Annual gathering explores traditional role of elders in guiding First Nations

BALA, ONTARIO – More than 100 elders from First Nations across Ontario gathered in Wahta Mohawks territory this week to discuss priority issues impacting their…

Endangered Languages Project Website Redesigned to Be More Accessible and Engaging

Ohsweken (Brantford- August 21, 2015) – The Endangered Languages Initiative is launching a new website today (www.kanienkeha.net) to improve access to information and resources on endangered languages for…

Concert for a Cure and Youth Empowerment Summit Engages Local Talent with Big Name Entertainment

By Lindsay Monture OHSWEKEN — Last week Six Nations attracted a mix of local and world-class talent coming together to bring entertainment, awareness and empowerment…

Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Three Fires Traditional Pow Wow coming

This weekend Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation host the 29th Annual Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow and Traditional Gathering at the New Credit Pow…

Fall fair events listing

Annual Minor Lacrosse Banquet August 25, 2015, 5pm. Six Nations Community Hall, Ohsweken   Profit Member Appreciation Day August 29, 2015, 2-4 pm. Profit Health…

History of Fall Fair tells story of Six Nations

The pros and cons of the Six Nations Fall Fair become evident only when viewed through the glasses of today’s struggles and sensibilities. To most,…

The Heart of the Matter: Gustafson Lake Revisited

By Douglas Whitlow There are many theories as to why and how the Gustafson Lake Standoff began, just as there are many reasons why the…

Six Nations Elected Band Council Brief

OHSWEKEN — The Six Nations Band Council General Meeting took place on August 11th.  The Human Services Committee (HSC), Donation Committee, and the Six Nation’s…

Sit-n-Bull and Pro-Fit giving back in a big way

SIX NATIONS — There were several million dollars worth of luxury and sports cars to ogle, blowup rides for the kids, free burgers and pizza,…

Enbridge will replace oil pipeline that crosses Six Nations territory

SIX NATIONS — Enbridge Pipelines Inc. set up an information meeting at Six Nations Tourism on August 11th from 3 pm – 7 pm. Mark…

A Farewell Message to Six from Mel

SIX NATIONS — As many within the Six Nations community already know, local businessman, philanthropist and activist, Mel Styres passed over last weekend to be…

Men’s Fire appeal holds up Davisville development

BRANTFORD — A controversial housing development planned by Sifton Homes and Riverview Development on Toll Gate Road in Brantford, has been delayed further with an…

Six Nations Police Briefs

FAIL TO REMAIN MVC SIX NATIONS — On Friday August 14 2015 at 7:27 PM, Six Nations Police attended a Cayuga Road address, in response…

AFN Urges Governments to Work with Manitoba First Nations to Address Flood Impacts

OTTAWA — AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde stated he stands in solidarity with Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and urges federal and provincial governments to work…

Nike offering sports grants to native youth

WASHINGTON,DC — As a part of President Obama’s Generation Indigenous initiative, Nike, Inc. and the N7 Fund has partnered with the Center for Native American…