Alberta child advocate urges change, cultural rethink on indigenous kids in care
By Dean Bennett, Canadian Press EDMONTON — Alberta’s child advocate says seven out of every 10 youngsters in the province's welfare system are aboriginal and…
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Mohawk Council of Akwesasne doesn’t recognize new Mikinak tribe
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been informed that a newly formed group named the “Mikinak Tribe,” is fighting for the recognition of their members…
AFN Youth Summit calls for awareness to suicide
NIAGARA FALLS – The Assembly of First Nations National First Nation Youth Summit on Wellness gathered this weekend. More than 200 First Nations youth attended…
Electrical overload cause of house fire
OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services are reminding homeowners on the territory to be cautious not to overload their electrical systems after an…
Road construction continues
SIX NATIONS – More road construction has begun on the territory. Six Nations Roads Department will begin resurfacing the roads on Third Line between Bateman…
Project brings art to address sexual assault
OHSWEKEN – A travelling art gallery opened at the Ganohnkwa’sra Family Assault Support Centre in Ohsweken this week as part of a province wide project…
865 kilometre walk raises awareness on suicide
HAMILTON – A group of youth and young adults from Attawapiskat and surrounding areas have walked more than 800 kilometres — from Cochrane, Ont. to…
A plant for every occasion
NEW CREDIT – Joseph Pitawanakwat says that every plant in the world has at least one specific medicinal use — last night he showed a…
Haldimand Walk: a journey of discovery
BRANTFORD – Ken Wilson was born and raised in Brantford with a cursory knowledge that there was at sometime, an Indian presence here. Beyond that,…
Two Row on the Grand: looking forward
PORT MAITLAND – A group of Onkwehon:weh and settler allies from the Two Row on the Grand canoe paddle met in Port Maitland, Ont. on…
Colleges collaborating for student success at Six Nations Polytechnic
BRANTFORD — Six Nations Polytechnic’s new Brantford Campus is headed towards a bustling inaugural fall season. Administration teams are hustling to get the new city…
Sexual Assault: The Roadshow at Ganohkwasra
OHSWEKEN – Have you seen a colourful container on your way into Ohsweken lately? That would have to be the newly placed “Sexual Assault: The…
2016 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games set to begin
SIX NATIONS/BRANTFORD – The Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) is set to host the 2016 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games for the first…
National First Nations Youth Summit Takes the Hilton
NIAGARA FALLS – Several well-known Chiefs, members of the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council and the Ontario First Nations Youth Council were given…
Canada introduces new crib and cradle regulations
OTTAWA – Stronger requirements and regulations for cribs, cradles and bassinets will better protect infants and young children from potential injury or death. On June…