87th Annual IDLA Border Crossing a success

  NIAGARA FALLS – The 87th Annual Border Crossing Celebration commenced on Saturday July 18 at Oakes Park in Niagara Falls. As the people attempted…

Six Nations Police Briefs July 15 2015

Deceased Man discovered on Bicentennial Trail Six Nations police responded to a report of a deceased man on Bicentennial Trail in Ohsweken on Wednesday, July…

Local riders “Spreading Positivity on Two Wheels”

A group of Six Nations’ motorcycle enthusiasts are in the process of seeking acceptance as an official Chapter of Redrum First Nations Motorcycle Club, headquartered…

Medical marijuana grown by American Indian tribes destroyed by federal agents

Two large scale greenhouse facilities operated by American Indian tribes on sovereign tribal lands were raided last week and nearly 12,000 cannabis plants designated for…

Carey Leigh Thomas excited about Pan-Am Games

SIX NATIONS – Carey-Leigh Thomas will be representing Canada, once again on the international sports stage this summer as a member of the Canadian National…

Tyendinaga Mohawk Language champion Mina Beauvais retires

Tyendinaga must say good bye to one of their language revitalization champions.  Mina Beauvais, Tota for the Totahne Language Nest program, is retiring and returning…

First Nations unite over Traditional Healing Centre at Pine Falls Hospital

Sagkeeng FIRST NATION — A new traditional healing centre is under construction at a Manitoba hospital. The centre, which will be shared by three Manitoba…

First Nations walking to Ottawa to declare independence from Canada

OTTAWA – The Annishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed are walking nearly 300km to declare independence from the nation-state of Canada and will simultaneously…

Isadore Day elected as new Ontario Regional Chief

THUNDER BAY — A new Ontario Regional Chief was elected in a traditional ceremony at the 41st Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference today hosted by…

Why is Chippewas of the Thames Appealing Line 9 For Lack of Consultation

The Line 9 project was initiated quietly and rather unremarkably with a plan, according to Enbridge, to simply reverse the direction of the 40 year…

Administrative Board Releases Cayuga Nation Contract Funds

Seneca Falls,NY — The Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) issued a narrow decision Wednesday that would allow Clint Halftown to access funds remaining in…

Cayuga Nation Canoeing Across Cayuga Lake

Seneca Falls, NY—Two canoes and three kayaks paddled by two Cayugas, two Mohawks, one Onondaga, a Menominee, and a Navajo launched from Cayuga Lake State…

Cultural Implication of the Emerald Ash Borer in Tyendinaga

Since its’ introduction into North America, “The beetle attacks and kills all native species of ash and is estimated to have killed as many as…

Charity Golf in Tyendinaga raises money for a worthy cause

The Annual Charity Golf Fundraiser for the Tyendinaga Food Resource Centre was hosted at the Briar Fox Country Club on Friday June 5th.  The Briar…

Ontario’s First Nations receive the Pan Am Flame

TORONTO – Amidst heavy rains, thunders and rough waters, the Pan Am flame made it to the mainland safely in the City of Toronto during…