No new COVID-19 infections, but SNGR says keep wearing masks

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Elected Council says that community members should continue to wear masks even if they are fully vaccinated — and are…

Two arrested, drugs and guns seized

BRANTFORD — Police say a male and female are facing drugs and weapons charges after a disturbance in the area of Diana Avenue and Blackburn…

No new COVID-19 infections, but SNGR says keep wearing masks

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Elected Council says that community members should continue to wear masks even if they are fully vaccinated — and are…

Seneca leader Red Jacket defended indigenous religious rights, upheld diversity

In his time, Red Jacket was a critical mediator in relations between the emerging United States of America and the Seneca. He personified the Haudenosaunee…

Charlottetown votes to add Indigenous figure next to Sir John A. Macdonald statue

CHARLOTTETOWN — The City of Charlottetown will add a representation of an Indigenous elder or child next to its downtown statue of Sir John A.…

Man who attacked, set fire to Indigenous woman in Saskatchewan denied parole

A Saskatchewan man who brutally attacked a woman and set her on fire has been denied parole. Leslie Black, 35, pleaded guilty to attempted murder…

Two found dead after standoff in First Nations community in eastern Quebec

LISTUGUJ — Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating the deaths of two people found inside a home following a standoff on the Listuguj First Nation. The…

Commonwealth Sport Canada announces two new Six Nations members

In April, the Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) has appointed two new members to its Board, with the aim of improving its governance through better representation.…

Book by local publisher encompassing lacrosse wins 2021 Indie Book Award

ONTARIO — On May 15, it was announced that the Ontario Native literacy Coalition (ONLC), had earned accolade in several categories at the 2021 Indie…

Six Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island honoured for sport excellence

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Young Indigenous athletes on Vancouver Island were honoured in April for their outstanding achievements in sports. The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth…

Iroquois Nationals announce Women’s Nationals Lacrosse Program

On May 16, the Iroquois Nationals revealed that they will be harbouring Senior Women’s Lacrosse Evaluations in the month of June. The announcement brings an…

World Bee Day is May 20: Ways you can help protect this critical insect

Ecologists say that bees are a critical part of the world’s ecosystems. In fact, it is estimated that 84% of the crops humans grow need…

Coroner role after strep throat death of Indigenous child before Ontario’s top court

TORONTO — The failure of a coroner to fully investigate the death of a four-year-old Indigenous boy was part of a systemic dereliction of duty…

Registered Practical Nurses struggling with pandemic stress, workload: poll

TORONTO —Pam Parks says she has a routine to pick herself up before she starts every one of her 12-hour hospital shifts these days. The…

Despite chronic underfunding Six Nations Police uphold 30 year history of community safety

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police was one of the first First Nations communities to enter into an agreement with federal and provincial governments to establish…