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Family rescued Elected Council hears education during flood updates, questions on governance OHSWEKEN — Rescue efforts were engaged on Thursday night to assist a family who was stranded on their Fourth Line home due to severe flooding. Brantford and Six Nations firefighters worked together to

evacuate the family from their home. All terrain amphibious vehicles were used to travel through the flood waters to the location of the family. All members of the family were rescued with no injuries.

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council has filled a vacant seat after this weekend’s by-election. Kerry Dean Bomberry was chosen to represent District 5, beating out his opponent Nick Wyman by a large per-

centage of the votes. This is Bomberry’s fourth term on Elected Council. Bomberry previously represented District Two and Six in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He will be sworn in at Tuesday’s General Council meeting.

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By Nahnda Garlow OHSWEKEN — The Grand Erie District School Board presented the 2016-2017 Progress Report to the Elected Council giving an update to the status of band member students in the district. The report gave statistics on the successes of students from Six Nations in the last year and updates on how many students are currently attending school in Grand Erie. Governance questions A local group calling themselves the Grand River Governance Group presented a briefing to

the Elected Council asking questions about the council’s policies and procedures when accepting engagement deals with developers. The community group presented a list of questions to the Elected Council about an agreement with Hydro One for the Niagara Reinforcement Line. Elected Councillors answered questions from their own personal understanding of the issues. The council agreed to gather more detailed information from the Six Nations Development Corporation for the group to look at data col-

lected during previous consultations. The group asked to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting to ask more questions of the Elected Council. Councillors invited those present to attend district meetings to get more in depth on specific issues. Both the group and the councillors present agreed that a community meeting on the Niagara Reinforcement Line alone would be a better area to engage together and hear concerns and answer questions. Global Water Futures Dawn Martin-Hill, Associate Professor of Indig-

enous Studies at McMaster University has been awarded a prestigious research grant through Global Water Futures. Her project analyzes water security and climate change in indigenous communities within Six Nations and the Lubicon Cree Nation. The project integrates contemporary science with indigenous and local knowledge to monitor source waters with the local environment and investigate possible causes of health issues related to contaminated water.

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Police seeking leads in Monture murder Grade 8 student from I.L. Thomas Keegan Skye, 13, took home first place for his project he named Keegan's Automatic Recycling Bin Project (KARBP). His machine condenses cans and bottles and ejects them into a recycling bin to help take up less space. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN Congratulations to Chloe Bomberry and Kyleeya Johnson for first place from I.L. Thomas Elementary, Jullian Ballantyne for second place from Oliver M. Smith

Elementary, and Okeira Barnhart for third place from Oliver M. Smith Elementary for the Grade Six Category. Congratulations to Abigail Doolittle and Ry-

dan Annett for first place from Emily C. General Elementary, Emmalea Thomas and Alyla “Keith” from for second place CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

OHSWEKEN — The OPP and Six Nations Police say they are continuing their investigation into the murder of Dustin Monture. Monture was just 27 years old when he was shot in the head and discovered on the front lawn of a Six Nations home. He later died in hospital as a result of his injuries. Police say they are

aware members of the community have direct knowledge of his murder and are urging them to contact police and come forward. Chief of Police Glenn Lickers says those with information coming forward owe it to Dustin’s family to bring resolution to his family still grieving his death.

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that several structures along the watershed sustained serious damage and say riverbanks may have become destabilized during last week’s flooding. The GRCA are asking the public to stay clear of those structures and banks until municipal safety inspections are concluded.

This was the Science Fair held for Grades 6, 7 and 8 on Six Nations. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

District Science Fair continued from J.C. Hill Elementary, and Allison Greene for third place from J.C. Hill Elementary for the Grade Seven Category. Congratulations to Keegan Skye for first place from I.L. Thomas, Jewellz Hill and Zoey Powless from Oliver M. Smith, and Seth LaForme for third place from Emily C. General for the Grade Eight Category. See full story online.

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OPINION editorial We support artists

We've had Logan Staats on our cover quite a bit over the past few years. Of course Logan is really gifted and deserves it but we also have a commitment to highlight the achievements of our own people. Logan didn't have an easy path to success and it has been an honour to follow his musical ca-

reer as it develops and unfolds. Six Nations already claimed Logan before he hit it big. He's our boy. Now that he's appeared on national television and scored a major label record deal Logan Staats has become a household name and the Two Row Times

has been chronicling every step of the journey. We are emotionally invested into Logan and want to see the Lovechild of Rock and Roll and Soul go as far as he possibily can riding that G-Folk Wagon all the way from Chiefswood Road to Hollywood Boulevard and back again.

Artist Logan Staats poses with TRT Publisher Jonathan Garlow with "his" copy of the Two Row Times at the Sanderson Centre pre-concert meet and greet Feb. 24th. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

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By Quin Staats I guess it would be a little predictable for me to write about the recent flooding, but true to my own nature, how could I not dive into the multitude of lessons under Mother Nature’s sudden roar of pure force? Nature can only communicate to us in so many ways. It doesn’t have the privilege that humans have to communicate on many different levels, a privilege that is all too often taken for granted or even taken advantage of. So I spent some time with Nature, and tried to figure out exactly what was being said. What parallels could I find in the devastating flood and a lesson for my own spirit? Maybe even a greater lesson for the whole? Nature is a force to be reckoned with. Weather is something that affects us on a daily basis and in most cases is so minor that we don’t notice it. But once in a while, it does something unstoppable and demands our attention and respect. Nature doesn’t always necessarily work with us, but we mostly notice when we feel it is working against us. But even in the occasion of its shrewd temperament, it does something beautiful for us. In the wakes of Natural Disaster, Human kind is

Heads under water propelled into each other’s arms and come together in our own powerful, unstoppable movement. Although we live symbiotically with Nature, we are still our own “gear” in the grander chain. Similarly to making sure all four quadrants of our well-being are each well-greased wheels, and our individual spot in Human kind, communities need to be balanced to be a part of town, city, province, country, etc. We as human kind, collectively, need to be well balanced in order to properly function with Nature. The flood showed me a plethora of humility and selflessness from my community. It taught me that the world will keep spinning, and that we must find peace and harmony amongst ourselves or else the world will continue turning, leaving us all behind. Until we work

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together we cannot rotate with Earth and Mother Nature at its given pace. It taught me to hug my mothers: human and Nature Mothers. I guess in the most simplest terms, the world will keep spinning, the river will keep rolling—unstoppable and without mercy. Us humankind, made up of the same creation, must take note from our brothers and sisters of the Natural world and keep moving; just as unstoppable and immovable as a wicked flood. We must take our heads out of the devastation of the flood, literally take our heads from under water, and take a look at the bigger picture. Although Mother Nature can be cold and cruel at times, it’s the warmth in the hearts amongst ourselves that a flood cannot devastate.

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Mu WÎyan Î’uch: Thunder Woman speaks Marginalization of Indigenous in the Canadian Justice system By Rachel A. Snow Tina Fontaine, Helen Betty Osborne, Cindy Gladue—all names of First Nation women that have been killed in their own land. These women were killed because they were native and therefore, expendable in the eyes of Canada. There is no question about justice in this stolen state called Canada. There is an active question of racism and how hate can be legislated. We see the federal government holding tear jars, making heart-wrenching statements about the injustices in “their” system. They talk and talk while their actions maintain Indian killing systems. We also have people actually listening thinking that ‘this’ time there may be a different outcome. Settlers came to this land and started a narrative that the natives were “uncivilized” because they wanted the land. What has changed? Since 1876, the Indians in Canada have been under the Indian Act. They

have been kept in concentration camps called reserves hopefully to starve and die off, to wither and die off or to eventually assimilate. This is STILL the goal of settler legislation, colonizer court action, and every policy written by the oppressors. It has not changed since arrival on native land or through successive “civilized” governments. Helen Betty Osborne’s killers went free for decades. Cindy Gladue suffered the ultimate human indignity when her private parts were taken into an Alberta courtroom. Tina Fontaine’s death started the action for a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Inquiry (MMIW). All these women were taken from their families, their clans and their communal First Nations. This is the loss that is not being discussed because non-Indigenous writers and commentators do not understand the impact or power that Indigenous women represent. Prior to First Nations assisting settlers in sur-

viving on our land, women were the matriarchs who held power over education, health, home and even economic life. Several First Nations have identified that pre-contact, their societies were matriarchal. This power or equality must have been extremely foreign and unsettling to the newcomers. Is this why First Nation women were attacked or marginalized? Was or is the threat of powerful women with spiritual ties to the land so worrying that First Nation women must be trivialized or dehumanized to such a great extent? First Nation people continue to state that the land is part of who we are as a people. The land gives life and provides for all of Creation. Prior to the onslaught of the white-man, the original peoples respected the land, waters and all life. For the newcomers, this was unacceptable. The land had to be taken and broken for settlers to see “progress”. The Indigenous, who

have kept their original ways, teachings, language and ceremony; know that there is a spiritual connection between the people and their surroundings. This spiritual knowledge extends to the power that women have in bringing forth life. When Tina Fontaine was found dead, purposefully weighted down and thrown away into the Red River, a cry went up to stop the senseless killing of Indigenous women and girls. International attention forced the anxious platform of Trudeau who was seeking the role of Prime Minister, to include an inquiry into the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. However, this inquiry like other settler studies or commissions was to be surface only. The MMIW inquiry was announced with patronizing terms of reference that would not look at policing and would not reopen mishandled or cold cases. Further protests by Indigenous voices have been silenced. The MMIW inquiry has had several

staffing and communications issues because it is a whitewashed, coopted process where Canada can announce to the global audience that “something” has been done while in fact nothing is happening. Currently, with the not guilty verdict for the accused in the deaths of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine; federal ministers and the Prime Minister are sadly shaking their heads stating: “we must do better”. Doing better requires doing things differently. Doing better requires actively stopping racist policies, legislation and judicial actions. Doing better requires action not talk. If the Prime Minister or any federal minister wants to stop killing Indians then they must begin by honestly stating Canada’s complicit history and continued racist agenda. Trudeau mentioned, in a visit to a northern First Nation community that the youth want spaces for their canoes. This is how the federal government responds to Indigenous issues: after one visit,

there is a quick fix for hundreds of years of social and systemic ills. Following the failure of the Canadian legal system to bring justice for Colten Boushie, writers across Canada wrote that a fairer process for jury selection was necessary. After the Tina Fontaine trial, where five of the 12-member jury were visibly people of colour, there is no further talk of juries. The First Nations people will not find justice in one trial, one courtroom or one province. This is because all the systems in this stolen land are racist systems built to protect white settler privilege while undermining the First Nations. Trudeau says he has to do better. Yet, his federal ministers are in court fighting First Nation youth for orthodontic treatments and dawdling on compliance with a Human Rights tribunal order to equalize child welfare funds on and off reserve. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Floodwaters dominate the Grand through Brant, Six Nations By Nahnda Garlow BRANTFORD — Officials with the Grand River Conservation Authority said water levels in the Grand that usually hover at around half a meter deep during a normal summer flow rose to nearly seven metres at the highest point of floods that ravaged Brant County last week.

Initial floodwaters burst through Brantford rising above a pedestrian bridge and into several areas of West Brant, the downtown core and Eagle Place on Tuesday. Six Nations declared a state of emergency and roads were closed from Fourth Line West from Seneca Road to Bateman Line and Mohawk Road between Third Line and

Fourth Line remain for community safety. The state of emergency was cancelled by Monday morning. Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services were on hand to help evacuate residents in the road closure area. No injuries were reported for the duration of the weather event. The city of Brant-

ford also issued a state of emergency as well as an evacuation order for neighbourhoods in West Brant, Holmedale, Eagle Place and Downtown. That evacuation order was lifted by Friday with residents returning home, some without power and gas service. Waters crested in a second rise Thursday morning as a surge from

the Nith River travelled down the watershed. Brantford’s Mayor Chris Friel said the water levels in the city were closer to six metres at the higher point Wednesday morning. Evacuation orders for Brantford were lifted Sunday and for Six Nations on Tuesday. Officials with the Ministry of Transportation inspected the integrity of bridges in Brantford and Six Nations. Brantford’s Lorne Bridge, all pedestrian bridges, Cockshutt Bridge and the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Bridge were all closed through to Wednesday with intermittent closures surrounding Thursday’s surges. Six Nations Chiefswood Bridge remained open.

Friel said the pedestrian bridge south of the Lorne Bridge sustained damage and will remain closed. Friel travelled to an ice jam area upstream to the city where large trees, debris and ice were stagnant to take a look and said “It is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.” Canada’s Coast Guard were engaged Wednesday to move ice at the mouth of the Grand at Lake Erie away to make sure any more ice coming down the river would not jam at the mouth of the river. Nearly 1000 homes in the city were affected by utitilites outages in the affected areas including homes not under evacuation order.

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SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Firefighters responded to a house fire on Wednesday on River Range Road. Fire Services says the response to the house fire was delayed because of the flooding along the Grand River. The home was com-

pletely destroyed in the blaze. No cause of the fire has been determined yet. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate has been made. The Ontario Fire Marshall continues to investigate.

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Health Unit Release: Flood cleanup and food safety PHOTO BY TOBY BEY

Province activates assistance Program for flood victims By TRT staff BRANTFORD – Ontario has notified the City of Brantford that it has activated the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program in flood-affected areas. Deep thaw and heavy rains between February 19 and 21, 2018 led to flooding along the Grand River. Parts of Brantford were evacuated due to an ice jam that was released, sending water surging into the city. The program is being activated in areas along the Grand River where homes were damaged by flood water. The government is closely monitoring other areas experiencing flood-

ing. It may activate the program in these areas as flood impacts continue to be assessed in the coming days and weeks. Affected individuals, small businesses and notfor-profit organizations that have experienced property damage or loss as a result of this disaster may be eligible to receive help with emergency and recovery expenses. The program provides reimbursement of expenses incurred but may also offer interim payments to those who need upfront help. The program applies to a primary residence and its basic contents, or to a main small business, farm or not-for-profit or-

ganization. Damage from sewer backup is not eligible under the program except under special provisions for low-income households. “I want to thank and acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the emergency workers, municipal leaders, volunteers and residents who acted quickly and responded to those affected by the flooding in their communities,” said Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs. More information and detailed program guidelines are available at ontario.ca/DisasterAssistance or call toll-free 1-844-780-8925.

By TRT staff BRANTFORD – Safety remains a priority for residents returning to their homes after the recent flooding. For homes that have been without power, but haven’t suffered water damage, residents are reminded to take food safety precautions, including: – Throwing out food in a fridge that’s been without power for more than 4-6 hours and that is at high risk for contamination such as meat, dairy products, and leftovers.

– Throwing out any food that’s been in contact with floodwater, except for food in sealed, airtight metal cans. Food in sealed, airtight metal cans is safe to eat once the can has been properly disinfected. The Health Unit would also like to remind people that the City of Brantford Drinking Water Treatment Plant was not impacted by the flooding and the quality of the City's drinking water remains safe. Homes that have been flooded should be cleaned

as soon as possible to protect residents’ health and prevent further damage to their home and belongings. Detailed information about what flood cleanup steps residents should take, and well as more food safety tips, can be found on the attached fact sheet and on the following websites: – www.getprepared. gc.ca/cnt/hzd/f lds-ftreng.aspx

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Broken system: Why is a quarter of Canada's prison population Indigenous? By Vicki Chartrand, Associate Professor, Bishop's University

assume a new role in the lives of Indigenous people. In fact, prior to the 1960s, Indigenous people only represented one to two per cent of the federal prison population. The rates have consistently increased every year since. The Office of the Correctional Investigator reports the incarceration rate of Indigenous people is now at 26.4 per cent of the federal prison population, while they comprise only four per cent of the Canadian population. Incidentally, the Canadian crime rate has fallen in the last 20 years. Placed in segregation Not only are Indigenous people more likely to be imprisoned, but they are also more often subjected to some of the most restrictive levels of punishment, including segregation, forced interventions, higher security classifications, involuntary transfers, physical restraints and self-harm. Kinew James died of a heart attack after the emergency call button in her cell was

routinely ignored at the Saskatoon Regional Psychiatric Centre. Eddie Snowshoe committed suicide after 162 days in solitary confinement at the Edmonton maximum security institution. Renee Acoby accumulated an additional 21 years of charges in prison, spent more than half of her time in segregation, and was eventually given a dangerous offender designation for a series of prison hostage-takings. She is now effectively behind bars for life. Addressing these deeply problematic prison realities is currently at the forefront of the government of Canada's criminal justice review, including two House of Commons studies and one by a Senate committee. In considering remedies, two important issues are at play. Imprisoned more often First, Indigenous people are more often criminalized and imprisoned for acts that are linked to poverty, lack of educational and employment oppor-

tunities, lifestyles of substance use, mental health concerns and histories of sexual abuse, violence and trauma _ in other words, colonialism. Second, prisons are characterized by authoritarianism, power imbalances, restriction of movement and activities, isolation, lack of freedom of association and enforcement of sometimes arbitrary and trivial demands. Prison environments often reflect and even perpetuate the very trauma and violence experienced by Indigenous people. The federal government would do well to consider community options. According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, it costs upwards of $343,810 to incarcerate one woman for a year and $223,687 to incarcerate a man. The community placement option, on the other hand, is priced at $85,653 per year per person, and parole costs as little as $39,084. There are already existing remedies in the Correctional and Conditional Release

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(CP) - In the wake of the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the death of Colten Boushie, there have been loud calls for reform to address Canada's blatant systemic racism in the criminal justice system. Boushie, 22, died after being shot by Stanley in the back of the head as he sat in an SUV on a farm near Biggar, Sask. The Canadian justice system works against Indigenous people at every level, from police checks and arrests to bail denial and detention, sentencing miscarriages and disparities and high incarceration rates. These trends are also well-documented in countries like the United States, Australia and New Zealand. It is clear that the problem lies in our justice systems. Around the time that Canada started receding its formal ``Indian assimilation'' policies in the 1950s, including the end of the residential school requirement, penitentiary and child welfare systems started to quietly

Act, Sections 81 and 84, that allow for agreements in the community where Indigenous and non-Indigenous prisoners can serve their sentence and parole in a supported way. If we want to alleviate the conditions that foster conflict and harm in the first place, we also need to ensure that basic national standards and human rights are being met for Indigenous people. The private members' Bill C-262, which outlines the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, just passed its second reading. Approving this bill would ensure some of the most basic rights for Indigenous communities, including the provision of clean water, electricity, employment, education and adequate social and health services. In its calls to action, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has recommended that the federal, provincial and territorial governments make a commitment to eliminate the over-representation of Indigenous people in custody over the next decade. If the federal government takes up this call, prisons would no longer be part of the solution. As noted by Romeo Saganash, NDP's critic for Intergovernmental Indigenous Affairs, ``there will be no reconciliation without justice.''

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Is it Racism, Discrimination or Prejudice? Racism A set of attitudes, beliefs and practices that are used to justify the treatment of a racial or ethnic group.

Discrimination Actions or practices of a dominant group member that have a harmful impact on the subordinate group

Prejudice Negative attitude based on faulty generalizations about member of specific ethnic, racial or other groups. SOCIAL EXCLUSION - is a process of shutting people out, fully or partially, from participating in the economic, political or cultural systems that determine the integration of a person into that society.

SOCIAL INCLUSION - is a means ensuring all children and adults are able to participate as valued, respected and contributing members of society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; regardless of their abilities or characteristics.

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#reconciliACTION ACTION the intentional act of working towards reconciliation between non-iNdigenous [settler] and indigneous people aka smashing the status quo, breaking stereotypes, building respectful relationships and creating awareness.

ANTI-RACISM YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

MARCH 3, 2018

10AM - 4:30PM Registration 9AM DAJOH YOUTH & ELDERS CENTRE, OHSWEKEN

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This gathering is designed to explore issues of racism with focus on racism against indigenous people. Youth are encouraged to share only what they feel comfortable with, as sharing lived experiences can be hard and takes great bravery. The goal of this gathering is to bring youth of all races together in a safe space to address issues of racism. Through guest speakers and workshops we aim to promote racial equality,social inclusion, celebration of diversity and much more! Parents, siblings and other family members are encouraged to attend and participate. PLEASE REGISTER: reconciliACTION2018@gmail.com or call 519 445 0884 ext.4568

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At the same time, Trudeau is pushing at breakneck speed an education formula and now a “new legal framework” without proper consultation to the First Nation people who are the treaty right holders of land, education, health, housing, and economic development. The goal of killing the Indian is in every federal policy. The goal of killing the Indian is in every piece of federal legislation. If termination through death is not possible, then assimilation is a slightly less viable alternative. Trudeau has effectively divided Indian Affairs. Trudeau’s number one token, Jodi Wilson has released ten principles undermining First Nation sovereignty and allowing the Assembly of First Nations to act as a representative government. The original people are not dying. We are not assimilating. The land has made us who we are and for Colten, for Tina and for every other marginalized Indigenous person who has been sacrificed, we will rise us as warriors reclaiming jurisdiction, sovereignty and our lands.

Man charged after death threats to female OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police arrested a 46 year old Ohsweken man over the weekend for assaulting a woman in the community. Police say Bradley Laforme caused damage inside the woman’s residence and threatened her with a knife.

He is charged with uttering death threats, assault with a weapon and 2 counts of mischief. Laforme was held for a bail hearing to answer to those charges. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Police have arrested three people after a house was searched for suspicious drug activity last week. On February 20, Six Nations Police say the search of a Third Line residence revealed significant amounts of cocaine, alcohol, cash and firearms. Police say the dis-

covery is consistent with drug trafficking. Three people: 33 year old Charlene Anderson, 35 year old Kyle Gene Johns and 43 year old Bryan MacKenzie were all arrested and charged with drug trafficking and weapons related charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Drug charges laid

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Starts: March 5th, 2018 Every Monday & Thursday from 11:30am - 12:30pm ∙ Open to All! Dajoh Youth & Elder Centre (Beside Six Nations Community Hall)

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MOHAWK COLLEGE IS PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE BERTHA SKYE AS A DISTINGUISHED FELLOW RECIPIENT Bertha Skye is of the Cree Nation, born in Northern Saskatchewan, and lives on Six Nations of the Grand River. Bertha serves as an Elder in Residence at Mohawk College where she provides learning in an Indigenous and holistic way by sharing stories, teachings, traditional crafts and cooking lessons. Her presence enhances students’ experience during their educational journey. Bertha’s guidance and kindness support students and staff in a meaningful way, helping to broaden the understanding of Indigenous culture and experience. Bertha’s passion for cooking led her to the 1992 World Culinary Olympics as part of a team of Indigenous chefs. Competing against 14,000 other chefs, the team won the most medals of any other team including the Grand Gold. Distinguished Fellow – Honorary Diploma Distinguished Fellows are recognized and respected in their professional achievement and within the communities served by our college, and beyond. They make valuable contributions to including student engagement, community outreach and academic and strategic advisement to the Senior Leadership Team.

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“Mohawk is proud to recognize this remarkable individual who has made profound contributions to the college and to the communities we serve.” Ron McKerlie, President, Mohawk College

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Concerned community members initiate school-yard sweep By Jayson Koblun

Nanticoke was dropping off her son and three grandsons at the school Monday, February 26 when she saw the items and alerted a nearby teacher. “What if one of the kids picked it up? What if there’s fentanyl in there,” she said, adding that the

SIX NATIONS – Michelle Nanticoke found what she believes to be drug paraphernalia on the I.L. Thomas school ground Monday afternoon and quickly initiated a sweep of the fenced in property Tuesday, February 27.

teacher told her that there is probably a lot more similar items around the school yard. The idea of unsafe, drug-related items laying around a school yard where young and curious children are playing bothered and angered Nanticoke; prompting her to

Join us: Eleven concerned community members including two Six Nations Councillors came out to help clean up the property. Those not in picture were busy cleaning up the property. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer on March 19, 2018 for the Joint Point-in-Time Count & Registry Week, to help improve resources for those most vulnerable in Brantford and Brant County.

reach out on Facebook and organize the cleanup. “My thing is—what if one of the kids got it and did something … anything, with it? I’ve talked to the police about this before and they don’t do anything about it. I’ve spoken to the media officer, and they don’t do anything about it. I spoke to them around the time the fire station in the area got shot up. Nothing happens.” Roughly a dozen concerned community members participated in the sweep, including some

For more information or to register to volunteer, please visit: bit.ly/2018PiTVolForm or contact Victoria Watson at victoriaw@brantfordnativehousing.com or 519 756-2205 ext. 261.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

After school hours the crew found items like used condoms, hypodermic needles, and more. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN

members of the Men’s Fire, Councillor Sherri-Lyn Hill Pierce and newly elected Councillor Kerri Dean Bomberry. The school’s acting principal helped in the clean up as well but declined to comment until he could speak with the schoolboard’s officials. “The question really comes down to whose responsibility is this to manage? It’s definitely not just I.L. Thomas’ school ground that has items like these laying around. Does the responsibility lie with Public Works, or INAC? That’s what we need to find out,” said Hill-Pierce, adding that she would bring the issue forward at Tuesday evening’s Six Nations General Council Meeting. The crew began cleaning up the grounds at 4 p.m. and within the first half hour had found used condoms; beer bottles; small plastic bags with residue in them; a glass pipe; and a hypodermic needle with blood in it. “Who knows what else is out there,” said Misty Sandy, a concerned com-

munity member. “This needle is only three feet away from the parking lot.” Nanticoke brought along with her a yellow biohazard disposal box because she was very certain she would find items like the pipe, and hypodermic needle. The clean-up crew wore protective gloves and used trash-pickers to keep themselves clear of any danger while cleaning up. Nanticoke said the items in the yellow box will be given to New Directions Group and be properly disposed of. “It seems almost useless to even go to the police and say anything to them. Nobody even blinks an eye anymore, look what goes on right beside a school, and what ends up on the school property,” said Nanticoke. Some discussion was had during the sweep about what the next steps to take might look like. Some ideas included—a neighbourhood watch program, a gate, or a security system.

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Be aware of social media scams Federal funding expected for By TRT Staff

COUNTY OF BRANT – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted by a resident of the County of Brant at approximately 10:45 p.m. on February 18, 2018 reporting an attempted

extortion. OPP investigators found that the male had been contacted over social media by an unknown female. A conversation ensued and the female asked the male to share some sexually explicit videos. Following the video sharing the female demanded money or

she would send the video out over the internet to his family and friends. Police are investigating this matter and remind everyone that you have to protect yourself while on social media and remember you lose control of anything that you send over the internet.

indigenous housing By TRT Staff

OTTAWA — Indigenous communities will find themselves with a longterm funding commitment in the coming federal

budget worth hundreds of millions of dollars to address the most acute housing situation in the country. On reserve homes are often overcrowded and in

desperate need of repairs _ a combination that also has health consequences. Liberals have promised unique housing strategies for indigenous families both on and off reserve.

Property damage arrest

BRANTFORD – On Monday February 26, 2017 just after 9:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a call from a residence on Colborne Street. The victim had attended to her daughter’s residence on Colborne Street for a visit. The victim parked her vehicle in the driveway and went inside. Another resident in the building did not believe the victim should have parked her vehicle in the driveway and went out and punctured the two rear tires on the victim’s vehicle. A 62-year-old Brantford woman is charged with Mischief to Property Under $5000.

Theft from Motor Vehicle

BRANTFORD – On Monday February 26, 2017 the Brantford Police Service received a call from a resident on Henrietta Street. Sometime overnight unknown person(s) broke into a vehicle by prying open the window. Nothing was reported taken from the vehicle but damage was caused to the vehicles door and widow.

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Elected Council to pursue Niagara Reinforcement Line investment Submitted article SIX NATIONS – Six Nations will be pursuing the Niagara Reinforcement Line (NRL) Bundled Solution which will see the line energized by A6N Utilities by spring 2019. On February 20th, 2018, the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved the SNGRDC Board of Directors’ and Advisory Committee’s recommendation to pursue the business opportunity along with SNGRDC’s approach on how to address community concerns identified through Community Engagement. A total of 41 formal written submissions were received — 66 per cent contained no definitive opinion, 22 per cent were positive and 12 per cent were negative. Through Community Engagement, seven key considerations were identified and an approach to address the concerns was laid out in the NRL Path Forward. This will include a commitment to engage a third party to conduct a Peer Review of the NRL Environmental Assessment. Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) will acquire a 25 per cent equity interest in the line on behalf of the Six Nations Community. This investment will be financed by SNEC through the allocation of $12.5 million received from a transfer payment agreement (TPA) related to gaming modernization in Ontario. The funds were di-

Residential break and enter

BRANTFORD – On Monday February 26, 2018 Brantford Police Service received a report of a break and enter to an apartment on Erie Ave. Sometime overnight unknown person(s) forced open a door to a vacant apartment under renovation. Reported taken were a number of tools and construction items.

rected to Six Nations, “to advance economic development initiatives for Six Nations’ Community Members.” The NRL Bundled Solution fulfills the purpose of the fund by creating a long-term stream of revenue for Six Nations. It will also position SNGRDC to pursue future renewable development opportunities through a 300 MW set-aside by the Ministry of Energy. SNGRDC

sought the allocation to address community concerns, identified through community engagement, related to incurring longterm debt. By entering into the investment debtfree, it will result in approximately $8.4 million in interest savings. The debt free acquisition of 25 per cent interest in the NRL, will generate not less than $46 million throughout

the project’s life (calculated at 48 years) and is expected to retain a residual value well into the future. “Like all equity investments managed by SNGRDC, surplus profits generated through the NRL will ultimately flow to the Economic Development Trust for investment in community priorities,” said Matt Jamieson, president and CEO of SNGRDC. The Economic Develop-

ment Trust, which is funded through annual distributions from SNGRDC, has invested more than $6.7 million into the Six Nations Community since 2016. Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill said, “This investment is a forward step for our community because surplus profits generated from SNGRDC’s investments in renewable energy and now the NRL,

are used by the Economic Development Trust to invest in community priorities such as emergency services, waterline expansion, and future housing developments.” The full community engagement report and the NRL Path Forward, along with all motions and resolutions are posted to www.snfuture.com as a matter of historical record.

Restorative Practices Training Presented by: Six Nations Justice Department Restorative Justice Program

Calling All Principals,Teachers, Service Providers, and Community Members! While everyone is highly encouraged to attend the entire four days, those unable to attend all four days may recieve a certificate for attending day one.

YOU’RE INVITED:

Four (4) day in-depth training Explore: • What is restorative practice • How will restorative practice benefit our community • How to apply in your offices, schools, and homes WHERE:

WHEN:

Six Nations • March 13-16, 2018 Community Hall • Tuesday - Friday 1738 Fourth Line Road • 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ohsweken, N0A1M0

ALSO: Snacks/Lunch provided Everyone welcome (18+)

This training is being facilitated by Garth Bell and Jim Doxtdator from the John Howard Society in partnership with Chris Skye and Amber Silversmith from the Restorative Justice Program of Six Nations Justice Department. Contact us today for information and to reserve your spot:

Office Phone: (519) 445-2205 ext. 4462 Chris Skye: (519) 770-2674 or SNRJW2@sixnations.ca Amber Silversmith: (519) 770-2651 or SNRJW1@sixnations.ca

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Dev. Corp. says Niagara 2017 GRADUATES Line deal will benefit SN Congratulations

MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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Elementary Level Owen Billy Queen Mary Elementary School Sylas Brown Lloyd S. King Elementary School Pierre Claveau Lloyd S. King Elementary School William Henry Lester B. Pearson Public School Noah Herkimer Hagersville Elementary School Drailyn Hill Lloyd S. King Elementary School Keyara Jacobs Lloyd S. King Elementary School Marissa Johnson Lloyd S. King Elementary School Bailey Joseph Lloyd S. King Elementary School Summer Joseph Lloyd S. King Elementary School Kaelyn Kelly Lloyd S. King Elementary School Alexis King Lloyd S. King Elementary School Falcon King Lloyd S. King Elementary School Graham King Lloyd S. King Elementary School Makayla King Lloyd S. King Elementary School Ella LaForme First Nations School of Toronto Georgiachelle LaForme Lloyd S. King Elementary School Steven LaForme Lloyd S. King Elementary School Dayna Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School Harrison Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School Taitum Sault Bellview Public School Brooke Tobicoe Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School Tristen White Tamworth Elementary School

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High School Level Joey Buccilli Port Colborne High School Willow Clause Cayuga Secondary School Cheyenne Crain Sir Winston Churchill Secondary Jacob Dalton Holy Trinity Catholic High School Sydney Goodfellow Sherwood Secondary School Jaiden Herkimer Simcoe Composite School Delahvae Hill Hagersville Secondary School Denver Hoo North Park Collegiate Chayton King McKinnon Park Secondary School Chelsey King Brantford Collegiate Institute Brianna LaForme Hagersville Secondary School Owen LaForme Hagersville Secondary School Taysia LaForme Brantford Collegiate Institute Kelly Martin Pauline Johnson Collegiate Kiana Martin Twin Lakes Secondary School Jade McCombs Grand Erie Learning Alternatives Brianna Rowe Assumption College School Hali Sault Hagersville Secondary School Jacqueline Sault Assumption College School Luke Watson St. Michaels University School

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College Level Skylar General Kenneth Halliday Kris-Ann Jonathan *Daniel King Kyle LaForme Patience LaForme Tasha LaForme Jennifer Parrack Colette Webb

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University Level Irene Johnson Louis Medel Caitlyn LaForm Eric Sault Justine Shanush Olivia Spidel

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According to a recent press release from Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation the Niagara Reinforcement Line (NRL) Bundled Solution was presented to the Six Nations Community via community engagement for a period of 60 days. The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) Board of Directors (BoD) approved the NRL Bundled Solution as a viable business transaction and the SNGRDC Advisory Committee (AC) approved the project’s conformance to the SNGRDC Guiding Principles. In addition, the AC sought Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) commitment to allocate the $12.5 million up-front

payment from the transfer payment agreement (TPA), related to gaming modernization in Ontario to SNGRDC for the purposes of making the equity investment in the NRL transmission line. As a result, SNGRDC will not be required to seek third party financing for the investment and in the process the community will save approximately $8.4 million in long term interest expense. On February 20, 2018 SNEC approved the NRL Community Engagement Report along with the AC’s recommendations to pursue the NRL equity investment. In addition, SNEC committed $12.5 million to pursue the bundled solution debtfree. What is the NRL Bundled Solution and how will it benefit the Six Na-

tions Community? The Niagara Reinforcement Line is composed of three phases that will (a) Energize the NRL; (b) Acquire ownership interest in NRL; and (c) Optimize the use of transmission assets through new renewable energy development. The solution was tentatively accepted by Hydro One Networks Incorporated (“Hydro One”) and the Ministry of Energy (“ENERGY”) pending general community support from Six Nations of the Grand River. SNEC has now accepted the community engagement report and ratified SNGRDC BoD’s and AC’s recommendations to pursue the NRL Bundled Solution including its approach to address community concerns identified through community engagement.

DISTRICTS 5 & 6 MEETING DISTRICT 5 COUNCILLOR Hazel Johnson DISTRICT 6 COUNCILLORS Mark Hill & Melba Thomas DATE:

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BRANTFORD CASINO DEAL & CANNABIS

INFORMATION:

Topic No. 2 What are your thoughts on the legalization of cannabis? Six Nations Elected Council has established a Cannabis Taskforce and is in the process of developing a policy focusing on community well-being, in preparation for legislative amendments surrounding the use of cannabis (marijuana). We would like you input on the legalization of cannabis and how you feel it will impact our community.

We look forwarding to see you at the meeting! Refreshments will be made available.

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bul•lyi•ng Unwanted physical, verbal or psychological attacks or intimidation against another person. Bullying includes two key components: 1) Imbalance of Power

2) Repetition

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Learn early identiﬁcation and positive intervention • Give encouragement to report bullying, and be assertive • Give advice on how to go about reporting acts of bullying • Give opportunity to tell a trusted adult • Be the role-model displaying positive actions and words to further promote healthy relationships that are free of bullying and abuse

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Black Panther is breaking records By Chezney Martin

May contain spoilers, read at your own risk. Black Panther was one of the most highly anticipated Marvel Studios films of this year, and the film is thick with intentional African accents. The film explores the story of T'Challa played by Chadwick Boseman, who takes on the role of King of Wakanda after the passing of his father, T'Chaka played by John Kani. The country of Wakanda disguises itself as a thirdworld country to protects its asset—vibranium; the rare metal that powers all of their high-tech advancements and livelihoods that they've hidden for thousands of years from the rest of the world. But with the technological advances of Wakanda needing to be portrayed, it isn't hard to guess that the film was expensive to make. The film itself cost a pricey $200 million to pro-

duce, but it made a whopping $25 million alone on its debut night—which is the largest grossing film of a February opener for a Thursday night preview and the second-largest preview gross for a Marvel film. Yet, after just two weeks at the box office the movie has become one of the top 10 highest grossing Marvel films worldwide: making $304 million from overseas markets combined with $400 million domestic total, the movie has earned $704 million worldwide making it the tenth-highest grossing movie ever from Marvel Studios after surpassing Doctor Strange and AntMan. This isn't surprising as after seeing the film once many fans have taken to see it a second time. But what is it about this film that is so engrossing for Marvel fans and action-lovers alike? This film took on a lot of “new” for Marvel. To

portray the experience of Wakanda the film was created with a cast full of actors of African descent, headed by a director of African descent, and set in a fictional and highly advanced African country. Regalia, artwork and make up designs were each inspired by real African tribal traditions and appearance to also help bring the world to life. Not only aesthetically pleasing, the film also utilized a lot of talent in the music to accompany the visual aspect. The Black Panther Album was masterminded by Kendrick Lamar while also featuring artists such as The Weeknd, SZA, 2 Chainz and Schoolboy Q, making the album an ambitious companion to the film. The album had the equivalent of over 130,000 sales in the U.S., just last week and holds eight songs on the Top 10 Billboard Track List with Lamar's and SZA's “All the Stars” leading the way at number nine.

Cousin to T'Challa and threat to the throne, Erik Killmonger is being dubbed the best antagonist since Loki. Although misguided, his actions to enact justice for people of African descent in the film as well as his tragic childhood makes him understandable and admirable even in his death. IMAGE VIA MARVEL STUDIOS

One of the other gems within the films storyline happens to be villain. Surrounding the protagonist the T'Challa, Erik Killmonger, whose body is adorned in scarification marks for each of the people he has killed during his work as a black op, proves the theory that the best villains are those that could have been good. Michael B. Jordan's portrayal of Killmonger is the first villain since Loki to steal some of the spotlight away as an antagonist, as his justified anger against the mistreatment of African people in history and continued colonialism seems justified. His sense of restoring justice by taking the technological advances of Wakanda and spreading them to the rest of the world and helping to restore the mistreatment of people of African origin is an effort for justice that is easy to see, but is misguided. If only his sense of justice was as little less harsh and more negotiable, he could have become an equal protagonist. His words and actions in the movie, especially at its beginning, were also some of the hardest hitting. Although the audience for the film seems to veer onto the male side, the movie is full of female empowering moments. A strong cast of women took to portraying the warriors

Black Panther is still breaking records as fans prepare for the Avengers: Infinity War this spring. IMAGE VIA MARVEL STUDIOS that help to watch T'Challa's back; known as the Dora Milaje, the Adorned Ones. This fighting force is comprised solely of women and includes the acting power of Danai Gurira, who played Michonne from the Walking Dead, in her role as the warrior elite Okoye. Utilizing martial arts and spears, these women don shaved heads and are recruited from every sect of Wakanda to represent political queens loyal to the throne. The Black Panther also created a single group of top Dora Milaje and named them the Midnight Angels. But as with every film, there is some backlash. Some fans took to Twit-

ter to note that the Black Panther is one of the only Marvel heroes to not have “man” in his title – insinuating a sense of dehumanization on the creators part. However, the Black Panther is the only superhero with the responsibility of an entire nation, as T'Challa is not just a hero or an accidental super-human, he is a king. As well, the onslaught of Twitter trolls claiming that “black movie-goers” were attacking them came around after the premier. However, none of the allegations were proved to be true, rather that the trolls were using abuse photos and fabricating stories.

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Logan's Staats is a Lucky One The lobby before the doors opened to the show was filled to the brim with supporters of the performing artists. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

hands full for the evening, but it was a welcome experience. “The performance felt so great,” said Staats. “It's honestly a bit of a blur because there was so much happening, so much going on and so much that I was trying to do.” Staats said that it was the first time everything was “kind of crazy” since he appeared on The Launch, but that the amount of support at the show was “realLogan Staats' first concert after his TV victory on CTV's The Launch was held at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford. Crowds lined up early to get signed autographs from the break out star. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

By Chezney Martin BRANTFORD – Family, friends, fans and supporters filled the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 24, to support three of the artists that went through CTV's The Launch. Fourteen-year-old Vivian Hicks and the chosen artist of Episode Four POESY opened the show before 'Lucky Ones' Artist Logan Staats stole the night to offer an entire evening full of soul and melody. While Hicks began sing-

ing at two years old and has gained a large social media following for her covers, POESY, or Sarah Botelho, wrote her first song when she was nine and went on stage to perform several of her own songs including her 'launched' song Soldier of Love. Armed with her piano and powerful voice, in regards to performing in the show she said that she felt “super great.” “I've never played in a show this big before where you get a dressing room and there's a place where people get to pick up the

Vivian Hicks graced the crowd with covers of famous songs from Taylor Swift and many more using her ukulele and guitar. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

tickets to come see you,” said POESY. “That was just so cool.” Her stage name “poesy” is a nod to the original and archaic term for a writer of poetry as she is an English buff, and the name also serves as a reminder of her time as an English and Creative Writing major at Western University. She expressed her appreciation for being able to perform with her 'launch' colleagues after the performance. “I feel like because we've all been able to be a part of The Launch so many people have been able to be touched by our music,” she said. “To get to meet some of those people in real life tonight was just amazing and I'm so grateful that we all got to meet each other and play with each other too.” Her strong performance opened for the haunting and soulful voice of Staats, who came equipped with a selection of older and newer songs that were each enveloped in portraying his passion and tireless commitment. Between a meet and greet with fans, performing and then following up with media Staats had his

ly awesome.” He noted that he seen old relatives and grade-school teachers that he hadn't seen in years. “I was getting emotional over it because it was really and amazingly overwhelming,” he said. “Every single person that I knew was at the show and I was really nervous, kinda shaky, and I think I drank like 50 coffees that day,” he said with a laugh. “But it CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

POESY poses with Miss Six Nations Kyleigh Farmer during the meet and greet at the event. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

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CALEDONIA – It was a good week for the movie “Black Panther” but not so much for the Pelham Panthers. The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs closed out the 2017 to 2018 Jr. B hockey season over the weekend with a homeand-home series with the Panthers. Saturday night the Corvairs defeated the Panthers 6-2, in Pelham, followed by a 3-0 Corvairs win the next day to

finish the regular season first in the division, first in the Conference and first overall in OHL Jr. B hockey. The first hurdle will be a low one as the 45-4 Corvairs take on the 10-32-1-7 Fort Erie Meteors. The series began Tuesday night, in Caledonia. Game no.2, is in Fort Erie Wednesday, Feb. 28th, Game No. 3 is back in Caledonia Friday night, and Saturday in Fort Erie. If a Game no.5 is needed it will be played at the Haldimand Centre,

Wednesday night, Mar. 7th. Elsewhere around the Conference, the St. Catharines Falcons celebrate their 50th anniversary as a franchise against the Pelham Panthers, Ancaster plays Welland, and Thorold takes on Niagara Falls. In the Midwestern Division, the Brantford 99’ers and the Stratford Warriors open their series as well.

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Cam Sault and the Brantford Blast finished the 2017-18 AHL hockey season out of the running. After losing to the Dundas Real McCoy's, Friday night in Dundas, team owner Peter Ham decided to protect his players from injury and call the season over, with one game remaining. The choice was sanction of the league, saying the result of their last game versus Whitby, would make no difference in the standings. PHOTO BY

BRANTFORD – Shots-ongoal favoured the Brantford Blast 42-27, Friday night in Dundas, but the most important statistic, the 6-4 score, went to the McCoy’s. That put the Blast officially out of the running and their final scheduled game against the Whitby Dunlops scheduled for Sunday, meaningless. Rather than risk someone being injured in a nothing game, the Blast management wisely pulled the plug, sending it’s thanks to fans by way of email and Facebook posts. The notice read, “Attention BLAST NATION. Unfortunately tomorrow's re-scheduled game between the Whitby Dunlops and Brantford BLAST

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has been cancelled due to it not having impact on the final standings. The Brantford BLAST would like to thank you, the greatest fans in Allan Cup Hockey for always being there. The BLAST wish everyone a safe and happy summer. Stay tuned to our social media for updates on all your BLAST NATION news.” It has been a disappointing season for the Allan Cup winners of 2008, and the worst season in franchise history, with eight wins and 15 losses for 24 points. Just when the Blast was about to turn it on for a late season charge out of the basement, one of Ham’s parental goaltending duo, Anthony Marshall bolted for the Dundas Real McCoys. Co-incidentally, Brett Leggat was

handed a multi-game suspension for an infraction in the crease and would be out, throwing the team into panic. Another journeyman goalie came in and performed well but the hole the Blast left for themselves this year was just too deep and far too steep. Six Nations/New Credit’s Cam Sault joined the Blast in 2011/2012, heading back home to work with youth on the Oshweken reserve. He has been a steady part of the Blast franchise ever since. The Blast began life in 2000 as the Brantford Prowl, but after its only season of existence, they took the 2001-02 season off and emerged as the Brantford Blast under Ham and his wife Judy’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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Knighthawks blast Bandits, extend win streak to three By Craig Rybczynski NLL – For the second straight week, the Rochester Knighthawks knocked off a first-place team, following a 17-10 win over the Buffalo Bandits Saturday night at KeyBank Center. The victory extended Rochester’s winning streak to a season-high three games. “We are playing our best lacrosse at the right time,” said Knighthawks Head Coach Mike Hasen. “We are getting contributions from everyone, which is great.” Rochester improved to 5-6 and has now beaten Georgia, Saskatchewan and Buffalo in a span of three weeks. In those games, the Knighthawks have outscored their opponents, 50-31. On Saturday, Rochester received goals from eight different players, which included five multiple-goal efforts. Kyle Jackson tied his career high with five goals to finish the game with nine points. Austin Shanks, who was celebrating his 24th birthday, tied

his career best with a pair of goals. Fellow rookie Eric Fannell also tied his career high with a two-goal effort. Meanwhile, Cody Jamieson notched two goals and five assists to tie his season high with seven points. Rochester jumped on Buffalo early in the game, going up 3-0 in the first and 11-4 after 30 minutes. Three of the Knighthawks’ first four goals were courtesy of special teams. Shanks scored a power-play marker at 9:50 and then Josh Currier snuck behind the defense and buried a short-handed tally at 12:14. Joe Resetarits netted his first of the night just 34 seconds into the second. The goal was the Knighthawks’ second power-play tally of the contest. Rochester went on to score five goals on nine opportunities. “It makes lacrosse easier when you are scoring on the power play,” said Jackson, who had two power-play markers. “They are free possessions where you are getting good looks. The shots that weren’t fall-

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ing for us during that losing streak are finally falling for us.” Resetarits also scored a pair of power-play goals as he had the greatest offensive game of his career. The Hamburg, NY native posted a career-high 11 assists and 14 points in his homecoming, and tied Derek Malawsky’s team record for assists in a game. The Knighthawks forward contributed to the team’s first seven goals as Rochester opened the I-90 rivalry with a 7-0 run. Re-

setarits finished the first half with 10 points on 11 Knighthawks’ goals. “How good we played as a team is the main thing,” said Resetarits when asked about his incredible night. “I have great teammates and they are getting in the right spots. Anyone could have had a big night.” The Knighthawks’ defence also deserved a lot of credit, holding the second-highest scoring team in the East Division to four goals in the first half. Matt Vinc made 12 saves in the

first quarter as Rochester shut out the Bandits in the opening frame. He collected 43 saves and helped hold Buffalo to a season-low tying 10 goals. “We have been playing well the last three games, but we have been steadily getting better each game, as well,” said Hasen. “When we broke down, ‘V’ (Vinc) was there to save our butts tonight. It was a great team effort and we have to continue playing well.”

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The Six Nations Snipers still have not fired up the engines this Arena Lacrosse League. Veteran Craig Point has 15 goals and 12 assists so far this season. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – The Arena Lacrosse League’s Six Nations Snipers are nine games into the schedule and still have only two wins to show for it. Snipers’ coach Stew Monture has been waiting for his team of all-stars to come to the plate and start moving up the standings. Saturday night in Oshawa, the Snipers took the short end of an 11-9 final score against the Oshawa Outlaws. Craig Point got things started from Reily Johnson with a powerplay goal early in the game, with the Outlaws charged with too-many-men on the floor three and a half minutes in. That only poked the cage as the Outlaws roared back with four goals to complete the first quarter, Oshawa leading 4-1. There was loads of action in the second quarter starting with Snipers’ Tyler Woodman who chipped a goal off the Outlaws’ lead. The Outlaws’ Cam Mancini quickly got that one back and it was 5-2. Chancy Johnson and Wayne VanEvery made it closer at 5-4 before TJ Sanders restored the two goal edge for Oshawa. Point added his second of the night to stay close and Vern Hill pulled even at 6-6. With 33 seconds

left in the half, Oshawa slipped one more in to take a 7-6 lead into the third quarter. Josh Gilray made it 8-6, Outlaws, but Johnson cut that to 8-7 and Craig Point entered his hat-trick goal to draw alongside at 8-8 with 1:01 left in the quarter. The Outlaws kept the pressure on and 31 seconds before the end of the third quarter Oshawa once again held the one goal lead. VanEvery wrestled the Snipers to even the tide again, this time at 9-9, 1:10 into the fourth quarter. The Snipers could not hold off the Outlaws who scored twice more for the 11-9 Oshawa win. Friday night at home, at the ILA, the Snipers lost a hard-fought 14-13 battle with the St. Catharines Shockwave which required OT to complete. Josh Becker, was the first on the scoreboard for St. Kitts but Wenster Green and TylerWoodman responded to take a 2-1 first quarter lead. Tommy Montour added another early in the second frame which was erased by two quick goals both scored by Brandon Slate 1:10 apart to tie it up at 3-3. Vern Hill scored from Warren Hill at 10:09, Ian Martin made it 5-3 at 9:38, and Layne Smith gave Six Nations a 6-3 lead to that

point. St. Kitts launched its own salvo of goals to even the score at 6-6. Craig Point scored again from Cecil Montour and Smith for the 7-6 Snipers lead at the half. St. Catharines evened the score at 7-7 to begin the third quarter. The Snipers created a four goal string thanks to Vern Hill, Layne Smith, Reily Johnson and Wenster Green and with 8:10 left, the Snipers were leading 11-7. Josh Miller carved one away for St. Catherines before the end of the quarter and it was 11-8. Caleb Wiles closed the gap further for St. Kitts to open the fourth quarter, but Luke Laszkiewicz answered for Six Nations 15 seconds later, to stay ahead of the ShockWave by three goals. But four more unanswered St. Catharines goals followed to eat up the Six Nations’ lead and overtake them 13-12 with 1:40 remaining. The Snipers pulled goalie for an extra man as time ticked down and with two ticks left, Ian Martin sent the game to OT from Point and Danton Miller. The ShockWave was declared the winner after Anthony Patterson ended it at 11:29.

Brantford Blast continued ownership and leadership for the 2002 to 2003 season. The Blast were “also rans” in the next three seasons, but Ham kept the franchise solvent with his natural talent for promotion, drawing just enough fans to keep the doors open. Then, in 2005, the Blast underwent a complete turn around, finishing first and making it to the playoffs, but no further. Two more seasons proved reasonably successful at the gate and on the ice finishing third in 2006 to 2007 and second in 2007 to 2008. It was that year, the Blast hosted the Allan Cup Playoffs at the Civic Centre and won the coveted chalice in front of a

huge Brantford Crowd. A battle with Brantford’s City Hall over rent and priority booking forced the Blast, Canada’s best Sr. Hockey team, too take a year off. When they returned in 2010-11, the Blast finished second. The league changed its name to the Allan Cup Hockey league in 2011-12 and the Blast finished third. They finished first in 1012-13 third in 13-14, but every time, they never got another good close look at the Cup. In 2014 to 2015, and in 2015 to 2016, after finishing second in the regular season, lost in the league final both times. 2011 to 2012 would prove to be the last of

Sault’s professional hockey days, as he suited up for one last season in the SPHL with the Mississippi RiverKings. He would score three goals and assist on 15 others to finish with 18 points in 38 games played. He concluded the SPHL portion of his career with 44 points (12 goals, 32 assists) in 80 games, before heading back home to work with youth on the Oshweken reserve. Always the optimist, Ham expects a turnaround season in 2018 to 2019, but he may have to start from scratch. Several of his veteran players are getting a tad long-in- the-tooth as many other franchises are loading up with speed and youth.

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LAFORME: Lois Jean - It is with great love and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother and nana, Lois Jean LaForme (nee Sherry) at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her parents James and Lydia Sherry. Predeceased by her husband’s Bill and Don. Loving mother of Bill & Darlene, Adrian & Jody, Corrine & Charlie, Cory & Norma, Joyce, Kelly & Owen, Fran & Terry, Phillip & Wendy, Heather & Paul, Henry & Lynnann and Maggie. Dear nana of 37 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Barry, daughter Elaine, grand-daughter Serena great grandsons Daylin, Deacon, brother Tommy, and sister Betty. She will be missed by her Bingo Buddies…keep on dabbing Mom! The family will receive friends at the New Credit Community Centre 659 New Credit Road, Hagersville on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4:00 till 7:00 p.m. For those wishing to make a donation in Lois’s memory they are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society. SOUTH COAST FUNERAL & CREMATION ALTERNATIVES INC. 71 Norfolk Street North, Simcoe in care of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.southcoastfuneralservice.com

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Peacefully, our beloved “Big Gramma” who loved to travel the world promoting whole foods and organic gardening, passed away at Brantford General Hospital in her 86th year. Survived by her children Alma (Emmerich), Audrey (Larry), Arliss (Melvin), Allan (Kathleen), Alice, Andrew (Genina), Amelia, Adam (Yvette), Arlen (Maryann), 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sisters Vera, Wilma, Romaine, Norma, Sarah Ann and brother Jerry and sister-in-law Carol Cathy. Predeceased by husband Maynard (Jick) 2005, son Arnold (1972), brothers John, Hiram, Frankie, Raymond and parents Walter and Freda Mt. Pleasant (Henhawk). She was a member of Iroquois Red Hats, Indian Agriculture Program of Ontario, Six Nations Agricultural Society and many more. Resting at her home 2125 Tuscarora Road, Friday February 23 after 5 pm where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 am followed by interment at St. Johns Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

Peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Iroquois Lodge on Friday February 23, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Wife of the late Franklin (Hoodie) Hill. Loving mother of Rodney (Kathy), Dianne (Gunner), and Darlene (Gordon). Cherished grandmother of Wally (Mel), Becky (Mike), Katie (Arron), Brandon (Ruth), Brad (Brandy), Wesley (Ann), Jack (Naomi), Janie (Alex), and Julie (Howie). Treasured great-grandma of Kayla (Preston), Preston, Pierce, Paxton, Finley, River, Milo, Poppy, Bradlee, Jakob, Peyton, Sammi, Tessa, Brandon Jr., Young Jack and Jarhett. Dear sister of Betty (late Carson), Maynard (Sandra), Art (Deb). Sister and best friend to Elda (late Paul). Sister-in-law of Marion (late Al), Gary (late Shirley). Predeceased by her parents Jesse and Lily Porter. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Paul ‘Dyke’, Blanche (Fred), Roy, and Jim. Predeceased by brother and sister-in-laws, Bess and Ward and Bob ‘Hilly’. Special Aunt to Val, Mike and family. Special Ma to the Late Edward Porter (Flo and Dallas). Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Mom worked many years on the tobacco farm for Don and Norma Sindon. Family and friends will be received at the Styres Funeral Home 1798 4th Line Road, Ohsweken from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday February 25, 2018. Evening Service 7 p.m. Sunday. Then Monday morning February 26, 2018, visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Six Nations Pentecostal Church 1527 4th Line Road. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Interment Six Nations Pentecostal Church Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com Sour Springs Longhouse Fundraiser. JOIN US FOR AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST (IN) WHEN: SUNDAY MAR. 4, 2018 TIME: 8:00-11:30 a.m. PRICES: $10.00 SENIORS: $8.00 5-12 YEARS OLD: $5.00 UNDER 5: FREE TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Thank You

Thank You Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation Greatly appreciate the funding you provided to purchase/install a natural gas furnace. I now have constant heat and no longer have to suffer through a cold house or worry about my water lines freezing. Thanks again, Gail C. Martin

Thank You

I'd like to thank my nominator - Cecil Davis, Seconder - Phil Monture. I'd like to thank those people that stopped in to vote for me. Kerry Bomberry Councillor District 5

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FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 28TH, 28TH, 2018 2018

CLUES ACROSS 1. Shaded inner regions 7. Overlapping part of a garment 13. Type of smartphone 14. Fall apart 16. Football’s big game (abbr.) 17. Crocodilian reptile 19. Of I 20. Swamp plant 22. Sun can help you get one 23. Hops, __ and jumps 25. Cuckoos 26. Small cavities in rocks 28. American traitor 29. Tooth caregiver 30. Popular fish 31. Ottoman military leader 33. Anger 34. Fish of the mackerel family 36. Some people can’t eat it 38. Amer. Revolutionary War battle 40. Misleading ads 41. Atomic number 76 43. A type of castle security 44. Sunscreen rating 45. Very fast airplane 47. Vigor 48. 007’s creator 51. __ and that 53. Indicating silence 55. Brown and gray rail 56. Nocturnal insects 58. Make an incision 59. Norwegian village 60. Commercial 61. Criminal 64. Northeast 65. Clouds of gas and dust in outer space 67. Mysterious things 69. One who won’t be forgotten 70. Starts over

CLUES DOWN 1. Straighten 2. Gives medical advice (abbr.) 3. Touts 4. One’s job 5. Afflict in mind or body

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to muscle your way through some projects, especially if your energy levels wane. Put your nose to the grindstone and work your way through things. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are not one for letting obstacles get in your way. In fact, you find a way to go over or under any roadblocks. This makes you an asset to any team. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have been forgetful about keeping tabs on your finances, you may be in for a surprise. Make an effort to more closely monitor your financial situation.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t be so quick to write off someone you thought was out of your life, Cancer. This person may play an integral role in your life this week.

6. Proofed 7. Capital of Angola 8. Social insect living in organized colonies 9. Ones who are financially compensated 10. Jacket 11. Electron volt 12. Tuned 13. Syrian leader 15. Reduces 18. Congress’ investigative arm 21. Make uneasy 24. A fake 26. Any thick messy substance 27. Goad 30. Titan 32. Continental Congress delegate for NY

Answers for February 28, 2018 Crossword Puzzle

35. Peyton’s younger brother 37. Fiddler crab 38. Delivers the mail 39. Liliaceous plant 42. Mountain Time 43. Where wrestlers work 46. Secured 47. Dog breed 49. Where rockers perform 50. Nostrils 52. Express doubt 54. Pointer 55. Slang for sergeant 57. Selling at specially reduced prices 59. Six (Spanish) 62. Holds nonperishables 63. Between northeast and east 66. Exist 68. Meitnerium

SUDOKU

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You might need to channel some newfound excitement, Leo. Perhaps there is a special project brewing or a party on the horizon. Keep up the good cheer. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, everyone makes mistakes, and those who move forward learn from their past errors. If you stumble, dust yourself off and get back into the game this week. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t consistently doubt yourself, Libra. Be confident that you can make decisions that will ensure your family’s success and happiness for years to come.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Juggling too many items at once often ends with one of the balls dropping, Scorpio. Call on your support network to lend a helping hand when the juggling act gets too difficult. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Friends may flock to you and your jovial attitude this week, Sagittarius. Beat the winter blues by hosting a party, and it can be a win for all involved.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Loosen up the reins on something you have been holding onto tightly. This may mean giving a child a little more freedom to explore or involving others in a work assignment. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s time to put some new ideas in motion. Channel your energy into projects that will showcase your talents and vision for the future. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, creative endeavors may need to be shelved for a little while as you focus on practical tasks. It won’t be long before you can return to them.

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