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New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong
The Canadian Press 13/09/2024 11:12 New Brunswick RCMP are disputing claims that the recent shooting death of an Indigenous man in mental distress happened during a police wellness check. Assistant commissioner DeAnna Hill, commander of the New Brunswick RCMP, says that information is inaccurate. On Monday, the RCMP said two officers responded to a report of an armed man in mental distress at a home in the Elsipogtog First Nation, where one Mountie shot the man after the other failed…
Six Nations News
Celebrating 155 years of Six Nations Fair
If its fall it’s Six Nations Fall Fair time By Austin Evans Writer Raptors, the Rhyno,…
Sports News
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Six Nations Chiefs made it 8! Chiefs win second consecutive Mann Cup title!
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Chiefs rally from three-goal deficit to register Game 3 victory in Mann Cup series
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Longboat-coached Badgers will host November’s Baggataway Cup
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Four Six Nations members crack opening-night roster for Hagersville Hawks
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ONE TO GO! Six Nations Chiefs one win away from capturing another Mann Cup championship
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Chiefs tie Mann Cup series with Saturday victory against visiting Shamrocks
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Chiefs capture MSL title and right to host Mann Cup championship
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Chiefs ready to square off against visiting Shamrocks in Mann Cup series
Editorial
Talks will be needed
No one wants to see Six Nations massive billion-dollar land claim lawsuit resolved more than the…
National Indigenous People's Day
Statement from Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu on the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cathy Merrick Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC). Grand Chief Merrick was a trailblazing leader, as the first female Chief of the AMC, and a cherished member of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation. On behalf of the Government of Canada, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, community of Grand Chief Merrick, and all Manitobans. Grand Chief Merrick dedicated her life…
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Historical stereotypes challenged in reconstruction of Haudenosaunee armour
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What to know about the Morocco earthquake and the efforts to help
By Sam Metz THE ASSOCIATED PRESS An earthquake has sown destruction and devastation in Morocco, where death and injury counts continue to rise as rescue crews dig out people both alive and dead in villages that were reduced to rubble. Law enforcement and aid workers, both Moroccan and international, have arrived in the region south of Marrakech that was hardest hit by the magnitude-6.8 tremor Friday night and several aftershocks. Residents await food, water and electricity, and giant boulders now block steep mountain roads. Here’s what you need to know:…
Covid-19
Meet the Chiefs: Delaware Nation/EELÜNAAPÉEWI LAHKÉEWIIT Chief Denise Stonefish: 90% of community vaccinated
By Victoria Gray Writer The Delaware Nation at Moraviantown has fared pretty well through the COVID-19…
New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong
The Canadian Press 13/09/2024 11:12 New Brunswick RCMP are disputing claims that the recent shooting death of an Indigenous man in mental distress happened during a police wellness check. Assistant commissioner DeAnna Hill, commander of the New Brunswick RCMP, says that information is inaccurate. On Monday, the RCMP said two officers responded to a report of an armed man in mental distress at a home in the Elsipogtog First Nation, where one Mountie shot the man after the other failed to subdue him with a stun gun. Erin Nauss, director…
New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong
The Canadian Press 13/09/2024 11:12 New Brunswick RCMP are disputing claims that the recent shooting death…
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New Brunswick RCMP dispute death of Indigenous man was wellness check gone wrong
The Canadian Press 13/09/2024 11:12 New Brunswick RCMP are disputing claims that the recent shooting death…
NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw FirstNation
By Julie Chadwick and Cara McKenna Local Journalism Initiative A showcase by the Snuneymuxw family design…
K’ómoks First Nation and CVRD stand against ‘comedy’ troupe
By Madeline Dunnett Local Journalism Initiative K’ómoks First Nation said in a Sept. 4 news release…
B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage
The Canadian Press 12/09/2024 16:55 British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to sign…
First Nations woman on winning team for latest season of The Amazing Race Canada
By Crystal St. Pierre/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Indigenous woman is on the winning team for…
Vigil held for late grand chief
By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening to commemorate…
Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water
The Canadian Press 12/09/2024 An Alberta First Nation has revived a lawsuit it launched 10 years…
Indigenous-led non-profit look to Icelandic model to prevent and reduce youth substance use in Port Alberni
By Nora O’Mally /Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Port Alberni, BC – The Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warrior Society…
“Reservation Dogs” star Woon-A-Tai looks to inspire Indigenous actors with Emmys win
The Canadian Press 12/09/2024 11:30 Toronto actor D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai knows winning an Emmy won’t solve the…
The Amazon’s Ashaninka tribe restored their territory. Now they aim to change the region
The Associated Press 12/09/2024 11:13 APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when…
Manitoba grand chief’s death marked with ceremonies, mourners attend legislature
Canadian Press Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was remembered Wednesday as a leader who combined strength with…
Mounties say there’s no evidence Lytton, B.C., wildfire was arson, cause unknown
The Canadian Press Mounties in British Columbia say there’s no evidence that the devastating fire…
Together Whitehorse group announces slate for city election
By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Together Whitehorse has announced a slate of candidates for…
Six Nations Chiefs made it 8! Chiefs win second consecutive Mann Cup title!
The Six Nations Chiefs won their eight Mann Cup championship in franchise history on Wednesday night…
Mi’kmaq death: First Nation wants Indigenous representation on N.B. police watchdog
The Canadian Press 11/09/2024 16:44 Interactions between Indigenous people and law enforcement “too frequently” end in…
Manitoba grand chief’s death marked with ceremonies, mourners attend legislature
Canadian Press WINNIPEG – Family members, community leaders and dignitaries were on hand to pay tribute to…
Woman facing impaired driver charges
OHSWEKEN, ON- Six Nations Police have charged an Ohsweken resident with impaired driving offences after a…
Arrest made in death of man whose body was found four years ago: police
The Canadian Press Ontario Provincial police say they’ve made an arrest in the death of a…
Province has ‘unclean hands’ in title talks, says Indigenous nation
By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick faces another lawsuit – the fourth –…
“It was really beautiful,”: Eskasoni residents learn to pick sweetgrass and embrace tradition
By Megan Dewar Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 26th, Eksasoni residents had the opportunity to learn…
