National News
First Nations water act obstructed by Conservatives: Hajdu
By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY — Reaching a consensus on Parliament Hill is difficult, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says. “The water legislation is a great example,” she told Newswatch in a recent interview. “I’ve got water legislation right now. The AFN (Assembly of First Nations) has a public letter out saying ‘stop obstructing this water legislation.’ “It’s transformational for communities and yet they won’t let it through.” “They” in this case refers to the Conservative…
Six Nations News
Six Nations Elected Council reporting backlogs results in six month long late audit
By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations own source revenues, to the tune of almost $10 million, are continuing to pick up funding shortages for Six Nations government programs overseen by Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC). SNEC Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill’s communications staff did not respond to requests for comment on the funding shortfalls. Instead SNEC approved the almost six months late 2023-2024 audit in a closed session and dropped it quietly on its website Monday Dec. 9th showing the community is picking…
Sports News
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Snipers beat visiting Outlaws in their home opener
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Arrows the newest entrant in the Women’s Arena Lacrosse League
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Local junior lacrosse squads hooking up to hold combined training camp
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Martin feeling more confidence in sophomore season with Toronto Rock
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Ten-team lacrosse tournament captured by DownBelow squad
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Local players looking to lead FireWolves to championship
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Six Nations hockey youngster to represent Canada at Austrian international hockey tournament
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Anderson adjusting to life in university hockey ranks
Editorial
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday
It may seem early, but at Turtle Island News we want to wish you, all of our…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
TURTLE ISLAND NEWS SPECIAL EDITION: Truth and Reconciliation…the searches go on
Survivors’ Secretariat holding hope for missing children By Austin Evans Writer One hundred children…so far. Children…
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Special Reports
Historical stereotypes challenged in reconstruction of Haudenosaunee armour
By Lisa Iesse Writer HAMILTON – A Six Nations man’s reconstruction of 400-year-old Haudenosaunee armour speaks…
Press Releases
City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies
Brantford, ON – In partnership with the Downtown Brantford BIA, the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre…
National Indigenous People's Day
Statement from Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu on the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cathy Merrick Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC). Grand Chief Merrick was a trailblazing leader, as the first female Chief of the AMC, and a cherished member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation. On behalf of the Government of Canada, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, community of Grand Chief Merrick, and all Manitobans. Grand Chief Merrick dedicated her life…
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Covid-19
Meet the Chiefs: Delaware Nation/EELÜNAAPÉEWI LAHKÉEWIIT Chief Denise Stonefish: 90% of community vaccinated
By Victoria Gray Writer The Delaware Nation at Moraviantown has fared pretty well through the COVID-19…
