Metis leaders raise concerns about national council, call for reform
By Teresa Wright, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The regional Metis presidents of Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for reform of the Metis National…
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Movement to highlight missing Native women expands to males
By Felicia Fonseca, The Associated Press TUBA CITY, Ariz. — Margaret Bitsue's days are filled with prayer: that her son has a clear mind and…
Six Nations of the Grand River councillors offer assistance with Indian Day School applications
OHSWEKEN — On Tuesday, January 21, those looking for assistance in filling out their Indian Day School Applications were invited to attend a help session…
Six Nations Toy Bingo raises over $159,000 for local elementary schools
SIX NATIONS — On January 22, Six Nations Bingo, a sub-department of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC), was excited to…
SN family lost future home to fire on disputed land, seeking community support
SIX NATIONS — Last Wednesday, January 22, the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services and Six Nations Police were brought to a residential trailer home…
Milk products recalled in Ontario, Quebec due to sanitizer contamination
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Agropur Co-operative is recalling some of its milk products in Ontario and Quebec due to the…
Convicted child rapist worked with indigenous youth on Six Nations as late as 2019
SIX NATIONS — A Six Nations man found guilty of repeatedly raping a 14 year old child in the United States was working with indigenous…
Wisconsin court says Myke guilty in child sexual assault case
Green Bay, WI – A website for Wisconsin court says Matthew Joseph Myke, 36, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14 year old…
Her Water Drum screening attracts hundreds
BRANTFORD — On Wednesday, January 15, the screening of “Her Water Drum” in partnership with Wilfred Laurier University and the Friends & Neighbours of Save…
Profit from soil dumping on Six Nations
SIX NATIONS — On Monday morning, dump trucks transporting soil to a location on First Line Road were stopped by Six Nations Police. Allegedly, the…
Failed residential school claim ‘appalling,’ highlights pattern, Angus says
By Teresa Wright, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A woman who alleges she was raped at age 15 while being transported to a residential school…
Disrespectful that Horgan won’t meet during northern B.C. tour: hereditary chief
By Laura Kane, The Canadian Press HOUSTON, B.C. — It's disrespectful that Premier John Horgan won't meet with five hereditary chiefs who oppose a natural…
Once proposed as ski resort: B.C.’s Jumbo Glacier turned over to First Nation
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press A spectacular swath of mountains, glaciers, and forests once proposed for a ski resort is being turned over to…
Prison watchdog decries ‘Indigenization’ of Canada’s correctional system
OTTAWA — Canada's prison ombudsman says disturbing and entrenched imbalances mean the proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of…
B.C. and Alberta Indigenous leaders demonstrate against major oilsands project
By Amy Smart, The Canadian Press VANCOUVER _ Indigenous leaders from British Columbia and Alberta who oppose Teck's Frontier mine say its impact will be…