‘A mighty fine man’: Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral

Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn’t realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as…

Theo Fleury deserves to be a hockey hall of famer

November is an exciting time in the NHL, as various legends are officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Each year, various new inductees…

First degree murder charges in Cayuga Road homicide, 1 suspect still at large

SIX NATIONS – OPP have identified two suspects and arrested one man in relation to the shooting death of 27 year old Andrew Davis. OPP…

Indigenous groups criticize ABC series ‘Big Sky’ for insensitivity to MMIWG

VANCOUVER — Indigenous critics of ABC’s kidnapping drama “Big Sky” say it fails to acknowledge real-life missing and murdered Indigenous women and are extending their…

Six Nations COVID-19 infection rate down

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Public Health is reporting 1 active case of COVID-19 on the Territory as of Tuesday, December 1. The community saw a…

Police urge safe hunting

SIX NATIONS — Police are reminding hunters in the community to be mindful about where they are aiming while hunting on Six Nations after reports…

Mi’kmaq band councillor, two fishermen face charges in Nova Scotia fishing dispute

METEGHAN — An Indigenous band councillor and two fishermen are facing charges in relation to tensions that erupted on the water after a Mi’kmaq First…

Draft fishery deal possibly a ‘historic recognition’ of treaty rights: Mi’kmaq chief

A draft agreement between Ottawa and a Nova Scotia First nation over a “moderate livelihood” fishery has the potential to be a historic recognition of…

Trudeau says $542M bound for Indigenous bodies to set up child welfare services

OTTAWA — The federal government is sending $542 million to Indigenous groups to help them set up welfare services for children and families, Prime Minister…

Review finds no evidence of alcohol game at B.C. ERs, but vast Indigenous profiling

VICTORIA _ A former judge says she found widespread systemic racism in British Columbia’s health-care system where extensive negative profiling of Indigenous patients affects treatment…

Scientists: “Here’s how to fight back against anti maskers, climate deniers and anti vaxxers”

By Keroles Riad PhD student in the individualized program, Concordia University, Cristina Sanza Digital Journalism Instructor, Concordia Science Journalism Project Team Manager, Concordia University, Concordia…

7 ways meaningful activities can help us get through the coronavirus pandemic

By Mary Ann McColl, Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Ontario We hear over and over that it is important to remain occupied during…

Caledonia welcomes it’s first cannabis dispensary

CALEDONIA — Hundreds of Haldimand residents turned out for the opening weekend of Caledonia’s first cannabis dispensary, Lolly. Located in the heart of town, right…

Indigenous land occupants in Caledonia, Ont., appeal injunction

Indigenous people who have been occupying a proposed construction site near Caledonia, Ont., and Six Nations of the Grand River for more than 130 days…

Cannabis production applications ready 

SIX NATIONS — Applications for cannabis production are ready, the Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) has announced. The SNCC, which was created in spring 2019 and is funded…