Two Row Times, June 12, 2024

Chiefs of Ontario welcomed to Six Nations to elect new regional chief

The Chiefs of Ontario advocacy group will elect a new provincial chief this week as First Nations across Ontario meet at the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial until Thursday for their annual chiefs assembly.

The theme of this year’s Annual Chiefs’ Assembly (ACA) is “Coming Together: Advocating for First Nations Sovereignty.”

The three-day assembly will centre around the election for a new Ontario Regional Chief on Wednesday, to replace outgoing Chief Glen Hare.

Gordon “Chop” Waindubence and Gary Dokis will oversee the election.

Among the candidates are Grassy Narrows Chief Rudy Turtle, a founding member of the First Nations Land Defence Alliance, which seeks to protect Northern Ontario’s coveted “Ring of Fire” region from mining without consultation.

Turtle says Grassy Narrows has been a victim of mercury poisoning from

ongoing industrial activity dating back to the 60s and 70s.

Abram Benedict, Akwesasne Grand Chief, is also seeking the regional chief position.

Each of Ontario’s 133 First Nations get a vote in this week’s election.

Ballots are cast until the successful candidate has the majority of votes from chiefs/proxies present.

Six Nations of the Grand

River Elected Chief Sherri-lyn Hill welcomed “our brothers and sisters” to Six Nations yesterday (Tuesday).

“We all have a lot of work ahead of us to ensure the faces yet to come will be able to speak our languages. When we come together, land also unites us. As we all know, land is a gift. It is to be protected and cared for. It nourishes and sustains us. When we come

together, we are also united by our uniqueness.”

She said their concerns are similar but unique.

“No government can tell us differently. When we come together, we share purposes: to advocate for sovereignty, to advocate for our collective inherent rights and to advocate for our people and communities.”

Chief Hill encouraged all at the meeting to “come

together in unity. Let’s continue to challenge governments and the status quo.” This week’s ACA will also include updates on a variety of issues and priorities for First Nations in Ontario, including health, rights assertions, First Nations laws and by-laws, child and family Services, mining, duty to consult, economic development, and more.

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Chief Sherri-lyn Hill welcomed “our brothers and sisters” to Six Nations yesterday (Tuesday). SUBMITTED

Vulnerable eligible for Covid booster

Six Nations of the Grand River has announced a spring Covid booster available for vulnerable individuals by appointment only at this time.

Ohsweken Public Health recently announced its community health nurses are available to provide Pfizer Covid-19 boosters via at-home visits to eligible individuals by appointment only.

“It is recommended that individuals at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 receive an additional dose of a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine,” SNGR said in a press release. “This additional vaccine dose can provide added protection that may have decreased over time for those at

increased risk.” SNGR said it is recommended that you receive an additional dose this spring if you belong to any of the following groups:

-You are a resident of a long-term care home or other congregate living setting for seniors

-You are aged six (6) months and older and are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to an underlying

condition or treatment

-You are aged 55 years and older and identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis or their non-Indigenous household member and are aged 55 years and older

-You are an individual who has received a recommendation from a healthcare provider to receive an additional dose

-You are an individual who is starting or completing a primary series of

Covid-19 vaccines. “Please note the re-location of these services may lead to longer wait times for services, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience,” SNGR noted.

All other individuals are not currently recommended to receive a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine dose this spring and should wait until further recommendations are available closer to fall 2024, SNGR said.

Eligible individuals may receive a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine if it has been six months since their previous dose or if they have a confirmed Covid-19 infection.

SNGR said it is asking for “additional patience from the community as we adjust our service delivery.”

To book an appointment, call (519) 7619053.

Movie being shot on Six Nations

STAFF REPORT editor@tworowtimes.com

TWO ROW TIMES

Six Nations was used as a movie set this week but very little was said about the film team or production.

The cast and crew of a company called Saiga Productions filmed an action sequence with sets and film equipment set up between the corner

of Chiefswood Road and Fifth Line Road and 1895 Chiefswood Road.

The scenes were shot from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on June 10 and June 11. Roads were shut down causing minor traffic delays during the shoot.

Six Nations of the Grand River media spokesperson Darryl Smart did not respond to emails seeking further information about the film shoot.

DONNA DURIC donna@tworowtimes.com

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Chiefswood Road, Tuesday. STAFF

Ohsweken Public Health recently announced its community health nurses are available to provide Pfizer Covid-19 boosters via at-home visits. FILE

Indspire Awards announces broadcast date and new partnership

Twelve Indigenous achievers will be honoured at the 2024 Indspire Awards later this month.

The awards ceremony will be broadcast on CBC, CBC Gem, APTN, and APTN Lumi on June 21 at 7 p.m. and represents the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. The awards recognize Indigenous professionals who demonstrate outstanding career achievement on a national level in a variety of fields, including the arts; business and commerce; culture, heritage and spirituality; education; health; law and justice; public service; sports; and lifetime achievement. Three Youth Award winners are also being honoured for their accomplishments, serving as role models to other First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth across Turtle Island.

This year also marks the presentation of the very first Language Award, a significant moment for Indspire as well as for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

The recipients of the 2024 Indspire Awards are:

Youth Recipient – Adam Gauthier

Youth Recipient – Braden Kadlun

Youth Recipient – Dr. Jayelle Friesen-Enns

Arts – Eden Robinson

Business & Commerce –

Victoria LaBillois

Culture, Heritage and Spirituality – Edna Manitowabi

Education – Kanonhsyonne Jan Hill

Health – Lea Bill

Language – Ronald Eric Ignace

Law & Justice – Justice

incorporation of traditional knowledge and storytelling in the awards program,” said Sally Catto, general manager of entertainment, factual and sports for CBC. “We look forward to celebrating the achievements of this year’s laureates on June 21 along with our partners at the Indspire Awards, APTN, our new production partners at Indigenous Geographic, and with audiences across the country.”

Michelle O’Bonsawin

Public Service – Jocelyn Formsma

Lifetime Achievement –Thomas V. Hill

“Recognizing and celebrating Indigenous excellence is a collaborative endeavour,” said Indspire President and CEO Mike DeGagné. “This year, as we extend our celebration into new channels with a new format, we are looking forward to sharing the outstanding achievements of these 12 Indigenous leaders with even more people across Turtle Island. A moment which wouldn’t have been possible without the combined assistance of new and established partners.”

The 2024 Indspire laureates received their awards during an in-person gala ceremony earlier this year in Ottawa. This year’s show was produced by Indigenous Geographic, helmed by co-founders Matt LeMay and Crystal Martin. Indigenous Geographic is an Indigenous-owned video production company and educational platform

that amplifies Indigenous voices and shares Indigenous stories from across Turtle Island and around the world.

According to a June 5 release from Indspire, focusing on each recipient’s story with innovative new elements serving as a culturally-rooted framework, the 2024 Indspire Awards broadcast will be a simultaneous celebration of tradition and Indigenous excellence.

“Working with Indspire to showcase the lives and achievements of the 2024 Laureates has been a profoundly moving experience, and our whole team welcomed this inspiring project,” said LeMay.

Martin said she is grateful to all of the laureates who invited the production company into their homes and communities to share their stories and is looking forward to sharing them with Turtle Island.

“We’re excited about the new approach Indspire has taken this year, from the addition of the Language Award to the

“At APTN, our commitment goes beyond partnership; it’s about amplifying Indigenous voices through our platform,” said Adam Garnet Jones of APTN. “Airing the 2024 Indspire Awards allows us to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary accomplishments of these Indigenous leaders, celebrating their resilience, and inspiring communities across the country.”

Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial awards, delivers programs and shares resources so that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students will achieve their highest potential.

From 2022 to 2023, Indspire provided more than $27.5 million through 7,500 bursaries and scholarships to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada. For full bios on each of the recipients, visit indspire.ca.

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The 2024 Indspire Awards will be held on June 21 at 7 p.m. and broadcasted on CBC, CBC Gem, APTN, and APTN Lumi. SUBMITTED

The 2024 Indspire laureates received their awards during an in-person gala ceremony earlier this year in Ottawa. FILE

Learning From The Land

Beginning this September, Grand Erie is offering the chance to explore English, Geography, Math and Science through an empowering, culturally relevant, learning-fromthe-land lens.

These four Grade 9 compulsory classes will be imbued with Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe perspectives, and an Indigenous context brought to the curriculum to foster a deeper understanding of relationships to the land and the preservation of knowledge and traditions.

OACAS launches campaign to recruit foster caregivers

Available foster homes in Ontario have dropped by 33 per cent since 2020

The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) released its ‘There to Care’ campaign amidst a steady decline in foster care placement availability.

OACAS said the need for foster caregivers is greater than ever and this initiative aims to underscore the vital role of foster caregivers, emphasizing their profound impact on children, youth, families,

“With a staggering 33.6 per cent decrease in available foster homes since 2020, the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families is at risk. The demand for these compassionate individuals and families has never been higher,” said a June 5 release.

Foster caregivers also provide essential support in maintaining connections with extended family and community members for children and youth while they are in care. In Ontario, finding suitable placements that match

youth, infants, and those with complex needs.

“Fostering is about more than the children and youth you provide a temporary home to. It’s also about facilitating connections and reunification with families and communities, and ensuring children and youth stay connected to their culture and identity. It’s about providing real, tangible support to your community,” said Interim OACAS CEO Solomon Owoo.

OACAS is a provincial membership organization representing 47 of

Premier Ford renews his team

for OLG

Doug Downey remains Attorney General

Jill Dunlop remains Minister of Colleges and Universities

Premier Doug Ford unveiled his renewed team on June 6 that will continue rebuilding Ontario’s economy and deliver on the government’s core commitments, including building Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, keeping costs down by fighting the carbon tax and training more people for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

“As our province and economy continue to grow, this is the team that is working side-by-side with workers, businesses, labour partners, Indigenous leaders and every member of Team Ontario to rebuild our economy,” said Premier Ford. “We’re at an important moment in our province’s history with clear choices. Our team is choosing growth and prosperity. We’re choosing lower taxes and better jobs with bigger paycheques. Let’s get it done.”

Cabinet now includes the following ministers:

Premier Doug Ford remains Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

Sylvia Jones remains Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Peter Bethlenfalvy remains Minister of Finance

Paul Calandra remains Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Raymond Cho remains Minister of Seniors and Accessibility

Stan Cho becomes Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, with responsibility

Vic Fedeli remains Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Rob Flack becomes Minister of Farming, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Michael Ford remains Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Mike Harris becomes Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Michael Kerzner remains Solicitor General

Andrea Khanjin remains Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks

Natalia Kusendova-Bashta becomes Minister of LongTerm Care

Stephen Lecce becomes Minister of Energy and Electrification

Neil Lumsden becomes Minister of Sport

Todd McCarthy becomes Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, with responsibility for Supply Ontario

Caroline Mulroney remains President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs

Michael Parsa remains Minister of Children, Community and Social Services

David Piccini remains Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

George Pirie remains Minister of Mines

Greg Rickford becomes Minister of Indigenous

portation

Todd Smith becomes Minister of Education

Graydon Smith becomes Minister of Natural Resources

Kinga Surma remains Minister of Infrastructure

Lisa Thompson becomes Minister of Rural Affairs

Stephen Crawford becomes Associate Minister of Mines as part of the Ministry of Mines

Trevor Jones becomes Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response as part of Treasury Board Secretariat

Sam Oosterhoff becomes Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries as part of the Ministry of Energy and Electrification

Nolan Quinn becomes Associate Minister of Forestry as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources

Nina Tangri remains Associate Minister of Small Business as part of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Vijay Thanigasalam becomes Associate Minister of Housing as part of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Michael Tibollo remains Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions as part of the Ministry of Health

Charmaine Williams remains Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity as part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

OPINION editor@tworowtimes.com

'Finally getting started': Plan approved to search landfill for remains

By Steve Lambert

The Manitoba government has given environmental approval to a planned search of a landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women. For some family members who have been fighting for a search for more than 18 months, the news was a welcome relief.

"They're going to be starting right away, hopefully by the end of summer or something, and they can work right through winter. So it's good," Donna Bartlett, the grandmother of Marcedes Myran, said after meeting with Premier Wab Kinew on Tuesday.

"We still have a long

road ahead of us, but we are finally getting started," read a message posted on social media by Myran's sister Jorden Myran. Police believe the remains of Marcedes Myran and Morgan Harris are in the Prairie Green Landfill, a privately run facility north of Winnipeg.

Jeremy Skibicki has admitted to killing Harris, Myran and two other Indigenous women — Rebecca Contois, whose remains were found in a different landfill, and an unidentified woman an Indigenous grassroots community has named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, whose remains have not been located.

Skibicki's first-degree

murder trial wrapped up Monday with closing arguments and the judge has reserved his decision until next month. Defence lawyers argued Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible due to mental illness.

Manitoba's former Progressive Conservative government earlier rejected calls to search the landfill, saying asbestos and other materials would pose a threat to searchers and the effort has no guarantee of success.

The Tories took out advertisements in last year's provincial election campaign saying they would "stand firm" in not conducting the search. The New Democrats promised to search the

landfill before winning the election. Kinew said Tuesday the groundwork for the search has already been laid.

"We are doing the work of setting up the search facility and ensuring that we have the health and safety protocols," Kinew told reporters.

The plan, approved by the provincial Environment Department, would see protections put in place to prevent watery runoff of toxic materials. Workers would need to be trained and new infrastructure would have to be built.

Unlike many other landfills, Prairie Green accepts asbestos, a material that can cause cancer if ingested. Materials containing

asbestos are required to be put in thick double bags to prevent the asbestos from becoming airborne.

The environmental plan calls for all operations to stop when such bags are discovered. Non-essential personnel would be required to evacuate upwind and the bags would be disposed of.

The Manitoba and federal governments have pledged $40 million for the search, which is far below cost estimates put forward in earlier studies developed by the victims' families.

Kinew said he is confident the money will cover the required work and said the government has a better idea of where the

human remains are likely to be found, which will narrow the search area. With the environmental plan approved, the proposed search now needs building permits for an indoor search facility and a centre where families would be offered support. The search could run until early 2026, Kinew said. "We are going to ensure that the people who do conduct the search are kept safe, while we deliver on the compassionate mission here, which is trying to recover the remains of two of our fellow Manitobans."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2024.

Film that tackles the world’s fascination with Native people set for national release

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker. com, Windspeaker.com

Red Fever, a new film by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond, who co-directs with Catherine Bainbridge, is set for its national theatrical release this month. Red Fever attempts to discover why people around the world are fascinated with the stereotypical image of Indigenous peoples. For Indigenous filmmaker Neil Diamond, it’s not in his nature to be preachy. But messages still come out loud and clear in his latest film Red Fever, which is set for its national theatrical release this month. In the film, Diamond, a member of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in Quebec,

travels to a number of countries to discover why people are so fascinated with the stereotypical image of Natives.

“My suspicions were confirmed in a lot of places for sure, especially in Europe,” Diamond said. “Especially in Germany and eastern Europe, in the Balkans, and pretty much everywhere I went outside of North America. They’re still interested and really fascinated in the lives of Native people, especially in North America.”

Included in Diamond’s travels was a trip to Kansas City. He went to a bar during a National Football League contest involving the hometown Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs’ fans have a tradition of doing the Tomahawk Chop, a gesture in which

they move an arm up and down in a chopping motion while chanting.

Many critics argue the chop and chant are racist gestures that maintain offensive stereotypes about Native Americans.

Though he shrugs into the camera during this scene, Diamond said he felt uncomfortable at the location, primarily because he doesn’t hang out in bars where patrons are being fanatical about their team.

“I was never offended by what people do, appropriating our culture and everything,” Diamond said.

“Most people, from where I come from here, they’re more amused and (thinking) ‘what’s with that?’

That’s because our culture is still pretty strong.”

Red Fever co-director Catherine Bainbridge said Dia-

mond is not one to criticize others for their actions.

“Neil’s approach is a very Cree approach, in my view from my understanding and learning, that it’s a very non-shaming approach,” said Bainbridge, an Irish settler who is married to Ernie Webb, an executive producer of the film who is a member of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi on the eastern shore of James Bay.

Neil “doesn’t shame anybody. So, it’s a great way to invite people into the room to have these deeper discussions.”

Bainbridge said an increasing number of non-Indigenous people are looking for the truth with what really happened within Indigenous peoples in North America.

“What I hope they get out

of this is truly understanding the depth of influence, Indigenous influence, on western civilization,” she said. “Quite frankly, that’s what I think the film really is about on some level.”

Bainbridge is hoping non-Indigenous viewers of Red Fever end up with a couple of takeaways.

“One, that if you understand from your heart, you’ll be able to make these decisions yourself, regarding appropriation,” she said. “You’ll understand why it’s not right to buy certain things and wear certain things or take certain things. And then you’ll also have a deeper understanding of the influence.”

Bainbridge is also hoping Red Fever proves to be educational for Indigenous people, especially younger generations.

“A lot of these stories, young people aren’t going to know either of these histories and this influence,” she said. “So, we hope that is something that Indigenous folks take away from it.”

Red Fever will screen at select Cineplex theatres across the Canada starting on June 14.

Locations and ticket information can be viewed here: https://www.cineplex. com/movie/red-fever

The film will also screen at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto and a pair of Montreal theatres, Cinema du musee and Cinematheque quebecoise, again starting on June 14. And then on June 21, the film will start to screen at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver.

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Centennial College congratulates all of our 2024 graduates!

Long after convocation celebrations are over and diplomas are on hung on walls, we will still be cheering for their success. We’re excited and honoured to witness the light a Centennial education shines on the next steps in their professional journey.

Families of victims of serial killer push for landfill search

By: Brittany Hobson

Dozens of people, many clad in red, held hands as they formed a round dance on the streets outside of Winnipeg's law courts on the concluding day of the trial of an admitted serial killer.

At the centre of the circle, a group of women, including the sister of one of Jeremy Skibicki's victims, stood together as they drummed and sang. The daughter of another victim carried a shovel painted red with the words Search The Land Fill drawn on it. The families made it clear that although Skibicki's trial has wrapped up, their fight to bring home their loved ones is not over.

"My cousin needs to come home. It's been over two years. I don't even know

why we're still sitting here anymore," Melissa Robinson, cousin of Morgan Harris, told media Monday afternoon.

Skibicki, 37, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Harris, 39, and three other Indigenous women: Rebecca Contois, 24; Marcedes Myran, 26; and an unidentified woman an Indigenous grassroots community has named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman. His lawyers have admitted he carried out the slayings but argue he should be found not criminally responsible. A forensic psychiatrist for the defence testified Skibicki was suffering from schizophrenia at the time of the killings.

The killings came to light after the partial remains

of Contois were found in a garbage bin in Skibicki's neighbourhood in May 2022. More of her remains were discovered at a cityrun landfill the following month.

The remains of Harris and Myran are believed to be at a different landfill. It's not known where Buffalo Woman's remains are located.

The case drew global attention after police announced they would not be searching the privately run Prairie Green landfill for Harris and Myran's remains, citing safety concerns due to toxic materials. This led the two families to take their fight to Parliament Hill and the steps of Manitoba's legislature.

The provincial and federal governments each com-

mitted to providing $20 million to fund the search of the landfill in March following months of pushback from the families and supporters across the country.

While families called for movement for the search outside the courtroom, lawyers inside provided final submissions to Manitoba Court of King's Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal and a packed gallery of family members and supporters donning ribbon skirts.

"Delusions are driving a lot of what (Skibicki) is doing," defence lawyer Leonard Tailleur told the trial.

Court has heard Skibicki told defence witness Dr. Sohom Das that he felt compelled to kill the women because he was on

a mission from God and heard auditory hallucinations coaxing him to kill.

Das testified that, in his assessment, Skibicki knew what he was doing at the time was legally wrong but lacked the capacity to know it was morally wrong.

Prosecutors argued the opposite, presenting DNA, video surveillance and witness evidence to assert Skibicki had the mental capacity and awareness to commit and cover up the killings.

They characterized the killings as racially motivated and said Skibicki preyed on the women at homeless shelters before committing "vile, sexual acts" on the bodies.

her head but she had to hide from monsters on the street that targeted her that claimed to have schizophrenia."

Court also heard Skibicki’s computer included online searches for garbage pickup times and other forensic information.

There was also a computer search for "definition of a serial killer."

Prosecutor Chris Vanderhooft told court he has an answer.

"The answer, Mr. Skibicki, is you."

A spokesperson for the Contois family told reporters the family has gone through a long journey filled with grief and pain.

"After today and after the verdict has been reached, it doesn't stop there ... this will be forever," said Travis Barsy.

The Crown put forward a court-appointed psychiatrist, Dr. Gary Chaimowitz, who told court he believes Skibicki was driven to kill the women because he suffers from paraphilic, homicidal necrophilia disorder. People with the rare disorder, he said, get aroused by having sex with someone they've killed.

Chaimowitz also said Skibicki knew the killings were wrong.

Prosecutor Renee Lagimodiere said Skibicki’s desire for power and control was intertwined in all four killings.

"This is an individual that doesn’t have schizophrenia. That’s the end of it," said Lagimodiere.

Harris's daughter, Cambria Harris, said listening to the gruesome horror of her mother's death was one of the hardest moments she has had to live through.

"I thought she had to hide from the demons in

Following the submissions, Robinson said if Joyal finds Skibicki guilty of first-degree murder, it will send a message.

"To show this country that it stops here. That our women are not garbage. They will not be thrown in landfills. We will not tolerate it anymore."

The Harris family said after weeks of not hearing from the provincial government about next steps on the landfill search, they have a meeting with Premier Wab Kinew this week.

Kinew was questioned about the search at a separate event Monday where he said the province will have a "significant" announcement to make after meeting with the families. Joyal is expected to deliver his verdict on July 11.

Canada’s Walk of Fame and Seeing Red Media announce partnership

TORONTO - June 11,

2024 – Canada’s Walk of Fame and Seeing Red Media Inc. are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership designed to tell more incredible stories to Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Together, Canada’s Walk of Fame and Seeing Red Media look to build a bridge, as Seeing Red Media is a trusted partner and conduit for Indigenous communication and strategic efforts, forging an undeniable impact on both organizations and their legacies.

Canada’s Walk of Fame is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the stories of Canada’s most extraordinary individuals from all backgrounds, emphasizing their resilience, achievements, and positive contributions to society. Seeing Red Media is focused on

amplifying the voices and visions of both established and emerging Indigenous storytellers, telling more of their stories, improving their representation and cultural accuracy across various media, and fostering unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. Together, they will collaborate on many programs that will inspire future generations, including Canada’s Walk of Fame “Future Storytellers Program,” presented by our founding partner NBCUniversal and Seeing Red Media, which aims to nurture the talent of Canada’s emerging filmmakers. The program supports young, diverse student filmmakers from underrepresented communities, promoting inclusive storytelling and cultural exchange.

“Our 2023 Community Hero, Autumn Peltier, has become an extraordinary bond between our two organizations, the perfect catalyst to begin this part-

nership,” said Jeffrey Latimer CEO, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “She is a unifying force and a powerful global youth Ambassador. With this partnership, we look forward to making a positive difference by uplifting and amplifying Indigenous storytellers to help build a stronger Canada.”

“What began as a small collaboration has bloomed into an amazing partnership. I look forward to a harmonious and fruitful relationship for many years to come. I am hon-

utive, has been appointed Vice-Chair Bryan Porter, Founder & Shakohen:te’s, Seeing Red Media Inc. and Ruby Dhalla, CEO and President of the Dhalla Group of Hotels have joined as Directors.

About Canada’s Walk of Fame

oured to walk together on this path with Canada’s Walk of Fame” said Bryan Porter, Founder & Shakohen:te’s, Seeing Red Media Inc.

Additionally, Canada’s Walk of Fame is pleased to announce the following appointments to the Board of Directors:

Nick Di Donato, President & CEO, Liberty Entertainment Group has been appointed Chair of Canada’s Walk of Fame Board of Directors Tom Anselmi, Sports and Entertainment Exec-

Canada’s Walk of Fame is an award-winning national not-for-profit charitable organization that inspires Canadians by proudly shining a light on the journeys of Canada’s most extraordinary achievers. Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes the significant impact of Canadian accomplishments and provides the foremost national platform to celebrate achievement in the fields of Arts & Entertainment, Sports & Athletics, Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy, Humanitarianism, and Science, Technology & Innovation. Current programs include the RBC Emerging Mu-

sician Program, NBCUniversal and Seeing Red Media Future Storytellers program, the Community Hero and National Hero Programs, the Hometown Stars initiative, including charitable donations to our Inductees’ causes, and the nationally televised broadcast designated by the CRTC as a program of national interest. Canada’s Walk of Fame has over 230 inductions to date, with stars having a permanent place of tribute on the streets of Toronto’s Entertainment District. For a complete list of Inductees and Honourees along with more information on Canada’s Walk of Fame, visit: www.canadaswalkoffame.com

Canada’s Walk of Fame was established in 1998 by founders Bill Ballard, Dusty Cohl and Peter Soumalias, with Dianne Schwalm and in partnership with Gary Slaight.

Canada’s Walk of Fame and Seeing Red Media look to build a bridge, as Seeing Red Media is a trusted partner and conduit for Indigenous communication. FILE

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

GANE’ YOHS UPDATE

as of June 11, 2024

The Gane’ Yohs Health Centre remains closed until further notice. This closure does effect the Ohsweken Pharmasave or Six Nations Mental Health. NOT

There have been some updates to the contact information for the Gane’ Yohs services operating at White Pines Wellness Centre

The following services can be reached at: (1745 Chiefswood Road).

Ohsweken Lab (226) 386-6092 OR (289) 339-9375

Gane’ Yohs Medical Clinic (519) 761-9058

Internal Medicine Rapid Access Clinic (519) 445-4019

Public Health & Sexual Health Clinic (519) 761-9053

COVID-19 booster at-home visits, are available by appointment only (eligible individuals only)

The Dental Office remains closed. Dental Patients can contact for direction and support. (519) 717-6456

For more information, Gane’ Yohs patients can contact Six Nations Public Health at (519) 761-9053.

know the score.

Blackeye Boxing Friday Night Fights in Brantford draws big crowd

Friday June 7th at the Brantford Curling Club

Black Eye Boxing hosted a very packed Fight Night that was a huge success.

Coach Jackie Armour was proud of his club, "Blackeye boxing had eleven boxers on there at Friday Night Fights card with 6 wins. Douglas Johns won by 2-1 split decision. Zaid Alfatlawi won by 2-1 split. Dan Lowe won by RSC in the first round. Gold medal Canadian 54 kg female champion Ava Fenton won by 2-1 split. Rob Perrin won by 2-1 split and he then proposed to Nikita Abbott in the ring. Tommy Wallace won the main event by unanimous decision."

Armour then promised exclusive content for the Two Row Times, "Our next card August 17th is going to be amazing. I have some big news for your paper."

The Brantford Curling Club was a packed house on Friday June 7. ALEXANDER

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UN adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Gaza genocide

By Edith M. Lederer

UNITED NATIONS — The

U.N. Security Council on Monday overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The U.S.-sponsored resolution welcomes a cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the United States says Israel has accepted. It calls on the militant Palestinian group Hamas to accept the three-phase plan. The resolution — which was approved with 14 of the 15 Security Council members voting in favor and Russia abstaining — calls on Israel and Hamas “to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.”

Whether Israel and Hamas agree to go forward with the plan remains in question, but the resolution’s strong support in the U.N.’s most powerful body puts added pressure on both parties to approve the proposal.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel on Monday, where he urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the plan for postwar Gaza as he pushed for more international pressure on Hamas to agree to the cease-fire proposal. Netanyahu has been skeptical of the deal, saying that Israel is still committed to destroying Hamas. Hamas said it welcomed the adoption of the resolution and was ready to

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work with mediators in indirect negotiations with Israel to implement it. The statement was among the strongest from Hamas to date, but it stressed the group would continue its struggle against Israeli occupation and work on setting up a “fully sovereign” Palestinian state. "Efforts are continuing to study and clarify some matters to ensure implementation by the Israeli side,” Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said Tuesday. He said Israel was “stalling and procrastinating and creating obstacles in order to continue the aggression.”

A senior Israeli diplomat did not directly mention the resolution, telling the council Israel’s position is unwavering: “We will

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continue until all of the hostages are returned and until Hamas’ military and governing capabilities are dismantled.”

“This also means that Israel will not engage in meaningless and endless negotiations, which can be exploited by Hamas as a means to stall for time,” Minister Counsellor Reut Shapir Ben Naftaly said.

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield reiterated, however, that Israel has accepted the cease-fire deal, which is supported by countries around the world.

The resolution’s adoption, she said, “sent a clear message to Hamas to accept the cease-fire deal on the table.”

“The fighting could stop today, if Hamas would do the same,” Thomas-Greenfield told the council. “I repeat, this fighting could stop today.”

U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told reporters earlier on Monday that the United States sees the deal as “the best, most re-

alistic opportunity to bring at least a temporary halt to this war.”

Earlier Monday, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders met in Qatar to discuss the proposed cease-fire deal and said later that any deal must lead to a permanent cease-fire, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, reconstruction and “a serious exchange deal” between hostages in Gaza and Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow abstained because details of the three-phase plan haven’t been disclosed and “we have a whole host of questions.”

“Hamas is called upon to accept this so-called deal, but still there is no clear clarity regarding official agreement from Israel," Nebenzia said. ”Given the many statements from Israel on the extension of the war until Hamas is completely defeated ... what specifically has Israel agreed to?"

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Amar Bendjama, the Arab representative on the council, said that while the text isn't perfect, “it offers a glimmer of hope to the Palestinians, as the alternative is (the) continuing killing and suffering of the Palestinian people.”

“We voted for this text to give diplomacy a chance to reach an agreement that will end the aggression against the Palestinian people that has lasted far too long,” Bendjama said. The war was sparked by Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel in which militants killed about 1,200 people, mainly Israeli civilians, and took about 250 others hostage. About 120 hostages remain, with 43 pronounced dead.

Israel’s military offensive has killed more than 36,700 Palestinians and wounded more than 83,000 others, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. It has also destroyed about 80% of Gaza’s buildings, according to the U.N.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Native American people

5. Very long periods of time (Brit.)

10. Schoolboard accessory

12. Rods

14. One who renews

16. Sculpted body part

18. Chatter incessantly

19. __ King Cole, musician

20. Plates on a turtle’s shell

22. University of Utah athlete

23. The world of the dead

25. Singer Redding

26. Former Yankee great Mattingly

27. Prefix indicating wrongly

28. Unhappy

30. Anger

31. Dark brown or black

33. Restaurants have a lot of them

35. Made a mistake

37. Damp

38. Type of gasoline

40. Actor LeBlanc

41. Perform in a play

42. One’s mother

44. Prohibit

45. Swiss river

48. Part of a banana

50. Indian hand clash cymbals

52. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

53. Agave

55. Noted journalist Tarbell

56. Computer firm

57. Type of record

58. Bacterium that can cause infection

63. Sheaths enclosing the spinal cord

65. A narrow opening (as in a rock wall)

66. Pattern

67. Very eager to see something

CLUES DOWN

1. Witch

2. Utilize

3. Writing utensil

4. Places to perform

5. Subsides

6. Consume

7. Athleisure clothing brand

8. California town

9. Atomic #50

10. The Muse of lyric and love poetry

11. Creates anew

13. Humorous commentaries

15. Cool!

17. Most ignoble

18. Soggy dirt

21. Designed to be useful

23. Hebrew unit of liquid capacity

24. High schoolers’ test

27. One-time internet accessory

29. City in India

32. Furniture

34. You have likely chatted with one

35. Pass or go by

36. Proof of purchase

39. A digital tape recording of sound

40. More (Spanish)

43. Disfigured

44. White (Spanish)

46. Building occupied by monks

47. Georgia rock band

49. Device that generates intense beam of light

51. State of agitation

54. Make by braiding

59. Local area network

60. Unit of work or energy

61. Indigenous person of Thailand

62. Liquefied natural gas

64. Distance to top

SUDOKU

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

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