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First Nations leaders reject ‘homeless’ label for Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com NIAGARA FALLS — Northern Ontario leaders say the priority should be fixing the infrastructure problems that forced Kashechewan residents to leave their homes, rather than criticizing those affected by the evacuation. These comments followed a discussion at a Niagara Falls council meeting on June 23, where retired CAO Ken Todd presented the city’s Unhoused and Vulnerable Populations Action Plan and said people assume First Nations evacuees are homeless. This week, First Nations leaders…

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Haudenosaunee Confederacy says Six Nations Elected Council “crossing the line” audits publicly available

By Lynda Powless Editor A more than 100-year-old governing dispute at Six Nations has resurfaced, this…

Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation Partner With HOPA On Hamilton Biodiesel Facility

By Alex Murray Writer The Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC) has acquired a 51…

Six Nations Fire celebrates those “Who Answered the Call” at awards ceremony

By Alex Murray Writer Sheltered inside Fire Station #1 on a rainy Thursday afternoon, past and…

Six Nations Fire Begins Summer Boat Rescue Training On the Grand River

By Alex Murray Writer Summer has arrived at Six Nations, and that means enjoying all the…

Six Nations Elected Council from tobacco to finance policies

Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill told Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) Ontario’s Ministry of Finance…

Brantford Reconciliation session no show

By Alex Murray Writer There were posters and charts and lots of seats but only one…

Editorial: Haudenosaunee men…stand tall…

Sometimes, you just have to shake your head. This is one of those times. The Six…

Today in History

June 28 In 2023, RoseAnne Archibald was voted out as national chief of the Assembly of…

Brantford General Hospital launching Indigenous Menu

By Alex Murray Reporter Chef Rick Powless believes adding Indigenous food to the patient menu at…

Chiefs still undefeated at midway mark of regular season

By Sam Laskaris Writer It wasn’t a typical Six Nations Chiefs’ game of late. But the…

Rivermen looking to avenge loss to Merchants

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen will not have to wait long to avenge…

Ironmen announce additional signees

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Ironmen continue to make off-season news. In early June…

First Nations leaders reject ‘homeless’ label for Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com NIAGARA FALLS — Northern Ontario leaders say the priority…

B.C. landowner loses bid to reopen landmark Cowichan Aboriginal title case

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled against a company that was trying to reopen…

Crews facing wind gusts as they battle wildfires in northern Manitoba

A town in northern Manitoba says high winds are forecast as emergency crews work to contain…

Searching for Closure – Awacak helps find Indigenous children lost in Quebec’s healthcare system

By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation An Indigenous-led organization called Awacak is expanding…

Carney, Inuit leaders meet, agree on need for better co-operation

By Nick Murray Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami leader Natan Obed kicked off…

The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s…

Year old charges against Six Nations woman dropped

OHSWEKEN, ON- Charges have been withdrawn against a Six Nations woman caught up in a police…

Week long heat warning across southwestern Ontario issued

Southwestern Ontario Canada  is in a yellow-level warning  after a   “long-duration heat event” began Monday. The…

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