Assembly of First Nations to vote in next National Chief

This month, the Assembly of First Nations 2014 Election for the Office of the National Chief will take place on December 10th in Winnipeg during…

Cayuga Nation Schoolhouse unveiled

SENECA FALLS – The Cayuga Nation Unity Council recently unveiled its new Cayuga Nation Schoolhouse on Friday in Seneca Falls, NY. The intent of the…

Removal of barricades brings other Ipperwash issues to light

KETTLE POINT – Last Friday local Kettle Point band workers took down four barricades along the Ipperwash beach that were erected in 1973 by the Lambton Shores…

Indigenous woman seeks to change the name of Buffalo’s Squaw Island

BUFFALO, NY – A Mohawk woman has appealed to the Buffalo Common Council to change the name of “Squaw Island” – a name she and…

Faith Community supports Ojibway woman fined for building her own home

SCARBOROUGH – Members and supporters of West Hill United, a church in Scarborough, have taken exemplary action in support of Darlene Necan, an Ojibway woman…

Letter send to Brantford Mayor from HRNABrantford

The letter below was sent by Haudenosaunee & Raseron:ni Neighborhood Association of Brantford to the Brantford Mayor. The Association will be developing an independent and voluntary…

Questions and answers about the alcohol referendum

After last week’s article regarding Six Nations Elected Council’s announcement that a January 2015 alcohol referendum will take place at Six Nations, Two Row Times…

The Six Nations Food Bank calls out to the community to “Drive for 5” this month

The Six Nations Food Bank, which offers supplementary food items, cleaning products and personal hygiene items to those in need, has commenced their “Drive for…

Toy Bingo helps raise funds for school trips

You may think these people are playing bingo, but actually, they are Christmas shopping. Tis the season for Six Nations and New Credit schools to…

Through a stream of tears, GREAT celebrates success of Six Nations Women

In a supreme showing of sisterhood and love, Barb Miller and Iris Wright of Grand River Employment and Training celebrated the conclusion of their 2…

Alcohol referendum scheduled at Six Nations for January 17, 2015

Matt Jamieson and Nicole Kohoko from the Economic Development office made a presentation to the Six Nations Elected Council advising that information sessions will commence…

500 community members sign petition to keep Dr. Monture

At the November 18th, 2014 General Council meeting, Six Nations Elected Council was presented with a petition of over 500 signatures of community members upset…

Prepared by Councillor Helen Miller

After reading the story “Referendum on alcohol coming to Six Nations Nov. 19, 2014,” I am compelled to share my research. The most recent decision…

Premier Wynne attends and supports ONWA gathering

THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) wrapped up the 43rd Annual General Assembly on Sunday (November 23/14), which brought together over 100 delegates from all…

Paris citizens concerned gravel extraction could affect Six Nations water

PARIS – Water quality in Paris is once again the topic of concern for some County of Brant citizens who have determined to double their…