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Former Credit First Nation Chief Stacey LaForme got the beat at the annual Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Pow Wow this past weekend. More inside. (Photo by Jim Powless)

Mississaugas of Credit First Nation Pow Wow a friendly favourite for crowds

David Anderson, Six Nations Rivermen player, is the grandson of lacrosse great Gaylord Powless. His great-grandfather was another legend, Ross Powless. Photo by Sam Laskaris.

Rivermen star has hall of fame roots

The Six Nations Chiefs have pushed the Peterborough Lakers to the brink of elimination following a 9-4 victory in Game 3 of their MSL championship final series on Thursday. Photo by Darryl Smart.

Chiefs close in on defending league crown and earning spot in Mann Cup series

Six Nations architect has partnered with a Toronto housing developer to construct housing on one of the community’s largest cannabis fields.

Multi-million dollar housing may be built at cannabis field

Six Nations member John Monture Jr. won the men’s category at last week’s Indigenous Ontario Golf Championship. Photo by Gregory Mitchell.

Six Nations golfer wins provincial Indigenous tourament

The Six Nations Chiefs (in white jerseys) earned a road victory in Game 2 of their MSL final against the Peterborough Lakers on Tuesday night. Photo by Darryl Smart.

Chiefs down host Lakers to take 2-0 series lead in MSL final

Kahnawà:ke Police arrest a man after reports of a gun being fired into a crowd. A crowd had gathered outside with accusations of online photos of women being used inappropriately. (Supplied Photo)

Kahnawà:ke police arrest man after crowd descends on house

Six Nations Chiefs' defender Tyson Bell (white jersey) hugs an opponent from the Owen Sound North Stars following his team playoff series sweep on Saturday. Photo by Darryl Smart.

Chiefs advance to league final and await next opponent

OPP have seize over $55 million in illegal cannabis plants. (OPP Photo)

OPP seize $55 million in illegal cannabis in Haldimand County

It’s about connecting Singing to the plants and connecting with the Earth was all part of the teachings at the Haudenosaunee Climate Action Gathering at Sour Springs Longhouse this weekend. Gawinoh Parker held a workshop teaching seed songs to gardeners. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Haudenosaunee taking on climate in annual meeting Haudenosaunee Climate Action Conference

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