The Warrior Spirit of the Grand River: Chief Jake Thomas Renowned teacher and information warrior
To be a Warrior, means many things to many people. This week we look at the life of what some call, an information warrior. A…
Chicago Blackhawks have no plans to change team name
The Chicago Blackhawks organization have made it clear that despite pressure, they are not going to make any team name or logo changes. On Tuesday,…
Six Nations boxer Jake Martin eyeing possible return
Following a prolonged absence, Six Nations boxer Jake Martin is once again intensely working out at the Brantford Black Eye Boxing gym. Starting in Grade…
Flames’ defenceman Travis Hamonic won’t be taking part in NHL’s Return To Play Program
Once NHL play resumes, the Calgary Flames will be missing some toughness, as veteran defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided to opt out of action. Hamonic,…
Washington Redskins changing team nickname and logo
Sports history was made as the Washington Redskins NFL franchise officially announced that they will indeed be changing the team name “Redskins” and ditching the…
Six Nations River Rats dominating the competition
The Six Nations River Rats are a vastly talented team who just keep on winning. This men’s Sr. lacrosse team, which originated in August 2018,…
Six Nations Rebels are a well-respected winning organization
The Six Nations Rebels are a proud organization with a rich tradition of winning. After entering the Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior ‘B’ circuit in 1996,…
Indigenous Screen Office Announces $3 million in Emergency Relief Funding and Launches $300k Solidarity Fund
TORONTO — The Indigenous Screen Office will disburse $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief funding to support Indigenous-led production companies affected by the pandemic, as well…
Indigenous land claim ‘censored’ from his Canada Day performance: Patrick Watson
MONTREAL — Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson says Heritage Canada edited out a land acknowledgment he made to Indigenous peoples before his Montreal Canada Day performance.…
Indigenous Race relations; police and a short history of the Residential Schools
By Doug Whitlow A native born Indigenous person by any other name (Indian; native; Eskimo; aboriginal; etc.) would still be treated just as bad by…
New cases of COVID-19 could make masks mandatory
BRANTFORD — An employee at Lowe’s in Brantford and at the LCBO in Burford have tested positive for COVID-19. Brant County Health Unit’s Medical Officer…
County issues water ban for Mt Pleasant, Tutela Heights
BRANT — The County of Brant has issued a temporary ban on outdoor water use for residents in the Mount Pleasant and Tutela Heights area…
One third of Indigenous workers in Canada in jobs facing automation, says report
TORONTO — One-third of Canada's Indigenous workers are in jobs facing a high risk of automation, a new report has found. Researchers at the Canadian…
Overdose deaths increase by 93 per cent among B.C.’s First Nations
VANCOUVER — The First Nations Health Authority says 89 members of its community fatally overdosed from illicit drugs across British Columbia between January and May,…
First Nations coalition rejects recommendation to lift Sen. Beyak’s suspension
OTTAWA — A coalition of First Nations chiefs and residential school survivors are rejecting new recommendations to lift Sen. Lynn Beyak's suspension from the Senate.…