Candace Maracle

Reporter

Candace Maracle is Wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a laureate of The Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. Her latest film, a micro short, Lyed Corn with Ash (Wa’kenenhstóhare’) is completely in the Kanien’kéha language.

Latest from Candace Maracle

Woodland Cultural Centre's Indigenous Art marks 50 years with thought-provoking exhibition

The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ont., is holding its 50th annual Indigenous Art exhibition, celebrating decades of honouring and uplifting Indigenous artists.

Virtual tour of former residential school captures the spirit of place

An immersive experience will show people what the Mohawk Institute was like in the past. The former residential school is slated to reopen as a museum space, part of the Woodland Cultural Centre, on Sept. 30. 

Celebration of Indigenous rights at border crossing event is 'trauma healing'

Every third Saturday of July for the past 98 years, Indigenous people have gathered on the Rainbow Bridge between Niagara Falls, NY and Niagara Falls, ON to reaffirm the tenets within the Jay Treaty, principally their right to freely cross the border.

Lacrosse roots run deep in Haudenosaunee Nationals team heading to South Korea

Ranked third in the world, the Nationals are heading to South Korea for the World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship in field lacrosse in August. The roster was announced earlier this month.

Haudenosaunee women are reclaiming traditional teachings around their periods

Haudenosaunee women are learning traditional "moon time" teachings so their daughters can approach their menstrual cycle with support instead of stigma. 

Bills 5 and C-5 spur Six Nations teach-in on Haudenosaunee rights

Protect the Tract, a Haudenosaunee-led environmental initiative, organized a Solidarity Teach-in on National Indigenous Peoples Day on Six Nations of the Grand River, near Hamilton, Ont., in response to Ontario's Bill 5 and Canada's Bill C-5.

Ontario Human Rights Commission offers hiring guidance to avoid Indigenous identity fraud

A new policy statement from the Ontario Human Rights Commission calls on employers hiring for Indigenous-specific positions to find ways to verify candidates' Indigenous identities, with help from Indigenous communities.

Bill S-2 tries again to fix Indian Act as nations call for sovereignty over membership

A recently introduced bill aims to eliminate more residual inequities in the registration section of the Indian Act, but some nations still feel the government shouldn't be infringing on First Nations' inherent right to determine their own membership. 

First Nations opposition continues after passing of Ontario's Bill 5

Many First Nations people in Ontario are continuing protests following the passing of Bill 5 in Ontario last week.

Cannabis grow operation in Six Nations sparks concern in community

A cannabis grow operation's proximity to Six Nations' downtown and its potential environmental impacts is causing concern with some neighbours.