UN report highlights ‘abhorrent’ housing conditions for Indigenous people
A United Nations report is highlighting the role “abhorrent'' housing conditions play in the poverty and exploitation that Indigenous people face in Canada and around…
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Event in BC to promote marijuana opportunities
KELOWNA, B.C. — The legalization of marijuana has created new economic opportunities for Canada’s Indigenous population. Still, many communities lack the information necessary to capitalize…
Nike Air Force 1 “N7” to be released in November
The continuation of the N7 Collection this season affirms Nike’s commitment to inspiring and supporting youth in indigenous communities through sport. Rooted in Nike’s belief…
Warrior Park Athletics to “take over” Tim Hortons Field
On Sunday, October 27 from 2 p.m., until 6:30 p.m., youth have the opportunity to accompany Hamilton Tiger Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli for a VIP…
Media Release: Indigenous films take centre stage at Forest City Film Festival
London, ON. – London’s film festival is joining the national conversation about First Nations people and inclusion. Fresh from opening the Toronto International Film Festival,…
Press Release: National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference 2019
The legalization of marijuana has created new economic opportunities for Canada’s Indigenous population. Still, many communities lack the information necessary to capitalize on the growth…
New council logo, new name: Six Nations of the Grand River
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council announced Friday afternoon a new logo and name change. In an emailed statement to Two Row Times, the council…
Is online voting at Six Nations secure?
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations General Election is coming up and will include online voting. But is there a loophole in the process that leaves room…
Mexico’s indigenous Lacandon battle farmers over rainforest
MEXICO CITY —Mexico’s few remaining indigenous Lacandon say settlers are threatening their ancestral home, the last pocket of tropical rainforest in North America. There are…
Memorial Park and Pavillion named after veterans
SIX NATIONS — A park and its’ pavilion on Fourth Line at Six Nations was renamed in honour of two late elected council members. The…
Police release sketch, seek suspect in sexual assault
BRANTFORD — Brantford Police have released a composite sketch of a man they say was involved in a sexual assault in the early morning hours…
Impaired driving leads to single vehicle crash
CAYUGA — Haldimand OPP charged a 20-year-old driver with drinking and driving offences following a single vehicle collision at a Haldimand-Dunnville Townline Road in Cayuga.…
Electoral Officer releases official list of nominees for Six Nations Elected Council
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is entering into an election and the official list of candidates was released Tuesday morning. Earlier unofficial lists saw 4 candidates…
Four charged after illegal cannabis hut raided by police
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say four people are facing Cannabis Act charges after an illicit cannabis dispensary on Fourth Line was raided. On Wednesday,…
Mexico’s indigenous Lacandon battle farmers over rainforest
MEXICO CITY —Mexico’s few remaining indigenous Lacandon say settlers are threatening their ancestral home, the last pocket of tropical rainforest in North America. There are…