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Column: Sam Laskaris – BEHIND THE ACTION

January 25, 2023 79 views

By Sam Laskaris, Writer Brenden Anderson realizes he has already achieved what will more than likely be the highlight of…

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Little NHL tournament has new acting president

January 25, 2023 86 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer A rather familiar face has taken over the helm, at least temporarily, of Ontario’s largest Indigenous…

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Snipers rally to win second straight Arena Lacrosse League contest

January 25, 2023 78 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Thanks to a solid fourth quarter the Six Nations Snipers were able to pick up another…

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WHL’s Calgary Hitmen to host third Every Child Matters game

January 25, 2023 47 views

By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL) are once again teaming…

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Mississaugas of Credit First Nation’s “old” council house gets make-over

January 25, 2023 83 views

By Lisa Iesse Writer The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s (MCFN) historic ‘Old Council House’ is about to get…

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Khill to be sentenced in spring in shooting death of Jonathan Styres

January 25, 2023 110 views

HAMILTON, ONT-Peter Khill, convicted in the 2016 shooting death of Six Nations’ Jonathan Styres will be sentenced April 12th. A…

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Councillor sounds alarm on Six Nations Housing Crisis

January 25, 2023 71 views

By Turtle Island News staff The housing crisis is coming to a head on Six Nations with a severe lack of…

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Six Nations Health centre working with only one doctor a week

January 25, 2023 31 views

By Turtle Island News Staff SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-While a medical staff shortage is taking hold of the country,…

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SN Grand River Development hits hurdles trying to develop

January 25, 2023 100 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Political factors including the federal government’s Additions to Reserve (ATR) process for returning land to First Nations…

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Six Nations and Habitat for Humanity tackle housing crisis

January 25, 2023 84 views

Councillor Helen Miller holds a diagram of what the construction of a new building will look like (Photo by Jim…

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Indigenous identity fraud ‘the ultimate step in colonialism,’ Metis lawyer says

January 25, 2023 29 views

By Brenna Owen THE CANADIAN PRESS Since Grey Owl a century ago,people of European descent have falsely claimed to be…

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OPP seek public’s help in locating man wanted on kidnapping and firearm charges

January 25, 2023 192 views

CAYUGA, ON – The Haldimand County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Crime Unit are seeking assistance from the public in…

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The toll on families is tremendous:’ N.W.T. sees increase in opioid related deaths

January 24, 2023 69 views

HAY RIVER, N.W.T.- Health officials in the Northwest Territories say they’re responding to an increase in opioid toxicity deaths. Chief…

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Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro Quebec for Churchill Falls destruction

January 24, 2023 81 views

By Marisela Amador THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL-A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Quebec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric…

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Hagersville Woman Facing Impaired Driving charge

January 24, 2023 343 views

OHSWEKEN, ON – A Hagersville woman is facing an impaired driving charge after Six Nations Police were called to a…

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Area of interest at Manitoba landfill has been clear of waste since June: committee

January 24, 2023 72 views

WINNIPEG-An Indigenous-led committee tasked with determining whether it’s possible to recover the remains of two First Nations women from a…

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Survivors of residential school in Saskatchewan file proposed class action lawsuit

January 24, 2023 79 views

By Kelly Geraldine Malone THE CANADIAN PRESS WHITECAP, Sask.- Survivors of a residential school that housed Metis children in Saskatchewan…

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New addiction treatment clinic in Winnipeg will be Indigenous led, province says

January 24, 2023 72 views

WINNIPEG-The Manitoba government is putting up close to $900,000 to set up the province’s first Indigenous-led Rapid Access to Addictions…

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Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro Quebec for Churchill Falls destruction

January 24, 2023 68 views

MONTREAL- A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Quebec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric station has destroyed a significant…

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