Two Row Times, June 7, 2023

Courts issue 8 year sentence for man who killed Jonathan

Styres

Peter Khill appealing sentence, seeking bail release during appeal process

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES

HAMILTON — Peter Khill, the man who shot and killed Six Nations man Jonathan Styres, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison — and Khill’s lawyers say he will now appeal that sentence and ask to be released on bail until that appeal can be heard.

The decision came early Tuesday morning, after a 7 year struggle for Styres’ family to see Ontario’s justice system hold Khill accountable for killing Jonathan.

Khill shot and killed Styres in February 216 during a truck breakin near Binbrook. The minimum sentence was 4 years in prison for manslaughter. The Crown was seeking a sentence of 8-12 years. The maximum sentence for manslaughter in Ontario is life in prison.

This was the third trial in the case. Khill was found guilty of manslaughter in December 2022 by a jury after a previous trial in 2018 was declared a mistrial. He has been out on bail since the shooting

On Tuesday, Khill’s family and supporters were silent as they left the courtroom.

Styres family and supporters were also present and silent, offering quiet hugs to one another.

Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman issued a 54 page decision Tuesday, and determined that the sentence should be double the four years being sought by Khill’s defence team.

In his decision, Goodman said that Khill had other options as alternatives to shooting to kill Styres, and that he failed to utilize those methods. The judge said the sentence must serve as a deterrent to other citizens from taking the law into

their own hands.

“Civilians should not take matters into their own hands. Responding with lethal force should only be as a last resort and only in a limited fashion.”

Lindsay Hill, partner to Styres, spoke after the sentence was issued and said it offered little comfort.

“I’m thankful it wasn’t four years. Nothing, no amount of time, will change anything but it is still disappointing,” said Hill. “To my understanding they’re appealing so this is not anywhere near from over. If he had true remorse he would have taken the accountability after all these years and start to go in for his sentence.”

“It was hard to come here today knowing that after all this — it’s not over. So I would just point to - that there’s major reform needed in this system,” said Hill.

“There’s no reason why we had to go through all

like from a perspective of leadership and what we see on a daily basis in our community.”

Chief Hill says the council’s participation and advocacy for justice for Styres and his surviving family is just a start to the wider justice reform advocacy the elected council needs to tackle along with other First Nations in Canada.

“I think that is something where we need cases like this, examples like this, people like Lindsay and the Styres family to be able to analyze and reflect what they’ve been through on this case so that will help us to politically advocate on some of the pieces. We know its not going to happen overnight and we know its a big undertaking. There’s got to be steps and I think these are the steps we have to take to further advocate for the bigger picture of what does it mean to see justice reform.”

those victim impact statements and do that when there was still a chance of an appeal. It makes no sense why the sentence can’t come after when you know there isn’t going to be an appeal. We have to work within the system, it is what it is. It’s frustrating. To me its not efficient and it doesn’t have good common sense layout.”

Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill was present to support Lindsay and the Styres family and spoke on behalf of the elected council. Chief Hill told reporters that a lot of the content they were asked to submit to the courts during the victim impact community statements were redacted by the courts.

“When you have such a process of court systems asking specifics about the impacts — you would think that you could speak freely and open. I definitely was truthful in what that impact looked

Styres partner said the emotional strain of coming to court, time and time again, are worse once the days are done.

“It makes you feel sick to your stomach, tired, exhausted. Just like, very hurt,” said Hill.

Hill said that Styres mother passed away earlier this year, just after the victim impact statements were read in court.

“Hopefully maybe she can reunite with him,” said Hill.

There is currently an ongoing civil trial against Khill to recover financial losses impacting Styres’ surviving family.

Khill’s family left the court quietly without issuing a public statement. Lawyers for Khill said that he was being held in custody and would be travelling to a bail hearing where he would be seeking release on bail until an appeal on Tuesday’s sentence can be heard.

Lindsay Hill says Peter Khill has not demonstrated remorse for killing her partner Jonathan Styres, after Khill's team announced they would launch another appeal and seek immediate bail for the 8 year prison sentence issued Tuesday morning. GARLOW

Battlefield House Museum & Park, National Historic Site in Stoney Creek hosted the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek on Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd and 4th. This year featured Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle Re-enactment on Saturday, June 3. After the game, the young men were joined by Haudenosaunee singers and dancers who shared Gada:tro (Standing Quiver Dance), and the Smoke Dance with audience participation. The Battle of Stoney Creek was a victory for the British over a larger American force fought on 6 June 1813. The short battle fought near present-day Stoney Creek solidified the British position during the War of 1812. The Americans eventually retreated to Fort George. The British victory was a turning point in the protection of Upper Canada. The British commanded a force of about 1,600 men and the American force totaled 3,400 soldiers. Captain John Norton commanded a small band of First Nations warriors. There were approximately 12 Native allies from the Cherokee, Delaware, Chippawa, Mohawk and Cayuga nations. LAFORCE

Six Nations looking to tackle food

Multiply that by 52 weeks, and that’s $20,000 per year, per family.

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With Six Nations people spending about $40 million a year on groceries and the massive rise in food costs in the past few years, the food sustainability project by the Six Nations Farmer’s Association is coming at a pertinent time.

Food insecurity becoming a major world issue, said Ruby Jacobs, Six Nations Farmer’s Association secretary, pointing to all the political unrest currently taking place around the world and the shift from agriculture towards technology.

It would entail the building of an agricultural resource centre and retail food space totalling about 13,000 sq. Feet and costing about $5.6 million.

The current crop of Six Nations farmers are worried there won’t be any farming in the community in the future. There are only about 15 farmers on Six Nations.

Jacobs says they conducted a study that showed the average family spends $400 a week on groceries.

Multiply that by the estimated 2,000 households on Six Nations (according to the Farmers Association), and that’s about $40 million a year leaving the community every year on food/groceries.

“That’s a huge amount of money going out of the community,” said Jacobs.

Federal statistics show it costs a family of four to feed their family about $16,000 a year in 2023 in Canada. That’s compared to the $14,000 per year average grocery bill for a family of four in Canada only two years ago, in 2021.

“It would be more like a farm centre grocery store. The goal is to have a grocery store that would service the community all year-round.”

The food sustainability task force was established in 2021. They have a constitution, policies and procedures, and are a registered not-for-profit with the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency).

Jacobs admits farming is hard work but it pays off by providing food year-round, especially if the food is

OPP, Six Nations Police on Sixth Line

preserved.

The farmer’s association is still seeking about 10 acres of land to locate the centre.

Proposed annual sales are projected at $3.2 million.

Art Porter, a long-time Six Nations farmer, said all the food sold at the retail centre would be grown as organically as possible, without chemicals, or pesticides or herbicides.

“We try to keep everything natural.”

They assured council the food would be affordable and they’d even have a senior’s discount day one day per week.

“We know the cost of living is going up every day,” said Porter. “It’s a struggle for us old-timers.”

Coun. Audrey Powless-Bomberry mentioned that the cost of produce is so high, Six Nations people are turning to cheaper, high-carbohydrate alternatives to keep themselves fed.

“That’s not good for our diabetes on Six Nations,” she said.

“We really have to have this for our folks to survive.”

By 2RT Staff

SIX NATIONS — A joint statement was issued Tuesday afternoon, alerting the Six Nations community that there would be an increased presence of both OPP and Six Nations Police in the area of Sixth Line while an investigation into the disappearance of Amber Ellis was being conducted.

Police were stationed outside a single home residence at 3698 Sixth Line and the driveway was closed. Witnesses also reported a heavy police presence and activity in the areas of Oneida Road and at a home on River Road throughout Tuesday afternoon and into the early evening.

CTV reported Tuesday evening that OPP said an “evidence-based search” brought them to that location.

It has been more than two years since Amber was last seen or heard from. She was reported missing to police in February 2021. At the time, police told 2RT she was last seen at a residence on Sixth Line, east of Chiefswood between

Oneida and Cayuga Road

— the same region where the house was occupied by police Tuesday afternoon.

Last fall, police said they believed Amber had become a victim of foul play — and a $50,000 reward was put up for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.

Police said that there is no threat to public safety during the investigation throughout the rest of the week.

Amber was last seen on Six Nations in early 2021. She is described as a mixed-Indigenous female - 33 years old with a thin build, 120 lbs and 5’9” tall with long brown hair and brown eyes. She has

a visible horizontal scar between her eyebrows and a visible tattoo of a Chinese character on the nape of her neck. She was known to frequently travel between Six Nations, Cambridge, Brantford, Haldimand and Norfolk areas.

Police have launched a tip line specifically for information on the disappearance of Amber Ellis.

The government of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for her disappearance. If anyone has any information please call the Amber Ellis tip line at 1-866-549-2090, the OPP at 1-888-3101122 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-222-8477.

Six Nations Police and OPP have zoned in at a house on Sixth Line after evidence led them to the property in the search for Amber Ellis. GARLOW

MCFN man disputes Constitution

By Donna Duric

Ken Hughes, a Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation man who operates a cannabis store in Toronto without a license claiming traditional rights, is one of the driving forces behind the court challenge of the First Nation’s recently-adopted constitution.

The constitution is being touted by the First Nation as one of the first steps away from the Indian Act and is a marker of the community’s inherent right to self-government.

Justice Harry LaForme, a decorated judge from MCFN, said the newly-adopted constitution can be considered a “supreme law” of the First Nation and lays the groundwork for the First Nation to exercise its inherent right to self-government.

“That’s going to be our opportunity to step away from the Indian Act and no longer be under that kind of jurisdiction and it’s a part of us establishing our own inherent self-government,” said LaForme. “A

constitution doesn’t take any of that away. It recognizes it and tells you that this is the boundaries and these are the things you can legislate…and that’s very important. That's the supreme law of our First Nation. That’s not new to Indigenous peoples. Before we ever wrote these things down, we had what we call The Seven Grandfather Teachings. That’s a kind of constitution. That tells you the areas that you have to legislate or pass laws in that regard.”

MCFN passed the constitution on April 22.

But Hughes, who represents a numbered company (14922000 Canada Association acting as the plaintiff, formed for the purpose of defending Indigenous rights), is taking MCFN to court over the adoption of the constitution.

The case was introduced in a Cayuga court last week, with Hughes arguing that the adoption of the constitution violated the rights of MCFN band members.

MCFN Chief Stacey La-

Forme said the constitution is a foundation document that leads the First Nation toward self-sufficiency and away from the Indian Act.

The Indian Act is century-old legislation that governs First Nations in Canada and even determines who and who is not considered a “status Indian” under the archaic legislation.

Chief Laforme says the Indian Act remains a form of genocide for his people.

The newly-adopted constitution helps MCFN determine who are members of the First Nation without the interference of the Indian Act, among other benefits.

The numbered company argues that MCFN had no lawful authority to introduce the constitution, arguing that the constitution removes certain people from the band membership list.

Hughes is asking the court to maintain the Indian Act as the “status quo” applicable on MCFN until a full legal assessment of the implementation of the constitution is completed.

Wildfire preparedness must include planning for the vulnerable

By Holly Mathias, and Ashleigh Rushton

The 2023 Canadian wildfire season is off to a roaring start. In Alberta, there have been more than 560 wildfires so far — the highest recorded number of fires since 2018, and the season has only just begun. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated and a state of emergency was declared across the province.

Wildfires are not new to the region. The 2016 Horse River/Fort McMurray Wildfire was the worst wildfire and most costly disaster in recent Canadian history. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the country, Nova Scotia has already experienced a historic 200 wildfires, resulting in a local state of emergency in Halifax Regional Municipality and more than 25,000 displaced residents.

As public health and disaster management scholars, our research focuses on how best to support the health of vulnerable populations in adverse situations, including through disasters, political challenges and geographic isolation. We have been devastated watching news coverage of the recent wildfires, including in one of our home provinces. However, we are not shocked. With the impacts of climate change, wildfires in Canada will continue to intensify in strength and frequency. Enclosed shelter is paramount in reducing exposure to wildfire smoke. Yet, what happens to the nearly 35,000 unhoused Canadians on any given night who cannot easily evacuate or shelter indoors?

Impact on the unhoused Research suggests that

unhoused people are most vulnerable in disasters as they are often the first to experience them and often do not have the ability to prepare or alleviate their risks. In particular, studies show unhoused people's disproportionate risks to health during heat events and wildfire due to limited access to appropriate shelter.

Many unhoused people have pre-existing health issues that can be worsened during disasters. These include substance use disorder, mental illness and chronic conditions. For people with a substance use disorder, there can be significant disruptions to accessing treatment medications and inequities in opioid-related deaths in communities vulnerable to disasters.

Even for unhoused people outside of evacuated communities, poor air

quality caused by wildfire smoke can cause heat stroke, dehydration and respiratory illness.

Despite these unique harms, unhoused people have limited access to resources and supports that facilitate evacuation and post-disaster recovery. Both Alberta and Nova Scotia have relied on the use of emergency alerts, yet many unhoused people do not have access to technology for emergency alerts and are not eligible for disaster relief support.

Evacuation centres are open to all, yet stigma and mistrust of authorities can prevent access for the unhoused. Furthermore, research shows that authorities tend to provide more support for those who have lost their housing due to wildfires than those who were previously unhoused.

Planning for unique risks

As many Canadian provinces are currently experiencing, extreme heat and wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity.

Loss of housing and infrastructure compounds an already fragile housing environment, especially for renters and Indigenous populations. A lack of affordable housing, aggravated by disasters, further reduces the likelihood that people living precariously will secure permanent housing, which would better protect them during future wildfire seasons.

Although cooling centres open during extreme heat, there are few respite centres during periods of low air quality, particularly in the evening. Looking at other provinces, Housing BC and End Homelessness Winnipeg are working towards ensuring unhoused people are

supported during extreme heat and wildfire smoke. However it is unclear how unhoused populations are being helped during the current wildfires.

Our concern as researchers is that there is an alarming lack of international, national and provincial plans or guidelines that consider the unique risks and needs of unhoused populations during wildfires.

What is apparent is that response often falls on service providers who support the unhoused, despite adequate housing being an international human right that should be the responsibility of the government.

Support during disasters

It is imperative for all levels of the Canadian government to consider how to best support unhoused people during disasters.

Canada shares summary regarding wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

JACE KOBLUN

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On June 3 the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, released the 2022 to 2023 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report.

The report summarizes actions taken by nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to address and support the safety and well-being of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people, as well as their families and communities impacted by violence.

The report also highlights the Government of Canada's efforts to advance the priorities outlined in

the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People National Action Plan and respond to the Calls for Justice directed at the federal government in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Through the work completed from 2022 to 2023, the federal government is building better relationships with families, survivors and partners, and increasing accountability and transparency on its work to date.

"The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is ongoing. With the magnitude of this ongoing national

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tragedy, we need to continue to work together on a comprehensive response to address the complexity and interconnectivity of its root causes, as well as address the need for accountability.

As evidenced in the current budget, we reaffirm our commitment to accelerate these efforts, through ongoing and further collaboration, investments, and initiatives, in order to create safety for all Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, no matter their circumstances. We have made this a priority and will not stop until their safety is no longer at risk,” said Miller.

Through partnerships, considerable progress has been made on key

initiatives that prevent and respond to violence through housing, shelters, transportation, infrastructure and direct support for the well-being of families and survivors. Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls have long called for accountability in responding to the Calls for Justice, and in making sure they get the answers they deserve.

Over the past year, this progress included:

- advancing the development of 30 new individual community safety plans

- advancing work on 22 new shelter and transitional projects that will result in 178 units built by 2026

- funding over 1,000 Indigenous language projects

- supporting 66 Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities projects across 11 provinces and territories

- allocating over $3 million to develop 13 new healing and wellness programs to support Indigenous families and survivors affected by violence against MMIWG2S+

-holding the first-ever national roundtable with Indigenous families, survivors, leaders, community partners, and federal, provincial, and territorial governments on MMIWG2S+ priorities

- announcing the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as Ministerial Special Representative

- introducing the National Action Plan to End

Gender-based Violence

- launching the federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan aimed at advancing rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada

Looking ahead to 2023 to 2024 and beyond, the Government of Canada will keep working on the implementation of concrete actions that make real and positive impacts on the lives of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. These actions will include prioritizing discussions on an alert system, an ombudsperson and oversight mechanism.

If you’ve been following along for the last year you’ll know one of my most often made suggestions to help your houseplants thrive is to keep them in groups. Pairs. Bunches. Clumps. Gangs. Whatever you call it, plants do better together. While there is something to be said about the look of a lone bird of paradise or giant monstera deliciosa taking up an entire corner in your home — perhaps more is to be said about plants that stick together. Other than long-term air quality improvements in your home, studies show grouping plants that thrive in similar conditions makes it easier to care for them. Freeing up more time for you to shop online for more plants (or take care of your actual people children).

Before you go to your nearest nursery and buy 20 houseplants to fill your spare bedroom, there are some tips to adhere to to ensure your gang of pitcher plants, crotons, and devil’s ivy don’t have a bad first meet-and-greet. Consider grouping plants together based on these criteria from treehugger. com:

Light: Group by the need for low to bright light, direct versus indi-

Planting With Jace: Better together

look good together since they have similar requirements and complementary features.

“Aim for a harmonious mix and match of leaf shapes and sizes. It looks great to have some that grow tall, some that ramble, and some that trail. And remember that an uneven number, like three or five, is a good design standard when clustering objects,” reads treehugger. com.

Is there any science behind the groupings?

According to Dr. Jay Biernaskie there is.

“Most people would not think of plants as social organisms. But sociality simply means that individuals live and interact in groups. Plants are certainly group-living, and they compete with their neighbours for vital resources,” he wrote in The Social Life of Plants. Adding that it is no surprise there are people who thrive on social gatherings while others thrive on alone time. And there are plenty of people who fall somewhere between these two extremes just as with plants.

than your house. When you group plants together, you create a slightly more humid microclimate for them to grow in. This happens because plants release moisture through their leaves. The technical term for that is transpiration.

General care: Keeping your plants together also helps you help them. For example, when you group plants based on their watering schedules, it’s easier to water all those plants at the same time without forgetting anyone. Grouping your plants by their environmental needs like light, temperature, and pet-friendliness makes it easier to monitor and adjust things in your house for one area rather than multiple.

Aesthetic part II: Sorry, but it nearly always comes down to the aesthetic for me. Lastly and most importantly, grouping your plants elevates your space. A room with many plants has a certain aesthetic you can’t get with only one plant. The key to grouping plants with design in mind is having variety.

Once you have your houseplants grouped accordingly based on needs, the real fun of seeking cute cover pots, macrame holders, and more starts. If you find yourself downtown Toronto in the next few weeks check out some great plant shops like Ginkgo Floral Design on the Esplanade, The New Leaf — Flowers & Gifts in the Village, or Tiny Flower on Bay Street.

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Humidity: Tropical plants like it moist, succulents not so much.

Temperature: Cold-sensitive plants may not like a drafty window sill; heat-sensitive plants should be kept away from heaters and vents.

Thirst: Watering is easier if plants that re-

quire more of it are living together, and vice versa.

Pet-friendliness: A lot of plants are toxic to pets; group these ones together in an out-of-reach place.

Aesthetic: Once you have a group shortlisted, consider how they look together to make the final grouping. Generally, plants that thrive together will

Here are three more reasons from indoorfriends.com why keeping houseplants together is good for you and the plants:

Additional humidity: Plants, generally, like to live outside in their natural environments. And those environments tend to be more humid

Economic Development Corporation records highest revenue ever

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The Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Corporation recorded its highest annual revenue ever, raking in $42.2 million in 2022, a whopping $20 million higher than the revenues recorded in 2021.

On-reserve businesses brought in $22.1 million

of that total.

Off-reserve economic generation was $18.5 million, which includes $11.1 million from the Niagara Region Wind Farm.

The corporation also transferred $4.3 million to its Economic Development Trust last year as well, of which $3.3 million will be transferred to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

A portion of trust funds is handed out to commu-

nity organizations annually, who apply to the board for a portion of the funds and have to undergo a rigorous approval process to receive any money.

SNGRDC held its annual general meeting on May 24 where it released its annual audited financial statements and celebrated its achievements over the past year, including:

-The construction of a washroom, pavilion, and glamping units at

Chiefswood Park

-Ongoing development of the Oneida Energy Storage project, including provincial directive to advance the project

-A new Joint Venture partnership with QM Environmental

-Maintained more than $5 million liquidity (value of assets that can be turned into cash)

And by 2022, SNGRDC had transferred a cumulative total of $21.9 million

to the economic development trust.

SNGRDC says it plans to continue further improvements at Chiefswood Park, the relocation of A6N (a Six Nations contractor) to Oneida Business Park, progressing the bid on the Hagersville Battery project in partnership with Boralex, and other further investment in economic interests.

The annual financial statements show that

the corporation grew its assets by $3 million from 2021 to 2022.

Expenses also grew from $16 million to $27 million, the majority of which was in the form of salaries and benefits. They spent just over $7 million on salaries in 2021 and $16.4 million in 2022.

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

Most people would not think of plants as social organisms. But sociality simply means that individuals live and interact in group. NEO CHEN

Once you have your houseplants grouped accordingly based on needs, the real fun of seeking cute cover pots, macrame holders, and more starts. Be creative. NEO CHEN

May coming to a quick close means now is the perfect time to give your outdoor garden—something we don’t talk about enough here—some much-needed love. Let’s dive into what some good plants, flowers, herbs and vegetables are a good idea to get in the ground now.

Groovin’ with Semiah Smith and Fabcollab

A celebration of the urban Indigenous experience with an all-electronic, all-women and non-binary line-up

terest in a new song I can just go walk outside and find something quick.

your EP launch?

Semiah Smith (@semiah. smith on Instagram) is a Mohawk Turtle clan Toronto-based indie-electropop artist and producer from Six Nations who performed at FabCollabs’ sold-out Indigenous Grooves event last month in Toronto.

Indigenous Grooves featured a celebration of the urban Indigenous experience, with an all-electronic, all-Indigenous and all-women and non-binary line-up of musical performers. The show saw contemporary and traditional Indigenous singing and dance performances, along with an Indigenous arts market and a fashion show featuring local Indigenous designers. Two Row Times caught up with Semiah this week to talk about her first sold-out event.

ACE Tip: Semiah lives and performs downtown Toronto where she is set

to drop her first EP titled, After the Night Ends, on June 30.

2RT: It’s been over a week since the performance. What emotions were you feeling before getting on stage?

SS: So nervous. On the same lineup were women I looked up to for such a long time. They are the best of the best in hand drumming so I was ner-

vous for my big debut of “Broken Heart,” my R&B hand drum song.

2RT: What did you feel after having finished your set?

SS: I would say that was the best crowd I think I’d ever performed for. They were really cool, vocal, and dancing. You could tell they really liked the songs. I felt accomplished and excited about the future.

2RT: What does it feel like to perform in a community like Toronto?

SS: Toronto is really cool. I’m proud of the community in Toronto. The people and audience members seem to be really supportive. I have always felt safe performing in the big city. I get inspired wherever I go out and if I’m looking for something to spark my in-

2RT: Were a lot of people watching you perform for the first time?

SS: Yes. And I got a lot of great feedback from my friends and other guests I don’t know. Some asked about my EP and if they could come to that launch party.

2RT: What was your favourite part of the night?

SS: I made a joke on stage and people laughed. That was a highlight. The joke landed.

2RT: What did performing in a show featuring specifically strong and talented Indigenous women feel like?

SS: Was my first festival where it was all Indigenous women per se. I’ve performed for Indigenous arts festivals before but I really have never been part of something like this. I appreciated the diversity of the women chosen. Some R&B, pop, traditional.

2RT: What sort of event do you have planned for

SS: Going to be an artfilled experience. There is going to be a 360-degree video camera. Several pieces and installations to take pictures of yourself with. Also will have a set designed like a scene from the rez. It’s going to be a full experience.

2RT: What would you say to the production team, staff, and volunteers who helped set up and handle all the logistics for you to perform worry-free?

SS: So great to have everything figured out for me. I know how much time and effort it takes to put on an event let alone one as successful as that one was. Such a great experience and definitely one of the highlights of this year so far. A big nia:wen to the team and everyone involved. Watch the recorded event here: fabcollab.ca/ indigenous-grooves.

Semiah Smith (@semiah.smith on Instagram) is a Mohawk Turtle clan

Toronto-based indie-electropop artist and producer from Six Nations. FABCOLLAB

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Notice of Public Information Centre #2

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Cainsville Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Introduction

The County of Brant invites you to engage with us as we consider alternatives to provide water, wastewater, and stormwater servicing in Cainsville, as shown on the map. This includes expanding services to currently unserviced areas within the settlement boundary. The study will identify the preferred alternatives to prepare for long-term growth through to the year 2051

All information for this project will be posted on the County’s website at www.engagebrant.ca/cainsvillewater Engage with us!

Public Consultation is important to the project. We invite you to attend an in-person Public Information Centre #2 to view a recorded presentation, displays and provide comments. Representatives from the study team will be present to discuss the project

• Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre, 15 Ewart Ave., Cainsville, Ontario Other Information

Your input is welcome at any time throughout the planning process. For further information relating to this project or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact either of the following members of the study team.

The study will be completed as a Schedule ‘C’ project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (Municipal Engineers Association, June 2000, as amended in 2015). The study will also be guided by the County of Brant Official Plan and the Boundary Adjustment Agreement with the City of Brantford.

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Tom Longboat Day run returns

By Donna Duric

Just like the legendary Tom Longboat, Six Nations runners, walkers and bikers took to the local Rez roads to run in Longboat’s honour on June 4, more than a century after the celebrated athlete took the running world by storm with his incredible grit and talent.

Lonely country roads are where long-distance runners find their mojo. And following in the literal footsteps of Tom Longboat, Six Nations community members and friends pounded the pavement on the long country roads that make up Six Nations once again after a three-year hiatus from road running during the global Covid pandemic.

Last year, the Tom Longboat run, held every year on June 4, took place at the Six Nations track. It was put on hold for the previous two years during the pandemic.

Tom Longboat Day was officially sanctioned by the Ontario government in 2013, under the belief

his birthday was June 4, but it was actually July 4, 1886, according to military records.

Longboat, of the Onondaga First Nation, was one of the first Indigenous men to ever compete in international races, taking the running world by storm when he won first place at the 30km Around the Bay Road Race in Hamilton, North America’s oldest road race - even older than the Boston Marathon.

He came out of nowhere to beat all the top distance runners of his time in that race, practically becoming an overnight legend and success, and beating his nearest competitor by three minutes.

A year later, in 1907, Longboat won the Boston Marathon, which still remains one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.

From then on, Longboat made a name for himself in international running meets, marathons, and Olympic events.

In the 1990s, Longboat was named by McLean’s magazine as one of Cana-

da’s greatest athletes of all time.

Over a century ago, Longboat had a training style that most distance runners adopt today - hard training, followed by “active recovery.”

For Longboat, he took long walks on non-running days, a training style that was criticized by the coaches and pros of the day as “lazy.” Indeed, his method of active recovery earned him racist scorn and stereotypical labels of being a “lazy Indian” but today, sports physiologists and the top distance runners in the world recommend active rest days to improve one’s running performance.

He was ahead of his time.

The roads of Six Nations still carry the footsteps of Tom Longboat more than a century later.

Today, his ancestors and fellow community members carry on his legacy of grit, fitness and determination by pounding the pavement every year on June 4 in his memory.

Arrows have game cancelled, take down undefeated Burlington but stumble against Peterborough

The Six Nations Arrows had a very up and down week of lacrosse. With three games scheduled it was going to have a big effect on their standing in the Ontario Jr. A League.

Thursday, they travelled to the Scarborough Centennial Arena to face off with the Toronto Beaches, who had advanced to the Minto Cup tournament in the 2022 season.

The game was a sloppy affair from the opening whistle with players struggling to find their footing on the terrible floor conditions as many players fell to the cement. With five minutes remaining in the 1st period the Arrows 2022 leading scorer Tyler Davis went down with a knee injury and had to be helped off the floor.

After a discussion between the coaches and the refs the floor conditions were deemed too dangerous to continue. The game is to be rescheduled with the game starting over entirely.

With a quick turnaround the Arrows were again on the road the following night to play the 4-0 Burlington Blaze.

The Arrows were able to jump out to a 6-3 lead after the first period despite having to kill off

three minor penalties and being out shot 19-15. Daylin John-Hill and Brendan Anderson each registered two goals in the period with singles from Thunder Hill and Oneniotekowa

Maracle, with Maracle’s goal coming while short-handed.

Burlington would come out firing in the second period outshooting Six Nations 23-16, but Arrows goalie Ethan Robertson was up to the task making save after save as the Arrows were again playing short-handed much of the period. Burlington was able to get two by Robertson, both goals coming while on the powerplay.

The Arrows countered

with four goals of their own from Thunder Hill with his second of the night, Ross Hill, Mitch VanEvery and Blayze Becker recording the other three.

Becker’s goal game came off a long breakaway, using his speed to get behind the Burlington defense and put the Arrows up 10-5 going into the third period. In the final frame Becker would get things going for the Arrows recording his second goal of the game, this time while short-handed. The Arrows were handed three more penalties in the third period while Burlington received none. This again led to Burling-

ton peppering the Arrows net with shots doubling them in shot output at 26-13.

A very controversial play occurred with 5:06 remaining in the third period. Burlington again set up on the power play had a player pass the ball through the Arrows crease, the ball struck Arrows defenseman Louis Alfred in the hand which caused play to be stopped. Both benches and the crowd seemed confused as to why the play was blown down, then the referee pointed to center and awarded Burlington a rare penalty shot.

Burlington’s Coltrane Tyson was able to beat

Minor

Robertson on the free breakaway narrowing the Arrows lead. Blayze Becker would get that goal back within a minute completing his hat trick. Six Nations would give up one more goal in the last minute, but were able to hang on to a 12-7 win, handing Burlington their first loss of the season. Four of Burlington’s seven goals came while on the power play.

The Arrows did not score on their lone powerplay opportunity, but did manage two short-handed goals. Arrows goalie Ethan Robertson turned away 61 of 68 shots for a sparkling 0.89 save percentage.

Sunday evening the

Arrows hosted the Peterborough Lakers hoping to follow up on the road win two days earlier. Unfortunately, the Arrows penalty troubles continued as they would be handed multiple five-minute major penalties in the game, resulting in five power play goals for Peterborough.

The Arrows offence managed six goals with singles going to Davin Bomberry, Hadowas Smith, Daylin John-Hill, Oneniotekowa Maracle, Mitch VanEvery and Brendan Bomberry. Thunder Hill added three assists. Through five games the Arrows have been given 117 minutes in penalties, while opposing teams have been given 64 minutes in penalties when playing against Six Nations.

Arrows Head Coach Stew Monture put the responsibility on his players to bring down the penalties for the remainder of the season. “It doesn’t matter how many were justified or not. We have to knock that number down regardless. We are a decent 5 on 5 team and have to play that way the bulk of the minutes.”

The Arrows travel to Brampton Friday June 9th before returning to the ILA to play the Whitby Warriors Sunday June 11th at 7pm and the Mimico Mountaineers Monday June 12th at 8pm.

schedule

Blayze Becker scored his first Jr. A goal vs. Burlington on Friday, then followed it up with two more to complete the hat trick. BRENNOR JACOBS

Six Nations Rebels continue high roll and remain undefeated

TWO ROW TIMES

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels are maintaining the top spot of the leagues Western conference; they still sit undefeated after 16 scheduled games.

Last time the Rebels played at home, they hosted the Wallaceburg Red Devils within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Friday, May 25, and saw a 13-2 victory. The following Friday, June 2, they invited the Windsor Clippers for a rematch that ended in a close score.

Back-and-forth scoring was seen in the first period, with single goal efforts rom Macay JImerson and Cole Powless. While in the second period, Winter Rivera earned two goals, and Anahilis Doxtador and Rakawineh Elijah earned singles. This put the game at 6-3.

In the final period, Macay JImerson and Anahilis Doxtador put the last two goals up, while one power play goal went in for the Clippers. This finalized the game at 8-4.

Later in the week on Sunday, June 4, the Rebels travelled to Wallaceburg to

meet up with Red Devils. The Red Devils broke scoring, but the Rebels delivered four consecutive goals from Damon Doxtatar, Macay Jimerson, Kevin Hill and Anahilis Doxtador. With

one more response in between from the Red Devils, Anahilis Doxtador went for his second goal, and Thomas Crossley earned his second.

In the second period,

Damonie Thomas and Damon Doxtatar went for singles with one more response from Wallaceburg in between. In the third, Macay Jimerson earned his second goal of the game,

while Anahilis Doxtador earned his third, and Hodo Martin earned a double. The Red Devils mustered two responses before the end.

This finalized the game

12-6 for the Rebels. The next match for the Rebels will see them at home again this Friday, June 9, to face the Welland Generals at 8:00 p.m., within the ILA.

Two Six Nations based athletes help Buffalo Bandits secure NLL Final

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

BUFFALO, N. Y. — The Bandits quest for their first league title since 2008 continued on Satur-day, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., in Buffalo’s Keybank Centre.

One year ago, nearly the same NLL Final scenario played out at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with the outcome of 2022’s 15-14 Bandits Game 1 triumph looking mighty similar to this year’s 2023 finals opening act.

Colorado took care of business on their home floor for Game 2 in 2022 as well, winning 11-8 be-fore heading back to Banditland for the Game 3 series clincher. This year, the Mammoth took nearly the same win, 16-10 in their home arena.

But on Saturday night, after 15 long years, Buffalo secured their spot as 2023 NLL Final cham-

pi-ons after a strong win of 13-4 over Colorado.

“Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) would like to congratulate Tehoka Nanticoke, Adam Bomberry and the Buffalo Bandits on capturing the National Lacrosse League

(NLL) champion-ship,” wrote the SNGR Facebook page.

Nanticoke broke game scoring with the first goal from Josh Bryne, then proceeded to earn mul-tiple assists throughout the remaining game time.

“Congratulations to Tehoka, Adam and the Buffalo Bandits,” Chief Mark B. Hill said. “Adam and Tehoka are tremendous individuals, and I couldn’t be happier for them. What they do on and off the floor is amazing and they

represent Six Nations in a way we are all proud of. Enjoy your ac-complishment.”

The SNGR also recognized pride in the accomplishments of its community members.

“Tehoka and Adam have

been integral parts of the Bandits run for the championship season. They are also great role models for our youth because of what they do on and off the floor.”

As for internal recognition, Dhane Smith was named Finals MVP, after recording two goals and seven assists in Game 3 to lead the Bandits. For the series, Smith totaled nine goals and 14 as-sists for 23 points. His 49 points during the postseason is a new league record. The Finals MVP was voted upon by the players from across the NLL’s 13 other franchises and took into account all three games of the series. Smith becomes the 12th player in NLL history to win a regular sea-son MVP and Finals MVP in their career.

With the victory, the Bandits claimed their fifth NLL title, good for a tie for third by any NLL fran-

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels remain undefeated in 16 straight wins. Winter Rivera and Hodo Martin still sit in the top ten for leaders in points across the league. STAFF

Buffalo Bandits.

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chise (Halifax, trailing the Albany FireWolves and Toronto Rock franchises with six), and their first since 2008. Their other championships came in 1992, 1993, and 1996.

Head Coach, John Tavares was a player on that 2008 team when they defeated the Portland LumberJax as well as all three titles in the 1990’s, earning Finals MVP in 1992 and 1993. Tavares also provides his experience on the bench of the Six Nations Pro-fit Chiefs.

Buffalo finished the regular season as the overall No. 1 seed at 14-4 for the third completed sea-son in a row. After advancing to the NLL Finals the previous two seasons, they finally emerge as champions. Along the way to the Finals, they defeated the Rochester Knighthawks, 20-8, in the single game elimination Quarterfinals and the Toronto Rock, two games to none in the East Con-ference Final, never trailing at any point during the first two rounds.

Colorado finished 9-9 in the regular season and qualified as the lowest seed of the eight team format, sitting in the No. 4 seed in the West. They upset the No. 1 West seed in San Diego, 13-12 in the Quarterfinal, and the No. 2 seed Calgary Roughnecks two games to one in the West Con-ference Finals, to set up the NLL Finals rematch. Eli McLaughlin (Surrey, B.C.) and Connor Rob-inson (New Westminster, B.C.) each had a team high three points while Dillon Ward (Orangeville, Ont.) saved 47 of 60 shots in net in the Game 3 loss.

As for notable transactions ahead of and following the finals: on June 6 the Albany FireWolves have signed Marshall Powless of Six Nations to a two year agreement. The New York Riptide have signed Colton Lidstone to a two year agreement. And on June 1, the New York Riptide have signed Zack Deaken to a two year agreement.

SIX NATIONS — On Saturday, June 3, the Six Nations Rivermen hosted the Ennismore James Gang at home again within the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Complex. Goals came from Jordan Goddard, Wayne VanEvery, Jake Bomberry (2), Jordan Durston (3), Greg Elijah Brown (4), Layne Smith, and Danton Miller. This made for a 13-3 final for the Rivermen. Later on Sunday, the Rivermen visited the Durham Community Centre to play the Owen Sound North Stars, which led to a close 15-12 final for the Rivermen. Goals came from Road Squire Jr., Greg Elijah Brown, Oakley Thomas (2), Jordan Goddard, Matts Miller (3), Layne Smith (4), Danton Miller (2), and Ryley Johnson. TRT STAFF

LAS VEGAS — Two First Nations players continue head-to-head in the Stanley Cup finals. Blueliners Zack Whitecloud and Brandon Montour are both hoping to bring the Stanley Cup back to their home communities. Going into Game 3 in Florida, the Golden Knights picked up a 7-2 win over the Panthers in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Game 1 went to the Knights 5-2 last Saturday as well. Despite being the underdog, the Six Nations community has provided ample support of Montour’s Stanley Cup run with the Panthers. Two watch parties were scheduled by the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) that attracted many to cheer and support, as pictured. Game 3 will see the Panthers host on Thursday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m., with the another community watch party expected. SUBMITTED

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MILLER: David Charles

January 20, 1944 – June 4, 2023

Peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital surrounded by the love of his children and family on Sunday June 4, 2023 at the age of 79 years, our dad, brother, grampa, uncle, cousin and friend, David Charles Miller began his journey to join the love of his life, his beloved wife Sheila. (August 14, 2022).

Dave leaves behind to carry on his legacy, his children Laurie, Landon and Sher, Joanna and Jarred. He is predeceased by his first-born son Ryan Sidney (1987). Special Grampa to Jody, Ryanna and Tori, Noah, Dylan and Ryan, Jason, Jenna, Jorja, Jax and Jrue. Extra special Great Grampa to his sweet Bryn Adelyn and his boy Lincoln. Brother, of (the late Sonny and Ruth Dockstader), Shirley Dawn Clarke and (the late Lavern), Lois and Glen Porter, Eugene (DeeDee) and (the late Terri), (the late Marty) and Ruby, Wayne and Carla, (the late Roger ‘Yog’) and Teresa, Barb and Linda (Skin). Dave is predeceased by his parents Hersel and Gertrude Miller. Dave will be missed by numerous friends extended family and more recently his Wednesday Tim Horton’s “Old Bastards” club.

Dave was extremely proud to be a member of Ironworkers Local 736 Hamilton, and just recently receiving his 50-year service award. He worked all over Turtle Island where he made lasting friendships, a true brotherhood.

Resting at his home 1323 3rd Line after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 6th and then will move to Styres Funeral Home Ohsweken, for visitation from Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. until his Funeral on Thursday June 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Ohsweken Pentecostal Cemetery on Chiefswood Road (across from Hill’s Auto body) Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken, www.rhbanderson. com

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Clothes, Shoes, Toys, Household Items, Electrical, Generator, Pressure Washer, Air Conditioner, plus Freebies, etc.

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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 June 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6

Cost: $15 /class/per person.

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THOMAS: Heather

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mom, daughter, grandma, sister, auntie Heather (Bubba) Thomas on May 27th, 2023. Survived by her sons Paul (Misko), Chris (Beeb), Brennan, Braydan, Jared, and AJ. Predeceased by sons Tyler Hill and Ronnie Porter, partner Tony Hill, grandparents Seymour and Pat Thomas and Thomas and Wilma Johnson. Grandma to Sam, Christopher, Walt and Emmett. Sister to Sheri (Tanner), Shelly, Lisa, Sheila and Donna (Jaimie). Niece of Evan (Joanne), Stephanie (Deceased), Terry (Mark), Leslie (Jeff), Todd and Trevor, Chris (Deceased), Janie (Deceased) and Dawn (Paul). Also survived by her great aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Resting at her parents’ home 1911 Cayuga Road on Thursday June 1st, 2023 after 4pm. Funeral at Onondaga Longhouse at 11am, Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. Arrangements made by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Midway between south and southeast

4. Fathers

9. Wine grape

14. Al Bundy’s wife

15. Organic compound

16. Venezuelan state

17. Interest term

18. Experts

20. Central cores of stems

22. Smooth and glossy

23. One-time S. Korean city

24. One from Damascus

28. Short message at the end of an email

29. It cools your home

30. Oh, God!

31. Intestinal pouches

33. Men

37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.)

38. Former CIA

39. Arrange in steps

41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

42. The Great Lake State

43. Dog-__: to mark a page

44. Stop moving

46. Ancient Dead Sea region

49. Of I

50. Clerical vestment

51. Songs sung to a lover

55. Charges

58. Popular design program manufacturer

59. Where to park a boat

60. One who values reason

64. Slang for cigarette

65. Sailboats

66. Actress Zellweger

67. Screen material

68. Country music legend Haggard

69. Puts together in time

70. When you hope to arrive

CLUES DOWN

1. An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction

2. Philly’s rail service

3. Leaves a place

4. No longer be a part in

5. Guitar players use them

6. Cease to exist

7. General’s assistant (abbr.)

8. Shaking of the earth

9. Strong winds

10. For each one

11. A bog

12. The creation of beautiful or significant things

13. Affirmative

19. Pie _ __ mode

21. Nonclerical

24. Inspirational football player Hamlin

25. Learning environment

26. Khoikhoi peoples

27. Bring out or develop

31. Shows up

32. Theatrical device

34. Loads

35. Popular Hollywood alien

36. Distinguishes

40. College dorm worker

41. Secondary or explanatory title

45. Resembling wings

47. One who delivers a speech

48. In the middle

52. Loop with a running knot

53. Airborne (abbr.)

54. Beloveds

56. Ordain

57. Breed of small cattle

59. Very small period of time (abbr.)

60. Revolutions per minute

61. They __

62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob

63. A place to stay

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, things may not progress the way you want them to unless you become a little more persistent. Figure out how to walk the line to achieve your goals.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, many things are going right with your life. But now it’s time to get a handle on your love life. You may have to put in some extra effort, especially this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, keep things on the lighter side when conversing with coworkers this week. Now is not the time to delve into controversial discussions in the workplace.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, as you try to become more organized, try not to get too overwhelmed by the scope of the task at hand. Tackle one thing at a time and keep making progress.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, situations may seem like they are a matter of life or death this week, but there’s a good chance you’re just being overly dramatic. Try to go with the flow.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Emotions are running wild and you’re worried about what others think of you, Virgo. Embrace a point of view that relies more on the rational than the emotional.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, after a few stops and starts, you and your romantic partner are on quite a roll. Enjoy that you both are in tune and aspiring toward shared goals.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, it’s possible you feel blocked on all sides regarding your employment. While you can’t get ahead right now, there are some opportunities coming.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Be careful about speaking before thinking through your words, Sagittarius. Knee-jerk responses can have unexpected consequences. Take time to form your opinion.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

This week is bound to be pretty intense, Capricorn. But you’ll find a way to skirt through it relatively unscathed. Rely on a few friends as sounding boards.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, try not to cut off channels of communication with loved ones as you deal with a few difficult issues. Others are willing to step up and help as needed.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, others will not always see the world the way you do. Interactions this week can be a little stilted or even frustrating.

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