Former prisoner discusses Clause inquiry’s recommendations – Part 1
The coroner’s inquest into the March 4, 2011 accidental overdose death at the Brantford Jail of Robert Howard Clause resulted in 17 recommendations being made…
Justice Edward confirms family’s right to use traditional medicines
On November 14th, 2014 in the Brantford Ontario Court of Justice, to an overflowing courtroom, Justice Gethin Edward read aloud his reasons for judgment in…
2014 Annual financial report – counting the beans
OHSWEKEN – It was number crunching time for Six Nations as the annual financial statement for the March, 2014 year end was made public for…
Keystone Pipeline rejected by US Senate
Environmental activists on both sides of the border are celebrating and it’s back to the drawing board for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper after, the…
Rinelle Harper’s strength inspires, renews calls for a national inquiry
“Strength” is the word that comes to mind when one considers what 16-year-old Rinelle Harper survived Friday, November 7th in Winnipeg. Harper, who is from…
Season as you or go pound SALT!
Whenever I am in a position to share my cooking knowledge with people one thing that often comes up is the use of salt. I…
From white racism to the Red Road
Relationships are the key to all teachings. Traditional teachings had led me to a place where I now embrace my past. I am able to…
Introducing our newest writer, Paula Hill
Two Row Times would like to take a moment to introduce one of our newest writers, Paula Hill. Paula is Cayuga nation, wolf clan and…
Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
In Canada, it would not be unreasonable to say that an Aboriginal woman’s life is not as valued as a non-aboriginal woman’s life. It would…
I wish I wasn’t White
Dear Editor, These are my personal feelings, which came to heart after I read [Gitz Crazyboy’s] “I Wish I Was White.” I sometimes wish I…
Confrontation brewing over First Nations Financial Transparency Act
On October 27, Thunderchild First Nation in Saskatchewan received a threatening letter from Aboriginal Affairs. It warns of serious consequences if actions are not taken…
A quiet and snow-covered gift
One of my favorite visualizations of the Rez is how quiet it gets in the winter. Close your eyes for a minute and dream it.…
MCA responds to RCMP surveillance fence announcement
AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is responding to a National Post article that reported on the RCMP’s $92-million dollar plan to place a…
Aboriginal Pavilion launched to coincide with 2015 Pan Am Games
TORONTO – The Aboriginal Leadership Partners, a group comprised of 14 key regional Aboriginal leaders, communities and organizations, today announced Toronto’s Aboriginal Pavilion, an Indigenous…
The rivalry heats up in the battle for second place Friday
BRANTFORD – Last Friday, Nov. 17th, the Brantford Blast met their 403 rivals, the Dundas Real McCoys at the Brantford and District Civic Centre and…