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Trucks lined up Friday on Second Line past Onondaga Road to dump dirt at a local residence until stopped by Six Nations people. In the 1980s the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council agreed there would be no dumping at Six Nations. (Photo by Justin Lethbridge)

January 22, 2020 20 views

Separate convoys of truck carrying loads of soil directed off Six Nations By Donna Duric Writer For the second time…

Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry tried to muzzle Councillor Johnson. Powless-Bomberry is chair of the education task force that came under fire.

Tempers Flare: SNEC questions Education Task Force hiring and tendering

January 22, 2020 43 views

By Justin Lethbridge Writer Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) finance committee has put the hiring of an outside consultant firm…

The cast of her Waterdrum, L toR Producer John Elliott, Michael and Nadia George

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“Her Water Drum”: a poignant short film about MMIWG

January 22, 2020 20 views

By Donna Duric Writer BRANTFORD-It’s been six months since Jolene has seen her daughter, Kira Hill. Jolene, a Mohawk woman,…

Brantford Police Seize Firearm and Drugs Amid Multiple Arrests

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Brantford Police Seize Firearm and Drugs Amid Multiple Arrests

January 22, 2020 31 views

By Justin Lethbridge Writer BRANTFORD, ONT-A drug trafficking investigation undertaken by the Brantford Police Service in response to numerous medical…

Brantford Police Chief Rob Davis and Cst. Anas Hasan, a former auxiliary officer, go over the controls in a police cruiser. (Photo by Donna Duric)

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Brantford Police looking to recruit Indigenous auxiliary force members

January 22, 2020 32 views

By Donna Duric Writer Indigenous people are being encouraged to join Brantford’s volunteer auxiliary police force as the city’s police…

Grand River flooding hit Six Nations over the weekend with high water alerts out for flood prone areas of the community. The community pump house was surrounded by the river. The river has begun to recede. (Photo by Jim C Powless) See more page 5.

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Grand River begins to recede after weekend floods hit Six Nations

January 15, 2020 236 views

Road closures and flooding were still in place in sections of Six Nations Tuesday after a weekend storm brought heavy…

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Applications open for Indian day schools compensation

January 15, 2020 149 views

OTTAWA-A long-awaited program to provide financial compensation to survivors of Canada’s Indian day schools is now open for applications. Under…

A protest led by Hamilton environmental groups slowed traffic on King Street in downtown Hamilton during the rush hour Friday. (Photo by Donna Duric)

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Rolling blockade and Hamilton protest support of Wetsuweten

January 15, 2020 310 views

By Donna Duric Writer A rolling blockade and protesters snarling Hamilton rushhour traffic signaled support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation in…

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Pizza delivery couple face drug charges

January 15, 2020 180 views

Six Nations Police have charged a couple claiming to be delivering pizza on Six Nations with a series of drug…

Elected Chief Mark Hill takes the helm of the largest First Nation in Canada. (Photo by Donna Duric)

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Unity, staffing, re-organization priorities for Elected Chief Mark Hill

January 15, 2020 303 views

By Donna Duric Writer Elected Chief Mark Hill has lofty goals heading into 2020. Just two months into his term,…

Delia Doxtator was born on Jan. 2, 2020 at 9:50 a.m. at McMaster Hospital in Hamilton weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz.

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Meet Six Nations first baby of 2020

January 15, 2020 335 views

By Donna Duric Writer Gifts from Six Nations couldn’t have been more needed or appreciated. Parents of Six Nations first…

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It’s going to get cold…be prepared

January 15, 2020 222 views

A cold snap is coming. Be prepared. With Alberta colder than parts of Iqualit this week, temperatures are expected to…

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Book Review: Chasing Painted Horses by Drew Hayden Taylor

January 15, 2020 100 views

By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo What follows is a capsule of the story that will plant a seed in the mind…

Six Nations started the first day of 2020 off with a drop in at the Ohsweken Fire Hall

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Six Nations started the first day of 2020 off with a drop in at the Ohsweken Fire Hall

January 8, 2020 217 views

Six Nations started the first day of 2020 off with a drop in at the Ohsweken Fire Hall where firefighters…

Little Delia Doxtator made her debut into the world at 9:50 a.m. on Jan. 2 at McMaster University Hospital.

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Six Nations first baby is a girl!

January 8, 2020 421 views

Six Nations’ newest citizen of 2020 is here! Little Delia Doxtator made her debut into the world at 9:50 a.m.…

Jax Caddy, Romeo Caddy, Silas VanEvery, Tommy Redeye and Emma Redeye were out in Ohsweken hunting down donuts early New Years day. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

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New Year Fun at the ILA

January 8, 2020 205 views

By Justin Lethbridge Writer There were donuts and visiting and a day full of fun at the ILA on the…

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A baby boom, business growth and more may be coming in 2020

January 8, 2020 225 views

By Lynda Powless, Editor Six Nations is looking to a year of growth, political changes and even a possible baby…

Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis welcomes people to the annual New Year’s levee. (Photo by Donna Duric)

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Brantford Mayor Looks to Redefine Relationship With Six Nations

January 8, 2020 255 views

By Donna Duric Writer Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis says he’s looking to redefine the city’s relationship with Six Nations heading…

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Damaged Hydro Pole Results in Closure of Part of Third Line

January 7, 2020 343 views

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-Third Line between Chiefswood Road and Seneca is closed after a vehicle struck a hydro pole…

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Trucks lining up to dump at Six Nations!

Tempers Flare: SNEC questions Education Task Force hiring and tendering

“Her Water Drum”: a poignant short film about MMIWG

Brantford Police Seize Firearm and Drugs Amid Multiple Arrests

Brantford Police looking to recruit Indigenous auxiliary force members

Grand River begins to recede after weekend floods hit Six Nations

Applications open for Indian day schools compensation

Rolling blockade and Hamilton protest support of Wetsuweten

Pizza delivery couple face drug charges

Unity, staffing, re-organization priorities for Elected Chief Mark Hill

Meet Six Nations first baby of 2020

It’s going to get cold…be prepared

Book Review: Chasing Painted Horses by Drew Hayden Taylor

Six Nations started the first day of 2020 off with a drop in at the Ohsweken Fire Hall

Six Nations first baby is a girl!

New Year Fun at the ILA

A baby boom, business growth and more may be coming in 2020

Brantford Mayor Looks to Redefine Relationship With Six Nations

Damaged Hydro Pole Results in Closure of Part of Third Line

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