Reconciliation; pandemic; residential schools highlight of Six Nations candidates’ discussion
OHSWEKEN — As a much-hyped and controversial federal election looms near, vaccine passports appear to be a hot topic in all ridings among all candidates…
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Moment for Life run encourages self-care during pandemic
SIX NATIONS — Calls to the Six Nations Crisis Line have increased exponentially since the worldwide Covid pandemic was declared in March 2020 and Six…
Get to know Larry Brock, Conservative candidate for Brantford-Brant
Larry Brock has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and a law degree from the University of Calgary. Since 2004 he has been…
Facing the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Ontario 30% of Six Nations remains unvaccinated
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting vaccination rates that are nearly 20% lower than the rest of the province. According to Six Nations epidemiologists, out…
COVID fourth wave driven by travel and family gatherings
The fourth wave of COVID-19 currently sweeping Six Nations is the result of travel and family gatherings among community members, according to Ohsweken Public Health.…
Warmer than normal fall expected across much of the country
TORONTO — Don't store away those cutoffs and sandals just yet; The Weather Network says there are still warm days to come this year. The…
More than 150,000 people in Canada experience ‘long COVID’ symptoms: report
TORONTO — More research is needed to understand the so-called “long COVID'' condition and the burden it poses on the health-care system, a science advisory…
Get to know Adrienne Rogers, NDP Candidate for Brantford-Brant
Adrienne Roberts is a secondary school teacher with the Grand Erie District School Board who works to help students achieve their goals and acquire real-world…
Ontario lays out guidelines for vaccine certificate enforcement
TORONTO — Ontario has issued guidance for businesses that will soon have to enforce its new COVID-19 vaccine certificate system. Starting Wednesday next week, patrons…
Missouri cave with ancient Native American drawings sold
O’FALLON — A Missouri cave containing Native American artwork from more than 1,000 years ago was sold at auction Tuesday, disappointing leaders of the Osage…
Indigenous names return to B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
Areas in British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast are undergoing name changes to respect the language, culture and heritage of local Indigenous peoples. The Province restored the…
Indigenous youth in New Brunswick need more mental health support: report
FREDERICTON — A report on youth suicide prevention in New Brunswick Indigenous communities is calling for provincial legislation that would recognize and support Indigenous languages…
ASC Announce 2021 Tom Longboat Award Recipients
By TRT Staff with notes from the ASC website Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased…
CAP files legal action against Government of Canada
Legal petition launched to United Nations Human Rights Committee The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) filed a formal legal petition to the United Nations Human…
Long-COVID symptoms in more than half Six Nations resolved cases: survey
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Health Services says residents who have contracted COVID-19 are reporting long lasting symptoms that continue even after their illness has resolved.…