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A learning year for SNEC

January 3, 2024 2052 views

It’s a new year. And we have put together a wish list for this year after a year of controversy,…

Cartoons

Weekly Cartoon

January 3, 2024 1230 views

It’s all about creating memories. That includes photos with Santa and the Grinch.

Ogwadeni:deo ~ Taking Care of Our Own (OGD) Christmas event Meet and Greet Santa, cookie decorating and crafts

January 3, 2024 1112 views

Six Nations’ Rycol Davis is in his sophomore season with the McKendree University men’s hockey team. Photos courtesy Rycol Davis.

Six Nations forward eager to continue hockey season with Iowa-based Bearcats

January 3, 2024 1178 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Rycol Davis is itching to get back to Iowa. The 22-year-old Six Nations member is in…

Powless named assistant captain for Iowa-based university field lacrosse club

January 3, 2024 1102 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Dougie Powless is one of the newcomers on his university lacrosse team. But Powless, a Six…

RiverWolves remain perfect in Arena Lacrosse League action by edging Snipers

January 3, 2024 1038 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Paris RiverWolves eked out a victory in a battle of local Arena Lacrosse League entrants…

Warm russet coloured beak of a Field Sparrow

Feature

The Feather Report – What makes sparrows unique?

September 27, 2023 2138 views

By Rachel A. Powless Feather Reporter Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless What makes sparrows so difficult to…

Special Reports

The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

July 19, 2023 6808 views

Black & White and Red All Over Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless By Rachel A. Powless Feather…

National Indigenous Day

June 28, 2023 1880 views

NIPD celebrations – Six Nations, Toronto and Mississaugas of Credit First Nation Six Nations marks National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with…

Special Reports

The Feather Report Summer Blues

June 14, 2023 6647 views

“The bluebird carries the sky on his back.” – Henry David Thoreau By Rachel A. Powless Feather Reporter Bird behavior…

The Feather Report – Spring Serenade

May 17, 2023 1748 views

Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless Native Territories Avian Research Project Big Dreams Small Wonders By Carl Pascoe…

Turtle Island News marking 25 years of helping you help Mother Earth with our annual tree give-aways!

April 19, 2023 1476 views

For 25 years Turtle Island News has been handing out free trees to the community and we will be doing…

Column: Sam Laskaris – BEHIND THE ACTION

February 22, 2023 1435 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer While growing up Mekwan Tulpin participated in her share of sports. She represented her school on…

Column: Sam Laskaris – BEHIND THE ACTION

February 8, 2023 1403 views

By Sam Laskaris A lifelong passion for sports has paid off for Kevin Sandy. The Six Nations member received the…

Six Nations Original Traders Energy sues former CEO allege stole millions

November 30, 2022 1989 views

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-Two Six Nations business owners have launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the former CEO of their…

Six Nations wins Ontario Fire fighters competition

August 31, 2022 1938 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Suited up in full gear from helmets to boots firefighters from Indigenous communities tested their skills…

Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow returns to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

August 24, 2022 2129 views

By Bree Duwyn Writer MISSISSAUGAS OF CREDIT FIRST NATION -The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) 34th Annual Three…

Champion of Champions Pow Wow – Winners and Appreciation

August 4, 2022 1768 views

Winners & Appreciation By Charlene Bomberry The Grand River “Champion of Champions” Powwow Committee would like to share our gratitude…

Six Nations annual Bread and Cheese celebration saw a slightly smaller crowd than usual but it was back in person after two years of a door to door delivery or drive thru to keep it alive. (Photo by Bree Duwyn)