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Samsung project, potential new policies discussed at Chiefs Council By Jayson Koblun

receive an outside second opinion before everyone would come to an understanding. “Since the last meeting we have tried to talk through concerns with them [community and council members] directly, but they were still not happy so we went and got a second opinion,” said Detlor. “The second opinion told us no rules were being violated concerning sovereignty and did not suggest relinquishing any land rights.” It was not made known to those listening in on the council meeting who the second opinion was from. Detlor is hopeful that after this council meeting the problems with Samsung could finally be

SIX NATIONS – A report from the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) was an important topic at the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) this weekend that addressed several concerns council had brought forth in previous meetings. Members of the community and a few council members were still unclear as to what was happening with respect to the multi-billion dollar windmill project planned by Samsung – regarding sovereignty and land rights. Aaron Detlor, HDI lawyer, said that he tried to deal with those concerns directly, but had to

put to rest – aside from the fact that Samsung is refusing to pay their administration fees on the project – which total upwards of $75 000. “We’ve asked them [Samsung] to honour their terms, but they are refusing,” said Detlor. The council decided that it would be a good idea for HDI to continue in trying to receive payment. The Haudenosaunee Tobacco Commission (HTC) was asked at the last council meeting to begin to put together and present a visible work plan. To show some of their progress, HTC would like to form a team of board members consisting of individuals from HTC and the council

to represent the community. Council said they will consider having board members suggested by the next council meeting. HTC is looking for three members from the HCCC to be representatives on the board. Justice Gethin Edward and Amber Skye, coordinator of the Moving Forward Together conference, were at council in the morning and gave a presentation on the two-day health conference regarding traditional health and were looking for approval at a national level. Skye said that she and her team are trying to find a way to integrate mainstream and traditional health practices

together so that supporters who hold to either side can still feel connected. “Many traditional practitioners are already on board with us,” said Skye. “Several clan mothers showed a lot of interest in the council meeting.” Lynda Powless, HDI media director and publisher of the Turtle Island News, put forth some ideas for the council to consider as well. She is asking that the council consider posting the meeting’s agenda ahead of time to give people knowledge of what is to be discussed throughout the day and also for the minutes to be posted sometime after the previous council meeting.

Powless proposed to council that she would like to be given the opportunity to develop a reporter’s policy at the HCCC, asking all news outlets to follow the protocol of announcing themselves prior to a meeting so council would be aware of any reporter’s presence. “All legitimate media follow these standards,” she said. Council said that they would consider allowing Powless to develop a reporter’s policy for all journalists to adhere to if they are seeking admission into the council meetings.

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Local family opens Christmas tree farm By Chezney Martin SIX NATIONS – Located at the far end of Third Line, you can tell you’ve reached J & D Christmas Trees when you see a home surrounded by tall Colorado Blue Spruces, which look like dense pine trees with a hint of blue in the needles. At the farm, visitors are greeted with a picnic table covered with music speakers, cookies and hot chocolate with the stage set beside a tractor wagon pointing to a field of spruces. Janis Monture and her sister Arielle Monture, explained that the business has been in the making for a long time. “This is our first year,” said Monture. “My mom and dad actually started the business about twenty-seven years ago. It was supposed to be my dad’s retirement plan, and then he got busy with his own consulting and so, I actually got inspired by a Christmas movie earlier in the

Janis and Arielle Monture pose with a Colorado Blue Spruce and the wagon that provides rides for visitors to enjoy. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

fall. And I thought, well you know we have these trees and they’ve just been sitting back there and we

weren’t really doing anything with them, so I told my dad if I can get the word out and just start with lo-

cal marketing, would we be able to start the farm? And so, my husband and I said we’ll take the lead and

my sisters have been helping this first weekend,” she said. Monture said that one of the goals of the farm is to provide customers with an experience, where they can make a morning or afternoon of it with refreshments, a wagon ride, and a trek through the pines to find that special tree. “An experience is one of the things we wanted to give people,” she said, mentioning that the wagon ride is about 15 minutes. “So, they can cut their own trees, or take one of the trees that we already precut.” she said. Blue spruces are a hardy type of tree, which means less clean up and fewer concerns about longevity for customers. “They last quite a bit longer than some of the balsam firs or the regular Christmas trees, and they don’t lose their needles as much,” she said, noting that when shaken barely any needles fall. “And we precut literally the day of so

they’re not sitting around in a lot for weeks on end,” she said, also mentioning that the trees take years to grow. “Typically they’re a slow growing tree, so it takes from fifteen to twenty years.” Monture mentioned that her father registered the business thinking that he would follow through with it, but the sisters decided to take action this year. “Me and my other sister Denise literally planted the saplings many years ago, before Arielle was born. So, that’s why it’s called J & D, for me and my sister Denise,” she said. J & D Christmas Trees is located at 3629 Third Line Road on Six Nations, and may be reached by phone at 519-732-6548, or through their Facebook page J & D Christmas Trees. The farm will be open to visitors on December 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 10 am to 5 pm.

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From the Desk of Jonathan Garlow:

The responsibility to inform

The community members who lived at Kanonhstaton before the OPP raid of April 20th remember a skinny young activist who went by the name Jeex. This guy carried around a big camera and lived at the site and basically hung out day after day video journaling the events and learning about his people and government. He later recorded the violent confrontation and called it Day Zero – this film will be released on YouTube for the 10th anniversary of Kanonhstaton (Douglas Creek Estates). Two years ago this young man formed the news organization known to us as the Two Row Times as a sole proprietor. Although the times have changed, my love for the community and for the people still motivates me. I’ve gotten older and my face has earned a few more wrinkles and scars but my commitment is unchanged. In the years following Kanonhstaton I have watched as our negotiators have sat with Canada as they attempted to be recognized internationally. I have attended Chiefs Council to show support for our government and attended

Sour Springs for ceremony. I’ve enjoyed many discussions with elders and our knowledge keepers to continue growing as an individual and as a community member. One thing I was taught was that we used to have War Chiefs who would usually be a brother or cousin to the Peace Chief. The War Chief would double as a security guard and also as an accountability partner for the Peace Chief. He would make sure that a Chief would say what his clan mother instructed him to say during political discussions. But here in Grand River, the Code of Handsome Lake gradually phased out the role of War Chief and today that place sits vacant. So this summer it became the responsibility of the Two Row Times to inform the community members of agreements and dealings that were being carried out on their behalf by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) via the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) including the Samsung Engagement Agreement. Some have said we become a whistle blow-

er or a crying eagle at that time and since then there has been a disinformation campaign against us to discredit our journalists and question our motives and integrity as a company. It just so happens that the official media advisor of the HCCC and the HDI media director is Turtle Island News publisher Lynda Powless. At Chiefs Council sessions I am usually overlooked and skipped when packages of information is being handed out and I have grown accustomed to being left out of the loop when it comes to HDI business. But this month matters were taken a step further when HCCC’s media adviser took to the floor and said “To prevent disruptions in the future, I propose a Reporters Policy. One issue we have is strangers coming into council. In the past it hasn’t been an issue because it has been our own people who understand our council and protocols but in the summer this hasn’t been the case. We have people who haven’t covered council, haven’t been to longhouse before and as a result of that some issues are getting disrupted and misunderstood.” In addition to these comments, my journalist who accompanied me to Chiefs Council this week to report on the items discussed was also asked to stop taking notes, which we did. The proposal was approved and Ms. Powless is currently devising a Reporters Policy and we are

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very interested in what she will come up with. Although I did not have the privilege of being raised in longhouse like her or having matrilineal Mohawk blood like Lynda does (My mother was Potawatomi), I nevertheless grew up in this Six Nations community my entire life and am adequately familiar with the protocols of the Gayanasrakowa the Great Law of Peace. Because of our long and glorious history as a people I believe that the HCCC and the HDI should be held accountable to Six Nations. Part of the accountability process includes allowing press into council and/or public meetings to take note of and report on the discussions that occur there for community mem-

bers who are unable to attend. It has been insinuated by certain agitators that the Two Row Times is aligned with the Elected Council and has an anti-Confederacy agenda. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Two Row Times is proudly independent and we are controlled by no government, corporation or body. We believe in freedom of the press, and that out of all democracies in the world our government should be the most transparent and open of them all. The HCCC’s media director believes so as well and has stated in the July 22, 2015 edition of the Turtle Island News “It is in fact a government that is inclusive and gives weight to all voices,

supportive or critical.” Implementing restrictive policies against the Two Row Times could be perceived as either censorship at best, or at worst – a cut-throat business attempt to maintain a monopoly on Confederacy related news. It makes me wonder how much longer this conflict of interest will continue. So today I would gladly like to announce that regardless of what this Reporter’s Policy may be; the Two Row Times will be at every single Chiefs Council not just as the only independent media organization on Six Nations but also as concerned community members who truly care for the well-being of all the nations represented.

A documentary capturing the events of April 20th called Day Zero by Jonathan Garlow will be released on the Two Row Times YouTube channel for the 10th anniversary of Kanonhstaton, the Protected Place. This image is from the film OPP in 2006 before his passing. IMAGE BY JONATHAN GARLOW

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Chief LaForme passes the torch in New Credit By Jim Windle NEW CREDIT — After 14 years serving the Mississaugas of the New Credit as Elected Chief, Bryan LaForme has decided to “hang it up and let somebody else have a go at it,” as he puts it. Over the course of those 14 years, LaForme has seen a lot happen in his community, some good and some not-so-good, but he maintains the good times far outweighed the bad. With this Saturday’s elections on the near horizon, LaForme feels bittersweet about leaving office after winning seven consecutive mandates from the people, but believes it’s the right time to do so. “I never really planned on serving that long,” he says. “It just kinda happened that way because we were always in the middle of projects that I wanted to see through. It certainly has been a privilege, for me anyway, to represent our community and have the community’s support along with that of my family, particularly my wife Liz who always supported what I did and dealt with me being away from home all the time. It kind of puts a strain on a family but she has always been there for me.” He presently has no ambitions to run for any other office, provincially or nationally, but reserves that consideration for another time, if ever. “I’ve been asked to do a few things but I have not decided yet,” he says. “I want to take some time

Mississaugas of the New Credit will soon have a new Chief. Outgoing Chief, Bryan LaForme, has decided to pass the torch to a new generation after 14 years as Chief. One of the many good memories LaForme will be taking with him was his community hosting the Pan/Am Games this past summer. LaForme is pictured here joking back stage with the legendary Buffy St.Marie at the Pan Am Gala. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE off and go where I want to, when I want to for a while and get all that out of my system.” For 10–years of his term in office, he was in negotiations over the Mississauga land claim which was eventually settled in 2010 to the tune of $145 million, the largest settlement in Canadian history up until that point. “You are never going to please everyone,” acknowledges LaForme. “Some think we should have held out longer, but we were faced with a take it or leave it offer and by accepting it, we have secured at least some future for our people through investments.” Every registered band member also receives an annual interest payment of between $1500 and

$3,500, every year just before Christmas, depending on how the investments do on the stock market. “The high points for me were the Mississauga settlement, which were very tense at times,” he reflects. “The other was to host the Pan Am Games on our traditional territory this past summer. I think the Games really put New Credit on the map as far as recognition goes.” Despite some disappointments he believes his community’s involvement on the Pan Am Games was well worth the hard work and headaches. “It really let people know who we are,” he says. LaForme was especially proud of the Pan Am torch run that came through the New Credit

Community in advance of the games and the attention it brought to New Credit. “It was good that it would come through a First Nations Territory, but it also gave recognition and honour to the ‘Front Runners,’” says LaForme. The Front Runners, as they have been called, were a group of young boys who, because of their athleticism and feel good photo-ops, were picked to run the torch from Winnipeg into Minnesota, at distance of around 500 miles, back in the 1960s. “They were residential school boys,” Laforme recalls. “After running it for 500 miles, when they got to the stadium with the torch, they were not allowed to go in. They had

to hand it off to a non-Native to carry the torch in. They were then taken to a restaurant where they were given a pancake breakfast and sent back to residential school.” The front runners, now elderly men, were on hand at a number of events leading up to and during this year’s Pan Am Games. Any disappointments stemmed from not being included in the planning of the games from the beginning and being forced to play catch-up with a panel of people who did not understand the concept of being a host nation and what that means to First Nations. Other highlights have to do directly with the People of New Credit. “We were able to build

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Resident defends his recycling plans By Jim Windle

SIX NATIONS — Six Nations resident Earl Johnson of Third Line Road, has what he believes to be a solution for the overburdened and highly polluted Fourth Line community dump site which stands like a mountain abutting the rear of his land. He became the centre of controversy recently when members of the Men’s Fire stopped the train of dump trucks leading to his Third Line property. At the time, Johnson agreed to stop the deliveries until the misunderstanding is resolved. He also chose not to speak to the media until this week to explain his plan for a recycle business and why he believes it is needed. “I believe I have the solution for the dump,” he told Two Row Times. “I intend to join forces with Bill (Warner) from A&W Recycling and build a large recycling facility here on this side.” The current facility for A&W is too small and they can’t handle everything at that location, which on the dump site itself. “The reason why I brought in the dirt is because I need a berm all the way around to protect against the wind blowing papers and junk all over the place and onto my neighbours’ land,” he explains. “All my life I guess I was misinformed about what you can do on your land. I was always told that this is my land and I

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next to my property,” he says. “That dump has no gas wells in it, and it’s almost like a methane time bomb.” “It is my property that they have destroyed by not caring about our people,” he said. Johnson’s plan is to have a proper weight scales and enough acreage to handle and sort all kinds of waste materials for recycling with his new partners from A&W Recyclers. He says there will be no fee to use his new facility and plans to employ a sizable staff, making his money from selling the

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any of that soil, I do not want it,” he says. But why the mulch in the soil? Johnson says there is nothing sinister about what he is doing and says, “The reason for the mulch is to absorb a large swampy area between my property and that of the dump, which has turned into a small lake of stinky black water before I put gravel over it.” He claims to have the support of other businesses to work with him on the large-scale project. At the rear of his property is a stand of

Carolinian forest, which is dying due to the pollution in the soil from the dump. There is a government ditch which crosses his land, which he believes is also polluted due to the dump. Johnson is concerned over what he believes has been a “misunderstanding” and miscommunication between himself and the Men’s Fire who stopped the delivery of soil to Johnson’s land believing it to contain contaminants.

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SIX NATIONS - Mr. MacLeod's Grade 4 Class at IL Thomas School won a food drive competition against 13 other classes with a total of 111 food items collected, on Friday, December 4. "As a school we want to give back to the community in a good way at this time of year. You know, help families that could use the extra help and teach our students values that we believe are important," said school Principal Mrs. Reva Bomberry. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

OHSWEKEN - Six Nations Police were stationed in front of Six Nations Plaza on Chiefswood Road last Friday to kick off the RIDE program just in time for the busy holiday season. Six Nations Police Chief Glenn Lickers, along with Deputy Chief Rocki Smith, Inspector Darren Montour, A/Staff Sgt. Dave Smoke and Community Service Officer Janna Miller were on hand to mark the beginnings of a safe holiday season for the community.

NEW CREDIT - Santa gets very busy this time of year and he was able to fit in a visit to the New Credit Community Hall over the weekend.

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The Six Nations Police Service is set to launch their annual Festive Season R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign throughout the community during the holiday season. Six Nations Police officers are vigilant year round in an effort to reduce impaired driving but those efforts are increased this time of year with dedicated R.I.D.E. spot checks to coincide with the usual increase of social gatherings and the increase of alcohol consumption during the holiday season. We are committed to keeping the roads in our community safe and our R.I.D.E. campaign is an important part of that commitment. We also continue to encourage the public to call 911 when they see a suspected impaired driver. Keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility and police often receive reports of suspected impaired drivers from other motorists. As your police service we want to remind community members to plan ahead and make alternate arrangements to prevent drinking and driving. Arrangements such as choosing a designated driver, calling a taxi or arranging for a friend or family member to pick you up are all great alternatives to drinking and driving.

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Ronahtaskats Community Living Gift Shop re-opens after fire By Chezney Martin OHSWEKEN - After experiencing a fire two and a half months ago in September, Ronahtaskats Gift Shop reopened its doors on Monday December 7, just in time for the holidays and with a lot of new items. The shop has an air of promise as what looks like brand-new inventory shines on the shelves and hangers, with tee-pee

lanterns, art pieces, bead work, and much more on display. Shop Supervisor Joel Jamieson explained that this reopening is what he calls a “soft opening,” and once the shop is fully stocked, it will become a training centre for work experience. “This is our soft opening, so we’re going to be having a grand opening in the New Year. So, this is just to get some stuff

Proud To Be, Twindian Designs and Carhartt items displayed near one another prove that the store carries a good mix of local and mainstream brands.

This beadwork done by Susan Hill is an example of how Ronahtaskats is veering into buying stock from local artists and crafters, to support and promote artists in the community.

Located just inside of Ohsweken, the shop hopes to fully re-stock for the coming new year, but has opened its doors for holiday shoppers. going for Christmas,” said Jamieson. “We’re kind of changing the direction of the store a little bit. Before we were selling many different things, but now what we’re trying to do is buy from local artists and crafters. We have some beadwork, some local carvings, and some baskets, and we also have some paintings, and these are new items to the store,” he explained, motioning around the shop. “We will be carrying some of our regular items as well, so the blankets that we sell, the Carhartt, and the Pendleton wallets and blankets. We’re going to be selling some of our original items that were big sellers to the store, and we’re trying to also sell local things so people can come to us, and we buy wholesale,” he said. “So, this is just to let everyone know that we’re open again, and come the new year hopefully the whole store will be stocked,” he said. Jamieson then explained the idea of a “fire sale.” “I think many people are coming in expecting that we’re having a fire sale, and we sort of evaluated the product and there was just too much smoke damage,” he said. “We just went against it, and we decided it wasn’t going to be

worth our while or to the individuals in the community to have a fire sale.” he said, further explaining that the cause of the fire hasn’t been confirmed, but there has been specu-

lation that it was arson. The shop hours will be Monday to Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 10

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Mohawk Chapel welcomes Christmas season with special service By Chezney Martin BRANTFORD – Community members from both Six Nations and the Brantford area gathered inside Mohawk Chapel for their Annual Christmas Service on Sunday, December 7. After an opening address recited by Michael Montour, several prayers were offered along with Christmas carols. Reverend Larry Brown explained that he is one of twelve that can wear his regalia, and the church itself represents the unity of two people. “This church brings two communities together, the community of Six Nations and the community of Brantford, and one of the things I spoke about during the service was learning to walk in the way

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SIX NATIONS – Councillor Roger Jonathan opened the Six Nations Council meeting in prayer on Tuesday evening before moving forward to discuss issues within the community. Representatives from Rekindling Our Fire (ROF) group asked council on Dec. 8 if they could hold a Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve at the community centre. “We’re trying to get the community involved,” said a ROF spokeswoman. “There’s a lot of people hurting this time of year and we’d like to see everyone come together for some encouragement.” ROF is a grassroots movement against suicide in the community and has almost 900 followers on its Facebook page. In November they built a lodge that housed what they called a sacred flame, where those affected could gather and commemorate friends and family members they’ve lost to suicide. Councillor Helen Miller commended the group for striving to brighten peoples’ spirits during the holidays, which she said can be tough for community members this time of year. “I can’t say no to a group in our community

doing good things just because it is a holiday,” said Miller. Council agreed to let ROF put on the dinner and waived the fees involved, which total $537, including a $25 deposit to hold the time and space. Council approved that the Ministry of Children and Youth Services could provide funding for a Child Welfare designation capacity building and Aboriginal Alternate Dispute Resolution, totalling nearly $2.5 million. A recommendation put forth by the The Human Service Committee (HSC). The HSC also asked council to designate one of their own members from the Six Nations Elected Council to be a community champion representative for the 2015 to 2017 Active Grand Project, which would help improve access to recreation in Six Nations, Brantford and Brant County. Council decided that more information was needed from the HSC before they could make a decision as to whether or not they are interested and will bring the issue up again at the next meeting. Representatives from the Six Nations Natural Gas company were there

to present some financial reports. Councillor Miller said that the report looked fine, but she didn’t see any section addressing the company’s history of bad debts. A representative from Six Nations Natural Gas said that he did not have the information with him to properly address any issues regarding debt within the company at that time.

Rev. Larry Brown says he is learning to walk in the way of the Two Row Wampum and that services at Mohawk Chapel are meant to bring the community of Six Nations and the community of Brantford together. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

Wampum. “That’s one of the ways in which we can make this world into the place of peace and love and justice that we all pray for,” he said. Mohawk Chapel Event Coordinator Jacqueline Jamieson estimated that over 70 people had been in attendance, with many familiar faces from Six Nations, including Geronimo Henry. “He’s been our greeter for the past two services, so he just comes in and gives people their program and their books. Which is nice because this church was used as the residential school church, so it’s a nice kind of way of reconciliation,” she said. “It’s always great to see people in the church and using the church. Chief Ava Hill was here too, and we’re always

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SNC Food bank receives big donation By Jayson Koblun OHSWEKEN – The Six Nations Community Food Bank (SNCFB) received a large donation last week. The SNCFB has been a blessing for people in the community during the holidays and throughout the year but has strict budgets and growing costs – so donations from people like Bill Monture of Six Nations are greatly appreciated. “The food bank is a good thing for the community,” said Monture, a spokesman for the Men’s Fire. “They help out a lot of people in need.” Monture donated a large sum of money between 10 and 15 thousand dollars and really wants to emphasize that the value lies in how the donation will benefit the community instead of the exact dollar amount. “It’s not about the money, it’s the fact that people are in need and I am in the position to help them out,” he said. “Everything we do is for our people, it’s not about self gain.” The donation will help

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Bill Monture, Charley Hill and a member of the Men's Fire standing inside the storage unit given by Monture showcasing a small portion of what Wednesday's donation bought the food bank. provide food and household cleaning products for the estimated 400 individuals served monthly at the SNCFB. “Products from it [the donation] will last well into next year,” said Char-

ley Hill, co-ordinator of the SNCFB. “It’s a lot of stuff that we can’t necessarily afford within the food bank’s budget.” The donation was given on Wednesday Dec. 3 and has already been

spent on the items that the food bank needed, now it only needs to be processed and stored. Hill said that the food bank has not been able to offer household cleaning or hygienic products

in recent months due to its strict budget but she is excited that its recently stocked shelves now have more to offer. “We haven’t had household and cleaning products for awhile so

people stopped asking for them.” she said. “Now we have lots and I can start telling people that they’re available again.” Aside from funds, Monture also saw a need for extra storage and has given the food bank a portable storage container that has been filled with toiletries and other nonperishable items. Alex Martin, one of the seven volunteers that help at the food bank, is really looking forward to help the team process all of the new supplies. “My favourite part is the donations,” she said. “Helping out and stacking shelves is a lot of fun too.” This is the third year Monture has donated to the food bank and hopes that in the future, more donations of any amount will happen throughout the year, not just at Christmas. “There’s a lot of people in need in the community and donations shouldn’t be given only at Christmas,” he said. “It should happen year round.” By Jayson Koblun OHSWEKEN – The SNCFB also received a donation from the Six Nation's Police of $1 000 as part of the food bank's "Helping Hands for the Holidays" campaign. Police Chief Glenn Lickers was at the food bank Thursday, December 4 to give the cheque to the food bank's coordinator, Charley Hill.

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ing to Statistics Canada and it’s annual Severe Crime report, Thunder Bay is the new murder capital of Canada on a per capita basis. The report designates Aboriginal homicide at the top of that list as well, showing that Aboriginal men are 7 times more likely to be murdered and Aboriginal women 6 times more likely. The studies show that there is a direct link between poverty and murder. Brad King, frontline worker at Shelter House in Thunder Bay, says he “has hope for change in Thunder Bay’s new Liberal MP, Patty Hajdu,” who is also the new Minister for Status of Women. King hopes that her understanding of homelessness and the issues behind it, could help to end it. Perhaps even to become a voice for society’s most marginalized. Deputy Chief of Thunder Bay Police Service, Andrew Hay believes that, “Violence is driven by the issues of alcohol and poverty and homelessness and addictions and that will continue to plague Thunder Bay until we address these core issues.” However, Hay fails to note the impacts of racism and the direct links between poverty and murder. Considering that Aboriginal people make up 8% of Thunder Bay’s population, yet constitute 80% of the homeless population, perhaps it’s time to look beyond ideas of criminality. There are deep seeded issues that must be addressed. Tools like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and the upcoming inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women are available

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Trudeau fights to include Indigenous rights in Paris Climate Agreements The 2015 United Nations Paris Climate Conference, also known as COP21, is underway in Paris, France. For two weeks, 147 world leaders, including Justin Trudeau, are meeting to “achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2C.” The past five years are expected to go down as the “warmest yet” on modern record. 50, 000 participants are attending, with 25, 000 being from government, intergovernmental organizations, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and civil society. The Indigenous Environmental Network participates and have been quick to call out the “annexation” of Indigenous rights language from the operative text being drafted at the conference. According to IEN, Indigenous peoples are on the frontlines of climate change. Dramatic climate changes include the detrimental effects that warming waters have on migrating salmon, for example. The Global Indigenous Caucus, a delegation of Indigenous representatives from the Arctic to the Amazon, reacted with a kayak flotilla to demonstrate their dissatisfaction. Hundreds attended the event. Justin Trudeau responded: “I have instructed people to strongly advocate for the inclusion of language that reflects the importance of respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples. We have also highlighted the importance of considering Indigenous traditional knowledge alongside scientific analysis.” Trudeau has been lauded by First Na-

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tion leaders for fighting to include Indigenous rights in the climate treaty process, although it is opposed by the United States and the European Union. However, Elizabeth May, a lawyer with more than a decade of climate negotiation experience said not to expect that the inclusion of these rights will help Aboriginal battles with resource extraction practices. “I don’t see any direct benefit for our Canadian pipeline battles.”

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analysis how the conclusions were reached. It also includes audio versions of the summary. The report has also been translated into Mi’kmaq, Ojibway, Cree, Dine and Inuktitut. Accessibility of the document has been very important during the drafting process. Details are included, like graphs, tables and charts, in order to respond to some reactions to our calls to action. For example, incarceration rates have doubled since 1991, as well the number of Indigenous children being taken into care is now six times higher than in 1990. “If you keep doing what you are doing and expect to change things, you are crazy” said Sinclair. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was created as part of the multi-billion dollar settlement between Ottawa and residential school survivors.

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Prime Minister Trudeau’s Speech from the Throne brings hope By Jim Windle OTTAWA — Traditionally, every new session of the Canadian Parliament opens with a Speech from the Throne in which the Prime Minister lays out in very broad terms the goals, initiatives and direction of the upcoming sessions. The speech, although prepared by the PM, is read by the Governor General on his behalf. This year, of course, was the first Speech from the Throne under new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Many of the campaign promises were reiterated by Trudeau from the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa before Friday’s opening of the 42nd Parliament. Mu lt i- d i sc ipl i n a r y artist David Charette, originally from the Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve (located on Manitoulin Island in Ontario) performed an Indigenous honour song for Their Excellencies the Governor General of Canada the Right Honourable David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, and other members of the Vice-Regal party. Although the speech was short by former Prime Minister’s standards — a mere 1,800 words — it contained his government’s need for “nation-to-nation” relations with Indigenous peoples within Canada. In particular, he promised on Friday to move ahead on adopting the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation commission which resulted from the examined effects of a longstanding policy that forced indigenous children into government-funded boarding schools, a system it called “cultural genocide.” That included the formation of an inquiry panel to investigate why a disproportionately large number of indigenous women are murdered or go missing, improving the level of health care in native communities, powers of native groups and the recognition of indigenous laws.

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Also, to jointly develop with indigenous peoples a Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation to be issued by the Crown. The proclamation would build on the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and the Treaty of Niagara of 1764, and reaffirm the nation-to-nation relationship between indigenous peoples and the Crown. The TRC recommendations also calls Canada and the provinces to repudiate concepts used to justify European sovereignty over indigenous peoples and lands, such as the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius, and to reform those laws, government policies, and litigation strategies that continue to rely on such concepts. Many of the TRC’s recommendations echoes those of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. They include, respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to self- determination in spiritual matters, including the right to practice, develop, and teach their own spiritual and religious traditions, customs, and ceremonies. Another important shift in the relationship

is a call to all religious denominations and faith groups who have not already done so to repudiate concepts used to justify European sovereignty over Indigenous lands and peoples, such as the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius. An issue the former Harper Conservatives have avoided throughout its 11-year term, that

being the revelation of the buried remains and information on missing children from residential school system, is to be brought to light. Still other areas of Canada’s promised renaissance related to its relationship with Onkwehonwe people cover areas such as Child Welfare, Education, Language and Culture, Health, Justice,

Equality for Indigenous People in the Legal System, Youth Programs, and more. “Canadians have been clear and unambiguous in their desire for real change,” Mr. Johnston told a joint session of the House of Commons and the Senate. “Canadians want their government to do different things, and to do things differently.”

Other mainstream issues to be adjusted were included as well. A “typical” family of four will receive an extra $2,500 tax-free annually. Canadians “want leadership that is focused on the things that matter most to them,” said Governor General Johnston, the Queen’s representative in Canada. “Things like growing the economy, creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and helping those working hard to join it. … This is the fair thing to do, and the smart thing to do for Canada’s economy.” Trudeau underscored his plan to roll back many measures introduced by Stephen Harper over the past decade. Trudeau affirmed the government’s commitment to admit 25,000 refugees from Syria by the end of February. The speech said the government would seek to rebuild relations with “our closest friend and partner, the United States,” a relationship that was strained under Mr. Harper. Words are cheap, but in this case encouraging and it will take the AFN, and other Indigenous representatives to keep the Trudeau government’s feet to the fire to follow through with concrete action.

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TRC final report to be released Dec 15 Promise, MMIW inquiry to start this week By Jayson Koblun OTTAWA - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will put forth its final report on Canada’s residential school system on December 15 in Ottawa. Murray Sinclair, chair of the TRC, has called Canada’s treatment of indigenous children a “cultural genocide” – the commission was asked to research the history of children who died or went missing while under the residential schools’ administration. The commission’s initial report was released in June and made 94 recommendations as to how it could put Ca-

nada on the road to reconciliation. The Liberal government has since promised to implement all the recommendations. The TRC has held hearings across the country for the past six years, gathering documents and testimonies from residential school survivors. At least 3,000 students never returned home from the schools, according to the initial report, but the final number may never be known. Many of the children’s names were not recorded, nor were the causes of many of their deaths. Sinclair and commissioner’s Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild

will present the report including details on the thousands of children who have been left unaccounted for. The report’s release will be the commission’s final official act, which completes their original task of documenting the history of the school’s survivors and informing all Canadians about what went on inside the residential schools that operated across the country for more than a hundred years. The report will be released at a press conference at Ottawa’s Shaw Centre at noon on December 15.

TRT Staff OTTAWA - The long awaited national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women promised by Justin Trudeau throughout his election campaign is about to become a reality. The Trudeau government announced Tuesday that Phase #1 of the inquiry will begin with Ministers meeting with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women this week in Ottawa. “As a first step, we will meet with the families in the National Capital Region with the goal of hearing their views on the design of the inquiry and what it needs to achieve,” says Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. “And over the next two months, we will hear from more families, other indigenous peoples, national aboriginal organizations and a range of front-line services workers and

others.” She was critical of the silence of the previous government on the issue stating that the families of these women deserve better. AFN Grand Chief Perry Bellegarde was pleased with the news saying in a written statement, “After years of denial and deflection, it is my hope we can make real strides in achieving justice for families and achieving safety and security for all our people.” According to Bennett, phase #1 of the inquiry would determine its objectives, focus and parameters. “It will also help identify potential terms of reference for the inquiry, outline possible activities and participants, and potentially help identify the commissioners.” “Phase #2 will be the actual inquiry itself, and we hope to be able to announce that next year, in the spring,” Bennett continued.

NDP leader Tom Mulcair was pleased with the announcement however, wanted a specific launch date for the full inquiry. “Given the urgency of this national crisis,” said Mulcair during question period, “can we expect a report by the end of 2016?” Although not willing at this time to put a specific target date out, Prime Minister Trudeau stated, “The victims deserve justice, their families an opportunity to be heard and to heal. We must work together to put an end to this ongoing tragedy.” In 2014, the RCMP found nearly 1,200 documented cases of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls between 1980 and 2012, a number they said exceeded previous public estimates.

For many people, the holidays see an increase in shopping and socializing. The Six Nations Police Service is offering the following tips to get you through the holidays safely.

HOLIDAY CRIME PREVENTION Celebrating

On-line Shopping • It’s wise to do some research on a website before you purchase something and hand over your credit card information. • Log on to the company website yourself - do not enter through an emailed link • Check the Better Business Bureau to see if they have had any complaints about the company • Look for a padlock icon in the upper right corner of any page asking for your credit card information to indicate it is secure.

Shopping in Person • Try not to take your eyes off your debit or credit card when someone else is handling it • Make sure they only swipe your card once • Keep watch of your personal belongings at all times - don’t leave your purse unattended • If you must store your purchases in your car, make sure they’re in the trunk and that your trunk opener inside your car is deactivated • Park somewhere well lit and don’t leave valuables where they can be seen

Decking the Halls • If your Christmas tree is visible from the outside, consider not placing gifts under the tree until the last minute • If you have pets, they may be attracted to ribbons and parcels and they could pose a choking hazard • Once the presents have been unwrapped, consider taking boxes for things such as computers, electronics and televisions straight to recycling yourself - no need to alert a thief what new toys Santa brought you by leaving the boxes outside your home

Travelling by Car

• Whether you’re a guest or a host, you need to have a plan to prevent drinking and driving. Remember that it’s not always easy to tell if someone is over the legal limit to safely drive and that time is the only thing that can sober someone up. • Determine who the designated drivers in your group will be or have a plan to take public transit or taxis ahead of time • As a host, consider limiting your own drinking so you can be more aware of how much your guests are drinking • If you believe one of your friends is too drunk to drive, ask them or their keys and call them a cab; alternatively, you can stay with them until they are sober or offer them a spare bed for the night • If you are unable to stop someone who shouldn’t be driving, you will need to call the police - it may be difficult to do when it’s a friend, but the potential for serious or deadly harm to your friend and others is a very real possibility if they get behind the wheel

• This time of year, the roads can become slippery and you may encounter black ice. • Have directions and check road conditions before you set out • Always wear a seat belt • Stick to well-travelled roads when possible and take a cell phone and car charger for emergencies • Ensure your car is in good mechanical condition and that you have appropriate tires for the road conditions you may encounter • Have the correct car seats for children and make sure they are installed properly • Keep an emergency kit and blankets in your trunk • If you need to use your GPS or your cell phone, pull over to the side of the road when it’s safe to do so • Advise someone of your travel route and the times you plan to leave home and arrive at your destination

Going Away? • If your holiday plans include travel elsewhere, you will want to take steps to protect your home and its belongings while you are away. • Have a friend or neighbor visit your home often to check on things • Invest in a timer for your lights • Cancel your newspaper and arrange for your mail to be brought inside every day • You may be excited about your big trip, but it’s not wise to advertise your plans in social media, such as Facebook and Twitter

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Winter storms often make for unsafe driving conditions, and motorists must alter their habits when making winter trips.

How to stay safe on wintry roads CAR CARE - Many people will remember the winter of 2013-14 for all the wrong reasons. Record low temperatures and heavy snowfall were the story last winter. With winter now on the horizon once again, many motorists are looking for ways to ensure their daily commutes or holiday trips to visit family and friends are as safe as possible. When wintry conditions, including snowfall, compromise driving conditions, it’s best for motorists to stay home. But avoiding roadways altogether is not always an option, so motorists who simply must venture out onto the roadways this winter can employ the follow-

ing strategies to ensure they safely arrive at their destinations. • Consider winter tires. Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. All-season tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Drivers who live in regions where snowfall is significant or even expected to be significant may want to install winter tires just to be on the safe side. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock brak-

ing systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction. ABS and traction control only prevent drivers from over-braking or overpowering the traction of their tires. Only better tires will improve traction. • Drive slowly. Many drivers mistakenly believe they only need to drive slow when snow is falling. But winter weather can make roadways unsafe even in areas that have not witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky. Wet winter roads can quickly turn into icy winter roads, and no ABS system or traction con-

trol device can prevent a car that’s traveling too fast from skidding out. Poor visibility is another reason to drive slowly in winter. Peripheral vision is often compromised when driving in winter, as dirt, salt or sand buildup on windshields and side windows and mirrors can make it hard for motorists to fully view their surroundings. Even if your vision is not compromised, a fellow motorist’s might be. So ease up on the gas pedal in winter so you have more time to react to potentially adverse conditions. • Don’t drive too closely to other motorists. In addition to driving slowly, motorists also should leave extra

room between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. In such conditions, for every 10 miles per hour drive a minimum of four car lengths behind the motorist in front of you. So if you are driving 50 miles per hour, be sure to leave 20 car lengths between you and the car ahead of you. This gives you ample time to react and builds in some extra response time should your visibility be compromised. • Maintain your vehicle. A vehicle should be maintained regardless of the season, but it’s especially important that your vehicle perform at its peak in winter. A vehicle’s battery and windshield wipers are

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Car battery care in extreme weather CAR CARE - Few things can be more frustrating than jumping into the driver’s seat on a frosty morning, turning the key in the ignition and failing to hear the engine roar to life. Frigid weather can cause trouble with a car’s battery. Some drivers do not understand why, but getting the facts can help people avoid having to deal with dead batteries on cold winter days. Cold temperatures wreak havoc on batteries because they slow the chemical reaction inside of the battery. Batteries work by combining lead plates with lead dioxide and sulfuric acid to create electrons. While batteries can function under myriad conditions, the cold weather tends to degrade high-quality batteries and may render subpar batteries useless. The cold weather can cause the fluid in the battery to freeze

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An example of just how much handiwork the Knitting Circle within the Iroquois Lodge is capable of; these newborn hats will be donated to the Birthing Centre within Six Nations

Elders exhibit creativity and generosity at Iroquois Lodge craft bazaar By Chezney Martin OHSWEKEN – The Iroquois Lodge opened its doors on Saturday, November 5 for the Annual Craft Bazaar, with the hopes of providing gift opportunities for visitors. Not only did the bazaar showcase talented vendors, it also featured items for sale that were created by Iroquois Lodge residents, and a raffle table packed with toys and gift items. Acting Activities Supervisor Dawn Russell explained that all proceeds from the raffle would go into programming. Some of the lodge’s current programming enables many of the residents to make the crafts featured at the bazaar. “From the raffle itself, both residents and staff benefit from it, and the bazaar proceeds are definitely going back into residents’ activities,” said Russell. “This is a year’s

work in progress - the bird houses, the tool boxes, there’s recipe books that have been [worked on] throughout the whole year, fleece blankets, the knitting products. Some have been donated but the bulk of the stuff was done in house here” she said. Russell explained that there is a knitting circle at the lodge that produces the knitted items for the bazaar, and an elder from Brantford comes in to mentor the circle. “They have done a great job with the knitting, they wanted to get out the knitting during the summer season and they started a quilt,” she said, adding that the quilt is the first item they raffled off. In addition to providing elders with the opportunity to get creative, the bazaar also gives back to the community by donating any left over products. “What’s left over, we don’t pack it away and keep it for next year. We

start fresh, so the knitted goods will be donated, and we take them to Ganohkwasra,” she said. “The smaller stuff, the finer detailed things are going to newborn babies, so we keep them separate,” she said, opening a large bin full of newborn baby hats which were made by the residents. “We’ll call the Birthing Centre and let them know we’ll be taking these up there,” she said, explaining that they had done the same last year. Russell said that there may be a possibility throughout the coming year to hold another bazaar. “This one they do on an annual basis, always on the first Saturday of December as far as the Christmas crafts,” she said. “What they’ve done in the past is a sale in the summertime, a Christmas in July,” she said. The bazaar is a great way to showcase the work and energy of residents at

(From left) Dorothy Patterson, Raffle Organizer Jayne Hill, member of the Iroquois Lodge Family Council Claudine VanEvery-Albert, Acting Activities Supervisor Dawn Russell and Anne Scott pose with Mary Bluefield as she holds the hand made quilt that was the prize for their first raffle draw.

the lodge, who still have a lot to offer the community, Russell says. “The greatest thing is that we try to promote that our people can still do, just because they’ve come into the nursing home doesn’t mean that they’re sitting and doing nothing. They’re still active, they’re still giving, they’re still able,” she said. The raffle table will continue until December 18, even after hours, and another hand-made raffle blanket will be drawn along with the other prizes.

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Corvairs still on top after splitting weekend games By Jim Windle CALEDONIA — Mitch Fitzmorris put two goals up in Sunday night’s Jr. B 5–2 win over the Ancaster Avalanche at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre, to bounce back from Friday night’s 4-3 OT loss in Niagara Falls and remain well ahead of the second place St. Catharines Falcons. The Avs were fortunate enough, and their goalie Cole Ceci good enough, to escape the opening 20 minutes down by only one goal at 2-1. Caledonia got off to a strong start registering 21 shots in the first period alone. Only Cory Pawley and Fitzmorris were able to beat Ceci. Michael Pollice scored for Ancaster. The tide turned in the second period when Mark Sinclair was called upon more heavily but the period ended with no additional scoring. The game was actually much closer than the score may indicate. Owen Burnell tied the game at 2-2 five minutes into the final frame. Mitch Graham

Matthew Hore chases his man behind the net in this shot by Corvairs official photographer Phil Armishaw. The Pro-Fit Corvairs suffered an OT loss in Niagara Falls before returning home Sunday for a 5-2 win over the Ancaster Avalanche. PHOTO BY PHIL ARMISHAW gave the Corvairs the lead back at 11:13 from Matt Rimac and Jonathan Schaefer. As time wound down, the Avalanche pressed harder but could not find that goal to even the sides again which prompted a sixth attacker situation that backfired into Matthew Hore’s empty net, 4-2 goal. Now, with two goals needed and nothing to lose, Ancast-

er kept Ceci on the bench and again they were burned with Fitzmorris’ second of the game, with Sinclair in on the assist. The Pro-Fit Corvairs seemed to be a half-step ahead of the Avs for most of the night, but Sinclair turned back 30 of 32 shots he faced while the Corvairs’ awesome offense slowly turned up the heat. Caledonia hopes to

celebrate their third Sutherland Cup in a row this spring and are still tweaking the lineup to find that perfect mix balanced over all four lines which has become the Corvairs trade mark in recent years. It hasn’t happened often this year, but Friday night, the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs suffered a 4-3 overtime

loss in Niagara Falls Friday night. It was only the third loss of the 2015-16 season, two of them in overtime, which still produced a single point each. Caledonia had to battle back to force the OT period with Matthew Hore’s goal at 14:16 of the third period. Niagara recorded the only goal of the first period but Volpe and Jake

Brown connected in the second to take a 2-1 lead into the third period. The Canucks got those two goals back in the third to take the lead back before Hore evened the score. Joseph Merdaca kept Niagara in the game despite being massively outshot by the Corvairs who couldn’t seem to rattle him. Mark Sinclair recorded the loss. Only 38 seconds into the extra frame, the Canucks ended the game which Blake Luscombe took exception to vehemently that he was assessed a misconduct for abuse of official as well as a gross misconduct for travesty of the game. He will likely sit out a few games for his outburst. The Corvairs will open a home-and-home series Friday, December 11th, in St. Catharines before hosting the Falcons Saturday night at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre. Tuesday December 15th they will travel to Pelham to face the Panthers.

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Bantams shut out Hagersville 6-0 Penalties mount as Midgets lose By Jim Windle

Six Nations Bantams captain Sandy Porter celebrates after scoring the first goal in Six Nations Bantams' 6-0 shut of the Hagersville Bantam Hawks. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN — Captain Sandy Porter led the charge as the Six Nations Bantam Reps shut out the Hagersville Bantam Hawks 6-0 at the Gaylord Powless Arena on Sunday afternoon. It could have been a bigger spread as Six Nations hit two posts and a crossbar along the way. Backed up by solid goaltending from associate player call-up Caleb

Martin, Six Nations took a 1-0 first period lead on Porter’s goal. Just over a minute into the second period, Six Nations’ Wyatt Williams, also an AP player, capitalized on a delayed Hagersville penalty to make it 2-0 with Devin Jamieson assisting. Jamieson added another, with 39 seconds remaining after Hagersville goalie Jordan Laforme got most of but the puck trickled through. Williams and Riley Martin

OHSWEKEN — The Cayuga Stars showed great discipline in defeating their hosts 5–2. On the other hand, Six Nations undisciplined play and resulting string of penalties prevented them from mounting any sustained pressure on the Stars while giving Cayuga ample opportunity to capitalize on man advantage opportuni-

ties. Cayuga kept their nose clean throughout the game with no penalties called against them. Meanwhile Six Nations took 22 minutes in minor penalties, most of them of the aggressive nature, plus 20 minutes in misconducts and a game misconduct. Lyle Jonathan led the penalty parade with two interference minors, two head check minors, a slash and an un-

sportsmanlike conduct, while Sam Green took a tripping call plus two misconducts all on the same play. Cecil Monture scored for Six Nations as did Austin Staats. Cayuga goal scorers were Matt Kinnear, with three, and single markers by Polawski and Tyler Loney. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

assisted. Caleb Martin kept his shutout alive late in the second period when he made a big save just as the buzzer ended the period. Leading 3-0 and gaining confidence with every shift, Six Nations went to work in the third, netting three more from the sticks of Rycol Davis, Riley Martin and Reid Bomberry for the 6-0 final.

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Kayanase marks the holiday season with Christmas tree sale By Chezney Martin SIX NATIONS - Those looking for a natural Christmas tree need not travel outside the community to conduct their search this year. Kayanase Greenhouse on Highway 54 began selling balsam fir trees at the start of the month, just in time for the holidays. The 5 to 7 feet high, $40 trees are from a northern nursery and are pre-cut, wrapped and secured within cold storage to ensure longevity and to protect the branches. However, for those wanting to purchase a live tree to later plant in the springtime, Kayanase also provides the option of purchasing a young white pine tree for $20. Operations Manager Cathy Smith marveled at how soft the balsam fir trees were, as she herself took one home. “They’re really soft, I could not get over how soft they are,” said Smith. “I took one home this weekend and it lost some needles, but not as many

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In Memoriam

Haworth-Battice, Everleigh Grace November 17, 2014 - December 7,2015

In Memoriam

In loving memory of John Wayne Peters July 2, 1938 – December 10, 2000

Beloved daughter of Heather Haworth and Andrew Battice. Cherished granddaughter of Rick and Karen Cosby, Tracey Henhawk (Eric) and the late Harry Battice, and John Haworth (Marta). Loved for eternity by Aunties Tricia (Neil), Jeri (Greg), Karen (Rob), Becca, Jessie (Brett), and Christine, and by Uncles Sean (Deanna), and JP (Kerri). Will be forever missed by cousins Hannah, Azaiah, Taya, Hayden, Lexi, and Mason; Austin, Jacob,

Jonathon, Joshua, and Abbey. Everleigh Grace had a beautiful, outgoing nature and could light up a room with her smile. She combined just the right amounts of sweetness and sass and was a truly happy little girl. She may have been small but her light was bright and will continue to shine in the hearts of all who knew her. Everleigh’s family would like to thank Ronald McDonald House, Hamilton as well as the doctors and nurses from the ER and PICU at McMaster Children’s Hospital and in the ER at West Haldimand General Hospital; in addition to Haldimand County Fire, EMS, Ornge, and Haldimand OPP. Visitation will take place in the Miller Funeral Chapel, Caledonia, on Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. Everleigh’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Gateway Church (15 Haldimand Rd. 66, Caledonia, ON) on Friday, December 11 at 1 pm. In lieu of, flowers, the family requests donations to Ronald McDonald House, McMaster Children’s Hospital, or a children’s charity of your choice.

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Gone are the days we used to share, In our hearts, you’re always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, We who love you never forget. Loving you always, Pam, Magan, John, Brian, Haylee, Al and Timmy

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Mary Longboat, 100 Yr. Birthday Party We would like to thank everyone who came to help us celebrate our mother’s birthday. Many relatives, some as far away as Arkansas and Rochester attended as well as many friends and neighbours. Special thanks to cousin Ida and her daughters & granddaughters for decorating the hall and helping clean up after the party. We sure appreciate their effort. We thank Dolly Miller and family for preparing the great lunch which everyone enjoyed. Special thanks to Mark LaForme for singing Happy Birthday to our mother. Thank you to Polytech for use of the beautiful meeting room. We must acknowledge with sadness the loss of our three brothers, Wayne, Gary and Bob, but we appreciate all the kindness given to our mother.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Russian rulers (alt. sp.) 6. Swedish krona 9. Apothecaries’ unit 13. MN 55121 14. Longer forearm bone 15. Prosperous state of well-being 16. Largest Czech city (alt. sp.) 17. Moss genus larger than Bryum 18. ____ Marie Presley 19. White native of Cape Province 21. Took the same position 22. About Sun 23. Respectful (abbr.) 24. Southeast 25. Rocket launching platform 28. Stake 29. Innermost parts 31. Bowfin genus 33. Past it’s prime 36. Valleys on moon 38. Cheer 39. Abrupt response 41. Leave in disgrace 44. Israeli politician Abba 45. Of an ecological sere 46. Former Kansas Sen. Dole 48. Very fast airplane 49. Blood group 51. This moment 52. Body cavity 54. Patrician 56. Exposing to ridicule 60. Beowulf’s people 61. Gooseberry genus 62. Ali __ & the Forty Thieves 63. A French abbot 64. In a way, nailed 65. His equation predicted antimatter 66. Smaller quantity 67. Danish krone 68. Heartbeat CLUES DOWN 1. Used for insect sterilization 2. Arabian coffee cup 3. Culture medium & a food gelling agent 4. Finger millets 5. Tin 6. More guileful

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’ needs as possible this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row -- especially at work. Focus on some finer details.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may not be in a practical mood this week, Gemini. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose a little bit. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 This isn’t a week to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. However, let your past guide your actions a bit.

7. Tree gnarl 8. Force into place 9. Drawn 10. Sudden attack 11. Donkeys 12. George Gordon __ 14. Behaving in an artificial way 17. Moundbird 20. Orange-brown antelope 21. Flocks of mallards 23. Hall of Fame (abbr.) 25. Golf score 26. Friends (French) 27. Pickling herbs 29. In a way, dwelt 30. Pierces forcefully 32. Estranges 34. Shooting marble 35. Amounts of time

Answers for December 9, 2015 Crossword Puzzle

37. Register formally 40. Explosive 42. Kanza people, ____ Nation 43. Symbolize Shakti 47. Burdock seed vessel 49. Wild sheep of central Asia 50. Am. naturalist Charles Wm. 52. A fencing sword 53. Romanian city straddling the Cibin River 55. Small talks 56. Not well 57. Astronomer Sagan 58. Overgarments 59. Twist together 61. Radioactivity unit 65. Double play

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly, but you cannot add any days to the calendar. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on your slate.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Ambivalence will get you nowhere fast, Virgo. It can be difficult to make decisions, but that’s something you have to do this week. Once you do, you can forge ahead. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Now is not the time to begin a new project, Scorpio. Rather, keep a low profile and finish up any tasks that you did not get to finish last week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it’s difficult to get a good read on any associates or friends, which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s okay because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and how to proceed.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may feel yourself pulled in two different directions this week. There’s a part of you that is focused on home, and another that knows work beckons. Find a balance.

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