Pediatric COVID vaccines available on Six Nations starting November 26
OHSWEKEN — Ohsweken Public Health says paediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available to children aged 5-12 starting November 26. Appointments must be…
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At Alcatraz Island, Haaland highlights Indigenous progress
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Saturday said progress has been made by Indigenous people during a visit to Alcatraz Island,…
AFN urges B.C. to respond to First Nations impacted by floods and landslides
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has called for the Government of Canada to send emergency funding directly to the First Nations Emergency Services Society…
Native American confirmed as head of National Park Service
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles “Chuck” Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make…
COVID 19 vaccine for children to arrive in Manitoba First Nations this week
WINNIPEG — A group in charge of overseeing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Manitoba First Nations says shipments of a pediatric vaccine will go out…
Governor General centres ‘lifelong journey’ of reconciliation in throne speech
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the first Inuk person to serve in the role, centred the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Tuesday’s…
‘Significant milestone:’ COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country
Parents were learning Monday how soon their younger children could get an appointment for a COVID-19 shot as shipments of the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine made…
Diyo’s Online Closet spreads kindness and raises awareness about bullying
A beautiful 12-year-old girl’s life ended due to bullying. When sweet little Jewel “Gawediyo” Monture died by suicide on Nov. 12, 2010 just a month…
COVID cases continue to rise in young people
BRANTFORD — Local COVID infections are continuing to increase in the under 20 population. Dr. Rebecca Comley, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Brant…
COVID cases rise on Mississaugas of the Credit, Six Nations stats unavailable
MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — The MCFN community is reporting 6 new active COVID-19 cases. The vaccine campaign in the MCFN community has now seen…
Entire council wins seats by acclamation at Mississaugas of the Credit
There will be four new faces on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Elected Council when they are sworn in this December, with all…
Police investigating robbery
SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Police are investigating after a robbery at a business on Fourth Line. Officers say the incident occurred Saturday evening at…
Indigenous groups have questions about several in custody deaths in Prince Albert
PRINCE ALBERT — Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan have questions about the Prince Albert Police Service following three in-custody deaths in less than a month. The…
Hajdu looking at ‘realistic timeline’ to end First Nations boil water advisories
OTTAWA — Canada’s new minister of Indigenous services says she’s considering what the new timeline should be to lift remaining long-term drinking-water advisories on First…
102 died at Native American boarding school in Nebraska
GENOA, Neb. (AP) — Researchers say they have uncovered the names of 102 Native American students who died at a federally operated boarding school in…