Brantford-Brant confirms 25 probable cases of COVID-19
BRANTFORD – Brant County Health Unit says 25 cases of novel coronavirus in Brantford and Brant County that meet the new definition of what is…
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COVID-19 update: Six Nations Daycare closures, travel ban for council, staff working from home
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River has taken additional action Saturday to announce several closures in an effort to prevent COVID-19 spread in…
Six Nations declares emergency, cancels school through to April to combat spread of COVID-19
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River has declared a community emergency Friday and will close all local schools for two weeks, from March…
Six Nations Police raid three properties, make drug arrests
OHSWEKEN — On March 4, Six Nation Police executed two Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrants at two different locations. The properties were located…
“I really think they were gonna kill us”: Haudenosaunee man, one of four arrested during Gidimt’en raids
SIX NATIONS — Last Tuesday, Shilo Hill, went live on air at Jukasa Studios on Smoke Signals to talk about his experiences in Wet’suwet'en Territory.…
‘Turtle Island’ music video set on Six Nations
By TRT Staff SIX NATIONS — Three weeks ago, decorated Indigenous music producer David Strickland dropped a new banger called “Turtle Island” featuring bars from…
OHSWEKEN’S SWEETEST SECRET: TRADITIONAL TREATS
Ahhh…the smell of fresh baked goods! It is always so much better when its homemade too – just the way Ma or Gramma used to…
Coronavirus Update in Brantford
BRANTFORD — As of March 9, 2020, 72 cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Canada. Areas in Canada with confirmed cases include:…
Two youth lost to single motor vehicle accident
SIX NATIONS — On Friday, March 6, 2020 at 6:10 AM, Six Nations Police investigated a single motor vehicle accident on First Line Road and…
Online threats, racism causing fear for Indigenous women
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Michele Audette feels disappointed when she looks online and sees a barrage of violent threats towards Indigenous women. “It made…
Academics say Indigenous perspectives still lacking in Canadian STEM studies
By Lakshmi Magon, The Canadian Press TORONTO — In order to learn about how Canada's Indigenous astronomers see the skies, Caroline Ormrod had to look overseas. The…
Bulldoze of Fargo sweat lodge still an issue
By Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press FARGO, N.D. — In the decade since Fargo agreed to host a sweat lodge for the many Native Americans…
Member says SN Matrimonial Law “needs to be reviewed and changed”
OHSWEKEN — Jesse Maracle, son of the late Wray Maracle and sibling to Ryan Maracle, presented a petition to the Six Nations of the Grand…
Celebration to take place for E. Pauline Johnson’s 159th Birthday
SIX NATIONS — February 28, it was announced that the Chiefswood National Historic Site will be hosting a celebration of what would have been, renowned…
Water-themed creations by Indigenous youth showcased
Local student artist Ashley Cattrysse (left) stands with Carolinian Café owner, Whitney Peterson-Fowler at the opening of the Grand Expressions art exhibit running from March…