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SN cleans up at BASEF and shows great teamwork By Jayson Koblun
SIX NATIONS – Several science fair project winners from Six Nations and area elementary schools were submitted for consideration for the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) annual awards, and students from J.C. Hill, O.M. Smith/ Kawenni:io, I.L. Thomas schools won recognition and awards for their work. BASEF is a competition open to all Grade 7 through Grade 12 students from Hamilton, Halton Region, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brant County and Six Nations. Students may attend any public,
separate or private school or be home schooled. Participants must be under the age of 21 before June of the BASEF year. There is no entry fee to participate but more than $200,000 in cash, trips and scholarships were awarded this year. Grade 7 students from I.L. Thomas School, Keegan Skye and Breanna Stewart entered their project titled, Baby Proof Me and won the BASEF 500 Award, Nikola Tesla Honourable Mention Award, and an Indigenous Peoples of Canada Scientific Award. Teachers Mrs. Skye and Ms. Mt. Pleasant are very proud of their
Grade 8 students from O.M. Smith/Kawenni:io School, Aiyana Jonathan and Amy Sandy and their project, Water Filtration. PHOTO BY BASEF
students’ hard work. “With everything that is going on in the community, Keegan and Breanna didn’t have a great deal of time to work on the project but they used what time they did have effectively and did a great job,” said Skye. “The two complemented each other so well. Breanna helped Keegan stay on task and was very organized, while Keegan had the idea of inventing a prototype and testing it on his little brother.” Skye said that students from some of the schools off of the territory have been learning English since day one, whereas
her students have only been learning Enlgish for the past few years, so the fact that her students have overcome some great difficulties and what some might call disadvantages—is very encouraging to her and the staff. “They have come so far with what they have been faced with. When Keegan and Breanna came back after the fair, their classmates and peers were excited for them and some are encouraged now to take part next year.” The other Six Nations students who received recognition and awards at BASEF were: Takia Greene and Shail-
Grade 7 students from I.L. Thomas School, Keegan Skye and Breanna Stewart entered their project titled, Baby Proof Me and won several awards. PHOTO BY BASEF
Grade 8 students from J.C. Hill Elementary, Takia Greene and Shailee Sandy and their project, Brainaholic. PHOTO BY BASEF ee Sandy won an Indigenous Peoples of Canada Scientific Award for their project, Brainaholic. Jersee Hill and Jaden Squire won the Dr. Laura Blew Social Sciences Award and Primary Fluid Systems Award for their project, Investigating The Affects Of Domestic Vio-
lence. Aiyana Jonathan and Amy Sandy won an Indigenous Peoples of Canada Scientific Award for their project, Water Filtration. BASEF 2017 was sponsored by ArcelorMittal Dofasco and hosted by Mohawk College March 30 to April 4.
Grade 8 students Jersee Hill and Jaden Squire from O.M. Smith/Kawenni:io School and their project, Investigating The Affects Of Domestic Violence. PHOTO BY BASEF
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Northern fire fighters celebrated at grad By Chezney Martin SIX NATIONS – In partnership with the Ontario Native Fire Fighter Society and Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada, the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services Department Training Academy graduated recruits on Thursday, April 6, from the Northern Fire Fighter Training Program hosted on Six Nations. The ceremony was a little late as several fire fighters were called to help fight a fire. But the lucky graduates are the first class of this program to graduate; Ashley Russel-Taylor, Carrie Boshkaykin, Paul Vivian, Matthew Hillier, Aimee Lyon, Leon Nayanookesic, Mike Thompson, Bobby Copenance, Robin Archie, and Robert Eshkibok will each receive certification. Each fulfilled a five-week program away from their home community. “We should all be very proud,” said Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill. “I'm so glad to see so many graduates, I am to understand they're from all different First Nations from across the country.” “I think it's so important because you will take your expertise in the capacity that you have back to your own communities and I'm sure it's gonna benefit your communities, which is so sorely needed,” said Hill to the seated graduates. “In the long-run we all want the same thing for our communities,” she said. “We all want healthy and safe communities, and now that you've had this training
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During the ceremony, graduates were seated to hear words from many proud speakers, as well as enjoy videos featuring themselves and their hard work during training. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN you're going to play a big part in that, just as our firemen do in our community.” Hill also commended Six Nations Fire Chief Matthew Miller for his collaborative work in beginning the training academy. Miller said that the
number of fires that happened this year is “astronomical” and with 15 indigenous people lost to fires this year as well, fire fighters are needed more than ever. “There is no other community in Canada that has as many house fires as first nations
Ontario Native Fire Fighters Society Executives Steve Nolan, Allan Manitowabi and Frank Gionette spoke to graduates about their importance and commended them on their hard work. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
Ava Hill spoke with a media representative from APTN on the importance of fire fighters within indigenous communities, as well as the success of the graduates. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
communities do,” said Miller. “People are 10.4 times more likely to die if you live in a first nations community as a result of a house fire.” Miller explained that travelling to other communities has confirmed the importance of fire fighters. “We just spent the last couple of weeks visiting 18 of our brother and sister communities and fly-in communities in the North, and I can tell you right now that fires are going to keep happening.” he said, as he explained to the graduates that their home communities will experience fires as well. “We need more people like you in you your communities” he said. “We need people that are going to have passion, commitment and dedication in keeping your communities safe.” Other speakers of the night included Captain Martin McNaughton, President of Firestar Services Mark Vanderfesyt, SNF&ES Instructor Adrian Chrisjohn, Graduate Carrie Boshkaykin, and Ontario Native Fire Fighters Society Executives Steve Nolan, Allan Manitowabi and Frank Gionette. Supportive friends, family and staff then enjoyed a catered meal in honour of the new fire fighters that will return to their home communities.
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BRANTFORD — Ontario has settled out of court in a class action lawsuit of former students at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind. The case alleged physical, emotional and sexual
abuse towards students at the boarding school from the 1950s through to the late 2000s. Lawyers say the settlement was reached just one day before the case was to start trial.
BRANTFORD — Brantford Police are warning the public after they say another man in the area has overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl. A 20 year old man was admitted to hospital with no vital signs Sunday night. Doctors established the man had overdosed on opiates and gave the patient naloxone. He
was revived and later released from hospital. Fentanyl has been responsible for several overdose cases in the immediate area. Police say anyone in the area can get a naloxone kit for free in case of an overdose from any local pharmacy. You can get more information at www.fentanylcankill.ca
SIX NATIONS — Ontario is moving forward with its plan to make the criminal justice system faster and fairer by implementing programs to help reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system in Brantford and Six Nations. The plan will enhance public safety by resolving criminal cases faster through greater sup-
ports to low-risk individuals who come in contact with the law. Ontario officials say they are working with the Six Nations Elected Chief and Council to develop a program to provide bail services to its members and other Indigenous people in Six Nations of the Grand River, Cayuga, and the Brantford area.
OTTAWA — An indigenous man from the Blood Kanai nation will appear on a new $10 bill. James Gladstone is one of four federal officials who will appear on the commemorative bank notes to celebrate
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Six Nations Elected Council receives transfer for Burtch By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – It’s been a long time coming, but by the end of March the 381 acres along the Cockshutt Road known as the Burtch Land is back in the hands of Six Nations. The transfer came by way of a federal corporation created and directed by the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) in trust for the people of Six Nations. The Mohawk Workers also have laid claim to that piece of property as well, seeking the land be returned under the Haldimand Proclamation, which they believe is a Mohawk document that includes “such others” as worded. They say the Haldimand Proclamation was no “gift” but was made specifically as compensation for Mohawk lands lost following the American Revolution. As such, they believe it was a document directed towards Mohawks and others
of the Six Nations who wished to give up their traditional territories to join Brant in 1784. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council has been trying to bring the Burtch land back to Six Nations directly, without the use of the SNEC or the Mohawk Workers. The long recorded history of the Burtch Tract, of which this is only a part, goes back to the earliest times of non-native settlement in this region and comes up time and time again in government documents since. The entire Burtch Tract is 5,223 acres. It was pledged back to Six Nations by then Premier David Peterson at the Caledonia standoff (Kanonhstaton - The Protected Place) in exchange for the removal of barricades on Highway 6. Because the land in question was used as an airfield during the Second World War, there were significant amounts of
toxins found in the soil, which had to be cleaned up before it could be transferred. After the war, it was converted into a correctional institute and inmates canning factory. The buildings on the property were insulated with asbestos and therefore had to be torn down as well, at government expense. A few sparks of intercommunity battles have also occurred between 2006 and March of 2017 over who will control this land and what it will eventually be used for. The release from SNEC goes on to explains how this trust will work. “The corporation will hold the land, which formerly housed the Burtch Correctional Institute, for the people of Six Nations as represented by the Elected Council,” the document states. “All acreage will remain in trust until it can officially be added to Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in
accordance with the Federal Government’s Additions to Reserve Policy.” This could take a long while yet, if the land along Highway 6 where the Oneida Business Park is located, is any gauge. “The costs associated with the transfer of land have been incurred by the Province of Ontario,” the media release explains. “The Province has also agreed to incur all taxes on the property until it has been deemed “reserve land” at which time the land will become tax-exempt. For the immediate future, the land will be used for agricultural purposes.” There still may be some issues concerning who will administrate the agricultural use of the land and who will have the right to farm it in the short term. But for now, Reserve No. 40 is 381 acres bigger than it was before, and that could be seen as a good thing.
Grand River Environmental Group, has seen this kind of thing before, but is shocked at the proliferation of these hazards to health over the past two years. “There’s so many of us who want to enjoy the beautiful trails and natural environment in this community but it’s hard when you hear about things like this,” she told the Brantford Expositor. “We’ve collected syringes before during our clean ups [over the past 16 years] but I’m really
surprised to hear a number like that.” Bucci says syringes found has doubled every year and sometimes tripled in recent years. In response, city workers have been keeping a closer eye on the park and along the canal as well where it is believed at least some of the syringes have been carried into the lake from. This is certainly not just a Brantford issue and it is not new. Nearly 600 discarded syringes were recovered in
Toronto’s 44 wards between January 2012 and June 6, 2013. The National Drug Aliance of Great Britain reported “Up to one million dirty needles were dumped by heroin addicts in Scotland last year, sparking calls for a national review of strategies to curb the spread of hepatitis C.
Mohawk Park a depository of used syringes By Jim Windle
BRANTFORD – Dozens of used hypodermic syringes have been found along the shore of Mohawk Lake in recent months and city officials are concerned. City hall was following a lead posted on the Internet showing dozens of needles floating on the north edge of the man made lake. They collected another 50, during a two-day clean up, according to reports. Tracey Bucci of the
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Taller than the rest EDITORIAL BY JONATHAN GARLOW There was a time more than 10 years ago when grassroots people of Six Nations decided to take back what was rightfully theirs. It caused a commotion. Motivated by the memories of ancestors and hope for the children who have not yet been born, thousands of Six Nations people swarmed onto a small parcel of land that for a moment, almost became a housing development for Ontario. The motto back then was “no development on stolen land”. Some people were imprisoned, others were injured, but because truth was on their side—the grassroots people won the battle. That was on April 20th, 2006. Canada had no choice but to stop the housing development because they knew that they did not have ownership title to that land. Historically Six Nations chose the civil, more diplomatic route by filing 29 specific land claims against the Crown to that land in question—the first was in 1980. But because Canada knows the truth of what they own and what they do not — they had no choice but to negotiate with Six Nations. Then the shenanigans started. Financial records from the 2008 negotiations between Six Nations and Canada reveal that then spokesperson for the reclamation, Hazel Hill received $40,000 that year for her work at “the site”. This in itself was a shocking reveal for others who worked alongside Hill to hold the line at the reclama-
tion because ‘we the people’ believed everyone was operating out of national good will. It was known then that funds had been flowing from the royal coffers of Canada for the main negotiating table but not many people really knew for how much. It makes you wonder. ‘We the people’ definitely know who wasn’t in it for the money. A man nicknamed “Wack” was living in the deteriorated housing at Kanonhstaton with hardly any possessions and not one penny to his name. He survived through donations. Wack is still struggling today and there were many others like him. Another man, the mighty Huck Kowa, was taken down by 10 Ontario Provincial Police and was Tasered repeatedly. He broke his cuffs three times in the paddy wagon after being hauled away. Huck was treated like a criminal even though his only crime was being Ongwehonweh. Now we have an institution called HDI talking with those developers ‘we the people’ stood against. Now, in hindsight, ‘we the people’ are wondering: did Huck and Wack and the rest of us sacrificed so much just so Brian Doolittle, Aaron Detlor and Elvera Garlow could form corporation after corporation? Those who risked their safety at the reclamation did it because it was the right thing to do — with no thought of compensation. Furthermore, ‘we the people’ didn’t decide as a nation or as a community to allow
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development to continue in exchange for dirty money from those developers we so strongly resisted. Who made that call? Who brought development to Six Nations? Was it Elected Council? Why did Economic Development morph into the Six Nations Development Corporation? Maybe someone saw the millions of dollars that HDI was raking in. Was it the HCCC? Was it HDI? Just over a decade later we have transitioned from peaceful resistance to the gradual enfranchisement of our traditional government and it is a mess. The largest business conglomerate in Korea has rights to our land for the next 20 years and people like Wack have no say in the matter—and may stand to not benefit from the deal at all. There is also an additional unknown. What is being done with the millions of dollars coming into HDI on behalf of the people of Six Nations? Some argue that they have become an employer on the territory — which may be true. It’s great if you have a job because of HDI but the truth is extortion isn't our way. The negotiating tables are over. There is a very old saying from the Haudenosaunee people. Elder Alec Elijah from Oneida says “we are all the same height” which is a cultural teaching about social equality. This is the root problem at Six Nations; some people feel that they are taller than the rest.
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Councillor Miller on HDI
In speaking only for myself and not the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) and with all due respect to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC), saying one thing and doing another doesn’t cut it. In the 2013 statement given by Chief Sidney Hill, Tadodato, Onondaga Nation, it states the imposition of elected councils primary intent was “…to assist in the enfranchisement and assimilation of the Haudenosaunee into the national fabric of both Canada and the United States.” Four years from this statement the HCCC are now shareholders in an incorporated numbered company (#2438543 Ontario Inc.). We all know under incorporation laws all people are deemed to be Canadian citizens. In other words, the HCCC had to disenfranchise themselves to incorporate, meaning give up or relinquish all their rights as Haudenosaunee people. According to the media release Hazel Hill, Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) director, excuses the disenfranchisement by saying the numbered company is “the vehicle used by the HCCC to buy shares of the Veresen Grand Valley Wind Farm and to purchase land to return to the Haudenosaunee and build on our land base.” Granted, business today is all about incorporation—but we’re talking about a government here, our traditional government jumping into another canoe. We’re not talking about some businessman around the corner. We also hear the HCCC has established another corporation known as Ogwa whista de dwa snye Inc. This corporation is to
oversee HCCC revenues. Like, what is going on here? The HCCC is becoming more Canadian than the elected council system they despise so much. I’ve been an elected councillor for 12 years now and consider myself schooled in the politics and workings of the Ontario and Federal governments and development projects, but even so, I still have a difficult time coming to grips with and understanding the complicated agreements. Whenever questioned, Hazel Hill and Aaron Detlor always say the HCCC knows because we report to the HCCC on a monthly basis. Yet according to the story, Wilf Davey claims most of the chiefs who were asked if they knew the HCCC was shareholders of #2438543 Ontario Inc. said “no” they didn’t. So what chiefs agreed to incorporate? The HCCC probably doesn’t even know about Ogwa whista de dwa snye Inc., their other incorporated company. And what about the people, the clans? As a member of the Turtle Clan I heard about the numbered company but this story is the first time I heard about Ogwa whista de dwa snye Inc. Where do the people fit into the HCCC jumping from canoe to canoe? Seems the HDI has taken the place of the clans at the HCCC table and on the HCCC’s agenda. How can this be when it’s the people who make up the confederacy? The thing is there was another option to incorporating. The HCCC has always maintained that elected councils are only there for the band’s administration purposes hence the HCCC only wanting exclusive jurisdiction over the Eight Points. Instead of setting up an incorporated company the HCCC could have had any funding paid by developers flow thru the band administration. What would have
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Finding fluency in the Mohawk language today
By Chezney Martin I'm not a fluent Kanien'keha speaker and I will never say that I am. But I am ongoing in my learning and understanding of the language. And throughout my time learning Kanien'keha, I've come to learn that the understanding of the language that is being taught is limited. What I mean is that majority of Haudenosaunee language institutions are teaching the bare essentials, because they desperately want to save Haudenosaunee languages and have more speakers. That is an amazing feat to tackle, and I respect it. I also firmly understand it. I want nothing
Miller on HDI continued happened is the money would come to the Finance department and the Finance Director would transfer the money to the HCCC/HDI bank account. All the band administration asks for is an audit of the money at the end of the year. The HDI could have easily provided that. This all concerns me greatly. First of all it doesn’t seem to me that the people working at the HDI or working on these development agreements are doing so with the best interest of the HCCC in mind. Seems the HDI can convince the HCCC to do anything for a buck. How disillusioning. Councillor Helen Miller
more than for my future children to learn their language from me and to attend language institutions like I did. But, I am learning more about the holes these institutions have. This includes the literal definition of certain words. I once heard a new Kanien'keha speaker correct an old fluent speaker, saying “you can't use that word like that, because that's not what it means”. The old speaker was albeit annoyed, but told the new speaker the actual definition of the word “chair”. “Anitskwara” is used to define a “chair”. However, even though there is a command like “satien” to tell someone to sit, anitskwara refers to the way a person’s body bends to sit. This means anything you can sit on can be called an anitskwara, not just a chair. It could be a table, a log, a rock or anything and you can call it an anitskwara. And there are many words like this with old definitions that aren't taught.
“Rake'niha” or “Rakeni” is defined as “father”. But, Rakeni is a derivative of the word “wahakeni”, which refers to loaning life. So, Rakeni doesn't actually mean father, it is more along the lines of “he, the one that loaned me my life”. This is great proof of the respect for family our ancestors had, and I'm sure it would be a great piece of information for any speaker to know. As well, “iokenoron” is defined as “rain”. But, within iokenoron is “kenoron,” which is associated with preciousness. So, iokenoron doesn't mean rain, it relates to how precious descending water is. So, if this history isn't told to a speaker, they will continue speaking and using those words as the literal meanings of their definition. They will then teach their children the same thing, and– poof–the real definitions are lost. On top of it, once you become a speaker of Kanien'keha, it seems like every other new speaker is revolving around the use of prefixes and their
own level of fluency. On top of it, when new speakers speak they speak so quickly to prove their fluency, that their words aren't understandable. I myself have been guilty of this. If you listen to old speakers—three of my favourites are Akoh Johnson, Louise McDonald and Tom Porter—they take their time. To hear them speak it's almost like the language is reaching you on a different level. Their words are calmly spoken, the annunciation is like music, and they don't hurry to prove anything. Old speakers are the reason our languages are called “beautiful to hear.” Another problem I'm seeing is that the way old language speakers speak is being looked over, while new speakers are striving to reach fluent status. I have heard the “languages evolve” line, but I don't believe our ancestral languages should evolve in such a short period of time and just because no one is connecting to the old way of speaking. Residential
Schools did a number on many families, including my own, and I really do feel it is much more important to preserve the beauty and purity of the old way of speaking, than evolving the language into a different dialect altogether. Take a look at Farsi, Macedonian, Lithuanian and Tamil; some of the oldest and still spoken languages in the world. A person that speaks Farsi today can read Persian manuscripts from 900 C.E., and they can read it without as much difficulty as an English speaking person today can read Shakespeare. Think on that. Those languages are very, very old. Yet, they are so well preserved by their speakers that they can understand old scriptures and manuscripts from centuries ago. So, why should we want and desire for our languages to change–especially when we have lost so much already? I've said this before in conversation, and I've been met with the argument that “just trying”
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believed to have originated among German Protestants around the 1600s. A bit like Santa Claus, the Bunny (or Easter Hare as it was known then) would judge children and decide whether they deserved an Easter egg hunt or not. Today the rabbit seems to be a little less judgmental as to whether or not you deserve a treat—handing them out left, right and centre. The Bunny often gives out candy and eggs from a basket based on a tradition from the 1700s. In the 1700s the Pennsylvania Dutch believed in an egg-laying hare called the ‘Osterhase’ or ‘Oschter Haws’. Their children would build nests in which the hare could lay its coloured eggs. Eventually, chocolate treats would replace the coloured eggs and decorated baskets would re-
place the nests. The eggs have roots that stem from Paganism as well—as a symbol of new life, eggs were a sign of celebrating spring in pagan festivals. When Christianity adopted the symbols, the egg became a symbol for the moment Jesus emerged from the tomb following his resurrection. The fact that now they’re chocolate is just a bonus. An article from Mentalfloss.com says: Our friend the chocolate bunny had yet to cross the Atlantic, though. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America says that “the Pennsylvania Dutch imported the Oschter Haws, or Easter Hare, who delivered coloured eggs to good children." One of the better-known early sightings of chocolate rabbits in America was in 1890, when Pennsylvania shopkeeper
Robert L. Strohecker featured a five-foot chocolate rabbit in his drugstore to attract business at Easter. This became a thing: A 1927 photograph captured two young boys flanking a mighty 75-pound chocolate rabbit in front of Florian’s Pharmacy in St. Paul, Minnesota (the owner happened to be the son of German immigrants). And after that long journey, chocolate rabbits of more manageable proportions eventually became an Easter staple. No matter how the tradition of finding chocolate eggs, magical rabbits, or decorating baskets while at the same time acknowledging Jesus came to be, it’s now a large and successful part of the economy and North American culture—Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales.
to learn the language is good enough. But, that is a repugnant argument to me. As a speaker, I want to speak the Kanien'keha my grandmother spoke. And if I do reach Sky World when I pass away, I want her to be able to understand me when I get there. I don't want a new world of speakers where each Kanien'keha is different in each home or family. I want the old stuff. To me it's when we speak like our ancestors that we have their power in our voices. I mean, our ancestors used the language to connect themselves to this earth and to each other—we will only sever that connection by creating a new language that separates us from them. So, my advice is that if you ever have the chance to learn a language, any language, do not ignore the old speakers of it. Listen to them in any way you can and you'll help your own understanding of the language, and you'll help preserve the language to the extent that it was meant to.
Where does the Easter Bunny come from?
SIX NATIONS – Easter is a Christian holiday that acknowledges the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Oddly enough—the Bible makes no mention of the part where bunnies appeared and began handing out chocolate eggs. So, where did the Easter Bunny come from and why does it bring children candy and chocolate eggs? Also—since when do rabbits lay eggs? As far as traditions go, getting a day off, free candy, and enjoying a nice turkey or ham dinner with friends and family is a great way to spend the weekend. Christianity has adopted pagan practices in the past and several are seen during Easter celebrations. The concept of the Easter Bunny as the world has come to know it is first
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Honouring the “Indian” Warriors of Vimy Ridge By Jim Windle with notes FRANCE – Last week Canada celebrated the victory and honoured brave Canadians who fought and died taking Vimy Ridge in France during the First World War. But many of the reports and TV specials did not mention the Onkwehonwe Warriors who fought alongside the British, Australian, American and Canadian soldiers. Vimy Ridge was a watershed battle that turned the tide of the war in favour of the allied forces; breaking a stagnant quagmire of death, disease and destruction the allied forces and German soldiers were locked in. “The largest influx [of volunteers] came from the Six Nations and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte,” writes historian Timothy Winegard. “Those who stayed home also lent a hand; the Six Nations Women’s Patriotic League of 1914 crafted items and stocked care packages to be sent overseas to help their men. First Nations’ women gained more jobs as a result of the war, but in 1917 they were not granted the vote alongside non-aboriginal women.” The Canadian Corps, which included several aboriginal warriors, was ordered to seize Vimy
James Moses of Ohsweken, on the Six Nations Reserve, served in both the infantry and air services. In 1918, the aircraft from which he was observing was shot down over France. Both pilot and observer were reported missing in action. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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More than 4,000 status Indians voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War, not including Metis and Inuit. More than 300 died overseas, but many more passed soon after their return from wounds, sickness, disease. Canadian aboriginals were awarded more than 75 medals for their actions during the First World War. They were well renowned as topnotch scouts, warriors, snipers, and apparently, tankers too. In 1914, racism drove Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, to pursue her training as a nurse in the U.S. Not a single Canadian nursing school would accept her. In 1917, when the U.S. entered the war, Charlotte volunteered for the U.S. Medical Corps and served in a hospital in France. After the war, she returned to Six Nations and worked as nurse. Today, there is a street and a park named in her memory in West Brantford. SUBMITTED PHOTO Ridge in April 1917. Situated in northern France, the heavily-fortified seven-kilometre ridge held a commanding view over the allied lines. The Canadians would be moving across an open graveyard. Previous French attacks had failed costing them more than 100,000 casualties. The 107th “Timber Wolf” Battalion was a unit largely made up of indigenous people from Manitoba and Ontario, including Lieutenant James Moses of the Delaware band from Six Nations of the Grand River. “Though many people on Bear Island were nominally Christian by the First World War, some of the women invited a shaman to perform a shaking tent ceremony to let them know how the boys going off to war would fare,” wrote veteran Steve Turner of Aurora in his memoirs. “After he came out from the tent, he told the people that all the boys going to war would be injured, except for one who wouldn’t suffer an injury, but all would return home alive.” “Donald McKenzie, a relative involved in Vimy—returned without suffering a wound. All the other men from Bear Island were wounded overseas, wrote Steve Turner, Aurora, Ont. In all, more than 500
status Indian servicemen lost their lives on foreign battlefields during the world wars, and the number of casualties— including those injured— was much higher. Their notable contributions to the war effort became a source of inspiration and self-confidence to themselves, to their communities and to Canadians in general. In fact, some reserves saw every eligible man sign up to fight. Some reserves were nearly depleted of young
men. For example, only three men of the Algonquin of Golden Lake Band who were fit and who were of age to serve remained on their reserve. Roughly half of the eligible Micmac and Maliseet men of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia signed up, and, although small, Saskatchewan's File Hills community offered practically all of its eligible men. In B.C., the Head of the Lake Band saw every single man between the ages of 20 and 35 volun-
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teer. Support from native communities for the allied war effort was by no means unanimous. For example, some band councils refused to help the allied war effort unless Great Britain acknowledged their band’s status as independent nations. Such recognition was not granted. Although its council opposed reserve enlistment, the Iroquois Six Nations of the Grand River provided more soldiers than any other Canadian Indian band. Approximately 300 went to the front. In addition, mem-
bers of this reserve, the most populous in Canada, donated hundreds of dollars to help war orphans in Britain and for other war-relief purposes. Many of the Six Nations volunteers were originally members of the 37th Haldimand Rifles, a regiment in the non-permanent active militia based on the reserve. It provided most of the members of the 114th Canadian Infantry Battalion, which had recruited throughout the area. Joining the Grand River volunteers in this CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Cracking egg myths in time for Easter By TRT staff Easter eggs are the centrepieces of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people also associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colourful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds. Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over. Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If
the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hardboiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins. Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs. Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food colouring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not foodsafe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.
Eggs and easter are almost synonymous today. Myth: Pastel-coloured eggs have long-rooted religious significance. Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan
spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern
Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection. Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition. Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ's tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where
children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established in 1814. Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the spring equinox. Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the year. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold egg-balancing competitions. Easter eggs are a lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched.
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The Remarkable Life of Levi General: friends and foes By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – The Remarkable life of Levi General began in 1872. He was stood up as a royaner (hereditary chief) of the Cayuga nation under the name and title of “Deskaheh” in 1917, a pivotal time in Canadian and Haudenosaunee history. He died June 27, 1925, of pleurisy, in Rochester, New York after being denied entry back into Canada following his extended visits to England and Holland. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King had been embarrassed on the world stage by the revelations brought to members of the League of Nations by Deskaheh. Prime Minister King would not honour the Jay Treaty when Deskaheh returned, which allows Haudenosaunee and all American Indians free and unhindered crossing of the border between Canada and the U.S. His family and friends were also prohibited access to the sick and weakening Deskaheh as he lay at the home of Tuscarora Chief Clinton Rickard. After the death of Deskaheh, the Jay Treaty was honoured once again.
Levi General’s remains were then brought back to his beloved Six Nations Grand River Territory and buried at the Cayuga Longhouse on Third Line, not far from his family home. Despite all the noble words of politicians and poets alike, the prime reason for the formations of League of Nations in the early 1920s was not as much humanitarian as it was political. It was a way to organize the postwar world map and divided up as spoils of war following the Frist World War. All eyes were turned towards the east and dealing with Canada and its “Indians” was pretty low on their priority list to begin with. It only took a little manipulation of scheduling to prevent Deskaheh from making his address to the League until at least their next session, which opened the following year. That gave Britain, Canada, Australia and the U.S. time to pressure Deskaheh’s League member nation allies, Estonia, Ireland, Panama, and Persia to withdraw their support from him along with their invitation to be heard when the League met again.
The Persian delegate sent a telegram requesting the League Council’s special consideration—a request that was rejected on the basis that no Canadian delegate was present. Many contemporary authors who have looked back at this piece of history can see the obvious manipulation tactics employed by the powers of that day. “However, that these ideas were ignored is not surprising when one stops to consider that Indian land claims were being denied by the same political actors endeavouring to bolster their own territorial claims as part of a protracted effort to promote economic reform through the extant system of recognized states and sovereignty,” writes author Yale Belanger. He and lawyer J.P. Decker’s work in Europe was not confined to meeting with diplomats, they also connected with the common man through impromptu lectures, interviews and speeches. In 1924 they upped the anti and had handbills printed, called, “The Redman’s Appeal for Justice” which they would even hand out
wherever they went or even on street corners. In it, the Six Nations case is methodically and carefully laid out, including documentary evidence. Among his many documents he carried with him, was a quote from a 1912 address to the Six Nations people by Great Britain, which states in part: “…The Documents, Records, and Treaties between the British Governors in former times, and your wise Forefathers, of which, in consequence of your request, authentic copies are now transmitted to you, all establish the Freedom and Independency of your Nations.” A London publication, Freeman’s Journal portrayed General as a “… born fighter, the strong man who knows his strength and believes in it, whilst his shining eyes speak of enthusiasm and idealism.” In the fall of 1924 the Mayor of Geneva took it upon himself to convene a meeting of friendly states at the City Hall, to give Deskaheh a chance to deliver his address, “albeit to an impromptu forum devoid of any other authority than the pow-
er of publicity.” (Ronald Niezen - The Origins of Indigenism) Niezen also states, “The Canadian government further took advantage of Deskaheh’s absence and implemented the course designed to dismantle the Six Nations Hereditary governance system.” With Deskaheh detained in Rochester, the old Council House was raided by the RCMP in 1924 and declared “off limits to further political activity. Wampum belts representing intertribal treaties, history, symbols of formal Six Nations relationships with both the British and Dutch governments, were taken as well as other historical documents and money from the safe." In the 1980s a string of wampum hidden behind the wallboards of the old Council house, built in 1863, was discovered during renovations and returned to the Confederacy Chiefs by the Elected Chief, Bill Montour. Prior to leaving Geneva in 1924, Deskaheh professed his sorrow: “It is the heart broken that I am against the most cruel indifference,” adding that “… my appeal to the Society of Nations has not
been heard.” At one point, Deskaheh had the Canadian Anti-Slavery League in his corner. There are several correspondence letters between Deskaheh and the League, however they become darker and darker until they declare their organizations would no longer pursue the case of Six Nations. The reason was made clear. They advised strongly against Deskaheh taking the case to the League of Nations, predicting what would happen. They had another plan they thought would gain more traction. But, when General ignored their advice, the director of the Anti-Slavery League cancelled their involvement in the case.
This series in no way is intended to be a definitive look into the life and times of Levi “Deskaheh” General. It is presented only to tweak your own curiosity about a man that literally burned out and died young, fighting for justice for Six Nations. Please send me any other input you may have on the “Remarkable life of Levi “Deskaheh” General. We hoped you enjoyed this series.
Honouring the "Indian" Warriors of Vimy Ridge continued from page 9
Joseph Bomberry (left) and George Buck (right), from the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, were two of at least 4,000 indigenous people who left their homes to join the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War. PHOTO FROM WOODLAND CULTURAL CENTRE
battalion were 50 Mohawks from Kahnawake, Quebec, and several Mohawks from Akwesasne. Some natives from Western Ontario and Manitoba also became members. In the end, two of its companies, officers included, were composed entirely of Indians. In recognition of its large Indian make-up, the battalion adopted a crest featuring two crossed tomahawks below the motto, "For King and Country". As well, members of the Six Nations Women's Patriotic League embroidered a 114th flag, which they adorned with Iroquoian symbols. We owe it to our veterans to keep the memory of their service alive. To this end, members of Canada's native commu-
nity began forming veterans organizations and recording their wartime experiences in newsletters, books and films. In the introduction to We Were There, a collection of war-related memories produced by the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association, the editor explains, "I wanted to publish ... to let Indian children know that their fathers and grandfathers fought for the freedom we now cherish. Many of the Indian veterans who fought for this freedom did not come back.” This book was meant to honour those who could still tell their stories, and those who were left behind.
It is said that the new British weapon, Mark IV tank, was awesome, but mechanically unsound and not very well armoured. For that reason, aboriginal volunteers were at times given the job of driving or fighting from one. PHOTO FROM CANADIAN MILITARY MUSEUM
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HEALTHY ROOTS - The Haudenosaunee Foods List is part of the Healthy Roots challenge. The goal? Eat as often as you can from traditional Haudenosaunee foods and note the transformation that occurs in your life. But getting familiar with some of these foods can be tricky as they are not all readily available at local grocers. So we’ll be taking a while to zoom in on the five components of the Haudenosaunee Foods List: foods from the Garden, the Waters, the Fields, the Skies and the Woods. From the Fields Gathering foods from the fields is part of the subsistence lifestyle most people associate with an indigenous diet. While some foods on the list are familiar to people in the region, like wild strawberries, some sound positively alien. Things like fiddleheads, elderberries and burdock sound more complex than they actually are. While foods on the list are readily available in Haudenosaunee country one must take precautions to research and learn about the foods and herbs listed here before diving all in. For example - Sumac can be gathered and made into a very pleasant tea. But there is also a breed of Poison Sumac in the area as well. Fortunately one cannot be easily mistaken for the other: the edible Sumac produces almost furry looking bright red cones in the fall while the Poison Sumac grows small clusters of white berries. Still it is best to research and learn from a number of sources what is best to forage for home and what you should leave for the birds.
Rabbit Stew This is an indigenized version of the classic French rabbit stew. In place of wine we used both apple cider and cider vinegar. In place of the classic Herbs de Provence used in french cooking we added sage for its rich, savoury elements. 3 pounds rabbit, quartered 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1.5 cups of sliced onions or leeks 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup sliced carrots 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons white corn flour 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried sage salt and pepper 1. Heat sunflower oil in a medium-sized Dutch oven or heavy flat-bottomed roasting pan. 2. Add the onions, garlic and mushrooms. 3. Cook until onions are translucent. Remove from the pan. 4. Add the rabbit pieces and sauté over medium heat until rabbit is golden brown on each side. 5. Sprinkle on the corn flour and continue to brown rabbit for another 5 minutes or so, then add the onions, mushrooms and garlic back into the pan along with the carrots, chicken stock, cider, vinegar and sage. 6. With a wooden spoon, stir the bottom of the pan to loosen the browned bits on the bottom. 7. Cover and simmer over low heat for about an hour, adding more stock if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over wild rice or baked squash.
WHAT IS A FIDDLEHEAD? Fiddlehead ferns are the unfurled sprouting beginnings of the ostrich fern. The coiled head of the sprout is similar to the top of a fiddle, hence the name. They are harvested in the early spring across the Eastern US and Canada. This asparagus like fern sprout is a good source of Vitamins A & C. Fiddleheads are a great source of minerals as well. A 100 gram serving can give about 1.3mg of the iron adults need to produce red blood cells. Fortunately you don’t have to forage through the fields before trying fiddleheads. You can easily find fiddleheads in grocery stores and at local farmer’s markets in the spring.
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Local entrepreneur Jessica Hill has won a 2017 SUV for her Tupperware sales. Six Nations’ Jessica Hill is a great example of how hard work, dedication, and drive can pay off— literally. Having been part of the Tupperware team for the last six years selling products, hosting parties—and in the last year managing a team of 33 other consultants—Jessica has taken a small side business and turned it into a viable source of
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Sen. Lynn Beyak says 'silent majority' supports her on residential schools The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Conservative Sen. Lynn Beyak says her party's decision to sanction her for comments about Canada's residential school history amounts to a threat to freedom of speech. In a statement released Thursday, Beyak — who was removed Wednesday from the Senate committee on Aboriginal Peoples — says political correctness is ``stifling opinion and thoughtful conversation.'' She also says a silent majority of Canadians
agree with what she said — that there were ``good deeds'' and other positive elements that emerged from the country's residential school system. ``For me to lose my position on the Aboriginal Peoples committee for complimenting the work of nurses, teachers, foster families and legions of other decent, caring Canadians — along with highlighting inspiring stories spoken by aboriginal people themselves — is a serious threat to freedom of speech,'' Beyak writes. ``Too often, on a broad range of issues, a vocal
minority cries foul and offence whenever a point of view is raised that does not align with their own. ``Meanwhile, the silent majority, who are contributing to this country by working, building and selling things, taking care of their parents and children, are left thinking they are alone.'' Free speech does not apply to ``people that celebrate genocide,'' NDP indigenous affairs critic Romeo Saganash, a residential school survivor, said outside the House of Commons on Thursday. Beyak made the com-
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ments early last month in a speech focused on highlighting the need to track federal spending on indigenous issues. ``I speak partly for the record, but mostly in memory of the kindly and well-intentioned men and women and their descendants — perhaps some of us here in this chamber — whose remarkable works, good deeds and historical tales in the residential schools go unacknowledged for the most part and are overshadowed by negative reports,'' she said at the time. Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission spent six years examining the legacy of the government-funded, church-operated schools, infamous hotbeds of abuse and mistreatment that operated from the 1870s to 1996. The comments touched off a firestorm inside and outside the upper chamber that divided her own caucus, which ultimately decided to remove her
from the committee. In her statement, Beyak said she believes the experience has revealed to her how difficult it is to have a ``balanced, truthful discussion about all issues affecting Canadians.'' Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier says he's happy to count Beyak among his supporters, despite the comments. Late Wednesday, interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose removed Beyak from the committee, but stopped short of kicking her out of caucus. ``I congratulate Rona Ambrose for removing her from the committee but that's not enough for me,'' Saganash said Thursday. ``She needs to resign, and the sooner the better.'' A spokesman said Ambrose has been clear Beyak's views don't reflect the Conservative party's position — a sentiment Bernier echoed earlier this week in an interview with The Canadi-
REGINA — A judge has ordered a Saskatchewan farmer to stand trial in the shooting death of Colten Boushie. Gerald Stanley is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Boushie who was shot and killed on Stanley's
Saskatchewan farm last August and racial tensions flaring across the province. Details of the preliminary hearing remain under a publication ban. Crown prosecutors say the trial could begin as early as this coming fall.
STANDING ROCK — Standing Rock says a third bank has now taken action to cease their investment in the Dakota Access Pipeline. BNP Paribas announced they have sold their shares in the controversial pipeline due to human rights violations against the indigenous peoples whose territory
it crosses. So far BNP Paribas, ING and DNB have taken official action to divest in the pipeline. Tribal Chairman David Archambault says Standing Rock is encouraged by the banks recognition of iminent harm to the Sioux people posed by the pipeline.
an Press. Bernier called the schools a dark part of Canada's history and said he stands by the decision to remove Beyak from the committee. But the former Conservative cabinet minister is defending her right to express her opinion. ``I think political correctness has gone a bit overboard,'' Bernier said in a statement of his own. ``As parliamentarians, we are allowed to have different views and to debate them. And I'm happy to have the senator's endorsement.'' In an open letter released Thursday, indigenous members of the Liberal caucus urged Ambrose to take further action. ``We must ask: How can the Conservative caucus truly address the horrific legacy of residential schools when one of their own continues to openly hold these views?'' read the letter.
Accused in death of Colten E.Coli risk: Boushie heading to trial Flour recall now national
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OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall of potentially contaminated Robin Hood All Purpose Flour for possibly being contaminated by the E.Coli virus. The initial recall was issued on March 28 and only was sent to the western provinces. Now the Agency says that consumers across the country could be affected. The affected product was sold in 10kg bags with an expiry date of April 17, 2018. Officials say to discard the flour or take it back to the store where it was purchased.
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Gold and Silver: the tale that has no ending By Chezney Martin
This story is a piece of oral history and creativity, and was shared by Tom Porter. This piece is simply a written rendition of the story, and may not do justice to the content. The story begins with two young men preparing a hunting trip to hunt and bring meat for their people. They began by readying their canoe and preparing provisions for their journey because they expected the trip to be long. “They went three days paddling,” said Porter, mentioning that he isn't sure which river they travelled on. “In the story that my family tells, everything is three. Always three days. Three everything.” He explained that three is symbolic for the Haudenosaunee in many ways—this can be directly seen in the braiding of hair. As the men travelled on the water, they noticed a blinding light. This light wasn't anything supernatural, but it was definitely light reflecting off of something shiny. They noticed its location was among lily pads on the water and decided they needed to investigate. Upon carefully approaching the lily pads, they could see that the light was emanating off of something small. When they got closer they realized that there were two small snakes perched on the lily pad—one gold and one silver. The backs of the snakes had been reflecting the light of the sun, making them beautiful, but also vulnerable. The men discussed with one another what they should do with the beautiful snakes; if they left them behind, a pred-
ator would surely eat them, and if they saved them what real harm could be done? Forgetting about their hunting trip, they decided to scoop up the small snakes up to take them to their canoe. After three days of travelling home, the men fed the snakes corn meal and dried venison. They noticed that the snakes ate very quickly and seemed to grow larger. But, as the men approached their home, the people spotted the canoe and excitedly gathered at the edge of the water to welcome them home— thinking the men must have caught something great to be home so early. The men called the people to their canoe and each of them looked inside to reveal the beautiful snakes. The people were in awe of them, and decided to build a small enclosure to protect them. The snakes at this time were only the size of a pinky finger, and the people used twigs and sticks to make an enclosure. The people then decided to feed the snakes bugs and beetles, and as they fed the snakes they grew larger. Over a short period of time, the snakes outgrew their enclosure. The people then built a larger one from small branches, and fed the snakes frogs and toads. Again, the snakes quickly outgrew their en-
closure. The people then built a larger one from sapling poles, and fed the snakes raccoons and badgers. It seemed that the snakes had stopped growing. But, soon the snakes grew even larger. Being very accommodating to the beautiful snakes, the people built another enclosure from full tree trunks and fed the snakes deer and turkey. However, the people could not sustain the snakes. The snakes’ appetites had become too large, and the people began to worry if they could even feed themselves as the forest seemed empty. As the people went
to sleep on a night they couldn't feed themselves or the snakes, they were awoken by screams in the early night. The snakes had begun to attack and eat the people. Their appetites were voracious, and the people knew they were still growing. The people then began to panic, as many were being slaughtered and eaten. But soon the snakes were full and rather than laying waste to the entire village; the gold snake fled South, and the silver snake fled North. This made the people terrified of the snakes, fearing that they would return one day. “You know how it is when you're leaving here and going towards Toronto?” said Porter. “You don't even have to get to Toronto and you can see this great, big glow on the horizon. Or if you go to New York City, or Chicago, before you even get there you see this big, great glow on the sky, that's the reflection of the city.” “Well, all of a sudden, those people back then seen this glow coming
towards them from the South, and then they looked and there was another one coming from the North where they lived. And they were afraid that [the snakes return] would happen one day. So they began to argue and fight on what to do to save themselves.” Porter then explained a prophetic piece of the story; the Creator had to attract peoples’ attention with violent wind and lightning to break them away from their arguing. He then gave them specific instructions; including following the lead of a young boy to make a bow string from a Clanmothers hair and a special tree, with a large cedar and white flint arrow to defeat the snake. The story ends there. Porter explained that the ending to the story frustrated him as a youngster when his grandfather would tell it to him, because he wanted to know the ending. However, the story is full of symbolism, which explains why the story can't be finished. “I can tell you that you
will know more about this story than I ever did,” said Porter. “But I will tell you that that gold snake that went to the South I have come to know and our family has come to know, that's what they call the United States of America. And that silver snake that went to the North is what they call Great Britain, and Canada.” Porter explained that the bow is symbolically the people who must help each other like family, and the arrow is symbolically the Faithkeepers, and the Chiefs who must lead with spirituality to defeat the snakes. This is why the story doesn't have an end—yet.
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Mohawk language video game free on Apple and Android By TRT staff MONTREAL – Rivet Rampage, the video game based on APTN’s hit documentary series Mohawk Ironworkers is now available for both iOS and Android devices. Get the app for free on the Apple App and Google Play stores. Rivet Rampage is a single-player game that puts you in the role of a Mohawk ironworker. You are tasked with building one of the most iconic buildings in history, the Empire State Building, as well as Montreal’s infamous Mercier Bridge. Follow the foreman’s orders and avoid flying birds, hot rivets and whirlnados. Each building site contains multiple levels where you take on real-life ironworker tasks like climbing structures, erecting platforms and finding tools. Explore each worksite for more points and hidden Mohawk Ironworkers virtual trading cards featuring ironworkers from the
Rivet Rampage is the name of the video game that features Kanien'keha, the Mohawk language. series. Play the game in Kanien'kéha, English or French. A fun way to learn Kanien'kéha and a piece of Mohawk ironworker
history. Mohawk Ironworkers is a 13-part half hour documentary series that celebrates the steely de-
termination of the Mohawk ironworkers of Kahnawake, Akwesasne and Six Nations said to be “the best ironworkers
on the planet”. Mohawk Ironworkers was created by George Hargrave, Paul M. Rickard and Margaret Horn. The series features a team of indigenous directors: Jeff Dorn, Margaret Horn, Courtney Montour, Paul M. Rickard, and Michelle Smith. Individual episodes of the series are available for viewing on Vimeo On Demand. Mushkeg Productions Inc. is an indigenous production company specializing in films about the indigenous experience, films that deal with contemporary issues facing Canada’s First Nations, their environment, activities, traditions and their
struggle for economic and political autonomy. The company is headed by Paul M. Rickard, independent Cree filmmaker and cameraman. Paul’s partner is veteran producer and director George Hargrave. Past series include Finding Our Talk and Ring of Fire. Mohawk Ironworkers is their fourth series for APTN.
Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/MohawkIronworkersTV www.mohawkironworkers.com Watch Online: www.aptn. ca/mohawkironworkers Mushkeg Productions: www.mushkeg.ca
Our group gets together every otherother Thursday at Tourism building. We Our group gets together every Thursday at Tourism building. start with a potluck supper at 6:30. Attendees include survivors, We start with a potluck supper at 6:30. Attendees include survivors, caregivers, spouses, extended family, children and friends. For more caregivers, extended children and or friends. information on spouses, next meeting contact family, Terry (519)445-2470 Eva (905)768-3891.
For more information on next meeting contact Terry (519)445-2470 or Eva (905)768-3891. Helping Others to HelpThemselves Helping Others to HelpThemselves
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) has partnered with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to generate 44 MW of clean and renewable solar energy. The Nanticoke Solar Farm will be located on and adjacent to the coal yard of the formal Nanticoke Generating Station in Haldimand County. SNGRDC would like to encourage all Six Nations members to submit written comments regarding the Nanticoke Solar Project. To submit a written comment, please: 1)
Complete the comment card portion of the mailer sent to every Six Nations household and return to the black mailbox outside the front doors of the Six Nations Tourism building.
2) Visit the Six Nations Future community engagement website at www.snfuture.com to complete an electronic comment card. Please Note: Deadline to submit a written comment is Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
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Leafs secure playoff berth – not fake news By Jim Windle
The Ducks got a point in their 14th straight game (11-0-3). Anaheim set its record with 16 straight games with a point at the start of the 2006 to 2007 season. Bernier had 15 saves and was 12-1-2 in his final 15 starts. Eaves has 10 points (nine goals, one assist) in his past 11 games, and 14 points (11 goals, three assists) in 20 games with Anaheim. Getzlaf has a goal and six assists during a five-game point streak, and 27 points (four goals, 23 assists) in the past 18 games. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Ducks win Pacific division By Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM – The Anaheim Ducks clinched their fifth straight Pacific Division title in a 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings at Honda Center on Sunday. The Ducks (46-2313) will face the Calgary Flames in the Western Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "It's a credit to the players, who came together and achieved it," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. "It's only one part, though. The most important part comes next." Shea Theodore scored his second goal of the sea-
son on a breakaway 53 seconds into overtime. Nate Thompson scored his first goal of the season for the Ducks at 11:34 of the third period to tie it 3-3. Brandon Montour centred the puck from near the goal line and Thompson redirected the pass off Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick and across the goal line. Dustin Brown scored at 7:55 of the third off a deflection to give the Kings their only lead at 3-2. Drew Doughty and Kyle Clifford also scored for Los Angeles. The Kings (39-35-8) tied it 2-2 on a redirection by Clifford at 15:56 of the second period.
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Anaheim took a 2-1 lead at 9:53 of the second on the first goal by Antoine Vermette since Feb. 9. The Ducks were on the power play after the Kings were penalized for too many men on the ice. Ryan Getzlaf passed from behind the net to Vermette. Quick scrambled to get back in position and Vermette scored his ninth goal of the season. The Ducks took a 1-0 lead 27 seconds into the game. Doughty brought the puck out of the Los Angeles zone for the first time, but his pass was behind Anze Kopitar and went off a skate. Getzlaf retrieved the puck in the neutral zone, backhanded
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a pass to Patrick Eaves on his right and he scored on the short side of the net with a wrist shot from the right faceoff circle. Eaves left in the second period because of an undisclosed injury. "I saw him after the game. He looked fine," Carlyle said. Doughty scored a power-play goal at 11:20 of the first to tie it 1-1. Kopitar said he anticipates some new faces in the locker room next season. "It's tough to see your friends and the players you've won with go, but if that's the case, you can't really mope about it," he said. "You have to create new memories."
Shhh—don’t tell anybody, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the playoffs after 13 seasons of Leaf players cashing in on discount early-bird green fees. Granted, they face what is arguably the best team in the league, so the euphoria will be short-lived. But either way, the Leafs will see the post season for the first time since May 4, 2004 at the Air Canada Centre and ended in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game No. 6 of the second round. Mats Sundin scored the last Leaf playoff goal with Pat Quinn behind the bench. And as far as actually winning the Stanley Cup, it has been a 46-year Cup drought. Cree, George “The Chief” Armstrong from Skead, Ontario, was captain that year. The fact is, no one has ever tweeted about a Leafs playoff game. There was no such thing the last time they were there. In fact, the smart-phone was still three years from development. For us longsuffering Leaf fans, even a first round appearance is like a drink of cold water after wandering in the desert for ‘oh so long’. But here we are, April, 2017, and the Leafs have secured a playoff spot. That is worth a case of Canadian and few pounds of wings at least four times this spring. How pathetic us ‘be-leafers’ are when playing in the post season is as exciting as it is. If “we” can survive Game No. 1 and maybe Game No. 2 without embarrassment against the Capitals, the faith level of most of us diehards will be pumping at the level of the resurrection of Lazarus. This is good for the psyche of the entire nation, giving us something to hope for without fearing the antics of our southern neighbours will some somehow drag us into that whole mess. Washington has a Russian captain. That is kind of ironic in itself these days, but that is the nature of sports. It is more than man against man or woman against woman. Even that isn’t a sure thing either; it’s country against country. Not for oil or territory or political will, it’s all about being the best at that
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Corvairs on a familiar road By Jim Windle
CALEDONIA – The next hurdle in the way of the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs and another kick at the Sutherland Cup will be the Elmira Sugar Kings. The GOJHL OHA semi-finals begin Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Haldimand Centre. Elmira beat the Listowel Cyclones in six games to advance to the final four. The defending Sutherland Cup Jr. B Champions, the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs eliminated the pesky St. Catharines Falcons Friday night in St. Kitts winning the Game 6, 5-2. Outside a huge second period when Caledonia scored three unanswered goals, this game was much closer than the score may indicate. Falcon’s Brandon Skubel brought the large St. Catharines crowd into the game at 6:54. A defensive miscue resulted in Zachary Core evening the score at 1-1 unassisted at the 17:30 mark. Caledonia punched the wind out any momentum St. Kitts may had going with Ryan Punkari, Bailey Fletcher and Jamey Lauzon gave Caledonia an insurmountable 4-1 lead. Quentin Maksimovich poked the Falcons in the eye turning what they
The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs are down to the final four in the GOJHL Jr. B Playoffs. The Corvairs sent St Catharines packing four games to two and begin the semi-finals Thursday night against the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Haldimand Centre at 7:30 p.m. File photo by Jim Windle hoped would be a game changing powerplay into a shorthanded Caledonia goal to make it 5-1, early in the third. Tanner Ferreira recorded the last goal of the season for St. Catharines at 4:27 for the 5-2 final score. The post season began for the Corvairs with a “bye” in the first round before taking out the Ancaster Avalanche in four straight games in the Conference semi-finals. That put the Falcons and the Corvairs together for the Conference Final, which they won four games to two. The London Nationals
won the Western Conference title and will play the Listowel Cyclones starting April 14. The Sutherland Cup semi-finals will set the three conference winners along with the team with the best winning percentage from Rounds 2 and 3 of the playoffs, to open the series. Round 1 is being skipped because Caledonia had a bye. The only stipulation after the teams earn their way to the semi-final is that teams from the same conference cannot play each other in the semi. The winners play for the Sutherland Cup. The
Nationals faced Caledonia in the finals last year and lost to the three-time champs. The Nationals last won the Cup in 2013. Corvairs vs. Elmira Playoff Schedule
GAME 1 Thursday April 13 Haldimand Centre 7:30 pm GAME 2 Sunday April 16 Dan Snyder Memorial 7:00 pm GAME 3 Tuesday April 18 Haldimand Centre 7:30 p.m. GAME 4 Wednesday April 19 Dan Snyder Memorial 7:30 p.m. *GAME 5 Friday April 21 Haldimand Centre 7:30 p.m. *GAME 6 Sunday April 23 Dan Snyder Memorial 2:00 p.m. *GAME 7 Monday April 24 Haldimand Centre 7:30 p.m.
Six Nations celebrate minor hockey By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – The Six Nations Community Hall was full of coaches, players and parents as the annual handing out of the hardware took place Sunday afternoon. It’s a time when young people are still developing their self-esteem and respect for others and awards banquets like these are invaluable for the balanced development young people. We congratulate all winners and commend the volunteers and coaches that make it all happen. PHOTO
single thing at that given moment. As years of disappointing season after disappointing season, the expectations of the ticket buying audience begin to erode into hope, then into acceptance of a grossly priced ticket for a substandard product, and then finally into a kind of daze when the appearance of the blue and white uniform itself
has the affect of a strong hallucination, causing those infected to believe that it is 1967 all over again and the Leafs are going to win the Cup. Usually, I stop watching hockey about this time of year, but this playoff season, I have a plan “B” thanks to Brandon Montour and the Anaheim Ducks. Go Ducks Go!
NLL jockeying for position By Jim Windle
NLL – Randy Staats was good for 11 points in the Georgia Swarm’s 21-12 road-kill over the New England BlackWolves Friday night. He collected two goals and three assists in the first quarter alone. Johnny Powless netted three and assisted on four for a solid seven-point effort. Miles (2G,4A), and Lyle Thompson (2G,3A), Jordan Hall (2G,5A), Shayne Jackson (1G,6A), Kiel Matisz (3G,3A) all contributed multiple point games. Georgia established a 6-1 first quarter lead and never looked back. It was 11-6 at the half and 16-10 after three quarters. Saturday, the Calgary
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Roughnecks topped the visiting Buffalo Bandits 13-8, and the Saskatchewan Rush defeated the Vancouver Stealth 16-12. Jeremy Thompson scored one and assisted on two for the Rush. Heading into this weekend’s games, first place Georgia has clinched for the East and Saskatchewan has clinched a playoff berth in the West. Last place Buffalo (5-9) take on second place Toronto, Friday night. The Bandits head back down the 403 to host first place Georgia, Saturday. The Rochester Knighthawks are in Colorado, New England travel to Saskatchewan and Calgary plays Vancouver.
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Fit and Functional training with Six Nations power lifter By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – Twentytwo-year-old Jared Miller has found his sport on a less travelled path than most, especially here at Six Nations where lacrosse is King. Miller’s sport is weight lifting. His love affair with lifting heavy things began in high school. “I did a lot of weightlifting in highschool,” he recalls. “I seemed to be the guy always working on my legs while others were working on their chest or biceps.” This was no accident. His older brother Jesse Miller had a personal trainer and coach in Larry Jusdanis and sometimes Jared would listen in. “I overheard his advice to train the legs because that’s how you become a better athlete,” says Jared. “I guess that’s where that came from.” In highschool, he recognized his aptitude for powerlifting and got serious about it at around 18 years old. He decided to change his technique to more of the Olympic style of lifting, which he says requires a different technique and more flexibility, and began to train him-
Miller is working towards the Blue Mountain Weight lifting competitions later this summer. This kind of summer outdoor training program is in the planning stages at Pro-Fit. The idea is explore natural movements, like in real life applications. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE self, something he does not advise. “Learning these skills without a coach can be very dangerous and I have suffered a few injuries along the way,” he warns. “Mostly in the shoulders.” His home regimen included lifting more and more weight, requiring a solid foundation under him, so he began working outside on a concrete pad until it began to break up under him. A second wooden pad was built and it broke apart too. He now
has a specially built platform he uses in the backyard. “I couldn’t afford a gym membership, or a coach,” says Miller. He started nursing school, which taught him some of the basics of biology, muscle and bone care and development, but was unable to complete his second year. But what he learned was valuable. He decided to look up his brother’s coach in Burlington and signed him on as his personal train-
there to hear, among other things, Squire talk about the plans being made for the cultural element of the games, especially for the lacrosse venues here at Six Nations. The main body of events will be held in and around the Toronto area between July16 and July 23. An estimated 5,250 athletes representing 200 indigenous languages from regions across North America are expected to compete in 14 sports categories in 230 sports competitions with 814 awards to be presented. As in any event of this magnitude, volunteers are what make it work and a lot of them are going to be needed. Organizers are looking for 3,500 people over 16 years old to fill out forms
to apply for one of them. Trudeau-Bomberry explained, “We usually need about 2,000 but there are always those who sign up but can’t make it when the time comes for one reason or another.” A volunteer can apply for specific venues or times which are available to select from the application form available on the NAIG website and Facebook. Lacrosse will be played between the July 17 and July 22. Sports include archery, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, canoe/kayak, golf, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, softball, volleyball, swimming and wrestling. Here at Six Nations, Haudenosaunee culture and the birth of the Creators Game will be on full display for the lacrosse
er. With the help of his trainers, Larry Jusdanis, Sean Stewart, and John Blair from Sports Specific Training (SST), there was another spike in his development. “Last year I contacted Dreamcatcher and they sponsored a nine-month membership at the Burlington club,” says Miller. “You are not a weightlifter until you have actually competed,” he says. At 22, his eyes are currently set on the Blue Mountain Regional competitions coming up this summer in Collingwood. Miller also scored a dream job as a personal trainer at Pro-Fit Health Club giving him access to all the equipment he will ever need. But he still trains at his coach’s gym in Burlington as well and brings what he learns there back to Six Nations to help his own clients. “I like to train youth or young adults,” says Miller. Miller is planning to host a summer evening, outdoors program through Pro-Fit. “I call it ‘Fit and Functional Training’,” he explains. The idea is not to train body builders, but more exploring natural move-
Twenty-two year-old Jared Miller found his sport in weightlifting. He is now a personal trainer at Pro-Fit Health Club while he gets ready for a provincial competition this summer. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE ments like in real life applications. “It’s like how a farm kid grows up strong just by doing what it takes to be a farmer,” he says.
Jared is grateful for the Dreamcatcher organization for helping make his dreams come true.
North American Indigenous Games preps underway By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are coming soon and there is a lot yet to do. NAIG Chief Executive Officer Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry and NAIG Sports Manager Nicole Clarke were at Six Nations Tourism on the weekend along with Six Nations Cultural Programming Manager Dallas Squire to review the NAIG agenda and clarify and possible areas of concern. District No. 4 Councillor Wray Maracle spoke about the need for fundraising in advance of the games and suggestions on how this may be accomplished. Members of the steering committee were also
element. “We want to tell our guests the story of Six Nations and the people of it,” said Squire. “We want to explain things like the Two Row Wampum and things like that.” It may seem to be still a long way off, but there really isn't that much time. "We thought we'd get this meeting in before the summer hits," he said. "You know how it gets in the summer when everybody is off or doing something else." These events are still fluid but in a nutshell, there will be dancing and singing. Squire would also like to showcase other traditional Haudenosaunee games as well. Much more details will be released as the plans solidify into a schedule.
Dallas Squire has been given the task to add the cultural element to the lacrosse competitions at the North American Indigenous Games, coming this July 16 to July 23. Toronto will be the host city, with much planning yet to be done. Six Nations will host the lacrosse competitions. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
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Outlaws outlast Monarchs in first ALL Championship By Jim Windle OSHAWA – The inaugural season of the Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) came to a climax at the Tribute Communities Centre Sunday evening with an exciting Championship game between the Toronto Monarchs and the Oshawa Outlaws. The Outlaws lifted the ALL Cup for the very first time after defeating the Monarchs 11-10 that wasn’t decided until the final minute of the game. It was 4-4 at the half, and 7-6 for the Monarchs after three quarters. The Monarchs pulled ahead 9-6 before the Outlaws unleashed a five-goals barrage to take an 11-9 margin. The semi final was played at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa to determine who would be playing for the inaugural Championship. The Six Nations Snipers were elim-
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inated 14-11 by the Toronto Monarchs, Saturday. Toronto has improved dramatically from the beginning of the season bringing on a lot of speed and discipline. Torrey VanEvery scored from Craig Point and Quinn Powless to give the Snipers an early 1-0 lead which Luke Laszkiewicz made 2-0 three minutes later. The Monarchs’ Jordan Dance answered with back-to-back goals to erase the Six Nations lead before the end of the quarter. Toronto kept the pressure on in the second taking a 7-5 lead to the dressing room at halftime. Tyler Albrecht, Patrick Corbett and Roger Vyse scored for Six Nations. The second half opened well for the Snipers with Corbett, Vyse and Layne Smith taking an 8-7 lead by the 7:28 mark of the third quarter, but the Monarchs led 10-9 at the end of the third quarter.
With 15 minutes left to play, VanEvery made it a new game at 10-10 at 1:01. But the Snipers could not contain Jordan Dance and Seth Laidlaw who each scored two fourth quarter goals for Toronto. Brier Jonathan scored Six Nations’ last goal of the season at 8:43. In semi-final action, the Paris RiverWolves lost to the St. Catharines ShockWave at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) April 6. Paris took a 4-2 first quarter lead But the ShockWave struck with seven goals in the second frame to take a 9-7 lead into the second half. St. Catharines applied steady pressure the rest of the way to lead 13-10 at the three-quarter mark. The Toronto Monarchs celebrated a 13-10 win over the Peterborough Timbermen in the second Arena Lacrosse League Quarter-Final.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week your thoughts could turn to faraway places or daydreams may distract you from the daily grind. An upheaval of some kind is imminent.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You should get what you desire this week, Sagittarius. It may be a larger office or tickets to that big game you have been mulling over. The joy will be in the surprise.
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A big opportunity is mentioned in passing this week, Aquarius, and you begin to mull over the possibilities. This may be the right time to strike while the iron is hot.
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