Advisory body was ‘very keen’ to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell
OTTAWA — The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was “very keen'' to find an Indigenous candidate to…
US to review dark history of Indigenous boarding schools
The US government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life…
Citing role in ‘genocidal policies,’ history professors reach out to First Nations
FREDERICTON _ History professors at the University of New Brunswick are offering their research skills to Indigenous people looking for information about ancestors or seeking…
Indigenous leaders ask Catholic congregants to push for residential school apology
Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services. Vice-chief David Pratt of…
Canada is quietly fighting against residential school survivors in court
First Nation Indigenous across the land are enraged. For years the original peoples have been saying that their humanity was crushed under the auspices of…
Apparent arson destroys part of history as St. John’s Tuscarora Church set ablaze
SIX NATIONS — Shock, anger and grief spread throughout the community Saturday morning after a suspected arson destroyed one of Six Nations oldest buildings. Police…
How and when Canada created National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is taking place on Monday, June 21. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions…
Ford government commits $10 million to fund investigation of hidden graves at Mohawk Institute
There have long been whispers of hidden graves at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford. And elected Chief Mark Hill says despite official…
Elected Chief Hill calls officials for full investigation across Ontario residential schools
Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill sent five letters to various Ontario officials calling for a full investigation into the deaths of all missing children…
Two local candidates vying for top seat at Chiefs of Ontario
The new Ontario Regional Chief will be chosen today during a virtual election, with two local candidates vying for the top spot with the Chiefs…
The history of the other ‘Indian Schools’ in Brantford started by the New England Company
BRANTFORD – The Mohawk Institute was not the only school for teaching Six Nations children. In fact, history shows there were at least four, all…
Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?
Pride Month takes place for the entire month of June and is dedicated to 2SLGBTQIA+ voices, the celebration of LGBTQ culture and support of those…
Six Nations daycares to re-open June 22
Many Six Nations parents are breathing a sigh of relief with local daycares set to re-open on June 22 with strict pandemic safety measures in…
Six Nations moves into pandemic alert level orange
Pandemic restrictions on Six Nations are loosening as the community moved into alert level orange on Friday, allowing for larger outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings…
CFL-Edmonton Football Team return as the ‘Elks’
EDMONTON – The Canadian Football League's Edmonton franchise will now be known as the Elks, the club announced on Tuesday, after discarding their longtime name…