Three more years: Ava Hill re-elected

SIX NATIONS – Incumbent Elected Chief Ava Hill easily retained her seat Saturday warding off former Chief William Montour and newcomer Cynthia Jamieson by wide…

Second trial sees man released, sentenced time served in death of Tashina General and unborn baby

BRANTFORD —The Six Nations man convicted in the 2008 death of Tashina General and her unborn baby, known as Tucker, walked away a free man…

North of Huron Chiefs sign historic relationship accord

By Robert Porter Sagamok Anishnawbek News HURON – Chiefs of three neighbouring First Nations on the north shore of Lake Huron signed a Relationship Accord…

Seniority over qualifications: Ojibway language teacher replaced

THUNDER BAY – David Thompson, an indigenous language instructor of Ojibway descent, was released of his full-time job teaching high school Ojibway at Lakehead Public…

Buy some salve to support Standing Rock

The staff at Herbal Lodge is against what is happening at Standing Rock and is joining with veterans of all the American armed forces to…

SNEC briefs: $5,000 donation, research programs and scheduling

SIX NATIONS – The last 56th Six Nations Elected Council general meeting was almost cancelled due to a lack of quorum — the minimum number…

Wesakechak “whisky jack” may become Canada’s national bird

TURTLE ISLAND – The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has ended its two-year National Bird Project by unveiling its pick for Canada’s newest national symbol —…

Bullying awareness and prevention week

LONDON – November 20 to 26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario. This is an opportunity to remind youth and parents of the…

Delby Powless Jr. found not guilty of assault

SIX NATIONS – Two years ago, Six Nations’ Delby Powless Jr. was involved in an altercation outside the Lawson House Inn in Hagersville resulting in…

Akwesasne and Kahnawa:ke children experience Disney trip of a lifetime

AKWESASNE TERRITORY – There were tears, cheers and smiles from ear-to-ear on the morning of Nov. 2 as eight children from Akwesasne and Kahnawa:ke waved…

Arson suspected in Kanonhstaton house and nearby smoke hut fires

HALDIMAND – Around 12:30 Tuesday morning, the only house left standing on the former Douglas Creek Estates was destroyed by fire. Arson is expected as…

Six Nations Tourism features renowned local artist

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Tourism celebrates the opening of a new art installation featuring local Six Nations artist, Arnold Jacobs. “Six Nations Tourism works…

Six Nations member awarded at Heritage Mississauga Awards Ceremony

NEW CREDIT – David Moses received the Mississauga of the New Credit Cultural and Heritage Award for demonstrating a commitment to awareness and preservation of…

Remembrance Day in Veterans Park

OHSWEKEN – J.C. Hill Elementary School took the opportunity to honour war veterans on Remembrance day last week on Friday, November 11, by marching to…

Bill Montour back in the race for Chief

OHSWEKEN – The last time William K. (Bill) Montour ran for Elected Chief, he lost to sitting Chief Ava Hill by two votes, but rather…