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Kanesatake council announces aid for septic upgrades

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door More than $3.2 million in funding towards a “first wave” of septic system upgrades for Kanehsata’kehró:non was announced by the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake  (MCK) on July 23. The investment by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) will improve 17 percent of Kanesatake’s septic systems and is part of a long-term project expected to eventually upgrade all the community’s septic tank systems. Those chosen to receive funding were selected on an “evaluation…

Six Nations News

Six Nations man facing charges after colliding with police vehicle

By Alex Murray Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid eight charges on a Six Nations man after being requested to investigate an incident at Six Nations of the Grand River. At around 3 p.m. on Tuesday (July 21) Six Nations Police (SNP) tried to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Sixth Line and Onondaga Road after receiving a driving complaint. The vehicle fled the area but was subsequently located on River Range…

Editorial

Editorial: Conflict of interest, declare it, move on!

Whether, or when, a band councillor is in a conflict of interest has risen….again! And not…

Editorial: Six Nations sovereignty versus Ontario

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

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

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Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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Kanesatake council announces aid for septic upgrades

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door More than $3.2 million in funding…

Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews

By Nick Murray The federal government says it received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes…

Funds to fight crime not for Kanesatake

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door A federal-provincial action plan to target…

Kahnawake steps up for victims

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Helen Paavola, chief of the small…

Caretaker chief’s presence questioned

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) caretaker…

How can Fort Simpson better prepare for future evacuations?

By Claire McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio As Fort Simpson residents settle back home…

A Pathway to Home – Chisasibi housing research project addresses local realities

By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation A recent workshop in Chisasibi gathered input…

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 for wildfire relief in Northwestern Ontario

TORONTO, July 24, 2026 — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people…

Critics accuse Ottawa of ignoring human rights as it signs trade deal with Ecuador

By Catherine Morrison Critics are accusing Ottawa of prioritizing trade over human rights by signing a…

Petition urging Alberta separation vote successful with 223K verified signatures

By Jack Farrell Elections Alberta announced Friday that a citizen-led petition looking to force a vote…

‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures

By Jack Farrell and Lisa Johnson A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta…

‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures

By Jack Farrell and Lisa Johnson A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta…

Whitesand, Whitewater Lake feeling loss from wildfires

By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SN newswatch.com THUNDER BAY — Whitesand Chief Lawrence Wanakamik…

‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures

By Jack Farrell and Lisa Johnson A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta…

‘Create change:’ Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI

By Brittany Hobson Shani Gwin’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence began with a problem.…

Communities unite to bring missing northern Sask. men home

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca, SASKTODAY.ca BEAR RIVER — Three men reported missing…

La Ronge Regional Fire Department lifts fire ban

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca, SASKTODAY.ca LA RONGE — Residents in La Ronge,…

Confidence on the Catwalk: Métis Model’s journey with Western Canada Fashion Week

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News For more than two decades, Western…

Chiefs demand public inquiry and removal of MNR leadership

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – The chiefs of First Nations…

Collins chief says they were told ‘not to worry’ about fire

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — “We do not understand how…

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