Two Row Times, July 26, 2023

Celebrated musician Mark Laforme passes at age of 69

of themselves and appreciate them every day.”

OHSWEKEN — Well known guitarist and Mississaugas of the Credit musician Mark Laforme died on July 20.

Reaction from the community was shock and sadness as people remembered Laforme’s contribution to Canadian music.

“I’m at a loss for words and totally devastated,” wrote Rob Bomberry.

“Thanks for all you have taught me and all the time we spent together, not to mention a mini birthday concert one time and playing our wedding. There weren’t many days we didn’t talk . And we never left one another without a huge hug. Rest in peace my brother. I’m gonna miss you like no other.”

One of Laforme’s daughters, Cheyenne Laforme wrote, “Everyday for 17 years I got to listen to my dad playing and singing in the basement. Not practicing, because he didn’t need to, but playing because it made him happy. On stage was when he was the best

version of himself and I’m so happy you will all remember him that way. He would play the songs he hated if it made the crowd happy, but he sure as hell would not be playing those in the basement. He told me if I ever told a guitarist to play Freebird or ever touch a musicians instrument I was in huge trouble. That is how I will remember him. The dad who was like the wind, bouncing

from city to city who raised me to be the same way. When he played for Stompin’ Tom he sent me a postcard from every stop. As I grew up and spent less time at home, I found myself naturally drawn to those places. Your condolences and anecdotes have brought us smiles and laughter. I’m sure they would bring him the same. Remember your loved ones as the best versions

Laforme, also known as the Mississauga Rattler, began playing guitar at the age of 11 and his early influences were Hank Williams, Ray Charles, and the Rolling Stones. He was a touring member of the Stompin’ Tom Connors Band for three Canadian

tours. Mark performed with the Canadian rocker up to 2011. He recently played songs at the Six Nations Indigenous People’s Day celebration in Ohsweken. He was a noted musician and a popular draw for local crowds. He was 69 years old.

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com

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Six Nations artist Logan Staats wrote, "To me Mark LaForme is one of 6 Nations greatest songwriters and troubadours. I always looked up to him and his music will resonate through our reservation for generations." This image was from the Rumble concert. RUMBLE

Mark Laforme (left) will be greatly missed by many including his friend Rob Bomberry (right) who said, "We always talked music." ROB BOMBERRY

DONNA DURIC

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Thousands of dancers and visitors from across Turtle Island filled the grounds

Six Nations powwow settling in to new location

of Ohsweken Speedway this past weekend for the 42nd annual Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow.

The second year at Ohsweken Speedway went off without a hitch

after the powwow moved from its former location at Chiefswood Park to the speedway grounds to accommodate its ever-growing crowds.

Parking and traffic control worked like a well-

oiled machine the second time around after the first year at the speedway last summer resulted in traffic snarls all along Chiefswood Road.

But the weather cooperated save for a little rain on

Sunday and the thousands of spectators and guests were treated to a visual delight of culture and dancing, as well as mouth-watering food and tons of arts and crafts at the dozens of vendor booths.

The Grand River Powwow is often hailed as one of the largest powwows in North America.

The anticipation built when the master of ceremonies announced the veterans would be coming in for the first grand entry on Saturday afternoon which is always led by the head veteran holding an eagle staff.

Young Spirit drum played the music for the grand entry and all were encouraged to remove their headgear out of respect, as is customary for the grand entry.

Walker Stonefish, a veteran from the United States Marine Corps, was the head veteran.

Golden age dancers and Six Nations ambassadors joined the veterans during the Grand Entry with the rest of the competition’s over 400 dancers following.

Dancers filled the arena in every category - traditional, fancy shawl, grass dancers, men's fancy, jingle dress dancers and tiny tots.

One of the highlights of this year's powwow was a smoke dance competition, a uniquely Haudenosaunee dance and music style.

A bit of rain unleashed from the skies on Sunday afternoon, causing dancers and crowds to scramble for cover under tents but it was short-lived and soon, the dancers returned to the arena to wrap up the weekend.

Feds against Six Nations’ cannabis

By Donna Duric

The chair of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission says the government's refusal to recognize Six Nations’ cannabis law is racist.

Kathy Mair told Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council at Monday's political liaison meeting that their team and cannabis businesses on Six Nations have to deal in cash in order to avoid investigations because the industry is still viewed as illegal by off-reserve governments.

They can’t have a bank account, she said, and businesses having one puts them at risk. The commission has been using the Six Nations finance department to write cheques and the commission's money is stored there.

“It’s really difficult,” she said, to operate on cash. “We can't put it in a bank.”

Mair said it’s risky for cannabis businesses to be using banks because she said if investigators find

out, they could have their bank accounts shut down.

One local cannabis employer has four RESPs for their children and is currently being threatened by banking investigators, she said.

They were told they have 90 days to shut down their bank account and to find another bank.

“They came to us,” Mair said. "What can we do? This is happening right now. It's more prevalent for First Nations and it's not right.”

She said the federal government recognizes Ontario’s cannabis regulations but not First Nations.

“I think that’s racist. Why are we different?”

She said their rules and regulations are similar to Ontario’s so she doesn't understand why authorities don't recognize Six Nations’ cannabis law.

Dealing in cash causes issues for cannabis employers in terms of their employees, as well.

“When you have to deal in cash all the time they

can’t get benefits for their employees.”

The commission refuses to keep cash at their office, Mair informed council.

It’s brought over to the Six Nations council finance office and if money needs to be given out, the finance department writes the cheque.

Coun. Helen Miller said if anybody ever sees investigators on the reserve, “I hope they kick them off.”

It's not just Six Nations dealing with the banking issue, said Mair. First Nations across the country are in a similar situation, she said.

Mair also told council that according to the commission, the product that is cultivated on Six Nations is superior to product off-reserve.

"We want to be the progressive leader in safety and education regarding the Six Nations cannabis industry while encouraging sound environmental practices and community improvements through contributions.”

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

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Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.

One long-lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on one’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company TruGreen, surveyed 2,000 homeowners and found participants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respondents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic.

A separate survey conducted for the International Casual Furnishings Association found that people now spend more time relaxing, gardening, exercising, dining, and entertaining outside than in years past. Though COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the desire to enjoy outdoor spaces has not waned.

While enjoying outdoor living areas, homeowners can do all they can to make these spaces comfortable and welcoming. The following are some good starting points.

Get all lit up: Outdoor spaces can be enjoyed no matter the hour when there is ample lighting. That could be why the International Casual Furnishings Association reports those who plan to renovate their outdoor spaces list outdoor lighting as a priority. Out-

How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable

door lighting not only sheds light on entertaining spaces but also makes spaces safer and more secure.

Increase privacy: No matter how friendly homeowners are with their neighbours, there comes a time when privacy is wanted. Fencing, whether it is wood or vinyl, or even a natural fence made from closely planted hedges, can ensure residents feel comfortable venturing outdoors to swim, take a cat nap or even star gaze in private.

Address the elements: Homeowners should note the direction their backyard faces and the typical daily conditions of the space. For example, a yard that faces southwest may get plenty of strong sun during the day, requiring the addition of shade trees, covered patios or arbours to cut down on the glare and heat. If the yard is often hit by winds, trees or bushes planted strategically as windbreaks can help.

Sit comfortably: High-quality comfortable seating increases the likelihood that homeowners will want to stay awhile in their outdoor spaces. A deep seating set complete with plush chairs, an outdoor sofa or love seat and chaise lounge chairs gives people more opportunity to sit and stay awhile.

Take a dip: A pool can be the perfect gathering spot on a warm day, while a spa/ hot tub can bridge the gap to cooler weather. Soaking in hot tubs can relax tired muscles after a long day, loosen up stiff joints, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

Bite back at bugs: Homeowners may want to consider using a professional exterminator to get rid of ticks, mosquitoes and other nuisance insects from outdoor spaces.

As people spend more time enjoying their properties, they can consider the many ways to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable. SUBMITTED

Two Row Times files motion to stay libel claim from HDI

By Nahnda Garlow

In 1991, the HCCC publicly declared they were asserting eight points of sovereign jurisdiction over Haudenosaunee affairs: among them the jurisdiction over The Great Law and its laws; Our land; Our treaties; International Relations in regard to war, peace, commerce and taxation; Membership; Installation of Chiefs; Maintenance of all our ceremonies; and Justice and Law.

In 2014, without the knowledge of the Haudenosaunee clan families or the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council — the Haudenosaunee Development Institute put those eight points of jurisdiction under the responsibility of a numbered corporation, 2438543 Ontario Inc.

That corporation was an unknown entity until a Two Row Times investigation revealed its existence and the facts surrounding HDI’s use of the numbered company to secure a multi-million dollar deal with a wind and solar farm.

That contract waived the application of sovereign immunity over Haudenosaunee lands and the HCCC surrendered the right to apply Haudenosaunee law on lands under the jurisdiction of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

None of this was done with the wider Six Nation’s community’s consent. None of it was done with the wider consent of the Haudenosaunee people at large.

Since that time, the focus of a lot of my investigative reporting has been on the activities of the Haudenosaunee Develop-

ment Institute and their exclusion of the people of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

In 2022, news broke that HDI filed a motion to intervene in Six Nations land claim case through the Canadian courts.

I maintained my investigative reporting throughout the claim — and detailed HDI’s ask — seeking that the courts remove the elected council as beneficiary and instead require Canada and Ontario to negotiate the settlement with the HCCC.

For my reporting in that case, for comments I made on social media and for my opinion pieces as a Haudenosaunee person watching it all go down — HDI has launched a lawsuit against my husband Jonathan, myself and the Two Row Times

In the claim, HDI is asking the Ontario court to issue an order that Two Row Times content about them be removed from publication — whether that be in print, online, in archives or on social media… and to permanently ban the Two Row Times, my husband Jonathan, or myself from publishing any “defamatory statements concerning” HDI. We interpret this as an effort to stop us from publishing, in any capacity, any critical analysis about HDI that it doesn’t like. HDI is suing us for $150,000.

Because HDI is using the Canadian court system to advance its claim instead of utilizing internal Haudenosaunee processes — we are being forced to enter into a foreign court system to deal with this internal issue to protect our family.

Put another way — if

we decided to abstain from all participation in the lawsuit because it has been put into a foreign court — which was my preference — HDI could have been granted something called a default judgement which means the court could have made an order against Jonathan, myself and the paper for the $150,000 — along with the other relief HDI is asking for. That could have been enforced by garnishing our wages, freezing our bank accounts and seizing our assets.

This has been a difficult decision for us — but we both felt we were left with no choice and had to retain a lawyer in order to protect our family, our children and our business. We have now filed a motion to stay this lawsuit as it does not belong in an Ontario court. Unfortunately, we must participate in the Ontario court system at least to ask the Ontario court to stay the lawsuit. We will be expected to file affidavits and be cross-examined, and an open court hearing will be held in February 2024 for Ontario to determine if HDI can sue us.

In our view, this lawsuit is an attack on the rights of all people at Six Nations to freedom of expression.

It is, to us, an obvious attempt by HDI, presumably with the HCCC’s consent, to sterilize the public record of any critical analysis and use the Canadian court system to silence and other people from the community of Six Nations with whom they have ideological or political differences.

That is the opposite of using a Good Mind, the Ganigohiyoh, which is the foundational governance process our People have

relied upon since time immemorial to examine all of our minds, listen to one another, provide reassurance, establish peace and find consensus.

I come from a family line with a long and respected history of being involved in upholding Haudenosaunee sovereignty. I was born into the Dehatgahtos Onondaga Beaver clan family. Our Publisher and my husband Jonathan Garlow was born into the Rahstawehserondah Mohawk Bear clan family.

We are natural born Haudenosaunee people and direct descendants of the Garlow and Jacket Hill Mohawk Warrior loyalists who settled at Grand River. Our ancestors also include the General, Claus, Crawford, Butler, Jacobs, Nash, Maracle, Green, Doxtator and Brant families who fought for centuries, carrying titles at council as chiefs, war chiefs and clan mothers who fought for our rights to remain Six Nations people — separate and apart from Canada.

HDI is demonstrating an inequitable approach to governance — in which Haudenosaunee sovereignty only applies to a select few.

HDI has not yet presented any evidence to us that the Haudenosaunee clan families of the Kentyokwanhasta raised concerns about our content. Nor are we aware of any record of the clan families coming together to council and making a consensus decision to direct HDI to launch a lawsuit against us.

Instead, we received letters out of nowhere from a law firm retained by HDI threatening the lawsuit that HDI later

filed. In taking these steps, HDI abandoned all Great Law protocol and immediately fled to Canadian law and a foreign court — completely excluding the clan families — and giving Ontario the sole voice in this matter, through its courts, demanding they pick a side and meddle in Haudenosaunee internal affairs.

The HCCC cannot continue to claim it is a government if they are not going to act like one. Allowing HDI to rely on Canadian courts for internal affairs flies in the face of Haudenosaunee sovereignty and is an insult to the People of the clan families of the Kentyokwanhasta who throughout history have fought for it to be recognized.

To date, HCCC has not reached out to us requesting any corrections or retractions.

In addition, they have made false statements about our business to the community and to this day, have published wild conspiracy theories on their website claiming that we are part of a grand master scheme to destroy the Confederacy. That is completely untrue.

They have ignored our public requests for conflict resolution, for removal of that content from their website and have gone so far as to create policies to prohibit our reporters from being able to access information that the public has a right to know.

Instead, they are relying on the divisive, disruptive antics of HDI as a delegate to use the Canadian Justice system to threaten us for reporting the truth and sharing the opinions of our community. They are attempting to hold us

accountable for a violation of Canadian laws — laws they themselves reject — instead of utilizing the Great Law of Peace.

The Ontario court has already found HDIs use of the Canadian courts to make a public display of their governance struggles on Six Nations to be an abuse of process.

The hereditary Chiefs and Clan Mothers of our Confederacy must fulfil their responsibilities to maintain the peace under the Great Law.

We are not defined as citizens but rather a flesh and blood People. We are the direct descendants of Haudenosaunee Women and Warriors who came to Grand River — surviving war, famine and genocide. Our ancestors gave their lives to ensure we would have a safe home where our differences would be honoured and our Haudenosaunee traditions, including internal conflict resolution, would continue.

We need help. We cannot financially sustain the pressure of this legal attack. We have posted a link online to a Go Fund Me campaign for anyone who wants to contribute to our legal costs. You can also support the Two Row Times directly through advertising. Anyone wishing to contribute to our legal defence fund not using the Go Fund Me process can email editor@tworowtimes.com for details.

We are humbled by the expression of support and love to date by the Haudenosaunee people and are committed to keep sharing the authentic voices, stories and opinions of the people for as long as we can.

Six Nations Connection to the secretive Manhattan Project

By Don Lynch

From the U.S. Department of Energy: “The Manhattan Project and the devastation that its successful outcome wrought are inexplicable outside the context of the Second World War. The project began as a race to acquire the bomb before Nazi Germany did, the prospects of an atomic bomb in the hands of one of the world's most oppressive and murderous regimes were chilling indeed. In a war initiated by German aggression and dreams of conquest, tens of millions died. Few European nations escaped grievous injury, but nowhere was the suffering worse than in Poland, where six million or more lost their lives, and in the Soviet Union, where more than 25 million may have died. Other Allies suffered terribly as well, including about 600,000 deaths in France and 400,000 dead Britons (including many in the Pacific Theater). Approximately six million Jews of all nations died during the Holocaust. Even small and too often forgotten nations suffered horribly. In Yugoslavia, for example, as many as two million people may have died during the war. Germany itself lost over four million. The stakes in the race for the bomb were thus very high. Tens of millions more might have died — and Western civilization itself might have been eclipsed — if Germany had proven the victor.

The atomic bomb was the scientific and technological exclamation point at the end of this worst-ofall wars that was won by technologically-advanced industrial might. That the bomb was completed by the United States in time to help finish the conflict is remarkable. Most of the theoretical breakthroughs in nuclear physics that made it possible dated back less than twenty-five years, and, with new findings occurring faster than they could be absorbed by practitioners in the field, many fundamental concepts in nuclear physics and chemistry had yet to be confirmed by laboratory experimentation. Nor

employment in New York State.

was there any conception initially of the design and engineering difficulties that would be involved in translating what was known theoretically into working devices capable of releasing the enormous energy of the atomic nucleus in a predictable fashion. The industrial base created in a handful of years to transform these theories into reality was, by 1945, comparable in size to the American automobile industry. Approximately 130,000 people were employed by the project at its peak, from laborers to Nobel Prize winners. The Manhattan Project was as much a triumph of engineering and industry as of science.”

Research and production took place at more than 30 sites across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One of the scientists assigned to the Manhattan Project was a young man from Six Nations, Arnold T. Anderson. He was the second child of Samuel (a teacher and hereditary chief) and Minnie Anderson, and named after two English poets, Matthew Arnold and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. He attended high school in Caledonia and later McMaster University.

Arnold was always curious about the way things worked. He was also keen to experiment with chemical concoctions. Even as a child, he was determined to create the perfect snow snake wax, not only to help win a competition but also for the satisfaction from the creative process itself. That desire for hands-on action may have contributed to his leaving the university before graduating. The Jay Treaty permitted unfettered transit across the Canada–U.S. border, and like so many others from the Reserve, Arnold sought

It was during the Great Depression and people were grateful for any kind of employment. Arnold answered an ad for a “foreman” position. Without a degree, attaining any position was a daunting challenge, but somehow he managed to talk his way in and began his career in the field he loved as an $85-a-month “temporary” at Mathieson Alkali. From there, he secured a position at Union Carbide. He knew that he still needed to keep studying to bring his chemical knowledge up to the level required, so he subscribed to all the latest chemical journals. The “new thing” that everyone in those journals was talking about was “nuclear chemistry” (later it became obvious that this was not really chemistry but physics, and the field is now called nuclear physics).

When the Manhattan Project began to look to industry for help in putting together a team, Union Carbide put forth the name of Arnold T. Anderson as someone who might be of use. Between 1942 and 1946, the Linde Air Products Division of the Union Carbide Corporation operated two facilities in upstate New York for the Manhattan Engineer District (MED). The two sites—Chandler Street, located in Buffalo, and a former ceramics plant in Tonawanda—were converted to process uranium-235, and produce nickel for the development of the gaseous diffusion barrier for the K-25 Plant at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Sworn to secrecy, he never talked about what his contribution to the Manhattan Project was, but after the war, he did receive a letter of gratitude from President Harry Truman. He also was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from Clarkson College of Technology (now Clarkson University) and received presidential commendations from Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.

After 38 years of service at Union Carbide, he retired

Arnold Anderson worked on the Manhattan Project. FILE

Grand Erie District School Board Seeks a Volunteer Community Member With Financial Expertise to Serve on the Audit Committee

We are excited to announce a remarkable opportunity to join our Audit Committee. Comprised of three Trustees and two distinguished independent members from our vibrant community, this committee plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of accountability and transparency. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the Audit Committee fall under the following key areas: financial reporting, internal control framework, risk management, performance and function of the Board’s internal and external auditors and compliance with its obligations under legislation, specifically Ontario Regulation 361/10, which governs audit committees. The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training and orientation will be provided to clarify roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee.

This volunteer role is for a three-year term effective September 28, 2023.

Candidate Eligibility:

Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards

The applicant must not be a current employee or officer of the Board or of any other district school board or school authority

• The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the Board

Submission of Applications:

Qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4:30 p.m. on August 28, 2023 to:

Rafal Wyszynski, Superintendent of Business & Treasurer Grand Erie District School Board

349 Erie Avenue, Brantford ON N3T 5V3

Email: rafal.wyszynski@granderie.ca

Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the Audit Committee’s selection committee. For information about Grand Erie District School Board, please visit www.granderie.ca

USBOXLA and NLL partner to present national championship

By TRT Staff with notes from nll.com

UTICA, NEW YORK —

On July 20, the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced that it will partner with the US Box Lacrosse Association (USBOXLA) to present the 2023 National Collegiate Box Series (NCBC) National Championship.

An NLL release explained that the four-day event will take place from August 13-16 at the 1,200seat Utica Nexus Center in Utica, New York. Now in its fourth year, the NCBS National Championships will have its largest field ever, with teams competing from San Diego, San Jose, Columbus, Denver, Buffalo, Rochester, Connecticut and the DC Area.

All games will be streamed online via the NLL YouTube Channel, live scored and appear on NCBS.tv. The NCBS Na-

tional Championships will be played at the The Utica University Nexus Center which is also hosting the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships as well as the youth USBOXLA Border Wars presented by the Toronto Rock.

The Royals (San Diego) will enter the event as the two-time defending NCBS National Champions. The Ohio Rivermen captured the inaugural event in 2019. The event will be supported by the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League.

The tournament format

will be guaranteed three pool play games, followed by a semifinal and championship game. The NCBS is working directly with the NLL, who will be assisting with officials and promotion of the event. The NLL will also be working with their own teams to have NLL coaches and general managers on-site for the event in preparation for the 2023 NLL Entry Draft.

The NCBS has been a launching pad for players wanting to improve their box skills and play in the National Lacrosse League. In last year’s NLL Entry Draft, eight players with NCBS ties were selected. During the 2022-23 season, five former NCBS players competed in the NLL: Jack Hannah (Las Vegas), Mac O’Keefe (San Diego), Trevor Baptiste (Philadelphia), Jake Govett (San Diego) and Hunter Lemieux (Philadelphia).

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Six Nations of the Grand River – Director of Wellbeing

ID: 23-P050A Location: Ohsweken, ON

With over 28,000 members, The Six Nations of the Grand River Territory is the largest populated First Nation in Canada. Located about 20 km southwest of Hamilton off Hwy. 6, approximately 50% of those members reside on the territory. The First Nation’s boundary extends from Grand River on the north to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation/Indian Town Line to the south. Easterly boundaries are Oneida Road and the CN Railway. The Westerly boundary is Bateman Line. The Six Nations consist of Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga, and Tuscarora Nations.

The Director of Wellbeing is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and direction to SNGR clinical programs, which include the Family Health Team, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Health Promotion, Long Term Care, Palliative Care, Child & Youth Services, and rehabilitative services.

For more details or to further explore this important leadership opportunity, please visit: https://leadersinternational.com/six-nations-of-the-grand-river-director-of-wellbeing/ or contact: Mike Eagar, Partner Phone: 613-619-8686 Email: mikee@leadersinternational.com

Jennifer Pelletier, Search Associate Phone: 204-955-1213 Email: jenniferp@leadersinternational.com

To apply, please submit a PDF Cover Letter and Resumé directly to Leaders International outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience. Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com Leaders International specializes in the recruitment of Board of Directors, leadership succession and executive level positions. Our global network, Penrhyn International, is a world leader in the executive recruitment industry, with more than 47 offices in over 25 countries on 5 continents.

Six Nations of the Grand River – Director of Community

ID: 23-P051A Location: Ohsweken, ON

With over 28,000 members, The Six Nations of the Grand River Territory is the largest populated First Nation in Canada. Located about 20 km southwest of Hamilton off Hwy. 6, approximately 50% of those members reside on the territory. The First Nation’s boundary extends from Grand River on the north to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation/Indian Town Line to the south. Easterly boundaries are Oneida Road and the CN Railway. The Westerly boundary is Bateman Line. The Six Nations consist of Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga, and Tuscarora Nations.

The Director will work across the organization to develop operational plans, performance, g oals, and financial budgets for the Community department. This new department will oversee Ontario Works, Parks and Recreation, Community Safety, Strong Families, and Supportive Housing. As a change manager, the Director will support leaders across these areas to further develop strong collaborative relationships. The Director of Community helps to set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity, facilitates the development of budgetary plans, and analyzes current operational processes and performances, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary.

For more details or to further explore this important leadership opportunity, please visit: https://leadersinternational.com/six-nations-of-the-grand-river-director-of-community/ or contact: Mike Eagar, Partner Phone: 613-619-8686 Email: mikee@leadersinternational.com

Jennifer Pelletier, Search Associate Phone: 204-955-1213 Email: jenniferp@leadersinternational.com

To apply, please submit a PDF Cover Letter and Resumé directly to Leaders International outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience. Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

Leaders International specializes in the recruitment of Board of Directors, leadership succession and executive level positions. Our global network, Penrhyn International, is a world leader in the executive recruitment industry, with more than 47 offices in over 25 countries on 5 continents.

NLL is partnering with USBOXLA for a national championship.

Eabametoong First Natio State of Emergency Supp

A fire at a water treatment facility in the remote Eabametoong First Nation has hundreds of its residents. Since the July 5th fire, evacuees from the Eabamatoong Ontario have been relocated to Thunder Bay and Niagara Falls.

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Festival of Friends returns to Hamilton

JONATHAN GARLOW jonathan@tworowtimes.com

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HAMILTON - Starting

August 4 the Festival of Friends is back for three days of good music, food and the arts. The festival is totally free and will feature performances by Bahamas, The Wailers, James

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Barker Band, Lighthouse and many others.

The Wailers are most well known for being the band of legend Bob Marley and they go on at 9:30pm on Saturday.

The music begins at 4pm on Friday and finishes on Sunday with a performance by James Barker at 9:30pm.

SIX NATIONS POLICE Guard – Call In

Applications for a position as a Guard with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.

Under the direction of the Six Nations Police Service members, the Guard will assist in the supervision of prisoners being held in police cells. This is to ensure the safety and secure custody of those in custody while in care of Six Nations Police Service.

The Guard is supervised by the on duty Sergeant/Officer in Charge.

CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:

General Duties:

• Monitoring of person(s) in custody

• Responsible for the well being and protection of person(s) in custody

Documenting behavior of person(s) in custody

• Distributing meals

• Prepare admission, program, release, transfer, and other reports in a timely and orderly fashion

• Be alert, courteous and professional in dealing with prisoners, other staff members, visitors, and members of the public.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Keep information obtained while employed as a guard/matron confidential and must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy and confidentiality

• You are reliable and willing to work at a moments notice at any time

• You are available evenings, weekends and holidays

• Must be willing to undergo training (First Aid/CPR)

• Criminal record check (applicants must consent to a CRC).

• Experience of issues related to law enforcement in the Six Nations community and the values and culture of the Haudenosaunee

• Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Band membership is an asset

Judgement:

• The position works under the direction of the Staff Sergeant.

• Exercise sound independent judgement within general policy and administrative guidelines

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and reasonableness in a variety of situations

Minimum Requirements:

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

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

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

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

• Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation and reference checks

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

• Applicants for the position of Guard shall be required to submit a resume and cover letter. All application packages will be reviewed to ensure the candidate has met minimum requirements and all other qualifications, and the organizational needs of the service.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by Friday Aug. 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to:

Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road

Ohsweken, Ontario

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Attention: Staff Sergeant

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as a manager but never stopped working. Among many things that he did, he served as a special advisor to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States Senate’s American Indian Policy

Review Commission, the National Research Council, the National Science Foundation’s Advisory Committee for Minority Programs in Science Education, and the American Indian Engineering Council.

Michael Cachagee

Michael (Mike) Cachagee (1940 - July 15, 2023) was a prominent Indigenous rights activist, speaker, and community leader. He was a member of Chapleau Cree First Nation and was one of the founding members of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association. He is a well-known residential school survivor and has been an advocate for residential school rights, healing, and reconciliation. Mike passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on July 15, 2023.

Education

Michael Cachagee attended three residential schools: St. John’s Indian Residential School in Chapleau, Ontario, the Bishop Horden Indian Residential School in Moose Factory, and the Shingwauk Indian Residential School from 1952 to 1957. He entered the St. John’s Indian Residential School at three and a half years of age and he was in the residential school system until the age of sixteen.

He went on to graduate from Algoma University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political science.

In 2011 Cachagee received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Algoma University. In June 2017 he was recognized as an honorary member of Algoma University. This recognition was presented at the 2017 Algoma University convocation by the senate of Algoma U and is in recognition of his ongoing and long term service to the university.

He went on to work as a native student advisor at Algoma University College and later at Confederation College as the Dean of Native Studies.

Advocacy

Michael Cachagee is a well known advocate and speaker on Indigenous relating to residential schools. He was a founding member of politics the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, the National Residential School Survivor Society, and Ontario

He served on many boards but his proudest achievement came in 1977 when he along with several other Indian scientists and engineers formed the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).

Indian Residential School Support Services. He was also the chair of the Board of Directors of Weecheetowin Support Services. All of these organizations have been dedicated to working with former residential school students and have played advocacy roles relating to residential schools.

Cachagee was on the floor of the House of Commons of Canada when Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered his 2008 apology to residential school survivors. He was also involved throughout the Settlement Agreement process acting as health support throughout national events held by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

In 2012 through his work at the National Residential School Survivors Society Cachagee called for a review of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement and criticized the court process that was related to the agreement.

Cachagee was vocally opposed to the destruction of Independent Assessment Process court documents that were created as part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. He argued for the preservation of these documents which documented the experience of over 38,000 Survivors and supported their historical and education value for future generations learning about residential schools.

Career

Cachagee has held numerous positions in First Nation government, council, and community organizations, including:

■ Chief, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Fox Lake Reserve

■ Lead Negotiator, Fox Lake Treaty Land Entitlement claim

■ Governance and Education negotiation team, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

■ Political advisor to Grand Chief,

He was its first Executive Director. Since its founding AISES has given more than $12 million in scholarships, one of which is named for A.T. Anderson following his untimely death in 1983 at the age of 67.

Michael Cachagee

Mike Cachagee at the Shingwauk Gathering and Conference, Algoma University, August 2015.

Born Died

Nationality

Alma mater

Organization(s)

Michael Cachagee

1940 Chapleau Cree First Nation, Ontario

July 15, 2023

Cree, Canadian Algoma University College

National Residential School Support Services, Ontario Indian Residential School Support Services

Known for

Residential School advocacy, Indigenous politics

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

■ President, Indian Friendship Centre, Sault Ste Marie (two terms)

■ Board of Governors, Algoma University

■ Executive Director, National Residential School Survivor Society (two terms)

■ Chair, Ontario Indian Residential School Support Services

With files from Wikipedia

Our dear friend, Michael Cachagee died on July 15, 2023. Mike was so supportive and kind to our group of Survivors here at Six Nations. Mike will be missed by so many of us who loved him.

Six Nations Residential School Survivors Group.

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Ontario wins most gold medals at North American Indigenous Games

By 2RT Staff

HALIFAX, MILLBROOK

FIRST NATION — Despite Team Saskatchewan finishing in first place with 175 medals across gold, silver and bronze, it was Team Ontario that brought the most gold medals home. With 127 medals and 55

of them being gold, Team Ontario earned four more gold than Team Saskatchewan and two more than second place Team British Columbia. This ranked Team Ontario in third.

Team Ontario earned gold medals in high jump, shot put, discus, relay, running, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wrestling, badminton, basketball, rifle shooting, softball and box lacrosse. Directly from Six Nations, over 20 known athletes were awarded with gold medals:

Korissa Davis earned gold in the under 14 women’s basketball division.

Jorja Bomberry, Karilee Martin, Ella-Sophia Kitchikake, Honee Anderson, Ryleen Davis, Cara Skye, and Tess Squire earned gold in the under 16 women’s softball division.

Gunnar Davis, Kagan General, Harley Johns, Grayson Skye, Tyson General, Kaidyn Lickers, Logan Doxtator, Jason Cayuga, Cohen Visheau, Jozey Jacobs and Rhys Doolittle earned gold in the under 16 men’s lacrosse division.

Deeland Martin, Johnny Jacobs, Tray Miller, Layten Myers, Lleyton Bomberry-Sowden and Dalen Burning earned gold in the under 19 men’s lacrosse

division.

In silver, Six Nations also saw 10 known athletes awarded with silver medals.

Rodderek Smith, Noah Jeffrey, and Kaden Thomas earned silver in the under 14 men’s basketball division.

Breanna Stewart earned silver in the under 19 women’s basketball division.

Kianna Thompson, Sofia Smith, Teegan Jonathan, Rayleigh Kicknosway, Melia Martin, and Layla Johnson earned silver in the under 19 women’s box lacrosse division.

Held every four years, the next NAIG is set for 2027 with the process already opened for communities to bid earlier this year.

PHOTO: As pictured, another gold medal was earned with Six Nations talent including; Deeland Martin, Johnny Jacobs, Tray Miller, Layten Myers, Lleyton Bomberry-Sowden and Dalen Burning in the under 19 men’s lacrosse division. Photo submitted.

By 2RT Staff

SIX NATIONS — In their previous series, the Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels were given a shock defeat by the Guelph Regals in Game 2 of their best-offive series. They moved on to win the series 3-1.

Now, the Rebels have engaged the St. Catharines Athletics in their third series, with a seemingly similar start. Previously, when the Rebels played the Athletics in the regular season, both games ended in favour of the Rebels, but were close scores. The scores for the games were 9-7 on May 5, and 10-8 on June 10, consecutively.

To move forward, the Athletics had defeated the Bengals 3-2 in their first series, then 3-0 in their series with the Elora Mohawks.

Last Friday, July 21, Game 1 saw a level playing field for both teams at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, as the first period began with two goals from Macay Jimerson and Shako Swamp. The lead was followed by a goal from the Athletics, with a third goal from Damon Doxtatar

Six Nations Rebels lead St. Catharines 2-1

on the power play. But by the end of the period, the Athletics put three more away making the score 3-4 for the Athletics.

In the second period, Anahilis Doxtador came through with two goals to start the period, followed by a single from Eric Martin fed by Damonie Thomas, reclaiming the lead. The Athletics fired back two goals of their own, answered by Damon Doxtador and Shako Swamp, both for their second goals of the game. The Athletics put two more away, but Rakawineh Elijah, Shako Swamp and Damon Decaire each made up singles, to put the score at 11-8 with the Rebels in the lead.

In the final period, the Athletics mustered four goals to try to reclaim the win. But Anahilis Doxta-dor was fed from Hodo Martin on a power play and Winter Rivera scored unassisted with just 12 seconds left. This finalized the game 13-12 for the Rebels.

Leaving home soil to face the Athletics on theirs, the Rebels came into the first period with a

goal from Anahilis Doxtador in the first 30 seconds. The Athletics responded with a single, while Hodo Martin and Winter Reivera followed with two more Rebels goals. The Athletics achieved their first lead, with three consecutive goals to finish the period 3-4 over the rebels.

In the second period, the Rebels tied up the game, allowing one goal in

for the Athletics, and two from Winter River and Anahilis Doxtador. This made the game 5-5 going into the third period. The Athletics put up even strength with one goal, followed by two for the rebels from Anahilis Doxtador and Winter Rivera again. But the Athletics offered one more, which earned the game an overtime period.

By this time, the Rebels played one of their cleanest games, with only three penalties, to the Ath-letics two. In the over-time period, Macay Jimerson and Shako Swamp worked to put up two goals in the first five minutes. Playing the full 10 minutes, the Athletics were able to put on more away, but couldn’t break the lead. This made the game 9-8 for the Rebels.

With the series at 2-0, the Rebels had the opportunity to close out the series at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Monday.

But as fate would have it, the Athletics weren’t going to lie down. In the first period, the Athletics put up two goals in the first half, holding off Rebels scoring. But in the latter half, the Rebels earned the lead with three goals, one from Hodo Martin and two from Shako Swamp, with one on the power play.

In the second, the Athletics put up three fast goals in the first half. This was followed by two Re-bels goals from Damon Doxtatar and Shako Swamp with his

third, making the score 5-6 for the Athletics. In the third period, both teams acquired just under ten minutes in penalties, and staved off power play goals. For the Rebels though, Anahilis Doxtador put one away with three minutes left, shorthanded. This delivered the game to an over-time period. Unfortunately, a play on the crease gave the Athletics the final goal of the game, ending Game 3, 6-7.

Still filled with a bench of talent, current playoff scoreboard leaders for the Rebels include Anahi-lis Doxtador, Hodo Martin, Macay Jimerson, Rakawineh Elijah, Damon Doxtatar, and Winter Ri-vera.

On the other side of playoffs, the Akwesasne Thunder are holding the Orangeville Northmen away from advancing with a series score of 2-0.

The Rebels will be looking to finish their third series in Game 4 on Wednesday, July 26, at the CG Sportsplex, then a possible Game 5 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena this Friday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m., within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels fired a 3-1 series win over the Guelph Re-gals, and began their series against the St. Catharines Athletics on July 21. Now sitting at 2-1 in the series, the Rebels will look to close the series this week. Photo by TRT Staff.

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Chiefs add two more wins claiming first place

By 2RT Staff with notes from sixnationschiefs. blogspot.com

SIX NATIONS — Since winning their last rematch over the Peterborough Lakers on July 11 with a score of 12-7, the Six Nations Senior ‘A’ Chiefs have added to their three-game win-streak.

Coming into their last week of regular season games, the Chiefs met up with the Brooklin La-crosse Club on Tuesday, July 18 at home within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

In the first period, Sam Leclair led the Chiefs with a goal 56 seconds in, followed by another from Brendan Bomberry fed from Tim Edwards. Leclair

went for his second from Eric Fannell before Brooklin responded. Charles Scanlon received a feed from Lyle Thompson and added to the Chiefs lead with a single. Going back and forth, Lyle Thompson scored two goals in between Brooklin goals to make the score 6-3 for the home team.

The Chiefs carried their lead into the second period, with Lyle Thompson converting a feed from Tim Edwards and Cody Jamieson putting one away from Sam Leclair. After a single response from Brooklin, Larson Sundown and Eric Fannell teamed up to put the final two goals of the peri-od away, making the

score 10-4.

In the third period, the Chiefs carried on as Randy Staats earned the first and second goal of the period, followed by a Brooklin goal in between. Another Brookling goal opened for Randy Staats to earn a hat-trick, with Bryan Cole, Dalton Silver and Larson Sundown finishing the game with singles.

In short, Lyle Thompson and Randy Staats each scored a hat trick and earned three assists to lead the Six Nations Chiefs to a 16-6 win.

Later in the week, on Thursday, July 20, the Chiefs visited the Peterborough Memorial Centre to face the Lakers.

The game began with Lyle Thompson scoring seven seconds into the game thanks to an open-ing faceoff win and a pass from his brother Jeremy Thompson.

Goaltender Warren Hill stopped 52 shots, while the Lakers tender made 49 saves. Over the 49 saves was a final OT goal by Lyle Thompson from Randy Staats, closing the game with a tight 9-8 win for the Chiefs.

With the two wins tallied in, the Chiefs took the first place spot over the Peterborough Lakers with a ranking of 12 wins and two losses, versus 10 wins and four losses.

AITKEN, Lorette (nee Racette) – at her home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of George Aitken of Scotland. Loving mother of Jason “Jake” (Amanda) of Brantford, Conrad of Kelvin, Marque (Kelly) of Kelvin and George Jr. of Brantford. Cherished grandmother of Cheyenne (Kyle); Sierra (Carol), Tycie (Doug), Cohen, Carter, Tyler (Bethaney), Seth, Sean (Katie). Dear great-grandmother of Alisha, Addison & Morgan. Sadly missed by her sisters Patricia Racette and Roxanne McMann, both of Brantford; and by brothers Ken of Ottawa and Laird (Lourie) of Brantford. Predeceased by her sister Viola Caverly and brothers Ronny & William Racette. Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews & extended family. Lorette was a long-time employee at Lee’s Variety. Cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life details to follow. A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North, Simcoe. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in memory of Lorette are asked to consider a charity of one’s choice. Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Bonus materials

7. Formal names

13. Free from restraints

14. One who scrapes away

16. Type of device

17. Skin cancers

19. The Show Me State

20. Plate glasses

22. Red-brown sea bream

23. Small (Fr.)

25. Flightless Australian birds

26. High IQ group

28. Stiff structures

29. Revolutions per minute

30. Where a bachelor lives

31. Licensed for Wall Street

33. A place to park

34. Energy, style and enthusiasm

36. An important creed in Catholic Church

38. 18-year astronomical period

40. Furies

41. Removes from the record 43. Noted child psychiatrist 44. Feline 45. High schoolers’ test 47. Not happy 48. They __ 51. On top 53. Precious stones unit of weight

55. Moved quickly 56. Seagulls

58. A seed with hooks or teeth

59. Partner to “oohed”

60. Exclamation of surprise 61. Most unpleasant

Organization help service members 65. Type of cockatoo

Answers for July 26th, 2023

CLUES DOWN

1. Settle in tents

2. Big

3. Books

4. Masses of eggs in fish

5. Language

6. Not standing

7. Chinese philosophy

8. Computer giant

9. A device to catch

10. Emits coherent radiation

11. Actor O’Neill

12. Smallest interval in western music

13. Not lower

15. Revolves 18. Leavened bread

Crossword Puzzle

32.

57. Expression of annoyance

59. __ Spumante

SUDOKU

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Don’t rush in and act combative this week, Aries. Take a more delicate approach to convince others to see things your way. As the saying goes, “You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.”

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Are you feeling like you may want to be a wellness warrior of late, Taurus? Start by taking inventory of the foods in your home and making some healthier changes.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, if you are looking to make a few new friends, ask others to connect you with like-minded individuals. You never know who you might meet until you give it a try.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if a delicate issue has been troubling you, reach out to someone you can trust and begin to talk things through. You will likely feel better just getting things out.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, are you ready to take your project to the next level? Brainstorm with a coworker about the best way to get ahead and make a mark with this endeavor.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

It could be time for a move and you just aren’t ready to admit it, Virgo. You may have gotten comfortable in one place, but a move could prove the right decision.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, there are a lot of ideas swimming around in your head. You may need to put some things down on paper to see what really might be worth doing in the days to come.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Connect with a friend or even your partner for an intimate dinner this week. You’ve been moving in different circles and it’s time to get on the same page.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Invite people to stop by and cheer you up, Sagittarius. You’ve been going through a rough patch and there’s nothing like happy faces and new perspectives to bring about a smile.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, be sure to check your bank account pretty regularly; otherwise, you may lose track of spending and get yourself into a financial mess that could be tough to get out of.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you may be your own worst enemy this week, especially as it pertains to thinking that someone may be trying to cause trouble with you at work. Get the facts before acting.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, there is a process to everything. Remain patient and stay the course no matter how excited you are. Rest assured that things will work out if you can hang in there.