Kitchener Blues Festival returns bigger and better than ever

The 21st Annual TD Kitchener Blues Festival is promising another weekend of great entertainment, live music, workshops and more for the whole family. Marketing Director…

Haudenosaunee communities grieve passing of knowledge keeper Ayonwaehs Ateronhiatahkon Francis Boots

Kanienkehaka teacher, war chief dies at the age of 73 AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY — Haudenosaunee people across North America were stunned to learn of the…

Remediation of Chedoke Creek in Hamilton begins this week

The long-awaited clean-up of the Chedoke Creek sewage spill in Hamilton will resume this Monday after a year of weather delays and negotiations with Indigenous…

Judge dismisses all charges against Land Back Lane defender Skyler Williams

Skyler Williams, who became the face of the Land Back movement in Caledonia, was granted an absolute discharge from all criminal charges at a Cayuga…

Council hears concerns over litigation, resident concerned about divided perspectives

A local woman spoke with Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council last week as they pondered how to bring unity to the community,…

Native American leaders visit site of archeological dig to find remains of boarding school students

By Trisha Ahmed And Charlie Neibergall GENOA, Neb. — Archeologists resumed digging Tuesday at the remote site of a former Native American boarding school in…

Searching landfill for remains of Indigenous women too complex for police: RCMP

OTTAWA — The former head of the RCMP said in December that police were not equipped to handle the complexities of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill…

Embattled former national chief lashes out at chiefs who want to find a replacement

HALIFAX — The embattled former leader of the largest First Nations advocacy organization in Canada delivered a searing rebuke of its leadership, as chiefs rejected…

RoseAnne Archibald voted out as Assembly of First Nations national chief

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations moved to oust RoseAnne Archibald as its national chief on Wednesday, after more than a year of turmoil…

No jail time for Hamilton cop charged with assault of Indigenous man during arrest

A Hamilton Police officer who was caught on video kicking an Indigenous man in the head during an arrest on the Hamilton Mountain in 2022…

Six Nations Council briefs

New wedding officiant on Six Nations for unique nuptials Six Nations Elected Council agreed to provide a letter of support for a local woman, Jamie…

Why the water matters to novice kayakers

Kayaking is a fun way to spend an afternoon, particularly in summertime. If smiles on the faces of kayakers aren’t enough to convince you just…

Paddlesports safety tips

Opportunities to engage in outdoor sports abound each spring and summer. Water sports are especially popular during these times of the year, as few things…

Thunder Bay Community Food Centre approved for retrofit

Minister of Indigenous Services Honourable Patty Hajdu announced a federal investment of $735,360 on June 29 to renovate and retrofit the Roots Community Food Centre…

Pride in armed forces and Indigenous culture grows in Canada

The feelings of pride expressed by Canadians on Indigenous culture, multiculturalism, the armed forces and bilingualism have increased over the past year, a new Research…