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February 4, 2026 508 views

By Darryl Knight, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Standard Newspaper A push for change on the federal firearms buyback program…

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Alberta independence petition approval faces legal challenge from First Nations

February 4, 2026 822 views

By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Shootin’ the Breeze Piikani Nation has launched a court challenge to Alberta’s chief…

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Parents of B.C.’s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died

February 4, 2026 543 views

The parents of Canadian teenager Piper James have walked in the surf and taken part in a traditional Aboriginal ceremony…

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Former employee admits using company gas card illegally

February 4, 2026 628 views

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A 55-year-old man who pleaded guilty Jan. 20 in Quesnel…

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Medical staff leave Kashechewan First Nation as parasite contaminates water

February 4, 2026 436 views

Medical staff have left a northern Ontario First Nation that was largely evacuated last month after its water system failed…

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B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning

February 4, 2026 484 views

By Nick Murray British Columbia’s minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being absent from flood mitigation…

Six Nations’ proposed new lodge. Two designs for the new lodge were produced, but Six Nations Elected Council only saw one. (Iroquois Lodge Design)

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Proposed future Iroquois Lodge draws blunt criticism from councillors

February 4, 2026 1007 views

A proposed design for the new Iroquois Lodge long-term care home drew blunt criticism from councillors. HDR Consulting presented its…

2026 coin honors the Oneida Nation’s contributions at Valley Forge, featuring Oneida woman Polly Cooper aiding the Continental Army.

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Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington’s army, is honored on $1 coin

February 4, 2026 740 views

By Savannah Peters EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — The reverse side of the U.S. Mint’s 2026 Sacagawea $1 coin will feature…

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Etobicoke man arrested twice facing drug trafficking charges

February 4, 2026 716 views

For the second time in less than two months Six Nations Police (SNP) arrested an Etobicoke man believed to be…

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Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown

February 4, 2026 714 views

By Crystal Greene, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Inuvik resident Harley Minakis was on his way home from visiting his…

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Six Nations Elected Council outlines work on budget and finances

February 4, 2026 607 views

Six Nations may not waive as many rental fees for community groups. The Community Committee and Finance Committee gave updates…

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Is there a choice if there’s only one?

February 4, 2026 787 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) got its first glimpse at a new residential lodge for the community’s elders last week.…

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February 4, 2026 654 views

February 1 In 1958, James Gladstone, an Alberta Blood Indian, became Canada’s first aboriginal senator. In 2020, Ontario’s Saugeen Ojibway…

Six Nations member Justin Martin, left, took part in the pre-game smudge ceremony during the Toronto Rock Indigenous Heritage Night. (Photo by Sam Laskaris.)

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Six Nations member represents Toronto Rock at Indigenous Heritage Night

February 4, 2026 811 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer This past Saturday marked the seventh game of the Toronto Rock regular season schedule. But it…

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Ironmen quest for first place dashed with loss to Blitz

February 4, 2026 695 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Ironmen are still hoping for a lengthy playoff run. That’s even though the…

Kerri Einarson skipped her team to victory in The Scotties championship final on Sunday. (Photo by Curling Canada/Andrew Klaver.)

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Métis curler skips her squad to championship at The Scotties

February 4, 2026 831 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer There was some Indigenous representation at this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts. And when all was…

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Former Manitoba star curler coaching Nunavut women’s squad

February 4, 2026 393 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Colin Hodgson still gets to participate in elite curling competitions these days,…

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Graphic novel series Kaboom! lifts off with a blast for Jay Odjick and Scholastic

February 4, 2026 399 views

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Kid superhero Zack Commonda may have got his moniker “Kaboom” by accident,…

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Manitoba government eyes marine conservation area in western Hudson Bay

February 4, 2026 446 views

The Manitoba government announced $250,000 Tuesday toward a possible conservation area in the waters of western Hudson Bay — the…

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Tiny’s ‘garden therapy’ initiative aims to give caregivers a break

February 4, 2026 386 views

By Derek Howard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, MidlandToday.ca Staff ‘pretty much guaranteed’ one-time seed funding to support caregiver respite at…

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Kawartha Lakes Councillors Call for Rethinking of Gun Buyback Plan

Alberta independence petition approval faces legal challenge from First Nations

Parents of B.C.’s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died

Former employee admits using company gas card illegally

Medical staff leave Kashechewan First Nation as parasite contaminates water

B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning

Proposed future Iroquois Lodge draws blunt criticism from councillors

Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington’s army, is honored on $1 coin

Etobicoke man arrested twice facing drug trafficking charges

Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown

Six Nations Elected Council outlines work on budget and finances

Is there a choice if there’s only one?

Today in History

Six Nations member represents Toronto Rock at Indigenous Heritage Night

Ironmen quest for first place dashed with loss to Blitz

Métis curler skips her squad to championship at The Scotties

Former Manitoba star curler coaching Nunavut women’s squad

Graphic novel series Kaboom! lifts off with a blast for Jay Odjick and Scholastic

Manitoba government eyes marine conservation area in western Hudson Bay

Tiny’s ‘garden therapy’ initiative aims to give caregivers a break