Shawls of Safety Gala fundraiser brings communities together
This past Saturday was the Shawls of Safety (SOS) gala fundraiser and silent auction on Rama first nation territory. The central focus of the event was for…
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Alcohol referendum could cost $25,000
OHSWEKEN – The alcohol ban on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory may seem draconian and even racist by some, but at Six Nations,…
Former prisoner discusses Clause inquiry’s recommendations – Part 1
The coroner’s inquest into the March 4, 2011 accidental overdose death at the Brantford Jail of Robert Howard Clause resulted in 17 recommendations being made…
Justice Edward confirms family’s right to use traditional medicines
On November 14th, 2014 in the Brantford Ontario Court of Justice, to an overflowing courtroom, Justice Gethin Edward read aloud his reasons for judgment in…
2014 Annual financial report – counting the beans
OHSWEKEN – It was number crunching time for Six Nations as the annual financial statement for the March, 2014 year end was made public for…
Rinelle Harper’s strength inspires, renews calls for a national inquiry
“Strength” is the word that comes to mind when one considers what 16-year-old Rinelle Harper survived Friday, November 7th in Winnipeg. Harper, who is from…
MCA responds to RCMP surveillance fence announcement
AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is responding to a National Post article that reported on the RCMP’s $92-million dollar plan to place a…
Aboriginal Pavilion launched to coincide with 2015 Pan Am Games
TORONTO – The Aboriginal Leadership Partners, a group comprised of 14 key regional Aboriginal leaders, communities and organizations, today announced Toronto’s Aboriginal Pavilion, an Indigenous…
EXCLUSIVE: Family of Six Nations girl using indigenous medicine issues statement: “The stress our family lived until today was uncalled for.”
The Six Nations family who was being pressured to abandon indigenous and holistic therapies in favor of chemotherapy are celebrating today. The courts have acknowledged…
Six Nations Elected Council: ‘decision made today one step to repair relationship between indigenous people and Canada’
In its application, McMaster Children’s Hospital sought to undermine our cultures and ways of life. We are pleased that the Court refused to participate in this effort, and dismissed
McMaster’s application.
Court finds indigenous family has constitutional right to utilize indigenous medicine
BRANTFORD – Among tears of joy and quiet sobs of relief this morning, a Brantford Judge announced his ruling that a Six Nations mother has…
SNPD comes through for Makayla and Jada
SIX NATIONS – The families of two 11-year-old girls stricken with cancer received cheques for $10,000 each from the Six Nations Police Services last week.…
Cayuga bridge construction stopped
CAYUGA – Construction was stopped on the Cayuga Highway #3 bridge replacement last week by order of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council through the Haudenosaunee…
Haudenosaunee deer harvest taking place in Dundas Valley
HAMILTON – Deer harvesting has been a long-standing tradition of the Haudenosaunee, dating back thousands of years and serving an important role in their way…
“Taff” Douglas says goodbye
SIX NATIONS – Last week Six Nations lost another warrior in the passing of Arnold Douglas, commonly known around the rez as Taff. He died…