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- Group Photo Toronto Exhibition 1937Photo of a Native group dressed in traditional clothing at the 1937 Toronto Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).Photo of a Native group dressed in traditional clothing at the 1937 Toronto Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).Six Nations Public Library
- "Dry Lips: Breaking New Ground""This is also a special moment for native theatre. An all-native play written by a native man and produced by a native theatre company has just finished a six-week run in the posh, sometimes pompous, and generally mainstream Royal Alex.""This is also a special moment for native theatre. An all-native play written by a native man and produced by a native theatre company has just finished a six-week run …Six Nations Public Library
- "Health of Natives Gets Priority""Ontario's NPD government wants to improve health care for natives through the creation of an Aboriginal Health Office, Health Minister Frances Lankin announced Thursday.""Ontario's NPD government wants to improve health care for natives through the creation of an Aboriginal Health Office, Health Minister Frances Lankin announced Thursday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Six Nations Photographer Has Work Displayed in Gallery""The Jane Corkin Gallery in Toronto has an exhibition of work by Six Nations photographer Greg Staats.""The Jane Corkin Gallery in Toronto has an exhibition of work by Six Nations photographer Greg Staats."Six Nations Public Library
- "Legal Service for Natives Gets Funding""Some urban natives in trouble with the law will have the chance to go before a council of elders for a traditional hearing instead of through the regular court system.""Some urban natives in trouble with the law will have the chance to go before a council of elders for a traditional hearing instead of through the regular court system."Six Nations Public Library
- "Movie Skewers White Ineptitude About Natives""When asked by pollsters if they are in favor of self-rule for the country's native population and swift settlement of land claims, most Canadians say yes.""When asked by pollsters if they are in favor of self-rule for the country's native population and swift settlement of land claims, most Canadians say yes."Six Nations Public Library
- "Ohsweken Flautist Among Native Scholarship Winners""Tiffany Longboat of Ohsweken gets $1,000 to continue flute lessons; Shannon Wadsworth of Victoria gets $800 for art supplies.""Tiffany Longboat of Ohsweken gets $1,000 to continue flute lessons; Shannon Wadsworth of Victoria gets $800 for art supplies."Six Nations Public Library
- "Six Nations Pregame"Manager Cito Gaston is presented with eagle feathers by Amos Keye of Six Nations during a pre-game ceremony Monday. ...Manager Cito Gaston is presented with eagle feathers by Amos Keye of Six Nations during a pre-game ceremony Monday. ...Six Nations Public Library
- "Roundtable Will Convene""A joint committee composed of federal cabinet ministers and the leaders of three Mohawk reserves in Quebec and Ontario is expected to meet within the next few weeks to deal with issues in the troubled communities.""A joint committee composed of federal cabinet ministers and the leaders of three Mohawk reserves in Quebec and Ontario is expected to meet within the next few weeks to deal …Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Occupation Could Turn Violent, Warn Ontario Chiefs""A tax protest by natives occupying a Revenue Canada building in Toronto could turn violent unless the federal government agrees to negotiate, aboriginal leaders warn.""A tax protest by natives occupying a Revenue Canada building in Toronto could turn violent unless the federal government agrees to negotiate, aboriginal leaders warn."Six Nations Public Library
- "Natives End Tax Protest""Natives said they would take their anti-tax fight to Ottawa after emerging from month long occupation of Revenue Canada building Friday.""Natives said they would take their anti-tax fight to Ottawa after emerging from month long occupation of Revenue Canada building Friday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Famous Mohawk Doctor Gets Overdue Recognition""A Mohawk doctor who became one of Canada's most remarkable citizens was immortalized in a brief ceremony at a downtown park Sunday.""A Mohawk doctor who became one of Canada's most remarkable citizens was immortalized in a brief ceremony at a downtown park Sunday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Seneca Burial Ground Saved""The Ontario government has pledged $1.3 million towards the purchase of an Indian burial ground in suburban Scarborough.""The Ontario government has pledged $1.3 million towards the purchase of an Indian burial ground in suburban Scarborough."Six Nations Public Library
- "Aboriginals Demand Settlement Over 1927 Land Deal""A long battle by a band of Ontario Chippewas was supported Thursday by the Indian Claims Commission, which recommended their land claim be settled.""A long battle by a band of Ontario Chippewas was supported Thursday by the Indian Claims Commission, which recommended their land claim be settled."Six Nations Public Library
- "Indian Union to Hold Queen's Park March""About 100 Indians are expected to join a march on Queen's Park today to demand a new Indian Development agency that would be entirely outside the provincial government.""About 100 Indians are expected to join a march on Queen's Park today to demand a new Indian Development agency that would be entirely outside the provincial government."Six Nations Public Library
- "Chretien to Receive Petition""Native protestors plan to present a petition to Prime Minister Jean Chretien today urging Ottawa not to remove income tax exemptions for thousands of Indians.""Native protestors plan to present a petition to Prime Minister Jean Chretien today urging Ottawa not to remove income tax exemptions for thousands of Indians."Six Nations Public Library
- "In Memory of Missing and Murdered Women"Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 12 Feb 2014, p.1, p.3, p.10 "February 14th is becoming known as a day of action for missing and murdered indigenous women. Organizers are planning over a dozen memorial events from coast to coast this year. The goal is to encourage people from all nations to journey and heal together because women face physical, mental, emotional, …Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 12 Feb 2014, p.1, p.3, p.10 "February 14th is becoming known as a day of action for missing and murdered indigenous women. Organizers are planning over a dozen memorial events from coast to coast this year. …Six Nations Public Library
- "Grand River Mohawks in Superior Court"Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 19 Mar 2014, p.3, p.4 "Tensions were high last week as members of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River (MNGR), formerly known as the Mohawk Workers, were at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto asserting their sovereignty to not only the federal court but the federal government as well."Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 19 Mar 2014, p.3, p.4 "Tensions were high last week as members of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River (MNGR), formerly known as the Mohawk Workers, were at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto …Six Nations Public Library
- "Demonstrators across Canada rally in honour of Cindy Gladue"Arce, Fernando, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 8 Apr 2015 "There is nothing about being an indigenous woman or sex worker that is inherently violent - that was one of the main messages First Nations activists delivered on Apr. 2 to about 200 people gathered in front of Toronto's Attorney General's Office. It was part of the "No Justice, No …Arce, Fernando, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 8 Apr 2015 "There is nothing about being an indigenous woman or sex worker that is inherently violent - that was one of the main messages First Nations activists delivered on Apr. 2 …Six Nations Public Library
- "Chippewas of Thames appealing Enbridge Line 9 decision"Hanagan, Dennis, Turtle Island News, 17 Jun 2015 "Chippewas of the Thames were in federal court here June 16 to appeal a ruling by the National Energy Board that would allow Enbridge to transport tar sands diluted bitumen through its Line 9 pipeline, that runs through southern Ontario, to the east coast for shipping."Hanagan, Dennis, Turtle Island News, 17 Jun 2015 "Chippewas of the Thames were in federal court here June 16 to appeal a ruling by the National Energy Board that would allow Enbridge to transport tar sands diluted bitumen …Six Nations Public Library