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Ava Hill: FNEA must be stopped By Nahnda Garlow

OHSWEKEN - Ava Hill’s first actions as the new Elected Six Nations Band Council chief are already underway. “The first order of business is already kind of started, right now we are doing a lot of work with other First Nations on fighting this First Nations Education Act (FENA).” says Hill. The Act, is the newest piece of legislation the Harper government is trying to enforce upon First Nations communities in Canada. Hill attended a conference with the Chiefs of Ontario last week and took part in a press conference where First Nations communities unanimously spoke against the proposed FNEA, and declared that

if it is pushed through parliament they will refuse to implement it. First Nations leadership from across the country have come together in solidarity to reject the proposed Act, which is expected to be read in parliament early 2014. The Act proposes that schools in First Nations communities will be federally run until they are approved by the Minister, at which point control will be handed over to the band council. Hill said, “The overall gist of it is that the minister is still maintaining a lot of control. What is says in there is that the schools will remain under federal authority. They are going to continue to administer them. So we need to have a dis-

cussion in this community about whether we are going to take them over.” “What it always comes down to is funding. They’re not going to provide the funding.” Hill says. “There’s not adequate funding now. So why would we take over a system that’s not working now?” Hill said the proposed FNEA is vague at best about funding the program. “There is a little sliver in there about funding, and all it says is that funding will be determined after the Act is passed. And that means it will be regulations made by the Minister with our input...and you know what they mean when they say our input.” “We’ve really got to join together and block

this. We want to use the media.” As many have seen in the past however, mainstream media coverage has traditionally been less than accurate when it comes to covering news here at Six Nations. Hill was approached by a number of broadcasters and gave them a clear message. “I said, ‘we’ll work with you but you guys have to portray our stories accurately. Harper has unlimited funds to go out and talk to the mainstream media and put his spin on things, but when we put our spin on things you guys don’t pick it up.’ So I said, ‘we’ll give you information but you have to put our stories out there accurately.’” People are gathering across the province

to voice their opposition to the FNEA. Hill said, “We’re having a rally. Its on Wednesday December 4th at 11am at Indian Affairs [in Brantford]. We’re also having a community meeting on the 5th. The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and AIAI is organizing rallies in Toronto, a big rally at Indian Affairs and they’ve asked us to do simultaneous rallies.” A community meeting will be held December 5th at Six Nations Polytech to inform and educate the community on what the federal government is proposing and what they can do to voice their opinions. “I’ve got an analysis its quite lengthy but there will be copies available at the commu-

nity meeting. Were also going to have a generic letter that people can send or email to the federal government, and to Phil McColeman who is the conservative MP for this riding.” “We also have some postcards available that the Chiefs of Ontario have done up saying we oppose it that you can send to the Prime Minister that people can just sign and throw in the mailbox. If it goes to the House of Commons it doesn’t need stamps.” If you are unable to attend the meeting the materials will be available on the Two Row Times website, with links to email the House of Commons to oppose the FNEA.

us are aware of and we are only starting to see that now.” Bill Monture and his wife, Iris are regular donators to the food bank, but this year, the Men’s Fire wanted to get involved with the giving as a group as well. “I just can’t see our people going hungry,” said Iris. “It saddens me because of the number of people down here that do go hungry and I don’t like that. It shouldn’t be that way. There are a lot of our elders that just don’t have enough money for food and that’s just wrong.” The delivery totaled $10,000. However, with the added help of No-Frills franchise owner Paul Gibbons in Hagersville, that

amount was nearly doubled in product. “I was happy to do it,” said Gibbons. “It’s just the right thing to do. It’s a chance to give a little back to the people that keep you in business.” “The Men’s Fire has an anonymous donor who has been with us for a long time, and he contributed quite a bit towards this,” says Monture. “Paul was just great when we told him what we were doing. He really helped us out by selling us a lot of stuff at his cost and reduced the prices on others. That almost doubled the amount we would normally have been able to get with the $10,000 we had to spend. We really thank him for his help.”

Men’s Fire warm hearts at SN food bank By Jim Windle

OHSWEKEN – Eight pickup truckloads and a trailer pulled up in front of the Six Nations Food Bank full of canned goods and food to help refill the rapidly emptying shelves. Around a dozen members of the Men’s Fire and some women unloaded the trucks like an army of ants while Food Bank Director Sadie Buck directed traffic. “This donation today from the Men’s Fire is very much needed and appreciated,” she said. “We were getting really low and I was worrying if we were going to make it through the winter season. This donation will ensure we get through

Food Bank director Sadie Buck was pleased to receive eight truckloads of food to help refill her rapidly depleting shelves. (Photo by Jim Windle) until maybe March of 2014.” According to Buck, the client list for the food bank is growing, even over the past year.

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Conditional agreement allows construction on Erie Ave By Jim Windle

BRANTFORD - Something of a truce has been struck between members of the Mohawk Workers, the Men’s Fire, and Guswenta Holdings concerning the contested development of about 50 acres of land within the Eagles Nest Tract of Brantford. Last Thursday morning, members of each side of the situation faced off again on Erie Ave as construction workers arrived to service water and sewer lines onto the proposed housing development site located near the corner of Erie Ave and Birkett Lane. Rather than allow a volatile situation to escalate, all sides agreed to have more public meetings before the actual construction on homes begins. Guswenta Holdings and Mohawk women who support the project intend to have meetings further explaining the plan to the Six Nations community at large. The Men’s Fire, and the Mohawks of the Grand River struck an agreement, if only temporary, to further discuss their contentious differences. Brantford Police were on the scene, but only to protect the peace as the parties discussed the matter. “We went there and we shut it down,” said Bill Monture of the Men’s Fire. “And the first thing they

bring out is the injunction. They promised in the past they would never do that. You see how quick things turn?” The conditional truce is based on an agreement that the installation of services to the edge of the property be allowed. However, no further, at least until a more comprehensive agreement can be formally reached which would include more public meetings at Six Nations. Bill Squire, spokesperson for the Mohawks of the Grand River, under the authority of Mohawk Chief Ted Squire, some Mohawk Clan Mothers and other Mohawk elders and women, along with Guswenta Holdings principals, Brian Porter, Steve Montour, and Steve Charest, have been engaged in numerous meetings over the past two weeks. The proposed project would see land, once part of the Mohawk Village set up by Joseph Brant in 1784-85, returned to the Mohawks through the Haldimand Deed and not through Ontario Realty or the Indian Act. One particular bone of contention has been that only 17 acres of the proposed site would be gifted back to the Mohawks; another 35 acres would be developed under the usual Ontario land transfer arrangements

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and would therefore be taxable. The most recent meeting held at Kanata Village put forth an agreement by all parties present that another 40 acres of land elsewhere within the Haldimand Tract, close by the Six Nations reserve, would be purchased by Guswenta. This land would also be gifted back to Six Nations through the Mohawk Nation in exchange for the Erie Ave land. That seemed to quell some of the objections, but not all. Monture was very disappointed at how little the Six Nations community seems to care about the various deals being struck with developers and green energy companies by the Elected Band Council, the HDI and now, a faction of the Mohawks. “When things are happening, people don’t get involved enough,” Monture lamented. “When people say to me, why did you let that happen, I have to ask them, so where were they? You’ve got the Elected System and the HDI, they are mandated to be doing this stuff, and I ask, why are they not doing it? Why does it always have to fall on us to go out there?” Monture does not consider the agreement a “deal” in that sense. “We didn’t make a deal,” he says. “They agreed to hold more public meetings and once they do that, we are walking away. From there, my hands are washed of it. Now it is up to the community to decide and to deal with these matters. We weren’t going to leave Erie Ave, but when you look at it, if we didn’t, that would be putting our men in jeopardy of going to court again under the injunction. Who’s going to bail us out? Nobody. Personally, deep down inside I don’t feel good about it, but that is just my opinion.” He would like the existing agreement between the Mohawks and Guswenta torn up and a new one put in its place addressing his concerns. Guswenta and the Mohawks plan to test the waters on this small parcel of land by gifting 17 acres of it directly to the Mohawks. They intend to bypass entirely the Elect Elect-

A conditional truce has been established between members of the Mohawk Nation of the Grand River and those of the Men’s Fire who have been opposing development on Erie Ave at Birkett Lane. Installation of services to the site of the proposed Guswenta Holding’s development was allowed to take place under the condition that it stop at the edge of the site and not continue until more community meetings can take place at Six Nations. (Photo by Jim Windle) ed Band Council and the Confederacy’s HDI. That being said, according to Squire, working through the HDI is not completely out of the realm of possibility. So long as the Mohawks are properly recognized as the only way land can come back is under the Haldimand, outside of the Indian Act. “The way we look at it, this

is Canada’s land claim, not ours,” says Squire. “They end up with everything no matter which way you turn it. How can we declare sovereignty without a land base? Canada owns Reserve #40, not Six Nations.” It is Squire’s hope that this little postage stamp at Erie Ave and Birkett Lane will establish an uncontested land base

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again and therefore give them a legitimate claim to sovereignty. Squire also believes that other Haudenosaunee Nations within the Haldimand Tract could use a similar strategy to regain their own land under the Haldimand as well. No public meetings have been confirmed as of press time.

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Is Six Nations landfill problem finally solved? By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN - The Six Nations community, like so many others, was facing a crisis when it comes to an outdated and overburdened landfill site, which receives an average of 14 tons of garbage a day. Obviously, this lowtech, archaic garbage disposal model is both unsustainable and dangerous to the water table as pollutants begin to leach through the soil from tons of rotting garbage and other toxic materials. Something had to be done, and outgoing Elected Chief, Bill Montour, seems to have hit a home run with Nova Scotia inventor John Kearns and his “disintegrator”. The unit arrived a few months late but when it did, the inventor himself came with it to oversee the installation of a sample unit to prove to the community his unique and patented technology would not only work, but would do so in a much safer and cleaner way than any other “incinerators” on the market. The burner uses no fuel per-say. The gasses and smoke emissions from the garbage are captured and reignited to keep the fire running at an optimum 2,900 degrees F. Kearns disassembled his 20,000-ton a day loaner unit and delivered it to the Six Nations landfill and began to reassemble it beside the building that was erected for the first unit, which was never completed. Last Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Kearns disintegrator was fired up for the first time and it performed admirably, until it ran out of garbage to burn. Since then, with a few tweaks and adjustments, Kearns estimates that, even in a training mode to teach the future operators the ropes, the unit has disintegrated between 45 and 48 tons of domestic waste and it isn’t up to full capacity yet. One of the unique things about Kearns con-

traption is that it is able to remediate the existing landfill of years of buried waste by digging it up and mixing it in with newer waste. Household garbage is now being diverted directly to the disintegrator. There are large blue bins on the landfill driveway which users are being asked to put their bags of domestic waste into. The bins are then rolled to the disintegrator and the process begins – disintegrating tons of waste every hour. But even with all of that, the best is yet to come. The test unit now installed at the landfill is to be replaced with a custom built unit that will handle twice the capacity, as well as other harder to burn items like tree trunks and industrial waste. In fact, the only thing the new unit is not able to dispose of is radioactive waste. Everything else comes out as an inert powder. Even the emissions from the stack are well below the standard acceptable levels of other technologies, and according to the tests Kearns commissioned are virtually smoke and toxin free. “I understand there is overwhelming enthusiasm at the council level, but there is nothing on paper at this time regarding phase two,” says Kearns. “They are probably waiting until the new council takes office to put pen to paper on that after the 15th of December. In the meantime, the present unit will remain operating. Upon the new Elected Council’s approval, estimated time of arrival will be only a matter of six months or less. According to Kearns, there are only seven basic parts to his unit and he wants to keep as much of the manufacturing here locally, or somewhere close by, which may also turn into jobs for skilled Six Nations and New Credit tradesmen and tradeswomen.

Inventor John Kearns feeds his Disintegrator with garbage. The long awaited solution to Six Nations overburdened landfill is now up and running. His unique design which he has been working on for close to three decades, eats not only tons of garbage every hour, but is also capable of remediating garbage buried in the ground by exhuming it and burning it in the new unit. And it does it all safely and without smoke, fumes or toxic emissions. (Photo by Jim Windle)

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National day of action for Elsipogtog By Amanda Dale

On November 29, 2013, Land Defenders in Elsipogtog and surrounding communities in New Brunswick sent a message through social media to “Shut down Canada” in an Emergency Day of Action scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2013. The intent of these actions was to raise awareness of the potentially harmful effects of shale gas exploration, to show solidarity in the fight against shale gas extraction and to express frustration about the violent treatment of Land Protectors by the RCMP. People answered from across Turtle Island with demonstrations, marches, rallies, blockades and educational meetings. A Peace and Friendship Treaty reading was held at the residence of the Lieutenant Governor

General in Halifax Nova Scotia. This is a creative way to educate members of the general public who are unaware that Canada has agreements in the form of treaties that still exist today. A key fact that is often ignored in mainstream media in the coverage of these protests is that Mi’kmaq people in New Brunswick have a treaty and are exercising their right to defend their unceded land. In the last two injunctions filed against the Land Defenders by Southwestern Energy, the New Brunswick Provincial courts refused to acknowledge the treaty or even the possibility that the provincial courts had no jurisdiction in ordering an injunction against the Mi’kmaq people. When the second injunction was ordered on November 29, 2013 the Land Defenders decided

that they needed to take more drastic action and hoped to involve the rest of the country in their fight. The Land Protectors used social media such as Facebook and Twitter to send a clear request to “Shut Down Canada”. The response was extremely supportive and several provinces hosted some kind of event in solidarity with the Land Defenders of New Brunswick. Ontario cities such as Hamilton, Toronto, Kitchener and Ottawa got involved in this emergency day of action. In Hamilton a Mohawk man, Strength Dale hosted a “Rush Hour Round Dance” in the middle of Main street forcing the closure of the road by Hamilton Police. Toronto hosts Torru Cress and Swampy Cree held a rally outside City Television studios during their Breakfast

Television show. Prime Minister Harper was there that morning plugging his new hockey book and the rally managed to distract the show hosts. In Kitchener, supportive non-native people entered Fairview Mall and gave speeches at the Hudsons Bay Retail Outlet stopping the flow of shopping. Ottawa organizers Ben Powless and Gabriel V.F. hosted a round dance led by the O-Town Boys on Parliament Hill. Ottawa pipe carriers, Elders and Community Members gave speeches, danced and sang songs in support of Elsipogtog. In the Eastern Province of Prince Edward Island, Adam Rush and the Group “Don’t Frack PEI hosted a march, waved flags and distributed information flyers to locals in Charlottetown. In Montreal, the blockade of a busy intersection intend-

ed to support Elsipogtog ended in a hit and run accident where a protestor was run over (see What’s Trending in this issue for more details). In Vancouver, students from the University of BC Social Centre brought drums, and sang and danced at an event hosted by Shannon Hecker. Coast Salish Territory Activists in Vancouver blocked the Port of Vancouver for just under an hour during a very busy time backing up traffic and shutting down the Port. Also in British Columbia, Zoe Blunt hosted a march to “stop the persecution of warriors” in Victoria. Kathi Levi a member of Elsipogtog band, mother of four and a grandmother prefers to call herself a “Protector of Mother Earth”. She has never been arrested or even so much as had a

parking ticket. Kathy has been arrested twice now and even spent her 42nd birthday on Highway 11 instead of celebrating with her family. When asked how she felt about the Day of Action across Turtle Island her reaction was as follows, “WOW! I’m still bursting with pride as I look at all the pictures. I am so tired of this fight but it is things like this that keep me going! Seeing all the support from around the world brings my energy and my spirit back up again”. Even if the supporters of Elsipogtog didn’t shut down Canada for any significant period of time they can be satisfied in knowing the impact their show of solidarity had on those on the front lines defending our mother earth from Southwestern Energy and the Government of Canada.

Ross John, Chairperson of the Seneca Nation Commission for Economic Development, was a guest host that night along with Matt Hill, a local Seneca radio-journalist and activist. Joining John and Hill was Tekarontake, a Kanienkehaka grandfather, who came over from the Eastern Door of Iroquoia to offer his thoughts. Kane and some of his “LTN All-Star” guest team were interviewed on-camera during the show. Some of the questions posed were: “What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Do you consider yourself American? Do you ever get discouraged in your Native activism?” All, gave heartfelt answers to Sajrawi’s questions. Addressing the Thanksgiving question, Kane responded, “The most similar connection within our ceremonies is the Harvest Ceremony.

We have to go all the way back to look at this historically. We give thanks for all of creation, each and every day. Surely not for just one day a year.” In response to the question of being an American, Kane replied, “No country can strip a group of people of their self-identity in order to claim their land. Onhkwehonh:we are not Americans by that characterization.” The Al-Jazeera crew was impressed with the amount of energy Kane displayed, moreover, Sajrawi, was amazed that he could operate like he did all day, at a nonstop pace. Kane’s mouth and smart phone were going all day, she noted, during a meal at the trendy, Brick House restaurant. In the spirit of the Two Row Wampum (Kaswentha), Sajrawi also has walked between two cultures in her homeland, she was raised in

Nazareth, Israel, then later moved to the United States. Throughout her life, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has affected Sajrawi, who identifies herself as an Arab-Israeli. Sajrawi speaks Hebrew and travels under an Israeli passport, this has barred her from entry to some Middle Eastern countries. The show’s topics brought the night full circle. Some of the highlights of the night included hearing first-hand accounts by the LTN guest hosts about the generosity of Jake Thompson and his love for the Onhkwehonh:we commitment to the unborn generations, this was a powerful moment. The passion of Tekarontake flowed as he discussed foreign flag injustice in Toronto, was yet another radio show highlight. His memories of his fallen fellow land defender and Unity flag creator Louis Hall,

(Karoniaktajah) were discussed over coffee following the live show. However, the most riveting moment of the night was the description of sheer brutality displayed in the 1997 demonstration beatings by New York State troopers, witnessed by Ross John and Tekarontake that captured the amazing night’s atmosphere. Their words painted a universality of resistance as was seen that May day off of Interstate 81. The peaceful rally by a crowd of 100, was disrupted by steel-pot, helmeted, New York state police who had removed their uniform nametags in an effort to remain anonymous. The storm trooper tactics exhibited by sworn law enforcement New York public servants that day were meant to impose the will of a system on unarmed protesters. Instead, the character of the arrest-

ed, beaten men and women showed that the era of peaceful dissent will live on as an example for future Onhkwehonh:we. The Al-Jazeera Arabic Network will televise the day’s shoot as a news segment on an upcoming international program. As a footnote, the entry of Al Jazeera America as a new broadcast channel has opened up some doors in North America to news coverage previously unseen by viewers in the United States. The audience that will seeing this special report on Native talk radio will be the widely diverse, millions of viewers, living overseas. The original content that “Let’s Talk Native” specializes in may be an area of future interest to the international news outlet. “You never know how this may play out,” said Sajrawi.

Al-Jazeera covers “Let’s Talk Native” By Charles Kader BUFFALO – On Sunday, Nov. 17, the “Let’s Talk Native… with John Kane” live radio show had some very special guests. In addition to the regular show participants, host John Kane and ESPN AM1520 in Buffalo, welcomed a network television producer from the Al-Jazeera Arabic Channel. Supported by an international audience of more than 50 million viewers and a popular Internet site, this night was an international news event. The Al-Jazeera Arabic Channel was represented by producer - interviewer Vera Sajrawi. Sajrawi, from the Washington, D.C. news bureau, she spent 12 hours with John Kane. The production crew filmed John at his home, walking to the studio and the entire two-hour radio broadcast.

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EDITORIAL: What Do You Want? We have spoken endlessly about the necessities and cultural essentials of who we are as Haudenesaunee. So much so that the question has been posed, “What can I do to help?” So, what do we want? Some of those answers lay in very simple responses, but while the response may be simple the complexity of the response is not. We want unity. We want education, both formal and cultural. We want a place for our children to grow free from persecution, racial bigotry and shame. We want to be able to share a world that is environmentally sound and provides sustainability for the coming faces. In short, we want all the same benefits any parents would for their children. Our allies have asked explicitly and with sincerity how they may be able to assist us, their neighbours, on our journey. We have spoken with many allies who have come to understand that wanting drinking water without an advisory is a basic human need. Teaching our beliefs, traditional history and schooling should be a part of every child’s necessities. Protecting our children is a natural outgrowth of parenthood. Ensuring the resources of this earth will still nourish and support the coming generations is a responsibility all should shoulder with grace. Our journey is at one with our allies. Or it should be. The indigenous populations of the world have all been subjected

to genocide, eco-terrorism, and patronization. Imperialistic governments have sought to annihilate the stewardship of the native cultures to further their own agendas. Education in the school system clearly denigrates and marginalizes the contribution of indigenous cultures to their homelands. We are then left with a society of uninformed peoples who believe the dribble that has been fed to them as truth. So, what do we do to combat this unbalanced and malignant information? Fortunately, we have encountered allies who do take our concerns to heart, moreover, to action. Despite the dogmatic manner in which the government has tried to force assimilation upon all, there exists those that have been exposed to the ambiguity and destructive nature of the “system”. Many, allied and Onhkwehonh:we have seen up close and personal the dishonest and brutal management of peaceful demonstrations. Take for example the G-20 summit where natives, students and innocent by-standers alike were arrested and put into holding cells without bathrooms and no formal charges were ever laid. The resultant backlash from this incident openly demonstrated the lack of concern for the people or their rights. Recently, a group of concerned members from Scarborough’s West Hill United Church have taken upon themselves the responsibility of deliver-

ing a petition to Ottawa calling upon the federal government to end the disparities between the Onhkwenhonh:we and Non-Onhk wenhonh:we people of Canada. The petition deals with the dramatic budget cuts and caps to Indigenous education, water, housing, health care and other basic needs. The petition also calls upon the government to honour the treaty relationships with indigenous peoples. Ruth Gill, a member of the First Nations Study Circle at West Hill declared, “the caravan set out to show ordinary Canadians care about fairness and do take the treaty relationship seriously. I think we showed that.” By the time the caravan arrived at Parliament Hill the petition had acquired 3,300 signatures. On another front the Mi’kmaq from Elsipogtog called for a day of action. The call was answered by Onhkwenhonh:we and Allies alike. Why? We believe because people from all walks are awakening to the harmful exploitations of the government and the damaging, irreversible outcome of not respecting our resources. Is this what we want? Resoundingly, YES! We are standing together. We are united in protecting Mother Earth, therefore protecting the future of the coming faces. The colour of the face does not matter because all children matter, as should we all. Together, we can overcome, because this is what we want.

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pum symbolizes the peaceful path or river of life and two parallel rows of purple wampum represent non-inter non-interference between Haudenosaunee and British vessels.

Onkwehon:we (Oh-gway-ho-way) – Original people or complete person. It could be used interchangeably with the Algonquin word Anishnaabeg. An indigenous word for “Indian” does not exist but this could be considered the most accurate replacement.

Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt – The dish or bowl metaphor was used to describe the agreement amongst indigenous groups who peacefully shared the hunting resources of the Great Lakes region. The general concept of the bowl can also be applied to represent the entire continent.

Haudenosaunee (Hoh-den-oh-shownee) – people of the longhouse also known as League of Five Nations, Six Nations Confederacy or Iroquois. Politically similar to the modern United Nations, the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca nations unified in purpose while maintaining autonomy and diversity. The Tuscarora nation was added to the council in 1720.

Turtle Island – the land of North Amer America but it has also been interpreted to represent the entire earth. Kanien’kehá:ka (Gun-yee-gay-hawguh) – literally translated “People of the place of the flint” and is the proper name for the Mohawk people. Mohawk could be a transliteration of the derogatory term “Mohowawogs” which means flesh eaters or perhaps cannibals.

Wampum Belts – Channelled whelk and Quahog shells crafted into beads used for important political purposes among the Haudenosaunee and other eastern woodland nations. Because the oral traditions and histories of indigenous peoples were so important these belts embodied a living agreement and served as a memory device for successive generations to interpret.

Gayogohó:no’ (Guy-yoh-go-oh-no) – literally, people of the great swamp but is the proper name for the Cayuga people.

Two Row Wampum Belt, 1677 – the relationship agreement or “Prime Treaty” of North America between sover sovereign nations of the Haudenosaunee and the British. A belt of white wam-

Elsipogtog (El-see-puck-tuck) – for for-merly named Big Cove Band this is a Mi’qmaq government and nation 8 km southwest of Rexton, New Brunswick.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor,

United States Treaties may be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate Art. II, Sec. 2, U.S. Const. States may not enter into Treaties Art. I, Sec. 10. The Canandaigua Treaty was signed by the President and not by the Senate. That picture of November 13, 2013, in the Two Row Times, must be challenged, as the Canandaigua Treaty was

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Looking to the north Two Row Times: Hello Steve. How are things going in Oklahoma with the Seneca-Cayuga people? Steve Bunch: Great. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to your readers in the Iroquois Confederacy. TRT: Please tell the readers a bit about yourself. This interview’s a first for the Seneca-Cayuga in the TRT. SB: I am an Onkwehon:we from Oklahoma; the great, great grandson of Charlie Bigtail Hubbard who was one of the first Iroquois to establish the Seneca Cayuga tribe. I am a college graduate of Northeastern Oklahoma A & M. I work in the Indian Gaming industry and own my own business as a vendor. Most importantly, I am the father of a young son, Pax-E-Kah, who lives with me. It is his world that I work for. TRT: What are your connections to the Confederacy presently? SB: I have spent a fair amount of time in Central New York and also on the Akwesasne Kanienkeha-

ka Territory. Previously, I have acted as an advisor to the Men’s Council there. TRT: What is the connection to CNY? SB: Our tribe had a convenience store in Seneca Falls that was raided by the ATFE in 2012. Prior to this, I attempted to mend fences with our nearby relatives, the Cayuga Nation, who opposed the business. I knew that they had their own problems with the Seneca and Cayuga counties from their own businesses that they developed. I tried to add our southern arrow to the clutch of arrows already standing together. TRT: Do you wish to merge tribes or the people in the tribes? SB: That is a good question. I ask myself that a lot. I ran for Chief of my tribe earlier in 2013, partially on that vision but was not successful. The Seneca-Cayuga tribe of Oklahoma might actually be the Cayuga-Seneca tribe of the Iroquois. It is all how that you choose to look at it. We know that we are one people. A lot

of my relatives and neighbors here are quiet people, fearful of change. Not all feel that way though. Some of us want to bring about that reconciliation with our older brothers and sisters in the Land of the Longhouse. I have travelled as much as any of my fellow tribal members to our homeland. TRT: Could you describe your spiritual or ceremonial beliefs? SB: Our people here celebrate the Green Corn Ceremony at our tribal “stomp grounds” which are like a tribal campground. After being exposed to the Akwesasne Longhouse, I know about the four sacred ceremonies in addition to the Green Corn. My people had a lot of their culture taken from them when we relocated. My ancestors first went to Ohio and from there we ended up down here on the edge of Oklahoma. TRT: If you could tell the people in the Iroquois Confederacy one thing about your people, what would that be?

INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN BUNCH: Seneca-Cayuga tribal member SB: That we are all one people. I have a whole different viewpoint on the exodus from our homeland to bring us all the way down here by a thousand miles, than many. I see our place as watchers of the southern flank of the Iroquois. I know about the Keepers of the West Western and Eastern Doors as they appear on the cradleboard of the Hiawatha Wampum. Somewhere on that beaded string is us. TRT: Do you have any projects that you are presently involved in that you wish to share? SB: I would like to get more of our people working through economic development. Our tribal tobacco company here has been dragged through the mud over the past few years. People have been laid off. I would like to see all of our people working towards some common goals of financial stability. Tobacco exports are one business area that completes the circle. The Asian and Middle Eastern consumer markets value a Native-made cigarette

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Two Row Times reporter arrested in Elsipogtog By Miles Howe

photographs of a stationary line of seismic testing equipment. I was not interfering or attempting to interfere by any unlawful means with the work of SWN Resources Canada. I was simply standing. Two RCMP officers, including second in command of New Brunswick’s ‘J’ Division, Sergeant Harry Brown, arrested me. This was not my first interaction with Sergeant Brown. Earlier in the summer Brown used treachery on my recently deceased spouse, contacting her in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in order to obtain my contact information in New Brunswick. He claimed to be a man named ‘Billy’ from Elsipogtog, who I knew. He did not at that point identify himself as an RCMP officer. Upon my third and most recent arrest, I was taken to the RCMP station in Shediac, New Brunswick. I was provided a solitary cell. After the initial RCMP attempt at a statement, I spent several hours alone. At some point, at what I imagine was the late evening, an individ-

REXTON – The circumstances of my arrest on November 26th while covering the Elsipogtog story for the Two Row Times and the Halifax Media Coop is in my opinion, a wrongful enforcement of an injunction that I do not believe the RCMP of New Brunswick understand. The injunction, as it reads, is broken if one is: “Interfering or attempting to interfere by force, threat of force, intimidation, coercion, blocking, standing, or any other unlawful means...specif means...specifically within 250 meters from the front or back of any of the Applicant’s vehicles and within 20 meters of the sides of any of the Applicant’s vehicles.” At the moment of my arrest, I was asking, for the third time, what law, or portion of Justice Clendening’s November 22nd injunction, I was breaking. At the time of my arrest I had parked my car beyond the shoulder of highway 11, and was simply standing on the side of the highway. I was, as I had done the day before, simply snapping

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think about was release and my own personal fatigue with being now almost half a year covering from the front lines. After signing the conditions, the RCMP brought me my belongings. Unbeknownst to me at the time I signed my release, the RCMP had decided to seize my cell phone and camera as evidence in an unknown, but as yet open, case. I have contacted them several times in an attempt to retrieve my equipment, but they refuse to release it. They have also provided no timeline as to when it will be released. This was a business phone for the Halifax Media Co-op. With the legal conditions imposed on me, and still without a camera or phone, I no longer have the ability to cover the situation in Elsipogtog from the ground. I will now concentrate my efforts on continuing to explore the ties that exist between various levels of government and industry, and I think the results should be illuminating. I’m excited to be able to contribute two pieces a week to Two Row Times in this endeavor.

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me, on June 30th I provided a statement to the New Brunswick RCMP as a witness to the fire. The new investigator, now in the cell, informed me that he would like me to come with him to update my witness statement. I refused. Strangely, about two hours later, he re-entered the cell asking me if I “was dating Suzanne Patles,” a well-known Mi’kmaq activist and treaty scholar. The next day, now about 24 hours since being arrested, the RCMP presented me a list of conditions that I would have to sign in order to be released. My conditions were to stay one kilometre away from all workers, sub-contractors, work sites and protest sites. I contacted a lawyer and asked her opinion. She recommended that I sign, as a judge would most likely enforce the conditions anyway. In hindsight, I probably should not have signed the release form. But this was my third arrest attempting to report from the front lines, and at the moment all I could

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On to Ottawa for Onkwehon:we rights By Stephen Watson On Tuesday, Nov. 26, five members of Scarborough’s West Hill United Church – Minister Gretta Vosper, Ruth Gill, Dorothy Hirlehey, Steve Watson, and Morlan Rees – set out on a caravan for Ottawa to deliver a petition calling upon the federal government to end the disparities between the Onhkwehonh:we and non-Onhk wehonh:we people of Canada. On their arrival at the steps of Parliament on Nov. 28, the petition had a total of 3,300 signatures – 2900 on paper and 400 from the avaaz on-line version. Hundreds of those signatures had been gathered on the journey itself. The petition campaign was supported by Kairos (representing 11 Christian denominations), Unifor, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the OFL, the Southeast Toronto Presbytery of the United Church, both opposition critics for Aboriginal Af Affairs, and many individual church congregations. Conservative Member

of Parliament for Scarborough East-Pickering, Corneliu Chisu, read the petition in the House of Commons the morning of Nov. 28 and thereby made it part of the record. The petition calls upon the government of Canada to lift the 2% cap on funding of core programs in the Aboriginal Affairs budget, to reverse the decision to cut $1.2 billion from the department’s budget in 2015, to end the disparities between non-indigenous people and the indigenous peoples of Canada with respect to education, water, housing, health care and other basic needs and to honour the treaty relationship with indigenous peoples. The 2% cap, in place since 1996, has aggravated the crisis on many reserves where basic needs are simply not being met. The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs has 45 days from Nov. 28 to answer the petition as it has now been read into the official record. The group is discussing its next steps. “Certainly the Min-

West Hill’s Ruth Gill, Morlan Rees and Dorothy Hirlehey at the Honour the Treaties petition table at Trent University on Nov. 27 ister’s response will not go unanswered if it is not satisfactory,” said Ruth Gill, one of the First Nations Study Circle convenors at West Hill. The West Hill caravan made stops in Port Perry, Peterborough, and Perth. In Port Perry the majority of people the five talked to on the main street signed the petition. “The caravan set out to show ordinary Canadians care about fairness

and do take the treaty relationship seriously. I think we showed that,” said Gill. In Peterborough Ruth Gill made a presentation to the Indigenous Studies class of Professor David Newhouse at Trent University. At the Perth Union Library, the travellers met about 30 people from the area who came out to hear about the West Hill initiative. As a result of the discussion,

they decided to form their own solidarity group and start work on the issues. Copies of Two Row Times were distributed to hundreds of people over the course of the journey and were well received. The petition was started by the First Nations Study Circle at West Hill in the belief that as treaty people, non-indigenous people have a duty to call the government to account when they see

that it is not honouring the treaty relationship. For the duration of the trip, the five members wore ribbons with the colours of the Two Row Wampum. The day after the petition was delivered, the delegation went to Victoria Island in the Ottawa River below Parliament Hill. There they tied some of the ribbons they wore to a stockade on the hallowed ground where Chief Spence had conducted her hunger strike to call for action on the housing crisis at Attawapiskat. The morning of Dec. 2, during the West Hill Sunday service, Minister Gretta Vosper, asked that the remaining ribbons worn on the journey be brought forward and presented before the West Hill congregation. The colours representing the Two Row are now a permanent feature of the church sanctuary and will forever serve to remind the parishioners of their duty to honour the treaty relationship with the Onhkwehonh:we and to act when that relationship is not respected.

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FEATURE COLUMN: LET'S TALK NATIVE WITH JOHN KANE

Redskin Code Talkers? To avoid arguments in the White world we are told to avoid talking about religion or politics. We may not have the same taboos against these general topics in Native communities but, certainly, there are two other subjects that most regard as off limits for criticism – elders and veterans and, especially if they are both. Well, here I go. In the midst of National Native American Heritage Month – or as I call it our “special month” – and the continuing debacle over Native mascots and team names, the worst being the Washington, D.C. NFL team, we all got to experience a collective moment of cringe. The NFL and D.C. team owner, Dan Snyder, decided that

it was somehow appropriate to dig up a couple of elderly Navajo Code Talkers, fly them to D.C., wrap them up in “Redskins” jackets and parade them onto the football field as the “49ers” beat up on the “Redskins” (I might add there’s a little irony there, too). The sleaziness of taking advantage of these much-heralded figures in American history and folklore was certainly not missed by anyone. In fact, I agree with all the criticisms lodged against this publicity stunt. But here is where I am asking for trouble. What about the Code Talkers? What were they thinking? Unlike so many across our vast lands, I am not prone to heap adulation on every Native who enlisted in military service for the U.S. or Canada. It’s ironic to me

– and it should be to you, too – that at the dawn of the 20th century it somehow became okay for our people to change sides. After a century of bloody conflicts, massacres, hangings, land theft, prisons and concentration camps/reservations, fraud and outright war, slipping into the uniforms of our enemies became fashionable. Today, it has been drummed into our heads that our enlistment rates are the highest per capita of any “ethnic” population and we should be proud of this fact. Whether this is borne out of the residential/boarding school era, conversion to Christianity or a general “if you can’t beat them, join them” mentality or some desperate hope for acceptance… well, I’ll leave the theories for those with a whole lot of letters after their names to debate. But there is lit lit-

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tle question that throughout the 20th century our people began to buy into American patriotism. In addition to the irony of Natives serving in the U.S. military, there’s an even higher level of irony associated with the Code Talkers. Consider this – take a people who were having their languages and identities destroyed by active government policy at a level that meets the standard for genocide. and then here come some military analysts struggling to develop secretive communications in WWII with a great idea! “Hey Joe, do you think we still have any of those savages running around speaking that gibberish we been trying to beat out of them for all these years?” How opportune to “find” a collection of sophisticated languages that no one else knows. The greatest irony rests in the fact that these languages were actively being destroyed and there was virtually no written record of them. What a great idea! What developed was the Native Code Talker Program. Grab up or otherwise convince some “Injuns” who still speak their languages to put on a U.S. uniform, put some in the field with radios and never – and I repeat never – let them be captured alive. Bingo! The U.S. has an unbreakable code. Now don’t for a second think that this interest in our languages or our people would change the U.S. or Canadian policies of trying to destroy them or us. No, this was an opportunistic exploitation and appropriation of something that was ours for their use. While many praise this and take pride that we had something they needed, I just shake my head and think, yeah, like our land, our resources and even that gold the real 49ers were chasing after. I don’t begrudge Code Talkers or any of our people who enlist. I have many friends and relatives who not only enlisted but also served

in active duty with honor and distinction. But they weren’t fighting or enlist enlisting for me or for Native communities. Perhaps their personal choices to fight for the good ole U.S of A. did involve some sense of representing Native people as noble or as “freedom fighters” but these military complexes aren’t about freedom or democracy. They are about defending national interests and the corporations with a stake in them, even back in the 40s. The use of these young men and our language may have served a greater good in the eyes of many but, nonetheless, it was an exploitation of very young men and our Native languages. Those men are not so young now. In fact, most are gone. In recent years, the Code Talkers have been held up as “American Heroes” and have earned medals and honors along the way. In a twisted at attempt to take advantage of our “special month,” the professional sports franchise at the center of the team name and mascot debate decided to “honor” four Navajo Code Talkers in a much-derided ceremony. My question to these men and their families is this: Why did they go? Why allow this exploitation? Perhaps the exploitation of these men when they were young, the very thing that made them famous, is justified

but being used as young men is one thing. The actions of those with a lifetime behind them are quite another. We can’t simply cry foul about how they were used as if these guys were incapable of understanding the situation. We can’t cherish the wisdom of these elders on one hand and then on the other hand suggest that they were somehow oblivious to the message they were sending, especially when a few decided to offer their unsolicited support for the “Redskins”, suggesting as Dan Snyder has, that it’s some sort of term of endearment. I wrestle with the whole idea of honoring Native veterans of U.S. and Canadian military service as “Warriors.” And whether these guys believe it’s okay or not, I refuse to honor them as “Redskins.” - John Karhiio Kane, Mohawk, a national expert commentator on Native American issues, hosts “Let’s Talk Native…with John Kane,” ESPN-AM 1520 in Buffalo, Sundays, 9-11 p.m. Eastern Time. He is a frequent guest on WGRZ-TV’s (NBC/Buffalo) “2 Sides” and “The Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter” in Albany. John’s “Native Pride” blog can be found at www.letstalknativepride.blogspot .com. He also has a very active “Let’s Talk Native...with John Kane” group page on Facebook.

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FEATURE COLUMN: SCONEDOGS & SEED BEADS

Everybody back off and let me bead By Nahnda Garlow My most prized possession of all are my 13/0 Charlotte cut seed beads. These rare and tiny beads may seem plain to the untrained eye, but to the aficionado they are discernible because of a single facet cut into them. That single facet adds a million dollars worth of glamour to a finished piece that would normally come out looking like it was ‘Made in China’. This weekend I came across a bead vendor who was selling 11/0, standard size Charlottes! I’d heard of them before but always thought they were an urban bead legend. As a self-proclaimed bead hoarder when I saw them I started freaking out a little on the inside. I practically ran to the ATM machine and dropped forty

bucks right there on 8 hanks of pretties to add to my collection. When I got home the first thing I did was go up to my room, shut the door and pull out my bag of goodies. It was finally time to properly take in the beauty of my pearlescent ivory 11/0 Charlotte cut seed beads. As soon as I got those bad boys under good lighting and rested them across my hand, I took in the sparkle - geeking right out and totally satisfied. Everybody should have a thing. My husband is a gamer. He has invested hours of research to find the best video card for his ‘gaming rig’ that will result in a better response time. Although I don’t exactly know what it means, I’ll go with him to the computer store and be dazzled together as the salesclerk hands over the video card and we take in the ‘sparkle’ so to speak. It is so damn hard to get through the day

to day things of life as a broke and grieved Rezbian. On top of daily load to bear, we carry along our collective historical trauma, getting sick, losing people you love along the way - you get the picture. It’s the struggle we all face, conforming to the standards of “society”. Doesn’t it make you want to break out and sing the theme song to Cheers? Makin your way in the world today takes everything you got. Takin a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see Our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name. Doo do doo do doot do!

Today I just want to put the world on pause and have respite. I don’t want to count calories, meet deadlines or break news. I want to splurge on myself and leave responsibility behind for a day. I want to drink a whole can of pop and eat pizza from La Nova in Buffalo. I want to read trashy magazines, make fun of celebrities and get a pedicure. I want to bead and talk about beads with other bead hoarders. I’m admitting I’ve officially hit the wall, and that’s okay. Realistically I’m not gonna get my La Nova’s, and I’m okay with that. I think I have enough change kicking around to buy myself a whole can of pop though. For today that’s going to have to be enough. But when I get home from the store, I’m respectfully closing the door to my room to look at the sparkle of my Charlottes.

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Database tracks missing & murdered women By Jennifer Mt. Pleasant From 2005-2010, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) were funded by the federal government to compile research for a database on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada. When the research project known as ‘Sisters in Spirit’ (SIS) started to produce alarming numbers of missing and murdered women, their funding was abruptly cut off. In 2010, NWAC had evidence of 582 Indigenous women and girls in Canada who were either murdered or have gone missing in the past 30 years. After their funding was cut, NWAC was forced to shut down their database. Having been funded by the federal government, they were also forced to hand over their database to the RCMP, who scrutinized their findings and questioned

NWAC as to the authenticity of the names listed in the database, claiming a lot of the victims were not Indigenous. But on the contrary, in collecting their data, research members worked directly with the families of the victims and also with First Nations communities and organizations. Last April, two groups decided to come together and share their ideas as how to start another database: one that would be accessible to the public and community-driven as well. Two grassroots organizations, No More Silence and Families of Sisters in Spirit partnered together to spearhead a community run database for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada. This database was launched in September. Audrey Huntley of No More Silence is one of the women working on the database. When asked

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why another database is being done when NWAC already did one, Huntley responded, “Because that work was stopped when their funding was cut and the data given to the RCMP but also because NWAC never made it accessible to the community.” When asked how they are going about collecting their data, Huntley stated that No More Silence along with Families of Sisters in Spirit are working directly with victims of families. They have also been asked to broaden their definition of who to include in the database, apart from ‘Missing’ and ‘Murdered’. The new database will also include: transgender, Two-Spirited and any woman or girl that has died a ‘premature’ and violent death, such as suicide and deaths that were deemed ‘accidental’ by police investigations. Huntley also said the

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purpose of the database is, “to honour our women and provide family members with a way to document their loved ones passing while asserting community control of our own record-keeping. The database will document Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and Trans people who have gone missing, or died as a result of violence. This includes murder, manslaughter, ‘accidental’ and suicide as well as deaths which families and communities have deemed suspicious and are unsolved or for whom answers or justice have yet to be found.” Colleen Cardinal, who is Plains Cree from Saddle Lake, Alberta has seen much violence throughout her life. Her family has experienced first-hand: the residential school system, the 60’s Scoop era and the violent murders of her sister and sister-in-law. Cardinal current-

ly resides on unceded Algonquin Territory (known as Ottawa) and is a member of Families of Sisters in Spirit and is helping to spearhead this database. Speaking on the purpose of this database, Cardinal explains, “A database would really put into perspective just the sheer amount of murdered/missing Indigenous women/Two-Spirit people in Canada. The numbers that have been thrown around range from 600 and up to 4000, but we don’t really know the numbers (that is why we are doing this database). What we do know is that it is not safe to be an Indigenous woman or Two Spirit person in Canada. The database is a reflection of how colonization and racist policy against Indigenous people is killing us, but also how the epidemic and alarming rates at which our people are being

killed without any concern by the Federal Government of Canada. We aren’t relying on institutions and policy makers to manage our databases anymore, we know our stories and we can collect our own data without bias.” Cardinal also feels that sharing her story is healing, empowering and sometimes hard but bringing a story and making a human connection to the murdered and missing is so important. Once the database is complete it will be accessible to the public on a website. As Indigenous women and girls continue to go missing and continue to die violent deaths, the database will be continuously updated. People are encouraged to contact No More Silence or Families of Sisters in Spirit if they want to add a name along with information to this database.

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Corvairs winning streak ends at 24 By Jim Windle

CALEDONIA - The end of November brought with it the end of the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs’ 24 game winning streak in the GOJHL Jr. B hockey loop. The Welland Canadians played the role of “Giant Killer”, with a determined 3-2 win over the Corvairs, in Caledonia, Friday night. Saturday, one game away from tying a league record and two games away from setting a new one for consecutive wins, the Corvairs could not muster any offensive momentum in the third period while Colin Furlong and the Caledonia

defense barred the cage at the other end of the ice. The Caledonia dominance of the early season began to erode three games ago. On Nov. 17th and again Nov. 23rd, the Corvairs required the services of a shoot out to preserve wins and barely keep the streak going. But last Friday, they went to the well once too often and came up empty in the third period after falling behind 3-2. “Realistically, it had to happen,” said general manager Brian Rizzetto. “It was actually two weeks in the making. We had a lot of guys with nerves and tight sticks trying to keep the streak

alive. But now we can just get back to winning hockey games.” The score was tied at 1-1 after the first 20 minutes with former Corvair, JC Thivierge, who was traded to Welland on October 31st, scoring first at 2:25 with a powerplay goal against his old teammates. Connor Patton cashed in on a Caledonia powerplay at 15:43. Welland’s Adam Mataya gave the Canadians a 2-1 lead at 3:30, which Justin Abraham erased with a powerplay goal at 6:16 from Cody Brown and Kyler Nixon.

serving the Brantford Blast’s fast start in the Allan Cup Sr. AAA Hockey League season, by assisting on three of Brantford’s key goals, including the game winner. Sault, known in the

dressing room as “Pepper”, is in his second year with the Blast, who are now 8-0-0 on the season after defeating the Norwood Vipers in a close 7-6 game at the Brantford Civic Centre Friday night.

The Welland Canadians ended #77 Cosimo Fontana and his Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs’ 24 game winning streak Saturday night in Caledonia by defeating the Corviars 3-2. (Photo by Jim Windle)

Blast adds some “Pepper” to the recipe By Jim Windle

BRANTFORD - In his first game back after off-season knee surgery, Six Nations/New Credit’s Cameron Sault played an important role in pre-

Kyle Spurr opened the scoring at 11:24 assisted by Chris Rebernik and Chris Leveille, but Norwood’s Darren Doherty answered on a powerplay at 14:07. It was tied at 1-1 after the

Cam Sault has added a lot Pepper to the Brantford Blast lineup since joining the Allan Cup team last season. After sitting out the first part of the season nurcing knee surgery, Sault was back in the Blast uniform and contributed three assists including setting up the game winner. (Photo by Jim Windle)

first period. Jeff Caister and Rebernik put the Blast ahead 3-1 by the halfway point in the second period. The Vipers scored their second of the game at 11:06 before Chad Spurr made it 4-2, assisted by Jamie Williams and Sault. Mike Ruberto made it 5-2 at 17:41, but with 36 seconds left in the period, Doherty scored his second of the game to make it 5-3 with 20 minutes left in regulation time. Joel Prpic then scored a short hander at 3:33 assisted by Andrew Lackner and Sault to make it 6-3. The Vipers kept coming at the Blast and tallied the next two goals to take the air out of the Blast cushion and draw within striking distance of the Blast at 6-5. Norwood pulled their goaltender Ryan Aschaber for the extra man, but it backfired as Sault picked up a loose

puck and sent Chad Spurr in to score into the empty net for the 7-5 goal with 43 seconds left. That goal stood up as the game winner af after Norwood scored on Anthony Marshall with three seconds remaining for the 7-6 final. The Blast will try and make it 9-0 this Friday, Dec 6, when they travel down the 403 to face the 3-2 Dundas Real McCoys.

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Six Nations’ New Jr. C Lacrosse franchise announced By Jim Windle

SIX NATIONS - If anyone had any thoughts to the contrary, Six Nations has a seemingly bottomless well of young lacrosse talent. But even at that, there are still a number of players coming out of the Six Nations Minor Lacrosse Association after Bantam and Midget, only to find no place to play on reserve. The brand new Six Nations Warriors hope to fulfill that need. “There are only so

many spots open for either the Jr. B Rebels or the Jr. A Arrows Express. They can only accommodate so many players under 21 years of age,” says Garlow. “There are also several possible spots being filled by players from other communities.” Wayne Garlow has taken steps to remedy this over crowded talent pool by requesting a new OLA Jr. C franchise for Six Nations this coming summer season. They will be known as the Six Nations War-

riors and may play on the hard surface of the Gaylord Powless Arena, according to Garlow. The new Warriors will join Oakville as a new franchise and both will play in the Western Division, joining existing teams in Wilmot, Hamilton, Fergus, and Halton Hills. “We were accepted by the league in October,” said Garlow. It’s a team that, loves nicknames, by the sounds of it. The management

Bald Eagle landed on a light pole right over our heads.” The tournament opened with a 15-4 win over the Georgia Copperheads, which was followed by a 14-4 win over the Columbus Ohio Blackjack Elites, and a 14-2 win over the Ponte Verda Possums of Orlando Florida. The Tribe shut down the Blackjack Elites 14-0 in the semi-final game before taking the title with a 14-4 win over the West Cobb Chargers of Georgia. In six tournaments so far this year, the Thundertribe have gone undefeated in attaining six championships. And it

doesn’t end here. On December 29, 20, 31, the Tribe will defend their class Championship from last year at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions, to be played in Wesley Chapel, Florida. As if that wasn’t enough, their impressive performance at the I.M.G. Nationals this year earned the entire team an invitation to the I.M.G. Sports Academy in Florida for one full week of intensive lacrosse training, plus a personal invitation by organizers of the U-17 World games next July in Denver Colorado.

ed the shut out in the Hag-hawk’s 6-0 taming of the Simcoe Storm at the Talbot Gardens Arena in Simcoe turning away all

39 shots he had to contend with. The Hawks opened a 3-0 first period lead on goals by Derek Medeiros,

staff consists of, Wayne “Wide Awake” Garlow, the new team’s president and general manager, Terry “Bear” Hill will act as head coach for the Warriors along with assistant’s Nick “Gravy Train” Skye, and Paul “Stoney” Henhawk.” The Jr. C season runs during the same time as the Rebels and Arrows Express so it may make for some creative scheduling to ensure floor time for all three.

The logo for the new Six Nations Warriors, Jr. C lacrosse franchise starting up this coming spring was unveiled recently. Stay tuned for try outs and training camp dates and times.

Thundertribe keeps piling up the Championships By Jim Windle

FLORIDA — The Six Nations Thundertribe U-17’s added to their growing list of championship titles by defeating all-comers at the I.M.G. National Field Lacrosse Championships held in Sarasota, Florida between Nov. 23rd and 24th. The Tribe won all five games on their way to the championship, by scoring 15 goals in the first game and 14 goals in the last four. “We should have gone to the roulette table at the casino and put money on #14,” laughed coach Willy Skye. “We took it as a good sign when this

The Six Nations Thundertribe U-17’s won the I.M.G. Tournament of Champions Nov. 2324 in Sarasota, Florida. They have not lost a game at all in six Tournaments they have played in and won so far this year. The Thudertribe are: back row: Roger Hill (coach), Jonah Mohawk, Frank Wolf, Layne Smith, Robbie Williams, Jerry Staats, Riley Jamieson, Drey Martin, Chance Gates, Travis Longboat, Willy Skye (head coach). Kneeling: Scott Snyde4r (coach) Bailey Skye, Chancey Hill, Tehoka Nanticoke, Seth Ferguson, Logan Hill (goalie). Laying in front: Garrett Vyse-Squire, and Vern Hill. (Submitted Photo)

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New court ruling on injunctions severely limits protection for blockaders By Shiri Pasternak

Who has the authority on reservations to protest land development? According to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, only the band council does. In Behn v. Moulton Contracting Ltd Ltd., a case heard in May of this year, a logging company defended their right to gain access to Fort Nelson First Nation

forests against the protests from members of the small British Columbia reserve. The Behn family had erected a camp to stop Moulton Contracting Ltd. from logging on their traditional lands. The company brought an action against these individuals to remove them. The Behns argued that the licenses the province issued were void since they breached the duty to consult as well as their trea-

ty rights. Lower court decisions found that individual members of a band have no legal standing to assert collective rights in their defense. Only “the community” – defined as the chief and council – could invoke such rights. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld these lower court decisions, concurring that the Behn family should have challenged the provincially issued licenses when

they were first obtained. Due to this timing failure, the family’s decision to blockade was deemed “a collateral attack or an abuse of process.” The Behndecision raises many important questions about the court’s jurisdiction to allocate these powers of authority on the reserve. Firstly, it presumes that the chief and council are the final arbitrators of all decisions on the reserve and that they represent internal unanimity on all contentious matters. Secondly, demanding the Behn family must contest the licenses at the time they are issued presumes that the chief and council have necessarily communicatedthe details of each development proposal to the community. Thirdly, blockades – strategic exercises of In-

digenous jurisdiction – are reduced here to what the court calls “self-help remedies” that “bring the administration of justice into disrepute.” This derogatory labeling demeans frontline actions that seek to protect the environment and keep Indigenous cultural and political orders intact. Fourthly, many Indigenous societies are organized throughland tenure systems where responsibilities inhere to particular families on specific land bases. It is their legal obligation to protect these lands, despite what band council authorities might assert. The Behn Decision also reveals the racism of the courts regarding life on reserve. Could we imagine a parallel case of Torontonians fined for protesting activities on their blocks under the rubric that their Mayor supported them?

In the mid- to late1980s, injunctions filed by First Nations and tribal councils in British Columbia successfully ground much resource extraction to a halt. Take for example the blockades set up by the Clayoquot and Ahousat First Nations that saved Meares Island from being clear-cut through their injunction against Macmillan Bloedel. But as ongoing events at Elsipogtog highlight, this legal tool is being drained of its potential to defend Indigenous land in emergency situations and is being leveraged instead as another form of jurisdictional imposition on Indigenous lands. Shiri Pasternak is a researcher and writer currently living in New York City. She is a member of the Anti-Colonial Committee of the Law Union of Ontario.

N O TI C E O F P ES TI C I DE U S E ( Ohsweken, Nov. 2 9 , 2 0 1 3 ) From J uly 1 5 th to September 3 1 st, 2 0 1 3 , the Six Nations Grand R iver Community participated in a larviciding program under the authority of the Local Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosq uitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile V irus. The pellet formulation of the larvicide methoprene [ Altosid Pellets PCP# 21809 and Altosid XR Briquets PCP# 27694] were placed into 2 0 0 catch basins of storm drains located in the village of Ohsweken along with 5 sewage lagoons and a ditch near an elder’ s complex that is 5 0 meters long.

Six Nations Elected Council Ohsweken, ON. Health Services Department - Health Promotions Manager (Full Time) Under the direction and supervision from the Director of Health Services and Six Nations Council, the Health Promotion Manager shall manage community nutrition and diabetes education programs for the Six Nations community with the emphasis of promoting wellness and the maintenance of healthy lifestyles through a complete consultative approach while working within the administrative procedures established for the Health Promotion Manager position.

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The liq uid formulation of the larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis [ V ectobac 1 2 0 0 L PCP# 2 1 0 6 2 ] was applied to roadside ditches and other surface waters harbouring vector mosq uitoes. Sewage lagoons were treated with the granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus [ V ectolex CG PCP# 2 8 0 0 8 ] . A ll larvicides were applied by applicators licensed by the Ministry of the E nvironment or their supervised technicians.

A final report is available and can be picked up at Six Nations Council or on Six Nation Council’ s website @ www. six nations. ca. For more information contact Six Nations Health Services at 519-445-2418 or Community Health Representative Program at 519-445-2947.

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Six Nations Skate Park planning underway By Nahnda Garlow

A group of Six Nations Youth who love to skateboard are now in the planning stages of creating the community’s own skate park. According to the newly created Facebook page; Project Skate Park - Six Nations, the group was promised a donation of $25,000, has received a $25,000 donation from BYOGI Corp and K.L. Martin & Associates have donated $4000.00 worth of services after a strong presentation was made to Six Nations Elected Band Council this October. Corey Martin and Dallan Guitar spoke with Two Row Times about the plans for a fundraising project coming up. Martin said, “We’re trying to get everyone out to come support us. We’re going to do this Polar Bear dive on January 1st. On Monday at school I’m going on the announcements to ask for support. I can’t really swim that good and I’m terrible in cold water, but if it’s for the skatepark I’ll jump in no problem. It’s such an extreme sport, we’re trying to do something extreme to get people to support it.” Dallan Guitar is very excited about the project giving youth on Six Na-

tions something healthy and positive to do. “Skateboarding is just a great thing for people to do. You don’t have to have teamwork in it, you can have your own style, you can go at your own pace. There needs to be more girl skaters, more girls need to come out.” Guitar said. “Next week we’re having all the skaters who are already skating to say what they want in there.” Martin said, “Also when they show up their input is going to be put into the design, say if they want a pool in there they can do that.” New Line Skateparks will oversee the construction and assist with the design process. According to the company’s website, “New Line Skateparks Inc. is Canada’s longest running and most experienced provider of large scale municipal skatepark construction services.” The company will be meeting with community members interested in the project on December 11th, 6-8pm at the Community Hall Sports Den.

For updates on the projects and fundraising follow the group on Twitter @RezPlaza or on Facebook.

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L ake E rie Power Corp ( L E PC) is developing the L ake E rie CleanPower Connector (the “Project”), a 1 , 0 0 0 MW High V oltage Direct Current ( HV DC) transmission line that connects Ontario to Pennsylvania. This proposed Proj ect will enhance grid reliability and stability, and will also enable the delivery of ex cess clean energy generated in Ontario to meet the growing demand for electricity in Pennsylvania. The proposed Proj ect will use proven and ex isting HV DC technology and deliver energy from a converter station that would be built in the vicinity of Nanticoke, Ontario, located on the north shore of L ake E rie. Two six inch diameter cables connected to the converter station would then be placed beneath L ake E rie. The cables then cross the international border to the U nited States ex iting at the Pennsylvania shoreline where it would connect to another converter station. Creating an estimated 3 0 0 j obs during the two year construction period, the proposed Proj ect will have minimal visual and environmental impact by burying the maj ority, if not all, of the cables underground and underwater. The P ro ces s : A s the proposed Proj ect would form an international energy link between Canada and the U nited States through L ake E rie, the req uirements outlined by the N ational E nerg y Board Ac t ( September 2 0 1 3 ) apply. L E PC anticipates submitting an application to the National E nergy Board ( NE B) in support of the proposed Proj ect in the summer of 2 0 1 4 , in accordance with the req uirements of the N E B Ac t and the E lectricity Filing Manual ( J uly 2 0 1 3 ) . A s part of this process, L E PC will conduct an E nvironmental and Socio- E conomic A ssessment for the proposed Proj ect that fulfills the NEB’s req uirements including a description of the environmental and socioeconomic setting of the Proj ect area, proposed mitigation measures, an assessment of the environmental effects, cumulative effects, and information regarding inspection, monitoring, and follow- up. The results of the assessment will be documented in the NE B application which will be released for public and agency review.

SEED APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP The Science Education and Employment Development Committee is happy to announce that it is offering a scholarship to apprentices who are registered with Grand River Employment and Training and with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and have completed an in-class training during the 2013 year with an overall average of 70% or more and can demonstrate a nancial need. he deadline for applications is ecem er . For information on eligibility criteria or to receive an application form, contact Brandi Jonathan at 519-445-2222 or email at randi greatsn.com.

C o ns ul tatio n and P ubl ic O p en H o us e: L E PC is committed to conducting a comprehensive consultation program for the proposed Proj ect. Consultation with potentially affected parties such as agencies, A boriginal communities, and the public are fundamental components of the Proj ect development process. Consultation activities such as public open houses provide interested parties the opportunity to meet the proj ect team, learn more about the Proj ect and to provide comments and q uestions. A dditional consultation activities are planned throughout the permitting process and will be advertised in local newspapers, on the Proj ect’s website ( http://www. cleanpowerconnector. com) and by direct mail- out and communication. L E PC would appreciate your input and welcomes your attendance at our drop- in style public open house for the Proj ect scheduled for: th

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SECTION: ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN: FROM THE CITY TO THE LAND: A COOKS JOURNEY

Friendship and chickens

By Joe Farrell This is the first instalment of a regular column on cooking delicious, real food and how to maximize your food dollars at home while strengthening your culinary prowess. I recently moved to the Edge of the Woods Farm alongside Six Nations leaving my life as a professional cook in Toronto behind in hopes of gaining a deeper understanding of food and strengthening my relationship with the land. I am no way an expert in Haudenosaunee culture, food or agriculture. I am a student learning from the many incredible teachers that are of this land. My cooking philosophy is simple. Let ingredients speak for themselves by treating them with respect and honoring their existence with practices that will achieve this. Practices such as sourcing local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Recognizing food as medicine that heals your soul and nurtures your body unlike processed foods that do nothing other than temporarily fill your belly and create dependency while lining the pockets of wealthy corporations. During family and community meals

practicing gratitude and being mindful of the many hands it takes to bring food to your table is but one way to honor the land, animals, workers and nutritional healing that food provides. Since committing myself to learning from the Six Nations community, one local Mohawk farmer I’ve had the privilege of getting to know is Mr. Stan Martin. Stan lives on a farm on fourth line just west of Ohsweken where he raises all natural fed beef, laying hens for eggs, chickens for meat and the best compost you’ll find anywhere. With Stan’s help I have learned so much about raising laying hens. The garlic garden which I recently planted is being nourished by his rich compost. After assisting Stan this past week in taking his well cared for meat birds to slaughter, those of us at the farm were fortunate enough receive two of his wonderful chickens that were among the best I’ve ever eaten. Let’s not focus on what I did with the birds for the primary meal but on the leftovers, as this is where cooking ingenuity and years of cooking experience come to life. Here is my idea of a delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup that will satiate you and your family’s minds, bodies and souls.

RECIPE: Leftover Chicken Soup What you’ll need:

(Feel free to use as little or as much of each ingredient as you like depending on what you have available or to taste. Trust your judgement.)

Method: •

Peel and cut all your vegetables to a size that fits on the spoons you’ll be eating with

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Smash garlic with the side of knife, leave it as big or as small as you like

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Wash and chop parsley, set aside

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Heat your pot up at medium-low heat, add enough vegetable oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pot, wait for it to be warm

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Add your vegetables, a few pinches of salt, cook on medium heat until onions start turning translucent, you don’t want any colour on them

Carrot

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Add your garlic, thyme, bay leaf and cook for a minute or two more

Onion

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Put in chicken carcass, fill with water until bones are just covered

Celery

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Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cook on medium-low heat for at least 45 minutes (Keep in mind the longer you cook the soup and the size they are cut, the softer the vegetables will become)

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While the soup is simmering make your noodles.

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The ratio I use is 2 parts flour to 1 part cold water by volume.

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Add your flour and a pinch of salt to your mixing bowl

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Create a well in the center of the bowl with your fingers

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Fill the well with cold water and slowly incorporate with your fingers until it all the flour is incorporated

Salt

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Knead the dough until it is no longer sticky (add more flour or water as needed)

Tools needed:

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Let rest covered for 5 minutes (this lets the dough relax and makes it easier to work with)

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Roll out on flour dusted surface as thin as you can (if you don’t have a rolling pin, use any cylindrical object or stretch the dough by hand)

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Cut into any size you feel inspired to

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Bring soup back to the boil, add fresh noodles

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Cook until noodles until they float

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Season with salt and pepper to taste

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Add fresh parsley immediately before serving to brighten the flavor of the soup. ENJOY!

Leftover chicken carcass from last night’s dinner Vegetable Oil

Bay leaf Fresh thyme Garlic Fresh flat leaf parsley All Purpose Flour Water Black pepper

Knife Peeler Large pot Mixing bowl Rolling pin Cutting board Measuring cup

Consider this, strict adherence to recipes will not build your confidence and takes the real fun out of cooking. There are different ways of thinking about food out there. With a basic understanding of cooking principles and techniques, so much is possible. Trust your cooking abilities, let beautiful, local ingredients empower and inspire you to share home cooked meals with loved ones. Questions? recipe ideas? general cooking inquiring? community food stories that you’d like to share? please don’t hesitate to reach out. - farmerjoefood@gmail.com

Local Hip Hop artists take to the stage By Nahnda Garlow

Three Six Nations hip hop recording artists Colt 45, Deya and Scrivenz Tha Don took to the stage last week as part of Joey Stylez’ Feather and Rosary Tour at Club NV in Brantford. The dynamic trio took to the stage together blowing the crowd away with an excellent performance. Deya, who describes himself as a ‘busi-

nessman’ was inspired to bring a new sound to Six Nations rap. “I heard other rappers from my reserve. I find a lot of rappers will talk about the reserve problems but they never talk about leaving the reserve.” Deya says he is inspired to grow beyond the status quo. “How can we dif differentiate ourselves from the talent around us so we can go to the next level. We try to think outside

the box. We try to talk about the life beyond the reserve and how we are going to get there.” Colt 45 had a dif different inspiration that brought him to hip hop. “I thought rap was an easy way to express myself. I wanted to sing but I can’t sing.” shared Colt. “Once I started rapping, everybody started to know who I was it expanded me and I broke free from the shell.”

Six Nations woman Stevie Bomberry organized the night to bring several local Hip Hop artists together for a fantastic show. “I’ve been working with everyone for a while. Deya I’ve known from the start, I’ve been watching him grow and I told him when I do a show I’m going to put you on it, and then we had this opportunity.” said Bomberry. The show also

brought out Brantford Hip Hop artists Frank Douglas and Tyler Durand. The pair performed together and brought another strong sound to the local stage. Both artists are a popular part of the city’s hip hop community with many music videos available to view on YouTube. If you missed this show be sure to keep an eye out for the next one. Bomberry has plans to

utilize the momentum of this event saying, “If its successful we’d like to try and get them going every month. There are many artists here in the hip hop sector. I’d really like to continue doing this and build a tour around these guys. I think they are underrated, they are very good.”

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Obituaries

Maracle-William Harold (Bill) Exactly as he wanted, at home on Thursday, November 28, Bill made his final journey home surrounded by loved ones as bluegrass and hand drum music played. Cherished husband of 31 years to Carla (Sault). Proud father of Katie, and Elissa (Joshua Smith). Devoted Papa to Aiden, Rowan and Vance. Caring son of Patricia and the late Harold Maracle. Brother of Harlon (Robin), Stephen and Michelle. Welcoming Bill back home is his father, Harold, sister Beverly Sandy, infant brother, nephew Gary Sandy Great nephew Cody Sandy, and nieces, Darla and Stevie. Brother in law of Roger (Debbie) Sault, Terry (Rhonda) Sault, Sheila and Delbert, Mark (Sal) Sault, Brenda Sault, Kevin (Stephanie) Sault, Kim Sault, and Julie (Dayle) Bomberry. Bill was a wonderful Uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and had a special relationship with Elix and Hayli and Patricia and Braelynne. Bill will be remembered as a devoted Papa and talented musician. He will live on through his music, children and grandchildren. Rested at Hyde and Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville after 2 pm Sunday. Evening Service 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday December 2, 2013 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com

HARRI-Albert In the precious, wonderful legend of time Albert (Ulla) Todre he:Doh in his 80th year has gone on his peaceful journey. Former ironworker. “Pro” horseshoe player. Green Thumb gardener. Always young at heart. Albert always had a quick wit. He worked hard and played hard. He is survived by his “only” sister Rikki Longboat; loving and devoted partner, Theresa Silversmith; children, Barb Silversmith, Darren Maracle, Robert Silversmith, Donna Silversmith (Dan), Roger Silversmith (Amy), and Broderick Hill, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Treasured friend to many. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Esther (Johnson) Harris; brothers, Cecil and Ervin Harris, grandson Lane Maracle, and nephew Jason Harris. He rested at 3829 River Range Road, Six Nations after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service and burial was held at the Lower Cayuga Longhouse on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. www.rhbanderson.com. HILL-Vera Louise Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday November 27, 2013. Louise (Williams) Hill age 89 years. Loving mother of Glenn and Sandra Williams, Pat Hill, Barbara and Larry (Dutch) Bomberry, and Diane and Daniel Marchewka. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Chauncey and Charlotte (Patterson) Williams and siblings, Mildred, Harvey, Melita, Frances, and Charlotte (Babe). Louise will be remembered for her kind, generous and loving soul whose greatest gift was her family. The family honoured her life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Friday November 29 at 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at Medina Baptist Church, Six Nations on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. www. rhbanderson.com

Obituaries

WHITE-Georgina “Jean” February 14, 1930 – November 27, 2013 After a short but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83 years surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late William (Bill) White. Devoted mother of Linda Beverly (deceased), William “Boyce” (deceased), Mary Anne, Karen, Lionel and Jen, Cherished “Ma” of Rob and Jaime, Patrick and Amy, Heather and Carl, Rochelle, Willie, Rory, Ken (deceased), Benjamin, Jason, Brittany, and Becca. Beloved Great Grandmother of Dakota, Taylor, Erin, Dion, Brendan, Kennedy, Sydney, Davin, Ryden, Cody, Mackenzie, Madison, Kole, Jerzee, Ryker, Carissa, Alaynie, Kayne, Erick, Ciceleigh, Zyanya, Prestin-Lee, Hayden, Clayton, Payton, and Brayah. Honoured sister of Mary, Patricia, Joyce, George, Leslie, and the late Margaret (Gloria), Roberta “Bob”, Carson, and Nelson “Buck”. Sister-in-law of Welby, Carole, the late Bruce, Harold, Marlon, and Maurice “Moe” and will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rested at the Hyde and Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville after 5 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com

In Memoriam

Martin - Yegwenyes Delta Rayne April 28/94 - December 3/12 A beautiful, young, hard working and giving daughter, sister, auntie, niece, friend. To us, her life tragically ended too soon. Although the memories of that tragic night remain, we are thankful for the 6,795 days that we had with you Gwen. We are thankful for all that we have learned since you went away. It's what had kept us sane; that, and love. Love never dies. My heart will go on. Mom and Ha'nih; Jolene and Stevie, Levi, Evan, Darrus and Daisy; Tsiako, Ryan and Gracie; Yagwahs, Jake and Wila.

GUN COURSE – Starting in January 2014 January 4-5, 11-12, 18-19. Phone Rob – 1-519-4437678.

Birth Announcement

Nyaweh Shohgwayadihsoh for giving us a most precious gift. Waenhai came into the world on December 1st. A bouncing baby boy10lbs 4 ozs. Proud parents are Kiel Harris and Emily Maracle. Ecstatic grandparents, Ted & Cora and Angela Maracle. Great Grandparents- Ken & Rhonda Maracle, The late Vernon and Josephine Harris, The late Ronald & Vera Hill. Welcome to the family Waenhai. You will be loved and spoiled by many. Including lots of aunties, uncles, and cousins.

Coming Events

St. Lukes Church Smoothtown (1246 Onondaga Rd. near 3rd Line) is sponsoring a Craft Sale (with vendors) and Cookie Walk Christmas Cookies for sale. Large tin $10, Med. Tin $8, Small tin $6 on Saturday December 14, 2013 10am-3:00pm. Lunch for sale - Corn Soup - Ham & Fry Bread - Hot Dog - Drinks - Also Loonie Table

Firewood For Sale

For Sale 3 cords of slab wood. Delivered for $225.00. Call 519-445-2671

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam In Memoriam

Ward S. LaForme Sr. April 19, 1920 - November 30, 2012 Always remembered wife Bessie children, Joan, Erma & Brent, Dale, Ward Jr. Grandchildren & Great grandchildren.

Help Wanted

Full Time Gas Bar Attendant Required Days Townline Variety & Gas requires a full time gas bar attendant. Shift hrs are Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm & the occasional weekend. Interested applicants can email resumes along with 3 work related references to hillsnativefoods@aol.com or drop off in an envelope clearly marked "Full Time Gas Bar Attendant". Applications will be accepted until 10pm Dec 15/13.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Indicates before 4. Printed from a plate 10. Brain activity test 11. Wading birds 12. Atomic #18 14. Writer Tan 15. Tear 16. An unfortunate accident 18. Send out rays 22. Emphasize 23. Genetic throwback 24. A large and noisy party 26. With reference to 27. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 28. Aoudad 30. 100 = 1 tala in W. Samoa 31. Military mailbox 34. No. Saudi Arabian desert 36. Constitution Hall is HQ 37. Scree (plural) 39. Apple, pear, quince 40. Religious song 41. 17th Hebrew letter 42. Attached at the base 48. Reflexive form of one 50. Carbolic acid 51. Worldly rather than spiritual 52. Worked for income 53. A Loloish language 54. One point E (clockwise) of due N 55. Common college degree 56. Of cadmium 58. East by north 59. Delightful surprises 60. Color CLUES DOWN 1. Female peafowl 2. Return to custody 3. Citizen of Cairo

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, delay your plans for the time being. A number of unexpected tasks that will require your undivided attention in the coming day, so clear your schedule.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Assume the role of the strong and silent type this week, Taurus. You do not have to share your opinions with everyone, as an air of mystery may boost your popularity. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It can be easy to allow excitement to overtake your logic, Gemini. But you need to be patient and not allow exuberance to interfere with the tasks at hand. That is a recipe for trouble.

4. What was that? 5. Gardens in fishbowls 6. Cause to be or to become 7. Civic or Accord 8. Chicories 9. Set of data 12. Fan-based music awards 13. Wealthy 17. -fi: “Star Trek” genre 19. Helped 20. Blue Nile source (alt. sp.) 21. Starch wheat 25. Breakfast citrus 29. Flying saucer 31. Monastic Republic Mount

Answers for December 4, 2013 Edition Crossword Puzzle

32. “Miracle on 34th Street” actor John 33. Ancient C. American people 35. Dug lower 38. Restricted in outlook 41. Liquid body substance 43. Ragged 44. Unagitated 45. Hostelry 46. Leopold’s crime partner 47. Spanish footwear museum city 49. Slur over in pronunciations 56. Constitution state 57. Atomic #55

SUDOKU

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a hefty workload at the office may zap your desire to do much else. However, don’t pass up the opportunity when a social engagement beckons this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will have to continue your rather hectic pace this week, even when you start to feel tired. Fortunately, you are excited about some of the things on your to-do list. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, getting involved with the right people now opens doors that previously may have been closed to you. Do not squander the opportunity to use these new contacts.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, conflicting emotions arise in the week ahead. You have the desire to fulfill people’s expectations of you, but you also just want some time to yourself. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, maintaining your focus on chores is nearly impossible this week, when you are easily distracted by anything else that sounds interesting. Try to get your work done.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Reestablish your priorities, Sagittarius. Doing so will help you live up to your end of the bargain on various commitments. If necessary, ask others for help.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Expect to be busy for the rest of the month, Capricorn. With potential birthday celebrations and holiday tasks to complete, spare moments are few and far between. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, learning a new skill this week will only add to your already vast repertoire of abilities. This is one more reason to have a positive attitude.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Emphasize feeling good about yourself this week, Pisces. Doing so will enable you to help others in the near future.

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