Ohsweken Baptist Church raises money for SNCFS
Ohsweken Baptist Church hosted its first Community Unity fundraising event last weekend in support of Six Nations Child and Family Services’ Christmas Toy Giveaway. Church…
Hamilton police accused of police brutality against Indigenous citizens
Members of Hamilton’s Indigenous community, along with allies, are calling for justice after an Indigenous man in his 30s was injured during an altercation with…
Gathering of Good Minds brings more youth events to Six Nations
Public speaker and community event organizer Cody Lookinghorse wishes there had been more youth-centred events focused on keeping a good mind when he was growing…
Hereditary leadership says elected chief lies in letter trying to erase them
SIX NATIONS — On Wednesday a collective of hereditary leaders and their supporters, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC), held a press conference to address…
Radon gas testing will be spread across community
The Six Nations Environment Task Force is preparing to conduct radon testing across the community to develop mitigation strategies for new and existing dwellings. The…
Study to determine supports needed for Indigenous fathers
One of the first studies of its kind is looking to determine what supports Indigenous men need in their new roles as fathers. Services for…
I survived the Sixties Scoop. Here’s why the Pope’s apology isn’t an apology at all
By Lori Campbell, Associate Vice President (Indigenous Engagement), University of Regina Pope Francis came this week to Maskwasic in central Alberta — where many Indigenous…
Living lab will see First Nations and farmers collaborate
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the creation of nine new living labs across Canada on July 14, including the first Indigenous-led…
Simple ways to stylize with plants
Green Tip: Macrame plant hangers are enjoying a resurgence in popularity as trends shift toward unconventional and eclectic decor. Don’t be scared to give it…
Indspire and CAMH support Indigenous youth
Indspire is partnering with The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to develop culturally relevant educational resources and events for Indigenous learners. The collaboration…
After Pope called residential schools ‘genocide,’ House of Commons should too: NDP MP
OTTAWA — A New Democrat member of Parliament said Tuesday she hopes all of her colleagues will recognize the residential schools system as genocide, now…
Company cancels electricity line that would cross Lake Erie
SIX NATIONS — The development company that was driving the Lake Erie Connector Project has suspended all project development actives and commercial negotiations. In a…
TV series to film on MCFN territory this week
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is looking for community members to help prepare for the filming of a TV show on the reserve but…
Six Nations looking to increase community safety
Six Nations Elected Council is looking to install cameras in Ohsweken, in addition to speeding up the creation and implementation of an anti-bullying task force…
Aboriginal Sports Circle seeking volunteer board members
ONTARIO — Founded in 1995, the ASC provides a centralized, national voice for Indigenous sport, fitness and recreation in Canada. Bringing together the interests of…