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By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com DRYDEN — Significant steps have been taken throughout the province to address…

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Lawyers say language change in First Nations water bill looks to shield government

June 17, 2026 389 views

By Alessia Passafiume Two lawyers say the blurring of language on the right of First Nations to clean drinking water…

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Northwestern ports look to deliver

June 17, 2026 304 views

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay on Tuesday and announced…

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Ottawa announces ‘largest funding commitment ever made for First Nations’

June 17, 2026 414 views

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com OTTAWA — Canada Minister of Indigenous Services put forward the First Nations…

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Canmore’s ‘Resurgence’ gallery honours Indigenous voices, strength

June 17, 2026 297 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook CANMORE – Tara Beaver watches cattle graze in the field…

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Increasing visitation, development in Kananaskis prompt creation of tourism reserve fund

June 17, 2026 263 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook KANANASKIS – With increased development and visitation on the horizon,…

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New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

June 17, 2026 377 views

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been affected by police violence,…

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New hydro dam proposals reopen old wounds in Northern BC

June 17, 2026 408 views

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer BC’s push to study two major hydroelectric dams is reviving…

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Candice St-Aubin named interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

June 17, 2026 389 views

By Alessia Passafiume A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. Candice St-Aubin, who was…

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Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps

June 17, 2026 318 views

Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport.…

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Canada’s new water bill backtracks on recognizing human right to water for First Nations

June 17, 2026 198 views

By Carl Meyer and Fatima Syed Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty has unveiled a new and long-awaited bill…

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Six Nations Police shut down contraband tobacco plant and seize over $10 million of contraband tobacco

June 17, 2026 495 views

A warehouse hidden in a forested area at Six Nations of the Grand River was the site of the…

Calvin Thomas and trainees Evan Gibson, Matt Scanlin, and Sophia Xhekaj stand next to one of the newest additions to SNF’s fleet.

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Six Nations Fire Department marking 60 years

June 17, 2026 411 views

Six Nations Fire department 60 years later: it’s not just “put the wet stuff on the hot stuff” anymore By…

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Two arrested in illegal tobacco operation “exploiting Indigenous rights”

June 17, 2026 704 views

Two non-Six Nations people have been arrested and a multi-million-dollar illegal tobacco plant has been shut down after Six Nations…

Volunteers Rachel Montour and Sage Takacs handed out food tickets to Six Nations Pride attendees!

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Six Nations Pride is about “Visibility, Acceptance, Inclusion”

June 17, 2026 481 views

By Alex Murray Writer The “Six Nations Celebrates Pride!” event is all about “visibility, acceptance, and inclusion” to Six Nations…

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Hear the bell..Six Nations Elected Council approves ice cream truck

June 17, 2026 406 views

Six Nations approved a 2026 solicitation permit allowing an ice cream truck business to operate within the community. Six Nations…

Six Nations Elected Council joined the local men’s group lawsuit against the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council’s development group. SNEC had a group photo taken after agreeing to join the lawsuit (Supplied Photo)

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Six Nations Elected Council joins men’s group in lawsuit against HDI

June 17, 2026 469 views

Six Nations Elected Council joined forces with the Men’s Fire in a class action lawsuit against The Haudenosaunee Development Institute.…

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Proposed Agreement on South Caledonia Subdivision Could Net Six Nations $50 Million

June 17, 2026 399 views

By Alex Murray Writer A proposed agreement between Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) and Wildwood Developments Inc. (Ballantry Homes) to…

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Editorial: All governments must be financially accountable

June 17, 2026 395 views

No one should be surprised to see a local men’s group launching a lawsuit against the Six Nations Confederacy’s Haudenosaunee…

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June 17, 2026 1553 views

June 15 In 1616, the first schools for natives in New France opened at Trois-Rivieres and Tadoussac. In 2006, the…

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Lawyers say language change in First Nations water bill looks to shield government

Northwestern ports look to deliver

Ottawa announces ‘largest funding commitment ever made for First Nations’

Canmore’s ‘Resurgence’ gallery honours Indigenous voices, strength

Increasing visitation, development in Kananaskis prompt creation of tourism reserve fund

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

New hydro dam proposals reopen old wounds in Northern BC

Candice St-Aubin named interim Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps

Canada’s new water bill backtracks on recognizing human right to water for First Nations

Six Nations Police shut down contraband tobacco plant and seize over $10 million of contraband tobacco

Six Nations Fire Department marking 60 years

Two arrested in illegal tobacco operation “exploiting Indigenous rights”

Six Nations Pride is about “Visibility, Acceptance, Inclusion”

Hear the bell..Six Nations Elected Council approves ice cream truck

Six Nations Elected Council joins men’s group in lawsuit against HDI

Proposed Agreement on South Caledonia Subdivision Could Net Six Nations $50 Million

Editorial: All governments must be financially accountable

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