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Supporters of a young Six Nations girl that McMaster University Hospital was seeking to forcibly return to chemotherapy treatment make their position known to the large contingent of mainstream media in front of the Darling Street court house in Brantford. Inside, Justice Gethin Edward rejected McMaster's attempt to force her to take chemotherapy against the girl and her family's wishes.

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Justice Edward confirms family’s right to use traditional medicines

By Paula Hill BRANTFORD - On November 14th, 2014 in the Brantford Ontario Court of Justice, to an overflowing courtroom, Justice Gethin Edward read aloud his reasons for judgment in the case that felt like it should have been named Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation versus “Everything that we know to be good and right in this world. “ At both the beginning and the end of his reasons, Justice Edward acknowledged that this was a very challenging case. The story was one of a beautiful young Kanienkehake girl whose life changed suddenly this past summer when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The judge emphasized that at no time throughout the case had anybody challenged or questioned this child’s mother’s dedication or love for her child or her ability to care for her daughter. The only issue was that this mother had to make life and death decisions for her daughter and the hospital did not agree with the decision to end chemotherapy to pursue treatment through use of traditional Onkwehonwe medicines.

The doctor’s letter that commenced the involvement of Brant Families and Children’s Services is quoted as saying, “It is with grave concern that I report

the medical neglect (of this child).” The judge states that for his consideration in this case were the questions of “whether this Court is the appropriate forum and what effect section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 has in this Court’s deliberations.”

Justice Edward ruled that, given the evidence provided by the paediatric oncologist, this child did not have capacity to make the life and death decisions that needed to be made. As such, this establishes the mother as the substitute decision maker. In exploring whether this court was the proper forum to hear this case, he referred to the case of T.H. v. Chldren’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto et al, which establishes that given the life and death nature and often limited time frames of these types of decisions, the proper forum is the Ontario Court (Provincial Division). Brant CAS had felt that this was not a child protection case and that the matter needed to be heard before the Consent and Capacity board as outlined in the Health Care Consent Act 1996.

The judge had to decide whether this child was in need of protection given the hospital’s perception of “medical neglect.” This was not an issue of a mother refusing to seek medical treatment for an ill child.

At issue was the clash be-

tween two very different worldviews. The hospital believed that the child was at risk of dying from a curable disease, but the cure is chemotherapy. The mother tried chemotherapy but the side effects of injecting poison into her daughter’s body were unbearable.

The family made an

no scientific evidence to substantiate her belief that traditional medicines work.

The Court in this case was asked to consider whether the use of traditional medicines could be understood to be an existing aboriginal and treaty right protected under S. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

informed choice to remove the child from chemotherapy and to utilize traditional medicines, which are known by our people to aggressively fight cancers without the same harsh side effects as chemotherapy. To mainstream doctors, it was a challenge for them to accept this mother’s perspective given that there was

Justice Edward summarized the evidence he heard that established that traditional medicines have long been an integral part of Haudenosaunee culture.

He noted that the medicines are mentioned in the creation story. He was further informed that the on-reserve, mainstream-trained physicians today continue

to rely on the support of traditional medicine practitioners in their practice.

Justice Edward’s voice shook a little as he read an excerpt from Christopher Jock’s article “Spirituality for Sale: Sacred Knowledge in the Consumer Age” that had been used as evidence of the integral nature of the use of medicines. That excerpt is worth quoting here.

Jock writes, “Traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices…. are precious gifts given to Indian people by the Creator. These sacred ways have enabled us as Indian people to survive – miraculously – the onslaught of five centuries of continuous effort by non-Indians and their government to exterminate us by extinguishing all traces of our traditional ways of life. Today, these precious sacred traditions continue to afford American Indian people of all [nations] the strength and vitality we need in the struggle we face every day; they also offer us our best hope for a stable and vibrant future. These sacred traditions are an enduring and indispensable “life raft” without which we would be quickly overwhelmed by the adversities that still threaten our survival. Because our sacred traditions are so precious to us, we cannot allow them to be desecrated and abused.”

Justice Edward concluded that the use of tra-

ditional medicines satisfied the test set out in R. v. Van der peet 109 CCC (3d) 1, and that the right to use traditional medicines is therefore an aboriginal right that must be protected in this case. Justice Edward further noted, in paragraph 80 of his reasons, that “…I would reiterate how the evidence points to D.H. as being deeply committed to her longhouse beliefs and her belief that traditional medicines work. She has grown up with this belief. This is not an eleventh hour epiphany employed to take her daughter out of the rigors of chemotherapy. Rather it is a decision made by a mother, on behalf of a daughter she truly loves, steeped in a practice that is rooted in their culture from its beginnings.”

Justice Edward is a seasoned judge with roots at Six Nations. He is near retirement and has recently put great effort into establishing the Gladue Court in Brantford. The Gladue Court has already made significant strides in affording opportunity to First Nations offenders to have their unique circumstances heard and accommodated through the sentencing process.

This case is being discussed nationwide and is said to be precedent setting.

I would submit that the outcome is proof that our medicines do work.

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2014 Annual financial report - counting the beans

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – It was number crunching time for Six Nations as the annual financial statement for the March, 2014 year end was made public for the community to see and hear at the Six Nations Community Hall.

About 40 community members were in attendance to hear of the efforts

the Federal Government to meet with us to talk about Education Reform. Council also supported a review of the Federal Schools, which includes all of the schools at Six Nations.”

Regarding the recent efforts by SNEC against Bill C-10 and its negative impact on the Six Nations community, she reported, “Council conducted several meetings with Senators, and included

a year) before the Bill comes into force. We are, therefore, strategizing on whether to move forward with a constitutional or legal challenge, particularly in light of the fact that we were never consulted about this Bill.”

The testing of the Thermal Treatment Plant has been done and the results are expected to be made known soon. She said that when those results return,

“A community group was holding regular sessions at the GREAT Theatre to talk about the different aspects of taxation that the government is trying to impose on our people. SNEC was in support of these sessions and did participate when requested. We are also discussing the whole issue of taxation with the other Iroquois communities, through the Iroquois

many loose ends regarding land, including Burtch and Kanonhstaton. She also addressed the continuing battle with Brantford over land bequeathed to Six Nations, which was put on the auction block.

“Under duress, we paid the property tax on property that was left to Six Nations on West Street in Brantford. It is our position that we should not have

Nations Elected Council to administer on behalf of the Six Nations Community. We are working with the Province of Ontario to finalize this transfer.”

Under the title of Child Welfare Designation, Hill says, “We are continuing to work on and finalize the Six Nations Child Welfare Designation. Leading up to this final designation, the Native Services Branch of

of the 56th elected council on such issues as education, tobacco, the thermal treatment plant, taxation, lands and child welfare designations, amongst others.

“We supported the rejection of the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act (Bill C-33),” Chief Hill told those in attendance. “We continue to support other Chiefs in the country to call upon

members of the Haudenosaunee Trade Collective, in an effort to “kill” Bill C-10 (Contraband Tobacco). We also participated in a Rally on Parliament Hill and made a presentation to the Senate Committee. This Bill, however, has now passed third reading and is waiting for Royal Assent. Once Royal Assent is obtained, there will be a period of time (could be six months to

council will “make its decision on whether to proceed with the Kearns system” or seek alternate methods of disposing of Six Nations waste.

“As everyone is aware, we cannot keep piling garbage in the pits that are there now,” Hill said. “We would also like to encourage everyone to recycle.”

As far as taxation is concerned Hill reported,

Caucus, and are requesting that the Assembly of First Nations host a Taxation Forum where we can share information with the other First Nations across the country and jointly request a meeting with the Minister of Finance.”

Chief Hill said her council has been working towards getting the principals back to the negotiations table to discuss finalizing

been required to pay this tax and in an effort to get it refunded back to us, we are taking the City of Brantford to Court. This is an on-going case. We have also insisted that we be involved in the boundary discussions between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant.

With respect to the lands at Burtch, it is our position that these lands should be legally returned to the Six

the Children’s Aid Society has relocated to the City of Brantford, as was requested by the community.”

Each Councilor also published a report on the various portfolio items they are involved in.

The entire report is available on the Elected Band Council website at www.sixnations.ca.

munity Hall following the Memorial Day parade, which is a licensed event, while the rest of the reserve is still dry.

There was such a backlash from the community at the thought of opening up the reserve to serve alcohol that the referendum never saw the light of day and the status quo has prevailed ever since. Until now.

The same question has surfaced again, partially as a result of conflicts arising from Six Nations police shutting down local facilities serving alcohol on the territory.

But, it is also being considered again this

time as a potential revenue source by Six Nations Economic Development director Matt Jamieson.

The opening of the community to alcohol could also be a foundation stone for not only the opening of a brewery on reserve, but also a possible gaming Casino and/or hotel in the future.

A motion moved by Councillor Wray Maracle and seconded by Carl Hill, at Tuesdays General Council Meeting called for Council to pay $25,000 maximum for the cost of conducting a January 17th, 2015 public referendum on the subject.

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House of Representatives approved last week.

The vote count was 59-41 in favor, but 60 “ayes” would have been needed to assure passage.

Fourteen Democrats voted for the bill, joining all 45 Republicans who voted to support the pipeline.

TransCanada Corp’s $8 billion pipeline would

help transport crude oil from the tar sands in Alberta to the Gulf of Mexico, but is opposed by environmentalists.”

It is believed that President Barack Obama, who was against it because of the environmental risks involved would likely have been vetoed the bill had it passed.

Referendum on alcohol coming to Six Nations Keystone Pipeline rejected by US Senate

By Jim Windle

OHSWEKEN – The alcohol ban on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory may seem draconian and even racist by some, but at Six Nations, it was a policy the people of Six Nations imposed upon themselves years ago, using the Code of Handsome Lake as their guideline, and not Canadian law.

The issue has been raised more than a few times at the Elected Council level. A decade ago there was talk of a referendum on the question. At that time, there was discussion over why the Veterans’ hall is exempt as well as the Com-

Environmental activists on both sides of the border are celebrating and it’s back to the drawing board for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper after, the US senate rejected the Keystone XL pipeline bill late Tuesday afternoon that would have seen tar sands oil from Alberta piped through the USA to refineries in the American southwest.

According to Reuters, “The U.S. Senate on Tuesday narrowly failed to pass a bill that would have approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, rejecting a measure the

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Statement from the family

“The stress our family lived until today was uncalled for” SIX NATIONS - The Six Nations family who was being pressured to abandon indigenous and holistic therapies in favor of chemotherapy won a landmark legal victory last week.

The courts have acknowledged that the family has a “constitutionally protected right to pursue their traditional medicine over the Applicant’s stated course of treatment of chemotherapy.” In response to the court decision the

family sent the following statement to the Two Row Times. Here it is in its entirety: “A few months ago the Haudenosaunee way of life was put on trial. The use of traditional medicines was brought into question by McMaster Children’s Hospital when [the child] and family chose to discontinue chemotherapy.

We understood immediately that the hospital’s choice to take their inability to control into the

courts to have Canadian law to judge our very existence as valid or invalid was going to have much broader effects than on our individual rights. Despite our refusal and objections to enter into Canadian judicial proceedings the case continued.

The support of the traditional system was sought out but the issue didn’t get attention it deserved. There is clearly a breakdown in the manner [issues] enter and flow

through the traditional system.

The courts also [proceeded] through our Big Green Corn ceremony, Karihwi:io and the death of an important figure in our society. It was disappointing that no one asked the courts to pause during these times because that is a societal norm for the Haudenosaunee. A teachable moment for Canada was not recognized and capitalized on.

The stress our family

Statement from the Six Nations Elected Council and the Mississaugas of the New Credit

lived until today was uncalled for. We offered McMaster the role of monitoring [the child’s] condition while we carried out our choice of healthcare. At no time have we or will we compromise [the child’s] wellbeing. Safe guards such as the monitoring of her blood work was always part of our care plan.

The impressions given by McMaster and most media was very dishonorable half truths.

[The child] has blood

that proves amazing responsiveness to the treatment we are using. We are happy with the results and will continue to monitor her.

Niawen to Elva Jamieson, Joseph Victor Mispounas, & Hippocrates Health Institute. Much, much gratitude and appreciation goes out to the many people and businesses who opened their hearts to support us when we needed them.”

Ontario Court of Justice recognizes and affirms aboriginal right to use traditional medicines The Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of New Credit are pleased with the Ontario Court of Justice’s decision today, affirming our peoples’ inherent Aboriginal right to use traditional medicines.

We have relied on and cared for our families with our medicines since time immemorial. We know that they are effective.

The Court affirmed

that our use of traditional medicines was integral to our cultures, historically and today. The Court recognized that our right to use our medicines is not subject to the approval of western medical practitioners.

Our communities have two girls and families directly affected by this decision. Both families are loving, diligent and conscientious in the care they

provide for their daughters, and in the decisions they make concerning their medical care. Both have elected to discontinue chemotherapy, and are relying, instead, on traditional medicines.

Forcing a First Nations child to undergo unwanted, mainstream medical treatment is an affront to the dignity and autonomy of the child, our cultures and our nations. Had our children

been forced into treatment, it would have had a disastrous effect on their emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. Instead of being proud of their own traditions, they would learn that the laws, governance, teachings and medicines of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabe cultures were wrong and even dangerous.

This is simply not true.

We sincerely hope that this decision is part of an

emerging era of healing and reconciliation between Canada and our nations. We hope that our children and generations to come will no longer experience the mistrust, misunderstanding and mistreatment by the Canadian government that have been our daily reality for over 200 years.

In its application, McMaster Children’s Hospital sought to undermine our cultures and ways of

life. We are pleased that the Court refused to participate in this effort, and dismissed McMaster’s application.

Six Nations Elected Council and the Mississaugas of the New Credit believe that the decision made by the Court today is one of the many steps necessary to repair the broken relationship between Canada and First Nations people.

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Rinelle Harper’s strength renews calls for a national inquiry

By Alicia Elliott “Strength” is the word that comes to mind when one considers what 16-year-old Rinelle Harper survived Friday, November 7th in Winnipeg.

Harper, who is from the remote northern Manitoba reserve of God’s Lake Narrows was enjoying the night out celebrating the completion of her high school midterms, when she was viciously attacked and sexually assaulted by two men and dumped in the Assiniboine River. When she tried to crawl out, her attackers renewed their assault and left her for dead.

Luckily, Rinelle, who her mother Julie Harper called “a fighter,” managed to summon the strength to pull herself out of the river yet again, where she shivered on the bank until a passerby

alerted two construction workers that she needed help. The two men – Sean Vincent and Ed Mehanovic – immediately called police, and stayed by her side until the paramedics arrived.

She was released from hospital as of Friday – one week after her attack.

In a press conference this past Thursday, Julie Harper detailed Rinelle’s plans for the immediate future: “She’s already eager to go back to Southeast Collegiate already and she wants to go back this week.’’

Harper characterized her daughter in loving terms, describing her as “responsible” and studious, with an interest in volleyball, and aspirations to join the military with her sister after school.

Harper’s parents also added that they forgave

the two perpetrators, who are now charged with attempted murder.

“When I first heard there were two arrests, the first thing that came

17-year-old boy who cannot be identified – were involved in another sexual assault that same weekend.

Because Rinelle’s at-

to me was to forgive right away,” Mr. Harper said.

“That’s what I was taught to do by both of my late grandparents.”

Police have reason to believe the pair – 20-yearold Justin Hudson and a

tackers were aboriginal, it has prompted some to prematurely determine that this proves that race has little to do with missing and murdered indigenous women – that instead we should be focusing on vi-

olence against all women, regardless of race. However, though the RCMP-led report, “Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview,” details the age, gender and relationship of perpetrators to victims, it does not offer any information about the race of these same perpetrators, making such a claim dubious at best.

This has renewed calls in parliament for an inquiry into the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women.

NDP MP Niki Ashton, who has a riding in northern Manitoba, said during question period Monday, “When will the current government take leadership to put an end to violence against women, come up with an action plan and support the families so that what Rinelle went through, and what

thousands of Indigenous women go through, will never happen again?”

Parliamentary Secretary Susan Truppe, who spoke on behalf of the Conservative government, claimed this was the time for “action,” detailing the Conservative government’s record of toughening sentences on murder, sexual assault and kidnapping.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has repeatedly denied the need for a national inquiry, saying that it is not a sociological phenomenon, but a “criminal” one.

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Former prisoner discusses Clause inquiry’s recommendations

By Paula Hill BRANTFORD - The coroner’s inquest into the March 4, 2011 accidental overdose death at the Brantford Jail of Robert Howard Clause resulted in 17 recommendations being made on November 9th, 2014. The inquiry into Clause’s death commenced just one day after another Six Nations man, Kyle Dean Sandy, age 27, died while in custody at the Brantford Jail.

The recommendations from the Clause inquest were considered a victory by family and legal counsel.

The Two Row Times has been approached by a man who personally knew both Clause and Sandy. He wanted to share his concerns about the implementation of recommendations from the Clause inquiry but he believes that, in doing so, his safety will be at risk. For this reason, we will share his concerns but identify him by a pseudonym, “Trevor.”

To qualify some of the statements made, Trevor explains that his involvement in criminal activity has landed him in nearly half of the jails that exist in Ontario. He admits that this was in large part due to his struggle with an addiction to opiate pills.

Trevor has sought numerous services in and out of custody to overcome his addiction. He discloses short and long term goals to deal with his addiction. He is still court-involved. He presents as a pleasant, intelligent, somewhat reserved man.

Trevor believes that the recommendations from the Clause inquest were positive, but he fears that the environment within the jails would not likely allow significant changes. He questioned whether the recommendations would even be enforced.

In his mind, the recommendations were “well said, but there needs to be more put in line to implement them.”

He would like to see “liability on the cor-

rectional officers” for “leaving him (Clause) in segregation, banging on the door for 45 minutes asking for help.” Trevor feels that at best, the Brantford Jail got a “slap on the wrist” and that for mistakes of this magnitude, “Sorry doesn’t cut it. That’s a human life they neglected.”

Trevor describes the availability of drugs in jails as far worse than their accessibility “on the road,” meaning outside of jail. He stated that “if you go looking for drugs on the road and you know seven dealers, maybe three will have what you are looking for. But in jail, there are always drugs on every range; or the next range has something. Any drug. You name it, it’s in the jails.”

the Clause inquest, had stated that “a coroner’s inquest is not intended to lay blame or shame” as is the practice in criminal court and he would not permit Dover to continue on with this line of questioning. The recommendations therefore do not address the relationships between corrections staff and inmates.

Trevor identifies this as the biggest hindrance to implementing the inquiry’s recommendations.

Trevor acknowledges that the use of x-ray technology will help identify inmates bringing in drugs, but he alleges that contraband is regularly brought in by jail staff, as well. He alleges that in each jail he has been incarcerated in, “there’s always a CO (correctional offi-

are main players in creating a hostile environment within the jail. He alleges that if the correctional officers do not like an inmate, they will make him wear a tight jumpsuit and tie-dyed shoes to indicate to other inmates that this guy is in on a domestic violence or sexual assault charge, knowing that this will incite violence from other inmates.

He says, “They’re there on remand.

They’re not convicted yet. They may not even be guilty but these guys pass judgement on people like that.” He said that the constant threat of violence or punishment makes the stress level so high in jail that many men contemplate or attempt suicide while in custody. He further

Brantord jail where Robert Clause passed away in 2011. The problems that led to the inquest continue at the facility where another Six Nations man Kyle Sandy died in October of this year.

Some of the Clause inquest recommendations focus on training the correctional officers to identify signs of overdose, employing intake and tracking mechanisms for inmates accessing addictions services within the institution, use of technology to identify contraband on an inmate, and developing processes for assisting inmates experiencing breathing problems.

But one area that legal counsel for the Clause family, Sarah Dover, was not allowed to delve too far into during the inquiry, pertained to the relationships that correctional officers have with the inmates.

Dr. Stanborough, the Coroner presiding over

cer) bringing packages in. They get $1000 for bringing in a package and he just passes it to the guy, whoever it is” that is selling inside the jail. He states that the jail has stopped major financial transactions by putting a limit of $150 on inmates’ accounts.

But Trevor states that the inmates just do “double visits” now, meaning that one inmate will bring in two people to a visit. The seller gets visual confirmation from the visitor that the money is in an account he can access. He passes the drugs to the buyer and they go their separate ways. He states that “the money is staying out on the road now.”

Trevor alleges that correctional officers

alleged that correctional officers arrange beatings and it’s never a fair fight. He alleges, “It will be three guys on one, stomping a guy’s head in.”

Trevor states that it is common to hear the correctional officers complain about completing paperwork, and that it seems that an inmate in medical distress is a joke to the correctional officers. He reports that when he was in medical distress, jail personnel refused to take him to a doctor. He was eventually allowed to see the nurse but she just gave him pills. After a week of suffering, he was in so much pain he was screaming for help and crying. His entire range filed complaints on his

behalf regarding the neglect that he endured.

It was only because of the support of the other inmates that he finally received help. The lack of medical treatment left him permanently scarred and disfigured.

He described feeling vulnerable through that, because the fear is, if you complain, you will have privileges revoked, or reprisal, such as a beating.

Trevor has mentioned the services that are available in provincial jails for people with addictions. He says that there is AA, but it is hard to relate to the program if your drug of choice is not alcohol. He said that for “guys that come in doing needles, they could die without that. The guys on crack come in just jonesing for it. The guys on pills, they could have heart failure. Guys going without methadone – they can’t move at all for weeks without that stuff.”

The only other service available is called “addictions services.”

They administer a questionnaire, which, once completed, will tell if you have an addiction.

Trevor says he was in disbelief at the lack of the depth of this service.

He knew that he needed support. He needed to talk. He was ready to let his emotions out. When his questionnaire stated that he had an addiction, he said, “I already knew that!” There was little beyond the questionnaire to help him, although he did connect with the Chaplin in Brantford and found him easy to talk to. Trevor accessed every service available to him in jail.

Trevor says that when you get out of jail, there are no supports; nobody is there to help you. He says that “you can tell an addict, ‘Go to AA.’ But they don’t have a ride.” He says that “once you get charged by the cops, everybody makes judgements on you. Nobody wants to help you. The mentality is that justice has to be served. Once you break the law, you’re excluded.

Nobody cares about you.

But if a person steals a car, is that a reason to give up on them?”

Trevor looks specifically to the lack of services at Six Nations for offenders as a sad mistake that leadership continues to make. He points out that non-native “kids in gangs commit horrendous crimes but they still have access to the services they need when they get out.” He feels that “this community needs to pull together to help kids. Create programs that are more intense, not just drop-ins.”

He says that counsellors need to “Seek them (the youth) out.

Don’t just wait for them to come to you. Go in to them. Make an appearance. Give them some of your time. Because those kids, they don’t care about anything and they don’t think you care. But if you came to them, it shows you care.

The world left them, so of course they keep reoffending. Yeah, their family is there, but if some elder or counsellor just out of the blue came to talk to you, you respect them more. To know that they came out of their way to come talk to me, that would really mean a lot.” Trevor says that offenders “are not lesser humans. They’re just off the path.”

But he encourages this community to show them what life is like without backlash or rude comments about the offences they have committed. He says that for offenders who have hurt other people, it’s not fair to keep punishing them. He said, “You don’t know how much they’re already hurting inside. They hurt others, but you don’t know what they’ve been through.

They hurt others because they are hurting, themselves.”

He encourages the community to “look at the bigger picture” and find a way to come forward as a community to help our people who are “off the path.”

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Editorial A chapter has been brought to a close in the ongoing saga involving McMaster Children’s Hospital’s attempts to force two Six Nations children to undertake chemotherapy against their will.

On Friday, Justice Gethin Edward ruled that McMaster does not have the jurisdiction, or the right, to force a specific treatment upon Native people who have their own healing medicines which sustained them for generations before the white man came.

Critics of the decision argue that it is the purpose or duty of the hospital to protect the children. And at what point does the hospital become liable should a patient die while refusing what western doctors

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Introducing our newest writer Paula Hill believe is a road that leads to a high percentage of success?

This begs the question, if the word “successful” means extending life a few weeks, months or even a few years, that is one perspective, while others would ask, what quality of life would that mean for the patient – especially if she was traumatized by being abducted and forced into chemotherapy against her will?

While some non-native commentators seem amazed at the decision of the girl and her family not to fall in line with the doctrines of western medicine, those with good memories are not so surprised.

It is a matter of historical record – not “conspiracy theory” – that the Canadian medical establishment repeatedly carried out forced sterilizations of Onkwehon:we women and in the

name of western medicine, and that Native children were purposely exposed to tuberculosis and kept in long term states of malnutrition so that “medical science” could study the effects of such deprivation.

There is good reason for Onkwehon:we people to mistrust western medicine, and for sound-minded parents to believe in the traditional healing methods from their own culture. To have that choice superseded by the force of the Canadian state created a question at an altogether different level.

Justice Edward, of First Nations extraction himself, ruled that traditional medical treatment is a legitimate choice for Aboriginal people, which should be respected.

In doing so, Justice Edward upheld the most fundamental principles of the Two Row Wampum. The

people of the ship and the canoe are to respect the content of each other’s vessels and are not to attempt to steer each other’s boat – even if they think they know better. The parties are to communicate with each other using the principles of peace, friendship and respect.

Justice Edward’s decision is thus not only a victory for the girl and her family, but an upholding of the most fundamental treaty relationship of all, the Two Row Wampum.

We hope that the day is not far off when respect for Onkwehon:we rights and the Two Row Wampum is so enshrined within mainstream Canadian culture that indigenous people will be able to freely choose the best combination of indigenous and western medicines for themselves and their families.

Op-Ed: By Megan Mae Barber

Two Row Times would like to take a moment to introduce one of our newest writers, Paula Hill. Paula is Cayuga nation, wolf clan and a band member of Six Nations.

Her education has included Indigenous Addictions Services Worker, Law Clerk training, and Public Administration and Governance. She has 13 years of experience working in a social justice research and advocacy context for Six Nations. In addition to the writing she does for Two Row Times, Paula is employed as Coordinator with the Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario. She sits as a board member for the Six Nations Food Bank, K awenni:io/Gaweni:yo and on the commission for Ogwadeni:deo Child Welfare Designation.

Paula is a single mother of 3 children, with aspirations of someday marrying her soul mate, Cesar

Millan, the Dog Whisperer. Paula is a bookworm and a self-professed geek.

Paula would be happy to cover your stories. If you have a story idea that you would like to share, please email Paula at hill. paula@yahoo.ca, find her on Facebook, or contact the Two Row Times at (519) 900-5535.

PHOTO: Paula Hill is the new gal at Two Row Times. Although she is averse to having her photo taken, she begrudgingly shared this goofy selfie. PHOTO BY PAULA HILL.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

In Canada, it would not be unreasonable to say that an aboriginal woman’s life is not as valued as a non-aboriginals woman’s life. It would not be unreasonable to say that to Stephen Harper this is not an issue, since even though he remains under pressure from the United Nations, he will not take accountability and launch a National Inquiry for these missing and murdered women. I wouldn’t be lying to say that indigenous women are three times more likely to be sexually assaulted and physically abused then non-aboriginal women, and the rate

that aboriginal women go missing cannot go unnoticed.

Police have reviewed a total of 1,181 instances of Aboriginal female homicides and unanswered missing Aboriginal women investigations. This number is made up from 1,017 Aboriginal female murder victims between 1980 and 2012, and 164 presently considered missing. Of these, there are a total of 225 unresolved cases of either missing or murdered aboriginal women.

Although society as a whole loves to say Canada is full of equality, respect and understanding for all cultures, it’s hard to believe when we look at gut-wrenching facts such as these. It is hard for people to understand just why

these numbers exist, and why our higher-ups aren’t doing anything about it?

Aboriginal women faced with these odds will wake up every day, wondering which one of their mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, or friends could potentially be on the list next.

With these odds it only seems inevitable.

In media representations of aboriginal women, it is prevalent that they seem to be a disposable part of our society. The low solution rate of these crimes overtime creates a norm. Missing and murdered aboriginal woman appear to be standard, something that happens all the time. This is upsetting to think about in comparison with other crimes, especially the ones that

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involve non-aboriginal affiliated crimes. One example that comes to mind is when Rehtaeh Parsons, a teenager who lived in Halifax, killed herself because of large amounts of cyber-bullying. In one article posted by the Huffington Post, it is mentioned that Stephen Harper reached out to her family personally as well as quickly put into play, an anti-cyber-bullying bill, Bill-14.

Actions such as these have been unheard of while dealing with the long list of missing and murdered aboriginal woman’s cases.

Many cases just get pushed under the carpet, remaining unsolved. Solving these crimes will certainly not bring the murdered woman back, but it will bring closure to aboriginal

friends and family and justice to perpetrator. Finding missing women should unquestionably a priority, with hopes they are still alive and can be returned safely to their homes.

I feel if we as a society, put more pressure on our government to provide proper funding in order to stop the missing and murdered aboriginal women epidemic in Canada, then something will be eventually be done. Stephen Harper can’t possibly ignore a national outcry concerning over a thousand women, and the odds that the rest of the aboriginal population is faced with, especially when he publicly acknowledges non-aboriginals over cyber-bullying.

As an aboriginal

woman myself, I feel as if aboriginal women in the media are victimized and stripped of their humanity.

Aboriginal woman seem to be targeted as lesser human beings because of their culture, and once again because they are simply women. A woman is a woman, and she is equal to a man. So one question I ask myself, that everyone should ask themselves is if everyone is “equal,” than why we are not treated equal during the reoccurring murders and abductions? Over 1,000 women is too high of a number to ignore, for any culture.

Since this is not any culture and it’s my culture, I will no longer stay quiet.

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Confrontation brewing over First Nations Financial Transparency Act

By Shiri Pasternak On October 27, Thunderchild First Nation in Saskatchewan received a threatening letter from Aboriginal Affairs. It warns of serious consequences if actions are not taken in the next month to comply with the requirements of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Among these threats is termination of their funding agreement, court action and public disclosure of their refusal to submit to the new rules, exposed on Aboriginal Affairs’ website for all to see.

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act, Bill C-27, came into effect on March 27, 2013. It forces First Nations to publicly report all income, expenses, and business revenue to the public, imposing standards that far exceed those for municipal, provincial, and federal au-

thorities.

A handful of bands, like Thunderchild, are taking a stand, calling out what they see as blackmail to submit to legislation that serves no purpose other than to discredit their communities and score points for the Harper Government, intent on distracting the public from the real fiscal crisis on reserves: systemic underfunding and the denial of Indigenous economic rights.

AANDC’s threats constitute a starve-or-submit scenario for most bands for whom federal transfer payments are the main source of income for programs and services on the reserve.

Controversial from the start, First Nations have criticized the bill as a public relations stunt, pointing out that band accounts are already fully disclosed to government agencies. The problem, as the Auditor General (AG)

identified it, is not a problem of under-reporting so much as a crisis of over-reporting, since bands are forced to file over 160 accounting records annually.

The burden of over-reporting is identified in the AG 2003 Annual Report, then again in 2006 and 2011 reports as unresolved.

The most extreme consequence being threatened against bands failing to comply with the Act is the imposition of third party management (TPM).

TPM is the most advanced stage of an intervention policy designed to help bands manage and administer funds when they are at risk of deficit.

TPM is supposed to be imposed when all other interventions have failed.

Under TPM, AANDC hires external accountants (at the expense of the band) to take over nearly all control and discretion of band spending.

Since the federal government is legally obligat-

ed to provide programs and services to First Nations under the terms of the Indian Act, bands who resist compliance with Bill C-27 and have their funds consequently terminated will likely be placed under TPM to facilitate the release of funds by accountants answerable to Aboriginal Affairs.

Thunderchild First Nation was placed under TPM in 2013 for refusing to consent to conditions in their 2013-2014 Contribution Funding Agreement (CFA). A premonition of things to come, the reporting requirements of the CFA included mandatory language of “consolidated audits” and expanded items for public financial disclosure that are central features of the Transparency Act. Worst off are those bands already under TPM, forced to disclose audited financial statements for spending over which they have had no oversight. In

the Barriere Lake Algonquin’s case, they have been engaged in a yearlong struggle seeking transparency from TPM to access their accounting records.

Under TPM since 2006, the Barriere Lake Chief and Council have found it impossible to discover why these accountants – paid around $250,000 / year – have failed in all that time to remedy the Algonquin community’s financial situation. Reports of cheques bouncing to reserve employees are not reassuring.

Interim Band Director, Tony Wawatie, describes the maddening hypocrisy of the Transparency Act, stating that, “The Department has been trying to get this Council to sign off on these consolidated audits, and meanwhile there was never any clear line of authority or agreement between TPM and the Algonquins of Barriere Lake.”

Barriere Lake has decided that they will only submit to the Transparency Act if TPM agree to conditions of transparency themselves. “We’ve been under TPM since 2006 and we’ve never gotten a definite answer on what is the deficit,” Wawatie explains.

This is not the first time in recent years that First Nations have been subject to fiscal coercion and blackmail from the Crown. In their 2013-2014 Contribution Funding Agreements (CFA), bands like Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan noticed that a clause was included that communities must accept all federal legislation, both current and future, conditional upon receiving funding. This condition was introduced at the height of First Nations protest against the Harper Conservative’s omni-bus Bills C-45 and C-38.

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FEATURE COLUMN:

Sconedogs & Seed Beads

A quiet and snow covered gift

By Nahnda Garlow One of my favorite visualizations of the Rez is how quiet it gets in the winter.

Close your eyes for a minute and dream it. The cold wind blows through the bare branches like calm waters flow upon the sea . The air smells like woodsmoke and hickory bark. Off in the distance you can hear nothing but the faint crooning of bushdogs and someone screaming at them to get lost. These are the sounds of home.

Once the snow falls it sets this insulated protective layer to the world we call Six. It’s chilled blanket coats Our Mother and it seems as if she has become still again, peaceful and resting – like she has done her duty once more. Right then you can feel in the world that a shift has taken place and suddenly calm falls over the everything.

And in the cold nights when moon is dark and the clouds part, look upward and you’ll see a million stars telling the stories of our beginnings – the spirits revealing themselves in the heavens. The place where we began.

This week I sat, along with many other supporters in a Brantford courtroom, waiting to hear if another Haudenosaune mother would be pulled apart from her daughter for giving her Onongwatri:yo.

As soon as the judge came in that room, adren-

aline was pumping through my veins. He stoically read through the evidence presented throughout the trial, touching on the perceived facts stated by those called to testify. On some points he agreed, on others he did not.

He carried on talking about “aboriginal” rights.

‘Ugh’, I thought. ‘I hate that word.’ So many thoughts went through my head I started getting lost in what he was saying.

Then he paused, and asked a question. Simply, ‘did Onongwatri:yo exist for the Six Nations before colonization?’ Another bolt of adrenaline shot through me and inside of myself I was screaming ‘Yes!’ Then he did something I never thought in a million years I would ever see a judge do. Ever. He took a moment in his court to explain that in fact the Six Nations people are not the Iroquois, but rather the Haudenosaune people. With just that one simple articulation my heart was bursting at the seams. Here I sat watching this all unfold and I literally started to shake.

He went on and began to read the Creation Story to the entire court. He lowered his voice and with a gentle loving kindness and reverance he retold our beginnings.

“Soon after this new world had begun its transformation, the Sky Woman gave birth to a baby girl.

The baby girl was special

for she was destined to give birth to twins. The Sky Woman was heartbroken when her daughter died while giving birth to her twin boys,” he read.

He continued on and as he read a quiet spiritual peace felt like it fell over the entire courtroom. “The Sky Woman buried her daughter in the ground and planted in her grave the plants and leaves as she clutched upon descending from the Sky World. Not long after, over her daughter’s head grew Corn, Bean and Squash. These were later known as the Three Sisters.

From her heart grew the sacred tobacco, which is now used as an offering to send greetings to the Creator. At her feet grew the strawberry plants, along with other plants now used as medicines to cure illnesses. The earth itself was referred to as Our Mother by the Creator of Life because their mother had become one with the earth.”

He read some more but I didn’t catch much of it at all because once he began to read Our Creation, it felt like the Creator himself entered that room and was whispering behind us, ‘I will give you justice.’

I held my breath and when the judge finally said that the this mother’s decision to pursue Onongwatri:yo for her daughter is her “aboriginal right.” I, along with countless others, burst into tears right there in the courtroom.

else to complain about – it began to snow. I did not find this a coincidence.

The air became chilly, the snow came and blanketed Our Mother once again.

And once again like poetry the Creator covered Her in that quiet insulation of a job well done as if to say, ‘Rest now a moment, for it is done.’

As I looked out my window that first snow covered morning I couldn’t help but smile and believe

Now I can’t account for everyone present, but for myself I shed two kinds of tears that day. Tears of relief, that mother and her daughter were safe. And tears of joy, for it was a rare and pure taste of justice from the mouth of a Canadian judge. Something we marginalized few rarely experience.

After the media circus that followed came to a conclusion and the naysayers got pulled onto something

that this snow was also a gift of thanks from Our Creator to the people. A gift of thanks for this child’s family, for the Sault family before her, and for all the people who carried on the work of standing up for these two little girls. And you know what? As I smiled I got the sense that ‘He Who Created Our Bodies’ was somewhere smiling along with me and saying to all, ‘Rest now a moment, for it is done.’

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December 1, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

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The 2014 Six Nations Santa Claus Parade For the fifth year running, the Stoneridge Children's Centre hosted the Santa Clause Parade Breakfast at the Six Nations Community Hall following the annual Six Nations parade. Parents of kids at the Centre donated the eggs and other breakfast food. "We then cook it up and put it all together and sell it, and the funds from it is what we buy the childrens gifts with," says Stoneridge Children's Centre Supervisior, Yvette Martin.

There was a very good turnout from those who participated in the parade, as well as those who watched it and followed the parade to the Community Hall. This years parade was marked by seasonally appropriate weather which put participants in the mood for Christmas.

PHOTOS BY JIM WINDLE

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How a former neo-nazi came to walk the Red Road

By Daniel Gallant

Relationships are the key to all teachings. Traditional teachings had led me to a place where I now embrace my past. I am able to embrace the child abuse and the systemic neglect I experienced as homeless youth on the downtown eastside of Vancouver. Equally, I can now embrace the part of my past that used to scare me throughout my healing journey on the Red Road.

My introduction to Cree ceremony was at Saulteaux Nation in Moberley Lake, BC, when I was 13 years old. I had run away from the severe child abuse in my family home back in the suburbs of Toronto. I sought refuge at my kohkum’s cabin. She would smudge the house and pray in Cree while I followed her around. I was disoriented to this foreign language. She would sit me down and prepare moose nose soup for me and tell me stories. She talked about the importance of staying away from drugs and alcohol. I did not listen.

After a night of drinking, one of my buddies said we should go to the sweat lodge. While I no idea what a lodge was I said ‘sure’. We arrived and we were told to leave because we were drunk. We were talked to sternly but with respect.

It was not long after that I was taken out on a hunting trip and dropped off at kohkum’s parents trap line, kohkum and mossum Davis were in their late 90s. I stayed with them for a couple of weeks. They did not speak a lick of English. I cried a lot.

I helped with dry meat racks and making bannock in the house. I helped split wood and stretch hides.

Then next time someone came out with supplies I left. I always reflected on how kohkum and mossum would feed me and make indian teas for me.

Kohkum would touch my face and her eyes filled with tears. Mossum would indiscernibly say ‘good boy, my grandson’. No one ever said those things to me before.

I left the rez. I went to town. I hung out with a group of guys and we got drunk and high and

caused a lot of ruckus. The media labeled us a gang.

I started hitch-hiking to Vancouver for drugs. Progressively I immersed into a destructive life. I became more and more hateful and violent. After nearly two years in juvenile detention hit the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver and lived on the streets. Then things got real serious.

I spent nearly ten years in the white supremacist movement in Canada committing hate crimes all over western Canada.

For years I ran from this dark path, fear became a

treatment center I stood at a tree staring into the sky with my back turned to the other men. I was hiding my sputtering tears.

I was wrecked. I was no good. Damaged.

Andrew approached me. He saw my giant Swastika tattoos but did not judge me. He was the kindest person I think I had ever met, up to that point.

He offered me his vulnerability. He offered his experience with prayer and dealing with his personal pain and suffering. Then he listened to me spew out hate and contempt, but it

Gary Moostoos stands with the eagle feather next to former neo-nazi Daniel Gallant. Moostoos and other indigenous teachers helped to turn Gallant from a path of hatred to one of hope and healing. SUBMITTED PHOTO demon that brought me to my knees. I attempted to wish my past away. I sought refuge in suicidal ideation…until community-healing circles invited me.

People were watching me in the spaces I sought support from, typical Western spaces like 12 step meetings and counselors. These places helped me set my feet on the ground but also seemed to limit me to a status quo degree of healing. I needed more.

During my time at a men’s treatment facility in Abbottsford, BC, there were two men that helped me. First was a theologian counselor who said, ‘Daniel you’re an intelligent guy entrenched in your right wing belief structure and there is no one that can help you. I recommend you go into social sciences to unravel your distorted beliefs’. The other man was a fellow client from Lillooet, BC, named Andrew. He was a First Nations’ man who wore a medicine bag for prayer. Without knowing he became an instrument to cracking me open.

In the yard of the

did not move him. He understood. He reminded me of my childhood friends on the rez, his wisdom reminded me of both my kohkums and aunties, but I knew I ruined those relationships by becoming a racist skinhead.

I had beaten, stabbed and tortured members of their community. No joke.

A couple of them tried to kill me because I was so out of hand but I fought to hard and my hate was my survival. I was dying inside and I wanted to take everyone with me.

A couple years after being sober I was attending college, which I started at age 26 with only a grade 7 education, in Edmonton, Alberta. That is where I met Gary Moostoos, a fluent Cree cultural teacher.

He took me in. Him and former Chief Jerry Goodswimmer became my friends and the most poignant teachers of my life.

Both would tease me as I was learning Cree at the University of Alberta.

A community language holder from northern Alberta, Marjorie Memnook was obviously somebodies kohkum. She

knew my past and yet offered me extra time to talk and teach me about the structure of Cree language. My classmates had heard about me somehow through there family connections. In indian country word gets around fast. I guess people were watching me, I thought it was because I was so insane but the truth was it is because they cared.

When I finished my Cree courses Gary Moostoos invited me into his home and gifted me with an Eagle Feather. He prayed and smudged and talked to me. He thanked me and told me he saw my future and that I was going to teach people. I thought he was insane and even told him so. Jerry Goodswimmer approached me from another angle. He gave me a book by Howard Adams called Prisons of Grass. Jerry counseled me through the book as I read.

It was difficult because it was about the evils of white supremacy; a doctrine I once believed was a solution.

Around the same time I was approached in a 12 step meeting by a Sundancer who heard me talk about racism in meetings. He invited me to a sweat lodge. I had not even heard that phrase since I was kicked off ceremonial grounds when I was a drunk 13 year old kid.

I though ‘maybe I am being invited home’. I stood near naked surrounded by large Sundancers whose chests were covered in scars. There I stood a small white guy with a giant Swastika on my stomach and racist tattoos scattered all over my pale body. I was watched closely but treated with respect when directed about protocol. Never was I made to feel ashamed. Later we feasted together. I kept going to ceremonies, and have been doing so for a decade now.

In the third lodge I attended I received a scary gift. A voice in my head told me I had to come forward with information about an unsolved bombing near a reserve in Fort St. John, BC. A guy I recruited into the movement planted the bomb. I was a witness in his trial. He was convicted with a slap

on the wrist. The ironic part is that the reserve he targeted was the same reserve that the notorious and murderous racist skinhead who recruited me was from. I asked him what rez he was from because he would say things in a way that sounded like home. He disclosed the secret to me because he knew where I came from and had me swear I would never tell anyone he was part native.

Eventually I got well enough to start hunting for my food. I started remembering the lessons I was on the rez. Drinking tea, butchering meat and smudging my home. Eventually I returned to northern BC to hunt. Then one day I decided to stop in and see my auntie at the Tan’si Friendship Centre. I was rushed out to the rez to have dinner with my other auntie’s and my kohkum. I had not seen many of them for more than a decade.

They all knew about my life and that I was doing well.

I was invited home and kohkum grabbed my hands and looked in my eyes with more love than I had ever felt in my life. It was that moment that I realized I was now home. ‘Welcome home gran’shun’. She pulled me to eat.

The guy sitting across from was an old friend who tried stabbing me in the heart after I had beaten someone from his family very badly years before.

He looked in my eyes and said’ it’s good to have you home Daniel’.

Everything, all the lessons in language, ceremony and on the land have taught me one major teaching: Relationships are the most important contribution we can make in this life, today I choose to honor relationships that reciprocate dignity and foster non-violence. These are some of the teachings I was gifted, but I have many examples of individual stories that I want to share with you all.

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

Six Nations Alcohol Community Engagement - Week 1 Six Nations Elected Council has launched community engagement to determine community support for the creation of an Alcohol Regulation and a Brewery at Six Nations.

Six Nations Economic Development was approached by IPA Enterprises Inc. of Waterloo,On with an economic opportunity to be a majority partner in the Brewery to be located at the Oneida Business Park. It is anticipated that this business will generate approximately $2.2 to $4 million in annual revenues for Six Nations within 4 years of operation. The Brewery expects to create approximately 145 jobs during this period. The creation of this project would also require a waterline expansion on Fourth Line from Stoneridge to Oneida Business Park, to which IPA Enterprises has dedicated a $2 million dollar contribution.

Alcohol within Six Nations Past

Alcohol consumption has been on our radar for hundreds of years when it was introduced to us by the settler populations.

Contrary to popular belief, Six Nations has not officially been deemed a “Dry Community”. Up until 1958 it was considered illegal for an “Indian” to purchase or be in possession of alcohol, on or off reserve. In 1958 the Governor in Council issued a Proclamation that states that all “Indians” in Ontario could legally purchase, possess and consume alcohol in accordance with the laws of Ontario off Reserve the same as any other citizen.

A Six Nations community referendum was held in 1959 to decide whether community members should be allowed to possess alcohol within the community. The decision was passed that alcohol would be permitted.

In 1988, A Six Nations Elected Council Resolution states that a Community Referendum be held on May 7, 1988 to determine whether liquor should be sold or supplied at the Six Nations Veterans Hall, Community Hall and Arena. On May 3, 1988 a Council Resolution rescinded the Resolution to hold a Community Referendum, in a 7-6 vote, thus a Referendum was not held.

Present

Alcohol is presently being consumed and sold within the community. We know that Six Nations individuals, organizations, sports teams, and Buck and Doe’s hold events where alcohol is sold by obtaining a Provincial Liquor License.

While past versions of the Indian Act have stated that alcohol is not permissible on Reserve. These sections of the act were repealed prior to 1985.

Within the current Indian Act: Section 85.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the council of a band may make by-laws a) Prohibiting the sale, barter, supply or manufacture or intoxicants or the reserve of the band; b) Prohibiting any person from being intoxicated on the reserve; c) Prohibiting any person from having intoxicants in his possession on the reserve; d) Providing for exceptions to any of the prohibitions established pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c).

Future

For hundreds of years, our community actions have been directed by the laws and priorities of an external body. We are now positioning ourselves to direct community action toward the future that we envision for ourselves.

An Alcohol Regulation for Six Nations would require the formation of a commission composed of qualified Six Nations community members to issue and enforce alcohol permits within the community. This approach will allow Six Nations to control and regulate the production, distribution and sale of alcohol in the community.

The community engagement process will run from November 17th, 2014 to January 17th, 2015 and will conclude with a community Referendum to be held at the Six Nations community hall. Attend a community meeting or information session to become aware of the whole picture and to make an informed decision on the future of Six Nations.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DATES

NEXT MEETING: November 24, 2014 Six Nations Community Hall - 6:00-9:00pm

Monday November 24, 2014 Six Nations Community Hall

Initial Community Meeting 6:00-9:00pm

Monday December 15, 2014 Polytech

Information Session 6:00-9:00pm

Thursday November 27, 2014 ILA Banquet Hall

Information Session 5:00-8:00pm

Friday December 19, 2014 Tourism Assembly Room

Information Session 11:00-4:00pm

Tuesday December 2, 2014 Six Nations Tourism Assembly Room

Information Session 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday December 30, 2014 Tourism Assembly Room

Information Session 11:00- 4pm

Saturday December 6, 2014 Oliver M Smith School

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Wednesday January 7, 2015 IL Thomas

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Monday December 8, 2014 Social Services Gym

Information Session 3:00-7:00pm

Monday January 12, 2015 Polytech

Final Community Meeting 6:00-9:00pm

Thursday December 11, 2014 Polytech

Information Session 11:00-5:00pm

Saturday January 17, 2015 Community Hall

Referendum 10:00am-7:00pm Votes Tallied 7:00-8:00pm

A Community Meeting is a large open forum with formal presentation and open question and answer period. An Information Session is an “Open House” forum to allow for one-on-one discussion.Contact Amy Lickers or Nicole Kohoko at 519-753-1950, e-mail communityplanner@sixnations.ca, or visit www.snfuture.com.

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Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs' Kyle Tanev scores to give the Corvairs a 4-0 lead in the second period Saturday night at the Hagersville Arena. Caledonia went on to register a 6-1 win. PHOTO BY JIM

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Corvairs on top after impressive wins

By Jim Windle

CALEDONIA – The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs secured their hold on first place in the GOJHL Golden Horseshoe Conference Saturday night with an impressive 6-1 win over the second place Welland Canadians.

The win gave Caledonia a five-point advantage over Welland as of Saturday night. Welland and third place St. Catharines faced each other Sunday.

The Corvairs were strong right off the faceoff while the Canadians looked like they were struggling all night.

Todd Ratchford connected on a powerplay at 4:42 from Kyle Tanev and Matthew Hore. Connor Patton followed that at 5:21 from Jacob Bush and Connor Bramwell to complete the first period with Caledonia leading 2-0 on the scoreboard and 11-5 in shots on goal.

Buch made it 3-0 at 3:30 of the second period from Patton and Riley Vanhorne. Three minutes later, Tanev added Caledonia’s fourth unanswered goal from Jasyme Forslund and Anton Trubin.

Hore increased the lead to 5-0 at 5:41 of the

third from Tanev and Trubin before Matt Cuglietta broke the goose egg for Welland at 6:08 with a pass from Cristian DiFonzo and Jack Fitzgerald.

Mitch Purdie put the last mark on the game sheet at 8:06 from Jordan Peacock and Bramwell for the 6-1 win.

The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs’ ownership of Pelham continued Friday night with a 10-1 Caledonia win, in Pelham. Caledonia took a 6-0 first period lead on goals scored by Todd Ratchford, Matthew Hore, Connor Patton, Anton Trubin, Jacob Bush and Jake Brown.

The scoring continued in the second when Connor Bramwell, Austin McEneny and Brown built up a 9-0 lead after two periods.

Pelham fans had one chance to cheer, and that was at 7:45 of the third period when Anthony Sorrentino spoiled Brendan Polasek’s bid for a shut out. Kyle Tanev made it double digits at 15:07. The Corvairs outshot the Pelham by a 50-15 margin.

The Corvairs are now off until Saturday, Nov. 22nd, when they host Thorold at the Haldimand Centre Arena, at 7:30.

Welland Canadians' goaltender Brandon McCorriston avoids a collision to keep the puck out of his net in Saturday night's 6-1 Caledonia win. Between McCorriston and starter Chris Janzen, the Welland goalies faced 42 Caledonia shots while Kevin Entmaa at the other end had 18 shots to deal with. PHOTO

BY JIM WINDLE

All You Can Eat Rib Wednesdays Six Nations Parks and Recreation hosted a Nike N7 Move Moment basketball clinic on Saturday November 8, 2014 at OM Smith School. Six Nations was one of eight communities chosen across North America and one of only three communities in Canada to host the event. Nike provided Six Nations Parks and Recreation with a reusable basketball toolkit and program outline to follow for the event. The event coincided with the release date of the new Nike N7 Collection. The locations carrying the new N7 Collection closest to Six Nations are the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Mall in Toronto. The clinic had 30 children ranging in age from 7 to 14 participating in the two-hour session. The participants went to each station for approximately 3 minutes then rotated through each station. The day finished with mini games for the kids to show their basketball skills. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Hagersville takes three of four points

Hagersville Hawks #17 Mitch Green, leads the team in scoring so far this season with 9 goals and 14 assists for 23 points in 18 games played. Derek Friesen in next with 22 points as the Hawks began to find their legs and scoring touch. They are in a great position to move up the standings this coming week. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

By Jim Windle HAGERSVILLE – It took a shootout to do it, but the Hagersville Hawks pulled out the extra point in a 4-3 shootout win against the visiting Simcoe Storm in Jr. C hockey action despite outshooting their opponent two to one.

Team points leader Matt Rimic played the hero by scoring the only goal of the first three shooters.

It was scoreless after the first period. Simcoe goalie Nathan McKinnon faced 15 shots while Curtis Dortenzio faced only five Simcoe shots. Derek Friesen drew first blood at 9:41 of the second period from Rimac and Travis Bell but Tyler Nagy equalized with a successful penalty shot attempt only seconds after the ensuing face off, at 10:15. That was followed at 10:15 by Jamie Kelly’s

go-ahead goal at 10:57 from Ricky Johnson.

Friesen evened it up again at 10:37 of the third period getting the assist from Jacob Soloman and Remic and took the lead with a powerplay goal at 18:48 after Simcoe ran into a rash of penalties. Brett Dykstra and Nick Sherwood assisted.

It looked like Hagersville was going to hold on for the win, but at 19:01,

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Mitch Green was caught with a slashing penalty and an “abuse of official” misconduct. Simcoe took full advantage with almost a full minute of 5-on-3 hockey after pulling their goalie for an added extra attacker. The move paid off with Corson Searles sending the game to overtime at 19:26, unassisted.

No decision was reached in the extra period sending the game into

a shootout to reach a final winner where Remic ended the game in Hagersville’s favour.

Hagersville outshot Simcoe 56-26.

Friday night the Dunnville Mudcats outlasted the Hawks 2-1. After a scoreless first period Mudcats’ Luke Rowe gave the home team the lead, however it was short lived as Hagersville’s Derek Friesen evened it up at 8:37 with

an unassisted powerplay goal. Matt Dolan recorded the game winner at 12:41 from Chad Springer and Dan Arrowsmith.

Hagersville is back in action at home Tuesday night to host the Port Dover Sailors at 7:30 p.m.

With the win, they could leap-frog the Hawks into a tie for thirst place in the tight middle section of the eight team league.

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NORFOLK BLOOMSBURG SOLAR PROJECT

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Located outside the City of Welland.

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Located outside the City of Simcoe, in the village of Bloomsburg.

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The ground mounted panels are located on 38HA of land

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The ground mounted panels are located on 29HA of land

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A stage 3 archaeology was conducted on the site. The study did not locate any artifacts of significance, some stone flakes and shatter. Six Nations monitors were involved.

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The Stage 1 and 2 archaeological study did not recover any artifacts and was not required to go to a Stage 3.

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There are no significant wetlands or natural areas of interest within 120m of the project site.

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There are no significant wetlands or natural areas of interest within 120m of the project site.

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There are no anticipated adverse impacts on surrounding wildlife or native vegetation.

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There are no anticipated adverse impacts on surrounding wildlife or native vegetation.

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This project became operational in September 2014

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This project become operational in March 2013.

Each project will be generating 10MW of renewable energy, which is enough to supply approximately 1200 homes for a year.

COMMUNYITY BENEFITS A one time payment of $432,892.73 based on the net present value of $2000/Mw for 20 years, for both projects combined.

A full presentation and supporting documents can be found at www.snfuture.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Can this power be used to offset the hydro in our homes?

Power generated from these projects are sold into the Ontario Hydro One power infrastructure to be used wherever the system needs it. At this time, Hydro One is not willing to provide the administration required to provide a subsidy for the bills of Six Nations members. We hope to be able to provide a solution and provide subsidies in the future.

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Why is this coming to the community when the projects are so far along?

SunEdison believed that they had fulfilled their duty to consult and accommodate. When they attempted to sell the Norfolk Bloomsburg project to current owners (Firelight Infrastructure Partners) Six Nations sent a letter to Firelight to make them aware that SunEdison had not fulfilled their legal duties.

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Where does the money go?

A trust is currently being assembled to disburse funds to community priorities. Currently the Charter/TOR for the trust is being drafted. It is anticipated that the selection process for the Board of Trustee will happen in the early part of 2015. If you would like further information on the trust, or would be interested in serving as a trustee please contact us.

COMMENTS (please drop off comments to Six Nations Tourism or Council Administration building)

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS BY NOVEMBER 21, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the website at www.snfuture.com Email: communityplanner@sixnations.ca Call Amy or Nicole at 519-753-1950 Visit Six Nations Tourism—2498 Chiefswood Road

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ROBOCRAFT - Free doesn’t mean cheap

By Jonathan Garlow

Triple A is a term usually reserved for the $80 video games that kids demand for Christmas, but there is a new trend growing with the successes of multi-million dollar developers such as Riot Games and Wargaming.net.

Free-to-play is a new model of online gaming which gives players access to everything a game has to offer without the user paying a single penny. You have the option of accelerating in-game progress with the purchase of a “Premium” account, but it is not required and gives no other advantages.

As little as five years ago, a free game meant a casual game – the kind you find on Facebook that is designed to waste a few minutes of your life. Meanwhile, hard-core gamers were under the spell of huge franchises such as World of Warcraft or Call of Duty and spending countless hours struggling for global progression in the online community.

The variety and com-

plexity of today’s free-toplay titles is astounding.

The top free-to-play games at the moment are: World of Tanks, War Thunder, DOTA 2, League of Legends, Path of Exile and Hearthstone.

If you are looking for a free game that offers something fresh and unique, however, you should try Robocraft. The game is only 250 megabytes and it took just a few minutes to download, sign up and play. Unfortunately the game is so good I ended up doing nothing else for a week.

At first glance, Robocraft seems simple enough – you design and build your own robot and then take it into battle against other players online – but it’s actually very complex.

You start as a pre-designed Tier 1 Robot/vehicle and can enter battle immediately. After a few battles,

you can upgrade your ship by unlocking better armour, weapons and movement.

This is where it gets good. The Robot ship is entirely made of 3D cubes

Endgame Robots can become very complicated and this Tier 9 walker is outfitted with the very best rail guns and energy plates, and is also designed for optimal damage mitigation in the chassis. very reminiscient of Minecraft. You can add and remove pieces of your ship block by block. For anyone who has sentimental feelings about Lego, this game would be enjoyable enough in the garage alone as you design limitless types of

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As you battle other robots and take damage, chunks of your ship will get blown away. Gone is the old-fashioned idea of hit points; when there is nothing left to your ship, it is all over. At one point my fearsome craft was reduced to nothing but a pilot seat and two wheels, but I kept givin’r, doing donuts on the battlefield, laughing and trying to stay alive. After it is over your robot is repaired and you are able to enter combat once again.

Unlocking new technology with Research Points allows entrance into the higher levels and your options become even more

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There are flight options such as thrusters, wings and rudders at Tier 5.

Upon unlocking tier 7, you have access to spider-like walker legs that allow you to climb over mountainous terrain. It seems like the indie game-developer Freejam has thought of everything.

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Shawls of Safety Gala fundraiser brings communities together

By Tim Reynolds

This past Saturday was the Shawls of Safety (SOS) gala fundraiser and silent auction on Rama first nation territory. The central focus of the event was for the SOS grassroots group to give voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the Tears of Justice campaigns supporting Marlene Bird. On June 1, 2014, Bird, a 47-year-old First Nations homeless woman was raped, severely beaten, slashed, set on fire and left for dead on the streets.

Marlene survived the attack, but is now facing blindness after reconstructive surgery to her face and had to have both her legs amputated. She was attacked by more than one assailant, but only one has been charged. Profits raised from the event also benefitted two local organizations – Green Haven shelter for women and Biminaazogin Regional Aboriginal Womens Circle, who both provide safe

housing for women and children located in Orillia.

The gala had a full house, including many notable artists and public

indigenous women exists in Canada.

The master of ceremonies for the gala was the Order of Canada re-

Marlene’s dream is to find a place where she will be able to have some freedom. Ms. Cardinal said that women have to con-

women are the root of our civilization and the root of our society. They carry the decisions forward, that carry the medicine, that

From left to right are Gala volunteers Tori Cress, Suzanne Smoke and Cedar Smoke.

Tears for Justice and missing and murdered womens advocate Gladys Radek presents a medicine bundle to Master of Ceremonies Tantoo Cardinal.

figures from many communities. The current mayor of Orillia, Angelo Orsi, and the incoming mayor, Steve Clarke, were both in attendance. Mayor Clarke told the Two Row Times that while it’s great that we can get together to support this cause, it’s sad that the issue of violence and missing and murdered

cipient and renowned actress, Tantoo Cardinal. In her opening address, Ms. Cardinal told the audience that her own mother died in violence. She also gave a message from Marlene Bird, stating that Marlene was happy and grateful that people were doing the fundraiser. Bird is currently living in an old age home.

stantly remember that the mother earth is a feminine force and that new life is entrusted with them to carry in their bodies. The relationship between male and female is one of balance in order to support the greatest gift: new life and creation.

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their album Two Suns came out on top, following both a juried selection by music industry professionals and an open voting process for fans.

Filmed for American television broadcast and live-streamed on the Internet, the sizable crowd was treated to a plethora of exceptional music throughout the evening, ranging from rock and blues to folk and inspirational.

“We went to the NAMAs for a great time, not fully expecting to win, especially when being nominated in a category with such amazing artists and talented musicians,” said Ryan Johnson, the band’s bass guitarist and back-up

vocalist.

“Having won, it feels very gratifying and is such a great honour,” he said. “I’d like to thank everyone who voted for us and supported us throughout the recording process of our album, Two Suns. The awards were so much fun and we had such a good time meeting new people and hanging out with some of the best talent in music.”

The other two band members are Marty Isaacs (lead guitar, vocals) and Ryan Mickeloff (drums, percussion).

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carry the diplomacy, that carry the vision, for the children and for what is needed for the community and that’s what is needed for balance. That’s why this colonialist system attacks us.”

Gladys Radek, who is with Tears for Justice and an advocate for missing

and murdered women, told the audience that each and every one of us is affected by violence: “I don’t know think that there isn’t anyone in this room that has not been affected by violence at one point in their life.”

Many well-known and talented artists contributed to the silent auction, such as Jay Bell Redbird.

The performers for the gala featured Rama’s own veteran performer Ned Benson, along with rising star Sarah Stinson. The Manitou Mkwa singers; Spirit Bear singer from the Mississaugas of the New Credit; Yellow Butterfly Project; D’arcy Good, Brock Stonefish of Moraviantown, and Robbie Antone Blues Machine of the Oneida of the Thames Nation and Hip-Hop Hoop dancer Beany John performed, as well.

The Gala was still accepting donations after the event, but estimates of up to $9000 has been raised thus far.

The Ollivanders win NAMA rock recording award

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OHSWEKEN – It was smiles and back-slaps all around as the Six Nations-based rock band The Ollivanders took the award for Best Rock Recording at the 15th Annual Native American Music Awards on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Allegany Events Center in upstate New York.

With stiff category competition from five other powerhouse groups from all over North America, the three member band, all close friends since their high school days in Caledonia, Ontario, watched the proceedings nervously.

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Busch's book is Grey Eyes, a 270-page novel set in the distant past of northern Manitoba.

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Grey Eyes reclaims stories with authenticity and heart

By Sheila Staats GoodMinds staff spent an exciting November weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, where they were pleased to be the official vendor for the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Literary Circle Stage during the Toronto International Book Fair. As the official vendor, GoodMinds staff welcomed well-known and up-andcoming writers of Indigenous ancestry. Authors such as Michael Kusugak (Inuk), Waubgeshig Rice (Ojibwe), Lee Maracle (Sto:lo), and Daniel David Moses (Delaware) shared their recent works during readings to the eager crowd.

One first-time author, Frank Christopher Busch (Nisichawayasihk Cree), made a positive impression on GoodMinds president Jeff Burnham. Jeff was pleased to meet this fellow entrepreneur. “It is rare to find a writer that is an astute businessperson and a marketing guru.

Other authors would be well-served to identify markets for their works.” says Burnham.

Busch grew up in northern Manitoba and has spent his professional life working with First Nations business-

es, non-profits and governments at the band, regional tribal council, provincial, national and international levels. He currently lives in Westbank First Nation, British Columbia. Busch’s book is Grey Eyes, a 270-page novel set in the distant past of northern Manitoba.

Busch is writing a seven-book series on Cree life in the historical period predating contact with Europeans.

Each book will carry the theme of a specific teaching passed down from his Cree ancestry. The author is using a fictional setting to impart seven essential codes in Cree society.

Grey Eyes focuses on the teaching of the bear and the importance of courage. In a world without time and steeped in ceremony and power, there walk a chosen few who hold an ancient power: the Grey Eyes. True stewards of the land, the Grey Eyes use their magic to maintain harmony and keep evil at bay.

With only one elderly Grey Eye left in the village of the Nehiyawak, the birth of a new Grey-Eyed boy promises a renewed line of defense against their only foe: the menacing Red Eyes, whose

name is rarely spoken but whose presence is ever felt. While the birth of the Grey-Eyed boy offers the clan much needed protection, it also initiates a struggle for power that threatens to rip the clan apart, leaving them defenseless against their sworn enemy. The responsibility of restoring balance and harmony, the only way to keep the Nehiyawak safe, is thrust upon a boy’s slender shoulders. What powers will he have, and can he protect the clan from the evil of the Red Eyes?

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Continued from page 8 In the Maritimes, bands including Burnt Church First Nation reported that their CFA that year tied eligibility for future funding for improved water services to signing a new “derogation” provision in their agreement.

The “non-derogation” provision, previously a staple in CFAs, is meant to ensure that unintended consequences of new legislation will not undermine Aboriginal and treaty rights.

In October 2013, APTN reported that the Canadian Revenue Agency was putting the squeeze on Elsipogtog at the height of anti-fracking highway blockades to repay a threeyear old debt under threat of freezing federal transfer funds.

Most recently, the Globe and Mail reported that when fifteen out of sixteen affected First Nation communities agreed to the construction of a natural gas pipeline through their territories in northwest British Columbia (BC), the BC Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation presented a document to the band linking the continuation of provincial funding for child welfare programs to obtaining consent for the proposed pipeline.

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act may not directly achieve a right-of-way for a pipeline, the dismantling of a blockade or even consent to repressive federal legislation. The purpose of Bill C-27 seems largely to distract the public from underlying sources of poverty on reserves.

But this distraction serves a deeper purpose.

It allows for the perpetuation of a ‘starvation’ mode of federal underfunding that grinds people down from demanding land and treaty rights. Instead, the government wants to replace these rights with offers of the kind AANDC gave Peepeekisis in meetings last week about Bill C-27 compliance: federal self-government policies and the First Nations Land Management Act. In other words, trading demands for inherent and treaty rights for new land man-

agement regulations that would be governed under provincial jurisdiction.

“Permanent austerity” describes the deliberate underfunding of First Nations’ reserves. It speaks to a profound continuity of fiscal policy over the past two centuries of CrownFirst Nations relations.

This fiscal policy has been to deliberately impoverish reserves in order to push Indigenous peoples off the land and to assimilate, through urbanization or wage labour, into Canadian society.

On December 3, Thunderchild First Nation will go to Federal Court for a judicial review of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs’ imposition of TPM on the band. The grounds for their application are that the Minister acted without the jurisdiction to intervene in this matter.

“The Chief of Thunderchild has made clear that the band took the stand that they did because it was the right thing to do in order to protect their rights. In a 12-point declaration on the Thunderchild website that explains their terms of refusal, point 12 reads: “We refuse to sign an agreement to accept colonial double-standards that treat us as incompetent. The day before Treaty, we had everything and the Crown had nothing - Nothing. We consented to share lands for immigration and settlement.

Period. We are prepared to negotiate fiscal arrangements which recognize these indisputable historical and legal facts.”

Meanwhile, their resilience will continue to be tested when actions by AANDC around their refusal to comply with the Transparency Act will take effect after November 26.

A treaty alliance is forming across the prairies to support abstainers and to advocate on behalf of all the chiefs who signed their CFAs and complied with the Transparency Act under duress. As Okimaw Fox of Onion Lake Cree Nation has stated: “It is state sanctioned blackmail… pure and simple.”

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NOTICE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT SUBMISSION Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment Highway 401 Reconstruction and Widening City of Cambridge and City of Kitchener, Region of Waterloo MTO Project Reference 4-00-00 THE PROJECT The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Parsons to undertake the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the reconstruction and widening of Highway 401, from 0.5 km west of Regional Road 8/King Street easterly to Regional Road 24/Hespeler Road, as shown on the key plan. The MTO is also taking the opportunity to rehabilitate the bridge at Highway 8 and Sportsworld Drive.

The approved plan includes: • Widening the highway from six to ten lanes including High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, bus bypass shoulders and speed change lanes (on/off ramps); • Replacing and widening the Speed River Bridges; • Rehabilitating and widening the CN Rail and GRER rail crossing structures; • Rehabilitating the bridge at Sportsworld Drive; • Installing High Mast Illumination and Overhead Signs; • Constructing retaining walls; • Constructing a noise wall; and • Improving drainage and upgrading roadside safety measures.

The Highway 401 improvements will take place over four years. During construction, three lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction during peak periods. Some components of work will be completed at night when traffic volumes are lower. This may include lane closures and lane reductions. Interchange ramps at Highway 8 and Hespeler Road will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Short-term closures may be required. Short-term disruptions may be experienced during the realignment of Leisure Lodge/Rogers Drive. The Mill Run multi-use Trail will be closed at the Speed River Bridges for up to three years during construction. The City of Cambridge continues to review options for a suitable alternative.

THE PROCESS The project is following the process for Group ‘B’ projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) documenting preliminary design was prepared in 2006 and Environmental clearance was issued in October 2008.

A Design and Construction Report (DCR) has been completed and will be available for a 30-day public review period from Monday, November 24, 2014 to Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Interested persons are encouraged to provide comments

by December 23, 2014.

The DCR documents the development of the approved preliminary design alternative to the implementation level of detail.

Upon completion of the 30-day review period, this project may proceed to construction.

Copies of the Design and Construction Report have been sent to the following offices of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change: West Central Region Hamilton Regional Office 119 King Street West, 12th Floor Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7

West Central Region Guelph District Office 1 Stone Road West Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2

This report is available for review during regular business hours at the following locations: Ministry of Transportation, West Region First Floor – Main Lobby 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3

Cambridge City Hall Office of the Clerk 50 Dickson Street Cambridge, ON N1R 8S1

Kitchener City Hall Office of the Clerk 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Preston Library 435 King Street East Cambridge, ON N3H 3N1

Regional Municipality of Waterloo Regional Offices 150 Frederick Street, 1st Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3

COMMENTS If you wish to obtain additional information or provide comments, please contact one of the Project Team members listed below: Mr. Scott Howard Senior Project Manager Planning and Design Ministry of Transportation, West Region 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 519-873-4568 fax: 519-873-4600 toll-free: 1-800-265-6072 ext. 519-873-4568 e-mail: scott.howard@ontario.ca

Mr. Henry Huotari, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager Parsons 214-1069 Wellington Road South London, ON N6E 2H6 tel: 519-681-8771 ext. 5517 fax: 519-681-4995 e-mail: henry.huotari@parsons.com

Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Project Team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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“Among the many complications associated with diabetes is a group of eye problems collectively known as diabetic eye disease,” said Dr. Keith Gordon, Vice-President, Research, CNIB. “The most commonly diagnosed is an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy – a condition in which elevated blood glucose levels causes blood vessels in the retina to swell and leak and in some cases, prompt new blood vessels to grow.”

If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can progress to uncorrectable vision loss and even blindness.

In fact, nearly all patients with Type I diabetes and 60 percent of those with Type 2 diabetes will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy within

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This is extremely significant considering more than nine million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes today - and that number is rapidly growing.

“These statistics are frankly alarming,” said Dr. Gordon. “At present, there are 500,000 Canadians living with some form of diabetic retinopathy, and we expect this number to increase by 61 percent by the year 2031. We have a mounting epidemic on our hands and it cannot be ignored.”

What you need to know is that vision loss resulting from diabetic retinopathy can be avoided. Prevention is two-fold: managing diabetes by controlling blood sugar together with having regular eye examinations by an eye care professional.

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A national survey conducted by CNIB revealed that 50 percent of Canadians who don’t wear eyeglasses have not had their eyes examined in the past five years, if ever.

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Vision loss is not life-ending, but it is life changing. It has huge emotional repercussions on individuals, their families and their communities. In the case of diabetes, it is a complication that can be circumvented.

“I’m asking people living with diabetes to care for their eyes the same way they do their blood sugar,” urged Dr. Gordon.

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Book an appointment for a complete eye examination today.”

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Season as you or go pound SALT!

By Joe Farrell

Whenever I am in a position to share my cooking knowledge with people one thing that often comes up is the use of salt. I get the regular comments from people saying “WOAH that’s a lot of salt. Other comments I receive poke fun at how restaurant cooks use too much salt. My girlfriend, who claims to be salt sensitive, jests that her next present for me will be a salt lick.

This usually gets me going on about how and why I salt the food I’m cooking the way I do. I start by talking about boiling vegetables in well-seasoned water and how not all of the salt is actually going into the food. When cooking pasta, I instruct that the water should taste just like the salty ocean.

I tell people to season as you go; there is no need to season at the table. In my opinion, trusting the cook to season the food as it’s being prepared will actually reduce the amount of salt you consume. This is because salt always seeks equilibrium. When you season your food at the table it hasn’t had a chance to do just that and you may be tempted to put more than necessary to compensate for the lack of seasoning through the food. It really upsets me to observe persons salting their food at the table before even taking one bite to test the

seasoning before adding more.

When seasoning my food I am not aiming for saltiness. I am aiming for the right amount of salt to let the natural flavours of the food shine. If you taste salt, there is too much being used.

Adding salt early on also helps if you’re trying to draw out moisture from whatever you are cooking. This is particularly helpful when you are sweating vegetables.

That is cooking on lowheat trying to not let it take on any colour. The opposite is true when I’m browning mushrooms.

I don’t typically season them until the end as the salt can draw too much moisture and you can end up steaming the ’shrooms in the pan.

There are some exceptions to seasoning as you go. When making a stock or broth, I only season at the very end. For a soup and generally anything that will be reduced I am careful to watch the salt levels added in the cooking process, lightly seasoning and tasting at each step. Some fried foods, like fresh cut fries are served best when finished with salt straight out of the fryer.

Salt also is known to help balance bitter flavours in food. I can’t speak to the science behind it, but I’ve seen people throw a pinch of salt in their coffee to do just that and it works. Adding salt to greens like kale or

collards will help to minimize their bitter bite.

For my general everyday cooking I prefer to use non-iodized fine ground sea salt or kosher salt because I prefer the size of the crystals and how these types of salts permeate foods. Iodized salt contains iodine and is there to reduce the chances of iodine deficiencies, which can cause a myriad of health problems.

There are many types of salt to use in the kitchen.

Getting into which salts to use and why is a whole other conversation and perhaps I’ll save that discussion for a future article.

Ultimately, I suggest that you seek balance in your seasoning, use salt as a flavour enhancer, and as a general rule, season as you go. Please don’t asSALT your food and inSALT your cooks by sprinkling salt and seasonings on your meal before you give it a few taste testing bites.

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Sayer Home Hardware: over 60 years of service

By Nahnda Garlow

For over 60 years the people of Hagersville have relied on the quality service of the Sayer family for their hardware needs. In 1953 the business came into the Sayer family and this coming January, Sayer Home Hardware is celebrating 20 years of being a part of the Home Hardware association of stores.

Sayer’s has a rich local history. Store owner David Sayer spoke with the Two Row Times this week and said, “My mother was from Springvale, and my father was a farmer boy from England who landed in Springvale. He became an interior decorator and developed lead poisoning from the paints he was using so his doctor recommended that he change jobs. He came into the Hardware store to buy a gallon of varsol one day and he just bought the store right then and there.”

His wife, Cheryl Sayer, added “He sold the house

that they were living in to buy the store and then phoned his mother to tell her what he’d done.” From there Mr. Sayer moved his wife and their four boys into the store attic and that became home. His father rooted his business in his knowledge of paint and interior decorating and over the years it grew from there to the full service hardware store it is today.

“We have a large clientele and many of them are native. People from the reserve are our best customers.” Cheryl Sayer said. Her husband David Sayer added, “We’ve always based our store on giving – if you give then it comes back to you. We always have. I can remember my dad giving stuff away even in the beginning.”

And the family has definitely given. Both David and Cheryl are prominent and active members of the Haldimand-Norfolk community and the plaques covering the walls of their office speak for themselves.

David received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for raising millions of dollars for the local hospital. The couple also are on the executive committee for the local food bank.

The Province of Ontario also recognized the couple and Sayer Home Hardware for the “Passport to Prosperity” award for their dedication to encouraging and empowering youth through the high school co-op program. “We were up against the Waterloo Regional Police and Hamilton Health Sciences. They all have over 5000 employees!”

All of these qualities that the Sayer’s have upheld for years in their business only add to that old fashioned feel of the store. They have a full section of housewares, decor, electronics, hardware, plumbing and more. This is a great draw for those of you interested in knowing where your money is going while you do your Christmas shopping. Purchasing at Sayer’s

is supporting a local business that supports the local community.

Sayer Home Hardware is located on 11-15 Main Street in Hagersville and they are open Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturdays from 8am to 5pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

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ANDERSON: DOUGLAS Passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, November 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 at the age of 9 0 years. B eloved spouse of 5 6 years to (Dolly) Constance Powless.

L oving father of B ud & R on, B rooke, Chris & Connie, Cindy & Don, Delby & Marcie, Deanna & O be, Darlene, Donna, Paulette & Doug, Debbie, and JR . & Gayle. Father-In-L aw of Dianne. Cherished papa of 9 6 grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. B rother of Dawn & O rr, and Floyd & Maryanne. A lso survived by several nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by sons A lbert, Donnie, and Christopher; one grandson, two great grandchildren; brothers, Harry, B ud, Delbert and sister Mary. R esting at Hyde & Mott Chapel, R .H.B . A nderson Funeral Homes L td., 6 0 Main St. S. Hagersville for visitation after 7 pm. Tuesday. Evening Service 7 pm. Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 at 1 pm.

Interment Hagersville Cemetery. www.rhbanderson. com CLAUSE, Gladys Mae (Sloat) June 13, 1931 – November 17, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Iroq uois L odge in O hsweken, at the age of 8 3 . Wife of R obert M. Clause (deceased 1 9 8 7 ), mother of Greg Clause (deceased) and wife Denise, R ussell Clause and wife L inda. Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Deceased parents George and Mable Sloat, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survived by Pearl, George, Frank and nephew L loyd. A s per her wishes, cremation has taken place. There is to be a celebration of life, Sunday, November 3 0 , 2 0 1 4 from 2 – 5 p.m. at 5 A lma Street North, Hagersville L egion

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s time for you take action, Aries. Your energy level is perfect for getting things done at home and at work. The faster you go, the more you can accomplish.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You could be prone to panic this week, Taurus.

Settle down as best as you can and take a few deep breaths. Lean on friends if you need a little extra support.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s been difficult keeping in touch with a friend who lives far away. Make an effort to reconnect and plan some time to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the value of your portfolio may increase considerably this week. Keep your eyes on your accounts and the market. Fortune awaits.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, communication needs to be open between you and someone you love to avoid conflict. Set aside some time when the two of you can talk this week.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Many things are looking up for you, Virgo. This week could be the catalyst for positive change.

Keep an open mind as you forge ahead in all you do.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You may get some excellent career news this week, Libra. It is just the type of information that you have been seeking and could provide the boost you need to make some changes.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Relationships with family and friends are thriving this week, Scorpio. You may have found your niche and all things fall into play. Enjoy this renewed sense of camaraderie.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, obstacles are cleared this week and you have an entirely new perspective on your love life. Put that information to use with a romantic date or by engaging in a couples’ activity.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, money matters should be going well for you, so much so that you can make one of those big-ticket purchases without much hesitation.

Enjoy the results.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Relationships of all kinds are strengthened this week, Aquarius. Whether you hang out with friends or go on a date night, you will enjoy the experience immensely.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Your imagination is soaring this week, Pisces.

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