Sandy, Author at The Turtle Island News

February 25, 2026 339 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Date of Chiefs’ opener announced Monday May 18. Go ahead and put that date into your…

Six Nations Elected Council shut down the library without notice last week. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Six Nations shuts down community’s only library

February 18, 2026 710 views

Six Nations Elected Council shuts down library without notifying board By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has…

Six Nations Police and joint OPP forces shut down this massive operation last May. (Photo by Jim Powless)

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8 charged after contraband tobacco facility shut down on Six Nations territory

February 18, 2026 611 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Eight people are facing a series of charges in the combined forces police investigation that shut…

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National child welfare settlement and proposed lodge raised

February 18, 2026 493 views

Six Nations leadership provided updates on a national child welfare settlement, emergency management coordination and major community initiatives, including a…

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Six Nations raises red flags over federal budget cuts and calls for united advocacy

February 18, 2026 464 views

While Ottawa promises billions for water, housing and infrastructure, Six Nations is warning that much of the federal budget leaves…

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Annual paddle of the Grand River in planning for 2026

February 18, 2026 418 views

The organizer of the Two Row on the Grand paddle is seeking renewed and expanded community support as the 10-day…

A proposed $152-million sports and entertainment centre could anchor a new era of collaboration between the City of Brantford and Six Nations if both councils agree to move forward.

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Brantford approaches Six Nations Elected Council for MOU on city’s new arena under construction

February 18, 2026 613 views

A proposed $152-million sports and entertainment centre could anchor a new era of collaboration between the City of Brantford and…

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They simply closed it

February 18, 2026 481 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has voted in a closed-door meeting to shut down the local library. The council actually…

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Today in History

February 18, 2026 369 views

February 13 In 1992, the report of the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing urged limits on advertising,…

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UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Ice Roads Of Winter Freedom

February 18, 2026 300 views

By Xavier Kataquapit Winter road season has finally started again on the James Bay coast. This seasonal ice road is…

The Six Nations Ironmen split their first two playoff games in their best-of-seven series against the Halton Hills Coyotes. Photo by Honee Anderson.

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Ironmen split opening two playoff contests with Coyotes

February 18, 2026 524 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Ironmen did manage to kick off their playoff schedule on a positive note…

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Three local squads deadlocked in Arena Lacrosse League standings

February 18, 2026 289 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The three local Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) squads find themselves in an unusual position following action…

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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Statement on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games

February 18, 2026 398 views

(February 6, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak…

The Old Lady Wellington Hospital on Six Nations was closed in the 1960s. (Historical Photo Records)

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Elected Chief says former patients of former Lady Wellington Hospital can seek compensation for abuse

February 11, 2026 1160 views

Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri Lyn Hill highlighted a newly approved federal settlement for survivors of Indian hospitals, recent advocacy…

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Documentary marketing dinner cruises wants to film at Six Nations

February 11, 2026 531 views

A mini documentary featuring communities and tourism on the Grand River may feature Six Nations. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC)…

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Federal action on water and wastewater infrastructured urged

February 11, 2026 507 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has approved a recommendation calling for increased federal support for water and wastewater infrastructure. During…

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OPP charge two men

February 11, 2026 556 views

HALDIMAND COUNTY – Two men are facing trafficking charges after Haldimand County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop…

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Six Nations Elected Council Briefs: Transparency to budgetting

February 11, 2026 489 views

Transparent dispute A dispute over transparency at the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) General Finance meeting on Feb. 2 ended…

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Animal Nation aired weekly on APTN

February 11, 2026 362 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Jesse Bochner continues to have a passion for nature documentaries. But instead of just watching them…

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BMO fined $4 million by watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans

February 11, 2026 414 views

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging…

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SPORTS BRIEFS: From Chiefs to Bandits

Six Nations shuts down community’s only library

8 charged after contraband tobacco facility shut down on Six Nations territory

National child welfare settlement and proposed lodge raised

Six Nations raises red flags over federal budget cuts and calls for united advocacy

Annual paddle of the Grand River in planning for 2026

Brantford approaches Six Nations Elected Council for MOU on city’s new arena under construction

They simply closed it

Today in History

UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Ice Roads Of Winter Freedom

Ironmen split opening two playoff contests with Coyotes

Three local squads deadlocked in Arena Lacrosse League standings

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Statement on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Elected Chief says former patients of former Lady Wellington Hospital can seek compensation for abuse

Documentary marketing dinner cruises wants to film at Six Nations

Federal action on water and wastewater infrastructured urged

OPP charge two men

Six Nations Elected Council Briefs: Transparency to budgetting

Animal Nation aired weekly on APTN

BMO fined $4 million by watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans