Six Nations rejects oil money donations from Enbridge and TransCanada
OHSWEKEN — In a unanimous vote on Monday, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council decided to decline two $20,000 in cash donations collectively…
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Six Nations to investigate police services and Commission after complaints
OHSWEKEN — The Elected Council says they are pursuing an internal review of the Six Nations Police service and the Police Commission. In a very…
Haudenosaunee asked to avoid annual hunting, fishing in Tyendinaga
TYENDINAGA — The chief of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is asking Haudenosaunee people not to travel to his community for the annual hunting and fishing season.…
Spike in coronavirus tests, back up generator secured for pandemic care site
OHSWEKEN — A large generator capable of powering electric hospital beds and ventilators is being rented by Six Nations of the Grand River as a…
Inuksuk Campaign begins in support of urban Inuit youth
OTTAWA — On April 28, it was announced that Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) in Ontario is fighting back against the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting Urban Inuit…
Six Nations sees 2 new positive COVID-19 cases bringing total number of cases to 11
Two more people from Six Nations have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases bring the total to 11 including 1 death, 7 resolved cases…
First positive COVID-19 case on Mississaugas of the Credit
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is reporting their first confirmed positive case of COVID-19. Chief Stacey Laforme made the announcement in a video posted…
Haudenosaunee asked to avoid annual hunting, fishing in Tyendinaga
The chief of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is asking Haudenosaunee people not to travel to his community for the annual hunting and fishing season. Chief R.…
Police respond to large gathering over the weekend
SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Police responded to reports of a large gathering over the weekend on Sixth Line. Officers attended a location on Saturday…
Two dead in Brantford-Brant from COVID-19
BRANTFORD — Two people have died after complications from COVID-19. A male and female, both in their 80s, are the latest local casualties in the…
Tobacco manufacturer making protective equipment for frontline workers
SIX NATIONS — Grand River Enterprises says they are now manufacturing personal protective equipment for security guards working the checkpoints around the community. Approximately 100…
Pandemic restrictions risking local economy; health and safety regulations could be next step, Chief says
OHSWEKEN — As the Six Nations Emergency Control Group hits a pace in responding to the pandemic, the next phase of the fight is coming…
Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID 19 losses
OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19…
Retailer sued for replicating indigenous art
ANCHORAGE, AK — An Alaska Native cultural organization is suing luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, saying the Dallas-based company violated copyright and American Indian arts protection…
Urban Indigenous left behind by Ottawa’s COVID 19 response
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Canada's urban Indigenous population is being left behind by the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis, according…