Two Row Times, June 5, 2024

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Two women working to bring nuclear medicine to Six Nations

Two Six Nations women with a background in nuclear medicine are looking to bring a diagnostic imaging clinic to Six Nations and it looks like their ambitions goals just might happen sooner rather than later.

That’s because the Ontario government just passed legislation approving new licenses for nuclear medicine clinics for the first time in 10 years, with the application process set to open in the next two weeks, if not sooner.

Colleen Montour, with a 30-year background in radiology, and Michelle Jonathan, with a 30-year background in nuclear medicine, have joined forces to create Haudenosaunee Health Services, which they hope will be a one-stop shop on Six Nations for services such as MRIs and CT scans.

Both procedures are used in diagnosing various health ailments with wait times up to a year or more at surrounding hospitals, they two women said.

Throughout her career, Montour said, “I knew I wanted to bring this back to Six Nations.”

Montour told Six Nations of the Grand River elected council at its finance meeting on Monday that the

Ministry of Health controls licensing for diagnostic imaging and that the barrier to licensing has finally been lifted after the Ford government recently opened up the licensing application process again.

She said it will help eliminate wait times for the valuable procedures for Six Nations people.

“The wait time in Brantford - some patients are waiting up to a year for their MRI,” said Montour. “Hamilton is a little bit more for their MRIs. We

want to bring that modality into our community.”

They’re using Deloitte to develop a business plan and hired a law firm to help with the application to the Ministry of Health.

Their vision also includes providing Six Nations people with an education in nuclear medicine through Six Nations Polytechnic.

They’re also going to need to get funding for a space to provide the service and buy the equipment.

The two women will be

asking SNGR to donate the property for their clinic.

The venture will provide employment opportunities for the community from the construction phase to the operations phase, said Montour.

“We can educate our own and we can employ our own.”

She said the services wouldn’t be owned just by them; they’re going to be a part of Six Nations Health Services, as well.

They’ll also be looking for a loan to help them get

it off the ground.

“I’m sure the community will find this a needed expansion,” said Coun. Melba Thomas. “Considering the many elders we have and the many sicknesses…various health problems in our community; I think this will be welcome.”

Coun. Hazel Johnson agreed.

“I want to support this idea because our community needs it.”

Council agreed to accept the proposal as information.

Colleen Montour, with a 30-year background in radiology, and Michelle Jonathan, with a 30-year background in nuclear medicine, have joined forces to create Haudenosaunee Health Services, which they hope will be a one-stop shop on Six Nations for services such as MRIs and CT scans. FILE

The Indigenous Fashion Arts (IFA) festival wrapped up this past weekend and to 25-yearold runway model Cody Looking Horse from Six Nations, fashion takes on the shape of collective liberation for Indigenous people.

Young male models do not make up the majority of the scene when it comes to runways and commercial or editorial fashion. Looking Horse, public speaker, activist, and recently-signed model with 6ixElement Entertainment Group says he wants to inspire more Indigenous youth to suit up.

“I want to empower Indigenous youth to reach for their dreams no matter what they are,” he said. “I have wanted to be in the spotlight whether through acting or modelling since I watched movies like Dreamkeeper and Smoke Signals as a kid. Those men with beautiful long

Style meets community in Toronto at IFA SN activist and model empowering Indigenous youth

hair were so cool and I wanted to be just like them.”

Looking Horse, who has walked in Toronto’s fashion week the last two years alongside designer Neechi By Nature, said he hopes young Indigenous men and women look at media and know they are welcome in that space whether it is TV, publishing, broadcast, or even modelling.

“I want Indigenous people to have a voice and be known. For young Indigenous people to be welcomed in the industry whether you are a light- or dark-skinned Indigenous person.”

Looking Horse walked in the IFA festival that ran from May 30 to June 2 at CF’s Toronto Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto.

The festival presents Indigenous-made fashion,

textiles and craft and is committed to exploring the deep connections between mainstream fashion, Indigenous art and traditional practice through presentation for broad audiences and industries.

With amplified visibility of and led by Indigenous women, IFA is bold, inclusive, accessible and challenges the perceptions of Indigenous people

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while celebrating their culture with integrity, innovation and excellence.

“I’m proud to be one of many models that walked in the festival. There needs to be more Indigenous models, especially young men, and this last weekend I saw some great representation,” he said, adding that one of the reasons he got into modelling was for his cousins and friends that have gone missing and murdered throughout his life.

“There are stories to be told with fashion. I do it for my cousins who went missing or were murdered and are no longer here. I do it for people with drug addiction, and those that say they can’t find the opportunities it takes to succeed. I do it for the people that deserve a softer life. I walk for them as I step on the runway my ancestors fought for when they fought for this land.”

Looking Horse said he knows he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for his forefathers who came before him.

“Indigenous people, myself included, get opportunities now that our ancestors didn’t have. I feel like there is

so much out there and I want to empower Indigenous youth to be their best and to go out there and put themselves on stages and platforms like this to strive to be better and higher,” he said. “This reserve [Six Nations of the Grand River Territory] was made by the white man to confine us, devalue us, and keep us from seeing the world. I stand against that. When I walk I am representing my warrior ancestors who had to fight, hunt, protect our homes and protect our children.”

Looking Horse said he is looking forward to building up his portfolio, taking acting and modelling classes with his agency, and continue building up his confidence and skills as a young Indigenous fashion model on Turtle Island.

“I asked Creator to use me to fill this space and I could sense Spirit with me while I was in Toronto preparing for the IFA. Old Lakota songs would randomly pop into my head, along with other small signs that comforted me and reminded me that I am on my right path," he said.

“Indigenous people, myself included, get opportunities now that our ancestors didn’t have. I feel like there is so much out there and I want to empower Indigenous youth to be their best and to go out there and put themselves on stages and platforms like this to strive to be better and higher,” Cody Looking Horse said. FILE

“I want Indigenous people to have a voice and be known". 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.

z Two courses per semester

z Based at Hagersville Secondary School

For more information, visit: granderie.ca/LearningFromTheLand or contact the Guidance Office at Hagersville Secondary School at 905-768-3318

Artwork by Todd Jamieson, Oneida of the Thames First Nation

The Indigenous Fashion Arts (IFA) festival wrapped up this past weekend. ALEXANDER

Police investigate shooting near Bateman Line

custody, police are asking anyone with more information to come forward.

Names and ages of the suspects have not been released.

Six Nations Police are continuing to investigate after a shooting on Bateman Line on May last Tuesday.

Although two suspects have been taken into

Six Nations Police said they responded to a shooting on Bateman Line between First Line and Indian Line Road around 7:05 a.m. on May 28.

No injuries were reported.

A police presence continued on Seneca Road in connection with the shooting between Second Line and Third Line Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Six Nations Police or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-TIPS.

Border strike may start Friday

The Canadian Press

The union representing thousands of Canadian border workers says they will begin job action Friday afternoon if no deal is reached by then.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it still hopes to avoid strike action and border disruptions but has set a deadline of Friday at 4 p.m.

eastern time.

More than 9,000 union members who work for the Canada Border Services Agency have been without a contract for more than two years. The two sides went into mediation on Monday.

The union says key issues include pay parity with other law enforcement agencies, flexible telework and remote work

Asset Management

options, pension benefits and stronger workplace protections.

It says job action three years ago by border agency personnel "nearly brought commercial cross-border traffic to a standstill, causing major delays at airports and borders across the country."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024.

First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. is a privately the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ohsweken. FNESL provides high value Professional Engineering Services to their clients throughout Ontario throughout Ontario, focusing on water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment, and collection systems. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing standard processes for collecting, updating, maintaining, and managing asset infrastructure information. You’ll also contribute to asset management strategies, risk assessments, and financial planning. FNESL offers opportunities for professional development, including exposure to project management, procurement, and infrastructure asset data management systems. supportive work environment. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference in Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of standard processes for collecting, updating, maintaining, and managing the asset infrastructure information, condition inspections and mapping for clients.

Contributes to development of asset management strategies and system design, levels of service and proposed levels of service, risk assessments, vulnerability to climate hazards and financial strategies

• Verification that the contractor follows all codes, regulations, site plans, specifications, and change orders.

• Assisting in the development of 5 Project management and implementation of asset programs.

• Develop best practices for asset rehabilitation, Consolidation of data and information from service areas into corporate Asset Management templates and plans.

Reviewing asset data information in asset data software and systems for quality assurance and identification of improvement areas.

Qualifications:

A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Asset Management or a related education is preferred but not mandatory.

A background in project management is an asset.

• Experience in the development and implementation of infrastructure asset data management systems would be an asset

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with common office software applications

Knowledge of relational databases and computerized applications that relate to asset management would be an asset

A willingness to travel to remote communities is required.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license Salary based on experience. A

Impaired driver attempts to flee collision

bystanders said the suspect tried to obtain help in fleeing the scene.

After that didn’t work, he fled on foot.

A Six Nations man is facing charges after being caught attempting to flee the scene of a collision.

Guss Garlow, 36, is facing charges of impaired driving, among other charges, after his vehicle was found in the ditch near Second Line Road.

Six Nations Police arrived on the scene around 3 p.m. on May 30th where

Witnesses provided a description of the male driver to police who was found a short time later.

Police found him on a nearby property a short time later, according to a press release.

Police said when they approached the suspect, he refused to comply and became combative and was eventually arrested.

Garlow is facing the following criminal charges: -impaired driving -alcohol impaired per se 80 plus -two counts of operation while prohibited -assault with intent to resist arrest -failure to stop at an accident -dangerous driving.

Garlow was held for a bail hearing and his vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

English museum to return headdress to Siksika First Nation

the museum Wednesday.

An English museum is returning a ceremonial headdress to the First Nation in Alberta that it came from.

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, England is to return the Buffalo Woman's headdress to representatives of the Siksika Blackfoot First Nation in a ceremony at

The museum received the headdress in 1920 from Edgar Dewdney, a former governor of the Northwest Territories from which Alberta and Saskatchewan were carved.

It's not clear how Dewdney acquired the headdress, which is crafted with buffalo horns, bird feathers, porcupine quills and adorned with red cloth and brass bells.

Research suggests the headdress is a sacred

ceremonial item, once traditionally worn by a member of the Blackfoot Holy Buffalo Woman Society.

The museum has returned First Nations material before, including the 2022 repatriation of clothing and regalia once owned by Crowfoot, an important Blackfoot chief.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024.

The Tip of the Iceberg: Addressing Safety and Jurisdiction in Brantford Advocate

By Benjamin Doolittle UE

This week, I had the opportunity to meet with both the fire chief and the mayor of Brantford at the Wheels on the Pavement event near the Civic Centre, which seemed very appropriate given the discussions at hand. While my interaction with the mayor was brief and somewhat curt due to our history, I ensured that the discussion remained focused on the important matters at hand. Former councillor Jan Vanderstealt was also present during this meeting. My primary goal was to highlight the urgency of addressing safety concerns and the larger jurisdictional issues that affect our communities.

My meeting with Fire Chief Todd Binkley was productive and focused. To express goodwill, I offered a small gift and reiterated our shared commitment to safety. Our discussion centered on the urgent need to address critical gaps in safety coverage that could arise if provincial legislation is reverted on Mohawk lands, posing significant risks to our community. Additionally, we delved into the legal complexities surrounding our jurisdictional challenge, discussing the potential risks and the question of whether their office may be obligated in this regard.

However, the underlying risk is much more profound and complex. The lands in question are Mohawk lands, set apart from provincial legislation. This means that provincial

and columnist Benjamin Doolittle discusses challenges with Fire Chief Todd Brinkley

laws and mandates do not apply, protecting against encroachment and affirming our quest to revert the land to its rightful status. This involves removing Canada and Ontario's occupation of these lands, potentially voiding all provincially mandated offices, including those of mayors, police, and firefighters. This issue is merely the tip of the iceberg.

Since 2008, I have repeatedly asked both the Office of Mayor and City Solicitor if their offices are liable to observe the Haldimand Proclamation. Additionally in 2020, we asked Mayor Davis about previous wampums and the recitation that accompany them, as we believe

these represent official responsibilities as indicated on the the city website, though not specifically included in writing.

Much like the Haldimand Proclamation, the duty to observe these wampums represents special responsibilities. The Chief of Staff Sasha Hill replied, “I can confirm that we do have two (2) Wampum Belts proudly on display in the Mayor’s Office.”

Beyond these local inquiries, our approach has been exhaustive. I have asked the Attorney General of Ontario, the Solicitor General, and the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (as a branch of the Solicitor General's office). In response, we

received a letter from the Commissioner's office acknowledging my information and concerns. Additionally, we have written to the Solicitor General, Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor, seeking advisement on the issue as they are overseers of the oath of office. This persistent need for clarity and acknowledgment of the legal obligations tied to the Haldimand Proclamation underscores the significance of our efforts.

Reflecting on my first meeting with Mayor Kevin Davis during the 2018 elections, where we had an extensive discussion about my strategy and good faith approach, it is clear that these jurisdictional issues

have always been a central concern. At that time, we talked for over an hour, and one of then soon to be Mayor Davis’s remarks stayed with me: "If you are right, I'm out of a job." This statement, though made years ago, resonates even more today as we strive to bridge the safety gap and address the broader implications of our jurisdictional quest.

It is crucial that we come together as a community to address these risks proactively. By improving our safety and security measures and ensuring comprehensive coverage, we can safeguard our residents and secure a better future for Brantford. Moreover, by

recognizing and respecting the true jurisdiction of Mohawk lands, we can foster a more just and equitable relationship between the Mohawk Nation and the provincial authorities. I encourage everyone to read last week's article and join the conversation about the jurisdictional integrity of our lands and the safety implications that follow. Together, we can navigate these complex issues and ensure a secure and just future for Brantford. Let us work together to protect our community, uphold our rights, and honor the commitments made to the Mohawk Nation.

Brantford Fire Chief Todd Brinkley (left) and Benjamin Doolittle (right). FILE

Ontario creates new rules on benzene pollution aimed at one Sarnia company

By Allison Jones

Ontario has created new rules specifically for one Sarnia, Ont., plastics plant to try to ensure it stops emitting high levels of benzene that have affected a neighbouring First Nation for years.

The province has issued four orders to Ineos Styrolution since 2019, recently temporarily shut down the facility and added new conditions to its licence that it must meet before it restarts operations – but the government says benzene levels remain elevated.

The Ministry of the Envi-

ronment, Conservation and Parks says it is very concerned about elevated levels of benzene recorded around the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. The community is across the road from Ineos and ministry analysis has confirmed that the company is the primary source of the benzene affecting the people of Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

"The (ministry) has been working with INEOS for some time to reduce its benzene emissions," the government wrote in an environmental registry posting about its new regulation.

"Despite four orders requiring the company to take steps to improve their operations, benzene levels remain elevated and a long-term strategy is needed."

Benzene can cause neurological symptoms such as dizziness and headaches following short-term exposures, and can cause cancers such as leukemia after long-term exposures. It is a clear, mostly colourless liquid that is part of the makeup of crude oil. It's used to make styrene, a lightweight plastic used in everything from auto parts and food containers to toys.

The ministry says onehour average concentrations in the air shouldn't exceed 90 micrograms per cubic metre, but this spring there have been several readings over that level at Aamjiwnaang monitors, including one instance of more than double that level. Aamjiwnaang declared a local state of emergency. The new regulation includes requiring Ineos to meet limits on benzene concentrations, notify the ministry and Aamjiwnaang if the facility exceeds those limits at any time, identify and report on the causes of those in-

stances, install enhanced monitoring systems and share real-time monitoring data on a publicly accessible website.

As well, the ministry is bringing Ineos under environmental penalties rules in such a way that it could levy penalties of up to $100,000 per day for very serious contraventions. Ineos has not yet responded to the province's latest move, but did issue a statement over the weekend warning that it would need more time to comply with new rules the federal government recently implemented that were aimed at the company.

In mid-May, Environment Canada set out new air quality standards in the Sarnia area in a move targeted at Ineos Styrolution. The company said emptying and cleaning all benzene from its tanks will require meticulous planning and could result in more emissions.

Ineos has also previously said it has always operated within emissions limits.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024.

Canadian D-Day veteran Bill Cameron dies just days before 80th anniversary events

By Sarah Ritchie

Bill Cameron was looking forward to this week for a long time.

The Second World War veteran was planning to be part of Canada's delegation heading to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6.

Last Friday, his daughters Cheryl Powell and Donna Roy helped him get ready and the three had lunch together.

After months of preparation, including getting medical clearance, everything was set for a Saturday morning flight from Vancouver. Sadly, Cameron fell ill and died the night before at 100 years old.

"We just couldn't believe it," Roy said in an interview. "His bag was totally packed. We were ready to pick him up."

Powell said the staff at the care home where he lived had planned a spe-

cial sendoff, knowing how excited he was for the trip.

The last few days have been surreal, she said. "He went for the 70th (anniversary), he was there for the 75th, and he so wanted to go to the 80th, knowing that it was his last time to stand on Juno Beach to just honour those other vets," Roy said.

Cameron's death leaves the Canadian delegation with just 13 veterans, between the ages of 99 and 104. It seems likely that this will be the last major anniversary event to involve the men who witnessed D-Day.

June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the bloody 11-week Battle of Normandy and the start of the Allied liberation of France.

Almost 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy that day, including around 14,000 Canadians. Cameron was a gunner on board HMCS

Kitchener, which helped protect American troops landing at Omaha Beach. The landing was devastating: 4,414 Allied troops were killed on D-Day and

more than 5,000 were wounded.

During the Battle of Normandy, 73,000 Allied forces were killed and 153,000 wounded. The

battle — and especially Allied bombings of French villages and cities — killed around 20,000 French civilians.

The exact German casualties aren't known, but historians estimate between 4,000 and 9,000 men were killed, wounded or missing during the D-Day invasion alone.

About 22,000 German soldiers are among the many buried around Normandy.

"He really felt that there should be more acknowledgment and education so that we don't ever forget," Powell said.

In his final years Cameron spent a lot of time reading about the war, and about D-Day in particular. He was a lifelong learner, his daughters said, and a problem-solver. He also loved taking trips in his RV.

"We have an RV, too. And yeah, I know exactly how the thing works just because I was alongside Dad," Roy said.

In January the family held "quite the party" for Cameron's 100th birthday. Just a couple of weeks ago he met his youngest great-grandchild, a little girl named Olivia Billy in his honour.

The family will hold a celebration of his life later in the summer.

On Thursday, Cameron's grandson Craig Powell and his wife, Rachel Soares, will take his place at the Canadian ceremony. His daughters are planning to watch from afar in Surrey, B.C.

"It'll be hard," Powell said. "It won't be easy, but we'll definitely do it to honour Dad."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press. This is a corrected story. A previous version said Cameron served on HMCS Kingston.

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Announcing this year’s Indigenous TikTok Visionary Voices Meet

the nine 2024 visionary voices

TikTok unveiled its 2024 Indigenous TikTok Visionary Voices list to celebrate National Indigenous History Month.

This year's Visionary Voices list honours nine Indigenous creative small business owners and industry disruptors. They are making an impact by using their creativity to celebrate, honour and share Indigenous heritage through music, unique apparel, cultural insights, and more.

As TikTok continues to be the go-to place for fans to discover new artists, makers and entertainers while connecting and learning together, TikTok is thrilled to showcase the work of these honourees.

Meet the 2024 #IndigenousTikTok Visionary Voices.

@kadlun: Braden

Kadlun is a creator who is originally from Kugluktuk, Nunavut. He shares a wide variety of content surrounding his sobriety journey, culture, food and slices of life, often with his mother. Through his candid conversations about the journey of healing and

snippets of everyday life, Braden uses his platform to educate and celebrate his culture and chronicle his life.

@resilientinuk: Vanessa Brousseau is an artist and storyteller who began creating content in 2020 bringing light to Indig-

enous issues, inspired by and in honour of her missing sister, Pamela Holopaeinen. Through her TikTok content, public speaking and the creations she makes through her business, Resilient Inuk Creations, Vanessa advocates for Missing and Mur-

dered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit.

@shinanova: Shina Nova is an Inuk TikTok creator who throat-signs with her mom. They focus on spreading awareness about the rights within the Indigenous communities as well as sharing

the beauty of Inuit culture. As a creator whose purpose-driven content strives to raise awareness about their culture and celebrate its vibrancy, Shina was also named to TikTok's first-ever Change Maker's Program earlier this year.

@lakeeyshamarie: Lakeeysha Marie is a Plains Cree poet, artist and dancer. She expresses her love for her people through her spoken word poems and implements her language into her work. Sharing her art, Lakeeysha's creativity and work offers reflections of love and hope for her community, as she uses her voice to encourage people to connect with their roots.

@shawneekish: Shawnee Kish, a Two-Spirit individual from Toronto, Ontario, utilizes TikTok as a platform to share her life, family and music journey to inspire and connect with others. Through her content, Shawnee opens

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up about her personal experiences, offering a glimpse into her world and providing motivation for those who follow her on TikTok.

@watso_ : Xavier Watso, Abenaki from Odanak, is a passionate advocate and cultural commentator. He’s also played an important role in the preservation of Indigenous cultures as the Master of Ceremonies at the Odanak and Wolinak

Indigenous TikTok Visionary Voices

powwows and hosted two of the largest Indigenous festivals in Quebec. Xavier’s content is a reflection of a longstanding dedication to preserving and celebrating Indigenous cultures.

@bernicekootooclarke: Bernice Kootoo Clarke, raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut, immersed herself in her Inuit heritage, speaking Inuktitut fluently before learning English. In

2012, she founded Uasau Soap Inc., specializing in all-natural bath and body products infused with Inuit teachings, which can now be found all over the country.

@smudgetheblades:

Harlan Kingfisher is a creator from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan who is the owner and CEO of the first Indigenous hockey clothing brand on Turtle Island. With sales

Volunteers NEEDED for Solidarity Day!

Festivities will take place from 12 - 5pm on Friday, June 21, 2024!

Location: Community Hall (1738 Fourth Line)

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Prepare Food • Distribute Food Assist Seniors • Clean-Up

*All volunteers will be required to complete safe food handling training.

Interested in volunteering?

Register by scanning the QR code below or visiting: https://bit.ly/3UWLHxH

Forward inquiries to: Leigh Thompson: sncec@sixnations.ca

from Smudge the Blades, Harlan helps Indigenous youth play hockey by covering fees and hockey equipment because he knows how hard it is to play the game, especially for First Nations youth.

@taalrumiq: Taalrumiq (Christina King) is an Inuvialuit and Gwich’in fashion designer, artist, speaker and cultural educator. She grew up on the shores of the Arctic Ocean

in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. In her content and across all facets of her work, Taalrumiq draws upon her background in human ecology and education, combined with traditional knowledge and lived experience, sharing her culture with the world through art, fashion, advocacy, Indigenizing trends and original content creation.

TikTok Canada said it acknowledges and

celebrates Indigenous Peoples' traditional and contemporary roots to their lands, and is grateful to share the space. TikTok Canada thanks Indigenous creators, artists and small business owners for being a part of the TikTok community, and for trusting the platform as a space to share stories, knowledge, and culture.

Pictured: “Walking Through the Fire”

Métis, Inuit artists from across Turtle Island joined by Billboard charting/6x CFMA winners Sultans of String!

SIX NATIONS POLICE

Constable - Contract Position

Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.

All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station.

CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:

Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must:

- Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age;

- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public

- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required)

- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record;

- certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process

- Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges

- Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks

If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.

Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:

- Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

- A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River

- Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and

- Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset

Desirable Qualifications:

Six Nations Band member preferred

Assets: Previous policing related experience

• Law and security courses, etc.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. June 20, 2024. Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to:

Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road

Ohsweken, Ontario

N0A 1M0

Attention: Policing Administrator

For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.

COVID-19 Restrictions will be exercised.

Breath of the Wild review

By CorelliGG

Released in 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) stands as a landmark title in the world of gaming. Developed by Nintendo for the Switch and Wii U, BotW reinvents the beloved Zelda series with a groundbreaking approach to open-world design. The game has received critical acclaim for its expansive, immersive world and innovative gameplay mechanics.

At its core, BotW is an action-adventure game that puts players in the role of Link, a hero who awakens from a century-long slumber to find the kingdom of Hyrule in ruins. The narrative is both compelling and rich with lore, drawing players into a world teeming with history and secrets. Unlike previous Zelda titles, BotW gives players

unprecedented freedom to explore Hyrule at their own pace, eschewing traditional linear progression.

One of the game’s most lauded features is its open-world design. Hyrule is a vast, seamless landscape filled with diverse environments ranging from lush forests and towering mountains to arid deserts and frozen tundras. This world is not just a backdrop; it’s a playground brimming with interactive elements. Players can climb virtually any surface, glide through the air with a paraglider, and engage in dynamic combat that encourages creativity and strategy.

BotW’s physics engine plays a crucial role in its gameplay. The game’s systems are deeply interconnected, allowing for innovative solutions to puzzles and challenges. For instance, players can use

metal objects to conduct electricity, manipulate fire to create updrafts, or exploit weather conditions to their advantage. This emphasis on experimentation and player agency is a hallmark of BotW’s design philosophy.

The game also boasts a minimalist yet evocative soundtrack that enhances the sense of exploration and discovery. Coupled with stunning visual artistry and meticulous attention to detail, BotW creates an experience that is both epic and intimate.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is more than just a game; it’s a journey that invites players to lose themselves in a beautifully crafted world, redefining what an openworld adventure can be. Its legacy will undoubtedly influence game design for years to come.

Embark on an epic journey through the stunning world of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Rediscover adventure and freedom like never before.

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Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs urge banks to snub TC Energy bonds

By Amanda Stephenson

An Indigenous group that opposed the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline is urging banks and investors against financing a proposed second phase of the project.

Hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation of B.C. have written an open letter to Canada's biggest banks and investors, urging them to make a public commitment not to buy any new bonds issued by Calgary-based TC Energy Corp., the company behind Coastal GasLink.

"We are aware that (Coastal GasLink) is pursuing Phase 2 of the project alongside LNG Canada, seeking to build additional compressor stations as part of a plan to increase capacity of the pipeline," states the letter sent to 12 major banks and 49 institutional investors and pension funds.

"Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs oppose and do not give consent to build these compressor stations and will pursue avenues to challenge these permits and construction."

The Coastal GasLink pipeline, which was designed to transport natural gas from Western Canada to the Shell-led LNG Canada export facility currently nearing completion in Kitimat, B.C., was completed last fall.

In the winter of 2020,

protesters blockaded freight and passenger rail services across Canada to show solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, whose traditional territory is crossed by Coastal GasLink and who opposed the project then under construction.

TC Energy has proposed a potential Phase 2 of the project, which could see the construction of six additional compressor stations in order to double the transport capacity of Coastal GasLink without requiring additional pipeline. However, it has not yet made a final investment decision.

The company confirmed Tuesday it is engaged in discussions to refinance a portion of its existing construction loan through private bond sales, though a spokesperson declined to disclose the size of the bond offering. The company said the proceeding is part of the "normal course" of post-construction project financing.

"We believe the strong interest in this bond deal speaks to the nation-building importance of this project," a TC Energy spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

While the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, who are not elected, have been staunch opponents of Coastal GasLink, all 20 of the elected Indigenous groups along the 670-km pipeline route supported

the project. The majority signed agreements with TC Energy to acquire a 10 per cent equity stake in the pipeline.

Karen Ogen, CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance and a former elected chief councillor of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, wrote in an op-ed published Monday in the Toronto Star that the development of a liquefied natural gas industry is an opportunity for Indigenous people to achieve economic independence.

"When activists call for the end of investments in Canadian LNG, these are the opportunities they are taking away from our communities," Ogen wrote.

But the hereditary chiefs say two of the proposed compressor stations that would be a part of Coastal GasLink's Phase 2 would be located on their traditional territory. They said they have concerns about the proximity to important cultural sites, additional years of construction traffic and the long-term climate impact of expanding Canada's LNG footprint. They said they are calling on banks and investors to publicly announce a commitment to deny new debt financing to TC Energy, and to fully divest from the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024.

'Shameful': University apologizes

By Brittany Hobson

The University of Manitoba has publicly apologized for harm it has caused to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities more than a century after it began accepting and storing Indigenous remains.

The university apologized Monday, saying it inappropriately accepted and stored ancestral remains along with burial belongings and cultural artifacts without consent from Indigenous communities.

"For most of our history, this university has been in the wrong relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples," university president Michael Benarroch said after sitting in a pipe ceremony with Indigenous community members.

Starting in the 1890s, Benarroch said, founding members of the university desecrated graves and mishandled remains.

"Our historical members justified their shameful and degrading behaviour in the name of science and

education."

He said the university broke the basic principle of humanity — to leave those buried at peace.

"We apologize for these past wrongs," Benarroch said. "We are sorry."

"We recognize we must change, and we are changing."

The university started working to repatriate remains four years ago.

Members of the anthropology department were grappling with the university's history and proposed it do something to right its wrongs, said assistant professor Lara Rosenoff Gauvin.

The department worked with elders, grandmothers, grandfathers and knowledge keepers in late 2020 and formed a council to provide guidance on how to respectfully care for the remains while working to identify and return them to their home communities.

"A really large part of coming to terms with that history, and particularly for heritage-holding

institutions, is to really confront the truth around why they have Indigenous Peoples' heritage remains to begin with, and then really starting the hard work of figuring out how to go about making them right," said Rosenoff Gauvin, who is also a council co-chair. The earliest documentation of ancestral remains at the university is from the early 1900s, said Rosenoff Gauvin. They were taken to what was then Manitoba Medical College.

In the following years, the university acquired remains and artifacts in various ways. In the 1940s, one person recovered remains from farms. Decades later, more were discovered during the construction of the Red River Floodway.

A large portion of items were recovered through public works projects, including the building of the Grand Rapids Generating Station in the 1960s, said Rosenoff Gauvin.

How to watch and what to expect in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are the last teams left standing in the NHL playoffs and will play for the Stanley Cup in the best-of-seven final starting Saturday in Sunrise, Florida.

The Panthers remain championship favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook after rallying to beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final.

Florida is back in the Cup Final for a second consecutive season after winning the Atlantic Division and steamrolling through the East.

Reigning league MVP Connor McDavid has reached this stage for the first time in his nine-year professional career and has gotten the Oilers back in the final for the first time since 2006. Edmonton has not won the Cup since 1990 — three years before Florida's inaugural season. The Panthers have yet to win it.

THE MATCHUP

The stingy Panthers, who have allowed just over two goals a game thanks to relentless defense and the terrific goaltending of Sergei Bobrovsky, meet McDavid and the high-powered Oilers. Edmonton has averaged 3.5 goals a game over the course of this run, led by

Zach Hyman's 14. After injuries derailed Florida a year ago in the five-game Cup Final loss to Vegas, the Panthers appear to be much healthier this time around. That gives coach Paul Maurice options to choose from as he seeks his first NHL title. "We are as healthy as you could be as a hockey club," Maurice said Tuesday.

HOW TO WATCH

Every game of the Stanley Cup playoffs is televised nationally in the U.S. and Canada and available on streaming platforms. The NHL schedule is here and a streaming guide is here. Games are carried in the U.S. on an ABC, ESPN, TNT or TBS and in Canada on CBC or Sportsnet in English and TVA Sports in French.

WHO TO WATCH McDavid, who is just the fifth player in NHL history to get 100 assists in a season, leads all playoff scorers with 31 points in 18 games. German star and longtime running mate Leon Draisaitl is next with 28, and the Oilers have gotten 27 points from defenseman Evan Bouchard.

Bobrovsky is the most important player for Florida, and the two-time Vezina Trophy winner as the league's top netminder is on his game. He has stopped 377 of 415 shots so far this playoffs and is among the Conn Smythe Trophy favorites as postseason MVP.

But he's not alone on the Panthers, with winger Matthew Tkachuk leading the way again like he did last year in his coming-out party. Tkachuk tops Florida with 19 points and dishes out plenty of punishment with hits and physicality, too.

WHO IS THE FAVORITE?

Florida is the -130 (10-13) favorite to win the series, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, while Edmonton is +110.

WHEN IS THE STANLEY CUP FINAL?

Game 1 is set for Saturday, June 8 at Florida. Game 2 is Monday, June 10 before the series shifts to Alberta for Game 3 on Thursday, June 13 and Game 4 on Saturday, June 15. If necessary, Game 5 is Tuesday, June 18 back in Sunrise, Game 6 is Friday, June 21 in Edmonton and Game 7 is Monday, June 24 at Florida.

GO DEEPER

Scoring creativity hasn't stopped now that the playoffs are here, with a handful of goals being scored off the masks of goaltenders. It's an art form shooters are continuing to refine to put the puck in the net at the most difficult time of year to do so.

Some goals, however, have not counted, as goaltender interference challenges have caused plenty

of controversy throughout the playoffs. Interference or not, scoring first is no guarantee, as blown leads of various kinds are happening all over the place.

A big Finn is looking to finish the job for the Panthers, with captain Aleksander Barkov again paving the way on and off the ice. Barkov won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward during the regular season. Buildings are full to the brim all over the continent, from Boston to South Florida to Denver and Vancouver, with record attendance and fans filling arenas to 97% of capacity this season. It's another result of the NHL's booming business. This year also brought the most-viewed first three rounds in the U.S. since 1996, which coincidentally was Florida's first trip to the final in franchise history. Conference finals ratings increased 34% from last year.

Fans who like fights on the ice have watched the brawls dwindle in recent years and they are a rarity in the postseason. Like tradition? Rest easy: The NHL has no plans to change its 16-team playoff format.

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The legendary Stanley Cup. FILE

Premier pitches Stanley Cup bet

By Lisa Johnson

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is looking to extend her winning streak as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup.

Smith said she's taking suggestions for her third playoff hockey bet, this time with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

"I haven't figured out what my bet's going to be with Governor DeSantis yet, but we're working on one," Smith said Tuesday.

The governor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the possible wager.

So far, the United Conservative Party premier is 2-for-2 on her playoff gambles with counterparts in British Columbia and Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott agreed to eat and praise an Alberta rib steak on video if the Dallas Stars lost to the Oilers in the Western Conference Final.

The Oilers dispatched the Stars on Sunday to clinch

the berth in the final.

Smith ribbed Abbott on social media Tuesday, posting pictures of thick cuts of meat from a butcher in her hometown of High River.

"I have personally selected the finest Alberta beef," she said in the post.

"It is on its way now. Can't wait to see the video."

B.C. Premier David Eby made good on his losing wager Monday, two weeks after the Vancouver Canucks were ousted by the Oilers in the second round.

"What in the name of Luongo was I thinking?" Eby quipped in a video posted on social media, referring to well-known former Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo.

Eby, donning an Oilers sweater and delivering a statement prepared by Smith, praised Alberta's economic growth and said it's a perennial certainty Edmonton is blessed with the greatest players to ever play the game.

"We've heard all the excuses, but it does not

change the sobering reality — when meeting headto-head in the playoffs, the score is Edmonton 3, Vancouver 0," said Eby. He also made it a teaching moment, telling kids at home that if you lose a fair bet, you should honour it.

"At least I learned a valuable lesson about sports betting: know your limit, play within it," he said, conceding that the Oilers are Canada's team now.

"Bring the Stanley Cup home to Canada."

Game 1 of the best-ofseven series against the Panthers goes Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.

The last time the Oilers won the Cup, the Panthers did not yet exist.

The Oilers, Canada’s last hockey dynasty, won four Cups in the 1980s followed by a fifth in 1990. Their last trip to the final was in 2006, when they lost in seven games to the Carolina Hurricanes.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2024.

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL

SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT

STUDENT POSITIONS

In Memoriam

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to George and Wanda Montour who celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 25, 2024! Cheers to many more years of love, laughter and friendship! Sending you both blessings and love from all of your family and friends!

The Broken Chain by Ron Tranmer

We 1itt1e knew the day that Creator was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you The day Creator called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as Creator calls us one by one the chain will link again.

Saturday June 8, 2024 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm 995 Mohawk Road

Kid’s clothes/shoes-good quality, small furniture, household items, toys/sporting goods. Come and check it out. Cancelled if heavy rain or stormy weather.

DAVIS: Alexa Dawn April 15, 1995 - June 1, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Alexa Dawn Davis, on June 1, 2024 in her 29th year.

Alexa will be sadly missed by her children Neena, Shaun Jr., and Wednesday; her parents Nancy Davis and Blake Maracle; siblings, Jeffrey and Sidney; and grandmother Bernice Davis. Predeceased by grandparent Gladys Maracle. Alexa will be sadly missed by many aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Resting at Styres Funeral Home 1798 4th Line Rd., Ohsweken on Wednesday June 5, 2024. Visitation 6-7 pm for family and 7-8 pm. for friends. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday June 6, 2024 at 11 am. Burial to follow at Sour Springs Longhouse Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

CLUES ACROSS

1. Baby’s dining accessory

4. Something free

8. Ancient Egyptian deity

10. Set-like mathematical categories

11. Top-quality 12. Expansive

13. Seizure

15. People with congenital absence of pigment

16. Gains

17. Mocked online

18. Clint’s son

21. Body part

22. Humor

23. Code number

24. Your physique

25. Family of regulator genes

26. LA football player (abbr.)

27. “The Blonde Bombshell”

34. Charity

35. Bluish greens

36. Examined closely

37. A type of equation

38. Stretched uncomfortably

39. Indian religious god

40. Clocks

41. Slowly leak through

42. Witnesses

43. Midway between south and southeast

CLUES DOWN

1. Nestlings

2. Induces vomiting

3. A place to eat

4. Partner in the air

5. Offered one’s take

6. Nobel-winning French biologist

7. Farm animals

9. Prevent from growing

10. Sensationalist periodical

12. Soft-bodied beetle

14. Very fast airplane

15. Imaginative creation

17. Recipe measurement (abbr.)

19. Evoked a response

20. French river

23. Shiny yellow minerals

24. Make illegal

25. U.S. military branch

26. River in France and Belgium

27. A woman of refinement

28. Male child

29. Type of medication

30. German city

31. Animal disease

32. Mediterranean dietary staple

33. Sneak out

34. Radioactivity unit

36. Performs on stage

SUDOKU

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Family obligations are swimming through your mind, Aries. It is time to sit down and hammer out a resolution that will appeal to everyone and lighten your load.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

A special person in your life is getting closer and closer to you every day, Taurus. This may be the companion that you have been hoping for. Continue to take things slowly.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, sometimes you have a tendency to make things more difficult than they need to be. Stop obsessing over every little detail this week. Things have a way of working out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if someone accuses you of being too emotional this week, do not take it personally. This person may be projecting his or her experiences on you. Continue what you’re doing.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, could you be holding yourself to unreasonably high standards? If you’re getting frustrated by not meeting your goals, ease up on yourself for the time being.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, it is your mission to change the minds of some people at work this week, as it will bode well for you down the road. Just don’t make too many extravagant requests.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Recently people have been directing accolades in your direction, Libra. This is the boost you have needed to propel yourself to do more of the things that have been your goals.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, someone simply isn’t bringing his or her A-game to a work project, and it shows. It’s frustrating and you want to take over, but this is supposed to be a team effort.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Simple things used to bring you pleasure and now it seems a bit of a gray cloud has descended. Don’t start to fret you’re getting jaded, Sagittarius. This is just a little rough patch.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, as a finish line approaches, it can be tempting to get very excited. Hold off on that elation until everything is done. You never know what can crop up in between.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It doesn’t need to be New Year’s to make a resolution, Aquarius. You can aspire to change an aspect of your life anytime you want. Perhaps this is the week to embrace change?

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Have you been putting all of your focus on only one part of your life, Pisces? Take a more balanced approach; otherwise, burnout may soon set in.