New Honours degree program for SNP
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Polytechnic says they are launching an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree program next fall. The school was the first Indigenous institution…
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Delta variant spreading rapidly on Six Nations, no word from council on vaccine passports
OHSWEKEN — The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified on Six Nations, and is spreading rapidly. The latest data reported on Tuesday…
Ontario’s top doc weighs in on controversial acting medical officer appointee
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor said he can take action if it appears public measures in Haldimand-Norfolk aren’t sufficient to protect residents from COVID-19 under…
Parties showing support of Indigenous-led conservation good news, says Nature Canada
Nature Canada welcomes the developing election conversation on Indigenous-led programs to promote reconciliation, address climate change, and halt and reverse nature loss; saying it is…
One person seriously injured after shooting on Mohawk Road
SIX NATIONS — One person was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries due to a shooting on Mohawk Road last Thursday. Six Nations Police…
Shining a light on Six Nations literacy
For most people, tasks like reading, writing, or turning on a computer may seem simple, but for others, reading and using technology can be intimidating,…
Goodbye Columbus: Mexico statue to be replaced by Indigenous
MEXICO CITY — Christopher Columbus is getting kicked off Mexico City’s most iconic boulevard. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Columbus statue on the Paseo…
B.C., Tahltan Nation step up wildlife patrols after ‘contentious’ hunting season
VICTORIA — There will be more provincial conservation officers and Tahltan guardians patrolling the nation’s territory in northwestern British Columbia this hunting season. The province…
Manitoba and N.S. will recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
WINNIPEG — Manitoba and Nova Scotia are joining two other jurisdictions in recognizing a new federal statutory holiday to contemplate the history and harmful legacy…
Get to know Alison Macdonald, Liberal candidate for Brantford-Brant
Alison Macdonald is a band member of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and a resident of Eagle Place with deep roots in…
Bread and Cheese Day brings community together, socially-distanced
In what’s become a theme for community events in the past year and a half, Six Nations once again re-arranged plans to continue holding events…
Local foundation raises $21,500 for Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack fund
A local foundation has raised $21,500 for the Chanie Wenjack fund in a symbolic honouring of the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found in…
COVID cases on the rise, new screening for symptoms
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting an increase in COVID cases with 18 confirmed and 72 people in self-isolation. One person is in hospital. Provincially,…
Motorcycle clubs ride to raise money for Woodland Cultural Centre
Hundreds of motorcycle riders from across Ontario came together in unity with Six Nations in a ride from Brantford to Niagara on the Lake on…
New book explores Canada’s ongoing relationship with Indigenous peoples
All sales support the Orange Shirt Society and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund National accounting, tax and consulting firm MNP released a book…