Input sought on state of the art pool facility at Six Nations
A $6.2 million pool facility could be coming to Six Nations with local businesses being asked to come on board and provide donations for the project.
Steve Williams, president of Grand River Enterprises - which has already offered to donate to the pool project - told Six Nations community members last week that the project could be even bigger than a pool.
The pool would be part of a bigger complex behind the Six Nations Community Centre that include a number of amenities, according to a community wish list currently being compiled.
That list includes a theatre, gymnastics area, library, sauna, cold plunge, gift shop, weight room, rock climbing, indoor running track, a daycare, music studio, and a sound proof room, among other ideas.
“This is uncharted territory,” said Elected Councillor Dean Hill. “This is something that’s never really been done.”
Coun. Hill and Williams are asking community members to come forward if they wish to sit on the board for the project.
Some of the possibilities for funding the construction include donations from businesses and government grants, not only for
initial construction, but ongoing operations and maintenance.
There will be four pools altogether, said Williams, including an Olympic sized swimming pool and a warmer leisure pool.
The swimming area will be wheelchair accessible, with ramps going into the pool, said Williams.
Another advanced feature they’re looking at is the installation of vents to take out the smell of chlorine from the pool area, or, a saltwater pool, instead.
“It’s all high-tech now,” said Williams.
The pool would have lifeguards on duty and kids could take swimming lessons there, too.
It will also have a cafeteria, and be fully insured.
“It is about being safe,”
said Hill. “Everyone can feel safe in this area.”
The Olympic sized lap pool would be great for aspiring Six Nations Olympic swimmers, too, he said.
“This place would have something for everybody to find entertainment,” he said.
Construction would take six to eight months.
Williams says he’s confident businesses will donate to the project.
“I don’t think there’s anybody in the community who will be saying no to this because it’s for the kids,” said Williams. “Why not have it here? It makes perfect sense to us. I think we can do it. I know we can do it.”
They don’t have a total cost for the building yet but the pool area itself would
be about $6.2 million, said Williams.
They don’t know exact size of building yet, he said.
“We haven’t gotten to that stage yet.”
Coun. Melba Thomas said the project was long past due.
“Council had talked about it for many years but said, ‘oh it will cost too much money.’ Well that’s not the case now.”
Coun. Hill, who is a personal trainer, said swimming is one of the best activities one can do because it’s less impact on the joints.
“As we age the joints become more frail,” he said, adding aquafit classes at the pool would be great for elders to get more active.
There will be four pools altogether, said Williams, including an Olympic sized swimming pool and a warmer leisure pool. DURIC
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AFN welcomes new CEO
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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has hired Andrew Bisson as the new incoming CEO, effective September 30, 2024. Bisson is a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario.
“On behalf of the AFN executive committee, we extend a warm welcome to Mr. Bisson,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “Andrew is a dedicated advocate for First Nations priorities and will lead the AFN well during this exciting and critical time. His proven leadership skills and deep understanding of strategic policy will greatly benefit our progress. I look forward to working closely with Andrew to achieve our many shared goals.”
Bisson served as the director of health at the Assembly of First Nations since August 2021. He holds a Master of
Public Administration from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in Public Administration and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bisson has also held a leadership role in his community of M’Chigeeng and taught university courses for First Nations students across Ontario through the First Nations Technical Institute.
The AFN is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern.
AFN seeks new mandate to advance FNCFS program
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging Canada to return to the table with a new mandate to advance long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program.
“Chiefs have given us clear direction. We’ve told Canada that they need to come back with a new mandate, one that aligns with what our Chiefs are asking for, as outlined in AFN Resolution #60/2024, Addressing Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle, and AFN Resolution #61/2024, Meaningful Consultation on LongTerm Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services,” said AFN National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak.
Following the new mandate provided by First Nations-in-Assembly at the Special Chiefs Assembly in October 2024, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak informed the Government of Canada of the mandate and called on Canada to return to the negotiating table with a revised mandate aligned with Chiefs’ direction.
Suspicious woman arrested for impaired driving
By 2RT Staff
A Simcoe woman who ran out of gas on Second Line Road is facing charges for impaired driving.
Six Nations Police said they received a report about a suspicious person on Oct. 26 on Second Line Road.
When police got to the area, they found a lone female sitting in a disabled vehicle in the driver’s seat.
Police said she was holding what appeared to be an alcoholic drink.
When they spoke with her, she showed signs of
impairment. She told police she had driven to the area and ran out of gas.
Police arrested and charged Deena Calkins, 27, of Simcoe, with impaired operation and mischief.
She is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 19.
Canada slows refugee sponsorships
By David Baxter
Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications. The notice was published
on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website today.
The pause is effective immediately and runs until Dec. 31, 2025.
The government says applications received annually far outpace the number of
spaces for private refugee sponsorships.
The government has set a target of admitting 23,000 privately sponsored refugees in its 2025-27 immigration plan, while the total refugee target for next year is just over 58,000 people.
AFN demands national inquiry into systemic racism in policing, police-related deaths
By: Alessia Passafiume
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding the federal government launch a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing and the deaths of First Nations people.
A resolution penned by Chief Allan Polchies of St. Mary's First Nation says despite 20 individual inquiries and commissions into the police and justice system since 1989, the federal government has failed to make substantive changes to address systemic racism within the RCMP and other agencies.
Polchies told those gathered at the AFN's special chiefs assembly in Ottawa that First Nations people should feel safe on their own lands, and shouldn't be afraid of police. His resolution comes after a string of incidents between Aug. 29 and Sept. 24 that left nine First Nations people dead during or after interactions with police.
"The investigations into the recent deaths of First Nations people after interacting with police are being conducted in isolation of each other, which is not drawing conclusions as one interrelated epidemic," the resolution says. Beyond calling for a national inquiry, the resolution also calls for demilitarization of police forces and the establishment of a national crisis intervention team across Canada that can support people in
crisis.
It also says that immediately after a serious incident has occurred involving a First Nations person, the investigation team should include a First Nations person.
The resolution was passed by consensus.
In a statement, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office said the RCMP is co-operating with independent police oversight bodies that are looking into the deaths.
"We recognize that recent officer-involved fatal incidents in Indigenous communities have been incredibly difficult for community members, and most of all the loved ones of the deceased. Our thoughts are with them," the statement said.
Earlier in the morning, the AFN's National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, told delegates that underfunding and the lack of First Nations police forces is "costing First Nations lives."
"It's time to say once and for all that our First Nations lives matter in this country."
The first day of the three-day assembly was mostly cordial after a testy October meeting that saw chiefs vote down a $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada. That deal was reached after decades of legal fights that found the federal government discriminated against First Nations children.
It also comes as chiefs grow increasingly worried about a change in government. A federal election is looming in the next year, and a gridlocked Parliament this fall has meant key pieces of legislation for First Nations people are not moving forward. Woodhouse Nepinak acknowledged the upcoming election in her opening remarks, saying the AFN will continue to "push the boundaries of the law and ensure our inherent and treaty rights will be fully implemented in Canada." She also urged First Nations people to participate in the election, saying their voice and votes matter.
Anaida Poilievre, the spouse of Conservative
Leader Pierre Poilievre, was initially scheduled to speak on Wednesday about human trafficking on a panel with singer and advocate Paul Brandt. A Conservative Party spokesperson and the women's council both confirmed Tuesday she would not be participating.
The deputy chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Anna Betty Achneepineskum, told those gathered on Tuesday that the AFN's women's council was not consulted on the agenda item. With about a dozen delegates gathered around her, Achneepineskum said there are First Nations people who are strong voices and advocates on the issue.
"We're grateful that Mrs. Anaida Poilievre changed her mind and will not be presenting," Achneepineskum said.
A spokesperson for the Conservative party said Tuesday morning that Anaida Poilievre would not be attending because she is ill.
The assembly’s gatherings are often attended by federal politicians, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are scheduled to speak. So are multiple government ministers.
Pierre Poilievre is not scheduled to be in attendance and there are no Conservative MPs listed on the agenda.
Woodhouse Nepinak said in an interview on Monday the AFN will continue to invite Poilievre to address chiefs, and that there is hope he can join them for discussions at the next assembly.
Poilievre addressed the AFN at its annual general assembly in July, the first time he spoke to the group since he was named party leader in 2022.
Some chiefs appeared to like some of what he had to say, applauding generously during a speech that outlined his commitments to advancing economic reconciliation with First Nations and creating jobs, especially through resource development.
Judy Wilson, a delegate at that gathering, said at the
time it should be acknowledged that a handful of veterans and representatives from the assembly's LGBTQ+ council stood silently and turned their back on Poilievre while he spoke.
She then told Poilievre that he did not mention the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women or the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as inherent rights, during his speech. Some chiefs have met with members of the Conservative party while in Ottawa. Woodhouse Nepinak told delegates Tuesday morning that there's a fundamental shift occurring in the country, and First Nations are at the centre of it.
"There's so much work ahead, but by strengthening our relations — (being) united — we can do anything together," she said.
She was talking about growing Indigenous economies, reconciliation and about a series of favourable court decisions that held Canada accountable for not living up to its treaty obligations and affirmed First Nations rights.
"Each of these victories send a message to provincial and federal governments that First Nations can no longer be left on the sidelines," she said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024.
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Ontario won't support making Truth and Reconciliation Day a holiday for now: minister
By: Liam Casey
Premier Doug Ford's government will not support a New Democrat's bill to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province, the Indigenous affairs minister said Thursday.
But Greg Rickford left some wiggle room to declare the day a holiday in the future.
"We are not prepared to support a holiday for now," he said in an interview.
"I don't think until we get clear consensus from those Indigenous-led groups that the commemorative and memorializing activities should move forward, until we've heard from them and we haven't."
Ontario's only First Nation representative at Queen's Park, New Democrat Sol Mamakwa, tabled a bill earlier this month for his proposed Day of Reflection on Indian Residential Schools on Sept. 30, which has been colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day.
The bill had its second reading and debate on Thursday evening.
Mamakwa said the holiday would make Ontario a better place.
"Ontario needs to reckon with the truth," he said at a news conference earlier in the day.
"That is why it is so important to have this day for families and loved ones to spend time together, to learn and reflect, attend community events and find ways towards reconciliation in every corner of the province."
Mamakwa is a residential school survivor who has spoken about the horrors he and his friends experienced there.
The day is a federal statutory holiday and several other provinces and territories have also made it one. Numerous unions across Ontario, including the one that represents Ontario's public service workers, have successfully negotiated the day as a holiday in their collective agreements.
The day recognizes the
abuse suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Métis people at more than 100 state- and church-run residential schools across the country.
The Catholic and Anglican churches, in concert with the federal government, ripped about 150,000 Indigenous children from their families and forced them to live at schools where their languages were forbidden in favour of English.
At least 3,200 children died at residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada found, but former commissioner Murray Sinclair believed about 15,000 children never made it home.
Numerous Indigenous organizations across the province have pledged support for the holiday.
"I think the one moment of time that we can all get together as Ontarians and Canadians on the one day to remember our history -- and some of our history is painful history and some of us have gone through horrific times," said elder Darrell Boissoneau of Garden River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
"But it's a time of reflection and also where we remember that we're resilient people that we've made it through and that the attempts of colonization and assimilation to erase us from this sacred part of Mother Earth is going to stop and I think this would be a proud moment for Ontarians."
The Chiefs of Ontario is supportive of a statutory holiday.
"Everyone shares the responsibility to engage in reconciliation, which starts with knowing the truth," said Abram Benedict, Ontario regional chief, in a letter to the province.
"Non-Indigenous Ontarians should have the day off to dedicate time toward learning about and reflecting on Canada's colonial history of assimilationist policies."
Mamakwa also has the backing of Anishinabek Nation, which represents 39 First Nations in Ontario.
"We strongly encourage all Ontario members of provincial parliament to approve this bill to ensure that by September of 2025, all Ontarians will be able to honour the Day of Reflection in their preferred way, without having to request a day off from non-government employers," said Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige in a letter to politicians.
The holiday also has support from the Liberals and Greens.
The government is funding a four-stage process as part of its reconciliation efforts on residential schools, Rickford said. The $92.4-million fund helps Indigenous communities identify possible burial grounds, then investigate those sites with ground-penetrating radar, cadaver dog searches and excavations.
It also funds repatriation of remains and, in its last stage, deals with the issue of commemoration and memorialization, which could include a statutory holiday.
First Nation communities are leading the work with the province's funding support, Rickford said.
The various communities across the province where residential schools were located are at different stages of their work and several have told Rickford they aren't ready to consider how to memorialize the dead, he said.
"I have informally talked to survivors and different political leaders amongst others who have varying opinions on the matter of whether there should be a holiday," he said.
"And until or unless we get that consensus, I think the best decision right now is for the government to say that we can't support this bill at this time."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 28, 2024.
This is a corrected story. A previous version incorrectly said that Mamakwa was tabling his bill Thursday.
In fact, the bill was tabled earlier this month and was up for a second reading and debate on Thursday.
Federal unions want Indigenous exception to return-to work mandate upheld
CANADIAN PRESS editor@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES
In what the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) says is a clear violation of the established direction allowing flexibility for Indigenous federal employees to work remotely, many Indigenous employees have been ordered to report to their designated work site in person despite meeting all of the criteria for an exception.
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) and the Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN) are calling on the Treasury Board to uphold the remote work exception for Indigenous federal employees and ensure its consistent enforcement across all departments.
“This devotion to a poorly considered in-office presence mandate—at the expense of Indigenous rights—sends the wrong message and shows the government’s lack of coherence when it comes to its stated goals of respect and reconciliation,” said Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. “This government seems to have a poor appreciation for the critical importance of this exception which is right at the heart of Indigenous cultural survival and wellbeing. We are calling on the government to honour its commitment to Indigenous peoples by ensuring the exception is upheld and respected evenly across the federal public sector.”
It is critical that the exception is applied
equitably, reflecting the original intent to provide flexibility and support for Indigenous public sector employees.
"Reimagining the future of work is about more than just remote work; it’s about setting a new standard for progressive, inclusive and dynamic workplaces," said Sharon DeSousa, PSAC national president. "The federal government is missing a unique opportunity to dismantle systemic barriers that suppress marginalized voices and to create a federal public service that reflects every slice of Canadian life, particularly from Indigenous communities and small towns."
The exception was originally developed to enable Indigenous employees to live and work in their communities, recognizing the importance of maintaining strong cultural and familial connections. Those ties are fundamental and frequently influence employment-related decisions, as highlighted in the Treasury Board’s own policy, which acknowledges that, for many Indigenous people, living and working within their communities is critical to their identity.
"The federal government's failed return-to-office mandate is once again showing its true colours—this time ignoring the rights of Indigenous workers," said Jennifer Carr, president of PIPSC. “Denying Indigenous employees the exemption to work from their communities isn't just a benign oversight; it’s the kind of blatant disregard that has real impacts on Indigenous rights, safety, and cultural identity. It must be corrected—now."
Ensuring the exception is honoured upholds this principle and supports the preservation of cultural
integrity and well-being among Indigenous employees. The Treasury Board has repeatedly emphasized the importance of Indigenous employees working in their communities as a key reconciliation commitment. This commitment reflects the government’s broader pledge to respect Indigenous self-determination and cultural continuity; however, IFEN has reported that management in multiple departments are ignoring these exceptions, undermining this critical reconciliation initiative. Such actions erode trust and diminish the government’s ability to rebuild relationships with Indigenous peoples. Furthermore, this disregard negatively impacts the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees, contradicting the government’s stated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that acknowledges and respects the unique needs and priorities of Indigenous communities.
“Ignoring this exception directly undermines obligations set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the final report of the National Inquiry into 2SMMIWG+, and the Clerk’s Indigenous hiring targets, along with other repeatedly stated national reconciliation goals,” said the executives of the Indigenous Federal Employees Network. “This exception must be clearly communicated to all managers, including those at the ADM level, across all departments without delay to prevent further stress and harm to Indigenous employees.”
Calls for intervention in Post strike
By: Tara Deschamps
The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy.
The organization representing 54,000 storefronts said Tuesday that the work stoppage at Canada Post is making it harder for retailers to meet customer needs and stay in business.
"Retail knows that the best labour agreement is negotiated with both parties at the table, but that’s not happening and it’s time to end the strike," said Diane J. Brisebois, president and chief executive of the council, in a statement.
The strike by more than 55,000 Canada Post workers entered its 19th day on Tuesday as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period came to a close.
Canada Post said Monday it was waiting for the union to respond to a framework it presented over the weekend for reaching negotiated agreements.
The Canadian Union
of Postal Workers has reviewed the proposal and said Monday it found Canada Post moved closer to the union's position on some issues, but said the framework "still remains far from something members could ratify."
On Tuesday evening, the union said it needs to see four key issues addressed in order to negotiate new agreements: wages, safe working conditions, pensions and the expansion of postal services.
One of the sticking points in negotiations has been a push to add weekend delivery, with the union and Canada Post disagreeing over how the rollout should work.
"In the meantime, thousands of retailers and millions of consumers are paying the price," Brisebois said, noting businesses use the postal service to ship orders to customers, distribute flyers and sometimes even request or obtain payments from vendors.
The labour action has been even more disruptive for
retailers as it's the industry's busy season, when sales tend to be higher because the holidays are nearing and businesses are working to settle their books for the year.
One bookkeeping service business in Alberta told the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that it has funds stuck at the post office as the shop’s receivables are all sent via mail from insurance companies.
Meanwhile, CFIB said a P.E.I. seed supplier that has used Canada Post for 86 years hasn't been able to distribute 270,000 catalogues.
"Rather than looking forward to increased revenue, (the company) is now facing substantial storage fees for the large volume of printed materials and says orders for Christmas will be low," CFIB said.
To cope, some businesses encouraged people to shop in person and offered in-store pickups for online orders.
Others were eyeing alternate delivery services.
Community Minded Spirits In Action: Presents the 36th annual Santa Claus Parade
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We sincerely appreciate our sponsors & volunteers; this parade would not have been as magical without your assistance:
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Dreamcatcher Fund Donation
Six Nations Social Services
Community Well-Being Program Breakfast
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SNGR Administration & Communcations
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Individuals
Aliyah Smoke
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If you are interested in contributing to the preservation of community spirit through monetary donation, please contact us at communitymindedspirits@gmail.com. We welcome your involvement!
Special Thanks to Brian General for his dedicated support to the committee & float assembly. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season.
Searchers begin sifting at landfill
By Brittany Hobson
Two years after Winnipeg police announced they would not search a landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women, their families watched as excavation of the area began.
very powerful. It was very emotional to see that truck start to move," Kinew told reporters.
Police have said they believe the remains of Harris and Myran were sent to the privately run landfill in May 2022.
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The official search started Monday of a zone at the Prairie Green Landfill north of Winnipeg, where it's believed the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran were disposed.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was at the site when the first truck moved a load of refuse from the area to a Quonset hut, where searchers are manually sifting through it in hope of finding the women.
"To be there after two years of this fight that they've been undertaking just for the basic dignity of their relative was very,
Jeremy Skibicki admitted to killing Harris, Myran and two other Indigenous women and putting their remains in garbage bins.
The remains of Rebecca Contois were found in a garbage bin and in a different landfill. Those of an unidentified woman Indigenous grassroots community members have named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, have not been located and police have not said where they are believed to be.
Skibicki was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced earlier this year to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years.
Kinew said he was at the landfill on Sunday for a traditional ceremony with family members of Harris and Myran to mark the second anniversary of the day when police both publicly announced the deaths of Harris, Myran and Buffalo Woman and said there would be no search.
The premier and the families returned early Monday to watch that first blue dump truck carry the load to the sifting facility. "It is an intense emotion that you feel standing on that site with those families," Kinew said. "I hope that you know that you are loved and valued and that Morgan and Mercedes are loved and valued."
A government official said this search phase is scheduled to last until spring, when the province would reassess further efforts.
SIX NATIONS POLICE
Constable - Contract Position
Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for. All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station.
CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:
Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must:
- Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age;
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public
- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required)
- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record;
- Certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges
- Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks
If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.
Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:
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- Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
- A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River
- Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and
- Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset
Desirable Qualifications:
• Six Nations Band member preferred
Assets:
• Previous policing related experience Law and security courses, etc.
Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. January 3, 2025.
Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to:
Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0
Attention: Policing Administrator
For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Strategic Plan Development
Ogwadeni:deo is pleased to invite qualified consultants to respond to this Request for Proposal. The purpose of this Request is to select a consultant for the development of Ogwadeni:deo’s Strategic Plan for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The Request for Proposal is to assist Ogwadeni:deo in understanding a consultant’s relevant services and deliverables as it relates to their Strategic Planning process.
Proposal Requirements
Consultants shall provide a hard or electronic copy of their proposal that shall include the following details:
1.1 Consultant Profile
1.2 Experience and Qualifications
1.3 Service Process Overview
1.4 Fees & Pricing
1.5 Three (3) relevant project references, with contact information, and a description of the scope of services provided to the reference.
Ogwadeni:deo’s Commission may award a contract based on the following criteria;
a) Experience with Indigenous agencies and satisfactory performance on similar projects
b) Proposed schedule for project
c) Project methodology
d) Schedule of fees and total estimated project cost
e) Presentation
Submission
Proposals, hard copy or electronic, will be accepted until January 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
All proposals to be marked clearly and submitted as follows:
VIA EMAIL TO: joanna.miller@ogwadenideotco.org
Please include 'RFP 24 - 012' as thesubject line for your submission.
IN PERSON OR VIA MAIL AT: Ogwadeni:deo P.O. Box 600 2469 Fourth Line Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Please include 'RFP 24 - 012' on the envelope of your submission.
Please see Ogwadeni:deo’s website or social media accounts for complete Request for Proposal details. All inquiries regarding the Request for Proposals may be directed to Ogwadeni:deo’s Executive Assistant, Joanna “Nikki” Miller, through telephone at 519-445-1864 ext. 4543 or email at joanna.miller@ogwadenideotco.org.
NLL 2024-25 season opens
JIM WINDLE jim@tworowtimes.com
The new National Lacrosse League season has begun in earnest with much Six Nations talent being spread across the entire league.
Week one results start with the Toronto Rock and the Ottawa Black Bears in a game that thrilled the new franchise faithful as the Bears trumped the Rock in decisive fashion, 11-5. Toronto was held off the scoresheet throughout the first half of the game.
In Colorado, the Mammoth crushed the Vancouver Warriors by the score of 11-7. It was a low scoring affair with
the Warriors leading 6-1 at the half. The Mammoth rose up in the second half out-scoring Colorado 3-1 in the third, and 6-0 in the final fight-filled quarter for the win. Zed Williams got a hat-trick.
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs fell to the Rochester Knighthawks 14-12 in a tight game that had fans involved to the last buzzer. It was tied 2-2 after the first quarter, 7-7 at the half, 11-10 for Rochester after the third, and 14-12 final with Ryan Smith scoring the game winner. It took overtime to decide the winner in Albany as the FireWolves fell to the Saskatchewan Rush, 10-9. Doug Jamieson was in the FireWolves net and
suffered the loss.
The San Diego Seals clipped the Philadelphia Wings 18-15. If not for a dismal second quarter in which the Seals outscored the Winds 7-1, it was a close game. The Wings opened the game strong scoring eight goals while allowing four, but the Seals reversed the tide in the 7-1 second frame to lead 11-9 at the half, after three periods on their way to the 18-15 final in favour of the Seals.
Week number two games include Colorado at Las Vegas, Calgary at Halifax, Buffalo at Rochester, Albany at Toronto and San Diego at Georgia.
"Blackeye boxer Kallum Skelton wins his debut in Oakville Saturday versus a home town boxer with Skelton winning a 2-1 split decision. Sunday in Windsor Dan Lowe lost a split decision. Tommy Wallace wins a split decision versus Jack Constantine from City Boxing. Jacob Davidson wins by knock out in the first round versus a home town boxer," reports Coach Jackie Armour. ARMOUR
SIX NATIONS COUNCIL
SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT
Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church “Free Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru”
Dear Andrew,
It has been 4 years now since that sudden fatal day that we lost you. You were so very strong and brave and you were deeply caring for you baby girl. She still calls you “Dada” and she still Says I love you, Dada! You spent 27 years with us in our family and we will never forget your help and your presence. We treasure all our time together and all our happy moments. We loved you then and will love you now and for eternity.
Mom, Dad and the Davis Family Brother: My little baby brother! I miss him, where’d he go?
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time:10:30 a.m. Place: 7853 Indian Line
Contact: Pastor Ken Hess (519)445-4729
“...It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
Quotas Wanted
Quotas wanted 905-768-0440, Chris
CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 14,2024 5:30 pm
Ohsweken Baptist Church 1862 4th Line FREE Dinner & raffle giveaway
I would like to thank Dreamcatcher for covering the cost of my new ramp and deck on my house. It is much appreciated.
Elda Hill Join us for a warm & Festive
In Memoriam
Turkey Giveaway
1. Bar bills
5. Recipe measurement (abbr.)
8. Swiss river
11. Czech Republic capital
13. “Officially known as”
14. A French abbot
15. Having a strong sharp smell or taste
16. Local area network
17. Data transmission speed measure
18. Embarrass
20. When you hope to get there
21. This (Spanish)
22. Gives up
25. Churchgoer
30. Current
31. Slang for gun
32. Small drum
33. Vanished union bigwig
38. Rocker’s tool of the trade
41. Dearth
43. 2024 Olympics host
45. Excess blood in the vessels
48. Afrikaans
49. Agreement between provider and customer
50. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
55. Ancient Syrian city
56. Witch
57. Celebrations
59. Long period of time
60. A team’s best pitcher
61. Current unit
62. One-time aerospace company
63. French/Belgian river
64. Swedish rock group CLUES DOWN
1. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)
Genus of clams
Remark
Actor LaBeouf
5. Ohio town
6. Olympic sport
7. Cure
8. Behave in a way that belittles
9. Shares a boundary with
10. Give advice
12. Promotional materials
14. Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
19. “Agatha All Along” actress Kathryn
23. Small piece
24. King of Camelot
25. Parts per thousand (abbr.)
26. Small Milky Way constellation
27. One who challenges authority (abbr.)
28. Equal (prefix)
29. Shawl
34. S. American wood sorrel
relative
35. The end
36. Supervises interstate commerce
37. Yes vote
39. Officer of high rank
40. Church office
41. Tire pressure measurement
42. From a distance
44. Photographs
45. Industrial process
46. Nobel Prize-winning physicist
47. Map out
48. Mammary gland part of female mammal
51. Honorable title (Turkish)
52. Spongelike cake leavened with yeast
53. Speak incessantly
54. Poetry term
58. Relaxing space
SUDOKU
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, your energy is impressive and contagious this week. You can put it to use tackling tasks that you have been putting off. A surprise message could brighten your weekend.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, review your budget and consider a new investment opportunity. This week brings a chance to reconnect with someone special. Don’t avoid vulnerability, as it could enhance things.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You might find yourself in discussions that lead to exciting new projects, Gemini. Be open to collaboration and work on improving your communication skills. Time for fun comes later.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
This week is all about self-care, Cancer. Take some time to focus on your emotional well-being and nurture it as much as you can. A midweek work opportunity could arise.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, dive into artistic pursuits or share ideas with others this week, as your creativity will be shining brightly. A social engagement may bring new connections that lead to exciting prospects.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Get down to business and organize your workspace or tackle a project that has been pushed aside, Virgo. If you feel overwhelmed, be sure to ask for some help from those you trust.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, it’s all about balance this week, something you know a lot about as the scales sign. Make time for both work and play so you can make the most of every opportunity.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Intensity and passion might define your week, Scorpio. Delve into a project that excites you. By the middle of the week, news reaches your ears and it could be very exciting.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
This is the week for exploring new ideas or planning a trip, Sagittarius. It’s only a matter of time before you realize that adventure awaits. Get started on what awaits.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, try focusing on your long-term goals this week. Strategic planning will pay off in the long run. If you need help, seek a mentor who can offer advice.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
A surprise opportunity might arise for you midweek, Aquarius. Don’t hesitate to snatch it up quickly, as others also might be interested. Leave weekend plans open for now.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, if you feel your emotions are running high this week, try to channel your feelings into a creative project that will use them in a smart way. A friend may call asking for advice. CLUES ACROSS
