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David Anderson, a key member of the Six Nations Rivermen last season, played his first game of the season for the club this past Saturday in Belleville. Photo by Andrew VanEvery.

June 17, 2026 395 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen roster keeps getting more impressive. With several players suiting up for their…

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Ironmen commence signings for next season

June 17, 2026 364 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Even though it is June, the brass of the Six Nations Ironmen is busily preparing for…

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Six Nations children get chance to watch Team Canada

June 17, 2026 388 views

Thirty-three Six Nations children had the opportunity to watch Team Canada train at the highest level of international soccer this…

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SPORTS BRIEFS: Attack splits weekend matches

June 17, 2026 321 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Chiefs extended their winning streak to six games with a convincing road victory…

OMSK’s junior lacrosse team celebrated their undefeated championship run at this year’s Six Nations School Lacrosse Tourney at ILA!

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OMSK Emerges Victorious at Six Nations Junior School Lacrosse Tournament

June 17, 2026 349 views

By Alex Murray Writer Is Oliver M. Smith-Kawenni:io creating a lacrosse dynasty? It certainly seems like it, as they emerged…

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Chiefs rallied in Calgary against separatism

June 17, 2026 203 views

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald Chiefs from Treaties 6,7 and 8 gathered in Calgary on Sunday…

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B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist

June 17, 2026 229 views

By Wolfgang Depner An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to consider building two new hydropower…

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Ontario’s repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 still rippling through public sector

June 17, 2026 267 views

By Allison Jones Ontario’s ill-fated wage restraint law known as Bill 124 is still sending ripples through the public sector…

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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict tells Chiefs of Ontario Assembly unity is “powerful” Indigenous collection action

June 16, 2026 422 views

By Alex Murray Writer RAMA, ONT-The First Ministers Meeting, the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA), and Bills 5 and C-5 were…

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B.C. must learn from previous dams before starting new ones, says environmentalist

June 16, 2026 308 views

By Wolfgang Depner An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to look into building two new…

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Liberal government tables new First Nations drinking water legislation

June 16, 2026 303 views

By Alessia Passafiume New legislation tabled by the government on Tuesday will create a legislative framework to protect drinking water…

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News Alert: Liberal government tables First Nations drinking water legislation

June 16, 2026 421 views

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has tabled the Liberal government’s long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in First Nations…

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Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

June 16, 2026 328 views

By Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite…

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B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says

June 16, 2026 446 views

By Wolfgang Depner The British Columbia government is looking at building two new hydroelectric dams, including a fourth dam for…

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Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today

June 16, 2026 321 views

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table long-awaited legislation to govern clean drinking water in…

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First Nations to hold majority ownership of new wind energy project

June 16, 2026 449 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Tina Rasmussen, CEO of Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Industrial Investments, is…

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Saskatchewan premier says there is room to make better use of trade deal with Europe

June 15, 2026 516 views

Saskatchewan’s premier says he sees significant potential to boost economic ties with Europe as he works through a four-country trade…

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Vancouver sets new standard for urban Indigenous engagement

June 15, 2026 359 views

By Nicolas Crier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Megaphone Magazine The City of Vancouver is known for being progressive in many…

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‘We should embrace who we are’: Newly elected president of Nunavut Inuit organization

June 15, 2026 335 views

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Gloria Uluqsi stayed up all night watching the Nunavut Tunngavik…

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Mature trees cut near power lines in Kanesatake

June 15, 2026 351 views

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Community members were incensed to learn that planned maintenance around…

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Rivermen register lopsided victory versus expansion Kodiaks

Ironmen commence signings for next season

Six Nations children get chance to watch Team Canada

SPORTS BRIEFS: Attack splits weekend matches

OMSK Emerges Victorious at Six Nations Junior School Lacrosse Tournament

Chiefs rallied in Calgary against separatism

B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist

Ontario’s repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 still rippling through public sector

Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict tells Chiefs of Ontario Assembly unity is “powerful” Indigenous collection action

B.C. must learn from previous dams before starting new ones, says environmentalist

Liberal government tables new First Nations drinking water legislation

News Alert: Liberal government tables First Nations drinking water legislation

Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says

Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today

First Nations to hold majority ownership of new wind energy project

Saskatchewan premier says there is room to make better use of trade deal with Europe

Vancouver sets new standard for urban Indigenous engagement

‘We should embrace who we are’: Newly elected president of Nunavut Inuit organization

Mature trees cut near power lines in Kanesatake