First Nations with road access, urban communities next priority for COVID 19 vaccines
First Nations with road access in northern Ontario are next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the first dose was administered in 31…
‘Daunting and disturbing:’ Study finds Indigenous people more likely to die in fires
OTTAWA — The research director for an initiative that promotes fire safety in Indigenous communities says a study that found Inuit are over 17 times…
Saskatchewan research shows First Nations suffer cardiac arrest at younger age
Wes Lambert's heart stopped at his wedding reception in Saskatoon 15 years ago. “I got up to go to the podium, and I did not…
Six Nations economic future is at a cross-roads — and it’s not from the pandemic.
Since the launch of the tobacco industry on Six Nations, community members have seen the quality of life in our community improve. From job opportunities…
Six Nations elected officials reject public health recommendation to move into Black Alert
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council has rejected two recent recommendations from public health officials to move the community into Black…
GRE donates $450,000 to SN Language Commission
The Six Nations Language Commission is getting a $450,000 boost in funding thanks to a generous donation from Grand River Enterprises. Bryan Porter, CEO of…
Young Six Nations artist chosen for Grand River paddle art project
Jasmine General has been painting since she was a little kid. And today, the amazingly talented 14-year-old is contributing her vibrant work for an art…
A Performance Consultant and Kinesiology Professor
The early spring has brought with it the nostalgia of summer sports. Unfortunately, many do not know for certain how their sports will be adapting…
A second conversation with Sports Psychologists during a pandemic
The 2020 Olympics were put on hold. An estimated 10,000 athletes were scheduled to march into Tokyo’s national stadium for the opening ceremony of the…
Indigenous women strong contenders for Team Canada
HALIFAX – Brigette Lacquette (Ojibwe), Jocelyne Larocque (Métis) and Jamie Lee Rattray (Métis) are set to attend with Team Canada at the BFL National Women’s…
ISWO Provides 5km running program in interactive group
Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario has been working to provide virtual sport and athletics programs for youth at home. This week they launched the Well…
Virtual Powwow Class to combine fitness and traditional movement
Often considered a sport due to the high levels of foot work, stamina and endurance; virtual Pow Wow participation have taken off during the pandemic.…
Six Nations stays in Red Alert status despite policy directing lockdown
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says it is moving the community into Red Alert status — despite it’s own policy…
A big year for Six Nations actor, Gary Farmer
SIX NATIONS — Gary Dale Farmer was born June 12, 1953, at the old Lady Willingdon hospital in downtown Ohsweken to Shirley (nee Fraser) and…
Gary Farmer and the Resident Alien
VANCOUVER – Veteran Six Nations’ actor, Gary Farmer, has a new gig. In his latest television series, “Resident Alien” Farmer plays the part of the…