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Six Nations donations gathered over the weekend were sent to communities hit by fire. (Photo by Kaya Nomee-Maracle).

July 22, 2026 1417 views

By Alex Murray Writer Apart from a few days of hazy air and an orange air quality warning from Environment…

Six Nations hospice planning continues

July 22, 2026 486 views

Construction planning for the future Six Nations hospice continues, although several infrastructure and design challenges have delayed progress. Updates from…

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Editorial: Conflict of interest, declare it, move on!

July 22, 2026 995 views

Whether, or when, a band councillor is in a conflict of interest has risen….again! And not surprising it involves councillor…

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Today in History

July 22, 2026 433 views

July 20 In 1885, the trial of Louis Riel, leader of the Metis and founder of Manitoba, began. Riel was…

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Six Nations councillor called for conflict

July 22, 2026 477 views

By Lynda Powless Editor A Six Nations councillor was called out at a recent Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) session…

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Rivermen to battle Bengals in semi-finals

July 22, 2026 654 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer For the second straight year the Six Nations Rivermen will square off against the Hamilton Bengals…

Wes Whitlow, a member of the Six Nations Snipers, has been named as the MVP of the Arena Lacrosse League for the 2025-26 campaign. (Photo by Jennifer McNeil.)

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Whitlow named MVP of Arena Lacrosse League

July 22, 2026 787 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Wes Whitlow got a text last week that left him a bit baffled. Whitlow, a star…

Chace Cogan and his Six Nations Arrows’ teammates had their 2026 season end on Sunday. (Photo courtesy OJLL.)

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SPORTS BRIEFS: Arrows’ season ends with Orangeville loss

July 22, 2026 752 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Following an impressive regular season showing the Six Nations Arrows were hoping to have a long…

Manitoulin Island comes from the Anishinaabe word Manidoowaaling, translating into “Spirit Island” or “Cave of the Spirit is home to six First Nations.

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First Nations on Manitoulin Island offer unique Indigenous tourism experiences

July 22, 2026 564 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Manitoulin Island’s claim to fame continues to be the fact it is the world’s largest freshwater…

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More than 170 wildfires burning in Ontario’s north

July 22, 2026 614 views

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is listing 173 wildfires as active this morning in Ontario’s north, including 12 that had…

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Indigenous leaders meet premiers on sidelines of national meeting in P.E.I.

July 21, 2026 721 views

By Alessia Passafiume The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she thinks premiers are finally starting to…

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Fleeing by boat: Why the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation wildfire tragedy was so predictable

July 21, 2026 561 views

By Sara Wilson, PhD Candidate, Communications, Simon Fraser University On July 13, the residents of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in Northern…

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First Nation leaders call for public inquiry into Ontario wildfire response

July 21, 2026 681 views

By Jordan Omstead First Nation leaders are calling for a public inquiry into the Ontario wildfire response after they say…

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Ford says Canada can ‘dismantle’ U.S. ahead of meeting between Carney and premiers

July 21, 2026 477 views

By Eli Ridder Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s premiers are huddling for a virtual Team Canada meeting Tuesday…

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Thunderstorm cancels first day of World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

July 21, 2026 562 views

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-Sprint Car Series fans will have to wait another day to enjoy the World of…

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Indigenous leaders meet premiers on sidelines of national meeting in P.E.I.

July 21, 2026 546 views

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous leaders meeting premiers on the sidelines of a national conference this week say their voices must…

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Union blasts Ford government for ‘mismanagement’ of forest firefighting efforts

July 21, 2026 423 views

By Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ricochet As wildfires swallow swaths of northern Ontario, in what is already the…

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This is Ontario’s worst wildfire season, early estimates suggest. It’s not over yet.

July 21, 2026 493 views

By Jordan Omstead Wildfires across northern Ontario have torched more of the province’s forest than during any previous year on…

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Emergency plans urged for all areas

July 21, 2026 513 views

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris and Emergency…

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