Economic Development corporation gives $1 million to post-secondary education
By 2RT staff
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Cor poration (SNGRDC) has announced a $1 million donation and to provide $50,000 into the general scholarship fund for the Grand River Post Sec ondary Education Office (GRPSEO) for the next 20 years.
SNGRDC said in a press release the commitment aims to offer more oppor tunities for Six Nations students to grow and “inspire the next genera tion. This long-term com mitment demonstrates SNGRDC’s unwavering dedication to the Six Na tions community and its belief in the importance of education. This contribu tion comes from addition al funding generated by SNGRDC’s Economic Inter est portfolio.”
This annual contribu tion will further increase SNGRDC’s existing $1.48 million post-secondary contributions over 20 years to a total of $2.48
they were thankful for the
commitment and financial contribution towards the GRPSEO scholarship fund
impressive difference for students since they will be able to focus more onnancial demands of higher
mains committed to the growth and prosperity of the Six Nations community, and this extended collaboration with GRPSEO
supporting education and driving positive change
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) manages
economic development projects in and around the
Ganohkwa'sra Director Sandra Montour (middle) broke ground for a new building complex to be built at 36 Sunrise Court to support Six Nations families. "Ganohkwa'sra is an essential service," said Montour at the ground breaking ceremony. ALEXANDER
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) manages Six Nations’ economic interests in 25 energy projects and numerous economic development projects in and around the Six Nations territory. FILE
Stanley Cup brought home to Six Nations in exciting parade and fan meet and greet
DONNA DURIC
Six Nations’ hometown hero Brandon Montour’s Stanley Cup in June win culminated in a joyous celebration last week, when thousands of fans came out to meet their newfound hockey idol during a parade in Ohsweken and visit to the community last week.
Montour’s visit with fans on Wednesday punctuated two years of hard work as one of the most celebrated defensemen in the NHL today.
“Brandon, you’ve united the community through hockey,” said Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-lyn Hill at the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Arena as thousands lined up outside to get a photo with Montour and the shiny cup. “For two consecutive
seasons, the Six Nations elected council has hosted community watch parties. Brandon, I can assure you that the support from the community is alive and well and it continues to grow.”
Montour was a key player with the Florida Panthers when they won against the Edmonton Oilers in a nail-biting, seven-series final battle for the Stanley Cup in June.
Montour has since signed to the Seattle Kraken for a whopping $50 million, seven-year contract.
The sports arena was absolutely abuzz with excitement as community members and fans from afar lined up to meet with Montour and stand next to the fabled Stanley Cup.
“It’s amazing to see everyone here today celebrating Brandon Montour and his Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers,” said Elected
Chief Hill.
Loud cheers erupted when the elected chief thanked him and his family for bringing the cup home and celebrating with the community.
Montour was joined by his parents, wife and toddler son on stage.
"I can’t imagine how proud you two and your entire families must be,” said the elected chief. “Did you ever imagine seeing and having the Stanley Cup here at Six Nations? Thank you for sharing your incredible victory with the community.”
Montour is being hailed as a positive role model and inspirational influence among young aspiring hockey players in the community.
“Many First Nations athletes from across Turtle Island have natural athletic abilities and skills,” said the elected chief. “But we all know natural talent isn’t enough
to be a great player. Brandon: your drive, your commitment, your dedication, your hard work and your love of the game all contributed to your ultimate success. Hockey is a rough and tough sport. I even still play. But to excel you must continue to work hard and drive through the pain. It requires patience and practice.”
She said he was a “tremendous role model” for the children and youth on Six Nations.
“Thank you for your leadership, professionalism and inspiration. We can’t wait to see what you do in Seattle.”
Elected Council gifted him with a ribbon shirt and honorary leader award.
In a short speech before fan photos began, the humble player said he was grateful to share the cup with the community.
“I want to thank you and everyone outside (the
arena),” Montour told the awestruck and smiling crowd. “I really appreciate the support over the years. Me and my family are thankful that we could have this day. Today is not
just about me and bringing this home. Today’s about you guys and being able to share this with you guys. It’s a big accomplishment not just for me but you guys as well.”
Six Nations’ hometown hero Brandon Montour’s Stanley Cup in June win culminated in a joyous celebration last week, when thousands of fans came out to meet their newfound hockey idol during a parade in Ohsweken and visit to the community last week. FILE
Six Nations community member Helena Logan is 99 years of age and has been a hockey fan since her husband Harold Logan played many years ago. Helena has been a super fan of Brandon Montour and she has kept news clippings of him and watched him play hockey at every chance. SUBMITTED
Montour’s visit with fans on Wednesday punctuated two years of hard work as one of the most celebrated defensemen in the NHL today. FILE
Coming of age comedy has August debut
“Don’t Even” set for release on Crave
By Jace Koblun
From Crave and APTN, “Don’t Even” follows two Indigenous best friends as they navigate uncertain futures after high school. The series, a funny, relatable, and heartwarming take on friendship, growing up, and the complexities of life in Winnipeg, premieres on Friday, Aug. 23 on Crave, followed by an APTN premiere later this year.
Starring Leenah Robinson (1923), Victoria Turko (Burden of Truth), Joel Oulette (Trickster), Gail Maurice, and Jennifer Podemski (Showrunner and Creator, Little Bird), the series follows two best friends in late ‘90s Winnipeg as they grapple with their uncertain futures in the summer after their final year of high school.
“Following a hilariously humiliating mishap at her high school grad, Violet wants to make the most of the last summer before
moving away for university, as Harley distracts herself from a big dilemma of what’s next. As the lifelong friends bask in newfound freedom, and face adult life choices, cracks begin to form in their once impenetrable bond. It’s awkward.
It’s dramatic. It’s friggin’ Winnipeg,” said a July 23 release.
Don’t Even is co-produced by Pier 21 Films, Frantic Films Manitoba, and Sekowan Media, in association with Bell Media’s Crave and APTN, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, Manitoba Film & Music, and film and television tax credit assistance from the Government of Manitoba, the Government of Ontario, and The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.
For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is head of development, original programming; production executive is Alison Korogyi; Sarah Fowlie is head of production, original programming; Carlyn Klebuc is general manager, original programming; Justin Stockman is vice president, content development and programming; and Stewart Johnston is senior vice-president, content and sales, Bell Media.
For APTN, Danelle Granger is the executive in charge of development and scripted production; and Adam Garnet Jones is director of TV content and special events.
Amber-Sekowan Daniels is executive producer, creator, and showrunner. Zoe Hopkins is executive producer and director for the series. Laszlo Barna, Nicole Butler, Karen Tsang, and Vanessa Steinmetz serve as executive producers for Pier 21 Films. For Frantic Films Manitoba, Jamie Brown and Stephanie Fast are executive producers. Lori Lozinski is series producer. Karen Hill is co-executive producer and Meg MacKay is co-producer.
All Six Nations of the Grand River departments will be closed on Monday, August 5, 2024. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, August 6 @ 8:30 am.
Ashley Callingbull becomes first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada
The Canadian Press
Ashley Callingbull has become the first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada.
The 34-year-old model, actress and television host from Enoch Cree Nation, Alta., was crowned in Windsor, Ont., on Saturday. Callingbull is currently an in-game host for the National Hockey League, Canadian Football League, and the National Lacrosse League.
She has acted in APTN series “Blackstone” and “Tribal,” and received awards and recognition for her community work and activism.
Callingbull previously broke barriers when she became the first Canadian and Indigenous person to win Mrs. Universe in 2015 and the first Indigenous woman to appear as a “Sports Illustrated” model in 2022.
She will compete for the title of Miss Universe in Mexico in November. "This is the most surreal feeling. I’ve been chasing this dream for years and I’m still in awe that it really came true," Callingbull
wrote in a social media post. "Representation truly matters because when one of us wins, we all win."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2024.
WEST NILE
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The 34-year-old model, actress and television host from Enoch Cree Nation, Alta., was crowned in Windsor, Ont., on Saturday. MISS UNIVERSE CANADA
OPINION editor@tworowtimes.com
Charges dropped after 1959 revolution
By Jim Windle
BRANTFORD - In 1959, the majority of Six Nations of the Grand River stood up, together with the Hereditary Chiefs and Clan Mothers, against the Canadian government with an attempted coo. The majority of the people of Six Nations believed it was an “illegally” installed elective form of governance which was forced upon the Six Nations, thirty-five years earlier in 1924.
Part of that revolution’s plan was to evict the RCMP’s presence on the reserve and replace it with a group of respected men of the reserve to police the community instead. The revolution was put down after several days by the RCMP after a negotiated end under the promise of dropping all charged against the Six Nations “insurrectionists.”
Among those initially charged for their part in the attempted coo were several Confederacy loyalists and Chiefs. Named in the matter were; William Johnson, charged with kidnapping and impersonating an officer; Frank Doxtater, Lawrence Nanticoke and John Skye, Jr., charged with obstruction; Arnold General, Ira Bruce Hill, Ross Hill, Peter Jacobs, Carl Johnson, John Kick, Wilfred Logan, Glen Maracle, William Martin and Arthur Powless, charged with impersonating police officers.
A few others had escaped capture by heading to the
States and living amongst relatives in New York, out of Canada’s reach.
Elwood Green, charged with obstruction; Irvin Logan, Robert Porter, Coleman Powless, Ross Powless and Howard Skye, Jr., charged with impersonating police officers. Three for whom warrants were held on kidnapping charges failed to return for hearing, but their cases were also dismissed.
Attorney General, Kelso Roberts, who did not wish to escalate the situation any further, ordered that no evidence be presented by the Crown that might drag up old issues of fraud and theft.
The day of the trial, the old courthouse on Wellington Street in Brantford was filled, primarily with members of Six Nations in support of its men. Magistrate J.T. Shillington heard the case. He spoke directly with those charged referring to the coup as a “disgraceful affair.”
"The government recognizes," he said, "that there are some wrongs which possibly should have been looked into in the past, but which through neglect or oversight have only been brought to the immediate attention of the departments that in the next few weeks and months that with the help of your council, the wise counsel of your chiefs, and with the help of the wise council of department heads, that all the difficulties - real or fancy - which have been looming
large in your lives will have been cleared away," said Magistrate Shillington. All charged were dropped with a stern warning.
"It is a wonderful thing to remember the past. It is a wonderful thing to use the experience of the past in carrying on in the future. But we must realize that since the world began the sun has risen in the east and set in the west... which would certainly indicate that the hands of time cannot be turned back," he said.
"These individuals in creating the situation which happened on the Six Nations Reservation did not, in all sincerity, if they gave it any thought want a government to revert back to the methods of living or the ways of living of 100 years ago, and go through what their ancestors went through,”
Magistrate Shillington said.
Chief Councillor E. P. Garlow of the elected council said following the dismissals that he favoured the move personally. But, he added, he did not know how other members of the elected council will react.
A 10-2 majority favoured pressing the charges.
"If they (the hereditary chiefs) keep the peace I think things will be all right," he said. 'But if they don't, the minister (Citizenship Minister Ellen Fairclough) has assured me the law will be enforced.”
For more about he 1959 coup, check our archives for a in depth look at the revolution of 1959.
First Nations in northern Manitoba send residents south due to wildfire smoke
By Brittany Hobson
More than 1,000 vulnerable residents in northern Manitoba have been sent south as wildfire smoke encroaches on some First Nations communities.
Smoke from an out-of-control fire in northeastern Manitoba has created issues in Red Sucker Lake, Wasagamack and God's Lake First Nations.
The province said fire is not threatening the communities, but smoke is a health risk for the elderly, young children and people with respiratory issues.
"The direction of the wind and the humidity could allow the smoke to stay closer to the ground and be trapped in some of those communities," said Earl Simmons, the provincial wildfire service director.
"We're sending water bombers, and our crews are out there trying to prevent that fire from reaching any of those communities and the hydro line."
About 1,400 residents from the three First Nations
were sent to Winnipeg or Brandon beginning Friday, said Simmons. He added the evacuations are "dynamic and fluid" at this time.
Another nearby community, Manto Sipi Cree Nation, started evacuations Tuesday for members with the highest health concerns, the Canadian Red Cross said.
The organization is supporting more than 700 evacuees from the affected communities, as well as Marcel Colomb First Nation, which ordered a complete evacuation last week due to another wildfire.
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents most northern First Nations in the province, said this year's evacuations have gone ahead with minimal obstructions.
“The leadership in these communities have been very strong and very proactive. That really makes a difference so that we’ll minimize any kind of panic or chaos when they are evacuating the communi-
ties," Grand Chief Garrison Settee said on Tuesday. The advocacy organization is working with food bank Harvest Manitoba to get supplies to evacuees. Simmons said there have been roughly 165 wildfires so far this year, with 50 currently active. That's below the average of 277 for the same time in previous years.
"This fire activity just started up in the last few weeks. Prior to that, we had a good month or so with no fire activity and a lot of rain across the province," said Simmons.
"We've got a fair bit of dry lightning coming through areas ... because of these dry conditions. They're starting fires. We're trying to jump on those fires before they get going."
Fire crews from Ontario and water bombers from Quebec have been brought in to help with firefighting efforts.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2024.
About 1,400 residents from the three First Nations were sent to Winnipeg or Brandon beginning Friday, said Simmons. FILE
B.C. First Nations claim fish farm licences infringe upon Aboriginal fishing rights
CANADIAN PRESS editor@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES
British Columbia's 'Namgis and Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis
First Nations accuse Canada's fisheries department of being "beholden" to the salmon farming industry, as they gear up for yet another showdown in court with the federal government. The nations announced Tuesday that they are taking the federal government and two fish farm companies to court trying to overturn a decision that allows the farms to continue to operate off B.C.'s coast for another five years.
'Namgis Chief Victor Isaac said at a news conference Tuesday that by renewing the licences, the fisheries department "has shown, once again, no respect for
our territories."
"Everything we do is about salmon," Isaac said.
The fisheries department had been phasing out fish farms, he said, but last month the fisheries minister extended licences for another five years for Grieg Seafood and Mowi Canada to continue to run 14 farms along B.C.'s coast.
Those opposed to the salmon farms, including environmentalists and several First Nations, say the open net-pen farms transfer disease to wild salmon as they migrate past.
Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis Chief Rick Johnson said there's been "great frustration" about declining salmon populations, calling the fish their "most precious resource."
Johnson said the commitment to phase out fish farms caused excitement at the time, but the pros-
pect of another five years of the industry operating is unsustainable.
"Our responsibility as chiefs is the protection of wild salmon and we've known for a long time now that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' mandate is not to protect wild salmon. It is there to make sure that the industry can do what they want."
The 'Namgis' court application claims fish stocks of pink, coho, chinook and sockeye salmon have become "severely depleted," prompting the nation to stop fishing for those stocks in Nimpkish River, build a hatchery and start a pilot project for a landbased fish farm facility. The application says the fish farms licensed by the minister are "along crucial choke points of the migratory routes of wild Pacific salmon" that the nation has been fishing for since
"time immemorial."
It says the minister is mandated to protect and conserve fish, but the fisheries department has allegedly ignored that mandate since it began regulating aquaculture, and the department's "history of mismanagement, regulatory capture, and bias is notorious."
The fisheries department said in a statement that it was aware of the cases, but as the matter is now before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.
Grieg Seafood and Mowi Canada did not respond to requests for comment on the First Nations court applications.
The Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation's application says the federal government made the decision to licence the fish farms without proper consultation, despite "the increased threat to al-
ready declining migrating wild salmon posed by the ongoing operation of the fish farms."
"For consultation to be meaningful, a decision-maker must engage in consultation efforts in good faith and with an open mind," the application says. "A consultation process that provides no opportunity to inform or change the course of the decision is merely an opportunity to 'blow off steam.'”
The 'Namgis' application says the decision to give licences to Grieg and Mowi's fish farms for another five years "creates a direct risk to the survival of wild Pacific salmon" and the nation's ability to continue exercising its Aboriginal right to fish.
'Namgis hereditary Chief Ho'miskanis, also known as Don Svanvik, said Tuesday that the announcement of a fish farm
ban brought a "glimmer" of hope, but the licence renewals mean five more years of inadequate enforcement for an industry allowed to "police itself," he said.
"I don't know anywhere in the world where policing oneself has worked," he said.
Bob Chamberlin, Chair of the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, said the fisheries department is "beholden" to the salmon farming industry, and the fear is that the five year period will see the farms ramp-up operations.
"The concern is they're going to plug every farm full for five years and amplify what's already impacting beleaguered salmon runs across B.C.," he said.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2024
Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson
treaties: Supreme
Court
By Sarah Ritchie
The Crown made a mockery of its treaty promise to the Anishinaabe in Ontario by freezing annual payments to First Nations for 150 years, and it now must make things right, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
The top court issued a unanimous decision Friday in the case of the Robinson Treaties, ordering the Canadian and Ontario governments to negotiate a settlement with one group of First Nations plaintiffs within six months.
The two treaties were signed in 1850, ceding more than 100,000 square kilometres of land in the upper Great Lakes region to the Crown in return for annual payments to the Anishinaabe of Lake Huron and of Lake Superior. The agreements said the payments should increase over time as resources were developed on the land, so long as the Crown did not incur a loss. Chiefs were able to negotiate an increase to $4 per person in 1875.
"Today, in what can only be described as a mockery of the Crown’s treaty promise to the Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes, the annuities are distributed to individual treaty beneficiaries by giving them $4 each," Supreme Court Justice Mahmud Jamal wrote in the decision.
The Supreme Court said the Crown had a mandatory obligation to raise that amount when the economic circumstances warranted, and failure to do so undermined the spirit and substance of the treaties.
"For almost a century and a half, the Anishinaabe have been left with an empty shell of a treaty promise," Jamal wrote.
The decision noted that the Crown has derived "enormous economic benefit" from the land through mining and other activities over the years, while First Nations communities have suffered with inadequate housing and boil water advisories. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said people have been living in abject poverty.
Representatives from Anishinaabe communities who came to the Supreme Court building in Ottawa to hear the decision hugged and wiped away tears when they heard the result.
"I’m happy that today came after 175 years. You know, it’s a long time coming, we have suffered all those years, no economic benefits to our community, and it’s been hard," said Whitesand First Nation Chief Lawrence Wanakamik.
"We’ll have a better community from this point on."
The Crown must increase the annual payments, but the decision does not say by how much. Instead, the ruling sets a path forward for one of the two plaintiff groups that has not already reached a settlement with the governments.
The beneficiaries of the Robinson-Huron Treaty finalized a deal in February that will see the governments of Canada and Ontario pay $5 billion each to make up for failing to increase the payments
since 1875. The two sides are still in negotiations to determine how much the annual payments will be going forward.
The Crown has been ordered to negotiate a settlement with the beneficiaries of the Robinson-Superior Treaty by Jan. 26 next year.
If they cannot reach a deal in that time, the Crown must come up with a settlement amount and explain how it arrived at the figure. That would allow the plaintiffs to challenge the amount in court if they choose.
An extension to the negotiation period is possible only if the Robinson-Superior Treaty plaintiffs agree to it.
Jamal wrote that simply ordering the parties back to the negotiating table was not sufficient because it risked forcing the First Nations to rely on a "historically dishonourable" partner to restore the treaty relationship.
Harley Schachter, the lawyer for the Red Rock and Whitesand First Nations, called the decision a victory for democracy and for
all Canadians.
"Twenty-five years ago when Red Rock and Whitesand took on this case, the governments said there was no obligation, there was no treaty right to an increased annuity, there was no right to share the wealth of the treaty territory," he said.
"Today, that is over."
The initial claims in the case were filed in 2001 by the Robinson-Superior beneficiaries, and in 2014 by the Robinson-Huron beneficiaries. They were later combined.
The Ontario government tried to have the case thrown out because of the statute of limitations but the Supreme Court rejected that argument, ruling that treaty rights are constitutional and the statute does not apply.
Ontario also argued that it had suffered a net loss in developing the region over the years. The federal government, however, conceded it would owe a considerable amount.
At the time the treaties were signed in 1850, there were 1,422 beneficiaries of the Robinson-Huron
Treaty and 1,240 beneficiaries of the Robinson-Superior Treaty. It’s believed the Robinson-Huron Treaty beneficiaries now number around 30,000 people who belong to 22 First Nations communities, while there are an estimated 15,000 Robinson-Superior Treaty beneficiaries across as many as 12 First Nations.
Schachter said his clients believe they are owed more than the $10 billion the Robinson-Huron group agreed to, "and that maybe the Hurons are owed more than $10 billion as well." The Superior group asked for more than $126 billion at trial. Jamal wrote that the amount will be substantial. "The Anishinaabe signatories cannot now be short-changed by the Crown's sticker shock, which is solely the result of the Crown's own dishonourable neglect of its sacred treaty promises."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2024.
Addendum to Notice of Study Completion
Northwest Municipal Services Expansion Environmental Assessments Oak Park Road Trunk Watermain and Trunk Sewer Projects
Original Notice Posted on July 10, 2024
The City has completed the Oak Park Road Trunk Watermain and the Oak Park Road Trunk Sewer projects in the Northwest Municipal Services Expansion Environmental Assessments to extend the municipal service infrastructure to north of Highway 403.
Public Consultation
The Project File Reports are available for a public review period, ending October 31st, 2024
The Project File Reports are available for review on the City’s project website Brantford.ca/NWServicesExpansion and in person at the following locations during regular hours of operation:
• Brantford Public Library – Main Branch 173 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 254 North Park St, Brantford Ontario
Comment Submission
If you wish to submit comments and/or concerns on these two projects, please first contact a Project Team member:
Guangli Zhang, P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager City of Brantford 324 Grand RiverAve Brantford, Ontario N3T 4Y8
Phone: 519-759-4150 Ext. 5705
Email: NWServiceExpansion@brantford.ca
Chris Hamel, P.Eng. Consulting Team Project Manager GEI Consultants
1266 South Service Rd, Unit C3-1
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5R9
Phone: 905-643-6688 Ext. 6227
Email: CHamel@geiconsultants.com
If your concerns cannot be resolved with the Project Team, a request may be made to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Ministry (MECP) contacts are as indicated on the original notice on July 10 and available on the project website.
know the score.
Chiefs draw first blood at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena
By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS - Lacrosse fans once again saw the awesome power of the Six Nations Chiefs, Sunday night at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.
The Seven-Time Mann Cup Winners easily trumped the Cobourg Kodiaks 13-7 in Game 1 of the Major Series semi-finals. The scoring was well spread across the Chiefs roster making it almost impossible for most teams to keep up. Every man on the floor is able to shoot out the lights and usually do.
On this night, Austin Staats led the goal scoring parade with three markers, and an assist, and Cody Jamieson chipped in two goals and four assists.
The Chiefs took an early 3-0 lead with goals by Eli McLaughlin, Jamieson, and Austin Staats, before the Kodiaks slipped one past Chiefs’ starter Doug Jamieson.
Randy Staats scored with a rocket to make 4-1 to stop any forward mo-
mentum the Kodiaks’ goal may have given them.
It was 5-2 after the first frame when Six Nations added five more in the second scored by Tyson Bell, Austin Staats, two quick ones by Justin Martin 36 seconds apart, and Cody Jamieson with 1:30 remaining in the period.
Dhane Smith scored two, third period goals while McLaughlin closed the show the same as he opened it, with 1:30 left in the game.
Warren Hill took the crease for the third period and preserved the win, and then some.
Cobourg goal scorers included, David Anderson with three, Aaron Woods with two and single Kodiak goals by Brock Haley and Nathan Grenon.
Game 2 of the best of seven series goes Wednesday night, July 31, at the Jack Burger Arena in Port Hope and Game 3 returns to Six Nations Friday, August 2, for an 8pm start.
On this night, Austin Staats led the goal scoring parade with three markers, and an assist, and Cody Jamieson chipped in two goals and four assists. SPOONS
2024 Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow
photos by Dave LaForce.
Six Nations of the Grand River would like to inform community members that Bridge Rehabilitation work is taking place on Darnley Bridge (Old Greenfield Road).
As a result, Third Line will be closed just past the western boundary of the Six Nations Territory from Tuesday, August 6th until Saturday, October 5th.
An alternate route is available on Sour Springs Road for all incoming and outgoing tra c. For more information, contact Lancoa Contracting Inc. at: (905) 488-3331.
DUCHENO-JOHNSON: Dianne
December 28, 1956 - July 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a truly beautiful momma, best friend, soul mate, who loved everyone with all her heart. Predeceased by parents Robert & Shirley (Pratt) Ducheno, father-in-law Bill Johnson, siblings Ken & Lynn. Survived by siblings George (Diane) Ducheno, Kim (John) Thomas, soulmate Brian Johnson, children Bobbi-Jo Ducheno, Amy (Tim) Miller, Donald (Sarah) Flack, Michael (Kassie) Johnson, Jay Hand, Tina (Rusty) Row, many grandchildren, family, friends and loved ones.
Dianne will be resting at 2591 6th Line Ohsweken. Visitation will be Tuesday July 30th 12pm-4pm, 6pm8pm, and Wednesday July 31st 12pm-4pm and 6pm8pm. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
In Memory of our Precious most Loving Mother Faye Sault (nee Styres) February 10/38 - J cared for us and raised us to July 31/23
The puzzle Queen but most of all our Queen
Mom, we know you had to go and wanted to go be with your Heavenly God. It was time, you didn’t want to struggle any longer, and to also be with your loved ones who have gone on before you. We told you that we’re at peace and we’ll be okay, but will miss you and our hearts broken. The tears will flow like a moving river. We knew the sorrow in your heart to have to leave us behind was not easy for you either. You would want us to keep moving forward after losing you and continue on each of our healing journey’s. Us siblings are haonouring your wish for us to heal but nevertheless the heartache and tears flow like a wave of the waves of the ocean that comes and goes. Thank you Mother for how you loved us, cared for us and raised us to know how important it was to learn of Our Creator God’s Love for us. You only had the most gentle way of talking to us when we needed you in our times of life’s struggles.
Thank you Mom for the beautiful memories of how you loved us unconditionally. If there’s medals for mothers, Mom in our hearts you have won every one.
Miss you like crazy but love you more.
Your children: Pam, Val (Tom), Mart (Wanita), Ron (Chrissy), Jimmy/ deceased (Nancy)
CHARLES “WES” DOXTATER FAMILY PICNIC
August 24th Noon to 5pm
At Mohawk Park Picnic Shelter “E” (beside kiddy water park) Children will need a swimsuit and towel.
Hamburgers & Hotdogs will be served.
Please bring your favourite salad or casserole to share.
We have a surprise “Auction” which helps us pay for the next year. We ask if you can please donate a wrapped gift that we will use in the auction.
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33 plus acres for sale, selling as a whole. Contract Roger Hill 519-7702873
MONTOUR – BRANT – DAVIS FAMILY REUNION
August 3 and 4, 2024
Six Nations Community Center Saturday, noon – 6P Sunday, noon –4P Group Reunion Photo being taken each day.
Potluck dinner Bring your best dish! For more information Call Judy Taylor at (226) 208-0254
CLUES ACROSS
1. Nasal mucus
5. Hairs on the back of a dog
11. Ones who build anew
14. Consume too much food
15. Praised
18. Provides weapons
19. Become less lively
21. Engine additive
23. Thought or suggestion
24. South Korean city
28. Midday rests
29. Expression of acidity or alkalinity
30. Group of rockers
32. Very fast airplane
33. One who is paid to do something
35. Buzzing insect
36. Monotheistic religion
founder
39. Strong dark beer
41. Blood type
42. Square measures
44. Honorific titles in NW Semitic languages
46. Present
47. Afflict in mind or body
49. Duty
52. Municipality in Stockholm
56. In a normal way
58. Rode a bicycle
60. Charitable
62. Verandas
63. Uncredited
1. No seats available 2. Russian river
3. A European river
4. Phrase
5. Idol
6. Keyboard key
7. Prefix indicating mutual
8. Kilometers per hour
9. Set an example
10. It’s among the “Great” ones
12. VVV
13. Murdered
16. Icelandic poems
17. Seas
20. Famed cartoonist
22. Partner to “Ma”
25. Equal to one quintillion bytes
26. Speak incessantly
27. Disquiet
29. Parts per billion (abbr.)
31. Upper-class young woman
(abbr.)
34. S. American plant
36. Monetary unit of Thailand
37. Regions
38. Baseball legend Yogi
40. Ancient Egyptian notion of spiritual part of humans
43. Fishing net
45. Tinseltown
48. MacBeth’s wife was one
50. Took a spill
51. Adversary to pets
53. Town in Galilee
54. Secret racist society (slang)
55. About aviation
57. Longing or yearning
58. Hawaiian dish
59. Field force unit
61. Partner to “Pa”
SUDOKU
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Your feelings this week may not be entirely trustworthy, Aries. You could end up worrying for nothing, and being pulled into difficult situations for the wrong reasons.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, if you are feeling a little lost these days, it could be that you need a change in perspective and location to help you get inspired. Plan a short trip to recharge.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You cannot serve as mediator or help friends establish harmony if you are all over the emotional map, Gemini. Work your way through your emotions before offering to help.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you may be so caught up in a specific vision for the future that you are not open to new ideas that are equally beneficial and possible. Be more receptive to what others offer.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, once you give a certain plan a little more thought you may determine it isn’t worth your time right now. Perhaps you’ve been building this idea up in your head.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you are eager to share your ideas and vision with others, but right now the audience isn’t as receptive as you would have hoped. Do not give up; people will come around.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you have a way of doing things, and right now you’re not ready to deviate from that routine. With time you may be able to branch out and try a new approach.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
People are receptive to your words and you often speak with assertiveness Scorpio. Do not let this go to your head, though. Aspire to be humble while exhibiting confidence.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, this is one of those weeks when you can get into trouble if you let your emotions be the driving force behind your actions. Make an effort to balance emotion and reason.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
This is your week to really shine, Capricorn. Let others know what you’re made of, but be sure you do not do something at another person’s expense just to get ahead.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, if you do not like the course you are on, you have the ability to change things whenever you want. Nothing is set in stone at this point, so start dreaming up new ideas.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there are so many ways you can be creative and express yourself. This is a week of true inspiration and exploration. Nothing is off-limits if you desire it.
