Opioid overdoses double, public health alert issued
BRANTFORD — Brant County’s Health Unit issued a public safety alert Friday — cautioning residents following a steep rise in opioid overdoses. In July, Brantford…
Survey looking for community feedback on pandemic response
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River has issued a new community survey to gather member feedback on how they have weathered the pandemic.…
McLaughlin hoax is not a laughing matter
In the latest bizzaro world of pretendian news — a new story is breaking on social media. BethAnn McLaughlin, a former professor at Vanderbilt University…
Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games
CHICAGO — The National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at home games as part of their pledge to honour the…
Haldimand County OPP investigating homicide after body found in apartment fire
HALDIMAN COUNTY, Ont. — \ Police in southern Ontario have launched a homicide investigation after finding a body inside an apartment damaged by fire this…
Fishing lodge owner criticizes B.C. over order restricting access to Haida Gwaii
A fishing lodge in Haida Gwaii that faced criticism from local residents over its plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic says it should've been…
Inquest to probe police killing of Indigenous man, New Brunswick says
FREDERICTON — A coroner's inquest will look into the police killing of an Indigenous man in New Brunswick in June. The provincial government says the…
‘Don’t want my brother to die:’ Inmate’s sister worried about his mental health
REGINA — The death of her brother weighs on Prairie Crowe's mind. Nicholas Dinardo is alive, but behind bars. The 28-year-old Indigenous man has attempted…
Judge denies bail to man accused in deaths of Metis hunters on Alberta road
EDMONTON — An Alberta man charged in the roadside deaths of two Metis hunters has been denied bail. Roger Bilodeau, 56, and his son Anthony…
Sen. Murray Sinclair joins legal firm to mentor lawyers in Indigenous law
OTTAWA — Sen. Murray Sinclair is returning to his legal roots, while also keeping his seat in the upper chamber — at least for now.…
Protester says officials wanted to remove teepee from Saskatchewan legislature
REGINA — An organizer of a month-long march calling for suicide prevention says police and provincial officials tried to shut their camp at the Saskatchewan…
Indigenous mother, son launch lawsuit over 2019 arrest at Vancouver Walmart
VANCOUVER — An Indigenous mother and son have launched a lawsuit against the Vancouver Police Department, the City of Vancouver and Walmart over an arrest…
Opinion: More awareness needed around Missing & Murdered Indigenous Men
There are many native women’s agencies all across Canada who have been advocating for the rights of Indigenous women for decades. Each year these agencies…
Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear shows tremendous pride in his indigenous heritage
Edmonton Oilers defenceman called it a special honor. Ethan Bear, who represents the Ochapowace Cree Nation, proudly made history when on Tuesday, July 28th during an…
Forward Ryan Davis part of Guelph Storm history
Six Nations own Ryan Davis had a storied OHL career full of many great accomplishments and life-long memories. Reminiscing on his career, this hard-nosed forward…