COVID infections spike, community mourns another life lost to pandemic
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations announced another massive spike in local COVID infections Tuesday, just days after the community mourns the loss of another community member…
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Economic Development Trust gives away close to $2 million
A new townhouse complex is among the projects expected to come to fruition after the Six Nations Economic Development Trust approved almost $2 million in…
Community to be consulted on how to administer day school legacy fund
Six Nations community members are being invited to advise how the $200 million legacy fund for day school survivors should be administered. Indigenous communities across…
Protests and blockades spring up across Canada after RCMP raid
At least 29 people blocking construction of the controversial Coastal Gas Link pipeline in British Columbia were cleared out after dozens of RCMP officers moved…
Half of Canadians with health needs faced hurdles to care, pandemic survey suggests
About half of Canadians in need of health care had difficulty accessing services during the first year of the COVID-19 crisis, a new report by…
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…
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…