Two day gathering discusses trauma of Indigenous children in foster care system
SIX NATIONS ‑ When soldiers experience war, it affects every aspect of the victim – spirit, soul and body. This condition is known as Post…
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Walton concludes Riverbend Estates information sessions
OHSWEKEN ‑ The second of two slated information sessions regarding a pending deal between Walton International and Six Nations Elected Council which will allow for…
Onkwehonwe Week in Review: Week of November 24, 2015
By Danielle Boissoneau McGill University's unpaid debt now amounts to 1.7 billion One of Canada's most illustrious universities, located in Haudenosaunee territory, is denying that…
Ontario Chiefs Special Assembly to commence this week
TORONTO – It will be a full agenda this week when the Chiefs of Ontario gather with Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day for their Special…
Local elder celebrated by family and community at 100th birthday
By Chezney Martin, with notes from Lindsay Bomberry OHSWEKEN – Friends, family and community gathered at Six Nations Polytech this past Sunday November 15th to…
Hit and run takes Six Nations woman’s life
OHSWEKEN ‑ A hit and run on Fourth Line Road in downtown Ohsweken took the life of 32-year-old Jolene Styres of Six Nations late…
Sacred fire honoring those affected by suicide to be lit this Friday
In response to suicide within the Six Nations community and the surrounding area, Six Nations community members have come together to create a group known…
The competition heats up at Woodland Cultural Centre’s annual corn soup cook-off
BRANTFORD – Cool temperatures this past Saturday evening set the stage for Woodland Cultural Centre’s annual corn soup cook-off, with visitors lined up at…
Nearly 100 acres of crops damaged by ATVs, Six Nations farmers say
SIX NATIONS ‑ ATVs and dirt bikes can be a lot of fun when used properly and respectfully of other people’s property, but for local…
Peace table project calls for greater understanding of Haudenosaunee hunting rights
Submitted content THOROLD – A group of supporters of the Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt will be gathering to counter anti-hunt protesters at Short Hills Provincial…
Enbridge holds open house on Line 10 project
NEW CREDIT, ON – On Wednesday, November 5, community members were invited to an open house held at the New Credit Community Hall by Enbridge…
Homage to Lieutenant Frederick Ogilvie Loft – 1861-1934
OHSWEKEN ‑ Perhaps one of the most misunderstood Six Nations heroes of the past might be Lieutenant Frederick Loft. To some he was a zealot…
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation visits Ohsweken
SIX NATIONS, ON – The truth is out, now the question of reconciliation has arisen and people are discussing what that means moving forward. The…
Rekindling our fires
Volunteers pose after working hard building a lodge which will house a sacred fire. The group, called Rekindling our Fires, hopes that the sacred fire…
Six Nations Craft Bazaar showcases local talent
SIX NATIONS, ON – On Saturday, November 7, J.C Hill, the Woodland Cultural and the Community Hall held craft bazaars throughout the day, while the…