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Defining a career by embracing new creative ventures

Michelle Nolden has enjoyed a successful acting...

Brantford residents dig in at 15th annual Ribfest

Brantford Kinsmen hosted its 15th annual Ribfest...

Strodes’ success highlighted by community involvement 

For the past 21 years, Strodes BBQ...

Indigenous Events

Generations unite at Woodland’s Smoke Dance competition

Hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Smoke Dance Competition on Saturday, August 16, 2025. While the organization has been hosting the event throughout the last...

Julianne Blackbird represents Six Nations with pride

Julianne Blackbird was just one of the 19 contestants who participated in the second...

Thousands celebrate Indigenous culture at Grand River powwow

Despite heat, thousands of people attended the 45th annual Grand River Champion of Champions...

Community gathers for annual Strawberry Social

Nearly 250 people attended Brantford Native Housing’s annual Strawberry Social at Mohawk Park on...

Stars of Tomorrow celebrates a half century of talent

Over 400 people attended the 50th annual Stars of Tomorrow Showcase on Saturday, May...

Indigenous talent to be celebrated at Stars of Tomorrow

Indigenous talent will be on full display during the 50th annual Stars of Tomorrow Showcase, which will be held at the Sanderson Centre for...

Indigenous Matters course receives positive feedback

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Campus, in partnership with the City of Brantford, announced the success of its Introduction to Indigenous Matters course. Since its...

Woodland Cultural Centre Hosts ‘Brave Spaces’ event

Nearly 20 people attended, both virtually and in person, Woodland Cultural Centre’s “Brave Spaces: How to Support Indigi-Queer” event on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Heather...

Brantford Native Housing wins Award for Excellence

The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) presented Brantford Native Housing (BNH), also known as Hotinohsioni Inc., with the Award for Excellence during the 2024...

Woodland Cultural Centre hosts annual Harvest Festival

Community members attended Woodland Cultural Centre’s Dwadę’nyota’ ne:’ Gayętwa:gwęh “We Celebrate the Harvested Food” Festival, a two-day event which ran on Saturday, November 16...

Taking a deeper look into Haudenosaunee governance

Woodland Cultural Centre opened the doors to its newest exhibit, “1924: Looking Back at the Last 100 Years of Hodinohso:ni Governance, Self-Determination, and Sovereignty”...

Hundreds of people walk in unity for Orange Shirt Day

Several hundred residents gathered together to participate in the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre’s (BRISC) Every Child Matters March on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Held...

Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds of people attended the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Brantford’s Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Led by...

Smoke Dance competition highlights Haudenosaunee traditions

Despite the early morning rain, hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Smoke Dance competition on Saturday, August 17, 2024. While...

Annual Smoke Dance competition to return to Woodland

The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will be hosting its annual Smoke Dance competition on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The free event will take place from...

Indigenous Art exhibition on display at Woodland

Over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors attended the opening of Indigenous Art 2024 exhibition, supported by the Brown Homestead, at the Woodland Cultural Centre...

Six Nations Bingo collecting donations for local schools

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) and its division, Six Nations Bingo, announced the return of their Stuff the Bus campaign...

Champion of Champions Powwow draws in thousands

Thousands of people attended the 44th annual Grand River “Champion of Champions” Powwow at the Ohsweken Speedway on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The event has...

Woodland Cultural Centre celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day 

Over 400 people attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Though the day is typically recognized on...

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