Childhood adversity is a ’cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems
By Robert Maunder and Jon Hunter Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness.…
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Six Nations mourns 24th community member lost to Covid-19
Covid-19 has claimed another life, as Six Nations mourns the 24th community member lost to the virus since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.…
Indigenous doctor says Covid cases dropping
Covid cases among First Nations in Canada are dropping, says Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Health with the First Nations Health Authority in…
Miss Six Nations vying for Miss Indian World
Miss Six Nations Mikayla Ritchie has high aspirations. Not only is she in her third year of studies to obtain a criminology degree, she hopes…
Run Woman Run filmed on Six Nations and cameos Tom Longboat’s grandson
Zoe Hopkins, writer and director of the new film, Run Woman Run, said she tells stories for Onkwehonwe:we people and to see how far-reaching these stories…
Triple homicide trial begins, halted after lawyer fired
HAMILTON — The trial has started for one of the people accused in a triple homicide case spanning two First Nations reserves in Ontario —…
Panama investigates claimed forced Indigenous sterilization
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Prosecutors and human rights officials went to the region of Panama’s Ngobe-Bugle people Monday to investigate claims by a dozen Indigenous…
First Nation health ombudsperson’s office to be established in Saskatchewan
SASKATOON — An ombudsperson’s office being created in Saskatchewan will be the first in Canada to help address racism against Indigenous people trying to get…
Six Nations and MCFN remember stolen sisters
Dozens of community members from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation held vigils remembering women lost to violence…
Car vandalized
CALEDONIA – On February 12, 2022, at 11:36 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment responded to a report of mischief that occurred sometime…
Six Nations mourns deaths of elders at Iroquois Lodge due to Covid-19
Three elders at Iroquois Lodge have died due to Covid-19 as the community’s death toll from the virus now reaches 23. On Feb. 9, Ohsweken…
Six Nations and Kahnawake sign gaming agreement
Six Nations and Mohawk community Kahnaweke are teaming up to address collective concerns on the gaming industry, which both communities view as an industry they…
Lake Erie electricity project could bring Six Nations $45 million
Six Nations is contemplating becoming a part owner in a massive underwater energy project between Canada and the United States that could see $45 million…
New Director for MCBC
MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATIONS — MCFN announced a new director of the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation on Monday. Maurice Byron was…
Quebec Court of Appeal upholds majority of federal Indigenous child welfare law
MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has upheld the majority of a federal law that gives Indigenous governments more control over child welfare. In…