First positive COVID-19 case on 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 announcement in a video posted…
Haudenosaunee asked to avoid annual hunting, fishing in Tyendinaga
The chief of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is asking Haudenosaunee people not to travel to his community for the annual hunting and fishing season. Chief R.…
Police respond to large gathering over the weekend
SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Police responded to reports of a large gathering over the weekend on Sixth Line. Officers attended a location on Saturday…
Health and safety regulations, digitization could expedite return to business
Economists around the world are sending local governments reeling with their analysis of what comes next in the “new normal” of our post-COVID reality. The…
Playing Animal Crossing to pass the time
First I saw scene captures, then I saw the memes. With nothing to do on weekends I decided to try it out. Animal Crossing: New…
DJ Shub officially releases first single in over a year
“Calling All Dancers” and Announces Weekly Livestream TORONTO — DJ Shub (Dan General) was excited to announce the official release of Calling All Dancers on…
Americans are protesting the pandemic
Canada is flattening the coronavirus curve. With so many parameters, restrictions and lay offs, public health experts say that a graph of positive tests shows…
Two dead in Brantford-Brant from COVID-19
BRANTFORD — Two people have died after complications from COVID-19. A male and female, both in their 80s, are the latest local casualties in the…
Tobacco manufacturer making protective equipment for frontline workers
SIX NATIONS — Grand River Enterprises says they are now manufacturing personal protective equipment for security guards working the checkpoints around the community. Approximately 100…
Earth Day: The roots of our current environmental crisis go back 12,000 years
By Joshua Sterlin Our global civilization may be doubting its mastery of the Earth as we temporarily close the shutters on many of our societies…
Pandemic restrictions risking local economy; health and safety regulations could be next step, Chief says
OHSWEKEN — As the Six Nations Emergency Control Group hits a pace in responding to the pandemic, the next phase of the fight is coming…
Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID 19 losses
OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19…
Retailer sued for replicating indigenous art
ANCHORAGE, AK — An Alaska Native cultural organization is suing luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, saying the Dallas-based company violated copyright and American Indian arts protection…
Urban Indigenous left behind by Ottawa’s COVID 19 response
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Canada's urban Indigenous population is being left behind by the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis, according…
Ethan Jurgeneit thrilled to represent Canada on U18 Rugby team
The sacrifice and countless hours of hard work paid off for Bracebridge resident Ethan Jurgeneit who was rendered practically speechless upon learning back in February…