Six Nations federal schools will now administer Jordan’s Principle dollars
Six Nations may have found a solution to the Jordan’s Principle woes, but some councillors are concerned. Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry, chair of the Education Committee shared an update from the committee at the Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) General Council meeting on January 28. She said Six Nations federal schools would now administer Jordan’s Principal to parents. “It makes a lot of sense,” she said. “They’re working in tandem with Six Nation’s Jordan’s Principle and a lot of applications are put in with the school,” she said. The committee received a presentation from Travis Anderson, director of federal schools with Indigenous Services Canada. Anderson told the committee the federal school’s Jordan’s Principle Group application was approved. Parents can now apply through the schools. Powless-Bomberry said they met with principals and...
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Six Nations restaurant owners suspect arson after devastating fire
By Joshua Santos Writer The owners of a popular Six Nations restaurant say they believe arson was behind the fire that raged through its establishment late January, though an official report from the Office of the Fire Marshal has yet to be released. Burger Barn owners Jason and Celeste Hill took to social media, calling the blaze a “heinous act” that has temporarily shuttered their award-winning business. “Intentionally destroying the family restaurant that we worked so hard to build from the ground up over the last 14 years is not only a truly disgusting scheme, but a cowardly one,” the Hills wrote in a statement. The fire broke out at the popular Fourth Line restaurant on Jan. 27 at about 3:30 a.m. leaving the barn-like building heavily damaged. Flames guttered...
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Six Nations Police arrest three in altercation over stolen truck
Three people have been arrested after police fired a shot into a rear tire to stop a stolen vehicle that was being driven erratically through the community. Six Nations Police said the incident at Third Line Road and Mohawk Road Friday (Feb. 7th) saw the truck almost colliding with other motorists several times before the pickup became stuck in the snow along Third Line Road near Mohawk Road. Police said when officers blocked in the truck, in an attempt at escape, the truck driver drove at the driver’s door of one of the cruisers striking an officer with an open door. As a result, the officer discharged his firearm into the rear tire of the vehicle to disable the vehicle. The driver and two passengers were arrested. No injuries were...
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Police warn of romance scams this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many people are looking for love, while scammers are searching for victims. The Ontario Provincial Police is warning about the rise of romance scams, where fraudsters build trust and manipulate emotions to steal money. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians lost $58.4 million to romance scams in 2024. The total amount of investment fraud reached $310 million.Police state scammers use artificial intelligence to manipulate victims with fake voices and pictures. Bad faith actors establish trust and emotional intimacy through fake profiles on social media, dating platforms and other online channels. Once trust is gained, victims are pressured into sending money or investing in fraudulent business ventures. Romance schemes often can be identified, police say, when someone you’ve never met in person declares their love...
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Six Nations business owner helps employees in tragic time
By Joshua Santos Writer Mandy Plourde worked her last shift at the Burger Barn the day before a monstrous blaze consumed the business late January. She served customers on Jan. 26 before a fire ravaged the Fourth Line restaurant on Jan. 27 at about 3:30 a.m. She said she was in total shock. She was all of a sudden without a job. “I was there the night before,” said Plourde. “I was grateful nobody was at the place when it happened. “I was in total shock.” Six Nations Police said the popular restaurant was hit by two violent attacks. A shooting spree occurred on Jan. 25 followed by, what is believed to be, a suspect arson attack on Jan. 27. Police continue to investigate if the two incidents are connected....
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Six Nations Firefighters and Police held their second annual hockey game on the weekend
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Trump … again!
Just three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term who would have ever thought the world would look to the U.S. president as a danger not just to his country, but the world. Granted everyone see him as a vindictive irrational look at me troll who doesn’t seem to understand his place in the world. He has without question shocked democracies around the world with his egotistical get even attitude that has taken hold. But simply put Trump is on a revenge rant. He is punishing anyone he sees as a threat to his term using his office to take shots at political opponents, FBI agencies, prosecutors, media, journalists and at the same time pardoning the 1,500 convicted Capitol Hill rioters. At the same time, he withdrew the security clearance of...
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Today in History
Feb 16 In 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled his trip to Barbados to deal with rail disruptions caused by protests against a multi-billion-dollar pipeline project that crosses First Nations territory in northern B.C. Feb 18 In 2019, Gerald Butts, Justin Trudeau’s principal secretary and long-time friend, resigned amid allegations that the Prime Minister’s Office interfered to prevent criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. Butts released a statement in which he categorically denied the accusation that he or anyone else in the PMO improperly pressured former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to help the Montreal engineering giant avoid prosecution on corruption and bribery charges related to contracts in Libya. While he said the accusation simply wasn’t true, it was distracting from the vital work Trudeau was doing. Feb 19 In 1889, Saskatchewan Metis...
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Icy Plunge in Support of Special Olympics
“That was cold!” Six Nations Police Chief Darren Montour says after joining police forces from around the area in an icy Pre-Plunge Feb. 6 at Pinehurst Lake near Paris. The event is a prelude to the annual Polar Plunge March 6th at Brantford’s Wayne Gretzky Centre in support of the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games being hosted in Brantford, Brant County and at Six Nations where the Bocce Ball competition will be held in July. Also taking the plunge were Brant County OPP Inspector Andrea Quenneville and Brantford Police Chie, Jason Saunders and Special Olympics athletes Kailee Mitchell and Sarah Orgar!...
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Martin and Rock teammates celebrate Indigenous Heritage
By Sam Laskaris Writer Saturday was a rather special night for Six Nations member Justin Martin. And the only thing that would have made the evening better would have been if Martin and his Toronto Rock teammates had managed to register a win. But the Rock came up a bit short during their annual Indigenous Heritage Night as they were edged 11-10 by the visiting San Diego Seals in their National Lacrosse League (NLL) match. The Rock are playing their home contests at Paramount Fine Food Centre in Mississauga this season while renovations are taking place at their home rink, FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton. Though numerous Six Nations members are spread out on various NLL rosters, Martin, who is in his second season with the Rock, is the only local...
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Dreamcatcher Family Day lacrosse tournament popular event
By Sam Laskaris Writer A popular youth lacrosse event will be held once again this coming Monday. The Dreamcatcher 3 on 3 Family Day Lacrosse Tournament at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA) marks tree years for the event. Twenty clubs took part and instead of having the traditional six players per side on the floor at one time, this event featured three runners and a goalie per team. Squads could have up to 10 players, including one goalie, on their roster. They will change on the fly for 3 on 3 action. Josh Powless, the events co-ordinator for the host Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, said there is always huge interest in this event. “This year we filled up in three hours,” he said after registration opened up last month. The tournament...
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Local Rez Hoops tournament sees record number of participants
By Sam Laskaris Writer Another successful Rez Hoops tournament is in the books. The three-day local basketball event concluded on Sunday. This marked the seventh year of the annual tournament. A record number of 20 squads took part in the event. All matches were held at the Dajoh Youth & Elders Centre. “It was awesome,” tournament director Kevin Sandy said of the event. “The gym was packed and we had an amazing time.” The tourney featured four age groupings, from elementary school children to adults. And Six Nations-based clubs ended up winning three of those divisions. Sandy is confident the tournament will continue to grow. He anticipates another record number of competitors in 2026. “It will (grow) for sure,” he said. “I had to turn away two teams at the...
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Ontario artist’s Super Bowl football design celebrates Indigenous culture
By Dan Ralph Growing up, Quentin Commanda dreamt of playing in the NFL and reaching the Super Bowl. The pro football career never happened, but Commanda is closer to Super Bowl LIX than most. The NFL unveiled a football designed by the 44-year-old Nipissing First Nation (Garden Village, Ont.) artist last week as part of its lead-up to Sunday’s game in New Orleans. “Football was something I was very passionate about growing up and the NFL was always something I kind of imagined playing in,” Commanda said. “But I realize this is a huge platform and an amazing opportunity and I wanted to make the best of it. “To be part of the Super Bowl, I am very much aware of the impact it will have. It still doesn’t feel...
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Isuarsivik recovery centre celebrates 30 years with plans to grow
By Cedric Gallant, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre is celebrating 30 years this year with a mural and ambitions to expand across Nunavik. “To be able to say that we have the experience, we have the know-how, is very helpful,” said Etua Snowball, director general of the centre, in an interview about the milestone. “When we ask for funding from the ministry, funding agents, or whoever it may be, [it is helpful] because we do have that experience now.” Isuarsivik offers culturally attuned programming for Nunavimmiut dealing with addiction. Snowball said he hopes the process of painting a mural on Isuarsivik’s building will begin by this summer. Appearing on the wall facing the parking lot, the piece, made by Inuit artists, will show the...
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First Nations Health Authority names new chief executive officer
By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca An Indigenous-centric health body has named a new chief executive officer. Monica McAlduff, active with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) since 2020, was named the top executive by its group’s board of directors, according to a press release released February 10th. She will assume office on March 1st. Her career includes time as a psychiatric nurse and numerous posts within FNHA, most recently as the organization’s chief nursing officer and vice-president of cultural safety and humility. FNHA board chair Dr. Sheila Blackstock says McAlduff has three decades of experience within numerous levels of the care industry and is “positioned her for success” as the organization’s leader. “Monica has a proven track record of innovative Indigenous health leadership, upholding FNHA’s mandate,” said...
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Brokenhead to build apartment block in Osborne area
By Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun A southern Manitoba First Nation will build an apartment building in Winnipeg which will offer their urban members affordable housing in Osborne Village. On Monday, the City of Winnipeg and the federal government announced a combined investment of $58.5 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund program and the Affordable Housing Now program, to support the creation of nearly 2,500 new homes in Winnipeg, including thousands of affordable units. In a notice sent to members on Monday, the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON), a community located about 75 kilometres north of Winnipeg, said they have been approved for a grant as part of the newly announced funding for a housing project at 269 River Ave., in the city’s Osborne Village neighbourhood. According to...
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Attawapiskat musician wins first sound recording award
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com ATTAWAPISKAT – The bright lights of Los Angeles are shining on a Northern Ontario talent. Adrian Sutherland’s latest album, Precious Diamonds, was named Best Americana Album at the World Entertainment Awards (WEAs) in Los Angeles on Jan. 31. The win marks a major milestone in the Attawapiskat singer-songwriter’s career. “It’s the first time I’ve actually received an award for my sound recordings. So it felt really good to finally get the first award after doing it for so long and submitting for different awards. I couldn’t be more happy,” said Sutherland. The WEAs are held during Grammy weekend and celebrate musicians from around the world. Though Sutherland was at home in Attawapiskat at the time, fellow First Nations artist Rhonda Head from Opaskwayak...
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Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
By Josh Boak WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries. “It’s time to be reciprocal,” Trump told reporters earlier this week. “You’ll be hearing that word a lot. Reciprocal. If they charge us, we charge them.” The president had suggested that the order would come on Tuesday or Wednesday. But when Tuesday passed without the tariffs being officially announced, Trump was asked if he would sign the order on Wednesday and Trump answered: “We’ll see what happens.” As Trump has unleashed a series of tariffs after being in power for less than a month, he...
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Junos still considering how to ‘best proceed’ with Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous wins
-CP-Leaders at the Juno Awards say they’ve yet to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s many honours with the music organization, days after it was confirmed she was stripped of her Order of Canada. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says it continues to consult with its Indigenous music advisory committee and other Indigenous stakeholders on how to “best proceed” with Sainte-Marie’s honours. Junos organizers first said they would look into how to handle her five Juno wins in 2023, after a CBC report questioned Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous heritage, saying it found a birth certificate that indicated she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts. Family members in the United States told CBC that Sainte-Marie was not adopted and doesn’t have Indigenous ancestry. Sainte-Marie has said the CBC report contained...
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