Soccer tournament at Oshweken
OSHWEKEN – It was a gloomy day weather-wise last Wednesday, but the air was filled with positive energy and excitement. Students were happy to be…
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Kahnawake youth say no to FNEA
KAHNAWAKE – Over 500 people joined Kahnawake’s youth and their supporters for a rally on Kahnawake Territory on Tuesday, to show their opposition to the federal government’s proposed First Nations Education Act. Protestors gave out informational flyers to passing motorists, many of whom honked in support.
Indigenous Youth from across Ontario gather at Polytech
This weekend the Six Nations community hosted the Chiefs of Ontario’s Indigenous Youth Engagement Forum, a leadership conference for Ongwehon:we youth.
Troubled First Nation changes its name
MASKWACIS – Hobbema, Alberta, one of Canada’s most crime-ridden and troubled First Nations formally changed its name, effective January 1st.
Youth and Trauma: Remembering Wade
From that moment we spent almost every day together, laughing, sharing, and talking about anything. Together we cried about the sadness in our lives, but we also laughed about the crazy times in our individual grown up years. We got closer as the months went by and I realized he loved me and I loved him too. It was great to have someone in my life that truly cared for me.
Youth Conference stirs emotions and makes an impact
The Sanderson Centre was packed with over 400 Six Nations youth from Grades 7-12 last week for the P.A.R.T.Y. Program – Preventing Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth.