Two Row Times, May 17, 2023

Land claim hearings: Haudenosaunee Development Institute looking to “hijack” land claim, denigrate elected leaders in Ontario courts

TORONTO — Lawyers for the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says the Haudenosaunee Development Institute is pushing divisive rhetoric about Six Nations governance and leadership and is using the Ontario courts to do so.

SNGR lawyers Iris Antonios and Robert Janes argued Wednesday during the Six Nations land claim intervenor hearings and spoke plainly to Justice Jasmine Akbarali about the community’s internal struggles with governance and history — and the ‘us vs them’ dynamic involved in the current motion by HDI.

“The motion is an attempt by HDI to hijack the land claim and unjustly characterize elected leaders,” said Janes.

She said that for years, HDI and HCCC have been peddling divisive rhetoric about the removal of the hereditary chiefs and installation of elected chief and councillors at Six Nations in 1924.

Janes said the big lie is that elected council is a “colonial contruct”, and says that lie is used to denigrate elected leaders and shame their supporters for being responsible for continued colonization of the community.

Janes says that the Six Nations people did want an elected system and that the historical records show decades of appeals for elected leadership at Six Nations prior to 1924.

Antonios said the HDI is looking to change the land claim into a governance case — and says they want to litigate, argue and seek relief about the ownership issues, governance and proper claimants in the land claim.

Antonios also pointed out that HDI and HCCC were not ruling out suing the band in their application to intervene in the Six Nations land claim case.

Janes brought atten-

tion to a letter sent by the Oneida chiefs to the HCCC saying that bringing an intervenor motion to the court would allow them to be heard “without atoning to the jurisdiction of the court”.

However, now that HDI is in the courts, they are asking for their motion to intervene to be spared the dismissal being sought by SNGR, and are now claiming the HDI will appoint Brian Doolittle and Aaron Detlor personally to represent the HCCC in the claim.

At the same time, HDI lawyers told the courts that Chiefs and Clanmothers would not consider themselves bound by any court order — but would accept the views of the court and take any necessary actions to oppose any ruling they did not accept, including appealing to international advocacy groups.

SNGR lawyers said Detlor and Doolittle were not suitable personal candidates to intervene in the land claim as they are not chiefs or clan mothers and do not meet the Ontario legal definitions of a “class member”, and say only a Chief or Clan Mother of the

HCCC could fulfill that role.

The elected council’s lawyers also said that Canadian courts do not have jurisdiction over internal Indigenous issues and that this is cited in Canadian case law. In addition, Antonios cited Colin Martin, a faith keeper from the Gaiwiyo longhouse faith, who said “Canadian courts have no jurisdiction interpreting Haudenosaunee law”.

Martin said that the Two Row Wampum means that neither the Haudenosaunee, nor Canada, should interfere with one another’s political and legal systems. Antonios argued that if the HCCC and HDI are going to rely on the Two Row Wampum they have to take the good with the bad. Non-interference applies on both directions, but Antonios says that HCCC has a long history of using self-help measures if they don’t like what comes from Canada’s side.

During intervenor hearings earlier in the week, Antonios said, “HDI is a divisive, obstructive, opaque association and it would be inappropriate for it to be chosen or appointed by this court as a representative.”

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Lawyers for Elected Council say HDI intervention peddles divisive rhetoric, blaming elected leaders for fortifying colonization

HDIs motion to intervene in Six Nations land claim case was heard in a Toronto court room from May 8 to 10. 2RT

Men’s Fire lawyer says clan families not consulted on HDI intervention

TORONTO — A lawyer representing the Six Nations Men’s Fire told a court last week that community members were not consulted on the decision for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) to intervene in Six Nations’ billion-dollar litigation against the government through the Haudenosaunee Development Institute.

The HDI, led by Aaron Detlor and Brian Doolittle, told the courts they received permission from the chiefs during a meeting with several chiefs held via Zoom in April 2022 to file a motion

to intervene, but Jeffrey Kaufman, the lawyer for the Six Nations Men’s Fire, said the chiefs and clan mothers’ respective families that they represent were not consulted on the decision.

He called it the “most important flaw” in the HDI’s position to intervene - not reaching consensus among the people.

“None of that happened,” said Kaufman, adding there was no attempt to have a consultative or deliberative process in accordance with Haudenosaunee traditional law.

“If you don’t come whoever’s there will decide your fate,” said Kaufman, in describing the attitude taken by the HDI and HCCC procedures.

Only 37 per cent of clan

families had just one male representative present during the April 2 meeting in attendance. There was no one from the Seneca nation.

Kaufman said that in cross-examination Doolittle agreed that the HCCC Chiefs and Clanmothers are bound to decisions and actions taken by HDI once they are delegated to execute a task. And that several clans in this case were bound without free, fair and informed consent.

That is not what is meant by the circle wampum, he said, referring to expert testimony from Paul Delaronde, a Mohawk knowledge keeper.

The HDI had sent out a notice to all Haudenosaunee communities on both sides of the border in September 2022 informing them of the decision to intervene — but only after an Ontario court ordered them to do so. HDI did undertake that work on their own.

Some Haudenosaunee communities responded and asked that the matter be adjourned until they’ve had time to look over the pleadings and be part of the decision-making process.

HDI argued that chiefs and clan mothers were included in email chains discussing the decision. When asked by the courts to provide records of those email chains — HDI refused.

He further argued that Doolittle “made light” of the role of clan mothers.

Kaufman said Doolittle "basically said that there was no real distinction” between the chiefs and the clan mothers.

“That is completely contrary to Mr. Delaronde’s expert evidence. The clan mothers…supervise the chiefs.”

Kaufman further argued that the HDI is “far from transparent” and says they claim they have amassed about $38 million dollars as of 2022.

Doolittle told the courts HDI has 215 projects on the go, contained in a database, according to Doolittle, who is responsible for maintaining the database.

Kaufman said Doolittle would not produce the database when the people asked for it.

“We don’t even know who they are are working for,” said Kaufman. “Are they working for themselves or are they working

for the people?”

Kaufman said in cross-examination, the HDI showed a number of properties where they paid over $9 million outside Six Nations and that none of that was disclosed publicly until they were cross-examined.

The properties are also not being used for housing for the people, said Kaufman, one of the goals of the HDI.

They HDI said the properties are being used as offices or community buildings, Kaufman told the court.

The most “egregious” example of buying property, said Kaufman, was the purchase of a residential condo on Howard Park Ave. in Toronto that lists Detlor as 50 per cent owner. It was bought for $1.3 million. Neither HDI, nor Detlor disclosed that the condo was shared ownership with Detlor personally. That detail only emerged when Detlor was cross-examined.

“This is not an office building,” he said, noting it’s a residential building. “What is going on? What’s the lawyer doing owning a half interest in a property bought with the people’s money?”

Further, Kaufman argued Detlor himself takes “substantial success fees” and “there’s no disclosure what he takes. Is this part of his success fees? That is totally inappropriate as an organization that says, ‘we represent the people.’”

Kaufman argued that the HDI can’t represent the interests of the people and “acted in conflict with those interests.”

Kaufman said the HDI receives opposition because of its lack of transparency.

He said the Men’s Fire believes that demonstrates if any monetary damages were awarded to Six Nations from the litigation, through the HDI as intervenor, the money would not flow to the community.

Kaufman argued that the elected council has shown it will distribute any monetary award if it remains the sole plaintiff in the case.

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation has also applied to intervene in the litigation.

Justice Jasmine Akbarali is expected to deliver a decision on the intervention motions in about four to six weeks.

MCFN says it will not delay Six Nations litigation if granted intervenor status

well as a “deep and abiding interest in the subject matter.”

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation said it is not seeking to crossclaim or counter-claim in Six Nations’ massive land litigation case against the Crown but rather, it wants to tell its own story about the land in question.

Nuri Frame, a lawyer representing MCFN, said his client applied to intervene in the case in October 2022 because Six Nations’ representation of the history of the land in question is at odds with MCFN’s interpretation.

Six Nations filed a suit against the Crown in 1995 seeking a resolution to its loss of land and monies in relation to the almost onemillion-acre Haldimand Tract in Southern Ontario.

Frame said MCFN has constitutional interests of “absolutely vital importance” to his clients, as

MCFN has claims to land and water within the Haldimand Tract and has a vested interest in the outcome of the case, said Frame.

Lawyers for Six Nations said they were concerned including MCFN at the table could prolong the proceedings for a decade or more.

Frame, on Friday at a hearing on its motion to intervene, tried to assure the court his clients would not do that.

“We obviously do not seek to expand the issues. We will not bring counter claims and don’t want to obstruct Six Nations from seeking a resolution. My client is very committed to not unduly delay (the case).”

Furthermore, Frame assured the court that MCFN would have little to nothing to say on the accounting of Six Nations’ trust

funds, which Six Nations says was mismanaged by the federal government.

Max Shapiro, one of Six Nations’ lawyers, said MCFN is a late intervenor and already unprepared. The case is expected to go to trial sometime after January 2024, after already being delayed close to thirty years.

"MCFN is a late intervenor. Usually late intervenors show up and say we’re ready to go. They’re not ready yet. How long will it take them to put in

materials?”

Frame estimated his clients would have its materials ready in about six months.

But Shapiro said he was concerned that adding MCFN would protract the litigation and add years to the case, even going as far as arguing that it looks like MCFN is trying to re-frame the case in an entirely different lens to focus on the history of MCFN’s land claims instead of Six Nations’.

Shapiro asked Justice

Jasmine Akbarali to deny its application as an intervenor.

MCFN said the story of MCFN history—and of MCFN’s traditional territory—that is told by Six Nations and its experts “fundamentally deviates from history as MCFN understands it.”

MCFN argues that MCFN would suffer “profound prejudice” if the narrative advanced by Six Nations and its experts were to be adopted by the Court without MCFN ever being afforded an opportunity to tell its own story, in its own words, from its own perspective.

MCFN said it supports Six Nations’ action against the Crown but wants to tell its own story.

But according to testimony from MCFN Chief Stacey LaForme, MCFN is “the sole Indigenous people with treaties within and respecting” these lands, not Six Nations.

Also at issue is MCFN

denying that the Haldimand Proclamation is a treaty.

The Haldimand Proclamation asserts that Six Nations was given six miles on either side of the Grand River to occupy in 1784 while MCFN had already been occupying and using some of that well before that.

MCFN says it believes Six Nations’ litigation minimizes or eliminates MCFN interests in the lands in question.

MCFN said it is concerned that the case could adversely affect its rights if it doesn’t have a seat at the table. It is also seeking costs for its participation in the litigation and “any other relief” MCFN may ask for, which wasn’t specified.

The hearings wrapped up last Friday.

Justice Akbarali is expected to make a decision within four to six weeks.

Haldimand Tract.

The Pappy Johns Band entertained guests at Chiefswood Park on a gorgeous and sunny spring afternoon hosted by the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation as part of Community Awareness Week. Guests were treated to a free bbq lunch and free canoe and kayak rentals along the Grand River.

Community Awareness hits Six Nations

Six Nations paramedics and Six Nations firefighters were all smiles as they encouraged booth visitors to take up a career in emergency services. TOP LEFT: Six Nations firefighters explained the complicated workings of the technical parts of the firetruck and the steps needed to hook up the water hose during community awareness week at the Community Hall. TOP RIGHT: Six Nations Police Chief Darren Montour and Officer Arnold Jacobs gave out free swag and cracked a few smiles at the Six Nations Health Symposium at the Community Hall last Thursday.

The Grand Erie District School Board has announced that a controversial but well known leader of the Onondaga Nation Council in New York State is going to be speaking on Haudenosaunee culture at an event at Pauline Johnson Secondary School this month.

Lyons has a long history of speaking to press about Haudenosaunee history and culture — especially in the areas of lacrosse. He is a veteran, a lacrosse player and a faith keeper in the longhouse religion. He has been active with the United Nations and outspoken about climate change.

He has also been criticized by his home community of Onondaga for not being transparent about investments in a Swedish agricultural company, Plantagon International.

Plantagon had big plans to create skyscraper-style greenhouses based around vertical farming to provide locally grown produce in urban areas. They published big plans to build a $40 million dollar plant-scraper in Sweden and partnered with the

University of Dubai to create urban agriculture all over the United Arab Emirates.

Lyons was the chairman of the board up to 2016 when that seat was taken by another Onondaga Nation leader, Sid Hill.

The company was falling on tough times financially and turned to crowdfunding to support their works. The Onondaga Nation had the largest share of the company — about 80 percent ownership. Members of the Onondaga Nation say that millions of community dollars were invested in Plantagon without their consent.

That company declared bankruptcy in 2019 and an investigation followed.

Members of the Onondaga Nation say that to date neither Lyons, nor Hill provided financial records about the investment or what happened following the bankruptcy to the members of the Nation.

Another of the speakers scheduled at this GEDSB event is Haudenosaunee historian Rick Hill.

Hill has been criticized recently by members of

the Six Nations community for peddling revisionist history — inaccurately representing the structures of the traditional governance system in the Haudenosaunee Development Institutes recent motion to intervene in Six Nations land claim case in a number of affadavits entered into the courts.

Both Lyons and Hill and their affiliations with the politics of the hereditary councils of chiefs make their involvement in a district school board presentation on Haudenosaunee culture extremely problematic.

First, schools should never bring in political power players to teach things about the culture.

Bringing Oren Lyons in to talk about the indigenous take on lacrosse and the environment makes about as much sense as Doug Ford being invited to come and talk to students about the Leafs and Ontario Health Care. You’re only going to get one particular side of the story, and at the same time you are alienating half of the population because of the touchy internal politics of

it all.

Second, The HCCC system follows a very stern gender binary with humans only recognized as biologically born males and females. It does not recognize gender diversity as a natural part of the universe. It does not permit leadership to people who are members of the LGBTQ2S+ community or those who are without children. While this may not be the topic at hand — it is troubling that folks associated with an entity with such beliefs at its core would be permitted to speak and represent the entire Haudenosaunee perspective — not to mention within the Grand Erie School Board at all.

Finally — GEDSB has been working with people at Six Nations who have brought in speakers, presenters, references and materials to provide the board with an entire record of who, locally, can speak about Haudenosaunee culture, issues and perspectives. Why is a controversial leader from an anti-LGBTQ2S+ organization being allowed to represent the Haudenos-

aunee perspective when there are so many other great minds within our community to learn from?

Earlier this month, GEDSB brought in Leroy “Jock” Hill for a video series to speak on what they called the “importance of our connection to Mother Earth and our duty and obligation to care for her, as she cares for us.”

Hill is another one of HCCC’s representatives who has a troubled political past at Six Nations. He is remembered as the sole person who signed two contracts with Samsung for a solar and wind farm on behalf of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council. In those contracts, “Jock” surrendered the application of Haudenosaunee law over lands the HCCC say are Six Nations treaty territories.

He is also under the microscope for being on the receiving end of previously undisclosed and still unexplained “success fees” from HDI and exclusive funding for a daycare run by his family.

For an organization to properly ally with indigenous communities and do

it ethically — they must remain political neutrals.

Undeniably — “Jock”, Oren and Rick all have their spaces of authority and work hard for what they have achieved — and they have had ample time in front of the megaphone over the years to share with people what they believe and have learned.

But they are not the proper people to be teaching the next generation about the Haudenosaunee perspective at large. That perspective can no longer come from folks who are so tightly interwoven with the HCCC machine.

HCCC has amplified the polarity of Six Nations politics to such a boiling point that any promotion they or their affiliates are doing on the culture and traditions of our people comes across as cringe-worthy.

It is a limited perspective that does not bring an accurate picture of what the Haudenosaunee world truly looks like today — and is both alienating and silencing a large part of the Haudenosaunee community who passionately see things differently.

AND CHEESE !

12 Indigenous achievers announced as 2023 Indspire Award recipients

Watch the Indspire Awards on APTN, APTN lumi, CBC TV and CBC Gem

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

Tune in to either APTN, APTN lumi, CBC TV or CBC Gem on June 18 to catch this year’s special broadcast of the 2023 Indspire Awards.

Indspire announced the recipients of the 2023 Indspire Awards on May 10. Twelve outstanding Indigenous achievers from a diverse list of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities were honoured during a gala on May 11 in Edmonton. Their accomplishments will be celebrated during a special broadcast on Sunday, June 18 on APTN, APTN lumi, CBC TV and CBC Gem, and heard on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen.

“We have many reasons to celebrate during this year’s Indspire Awards ceremony,” said President and CEO Mike DeGagné, in a May 10 release. “The 30th anniversary is a meaningful opportunity to honour this year’s laureates along with the 408 Indigenous leaders who have received awards in the past; it also stands as a testament to the friends, family, loved ones and co-workers who have assisted them in their important work. We are pleased and proud to rec-

ognize the contributions made by so many people, creating generations of Indigenous achievement coast to coast to coast.”

The Indspire Awards reach a significant milestone this year as 2023 marks 30 years of honouring First Nations, Inuit,

and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement across Turtle Island and beyond. To commemorate this special

anniversary, this year’s gala event will include an evening reception, dinner, and post-reception where stories and accomplishments of Laureates present and past will be shared with guests.

The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people, recognizing Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement on a national level in a variety of fields, including: the arts; business and commerce; culture, heritage and spirituality; education; health; law and justice; public service; sports; and lifetime achievement. Three Youth Award winners are also being honoured for their accomplishments, serving as role models to other First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth in their communities and across Canada.

The recipients of the 2023 Indspire Awards are:

Youth Recipient

Reanna Merasty Barren Lands First Nation, Man.

Youth Recipient

Willow Allen Inuvik, NT

Youth Recipient

Ruby Bruce

Manitoba Métis Federation, Man.

Arts

Sandra Laronde Temagami First Nation, Ont.

Business & Commerce

Kylik Kisoun Taylor Inuvik, NT

Culture, Heritage, & Spirituality

Jennine Krauchi

Manitoba Métis Federation, Man.

Education

Lori Campbell

Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Sask.

Health

Dr. Christopher Mushquash

Pays Plat First Nation, Ont.

Law & Justice

Madame Justice Ardith Wal’petko We’dalx

Walkem

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, Nlaka’pamux Nation, B.C.

Public Service

Shirley Cuillierrier

Member of Kahnesatake Mohawk Nation, Qec.

Sports

Joe Dion Buffalo Samson Cree Nation, Alta.

Lifetime Achievement

Albert D. Marshall Eskasoni First Nation, N.S. For more information about each of the recipients, visit Indspire’s website.

“APTN is thrilled to celebrate three decades of Indspire’s important work with the 30th anniversary broadcast of the Indspire Awards,” said APTN CEO Monika Ille in a May 10 release. “Each year, the Indspire Awards give us a new opportunity to show our gratitude to the Indigenous leaders who are at the forefront of positive change in their communities. These changemakers remind us that we have the responsibility to grow, to do right by our communities and to become the authors of our own stories.”

Each recipient will be presented with a gold pin featuring a Canadian diamond unearthed from the Diavik mine in the Northwest Territories and supplied by Rio Tinto.

“As the Awards mark their 30th anniversary, we’re honoured to celebrate this important milestone with our partners at Indspire and APTN, recognizing three decades of Indigenous leadership,” said Barbara Williams, executive vice-president, CBC. “On June 18, we look forward to sharing the impressive accomplishments of this year’s Laureates with audiences across the country, shining a spotlight on the positive impacts they’ve made in their communities and far beyond.”

The awards ceremony will be broadcast during National Indigenous History Month.

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Annual Blind Volleyball Tournament held by Community Living Six Nations

‘Ronatahskats’

OHSWEKEN — Earlier this month, the Annual Blind Volleyball Tournament held by Community Living Six Nations ‘Ronatahskats’ (CLSNR) was another success, albeit a muddy one. “Nya:weh to everyone that stopped by to say hi! Nya:weh to the teams that played in the mud! You are all such troopers. We hope you had fun. Special shout out to our Staff and Individuals that helped put on this day. Without them, we could never pull it off,” wrote the CLSNR Facebook page on May 4. This year, Marissa Bomberry’s team won first place as pictured, in second was Arrows Express, and in third place was Natural Gas. The friendly tournament and accompanying barbecue is a part of the Community Awareness offerings found across Six Nations, and teams play volleyball with a tarp covering the net, hence the name “blind volleyball.” .

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Last years Victoria Day celebrations were pretty hype.

IWEF helping Indigenous businesswomen with ideas and access to financing

Applications for the $2,000 grants will be open until May 19

and help grow the Indigenous economy.”

The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF) was created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’ (CCAB) to help Indigenous women who have traditionally faced significant obstacles accessing financing. IWEF is helping out with an application process for 20 lottery-drawn $2,000 grants.

The fund, which is presented by LNG Canada with a contribution from Paper Excellence, is open to Indigenous women-owned businesses that have encountered systemic barriers to lending relationships and have been impacted by the pandemic.

“Women are elemental in the achievement

of Indigenous economic prosperity yet, securing affordable financing remains one of the most arduous challenges for Indigenous women entrepreneurs. The lack of access to networks and financial institutions, property for collateral and credit are all factors that we must overcome,” said Tabatha Bull, CCAB president and CEO. “We are thrilled that LNG Canada and Paper Excellence are taking meaningful action to support Indigenous women entrepreneurs

CCAB research has demonstrated that access to appropriate credit and lending is one of the main barriers for Indigenous businesses. The Indigenous Business Survey, Phase II: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs, which was released in 2021 by CCAB, found close to half (47 per cent) of Indigenous women-owned businesses report no current lending relationships with any financial institutions, compared to almost one-third of male-owned businesses.

“LNG Canada is committed to supporting the advancement and empowerment of Indigenous women entrepreneurs. Indigenous women’s economic empowerment and inclusion is a direct response to the Calls for Justice,” said Hope

Regimbald, LNG Canada’s Indigenous and stakeholder relations lead. “Access to capital and financing is critical, which is why opportunities provided through the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund are so important. We commend Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for their efforts to enable Indigenous prosperity and remove systemic barriers facing Indigenous women.”

This is the third year the fund has been made available, and applications for the $2,000 grants will be open until May 19 at 5 p.m.

“Paper Excellence recognizes that a rising tide lifts all boats – that when Indigenous business does well, we all succeed doing business right means building business together,” said Lana Wilhelm, manager, indigenous and

community relations. “We are pleased to be a part of empowering Indigenous women entrepreneurs to build their businesses.

And we thank Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for giving members like us this opportunity.”

Former recipients are saying that these grants have been transformative to their businesses and lives. More than 40 Indigenous women who own businesses have received grants to date.

“I am a proud member of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation with two children, and owning your own business isn't always easy, but grants like this sure do help,” says Brandy Bulycz, the owner of Freedom Embroidery and an IWEF recipient last year. “With this grant, I was able to purchase stock, as well as do some promotion for

my business. The help is appreciated more than you know.”

The entrepreneurship fund is administered through CCAB’s Tools and Financing for Aboriginal Business (TFAB) program to enhance Indigenous entrepreneurship by providing access to development and networks. A lottery system will be used to award grants. A live draw will be made at a future date at which time 20 recipients will receive grants.

CCAB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s economy. As a national, non-partisan association, its mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.

Applications for 20 $2,000 grants will be open until May 19. SUBMITTED

Six Nations Minor Lacrosse schedule

Notice of Study Commencement

Highway 3 Pavement Rehabilitation, Haldimand County

From 300 m east of Haldimand Road 56 (Highway 56)/Haldimand Road 32 (Dairy Side Road) Intersection to Haldimand Road 15 (Robinson Road) (GWP 3122-18-00) & from 30 m east of Logan Road to Wainfleet-Dunnville Townline Road (GWP 3121-18-00)

Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study

THE STUDY

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for two sections of Highway 3 near Dunnville, Haldimand County (see map).

The project will include Highway 3 pavement rehabilitation within the following study areas:

• From 300 m east of Haldimand Road 56 (Highway 56)/Haldimand Road 32 (Dairy Side Road) intersection to Haldimand Road 15 (Robinson Road) in Dunnville, Haldimand County (GWP 3122-18-00);

• From 30 m east of Logan Road to WainfleetDunnville Townline Road, Haldimand County (GWP 3121-18-00)

The project will also include drainage improvements as well as a review of roadside safety, signage, and confirmation of a construction staging/traffic management strategy. Construction timing is subject to funding and approvals.

THE

PROCESS

This study is following the approved planning process for a Group ‘C’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Group ‘C’ projects are considered approved, subject to compliance with the Class EA.

COMMENTS

If you wish to provide comments, have your name added to the study mailing list or have questions about this project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed below.

Adam Barg, P.Eng.

Principal, Transportation

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

tel: 905-381-3216

e-mail: adam.barg@stantec.com

New British Monarch visited by AFN Chief

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald travelled to Westminster Abbey to attend the Coronation of Canada’s new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Also attending were the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed and President of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron, who together shared a historic audience with His Majesty on Thursday at Buckingham Palace.

Wendy Xu, P.Eng.

Project Engineer

Ministry of Transportation

tel: 548-588-1937

e-mail: wendy.xu@ontario.ca

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. Comments and information are being collected to assist the MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

“I was pleased to read so much of the program dedicated to concepts of service, care of the people, and peace,” said Archibald. “My favourite was when His Majesty said: I come not to be served but to serve.” The King swore an oath to govern the various Commonwealth realms according to their respective laws and customs.

“I especially appreciated that we were surrounded by so many grassroots people and great English men and women who humbly serve their country with a deep and abiding love and care for their communities,” she concluded.

Episode 11: Halo Infinite Multiplayer GameTechnique Game of the Week

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In a world full of gaming choices, it's always refreshing to find a title that stands out from the rest. And this week's game of the week is none other than Halo Infinite's Multiplayer.

Halo Infinite's multiplayer is a game-changer, both for the series and the FPS genre as a whole. The game has taken the best elements of previous Halo games and combined them with new features, resulting in an experience that feels familiar yet fresh.

One of the most impressive aspects of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is the sheer variety of modes available. From classic Slayer matches to objective-based games like Capture the Flag and Odd-

ball, there's something for every type of player. The game also features a new mode called "Big Team Battle," which pits teams of 12 against each other

in epic battles across massive maps. This mode is a particular standout, offering a level of chaos and excitement that's hard to find in other FPS games.

Another key feature of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is the robust customization options available to players. Whether you want to tweak your

Spartan's appearance or choose from a wide range of weapons and equipment, there's no shortage of ways to make your character your own. This

level of customization is sure to keep players engaged and coming back for more.

Perhaps most importantly, Halo Infinite's multiplayer just feels great to play. The controls are smooth and responsive, and the game strikes an excellent balance between fast-paced action and tactical decision-making. Whether you're a Halo veteran or a newcomer to the series, the game is easy to pick up and start enjoying.

Overall, Halo Infinite's multiplayer is a must-play for any FPS fan. With its variety of modes, deep customization options, and fun gameplay, it's sure to be a mainstay in many players' gaming rotations for years to come.

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Experience the next level of multiplayer gaming with the sleek and intuitive menu system of Halo Infinite's multiplayer. Customize your Spartan, choose your game mode, and prepare for endless hours of epic battles.

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What to do with your bread and cheese

You managed to get it home, now what?

Bread and Cheese is back and doesn’t really need to be explained to most people who live in the area. Show up, greet some friends and family, play a few games and bring home some delicious lactose- and gluten-filled treats.

But what do families do with their hunks of bread and Colby cheese handed out by the Six Nations Elected Council when, and if, it makes it home? Do you snack on the cheese block like a cheesy chocolate bar? Cut it up and eat it with some meat and crackers? Or, do you give it all to your friends and family to save on calories — and potential dashes to the washroom?

For a tradition that’s continued on as long as it has, and in such a populated and diverse territory, there are sure to be several different things people actually do with their gifts. Two Row Times

asked a few families from Six Nations what they do with theirs.

“My family makes grilled cheese sandwiches and mac and cheese with ours,” said Ash. “We try our best to make it last a few days but it’s not always easy. Some years you get a sizeable chunk of cheese, and others your square can be teeny.”

To some Six Nations band members, when it comes to cheese, size matters.

“I get a little salty if the person in front of

me gets a bigger piece of cheese. When I get a small chunk of cheese handed to me I’m always a little bummed,” said Leena Henry, adding that her brothers don’t like cheese all that much so sometimes they give her theirs.

“I take a few bites when I first get it and try my best to save it for home,” she added.

Henry said her family uses Bread and Cheese Day as an excuse to get the family together for a barbecue and fun.

“My aunt makes really good mac and cheese so I want to make sure I keep some cheese to contribute. It’s such a good reason for family to gather and just have fun, especially after these last few years with the pandemic getting in the way,” she said.

However you enjoy your bread and cheese, let us know! And don’t forget your lactose pills.

Victoria Day is usually celebrated with a chunk of bread and cheese in Ohsweken around this time of year. 2RT

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Six Nations Rebels remain undefeated in regular season

TWO ROW TIMES

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels are riding a great early-season trajectory; the Rebels sit undefeated after nine scheduled games.

In defeating the Windsor Clippers 8-6 the week before, the Rebels hosted the London Blue Dev-ils within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA) in the evening on Friday, May 11. A high scoring game ensued, with Tayton Skye and Hodo Martin opening scoring in the first pe-riod.

Damon Doxtatar scored a third, as the Blue Devils put four up on the board.

Winter Rivera, Tayton Skye for his second, and Hodo Martin for his second each scored by the end of the first, giving the Rebels a lead 6-4. Coming into the second period, Damonie Thomas clocked the first goal of the period, as four more for the Blue Devils were peppered in between Rebels goals.

Damon Doxtatar put three away, Winter Rivera out away his second, Tayton Skye buried his third, Joe Squire and Rahonwinetha

Elijah each put one away, closing the period 14-8.

Coming into the third period, the Rebels maintained their lead as Damon Doxtatar, Tray Miller, Eli Himelein, Cole Powless each put goals away, while Damon Doxtatar put his fifth in the net. The Blue Devils answered once, and this finalized the game 19-8 for the Rebels.

Another close game was had the following Friday, at the ILA again. The

Rebels met up with the Cambridge Highlanders for their eighth regular season match. Rahonwinetha Elijah opened scor-ing followed by a second, with an answer from Kayla Whales Racette. Later Hodo Martin and Damon Doxtatar put single away, finishing the period 5-2 for the Rebels.

Maintaining their lead in the second, Joe Squire put two away, and Damon Doxtatar put four

away. Cole Powless came through with a single as the Highlanders put up two responses on the board. This closed the period 12-4 for the Rebels. In the third, the Highlanders put in a massive effort to eat at the gap, scoring seven goals throughout the period as the Rebels took a fighting (15 minutes, game misconduct) and roughing major (15 minutes, roughing major) with an addi-tional 10 minutes

of penalties, as compared to the 15 minute fighting major and checking from behind game misconduct for the Highlanders.

Cole Powless and Macay Jimerson managed single goals for the period, closing the game 14-10 for the Rebels.

The following Sunday, May 14, took the Rebels away from home to the Welland Arena to face the Welland Generals. Offering a calmer game

than the match previous, Winter Rivera opened scoring with two goals in the first period. This period brought the first lead to their opponent, as the first ended 2-3 for the Generals.

Looking to regain themselves, the Rebels offered a shut out period for their goalie, Imani Mitten. Rahonwinetha Elijah and Hodo Martin put single away, while Joe Squire and Richie Albert sunk two goals each. This brought the Rebels back into the lead, 8-3.

In the third, the Generals put up three goals, but the Rebels maintained themselves. Joe Squire put his third away, followed by Winter Rivera with his third, Macay JImerson with a single and Rahonwinetha with his second, unassisted. This closed the period and ended the game at 12-6 for the Rebels.

Their next match will take the Rebels to the Dave Andreychuk Arena to face the Hamilton Ben-gals on Thursday, May 18. The next Rebels home game will see them at home within the ILA, where they will host the Point Edward Pacers at 8:00 p.m..

Team Ontario Female earns gold at NAHC, Team Ontario Male earns silver

MANITOBA — The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) returned to Manitoba this year.

Held from May 7-11, both representing Team Ontario Female and Male teams ventured out to compete on behalf of their nations.

For Team Ontario

Female, the championship this year had a familiar feel. Last year, the representing team made it to the final, but couldn’t pull through to defeat Manitoba.

This year however, the bench was joined by the talented Kelly Babstock of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory as an assistant coach. Joined by a strong female and Anishnaabe

bench comprised of Pamala Agawa, Kelley Armstrong, Maggie Lasage and Tommie-Lee Recollet, this years team ventured into the tournament with compelling force.

Ontario went into Game 1 on Monday, May 8, against Team Atlantic. They pulled away with a 13-0

final. As for Game 2, Ontario dominated the Eastern Door and the North 10-1. In Game 3, Ontario took on Team Alberta and came away on top 5-1. By their final match against Team British Columbia, Ontario walked away 3-0 with four games undefeated.

This bought them a bye over the quarter-final, where Team British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Atlantic would battle it out to get into the semi-final. Matched with Team British Columbia, Team Ontario took control and won a close showing of 2-1, the closest game they

played.

Flanked by Manitoba with a 2 goal difference in tournament scoring overall, Team Ontario would return to a similar scenario as the year previous.

This time, instead of being beaten in the last few seconds on the clock, Team Ontario scored with

44 seconds left in the third, reversing history with Team Manitoba. Team Ontario came away with a 2-1 final and gold medals over the host team and reigning tournament champions.

As for Team Ontario Male, Ontario defeated Team Atlantic 6-5 in Game 1, in Game 2 they lost to Team Manitoba 1-4, and in Game 3 they defeated the Eastern Door and the North 5-4. In the quarter-final, Ontario defeated Team Alberta 3-2, and Team British Columbia 4-2 in the semi-final.

This brought Team Ontario Male to the final, against Team Manitoba as well. Succumbing to their earlier patterns in their initial game against one another, Ontario fell to Manitoba 2-5, earning silver medals and finalists.

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels remain undefeated, with nine straight wins. Currently, Winter Rivera sits in second place for league scoring leaders, followed by teammates Hodo Martin in sixth place, Joe Squire in 17th, Rahonwintha Elijah in 20th and Damon Doxtatar in 24th. Among defensive leaders is Cole Powless in third, Ryan Hess in fifth, and Tayton Skye in 10th. This puts eight of the Rebels players among the best of the league.

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The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) returned to Manitoba this year. . SUBMITTED

Buffalo Bandits advance to finals for the third time with their opponent to be decided

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) finals are only days away, and some might say there is an air of repeated history.

On the Western side, the Calgary Roughnecks and defending champions, the Colorado Mammoth, will play Game 3 of their series on Saturday, May 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. So far, each team has earned one win in the best of three, making the match highly anticipated. On May 11, the Mammoth won a close 8-7, while last Saturday, the Roughnecks won another close one 13-12.

Meanwhile, the East has already been decided.

The Buffalo Bandits have returned to the NLL finals after booking their third consecutive berth with a convincing 17-8 win over the Toronto Rock in Game 2 of the East Conference Finals at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton last Saturday night.

The Bandits, who were the league’s top-seeded team after a 14-4 regular season, are in the Finals again after losing to Colorado in 2022 and Calgary in 2019. The 2020 and 2021 seasons were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffalo’s last NLL champion-

Lyle Thompson takes 1-year off from PLL to reconnect

By 2RT Staff

Lyle Thompson, one of the most respected lacrosse players in the world, has chosen to step away from the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) for the 2023 season. He announced his decision for a 1-year sabbatical on Monday, citing the desire to focus on himself, his family and his community.

The PLL provided its full support writing “we support Lyle as he takes time to focus on family and his health and look forward to seeing him play in 2024.”

His statement can be viewed below:

“After much thought and consideration, I’ve decided to take a break from the PLL for the 2023 season.

I’ve dedicated the past

15 years of my life to playing lacrosse year-round. I am grateful that my love for the game has provided me the opportunity to play at the highest level and do so continuously.

For me, the game should always be medicine, and it comes with instruction to be played with respect, a clear mind, and enjoyment.

I want to follow these instructions and sometimes

ship came in 2008, one of four total for the franchise.

On Saturday at Toronto, Buffalo’s high-powered offence was led by Josh Byrne with 10 points on two goals and eight assists, while Dhane Smith notched eight points on three goals and five assists. Goalie Matt Vinc made 33 saves.

Tehoka Nanticoke earned three goals, Chase Fraser, Justin Robinson and captain Steve Priolo also scored for the Bandits, who overwhelmed the Rock in both games of the East Conference Finals including Friday’s 14-5 Game 1 win in Buffalo.

Buffalo scored a total of 51 goals in three playoff games this season, including their 20-8 Quarterfinal victory over Rochester. The Bandits broke the game on Saturday after Rock captain Challen Rodgers was penalized five minutes for cross checking at 8:57 of the second quarter. Cloutier scored on the power play shortly after at just fifty seconds later and Buffalo would not look back.

For Toronto, which was also swept in two games by the Bandits in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, it’s another offseason of unanswered questions. The Rock were 13-5 during the 2022-23 regular season, but their

championship aspirations have been shelved for yet another season.

As for notable transactions ahead of the finals:

On May 11: The Calgary Roughnecks placed Tyler Pace on the Short Term Hold Out List from the Active Roster. The Calgary Roughnecks have placed Practice Player Zach Herreweyers on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Toronto Rock placed Chris Weier on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Sheldon Burns on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List.

On May 12: The Toronto Rock have placed Tom Schreiber on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List and placed Practice Player Josh Dawick on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster.

On May 13: The Calgary Roughnecks have placed Tyler Pace on the Active Roster from the Short Term Hold Out List, and placed Practice Player Zach Herreweyers on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster. The Toronto Rock placed Tom Schreiber on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Practice Player Josh Dawick on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. (maintain Practice Player Tag).

that requires rest.

So this summer, I will direct my energy to myself, my family, and my communities.

I want to sincerely thank all of my fans, the lacrosse community, my amazing Cannons teammates and the PLL for their understanding and support. I look forward to re-joining the Boom Squad for the 2024 season and picking up where I left off. Nyaweh – Thank You”

Thompson led the PLL in points (44) last season. He also led the league in one-point goals (26). The Cannons, which have undergone a makeover under new head coach Brian Holman, will now continue play without Thompson, until next season.

A photo taken from last Saturdays Game 2 match held between the Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock. As pictured, Tehoka Nanticoke of Six Nations, put away three goals in the course of the game. NLL

Lyle Thompson.

SIX NATIONS — Senior ‘B’ lacrosse returned again to the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Arena (SNSCMA) in Ohsweken, as the Six Nations Rivermen competed against the Ennismore James Gang last Saturday. The game saw a close first period, that turned into a landslide win for the Rivermen, 17-3. Goals came from Joe Maracle (3), Chayton King, Steve Harris (2), Layne Smith (3), Danton Miller (3), Jesse Johnson, Jake Bomberry, Justin Martin, and Ryley Johnson. Their next home game will not come until next month, to be held in Ohsweken on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m., pitting a rematch against the Ennismore James Gang.

BRAMPTON — The revamped Senior ‘C’ Lacrosse League team, the Six Nations Tomahawks, made waves in their first games at the Brampton Memorial Arena on May 6 and May 7. Taking on the Huntsville Sr. Hawks first, the Tomahawks delivered a 9-1 loss on May 6. Following with another strong led-game, the London Timber Kings fell to the Tomahawks 12-0. The following day, the Tomahawks faced the Khaos Lacrosse Club and walked away with a 7-3 victory first, then delivered another loss to the Lakefield Rage 8-2 later in the day. The next scheduled game weekend will fall on June 3 and 4, within the Earl Nichols Arena, London.

GRAND RIVER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE

2023 DEADLINE CALENDAR for / gweh?: weh n=:` Ohsweg,h]:n/h

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Feb. 1st Application Deadline for Summer semester Apply on-line!

Fall Marks/Progress Reports due for all continuing students.

Levels 3 & 4 (Master or Ph.D. students) provide Letter of Good Academic Standing.

Winter course registration/timetable and detailed tuition fees due.

May 1st Application Deadline for Fall or Fall/Winter semester(s) Apply on-line!

Winter Marks/Progress Reports due for all funded students.

Levels 3 & 4 (Master or Ph.D. students) provide Letter of Good Academic Standing.

Summer course registration/timetable and detailed tuition fees due.

11:59 pm May 1st to 9 am July 1st - The On-line Application on the GRPSEO Website is not available.

Aug 1st Official transcripts are due from students funded for any of the three previous application periods (Summer/Fall/Winter).

For all APPROVED FALL applications - Any documentation that was requested by the Funding Advisor to be submitted to GRPSEO by August 1, (as outlined in the “Check List of Required Documentation” form provided to the applicant), and not received by this deadline date will result in CANCELLATION of the approved application and loss of funding.

Oct. 1st Application Deadline for Winter semester – Apply on-line!

Summer Marks/Progress Reports due for all continuing students.

Levels 3 & 4 (Master or Ph.D. students) provide Letter of Good Academic Standing. Fall course registration/timetable and detailed tuition fees due. STUDENTS MUST

Please check the local newspapers, our website at www.grpseo.org

or give us a call at (519) 445-2219 for more information.

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The history of Bread and Cheese

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com

TWO ROW TIMES

There are some pretty cheesy stories out there recounting the origins of how the tradition of handing out a hunk of bread and a brick of cheese to the people of Six Nations became a ‘thing’. Some people take a “reverse-thanksgiving” approach and say it is an old tradition dating back to the War of 1812, and was a move by Queen Victoria who, to save her Six Nations Indians from starvation on her birthday granted an almighty mercy of giving us bread and cheese to survive.

Looking a little closer you’d find that is not true at all as Queen Victoria was not alive in 1812 to bestow anything on anyone.

It was during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 - 1901 that much of the “colonization” of indigenous people around the world took place. The fetal stages of nation-states

across the Indigenous world were growing in what would become later known as Australia and Canada.

Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert sought to be more socially conscious monarchs and wanted to make concessions to displaced indigenous people in those territories. This not only

made the young monarchs feel better about their conquests, but made British subjects living in those areas feel better about how the Crown was slowly but surely marginalizing indigenous people in their own lands.

As a conciliation, the royals began a yearly tradition of giving gifts to “their Indians” in the

Empire. First, wool blankets and cloths were given as part of the tradition. Monarchs giving gifts to indigenous people was not unheard of. William IV distributed silver medals to North American Indian Chiefs for their service as allies in the wars that occurred during his reign. The tradition of giving blankets however, proved to be an expense that the Crown was not willing to extend after colonization started to take it’s form as the Nation-State of Canada. The relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Indian Affairs had come to a place of more formal exchange and the yearly tradition shifted in the 1860s to a gift of bread

and cheese.

Archived minutes for the Six Nations Chiefs show requests to the Department of Indian Affairs Superintendent at Grand River dating back to the 1880s requesting a $65 disbursement to the community for Bread, Cheese, and prize money for races held in celebration of the Queen’s Birthday event on May 24.

Year after year requests were made up to the year of Victoria’s death in 1901.

The Six Nations Chiefs took initiative after her passing to continue the tradition, even beginning a new tradition called “Indian National Day” in place of Victoria Day. The new

National Day was hoped to instill indigenous pride in the people of Six Nations and the first Indian National Day celebrations were shared in the early 1900s with Oneida Nation of the Thames.

The Six Nations Chiefs eventually did not carry on with Indian National Day, deciding after community discussions to just carry on with Victoria Day as usual. They kept the tradition going until they were deposed by the RCMP and a new elected council established. The elected council then picked up the tradition in the 1930s and it has been continued on through to today.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY For Grand River Post Secondary Education Office

The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office provides financial as well as other support services to Six Nations post secondary students.

POSITION TITLE: Financial/Administrative Assistant LOCATION: Ohsweken

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time 9 month term contract (37.5 hours weekly). July 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 Financial/Administrative Assistant with the GRPSEO reports to and is directly responsible to the Acting Financial Accounts Manager for:

• The organizational accomplishment of identified Board Ends policies; and

• Operating within established Board and Operational policies and procedures to accomplish these Ends. To do this the Financial/Administrative Assistant will:

• Be knowledgeable about all Board, Operational policies, and procedures of the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office.

• Perform financial duties as directed by the Acting Financial Accounts Manager

• Provide administrative support to the Acting Financial Accounts Manager and Director of Post Secondary Student Services.

• Perform financial duties as directed by the Acting Financial Accounts Manager including but not limited to payroll functions, processing purchase orders, receivables and payables, expense claims, Board honoraria, general ledger postings, creating financial reports, maintaining appropriate documentation and records to verify compliance with accepted financial controls, monitoring spending in accordance with established budgets.

• Deposit all monies, securities, and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office.

• Assist in preparation of budgets and other financial duties as required from time to time.

• Maintain efficient, effective, complete and accurate records pertaining to financial transactions.

• Assist in maintaining an accurate computerized student database and accounting system for financial purposes.

• Contribute to the overall development and coordination of programs and services of the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office.

• Carry out their duties in a professional manner consistent with a team approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College Diploma education with concentration in the field of Business – Finance/Accounting diploma and evidence through work history of prior achievement of at least two – three years of related work experience Must have proven experience and be highly proficient and skilled in computerized accounting systems (i.e. Sage)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Ability to work efficiently with various software applications. This includes working knowledge and experience of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office programs, Internet/social media and a proven ability to ensure accuracy of work dealing with data entry, editing.

• Demonstrated ability to: communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written and verbal forms.

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

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

• Submission of a satisfactory police check

• Must be bondable.

SALARY: To be determined dependent upon qualifications.

CLOSING DATE: June 2, 2023

Applicants must submit their resume with (3) reference letters by: e-mail to Elisa White, Senior Administration Assistant at: ElisaW@grpseo.org or drop box located at the front entrance of the office located at 2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken Or by mail to the:

Attention: Senior Administration Assistant on behalf of Director of Post Secondary Student Services

GRAND RIVER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE P.O. BOX 339, OHSWEKEN, ON N0A

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert along with their children were an important royal family in the history of Six Nations of the Grand River. Their eldest son Prince Albert Edward was one of the earliest monarchs to be given an Indigenous name by the Six Nations. WIKIPEDIA PHOTO

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL

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Six Nations Health Foundation

would like to send their appreciation to all the people who participated in the MOC walk for Hospice on Saturday May 13 2023.

The Community Raised 10, 520 $ which will go to the Community Hospice.

Special thank you to all whom sponsored and donated to the MOC walk, and to Enbridge for donating the money for T-shirts and the snacks.

We look forward to continued support from the Community.

Fundraiser Progressive Lottery

VANEVERY: Diane Dolly

August 19, 1948 - May 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Oakwood Lodge, Niagara Falls at the age of 74 years. Loving mother of Allen (Lydia), Doug (Ellen), and Keith (Amy). Dear Duda to Wray, Nikki, Zoe, Sydney, Allen Jr., Michael, and Daniel. Great Duda to 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Eva, and Norma; and sisters-in-law Jewel, Jean, Beth, Margaret, and Vera. Auntie to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Vernon; parents James & Rose VanEvery, and Judy Garlow; and siblings Tom, Robert, Wilma (Robert), Sophia (Mino), Gary, Melvin “Dick”, Freman, Kenneth (Barb), Brenda (Keith), Ralph, Jean (Clark), Helen, and Floyd. A Memorial Service will be held at Medina Baptist Church, Chiefswood Rd., Ohsweken on Saturday May 27, 2023 at 1 pm. (visitation 1 hr. prior) followed by burial of cremated remains in the adjoining cemetery. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson. com

STYRES: HERMAN “JUNE”

Passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023 in his 95th year gone to be reunited with his wife Billie. June is predeceased by his son Melvin (Darlene) and daughter Sandra. Survived by his children Carla (Wayne), Candy, Carole (Rudy), Toni (Wayne deceased), and Mark (Judy). Grampa/Papa to 23 grandkids, 56 great grandkids and 6 great great grandkids. Predeceased by granddaughters Jolene and Kionna; parents, Herman & Lucinda; brothers, Carl (Vera), and Morley (Violet), and sister Norma (Ralph). Survived by sisters Helena (Joe), and Faye (Earl). Loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was surrounded by his family at Iroquois Lodge as he started his journey entertained by the music he loved and the laughter he inspired. He loved the game of golf and devoted time to developing a junior golf program.

The family will honour his life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th. Line, Ohsweken on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 1 p.m. In lieu of lowers donations to Iroquois Lodge would be appreciated. www.rhbanderson.com

HILL: Philip Lloyd (Lil Phil)

Passed away suddenly at home on Friday May 12, 2023 at the age of 63 years. Loving brother of Gordon (late Robin), Carol (Floyd), Steve, and Jackie (Brian). He will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by parents Philip & Reva (Henry) Hill; and brother Allan.

Resting at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Tuesday from 4-8 pm. Funeral Service & Burial will be held at Seneca Longhouse on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 11am. www.rhbanderson.com

BBQ & Bake Sale

Ohsweken Baptist Church

1862 4th Line, Ohsweken May 22,2023

9am - 1pm

3 bedroom House for rent

Must be a Christian Family.

If interested call 519-445-4291 leave name and number

Open Jam

At Chiefswood Fellowship

506 4th Line - 5 km West of Ohsweken, Six Nations

Saturday May 20th 1 pm Door Prizes

Bring a friend and your instrument and enjoy the best in local talent.

Potluck Lunch Info...Phil... 905-7685442

CLUES ACROSS

1. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

4. Chinese philosophical principle

7. Branch

8. Jewish spiritual leader

10. Slang for requests

12. “So Human An Animal” author

13. Rocker Billy

14. British Air Aces

16. Type of tree

17. “Tough Little Boys” singer Gary

19. State attorneys

20. Goddess of fertility

21. Localities

25. Beloved singer Charles

26. Clue

27. Ridge of jagged rock below sea surface

29. Helsinki neighborhood

30. Farm resident

31. Ocean

32. Where ballplayers work

39. Unable to hear

41. Cool!

42. Cape Verde capital

43. One point north of due east

44. Kilo yard (abbr.)

45. Middle Eastern nation

46. It yields Manila hemp

48. People operate it (abbr.)

49. Regenerate

50. Not healthy

51. Chinese sword

52. Mild expression of surprise

CLUES DOWN

1. Unit of angle

2. Headgear to control a horse

3. Clots

4. Follows sigma

5. A woman who is the superior of a group of nuns

6. Greek units of weight

8. Radio direction finder (abbr.)

9. Systems, doctrines, theories

11. Stony waste matter

14. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

15. Hostile to others

18. U.S. State

19. Not wet

20. Something one thinks up

22. Where beer is made

23. Clumsy person

24. Belonging to us

27. Canadian flyers

28. Greek goddess of the dawn

29. Snakelike fish

31. Unhappy

32. Fruit

33. Not good

34. Zero degrees Celsius

35. Goo Goo Dolls’ hit 36. Crawls into the head (folklore)

37. Legally responsible 38. Move in a playful way 39. Regarded with deep affection

40. Partner to flowed 44. Native American tribe 47. Head honcho

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It’s never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, friction can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Take an even-keeled approach and give things time to simmer. Change will come.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

The brighter you shine, the more things will come your way this week, Gemini. Wear a big smile on your face and get out into the thick of things.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you may have to change your way of thinking to get on the same wavelength as some others this week. Be open-minded to new experiences.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Important lessons about balance could come your way soon, Leo. You need to find that happy medium between work and home responsibilities.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Events this week could leave you a little dazed and bewildered, Virgo. Nothing seems to be going to plan and that could get on your nerves. Figure out a way to de-stress.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, your urge to take action comes on strong this week. Figure out a project you can put your efforts behind as soon as possible and then dive in with maximum effort.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Use this week as an opportunity to tend to your own needs, Scorpio. Indulge in a spa treatment or play hooky and go on a road trip all by yourself.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, your desire to get ahead is very strong over the course of the next few days. Now you only need to figure out the venture that you will take on.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Others may be begging for your attention, Capricorn. But this week is all about self-healing for you. Focus inward to bring about any personal change you desire.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

You can accomplish a great deal when you happen to get moving, Aquarius. This week the struggle may be finding the motivation to take the first step.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, take a break from reality by reading a good fantasy book, watching a movie or enjoying a stage show. You can use the respite.

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