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Chad General and Brian McDonald spoke to the Human Services Committee last week. (Photo by Christopher Pimentel)

Medical Marijuana Clinic trying to open on Six Nations

May 17, 2017 2925 views

By Christopher Pimentel, Writer The growing medical marijuana industry may be making its way to Six Nations. Two local men,…

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Fire that killed five at Oneida started by one of victims

May 17, 2017 94 views

Ontario Provincial Police say a house fire that killed five people in a First Nation community last year was set…

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Chiefs call for inquest into deaths of First Nations youth in provincial care

May 17, 2017 351 views

TIMMINS, Ont.-An Ontario First Nation is calling foran inquest into the deaths of four aboriginal youth in provincial care in…

Mnister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett.

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If family members worried about delayed MMIW inquiry, I have concerns: Bennett

May 17, 2017 146 views

By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA -Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says she shares the concerns of those family…

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A breakdown of the thorny issues involved in the cultural appropriation debate

May 17, 2017 72 views

TORONTO – A controversial opinion piece that encouraged white writers to explore “the lives of people who aren’t like you”…

Kanestake flood waters have begun to recede after a weekend of sandbagging and a community coming together to help keep the waters at bay. (Photo supplied by Justin Darrow)

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Kanestake flood waters have peaked, community facing major losses

May 10, 2017 252 views

Kanesatake hit hard by flood, hundreds of thousands in damage By Lynda Powless Editor KANESATAKE MOHAWK TERRITORY The waters have…

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Someone snooping on HCCC, mail being opened

May 10, 2017 1053 views

By Lynda Powless Editor While the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) was organizing an administration to deal with developers and…

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Three vehicle crash results in impaired charge

May 10, 2017 248 views

Six Nations Police have charged a 25 year old Six Nations man after a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles…

Beverly Jacobs, Julia Bomberry, Sandra Montour and Lorelei Williams

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A long journey for Lorelei Williams

May 10, 2017 242 views

By Chris Pimentel. Writer Lorelei Williams has faced adversity that few people would ever be willing to talk about. Her…

Mohawk Seedkeeper, Terrylyn Brant’s weekend seedkeeper gathering was packed Saturday at Kayanase. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

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Mohawk Seedkeepers gathering about preserving the future

May 10, 2017 183 views

By Chris Pimentel, Writer The fourth annual Mohawk Seed Gathering has gardeners from all across Six Nations and the surrounding…

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Youths injured, vehicle hits tree

May 10, 2017 170 views

Four youths who took a ride with a stranger may think twice about getting intoa unknown vehicle again after the…

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Title returned

May 10, 2017 988 views

Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council accepted a letter from Cayuga clan mother Gloria Skye dehorning Cayuga Chief Sam General The letter…

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Six Nations Polytech to get boost from the Ontario Government

May 10, 2017 83 views

By Chris Pimentel, Writer Six Nations Polytech is among several Aboriginal Institutes that will receive a big increase from the…

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Six Nations Protester now facing Enbridge in Court

May 10, 2017 425 views

By Chris Pimentel, Writer For Todd Williams, his fight against Enbridge has moved from the field to the courthouse. Williams…

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Group calls for National Indigenous Day to be statutory holiday

May 10, 2017 291 views

TORONTO – A group of Indigenous activists, including Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) members, were at Queens Park today…

Tons of fill for a future waterpark is upsetting Third line residents. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

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Private water park proposal to have second public meeting

May 10, 2017 1036 views

Six Nations Band Council will get its first look at plans for a water park it approved on Third Line…

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Mom of toddler dead at Edmonton church attacked on social media

May 10, 2017 158 views

By John Cotter THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON-Members of an indigenous community in central Alberta are angry that strangers are using…

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Human rights code changes will apply on reserve: justice minister

May 10, 2017 105 views

By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA-Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, a former First Nations leader, says a proposed government bill…

Six Nations fire fighters fought a blaze that erupted inside the Mohawk Towing storage unit at 2887 Fourth Line last Friday afternoon completely destroying the building causing the roof to crash onto equipment, machinery and vehicles inside. Damage estimates have not been provided. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office was called in.

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Fire destroys towing company warehouse

May 3, 2017 1750 views

Six Nations fire fighters fought a blaze that erupted inside the Mohawk Towing storage unit at 2887 Fourth Line last…

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OMSK sings it loud and proud in National Music Monday

May 3, 2017 244 views

By Chris Pimentel Writer Students at OMSK join others across the country in National Music Monday. They sang the song”…

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