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…
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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…
Travis Squire Hill sentenced to 8 years less time served
Travis Squire-Hill was sentenced to 8 years less 948 days time served, with enhanced credit granted at 1.5 days, for the December 3rd, 2012 motor…
Mass arrests as protestors try to stop Burnaby Mountain pipeline
BURNABY – An area on Burnaby Mountain is being occupied by Onkwehon:we people, residents of Burnaby and the lower mainland, and other allies in response…
Canada’s biggest union supports missing and murdered Indigenous women
TORONTO – Jerry Dias, the president of Unifor, Canada’s largest union, came out swinging at the Ontario Regional Convention last weekend in Toronto, throwing the…