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Lawyer returns to Six Nations, tensions flare By Jim Windle & Nahnda Garlow
OHSWEKEN – Last Tuesday HDI lawyer Aaron Detlor was unceremoniously removed from his office at the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) and ordered off the reserve by members of the Men’s Fire and ‘such others’. But on Wednesday morning he returned to work at his office at the G.R.E.A.T. building. He slipped into the building before a gathering of between 80 - 100 people, at its max, mainly men, arrived to prevent his re-entry. They assembled in the parking lot across the road in a tense but peaceful stand-off which lasted most of the day. The group of the Men’s Fire and ‘such others’ represented Haudenosaunee citizens and Six Nations community members from several different backgrounds standing together and looking for answers to longstanding questions about Detlor’s work within the community over the past 10 years. Across the road, standing in front of the entranceway of the building a smaller gathering apparently in defence of Detlor, but there was no sign of intimidation or aggression on either side of the street. There were a few heated discussions, but in the end both
Men's Fire spokeperson Bill Monture listened to the words of Cayuga Clan mother and GREAT representative Laurie Froman outside of the GREAT building. Moments earlier TRT editor Jonathan Garlow was escorted by police into the builiding and then denied entry into the building. It was the tense situation of the day. PHOTO BY JONATHAN GARLOW remained respectful of one another even if not in agreement. Some of those standing in defence of the HDI lawyer said they were standing in defence of jobs they now have or are about to have through the HDI. Reports at the site suggested an emergency meeting of the chiefs and clan mothers had been called in the GREAT building for 2 p.m. that day. Turtle Island News Publisher Lynda Powless was allowed entrance to the G.R.E.A.T. building along with a few others members of the general public. Two Row Times Publisher Jonathan Garlow sought entry as well as an equal member of the media, but was denied and escorted out of the building by GREAT
officials. “I am a peaceful person,” said Garlow. “I think the negativity expressed towards me was because of erroneous and libellous statements made that I and the Two Row Times were somehow behind what happened Tuesday.” Video footage of the incident on Tuesday show HDI Director Hazel Hill accusing TRT Publisher Jonathan Garlow of organizing and staging Detlor’s removal. She later was published in the Turtle Island News accusing the Two Row Times of collusion. According to Wikipedia, “Collusion an agreement between two or more parties, sometimes illegal and therefore secretive, to limit open competition by deceiving, misleading, or
defrauding others of their legal rights,” Garlow said the accusations are not true. “We were aware of a growing concern with Detlor but I didn't know that he would be removed on Tuesday,” said Garlow. "Plus, I can't orchestrate anything. I can't even orchestrate my kids getting to school on time." Two Row Times partner and journalist, David LaForce, also denied the accusation. “We just went there acting on a tip, just as any other newspaper would do. We did not stage anything.” At around 7:15 p.m. a crowd of about 20 - 25 people exited the G.R.E.A.T. building, stopping at the edge of the sidewalk to the building and stood in a row facing the Social Services
Building. Copies of a written statement were distributed to the crowd. An older Haudenosaunee woman stood and read the statement aloud, saying they wished Detlor to remain in his office and asking the Men’s Fire and such others to leave and come to the next Confederacy Council meeting. Members of The Men’s Fire and such others asked how many people present in the group at GREAT were clan mothers. Four women raised their hands. The Men’s Fire and such others asked if all chiefs and clan mothers were invited to the meeting to decide Detlor's fate. A voice from the crowd said an email was sent out ‘at 11 or 12’. No one present could confirm if the email was sent at 11am or 11pm. Leanna Bomberry, a Haudenosaunee woman who was standing with The Men’s Fire and such others responded with CARPET
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Six Nations Mini-Sing a great success By Jayson Koblun OHSWEKEN – A full day of singing and dancing at the 5th Six Nations District Mini-Sing had everyone smiling as they respected and appreciated the Haudenosaunee culture through song and dance last Thursday. The Mini-Sing, held at Emily C. General Elementary School in Ohsweken, included singing groups from; I.L. Thomas Elementary; Oliver M. Smith Elementary; Kawenni:io; Emily C. General Elementary; J.C. Hill School and Oneida Immersion School. They gathered last Thursday, April 28 to sing traditional songs and dance traditional dances like the pigeon, women’s shuffle, old moccasin and stick dance. “This singing has been happening among our traditional communities for many generations,” said Niki Skye, NSL Cayuga language teacher at Emily C. General Elementary School. “Usually it takes place among all of the Haudenosaunee communities’ adult singing groups but this is an opportunity for younger children who are involved in their schools’ singing groups to showcase their talent.” She said that a lot of the schools have their own culture and language programs, so it’s important to let them show what they’ve been learning. “It’s for the children and youth who show interest in singing,” she said. The children involved range from Grade 4 to Grade 8. The Mini-Sing began at 10 a.m. and finished up around 3 p.m. “It was a great day. Any time the students can interact with one another, whether it be athletics or
Some of the young men singing during one of the last songs sung at the Six Nations District Mini-Sing last Thursday. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
A group of students and their teacher that participated in this year's Six Nations District Mini-Sing last Thursday. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
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We need to talk with each other Editorial by Jonathan Garlow Most experienced musicians can feel the room and tell if they are being warmly received or not. Sometimes you just gotta pass the mic and back away. At the Two Row Times we have decided to provide space for a community opinion forum. The rules are: try to keep it to 300 words and keep‘er classy. We can run it again next week if its a popular section. When we started this newspaper we agreed to always share a diversity of views even if these views ran contrary to those of the publisher. We have no agenda but we do have a pro-native bias because that is who we are. As editor, I support the work of my journalists and every article they write. And when we receive important information it becomes our responsibility to inform. What people do with the information afterwards is in their own hands. Think for yourself! People can decide on their own and that is very important to us. Maybe sometimes we are in the wrong, we do our very best to report as truthfully and honestly as we can and apologize if and when we make mistakes. With this most recent story regarding Aaron Detlor and his position within the HDI the community seems to be split. Maybe everything would be put to rest if we knew how much money our government’s lawyer is making per year. What price would people expect? What is a reasonable rate? $100,000 per year? $200,000 maybe? What if he is making $1 million per year — is that too much? Well in 2013 he cost us at least $175,000 when the HCCC paid the Corporation of the City of Brantford after losing a court battle. Aaron Detlor claimed zero assets. No one should be very surprised by the McClung decision that Elected Council made at a secret meeting. We all know that SNEC was imposed upon us. It doesn't hurt when Elected
Council makes deals without the peoples consent because thats what they normally do. The huge difference though, is that our Confederacy has enjoyed a higher moral ground until now, even if it was only perceived. When they make secret deals it hurts so much more. How much longer until we see our ceremonies being done in a provincial court room, or a Canadian lawyer with some horns on his gustowah. Some people were very critical of the Men's Fire on Facebook but it was just one month ago when they were community heros for saving Lonewolf. The question we then ask, is Aaron Detlor a community member? Or do we all accept him as one of us now? Aside from that, it saddens us to see the intergenerational trauma and fear in our people, especially the older generation. Facebook went eerily silent the days after Wednesday's events, with bursts of discussion here and there. Some are angry, some are hopeful, some even speak of prophecies. Hearing the people speak it seems clear to us that we need to honour the voices of the women who have special insights into this whole ordeal. An opinion is not the same as an agenda. At the end of the day the Two Row Times still has to deal with the wild accusations that we orchestrated or colluded events, which is preposterous. We did not orchestrate anything, I can barely orchestrate myself. The allegations that we work for Elected Council are completely not true. We are just over here and we happen to have the communities best interests at heart. So that is why we are opening up a few pages to get a wider variety of opinions and perspectives because, in times like this we should have empathy for each other. Check out the Community Voices - Smoke Signals on page 8.
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Send your letters to tworowtimes@ gmail.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. The opinions expressed in the letters or submitted opinion pieces are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the Two Row Times. Dear Editor, The following letter is about HDI and the current on-going events resulting from the unsanctioned deals signed by HDI, in particular, the Samsung Deal; on-going concerns and questions regarding the purchase and holding of property by HDI and/or their subsidiaries. It also concerns the dangerous decisions that are being made at HCCC regarding setting up Canadian business structures within the framework of HCCC. Additionally, there are concerns about attempts to control and manipulate communications and unequitable distribution of information as well as Conflict of Interest with Chiefs and Clan Mothers as they move and operate between their roles on HDI and in the processes of actively engaging in consultation and decision making at HCCC. The Nan Fan Treaty of 1701 also known as the Treaty of Montreal, or sometimes the Beaver Bowl (Dish With One Spoon) Treaty is for the benefit of all Haudenosaunee on Turtle Island (North America). Therefore any benefits, admissions, revisions and such need to be approved by ALL of the Condoled Hoyane and the 49 Clan families of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. In the case of the controversial Samsung Agreement, it is our knowledge, the following Chiefs did not sanction the agreement nor did they have the opportunity to review its content: Arnie General and Kervin Williams Onondaga Chiefs, Howard
Thompson, Mohawk Chief, Joe Skye, Mohawk Chief, Sam General Cayuga Chief, Cleveland General Cayuga Chief, Andrew Warner, Cayuga Chief, Manfred Miller/Roger Silversmith Cayuga Chiefs. The Council term ‘skae wa” means “all the chiefs agree” not just the ones present the day an issue is tabled but all condoled AND bench warmers put forth to speak for their ailing chiefs clan family. The HDI is bypassing skae wa and breaking with Council protocol in the absence of the honawayeti, the Onondaga chief who has the duty to ensure Council protocol. This current activity at Council is the result. For many years Band Council and HCCC have worked in a parallel arrangement; each separate in their own canoe with Band Council Administering Government funds and the HCCC and Longhouse as the moral and spiritual compass of our community. HDI’s structure is a foreign object in the eye of the Confederacy. It attempts to duplicate Band Council and other Municipal Governments operating as part of the superstructure of the province and Canada which is not part of the governance structure of the Great Law. The creation of an incorporated business structure within the framework of HCCC to make money is in violation of the Two Row Wampum. The Two Row Wampum reminds us we are not to willingly put our foot in the ship of the white mans and subject ourselves to the laws of a foreign government.
I would like to remind HDI that they did not earn the leverage they now use to force corporations and municipalities to deal with HCCC. It was the hard work, sacrifice, courage and passion of many people; the men and women of the 49 clan families who stood together on the front lines with environmental concerns starting years ago in the early 1990s with the family of the late Alex Jamieson Sr. Gawitra; on the sewer line crossing in Brantford; the Haudenosaunee Environmental Delegation and the Mohawk Warriors of Grand River; the Men’s Fire and sometimes our non- native allies. From river dredging, to tree cutting, to sludge dumping, to blocking unwanted development and preventing desecration of burial sites; and now with the actions of the Men’s Fire to remove Aaron Detlor; it is THE PEOPLE that paved the way and are now being used as leverage by HDI to pressure companies into dealing with them. I think that the people deserve to have their concerns considered in a respectful way and not dismissed as factionalism or a few disgruntled people. These concerns are real and justified. HDI must be held to account for all of their actions which were taken without the full consent of the people.
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Let's empower By Bonnie Whitlow
First off, thanks to Jonathan for asking me to write a little opinion piece about what is happening in our community with regard to the recent Men’s Fire/HDI incident. Even for those of us who are not directly involved, it weighs very heavy on our hearts and minds. Infighting affects us all deeply and watching this play out over social media has been difficult. For me, it causes unease and confusion, restless nights and daytime distraction. The biggest question that these skirmishes raise for me is always the same. How it is, that several different factions, all claiming to be following the Great Law (GL) cannot come to One Mind. Bringing people together on an issue so that progress can be made is literally THE entire intent and grand design of the GL. That is the reason it was given to the people in the first place. The answer is — we aren’t. We may be trying, but quite obviously not trying hard enough. First off, I think we have to look at ourselves honestly and carefully. Right now I see people on every side of this argument pointing fingers and laying blame anywhere but with themselves. We need to ask what did I do (or not do) to contribute to the problem. There’s plenty of blame to hand around. We can all have some. No one’s clean. Back to the GL, I have been chasing down our traditional teachings and language since my 20s (a whole nine years < wink >). I don’t care which version or partial version you espouse to believe in, every version at least agrees to the three basic principles; Skennen, Ka’shatstenhsera and Ka’nikonhri:yo. Together these form the foundational pillars on which the Kayanere’kowa is set. Let’s come back to this in
a minute. Over a decade ago (OK — so I lied about my age), I had a long conversation with a wise friend who, like me, was a student of our teachings. He mentioned to me that we could use these three core principles to evaluate our thinking, our decisions and our actions. No how was discussed, just a fresh new avenue of thought. I have been mulling it over this off-hand comment ever since. I loved it but how could I use it? The most commonly accepted translations of the core principles are Peace, Power and Righteousness/Good Mind. (Let’s set Peace [a feeling] aside for the moment. That translation actually works for the purposes of this exercise). The first and biggest problem I encountered was I couldn’t use them. What the hell was Righteousness or a Good Mind anyway? These ideas were too dang murky and confusing in and of themselves. Years pass. It wasn’t until I learned to speak my language that I could actually explain why English was the problem. Early on we studied stative verbs and I noted that the word for being content was Wake’nikonhri:yo and that it could also be translated as “I have a Good Mind”. Lightbulb! So how about Peace, Power and Contentment? I was on to something. I could use contentment and evaluate a decision by it’s presence or absence. If it was absent I could note, discontentment. A similar change was needed to change from the concept of Power to a verb. It becomes empowerment and its antithesis — disempowerment. So peace was the natural by-product of groups of people who felt empowered and content. Conflict was the product of groups of people feeling disempowered and discontent.
Ringing any bells? Now look at our community. Anyone content? No? How about empowered? No? And we’re fighting, how odd?! We all have friends in each and every one of the groups. We have to live together on this tiny little postage stamp of land. Right now, we are trying to follow the GL but there are gaps and imperfections. If we fill these gaps and do our part we can resurrect our natural Power, restore each other’s Contentment and rediscover our Peace. I’ll start the conversation but you’ll each have to take it from here; - Men’s Fire: Can you tell me one thing you can do to empower the HCCC? - HDI: Can you tell me one thing you could do to empower Men’s Fire? - HCCC: Can you tell me one thing you could do to empower the workers? - Workers: Tell me one thing you could do to empower the Band? - Band: Can you tell me one thing you could do to empower HCCC? - TIN, TRT? How about y’all? To all, Skennenhak! Remember our kids are watching us and need us to get it right. They need us to role model healthy relationships and healthy conversations. And If there is one last sentiment I would like to leave you with it is this. All this fighting (minus the gossip and name-calling) is good. It is good because it means we care. Think about that. The Men’s Fire cares so damn much that they are willing to stand up and shake us awake. Despite their questionable choice of action, they are saying listen, ask questions, find answers. I’d be more worried if they didn’t. If they were apathetic and didn’t give a rat’s behind about potential corruption in our leadership they wouldn’t be making a stand at all. So in a way, nya:wen for showing us you care.
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Two Row Times is opening a page of discussion to foster greater understanding amongst the Six Nations of the Grand River people. If you would like to share your opinion with us e-mail to tworowtimes@gmail.com and try to keep'r to 300 words or so. Everyone's voice is important. Thanks to last week's actions, there is certainly no shortage of comments about the Men's Fire, Lawyer Detlor and the HDI. Since the "forced" eviction, social media has been filled with snippets of audits, reports, contracts and even a 50-year-old letter of dehorning for a clan mother and her chief. I have read of death threats against a local journalist. There have been comments to the effect that this is just the beginning and the band council is next. All comments to purposely "stir the pot”. History speaks of the Warrior's Association which claimed authority to address what they saw as wrong, using threats, intimidation and scare tactics. Chiefs were too slow to make decisions. They needed to be educated. Some chiefs assumed responsibility for the old and infirm, taking their property in return. Warriors publicly denounced the Chiefs. They spoke directly to the Superintendent of Indian Affairs demanding open elections to replace hereditary titles. They sought change and eventually got it. The Men's Fire has also imposed itself on the community. The current targets being lawyer [Aaron] Detlor and the HDI. The latter having also been imposed. People spoke against it but it was established anyway. The honesty, openness and accountability promised were not delivered. Since 2006, individuals have profited handsomely at Six Nations' expense. People have lost trust and that may never be restored. Frustrations build at being talked at or totally ignored. Current actions signal the need for change. Do I agree with the recent events? No, I do not. But I can understand them. The problems have been years in the making. Resolution will not happen overnight. Every step must be taken with Health, Power and Righteousness, our recipe for PEACE. Our community can turn from chaos and together make this Six Nations' "finest hour". Wilma Green
Shé:kon sewakwé:kon, I don’t agree with how Aaron Detlor was ousted from his office. My initial post on social media said it all: #PoorlyExecuted. The backlash, negativity, and subsequent divisions associated with such a move just wasn’t worth it in my eyes. I found myself saying, “It could’ve been handled differently.” Like a lot of people I followed social media for updates. Imagery of Detlor surrounded by a group of men in an obvious struggle soon plastered my news feed. He was being physically moved out of his office without notice by a mob of men. At one point - he was horizontal with a man on each limb. Yet those involved insisted that there was no violence. An edited video surfaced soon after - Detlor’s arm hooked around a steel column while a man demanded him to leave. Detlor was winded, clothes in disarray; he looked confused and scared. He was bullied by a mob out of his office solely on allegations and accusations with no chance to defend himself. Even on-camera he was trying to make an argument - he was asking questions and trying to provide answers - but it was edited out. Inncocent people were victimized in this mob-style attack. Staff and students of the G.R.E.A.T. building were evacuated. Those who witnessed the struggle felt helpless. The programs and services sharing the road around G.R.E.A.T. were impacted too. Really, our whole community was shook up that day. People were left scared, angry, filled with questions, but talking. I’m kind of in disbelief really at the power of negativity. An official letter from the G.R.E.A.T. building asking for peace and a good mind was ignored with a -“I do what I wanna do!” - attitude. Not even an official letter from our title holders held any weight - it was dismissed as illegitimate because not all 50 chiefs signed it. Yes, I disagree with how the Men’s Fire carried out that day. I believe though - they did it in the best interests of our people. I believe those who have gathered evidence against HDI have worked very hard and deserve to have their questions answered. Niá:wen to you all. Thó’k níkon. Artie K. Martin
There is a loud rumble that has reverberated across Grand River Territory. Would be nice if the rumblings were just the sounds of our grandfathers returning. To the Rotinonhsion:ni their voices are peaceful and reassuring that they are continuing their responsibilities to the human race. Instead it’s a reaction to the recent objectionable events that took place last week. Could we be living in the days of a manifestation of a prophesy? It was foretold that lack of diligence to maintain social affairs in accordance with a divine message, The Great Law, will lead to the breakdown of societal institutions. How does the principles of Great Law get translated into the Western style of capitalism? Two very different paradigms of thought and philosophy. That is the real work that needs to be done to bring the HCCC into the lead governance role. HDI gives us a glimpse of what that translation can look like. But is property development what we want and not to keep the land in its natural state? I just thought that was the reason Indigenous people were opposed to development. Do we want to jump into the jet stream of capitalism and wouldn’t that be akin to stepping the ship? It's not so much a Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) or Men’s Fire issue as it is an indicator of how far removed the general society is from traditional thinking and being. We were warned of the affects of assimilation in the Karihwi:io message. Our society was devastated by assimilation policies carried out in the residential school system, outlawing of language, traditional practices of governance and ceremonies and clothing, being confined to the concentration camps know as reservations today, and forced to conduct ourselves like “civilized” Westerners. No damn wonder we’re a mess. We shouldn’t be so hard on each other. We are very fortunate to have families who date back to the onset of The Great Law who have carried the knowledge through hard times. We can recover but its going to mean great effort by so many. A part of the community feels the ethics of the HCCC lawyer and transparency of the HDI business requires a review. If the leaked documents are legitimate then I would say yes, a review is warranted. It would do no harm to have a third party investigation of the affairs of HDI, HCCC. Whatever would put to rest the questions. To alleviate any future mistrust a team of community members that have a non-monetary interest in HDI could be formed or a watchdog organization be struck ensure ethical business and political practice reserve wide. The strengthening of the foundation and the rafters of the great long house is going to take time. All sectors of our society must evaluate and address and right weaknesses has to fertilize the Great Tree with the essential elemental forces it needs to withstand the greatest of storms and time. If we wait any longer to become the diplomatic collective that made Rotinonhion:ni society great, then our grandchildren will be visiting museums to get a sense of what their people once were. Wahsontiio Deneen Hill
Unanswered questions and concerns regarding HDI: 1. Why did Steve Hill, Onondaga, Beaver Clan appointed Representative and Sam General, Cayuga, Wolf Clan Chief, bring the recommendation to the Hereditary Council to dismantle HDI in the first place? 2. Why do we have clanless people administering the affairs and finances of the Confederacy (the People) and signing agreements on our behalf? 3. When the People have concerns about the administration of our land and finances why would there be any hesitation to provide a detailed accounting? 4. Are the Chiefs and Clan Mothers who attend HDI meetings at the GREAT building being paid? If so, who are these people, how much do they get paid and who approves payment? How much remuneration have Aaron Detlor, Hazel Hill and Brian Doolittle received to date? 5. How many land transfers and investments are there? With who and for how much and whose name are they in — HDI or HCCC or Hazel Hill? 6. Who were the Chiefs and Clan Mothers who made the decision to write the letter allowing Canadian lawyer, Aaron Detlor to stay in our community? How many Chiefs and Clan Mothers were contacted to attend this meeting? 7. If HDI is an incorporated body, is it not the Board Members who in fact own this Provincial entity and not the HCCC? Who are these Board members? 8. Does HCCC in fact have control over the administration of our affairs or is it HDI’s Board and their administrators using HCCC as their shield? 9. As per Kayanerekowa proper protocol for decision making evolves from Clan meetings from which the Clan Mother carries the words of her Clan to direct her Chief. Three Chiefs and Clan Mothers do not make decisions for the People! EXCLUDING THE PEOPLE FROM DECISION MAKING IS A FORM OF VIOLENCE! Submitted on behalf of our Clan Families: Konwathontatye, Karahkwine, Karonhyanoron, Yehsennakehte
If Haudenosaunee people want to maintain sovereignty then we must do so without lawyers. There is no such thing as a lawyer who has the best interests of the Haudenosaunee people at heart. Lawyers work within the Canadian judicial system, a foreign justice system. Once we step foot in that courtroom, we relinquish our sovereignty. The Confederacy has existed since the time of the Peacemaker: hundreds if not thousands of years before Canada even existed. Don’t let that political or legal jargon fool you. Lawyers are taught how to play with words to make even the crooked of deals look like sugar and spice. The only way we are to survive as a completely sovereign nation is by staying off of any federal or provincial list of corporations. We have the Confederacy which is made up of the people, the Clan Mothers and the Chiefs. We all have a responsibility as part of this democracy to educate ourselves; know the white man’s game but don’t be a player; know his rules and his laws but stay out of his courts; and do our own research on issues that are going on within our traditional territories. Did our ancestors need lawyers when the Two Row Wampum was drawn up? No, we had knowledgeable Chiefs and Clan Mothers. Did Peacemaker and Hiawatha need lawyers when they went from nation to nation? No. Let’s not forget how hard our ancestors fought for the survival of the next generations and to ensure we remained a sovereign people. Those generations are us. Let’s keep that circle going and start thinking about all those generations yet to come. Let’s ensure they are born into a world of sovereignty. We need to stop thinking like the colonizers and start thinking like our ancestors did. With that Two Row Treaty, we have every right to assert our rights outside of Canadian courts. And we need to learn how to do that without lawyers or the HDI. Name withheld by request.
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HDI problem a failure to inform For Your Consideration By Sagoyesahtah
The Samsung document was strictly guarded by the HDI and the personnel under its employ. The document itself contains language that directly states that “transparency is paramount to this agreement being legally binding.” It also contains a clause that could negatively impact the sovereign rights and privileges of ALL Haudenosaunee. The Haudenosaunee people trying to access the Samsung Document were denied access by HDI until there was a public outcry and then fiercely defended by persons who were receiving monies from HDI when the people started raising concerns. Other Concerns are as follows: 1. Incorporat ion of HDI (Ontario 2438543 Inc.) as a company and administrative agency of HCCC thereby submitting HCCC AND Haudenosaunee people to Canadian Law. How do we maintain our governance system within the framework of Canadian Law? We don’t. We become subjugated by it. 2. Agreeing to a clause in the Samsung Agreement (section 17 Samsung Agreement Sept 26, 2014) to waive Sovereign Immunity. When pressed on this concern at Confederacy Council, the lawyer for HDI admitted there was some reluctance
from HDI on the clause but that they decided to go ahead with it anyway and the matter was not brought to full Council for consideration prior to signing the agreement. Shouldn’t these concerns have been investigated and addressed at HCCC PRIOR to any agreement being signed? A simple Google search can help readers to peruse the meaning of the term. For example, http:// legal-dictionary.thefreedic t ionar y.com/Sovereign+Immunity. Waiving sovereign immunity means waiving immunity to lawsuits possibly resulting in the seizure of property from outside companies, governments and individuals. Could this decision set precedent for lawsuits in other circumstances involving Haudenosaunee and outside governments, companies and individuals or in matters of matrimonial property? Could this agreement set some kind of precedent in getting around Indian Act protection of on reserve property? 3. Payment to the Province from HCCC of damages awarded by a Canadian Court regarding the 2008 protest in Brantford. This is an act of submission and erodes our position as land defenders and as a separate and Sovereign Nation. 4. Not Acting In Good Faith. Not being completely transparent in business dealings and
cherry picking support for agreements such as the Samsung Agreement. Not all chiefs, clan mothers and the 49 clan families were actively consulted about the projects of HDI. 5. Failure to ensure Due Diligence. Chiefs, Clan Mothers and the 49 families were not fully informed of the risks involved in projects and agreements entered into by HDI on behalf of the Haudenosaunee prior to agreements being approved. See concern number 2. 6. Conflict of Interest. How can Chiefs, Clan Mothers and others being paid salaries and/or honoraria be unbiased and objective at Council when they are benefitting financially from advancing the recommendations of HDI? What do they do to ensure they are not being influenced by HDI or placing undue influence at Confederacy Council to push the outcomes preferred by HDI? Should they declare a conflict and refrain from the decision making process? What are the policies regarding this? Conflict of interest can bias the process such as when questions were raised from the Onondaga Beaver Clan at Council regarding the proposed tobacco by-law and the Samsung Deal. Those with a vested financial interest in promoting the Samsung deal (HDI) violated Council protocol and disrespected a delegated speak-
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er for Chief Arnie General and the meeting was shut down by the actions of Allan McNaughton, member of HDI when he walked out of the Council while the wampum was out. When reviewing the minutes at next council it was stated that Council had to be closed because Steve Hill disrupted Council and the minutes did not reflect what really happened and censored some of the information to disregard the important concerns of a clan family. Steve had been appointed to speak by his Clan Mother and Chief to raise questions on behalf of the Clan. Instead of encouraging this dialogue Steve was chastised for raising concerns. A second example of Conflict of Interest occurred after the attempted eviction of Aaron Detlor, lawyer for HDI, when some four Chiefs and a few Clan Mothers convened a meeting in the GREAT building in an attempt to diffuse the situation. The meeting was not a convened meeting of the HCCC and not all Clan Mothers and Chiefs were present. Subsequent to that meeting, a letter was produced on old “Iroquois Confederacy” letterhead which was put out by the paid media rep for HCCC/HDI. This letter was not signed by the Secretary of the Confederacy Council or taken to full Council for approval prior to its release but presents as if it was an official statement put out by
HCCC. 7. Account abilit y. The financial statements of the HDI are vague and provide the minimum of information to the public. The information is not readily available to the community or widely distributed to the community. There is little detail provided on the honoraria paid to individuals or salaries paid to staff of HDI. As the corporation represents the HCCC these are public monies and the public has a right to know who is in receipt of them; has a right to be advised of the contracts for services provided on their behalf and how much in professional fees, consultation fees etc. are being paid and to whom. A second concern regarding accountability is the failure of HDI and HCCC to inform, whether intentional or not, the people about new potential projects. As a public incorporation are they not required to notify the public of all projects under consideration and have public information sessions? Are they not obligated to have a public AGM (Annual General Meeting)? 8. Land Acquisitions by HDI and/or Subsidiaries. Who authorized lands to be purchased and held by individuals on behalf of HDI/HCCC. How does this benefit the financial status of the individuals holding these assets? Is HCCC paying taxes on these properties? Was/is there a pro-
cess in place for managing these lands that is public and accountable? 9. Censorship and Controlling the Message: HDI is paying a local newspaper to put out cleverly crafted media messaging so information that gets to the public is controlled and unchallenged. This makes it hard to independently verify information. Any concerns are dismissed or you are addressed in a mean spirited confrontational tone by the media rep. It creates an unfair market advantage over other news sources when one person controls who gets what information from HDI. How does HDI/ HCCC ensure its communications are distributed equitably and that messaging is fair, accurate, and unbiased and that people are treated respectfully when it comes to having their concerns heard. 10. Who is Speaking for Us? Who represents HDI/HCCC in the public forum? At conferences, at consultations with other corporations, with other municipal governments, courts and with the media? Who do they say they represent when the actions of a few paid people affect the whole of the Haudenosaunee people not just here but all over? Does that individual have the best interests of all of us and are they acting in good faith or trying to close a business deal for money. Where is our moral compass now?
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opened Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyday throughout the summer. MP’s will sell Hewitts Ice Cream in cones, banana splits, milkshakes and more, but will also be selling hot dogs and sausage on a bun. “This is a great oppor-
tunity for them to learn about running their own business and develop the qualities needed to be successful in business,” says grandmom, Melissa Monture. From left to right: Melissa Monture, Mikayla Monture, Payton Monture, and Kristal Monture. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
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promoting proper recycling practices.” Neegan Burnside, an engineer and environmental consulting firm, was hired by Six Nations Elected Council to identify a preferred 20-year long-term Integrated Waste Management System within the community. The current landfill site is full and can’t continue to operate in its current mode. “If it does [continue to operate] there could be high potential for environmental impacts,” said Hunter at the community meeting on April 27. In conducting its re-
SIX NATIONS – After months of research preparing a waste management plan on Six Nations, Neegan Burnside released the results of the community survey they conducted in January at a meeting last week — the firm recommends that the community exports its waste to another site. “Our recommendation is to export the waste using compaction equipment, or direct drive” said Kent Hunter, with Neegan Burnside. “It’s important to also implement an education system and to keep
search, the firm talked to community members, looked at background documents, looked at other landfill sites, held a community meeting and conducted a survey that was available to community members online and through door-to-door mailing. Only about 35 people were in attendance at the meeting held in January, which is fairly low, but 186 community members completed the survey. “We know that there is roughly 12 thousand people in the community, 186 [completed surveys] might not sound like very
many but when analyzed on a statistical perspective it turns out that that is actually a pretty good representation for the community,” said Hunter. “We feel that the results of the survey reflect the community’s opinions and values fairly well.” The options presented to the community by Neegan Burnside were to; expand the existing site, export to another site, implement technology (an incinerator or similar), or diversion. The survey results showed that the community wants the final selection to be environmental-
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ly friendly, cost effective and to make sense. The problem with expanding the current site or creating a new one was cost — a new landfill site was the most expensive option available, followed by implementing new technology. Another issue with technology that the firm found was that there is no technology available right now that will completely eliminate garbage, it will reduce waste but it wont completely eliminate it. Also there is still emissions and other environmental concerns that would need to be addressed. The survey also showed that the community wants to remain independent and not just export their burden onto another community. Hunter said that while noble of them to want to remain independent, the businesses that Six Nations would export their waste to actually want their waste. “There are sites around that make money from taking waste from other communities,” said Hunter. “Its not that you are putting a burden on other communities, these are companies that have gone into business, have reached agreement with landowners in the area and they are looking to bring waste into the community or into their site. That’s how they generate their income.” Hunter explained that
by exporting, Six Nations is not simply giving the problem to someone else. These other businesses off the reserve know how to dispose of it properly and have the means to do so. He said that if this method is selected in the end then some form of education should be given to the community to further explain how exporting the waste is not showing a lack of independence. In terms of funding, the INAC funding formula supports exporting and direct drive to a disposal site so it would be the most cost-effective option once those details have been finalized and figured out. The next step is for elected council to make a decision on the solutions Neegan Burnside has presented, but as of now Neegan Burnside is favouring the export option and according to the survey’s results, the community would have been content with any option selected. “We understand that by choosing one option we are forced to compromise on other options, but the results showed that the community was OK with all of the presented options,” said Hunter. “We just need to pick the one that is the most environmentally sound, cost effective and makes the most sense.”
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The problem with incorporation and the Indian Act By Nahnda Garlow For nearly a year members of the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) have insisted they are not a corporation. According to the HDI reports given at Confederacy Council, the HDI says they hold 50 shares in ‘2438543 Ontario Inc.’ “in trust” for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council. A process has been underway since this past winter to first transfer the title of those shares into the hands of the HCCC and then to dissolve that corporation. However, none of the documentation at Confederacy was presented to explain why, if the corporation is going to be dissolved does share titles need to be transferred into the hands of Haudenosaunee elder title holders. According to a corporate profile report dated April 28, 2016 the numbered company is still active. But new reports show that on April 23, 2016 a report was filed with the province of Ontario reserving the name “Haudenosaunee Development Insti-
Documents indicate the name 'Haudenosaunee Development Institute' has been reserved with the province of Ontario for the purposes of incorporation. The hold was filed on April 23rd, 2016. They have 90 days to complete the process. PHOTO BY NAHNDA GARLOW tute” for the purposes of incorporation. Representatives for OnCorp told the Two Row Times that reservation gives the party ninety days to file incorporation documents. So is HDI, the self-described administrative arm of Haudenosaunee traditional governance going to become an incorporation under the jurisdiction of the province of Ontario? And why? Further investigation into corporations revealed that there are considerable risks to business corpora-
tions fully partnering and doing business with status Indians on reserve. According to a 2010 report by the law firm Bennett Jones, there are specific issues surrounding corporations fully doing business with indigenous groups on reserve because of the Indian Act. “Section 89(1) of the Indian Act provides that the real and personal property of an Indian or a band situated on a reserve is not subject to charge, pledge, mortgage, attachment, levy, seizure, distress or execution in favour or at the in-
stance of any person other than an Indian or a band.” Canadian courts have ruled that Section 89 of the Indian Act is connected to the early foundations of the relationship between the Haudenosaunee and the Crown as articulated in both the Royal Proclamation and the Two Row Wampum. “In essence, it results in reserves being a safe-haven for an Indian or a band seeking to shield qualifying real or personal property from creditors,” says the report. However when indige-
nous groups become corporations, they are no longer subject to those same restrictions of Section 89, even if they are owned by status Indians and even if the operations of the corporation are situated on an Indian Reserve. It also opens them up to being subject to taxation, which is why Bennett Jones writes, most reserve bands opt instead for partnerships. The report from Bennett-Jones writes, “The courts have determined that a corporation is not considered to be an Indian or a band within the meaning of the Indian Act, even if a corporation has its registered office on reserve and all shareholders are registered Indians and band members residing on reserve. This exception is
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Moms: they’re worth it By Jayson Koblun
SIX NATIONS – Mother’s Day is a day where people appreciate thier mothers. The appreciation usually presents itself by way of some sort of gift — a card, chocolate, gift card or an expensive dinner at a fancy restaurant. I’m sure many of us “children” have fallen into the trap of getting our mother’s something simply for the sake of it being Mother’s Day, but we children also know that it’s near impossible to slip anything by our (eerily) all-knowing mothers. Mom’s know when a gift comes from the heart and mom’s know when it comes from our last-minute run to the shopping mall to pick up a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Why not take something regular and put a personal, creative spin on it this year? Show her that the years she spent helping you become the person you are didn’t go unnoticed.
Here are some ideas: Take her out to dinner I know I just said that dinner falls into the last-minute, forgettable category, but not if you do it this way: Take her out for dinner and ask her things you’ve never asked her before. Ask her how she felt when she first held you. Ask her why she picked the name she gave you. Ask her to share with you a memory she has of you when you were three — mom’s don’t forget these kinds of things — so be prepared for some funny, or emotional stories. Send her a card It doesn’t matter if you live two houses away from her, or across the country. These days snail mail is one of the most personal ways you can reach out to someone and show them they were worth the time it took for you to get out a pen and notepad, find a stamp and envelop and then dig up their address. Your mom will appreciate the effort — even go crazy and try to find a cute stick-
er you can put on the card to make her smile. Start a card chain If you have siblings across Canada, send a blank card to them and ask that they write a message to your mother and then ask them to send the card to another sibling. Continue the process until all involved have signed the one card. The last person to sign the card sends it to your mother. This one takes a little bit of time to organize. Just be there Everybody has a good reason to be busy, we’re swamped. If you’re the kind of person who is always “too busy”, slow down and don’t plan anything for your mom. Ask her how she would want to spend the day. I understand not everybody has a mother or had a woman in their life who earned the title “mom”, but it’s a good idea to thank the women in your life who helped you along the way.
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Band Council clears McClung development By Jim Windle
HALDIMAND – So what was Kanonhstaton all about then? That is the question many who defended land at the former Douglas Creek Estates project are asking after the Elected Band Council signed an agreement with McClung Properties giving them clearance to build a 530 acre housing development on the other end of Argyle Street in Caledonia. In a media release issued by the Elected Council it states that an agree-
ment has been reached between Six Nations Elected Council and McClung Properties Ltd. regarding the project. Free passage was granted to McClung Properties to develop upon the land still under federal land claim in exchange for 200 acres of replacement land to be transferred to Six Nations and put under reserve status. No specific lands were selected at this time. There was also a promise to set aside 180 acres within the development area for environmental and park
lands, and protect any environmental and cultural heritage features within the project site. The usual “employment opportunities” clause also appears. Band Council also states it will continue to pursue settlement on the land claim while construction is allowed to continue, unimpeded. However, nothing has moved in these land claim files for two decades or more. The HDI has washed its hands of the matter as well despite an earlier letter to McClung, which stated, in part, “The chiefs
council is unanimously opposed to the said proposal … and shall remain opposed until our rights issues and concerns are addressed respectfully.” However, after members of the Six Nations community were served with an injunction ordering them not to impede the development in any way, the HDI would not back a challenge to the injunction. A letter from McClung Properties Ltd. lawyer Paul Demelo to HDI lawyer Aaron Detlor, refers to emails containing confir-
agreement. The project details and benefits will be made available to the community at three community information sessions. In addition, you may also comment on www. snfutures.com. Session 1: Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Community Hall Sports Den Session 2: Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Tourism Assembly Room Session 3: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Community Hall Sports Den All sessions will start at 4:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m.
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Mohawk filmmaker documents her cancer recovery using traditional and western medicines Roxann Whitebean, filmmaker and mother of four, from Kahnawake was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at the age of 30. She decided to turn the camera on herself and she became the subject of Thunder Blanket, a fivepart series that documents her battle against cancer. “I got diagnosed and within two weeks we were already rolling,” said Whitebean. “When I got diagnosed, the cancer was so advanced, I decided that I was going to try the chemotherapy and it was basically out of fear,” Whitebean said of her choice to use Western medicine in her treatment plan. Her traditional upbringing also informed Whitebean’s choices. She felt that could always rely on Indigenous medicines. One of Whitebean’s biggest fears was losing her hair through chemotherapy treatments because of the cultural significance of long hair within many Indigenous worldviews. “Hair is a symbol of strength and honour, and it’s our style of choice to have it very long. It symbolizes someone who is whole.” When discussing the choice to employ both Western and Indigenous medicines in her recovery, Whitebean’s traditional healer, Bill Constant from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, encouraged her decision. “When we were talking, he said pray for a Western doctor that’ll take care of you, because some of them are very gifted healers and they work for their gods too,” said Whitebean. “If we were to work together with that doctor, I think that the person’s chance of recovery would be much greater,” Constant said. Whitebean received chemotherapy, radiation and a double mastectomy through Western treatments. The traditional healing began after the Western treatment was
over. She would detox and regain her strength through traditional medicines. The film was created with a desire to encourage other women to “trust their instincts” when it comes to health because Whitebean knew something was wrong but doctors told her she was “too young” for cancer. Chief Erwin Redsky calls for “end to colonialism” during PM Trudeau’s visit to Shoal Lake 40 Arriving early Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed on the man made island known as Shoal Lake 40, in a helicopter. Trudeau visited the territory as part of a “private tour” after the Liberals committed to building “Freedom Road” after the election. Shoal Lake 40 is located near the Ontario-Manitoba border. It a community that has lived under a “boil water advisory” for the past 19 years. Shoal Lake 40 is also geographically isolated as a community without an all season road to connect the community with the TransCanada highway. It is estimated that “Freedom Road” will cost $46.5 million to build, but this topic was not breached during the visit. The visit was all about “broken relationships,” said Chief Redsky, who locked media out during this week’s visit with Trudeau on the “direction of [his] council and the community.” Two TV crews were escorted off the island by Treaty 3 Police. However, Vice Canada accompanied the Prime Minister as part of a documentary that is being filmed, as well as on the request of the Prime Minister’s Office. Chief Erwin Redsky was adamant that the community would not become a “media circus”. Instead, he decided to use the opportunity to educate the first sitting Prime Minister to ever visit the community. “I hope you now understand some of the consequences of Indian
Affairs taking our land so long ago. Canada stole our land, imposed Winnipeg’s water intake on us, then abandoned us to cope with the results you say today,” Chief Redsky said in a speech to Trudeau. Redsky spoke of the “methodical, institutionalized racism” that makes life a “constant, grinding fight for survival.” He encouraged Trudeau to visit other First Nation communities that are also struggling, like Attawapiskat. When addressing “Freedom Road”, Redsky asserted that they are not “geographically ‘isolated’. It’s political and economic division.” “Canadians really need to look in the mirror. The truth is that Canada is not an equitable country. Our experience is that Canada has been a racist, colonial liar and thief. It’s a sad fact that needs to be acknowledged so we can all move on.” For Redsky, part of the solution includes the end of colonialism in Canada. “You have said some fine words about how you want our relationship to be. Your words are welcome but, unfortunately, we have a whole museum full of fine Canadian promises that are unfulfilled,” he continued. Chief Erwin Redsky told Prime Minister Trudeau that he is not welcome back if he doesn’t fulfill his promises, however if he does succeed in “making those fundamental changes to our relationship, [Trudeau] will deserve the celebration of a feast and an honour song for [his] accomplishment.” Indigenous child mauled by dog while under care of Manitoba Child and Family Services A five-year-old girl recently required plastic surgery after being mauled by a dog that lived in the same foster home. Cora Morgan, Manitoba First Nation’s Family Advocate, was shocked to learn that a full investigation was not being launched by Manitoba’s Child and Family Services (CFS) following the
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Pro-Fit Corvairs win third Sutherland Cup By Jim Windle
LONDON – The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs knew they were facing a London Nationals’ team with their back pressed firmly against the wall when the puck dropped for Game #4 of the Sutherland Cup Finals at the Western Fair Community Centre In London Monday night. Any team that gets this far in the playoffs is a worthy opponent and the Corvairs faced probably their hardest game of the season, certainly of the post season, in Game #4, against a dangerous as desperate London team. Caledonia took a 2-0 lead after the first period where they outshot London 12-5. Mitchell Fitzmorris, turned a London powerplay opportunity into a Caledonia lead only 41 seconds into the game after Tait Seguin’s nervous energy was viewed as “charging” by the referee only 20 seconds into the game. Nick Zotti made it 2-0 on a Caledonia powerplay at 15:10 assisted by Jake Brown and Todd Ratchford. The Nationals were handed two powerplay opportunities early in the second which they took advantage off to even the
History was made this past Monday when OHA executives on hand at Game#4 of the Sutherland Cup finals, presented the chalice to Caledonia Corvairs' captain Tait Seguin at the Western Fair Community Centre in London. It is the first time the Sutherland Cup has gone to the same team three years running. PHOTO BY PHIL ARMISHAW game at 2-2. Ryan Moran restored the Caledonia lead from Jake Brown and Davis Brown, halfway through the period but Kyle Robinson closed the second for London at 3-3. Goalies Connor Hughes and Mark Sinclair held respective shooters at bay throughout the third, with Hughes facing twice as many shots as Sinclair and the period expired with the teams still deadlocked at 3-3. Then, at 12:43 of OT, the Caledonia Corvairs completed their mission by becoming the only team in Jr. B history to retain the Sutherland Cup three
years concurrently. Blake Luscombe ended the suspense from Corey Pawley and Matthew Hore breaking the hearts of London fans and proving the Corvairs to be thee team of 2016. The Caledonia fan base was well represented at Western Fair Community Centre most of whom stayed following the game to be a part of the history making Cup win for their Corvairs. “There’s no question Rizz (G.M. Brian Rizzetto) and I put together a strong team this year, knowing we had a shot at history,” says coach Mike Bullard.
“But it’s the players who won this. This has been the closest knit group of guys I have ever coached.” The entire league has changed because of the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs. One of those changes is what is being referred to as the “Caledonia Rule”, which limits the number of 20-year-olds a team can carry to nine. Up until the dominance of the Corvairs, a team could have as many as they could get. But even with the “Caledonia Rule” in place, the Corvairs continued their dominance this year and even surpassed previous records. During the playoff run, the
Corvairs burned through five best-of-seven series in 20 games to take the Sutherland Cup for a third time. Bullard cemented the moment in the minds of his players following the win by telling his charge, “20 years from now, you will all will be able to say, ‘I was a part of the team that made Jr. B history.’” Game #3 proved that the Caledonia Pro-fit Corvairs are well worthy of the Sutherland Cup after demolishing London 8-1 Sunday night at the Haldimand Centre. Game #2 in London was even worse for the
Nationals as the Corvairs skated to a 6-0 final score to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Sutherland Cup finals, Saturday night. With a shots differential of 42-18, there wasn’t much need to Zamboni both sides of the rink, as the Corvairs continued almost unimpeded towards their precedent setting third Sutherland Cup in a row to make league history. Scoring for Caledonia were Mitchell Fitzmorris (2G), with single markers earned by Ryan Punkari, Jordan Brown, Corey Pawley, and Jake Brown. Follow game #1 of the Sutherland Cup finals, it seemed the eventual presentation of the award as the top Jr. B hockey franchise in Ontario was going to be only a matter of time. Caledonia dominated the London Nationals in every part of the game at both ends of the rink as they went on to record a 9-3 score in Caledonia, outshooting the guests 53-20 along the way. Putting multiple points up for the Corvairs in Game #1 were: Blake Luscombe (2G,2A), Mitchell Fitzmorris (2G,2A), Tyler Hill (1G,2A), Corey Pawley (1G,2A), Todd Ratchford (1G,1A), and Matthew Hore (4A).
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The 2016 OLA Sr. B Six Nations Rivermen got the new season off in style by honouring the 1996 Ohsweken Wolves. Six former Wolves helped with the ceremonial face-off. From left, in blue are: Dallas Squire, Frank Smith, Trevor Bomberry, Rodd "Moose" Squire, Daryl Squire and Sty Johnson. Representing this year's Rivermen for the faceoff were #9 Tommy Montour, #18 Roger Vyse and Cory Bomberry, with Little Miss Six Nations, Chloe Bomberry doing the honours. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – The Six Nations Rivermen launched their 2016 Jr. B lacrosse season as defending President’s Cup Champions and defeated the visiting Ennismore James Gang by the score of 10-6. Veteran Roger Vyse lead the Rivermen attack with a pair of goals and three assists while a familiar face around Six Nations, Grant Crawley debuted with the Rivermen in goal to record the win. It was a well played and
entertaining game with the momentum shifting regularly throughout the game. It was 4-2 for the defending President’s Cup winners with Six Nations first goal of the new season recorded by Stu Hill, assisted by Roger Vyse and Marty Hill. The James Gang found themselves down 8-4 after 40 minutes of play despite playing a relatively solid second period. Crawley stood strong in the Rivermen’s net, frustrating Ennismore shoot-
ers even when they got chances. Scoring second period Rivermen goals were captain Tom Montour, Rodd Squire Jr., Wayne Hill’s second of the game, and Cory Bomberry. Each scored two in the third for the 10-6 final with Vyse’s second, Travis Bland’s first of the year. As early as it is in the season, it’s hard to solidify a roster as players come and go to and from other leagues and levels, but what they have started with, certainly looks
good already. A number of returnees from last season will bring their experience as younger legs from overaged Juniors will provide the speed. In a classy move before the game began, the Rivermen honoured the last Six Nations team to win the 1996 President’s Cup, the Ohsweken Wolves who defeated the Akwesasne Thunder, 11-9. A number of former members of that team were invited onto the playing surface to be honoured by
the fans and the current Champs. Members of last year’s Rivermen were also honoured with Championship mementos. The Rivermen will host the Wallaceburg Thrashers this coming Saturday night at 7 p.m., at the Gaylord Powless Arena.
RIGHT: Roger Vyse has returned to the Six Nations Rivermen for the new season which began Saturday night at the GPA. He didn't take long to establish himself scoring two goals and assisting on three more in the Rivermen's 10-6 home opener win over the Ennismore James Gang. PHOTO
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YMCA Beyond the Bell Move-a-Thon By Jayson Koblun
OHSWEKEN – Let’s move! Children last week in the YMCA “Beyond the Bell” after school program kept active, playing games and activities for 45 minutes straight at Jamieson Elementary School in Ohsweken last Friday, April 29. Tabby Hill, who works for the YMCA: Hamilton Brantford Burlington and runs the after school program here, said that the children were asked to fundraise money that would go towards supporting the program. “We gave the kids two weeks to fundraise,” said Hill. “We needed to raise
“They were asked not to go door-to-door fundraising and just to ask friends and family, so I’m pretty impressed with how much they beat the goal by,” she said. The theme of the games was “Around the World in 45 minutes”. There were several different stations and games set up around the gym, each corresponding to a different country in the world. Children were given a handmade passport and split into small groups. Each group would spend four minutes at a station and when the time was up they would stamp their passport and move on to the next game. “It was really fun,” said
selves a treat. “Because they beat the goal by so much, we’re going to let them have an ice cream sundae party next week,” she said. The children in the program range from Grade 1 to Grade 5 and the goal of the move-a-thon was to remind children how important it is to stay active. The after school program is also very appreciated in the community. “We just wanted to get the kids active,” said Hill. “On a normal day here the kids come in after school, they have a snack and we’ll help them with their homework. If they don’t have any homework with them, then we’ll help them
A group of students at the YMCA Beyond the Bell Move-a-Thon. Photo by Jayson Koblun some money because children don’t pay to be in the program — extra funding is needed.” Altogether, the group raised $560, beating the goal Hill set of $160.
one of the children after playing tennis-ball bowling. “I think I got a record!” Because the children went over and above their goal by so much, Hill said that they earned them-
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Six Nations competes in World Floorball tourney By Jim Windle
much like floor hockey, using plastic bladed sticks and a hollow plastic ball with holes that allows more skilled players to curve a shot depending on where and how the ball is struck. Other than that, it’s pretty much indoor floor hockey. The sport is well rooted in many other countries, but is relatively unknown in Canada. Competing teams in this year’s International World U-19 Floorball Tournament is hosting teams from Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Austria, USA, Japan, Germany, Thailand and Canada. Team Canada, only in its infancy, is in the D Grouping B division and will see action against Thailand, Germany and Japan. Canada opens the tournament in Game #1 against Japan Wednesday, May 4. The tournament will be played with A and B divisions, divided into two groups. Every match can be watched live on the IFF YouTube channels.
BELLEVILLE — Shania Anderson and Kimberly Gibson, both of Six Nations, have been training and preparing since last year for the 2016 Women´s U19 World Floorball Championships played in the Quinte Sport & Wellness Centre, Belleville, Ontario, between May 4 and May 8. The Six Nations girls were selected as members of Team Canada, after being initially scouted at a high school tournament in which McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia. Through the process of several invitations to play in tournaments over the next several weeks, including a trip to California where the evolving Team Canada defeated the U.S., the field of around 100 invited prospects was whittled down to a final cut and both Shania and Kimberly were selected to represent Canada at the world tournament being hosted in Canada for Shania Anderson (left) and Kimberly Gibson (right) are on the ground floor of a relatively new sport known as floorball. The Six Nations girls the first time. Floorball is played who also play ice hockey, are members of Team Canada. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Warriors earn respect in home opener By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – They didn’t earn the win, but the Six Nations Jr. C Warriors earned a lot of respect Sunday afternoon after falling just short of a miraculous comeback after the visiting Halton Hills Bulldogs held a 6-1 first period lead. Coach Kelly Henhawk, watched the game from the stands to see his young players battle for a roster position with this year’s squad. “It was a little hard for us at the start there,” admits coach Henhawk after watching the game from the stands to get a better evaluation of his young talent. “We’ve got a lot of young guys on our team and I think nerves may have gotten them. But they found out pretty quick. By the end of the season we will right up there near the top.” The coaching staff is still looking over 35 potential players at this point and only some will stay, but Henhawk is pleased with what he saw Sunday.
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Penalties are what got the Warriors into trouble early, but it was Halton Hill penalties that opened the door to the Warriors comeback attempt as the game wore on. Wes Whitlow chalked up four goals and four assists to spearhead the Warriors charge, beginning with his first of the game scored at 2:59 of the second period. He would net two more by the end of the frame, with additional goals scored by Jesse Longboat and Spencer Martin. The young defence made a few errors, but did a lot more right than wrong as the new Jr. C season opened. Mitch Henhawk seemed to get stronger as the afternoon went on and was at times spectacular. The clock began to play a heavy role in the third. Down 8-6 with 20 minutes left to play, the Warriors continued to chip away but the Bulldog picked up two more goals as well. A defensive give away put the Dogs three goals ahead at 4:20 of the final
period, making it 9-6. The Warriors showed their true mettle in the last two minutes of play with Hunter Randall, Owen Martin and Leer Henhawk scoring at 17:49, 18:55 and 19:47 respectively. But it was Halton’s Justin Turner that picked up what would stand as the game winner as the Warriors from one goal short. A last second play very nearly tied the game but Bulldog’s goalie Greg Brown made his save of the game to preserve the Halton Hill’s win. Coach Henhawk was understanding of his young team’s home opener jitters but more than pleased with the character the warriors displayed to very nearly steal the game. Six Nations Warrior’s next outing will be against the brand new Brantford Warriors team at the Brantford and District Civic Centre, Friday May 6, at 8 p.m. before hosting the Shelburne Vets Sunday afternoon, May 8, at 1 p.m., at the Gaylord Powless Arena.
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In Memory of Tina Longboat-Montour July 4, 1969 – May 4, 1991 It’s been 25 years since you went to be with the Lord. We all love & miss you so much. Your daughter is just as beautiful as you. Till we meet again. All our Love Daughter Dayshone, Mom (Gail), Hank (Step Dad), Pat (brother), nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles.
Thank You JOHNSON: RUBY DARLENE It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruby Darlene Johnson at the age of 63 on April 29, 2016. Ruby joined our Creator peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. She was a loving, faithful Wife of 43 years and will be dearly missed by her Husband Robert (Bud) Johnson. Loving Mother to Buddy (Jenn), Jody (Dwayne), Roger (Leigh), Linda (Trav) and Les (Lindsay). Devoted Grandmother to Chris, Erica, Ryan (Kaylee), Brody, Jesse, Lileigh, Tyler, Hailee, Jaylin, Junior, Domenic and Layla. Ruby was survived by her brothers, Darryl (Joy), Larry, Frank (Dawn) and sisters, Mary (Scott), Laurie (Darrel), Ruth and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Maurice and Dora Longboat, her brothers Albert, Les, Art and Dave and her Mother In-law Laura Hill and Father In-law Fred Johnson. Ruby rested at her home at 7521 Townline Road on Sunday after 2pm. Funeral service was held Tuesday at 2 pm with cremation to follow. www. rhbanderson.com
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Life Sustainers, a Natural Health Food/ Nutrition Store, 1225 2nd line. OPEN Wed - Sat 10am-5pm, Thur until 8pm. Featuring organic food staples, super foods, Nongmo, Gluten-free products, Naturopathic grade supplements, sports nutrition, wellness remedies, Organic Essential Oils, Skin, Hair and babycare & so much more! For Health-inspired and Mother Earth loving people. Customer Appreciation Stamp Cards available with purchases. Follow Life Sustainers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Coming Events
Housing for Rent
Land Wanted
Aboriginal Student Housing near Brock U. Hodenosaunee most welcomed. Many features. 3 spacious rooms of 5 open. All utilities, Furnished, Laundry, WiFi, HDTV, Supportive, Affordable $375-425. To view, call Jay & Lisa 905-3090031 or email cestnik@ bellnet.
Top $$$ Paid for Farm Land $50-$100 per acre. Long term lease offered. We promise to pay more than the rest. If you can find a better price we will beat it. GUARANTEED! Please call 226-3880738 to sign up and we will put cash in your hands right away.
Notice
Come play lacrosse for fun at the 2nd Annual Memorial Ray “Wheels” Hill Lacrosse Tournament on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Cayuga Longhouse. Players age 8 and up. Registration is $5 per player and takes place at the event. Games will start at 9am and finish at 3pm. Please bring your own lawn chair. Food will also be for sale.
Coming Events
Coming Events
Mothers Day Turkey Supper Friday May 6, 2016 St. Pauls Church 1187 Sour Springs Road Six Nations 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults $15.00 Children 12 & up $8.00 Under 5 Free Take out available Mothers Gift table tickets
Land Wanted to Rent
Farmer looking for Lots of Land to Rent call:289.260.2452
Liquidation Sale
“” IT’S A MAY SPECIAL “” Mothers Day Liquidation sale Huge manufacturers sale of clear outs featuring Native dolls. Wooden wall qoute. Bird houses. Fabric pieces. Suitable for quilts. Dolls. Crafts etc. Used furniture Large selection of baked goods. Pies cakes. Yeast breads. Something for everyone ESPECIALLY MOM.
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Mothers Day Sunday. May 8th. 9-3 each day. Check us out at 3107, 4th line.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Satisfaction 4. 18th Hebrew letter 9. Couches 14. Severe 15. Makes comic books 16. Grape 17. Handle perfectly 18. Home of J.R. 20. Everyone has these 22. Linen 23. He owned the Bucks 24. Supported 28. River in Guangdong 29. Exclamation of surprise 30. Nicholas II was one 31. Comic antihero 33. In the back of a mammal’s mouth 37. Joe is a famous one 38. Impressionist painter Italo 39. Send forth 41. They __ 42. Not down 43. Computer program I-__ 44. Nostrils 46. County in New Mexico 49. Letter of the Greek alphabet 50. Russian river 51. Sorts 55. A feeling (slang) 57. Type genus of the Elopidae 58. Ingesting 60. Paints small things 64. Trouble 65. Turn on its end 66. Story (archaic) 67. Negative 68. Manners 69. Hurts 70. IBM’s software group CLUES DOWN 1. Greek sophist 2. Diacritic mark 3. Tumors 4. Can’t play 5. Dabbling ducks
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Things seem to be in high gear this week, Aries. Others around you are just as boisterous, and it may even seem manic. Exercise a little extra patience to get through. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have been hiding something and it’s time you let your feelings out in the open this week. Pay attention to how others react to the news.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 If you crave adventure, Gemini, then it could be time to host a party or see if friends want to go out on the town. Staying home mulling over all of the options will get you nowhere. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This week’s contradictory cosmic energy will not help you when making decisions, Cancer. It is entirely up to you and your gut instincts to make the right decisions. 6. Dekaliter 7. The world of the dead 8. Greek Muse 9. Estate in Dickens 10. Wild cat 11. Menders 12. Comedienne Gasteyer 13. Female sibling 19. Man-child 21. Tommy Dorsey’s trumpeter 24. Mesopotamian deity 25. Speech sound 26. Bore 27. Designer van Noten 31. Small flakes of soot 32. Insects 34. Genus of gulls 35. Indicates position
Answers for May 4, 2016 Crossword Puzzle
36. Fixes up 40. Homer’s bartender 41. Riding horses 45. Dismounted 47. Unlocks cans 48. Salty 52. These are for cars 53. Mentally quick and resourceful 54. Hemlock 56. Give qualities or abilities to 58. This (Spanish) 59. Chime 60. Uncommunicative 61. A stock sale 62. Leisure (slang) 63. Similar
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, do not ignore the inner voice that is trying to tell you to take life more seriously. It can’t be all fun and games. Buckle down at work and set a plan into action. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Circumstances beyond your control will make work a little more stressful than you had anticipated, Virgo. Bide your time and soon the week will be over.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no matter how hard you try to get yourself heard, others just aren’t ready to listen. Perhaps you have to try a new approach to making your voice heard? SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may find yourself in trouble this week because you keep on starting new things without finishing others. Pretty soon you will have a list of unfinished business.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Restlessness can get the better of you this week, Sagittarius. Just don’t jet off on some spur-of-themoment trip to try to channel your energy. You have things to handle first.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Finding yourself in the middle of a sticky situation has you trying to discover a solution to a complicated problem, Capricorn. You might need to distance yourself for a little while. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A disagreement with a friend or family member could turn your schedule upside down for a little bit, Aquarius. You’ll get back on track soon enough and resolve your issues.
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS AT
3304 Sixth Line Rd. Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Phone: (905) 765-7884 Fax: (905) 765-3154 RIMS & BATTERIES • UNBELIEVABLE PRICES
583 MOHAWK RD MON - FRI 9-5, SAT 9-5 or online at www.tworowtimes.com
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, getting your finances in order will take more than balancing your checkbook. It might be time to make some cuts and follow a budget.
3304 Sixth Line Rd. Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Phone: (905) 765-7884 Fax: (905) 765-3154 construction@sitnbull.ca
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MAY 4th - 8th • EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! 20% OFF REGULAR PRICE SPORTSWEAR, FOOTWEAR LACROSSE, HOCKEY & BASEBALL Sale excludes Wooden Lacrosse Sticks and Goalie Equipment
Get a head start to your season! We offer Team Uniforms, Equipment and More! Excellent Team Pricing!