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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)

Kahnawà:ke police arrest man after crowd descends on house

August 13, 2025 415 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 599 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 313 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 250 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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Six Nations policed impaired driving charges

August 13, 2025 294 views

OHSWEKEN, ON- Six Nations Police have charged seven people in separate impaired driving-related incidents in less than a month. SNP…

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Work on Iroquois Lodge roof coming, bid approved in-camera

August 13, 2025 282 views

Roof repairs will begin at the Iroquois Lodge in the coming weeks. On August 7, SIx Nations Elected Council (SNEC)…

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Rabies-positive bat in Brantford-Brant area stay safe

August 13, 2025 262 views

The Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has confirmed a bat found in Brantford-Brant tested positive for the rabies virus. T…

Ground search at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School began Nov. 09, 2021.

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Six Nations keeping Mohawk Institute searches alive

August 13, 2025 300 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Ground searches are underway again at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. Laura Arndt, executive director…

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Be fire safe in hot weather

August 13, 2025 184 views

In hot weather, fire safety is crucial due to the increased risk of wildfires and accidental fires. To prevent fires…

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Today in History

August 13, 2025 227 views

August 11 In 1984 -Alwyn Morris and Hugh Fisher Win Gold. Alwyn Morris and Hugh Fisher won Gold in the…

OPP have seize over $55 million in illegal cannabis plants. (OPP Photo)

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OPP seize $55 million in illegal cannabis in Haldimand County

August 7, 2025 445 views

OPP have seize over $55 million in illegal cannabis plants. (OPP Photo) SIMCOE, ON – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) …

It’s about connecting Singing to the plants and connecting with the Earth was all part of the teachings at the Haudenosaunee Climate Action Gathering at Sour Springs Longhouse this weekend. Gawinoh Parker held a workshop teaching seed songs to gardeners. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Haudenosaunee taking on climate in annual meeting Haudenosaunee Climate Action Conference

August 6, 2025 345 views

Seed singer teaches conference attendees how to sing while working in corn field (Photo by Jim C. Powless) By Lynda…

Still strong and dedicated, Elder Angela Ashishkeesh of Attawapiskat First Nation participates in a protest walk against Ontario’s Bill 5 and Canada’s Bill C5. Also seen in the photo is flag bearer Rick Cheechoo, Moose Cree FN.

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First Nation Youth hold protest walk from Timmins to Queen’s Park

August 6, 2025 340 views

By Xavier Kataquapit Writer Photos by Xavier Kataquapit First Nation youth are continuing the push to make themselves heard with…

Peter Khill shot and killed Jonathan Styres in 2016

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Supreme Court won’t hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Six Nations’ man

August 6, 2025 281 views

The case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man has come…

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Six Nations Development Trust marks 20 years of funding projects

August 6, 2025 294 views

The Six Nations Community Development Trust (SNCDT) is marking two decades of funding community projects. The SNCDT has funded over…

Manitoba wildfire evacuees visit Six Nations

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Manitoba wildfire evacuees visit Six Nations

August 6, 2025 305 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations held out a welcoming hand last Tuesday to Manitoba First Nations people forced from…

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Six Nations’ fiber optic projects are on track

August 6, 2025 235 views

Six Nations’ fiber optic projects are on track for completion by the end of 2025. Jeff Thomas from First Nations…

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Six Nations Polytechnic to engage in new funding application

August 6, 2025 334 views

Six Nations Polytechnic will have formal support from Elected Council to participate in Indigenous Services Canada’s new funding application process…

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First Nations protest walk reaches Queen’s Park after trek

August 6, 2025 215 views

By Diane Johnston, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Temiskaming Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just over two weeks ago, a small group…

It’s Pow Wow time! Not even the heat could stop crowds from attending Six Nations Grand River Champions of Champions Pow Wow this weekend. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

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Heat wave couldn’t stop the crowd at Champion of Champions’ Pow Wow

July 30, 2025 453 views

Six Nations Grand River PowWow did not disappoint! Photos by Jim C. Powless This past weekend‘s heat didn’t stop the…

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