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By Crystal St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Cikilaxʷm: Controlled Burn, a full-length narrative contemporary ballet, will be presented by…

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Carney says clean electricity strategy promised weeks ago is still on its way

April 30, 2026 428 views

By Nick Murray The federal government still has not announced its clean electricity strategy, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney saying…

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Violence prevention program to be implemented in all Dilico communities

April 30, 2026 398 views

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is rolling out a culturally-grounded…

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Community workshop builds replicas of decades-old Inuit kayak

April 30, 2026 442 views

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Two kayaks that replicate a 60-year-old model built by an elder…

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Province putting measures in place to defend against invasive mussel species

April 30, 2026 301 views

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald Boating season is quickly approaching and Alberta’s government is strengthening its…

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Whitehorse protest decries manslaughter verdict in First Nation man’s death

April 30, 2026 1392 views

By Noah Korver, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News Several hundred protesters shut down Main Street in Whitehorse on April…

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Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis

April 30, 2026 298 views

By Pierre Saint-Arnaud A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north…

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Teen arrested in Manitoba bar shooting that killed one, injured another

April 30, 2026 1563 views

A 16-year-old boy has turned himself in a day after a fatal shooting on a First Nation in northern Manitoba.…

Turtle Island News’ Laura Dayle helps a Six Nations resident pick out a tree at Turtle Island News’ annual Earth Day tree give-away. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Six Nations takes on climate change with Turtle Island News annual tree give-away

April 29, 2026 1045 views

Six Nations tree lovers came out in droves to Turtle Island News’ annual Earth Day tree give-away By Alex Murray…

The proposed aerodrome on Fifth Line has neighbours concerned over the amount of traffic it may attract and safety. (Photo by Jim C Powless, TIN photographer)

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Six Nations Aerodrome raising neighbourhood questions

April 29, 2026 763 views

By Alex Murray Writer A Six Nations’ businessman’s construction of an aerodrome is raising questions after Six Nations Elected Council…

A packed hall marked the 30th anniversary of the community owned Six Nations Bingo Hall. (Supplied Photo)

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Six Nations Bingo turns 30 setting post-COVID attendance record

April 29, 2026 818 views

By Alex Murray Writer The Six Nations Bingo Hall held its largest event in years to celebrate their 30th anniversary…

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Brant County Mayor David Bailey won’t seek third term

April 29, 2026 671 views

By Alex Murray Writer Brant County is going to have a new mayor soon. David Bailey, who served two terms…

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Editorial: We love our trees…and so do you!

April 29, 2026 864 views

Six Nations didn’t let Mother Earth Down! For the past 28 years Turtle Island News has been marking the community’s…

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Today in History

April 29, 2026 543 views

April 29 In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI expressed “sorrow” to a delegation from Canada’s Assembly of First Nations over the…

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UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: The Birds Are Calling For Spring

April 29, 2026 549 views

By Xavier Kataquapit I recently took a long walk out into a beautiful spring day. The weather was pleasant, the…

Six Nations Rebels’ captain Chaz Hill (centre of pic with stick) celebrates his goal in the club’s season opener this past Friday. Photo courtesy Six Nations Rebels.

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Rebels open season with pair of wins

April 29, 2026 849 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rebels managed to kick off their 2026 regular season campaign with a lopsided…

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Six Nations and Mississaugas of Credit First Nations involved in FIFA

April 29, 2026 1050 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations may play a role in one of the world’s largest sporting events as discussions…

The Six Nations Ironmen, who participated in the Northern Premier Hockey League this season, are now preparing for The Freddy tournament in Saskatoon next month. Photo by Honee Anderson.

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Ironmen gearing up for The Freddy

April 29, 2026 832 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer They’ll be facing some formidable opponents early on. But the Six Nations Ironmen are still hoping…

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Grand Canyon Skywalk continues to attract millions of visitors

April 29, 2026 384 views

By Sam Laskaris, Writer “No Words.” That is the advertised selling point of Grand Canyon West (GCW), one of the…

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King Charles III’s charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC

April 29, 2026 312 views

By James Pollard NEW YORK (AP) — Scottish entrepreneur Mike Welch made his fortune as an online tire retailer. But…

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Ballet tackles endless wildfires and the fear of cultural burn teachings

Carney says clean electricity strategy promised weeks ago is still on its way

Violence prevention program to be implemented in all Dilico communities

Community workshop builds replicas of decades-old Inuit kayak

Province putting measures in place to defend against invasive mussel species

Whitehorse protest decries manslaughter verdict in First Nation man’s death

Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis

Teen arrested in Manitoba bar shooting that killed one, injured another

Six Nations takes on climate change with Turtle Island News annual tree give-away

Six Nations Aerodrome raising neighbourhood questions

Six Nations Bingo turns 30 setting post-COVID attendance record

Brant County Mayor David Bailey won’t seek third term

Editorial: We love our trees…and so do you!

Today in History

UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: The Birds Are Calling For Spring

Rebels open season with pair of wins

Six Nations and Mississaugas of Credit First Nations involved in FIFA

Ironmen gearing up for The Freddy

Grand Canyon Skywalk continues to attract millions of visitors

King Charles III’s charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC