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A coalition has been formed against the Harper Government’s Bill C-10 (an act to criminalize Native tobacco). The coalition has launched a petition based website against Bill C-10 at www.killbillc-10.com and an educational website at http://billc10.ca/ and is also promoting a video informing the public about the dangers of Bill C-10. The coalition is looking for Native and non-Native organizations and businesses to endorse their founding statement and is hosting a meeting this Sunday afternoon in Six Nations. Full story is on page 7 inside. PM42686517
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Glebe lands and the BSAR By Jim Windle
The City of Brantford is sniffing around the Glebe Farm lands again for the completion of the decades old Brantford Southern Access Route (BSAR), which Six Nations protesters and local citizens jointly succeeded in stopping in the 1990’s. The plan was, and is, to build part of the expressway through land held in Brantford - which unquestionably belongs to Six Nations - located next to Mohawk Park to the east and Joseph Brant’s 1784 Mohawk Village to the south, and has been jealously guarded over the two-and-a-half centuries since. About once every decade City Hall tries to refloat the idea to test Six Nations resolve. Earlier this month, Brantford let it be known that it still wants to complete the access route by running part of it through the Glebe property, when other alternatives are available. In 1992, construction started on the BSAR without the blessing of Six Nations, assuming it could come without much resistance. The construction was shut down by Six Nations. In 1998, it was attempted again, but further study showed that the
construction through the former Massey Ferguson, Cockshutt and Sternson factory lands might disturb a massive amount of toxins in the soil. But it would also disturb Six Nations protesters who had had enough of the cities annexing of lands that have been under claim since the 1830’s and who’s status is still not resolved. That same year, the Canadian Environmental Law Association saw the BSAR as a classic example of environmental degradation due to unnecessary road-building and general contempt for community values. The Six Nations Confederacy considered the protection of the river and the Earth, and were determined absolutely that no BSAR would touch the Glebe lands. The most recent attempt by the city has once again disturbed Eagle Place residents who voiced concerns that the BSAR would cut their neighbourhood off from the rest of the city. There are also concerns over community safety, as this busy corridor would span through heavily residential areas where children play. In 1994, campaigning on a “No to BSAR” platform, newly elected Mayor Chris Friel helped stop the project. Councillor Marguerite Ceschi-Smith was
Ward #5 councillor at the time and was also opposed to the plan. The original site for Pauline Johnson Secondary School was to be part of Mohawk Park – another piece of property that begs the question, how did it get into the hands of settlers (the Lovejoys) when it was clearly surveyed by Lewis Burwell as Indian Farm lands before the building of the Cannel system – yet another fraud against the Mohawks.
The Elected Indian Act Band Council made an offer to sell the entire Glebe land to Brantford for $2000 an acre in 1950 under Elected Chief E.P. Garlow. The people of Six Nations did not ratify that sale. Brantford did not move quickly enough and a sunset clause extinguished the deal. Eventually, Elected Chief James S. Powless, severed and sold a portion of the Glebe to the city to build Pauline Johnson Sec-
ondary School on, which opened in 1955. Other attempts to annex, with or without Band Council’s blessing, have been made over the years and each time, it has been rejected by the people of Six Nations and the traditional government.
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Elected Council to learn Mohawk By Jen Mt. Pleasant OHSWEKEN Spectators were in for a surprise at the opening of a Committee of the hole meeting at Elected Council last week when three small children with the help of their teacher, read parts of the Thanksgiving Address to Chief and Council. Typically, local Christian Pastors are brought in to pray which opens up the general meeting. Six ations Elected Chief Ava ill brought up a motion before a C T meeting last Tuesday and asked her fellow councillors what they thought about learning a few words in the Mohawk language. Elected Chief ill stated that back in arch, she attended Brian Maracle’s anien’keh ka language class for a visit. e suggested Council start demonstrating the importance of language. For example, we could answer the phones in our own language, including myself. is second suggestion was to take a few minutes to say a few words or a sentence in our language. And his third suggestion would be to greet visitors in our language, stated ill. ost councillors seemed to favour the idea however a few seemed intimidated by the whole idea, especially for those
who have probably never spoken the language. District Councillor Carl ill stated, I think this is a good thing but, maybe we can ust learn one word for now. District Councillor, elen iller said that when she attends the G EAT meetings, e all have to sit and read the opening Ganohonyohk . iller stated that she thinks Chief ill’s idea is a good one. Look at ahnawake and Akwesasne, they use the language a lot, stated iller. SheriCouncillor Lynn Pearce- ill said, It’s very important to learn the language. ight now I’m learning Seneca because my husband is Seneca and he is a fluent speaker. e should definitely implement this. elba Councillor Thomas stated that she is learning a bit of the language ust by listening to the language classes on the local radio station. There’s language on the radio so I’m able to learn Cayuga, stated Thomas. Elected Chief ill stated that with the help of Brian aracle and his students, councillors and herself will learn how to say a few words in the language and also stated she will do a follow up with aracle to let him know his suggestions were supported by councillors.
Brad Duguid, Minister of Training, Colleges & Universities, visited GREAT back in March. Brian Maracle was there to say a few words in the Kanien'keha:ka language to welcome Duguid onto the territory. Pictured here are Brian Maracle and Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill. PHOTO BY JEN MT. PLEASANT
Students from Jamieson Elementary School held their annual Spring Concert in the gymnasium at J.C. Hill School last Thursday. Pictured here are Ms. Froman's Grade 3 class performing You Are My Sunshine on ukuleles. PHOTO BY JEN MT. PLEASANT
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Onondaga Nation files human rights violation in Washington DC By Skaruianewah Logan In the Great Law as told by Jake Thomas, there would be a time that a strong wind would come in and threaten to blow down our great tree of peace. It was said that the tree would fall, but that it would not touch the ground because Haudenosaunee people would care for it so deeply that they would stand together around it, and that it would rest upon their joined arms. This time was thought to have been the Revolutionary War, when the United States began to draw lines across our Mother Earth, designating certain territories owned by men. Between the dates of 1788-1822, New York State illegally purchased over 4,000 square miles of land without consulting Onondaga Nation Chiefs, or the United States government. Despite numerous attempts to address illegal sales, the Supreme
Court refused to hear Onondaga Nation’s land claim in 2011, relying on the precedent set by the Oneida Nation decision, that land claims are simply too disruptive. After the October 2013 appeal to the Supreme Court was also turned down, the Nation had exhausted all domestic avenues to justice. As a result, this past April 15, 2014 the Onondaga Nation travelled to Washington, DC in order to file a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) against the United States, citing failure to uphold equality, judicial protection, and due process. The IACHR cannot legally act on the petition, except to appeal to the US Supreme Court asking for a reversal of the Oneida Nation land claims decision and urging reconciliation concerning the violations of Indigenous rights. Among those who went to DC to stand to-
gether with the Onondaga people, were Mohawks from Kahnawke, Akwesasne, and the support group known as Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON). Andy Mager, who is a member of NOON and Project Coordinator for the Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign, told the Two Row Times that the group was created to support the Onondaga Nation’s quest for justice. “The supporters traveled to Washington, D.C. where members of the Onondaga Nation held a news conference last Tuesday to discuss the filing of a petition with an international panel,” stated Mager. “The plan was to have a news conference in front of the White House but it was raining so we had a meeting at the Friends Meeting House nearby. We talked to the world through the media.” According to Mager, “The moral force here
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Homeless cats Earlier this week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s wife Laureen spoke at a TIFF Gala in Toronto, to raise money for homeless cats. During the Canadian First Lady’s welcoming address, a frustrated young 21year old Canadian woman rose in the audience and spoke out these words: “Raising awareness about cat welfare is a good look for your husband’s upcoming campaign strategy…. Don’t you think supporting government action on missing and murdered indigenous women in this country would be a better look?” Being Labeled by the media as an “interruption” by an “activist,” the event made national news. In reality, it was an epic failure by the Canadian political leadership’s sweetheart during a public PR event that was supposed to bring Mrs. Harper’s good charitable heart into focus. Luckily, someone caught it all on video and posted it on the internet for people to draw their own conclusions. The video spread through social media outlets like wildfire. In the video, the wife of the Prime Minister of Canada is wearing fuzzy black kitten ears, and begins shouting out responding to the young woman. This was a huge mistake. Mrs. Harper replied to the young woman crying out, saying “We’re raising money for animals tonight. If you’d like to donate to animals
we’d love to take your money…we’d love to take your money.” At this point the audience, who was gathered to watch a film festival about cats began to applaud Mrs. Harper’s words. After a pause, Harper again spoke out to the young woman shouting, “That’s a great cause but that’s another night. Tonight we’re here for homeless cats.” It is the understatement of the century to say that Canada is in a crisis when it comes to its relationship with the indigenous people of this land. We passed the crisis point about 250 years ago. Now we are simply in the Twilight Zone. Any psychologist can tell you that it is textbook dysfunctional family behaviour for the children of parents who continually ignore them, to engage in negative attention seeking. In light of that, who is to blame here? The young woman taking advantage of a captive audience and the open fuzzy kitten ears of Mrs. Harper? Had Mrs. Harper stayed silent and allowed security to usher out the young woman, the moment would have passed by and nothing more would come of it. However, she couldn’t hold her tongue. The pressure was on and she resorted to retaliating against the young woman, returning shame for shame by attempting to mouth off in return. Further to that, the
statement, “…we’d love to take your money…” just sounds so creepy. It seems though that the veil was pulled back in her final statement when Mrs. Harper said that missing and murdered indigenous women was a great “cause” that could be passed over for another night; after the homeless cats are taken care of. This statement is full of implications. Missing and murdered indigenous women are an issue that the Harper government continually refuses to address despite huge public outcry. Mrs. Harper was put on the spot and made a choice to respond, finally offering the Canadian population the only if even unofficial response to that outcry. Apparently missing and murdered indigenous women are for “another night”. Tonight is for cats. If only we were able to peruse the federal government’s PR event schedule for causes and the timeline during which they will be addressed. What if tomorrow is reserved for homeless dogs? And what if the day after that is reserved for all the bunny rabbits? After the federal government is done taking care of all the helpless animals in Canada, will they have enough energy to stand up and do something for indigenous women? And if not tonight, when?
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Hello good people, I just want to express my enjoyment of Nahnda Garlow’s column “If I never had to wash another dish.” from Two Row Times, February 19, 2014. It had me laughing out loud and brought back a lot of memories of my own childhood. In particular, I once lived in a house that backed onto a Dairy Queen. On
hot summer nights, my brother and sister and I would hang out our upstairs window, dreaming of what it would be like to have enough money to actually go over and buy a Dilly Bar for each of us. It gave rise to the development of great imaginations, let me tell you! Tonight, while looking for contact information, I was able to read
several more of Nahnda’s columns and they are magical. Please keep up the good work, Nahnda! If you have time, you really should write a book. Stewart McLean (Vinyl Cafe) will have to watch his rearview carefully with you on the road!
This letter is in regards to the story “Brantford injunction settlement may have sparked libel suit” in a local newspaper April 16, 2014. The story goes on to say that a libel suit may be pending against the Two Row Times, its owners and writer Jim Windle. This possible libel suit falls on the heels of Jim Windle’s story in the Two Row Times (April 9, 2014) “Brantford accepts $125,000 injunction deal.” In speaking only for myself and not the rest of Council, what sticks in my craw are all these people who go around claiming to be sovereign. “We are a sovereign people,” they shout. They preach against what they call “foreign governments” meaning the Elected Council, Provincial and Federal governments; yet when they see opportunity to launch a libel suit against someone the Provincial government’s court system becomes their sidekick. According to the above story HDI Director Hazel Hill says “We are considering a libel suit”. Who she means by “We” isn’t clear. From what we’ve been reading the past few weeks the Confederacy Council (CC) supported and approved a proposed deal with Brantford City Council to pay a $175,000 fine and
legal costs as opposed to the $375,000 the city council was asking. Originally the fine and legal costs was $1.2 million. The explanation given by HDI Director Hill is that the CC approved the settlement offer to protect the Six Nations people charged under the injunction including Hill herself and the CC’s legal advisor Aaron Detlor. People were afraid of losing their homes, of losing their pensions, Hill explains. Most people know I’m not a lawyer, but if Detlor was doing his job as the CC’s legal advisor he would have told the protesters and the CC that the courts can’t touch peoples’ houses on reserve or any of their on-reserve assets. The only one of the protesters who lives off reserve is Detlor. So the only butt the CC is protecting by this settlement is Detlor’s butt. What concerns me is that by agreeing to a $175,000 settlement the CC compromises Six Nations sovereignty and the traditional system’s beliefs, values and principles. Even though I don’t follow the traditional ways or attend longhouse and ceremonies, I’ve always respected the Confederacy Chiefs’ and their belief in sovereignty. Of
course as people know from my writings, the traditional system has changed over the past several years and not for the good since the HDI took over the helm. The Clan Mothers and the CC still haven’t held clan meetings or community meetings to update the community on the development deals and agreements they authorized HDI Director Hill to sign. In the story Hill claims the CC is using “administration” money to cover the $175,000 not “the community’s money”. We have to take her word for it. At this point in time the HDI/CC still hasn’t accounted to the community for any money generated from the development deals or the fees charged to developers. Neither has there been any accountability as to where the “administration” money comes from. People often ask: “Who is funding the HDI?” The CC/HDI has a pretty close relationship with Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario and Minister David Zimmer, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, so the possibility exists that the CC/ HDI may be still getting funded administratively by the Province which in itself questions the legitimacy of sovereignty. Councillor Helen Miller
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Coalition created to fight Bill C-10 By TRT Staff TORONTO – A coalition has been formed against the Harper Government’s Bill C-10 (an act to criminalize Native tobacco). The coalition is currently comprised of a variety of groups which have long taken positions in support of indigenous rights and sovereignty. Signatories to a statement released on the http:// billc10.ca/ website include the Law Union of Ontario, No One Is Illegal – Toronto, the BASICS Community News Organization, the Two Row Society, and the First Nations Solidarity Working Group of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903. As the statement notes, “Bill C-10 will impact communities, families and workers. By attacking the First Nations tobacco trade, many people will lose their livelihoods, contributing to further destitution and dislocation. Such effects
will hurt Indigenous families, especially women, forcing many out of decent jobs, out of their communities, and into the streets of Canadian cities where the crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women is already at epidemic proportions. Such outcomes are
unconscionable. On top of these outcomes, this new law violates principles of international, domestic, and treaty law.” The group has come up with a document outlining why they are opposed to Bill C 10 and are asking for all organizations and businesses
– native and non-native – to come together and work against Bill C-10. According to Steve Da Silva, an organizer with the campaign, “we need to make a stand together to uphold treaty rights and the Two Row Wampum. Native and non-Native people share
many interests and the aim of our coalition is to link together people from many different organizations and movements who are under attack from the Harper government to stop this Bill from becoming law.” Included in the organizing against Bill C-10 is
bacco. It will require First Nations, local, and provincial police to criminally charge those in violation of the act, which will dramatically escalate already tense relationships between Indigenous peoples and police forces. It will allow police to draw up massively expanded search warrants and seize all assets deemed to be connected to tobacco “crime”, including peoples’ homes, vehicles and more. Perhaps the most troubling fact of all is that Bill C-10 will create a militarized RCMP Anti-Tobacco force to be used against Indigenous communities, putting far more indigenous people at risk from lethal police violence. Bill C-10 will impact communities, families and workers. By attacking the First Nation tobacco trade, many people
will lose their livelihoods, contributing to further destitution and dislocation. Such effects will hurt Indigenous families, especially women, forcing many out of decent jobs, out of their communities, and into the streets of Canadian cities where the crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women is already at epidemic proportions. Such outcomes are unconscionable. On top of these outcomes, this new law violates principles of international, domestic, and treaty law. As sovereign nations, First Nations assert their rights to economic self-determination and deny Canada the right to tax their economies, making the law amount to illegal economic sanctions. The Constitution of Canada calls for respecting Aboriginal rights, which many see
the sale of tobacco as including. As a violation of the Two Row Wampum and its principles of non-interference in the affairs of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), the law seems destined to cause conflict. Bill C-10 does not emerge out of nowhere. Rather, it is tactical move on the part of the Canadian government in their larger strategic framework to contain, control, and ultimately assimilate Indigenous peoples. Mass incarceration of Indigenous peoples, the persistent murder and disappearance of Indigenous women, the surveillance of Indigenous activists, and the pressure by all levels of the Canadian state to accelerate land surrenders and secure “in all finality” the dispossession of Indigenous ancestral territories are all
aspects of ongoing colonization. The passage and implementation of Bill C-10 will not only clearly aggravate all these other expressions of colonialism; it will deal a deadly blow in this multipronged set of attacks on Indigenous peoples that some analysts have described as a comprehensive “termination plan”. The introduction of Bill C-10 a year after the emergence of Idle No More shows that the Conservative government, building on decades and centuries of colonial policies, has no intention but to continue, intensify and accelerate colonial violence and dispossession in Canada. This has been described in some communities as a “declaration of war”. Please join us in saying NO TO BILL C-10! Our support of indigenous
a video which has been produced to draw attention to the plight of the Onkwehon:we people concerning the attack on the tobacco trade. The video was professionally produced on the Six Nations territory of the Grand River by Hitch Media Productions. The video profiles people from a variety of indigenous and non-indigenous communities speaking about the effects of Bill C-10. The video can be accessed by going to the website www.killbillc-10.com. The next meeting of the Coalition will be on Sunday April 29th at the Sour Springs Plaza on Second Line at 1pm. All organizations and businesses which have endorsed the Coalition statement are entitled to attend the meeting and help shape the growing opposition to Bill C-10. For more information or to have your group join the coalition, email coalitionvsbillc10@gmail.com or call 519-445-9252.
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To all our relations, The latest in a series of recent attacks on Indigenous peoples’ rights and sovereignty in Canada is being prepared right now by the Federal Congovernment. servative Bill C-10 – formally called the Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act – will criminalize the Native tobacco trade and destroy one of the few remaining economic infrastructures in indigenous communities that allows many people to remain in their ancestral territories and communities. Bill C-10 will criminalize the possession for the purpose of sale of “unstamped” (meaning unpaid Canadian duties) tobacco. It will invoke mandatory minimum sentencing for those found with 10,000 cigarettes or more than 10 kilograms of loose leaf to-
communities and their inalienable rights to self-determination depend on it. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Email coalitionvsbillc10@gmail.com and add your organization or business name to a list of endorsers of this statement and participate in the meetings and activities of the Coalition Against Bill C-10. - Sign the petition at http://killbillc10.com and have all your relations do the same. - Like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ KillBillc10.
- Stay tuned for upcoming events and actions concerning Bill C-10. In solidarity, The Coalition Against Bill C-10.
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Study reveals shocking premature death rates By Steve da Silva A recent study entitled Walking in their shoes published by Anishnawbe Health Toronto finds that the average age of death for users of four “Aboriginal” health and social service centers in Toronto is shocking 37 years old. The Onkwehon:we male clients who died over the period of the study at the four centers had the average age of 34, with women at 41. The study’s method was to review the medical history of 43 clients of Anishnawbe Health Toronto who died 20122013, as well that of 66 other individuals across three other agencies. The study then coupled this research with interviews with 20 community members who knew people among the deceased in an attempt to identify “root causes” of these premature deaths.
Acknowledging that “Indigenous peoples face some of the heaviest burdens of ill health,” the unsurprisingly study concluded that the “loss of culture, unstable housing and homelessness, a lack of education and stable jobs, and a lack of social supports” is the result of “histories of colonization, marginalization, discrimination, and racism.” From the interviews conducted emerged narratives of the deceased that traced many people’s health issues back to the “overarching theme of colonial policies,” with subthemes of “assimilation policies, systematic discrimination, and cultural disruption.” Among the colonial policies named in the study included the “60s scoop” period when Indigenous peoples made up as many as 40% of children in foster care in Canada, and the violence
people experienced in residential schools. “[The deceased’s] brother was [raped] by the priest there,” or [The deceased] had bent over to do up her shoe, and because she was showing so much leg, a nun beat her with a yardstick. She was just a little girl,” are just a couple of the harrowing narratives among the many recounted in the study. Though initial media coverage at CTV last week misreported the study’s findings as accounting for the “life expectancy” of all clients at the four centers (as opposed to just those who died over a defined period), comparison with other life expectancy stats across the world are instructive for demonstrating how serious the problem is. In 2010 Afghanistan was ranked by the World Health Organization as having one of the lowest
production facilities that the Ontario government has continued to ignore for years.” He advocates giving municipal police and the OPP seizure powers and the power to keep the proceeds of crime, as well as stronger penalties for those involved in the delivery of contraband. Trafficking in contraband tobacco is currently a tax offence but Steven Harper’s federal Conservatives are currently trying to pass Bill C-10, an act that addresses some measure Bryans is calling for. It would make trafficking in “contraband” tobacco a Criminal Code offence allowing local law enforcement and the OPP to make arrests. The law also includes mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders. The Ontario Convenience Store Association, is a member of the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco, a group that has vigorously lobbied the federal government to pass Bill C-10. The coalition also includes an association representing the three major corporate tobacco manufactures, chambers of commerce,
taxpayer groups, and crime stoppers. Bryans is skeptical that government is committed to actually stopping the contraband Tobacco trade. “[They] may never enforce it, [They] don’t want to get off side with the aboriginals.” Bryans believes an increased provincial tax on cigarettes would lead many of 7,500 convenience stores his association represents to go out of business. He claims cigarettes account for 50% to 75% of sales of a family owned convenience store that doesn’t sell gasoline. According to a press release, a study by the convenience store association found “illegal tobacco rates as high as 46.6% at certain locations across the province. The provincial average of illegal tobacco usage throughout Ontario was 21%.” In addition to signing 20,000 postcards to Premier Kathleen, the Ontario Convenience Store Association has launched a website, created YouTube videos, hired a PR firm, and met with leaders of both the provincial government and the opposition parties.
Group calls for lower tobacco taxes By Tim Groves The Ontario Convenience Store Association has delivered 20,000 postcards signed by voters to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne urging her not increase taxes on tobacco. An increased tax on cigarettes would hurt convenience stores, but would be a boon to the so called “contraband” tobacco market that already flourishes in many First Nations communities. The Association believes the Ontario Liberals are “seriously considering” increasing the tax on tobacco products in the provincial budget, which will be revealed on May 1st. This would follow a similar increase to federal tobacco taxes announced in February’s federal budget “A tobacco tax at this very crucial time will only drive this problem even bigger and further into the underground economy,” says David Bryans the CEO of the Ontario Convenience store association. “I think there is a reluctance to face the aboriginal issues” says Bryans, “We see an awful lot of non-taxed aboriginal
life expectancies in the world, at an average of 47 years. Afghanis – not Onkwehon:we unlike peoples – have suffered decades of colonial violence and occupation by foreign powers, which included the Canadian military between 2001-2014. Yet, the life expectancy of Afghanis as a whole is still a decade above the average age of death for the subjects of the Walking in their Shoes study. In light of the City of Toronto’s declaration of 2013-2014 being the ‘Year of Truth and Reconciliation,” Anishnawbe Health Toronto has called for a “multi-year action plan” with “defined and measurable outcomes”, that should consist of more partnerships with the Aboriginal community from the public and private sector, an Aboriginal employment strategy, better representation of Aboriginal people in
municipal agencies and corporations, and decreasing the “empathy gap” through “cultural competency training.” The Two Row Times interviewed the study’s principal author, Dr. Chandrakant Shah, who was asked how effective these recommendations could be in light of ongoing policies of colonization in Canada, including massively disproportionate incarceration rates and ongoing land dispossession and resource plunder. “We need to address the empathy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and to do this we need to first address history. If you don’t know this history, and you only hear about the adverse conditions Aboriginal people are facing, people shake their heads and may blame these people.” Relating Indigenous peo-
ple’s health issues to the history of colonialism, Dr. Shah said “I call what’s happening here a “delayed tsumami effect.” “I don’t want pity or compassion for Aboriginal people, I want empathy. I want people to walk in Aboriginal peoples shoes, before we can really begin to address the policies and programs needed. We need a lot of education to get there.” presentation The made by Dr. Shah to Toronto’s Aboriginal Affairs Committee on March 26, 2014 was forwarded to City Hall’s Executive Committee and was set to be discussed at the April 23, 2014 meeting. The report was also forwarded to the Directors of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, and Strategic Recruitment Compensation and Employment Services for consideration as part of the city’s programs and policies.
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FEATURE COLUMN: LET'S TALK NATIVE WITH JOHN KANE
It’s not Just the Pipe… It’s What’s in It As this column hits the press, thousands are gathering in Washington, DC to take a stand against the Keystone XL Pipeline. During a week that a decision was expected out of the Obama Administration on this issue, the Reject and Protect call to action will set up camp near the White House and tell the President to reject the pipeline. As it turns out, an announcement just came from the White House that the Administration has decided to kick the can on this decision for what seems like the tenth time. Whether this decision was made to take the wind out of the sails of this demonstration or
somehow is part of some other political strategy, or if it is just more DC dysfunction, is always hard to say and harder to get anyone to admit to. But, regardless of the decision not to make a decision, it’s important that a message about this is made loud and clear. One of the crazy things about this whole discussion is the lack of media coverage the actual tar sands oil extraction gets. Americans and Republicans, in particular, love to keep this conversation just about a pipeline; and you can be absolutely sure that FOX News and the Tea Party right will not be rushing to the aid of any ranchers, cowboy hats or not, that stand in the way of big oil profits. When Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy stakes his claim against the U.S.
government – even at gunpoint under the clear threat of violence – cries of government oppression and praise to him as a patriot ring all over the political right. But as this movement rages on – the movement that started on the Native lands in Alberta that are being raped by interests from China to Texas and, of course, a whole lot of Canada – the debate on the U.S. side continues to stay relegated to just a conversation about a pipeline. For most of us opposing this new “junkie’s vein” for oil, the absence of the pipeline is simply a bottleneck to slow the environmental travesty that is tar sands oil extraction. Of course, the pipeline absolutely presents a significant environmental risk on its own and, worse yet, the entire justifica-
tion sold to the American public is a lie. It’s not about jobs; the pipeline will ultimately only produce about 40 permanent jobs. It’s not about energy independence; it is still foreign oil. It’s certainly not about securing a more politically correct supply for the good deserving people of this hemisphere; none of this “oil” is intended for American or Canadian consumption. It is all going to China. Now don’t get me wrong. Alberta, Canada, the Koch brothers and a whole lot of “Big Oil” and all those others invested in tar sands oil stand to make billions. But the American and Canadian public? Nope! Just seized land for a dangerous easement from Montana to Texas and a wasteland the size of Florida will be left in Alberta.
The pipeline will endanger the Oglala aquifer, one of the largest on the continent, and join the ranks of all the other leaking pipelines that make a train wreck of tanker cars look like a soupy puddle from a dropped ice cream cone compared to what a busted or cracked pipe can do. And make no mistake, they all do or will leak. And all those who clamor about how a new pipeline will be safer? Well, Newsflash! This isn’t replacing old pipes or rail or truck or even a tanker – it is adding to them. That is really the point for many of us. Beyond the lies and propaganda associated with the Keystone XL Pipeline is the plain and simple truth that this pipeline validates and facilitates the environmental travesty that is tar sands oil extraction. You
can put all the lipstick you want on this pig, but it’s still a pig. As are all those that are unconscionably destroying what was only recently pristine land that supported a beautiful people dependent on it. The fact that no American would ever let the destruction occurring on Native lands in Alberta to happen in their back yards is really just hypocrisy. And the fact that an American President can keep sidestepping exactly just what and where from the proposed “oil” is coming is just dishonest. Now why do I keep quotation marks around the word “oil”? I do it because technically it’s not oil. It’s bitumen. It’s worse than crude oil from an environmental standpoint and to add insult to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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FEATURE COLUMN: SCONEDOGS & SEED BEADS
What’s in a name? By Nahnda Garlow When I was in my twenties and still forming my own sense of self, someone told me that because I didn’t have my name given to me in a ceremony at longhouse that the Creator didn’t know who I was. Worse yet, he told me that when I die, I would float around in limbo because the Creator wouldn’t know how to address me to call me home. While that may be the belief of some founded in true stories of tradition, it was horrific to my personal journey of indigenous identity as a Haudenosaune woman with a white mama. My parent’s union wasn’t loathed and my dad’s family genuinely loved my mother, but at the same time the seventies isn’t known as the generation that was excit-
ed about mixed marriages of any kind. As a result my “half-breed” siblings and I were excluded from that ceremonial rite of receiving our names, unfortunately with no hope of changing that for the future generations. Perhaps that played into my choices when I was looking for a husband. I intentionally pursued an indigenous man hoping that my future children wouldn’t endure the inner conflict that I had. Seeing as how I was not ceremonially named or adopted into the longhouse, my descendants will unfortunately follow the path of the disinherited…unless something changes. Not that I have any answers here. The conversation has been going on since white people and Haudenosaune started having babies together: what are they? When the adoptive clan system of our nation was in effect there was protocol for
children such as myself and my descendants. But as an adult when I looked into it I was met with a clear response: simply stonewalled…there is no adoption. It’s a really taboo subject to discuss out loud. If babies are born to Haudenosaune mothers with white men, they are sometimes granted a nation, a clan, and a name through ceremony. Less likely if the child is born from a white mother and a Haudenosaune man. Similarly, what about “full blooded” Haudenosaune who lost their lineage because of colonization, or children from Ojibwe mothers and Haudenosaune fathers? It seems then our personal names as well as our national names are thus unclear. So what are we? There are some imaginative labels out there: Pottawatahawk, Ojidaga, Cayugish, Senegese? Where do our identifiers come
from now? Traditionally indigenous people’s names were related to the place they came from. Ononda’gega were the “people of the rolling hills” for example, because they lived in territory where that was an environmentally prominent feature of the landscape. Other nations names could translate in their own language to suit that territory, such as the “people who live where the fresh and salt waters mix” and so on. If that is the case, what could we at Six be? Sadly for us, the political and geographic topography both point to “muddy waters”. Logic says that inter-nation mixing on the maternal line in a matrilineal society makes the bloodlines sort of watered down. I believe that is something strong to consider. “Blood is thicker than water” as the saying goes. But what if the child from the white father/
Haudenosaune mother just has no intention of participating in the culture? And what if the child of the white mother/ Haudenosaune father becomes a fluent language speaker seeking to make peace with all? Are they less Haudenosaune than the former? Furthermore…who gets to decide? It’s all so confusing, there is no clear answer and I believe we are not alone in confusion. I’ve met matrilineal Haudenosaune families who feel very badly for their mixed Haudenosaune ‘cousints’ who fall into this ‘limbo’ territory. Truth be told I think everybody feels badly about this situation no matter what side of the bench you sit upon because almost everybody on Six is potentially related to somebody in ‘limbo’. What can we do? The Creator established four pillars with the Haudenosaune people for us to rely on: Gano-
honyo’k, Ganohkwa’sra, Ganigohiyo and Gayenesragowah. In English these things are Thanksgiving, Loving One Another, Using a Good Mind, and Following a Way of Peace with all mankind. These things are central to what founded Haudenosaune identity in the beginning and they are still accessible daily if you seek them out. One thing I do know, is that even if I missed out on my naming ceremony there is still ample opportunity for me to live my life following the way of peace that is central to being a Haudenosaune person. Even if the political waters are muddied from colonization, it is better to go forward once your own little puddle has cleared than to hold fast until the entire waterway has settled. For now if that is how it has to flow let it be, and hold faith that even in limbo the Creator knows your name.
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SPORTS
APRIL 23RD, 2014
Corvairs enter Sutherland Cup without Captain Quilty By Jim Windle CALEDONIA – The last leg of the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs quest for the Jr. B Holy Grail, the Sutherland Cup, begins Wednesday night, April 23rd, at the Haldimand Centre Arena in Caledonia against the St. Catharines Falcons, beginning at 7:30 pm. The Corvairs ate up the Waterloo Siskins four games to one in the semi-finals, 4-1, 4-0, and 5-4 before dropping a 3-1 decision in Waterloo. They returned to form in Game #5 with a 4-1 win to take the series. Meanwhile, the Falcons were doing the same to the Leamington Flyers, winning that series 4-1 as well. These same two teams battled it out earlier this post season in the first round of the playoffs with Caledonia coming out on top. But the Falcons made it through to the Conference final by way of a wildcard win.
The Six Nations owned franchise won the Sutherland Cup in the 2008-09 season when they were the Brantford Golden Eagles. They hope to bring the cup to Caledonia for the first time as the Pro-Fit Corvairs. At the end of the regular season it appeared that the Falcons won the league
title by one point, however, it was discovered that they played a non-eligible player and a game was taken away from them putting Caledonia in first place on a technicality. It comes to no surprise to Corvairs coach Mike Bullard that they would see the Falcons again in the final
round. “I think it’s good for both teams,” he says. “They were the best two teams all season long. I called it right from the get-go that we’d be playing them again.” The other side of that coin is that the Falcons will know the Corvairs just as well.
“There is no question that they are going to have something to prove. They got humiliated the first round, but every game was close one-goal games,” says Bullard. “I watched them in the Leamington series and are getting some great goaltending from Knick Dawe like we are getting from Furlong.” They will be going into the Sutherland Cup without captain Matt Quilty, one of the main reasons the Corvairs got there. Quilty received a serious eye injury against St. Catharines with an accidental high stick that ended his season. “Matt is doing really good,” says Bullard. “His vision is starting to come back to him, and he is feeling better. In his world, he is probably thinking he can play. But when you are talking about an eye, it’s not something you take lightly.” Quilty’s jersey hung behind the Caledonia bench
this year’s annual event, won the Allan Cup for the first time in their history. The severe rivalry between Dundas and Brantford may have played a role in the Brantford Blast being eliminated. The Blast defeated the McCoys for the Robertson Cup as the top team in the Ontario Hockey League’s Sr. A-AAA league in a highly emotional series.
That win both peaked the highs of the Blast players, while at the same time put even more dogged determination behind the McCoys who were automatically placed in the Allan Cup as the host team. Even in Brantford’s 5-4 win over the Kenora Thistles in the first game of the round robin, they did not have the same in-
tensity that they showed against Dundas. The Blast went off the rails completely from there. In the second game, against the Clarenville Caribous, of Newfoundland, they could not get in synch, dropping a 6-2 decision. That put the Blast up against the wall in the unforgiving round-robin preliminary round. They had to win over Bent-
ley, to stay alive, but lost 3-2, and were eliminated from further play. Meanwhile, the charged up McCoys went undefeated earning them a shot against Clarenville for the 2014 Allan Cup. It was the premier game of the series as the hometown McCoys went tooth and nail against the Caribous. The game ended in a 2-2 tie after regulation
The Caledonia Corvairs will be entering the Sutherland Cup playoffs without their 'heart and soul' in captain Matt Quilty, who suffered a serious eye injury in the quarter-finals. His game jersey has been hanging behind the Corvairs' bench throughout the Waterloo series and will be there for inspiration throughout the finals, which start this Wednesday night at 7:30pm in Caledonia. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Dundas Real McCoys win Allan Cup By Jim Windle
DUNDAS – The Brantford Blast’s hopes for another Allan Cup were dashed by last year’s Cup winners, the Bentley Generals, in the quarterfinals Thursday night at the Grightmire Arena in Dundas. If that wasn’t disappointment enough, their archrivals, the Dundas Real McCoys, who hosted
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throughout the series with Waterloo and will remain there as inspiration to the club. Quilty may even be able to attend the Sutherland Cup finals as a spectator and help keep his team up in the dressing room. He was bed ridden for almost a month and was unable to attend the Waterloo series. “We miss him a lot,” says Bullard. “He’s our captain. He’s our heart and soul and was playing absolutely unbelievable.” Game #2 of the Sutherland Cup final is set for Friday night, April 25th, at the Jack Gatecliff Arena. Game #3 returns to Caledonia Saturday, April 26th with Game #4 slated for Tuesday, April 29th in St. Kitts. Game #5 comes back to the Haldimand Centre Wed. April 30th. Games #6 and #7 if necessary, will be played in St Catharines May 2nd, and in Caledonia Saturday May 3rd.
time to send it into OT. At 6:18 of the extra frame, McCoy’s Randy Row, who to add insult to injury, grew up in Brantford, was the hero, sending the jampacked Grightmire Arena into a frenzy. Clarenville outshot Dundas 53-41 but Mike Mole was on his game and earned the win and the bragging rights for Canada’s number one Sr. AAA hockey franchise.
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Sr. B Rivermen ready for Friday’s home opener By Jim Windle
OHSWEKEN – GM’s and coaches for four of this year’s Ontario Lacrosse Association Sr. B franchises got an opportunity to watch this year’s hopefuls in game-situation plays last weekend as the Six Nations Sr. B Rivermen hosted a warm-up tournament at the Gaylord Powless Arena in Ohsweken, as they get ready for the 2014 season. The Rivermen bench was overflowing with prospects and a few were weeded out by the end of the day, but there were still a lot of players at camp deserving of another look. “We’ll be cutting four or five guys after this tournament,” said Rivermen head coach Stew Monture. “We’re well ahead of where we were last year at this time.
Last year we had a tough time to floor a team. Now we have a few choices going into our first game.” Enough players, in fact, to be able play two afternoon games backto-back, plus a 5:30 game to allow all those at camp to play in game-like sit-
uation for the management and coaching staff to look over. To others who played in both games, it was a test of their conditioning as well, according to Monture. The Rivermen management team is not only
looking for talent, but for those other intangible things as well, like attitude and game sense. It is not going to be an easy lineup to break into this year with all but four or maybe five players from last year’s Rivermen returning, but even they will have to prove themselves. The Six Nations Rivermen, who play on the hard surface of the Gaylord Powless Arena, had their inaugural season last year and made it to the President’s Cup where they lost against the St. Catharines Saints in a best of five series. Many of the Canadian Lacrosse League’s Ohsweken Demons (CLax) winter league, will be finding a home with either the Major Series Six Nations Chiefs, last year’s Mann Cup winner, or the Sr. B Rivermen. But there are also available
spots on the Six Nations Can/Am Slash roster. Wayne VanEvery led the Rivermen offense last season with 60 points in 15 games. Brenner Jonathan, Randy Johnson and Jeff Powless are in contention for the two remaining goaltending spots. “After going to the Ontario finals last year, we gained a good reputation as a franchise with a winning tradition and a solid team right from the general manager to the water boy,” says Monture, “Guys like to see that.” The new season begins this coming Friday night against the Ennismore James Gang, formerly Norwood, and Saturday night with the Sarnia Beavers. Both games are at the Gaylord Powless Arena with an 8 pm start. By then the final cuts will have been
made and the lineup set. Rounding out the seven team Sr. B league, along with the Rivermen, will be the Oakville Titans, Owen Sound North Stars, Brooklin Merchants, Ennismore James Gang, Sarnia Beavers, and last year’s President Cup winners, the St. Catharines Saints.
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Knighthawks and Bandits close NLL season play By Jim Windle BUFFALO – The Rochester Knighthawks and the Buffalo Bandits end the regular season this coming Saturday night at the First Niagara Centre in Buffalo. Heading into the last week of the regular National Lacrosse League season the Knighthawks are in first place in the East with a record of 13 wins against four losses, while the Bandits hold down second place with eight wins and nine losses. The Knighthawks’ goal scoring leader, Cody Jamieson will be look to add to his 34-goal regular season total and his 98 points. He is three points
behind Toronto’s Garrett Billings. The Bandits will be led by Mark Steenhuis, and the ageless John Tavares, 46 years of age, who owns the NLL record book. To win, Buffalo will need to turn their bad fortunes around very quickly. Last week, the Knighthawks dealt the Bandits their seventh straight loss, 8-4, at the Blue Cross Centre. Six Nations’ Johnny Powless scored three goals and assisted on another on route to the Rochester win. Jamieson scored once and assisted on one, while goalie Matt Vinc turned aside 45 of 49 shots he was called
upon to handle. Judging by their quarter-by-quarter scoring output average this season, while the Knighthawks statistically get better as the games progress, while the Bandits usually start out strong and are known to fade in the second half, as they did last weekend. In fact this trend is also evident as the schedule unfolded. The Bandits at one time earlier this year held first place with an 8-2 record until they hit the skids late in the season. However, on the strength of their early season success, they will likely make it to the divisional final.
Since breaking into the NLL with the Knighthawks three seasons ago and turning heads as an 18 year old, Johnny 'Pup' Powless, now 21, has established himself as a premier NLL force to be reckoned with. He scored three goals and added an assist in last week's 8-4 win over Buffalo. PHOTO BY CRAIG RYBCZYNSKI
Let's Talk Native with John Kane From page 8
inevitable injury it’s because it’s not even technically crude oil. There is an exemption from paying into a clean-up superfund that would normally come from crude oil passing through a pipeline in the US. It’s easy to draw a line connecting Native people to environmentalism. But for us this isn’t about a preference or a social or even a philosophical stance. It is about our identity and how our land defines us. I know many identify with us and share this view. But as more and more of us come together on these and other environmental issues, don’t forget our place in this debate. It has now been said by many that the fight for environmental justice starts with Native people. I would suggest that it is sustained with Native people and will end with us, too. With international calls for our “free, prior and informed consent” on all issues with implications for our future, Indigenous peoples globally are gaining confidence and recognition in these and other fights. But none of us will wait for the international community to catch up. Our resistance is today and we will do it without FOX news, armed resis-
tance or the Tea Party darlings. Regardless of approval of this pipeline, our battle is against the destruction at the source of this issue. We will fight tar sands oil extraction however it is transported. Ultimately, our position on the issue will be more and more validated by others but until then many will label us not as Bundy patriots but as terrorists – and worse. – John Karhiio Kane, Mohawk, a national expert commentator on Native American issues, hosts two weekly radio programs — “Let’s Talk Native…with John Kane,” ESPN Sports Radio WWKB-AM 1520 in Buffalo, N.Y., Sundays, 9-11 p.m. EDT and “First Voices Indigenous Radio,” WBAIFM 99.5 in New York City, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. EDT (“First Voices Indigenous Radio” programs are archived in perpetuity at www.firstvoicesindigenousradio.org). John is a frequent guest on WGRZTV’s (NBC/Buffalo) “2 Sides” and “The Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter” in Albany. John’s “Native Pride” blog can be found at www.letstalknativepride.blogspot.com. He also has a very active “Let’s Talk Native...with John Kane” group page on Facebook.
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When you walk thru the front doors of Nancy’s Variety it becomes obvious that this is a special place. The main floor of the new store is beautifully finished, spacious and well stocked with a wide variety of products and groceries. Looking out the window at the full service gas bar and watching the staff in action it quickly grabs your attention as they wash windows, check oil and share friendly conversation with the
customers. Full service actually means what it says at this gas bar, something you don’t see often in this business anymore. The shopping doesn’t end once you have filled your tank and picked up a few things in the store, the upper floor is home to Nancy’s Gift Shop. This store is beautifully displayed and well stocked with a wide variety of native merchandise, authentic moccasins, children’s clothing and all those special items that bring smiles to people’s faces . Demon and Nancy Hill, owners of D&N Enterprise are the pulse of this business and
its marketing platform. Their dedication to the community, people and culture are evident when speaking to them, it becomes obvious that providing employment, positive work ethic and a future for their employees is one of the things that make them happy and hungry to expand.
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Willy’s World on Chiefswood Rd. is another fine example of Demon and Nancy’s dedication to their community. Named after their son, Willy’s World was created to help provide cost effective options for everything from walkers to wheelchairs. Educated staff, competitive pricing and a well stocked inventory make this store the place to go for all your needs and friendly advice
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FOOD & RESTAURANTS
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Village Pizza serving Six Nations for three generations By TRT Staff Village Pizza and Wings has been a Six Nations staple for almost 20 years, but serving quality food with friendly, topnotch customer service comes naturally to manager Natasha Logan, who has been doing so since she was a young teen. In fact, the food service industry is a family tradition that goes back to Logan’s grandparents, Peter and Betty Hill, who owned and operated a grocery store at Beavers Corners on Six Nations three generations ago. “Almost all of their children, my aunts and uncles, carried on in the restaurant business, and now their grandchildren are doing it,” says Logan. “It’s a family business and once we turn a certain age, usually 12, we start part time as a dish washer and work our way up from there.” Three years ago, Village Pizza and Wings moved from its location on Fourth Line Road, a little closer to the Chiefswood Road intersection, into a much bigger and newer facility, which was originally built by her brother Mi-
chael Isaac as Southern Style Restaurant. “He just didn’t have the time to focus on it so that closed and we moved in,” she said. Village Pizza and Wings will be celebrating its 19th anniversary on the Bread and Cheese weekend in May with some special anniversary items on the menu. The new building has allowed Village Pizza and Wings to expand and now offers a sit-in dining room able to accommodate around 50 people at any given time, with a much broader menu to choose from. They also host groups or birthday parties as well. Being so close to the Gaylord Powless Arena it has quickly become a favorite stop for visiting teams and their parents. The sit in dinning
room also has Wi-Fi Internet service for anyone wanting to enjoy a working lunch or take a break from their surroundings without losing valuable productive time. Of course the take out counter on the other side is still a very busy place. Isaacs is constantly upgrading her menu and has just added a few new items recently, including salads with crispy or grilled chicken as well as gluten free pizza. The Village Pizza and Wings consists of somewhere around 25 employees, part time and fulltime combined, some of which have been on staff for several years. Assistant manager, Tracey Russell, has been working at Village Pizza and Wings since it first opened its doors and still loves coming into work every day. Chief pizza maker, Jackie Hill has been there for 17 years. According to staff, as busy as the kitchen is, it is a very friendly and fun atmosphere to work in with a lot of fun and comradery which spills over to their customers. Some say you can even taste it in the food.
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Village Pizza and Wings offers great food served by friendly and fun staff who have been serving the Six Nations community for almost 20 years. Natasha Logan represents the third generation of local restaurateurs her family has produced going back to Peter and Betty Hill's grocery store at Beaver's Corners.
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FROM THE CITY TO THE LAND: A COOK'S JOURNEY
Carrots they’re Appeeling By Joe Farrell Carrots are another example of an awesome vegetable that is often overlooked and underappreciated. They certainly are not trending like kale or brussels sprouts. It is important to prepare them with the same love and respect as when they were grown. A carrot should taste like a carrot. When cooked, carrots keep their shape well and keep their orange colour thanks to carotenoids. Carotenoids are found in orange coloured fruits and vegetables and are a great source of Vitamin A. I was honoured to have helped prepare food for last Saturday’s Branches of Native Development volunteer appreciation dinner in Hamilton. One stand out response to the meal was how much people loved the carrots. I take great pride in my vegetable
cookery so to hear so much excitement over a vegetable made me very happy. More than person asked me for the recipe to cook the carrots at home. My response to them was there is no recipe, it was the technique used to cook them. The best part of the “appeeling” carrots at the appreciation dinner is that the amazing volunteers cooked them with only a few simple instructions. I didn’t touch a single one. Here is how they made them so delicious.
Stove Roasted Carrots • Carrots
• Unsalted Butter • Salt
• Sage
• Peel and cut the carrots however you like. Keep in mind the bigger they are the longer they will need to be cooked for. I recommend cut-
ting the carrot in half where it starts to get bigger. Cut the thinner half in rounds and cut the thicker half in half moons.
• Use a pan with a large surface area. Heat on medium high heat, add enough butter to cover the bottom of the pan, heat until it starts foaming. Add carrots, do not crowd the pan, add sage and salt. Do not burn the butter. Let sit until the carrots start caramelizing. Adjust the heat to medium to low and let the carrots cook through turning periodically. Some prefer carrots with a bit of crunch, others like them softer. You may need to add more butter as they cook. • If there is any butter left in pan, save it to enrich a sauce or a vinaigrette. Enjoy.
Volunteers from the Branches of Native Development group in Hamilton, Ontario gather to enjoy a meal at their annual volunteer appreciation event in Hamilton Ontario. The group is predominantly composed of urban Native people and is involved in a wide range of community initiatives. Rather than their usual potluck dinner the event was catered by Farmer Joe and a group of volunteers from the group. The carrots were especially delicious. PHOTO BY TOM KEEFER
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ENTERTAINMENT ARTS TS CULTURE UL ULTURE
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Artistic Director Santee Smith; Photo by Cylla Von Tiedemann
Museum of Inuit Art Showcases Inuit Ceramics in Toronto By Millie Knapp TORONTO – Toronto’s Museum of Inuit Art’s (MIA) latest exhibition, The Matchbox Gallery: A Retrospective, looks at the gallery’s history and production of fine ceramic art in Kangirqliniq or Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Well-known for ceramics production, the Matchbox is the only place that produces fine arts ceramics in Canada’s Arctic. Less well-known are the gallery’s other artistic productions. Alysa Procida, MIA’s curator and executive director, has worked on the exhibition since 2011 when she went to Rankin to conduct research at the Matchbox. Once there, she was struck by the collaborative way the Inuit artists worked. She was used to seeing artists work in isolation. This was different. In the mornings, she saw the artists gather for math and reading exercises then do drawing exercises for spatial and visual literacy. In the afternoon, many of them worked on ceramics while some did printmaking or continued to draw. When she first walked into the studio, she was surrounded by drawings. This made her aware of the connection between drawing and its sense of space, form and composition and how that translated into three-dimensional works for ceramic artists. She recognized that when ceramics are shown alone, it tells only half the story of what the Inuit artists do. At MIA, drawings, paintings, and prints hang on the wall to approximate what is found at the Matchbox Gallery. Jim and Sue Shirley, Matchbox Gallery found-
ing coordinators, develop literacy skills as a critical component of the program in Rankin. They see the interconnectedness between literacy skills of all kinds. “Jim has a really interesting concept of the literacy of touch. To him, Inuit have survived by being able to manipulate tools and materials into whatever needs to be done. This is very different than how most people think of Inuit art,” said Procida. “I’ve heard a lot of people say what Inuit ‘do’ is they look at a piece of stone, they see the inner form, and they liberate it by stripping the stone away. “Ceramic work is the exact opposite. You start with nothing and you build it up. It’s a different way of experiencing art production. I think that was really appealing to him and these artists. It explores different ways of working and different ways of interpreting materials,” she said. Procida pointed out the interconnectedness in the graphic work of Jes-
sie Kenalogak who lives in Qamani’tuaq or Baker Lake and sometimes works at the Matchbox Gallery. Kenalogak’s drawings, We Born To Work On It, and Rainbow Animals Celebrate, hang above an experimental ceramic piece at the Toronto museum. Ceramic With Drawings, created by Kenalogak in collaboration with John Kurok demonstrates the relationship between the two-dimensional and the three-dimensional works on display. Kenalogak’s sense of style, composition, form, and colour come through in both the drawings and the ceramic piece. Artists Jack Nuviyak, Roger Aksadjuak, John Kurok, and Leo Napayok created one of MIA’s most notable presentations, Enchanted Polar Bear. The piece shows the artists’ collaboration, skill, and a unique ceramic production. After a bisque firing, the Bear was sawdust fired where smoke created its dark
mottled tones. “It is the epitome of what people should think of when they think of Inuit ceramics. Not only did all four artists collaborate on the piece; it’s shocking in its detail, its form, and its composition,” said Procida. “I’ve never seen anything like this. “I think many people have a limited idea of what they think of when they think of Inuit art. It’s often soapstone sculpture with lots of dancing bears and lots of inuksuit (plural of inukshuk in Inuktitut). Those are all lovely and fabulous but there’s so much more.” Soapstone sculpture is popular today. Inuit were encouraged to use soapstone by the government. Traditionally, they used ivory. To dig up soapstone or serpentine or steatite (geological names for soapstone) or any local stone takes a lot of effort. The quarries are often far away and the work is dangerous. Matchbox Gallery artists reflect on their life experiences as all artists do. For Pierre Aupilard-
juk, ceramics is a way to look back. Giving Thanks by Aupilardjuk and Leo Napayok is a real standout. At MIA’s opening on April 10, Procida described how Aupilaardjuk explained the figures in the two hands from stories told to him by his uncles. One uncle told him that in days gone by, when a man was sick, he would go to a shaman. The shaman spit in his palm which turned into a little man. If the little man walked off the shaman’s hand, the man was going to die. Another uncle told him that if the little man walked up the shaman’s arm, it meant that the man would live. In Giving Thanks, two men walk up the shaman’s arms illustrating how the man wants to live. For Procida, Giving Thanks shows Inuit cultural resiliency. She remembered how according to Aupilardjuk’s story, the man with outstretched arms represents modern Inuit who can’t practice
shamanism today as it was forcefully stamped out in most places. Aupilardjuk appeared at MIA’s opening along with Jim Shirley, Matchbox Gallery director. Some of Shirley’s work is on display. Years ago, the Bronx native made his way up north as a crafts officer in the Northwest Territories. On a tour through Rankin, Shirley saw the remnants of a government-run ceramics studio. Shirley and his wife, Sue, both non-Inuit artists, created an opportunity to revive the ceramic art when they opened the Matchbox Gallery in 1987. In the beginning, the Shirleys worked with Yvo Samgushak and Laurent Aksadjuak, experienced Inuit instructors who had worked in the government-run ceramics studio that opened in the 1950s. The government started the arts and crafts workshop as an experimental program for unemployed Inuit people. They had flocked to Rankin to work in the New Rankin Nickel Mine. When the mine closed in the ‘50s, many Inuit were left without jobs. The workshop closed in the late 1970s but the fine art of ceramics lives on in the Matchbox Gallery. The Matchbox Gallery: A Retrospective is up at the Museum of Inuit Art until August 10, 2014. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Museum of Inuit Art, 207 Queen’s Quay West, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ont. M5J 1A7, 416-6401571. Got a Story Idea? Email millie.t worowt imes@ gmail.com if you have an Arts, Culture & Entertainment story idea that takes place in Toronto.
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Miss Six Nations competes for Miss Indian World Following the vision and journey of Taylor David By Nahnda Garlow Kaylea Jamieson, the current Miss Six Nations is headed to Albequerque, New Mexico this week to represent the Haudenosaune for the 2014 Miss Indian World Pageant. Jamieson, a Grade 13 student at St. John’s College in Brantford, told the Two Row Times that she is looking forward to the journey. “Every other [Miss Six Nations] winner has gone and I know it’s a good experience,” said Jamieson. The young woman from the Mohawk Turtle Clan is no stranger to the pageant world, having won the Miss Mini Six Nations title in 2005 and then the Miss Pre-Teen Six Nation title in 2008 as well as numerous pageants in the surrounding area. She says that the Gathering of Nations and Miss Indian
World pageant will be the largest pageant she has participated in so far. Jamieson will perform a collection of poetry from Pauline Johnson as her talent for the competition. “I am familiar with her poetry and also I think it’d be different,” Jamieson said. Six Nations had two former Miss Indian World winners; Tia Smith in 2002 and Dakota Brant in 2010. Another Haudenosaune contestant, Cassie Thomas of the Seneca Nation took the title in 2005. The 2013 Miss Indian World pageant had two Six Nations contestants, Brittany Clause who was awarded first runner-up and Jesse Brant who was awarded second runner-up. The exiting 2013 Miss Indian World, Kansas Begaye, represents the Dine Nation. The Miss Indian
World pageant runs as part of the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albequerque, New Mexico each year. It is the world’s largest Pow Wow bringing thousands of dancers, spectators, artists, drummers and talent together for one week of events and entertainment.
By Tim Reynolds On March 28 Taylor David began his journey from Victoria, British Columbia that will end on June 21 in Ottawa. David states that “this walk is done to honor our grandmothers, grandfathers, brothers, sisters, and anyone affected by the residential school atrocity. It is about the reconciliation that corporate greed needs to show to the environment and us as human beings for the wealth and health it is stealing from us. It is about the cancer survivors, and fighters. It is about all the brothers and sisters who go fight in wars that don’t concern us and are left with wounds far deeper than bullets get, and the government that has abandoned them. It is about healing wounds through
prayer and connection. For me it is about Love.” TRT: What motivated you to do this journey? TD: I have volunteered at Truth and Reconciliation events in Victoria and I was a Cultural Support Worker in Vancouver. My grandfather, mother and others came to me in a dream. They carried me across the ocean like a baby. Set me on the mainland and asked me to walk for them. TRT: What do you hope to accomplish with this journey? TD: I want to wake up those who are still spiritually asleep. Educate those who don’t know. Heal, share and grow. TRT: Have you had any sponsors yet? TD: Not yet but I have had a lot of support from the communities. I will be walking and praying and smudging along the
way. I have 3 bundles of sage to start and 3 sweetgrass braids and some tobacco. But will need more. I have a chequing account #3008-587 institransit#32589 tution#001 at Bank of Montreal. My DOB October 1st 1972. My address is 4491 Abraham Crt, Victoria. Email money transfer can be made to rhay39@gmail.com. I will be able to receive any and all monetary help. Chi Miigwetch. Taylor has created the Facebook page “Walking for the survivors and the families that never made it home.” He will be walking along Hwy 17 to Hwy 1 then straight across. Thanks to John Entropp, he has a cell phone (250-2200823) and can receive texts but no incoming calls yet.
Job Posting
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THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION PAN AM GAMES SECRETARIAT (PAGS)
is now accepting applications for the position of
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Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Post Secondary degree or diploma. 3 years relevant experience in a high functioning, project based organization; Demonstrated competence in a related work situation; Extensive experience working in a First Nation environment.
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APPLY TO:
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DEADLINE:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon
For consideration, all applications MUST INCLUDE the following: copy of educational qualifications; copy of current resume; cover letter; and 3 references (work related preferred).
For consideration, all applications MUST INCLUDE the following: copy of educational qualifications; copy of current resume; cover letter; and 3 references (work related preferred).
A detailed Job Description is available at the Mississaugas of the New Credit Administration Building; (Ph: 905.768.1133; Fax: 905.768.1225). Only those candidates successful in the Selection & Hiring Process will be contacted.
A detailed Job Description is available at the Mississaugas of the New Credit Administration Building; (Ph: 905.768.1133; Fax: 905.768.1225). Only those candidates successful in the Selection & Hiring Process will be contacted.
Job Posting
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THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION PAN AM GAMES SECRETARIAT (PAGS)
THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION PAN AM GAMES SECRETARIAT (PAGS)
is now accepting applications for the position of
is now accepting applications for the position of
“Resource Specialist”
“Administrative Support”
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Post Secondary degree or diploma in the field of Business, Economics or Marketing and minimum 4 years of related experience; Demonstrated competence in a related work situation; Extensive experience working in a First Nation environment.
Post Secondary diploma in office administration with a minimum 2 years of related experience; Demonstrated competence in a related work situation; Extensive experience working in a First Nation environment.
APPLY TO:
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Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Pan Am Games Secretariat (PAGS), 2789 Mississauga Road, RR #6, Hagersville, On N0A 1H0, Attention: Hiring Committee
DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon
For consideration, all applications MUST INCLUDE the following: copy of educational qualifications; copy of current resume; cover letter; and 3 references (work related preferred).
For consideration, all applications MUST INCLUDE the following: copy of educational qualifications; copy of current resume; cover letter; and 3 references (work related preferred).
A detailed Job Description is available at the Mississaugas of the New Credit Administration Building; (Ph: 905.768.1133; Fax: 905.768.1225). Only those candidates successful in the Selection & Hiring Process will be contacted.
A detailed Job Description is available at the Mississaugas of the New Credit Administration Building; (Ph: 905.768.1133; Fax: 905.768.1225). Only those candidates successful in the Selection & Hiring Process will be contacted.
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Pan Am Games Secretariat (PAGS), 2789 Mississauga Road, RR #6, Hagersville, On N0A 1H0, Attention: Hiring Committee
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BUSINESS Mountains of black gold perfect for your garden By TRT Staff SIX NATIONS – There are few remaining non-chemical natural farmers left on Six Nations. Stan Martin is one of them. Martin has been operating his family farm on Six Nations for the past 20 years. People tend to rely on store bought foods but traditionally, Native people did not rely on outside influences for food. It’s important to realize this and get back to a traditional lifestyle and traditional diet and that’s why it’s important for people of Six Nations to grow their own food in natural ways. Stan Martin’s cow manure compost is 100% natural. So what is manure good for? Martin stated that manure is good for soil additives, which produces healthy plant growth. Soil on Six Na-
tions tends to be filled mostly with clay in many areas so by adding manure compost to the existing soil, it will help plants grow to be healthy and plentiful. Martin stressed that there are no pesticides in his compost. His compost comes from his own cattle’s manure which he raised on his farm. They are not fed genetically modified organisms, or GMO’s. He also grows his own hay on his farm to feed his cattle, also without the use of pesticides. Besides cow manure compost, Martin also sells freezer beef, chickens and eggs. Martin sells his manure compost to organizations like the Six Nations farmers market but said he mostly sells to home gardeners. Customers can pick up their own manure compost or he will also
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deliver. Martin feels his business is growing more and more every year, mostly by word of mouth. In his third year of operation now, he finds he is making more and more compost every year. Stan Martin would like to encourage local gardeners to buy great quality, pesticide-free, local Six Nations compost. “Gardening doesn’t have to be hard,” stated Martin. For a healthy garden contact Stan Martin for 100% natural compost. His farm is located at 1612 4th Line just outside the village of Ohsweken and he can be reached at 519-445-0942 or on his cell at 519-7610942.
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HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE 1572 FIRST LINE BETWEEN CHIEFSWOOD RD. AND 1ST LINE SELLING LOT #1 AND LOT#2 TOGETHER = 3 ACRES PRICE $225,000.00 WAYNE MARTIN Please text 519- 878- 8974 Call 519- 445- 0180
HILL: BARBARA ANN NEE: CLAUSE Passed away on Sunday April 20, 2014 with family by her side in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Harry (Doon) Hill. Loving mother of Marty and Misty Towes, Shari Towes and Chris Williams, Mike Towes, Mandy and Bill VanEvery, and Willow Hill and Josie Thomas. Dear Grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sister of Marla and Stan, Wilma and Snip, Ruby and the late Marty, Harry, Karen and Steve, Lois and Ross, Becky and the late Bill, Nick, and Jean and Bill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by granddaughter Ginnilee Towes; parents, Harry and June (Doxtator) Clause; sisters, Norma Jean Clause and Donna Green; brother, Donald Green. Rested at her home 2656 5th Line, Six Nations after 7 p.m. Monday where Funeral Service and burial will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at 11 a.m. www.rhbanderson.com
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All you can eat breakfast Sunday, April 27, 2014 @ Onondaga Longhouse 8 a.m. – 12 Noon. $10.00 for adults $5.00 for kids. Proceeds going towards the Ohsweken Royal Reds boys field lacrosse team travelling to New York to attend a tournament.
This beautiful cultured stone home sits back 600 feet from the road on 1 acre of land. It’s in pristine condition move in condition, freshly painted in neutral colors, open concept design with cathedral ceilings, 2x6 exterior walls, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, maple hardwood floors in the octagon room, living room, and bedrooms, ceramics floors in the kitchen, bathrooms and mechanical room (washer/ dryer hook ups in mechanical room). The kitchen has custom maple wood cabinets and 2 electric skylights that are controlled with a remote to open or close. Octagon shaped room features a ceiling fan with 4 large windows that flood the room with natural light. A beautiful glass block wall separates the octagon room and the living room, 2 antique stained windows are built into the master bedroom and master bath walls. Ensuite master bath has a spa like feel with a 4 piece bath which includes a large separate 1 piece shower stall, 6x3 foot jetted tub with ceramic tub surround, custom solid wood vanity, 1 remote controlled electric skylight above the jetted tub, and a new toilet. A 3 piece guest bathroom has a 1 piece shower stall, custom vanity with a square sink which sits in top, and toilet. Front and rear door systems have beautiful decorative cut glass inserts. Single floor plan with a heated crawl space, each door is 36 inches wide; with easy to grasp door handles, a covered front porch spans the width of the house, and 12 feet deep with 2 stationary skylights. The back porch is also covered. Central air conditioning and central natural gas heating and a dug well. 100% in compliance with Six Nations housing building code, all inspections completed and passed. Lot#2
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APRIL 23RD, 2014
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
CLUES ACROSS 1. Comic actor Wilson 5. Dermatitis 11. Agriculture 14. Flyer 15. Assent 18. S S S 19. Capital of Zimbabwe 21. Gas usage measurement 23. False god 24. About some Norse poems 28. Am. steam engineer James 29. “If” singer’s initials 30. Sound unit 32. Envisage 33. Help 35. Payment (abbr.) 36. Abbr. for British postal 39. Ring 41. NCIS star’s initials 42. Unstressed-stressed 44. A supporting stalk 46. Indigo plant 47. Not or 49. Genus syringa shrubs 52. 14th C. 78 card game 56. Classical music form 58. Language of Andorra 60. Seasonal planting changes 62. Hatched insect form 63. Sound unit CLUES DOWN 1. Federal home mortgage dept. 2. Have great affection for 3. Goddess of the rainbow 4. Pesetas (abbr.) 5. Species of interbreeding ecotypes 6. A base person 7. Polish monetary unit (abbr.) 8. 7th Greek letter 9. A lot
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your self-confidence and enthusiasm have made you a natural leader. This week belongs to you, and others will rely on your leadership skills. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A unique experience has inspired you to make a difference, Taurus. If you want to volunteer, there are many organizations that need help. Find the right fit for you.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Change is right around the corner, Gemini. Take the time to listen to what the stars are trying to tell you so you can make the best decisions.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You are very good at bringing together people, Cancer. Use this ability to create a social forum this week. Encourage those closest to you to exchange ideas.
10. Blood clam genus 12. A single article 13. Suggests the supernatural 16. Male parents 17. Fall into ruin 20. Other 22. “Beetle Juice” actress initials 25. Female NASCAR driver’s initials 26. Indicated horsepower (abbr.) 27. Describe a sporting event 29. Semi-liquid infant food 31. Last in an indefinite series 34. Former Cowboy __ Nguyen 36. Iranian monetary unit 37. A genus of edentates
Answers for April 23, 2014 Crossword Puzzle
38. Perennial mountain rice 40. Atomic #3 43. White (French) 45. Daddy 48. Organized information 50. Astronomer Sagan 51. Greek portico 53. Rodents 54. Beastie Boys EP “Aglio e __” 55. K particle 57. 4th calendar month (abbr.) 58. Postal moving form (abbr.) 59. North northeast 61. Camper
SUDOKU
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t let others make decisions for you, Leo. This week take control of your life and be more assertive regarding the goals you want to accomplish.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, technology is foremost on your mind this week. Focus on ways that technology can better your life and advance your career. Seek the advice of others.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, seek guidance from friends and family when faced with a puzzling problem. Different perspectives can shed light on the problem and make it easier to solve.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, give ample thought to what you really want out of a particular relationship or situation. You might have to make big changes, but such changes are worth the effort.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Try to show others this week that you are a thoughtful person who has a lot of life experience, Sagittarius. Assert yourself calmly and effectively to get your point across.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Trust the people you love, Capricorn. They may grow weary of not knowing which way you lean. Be firm when making decisions and others will respect you for it.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It is not always easy to think and act differently from those around you, Aquarius. But your willingness to take the road less traveled is why you’re such an effective leader.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, someone close to you is having problems that he or she cannot express. Your intuition will save the day.
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