Massive blaze at rubber recycling plant sends thick smoke, acrid odor through Brantford
BRANTFORD — An intense fire broke out at Northwest Rubber on Henry Street in Brantford Sunday morning, sending huge plumes of black smoke up into…
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Logo for NAIG 2020 unveiled
HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games are set to hit the East Coast next July, and Wednesday, June 5 was the unveiling of the…
Organizers of North American Indigenous Games admit to artistic oversight
HALIFAX — Organizers of the 2020 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax have admitted they failed to acknowledge that the event's logo — unveiled last…
Manitoba NDP leader says his kids shouldn’t see themselves as genocide victims
WINNIPEG — A First Nations politician in Manitoba says he doesn't want his children to see themselves as victims of genocide. NDP Leader Wab Kinew…
Two men arrested after shooting on Fourth Line
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say two men are arrested and facing weapons charges after a 23 year old male was shot in the leg.…
Six Nations Elected Council releases statement addressing rumours on social media
OHSWEKEN — An ongoing blockade remained in place Tuesday evening, despite instructions from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and a request from the Six Nations…
Protesters rally outside Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma’s office following anti-abortion rally
BRANTFORD — About 500 people with signs, poster, costumes and banners rallied outside of MPP Will Bouma’s office on Friday, to deliver a message —…
Proposed Citizenship Code wins approval in referendum
SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Citizenship Code was approved nearly 2:1 on Saturday in a referendum vote. Paper ballots from the May 25 advance…
Six Nations Citizenship Code has passed
The Six Nations Citizenship Code has passed. Votes were tallied at the Six Nations Tourism building after the polls closed at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The…
Inaugural Cannabis Control Commission members chosen
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council announced the five members of the community’s first Cannabis Control Commission. Six Nations members Cole Squire, Audrey Hill, Nahnda…
Fatal single vehicle crash on Colborne Street
BRANTFORD — City police say one man is dead after a horrific morning crash on Colborne Street. The involved vehicle was travelling eastbound on Colborne…
Shortlist of grant applicants announced
SIX NATIONS — The names of ten applicants for a second round of grants issued by the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development…
Protesters block SNEC building on National Day of Action against Federal Government
OHSWEKEN — A group of about 25 people rallied out front of Six Nations Elected Council’s Central Administration building on Monday morning, preventing anyone from…
‘Absolutely horrific:’ RCMP allege 17 children abused on Manitoba First Nation
WINNIPEG — Two men and a foster mother have been charged following an investigation that police say found at least 17 children who were sexually…
Bill proposes reference to rights of Indigenous Peoples in citizenship oath
OTTAWA — New Canadians will soon swear to honour the rights of Indigenous Peoples if a proposed legislative change is adopted. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen…