Lawyer starts job as first Indigenous president of Canadian Bar Association

WINNIPEG — Brad Regehr is a bit surprised to see the attention he’s getting over his new job. The Manitoba lawyer and member of the…

Indigenous genocide finding hangs over Canada’s Myanmar court intervention

OTTAWA — Cries of the pot calling the kettle black are emerging after Canada joined an international genocide lawsuit against Myanmar, because the national inquiry…

Ontario First Nations mark 25 years since Ipperwash crisis, death of protester

THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to reflect on its relationship with Indigenous people on 25th anniversary of…

B.C. planning up to 15 First Nations justice centres across the province

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is working with the B.C. First Nations Justice Council to determine the locations for new Indigenous justice centres across…

George Washington professor’s racial hoax claim stokes anger

WASHINGTON _ George Washington University is investigating the case of a history professor who allegedly admitted to fraudulently pretending to be a Black woman for…

‘It is urgent:’ Commissioner calls for Indigenous bodies to oversee police

Aboriginal civilian groups that would oversee police actions are long past due in Canada, says a commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and…

Flyers Reggie Leach had magical 1976 playoff run

Hockey Hall of Famer Reggie Leach is perhaps best remembered for his scoring exploits during the 1976 post season. Known as “The Riverton Rifle,” this…

Florida Panthers re-sign restricted free agent Brady Keeper to one-year deal

Following an impressive playoff debut, the Florida Panthers have signed restricted free agent, defenceman Brady Keeper to a one- year, two- way contract. This 24-…

Brantford Mosquito Tier 2 Red Sox slugger Preston Waite has strong passion for baseball

Since a young age, Brantford Mosquito Tier 2 Red Sox player Preston Waite has always had a burning passion for baseball. “I’ve been playing since…

Outfielder Kobe Jacobs perfects the art of baseball in Red Sox win

BRANTFORD — Brantford 15U Tier 2 Red Sox outfielder Kobe Jacobs couldn’t have executed a better sacrifice bunt. Setting the stage was Jacobs who in…

Six arrested during search of Mohawk Road home, cocaine and cash seized

On September 1st , 2020 Police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Warrant at a residence on Mohawk Road. Upon police entry, several people…

OPP arrest 17 people related to Mckenzie Meadows occupation – including journalist, former elected chief candidate

CALEDONIA – A Haudenosaunee journalist and former candidate for Six Nations Elected Chief have been arrested for their part in the land occupation at Mckenzie…

4th annual Celebration of Nations to reflect upon our current state of existence with virtual programming

On Friday 11 September, Celebration of Nations will begin virtually with a profound short film entitled Starborn that captures the essence of our current existence. Delivered in the…

Indigenous women’s group says police too quick to label missing girls as runaways

The president of an Indigenous women’s group says Amber Alert policies across Canada should be reviewed in light of a recent case involving a missing…

Lives Lost: Seneca Nation mourns 91 year old, 2 daughters

By Joaqlin Estus During a recent procession for three Seneca women who died of COVID-19, community members lined the streets. A giant Seneca Nation flag…