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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 broadcaster, sex worker champion at Rideau Hall

By The Canadian Press A former Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, a broadcaster and a champion for sex workers joined the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said it’s a privilege to present these individuals with their awards as their names join a long list of distinguished Canadians who have helped the country “move together toward reconciliation, truth and inclusion.” “You push boundaries and inspire us to reach higher, and…

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 broadcaster, sex worker champion at Rideau Hall

By The Canadian Press A former Supreme Court justice, a medical pioneer, a broadcaster and a…

KSCS hits one-year mark for First Nations Child and Family Services Settlement Agreement

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has reached the…

Tewatohnhi’saktha Launches Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Fund

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase Tewatohnhi’saktha launched a new loan and grant program…

First Nation seeks transparency as questions loom over Sarnia, Ont., pipeline leak

By Jordan Omstead The size of a Sarnia, Ont., pipeline leak remained unclear days after it…

Highways should be part of Canadian defence: NOMA

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal In a recent letter to Prime Minister…

Vancouver Island First Nations gain control of three Clayoquot Sound forestry areas

By Brenna Owen Tyson Atleo, a hereditary leader of the Ahousaht First Nation, says the creation…

Manitoba NDP, Tories trade accusations and insults in testy legislature session

By Steve Lambert Insults and accusations have been flying in the Manitoba legislature this week in…

Critics urge Ottawa to help Inuit resist Chinese surveillance, economic dependence

By Dylan Robertson The Carney government is leaving Inuit communities at risk of Chinese surveillance and…

N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province’s cuts to arts will hurt the economy

By Devin Stevens One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to…

‘Take full advantage’: Trades fairs aim to bridge employers, job seekers

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — A skilled trades fair making…

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby to return from lower-body injury in game against Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain will return to the…

Six Nations hit with floods and snowstorm in one week

By Alex Murray Writer March came in with a roar and continued to blast last week…

Six Nations Grand River Development Trust approves $42,000 in funding for 4 local volunteer organizations

By Alex Murray Writer Grassroots volunteering is an important part of life for the Six Nations…

Brantford creating new Indigenous relations strategy

A new Indigenous relations and reconciliation strategy for the City of Brantford is beginning its public…

Six Nations appoints new CEO

Six Nations former Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Six Nations…

Cree singer fighting battle of AI image of her

By Alex Murray Writer Last month, Donita Large found an online article promoting her new album,…

Six Nations Elected Council: ISC programs to Greenbelt concerns

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) heard updates from its committees regarding service gaps and development at…

Editorial: Reconciliation or delay???

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

Today in History

March 15 In 1973, Indigenous people in Alberta won a settlement of nearly $200,000 in so-called…

Six Nations Farmers Association want $75,000 for white corn project

The Six Nations Farmers Association appeared before the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) at the General…

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