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The Six Nations Fire Department has called for the assistance of the Ontario Fire Marshall after six suspicious fires occurred in the last four months on the Territory. Submitted Photo

Is an Arsonist loose on Six Nations?

By Nahnda Garlow OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Fire Chief Matt Miller has called in the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office to assist the community squad investigate a possible arsonist targeting Six Nations of the Grand River.

Already, six suspicious fires have occurred on the territory over the last four months all within a 10km radius.

Miller said that the increase in fires is not only suspicious but also taxing on the Fire Department’s resources.

“On average the Six Nations Fire Department normally responds to 2 structure fires a month, with this significant increase in structure fires, coupled with our normal emergency call volumes, it is beginning to take its toll on the Six Nations Fire Service.”

Miller also said that he has grave concerns for the overall safety of the Six Nations community. “Every fire that we respond to is considered and treated as if someone is potentially inside and efforts are made by firefighters to do aggressive quick primary searches and secondary searches for victims.

Although our firefighters accept the inherent risks of being a firefighter, when an arsonist is at work it unnecessarily puts firefighters and the public at risk.”

A number of leads are being investigated at this time. Additionally Miller said that the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office and Brant County Fire are going to be helping to ensure the territory is covered for emergency services.

“Every time we respond to a structure fire we are utilizing every

emergency fire resource that we have, as a result, this leaves the Six Nations Community and its people without any emergency fire service coverage for at least 2-3 hours” Miller is asking the public to keep a look out and to report any suspicious activity to the Six Nations Police to

Gunman apprehended help assist in preventing another fire from occurring. Anyone with any information with regards to this arson investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the Six Nations Police at 519-445-2811 or the Six Nations Fire Department at 519-445-4054.

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Police responded to a report of shots heard at a residence on Chiefswood Road Tuesday morning. Because of the nature of the call, the incident could have involved a hostage and a weapon of some kind. As a precaution, Chiefswood Road was closed down between north Bicentennial Trail and 5th Line Road while Six Nations Police investigated supported by the OPP who secured the perimeter.

Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU) was also requested to attend and assist Six Nations Police. One male in his 20’s was peacefully put into custody after being talked down by police negotiators.

The man was taken to Hospital for a mental health assessment.

There are a number of Criminal charges pending against the man.

After police completely swept the home, no weapons were found in or near the house.

The incident was triggered by a domestic situation involving custody of a child. No names have been released as of press time.

Six Nations Police arrested a man in his 20’s at the scene.

The man was taken to Hospital for a mental health assessment.

There are a number of Criminal charges pending against the man.

Six Nations Police continue to investigate.

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New Credit athletes Cam Sault, who plays for the Brantford Blast after a long career in the pro ranks, and 13-year-old athlete, Ryann LaForme lit the caldron at a welcoming ceremony held at the Mississaugas of the New Credit reserve Friday. The Mississaugas are the official host of the Pam-Am Games which will be played on their traditional territory, todays Toronto. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE.

By Jim Windle NEW CREDIT – The PanAm Torch made its way through Brantford and the Mississaugas of the New Credit, Friday along with an entourage of dignitaries, a former Olympian and TV sports personality Ron MacLean who MC’ed the event.

New Credit Chief Bryan LaForme, dressed in traditional regalia, was bustling with pride as the torch was carried into the grounds behind the Council House.

Chief LaForme officially welcomed everyone to the Mississaugas of the New Credit Territory.

“The summer of 2015 marks the first time that the Pan-Am Games will have had a First Nations official host, in that they will be played on our

territory, in our land, in Toronto,” he said. “This event today gives us an opportunity to showcase our community. Our biggest hope is that when our visitors leave our lands that they take a part of us with them.”

Other Aboriginal partners to the Games include the Six Nations of the Grand River, Huron-Wendat Nation and the Métis Nation of Ontario. The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte will host the torch on July 3.

Co-MC, water polo star Mohawk athlete Waneek Horn-Miller who competed under the Canadian flag, told the audience that she always took the warrior spirit with her into the pool.

Horn-Miller put the importance of these games into focus with a

few statistics.

“There are 41 countries participating in the games,” she said “Over 10,000 athletes and coaches as well as officials, 23,000 volunteers, 250,000 visitors are expected to watch 51 sports, 19 of them are Olympic qualifiers.”

Ron MacLean offered a few little known sports stories about Wayne Gretzky and Harry Jay Smith, Jay Siverheals, better known off reserve a Tonto.

Former premier David Peterson was among the dignitaries as well.

“There is a lot of things like about and I wanted to be here,” he told the Two Row Times.

“The Mississaugas of the New Credit are the official hosts of the Games this year and First Na-

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Liberal Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer officially congratulated Regional Chief Issador Day, who only two days before, was voted in as the new Grand Chief of the Chiefs of Ontario, who was also present.

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for everything First Nations have contributed to this province and this country.”

Grand Chief Day made reference to the spirit of unity he felt in the air.

“This is my first official speaking event since being elected two days ago, and I did everything I could to be here,” he said.

“What we are seeing here today marks a great day of hope, and a great day of moving forward.”

“On behalf of all the First Nations on Ontario, I want to congratulate Chief LaForme and the committee of the Pam-

Am Games,” he said.

Mississauga singer/ s o n g w r i t e r/mu s i c i a n Mark LaForme, “the Mississauga Rattler, performed with his band and had a special song for MacLean. LaForme traveled with the late Stomping Tom Connors for years and performed “The Hockey Song” in his honour.

Opening ceremonies designed by Cirque du Soleil, will include many references to Canada’s original peoples when the games are officially opened, July 10th with closing ceremonies July 28th.

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Reconciling Evidence As it is with Christianity many Onkwehonwe indigenous people are distrustful of science because of the historic relationship with the academy and the institutional systems of education.

Science cannot seem to comprehend or appreciate the ancient ceremonies and spirituality that indigenous people have maintained on this continent for eons. Mohawk elder Paul Delaronde has said that we as indigenous people have been here for 500,000 years. Another way of saying “since time immemorial.”

The migration story which is part of the Haudenosaunee oral tradition says that our people originated far to the south and that we moved to what is now known as the NY State finger lakes region. Some elders have speculated that we broke off from the Mayans for socio-political reasons.

It is acceptable when indigenous history lines up with modern science but when the two views collide indigenous people will stand with our ancestors every single time. It was no different in 1996 when an old skull was found in a little town called Kennewick. All hell broke loose in the scientific community and wars have been raging about the skeleton until the victory had been declared a few days ago – Kennewick man is an Onkwehonwe Indian.

The bigger question is why was there any doubt? For the last 20 years scientists have been teaching children that “Native Americans” travelled across the Bering Strait and were the first immigrants to this continent. Why do they keep teaching things they aren’t sure of? Maybe it soothes their white guilt?

When indisputable DNA evidence comes along to prove that we have been here for at least 8,500 years – the age of Kennewick man – precious theories are demolished and they go back to the drawing board. Members of the Colville Nation were DNA tested and matched to this ancient ancestor and they are quite happy about the findings.

Stone tools were found in Minnesota that are at least 13,000 years old and scientists are still fighting over that. In 1951 a man named Thomas E. Lee of the National Museum of Canada found advanced stone tools in glacial deposits on the Sheguiandah reserve, Manitoulin Island. Geologist John Sanford of Wayne State University anazlyed his findings and wrote the tools were at least 65,000 years old and possibly even 125,000 years old.

No one has heard about this discovery because the stone tools were confiscated and Thomas E. Lee was fired and then blacklisted from the science community. John Sanford’s findings vanished into storage bins of the National Museum of Canada. Even the Director of the Canadian museum was fired in a barrage of bizarre collateral damage.

When Canadians start talking about reconciliation and Aboriginal Day “celebrations” it is really hard to muster much enthusiasm because of their deep seeded ideas of our origins that are blatantly racist and wrong. Do you realize you are questioning the reliability and integrity of our elders? Do you realize our track record is exceptionally good?

Until schools start teaching Canadian children that Onkwehonwe people have been here for *at least* 500,000 years there is no hope of reconciling anything.

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Adoption of Canada into the Longhouse: Part One

A Canada Day to remember

By Thohahoken Governor General Romeo Leblanc recognized June 21 as important when he dedicated the day as National Aboriginal Day. A gubernatorial response to overshadow Indigenous Days begun at the indigenous community level in the 1980s?

Recognition of the summer solstice? Or something with a deeper and richer meaning, and of great consequence to relations between Canada and Indigenous Peoples?

“If it wasn’t for your people Canada would not be a nation today,” said the late-Sylvannus General, last of the old time Mohawk Workers (Kanienkehaka Ratiiotens). He was the brother of Emily C. General and a contemporary of Iroquois founders of entities like the Mohawk Workers and Indian Defense League of America (IDLA) such as Sophie Martin and Clinton Rickard in the early 1900s.

Sylvannus referred to an event that took place between the Queen of England and the Mohawk People in Brantford, Ontario on October 1, 1869. On this day at the Mohawk Chapel in Brantford the Iroquois People (Wisk Nihohnnowentsiake) made Canada legal.

Here’s how the Iroquois made Canada a nation as Sylvannus General said.

By custom the Iroquois people hold an important role among the Indigenous peoples of North America. The Mohawk people were usually the first to tell Europeans how things worked over here. The best way they knew was to describe the entire continent as one Long House.

“Where the sun rises is the eastern door,” the Old Ones would say,” and where the sun sets is the western door. The blue sky over our heads is the roof, and living in that long house is one family.”

The depiction of the Long House meant that Indian people (Onkwehonwe) considered themselves to be One Family, the origin of the idea “all my relations” (akwekon akenkweten).

Iroquois people have many customs for helping each other cope with changes. For example, some time in the future the law changes or a new “rafter” seems to be good or needed.

The wanted change will be decided by the People and called “adding (moving) the rafters” (the Old Ones would say: “... enkaka’enionke tahnon tokat eniohetston, ne’e enthonwanatonkkwe’ “thikate sontewanahsaren”).

Moving or “extending the rafters” included not only making the Long House bigger, but also adding to the family. When an Iroquois family or person thought highly or strongly of someone, a family, or families

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and wanted to adopt them, they took the matter to their Chief to confirm to the other clan families (the Old Ones would say: “...etho niienhatiriwenhawe tsi nonwe enthatika’enion ne Rotiianer tahnon onen ok tsi enthatiriwahnnirate tahnon enhonnohetse ne Rotiianer”).

Adoption and “extending” the rafters in the Great Law (Kaiianereserakowa) gives Iroquois people a model for other Indigenous peoples living in the continent-wide Long House, but also is a colour-blind model that was reportedly used for Europeans since the 1600s.

The model was also used in the creation of Canada.

In 1867 the British Crown enacted legislation called the British North America Act (BNA) that formed colonies north of the medicine line (the border created in 1760 by the Iroquois to separate the English and French) into the Dominion of Canada.

However, Queen Victoria understood that the preemptive right of the Indigenous people needed to be included. Conferring membership on the Iroquois People in the British Commonwealth in the late 1800s demonstrated the lofty position she accepted. So, Queen Victoria sent her son Prince Arthur the Duke of Connaught to the Iroquois people near Brantford, Ontario at Her Majesty’s Chapel.

On that Friday the 19-yearold Prince was given the condolence ceremony by Chief John Buck, made a chief (Rotiianer), and was adopted into the Long House with the name “Kar-akow-dye” which is the Mohawk wolf clan name Karakontie.

It was on that day Canada was added as a rafter to the Long House of Many Relations.

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Memorial recognizes Six Nations sacrifices during War of 1812

By TRT Staff NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – A working group of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee has raised slightly over $1 million to construct an art installation in honour of the contributions made by the Six Nations of the Grand River and their Native Allies during the War of 1812.

This public artwork, known as “Landscape of Nations” will be located at Queenston Heights Park as part of a partnership agreement with The Niagara Parks Commission.

The timing of the installation later this year coincides with the 200th anniversary of the historic Council of Peace & Reconciliation Conference which was held in Niagara on August 31 and September 1, 1815 between representatives of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Native Americans of New York, and the British Crown.

At a media conference earlier this month, which included a special visit by Six Nations Chief Ava Hill, a welcome from First Nations member and Elder-in-Residence Carol Jacobs of Brock University

and a water drum performance by Hubert Buck, members of the Working Group provided an overview of the project and an appeal to the public to help them reach their fundraising goal.

Pat Darte, Lord Mayor of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, was on hand to congratulate the Working Group for their tremendous efforts in bringing this project to life.

“On behalf of Town Council and our residents, I want to thank everyone involved for your tireless dedication to this project. This memorial will be a lasting legacy for years to come and a

constant reminder to everyone who visits the site about the important contribution made by our Native Allies, not only during the War of 1812, but in the creation of our country.”

Campaign Co-Chairs Tim Johnson of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of the Native American and Dr. Richard Merritt, a renowned local historian, thanked the many generous local benefactors, as well as the Federal Government, which helped to launch the fundraising campaign through a $420,000 matching grant under Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities

through Arts and Heritage Program.

“This project has taken over seven years to come to fruition,” stated Dr. Merritt. “However, it was well worth the time and effort, given it has taken 200 years to finally recognize and honour the critical contributions by our Native Allies to this country. I want to thank all those people who recognized this and in six short months, allowed us to reach this stage in our fundraising campaign.”

Mr. Johnson also thanked those who have supported this campaign – financially and in spirit.

“Landscape of Nations is a project of national significance,” stated Mr. Johnson.

“It affirms the proper place of First Nations peoples at the core of Canadian history and signals their ongoing role in contemporary life and national affairs. I encourage individual Canadians to join us in making this exciting and long-overdue public artwork a reality.”

Those who wish to donate to the Landscape of Nations project are invited to visit www.landscapeofnations.com or contact John Hawley at 905-4682766 or john.hawley12@ gmail.com.

“…whereas the City of Brantford is supportive of the restoration and preservation of the Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School to honour the legacy of persons who attended the school and to ensure that this national historic site serves of a reminder to all.”

The resolution further says that Brantford City Council, “…urge all citizens, organizations, institutions, corporations from private and public sector and surrounding municipalities to be a catalyst for change and donate to the ‘Save the Evidence’ Fundraising Campaign.”

Chief Ava Hill said she was thrilled to hear the City of Brantford approved the matching donation towards restoration of the ‘Mush Hole’.

Hill said, “Their decision to allocate funding to this project is a demonstration of the good things that can come out of partnerships and friendly relationships. I believe that it is also an indication that the recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation were heard by the Brantford City Council who voted to Save the Evidence.”

Hill said the TRC report was able to reach Canadians with the facts and a summary of what happened in Canada’s residential schools and that now is the “time for reconcilliation.”

“It is gratifying to know that the members of the Brantford City Council have

expressed their desire for reconciliation by agreeing to support the repair of the roof at the Mohawk Institute,” said Hill. “I want to extend a special thank you to Mayor Chris Friel, who engineered the resolution that

was put forth, and to Councillors Richard Carpenter, Cheryl Antoski and Dave Neumann who were huge supporters of this proposal right from the beginning.

On behalf of the Six Nations community, I want to thank

all of the members of City Council for supporting the decision.”

Hill also said the SNEC and Brantford City Council can work together in unity to now pressure both federal and provincial govern-

ments to match the contributions the two councils have made. “If we can get them to do that, I am sure that we will reach our goal of securing all the funding that is needed to repair the roof.”

Local Council’s match Save the Evidence donation

By Nahnda Garlow

BRANTFORD – The City of Brantford’s Finance Committee voted in favour of meeting a call to match a $220,000 donation by Six Nations Elected Council towards raising the $1 million dollars needed to replace the roof of the historic building.

Both the donation from Brantford and SNEC will be contributed toward the Save the Evidence campaign, which is seeking to raise capital to restore one of Canada’s first residential schools.

Brantford’s Finance Committee voted 4-2 in favour of the resolution last Wednesday, proposed

by Mayor Chris Friel. City councillors in support of the donation were John Utley, David Neumann, Richard Carpenter and Chris Friel.

Those councillors in opposition were Rick Weaver and Dan McCreary.

Many citizens from the City of Brantford expressed via social media a desire to contribute toward the restoration project in some way as a gesture of compassion for what the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada suffered during the residential school era.

This call was affirmed after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released their report, finally articulating Canada’s residential school policy as an act of cultural genocide against indigenous peoples.

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Oneida Road land at Sixth Line explained

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Months ago, Guswenta Holdings purchased 46 to 50 acres of land at Oneida Road and Sixth Line Road, just off the edge of reserve land, as part of an acre-for-acre agreement in connection with land now being developed at Birkett Lane and Erie Ave in Brantford. The intention was to return the land to Six Nations through the Mohawk Workers, not under Ontario Realty, but rather under the Haldimand Proclamation.

Although miles apart, the Birkett Lane/Erie Ave land and the Oneida at Sixth Line land are linked.

A board of trustees was formed at that time to watch over the Onieda Road land and protect it from unwanted development, and representatives of the Men’s Fire were asked to sit on that board along with others, “to keep the land for the people,” according to Lester Green of the Men’s Fire.

“There was a meeting and it was agreed that a group of community trustees, including Ellis Hill, Bill Squire and members of the Men’s Fire who were at that meeting would serve as initial trustees until others from the community came on,” recalls Steve Charest of Guswenta Holdings.

Bill Monture, also a member of the Men’s Fire, explained why the Men’s Fire got involved after protesting development at the Erie and Birkett for years.

“The whole idea of us getting involved with this is to protect the Oneida Road land from future development happening without the people having a say in the matter,” Monture said.

Exactly how that will look is still a bit of a mystery, but protection against any one or two individuals benefiting from it rather than the community at large seems to be the issue at hand regarding future use of that land.

To find a compromise at Erie and Birkett, Guswenta purchased the available 50 acre Oneida Road land and paid the back taxes on it which assisted

in the trustees ability to hold the land.

“The Mohawk Workers made a deal with Gusawenta Holdings regarding Erie and Birkett Lane.

We wanted the question to go to the people and called for a public meeting to talk about it,” says Monture. “There was a meeting at Six Nations Polytechnic and those on hand agreed to the acrefor-acre deal (with Guswenta).”

Monture says that there were not many who came to that meeting, however the turnout was significant compared to other community meetings.

“Steve Charest contacted us and asked if we would sign on as trustees,” says Monture. “We said yes, but as long as it has nothing to do with Erie and Birkett.”

Regarding the Erie Ave property, Monture is still not comfortable with that land falling out of Six Nations hands through this transaction. It is part of a land claim that covers the Eagles Nest Tract, which was expropriated by the city of Brantford in 1952.

Early in the negotiations with the Mohawk Workers and Guswenta, the Men’s Fire made their concerns known.

“We gave our land away too soon,” says Monture. “We’ll never get it back now. So, we can’t allow the Mohawk Workers alone to hold this land in trust.”

The Men’s Fire suggested that some kind of business be put on that land that would generate an income for all Six Nations people.

“That is our intent in owning (serving as trustees) this land,” says Monture. “If they can find some investors that are willing to invest into Six Nations he can talk to us so our people can benefit from it.”

At the heart of the issue is the Mohawk Worker’s belief that the Haldimand Deed is primarily a Mohawk document yet the Mohawk Workers organization, which can trace their roots as a recognized organization back to the late 1800’s, has been giv-

en no say in the sale and dispersal of land, but rather have been relegated as mere observers to the deals made by Six Nations Confederacy Council and the Elected Council.

“The Mohawk Workers say it is Mohawk land, we say it is for all of Six Nations,” says Monture.

“Mohawks and such others … that is the way the document is worded.”

Monture, a Mohawk himself, says, “I don’t like everybody saying Mohawk this and Mohawk that. In my mind they meant all of the Six Nations.”

It is his position that everybody, Mohawk Workers, Band Council and the HDI, are making

deals, but asks how these deals impact the people directly?

“The Erie and Birkett development will produce no money for Six Nations people at large,” he laments. “The community has said time after time since Kanonhstaton that the idea is to get land back, now you got so many people coming wanting to take that land over and do nothing to give back to the community and that’s what sickens me.”

Until the transfer is complete, the Oneida Land is still registered under with Ontario Realty Corp.

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Niagara Police seek murder suspects

By TRT Staff Niagara Regional Police have released the names of two individuals they allege are responsible for the murder of Guiseppe “Joe” Caputo, who was found dead in his apartment June 19th.

Jasmine Doxtator, 36, and Richard William Doxtator, 38, are both wanted for the first de-

gree murder of Caputo.

Six Nations Police issued a warning to the public via Facebook about the pair, “The parties are believed to be travelling to Akwesasane, near the Cornwall area, in one of the following vehicles; 2000 Nissan Xterra SUV, silver in colour, or a 2002 GMC Sierra Pickup truck, green in colour.”

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Elected Council readying to receive Burtch land

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – After sitting in limbo for several years, the Burtch lands, which were promised by former Premier David Peterson during the Caledonia conflict, appears to be close to settled.

Late Tuesday afternoon, the Elected Band Council sent out a media release declaring that they will be moving ahead with forming a corporation to receive the land in the name of the people of Six Nations.

Since the land was promised in 2006, there has been an internal squabble over who exactly would receive the land on behalf of the people of Six Nations. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council has made several statements regarding the transfer of the land indicating that since there was no such thing as an Elected Council when the land was initially leased for 999 years to David Burtch

by Joseph Brant in early 1800’s, and later annexed by the Crown and sold, the Elected Council has no business in receiving the land on behalf of the people.

Mohawk Workers claim that the Butch Land is part of the Haldimand Tract which was deeded to them specifically and others of the Six Nations as wish to live there, Neither the Band Council nor the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chief Council have that authority.

Then there is the Men’s Fire, which have endorsed the use of the land to a local farmer on the premise that the land belongs to the people, not the Band Council, the Confederacy Council nor the Mohawks.

The internal arguments and power struggles have delayed the transfer. Recently, Ontario stated that they would only release the land to a corporation created by the Elected Council but structured however they wish, thus ignoring the Haudenosaunee land registration created by the Chiefs Council appointed Haudenosaunee Development Corporation to take possession of the line.

The Elected Council’s media release states, in part, “The Six Nations Elected Council has decided to move forward with the formation of a federal corporation to hold title to the Burtch Land until it can be formally added to the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and under the federal Addition to Reserve Process.”

It goes on to say that this new corporation would be governed by a three member Board of Directors and that one position on that board would be reserved for a representative of the HCCC. But there is a proviso, which Ontario has to agree to first.

The first is that the Province commits to remedy the water drainage problem that presently exists on the land.

The second, that when the Province transfers the land to the new corporation that it deliver it free and clear of all encumbrances and have vacant possession.

Thirdly, that an understanding be reached with the Province that would result in the corporation not being liable for, or having to pay any taxes on the land up to the time that the land officially becomes Reserve land.

Six Nations lacrosse star Johnny Powless carried the Pan-Am torch in Hamilton as part of the pre-games promotions for the biggest North American sporting event there is, which begins July 10 in Toronto and area. The Pan-Am's are a prelude to the Olympics and several sports use these Games as a qualifier for the Olympic Team Canada. The Games are being hosted by the Mississaugas of the New Credit, the traditional holders of the land which eventually became Toronto. PHOTO BY MELISA JONATHAN

CHIEFSWOOD MUSEUM

CALL FOR CHIEFSWOOD BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chiefswood National Historic Site Board of Trustees (CBOT) is looking for community-minded strategic thinkers. Following the passing of the last Johnson child, Evelyn Johnson in 1937, the mansion was given to the Six Nations community. Beginning in 1953, the Six Nations Band Council began raising funds for the restoration of Chiefswood. Through generous support and fundraising efforts, the Chiefswood mansion was opened to the public as a museum in 1963. Since that time the site has been run by Six Nations Council in partnership with the Chiefswood Board of Trustees. Through public and educational programming, special events and exhibitions, Chiefswood strives to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of regional art, culture and history in particular the history of the Johnson family and Pauline Johnson.

CBOT is particularly interested in people with skills or experience in the following areas: Financial Management – Legal - Fundraising - Local / Six Nations history - Women’s studies - Literary studies - Indigenous studies - Museums / Galleries New board members must be willing to attend at board meeting (the board meets at a minimum quarterly in January, April, July, October), and volunteer their time occasionally for fundraising / special events and initiatives .

To apply, please submit the following by August, 31 2015: • Current resume • Short statement outlining why you would be interested in becoming a member of CBOT Board positions would commence in October 2015 at the Annual General Meeting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All applications will be acknowledged.

The gates are closed at the Burtch lands. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

Please send your application to: Chiefswood National Historic Site

By E-mail: chiefswood@sixnations.ca In Person: Drop off at Six Nations Tourism Building For further information, please contact Heather George cultural coordinator for Chiefswood National Historic Site.

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Aboriginal Day celebrated at Harmony Square

By Jim Windle BRANTFORD – You couldn’t have picked a nicer day to celebrate Aboriginal Day in Brantford at Harmony Square, Saturday. Hundreds of Onkwehonwe and non-Native Canadian settlers gathered, as some speakers pointed out, at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford.

The event was a fulfillment of the hope of those trusted with naming the open space a few years ago.

Following a list of speakers wishing those in attendance a happy Aboriginal Day, people enjoyed live music and dancing all afternoon.

Liberal MPP and speaker of the house at Queens Park, David Levac opened by identifying himself as a proud Metis, “not for any other reason than to acknowledge my own history.”

He found it highly appropriate that the event be held at Harmony

"The truth has been made known. Now it is time for reconciliation." Ava Hill said at Harmony Square.

PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

Square.

“It’s not lost on me that this event is being done at Harmony Square,” he said.

“That translates into a place where everyone can come together in peace and harmony.”

He addressed the younger people at the square saying that it is their generation the torch of friendship is being given to.

“I hope they will see that, as adults, we are

coming together to be peaceful people and that they get to see us working together in a way that does not reflect on some of the history that has taken place,” he acknowledged.

Conservative MP Phil McColeman offered congratulations to Chief Ava Hill and the Elected Council for working together with Canada to “make the relationships as strong as we can make them in our generation.”

Chief Hill was straight forward as she spoke passionately about the issues facing her people and the hope of a better relationship with Ottawa.

After offering thanks and recognition to Brant Native Housing, Hill lamented that there is not enough housing on the Six Nations reserve for its members.

“Many of our people don’t live on our community because, for one thing, we don’t have a

land base that would require because some people won’t come to the table to settle our land rights,” she boldly stated in the presence of both Federal and Provincial government representatives.

She went on to personally and publicly thank Brantford Mayor Chris Friel for putting forward a motion at Brantford City Council to help repair the roof at the old Mush hole.

“The truth has been

made known,” she said.

“Now it is time for reconciliation.”

She also called upon all Canadians to keep the pressure on all levels of the Canadian government to fully implement the recommendations made public by the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, and in particular, to support a movement towards a national inquiry into the murdered and missing indigenous women across Canada.

"With the repair the roof of the Mohawk Institute, we can honour those 15,000 students that attended the Mohawk Institute from 1831 to 1970, a full seven generations of our humanity who attended that school." said Amos Key. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION is now accepting applications for the “Contract” position of

THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION is now accepting applications for the permanent position of

“Registered Early Childhood Educator” Closing Date: Thursday July 2, 2015 at noon

“Registered Early Childhood Educator” Closing Date: Thursday July 2, 2015 at noon

Qualifications: * Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, OR a diploma from a recognized post-secondary program recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators, OR a letter of recognition of equivalency issued by the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO) * Practical experience in a licensed child care setting *Ability to lift up to 50 lbs * Must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators * Must have a current first aid certificate * Prior to starting employment the successful candidate must provide the results of a current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check and must provide a current health assessment and up to date record of immunization.

Applicants must forward resume, cover letter and three references (employment related references preferred), copy of current first aid certificate, proof of college registration # and educational qualifications to:

The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Attention: MNCFN Personnel Committee 2789 Mississaugas Rd., R.R. #6 Hagersville, Ontario N0A 1H0

A copy of a detailed Job Description may be obtained at the New Credit Administration Building or by emailing caitlin.montgomery@ newcreditfirstnation.com.

Thank you to all those interested applicants - only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications: * Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, OR a diploma from a recognized post-secondary program recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators, OR a letter of recognition of equivalency issued by the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO) * Practical experience in a licensed child care setting *Ability to lift up to 50 lbs * Must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators * Must have a current first aid certificate * Prior to starting employment the successful candidate must provide the results of a current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check and must provide a current health assessment and up to date record of immunization.

Salary Range: Hours of Work:

$36,662.50 - $51,350.50 per annum 37.5 hours per week

Applicants must forward resume, cover letter and three references (employment related references preferred), copy of current first aid certificate, proof of college registration # and educational qualifications to:

The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Attention: MNCFN Personnel Committee 2789 Mississaugas Rd., R.R. #6 Hagersville, Ontario N0A 1H0

A copy of a detailed Job Description may be obtained at the New Credit Administration Building or by emailing caitlin.montgomery@ newcreditfirstnation.com.

Thank you to all those interested applicants - only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Chippewas of the Thames appealing Line 9

By Rachel Avery and Dan Kellar

The Line 9 project was initiated quietly and rather unremarkably with a plan, according to Enbridge, to simply reverse the direction of the 40 year old pipeline’s flow from west to east so it would transport oil from Sarnia to Montreal.

But concern quickly arose that oil products being shipped west to east were likely going to be changed from light crude to diluted bitumen from the Alberta tar sands and fracked oil from North Dakota.

Eventually, Enbridge was forced to confirm that this was to be the case for the whole of Line 9, and the prospect of tar sands bitumen being pumped through an aging pipeline across many rivers and through many communities spurred widespread opposition.

Along with concerns over the substances Line 9 would carry, opposition grew around the fact

that the reversal project would impact 18 Indigenous communities — communities which were not consulted in the process of developing and approving this project.

Despite criticism over lack of consultation and environmental impact being voiced by groups ranging from band councils to residents’ groups to the Ontario Ministry of Energy — in March 2014 the NEB approved the Line 9 project.

Chippewas Of The Thames First Nation launched their appeal of the NEB’s decision shortly thereafter. While affirming their opposition to Line 9 through the courts, their resistance is grounded in traditional knowledge and responsibilities, as band councillor Myeengun Henry explains, “…it is our obligation to protect the land, the environment... our spiritual connection is strong in our community and [we] are strongly opposing this project.”

The reasonable probability of significant impact on an Indigenous community should trigger a full consultation process, and since Enbridge and the federal government shirked this responsibility, COTTFN are taking the matter to court.

The rights they are asserting are protected in treaties, the Canadian Constitution, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which emphasizes the need for free, prior, and informed consent.

Section 35 of the Constitution affirms the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, which includes consultation regarding projects that would impact upon these rights.

As COTTFN filed with the NEB, “Line 9 is located within [COTTFN’s] traditional territory and treaty lands crossing underneath the Thames River, a watershed that [their] members and their ancestors have inhabited

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and harvested resources from since time immemorial.”

Enbridge CEO Al Monaco said, “through this [Line 9] project and all other projects,” the corporation “make[s] it a point of making sure that we’re consulting and engaging communities all along the right of way, particularly for First Nations.”

However, their track record demonstrates otherwise. Notification is far from equal to consultation, and Enbridge has come under fire in the past for neglecting to consult.

In 2013, Amnesty International released a statement regarding Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project explaining Enbridge “ignored crucial protections for Indigenous rights set out in both the Canadian Constitution and international human rights law.” The statement continued “if consultation is based on the premise that the project will proceed regard-

less, it will not meet the standard of human rights protection required by [law].”

Amnesty’s statement added that “The Supreme Court of Canada have repeatedly stated that there is a mandatory minimum legal duty for governments to carry out meaningful, good faith consultations with Indigenous peoples prior to any decision with the potential to affect their rights” (emphasis added).

Even though these principles have been tested repeatedly at the Supreme Court, they are being rehearsed once again over another industrial project. “Time and time we have to fight, but it is a different day and age now with our understanding. We keep referring back to Section 35 of the Constitution, which is a constitutional responsibility for them to talk to us,” Henry reflects. “Our case is really against the government of Canada for their lack of responsibility.”

The environmental implications are equally concerning, given Line 9’s substantial potential to devastate the land and rivers it crosses. As Henry explains, “The land here in southern Ontario is our spiritual responsibility.

The Thames River is one of our major factors, we still hunt, we still fish, we still gather medicines in that region,” adding that other First Nations in the vicinity, even though not directly traversed by Line 9, would be affected by a spill.

Indeed, the prospects for the ecosystems crossed by Line 9 have been cast as dire. Pipeline safety expert Richard Kuprewicz has predicted an over 90% chance of failure in the first 5 years of operation, a statement of risk he does not make lightly or often. And a failure of a line carrying dilbit is demonstrably more devastating than of conventional crude. In short time, bitumen sinks in water, while the conCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Brightening the Spirit

Breaking the Silence

Community Workshop Friday, June 26, 2015 at Six Nations Polytechnic 2160 4th Line Road, Ohsweken

Starting at 1:30 p.m. followed by a feast at 4:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Shaunessy McKay, Ph.D. and co-author of ‘Dying to Please You’ and Clinton Debogorski, U of T. Theme: Understanding Suicide Please call early to register as there is a maximum of 100 people: 519-445-4204 519-445-2661 905-768-3891 This event is free to the community

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First Nations walking to Ottawa to declare independence from Canada

By Nahnda Garlow OTTAWA – The Annishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed are walking nearly 300km to declare independence from the nation-state of Canada and will simultaneously declare ‘tibenindizowin’ (Independence) in a move to protect their territory.

According to a press release, the Anishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed are concerned that the territory has been subjected to “massive exploitation of Canadian governments and all corporations such as mining, logging, fishing and gaming commissions (SEPAQ).”

Starting June 15, walkers set out from La Verendrye Wildlife Reserve, “an old park that once provided a sanctuary for the animals, wildlife, flora and fauna, approximately the heartland of the Anishnabe lands.”

On June 26th, the walkers will arrive in Ottawa on Victoria Island and make the declaration over their territory during a Declaration of Independence Day celebration.

Organizers said a symbolic Peace Flame signifying unity, will be carried throughout the 275km walk.

“The Anishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River

Members of the Anishnabe Nation are making a journey to Ottawa and will arrive on June 26th.

Watershed, people known as the stewards of the land, are claiming their rightful tibenindizowin — independence and title — to protect Mother Earth from all the harm that has been inflicted to the ecosystem and all its beings throughout the years by disrespectful governments and corporations, which has also directly threatened the distinctive culture of the Anishnabe Nation. This will restore the historical nation-to-nation Two Row Wampum Treaty,” reads the statement sent to the Two Row Times earlier this week.

The walkers are making the long journey on foot as they apprehend the responsibility they

have been given as defenders of the land. “Manmade environmental disasters such as climate

change, pollution, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, natural resource depletion, over-fishing,

among many others, have destroyed and continue to destroy our planet and all its living creatures on

a daily basis. The tipping point has already passed and it foreshadows a darker and painful future for all humankind,” they said.

The group also issued a call to action, “We invite other walkers from all four directions to walk with us, carrying flames from their territories, to be merged on June 26, in Ottawa, into a single flame to begin a new era of peace, love, understanding and respect for each other and for Mother Earth.”

For more information or to join the walk contact the Traditional Anishnabe Government, Provisional Governing Council via email at Shannon.Chief@anorw.org.

Notice of Public Community Meeting For a Project Proposal Under the Large Renewable Procurement

The proponent identified below is proposing to submit a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to design, build, and operate a Large Renewable Project for the generation of electricity under the IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP).

The LRP is a competitive process for procuring large renewable energy projects generally larger than 500 kilowatts. At the conclusion of the LRP, the IESO may award contracts for successful projects up to the specified procurement targets for each renewable fuel: 300 megawatts (MW) for wind, 140 MW for solar, 75 MW for waterpower, and 50 MW for bioenergy.

This notice is being distributed to notify members of the public of a public community meeting that has been scheduled to discuss the Large Renewable Project proposal. Information regarding the proponent, the Large Renewable Project proposal, and the meeting details are described below.

This public community meeting is being held as part of the early community engagement requirements of the LRP. The public community meeting will present details about the Large Renewable Project and its proposed connection line. Representatives of the proponent will be available to discuss the Large Renewable Project and the overall LRP process. Should this Large Renewable Project be awarded a contract, the Large Renewable Project would need to obtain all required permits and approvals and conduct any further required community engagement activities.

Further details regarding the LRP are available at www.ieso.ca/lrp.

Chippewas and Line 9 from previous page

Proponent and the Large Renewable Project proposal

densate used to dilute it evaporates, leaving a toxic cloud.

Immediately, when the condensate—a slurry of chemicals concealed as a proprietary secret used to dilute the bitumen— evaporates, it poses a health risk to anyone in the vicinity.

Line 9 has already suffered at least 35 significant spills in its operational history. The switch to dilbit does not bode well for keeping that number where it is.

Nonetheless, COTTFN remains optimistic. As Henry considers, “What we are seeing is they know the importance of consultation now, and they are a bit worried.

That is why we have this

Qualified Applicant from the LRP Request for Qualifications stage associated with the proponent: Algonquin Power Co.

case and we have a good chance of winning it.”

In conclusion, Henry states, “When we win this case, it’s going to challenge everybody else who’s trying to do things that will hurt the environment here in our region.

We are going to be protectors of our traditional territory and we are going to make the corporations understand that, that they have duties and responsibilities along with the government of Canada.”

Rachel Avery and Dan Kellar (@dankellar) were Intervenors at the Line 9 Hearings and organise in Waterloo Region on the issue - noline9wr.ca

Proponent: Algonquin Power Co.

Name of the Large Renewable Project proposal: Paris Solar Farm Renewable fuel of the Large Renewable Project: Ground Mount Solar Proposed capacity of the Large Renewable Project (MW): 5-7 MW Proposed connection point of the Large Renewable Project: Connection to Brant M22, 27.6kV Distribution Proposed location of the Large Renewable Project and proposed connection line: The Project is located at 894 Keg Lane, South of Keg Lane and West of Paris Fairgrounds, in Brant County.

PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING INFORMATION: Brant Sports Complex, Lafarge Hall 944 Powerline Rd, Paris Thursday July 16, 2015 3pm – 8pm Contact information for the proponent: Evan Koebel Project Manager, Origination 905-465-6113 Evan.Koebel@AlgonquinPower.com 354 Davis Road, Oakville, ON L6J 2X1 www.parissolar.ca www.algonquinpower.com

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Mobile veterinary clinic going to Tyendinaga

By Erica L Jamieson TYENDINAGA - The East Village Animal Hospital (EVAH) mobile unit, located in London, Ontario, is preparing to visit Tyendinaga on June 27th. EVAH is a, “Humane Alliance-partnered ‘High Volume Spay/ Neuter Clinic’ dedicated to providing comprehensive preventative medicine services…” The visit will include a vet examination, vaccinations, and other clinics such as grooming, training and nutrition.

Also, if a dog or cat needs re-homing they can take those pets too.

Laurie Ristmae, EVAH Manager, writes, “Although Ontario vet regulations don’t allow us to do on site spay/neuter surgeries, our mobile (and the volunteer group ARF [Animal Rescue Foundation]) can do a Wellness Day.” A day like this takes

There will also be a craft booth for kids at the Tyendinaga clinic June 27th where people can take their animals to be vaccinated or checked out. PHOTO BY ERICA JAMIESON planning, cooperation and big-hearted volunteers.

Crystal Maracle from Community Well-Being jumped at the opportunity to partner with EVAH to bring their mobile unit to Tyendinaga.

ARF, Animal Rescue Foundation, plays a pivotal role in the mobile unit making the 4 – 5 hour trek from London to Tyendinaga. ARF, according to their website, “works with First Nations communities in

Ontario to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home stray dogs and cats by community member request” and partners with EVAH to assist First Nations communities. The partnership between ARF and EVAH is a very symbiotic one.

EVAH’s focus is on the medical care of pets while ARF’s concern is rehoming them into loving and caring families. Together they host ‘The Pet Wellness Day’ program.

Pet Wellness Days recently slid on over to Oneida, Chippewa’s of the Thames and Munsee-Delaware and then made their way all the way to north of Manitoulin Island to the Saga mok Anishnaabek reserve.

Participants can expect a visit with a vet for a full examination. Vaccinations such as rabies and parvo will be provided as well as deworming. The

cost is for the medicine only. If your pet has been vaccinated already, EVAH and Community Well Being still encourage people to attend as they could still benefit from seeing a veterinarian for the exam.

The day begins with a short registration, starting at 10:00 am, then you and your pet can return closer to the time of your appointment with the vet.

Crystal Maracle informs us in an email that weather permitting all activities will be held outside. There will also be booths set up for dog training information, dog grooming and dog/cat nutrition. Mikki Hill, Tyendinaga band member, says in a Facebook comment about the upcoming event, “Georgia will be there although our vaccines are up to date she could use some grooming.”

Laurie writes, “The

booths are set up with an educational component, so the volunteers are there to do as much as possible while teaching owners how to do it themselves.”

Laurie also informs Two Row Times that volunteers will be on-hand to help pet parents keep ‘Deeohgee’s’ fur from bunching up and/ or how to clip her nails as “stress-free” as possible.

There will also be a craft booth for children to learn and ask questions if need be.

If you have any questions or would like any more information you can contact Crystal Maracle of Community Well Being program at (613) 9673603 or email her at crystalm@mbq-tmt.org.

Your Voice Is Important It’s Our Community’s Future, Let’s Talk About It

The Niagara Region Wind Project A Project for Discussion by Six Nations Community Members.

Engagement Period:

June 22nd, 2015 - July 17th, 2015

Upcoming Meetings: Thursday June 25th, 2015

Thursday July 16th, 2015

Six Nations Tourism Centre

Six Nations Tourism Centre

6:00pm - 8:00pm

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Make your voice heard by participating: • • •

Visit www.snfuture.com for more information Return your completed comment card Contact us to discuss this project

The Niagara Region Wind Project is a 230 MW renewable energy project located in the Township of West Lincoln, Town of Lincoln (Niagara Region) and Haldimand County. The project consists of 77 turbines. The energy produced by the 77 turbines will be sold to the Ontario Power Authority under the FIT1.0 program. An equity ownership of the project is being contemplated by the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.

NRWC began meeting with the Six Nations Consultation and Accommodation team about the project in 2011. Enercon Canada Inc. and Boralex Inc. recently purchased the project and are moving forward with the development of the project. It is estimated that the project will be completed construction in August 2016.

Community Benefits •

Project ownership for Six Nations which will generate $30 million for the community over 20 years

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$20,000 per year to Grand River Post-Secondary Education

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Employment opportunities made available to Six Nations members and the Iron Workers Local 763 Hamilton

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Isadore Day elected as new Administrative Board Releases Cayuga Nation Contract Funds Ontario Regional Chief

By Nahnda Garlow THUNDER BAY — A new Ontario Regional Chief was elected in a traditional ceremony at the 41st Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference today hosted

by Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation (Rat Portage) Treaty #3 Territory.

As Regional Chief, Isadore Day is mandated by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to deal with the federal and provincial governments on certain issues relevant to First Nations within Ontario.

Chiefs of Ontario is a political forum and secretariat for collective decision-making, action, and advocacy for the 133 First Nations communities located within the boundaries of the prov-ince of Ontario.

The Regional Chief’s activities are guided by our Chiefs-in-Assembly who represent the Anishinabek, Mushkegowuk, Onkwehonwe, and Lenape Peoples.

With their guidance and direction, the Regional Chief’s primary role is to actively advocate our Indigenous Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights are protected, respected and implemented.

Much effort is allocated to reminding and pressing the federal and provincial governments of their obligations and responsibilities in implementing Treaties and to ensure they respect our

Peoples’ inherent and Treaty rights.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer released a joint statement congratulating Day’s election win.

They said, “We have both had the honour of working with Regional Chief Day in his role as Chief of Serpent River First Nation, and we look forward to building on that relationship. The Ontario government is committed to continuing to build positive relationships with First Nations and to work in a spirit of mutual respect and collabo-ration.”

Day’s first official statement as Regional Chief was a call to strengthen relationships be-tween First Nations and the federal government.

“I am proud that all peoples living in Canada are coming together to celebrate the resiliency and strength of indigenous peoples,” said Regional Chief Day. “Coming together is in the spirit and intent of our Treaties.

Today is a day to remember that we are all Treaty partners,” said Day. AFN chief Perry Bellegarde also sent his congratulations to Day’s election. “Regional Chief Day has been a strong voice for First Nations rights and traditions and I look forward to working together with him as part of the AFN national executive to advance First Nation priorities in On-tario and across the country.”

SENECA FALLS,NY — The Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) issued a narrow decision Wednesday that would allow Clint Halftown to access funds remaining in several small federal contracts with the Cayuga Nation. The Board did not rule on Nation’s leadership or whether Clint Halftown has a legal right to access the funds on the Nation’s behalf. Instead, the Board found the funds should be released while the Board considers whether the BIA’s February decision to release the funds was correct.

The IBIA’s decision is slated to take effect in mid-July, and the Unity Council is considering the options available to ensure federal funds due to the Nation are properly

disbursed.

In its decision, the IBIA stressed that it considered release of funds to be wholly separate from recognition of leadership.

“Allowing the Nation’s contracting representative to draw down funds,” wrote Administrative Judge Tom Blaser, “should not be –or cannot reasonably be – construed as conveying any implication on the ultimate issue of leadership…”

“We cannot let a federal agency’s decision on federal funds distract us from continuing to fight for the best interests of our people and of the generations to come,” commented Karl Hill, Faithkeeper for the Heron Clan of the Cayuga Nation and General Manager of Ca-

yuga Nation Enterprises.

“While we are disappointed that the IBIA is willing to allow Clint Halftown to access Nation grant funds despite having no leadership authority under our law, we are fully committed to promoting the Nation’s self-sufficiency and self-governance, and to improving relations with our non-Cayuga neighbors.”

The Cayuga Nation Unity Council was established under Cayuga law in 2011 and has been building the Nation’s economy and governmental infrastructure since peacefully assuming control of various Nation properties in April of 2014. The Council provides a wide range of services to its people, including transportation to

medical appointments, language classes, upkeep and improvement of Nation-owned properties, housing assistance, and employment of many Cayuga citizens formerly out of work.

Cayuga Nation leaders and officials agree that the BIA grant fund decision has no impact on Cayuga law and does not change their commitment to govern their Nation; to improve the lives of their people; and to work with the United States on a Nation to Nation basis.

“There is only one path forward for us – to continue our responsibility to work for the benefit of our people,” explained Sachem Sam George. “And that is what we will do.”

Notice of Public Community Meeting For a Project Proposal Under the Large Renewable Procurement

The proponent identified below is proposing to submit a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to design, build, and operate a Large Renewable Project for the generation of electricity under the IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP).

The LRP is a competitive process for procuring large renewable energy projects generally larger than 500 kilowatts. At the conclusion of the LRP, the IESO may award contracts for successful projects up to the specified procurement targets for each renewable fuel: 300 megawatts (MW) for wind, 140 MW for solar, 75 MW for waterpower, and 50 MW for bioenergy.

This notice is being distributed to notify members of the public of a public community meeting that has been scheduled to discuss the Large Renewable Project proposal. Information regarding the proponent, the Large Renewable Project proposal, and the meeting details are described below.

This public community meeting is being held as part of the early community engagement requirements of the LRP. The public community meeting will present details about the Large Renewable Project and its proposed connection line. Representatives of the proponent will be available to discuss the Large Renewable Project and the overall LRP process. Should this Large Renewable Project be awarded a contract, the Large Renewable Project would need to obtain all required permits and approvals and conduct any further required community engagement activities.

Further details regarding the LRP are available at www.ieso.ca/lrp.

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By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – The Sr. B Six Nations Rivermen cling to first place after splitting weekend games, but their hold is slipping.

The St Catharines Saints are tied with the Rivermen at 18-points, however, the Saints hold two games in hand and have been hot as of late.

After thrashing the Wallaceburg Thrashers 8-3 Saturday night, they gave up a 9-5 lead heading into the third period with Angus Goodleaf and the Six Nations’ suddenly turning porous in the last 20 minutes allowing seven third period goals to loose it 12-11.

Saturday night, Wayne VanEvery scored two and assisted on two to drive the Rivermen past the short benched Thrashers.

VanEvery and Mike Miller put the Rivermen ahead 2-0 after the first period but Kyle Childerhose popped two quick

Ian Martin avoids an check as he leads a charge into the Wallaceburg zone against the Thrashers' #44, David Veitch. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE. ones in early in the second to even the score which only served to awaken the sleeping giant as Six Nations methodically took a 7-2, two period score with a pair of rock-

ets from Coty Bomberry and singles from VanEvery Miller and Isaiah Kicknosway.

Holden Vyse added the last goal of the game for the 8-3 final score,

with Roger Vyse assisting on four. Warren Hill earned the win in the Six Nations goal.

“They came in short handed so they did what they could do, I guess,”

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said Roger Vyse. “We came out to compete and that’s all you want from a performance.”

Vyse was expected to sign with the Major Series Chiefs roster this year but decided to come to the Sr. B Rivermen and allow himself to be called up to the Chiefs whenever they need him.

“Basically, I’ll be APing this year (Associate Player). I couldn’t commitment to the Chiefs this year and they have a lot of up-and-coming guys coming in, so I came over here. I’ve got a lot of family on the Rivermen and I’m enjoying it.”

He has made his mark for the Rivermen with 23 goals and 37 assist for 60 points in 12 games so far.

The next night it was quite another story in Oakville against the Titans.

It started well enough with two goals by Wayne VanEvery and one from Rodd Squire. VanEvery and Vyse kept the ball

rolling early in the second for a 4-0 lead but the Titans kept chipping away to keep close enough for a late strike.

With the score 9-5, the Titans took charge of the third period outscoring the Rivermen 7-2, scoring the first five goals before Brock Farmer temporary eased the pain with Six Nations’ sixth goal. Oakville added two more late in the game.

Travis Bland scored with an extra attacker on the floor but it would have no result in the outcome as the Titans beat the Rivermen 12-11.

This Friday, June 26th, will be a very important game in St. Catharines as the two front-runners go head to head.

TOP: Six Nations Rivermen's Holden Vyse bulls his way in on the Wallaceburg goal to score in the third period of Saturday night's 8-3 win at the Gaylord Powless Arena. PHOTO BY JIM

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Rebels win in final regular game of season

By Jim Windle The Six Nations Rebels finished their regular season Sunday night at the ILA against the third place St. Catharines and win or lose, the Rebels already clinched first place in the South West Division and first place overall.

Although a nothing game, standings wise, it was a last chance for individuals to pad their statistics and for the team to enter the playoffs on a win.

The Rebels won 11-8 with Garret Vyse-Square collecting two goals and three assists to lift his season stats to 29 goals and 43 assists for 72 points.

The Spartans got out of the blocks early to take a 3-2 in first period lead. There was a 10 goal scoring explosion in the second period which Six Nations got the better of to end the second frame with the Rebels leading 8-7.

Garret Vyse-Square, Travis Longboat and Sid Powless scored for Six Nations in the third with Cree Blakely scoring St. Kitts’ only goal of the period.

Vyse-Squire tops all Rebels this season with 23 goals and 43 assists for 72 points, one ahead of Travis Longboat with 71 points. Layne Smith scored 41 goals this year with 10 powerplay goals to his credit.

Five goals and an assist by Layne Smith and Danton Miller’s ninepoint game powered the Six Nations Rebels past the Windsor Clippers, 134, Friday night at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

Shaking off their first defeat in memorable history, almost, the Rebels got right back up on the horse and continued the charge, this time against Windsor.

If there was any hope in the hearts of the Clippers leading the fourtime Founders Cup Champions, 2-1, early in the game, they were pretty well dashed by the end of the first period.

Garrett Vyse-Square, Layne Smith, with two,

Travis Longboat, Danton Miller gave the Rebels a 5-2 nest-egg. The final three goals of the period were scored on Six Nation’s powerplays.

That nest egg doubled after the second period ended, 10-4, with Alex Henry and Layne Smith scoring two each, and Danton Miller’s second of the game.

The Clippers’ sails were completely out of wind in the third period as Vyse-Square, Layne Smith and Miller tacking on three more.

The Six Nations Rebels suffered their first loss of the season, 11-7, at the hands of the Niagara Thunderhawks at the Meridian Credit Union Arena last Tuesday, after a lack luster effort against the surging T-hawks. It was not only the sting of the loss but it was also a classic four pointer with the Thunderhawks close behind the Rebels and ready to pounce.

The teams were tied at 3-3 after the first before Niagara’s Dave DAgostino caught fire in the second period scoring three times with Cory Becker adding another.

Layne Smith accounted for the lone Six Nations goal.

The Rebels entered the third period with the score 7-4 for the Thunderhawks and cut the deficit to 7-6 with early goals scored by Ricky Smith and Travis Longboat, but the wheels fell off the Rebels’ wagon after that and Niagara extended their lead to 11-6.

The last goal of the game went to Layne Smith at 17:30.

The Rebels Drive-forFive season now begins in earnest as Six Nations attempts an unheard of five straight Founders Cup Championships. The playoff schedule was not finalized by press time.

When the playoffs begin, the Rebels will be counting on Garret Vyse-Square who led the Rebels in points with 23 goals and 43 assists for 72 points. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE.

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Pro-Fit Chiefs holding off Lakers

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – The Mann Cup Champion Six Nations Chiefs held the Peterborough Lakers at bay Thursday night, 12-8, at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. As a result, the Chiefs remain in sole possession of first place, but the Lakers are still a breath away.

David Brock scored the first goal of the night, a shorthander, assisted by Jeff Shattler at 1:29, which was erased by Lakers’ Adam Jones.

Ryan Benesch put in his first and second on the night a minute apart to take a 3-1 Six Nations lead.

But with four seconds left on the clock, Brad Self lifted a load off of the Lakers.

Fans got a lot of scoring in the second period with Benesch (2G), Shattler, Johnny Powless, and Randy Staats tallying for the Chiefs and Turner Evans, Scott Evans (2G), and Curtis Dickson scoring for Peterborough.

Johnny Powless struck twice in the third period but Dickson got one of them back at 10:20. Dhane Smith, and Brad Self traded

First Year Chief Dhane Smith has impacted an already powerful offense. He had contributed 12 goals 21 assists for 33 points in seven games. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE a goal each before Benesch put up his fifth goal on a powerplay at 18:51 for the 12-8 final.

Last Tuesday night, June 16th, at the ILA, the Six Nations Major Series Chiefs clashed with the Brampton Excelsiors.

Brampton got a lot of mileage from Joe Resetarits who scored four goals against Dillan Ward in the Chiefs’ net. But even that would prove to be insufficient to overpower the Chiefs who took the 9-6 decision.

The Chiefs countered Resetarit with Craig Point and Dhane Smith who each scored three and assisted

on another. Also in on the points were Ryan Benesch (1G,1A), Vaughn Harris (1G), and Roger Vyse (1G).

The Chiefs are back home at the ILA for what could be one of their most important games so far this season. The Peterborough Lakers are very closely shadowing the Chiefs who fended off the Lakers in their last meeting in Peterborough and will have to do the same Tuesday night at the ILA beginning at 8 pm.

The next day, Wed. June 24th, they will be bussing it to Brooklin to see the Redmen.

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Jr. C Warriors enjoy six-point weekend

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations Jr. C Warriors had a busy but prosperous weekend with three games and three wins in three nights.

The Warriors are 14-0 heading into this weeks games.

What started out to be a game in control of the Warriors got a little scary in the third period. After being ahead 6-3 with two goals scored by Ceaton Smoke and one by Gavin Sky, Bradley Hill, Dalton Vanevery and Tyler Brown, Oakville rallied in the third period with the first three goals to even the score.

Jeremy Bomberry net-

ted two quick goals less than a minute apart late in the period before Nathan Maracle brought Oakvile back to a one goal deficit, but there was not enough time left on the clock to finish the comeback and the Warriors took the first two points of a six-point weekend.

Friday night, in Vets were shell-shocked in Shelburn 27-6. Vern Hill reached double digits as he scored six and assisted on five for 11 points in the Warrior attack while Tyler Brown went 54-4 for eight points.

It was 10-3 for Six Nations after the first period and got worse for the Vets as the night went on. Twelve

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more goals were added in the second and five in the third.

The goals kept coming Saturday night as the ILA as the Worriers waxed the Wilmot Wild 11-6. Isaiah Mt. Pleasant scored four while Dalton Vanevery added three and Riley Jamieson, Justin Martin, Vern Hill, and Jeremy Bomberry scored one each.

The Warriors will enjoy a few days off before they bring their 14-0 record to the ILA for back-to-back home games beginning Saturday afternoon at 1 pm against the 8-5 Halton Hills Bulldogs, then Sunday afternoon versus Oakville.

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Healthy Roots wraps up with finale event

By Laura Hill OHSWEKEN - A selection of artfully-prepared local appetizers, a silent auction, and a featured workshop on Seed Renewables will wrap up the second instalment of Healthy Roots this Wednesday at Our Sustenance Greenhouse.

Beginning at 6 pm and

running until 8pm, this week’s finale event will serve as a retrospective on the program’s accomplishments which have ranged from free community events, workshops, giveaways and prize draws.

Healthy Roots was originally conceptualized at the start of the year by The Two Row Times and

our partners at Six Nations Health Services and the Tyendinaga Community Wellbeing Centre. We challenged 4 participants and the public to commit to a healthy diet of Indigenous foods for three months.

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changes and for one participant, a reduction of diabetes medication needed.

This month, we chose to focus on the process of growing and cultivating your own Healthy Roots food in a sustainable, culturally relevant manner.

The Our Sustenance program came on board and provided us with their

Mulch...what a strange word! Despite its funny name it is a gardener’s best friend. Mulch in your veggie garden will maintain and conserve moisture, prevent weeds, reduce diseases, help increase your yield, maintain consistent soil temperatures, enrich the soil with organic matter and just increase the pleasing look of your garden.

With all these amazing attributes its difficult to say no to mulching your garden.

Easy organic mulches can be chopped or shredded leaves. Be sure they are not fresh new leaves but 9 months or older, so last years leaves works well. Newspaper will work as a mulch lay-

gardening knowledge and expertise and together we explored topics from composting, beekeeping and cooking seasonally through weekly workshops.

In the Two Row Times we have featured weekly gardening columns by Kitty Lynn from Our Sustenance Greenhouse, articles

er and well aged compost also works well. Cardboard works but I have found it to be a bit slippery after lots of rain.

Rotted hay will work but its not my favourite as there is a smell.

The easiest and most accessible mulch is free and easy to get — GRASS CLIPPINGS! Grass clippings are great because they contain lots of nitrogen as well as as other nutrients which are good for both the plants and the soil.

First you prepare and organically enrich your garden. Next, put your plants in. Finally then, you can add a mulch of 2-3 inches of grass clippings. This is is enough to feed most plants for

on sustainability topics such as beekeeping, and a historical look at Haudenosaunee agriculture by historian Rick Hill.

With the growing season underway we are now setting our sights on both maintaining and har-

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the whole season as they break down. As an additional weed barrier you can put a base of 5-6 sheets newspaper down first. Remember to keep the mulch and newspaper a few inches from the base of your plants so you aren’t encouraging fungus or mould to grow on your plant stems.

The benefits of mulch are many. I believe mulch makes caring for your garden easier. Easier, by cutting down on the weeding, feeding and watering, making gardening an experience that is much more beneficial and enjoyable!

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wellness topics. Check out Six Nations Health Services on Facebook under Healthy 6Nay to stay up-to-date about the resources they offer, or call (519) 4452809 for more information.

Programs such as Healthy Roots would never be successful if it weren’t for community members getting involved and being part of the healthy community we envision.

The most valued partner in Healthy Roots is YOU — so a nya:weh gowah to those who attend our events, workshops and follow along in the paper! The Two Row Times would also like to sincerely thank the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation for their continued support of Healthy Roots initiatives.

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Healthy eating, food security, and a sense of togetherness seem to amalgamate once the leaves begin to change — so in the fall our team will be coming back with another instalment of Healthy Roots, this time focused on the harvest.

In the meantime, you can still visit our Healthy Roots partners to connect and seek out advice whether you are looking for gar-

dening advice or help with your diet. The Our Sustenance Program runs a weekly farmer’s market at 2676 4th Line Rd, Saturdays at 9am. This is a great spot to connect with local, like-minded people who have the same passion for gardening and local food as you!

If it’s diet and nutrition support you are seeking, Six Nations Health Services offers one-on-one support through dietitians, and also group classes and workshops on a variety of

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Garlic Scapes

By Joe Farrell I am fond of this time of year for many reasons.

The most recent reason I’ve added to the list is harvesting the scapes from fall planted garlic. This is the second growing season that I’ve participated in growing more than I could in a typical home garden.

The scapes are the young, tender stocks of hardneck varieties of garlic. When you trim off the scape it lets the plant focus on giving energy to the bulb beneath the earth. The longer the scapes are left growing the tougher their texture and the sharper their flavour they will be. I wait for two curls to form and break them off where they naturally break away, much like

asparagus. Some people harvest them with a single curl.

Scapes have many culinary uses. They can be eaten on their own as a vegetable cooked in many different ways or used as a supporting flavour in anything you would use garlic in. My personal favourite is to puree it with oil. I find this the most versatile preparation because it leaves its use very open ended and will store well for a long time.

As an experiment I am currently attempting to ferment some in the same way brine pickles are made. I am patiently waiting to see how they taste when they’re done.

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Mix scapes and seeds with just enough oil to cover. If you have a food processor puree scapes, seeds and herbs then add the oil after the mixture is the texture you desire.

Ensure there is a thin layer of oil on the top, cover and store in the fridge until needed.

It can also be placed in ice cube trays and frozen until needed. One of my favourite uses is to add this to roasted or mashed potatoes.

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It will be shared by the Sakeeng First Nation, the Hollow Water First Nation and the Black River First Nation of Manitoba.

First Nations unite over Traditional Healing Centre at Pine Falls Hospital

By TRT Staff SAGKEENG FIRST NATION — A new traditional healing centre is under construction at a Manitoba hospital. The centre, which will be shared by three Manitoba First Nations north of Winnipeg, held it’s inaugural celebration this week.

“Almost 10 years ago, in 2006, a vision of a traditional healing centre was received through our ceremonies. The centre would reflect our identity and traditions as a People,” said Elder Dave Courchene, leader of the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation. “The spirit and intent of the healing centre is to ensure our People will have greater opportunities to find healing within the traditions of our culture and our understanding of Minopimatiziwin.”

After many years of discussions the Traditional Healing Centre received the go-ahead for construction in 2010. First Nations communities of Hollow Water, Black River and Sagkeeng have been meeting regularly with a commitment to work together in ensuring that the Tradi-

tional Healing Centre will provide full support to all communities surrounding the Pine Falls Hospital.

The Traditional Healing Centre will be called Giigewigamig (KEE-GAYGAH-MIK) – mean-ing “Place to heal”. It is part of a provincial $10 million dollar renovation to the Pine Falls Hospital.

“The health of our People is in a state of crisis,” said Chief Derek Bushie of Hollow Water First Nation. “Through this traditional healing centre, we also hope to advocate for our communi-ty members in need of greater support. We have invited the University of Manitoba to work in partnership with us to research, document and share our process so that other communities can learn from our experience.”

“This is long overdue.

This initiative can also help bring back the spirit of our communities working together as we succeed in our efforts to offer greater support to our People,” said Black River First Nation Chief Frank Abraham.

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“We look forward to taking the lead in managing all aspects of the traditional healing centre,” said Chief Derrick Henderson of Sagkeeng.

“As leaders, we position our Elders from our three communities to have full

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“With the Elders from all the local communities leading the traditional healing centre, the bigger goal will be peace and healing for all,” said Dr. Sabina Ijaz, a doctor at the Pine Falls Hospital.

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“The key is to do things from the heart,” said Kookum (Grandmother) Aldeen Mason.

“We will operate from the spirit of respect and kindness. Working together, we will get stronger,” she added.

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Name: Alyssa M. General Age: 27 Occupation: Illustrator with Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenna and Artist Educator with Royal Conservatory of Music - Learning Through the Arts Program.

Children: 1 Have you adjusted well to this lifestyle?

AG: It is still difficult at times, especially on the road. However, it has been nice to look at things differently and really critique the way that I make my purchases. This experience has made me realize that it is not only the responsibility of an individual but the responsibility of a company, organization, and even a township to become more environmentally conscious as well.

CJ: I would have to say both yes and no. Yes in the sense that I am regularly doing things that are dramatically reducing my waste, but also no in the sense that some things still slip my

mind. Eating out at a restaurant, for example, is very challenging because there is so much waste produced and if you don’t catch it before it happens it’s too late.

Some restaurants will bring you your drink with a straw already in it, while others won’t, so you really have to be thinking ahead and say “No straw for me please.”

CM: I feel like it depends where I am. When I am at home it is a lot easier to not create waste. But if I am out for the day in the city it becomes really hard not to waste. If I buy food i try and make sure the waste can be recycled, but sometimes it just seems impossible.

It can be a struggle but I am still trying my best.

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Name: Chelsey Johnson Age: 25 Occupation: Six Nations Youth Council capacity building Children: None

Have you inspired others around you to reduce their waste as well?

AG: In conversations I have had with friends, some have taken interest in composting. My daughter has shown more interest in recycling and composting and that to me is well worth the change. I’m not 100% sure at this point if I have impacted anyone else though.

CJ: My mom jokingly calls me the recycling police, hah. But the answer to this question is a definite yes. My entire family tells me they’re amazed at how little waste I have produced these last three weeks and they’re taking huge

steps towards becoming waste free. We pretty much recycle everything and it doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be as easy or as hard as you make it, but you have to really want to make a difference. That’s the most important thing.

CM: I have actually, my boss Clynt has been trying to reduce his waste at work. He was the one that implemented re-using things before recycling them.

What tips do you have for people who want to adopt this way of living?

AG: Try it! It really makes you realize how frivolous packaging is and urges you to purchase differently. I’ve

also come to realize that handkerchiefs are probably one of the most useful things in the world!

It sounds disgusting but it’s easier to wash a piece of cloth that to constantly be using wasteful tissues! I’ve up-cycled quite a few scrap pieces of fabric and t-shirts expressly for this purpose.

Change can be intimidating, but I think we are more than up for the challenge!

CJ: There are a lot an endless number of tips I could provide, but for now I would have to say is to bring one or two cloth napkins with you everywhere you go.

As Alyssa was saying, these come in so handy and are actually easier than using a tissue or a

Name: Chris Martin Age: 24 Occupation: Environmental Field Technical Assistant. I’m working on a master drainage study for our creeks and tributaries on the reserve.

Children: 1 - a two year old son named Everett.

napkin. Another thing I do is purchase bars of soap with no packaging on them and I use that in the shower, therefore reducing the amount of packaging from liquid soap or packaged soap.

I’m planning to write down a bunch of these tips and include ten next week.

CM: It would have to be trying to re-use as much as you can. Plastic containers are great for taking lunches into work. I have even re-used paper towels. They do eventually dry!

First Nations Waste Free Community Challenge

Photo Contest!

So far you guys have been making a great effort to reduce your waste, increase your recycling and be more mindful about the waste you are creating and what you’re doing with it. Now it’s time to show your stuff! Send us your photos of yourself or your staff/team/family actively participating in recycling, cleaning up a local park, using a reusable cup and you’ll be entered to win a prize! Just post them to your social media with the hashtag #FNWasteFree and you’ll automatically be entered to win!

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How to make Zero Waste in a digital world

By Chelsey Johnson The world we live in is so full of plastic that it is almost impossible to avoid.

Plastic sneaks in through many different forms and disguises in food and product packaging, furniture, and many other places you would not imagine finding it.

Luckily, living in the 21st Century has some advantages because we can reduce the amount of waste we create by deciding to choose digital over physical items.

If you’re on the computer and know your way around the Internet, there are a lot of things you can do to avoid the clutter of plastic packaging that might end up in your house.

Movies, television shows, and music can now all be obtained in a digital form. This means

that no plastic was required to create the Bluray disc or packaging.

Choosing to get the digital version also reduces the pollution that is created during transportation

of the physical product.

Next time you want to buy your favourite movie, consider getting

downloading it on your computer or tablet. That way, there will be zero physical waste created.

In terms of photography, before the invention of digital cameras and smartphones, specialized people had to process the film and print copies before you could even see how your picture turned out. Today, we have the luxury of being able to instantly see the picture and carefully select the photos we want to print.

This means no more pictures printed with thumbs on the lens equaling less waste and lower costs.

Without realizing it and as an added benefit, you may find yourself saving money by choosing to go zero waste in the digital world.

Movies, music, books and pictures cost significantly less than their

FEATURE COLUMN:

Sconedogs & Seed Beads

The soil of my ancestors

By Nahnda Garlow

The property my parents live on has been in my family for a long time. My great aunt Emily’s father Wunyadeh grew cucumbers on that land. His brother, Deskaheh, was the chief appointed to travel to Geneva and contend for the Haudenosaune at the United Nations.

Every time I am on that land, I feel a connection to my aunties and uncles. Not just Wunyadeh, Emily and Deskaheh — but my Gramma Rovina’s brothers and sisters, their children, all my cousints and now my babies. We’ve all touched the same land, immersed our hands in the same dirt and walked the same pathways for the last seven generations. It’s a precious thing.

In that soil lay a hundred thousand stories of our struggles and our triumphs. No wonder the place we call ‘Hill-

ville’ seems so special.

Sometimes I wonder if everyone else’s space on the rez feels so important? Does it?

Like in the summer, when the weather is about to turn and the wind is blowing the leaves upside down — the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I always remember my Gramma Rovina teaching me on that land how to listen for the rain.

“Look at the leaves.

See they’re upside down,” Gramma Rovina asked me?

“Yeah,” I answered her. I loved it when she would enter into moments like this with me.

It always seemed different. Like I was chosen for some special duty in life.

She pointed to the trees. “Look at that Nahnda.

When the leaves are blowing upside down like that and the wind goes hot and cold that means a big storm is on it’s way.

When you see that no matter where you are that is your signal to go home. Remember that now. Even if you are way back the bush you come up to the house and get inside,” she warned me.

We’d been sitting outside in the summer sun drinking sweet tea and watching the cars go by. Faster than normal, big dark storm clouds started to blow in. “Fold up that blanket Nahnda we better get in the house,” she said.

The summer air was energized and I felt scared and excited all at the same time. Summer storms were always my favourite. If it rained hard enough mom and dad would let us kids take soap and shampoo out to the backyard and have a rain shower.

Listen too. Do you hear the cars as they go

by Nahnda,” my Gramma said. I stopped folding the blanket and noticed that way before the cars would appear you could

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physical counterparts, precisely because they come with less packaging and transportation costs.

So choosing the digital product over the physical

It is becoming more and more common to find alternatives to physical items. Boarding passes for flights and trains can now be downloaded on

created.

Get creative! Find some interesting ways to avoid creating waste and share them on our Facebook page, Six Nations

one not only creates less waste, it also saves you money.

your mobile device, with absolutely zero need for any paper waste to be

Waste Less Challenge.

hear them coming, their wind breaking off the valley that came just before our house. Finally one went zooming by breaking through the wind and it sounded like a jet plane. “Hear how they sound louder now,” she asked?

Surprised I exclaimed, “Yeah! Holey heck they do sound louder! How come?”

She smiled and shrugged her shoulders, “That’s just how it is.

Grab those cups now and let’s get inside before the rain comes.”

We packed up our

things and made it in the house. Sure enough about five minutes later it started to pour. I looked out the window and saw my brothers come running out to the backyard. Through the rain I could just make out the soap suds flying away. Smiling as bright and wide as I could I tore across that field and stripped down to my underpants to join in the rain shower.

In my memory its like time slows down for that moment. I can see my brother’s black hair drenched up against his freckled face, his eyes

sparkling in the excitement of the Creator giving us a bath outside.

I can remember it all; the smell of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, that familiar sting of it getting into your eyes. The grass would get all gushy beneath our feet and little mud puddles would start to form. That same soil my ancestors walked upon now bathed my feet with mud, literally connecting us all. I’ll bet they took rain showers too. Maybe in that exact same spot.

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Daniel David Moses receives 2015 OAC Aboriginal Arts Award

By Laura Hill

is no stranger to hard work.

This past week, the Ontario Arts Council acknowledged Moses when they named him as the recipient of the Aboriginal Arts award. Created in 2012, this award celebrates the work of Aboriginal artists and arts leaders who have made significant contributions to the arts in Ontario.

“Daniel is very deserving of this prize,” noted the jury. “He is one of the key figures of Aboriginal theatre, both artistically and academically, and is developing an essential Indigenous archive. He is committed to telling the stories that created this country and is an advocate for Aboriginal culture.”

Speaking to Moses from his office at Queens

Author Daniel David Moses has dedicated over 30 years of his life to the arts. Since 1979, he has written 13 published or produced plays, several books of poetry and countless essays. He co-edited Oxford University Press’s An Anthology of Canadian Native Literature in English, a founding text for the study of Canadian Indigenous literature. In 2003 he joined the Department of Drama at Queen’s University as a Queen’s National Scholar.

And that’s just an abbreviated list of his accomplishments.

His CV lists a host of awards, recognitions, residencies, workshops and more that prove that this Six Nations author

Poet and author Daniel David Moses.

University, he speaks modestly of the win and of the formative years of his decades-long career.

“The recognition has been wonderful, especially after all these years.” he says, before sharing a little more

about his decision to become a writer.

“In highschool, after finding that I didn’t have the coordination for music”, he jokes “I found that there was something really interesting about poetry. I went on

to York University and University of British Columbia, and afterwards took short term jobs to get by. One of those short term jobs was in immigrations at an airport, where I earned enough to take an entire year off for writing.”

During that year off, Moses wrote his second book of poetry. He began to find success as a writer, and embarked on a path that would see him through a myriad of experiences and accomplishments.

As a part of his most recent distinction, Moses was invited to select an emerging Aboriginal artist to receive a $2500 prize. He chose another Six Nations writer, Falen Johnson, whose first play Salt Baby received accolades for its humour, honesty and insight.

“Being chosen by Daniel David Moses to receive this award is an extraordinary honour.

Almighty Voice and his Wife blew my mind when I first read it in high school. It was seminal in propelling me into a life of theatre both in performance and writing.

Daniel’s work is beyond anything I have ever encountered, Indigenous or non. His use of poetry while exploding form is something that I greatly admire and aspire to as a writer”, Johnson shared.

Moses will receive a $10 000 prize from the OAC at an awards ceremony this summer.

While he continues to write and teach regularly, when asked if he has big plans for his sabbatical next year, he hints, “Well, a book of poetry sounds interesting.”

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Purpose of the awards These awards will be presented to a community organizer who has worked with either youth or community groups at the grassroots level and have not received the level of recognition deserving their work. The community organizer will have been involved in organizing sports or recreation activities; arts and cultural activities; education or health related activities.

Our awards are given in the categories of: • Sports • Education • Arts and Entertainment • Health • Lifetime Achievement

Who is eligible?

Any Aboriginal person in Canada.

Every year around this time something tremendously epic happens. Gamers get a glimpse into their future at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo which is most commonly called E3. This year was no disappointment.

Trailers and announcements for the huge franchises were everywhere – Halo 5, Fallout 4, Dishonored 2, Uncharted 4, and most notoriously a PS4 exclusive remake of Final Fantasy VII. People went insane over that announcement. It was like a quasi-religious experience.

But year after year innovative and fresh games are announced – some by unknown developers – that become huge hits and blockbusters in their own right. Let’s take a look at a handful of some promising titles that are pushing the limits of human imagination!

No Man's Sky

Uncharted Waters was released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo and it was an awesome game. You could explore, trade, upgrade your fleet and fight pirates in the seven seas – it had everything. Fast forward to today and No Man’s Sky has taken the idea and multiplied it by 18 quintillion.

This procedurally generated universe of billions of galaxies would take billions of years to fully explore. You take your space ship and can land on planets and find stuff to

trade with other players and make sweet upgrades to your stuff. It’s the largest game ever imagined and it will be released for PS4 and eventually PC. Release date to be announced.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Native gamers will react to the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn differently than our non-indigenous counterparts. In this game set far into the future humanity has returned to a natural state and huge cities have become overgrown jungles with skyscrapers sprouting greenery.

Sony chose a female hero to be the protagonist but a report said it wasn’t an easy decision. The remnants of the ancient technology are gigantic robot dinosaurs that you have to hunt and harvest for resources. The graphics and combat look killer. Available on Sony PS4 sometime in 2016.

Unravel

Indisputably E3’s most adorable game, Unravel combines time-honored and proven side scroller gameplay with a unique twist.

Our hero is a tiny yarn creature with a huge heart named Yarny and he jumps and swings his way through charming landscapes as he weaves his miniature adventure. It’s like Jeremy the Bear meets Bionic Commando! This endearing puzzle platform game will come out for the PC Windows, PS4 and XBOX One. Release date to be announced.

How do we nominate someone?

The nominating sponsor can be an individual, a community group or a recognized entity such as a Band Council, Aboriginal business, etc.

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minations The nominators should provide a letter of no more than three pages with the following details: • One paragraph describing the sponsoring nominator • Name and location of the individual being nominated • A description of the persons’ community involvement or how they have excelled in their field • What this persons’ involvement has meant to the community • A short description of the successes achieved When will the awards be presented?

The awards will be presented at the 11th Annual Dreamcatcher Gala on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Hamilton Convention Center.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded by the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation to a community member who, during their lifetime has made significant fundamental contributions to their Aboriginal Community and Aboriginal People.

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Nominations must be received no later than Friday, July 3, 2015 and can be sent by mail, fax or e-mail to:

The Dreamcatcher Foundation PO Box 659, Oshweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 (905) 768-8962 telephone; (905) 768-8963 fax joshua@dcfund.ca Couriered proposals should be sent to: The Dreamcatcher Foundation 3201 Second Line Road, Hagersville, Ontario N0A 1H0

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On behalf of the Chapel of the Delaware Church, we would like to send our sincerest thanks to organizations, businesses and individuals who made our Memorial Golf Tournament a great success, despite the rain!! All the support and overwhelming generosity will assist in completing the renovations of the Chapel.

Mt. Pleasant Family Reunion Place: Chiefswood Park. When: Sunday, July 5th, 2015.

12pm – til ? Pot luck. Bring own lawn chair. Horse Shoes, Volley Ball, etc. Due to allergies, no Nuts & Balloons.

In Memoriam

60 YEARS ANNIVERSARY Dawn Lavern and Shirley Daw Clarke (nee Martin) Martin).

Married at Grand Rive River United Church June 25 25, 1955 by Rev Gerry Elliott.

Elliott The lord blessed them with 6 Children, Trillis (deceased) (decease ) (Winton), ( ), Sara, Cathy (Eugene), Vicky, Tracy (deceased) and Albert (Julia). They have 13 grandchildren and 13 and a bit (Nov) great Grandchildren. 3 adopted grandchildren and 1 great adopted grandson. God’s grace has brought us through the laughter, tears and love.

Til death do us part.

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In Memoriam

It was with many tears and deep sadness we announce the passing of Gregory “Clyde” Burrell, age 57 on April 8, 2015 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia.

Beloved partner of Lisa “Bonnie” VanEvery. He is survived by his children Stephan (Alberta) Greg Jr. (Halifax), and grandson Benjamin, and his pet rabbit “Fluffy”.

Clyde was a son of the late Harry W. Burrell and Vera C. Burrell (MacDonald). Siblings Paul (Hamilton), Jessica (Manitoba) and Valerie (Stoney Creek). He will be sadly missed by many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Music was his life, entertaining, playing guitar and harmonica, pool. He was a journeyman industrial mechanic 1st and 2nd class certificate (red seal), plus a certified underground miner at Cape Breton Development Corporation. Cremation has taken place at T.K. Funeral Home in Halifax, NS. There will be a memorial service held on June 28, 2015 @ 2pm4pm @3598 4th Line, Six Nations Territory. BBQ and pool tournament in memory of Clyde to follow.

20th Tobicoe Reunion & Picnic on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Mississauga of New Credit First Nations Recreation Ball Park #2789 Mississauga Rd., R.R.6 Hagersville. 12:30 - ? Pot Luck BBQ at 1:30.

For further info: Carolyn – 905-768-5647, Carol – 905768-5853.

Coming Events

In Memoriam

“Frankies” Brantford “Old Chicago” Sat. June 27, 2015 (9 to 1)

My Son June 26/14 Dennis Bradley Henhawk I hold him close within my heart And there he will remain To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again Love Dad

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YARD SALE 57 Tuscarora Rd (between 1st and Townline) Saturday June 27, 2015 10 am - 3 pm Great bargains, household items, clothing, baking and delicious food.

Summer Camps

Thank you to the following local businesses: Pro-Fit Health Club, MontHill Golf Course - Special thanks to Brian Rizzetto and Brad who went above and beyond to make this event a success, GRE, Searles Dennis Chevrolet – Caledonia, Six Nations Police, Big Six Gas, Jamieson Leather & Crafts, New Credit Gas Bar, Davis Farms, Ontario Works, Ohsweken Pharmasave, Iron Workers Local 736, J.R. Towing & Salvage, Avon - Stephanie LaForme, The Cut Above, IDA – Hagersville, Burger Barn, Giant Tiger Hagersville.

Thank you to the following teams and individuals: All Golfers, All individuals who donated: Shirley Montour, Jean Martin & Family, Mary Ann Longboat, Ida Martin, Debbie Aaron & Family, Sabrina & Mike Saunders & Family, Beth King & Family, Jerry Longboat, Marilyn Morley, Rocky & Caron Smith & Family (in memory of Roger Lee Smith), Julie & Gary Jamieson & Family, Keith & Debby Davis Van Every, Thelma Davis (in memory of Leslie T. Davis), Ted & Donna Davis, All volunteers, The planning committee, Bushwacker Luke appearance organized by Nick Wyman Sincerely, Chapel of Delawares Members

Card of Thanks

The family of Marvin W. Davis Wishes to express a very special thank you to Dr. East, Dr. Montour and her Palliative Care Team, PSW Workers and the Nurses who provided such wonderful care and support to him. The Six Nations Veteran’s Hall for hosting his “Gathering”. Also family and friends who prepared food and beverages and for their support during Marvin’s final journey.

Nya’ Weh The Family of Marvin W. Davis

Workshops

Coming Events

Children’s Creative Workshop “Red Barn” Children 9 to 14 years July 13 – 17, 2015 July 20 – 24, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sour Spring Longhouse (3rd Line) Donation: $20.00/per child/per week • Must have Health Card Number Registration Location/ Times: Sunday, June 21, 2015, Chiefswood Park, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Friday June 26, 2015, Iroquois Plaza, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Friday July 3, 2015, GREAT Atrium, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.

Sponsored by: Six Nations Community Development Trust Fund & Brantford Community Foundation & Six Nations Band Council.

Are you related to any of these fine specimens?

Mt. Pleasant Family Reunion Sunday July 5th noon - ???

Chiefswood Park, 1037 Brant Hwy 54 Pot Luck Come out share Food, Memories, Laughs

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Age 7 – 15. All riding levels Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30. Starts July 13, 2015. Limited Spaces which fill quickly. $225 per week (519) 7175427.”

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Suns 5. Bog 10. Woodcutter hero Ali 14. Aquatic reptile (abbr.)

15. Cape Verde capital 16. Chemical compounds 17. Maple genus 18. “All _____ on deck” 19. Roman public squares 20. Leavened rum cakes 22. Quilting gathering 23. Large hero sandwich 24. Oprah’s BFF 27. London radio station 30. Downwind 31. Frosty 32. Brake horsepower 35. In a way, removes 37. Bridge-building degree 38. Mother of the Titans 39. Nostrils 40. ___ choy: Chinese cabbage 41. A.K.A. rose-red spinel 42. Blue goose genus 43. Take in solid food 44. Speak incoherently 45. Chop with an axe 46. Wrapped package (abbr.)

47. Auricle 48. Former CIA 49. Highway Patrol’s Crawford 52. Yemen capital 55. John __, Br. statesman (1584-1643) 56. Expressed pleasure 60. First Chinese dynasty 61. Indian dresses 63. Swiss river 64. Teen skin disease 65. Takes dictation 66. Husk of wheat 67. Went quickly 68. Stud with jewels 69. Recess CLUES DOWN 1. Wound crust 2. Killer whale 3. Leopold & ___ 4. Bony piece of meat 5. Speed measure (abbr.)

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your mood is pleasant and playful this week, Aries.

It’s a perfect time to plan a social engagement or party at your home. Invite friends and family and have a good time.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take time to find ways to relax and unwind.

This could mean removing yourself from tense or competitive situations for a little while until things calm down.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your imagination is ignited this week, Gemini.

This can clear the path for new beginnings. Make sure decisions you make now are centered and empowered.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your energy levels are elevated this week.

Make the most of this newfound energy by tackling all of those projects you have been putting off.

7. Rajah’s wife 8. Close companion 9. Possesses 10. Make less visible 11. Buffalo 12. Tennis player Bjorn 13. Mountain range in Kyrgyszstan 21. Gross revenue 23. Honey (abbr.)

25. Affirmative 26. Frozen water 27. Carpenter’s work table 28. __, Danish astronomer 29. 1977 AL MVP Rod 32. Italian Air Marshal Italo 33. Mends 34. Bullfighting maneuvers 36. 1/100 yen 37. Board of Trade

Answers for June 24, 2015 Crossword Puzzle

38. Idle talk 40. Hairless scalp 41. Hannibal’s surname 43. Old Tokyo 44. Spoken in the Dali region 46. Women’s undergarment 47. Weasel’s winter fur 49. Blatted 50. Medieval circuit courts 51. Muslim shrine in Mecca 52. Former ruler of Iran 53. Fungal spore sacs 54. Baseball team # 57. Stringed instrument 58. Geological times 59. Sandy piece of seashore 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

62. Drunkard

SUDOKU

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week brings all sorts of interesting ideas and desires, Leo. There’s much to keep you busy, but make sure you don’t overdo things. Avoid the urge to stretch yourself too thin.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Don’t be surprised if your feelings are all over the place this week, Virgo. The week might feel like a roller coaster, but you will feel great by the end of the week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, an irritating issue seems to fix itself and that is relieving. Remember, you do not have to take on everything yourself. Plenty of people are willing to lend a hand.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have lately been more comfortable with your role in life and your responsibilities. It seems you have everything all together, and others may seek out your advice.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when your imagination is stimulated, there’s nothing you cannot accomplish. This may be an interesting week for you, as restless energy has you seeking an outlet.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may need to look at a problem from another perspective to find the best solution. Discuss your findings with others and see if they have any suggestions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Take things easy and let your intuition work for you, Aquarius. Financial or business-related projects fall in your lap, and you work through them quite easily.

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