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Families whose ancestors gave up Indigenous status sue for rights return, claim deprived of economic, education and health benefits

August 20, 2025 568 views

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Federal Court says the Canadian government wrongfully denies people status under the country’s Indian…

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Elected Chief says Six Nations still in state of emergency

August 20, 2025 1110 views

Six Nations remains in a state of emergency due to flooding and continues to mitigate damages, while the Elected Chief…

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SN Elected Council discuss Lifelong Learning and wastewater

August 20, 2025 1048 views

Six Nations’ committees are working toward reinvigorating the Lifelong Learning Task force, wastewater by laws and more. Three Six Nations…

Left: First Nation youth movements held a rally at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Friday August 8, 2025 to welcome the arrival of youth walkers from Timmins, Ontario. From L-R are: Ramon Kataquapit, Okiniwak; Keira Spence, Youth Rising Together and Tristan Ashishkeesh, Mahmo Inninuwuk Wiibuseego-stamok. ( Photo Ramon Kataquapit )

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Youth Rally celebrates walkers to Queen’s Park

August 20, 2025 939 views

By Xavier Kataquapit Writer Grassroots First Nation youth welcomed the arrival of the Mahmo Inninuwuk Wiibuseego-stamok walkers at Queens Park…

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Six Nations holding meetings on gaming potential

August 20, 2025 1045 views

The Six Nations Gaming Commission (SNGC) is looking to expand its mandate beyond the licensing of bingo and fundraisers to…

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Petition circulating to shut down cannabis fields near schools

August 20, 2025 954 views

By Lynda Powless Editor With the school year coming a petition has begun circulating demanding the federal government intervene and…

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Where’s the best spot for the new Brantford-Brant

August 20, 2025 912 views

By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator The search for a new hospital site in Brantford-Brant has…

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Politics… what’s that?

August 20, 2025 1161 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has found a way to keep its travel costs down…at least they should be. The…

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Today in History

August 20, 2025 837 views

Aug 17 In 1998, an armed standoff in the Gaspe by Mi’kmaq factions and Quebec governments over native timber rights…

This faded historical photo features my grandfather James Kataquapit who was Chief of Attawapiskat in 1945. Here we see him standing with a hat and pin signifying his leadership. His wife Janie Kataquapit is standing at the door. Chief Kataquapit was also a veteran of the First World War. From L-R are his children: Thomas, Marius, Celine, David, Gabriel and Alex. Missing are brothers George and Leo. (Photo supplied by Kataquapit family )

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UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Attawapiskat First Nation Election 2025

August 20, 2025 862 views

Xavier Kataquapit Writer My home community of Attawapiskat First Nation will be holding a local election this month on August…

Six Nations member John Monture Jr. won the men’s category at last week’s Indigenous Ontario Golf Championship. Photo by Gregory Mitchell.

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Six Nations golfer wins provincial Indigenous tourament

August 20, 2025 1123 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer John Monture Jr. was able to convincingly silence some of his critics. The Six Nations member…

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Rivermen hoping for success at national Presidents Cup tournament

August 20, 2025 1008 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen are mere days away from participating in their national Presidents Cup tournament.…

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Attack captures B championship at provincials

August 20, 2025 972 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Grand River Attack did end up winning a championship this past weekend. But it wasn’t…

Kahnawà:ke Police arrest a man after reports of a gun being fired into a crowd. A crowd had gathered outside with accusations of online photos of women being used inappropriately. (Supplied Photo)

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Kahnawà:ke police arrest man after crowd descends on house

August 13, 2025 1359 views

Kahnawà:ke community defends women after online photos used in sexual acts posted online By Lynda Powless Editor The Mohawk Council of…

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Federal cuts to First Nations could hit $4.51 billion by 2028-2029

August 13, 2025 1605 views

By Lynda Powless Editor At least one First Nation may be fighting back against federal government plans that could see First…

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Councillor Amos Key appointed to school building committee

August 13, 2025 1078 views

A long-time supporter of Indigenous language and the Six Nations community will help oversee the construction of Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Private Elementary…

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Detection dogs to search former residential school site near Chapleau

August 13, 2025 413 views

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com CHAPLEAU – Members of three First Nations are working together to investigate the…

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