24-hours of lacrosse for Jada

SIX NATIONS – A 24-hour lacrosse marathon is planned for January 2-3, at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena with proceeds going towards the family of Teiehkwa,…

Six Nations helping Caledonia woman get life saving treatment

For nearly three years Caledonia resident Shelby MacNeil has been suffering the debilitating effects of late stage chronic Lyme Disease. After suddenly falling ill with…

Pulling together against the Northern Gateway oil pipeline

OHSWEKEN – On Sunday, Carla’s Tea and Bannock held a fundraiser for the Pull Together group at Six Nations tourism. The Pull Together group is…

“Reality store” simulates future life`

OHSWEKEN – Students from Emily C. General elementary school got a chance to role play their future lives last Wednesday. The Student Reality Store is…

Onkwehonwe week in review, December 17 2014

US allows marijuana sales on reserves WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Justice Department announced on Dec. 11 that it will advise all state attorneys to…

Black lives matter

I’ve kept my mouth shut for a long time. I didn’t dare publicly acknowledge the lives and deaths of people like Kenneth Chamberlain Sr, Trayvon…

Where did 2014 go?

Time seems to move just a little faster for anyone in the newspaper business. At least that is how it seems. You just get last…

I Can Mash-Potato… and do the Twist

Making good mashed potatoes, a seemingly simple preparation, can be tricky. As with any preparation, using accessible real ingredients is what makes great food. The…

Evolution is the Only Solution

During my experience organizing on issues surrounding systemic oppression, I have heard countless times by fellow organizers that “no one people have suffered more than…

New perspectives on old traditions

I had a really great visit with a woman from my community earlier this month. She told me that she doesn’t do Christmas. “What?!” I…

Ojibway man’s native rights asserted

The U.S. government has recommended to dismiss charges of possessing wildlife without a licence against an Ojibway man from the Nippissing First Nation residing in…

Blast limp into Christmas Break

BRANTFORD – The Brantford Blast stumbled into the Christmas Break in the ACH Sr. AAA schedule with a 4-3 OT loss to the Dundas Real…

Demons confident with new hopefuls

SIX NATIONS – Vince Hill, general manager of the Ohsweken Demons, watched closely as coaches Roger Chrysler and Ron “Mouse” Henry put around two dozen…

Corvairs close 2014 on top

CALEDONIA – The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs will enter the Christmas break on top of the GOJHL standings with a record of 29 wins, 3 losses…

Corvairs honour fallen teammate Tyler Norrie

CALEDONIA – Former Golden Eagle and Caledonia Corvair, Tyler Norrie, who died suddenly on June 3rd, 2014, was honoured at Saturday’s Caledonia Corvairs game by…