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Claims process opens for ‘Indian hospitals’ settlement

By Alessia Passafiume The claims process for a landmark “Indian hospitals” settlement opens today, nearly one year after the federal government reached an agreement with survivors on compensation. The federal government ran 33 such hospitals for Indigenous people between 1936 and 1981. Former patients, some of whom spent years in the segregated facilities, filed a lawsuit against the government in 2018 alleging the hospitals were rife with abuse and unfair treatment. Under the settlement reached last year, the federal government…

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Cold Weather Alert issued January 23

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Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill discusses relationships between First Nations and municipalities at ROMA conference

By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations chief Sherri-Lyn Hill believes some progress is being made. But…

RCMP officially launches National High Risk Child Sex Offender Database, public gains access

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Orangeville Citizen. The public now has access to a…

Cannabis retailers reject SNEC’s bylaw amendments

A representative for four licensed cannabis producers operating on Six Nations formally rejected recent amendments to…

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SNEC objects to West Brant development

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) says it will oppose a development in West Brant due to…

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Today in History

January 26 In 1984, the federal government announced a land claims settlement with Yukon natives worth…

Chiefs select two players in Major Series Lacrosse draft

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By Sam Laskaris Writer The longest winning streak of the season for the Six Nations Ironmen…

Record number of participants at this year’s Rez Hoops tourney

By Sam Laskaris Writer A record number of 26 clubs will be participating at this year’s…

Claims process opens for ‘Indian hospitals’ settlement

By Alessia Passafiume The claims process for a landmark “Indian hospitals” settlement opens today, nearly one…

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First Nation leader urges B.C. to maintain DRIPA as Eskay Creek mine deal is signed

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Magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently rocks Southern Ontario

By Rob Westgate If it felt like the earth moved beneath your feet late Tuesday night,…

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