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Six Nations hit with floods and snowstorm in one week Former pros and premier Ford attend Little NHL ceremony Six Nations Stars qualify for provincials in their first year of Senior C action Mississaugas of Credit First Nation receive $183.4 million in Rouge River Valley Tract Claim Local squads preparing for annual Little NHL tournament Grand River flood warnings and alerts issued Kanonhstaton Ironmen win opening-round playoff series versus Coyotes The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) marked Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) Valentine’s Day Feb.14th Ironmen need one more win to eliminate Coyotes

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon honours former judge, sex worker champion with Order of Canada

By Nick Murray and Alessia Passafiume Former Chief of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Joe Miskokomon joined a Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, two broadcasters and a champion for sex workers were all invested into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said it was a privilege to honour these individuals as their names join a long list of distinguished Canadians who have helped the country “move together toward…

Editorial

Editorial: Reconciliation or delay???

The city of Brantford is creating a new “Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation” strategy. It’s supposed to…

Don’t hold your breath!

200 years and counting…

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The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

Black & White and Red All Over Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless By…

The Feather Report Summer Blues

MEET THE CHIEF: Garden River Chief Andy Rickard and council work to keep community COVID-19 safe

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

Brantford, ON – In partnership with the Downtown Brantford BIA, the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre…

New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural Resources and Sacred Sites

Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon honours former judge, sex worker champion with Order of Canada

By Nick Murray and Alessia Passafiume Former Chief of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Joe…

Inuk musician, Susan Aglukark to be honoured at Six Nations

By Sam Laskaris A local artistic group is honouring Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark on Wednesday. The…

ROPE Squad seeks public’s help in locating federal offender

Kingston, ON – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is seeking the public’s assistance in…

Some evacuees returning for spring hunt as water repairs continue

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com ​KASHECHEWAN – With the spring hunt coming up, some…

Here’s what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii’s floods becomes clearer

By Audrey Mcavoy And Gene Johnson HONOLULU (AP) — The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in…

Provincial government approves funding to plan new Paddle Prairie School

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Northland School Division is in the…

How B.C.’s ‘Defective’ Land titles Are Spooking Banks and Freezing Richmond’s Industrial Heartland

By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News A Landmark August 2025 B.C. Supreme…

Auditor general says RCMP’s staff shortage got worse in recent years

By Kyle Duggan Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff shortages worsened after officials bet wrong on their…

Politicians praise Amanda Lathlin, first First Nations woman in Manitoba legislature

By Steve Lambert Politicians at the Manitoba legislature have paid tribute to Amanda Lathlin, a members…

Pipeline leak located more than a week after sheen first reported on Ontario river

By Jordan Omstead A pipeline leak in Sarnia, Ont., has been located more than a week…

Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks

By Kathryn Mannie Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part of a flotilla…

Bridgewater teen in court after threats to schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba

By Devin Stevens A 15-year-old facing charges over threats to schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba…

AI data centre near Regina will be largest data centre in Canada and largest investment in Canadian history

By Nicole Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The World-Spectator A $12 billion investment in an AI…

Ontario to declare Toronto island airport a special economic zone

By Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario will declare Toronto’s island airport the province’s first special…

Police Service Dog Mack Helps Brantford Police Locate Break-In Suspects

BRANTFORD  ONT-Two people have been charged in connection with a break-in on Colborne Street after Brantford…

Gull-Masty Makes Progress – New funding announced for Jordan’s Principle as backlog evaporates

By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced February…

National survey finds Canadian business schools largely disconnected from Indigenous economies

 By Aaron Walker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A new national survey is shedding light on…

Nunavik police chief ‘honoured’ to step into permanent role

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavik’s police chief Jean-François (Jeff) Bernier says…

Essential Services – National friendship centre network faces funding uncertainty

By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation As the national friendship centre movement expands…

Road tolls in Kahnawake inch forward

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door North of 100,000 commuters pour through…

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