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Funding for Six Nations departments, $2.02 million for infrastructure

June 10, 2026 746 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved a series of funding allocations and a separate insurance premium adjustment during the General…

Editorial

Editorial: Open or closed and is there a penalty?

June 10, 2026 1231 views

This week Turtle Island News has received a letter from a Six Nations Band councillor outlining her concerns over increasing closed…

Local News

Letter to the Editor: Veteran Six Nations Councillor questions is “modernizing” Six Nations Elected council working

June 10, 2026 520 views

By Helen Miller “Indian” politics sure ain’t what it used to be since the younger generation took over. The previous…

The Grand River Warriors are hoping to finish atop the Can-Am Lacrosse League standings this season. Photo courtesy Grand River Warriors.

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Warriors aiming to finish atop Can-Am standings

June 10, 2026 1355 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Despite a bit of a blip in their plans, the Grand River Warriors still have some…

Cam Dunkerley, who also plays in in the National Lacrosse League with the San Diego Seals, has joined the Six Nations Rivermen. (Photo courtesy San Diego Seals)

Rivermen acquire rights of NLL goaltender

June 10, 2026 921 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen did not even play a game this past week. But the local…

SPORTS BRIEFS: Attack hoping to duplicate opening weekend success

June 10, 2026 851 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Attack hoping to duplicate opening weekend success The Grand River Attack is hoping to register two…

Former NHL player hopes to change lives through charity’s sports programming

June 10, 2026 748 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Though he retired from the professional hockey ranks 25 years ago, John…

Air Canada flight attendant shares Mohawk culture with pop star Rihanna

June 10, 2026 911 views

By Morgan Lowrie An Air Canada flight attendant got a thrill last week when she gifted pop superstar Rihanna a…

B.C. unveils sweeping anti-racism plan and funds programs for missing Indigenous peoples

June 10, 2026 380 views

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist The British Columbia government has launched its inaugural Anti-Racism Action Plan,…

Sea Cadets celebrate leadership, achievement at 16th annual review in We’koqma’q

June 10, 2026 637 views

By Adam McNamara, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter – The Victoria Reporter WE’KOQMA’Q: The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 355 Unama’ki…

First Nation says federal government is absent after major spill settlement

June 10, 2026 464 views

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Nearly a decade after a tug spilled diesel into the…

ITK wants Nutrition North scrapped, replaced

June 10, 2026 403 views

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami wants to work with the federal government to…

B.C. court finds province didn’t properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine

June 10, 2026 507 views

By Chuck Chiang A British Columbia court has ruled that the provincial government did not properly consult with a First…

Coalition to oppose N.B. mine project being considered for fast-track approval

June 10, 2026 426 views

By Eli Ridder A dozen organizations have formed a group to oppose a key New Brunswick mining project included on…

Tk’emlúps midwife helping improve reproductive health care access in Secwepemcúl’ecw

June 10, 2026 330 views

By Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Wren Building relationships and culturally grounded care is just as important as the clinical…

Prince Albert’s Tolley named a recipient of significant research scholarship

June 10, 2026 308 views

By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald Carlton Comprehensive High School alumnus Katie Tolley has received…

Ottawa extends amnesty for owners of banned firearms while Supreme Court case unfolds

June 10, 2026 304 views

By Jim Bronskill The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while a legal battle plays…

Manitoba premier says “Mine, baby, mine” as he signals regulation pullback

June 9, 2026 443 views

By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says he aims to streamline mining regulations to help the industry drive the economy. “Mine,…