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Ucluelet’s new Japanese pavilion celebrates cross-cultural relationships

By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ucluelet, BC –The Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion officially opened on a sun-soaked Aug. 29 when 103-year-old Frances Nakagawa cut the red ribbon alongside four women who were also held in internment camps during the Second World War. Nakagawa’s son Keith shared that his mom kept saying it was all “like a dream”. Located on the corner of Matterson Drive and Imperial Lane, the new interpretive site overlooks the Ucluelet Harbour; the very…

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Ucluelet’s new Japanese pavilion celebrates cross-cultural relationships

By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ucluelet, BC –The Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion officially…

Nunavut MP broke conflict of interest rules but made ‘errors of judgement made in good faith’: ethics commissioner

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Nunavut MP Lori Idlout broke conflict…

First Nations look to traditional foods to improve health outcomes

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – A First Nations health agency…

Canmore mural coated with new colour

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook CANMORE – A Canmore artist has…

Ottawa to announce extension of gas tax holiday beyond Labour Day

By David Baxter Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is expected to announce an extension of the gas…

First Nations near Parry Sound lead awareness campaign along Hwy. 400: ‘Our Community. Our Responsibility’

By Shania Tabobondung is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter writing for ParrySound.com. The Local Journalism Initiative…

Movie by Métis filmmaker will have its world premiere at Toronto festival

 By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Despite being a late applicant, Métis filmmaker Max…

Ogwadeni:deo takes message of ‘Taking Care of our Own’ to heart with Back to School give-away

Photos by Jim C. Powless Cars were lined up from Ogwadeni:deo’s driveway all the way down…

Six Nations Elected Chief says she was snubbed by Ontario Minister Rickford

By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations used this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference…

Six Nations continues to support language revitalization

The Six Nations Language Commission (SNLC) will receive $1,096,400 in funding for the 2026–27 fiscal year…

Six Nations Elected council donates $120,000 to fair

The Six Nations Agricultural Society made Six Nations’ decision to donate to the fair easy. They…

Over $1.2 Billion Paid Out Through FNCFS Class Action Lawsuit So Far

By Alex Murray, Writer The First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) and Jordan’s Principle class…

Camcorders to Canadian Screen Awards: Mikey Elliott Indigenous Representation Behind the Camera

By Alex Murray Writer Growing up in a two-bedroom trailer at Six Nations packed with seven…

Editorial: What’s in a name…onyadariyono (beautiful lake)

Could things get any tackier in the U.S. these days than the show we have been…

UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Mattagami FN Celebrates Their 12th Annual Pow Wow

By Xavier Kataquapit Mattagami First Nation hosted its 12th Annual Pow Wow on August 15 and…

Haudenosaunee Nationals nab bronze medal and berth in world tournament

By Sam Laskaris Writer Some Six Nations members helped the Haudenosaunee Nationals capture some hardware at…

Jordin Tootoo, Attima Hadlari to be inducted into Nunavut sport hall of fame

By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News After months of planning, the Nunavut Sport…

Chiefs capture MSL title and earn right to host Mann Cup

By Sam Laskaris Writer It’s official. The Mann Cup will be awarded at Six Nations’ Iroquois…

Six Nations golfer defends crown at Ontario Indigenous tournament

By Sam Laskaris, Writer John Monture Jr. continues to have success at the MontHill Golf &…

Actor Tom Jackson calls for urgent action on wildfire resilience in Indigenous communities

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Macleod Gazette Actor, musician and humanitarian Tom Jackson…

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