OMB gives thumbs up to Plank Road development
HALDIMAND – A recent ruling by the Ontario Municipal Board brought forward evidence that in fact, ‘silence is golden’, but it would seem the rule…
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10th Annual Strawberry Ceremony in Toronto
TORONTO – February 14th, 2015 marks the tenth annual Strawberry Ceremony in which some 1500 people gathered in front of Toronto Police Headquarters, to honour…
-22 below can’t stop a snowsnake
EAGLES NEST – With temperatures a frigid -22c with wind-chill factors making it feel more like -36c, the annual snowsnake tournament at the Woodland Cultural…
Business as usual for #ShutDownCanada protests
Many participants said it was a good day, and were satisfied with the small gatherings of good minded people and raised public awareness initiated by…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Youth and Elders Centre
OHSWEKEN – On Friday morning, the long awaited Six Nations Youth and Elders centre officially began construction. Over the years, different community members have raised…
Haudenosaune Confederacy Council update: 02/11/15
OHSWEKEN – A delegation of women travelled to visit the Haudenosaune Confederacy to give a presentation about stopping Enbridge’s Line 9. The group shared information…
McMaster Indigenous Studies: Health care policies unable to accommodate indigenous well-being
McMaster University’s Indigenous Studies faculty, staff and students released a statement this week in honour of the life of Makayla Sault. The statement says: “We…
Cayuga Nation Unity Council to host Feb 17th Social Dance
SENECA FALLS, NY – The Cayuga Nation Unity Council announced plans to host a Social Dance in their new Schoolhouse building on February 17th, 2015.…
A walk in the cold for the homeless
THUNDER BAY – Travelling down Memorial Avenue, in Thunder Bay, it's about nine kilometres from the Dew Drop Inn soup kitchen in Port Arthur, to…
Bringing the art of James Beaver home
EAGLES NEST – There is a well-known intersection along Chiefswood Road known to locals as ‘Beavers Corners’, the origin of which goes back to the…
Aboriginal Legal Services prepare “alternative report” to Sinclair Inquest
TORONTO – Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto’s senior staff counsel, Emily Hill advised that ALST will soon publicly release an “alternative report” that will make recommendations…
Paranormal investigation at Chiefswood National Historical Site
Every day when I open the door to Chiefswood National Historic Site, I call out “She:kon George,” “She:kon Emily.” I remind them of who I…
How will new anti-terror bill affect #SHUTDOWNCANADA and First Nations?
The Conservative government is tabling a new anti-terror bill that could give more powers to the RCMP and Canada's intelligence agency, which could potentially affect…
Six Nations announces participation in Pan-Am Games
OHSWEKEN – According to Six Nations elected chief Ava Hill, the community will be a very busy place this summer with its involvement in the…
Barriere Lake sues Aboriginal Affairs and Third Party Managers
OTTAWA – On January 30, 2015, the Algonquins of Barriere Lake commenced a legal proceeding against Canada and past and present third party managers for…