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By Maan Alhmidi Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings…

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Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push

July 15, 2026 265 views

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments to expedite major projects…

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Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation

July 15, 2026 354 views

By Maan Alhmidi and Allison Jones Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying…

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Wild fire smoke from northern Ontario pushing into southern Ontario including Six Nations

July 15, 2026 634 views

A haze caused by smoke from northern fires fill the skies over the Grand River at Ohsweken Wednesday, July…

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Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts across Ontario

July 15, 2026 340 views

By Kathryn Mannie Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is drifting south and choking the skies over Toronto and other…

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Feds announce new members of Senate appointments advisory board

July 15, 2026 288 views

By Catherine Morrison A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the Red Chamber, the federal…

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Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push

July 15, 2026 228 views

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments to expedite major projects…

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Northern Ontario wildfires destroy homes, buildings in First Nation community

July 15, 2026 287 views

Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First…

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AFN-Chiefs call on feds to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech

July 15, 2026 179 views

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations chiefs say the federal government is enabling residential school denialism by failing to make it…

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New gathering space marks major milestone for Cold Lake FirstNations

July 15, 2026 162 views

By Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeland This Week The nation officially broke ground on the new Community Gathering…

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Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange

July 15, 2026 257 views

(CP) Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario drifted south and choked the skies over Toronto and other regions on Wednesday.…

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Feds announce new members of reformed Senate advisory board

July 15, 2026 327 views

By Catherine Morrison A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the Red Chamber, the federal…

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Impending closure of Ekati diamond mine a ‘deeply disappointing outcome’: owner

July 15, 2026 332 views

The impending closure of the insolvent Ekati diamond mine is a “deeply disappointing outcome” for workers, shareholders and communities in…

Okay Summer here we come! Ogwadeni:deo sent students off to a fun summer after a day of playing, dancing and partying in several feet of bubbly suds!. (Photo by Alex Murray. See more page 5 )

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Ogwadeni:deo Celebrates End of School Year At Annual Foam Party

July 15, 2026 437 views

By Alex Murray Writer School’s not truly out at Six Nations of the Grand River until the youngsters get to…

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Ministry of Finance wants meeting on “contraband” tobacco….RBC asks GRE partners to move accounts…too much money for bank?

July 15, 2026 424 views

By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) held a closed-door meeting with the Ministry of Finance (MOF )just…

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Six Nations agrees to consolidated funding agreement with MOH

July 15, 2026 471 views

Six Nations approved moving forward with a new consolidated funding agreement with Ontario’s Ministry of Health that officials say will…

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Six Nations Farmers get $75,000 for white corn project

July 15, 2026 350 views

Six Nations approved $75,000 for the Six Nations Farmers Association’s 2026 White Corn Project following an emotional debate over new…

Artist Corrie Hill and her extended family posed in front of the Metrolinx bus featuring her work. (Photo by Alex Murray)

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Artist Corrie Hill Hopes to Inspire the Next Generation of Six Nations Artists With Indigenous GO Bus Design

July 15, 2026 380 views

By Alex Murray Writer It was near the shores of Lake Erie at the now-closed Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School that…

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Editorial: Six Nations sovereignty versus Ontario

July 15, 2026 384 views

There’s nothing complicated about what Ontario’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) does. For First Nations communities it’s clear. It enforces the…

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Kashechewan: Ottawa “dragging their feet” as First Nations faces evacuations

July 15, 2026 464 views

By Alex Murray Writer NIAGARA FALLS, ONT- For Kashechewan First Nation it’s been six months…and counting. The First Nation has…

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Northern Ontario wildfires destroy homes in First Nation, prompt large evacuations

Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push

Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation

Wild fire smoke from northern Ontario pushing into southern Ontario including Six Nations

Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts across Ontario

Feds announce new members of Senate appointments advisory board

Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push

Northern Ontario wildfires destroy homes, buildings in First Nation community

AFN-Chiefs call on feds to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech

New gathering space marks major milestone for Cold Lake FirstNations

Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange

Feds announce new members of reformed Senate advisory board

Impending closure of Ekati diamond mine a ‘deeply disappointing outcome’: owner

Ogwadeni:deo Celebrates End of School Year At Annual Foam Party

Ministry of Finance wants meeting on “contraband” tobacco….RBC asks GRE partners to move accounts…too much money for bank?

Six Nations agrees to consolidated funding agreement with MOH

Six Nations Farmers get $75,000 for white corn project

Artist Corrie Hill Hopes to Inspire the Next Generation of Six Nations Artists With Indigenous GO Bus Design

Editorial: Six Nations sovereignty versus Ontario

Kashechewan: Ottawa “dragging their feet” as First Nations faces evacuations