APTN, CBC and ISO announce script development program’s third year

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), the CBC, and APTN announced a third year of the Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators. The program…

Celebrating influential Indigenous Canadians this month.

Canada is home to a sizeable Indigenous population and according to the Government of Canada, which celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day each June, more than…

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with APTN

APTN is embracing a new way of celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) by focusing on community engagement and continuing to place a strong emphasis on…

Movie being shot on Six Nations

Six Nations was used as a movie set this week but very little was said about the film team or production. The cast and crew…

Chiefs of Ontario to elect new regional chief

The Chiefs of Ontario advocacy group will elect a new provincial chief this week as First Nations across Ontario meet at the Six Nations Sports…

Seniors and other vulnerable people eligible for Covid booster

Six Nations of the Grand River has announced a spring Covid booster available for vulnerable individuals by appointment only at this time. Ohsweken Public Health…

Premier Ford renews team that is rebuilding Ontario’s economy

Premier Doug Ford unveiled his renewed team on June 6 that will continue rebuilding Ontario’s economy and deliver on the government’s core commitments, including building…

OACAS launches campaign to recruit foster caregivers

The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) released its ‘There to Care’ campaign amidst a steady decline in foster care placement availability. OACAS said…

Police investigate shooting near Bateman Line

Six Nations Police are continuing to investigate after a shooting on Bateman Line on May last Tuesday. Although two suspects have been taken into custody,…

The Tip of the Iceberg: Addressing Safety and Jurisdiction in Brantford

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with both the fire chief and the mayor of Brantford at the Wheels on the Pavement event…

A day to enjoy each other’s company

The age-old Bread and Cheese tradition is a day for community members from near and far to enjoy each other’s company. The annual event, which…

Six Nations to partner with Ontario on battery storage projects

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation is set to become the largest Indigenous holder of energy projects in North America. SNGRDC announced last…

Breaking Bread with Police Chief Robert A. Davis

In the midst of the Bread and Cheese Day festivities, a brief yet consequential rendezvous unfolded beneath the iconic Two Row Times sign. Benjamin Doolittle,…

Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire forces out hundreds of residents in 4 neighbourhoods

Hundreds of residents in four neighbourhoods in the southern end of Fort McMurray have been ordered out as a wildfire threatens the Alberta community, bringing…

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women’s 200 free at Olympic Trials

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh earned her second straight victory at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first…