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Kahnawake Grand Chief Joe Norton remembered as statesman, defender of Mohawk rights

August 17, 2020 372 views

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Tributes are pouring in for Joseph Tokwiro Norton, the longtime grand…

A jumble of wrecked cars, a small mountain of tires, a trailer and other items have been dragged across Argyle Street (Hwy 6) just outside Caledonia as a land protest enters its third week at the McKenzie Meadows housing development shut down by a group of Six Nations people saying it is being developed without Six Nations consent despite an agreement made between the Six Nations Elected Council and developer. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Six Nations Land protest now in fourth week

August 12, 2020 774 views

Multiple injunctions awarded against protesters By Lynda Powless and Donna Duric Writers Three injunctions have now been approved by two…

Although Halifax made a bid, Doug Jamieson will be coming back to New England for another season.

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New England Black Wolves re-sign Doug Jamieson

August 12, 2020 311 views

By Josh Giles Writer The raining NLL Goaltender of the Year is heading back to the New England Black Wolves…

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Oneida arrives in a rolling blockade to support Six Nations Land Protectors’ stand

August 11, 2020 1893 views

More than a dozen cars made their way from Oneida to Six Nations to support the Landback 1492 land protectors…

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Six Nations people arrested; Hwy 6 shut down in response to OPP raid of housing development protest

August 5, 2020 2298 views

A large tire was set on fire on the Highway 6 bypass after a number of Six Nations people protesting…

Six Nations is facing a housing crunch especially for singles and builds Tiny House subdivision to help meet the need (Photo by Jim C Powless) Story page 3

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Six Nations Tiny Houses Takes Big Shot at Housing Needs

August 5, 2020 1899 views

Six Nations unveils eight new tiny-home units By Donna Duric Writer What more could a single person need than a…

Indigenous mascots in team names is no longer acceptable

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Indigenous mascots in team names is no longer acceptable

August 5, 2020 380 views

Worldwide movement for change brings First Nation sport voices together on Indigenous mascots By Josh Giles Writer It took a…

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NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life

July 30, 2020 370 views

By Marcia Dunn THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.-The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built, a car-size vehicle bristling…

A camp site has been set up at the McKenzie Meadows housing development in Caledonia shut down by a group of Six Nations people a week ago. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Caledonia housing site remains shut down

July 29, 2020 787 views

Six Nations people shut down Caledonia construction By Donna Duric Writer CALEDONIA – It’s been almost two weeks since an…

The Indian Defence League of America marked the annual Jay Treaty Border Crossing Saturday with special protocols in place to deal with COVID-19. A small group were allowed onto the Rainbow Bridge to join in commemorating the Jay Treaty of 1794 between the U.S. and Great Britain that allows for Indigenous peoples to travel freely across the border. (Photo by Stephanie Dafoe-Woods Canadian Border official)

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Annual Jay Treaty Border Crossing Fight The Line!

July 22, 2020 567 views

COVID-19 fails to stop the Indigenous border crossing celebration By Lynda Powless Editor NIAGARA FALLS -Not even a pandemic could…

Warren Hill has been an anchor in the net for the Thunderbirds in their first full season in Halifax, and he has a bright future at the position. (Photo by the Halifax Thunderbirds)

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Halifax Thunderbirds focusing on staying strong this offseason

July 22, 2020 298 views

By Josh Giles Writer Throughout the offseason there have been a flurry of trades bouncing around the NLL, but none…

Oka: 30 years later land dispute continues

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Oka: 30 years later land dispute continues

July 15, 2020 914 views

Convoys mark 30th anniversary of Oka crisis, land dispute unchanged By Sidhartha Banerjee THE CANADIAN PRESS KANESATAKE, Que.-Slow-moving vehicles waving…

Award contenders might include Cody Jamieson, Lyle Thompson, and Doug Jamieson.

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NLL Award for Indigenous Players Coming

July 15, 2020 379 views

Brad Challoner suggests NLL award for Indigenous players By Josh Giles Writer In a round table discussion show called ‘All…

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde signed an agreement in Ottawa Tuesday to keep implementing Bill C-92, which recognizes the inherent right Indigenous communities have to control child-welfare programs for their own children.

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Provinces, money, barriers to new Indigenous child welfare systems

July 8, 2020 355 views

Provinces pose challenge to Indigenous child welfare reform: Bellegarde OTTAWA-National Chief Perry Bellegarde says provincial governments that want to cling…

The lacrosse practices at OMSK have been a huge hit with the Six Nations youth. (Submitted Photo)

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Lacrosse Practices going on at OMSK

July 8, 2020 386 views

By Josh Giles Writer With organized lacrosse, all but cancelled this season, many people have taken it upon themselves to…

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December 31, 2019 688 views

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Installation of a shelter covering the entrance to a new community ice cellar. This type of underground food cache was dug into the permafrost to provide natural refrigeration and used for generations in far-north communities. Naturally cooled underground ice cellars, used in Alaska Native communities for generations, are becoming increasingly unreliable as a warming climate and other factors touch multiple facets of life in the far north. (Submitted Photo)

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Failing ice cellars signal change in Alaska

December 31, 2019 409 views

By Rachel D’Oro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska – For generations, people in Alaska’s far-north villages have relied on hand-built…

Players from the PMHA Atom Rep Wolfpack celebrated the huge supply of equipment they raised for children living on First Nations in Northern Ontario. (Photo By Justin Leftbridge)

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Kids Giving Kids a Chance to Play Hockey

December 24, 2019 507 views

50 tonnes of new and gently used hockey equipment to remote First Nations By Justin Lethbridge Writer BRANTFORD, ONT-For five…

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Holiday Wishes from all of us at Turtle Island News

December 24, 2019 348 views

Jamieson Kindergarten students belt out a Christmas tune during their annual Christmas concert. Photo by Donna Duric.

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Annual Christmas Concerts in full swing

December 18, 2019 646 views

Jamieson Kindergarten students belt out a Christmas tune during their annual Christmas concert. Photo by Donna Duric.

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