Woman convicted of killing Inuk woman gets ‘escorted pass’ from prison
HALIFAX — A woman serving a life sentence for the murder of pregnant Loretta Saunders is getting a temporary pass from prison. Victoria Henneberry was…
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Sen. Lynn Beyak apologizes for racist letters, says she’ll obey ethics report
OTTAWA — Sen. Lynn Beyak sought to stave off suspension from the upper chamber Tuesday, pledging to do more to make amends for the harm…
Ontario Increases Support for Indigenous Postsecondary Education
BRANTFORD — Ontario has announced an increase in funding to Indigenous Institutes to provide postsecondary education and training. David Piccini, Parliamentary Assistant, Ministry of Colleges…
Court of appeal orders new trial for man accused of killing Jonathan Styres
OHSWEKEN — In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal quashed the acquittal of Peter Khill in the shooting death of Jonathan Styres and has…
Solidarity blockade on Highway 6
CALEDONIA — Members of the Grand River Territory peacefully shut down access to Highway Six at the Argyle Street intersection in another demonstration of solidarity…
Good signs
By Quin Staats ONEIDA OF THE THAMES — Thirteen-year-old Katsitsyokus Elijah’s mother posted a video on Facebook of her doing an ASL version of Logan…
March through Brantford in solidarity with Wet’suwe’ten
BRANTFORD — Land protectors, supporters and allies congregated at the Brantford Civic Centre on Sunday, February 23, to host a march in solidarity with Wet’suwe’ten.…
Cayuga Nation leadership dispute results in demolition
SENECA FALLS — The Seneca County Board of Supervisors is calling on U.S. Attorney, James Kennedy to launch an investigation into the actions of the…
Indigenous politician concerned about singing of royal anthem in legislature
By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press TORONTO — Members of Ontario's legislature began a new tradition Monday of singing “God Save the Queen'' in the…
Ripples from Ontario police action felt in Quebec as Mohawks block roads
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Tensions mounted Monday in Mohawk communities near Montreal after Ontario Provincial Police moved in on a rail…
Trudeau urges peaceful end to blockades as Scheer says PM’s done ‘literally nothing’
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The spirit of reconciliation requires a “peaceful resolution'' to the blockades that have kept rail traffic from…
Ten arrested in Tyendinaga, seven more solidarity blockades
By TRT Staff, with notes from The Canadian Press TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY — A police operation that saw officers descend on a rail blockade on…
Chanting Wet’suwet’en supporters defy injunction; return to B.C. legislature
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press VICTORIA — Supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and their bid to stop a pipeline across their traditional territories returned…
Indian Defense League of America hosts valentines box social
OHSWEKEN — Last Saturday, the Indian Defense League of America (IDLA) hosted a Valentine's Box Social under the auctioneer expertise of Delby Powless. The drug…
Chiefswood Park rink open for skaters, weather permitting
SIX NATIONS — On February 14, 2020, the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) notified that the Six Nations community now has…