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Hundreds of people marched through Hamilton on Sunday in memory of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. Ashley Neganiwina, who organized the Hamilton march, said it’s about remembrance.

“These people matter. They matter to our families, to our communities.”

She said having their loved ones brought home and having a proper burial for them is “an essential part of our grieving. We deserve that right as humans. We’re not just markers on a poster.”

She said she wants to see a change in the way the justice system handles cases of MMMIWG2S Day of Awareness for

missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people that the country is facing is often tied back to colo-

In Canada, more than six in ten (63 per cent) of Indigenous women have experienced physical or sexual assault in their lifetime, according to government statistics.

The Canadian Institute for Health Research says

that “the impact of these disproportionately high rates of violence is felt in all areas of life. The effects on health and wellness include inequitable access and treatment in health care and underrepresentation in health research.”

MPs recently introduced a motion in the House of Commons asking the federal government to declare that the issue of MMIWG2S people be

deemed a national emergency.

The motion also included the push to create a national public alert system - a “red dress system” - for MMIWG2S people.

The system would send notices to the general public when Indigenous women, girls and 2S people go missing, similar to the Amber Alert system for missing or kidnapped children.

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No estimated time for when Gane Yohs Health Centre will re-open

DONNA DURIC donna@tworowtimes.com

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Six Nations of the Grand River elected council said it has no idea when the Gane Yohs Health Centre will re-open, which closed suddenly two weeks after the discovery of mold in the building.

Since then, the organization has scrambled to find new space and room for the health centre’s services, with many services now re-located to the White Pines Wellness Centre.

“The re-launching of Gane Yohs services are subject to change, and we will continue to update the community as plans develop,” SNGR said in a press release.

SNGR spokesperson Darryl Smart could not answer what is being done to fix the mold or if any of the staff experienced health effects from exposure to the mold.

It’s the latest in a series of buildings to be closed for mold remediation after band staff carried out long-overdue inspections that were put on hold due to the Covid pandemic.

The building is located beside Ohsweken Pharmasave and Six Nations Mental Health but the clo-

sure of Gane Yohs does not impact those two services, SNGR said.

The following services are operating at White Pine Wellness Centre located at 1745 Chiefswood Road:

-Gane Yohs Medical Clinic: patients can contact Six Nations Public Health at (519) 761-9058 for more information regarding Dr. Hsaio and Dr. Adachi’s clinics.

-Internal Medicine Rapid Access Clinic (IMRAC): for further information on the IMRAC Clinic, call (519) 445-4019.

-Ohsweken Lab Services: lab services are from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

-Public Health.

-Sexual Health Clinic.

The Dental Clinic remains closed “until a suitable clinic space and dental equipment can be identified,” SNGR said.

Dental patients can contact (519) 717-6458 for direction and support.

“This may lead to longer wait times for services, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Patients of Gane Yohs services can contact Six Nations Public Health at (519) 761-9058 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information.

10,000-year-old

arrowhead is oldest artifact found by MCFN

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Adam LaForme said it’s the “coolest” artifact he’s ever found - a 10,000-year-old arrowhead.

LaForme, archaeological operations supervisor at the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s Department of Consultation and Accommodation, said most of the archaeological sites in Ontario are pre-contact, that is, going back before the late 1400s.

During MCFN’s Annual Historical Gathering at the MCFN Community Centre, which wrapped on May 1, LaForme showed a slide revealing the detailed grooves along the ancient artifact dating back to the late Paleo-Lithic period.

“When people ask me what’s the coolest thing you ever found, this is it,” he said. “It’s hard to describe the feeling of finding something somebody made over 10,000 years ago and you’re the first person in 10,000 years to pick up and hold that artifact.”

In the almost 10 years it’s been operating, the Department of Consultation and Accommodation has evolved to have over 47 field liaison representatives watching over

archaeological sites all over Ontario.

LaForme most of the archaeology in Ontario is based on Indigenous sites and the archaeological record in Ontario goes back 13,000 years.

About 80 percent of all archaeological sites are pre-contact sites in Ontario, said LaForme.

Ontario developed archaeological guidelines in 2011 requiring consultation with “aboriginal communities” which LaForme said First Nations had no input on.

Provincial archaeological standards were published, and a year later, MCFN began its monitoring program, he said.

He explained the fourstage process of archaeological assessments, which determine if a site is worth excavating or if a

development should stop altogether depending on what is found during a dig.

It is up to a city or municipality to determine if stage one is needed, said LaForme.

In stage one, desktop research is done.

It’s done to determine if an archaeological assessment is needed.

In stage one, MCFN needs to be involved to give historical and treaty information, said LaForme. That can determine if it moves to stage two, where field work commences.

Stage two is an in-field assessment.

It determines if there are any archeological sites within the study area, said LaForme.

Stage three finds limits in that particular site and in stage four, a decision is

made to either protect the site or fully excavate it, he said.

Artifacts found on site can be held in trust by archaeologists according to the provincial guidelines.

LaForme said licensed archaeologists can collect and hold artifacts and the province entrusts archaeologists with their safekeeping.

He said MCFN is not opposed to development but wants to ensure the environment and archeological and heritage sites are protected as developments proceed.

MCFN FLRs have received extensive training and LaForme said their reps are among the most experienced out there, especially regarding burial investigation.

When MCFN reps are on-site, he said they help observe field work, provide cultural advice and ensure compliance with archaeological standards.

MCFN is now up to 47 FLRs who will be working in the field this year, said LaForme.

All of them are MCFN members.

MCFN has since developed its own set of archaeological guidelines for developers and municipalities in Ontario, detailing in its own words what engagement should look like, said LaForme.

“It’s hard to describe the feeling of finding something somebody made over 10,000 years ago and you’re the first person in 10,000 years to pick up and hold that artifact," said LaForme WIKIPEDIA

OPP assisting Six Nations with death investigation

By 2RT Staff

The OPP have been called in to assist Six Nations with a death investigation after a body was discovered on Second Line Road near Chiefswood Road on Apr. 12.

Police said in a media release the OPP will be directing the investigation and to expect an increased police presence in the area as a result.

That’s where the body of a person - whose name is being withheld - was found on Apr. 12 around 5:15 p.m after police responded to a 911 call.

Six Nations Police said in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation, they are not releasing the identity of the victim.

Police did reveal that the victim was 32 years old from Ohsweken. Police did not say if the victim was male or female.

The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is heading up the investigation, Six Nations Police said in a press release.

The OPP Forensic Identification Service, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, as well as the Office of the

Chief Coroner also assisted. Police said there is no danger to the public relating to this case.

They’re asking anyone with dash cam footage of the area to come forward or to contact Crimestoppers for a potential reward of up to $2,000.

Anyone with information can contact Crimestopppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave a tip online at www. crimestoppers-brant.ca.

Anyone with information may also call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Six Nations Police at 519-4452811.

Intake open for IESO’s Indigenous Energy Support Program

By Jace Koblun

With Indigenous communities often at the forefront of Ontario’s energy transformation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is providing up to $15 million for Indigenous energy planning, infrastructure development and education.

“First Nations and Métis communities are critical partners in the energy transformation and the IESO is committed to building enduring relationships and inclusive partnerships with Indigenous Peoples,” said Vice-President of Corporate Relations, Stakeholder Engagement and Innovation at the IESO Carla Nell in an April release. “The Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) is one part of this commitment, promoting Indigenous leadership in the sector while moving the needle on energy proj-

ects that will support the growth and decarbonization of Ontario’s electricity system.”

The 2024 intake window for the IESP is open and runs until August 30.

Indigenous communities are eligible to apply for funding under one, or all, of the following streams:

Capacity Building, such as professional training, community engagement, youth and elder workshops and the hiring of a Community Energy Champion to help identify, plan and implement energy-related priorities for their community.

Economic Development projects, such as renewable installations, transmission projects, storage installations, sector partnerships and capital projects.

Energy Resilience and Monitoring activities, such as energy planning, project monitoring, impact assessments and energy auditing.

“The IESP has been very beneficial to our community,” said Chief R. Donald Maracle, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. “With this funding, our community energy team will be able to develop the skills they need to build and maintain our renewable energy assets. We will also be able to hire a community energy champion to lead projects that will strengthen our energy resilience, reduce costs for our members and create economic opportunities for future generations.”

Since the inception of the IESP in 2009, the IESO has awarded $74 million in funding to 170 Indigenous communities and organizations. Some examples of past projects include training and skills-building courses to work on large grid-scale battery storage systems, the installation of solar to support community energy needs and the development of local micro-grids.

Coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch will be provided

Nurses serve in a variety of roles

By Jace Koblun

Nurses are invaluable professionals within the medical community.

Whether they work in hospital settings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor’s offices, or elsewhere, nurses provide vital services to individuals in need every day.

Nurses wear many hats, and that’s evidenced by the different types of nurses making a difference each day. Individuals considering a career in nursing should know that talented nurses are in high demand and career opportunities in the field are expected to grow in the years to come. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of registered nurses will grow by six per cent between 2022 and 2032. That growth rate exceeds the average expected rate for all occupations. Whether individuals want to become a nurse or gain a greater understanding of the many ways nurses contribute each day, this

rundown of the various types of nurses can shed light on these unsung heroes of the medical community.

Pediatric nurse: Pediatric nurses make a strong impression because they are the first nursing professionals many people recall interacting with, and those interactions may last from early childhood through adolescence.

Pediatric nurses perform a range of tasks, including the administration of medication; monitoring of vitals like temperature, pulse and blood pressure; health evaluations to identify symptoms; and even speak with parents to calm any nerves or anxieties they may have.

Pediatric nurses typically work in doctor’s offices or hospital settings.

Geriatric nurse: Geriatric nurses figure to be in especially high demand in the coming years, as an analysis from the Bipartisan Policy Center indicates more than four million individuals in the United States will turn 65 in 2024. AARP has

characterized that surge in the over-65 population as a “silver tsunami,” and geriatric nurses will play pivotal roles in ensuring the aging population gets the care it needs in the decades to come.

Family nurse practitioner: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners notes family nurse practitioners (FNPs) provide a wide range of family-focused health care services to patients of all ages. FNPs perform physical exams; order or perform diagnostic tests; prescribe medications; develop treatment plans; and treat acute and chronic illnesses. If that sounds like a role played by physicians, it’s not far off, making this among the most challenging jobs within the nursing profession.

Emergency room nurse: Individuals who think a fast-paced work environment is for them may want to consider a career as an emergency room nurse. ER nurses treat patients of all ages from all walks of life.

Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

By: Kelly Geraldine Malone

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.

"The stories that come out through the fashion are deeply moving,” says Kim Coltman, organizer of the two-day Revolutions Red Dress Fashion Festival in Kamloops.

The 63-year-old former model says the eight designers taking part in the festival have created items to honour Red Dress Day, the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls observed annually on May 5.

“For the majority of them, they have been touched by this issue personally,” Coltman says. Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jamie Black’s installation project, which saw red dresses hung in public spaces throughout Canada and the United States as visual reminders of the number of Indigenous women who have been killed or are missing.

The movement has grown, with local communities hosting walks, events and educational gatherings.

Coltman’s mother was a residential school survivor from Red Pheasant

Coltman also describes herself as survivor. Her childhood was marred by stays in foster care. She was abducted and assaulted as a teen. She says she knows all too well the world that Indigenous women can live in. It was fashion that empowered Coltman. She signed with a modelling agency in 1972 and later created her own.

But the issue of violence toward Indigenous women and girls remained close to her heart.

When she saw the red dress movement, Coltman says she was inspired, and in 2015 she founded Fashion Speaks International. The organization has produced fashion shows in Canada, Australia and France highlighting Indigenous designers, models and artists. Each show also brings attention to missing women through stories and photos.

Coltman says it’s powerful watching Indigenous models hold their heads high as they walk the runway. It breaks behaviours pushed on the estimated 150,000 Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential schools, she says.

“The residential school taught them that they were to be seen not heard, and they were to look at their feet when they walk,” she says. "We need to make our people less invisible.”

Indigenous women and

girls in Canada remain highly overrepresented as victims of violence.

Between 2009 and 2021, the homicide rate among Indigenous women and girls was six times higher than their non-Indigenous counterparts, Statistics Canada said in a report last year.

Canada and Manitoba announced a partnership Friday for a Red Dress Alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl is reported missing. The pilot project is expected to help inform an eventual national alert system.

Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte has been on the front lines working to end violence against Indigenous women in Saskatchewan for nearly two decades. As co-chair of Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together), she has supported many families of those who have disappeared.

Okemaysim-Sicotte says red is a colour ancestors can see, so it’s powerful to see red garments placed in public spaces across the country.

But, Okemaysim-Sicotte adds, it’s important people look beyond the dresses to the women they represent.

"We are doing this because of the missing people, and they shouldn't be forgotten,” she says. “They need to be remembered." This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4, 2024.

Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls

By Alessia Passafiume

Canada and Manitoba are partnering to launch an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing, they announced Friday in Winnipeg, ahead of a national day to mark the crisis.

The long-awaited Red Dress Alert system is a bid to prevent deaths and increase safe reunions with loved ones.

Statistics Canada concluded in a report last year that the homicide rate for Indigenous women and girls was six times higher than the rate for their non-Indigenous counterparts.

A national inquiry concluded five years ago that they are 12 times more likely to go missing or murdered.

"This is a historic moment, and a major step toward ending the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse peoples," said NDP MP Leah Gazan, who has led federal advocacy on the alert.

"And while we celebrate this historic moment, it is critical to remember that we are not done until a Red Dress Alert is no longer needed."

The Manitoba pilot is to be designed with and led by Indigenous Peoples, and is expected to help inform an eventual national alert system.

It will be funded through moneys set aside in this year's federal and provincial budgets.

Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba's minister for women and gender equity, said she has heard from community members who believe the alert system could help reduce risk for Indigenous women and girls.

"We look forward to working inclusively with Indigenous partners in Manitoba to find the best path forward as we build this pilot project."

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Winnipeg — and Manitoba writ large — is the epicentre of the crisis, and launching the Red Dress Alert there will bring forward solutions that can be implemented across the country.

Gazan's efforts on the file led a House of Commons committee to study the prospect for a national alert system.

Her fellow MPs unanimously backed her motion in the House of Commons last year declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency.

The motion also called on the federal government to fund a new alert system that would operate much like Amber Alerts.

Other North American jurisdictions already have similar alert systems, including Washington state's Missing Indigenous Person system.

The national inquiry's 2019 final report found deliberate rights violations were at the heart of violence against Indigenous women, girls and gender-di-

verse people.

With the final report came 231 calls to justice directed toward governments, social service providers, industry and Canadians, but relatively little progress has been made to date.

Sheila North, former grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and an ex-journalist, has been a vocal advocate in ending violence against Indigenous women.

She said that while news of an alert system is welcome, she hopes expectations are kept reasonable — at least for now.

"There's going to be bumps in the road — there's going to be challenges that maybe none of us see right now," she said. "Inevitably, someone is going to be disappointed."

But it's the starting point that matters, she said. "I think it's high time."

To those who may not see the value in an alert system for Indigenous women, North said people of that identity have been shut out of many parts of society "for so long," and the deaths "are a result of it."

The House of Commons committee studying the alert has heard testimony from experts who stress any system should be Indigenous-led.

That's in part to mitigate the problems of police inaction and bureaucratic red tape, so that members of the public are notified of a disappearance promptly and efficiently.

Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.

Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges

By Paola Loriggio

An organization representing Ontario First Nations launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada on Tuesday, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.

A statement of claim filed by the Chiefs of Ontario says that many provincial and federal laws — including those related to tenancy, land management and environmental protection — don't apply on reserves.

While First Nations can make their own laws and bylaws to fill in those gaps, they aren't effective without enforcement and

prosecution, the document says.

The lawsuit alleges the governments do not provide enforcement or prosecution services in relation to First Nations laws, nor do they provide enough funding for First Nations to hire their own enforcement officers or prosecutors.

The lawsuit argues the lack of resources is harming First Nations people by impeding their ability to combat addiction, exclude dangerous people from communities, regulate tenancy and evictions, and prevent the dumping of waste, among other things.

"This leaves us with no access to justice and unsafe

communities," Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare said in a news conference Tuesday morning.

"The rule of law that other Ontarians take for granted is an illusion for us. Failing to enforce and prosecute our laws is discriminatory to First Nations and puts our communities at serious risk."

The organization is asking the court to order the governments to provide sufficient resources to enforce and prosecute First Nations laws, as well as other remedies. None of the allegations have been tested in court and a statement of defence has not yet been filed.

Ontario Solicitor Gener-

al Michael Kerzner was asked about the lawsuit and the Community Safety and Policing Act during question period but said he could not comment because the matter is before the court.

A spokesperson for the federal public safety minister did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The lawsuit also alleges Ontario's Community Safety and Policing Act, which took effect April 1, explicitly excludes the enforcement of First Nations bylaws from mandatory policing duties and is "ambiguous" on the enforcement of other First Nations laws.

Police services that are

administered by First Nations aren't guaranteed funding to enforce First Nations bylaws even if they come under the funding mechanisms for the act because support is only guaranteed for mandatory police functions, it says.

Ontario Provincial Police have "routinely" declined to enforce First Nations laws, the lawsuit further alleges.

The Chiefs of Ontario spent years urging the province to make enforcing First Nations laws mandatory for police but the organization's concerns were ignored, Hare said.

Ontario New Democrat Sol Mamakwa, the critic

for Indigenous and treaty relations, said he was disappointed by the solicitor general's response in question period and would have liked the province to at least commit to meeting with the Chiefs of Ontario to discuss the issue.

Mamakwa also wanted an acknowledgment "that we need change on reserve," he told reporters at the legislature. "We are part of Ontario but we are treated in such a different way, it's so discriminatory." - with files from Liam Casey.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 7, 2024.

'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquins

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he did not share photos of a ceremony he participated in with Algonquin leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation out of respect for their traditional customs.

Poilievre shared two photos on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday with a post about joining Algonquin elders and leaders at the eternal flame on Parliament Hill to mark the occasion.

The women in the photos were not Algonquin but Inuit, including Manitok Thompson, who was a cabinet minister in the Northwest Territories and then in Nunavut after the territory

was created in 1999.

Sebastian Skamski, a spokesman for Poilievre, said Saturday the Conservative leader had been at an earlier event with Algonquin leaders to commemorate the day on Parliament Hill.

He said Poilievre had also spoken with other Indigenous Peoples there, including the Inuit women in the photos, whom he did not name.

"It was a beautiful touching ceremony that I was able to participate in with Algonquin leaders," Poilievre told reporters Tuesday in Ottawa.

"The reason we didn't put pictures of that ceremony is because based on their traditional custom, photography is not allowed, and so out of respect for them, we did not photograph that ceremony," he said.

"Instead, we photographed other Inuit leaders, an Inuit knowledge-keeper in particular who was present, and who also participated in the Algonquin ceremony."

Skamski did not provide more details about the ceremony that Poilievre participated in, including whether it involved any sacred customs.

But the Conservative leader was seen Saturday on Parliament Hill speaking with Claudette Commanda, a well-known elder and residential school survivor from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, an Algonquin Anishinaabe community in southwestern Quebec.

Commanda is also the chancellor of the University of Ottawa.

Asked Tuesday whether those participating in the

ceremony had requested that photographs not be taken or shared, Skamski referred to what Poilievre had told reporters earlier in the day.

An Indigenous protocol guide for the University of Ottawa related to elders and knowledge-keepers advises against presuming that a traditional knowledge-keeper can be photographed or recorded.

"Traditionally, ceremonies such as smudging are not photographed," says the guide. "Ask for permission to shoot photographs or video in advance."

The main commemorative event Saturday on Parliament Hill was broadcast live on television. Poilievre had left by the time it had begun.

The discrepancy between the text of the post and the photos, which featured

women wearing traditional Inuit clothing, did not go unnoticed online Saturday, including by Liberal cabinet minister Marc Miller. Thompson, who praised Poilievre after their meeting for taking the time to listen to her priorities, quickly criticized Miller on Saturday for his X post pointing out that the photos did not match the text. She said that if politicians could work in a non-partisan manner, implementing the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that examined the history and legacy of residential schools would be a quicker process.

On Tuesday, she posted a photo of her office wall, where she had placed a printout of the photo of her standing head-to-head with Poilievre near the eternal flame, with her hand placed

on his shoulder.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, adapted from the grassroots Orange Shirt Day, recognizes the abuse suffered by thousands of Inuit, First Nations and Métis children forced to attend government-funded, church-run residential schools in Canada, as well as those who never made it back home to their families. Residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders were among the crowd of thousands who converged on Parliament Hill for the commemorative event, which was also attended by Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2023.

Ottawa will appoint commissioner to oversee treaties with Indigenous

By Alessia Passafiume

The federal government is planning to create a new agent of Parliament to oversee modern treaty implementation, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will ensure Ottawa is held to account no matter who is in power. He announced the plan to appoint a commissioner for modern treaty implementation Tuesday in Gatineau, Que., at a second annual meeting of self-governing Indigenous governments.

"This is a lasting commitment to be a better treaty partner," he said.

"To honour our agreements with Indigenous Peoples, we need to ensure that trust, transparency and accountability remain at the heart of our efforts to build renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown and government-to-government relationships."

The government is planning to wrap up consultations on the role by late June, table legislation sometime after that and

budget $10.6 million over four years to support the commissioner's work.

Self-government agreements with Canada, or modern treaties, offer Indigenous groups an alternative to governance under the federal Indian Act.

It means that groups can create their own laws and policies, including when it comes to child welfare and land matters.

To date, 25 self-government agreements have been signed, encompassing 43 communities. There

are also two education agreements that involve 35 Indigenous communities.

But after groups sign their agreements with Canada, they sometimes sit in limbo, said Eva Clayton, president of Nisga'a Lisims in British Columbia.

"We have to work really hard to get the agreement actually implemented," said Clayton, who has advocated for the creation of an independent commissioner role for some 20 years.

"It will give a focus on areas that the Canadian govern-

ment needs to address in order to ensure that the spirit and intent of each of our agreements are fulfilled," said Clayton.

"Because we know that once our agreements are fully implemented, it will make life better for our people, our community members, which in turn will have a positive impact on all Canadians."

Chief Robert Louie of Westbank of First Nation in British Columbia said similar as he spoke alongside Trudeau at the morning

event, calling the move an important step forward in renewing Crown-Indigenous relations.

"There is still much room for improvement on how Canada organizes itself internally to support the implementation of the inherent right to self government."

The commissioner will, according to the federal government, conduct independent oversight of Canada's work on modern treaties, and ensure their timely and effective implementation.

AFN chief says Air Canada offered a 15% discount after her headdress was mishandled

By Alessia Passafiume

After the Assembly of First Nations' national chief complained to Air Canada about how staffers treated her and her ceremonial headdress on a flight this week, she says the airline responded by offering a 15 per cent discount on her next flight.

"It must have been a generic response," Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said in an interview, calling the entire experience "humiliating" and "unbelievable."

Woodhouse Nepinak said in a social media post Thursday that her headdress and its case were taken away and put in a garbage bag.

She clarified Friday the case was removed from the flight, but she was able to hold her headdress throughout the trip after pleading with staff.

Air Canada said in a statement Friday morning that it reached out directly

to Woodhouse Nepinak to apologize and "better understand" her experience. It added it is also following up on the matter internally and reviewing its policies.

During the flight from Fredericton to Montreal on Wednesday, the national chief said an Air Canada staff member approached her and said: "You can't have that in here."

Woodhouse Nepinak said she told them she wouldn't part with her headdress.

Still, the crew took it and its case and put garbage bags around them, she said, before she managed to convince them that her headdress should be taken back out.

Photos Woodhouse Nepinak posted online show the case covered in a clear plastic bag, with staff members hauling it on the tarmac to be loaded under the plane.

"I was kind of stunned at that moment," she recounted.

"There was lots of Canadians trying to help me in that moment and realizing they shouldn't be handling my items like that."

"This was a mistake that I know Air Canada is looking into right now," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said about the incident during an unrelated news conference Friday in Bromont, Que.

"It is an unfortunate situation that I hope is going to lead to a bit of learning — not just by Air Canada, but a lot of different institutions."

Trudeau said the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action should prompt industry and Canadians to be responsible partners who have a sense of understanding about the cultural importance of items such as this.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh told reporters in Toronto that he met with Woodhouse Nepinak by

chance at an airport in Montreal shortly after the incident, and she shared with him how she felt "disrespected."

He said he supports calls from the national chief for a policy to ensure a situation like this never happens again, and added there are "far too many" examples of Indigenous Peoples being disrespected.

The grand chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Alvin Fiddler called the ordeal "shameful."

And Cody Thomas, the grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, said he is "deeply concerned and disappointed."

"It is essential that employees are educated about the diverse cultures and traditions of the passengers they serve to ensure that such incidents are never repeated," Thomas said in a statement.

Air Canada said it is looking to learn from the

"regrettable incident" and ensure "special items such as this" can consistently remain in the cabin with travellers.

"Air Canada understands the importance of accommodating customers with items and symbols of sacred cultural significance," the statement says.

"In the past the chiefs have been able to travel while transporting their headdress in their cases in the cabin, but this time the case was difficult to carry in the cabin due to stowage space limitations on the Dash-8 aircraft."

Woodhouse Nepinak called her headdress one of the highest honours First Nations peoples can receive, noting it's not something that can just be purchased in a store.

"When I wear it, I'm representing and speaking for our people," she said. "Taking it out there (on the plane) and having all these different people handling it — that's not the way we handle our items. … It's a respect thing."

Asked why she decided to speak publicly about the incident, Woodhouse Nepinak said this situation isn't one she wants to be in, but "Creator put it on my lap to go through, and I'm walking through it hoping that we come out of this better."

She said she spoke with the president and CEO of the airline on Friday morning and told him they need to do better, including by appointing a First Nations person to their board. She also wants them to have cross-cultural training for staff.

Woodhouse Nepinak said she expects to meet with Air Canada again about the saga and is inviting the person who made the headdress for her to come along.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 26, 2024.

Place your bagged debris or appliances roadside on the designated days to have them picked up.

Monday, May 13- Tuesday, May 14

Bagged Debris ONLY: Bags should not weigh more than 40 lbs and must be at the road by 7am.

Wednesday, May 15-Thursday, May 16

Appliances ONLY: Household appliances (stoves, fridges, freezers, wash machines & dryers) must be at the road by 7am.

All trips will begin on Townline at 7am and proceed to Highway 54, including all side roads.

No return trips will be made.

GANE’ YOHS UPDATE

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

Gane’ Yohs Services Updates

The following services have re-launched their services at the White Pines Wellness Centre (1745 Chiefswood Road).

Gane’ Yohs Medical Clinic

Patients can call for info regarding Dr. Hsaio and Dr. Adachi’s clinics.

Internal Medicine Rapid Access Clinic Ohsweken Lab

Public Health

Sexual Health Clinic

Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm & 1-2:30pm. (519) 717-6456 (519) 761-9058

The Dental Office will be closed until a suitable clinic space and equipment can be identified. Patients can call for direction.

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Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'

By Danica Kirka

LONDON (AP) — Prince

William returned to royal duties Wednesday for the first time since his father, King Charles III, announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.

Speaking about his families' health scares in public for the first time, the 41-year-old heir to the throne thanked the public for their “kind messages of support" at a charity gala dinner. Earlier in the day, he performed an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days," William told the gala dinner for London's Air Ambulance Charity. “It means a great deal to us all.”

“It’s fair to say the past

few weeks have had a rather medical focus, so I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all," he added jokingly.

The royal, who is a former air ambulance helicopter pilot, met fellow pilots and chatted with guests including Hollywood star Tom Cruise at the black-tie event.

William temporarily stepped away from public duties last month to help care for Kate and their three young children following her operation for an undisclosed condition.

The Princess of Wales, formerly Kate Middleton, isn’t expected to resume public duties until April. Charles’ cancer diagnosis earlier this week is putting extra pressure on the royal family, with the king suspending his public appearances to focus on treatment and recovery. While receiving treatment for an unspecified form

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of cancer, Charles will continue with behindthe-scenes work such as reviewing and signing state papers.

“His absence is putting a lot of pressure on the other members of the royal family, who are certainly up to it,” said Sally Bedell Smith, author of “Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life.” “And having one of the great stars of the royal family, the Princess of Wales, in recuperation from a surgery” magnifies those strains.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call the king Wednesday evening to wish him well as he recovers. In-person audiences are expected to resume later this month. Charles’ illness comes at an awkward time for the House of Windsor.

The king, who ascended the throne just 17 months ago, has pledged to reduce

the cost of the monarchy, in part by keeping a lid on the number of “working royals” whose public duties are supported by taxpayer funds.

But with two of the most visible family members out sick, it will be more challenging for the family to keep up. In addition to the widely publicized pomp and ceremony of royal processions and state visits, the Windsors attend hundreds of little-known events every year to recognize the accomplishments of the general public and mark local events such as the opening of libraries and community centers. Hundreds of charities cherish royal appearances, which give visibility and credibility to their good work among potential donors.

The 75-year-old king was seen in public for the first time since his cancer diagnosis when he left his offices at Clarence House

on Tuesday after a brief reunion with his younger son, Prince Harry.

Harry arrived in London from California less than 24 hours after Buckingham Palace announced the king’s cancer diagnosis. The meeting has raised hopes that the pair can repair their troubled relationship after Harry publicly criticized the royal family for unconscious racism and complained about the way his Amer-

ican biracial wife, former actor Meghan Markle, was treated by palace officials. Harry and Meghan, once seen as stars of the royal family who could help the Windsors connect with a younger generation, walked away from royal duties in 2020 and now live in California.

The Six Nations Election Code Committee is seeking at least (10) qualified members of the community to serve as members for the Integrity Commission.

The Integrity Commission is established to ensure that confidence in the governance of the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council is upheld in an ethical and respectful manner. It serves to restore, uphold and maintain a positive political reputation to promote the general welfare of the Six Nations people.

The Integrity Commission is established to improve, enhance and maintain: pride, trust and confidence in the Six Nations Elected Chief and Councillors, by ensuring that all Six Nations codes, rules and regulations are strictly adhered to. All members of Co uncil must always be accountable and take full responsibility for their deeds and actions. The Integrity Commission, through a fair, unbiased and organized process, will accept, validate and investigate complaints of suspected violations. The Commission shall also impose penalties for non-compliance and proven violations.

The Commission will therefore advise and educate members of Council, and include the community in this process, to seek, advance and maintain open, honest and accountable governance.

The term of service is to be four (4) years (renewable) with, ideally, no more than one -half of the qualified Integrity Commission members being replaced on an annual basis, to ensure continuity.

Qualifications for members of the Integrity Commission

1. must be at least 18 years of age

2. must be a resident Band Member of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

3. proven community participant with knowledge of community dynamics

4. be honest, honourable, and of good character as demonstrated by providing two letters of reference and a clean CPIC report

5. possess the ability to be impartial and non-judgemental

6. have no employment with Band Administration, or personal financial gain/interest in work undertaken by the Band

7. have no involvement in political campaigning/endorsements

8. must uphold and honour the oath of a member of the Integrity Commission

9. must not hold an elected political position, nor be related to an elected official (Conflict of Interests – Code of Conduct)

“Family Member” – means:

a) Spouse, including but not limited to common-law spouse and same sex partner;

b) Child, mother, father, sister, brother, grandchild, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece and nephew;

c) Mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; and

d) Step-mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother and step-child.

10. will be removed for violation of the Integrity Commission Oath (Appendix B)

Those interested, are required to provide a cover letter indicating why you would like to become an Integrity Commissioner and a recent Resume with t wo (2) letters of reference by non family members (work related/volunteer/personal), clean CPIC to:

Six Nations Election Code Committee

“Integrity Commission”

Oneida Business Park, 50 Generations Drive Box 24 Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Email: chair.snecc@gmail.com

Deadline Date: Posted until ten (10) Commissioners are in place. Packages can be submitted by email.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please ensure you have accurate contact information as you will be contacted immediately.

Please email for further information or if you have any questions.

Long shifts show commitment

By Jace Koblun

Few likely forget scenes that emerged during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when nurses working in hospitals overwhelmed with sick and dying patients were applauded by local residents.

Such public expressions of appreciation were a testament to the sacrifices and risks nurses accepted as COVID claimed more and more lives. In those early days of the pandemic, nurses worked especially long hours, and even though the pandemic is over, nurses continue to work considerably longer workdays than the average profession.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) notes that 12-hour shifts are the standard for many nurses working in hospital settings. The lengthy, often exhausting shifts worked by nurses are another example of their devotion to their patients, as the ANA notes one of the reasons nursing shifts are so long is to ensure better continuity of care for patients.

With just two shift changes per day, hospitals reduce patient handoffs, and the ANA notes that decreases the risk of miscommunication or misunderstandings that could compromise patient care and health.

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Though 12-hour shifts are the norm for nurses working in hospitals, the ANA notes that such schedules can have drawbacks, and those can adversely affect nurses. Fatigue from 12-hour shifts, which can and often do last longer than 12 hours thanks to paperwork and additional tasks nurses may not be able to get to during ordinary working hours, can lead to burnout. In addition, nurses typically have limited downtime on workdays, which means they have few hours to spend with family and friends on days when they work.

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Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 2. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series

By Tim Reynolds

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) —

The season for the Florida Panthers cannot end on Wednesday night. It’s not an elimination game, the Boston Bruins cannot close them out and no matter what happens there’s a flight to Massachusetts on Thursday and another game there on Friday.

So, it’s not a must-win. The Panthers might feel otherwise.

Game 2 of Panthers-Bruins is Wednesday night, with Boston looking to go up 2-0 in the NHL second-round playoff series. Florida has trailed a playoff matchup 2-0 on five occasions in its history and hasn’t rallied to win any of them — the Panthers were swept by Colorado in the 1996 Stanley Cup Final, swept by New Jersey in the first round in 2000, lost in six

games to Tampa Bay in the 2021 first round, got swept by the Lightning in the second round in 2022 and lost last year’s Final to Vegas in five games.

“Nobody's gone 16-0 as far as I know,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday. “So, everybody's going to suffer ... you rebound and you learn from it.”

Florida-Boston is the first of two NHL playoff games on Wednesday’s schedule. It’ll be followed by Game 1 of Vancouver-Edmonton in a Western Conference second-round series, with the Canucks having homeice advantage in that matchup.

Vancouver swept Edmonton in all four regular-season meetings, though three of those games were during the Oilers' horrid 3-9-1 start that led to the firing of coach Jay Woodcroft.

“We’re going into Round 2

of the Stanley Cup playoffs," Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl said. "We don’t care about what happened in the regular season. And I bet you that they don’t either, as much as you think. We’re a different team now. It’s going to be tight-checking, with two really good teams going at it. The team that plays better hockey will win.”

The Oilers hope their regular-season fortunes change.

The Panthers desperately need the same to happen. Boston is now 5-0-0 against the Panthers this season, the most recent — and most emphatic — of those wins coming by a 5-1 count in Game 1 on Monday night behind 38 saves from Jeremy Swayman. Only two teams have gone 6-0-0 in their first six matchups of a season against Florida, those clubs being the 2006-07 Atlanta Thrashers and

the 2009-10 Washington Capitals.

“I thought our effort was good," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. "I thought we were physical. I don’t think our execution was close to where it needs to be.”

Maybe so, but Swayman being in the zone solves a lot of problems.

If he starts Game 2, it'll be his seventh consecutive start — which would be the longest by any Bruins goaltender since Tuukka Rask started the last 11 games of the 2020-21 season. Swayman has a 1.42 GAA in seven playoff games this season.

“You've got to give him credit," Panthers forward Sam Reinhart said. "You know, there’s always areas where you can try and make it more challenging on a goalie. And that’s certainly what we’re going to try and do moving forward.”

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights were denied a Stanley Cup repeat in a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars, while the rested New York Rangers edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to start their second-round series Sunday.

The second round's all-Canadian clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks gets underway Wednesday in Vancouver.

Here are five things to know entering Monday's post-season action: RESTED RANGERS

The New York Rangers remain undefeated in the post-season at 5-0 after their 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to kick off their second-round series.

The Rangers had a week off after sweeping the Washington Capitals in the first round.

New York's goalie Igor Shesterkin became the third goalie in franchise history to open a post-season with five straight wins.

Carolina's power play ranked No. 2 in the NHL during the regular season, but went 0 for 5.

Game 2 goes Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

STARS SHINE BRIGHT

Dallas moved on with a 2-1 win at home in Game 7 and ousted the 2023 Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights from contention in 2024.

Radek Faksa scored the game-winner 44 seconds into the third period after sitting out four straight games with an undisclosed injury.

The Stars, who are the No. 1 seed in the West, start their second round Tuesday on the road against the No. 4 seed Colorado Avalanche.

GAME 7 GLORY

Stars head coach Pete DeBoer improved to 8-0 in Game 7s with four different teams, and that includes the Knights in 2020 and 2021.

The only coach other than DeBoer to win eight Game 7s is Darryl Sutter, who was 8-3 over 182 playoff games over 15 post-seasons with four teams.

BRUINS, PANTHERS MEET AGAIN

No shortage of storylines for the Florida-Boston rematch.

There’s the Panthers, trying to move another step closer toward a return to the Stanley Cup Final. There’s the Bruins, looking to avenge a shocking upset in a first round series to the Panthers last season.

The rested Panthers having just gotten a few days off, the razor-sharp Bruins rolling in after a Game 7 overtime win over

Toronto.

A second-round series between these two clubs starts Monday night in South Florida.

The two best teams in the NHL's Atlantic Division square off with a trip to the NHL’s final four on the line.

SELKE FINALISTS

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov and Carolina Hurricanes centre Jordan Staal are the finalists for the NHL's Frank J. Selke Trophy that goes to the forward who shines in the defensive aspects of the game. Barkov was the first Panther to win a Selke in 2021. Staal was a finalist in 2010 for a 14-year gap between nominations. Matthews is a Selke finalist for the first time.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2024

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GENERAL: Terry Allan October 6, 1955 - May 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our hero, coach and mentor Terry Allan General in his 69th year. Reunited with his best friend and love of his life Cheryl Jayne. Loving father of Lisa and Stu, Mike and Jody, Krissy and Sandy, Julie “Bean” and Rob. The best Paw to Tone, Jesse and Julia, Dylan and Trista, Timmy and Kyah, Kobe, Kahner, Sandy “Bossy” and Ashley, Paige, Lil Rob, Lylah and Rowen. Proud Great Paw of Jaidence, Jerran, Leo, Honee, Maevis, Carmen, and Oakley. Predeceased by parents Fred and Maida General, brothers Dave (Rock) and Tony (Laurie). He will be missed deeply by his siblings Lorne and Linda, Pat (Lynn), Debbie, Wayne and Wanda, Wanda and Seymore, Bob and Flo (Wade). Son in law to the late Stan and Alice VanEvery. Brother in-law to Dave “Dinger” and Val, Tony and the late Gina. Predeceased by in-laws Donald “Duck,” Sheila, Mike, Keith (Debbie), Sherm and Terry “Possum.” Special uncle to Lori “Lou” and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was a skilled tradesman in framing and plumbing. He had a passion for his work and enjoyed renovation projects as well as large scale new construction in Canada and the U.S. In his later years he became a dedicated, proud member of the Six Nations Elected Band Council to serve the community he loved for numerous years.

Terry was known to most family and friends as “Humpster.” He enjoyed playing and watching hockey, baseball and golf but especially had a passion to coach each sport as well. He loved being outdoors, fishing, boating, gambling and any social gatherings. He never turned down the chance for an adventure near or far. He was always here for a good time.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff of the Six Nations Dialysis Unit, St. Josephs Hamilton Hospital Nephrology Unit, Six Nations Home and Community Care, Personal Support Workers, Care Partners Nursing, Be Home Nursing Services, Six Nations Police Services responding officers, Six Nations Fire and Six Nations Paramedics. Any donations in honour of Terry can be made to Hamilton Healthcare forwarded to Six Nations Dialysis Unit.

Resting at his home 1495 Sour Springs Rd. after 12 noon on Tuesday. A service will be held at the home Wednesday at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2pm. Interment Salvation Army Cemetery, Tuscarora Rd., Six Nations. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www. rhbanderson.com

WILLIAMS: Justin Albert October 13, 1992 - May 4, 2024

With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Justin in his 31st year. Loving father to Keller, Kindle and the late Shakonentshi:ne. Beloved son of Guy and the late Nancy Williams. Precious grandson of Norma and

Cory & the late Cecil and Charolette Williams. Beloved brother of Guy (Lisa), Eric, Natasha (Logan) and Albert. Proud uncle to Keionna, Keiandra, Kayde, Reinna, Lehman, Kasey, Koda, Livia and Ally. Special nephew to Lori, Bill, Julia and Rose. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His smile and infectious laugh will be truly missed. Justin will be resting at his home at 2209 Cayuga Rd. after 6pm Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at Lower Cayuga Longhouse on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 11am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

GARLOW: Gerald Peter December 4, 1947 - May 1, 2024

At St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton on Wednesday May 1, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Survived by son Kevin (Lori); grandchildren Chantel, Darcy, Ashley, and Isaiah; great grandchildren Oliver, Freya, and Aspen; brothers Andy, and Barry; special friend Brock; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was proud to have served his community through his many years of coaching hockey, working at the Birthing Centre as maintenance staff, and volunteering at many community events.

The family will honour his life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Sunday May 5, 2024 from 4-8 pm. where funeral service will be held on Monday May 6, 2024 at 2 pm. Interment Six Nations Pentecostal Cemetery. www.rhbanderson. com

CLUES ACROSS

1. It wakes you up

6. A place to sleep

9. Czech village

13. Appetizer

14. African country

15. Dark brown or black

16. Parent-teacher groups

17. Saturates

18. ESPN personality Kimes

19. Songs to a lover

21. Cavalry-sword

22. Begat

23. Patriotic women

24. Famed Princess

25. One who does not conform

28. Neither

29. Nigerian monetary unit

31. Body parts

33. Hit Dave Matthews Band song

36. Depicts with pencil

38. Make into leather without tannin

39. Plants grow from them

41. Alias

44. Fingers do it

45. More dried-up

46. Clod

48. Senior officer

49. A way to listen to music

51. The bill in a restaurant

52. Historic center of Artois region

54. Cyprinid fishes

56. Poisonous perennial plant

60. Scottish Loch

61. Heads

62. Extra seed-covering

63. Wings

64. Britpop band

65. Forearm bones

66. Small immature herring

67. Female sibling

68. Hymn

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1. Vipers

2. Not on time

3. Resembling a wing or wings

4. Tears down

5. Professional designation

6. Noise a sheep made

7. Type of lodge

8. Speak poorly of

9. Ties the knot again

10. Apron

11. Studied intensively

12. City in Finland

14. One who monitors

17. 18-year astronomical period

20. Trent Reznor’s band

21. Takes to the sea

23. Split pulses

25. Valentine’s Day color

26. Wyatt __

27. Type of rail

29. One from the Big Apple

30. Asteroids

32. Made more sugary

34. Change in skin pigment

35. Mild yellow Dutch cheese

37. Koran chapters

40. A place to relax

42. Young woman ready for society life

43. Female horses

47. Half of Milli Vanilli

49. Icelandic poems

50. Indiana town

52. Golden peas

53. Closes tightly

55. It’s mined in mountains

56. Cliff (Hawaii)

57. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid

58. Monetary unit

59. Primordial matter

61. TV station

65. Rise

SUDOKU

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, it’s challenging for you and a romantic partner to get together this week and that may lead to stress. Over time you will be able to reconnect and get things back in sync.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, normally you are very open, but all of your communication channels seem to be blocked of late. Don’t be too hard on yourself as things will return to normal soon enough.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, if a family member has been in a bad mood or is feeling unwell, it is up to you to get to the root of the situation. Provide whatever assistance you can.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you may feel like you don’t want to get involved if a friend or colleague is in trouble. But this person can really use your help at the moment and you should step up.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Don’t let your career get sidetracked by gossip and office politics, Leo. You should stand up for yourself if others are speaking poorly about you. Avoid getting involved in gossip.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, what seems to be bad news about your financial situation may not be as bad as it once appeared. Double-check the details before you become panicked.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may be inclined to protect loved ones from the truth this week, but they need to hear all of the details in this instance. Break any news to them gently.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you are a workaholic by nature, but when fatigue hits you this week, you’ll need to step back and give yourself time to rest. There’s a lot coming your way soon enough.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

A person who is no longer in your life may be on your mind a lot these days, Sagittarius. Cherish the fond memories you have of this person and don’t worry about being preoccupied.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, misinformation may be spreading around you and it can be tempting to add your own input to the discussions. Make sure your contributions can be backed up.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

You are finally putting some of your longstanding plans in motion, Aquarius. However, this week you may receive some information that might delay progress.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Someone may try to mislead you with some inaccurate information this week, Pisces. Conduct your own research and you’ll get all of the details you need for to draw your own conclusion.