Live Stream launch of 6 Arrows Media November 1
Multimedia house Thru the RedDoor, Juno award-winning musician Derek Miller, and musician and media professional Marty Ballentyne (Breach of Trust, Inez Jasper, George Leach) are…
Moving down the River
Every once and a while I get into conversations with people about why I write recipes the way I do and how I approach food.…
McHale shows his colours again
Its sickening how quickly some individuals will hijack any public happening to jump on their bandwagon and pump up their egos. Last Wednesday, most of…
Meet Ian Mosby: the Man Who Exposed Canada’s Experiments on Aboriginals
Ian Mosby, a post-doctoral researcher in the history of science at the University of Guelph, was investigating Canada’s nutrition policies during the Second World War when he saw a paper by a federal scientist comparing Aboriginal children with white children. Scientific curiosity had Mosby wondering where this data had come from, but tracking it down did more than just sate his interest. Mosby’s digging led him to one of the biggest stories ever told of biomedical research in the North, a story of experiments on Aboriginals in the 1940s and 50s that ranks among the most unethical research projects in Canadian history.
‘Huron Honeys?!’: Hallowe’en flavoured racism in Canada against indigenous women
What was probably the most disturbing though was the costume offerings for women. Scantily clad white women in faux leather miniskirts and bouffant hairstyles beckoning you in to touch their exposed skin with titles like ‘Reservation Royalty’ and ‘Huron Honey’. Even worse was the costume entitled ‘Wild Frontier’, worn by an alluring white girl donning a come hither stare – cementing the ever-racist “dark and forbidden” sexual fantasy – that women of indigenous heritage are here for the consumption and satisfaction of everyone’s sexual appetites. Barf.
Darlene’s struggle continues
On November 20, Darlene Necan, from the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen no. 258, will have her second hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, in…
Same ol’ same ‘ol after municipal elections
BRANT/BRANTFORD/HALDIMAND — It looks like nothing is going to change for the next four years, politically anyway. All three of Six Nations’ neighbouring communities will…
The Great Law put to poetry
BRANTFORD – Prolific Metis author David Bouchard launched his newest creation – The Great Law at the Good Minds book distribution centre and store in…
Sometimes even adults can be bullies
Johnson said that kids now are mostly aware of bullying, and that the responsibilities are now with adults to reinforce those behaviors in youth. “Sometimes bullying doesn’t just stop when you tell someone to stop. You might need to get the help of other people. Know your advocates and they will help you try to deal with this.”
Chief Ava Hill strategizing a response to C-10
On Monday in council, Elected Chief Ava Hill gave a few thoughts on the passing of Bill C-10. Even though it has passed, there are…
Boil water advisory in Ohsweken
Six Nations Public Works is carrying out a watermain cleaning program this week in Ohsweken. Please be advised that a boil water advisory is in…
Community donations requested for Christmas Baskets
Sharon Martin, the Coordinator of Six Nations’ Christmas Baskets program is pleading with the community to increase donations for the toys and food baskets that…
Elected Council Recognizes Achievements of Youth Athletes in NAIG
On Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 the Six Nations Elected Council recognized the athletic achievements of the Six Nations youth that participated in the North American…
Physical literacy day
A “physical literacy day” aimed at improving student’s fundamental movements was recently held at OMSK, Six Nations. Six Nations Parks and Recreation sponsored the event…
Ample apple-pumpkin creations at elected council office
SIX NATIONS – Last Friday the elected council Apple Pumpkin Cooking Contest began with tasting and judging at 10:00am in the council chambers. Employee participants…