First Nations in Manitoba file lawsuit against Canada over 25 year old land agreement

WINNIPEG — First Nations in Manitoba are suing the federal government for what they say is a failure to live up to a 25-year-old land…

‘In a crisis’: Deaths of Indigenous women in Winnipeg spark calls for safe housing

Lori Ann Mancheese always wanted a home. But the 53-year-old mother of five from Manitoba’s Ebb and Flow First Nation died before her dream could…

Experts: US Court fractures decades of Native American law

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding state authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American land is fracturing decades of law built around the hard-fought…

Six Nations Food Bank needs support

Like everyone else, the Six Nations Food Bank is feeling the pinch of record inflation that is seeing ever larger numbers of people accessing its…

Demonstrators recognize Canada Day with march to former residential school

BRANTFORD — For the second year in a row, there was a sea of orange in Brantford on Canada Day to remind the world that…

Six Nations veteran awarded USS Arizona Medal of Freedom

Six Nations’ oldest living veteran is the first person to be awarded the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom. Welby (Ike) Isaacs was awarded the new…

From one ring to another – “Razor“ retires

BRANTFORD—It is painfully true that time and tide wait for no man. But that only means one phase of Six Nations’ professional Middleweight boxer, Karlton…

Indigenous led supportive housing can be transformative

By Lauren Brown, Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi and Julia O’Quinn Look to any urban centre in Canada and you will find First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI)…

To-dos that will keep your plants happy

Research by NASA has revealed that in 24 hours houseplants can remove 87 per cent of air toxins. Studies also show that having indoor plants…

Brantford Minor Lacrosse receives complaint for anti-Indigenous comment

BRANTFORD — Last weekend, the Brantford Warriors Minor Lacrosse Association received a complaint from an Indigenous St. Catharines U17 player. The complaint included a report…

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: Is inclusive objectification something to celebrate?

By Tracy Isaacs, Professor (Philosophy), Western University The last two weeks of May generated a flurry of celebratory media commentary about the diversity of models…

Six Nations Development Corporation donates iPads to Iroquois Lodge

Iroquois Lodge got 14 iPads thanks to a donation from the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation last week. Elders at the lodge…

Three arrested in drug search

SIX NATIONS — Three men are under arrest and facing a slew of drug trafficking and weapons charges after a search warrant by Six Nations…

Ride for Residential School Justice

SIX NATIONS — Over 100 people rode motorcycles in a demonstration to demand justice and awareness for recovered unmarked graves at Residential Schools across Canada.…

Community fundraises for SN Deputy Fire Chief

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations has come together to fundraise to help Deputy Fire Chief Vince Martin, who is recovering in hospital from a significant illness.…