Onkwehonwe week in review: August 24, 2016
Indigenous leaders from across the country praise Gord Downie's words at tour finale The Tragically Hip's lead singer, Gord Downie, bas been diagnosed with terminal…
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls: Quebec disengages
by pmnationtalk KAHNAWAKE – Following the announcement by the Quebec Government regarding the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Quebec Native…
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Part Three
There are several groups that claim full ownership over land rights and traditional titles of the Haudenosaunee. We spoke with Loran Thompson, Paul Delaronde and…
Lakers take Game 1 against Pro-Fit Chiefs
PETERBOROUGH – It was exactly the kind of game everyone expected between the Six Nations Chiefs and the Peterborough Lakers when the Major Series Lacrosse…
Knighthawks re-sign Maracle, Quinn Powless, Greene
ROCHESTER – There has been a lot of activity for the Rochester Knighthawks as they prepare for the 2017 National Lacrosse League season, following a disappointing…
Rivermen fall short against Brooklin
BROOKLIN – The Six Nations Rivermen will not keep the Presidents Cup they won last year after losing in three straight games to the Brooklin…
North American Native Sisters off to New Zealand
OHSWEKEN – The North American Native Sisters fastball team is being put together for the World Masters Games tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, in April…
Art exchange program seeks registries
Ever wanted to help end the divide between culture or other barriers between on-reserve and off-reserve children? Maybe even offer a platform for both to…
Downie calls out to Trudeau during Tragically Hip’s final show of tour
KINGSTON, Ont. _ The Tragically Hip mixed fan favourites, newer songs and some politics on Saturday night during the final show of their “Man Machine…
Judge grants bail to Saskatchewan farmer charged with murder of First Nations man
BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A judge has granted bail to a Saskatchewan farmer charged with the shooting death of an aboriginal man on his property. The…
Bail decision reserved for suspect in fatal shooting of First Nations man
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A judge has reserved decision on whether a Saskatchewan farmer accused of fatally shooting a First Nations man should be granted…
Six Nations Pro-Fit Chiefs vs. Peterborough Lakers facing off – what could be better?
SIX NATIONS – There isn’t a bigger rivelry in sports than that which exists between the Six Nations Chiefs and the Peterborough Lakers, and lacrosse…
Colonial Mushes
Editorial by Jonathan Garlow Early morning games are tough for everyone. The Six Nations novice were down three goals. In the second period they started…
Bridging the gap between youth and justice service workers
BRANT PARK – The Brant Youth Wellness Coalition partnered with various community organizations to help build friendships among themselves and at risk youth by canoeing…
Economic Development Trust announces applicant shortlist
OHSWEKEN – Last week, the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) announced their shortlist list for the 2016 Trust distribution. A…