Residential school survivors want to uncover the truth
It’s been two years since the Six Nations Survivors Secretariat was formed and their mission is straightforward: to find out the truth about what happened…
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Six Nations Parks and Rec makes $400k in upgrades
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Parks and Recreation buildings got a few upgrades this year thanks to $400,000 in provincial grants this year. The upgrades were…
Six Nations mourns passing of knowledge keeper
Six Nations is remembering a renowned teacher and knowledge keeper Terrylynn Brant. Brant, born Feb. 2, 1960, passed after a two-month long battle with a…
The Gary Miller Art Project tells the tale of residential schools in haunting images
His haunting art – a collection called The Gary Miller Art Project – played on a projection screen behind him while he spoke of his…
‘This is my life’: Buffy Sainte Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer,…
New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases…
Special interlocutor ‘waiting’ for MP bill criminalizing residential school denialism
OTTAWA — Canada’s justice minister is considering options raised by the independent adviser on unmarked graves, who says Indigenous leaders want Canada to move on…
3 ways to encourage kids to be more charitable and kind this holiday season
By Hali Kil, Assistant Professor, Psychology, Simon Fraser University With the holiday season just around the corner, families and households will soon be gathering to…
Indspire and Rio Tinto renew partnership
Indspire has renewed its partnership with Rio Tinto, one of Canada’s largest mining and metals companies, to continue supporting Indigenous students and educators in a…
Indigenous gifting in and around Toronto
If you’re behind on starting or too tired to finish your holiday gift shopping, don’t stress. It’s not too late to buy for your friends…
Crown appeals Land Back Lane acquittals
Land defenders from the Land Back Lane site in Caledonia who received an absolute discharge earlier this year, will be back in court March 1…
Six Nations Acting Fire Chief on leave
Less than a week after Six Nations Elected Council announced that former Fire Chief Mike Seth had returned to his previous role under the title…
Six Nations welcomes AFN elected chief candidates
The Assembly of First Nations is choosing its new national chief next week in Ottawa and the candidates are vying for Six Nations’ support. Three…
Six Nations Food Bank desperate for help this holiday season
Usage and food costs at the Six Nations Food Bank continues to rise, to the point they’re having to turn people away. “We’re desperate,” Food…
Elected Council working with Brantford mayor to remove squatters on Glebe lands
SIX NATIONS — In a statement the Six Nations Elected Council says they will be working with the city of Brantford and Mayor Kevin Davis…