From the cheap seats

First off, congratulations high-fives and respect are due to the FIL World Lacrosse Championship tournament organizers for recognizing the Haudenosaunee as a distinct Nation in…

I’m so not cool…the story of the spider bite.

I was sitting at the park a few nights ago watching my kids play, when out of nowhere a little girl came racing toward the…

Picking up an authentic piece of indigenous art

In our big box retail store world, when you find something that is unique and handmade sometimes it feels like you found a four-leaf clover.…

The pow wow menu

There will many food vendors at the annual Grand River Pow Wow this year. People travel from all over Canada and the United States to…

Friday Night Concert at Chiefswood Park

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Friday, come check out the Friday Night Pre-Wow Wow Concert at Chiefswood Park. The showcase will…

Chief Hill’s report on the AFN assembly in Halifax

HALIFAX — The agenda was a full one at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting, which began Wednesday in Halifax. Ghislain Picard, regional chief…

The many definitions of ceremony

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “ceremony” as “a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion.” For us as First…

Grand River pow wow a labor of love

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow. Since its beginning in 1980, the pow wow committee has…

Pow Wow Dance Styles Explained

Today’s competitive pow wow dance styles are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles. Here is some background information on the styles you will…

Fighting for my health

Growing up, I was always very active in sports and was very good at it. I played volley ball, basketball and hockey. Just as I…

Don’t do what Johnny Don’t does

Protocol – The do’s and don’ts of attending a pow-wow DO • Cheer on the Dancers and Drums loudly! • Laugh out loud when the…

What else to do while you’re here

To some, coming to Six Nations of the Grand River Territory is like a walk across the street. But to many others, visiting for the…

Toxic and noxious weed growing in Tyendinaga

The highly toxic Giant Hogweed has been spotted growing in abundance in Tyendinaga. The Hogweed is located at Beach Road as it turns into Ridge…

Inquest into deaths of 7 Native youth delayed again

THUNDER BAY – From 2000 to 2011, seven First Nations teenagers died under similar circumstances while attending highschool in Thunder Bay, a community home to…

NLL Hall of Famer Jim Veltman announced as C-Lax Commissioner

ST. CATHARINES, ON – The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) is pleased to announce that National Lacrosse League Hall of Famer, Jim Veltman has joined the…