Indigenous astronaut shares space with students at CMHR
Schools in 15 remote and northern communities joined a virtual session with the first indigenous astronaut. Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Thursday, 150 Grade 8 to…
Toxic drug lab waste dumped in Brantford
BRANTFORD — Brantford Police are waring the public after they say three illegal dumps were found across the city, filled with by products of an…
Risk of flooding elevated along Grand River
BRANT COUNTY — Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning for several areas in the Grand River tract Tuesday. Mild temperatures Monday and Tuesday…
Flyer advertising “Georgia Peach” dispensary leads to drug arrest
SIX NATIONS — A Facebook post advertising a new “Georgia Peach” cannabis dispensary on Six Nations caused community uproar and police investigation leading to drug…
Police seek missing woman
BRANTFORD — Brantford Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19 year old female, Danielle Raymond. Raymond is a 19-year old female…
Soldotna man honours Dena’ina heritage with Anchorage statue (AK-Denaina-Statue)
By Victoria Petersen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KENAI, Alaska _ Near Anchorage's Ship Creek, a new bronze statue of an elder named Olga, a Dena'ina matriarch…
Study finds integrating cultural practices helps Indigenous women recover
VANCOUVER _ After recovering from the trauma of being separated from her family as part of the '60s Scoop, Roberta Price has co-authored a study…
Reaction to Liberals’ Indigenous languages law: ‘landmark’ and ‘colonial’
OTTAWA — A national Inuit organization says it is disappointed in the Liberals' new legislation meant to protect Indigenous languages. The Liberals tabled the bill…
Fund launched to honour missing and murdered indigenous women and girls
VANCOUVER — Canada announced a new fund to honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, including LGBTQ2S individuals. The…
Writing or Rewriting History?
I must say, I was surprised last December to read that the Haudenosaunee Chiefs Council (HCCC) appeared to be unaware of the actions of Mississaugas…
How old languages hold new keys to wisdom
After listening to a contingency of men speak about the Old Great Law of Peace that was practiced before the Handsome Lake Religion was adopted…
NHL All-Star Skills Competition results in female recognition
SAN JOSE — On Saturday, January 26, the results for the NHL All Stars Skills Competition was revealed after being held by the San Jose…
Juno Awards announce nominees while Oscars break some ground
The artists nominated for the 2019 Indigenous Music Album Juno The Ballad of the Runaway Girl by Elisapie, is a return to her folk-pop songs…
Concert Series highlights indigenous contributions to music
“Rumble: the Indians Who Rocked the World” is putting on a concert series bringing the songs from the film to the stage. The concert is…
Teosinte: modern corn’s ancient ancestor
MEXICO — One of the most evolved vegetables in the world is what we now call corn. The roots of corn lay deep within the…