Six Nations mourns new death from COVID-19; outbreak rising in numbers
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council confirmed the community has lost another member to COVID-19. This is the first COVID death…
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Facing the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Ontario 30% of Six Nations remains unvaccinated, lockdown measures not being implemented
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting vaccination rates that are nearly 20% lower than the rest of the province. According to Six Nations epidemiologists, out…
Six Nations COVID-19 infections highest in Ontario, breakthrough infections in 4 fully vaccinated residents
OHSWEKEN — New data released on Wednesday shows that 4 Six Nations residents who were fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus have tested positive for…
Survivors’ Secretariat Appoints Dr. Beverly Jacobs as Indigenous Human Rights Monitor
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER – The Survivors' Secretariat is pleased to announce that Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Bear…
CCAB partners with Hydro One to support Indigenous businesses
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced a partnership on August 23 with Hydro One to support Indigenous-owned businesses through two types of grants.…
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…
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…