Two Row Times, April 3, 2023

Six Nations to be part of midwives study

tion, which was granted, to study midwifery and evacuation practices on Six Nations.

A midwife from New Brunswick is looking to promote the practice in Indigenous communities and Six Nations will be one of many across the province involved in a study looking at birth evacuation in Indigenous communities.

Birth evacuation refers to a policy created by Health Canada where Indigenous mothers are required to leave their communities to go to urban centres to birth their children.

The practice makes Indigenous mothers leave their communities, culture and practices to birth children but Diane Simon, a Mikmaq Indigenous Midwife since 2013, wants to encourage more midwifery practices in Indigenous communities across the province.

She came to Six Nations Elected Council last week with an ethics applica-

Once complete, the data from the study would belong to Six Nations and be used to obtain more funding for programs and services on-reserve.

Simon will be looking at birthing data from the community from 2012 to 2018 and will use the results to highlight health funding disparities on Six Nations.

“We all know where we live impacts what access we have to programs and services,” said Simon. “We want a better understanding of those programs and services and the health outcomes linked with First Nations across Ontario. If we want to talk about health equity, we need this baseline to know how to measure programs and services."

She said they want First Nation communities to use the data to help inform decision-making and to advocate for funding needed for those services.

“We know that pregnancy and birth are vulnerable times for people. We want to enhance the cultural safety for our women and families. Even though birth alerts have been removed, clouds of child welfare still remain. We know that anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare still exists and there’s still the fear of forced and coerced and involuntary sterilization that happens.”

Research partners already received a letter of support from the Six Nations Birthing Centre. Midwives facilitate about 15 per cent of all births across Ontario.

“We know that First Nations are not accessing these programs and services to the same degree as the rest of the province,” said Simon. The status quo is you just leave the community to have your baby.”

She said with hospital closures and travel times for rural communities, those are some of the factors they want to better

understand in terms of accessing midwife services.

“The information from this project is going to be amazing.”

The study would look at pregnant women from the time of pregnancy to six weeks postpartum.

Eventually, said Simon, the hope is for midwives to have billing numbers to prescribe ultrasounds and medications.

"We should be able to have access to midwives of our community. Right now, in Ontario, there’s about a thousand midwives and only about 50 aboriginal midwives for the entire province."

In her home community she’s one of two aboriginal midwives.

“We don’t have local education program. We want to create a stronger, sustainable midwifery program for all communities. People want this change. They want something holistic that’s rooted in culture and community.”

Teachers and students head back to school on Six Nations

After a two-week strike, teachers and students are back in school on Six Nations.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) announced a tentative deal on Sunday night, ending a two-week strike that saw over 200,000 workers across the country walk off the job, including some Six Nations workers and schoolteachers.

About 120,000 of those employees are back to work as of Tuesday (yesterday).

The union represent-

ing those employees had asked for a 13 percent increase in wages over the next three years but the government had refused, offering nine percent instead.

Since Six Nations schools are federally-funded, teachers make up part of the 200,000 workers who went on strike for the past two weeks.

As of press time, Canada Revenue Agency workers were still on strike.

The strike put Six Nations students out of school for two weeks, which Six Nations teacher Laurie Green told CBC news she hoped wouldn’t put them further behind than the pandemic already

did.

Green teaches the Mohawk language for grades five to eight at Oliver M. Smith Kawennio (OMSK) elementary.

Students and teachers returned to school on Tuesday.

Other issues at stake for the union included job security and remote work.

Ohsweken Public Health was also affected by the strike, as they are employed by Health Canada, but nurses stayed on board as they were considered essential workers.

Teachers and students at Tynedinaga First Nation were also out of school during the strike, as it’s the only other First Nation

other than Six Nations that is federally-funded with PSAC employees.

The agreement not only boosts salaries for teachers, but teacher’s assistants, as well.

The increase in wages will cost the federal government about $1.3 billion per year.

The strike impacted more than 1,100 Six Nations students and their families.

Maintenance staff can exercise their right to strike, which may affect the maintenance at Ohsweken Public Health.

The tentative agreement lasts until 2024.

MCFN woman named first Indigenous Police Liaison Officer in Hamilton

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The appointment of Hamilton’s first Indigenous Police Liaison Officer is being seen as a step in the right direction among the city’s Indigenous population.

The position has been a long rallying cry for equal treatment for Indigenous people when it comes to their interactions with the Hamilton Police.

Stacey Hill, of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, was appointed in a swearing-in ceremony last week and says she hopes to be a bridge between the police and Indigenous people in the city in her new role.

The relationship between Indigenous residents in the city and Hamilton Police became even more strained in

2021 after a video was circulated showing a number of city police officers using what has been criticized as excessive force against Indigenous man Patrick Tomchuk.

The officer involved, Const. Brian Wren, pleaded guilty to assault after he was criminally charged in the incident, which was caught on video at a gas station on the Hamilton mountain, where Tomchuck was thrown to the ground and assaulted even after the video shows he was already restrained.

Hill, who has a 25-year career in policing, said there is a long history of mistrust between police and Indigenous peoples.

In her new role, Hill will continue her work in educating her colleagues about Indigenous history and issues, as well as trying to recruit more Indigenous police officers.

She wore a jingle dress

during a ceremony in Hamilton on Friday to welcome her into the new role.

The incident with Tomchuk spurred the creation of the role that Hill will now undertake, after other members of the city’s Indigenous community came forward to say they, too, experienced excessive use of force by Hamilton Police, after learning of the Tomchuk assault.

A consultation circle with the city’s Indigenous population has also been created.

The circle will work with Hill and Hamilton Police to improve the relationship between the city’s police and Indigenous residents.

Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen said at the ceremony, “I am confident today that we have stepped on our first path of that long, long journey.”

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Lethal substance being sold online, suspect arrested

ORILLIA — Police say a potentially lethal substance may have been sent to people at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario. The packages contain sodium nitrate, which was being sold online and distributed by mail. Sodium nitrate is a white, crystalline substance used as a food additive and commonly found in processed meats. Intentional consumption of excessive amounts of this substance can reduce oxygen-levels, impair breathing and can result in death.

Peel Regional Police say they have arrested a suspect believe to be responsible for providing the product. The packages

could have come from the following businesses: Imtime Cuisin, AmbuCA, Academic/ACademic, Escape Mode/escMode or ICemac.

If you or someone in your home has received a package from those businesses — police are asking for people to contact them. The packages have been sent to more than a dozen communities across the province, as well as other parts of the world.

The OPP is calling on

everyone to be vigilant of the online transactions and activity of family members and the arrival of any unexpected packages in the mail.

Anyone with information or who has received a package you suspect may contain sodium nitrate, should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and say anyone in need of mental health supports and wellness can call 1-833-4564566 or visit talksuicide. ca.

Anyone with information or who has received a package you suspect may contain sodium nitrate, should contact the OPP at 1-888310-1122. SUBMITTED

Bread and Cheese to cost $72,000

celebrations.

It’s that time of year again!

Bread and Cheese Day is right around the corner.

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council has begun planning one of the most beloved annual events in the community

- Bread and Cheese Day

The annual tradition, which takes place during the Victoria Day weekend every year with the disbursement of thousands of loaves of breads and huge hunks of cheese, will cost the community $72,000 this year.

The money comes out of a pot called the Ottawa Trust and every year, Six Nations requests the

funds to be withdrawn to pay for the annual celebration.

The event is usually held at the Six Nations Community Hall on the annual Victoria Day weekend in May with rides, a midway, vendor booths, a few sporting events and competitions, a parade and a beautiful fireworks display.

Contact GREAT for more info - 519-445-2222 - info@greatsn.com

Protecting on-reserve journalism a critical part of Haudenosaunee governance

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com

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In March, Two Row Times was threatened with legal action by the Haudenosaunee Development Institute for a number of articles and editorials. HDI claimed the articles were written with malicious intent, and were an attempt to undermine their authority.

In response to those threats — 2RT wrote a letter to Gilbert’s Law and told them that this is a matter of Haudenosaunee concern and therefore, it is a violation of the Two Row treaty relationship for Gilbert’s Law to get involved.

The HCCC has always maintained that it is the true governing body at Six Nations and sole treaty rights holder for the Haudenosaunee on the basis that the Confederacy of clan families is an indigenous sovereign nation.

As such, we do not believe the HCCC would willingly direct any Haudenosaunee delegate to start or threaten to start a legal action against public participation on matters of Haudenosaunee governance — under the jurisdiction of a foreign court — especially as a first course of action to resolve an issue among our own people.

We never received confirmation from Gilbert’s Law or HDI to confirm that they were directed by the clan families of the Kentyohkwahnhákstha to threaten or start a legal action against our publi-

cation.

Which brought about a lot of questions about how business is being conducted internally between the Chiefs council and the HDI. Who is explaining the risks of entering a foreign court to settle internal Haudenosaunee matters to the clan families and Haudenosaunee people?

Throughout its existence, HDI has come to the council with historical evidence, saying that because the HCCC claims it is the traditional, rightful and sovereign governing body of the Haudenosaunee — that internal conflict matters must be dealt with according to the Great Law and Haudenosaunee protocols.

When there were two people fighting about child support in the courts and one of them presented a constitutional question about Haudenosaunee law — HDI called it a “dangerous precedent” to bring Haudenosaunee law under a Canadian court.

We do not understand how that position has changed.

Retaining a Canadian lawyer to threaten or commence legal action against the activity of the press on our territory in a Canadian court threatens to create case law and that contradicts and undermines the HCCC’s assertion of Haudenosaunee national sovereignty, law and governance.

At the same time, in the Six Nations land claim intervenor action, HDI is asking a foreign court to declare that they are the representative of

the HCCC. Have the legal implications and risks of this been explained to the chiefs, clan mothers and clan families from people who were not financially connected to this matter continuing in a Canadian court?

HDI retaining a Canadian lawyer to threaten legal action against on-reserve press in a foreign court for public commentary about internal Haudenosaunee governance issues is an out of pocket act that contradicts the principles of the Great Law.

It also contradicts the pledges and duties that all hereditary titleholders accept upon their condolence and have since the beginning of our Confederacy.

All of this paints a picture that is opposite the HCCC’s assertion of sovereignty.

Our critical analysis coming from the press regarding the actions, history or politics surrounding HDI or HCCC are not undertaken with malice.

We love our traditions and our people. We believe in Ganonkwa’sra — the love among us.

Despite the many differing perspectives between

folks in our communities — we believe all Haudenosaunee people and their worldviews deserve to be protected — like the husk protects the corn.

We also uphold the responsibility to inform the communities about the critical need to protect the freedom of the press in our community.

Today is World Press Freedom Day.

Yesterday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it.

Guterreres said freedom of the press ``is the foundation of democracy and justice'' and it is under threat.

Guterres said the collapse of the media industry, which has led to closures of local news outlets and consolidation of media ``into the hands of the few,'' is threatening freedom of expression.

This is something that is critical when it comes to Indigenous news. There has never been a more critical time for Indigenous stories to come for-

ward with context, truth and bravery — and holding space for Indigenous journalists to critically examine the facts and nuances of Indigenous politics is a mission that all Indigenous governments should support.

The wide-angle perspective of settler and corporate media on issues internal to Indigenous communities lead to the kind of superficial pan-Indian perspectives that dehumanize Indigenous people and our issues.

Real Indigenous people reporting on real Indigenous issues is something that deserves protection. It is a precious opportunity to share ideas and hold those in positions of power to be accountable for the things they say and do. We take that work seriously.

Especially in the current climate of a world moving faster toward artificial intelligence filing in the information gaps and digital platforms providing fertile ground for disinformation, hate speech and conspiracy theories to be spread.

We remain, committed to reporting on Six Nations governance as it grows along with the people and committed to sharing stories and the authentic perspectives of the Haudenosaunee people.

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. Article 19 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights says, “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek,

receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.

After 30 years, the historic connection made between the freedom to seek, impart and receive information and the public good remains as relevant as it was at the time of its signing. Special commemorations of the 30th anniversary are planned to take place during World Press Freedom Day International Conference.

May 3 acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. It is an opportunity to:

-celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;

-assess the state of press freedom throughout the world;

-defend the media from attacks on their independence;

-and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Freedom of the press is a critical right in every democracy -- upholding and protecting the sharing of ideas is the foundation of a free society.

NWAC supports demand immediate action from government to end genocide

to enhance the safety of women, children and gender-diverse peoples, that the funding be reinstated and increased.

The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has joined other Indigenous organizations and Canadians demanding the government to declare a state of emergency to end the genocide against Indigenous women, girls, transgender, two spirit, and gender-diverse people.

NWAC is also seeking that rather than claw back essential funding

Since the release of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, transgender, two spirit, and gender-diverse people has increased, and thus the need for additional funding to end this genocide.

“Canada is in a state of crisis. We ask any and all

allies, organizations and advocates to please show your support by including your name in an open letter addressed to members of parliament and senators no later than Tuesday, May 2.” said NWAC President Carol McBride.

McBride became NWAC president last year. Representing Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people; the Seven Grandmother Teachings–love, truth, bravery, humility, wisdom, honesty, and respect–are central to her leadership at NWAC.

“I strongly believe

that Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples have always possessed the agency and the expertise to know what is right for themselves and for their families,” she said. “Indigenous women bring communities together, they are life givers and knowledge transferrers. Indigenous women can change the world and I carry this message with me wherever I go.”

NWAC is adding its voice to the voices of the MMIWG2S+ Implementation Committee in Manitoba, named Gaganaawenimaanaanig.

Mel Critch, co-chair of Manitoba Moon Voices Inc., one of NWAC’s provincial and territorial association members, will be adding her association’s name to show their support.

“This is alarming and needs to be addressed immediately due to the on-going genocide, compounded by the lack of implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice and therefore lack of human security our Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse peoples face,” said Critch. “Let us show solidarity for our sisters

throughout the country.”

“We ask that Canadians support their local grassroots efforts. Please help to bring attention to this call for action by participating in demonstrations to be held across Canada in solidarity and recognition of our missing and murdered loved ones and survivors of violence on May 5, Red Dress Day,” said McBride. “I thank everyone for your tireless advocacy. Enough is enough, no more stolen sisters.”

MMIWG alert system

THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The House of Commons unanimously backed a motionTuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency — and calling for funding for a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing.

Leah Gazan, who represents a Winnipeg riding, presented the motion to her colleagues in the afternoon. She previously led an effort for the House to recognize the residential school system as a genocide, which it did last fall.

``The truth is the truth,'' she told reporters after Tuesday's vote. ``It's one thing to acknowledge truth, it's another thing to act on it.''

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people is one of his top priorities since forming government in 2015.

In 2019, he accepted the findings of a national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls, which said the crisis amounted to a genocide.

Trudeau has since been criticized by groups such as the Native Women's Association of Canada for failing to deliver on his commitments to fulfil the many recommendations directed at the federal

government.

Statistics show Indigenous women continue to disappear and to be the victims of violence at a higher rate than non-Indigenous women. Late last year, Winnipeg police announced that the remains of several First Nations women _ all believed to have been murdered by the same man _ were found in a landfill outside the city. That catapulted the issue back into the spotlight.

Gazan and other advocates have continued pushing for a public alert system that would send a notification to phones, televisions and radios when an Indigenous woman disappears.

She said she imagines it operating like an Amber Alert, which is an emergency notification that goes out when a child is missing and believed to be in danger.

``There's no reason why that can't happen tomorrow,'' Gazan said, adding the country also has systems for weather alerts. ``It just takes political will.''

She said the alert would no doubt need to work across jurisdictions and told reporters that some Indigenous communities operate alerts of their own.

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Inquest hears artist died in jail

The Canadian Press TORONTO — A Thunder Bay jail was understaffed and overcrowded with inmates when a renowned Indigenous artist died there in 2017, a senior officer at the facility told an inquest on Friday.

Moses Beaver, of Nibinamik First Nation, was found unresponsive in his cell in February 2017 before being taken to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, where he was pronounced dead.

An inquest into the 56-year-old's death began earlier this month and could make recommendations that include ways to improve mental health services in Thunder Bay's jail and across remote First Nations.

Staff Sgt. Mark Dyrland, who works at the Thunder Bay jail, said the facility was understaffed around 2017, with only a few employees running the entire jail on some days.

Dyrland said that as a supervisor, he had to serve meals to inmates and collect dishes at times so

other staff members could take a break.

``There were days that you would be running the entire institution with five staff.''

The number of inmates at the facility had been increasing and reached more than 200 by 2016, he said.

``It was pretty tough, pretty tough most days. We were very understaffed, very overpopulated,'' he said. ``There was a lot of violence in the institution ... It made things very challenging.''

Dyrland said the facility has more staff now and that has helped in addressing the needs of inmates.

``Today, it's much easier, we have resources.'' he said.

``We have social workers. We have mental health nurses ... We still run short from day to day but we do have a lot of staff available to assist.''

The inquest jury has heard that the death of Beaver, who had mental health issues and sought help, was attributed to hanging.

Staff Sgt. Rylan Forrest, who was among a few

officers who responded to Beaver in the jail on Feb. 13, 2017, told the inquest that he ran to the artist's cell when another officer sounded an emergency alarm.

``We worked very hard, fast to be able to enter the cell,'' he said. ``Myself and another officer took turns performing CPR until the fire and paramedics came.'' Beaver was pronounced dead later that day.

Dr. Peter Schubert, who worked as a psychiatrist at the Thunder Bay jail between 2003 and 2018, told the inquest earlier this week that the jail's psychiatric services didn't meet the needs of the population.

He said he was scheduled to spend three hours a week at the facility to serve an average of 200 inmates, including many that had significant addiction and mental health issues.

32 witnesses will be called during the 20-day inquest, including jail staff, police officers, Beaver's loved ones, health experts and community members.

Update on stabbing rampage

THE CANADIAN PRESS

MELFORT, Sask. — Mounties are releasing details about what happened during a deadly mass stabbing in Saskatchewan last year.

RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore says the Mounties probe into the rampage was incredibly complex and large-scale. Eleven people were killed and 18 were injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon on Sept. 4.

Myles Sanderson, the 32-year-old accused in the attacks, died in police custody a few days later.

Blackmore said she understands that people have many questions about how the tragedy could have happened.

``Some of those answers, unfortunately, may never be known,'' Blackmore said.

Blackmore said RCMP examined 42 different crime scenes, including buildings and vehicles. They also seized around 700 exhibits and spoke

with more than 250 witnesses.

Mounties said the update won't affect two coroner's inquests set for early next year.

An independent investigation is also being conducted by Saskatoon police and the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team.

The stabbings began early on the morning of Sept. 4 on the First Nation, about 170 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. Four dangerous persons alerts were released before 10 a.m. saying there had been multiple victims and giving descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle in which they were believed to be travelling.

Later that day, Mounties announced multiple people had died or were injured in the attacks, which took place across 13 locations.

Sanderson's brother, who was originally a suspect, was found dead on the First Nation the next day. Police later said his wounds were not self-inflicted.

By Sept. 7, there was a break in the case. A 911 call came from the town of Wakaw, about 110 kilometres southwest of the First Nation, about a stolen white truck. Police vehicles sped down rural roads in the area and a helicopter hovered overhead.

The suspect vehicle hit a ditch and drove into trees along the highway near Rosthern. Sanderson was taken into police custody but went into medical distress shortly after and died.

The stabbings have amplified calls for more Indigenous-led policing. In response, federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino signed an agreement with the Prince Albert Grand Council, which includes James Smith Cree Nation, to explore new ways to improve safety on some First Nations in the province.

James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns has previously called for all levels of government to support the community in establishing its own police force.

Indigenous Tourism Association

of Canada reveals 2023 action plan Group shares ambitious plan for Canada to become global leader in Indigenous tourism by 2030

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) released its 2023 to 2024 Action Plan outlining its vision for rebuilding the Indigenous tourism industry to peak 2019 levels.

The plan also provides insight into the ambitious plan for Canada to become the global leader in Indigenous tourism by 2030 with an estimated contribution of $6 billion in GDP annually.

“We’re actively working towards recovery to 2019 record-breaking GDP, employment numbers, and number of Indigenous tourism businesses by 2025. Those targets remain our top priority,” said Keith Henry, president and CEO Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. “Our ambition doesn’t end there as we have set our sights on becoming the global leader in Indigenous tourism by

2030.”

ITAC is asking all its members and partners to sign a pledge and join Indigenous Tourism Team Canada to support Canada in becoming the global leader in Indigenous tourism by 2030. According to ITAC, the pledge is available online at indigenoustourism.ca.

“Download the pledge, sign it, and then post a

picture to social media using the #IndigenousTourismTeamCanada hashtag,” said ITAC, ITAC’s plan builds upon its four-pillar approach to business launched in the 2022 to 2023 Action Plan. Some changes to this year’s plan include:

Leadership: This pillar is focused on advocating for the Indigenous tourism industry at a

federal level. ITAC will expand participation and representation in national-level tourism organizations such as the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Parks Canada and Destination Canada.

Partnerships: The second pillar is focused on strengthening and expanding government partnerships to support the ongoing recovery of

Indigenous tourism. This year ITAC will provide $1.5 million in support funding for accreditation programming, as well as host the largest Indigenous Tourism conference that brings together global industry leaders in Ottawa.

Development: The third pillar encourages product development and investment from non-Indigenous provincial and territorial partners in Indigenous tourism and destination development, to ensure the industry remains competitive internationally. This year’s plan includes delivering $10 million in national tourism funding as part of the Indigenous Tourism Fund. ITAC will support Indigenous tourism businesses through The Original Original Accreditation Program and support the gaps needed to make Indigenous tourism businesses market ready.

Marketing: The final pillar focuses on continuing to promote Indigenous tourism and its positive

community and cultural impacts with high-value, targeted marketing as well as through research, media and sales efforts. With a $3 million marketing campaign, ITAC will support the growth of the Indigenous tourism sector, including the promotion of accredited Indigenous tourism businesses in The Original Original collection, increase direct sales efforts for businesses with online reservation systems, and a larger presence in key airports across the country and other significant places.

ITAC will continue to fully support its members and provincial-territorial partners working towards its 2022 to 2025 Strategic Recovery Plan, Building Back Better: Strategic Recovery of Indigenous Tourism in Canada 2022 to 2025. ITAC is committed to ensuring the Indigenous tourism industry’s long-term sustainability and its healthy and prosperous recovery.

Read the full 2023-24 action plan here.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has released their 2023 to 2024 Action Plan. ITAC

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Crave and APTN’s limited series, Little Bird, is premiering on May 26 and follows an inspirational journey of self-discovery and truth.

“From Crave, APTN, Rezolution Pictures, OP Little Bird, and in partnership with global producer and distributor Fremantle, “The six-part, one-hour limited series explores universal themes of resilience in the face of trauma and loss,” said an April 17 press release. The series follows Bezhig Little Bird (Darla Contois) as she embarks on a path to find her birth family and uncover the hidden truth of her family history.

Bezhig Little Bird is adopted into a Montréal Jewish family at age five after being removed from her home in Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan, becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and is willing to sacrifice everything to find them. Her search lands her in the Canadian Prairies, worlds apart from everything she knows. As she begins to track down her siblings, she unravels the mystery behind her adoption and discovers that her apprehension

was connected to a racist government policy, now known as the Sixties Scoop. Bezhig’s sense of identity shatters, and she is forced to reckon with who she is and who she wants to become.

The drama features a talented cast of Indigenous actors, including: Ellyn Jade; Osawa Muskwa; Joshua Odjick; Imajyn Cardinal; Braeden Clarke; Eric Schweig; and Michelle Thrush.

“Rounding out the cast is Lisa Edelstein (HOUSE) who plays Esther’s adoptive mother, Golda Rosenblum,” said the release.

Little Bird is the recent winner of the 2023 Series Mania Festival’s Audience Award Prize. The drama was filmed in and around Winnipeg and Brokenhead Ojibway Nation on Treaty

7100 remains

THE CANADIAN PRESS

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)

Thousands of Native American remains in Ohio could finally be laid to rest under a provision that has passed the state House, the start of a process that tribal members have waited on for decades.

The Ohio History Connection, a nonprofit organization that works to preserve Ohio history, currently has over 7,100 ancestral remains and funerary objects like pieces of clothing or jewelry in its possession that should have been returned under a loosely followed federal law in the 1990s, a ProPublica investigation found as part of a look

into U.S. museums and universities still holding Native American remains.

``We believe very strongly their spirit never rests until they are reconnected with Mother Earth,'' Glenna Wallace, chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, told the Dispatch. Wallace's ancestors lived in Ohio before they were forced out in the early 1800s.

But before the remains can be reconnected, the provision must make it through the Ohio Senate's consideration of the budget, which lawmakers must pass by June 30.

1 territory and in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation on Treaty 2 territory.

Little Bird show runner Jennifer Podemski was also recently presented with an Academy Board Of Directors’ Tribute Award at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards.

Led by an Indigenous creative team, Little Bird is developed by Podemski and Rezolution Pictures, and created by Podemski and head writer Hannah Moscovitch. The creative team includes directors Zoe Hopkins and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and was written by Hopkins and

Moscovitch.

The production of Little Bird featured a training program that included opportunities for emerging and mid-career level Indigenous creators and crew. Built with the understanding that training, skill building, and professional development are integral to building capacity and sustainability in the Indigenous screen sector, the program was made possible via partnerships with the Indigenous Screen Office, Bell Media, REEL Canada, DGC, and DGC Manitoba.

Left to right: Darla Contois and Lisa Edelstein.

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Pope willing to return artifacts

The Canadian Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Sunday that talks were underway to return colonial-era artifacts in the Vatican Museum that were acquired from Indigenous peoples in Canada and voiced a willingness to return other problematic objects in the Vatican's collection on a case-by-case basis.

``The Seventh Commandment comes to mind: If you steal something you have to give it back,'' Francis said during an airborne press conference en route home from Hungary.

Recently, Francis returned to Greece the three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures that had been in the Vatican Museums' collection for two centuries. The pope said Sunday that the restitution was ``the right gesture'' and that when such returns were possible, museums should undertake them.

``In the case where you can return things, where it's necessary to make a

gesture, better to do it,'' he said. ``Sometimes you can't, if there are no possibilities _ political, real or concrete possibilities. But in the cases where you can restitute, please do it. It's good for everyone, so you don't get used to putting your hands in someone else's pockets.''

His comments to The Associated Press were his first on a question that has forced many museums in Europe and North America to rethink their ethnographic and anthropological collections. The restitution debate has gathered steam amid a reckoning for the colonial conquests of Africa, the Americas and Asia and demands for restitution of war loot by the countries and communities of origin.

The Vatican has an extensive collection of artifacts and art made by Indigenous peoples from around the world, much of it sent to Rome by Catholic missionaries for a 1925 exhibition in the Vatican gardens.

The Vatican insists the artifacts, including

ceremonial masks, wampum belts and feathered headdresses, were gifts.

But Indigenous scholars dispute whether Native peoples at the time could have freely offered their handicrafts given the power differentials at play in colonial periods.

Francis, the first-ever Latin American pope, knows the history well.

Last year, he travelled to Canada to personally apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses they endured at the hands of Catholic missionaries at residential schools.

In the run-up to the visit, Indigenous groups visited the Vatican's Anima Mundi museum, saw some of their ancestors' handiwork, and expressed interest in having greater access to the collection, and the return of some items.

The Nigerian Embassy to the Holy See, asked recently about the claim, said its ``contact in the Vatican is currently looking into the issue.''

Six Nations Rebels start off to a stellar regular season

know the score. STAFF

Powless, Jack Henhawk, Thomas Crossley, and Damon Doxtator each put goals away throughout the game.

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels are off to a stellar start to their season. Hav-ing already played four games, the Rebels are undefeated thus far.

On Friday, April 21, the Rebels hosted the Welland Generals at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA), who offered a 22-6 victory for the home team. Hodo Martin (2), Shako Swamp (5), Joe Squire (2), Colby Martin, Tray Miller, Damonie Thomas, Ryan Hess, Rahonwinehtha Elijah, Win-ter Rivera (3), Kayla Whales Racette, Cole

On Saturday, April 22, the Rebels went to the Victoria Road Community Centre to face the Guelph Regals. They came away with a 20-8 score and their second victory.

Rahonwinehtha Elijah (3), Winter Rivera (4), Damonie Thomas (2), Joe Squire (4), Hodo Martin (2), Tayton Skye, and Kaylem Whales Racette each put buries away.

Later in the month on April 28, the Rebels hosted another home game with an old rival, the Elora Mohawks. Macay Jimerson scored the only goal in the first period, followed by

Chaz Hill, Cole Powless, Winter Rivera (3), Joe Squire (2), Hodo Martin (2), Tayton Skye, and Damon Doxtator each racked up goals by the end.

As for their last April game, the Rebels ventured out to the Bayshore Community Centre where they played the Owen Sound North Stars. A closer game, the Rebels still came out on top 12-8.

Anahilis Doxtatar (3), Winter Rivera (6), Luca Ecker, Chaz Hill, and Ryan Hess each delivered the 12 goals to secure the win.

The next Rebels game will see them at home within the ILA, where they will face off against the St. Catharines Athletics on Friday May 5, at 8:00 p.m..

FLORIDA — Brandon Montour and the Florida Panthers shocked the hockey world by defeating the top-seeded Boston Bruins in game seven of the first round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs last week in the TD Garden Arena in Boston. Montour scored two goals in the 5-4 overtime victory on Sunday, April 30, including the game-tying goal with less than a mi-nute left and the Florida net empty. Montour set the team record for most game-winning goals this season and set a new franchise scoring record for a defenceman with 73 points. The Pan-thers are set to be the underdog again against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m., EST. SUBMITTED

SIX NATIONS — Amongst the teams starting their regular seasons, the Six Nations Senior ‘B’ Rivermen competed at their home arena last Saturday. The Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Arena saw the season open with a match against the Clearview Crushers, who feature several Six Nations based players. The game saw a 15-6 score with the Rivermen taking the victory. Jordan Goddard (2), Rodd Squire Jr., Danton Miller (2), Wesley Whitlow (2), Layne Smith, Justin Martin, Jake Crans, Jake Bomberry, Chayton King, Winter Rivera, Jesse Johnson, and Nolan Fehr put goals away throughout the three periods, after a slow start. Their next home game will be an alumni game held in Ohsweken on Saturday, April 6 at 5 p.m.. 2RT STAFF

SWITZERLAND — Akwesasne Mohawk Carey Terrance and Team USA won gold at the 2023 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championships, held in Basel, Switzerland at the St. Jakob Arena. A game-tying score from Terrance with a power-play goal at 3:16 to play in regulation took place in the final against Sweden. The U.S. finished the tournament undefeated with a 6-1-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record and came back to win the game 3-2 from a two-goal deficit.

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels are off to a stellar start to their season, with four straight wins against the Welland Generals, Guelph Regals, Elora Mo-hawks and St. Catharines Athletics. 2RT STAFF

Brigette Lacquette returns as Second Assist Hockey ambassador

program.

MANITOBA — Brigette Lacquette, a member of Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, became the first First Nations player to suit up for the Canadian national women’s hockey team.

Lacquette, who is now 30 and lives in Calgary, was a member of the Canadian squad that captured a silver medal at the PyeongChang Olympics staged in South Korea in 2018.

An opportunity came last year when asked to become an ambassador for a diversity, equity and inclusion hockey program operated by Kruger Products. She accepted.

The program has two

components: the Kruger Big Assist initiative awarded six minor hockey associations across Canada $25,000 each earlier this year. Those half-dozen

hockey groups were then invited to apply for the Kruger Second Assist program, which awarded an additional $50,000 grant to one of the associations.

Lacquette is ambassador for this Second Assist component.

“I’m very proud to partner with Kruger Products on the Kruger Big Assist

The Kruger Big Assist is about making hockey more accessible to families through offsetting costs. Kruger is committed to supporting minor hockey in Canada and has donated $400,000 to-date to Canadian minor hockey associations to assist families with hockey registration fees.

And just announced is the all-new Second Assist, a $50,000 grant donated to one of this year’s 15 Big Assist-winning associations to support diversity, equity and inclusion in hockey.

The Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association was awarded the first-ever prize for propelling change in their community, including creating teams in First Nations communities,

NLL Transactions ahead of Playoffs

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

As Week 22, the final regular season week, finalized within the National Lacrosse League, trans-actions for the upcoming playoff run are visible and standings show solid effort that took place in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Eight teams advanced into the playoff brackets which will see the Halifax Thunderbirds face the Toronto Rock, the Colorado Mammoth face the San Diego Seals, the Rochester Nighthawks face the Buffalo Bandits and Panther City face the Calgary Roughnecks.

As for preparatory internal movement:

On April 25: The Calgary Roughnecks placed Tyler Pace on the Active Roster from the Short Term Hold Out List and placed Practice Player Dylan McIntosh on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster. The Rochester Knighthawks signed Parker Pipher to a Protected Practice Player agreement and have retained him on Practice Player List.

On April 28: The Calgary Roughnecks

signed Dylan McIntosh to a Protected Practice Player agreement and have retained him on the Practice Player List. The New York Riptide placed Damon Edwards on the Short-Term Hold Out List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player

Tyler Davis on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Saskatchewan Rush placed Austin Madronic on the Short Term Hold Out List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Isaac Ngyou on the Active Roster from the Practice

Player List.

On April 29: The Albany FireWolves placed Brett Mitchell on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Practice Player Corson Kealey on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List, placed Tanner Thomson

developing all-female referee crews and addressing the shortage of female and BIPOC coaches.

Growing up, my parents always made sure to get me to my practices & games. They were my role models showing me the importance of hard work and how to persevere through the difficult times.

Hockey is a very expensive sport and I was fortunate enough to have my reserve Cote First Nation to help offset the cost of hockey fees and I give them credit for helping me to get to where I am today.

I’m happy to see companies doing their part to give kids more opportunity and I’m excited to do more to strengthen inclusion in the great game of hockey,” wrote Lacquette to Facebook.

on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Justin Scott on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Buf-falo Bandits placed Justin Robinson on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Carter McKenzie on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Colorado Mammoth placed Ty Thompson on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Chris Wardle on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List, placed Josh Sullivan on the Short Term Hold Out List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Tyler Garrison on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Halifax Thunderbirds placed Austin Shanks on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, and placed Practice Player Brett Beetow on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs placed Zack Greer on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List and placed Practice Player Peytin Wallace on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster.

The Philadelphia Wings

placed Trevor Baptiste on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Anthony Courcelle on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Rochester Knighthawks placed Brad Gillies on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Jor-dan Stouros on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List, placed Ryan Smith on the In-jured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Parker Pipher on the Ac-tive Roster from the Practice Player List. The San Diego Seals placed Danny Logan on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Brodie Merrill on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Cam Holding on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List and placed Practice Player Cameron Lumb on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Vancouver Warriors placed Keegan Bal on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and signed Practice Player Jacob Motiuk to a Protected Practice Player agreement and have placed him on the Active Roster.

Brigette Lacquette has a new role as an Ambassador supporting youth in hockey. KBA

Eight teams moved into the playoffs at the National Lacrosse League. NLL

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

TWO ROW TIMES

Is your monstera losing its appeal? Are you ready for an upgrade from your maintenance-free sansevieria to a humidity-desperate calathea? Well, good news. Just like fashion and hashtags, trending houseplants are also a thing.

Thursd.com says in addition to the health benefits of having a wide array of houseplants in your home, part of the reason why stylish houseplants are a fun option is the look and aesthetic they can add.

Bird of paradise: Are you looking for a statement piece to reign over

5 trending houseplants for 2023

the guest bedroom?

Introducing the bird of paradise. Also named strelitzia, these plants do best in a sunny spot that offers both low and indirect lighting. I would suggest you place your birds of paradise close to a northor east-facing window.

Stromanthe triostar: Houseplants with dark leaves and variegation can chill in more areas of your home than their less-pigmented brothers and sisters because they can tolerate a little less light than the rest. It is another very interesting houseplant trending for 2023 that would look great if placed in front of a blank white wall and maybe a wicker basket instead of a traditional cover pot.

Philodendron Imperial Red: Red is going to be

SIX NATIONS POLICE Constable - Contract Position

everywhere in 2023 so why would you not want a philodendron imperial red houseplant? Philodendrons in general are a relatively simple house-

Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.

All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station. CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:

Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must:

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Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age;

- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public

- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required)

- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record;

- certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process

- Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges

- Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks

If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.

Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:

- Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

- A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River

- Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and

- Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset

Desirable Qualifications:

· Six Nations Band member preferred

Assets:

· Previous policing related experience

· Law and security courses, etc.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. May 4, 2023

Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to:

Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758

2112 4th Line Road

Ohsweken, Ontario

N0A 1M0

Attention: Policing Administrator

For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.

COVID-19 Restrictions will be exercised.

or pickles, all do very well in direct sunlight. Definitely do not overwater these finicky plants. Make sure the pot has several drain holes and the soil is completely dry before watering.

plant to care for. This specific type is growing more popular because of its greenery and very laid-back attitude when it comes to needing care. Starting off a bright red colour, the plant eventually develops into a deep burgundy and then dark green as it grows.

String plants: Despite needing more care than say a snake plant or pothos, these types of plants level up the bare windowsills and awkward corners in your home. Easily take a room from drab to fab with just a few pots of these around. A string of pearls, bananas,

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Money tree: This plant seems to always make the list and maybe that’s for the promise behind its name. No, this plant will not bear you any change for coffee or help you cover your rent this month but money trees if left to grow and cared for well can be a beautiful addition to any room. Low-maintenance plants like this one are tolerant to receiving less light than others Money trees like a semblance of consistency in their lives so try to pick a location for it and keep it there.

For Grand River Post Secondary Education Office

POSITION TITLE: Receptionist/Clerk LOCATION: Ohsweken

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time 10 month term contract (37.5 hours weekly). June 1, 2023 –March 31, 2024.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) is a very busy office environment that necessitates multi-tasking by all staff and for duties to be carried out in a professional manner consistent with a team approach.

The Receptionist/Clerk with the GRPSEO reports to and is directly responsible to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must have a diploma in Office Administration and 1 year of experience in an office environment.

 Must have strong communications skills both verbal and written in an office environment.

 Must be knowledgeable of computer software (for example, MS Office) and internet.

 Must be able to function in an automated office environment.

 Must be able to maintain a system where files can be acc urately and efficiently retrieved by all staff.

 Must be able to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete tasks in a timely manner.

 Work collegially with co-workers and clients while maintaining confidentiality, organizational integrity, and responsiveness to client needs.

 Submission of satisfactory Police Check.

 Must be bondable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively with high level of attention to detail

 Ability to process high volumes of documentation with accuracy and in a timely manner.

 Be dependable, flexible, and take initiative when necessary. ( i.e.: work flex hours as required).

DUTIES:

 Answering telephone and directing calls to proper department

 Logging all mail and distributing

 Maintain and update mail/phone/fax logs

 Provide information on how to apply for educational assistance

 Maintain Scholarship information

 Update social media platforms

 Other assignments as time permits

SALARY:

The flower of a bird of paradise plant. This plant makes a great statement piece in any home. ING

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Celebration of Life

I would like to say Thank You so much to all my amazing, wonderful, loving family & friends who surprised me with a Surprise 80th Birthday Party. Everything was done to perfection. I am so grateful to have you in my life. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everyone’s presence, food, gift cards, money and hugs were just great! Thank you again. Love you all - Carol Doolitlle

Sunflower Sunday

Classes for Six Nations & area women

Embodied practice with the 4th Sister. No dance experience necessary. 2 classes offered: 10:00am-11:00am - youth ages 12-16 / 12:00pm-1:00pm - ages 17+

Location: Talking Earth Studio & Gardens - 986 Sour Springs Road

Dates: Sundays May 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6 Cost: $15 /class/per person

Pre-register: info@kahawidance.org

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13. Not behind

14. Runners run them

15. Japanese ankle sock

16. Grave

17. Japanese industrial city

18. People of southern Ghana

19. Particular designs

21. Device fitted to something

22. Infections

23. Pirates’ preferred alcohol

24. Expression of sympathy

25. Rock guitarist’s tool

28. Neither

29. Ancient city of Egypt

31. You __ what you sow

33. Ruined

36. Narrations

38. Body art (slang)

39. Fencing sword

41. Apartment buildings

44. Type of missile

45. Fathers

46. Extremely high frequency

48. Type of school

49. Incorrect letters

51. Two-year-old sheep

52. Nasty manner

54. One who accepts a bet

56. Indian prince

60. Asian country

61. Rhythmic patterns in Indian music

62. “Uncle Buck” actress Hoffmann

63. Detailed criteria

64. Son of Shem

65. Talked wildly

66. Discount

67. Not good

68. Growing out

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call used to greet someone

3. Part-time employee

4. Emaciation

5. “Westworld” actor Harris

6. Gains possession of

7. Relaxing spaces

8. 23rd star in a constellation

9. Northern grouse

10. Monetary unit of Bangladesh

11. Manila hemp

12. Unites muscle to bone

14. Makes deep cuts in

17. 18-year period between eclipses

20. Member of a people inhabiting southern Benin

21. Synthetic rubbers

23. Unwelcome rodent

25. Expression of creative skill

26. Some is red

27. Seems less in impressive

29. Harry Kane’s team

30. Gland secretion

32. Action of feeling sorrow

34. Disallow

35. Deceptive movement

37. More dried-up

40. Crimson

42. Actress Ryan

43. Adherents of a main branch of Islam

47. Accomplished American president

49. Side of a landform facing an advancing glacier

50. Sheep breed

52. Appetizer

53. Broadway actress Daisy

55. Influential film critic

56. NY Giants ownership family

57. Type of script

58. Assist

59. London park

61. Bar bill

65. In reply indicator

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, even though you have been making great progress, you have some more work ahead of you this week. Overcome any distractions that get in your way.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may want to avoid crowds this week. Use this opportunity to enjoy some quiet, alone time to recharge. There will be time for socialization in the weeks ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You may be called in as a mediator this week, Gemini. It may be challenging to remain impartial, as you are friendly with both people involved. Tread carefully.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, there are a few decisions that you will need to make in the days to come and they are not to be taken lightly. Give each ample time and consider all angles.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

An opportunity all but falls into your lap, Leo. Make sure you jump on this because opportunity may not knock again. The benefits are too big to pass up.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

There is not much more help you can lend to a situation, Virgo. This week you may have to accept that you have simply done all that you could do. Move on and focus on the future.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Expect some strange things to happen to you this week, Libra. The unexpected could be the breath of fresh air you need, especially if your schedule has been stagnant.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, assist a loved one as much as you can this week. You may need to be a devoted caregiver or a listening ear. Whatever the case, handle it with undivided attention.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a deep focus on health may compel you to get around to making some changes you’ve been planning. Embrace this newfound resolve.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, allow others to take the lead when a project ends up coming across your desk. You could learn something from the expertise of others if you emulate their actions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you have left no stone unturned in a situation that involves relocation. Now it is just a matter of wait and see. Give it a few weeks, then move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, others have very positive things to say about you, especially during the course of the next few days. Relish in their attention.

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