Virtual Indigenous Art Slam gives $10,000 in prizes to local Indigenous artists
OHSWEKEN — A virtual Indigenous art contest highlighting the creative works of Indigenous people from across Canada has distributed $10,000 in prizes to artisans this…
Indigenous arts leader Jesse Wente named head of Canada Council for the Arts
OTTAWA _ Jesse Wente, a prominent advocate for an increased presence of Indigenous voices in Canada's cultural landscape, has been appointed chairperson of the Canada…
Community Comes Together to Celebrate Six Nations Grads
With schools being closed since March, including no in-school classroom learning, students anticipating graduating this year could not attend their graduation ceremonies.These ceremonies were one…
Four people arrested, facing drugs and weapons charges
OHSWEKEN —On Friday, July 24, 2020, Six Nations Police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act warrant at a residence on Third Line Road. Police…
Face masks a must for Six Nations
OHSWEKEN — Mandatory face masks are now required at all indoor spaces and services on Six Nations of the Grand River. “This decision was based…
Housing development on Six Nations disputed land being halted
Developer to build 1400 homes adjacent to reserve while Six Nations in housing crisis By Jonathan and Nahnda Garlow SIX NATIONS — “I'm not a…
Police investigating suspicious death of male
OHSWEKEN — A man on Six Nation has died and police are now investigating what they say is a suspicious death. On Saturday July 25,…
Newfoundland and Labrador apology to Inuit residential school survivors on hold
JOHN’S — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Inuit leaders have agreed to suspend the province's plan to deliver formal apologies to residential school…
Northern Ontario First Nation secures additional land under federal law
LONGLAC, Ont. — A northern Ontario First Nation says it has secured additional land under policies laid out in a federal law. The Long Lake…
Haida Gwaii has COVID outbreak with 13 cases
VICTORIA — A outbreak of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii has resulted in 13 confirmed cases, which health officials say are all linked to local residents…
Iroquois Nationals fight for right to be at 2022 World Games in Birmingham
The Iroquois Nationals are, once again, fighting to be included in international competition for the sport they invented. More than 25,000 people have signed a…
Indigenous leaders call for systemic review of RCMP practices
OTTAWA — Canada’s national police force has a shattered relationship with Indigenous Peoples and must re-examine how it treats individuals, especially those who are homeless…
Seneca leader Ely Parker penned the terms of surrender for the Civil War
In 1828, Ely Parker’s Seneca mother had a vision that the child she was carrying would grow up to be known as a peacemaker between…
Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves take down ‘Chop On’ sign at Truist Park
Recently, there was a small alteration made at Truist Park, as the wooden "Chop On' sign was officially removed. Trusit Park, which is home for…
Former Dartmouth star goalie Devin Buffalo the perfect role model
Throughout his life, former Dartmouth men's hockey netminder Devin Buffalo has always had a passion for helping others. Following what was a stellar three-year playing…