Chippewas of the Thames First Nation man now fifth accused in murder case
New Accessory to Murder charges in triple homicide SIX NATIONS — A fifth individual has been charged in connection to an ongoing triple homicide investigation…
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New cultural space for J.C. Hill Elementary students
OHSWEKEN — A new culture room has been created at J.C. Hill Elementary School in Ohsweken, where students can gather and share. Principal Deneen Montour…
Marijuana ER visits climb in Denver hospital study
Five years after Colorado first legalized marijuana, a new study shows pot's bad effects are sending more people to the emergency room. Inhaled marijuana caused…
More than 600 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses in first six month last year
TORONTO — More than 600 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses in the first six months of last year, new numbers reveal, as overdose prevention sites…
Morneau unveils principles for Indigenous ownership in Trans Mountain pipeline
CALGARY — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government remains committed to putting the Trans Mountain pipeline and its proposed expansion back in private hands…
Fish and game group concerned about Metis hunting deal with Province of Alberta
EDMONTON — An Alberta hunters and fishers group says a provincial deal on Metis hunting rights could lead to wildlife being overharvested. The deal, quietly…
Sweet treats and unique eats in Waterford a family endeavour
WATERFORD — With the return of sunshine comes the excitement to go on a local adventure. Often that drives locals to take a “Sunday Drive”…
Ancient quinoa seeds unearthed
BRANTFORD — A mass of quinoa seeds excavated from an archeological dig at a Brantford construction site has been identified as being 3,000 years old.…
Two people charged in connection with sudden death of Ontario woman: police
PORT DOVER — Provincial police say two people have been charged in connection with the suspicious death of a 35-year-old woman from Norfolk County, Ont.…
Six Nations woman featured visionary in world’s first 3D Book
By Jim Windle and Nahnda Garlow MEXICO — Six Nations Mohawk elder Janice Longboat is making international history. The 81 year old Six Nations resident…
New power recliners for Six Nations dialysis unit
OHSWEKEN — The Six Nations of the Grand River’s Dialysis Unit will be receiving 11 new power recliners for patients. Six Nations Health Foundation’s Roger…
Conversations beginning with Indigenous men and boys on cycle of abuse: Bennett
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the long-term effects of abuse suffered by people who attended Indian Day Schools is increasingly coming out…
National Arts Centre spotlights Indigenous and female artists in upcoming season
OTTAWA —The National Arts Centre says its upcoming lineup will give centre stage to female and Indigenous artists. The performing arts institution says programming will…
Inuit hope fresh deals with mining companies boost employment at new projects
Inuit leaders are hoping a new cycle of mine expansion in Nunavut brings with it a motherlode of jobs and economic spinoffs. “Inuit are very…
Ottawa lauds ‘amazing’ Mi’kmaq graduation rate, signs new $600 million agreement
HALIFAX _ Twenty years ago, only 30 per cent of Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq students were graduating from high school. Today, that number stands at 90…