Parents convicted in overdose death of toddler released from jail

BRANTFORD — In March 2017, three-year-old Torrence VanEvery died due to a lethal dose of fentanyl and cocaine. Now his mother and step-father, who were…

New study says 75% of indigenous people willing to get COVID-19 vaccine

SEATTLE — About 75% of indigenous people report that they are likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, despite reporting a lack of trust within the…

Six Nations students resilient against Covid-19 impacts

Despite the effects of Covid-19 on students around the world who have been learning remotely, Six Nations students have shown resilience in continuing to earn…

Elected Council to seek funding for household water line hookups

Six Nations has a brand-new $10 million waterline – but few can afford the cost to hook up to it. Six Nations of the Grand…

Indigenous and military leaders offer condolences following death of D Day veteran

CUT KNIFE, SK — Canada’s Indigenous and military leaders paid tribute and offered condolences to the family of a Juno Beach veteran of the Second…

Most minorities disproportionately dropped from civil service hiring process: audit

OTTAWA — A new report says Black Canadians and people from most other minority groups tend to disproportionately lose out on federal civil service jobs…

Removal of barricade on Hwy. 6 could take weeks, not days

The removal of a three-month long barricade on the Hwy. 6 bypass in Caledonia is up to the OPP and not Six Nations people, says…

Hockey star Theo Fleury recalls costly1987 World Junior Hockey Championship brawl

Over the past several years, various passionate debates have been held among hockey fans about whether forward Theo Fleury should be enshrined into the Hockey…

Eden Robinson gives First Nations readers first look at final ‘Trickster’ book

Eden Robinson is giving readers in B.C. First Nations communities a preview of the final book in her “Trickster” trilogy. Robinson wrote in a Facebook…

Man dies in two vehicle crash

SIX NATIONS — Police say a man has died after a two-vehicle crash early Thursday evening. First responders attended the crash at Third Line and…

Police charge man with stunt driving

BRANT COUNTY – OPP have charged a driver with stunt driving after police stopped a motor vehicle on Highway 24 in the County of Brant. On…

Ottawa advocating to prioritize vaccines for Indigenous people: Miller

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is working with the provinces to prioritize vaccinating Indigenous people against COVID-19, including those…

Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities

CALGARY — The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by U.S. President Joe Biden is a major setback for Canadian Indigenous people, says the leader…

No charges in N.B. police shooting of Indigenous man Rodney Levi: Crown

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s Public Prosecutions Service announced Tuesday that no criminal charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of…

Lynn Beyak, who defended ‘good’ of residential schools, retires early from the Senate

OTTAWA — Ontario Sen. Lynn Beyak is leaving the upper chamber three years before her mandatory retirement and defiantly standing by her views on residential…