous patients affects treatment…
Caledonia welcomes it’s first cannabis dispensary
CALEDONIA — Hundreds of Haldimand residents turned out for the opening weekend of Caledonia’s first cannabis dispensary, Lolly. Located in the heart of town, right…
Indigenous land occupants in Caledonia, Ont., appeal injunction
Indigenous people who have been occupying a proposed construction site near Caledonia, Ont., and Six Nations of the Grand River for more than 130 days…
Cannabis production applications ready
SIX NATIONS — Applications for cannabis production are ready, the Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) has announced. The SNCC, which was created in spring 2019 and is funded…
Old Council House restoration bringing Haudenosaunee political history to life
The Old Council House in the heart of Ohsweken is steeped in history. And thanks to a group of 10 community members who are working hard to restore the…