Plants of the boreal forest: using traditional Indigenous medicine to create modern treatments

By Marianne Piochon, Andre Pichette, Jean Legault, and Vakhtang Mshvildadze   Natural health products and phytomedicines (plant-based medicines) are used in many countries as the…

Quebec’s cultural awareness training makes flawed assumptions that do not prioritize the safety of Indigenous people

By Marie-Claude Tremblay, Alex M. McComber and Georgia Limniatis   Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, Ian Lafreniere, recently…

Six Nations will celebrate NHL star Brandon Montour on Thursday

Six Nations’ own NHL star Brandon Montour has made it big and the community will be celebrating its hometown hero on Thursday after a whirlwind…

After two long years of financing woes and political wrangling, fibre optics are starting to be installed on the territory, which will bring high-speed Internet…

Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller’s footsteps

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders say they are hopeful that new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will take inspiration from his predecessor’s approach with organizations, community…

Six Nations Rebels win Western Conference, with Akwesasne Thunder on the horizon

SIX NATIONS — Two items are true; the Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels defeated the St. Catharines Athletics in over-time last Friday, 11-10, and two…

How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One long-lasting effect of the COVID-19…

Two Row Times files motion to stay libel claim from HDI

In 1991, the HCCC publicly declared they were asserting eight points of sovereign jurisdiction over Haudenosaunee affairs: among them the jurisdiction over The Great Law…

Hot tub safety guidelines

Backyards have long since transformed from places to grill a few burgers and play with the dog to homeowners’ private sanctuaries. Pools and spas can…

How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.   One long-lasting effect of the…

Six Nations musician Mark Laforme passes at 69

OHSWEKEN — Well known guitarist and Six Nations musician Mark Laforme died on July 20. Reaction from the community was shock and sadness as people…

Six Nations powwow settling in to new location

Thousands of dancers and visitors from across Turtle Island filled the grounds of Ohsweken Speedway this past weekend for the 42nd annual Grand River Champion…

Government refuses to recognize Six Nations’ cannabis law

The chair of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission says the government’s refusal to recognize Six Nations’ cannabis law is racist. Kathy Mair told Six Nations…

$2.5 million for mental health projects

Support of $2.5 million to fund two projects led by the First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) with a focus on mental health support for Indigenous…

Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project and a Six Nations Connection

By Don Lynch From the U.S. Department of Energy: “The Manhattan Project and the devastation that its successful outcome wrought are inexplicable outside the context…