Iroquois lacrosse team aims to make Olympic competition under its own flag
By Laurent Beausoleil Iroquois Nationals lacrosse star Randy Staats was angry at first, but he now says an international snub of his team only fuelled…
Two Quebec nurses suspended after allegedly mocking death of Indigenous woman
MONTREAL — Two Quebec nurses have been suspended without pay after allegedly mocking an Indigenous woman at a public clinic in Joliette, Que., northeast of…
Contrary to sensational reporting, Indigenous people aren’t scared of a COVID 19 vaccine
By Veldon Coburn, Assistant Professor, Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, L'Universite d'Ottawa/University of Ottawa Indigenous people are playing a major role in one of…
Keeping Indigenous athletes in mind, the ISWO has gone Virtual
MISSISSAUGA — Last weekend, Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario (ISWO) provided Indigenous participants across Ontario the opportunity to take part in an NHL21 tournament to…
Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation proud to assist Kelly Babstock pursue hockey
ONTARIO — Kelly Babstock, 28, comes from a hockey family. She and all 5 of her siblings played. By the time she was 16, Kelly…
OLA’s new box lacrosse plan gives hope for a return this season
ONTARIO — The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) recently publicized new game formats to accommodate the ongoing pandemic, with changes listed under the Return to Activity…
A closer look at Hall of Fame pitcher – “Chief” Bender
Last week we looked at only a few Native Americans who broke the “Red Barrier” in Baseball in the 1890’s and early 1900s. There are…
Six Nations Covid death toll reaches five, as cases skyrocket
Six Nations of the Grand River elected council is pleading with the community to follow public health guidance to curb the spread of Covid-19 in…
Covid vaccine clinics roll out on Six Nations and MCFN
More than three months after the first Covid-19 vaccine was approved by Health Canada, hundreds of Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit members participated…
Laurier appoints Darren Thomas Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Initiatives
WATERLOO – Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Darren Thomas associate vice-president of Indigenous Initiatives. Thomas, currently an associate professor in Laurier’s Indigenous Studies program, will play a…
Community gets condensed refresher on Great Law
Every time people listen to an elder describe the Great Law, they say they learn something new. What normally takes about 11 days was briefly…
COVID-19 Year 1 – Acknowledging the lives of those lost to the pandemic
SIX NATIONS — It has now been one full year since Six Nations of the Grand River declared a community emergency and has been battling…
Longhouse ceremonies cancelled for remainder of pandemic at Six Nations
SIX NATIONS — The hereditary clan mothers of the Six Nations community have instructed that all ceremonies may cease until the pandemic is gone. This…
Me n’ Wally – A tribute to Walter Gretzky
BRANTFORD — Anyone knowing the game of hockey knows the name of Gretzky. Whether its father or son, Walter and Wayne Gretzky are to hockey…
COVID 19 and mental health: Feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder
By Marnie Wedlake, Assistant Professor of Mental Health & Wellness; Registered Psychotherapist, Western University As the pandemic rages on, people continue to talk about their…