Canada’s unequal health system may make remote Indigenous communities more vulnerable to the coronavirus

By Ann M Seymour, Ph.D. student, Social Work and Indigenous Peoples, Carleton University, The Canadian Press This article was originally published on The Conversation, an…

Over 10 years ago, sanitizer was withheld from flu-ravaged reserves

By Chezney Martin, with notes from The Globe and Mail Days after dozens of indigenous people of Manitoba fell severely ill with swine flu, Health…

Youth sentenced in drive-by shooting

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge sentenced a teen to 21 months for shooting a German tourist in the head on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.…

Two new COVID-19 cases brings total to 11

OHSWEKEN — Two more people from Six Nations have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases bring the total to 11 including 1 death, 7…

Spike in coronavirus tests, back up generator secured for pandemic care site

OHSWEKEN — A large generator capable of powering electric hospital beds and ventilators is being rented by Six Nations of the Grand River as a…

You might see blue ribbons and they’re to support frontline workers

SIX NATIONS — Signs thanking front line workers have been abundant since March, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to fluctuate throughout the world. One nurse…

First positive coronavirus case on Mississaugas of the Credit

MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is reporting their first confirmed positive case of COVID-19. Chief Stacey Laforme made the…

Six Nations rejects oil money donations from Enbridge and TransCanada

OHSWEKEN — In a unanimous vote on Monday, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council decided to decline two $20,000 in cash donations collectively…

Six Nations to investigate police services and Commission after complaints

OHSWEKEN — The Elected Council says they are pursuing an internal review of the Six Nations Police service and the Police Commission. In a very…

Haudenosaunee asked to avoid annual hunting, fishing in Tyendinaga

TYENDINAGA — The chief of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is asking Haudenosaunee people not to travel to his community for the annual hunting and fishing season.…

Spike in coronavirus tests, back up generator secured for pandemic care site

OHSWEKEN — A large generator capable of powering electric hospital beds and ventilators is being rented by Six Nations of the Grand River as a…

Inuksuk Campaign begins in support of urban Inuit youth

OTTAWA — On April 28, it was announced that Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) in Ontario is fighting back against the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting Urban Inuit…

Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse League looking to have games this year

Simply put, this is a tough time for Junior ‘B’ lacrosse players who are anxiously waiting to see if there will be a season. In…

Ontario Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse League looking at possible start dates scenarios

Nothing is certain in terms of when or if there will be a Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse season this year. Normally the season kicks off in…

Capitals forward T.J. Oshie gives fan thrill of a lifetime

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie recently gave a 12 -year-old fan the absolute thrill of a lifetime! In early April, this young Capital’s fan named…