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Left: The McClung development is a large swath of land adjacent to Plank Road, Caledonia. Here is an illustration of the plots of land from an official report.

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Men’s Fire seek injunction on McClung development

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Tired of waiting for the Elected Council or the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) to do anything Council in Committee Date of Meeting: December 10, 2013 more than send letters expressing their concerns over a huge housing development planned for Caledonia, the Men’s Fire organization of Six Nations filed a motion of their own with the Ontario Superior Court on Wednesday, De-

cember 16th.

The move is an attempt to counter an injunction already filed by Empire Homes that would prevent anyone from Six Nations or elsewhere else from obstructing the development of some 3,500 new homes to be built on the old Plank Road, at McClung Road, just north of Caledonia.

“We found out that Henco and Empire Homes are the same,” according to Wilf Davie, of the Men’s

Fire. “It’s all the same players.”

If this is true, it is his concern that Henco/Empire Homes may be planning to use the template made Douglas Creek and Report:at PED-PD-53-2013 14 wait forPage the11 ofprotests to begin to get bought out by Ontario, as had happened in that case.

“Sure,” he said. “It’s money for nothing.”

Haldimand Mayor Ken Hewitt was contacted for comment on this story but

as of press-time had not returned our call.

Members of the Men’s Fire themselves put up the cost of the motion, in part, to remain independent of either Band Council or the HDI. “When we went to court (on September 22nd), that was when the injunction was supposed to get squashed or get renewed, all of a sudden Aaron (Detlor, HDI’s lawyer) shows up because he was

representing me,” says Men’s Fire member Bill Monture. “We were under the impression that no one from Six Nations was going there to stop the injunction or even to address it.”

“The hearing was to commence on 16th of November and that very afternoon, he sent an e-mail to Empire Homes stating that Aaron Detlor was not getting involved with either the injunction nor was HDI getting involved with

the McClung properties. I was taken aback by that.”

So was the judge apparently.

“The judge got [angry] because he had booked two or three days and rescheduled everybody,” says Monture. “We are not named in the injunction but we want to be a party, and to do that we have to put a motion forward.” The Men’s Fire put that motion CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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“Since nobody else was addressing the issue, we did it ourselves,” said Monture. “It makes me wonder what the purpose of the HDI is if they are not going to stand and fight this.

This is 532 acres we’re talking about that we are just going to let them build on without any repercussions?”

The Fire believes that because they have the Haldimand Proclamation, the land still belongs to them, and they are resolute that they are not just going to “just give it away to someone else, bowing down.”

Monture spoke about the role the Elected Band

Council plays, which does not include “making deals with Walton International,” in Brant or Haldimand County with McClung.

“If we look at the elective system, they are no longer in the canoe, they are in the ship as agents of the Crown,” Monture reasons. “It’s 40% Provincial and 51% Federal.

They don’t have the inherent rights that we have as a group or as individuals because they agreed to jump into the ship and when they do that, since they have been put in place by the federal and provincial government to do their bidding, they do not represent the people of Six Nations. The treaties are

made by the original traditional government not with the elected system of today. They really have no reason to be involved with that. But since the government put them in place, they are the puppets and we have been saying that since 1924. The Chiefs or Clan Mothers cannot take this into a white court, so that’s why we did it ourselves.”

They are awaiting a date for the court to hear their arguments.

“We had a meeting with the HDI to ask for direction and guidance,” says Men’s Fire member Wilf Davie. “We also had a package with us concerning the duty to consult.

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We put it on the table they passed it around and it just came back to us.”

Davie says Detlor told them that they will lose and those pushing the matter would be sued.

“This is the third time we tried to work with the HDI after they told us they wanted to work with us,” says Davie. “We keep bringing this stuff forward to them but they don’t want anything to do with it.”

It was their impression that the HDI danced around every question they asked, including a question to whether Detlor would represent them on the motion, or if he would at least assist them in fighting this.

“He told us to obtain another lawyer,” says Davie. “So we did.”

On September 4th, 2014, the Fire put the Elected Council and the Haldimand Planning and Development Department on advisory that what they intend to build on is disputed land due to an existing, unresolved land claim.

“You gotta do a lot more than just send them a letter or they won’t take notice,” says Bill Monture.

“They got an injunction against us but what about

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the ones who are developing it? It’s got to work both ways in the eyes of the court as far as I know. But it is never the case when we are dealing with unceded land.”

Haldimand went to Brantford to seek the first injunction. Then on October 27th, it was back in Cayuga Court.

The Fire is hopeful that the many judgments, which have been made recently regarding the “duty to consult” will play in their favour in court.

“We are trying to avoid another Douglas Creek situation,” says Davie, “that would be the best way to go. Even to seek equivalent land elsewhere would be acceptable, to the Fire anyhow.”

Trading land for land was on the table before the negotiations broke down, so it is possible. Unfortunately that proposal quietly slid off the table at some point and was never heard from again.

The Fire wants to see the province and federals back at the negotiation table, especially now under a new, and much more accommodating Liberal federal government.

The Fire has another beef with how money was

distributed during the months at the table before negotiations broke down.

“During Kanonhstaton (Douglas Creek), we had 150 of our people going through the court system without any financial help from anyone,” says Monture. “The government put a big bag of money on the table and everybody started divvying it up but nobody got any financial help to defend themselves in court. The negotiators and even side tables got money while those on the front line had to fend for themselves.”

When asked how far the Men’s Fire is willing to go to stop the McClung development, Monture was realistic about making that kind of decision.

“We would go to McClung if all our legal fees were covered, sure,” says Monture.

Last week Haldimand Council approved the installation of infrastructure on the McClung site, showing how they are slowly and quietly inching ahead anyhow. For that reason the Men’s Fire believe they have to send them a message “to let them know that we are still here, and we are watching,” says Monture.

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Justin got Smudged Before the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was presented to Canada, a lineup of leaders, ministers and officials were smudged by a white haired native elder. Justin Trudeau, the latest Prime Minister of Canada knew exactly what to do.

Although they may not have understood the ceremony, thousands of Canadians watched their leader appropriately wash the cleansing smoke over his ears, mouth and heart. It was a refreshing and hopeful moment in Canadian history.

Maybe the years of darkness are behind us.

Justin is under scrutiny.

He is being watched closely by the critical and cynical Onkwehonwe and Anishinabek elders and activists who have heard good promises spoken before. These are the critics who say that Canada is a corporate colony ruled by the Queen’s Privy Council. Canada’s website says they are a Constitutional Monarchy.

How much can Justin really do? Does he have the autonomy and authority to go against the wishes of the Governor General or the Queen?

What is the Queen’s official response to the results of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? It would seem that she is content with letting her Prime Minions handle Her public relations and clean up the mess her empire has made.

Rumour has it that the PM will address the results of the TRC report with Pope Francis, the head of the Vatican City State. Trudeau said that he cannot “order” the Pope to apologize for the Catholic Churches part in residential school genocide but said he will raise the issue when the two meet.

AFN Leader Perry Bellegarde pointed out that the Catholic Church is the last

church remaining who hasn’t formally apologized for their part in this international crime.

Whether or not Justin would put his neck on the Queen’s chopping block to request her apology, at least we are having these discussions.

Canada’s ex-Prime Minister Mr. Lego-hair chose to welcome Chinese Pandas to the country rather than meet a Cree delegation who endured a 1600km trek by foot from Hudson Bay to Parliament in Ottawa. At least Justin seems to be taking the original nations seriously – except if it has anything to do with oil pipelines, ahem.

Either way there is a noticeable shift in the winds. The political and social climate in Canada may be a little less hostile towards indigenous people today. The RCMP is admitting to racism in their ranks, the families of murdered and missing indigenous women and girls are finally getting the inquiry they deserve, and all of the other things we’ve been saying the whole time are finally gaining traction.

If one of us had been in a coma for a few years and woke up today they would have a hard time believing the generally positive attitudes and good news we hear on television. It’s almost too good to be true!

The only thing that Justin cannot do is give us our sovereignty because we already have it. It exists in the blood of the Onkhwehonwe women who are the rightful title holders of the names and the lands.

Now is a good time for Justin to acknowledge the truth and admit that Canada erroneously bought their land from the Hudson Bay Company, November 19, 1869 and having been squatting ever since.

Or maybe that is asking for too much.

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FEATURE COLUMN:

Sconedogs & Seed Beads

Sled Wars on Christmas vacation

By Nahnda Garlow The smell of pine always reminds me of my childhood adventures being back the bush.

You know that place in the back of your nostrils where the cold winter wind mixes with pine pitch? That is the smell of home on Six. Christmas break was always full of excitement down at Sour Springs. Even if the snow was up to our thighs my siblings and I were always up early and racing to get outside and play in the fluff. More often than not tobogganing down the hill behind my gramma’s house.

“Moooooooooom! Where’s my mitts?!” I shouted out. I never could find them both anywhere near my coat. Especially among the pile of coats and boots strewn somewhere near the doorway. The entryway was always more like a battle zone with four kids in our household.

“You should have put them in the sleeve of your coat like I told you to,” my mom answered. “Go and get a couple pairs of socks and wear those instead.”

Ugh. Socks on the hands to play outside in the snow. The only thing that was worse than that was the dreaded ‘plastic baggie over the socks’ into wet winter boot linings. Of course, more often than not, I was wearing both.

My brother Dan usually got out the door first. He ran past me snow pants half way pulled up his legs and his coat unzipped with no mitts on. “Red sled, called it!” he shouted as he ran past me and out the door.

“Nooooo!” I shouted after him. I grabbed a couple pairs of random sock like things and padded up my hands to run out-

side. My brothers always beat me out and were always to the toboggans first.

I yelled after him, “Don’t Dan! I wanted to use the red one!”

“Hehnt!” He quipped back at me and galloped away through the snow like a young buck hopping through the deep. “You’re not getting it either. I’m gonna use it all day!”

“Come on Dan that’s not fair!

You have to share!” I shouted.

“Mooooooooooom!!!!”

My mom yelled out the door.

“Daniel you share that sled with your sister!”

“Huh-uh!” he yelled back.

Now for those of you who grew up down the bush in the Eighties you will know this response meant war.

Mom said, “Nahnda just take this big black garbage bag and use that to sled down the hill. It’s the same thing.”

But all kids who had to sled using the big black garbage bag know that it is not the same.

“It’s not the same!” I whined. I took the garbage bag and glared at my younger brother running off with my red sled. A bitter resolve rose up in my nine year old brain and I ran after him, red as that sled, with a mission. Get. that. sled.

As fast as I could, I raced after him hopping through the snow like I was running an Olympic hurdle race. Dan looked back and saw me gaining on him.

A look of fear came over his face and he started running faster, as quick as he could to the toboggan hill, but he was no match for my speed or agility. Finally I caught up to him at the top of the hill.

“You gotta share that sled Dan, mom said so,” I barked.

He mouthed off back at me,

“Heck no! Just use that bag Nintendo!”

Nothing made me more mad than when people would make fun of my name. And for some reason everyone thought ‘Nintendo’ was a hilarious way to make fun of me.

Dan set down the sled and took off down the hill. Quick as I could I set down that black garbage bag and scooted on my bum down the hill after him.

When we were both at the bottom I launched into full attack mode, pouncing on Dan. We rolled around in the snow wrestling and hitting each other.

I pushed him over and grabbed him by the hair, “Don’t call me Nintendo!!”

He knocked me over, pinned me to the ground and started washing my face with snow. The worst winter punishment ever, all the while laughing and taunting me, “Nintendo! Nintendo!

Nintendo!”

We’d both stay there fighting and crying in the snow for about five minutes.

Finally when we were out of breath we stopped fighting.

Both of us with cheeks now as red as that sled. Slowly we both got up from the ground and wiped off, glaring at each other through freezing tears.

I wiped my snotty nose with my stupid sock hands. Dan saw me crying and his heart softened. He handed me the handle to the red sled. “You can have a turn,” he said to me. “Let’s both go together.”

And just like that, the war was over. Tears were put away, bitterness faded and we both ran back to the top of the hill and shared that red sled for the rest of the afternoon.

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SN Food bank gets $10 000 from CN Rail

By Jayson Koblun OHSWEKEN — Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail) donated $10 000 to the Six Nations Community Food Bank (SNCFB), adding to several other donations the food bank has received this month.

“We were thrilled to help the people of Six Nations and the food bank,” said Doug Devlin, manager of Aboriginal and Tribal Relations for CN Rail.

“They [the food bank] do a fantastic job helping the community.”

Devlin had originally told Charley Hill, coordinator of the SNCFB, that CN Rail would buy $5 000

and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Having such a large presence in indigenous communities across the country, Devlin said that the company has a social responsibility to help out communities in need.

“We’re physically present in many communities across Canada and we have direct relationships with community members, chiefs and council,” said Devlin. “We have a social responsibility to help out, and we do it because we can.”

CN Rail has a large donation program in Canada with its First Nation partners — so their $10 000

canned fruit, baby wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo — all the same kind of stuff we normally pick up for the food bank,” said Hill.

The campaign has proven quite successful since its launch and owes some of its success to community members like Wendy Johnson, who told

Devlin that the food bank was accepting donations.

“I saw an article in the Two Row Times that said that the food bank was looking for donations,” said Johnson. “I know Doug and the work he does for communities like ours, so I just passed the information along.”

SNCFB has received

several large donations in recent weeks, but wants to express its thanks for any and all gifts that have been given so far.

“The community has responded so well to our need and request for donations,” said Hill. “It really doesn’t matter how big or how small the donation might be — noticing our

shortage and helping us fill it is so appreciated.”

The SNCFB’s last food service day before the end of the year is Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

GREAT gives back to community with food bank donation

Doug Devlin, manager of Aboriginal and Tribal Relations for CN Rail, came into the food bank last Tuesday to see what the $10 000 donation from CN Rail had bought for the food bank. Charley Hill, coordinator for the Six Nations Food Bank was there to greet him. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN

worth of products from the No Frills grocery store in Hagersville, but she received a last minute email from him stating that the donation was larger than they had agreed on.

“While on my way to No Frills, Doug emailed me and told me that the donation had been bumped up from $5 000 to $10 000,” said Hill. “I wasn’t expecting an extra $5 000, but it was great to know that we could afford double of what we were planning on buying.”

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donation was something they were happy to give.

“This time of year they [the food bank] need just a little bit of help — and we were just incredibly proud to offer some.” said Devlin.

The food bank launched a fundraising campaign earlier this month called “Helping Hands for the Holidays”.

It is seeking donations to help in its mission of providing food and services to individuals facing economic and financial hardship in the community.

“The money from CN Rail bought us a lot of diapers, feminine products,

Staff from the Grand River Employment and Training agency (GREAT) raised and gave almost $1 800 to the Six Nations Community Food Bank. On Tuesday, staff met with Mary Monture, chair on the board of directors for the food bank, to hand off the cheque. Every year, beginning in January, GREAT gives its staff the opportunity to dress casually on Fridays, if they put a loonie in their donation jar. At the end of the year the staff decide together on a charitable organization in the community to donate the money to.

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OI Leasing Group employees on the hook for thousands

By Jim Windle EAGLES NEST/BRANTFORD – Court efforts to protect tax exemption for status Indians working for the OI Group (Native Leasing Services and OI Employee Leasing Inc.) have been exhausted.

That is, according to a recent letter sent to its former employees.

Thousands of former employees of OI Leasing are now being billed for back taxes they didn’t think they had to pay.

IO Leasing, an employment firm that assured people who signed on with it that they could work tax free, is located on the Eagles Nest tract on Mohawk Street in Brantford which is still considered Six Nations land and is known as I.R. 40B by the federal government.

OI based its company on the premise that because the company was located on First Nations land, any employee of OI is tax free. But the Can-

ada Revenue agency and the courts disagree and many of those employees are now being told they owe thousands of dollars.

While the slow and complicated case made its way through the courts, tax arrears have been accumulating for their registered OI employees who are 74 per cent female of low income, of whom two thirds are sole support mothers — making the repayment virtually impossible.

“Not treating OI employees in the same manner as other Test Case participants would unduly penalize Native individuals, families, communities and organizations across Canada who truly believe that those rights do exist and were never extinguished except through the consent of some First Nation communities and their Peoples,” according to an OI letter pleading with Canada to take into consideration, “Native families, many of whom are

sole support families, deprived of a standard of living which is comparable to the Canadian average and are being deprived of a right to be self-supporting.”

Lawyer for the OI Group, James Fyshe, is preparing a request, or leave, of appeal to challenge this ruling on behalf of OI and its employees.

According to Fyshe, lower court decisions against First Nations in similar matters are what the most recent decision is based on, which Fyshe is challenging. It will take 3-4 months to get an answer on whether their appeal will be accepted.

If so, the case will not be heard for about a year later.

In the meantime, Fyshe is negotiating with revenue Canada to hold back on collections until after a final decision is reached.

Immunity from taxation was a First Nations heritage given by Canada in exchange for the lands

and resources taken away.

The motion to appeal, representing 3,916 former employees, asks that The Minister of Revenue Canada issue a Remission Order erasing the tax liabilities accumulated by OI employees and the related liability issued by Revenue Canada on their partners/spouses, while seeking clarification from the courts.

“Most of the applicants live on or near the poverty line,” Fyshe, who is working pro-bono for Native Leasing Services, wrote in the application for a remission order filed in June 2013. “A large portion of these employees will never be able to pay the tax assessments that have been made against them.”

The employees, whose annual income at Native Leasing Services averaged about $27,000 are being pursued by collections officers who are putting liens on their homes, garnishing their

wages and clawing back benefits for years of personal income taxes after the courts supported a decision by Canada Revenue Agency to reinterpret the Indian Act. Just one example of how this court decision will impact people directly is that of registered nurse, Ramona Dunn, who is 53 years-ofage, and has been billed

by Revenue Canada for $94,000 in back taxes.

Fyshe and the people of Six Nations who have been employed through OI, have been standing on the defense that tax exemption is a Native and Treaty Right put in place by the Crown in partial exchange for lands and resources taken from traditional territories.

Dunn, who now suffers from arthritis and is unable to work full time, told the Toronto Star earlier this month, “Never in a million years would I have thought they would go after me.”

But they have, and

they are now threatening to garnish her wages and put a lien on her property in Toronto.

Fyshe is hopeful that a new acknowledgement of treaties and aboriginal rights under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government and the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will play better today than in years past.

Native Leasing Services is part of the O.I. Group of companies, was set up in the 1980s

by First Nations activist Roger Obonsawin and his partner, Ljuba Irwin.

They saw it as a way for First Nations people and non-profit organizations serving the aboriginal population to exercise their right to be exempt from income tax under section 87 of the Indian Act. This will be a strong argument should they get a leave to appeal.

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December 23rd, 2015

Child welfare group seeks to heal families

By Jayson Koblun

OHSWEKEN – O Gwadeni:deo is committed to help the community re-establish its role of protecting their own children.

“We want to find alternative ways within our own culture to help us heal families,” said Kelly Jonathan, cultural advisor for O Gwadeni:deo.

The group held meetings last week to tell the community that they have just finished stage B in developing a system that will give them the authority to be the child welfare program for all indigenous people in Brant County.

“We’re waiting for approval from the ministry to move on to the next stage,” said Crystal Doolittle, director of O Gwadeni:deo. “We’ve finished and submitted everything for stage B.”

Staff of O Gwadeni:Deo posed for a picture after director Crystal Doolittle gave a presentation that updates the community on the group's progress. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN The Ministry of Children and Youth Services of Ontario has asked O Gwadeni:deo to complete five stages of development and meet the criteria of each before moving forward.

The stages are: stage A - addressing readiness,

stage B - capacity development, stage C - transition planning and implementation, stage D - designation and stage E - sustaining capacity and building standards.

The group wants to be seen as more than just

another child welfare program that removes children from unsafe homes.

“Our teachings say that if someone is hurt, the whole community comes to their aid,” said Jonathan.

“O Gwadeni:deo is going to do the same and work

alongside families in need.

We don’t want to just come in and remove a child from a home, we want to make sure that the father gets what he might need, that the mother gets what she needs and that the children are getting what they need.”

Jonathan said that O Gwadeni:deo is seeking to help rebuild broken families that are dealing with hurt and suffering from the past.

“We want to talk about reducing trauma from residential schools, reduce trauma of having children taken away — we want to be able to heal the whole family,” he said.

Once stage B has been approved, O Gwadeni:deo has six months to address any issues that the ministry has and then will focus its attention on stage C. Next, a formal transition

plan needs to be submitted to and approved by the ministry showing how they will function at full capacity.

“Our community already has the foundation – we just need to follow the guidelines and rules from the ministry that will make this a recognized organization,” said Jonathan.

“We are asking the community to help and guide us within our principles and are looking to get our own families involved in how we take care of our community and children — as a team.”

At the meetings, O Gwadeni:deo was very open to suggestions from members of the community and asked for open discussion regarding how they could work together with the community in the future.

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Trudeau voted Canadian News Maker of the Year

By Jim Windle OTTAWA – Unlike his Conservative predecessor Stephan Harper, Canada’s new Prime Minister is experiencing the same kind of worldwide rock-star attention as his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau did in the 1968–79 and 1980– 84, when he was Canada’s Prime Minister.

He has been selected as News Maker of the Year by the Canadian Press.

“Trudeau was the runaway choice of news editors and directors across the country,” said Stephen Meurice, Editor-in-Chief of The Canadian Press.

Fully 87 per cent chose Trudeau as the top newsmaker in The Canadian Press’s annual survey of newsrooms across the country.

The guy who was “just not ready — but had nice hair,” according to Conservative attack adds throughout the campaign, was the obvious choice, even if you don’t like Liberals.

It is still quite early in his tenure as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, but he has certainly given hope to First Nations communities across Canada since taking office. He has fulfilled his promise to begin a national inquiry into the missing and murdered Indigenous women. He has promised to take a closer look at legislations arbitrarily make against Fits Nations.

He has cancelled Harpers Transparency Act and removed many other obstacles, which stood between Onkwehonwe Nations and a better relationship with Ottawa.

What that will look like as the months and years go by is too early to tell, but at least he is talking a language First Nations leaders have wanted to hear for many years, especially under Harper’s antagonistic style in dealing with Natives and Native issues.

He has promised to address all 94 recommendations of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission as well as implement the articles of the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Rights.

Answering criticism for his policy of gender equality in selecting his cabinet, he answered in typical Trudeau style, “Because it’s 2015”.

His plan for the legalization no Marijuana in Canada has also drawn the ire of his critics, but he and Ontario Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne have already been clearing the path for that eventuality suggesting the already equipped and ready LCBO would be the most likely outlet for legal Pot sales, in Ontario anyway.

In the weeks following the election, he has become a media darling around the world and along with his glamorous wife Sophie, has rivaled Prince William and Kate Middleton of England as the “it” couple of international politics.

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Six Nations of the Grand River Community Advisory Raccoons Rabies found in Haldimand County

SIMCOE, DECEMBER 11, 2015 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit was notified Friday afternoon that a raccoon from the Cayuga area tested positive for rabies. This comes only days after four raccoons from Hamilton tested positive for the same strain of raccoon rabies; a strain that was considered eliminated from Ontario since 2005. While the re-emergence of this particular strain of rabies is a concern, the risk to the public remains low. “As with any animal bite that we are notified of, we have investigative procedures in place to help ensure the victim is protected from getting rabies” reminds Sandy Stevens, Manager of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Environmental Health Team. Persons bitten or scratched by domestic animals or wildlife should immediately clean their wounds with soap and water and seek medical attention. Once the Health Unit is notified of the incident by the healthcare provider and/or the victim, the situation will be assessed and prescribed actions can be taken largely depending on the type of animal involved. In most instances, wildlife can be tested for the rabies virus while domestic dogs and cats can be confined at home for 10 days to rule out transmission of the virus. If there is a risk of exposure to the virus, post-exposure prophylaxis (vaccine) is available.

Although 2005 marked the last case of raccoon rabies in the province, the threat of its re-emergence has always remained constant due to the strain’s prevalence in New York State. “This virus continues to be a public health concern and we are asking the public to remain vigilant in preventing rabies” adds Stevens. “Having your dog and cat up to date on their rabies vaccination is not only the law but it of course protects your pet should it be attacked by another animal” suggests Stevens.

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is currently working with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food as well as the Hamilton Public Health Service to contain the situation. While the risk remains low for the public, an aggressive bait vaccination campaign by the MNRF, ongoing surveillance and investigations by responding agencies as well as increased public messaging are now underway in an attempt to limit the spread of the raccoon rabies virus in the area. Beginning Monday December 14th the MNRF will begin an enhanced wildlife vaccination program, dropping 150,000 packets of bait in a 25km radius around the area where the rabid raccoons were found.

Media contact: Sandy Stevens Program Manager Environmental Health Team Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit 519-426-6170 ext. 3216 Sandy.stevens@hnhu.org In addition to ensuring your pet’s rabies vaccination status is up to date, we are asking the community to take the following preventative measures: • Stay away from and do not touch unfamiliar animals, or animals acting strangely. Stay away from wild animals.

• Prevent pets from coming into contact with wildlife.

• Supervise children when they are around animals. Accidents do happen.

• Do not let pets roam free.

• Feed indoor pets indoors. Feeding pets outdoors can attract other unwanted animals.

• Report all animal bites, scratches and any other contact that might result in transmission of rabies to a person to the Public Health Unit at 519445-2672.

• Report all wildlife (e.g. raccoons, skunks, foxes, etc.) exhibiting abnormal behaviour to the Six Nations Wildlife 519-445-0330.

If you should get bitten please follow these procedures:

OHSWEKEN - Scott Smith, director of lacrosse operations for Six Nations, received an award from elected band council last night. Elected band council congratulated Smith and the Six Nations Arrows for their winning

of the Minto Cup Championship back in August, by giving Smith a framed picture of the team. “We like to recognize our winning teams and all the hard work they do,” said elected Chief Ava Hill. “As grandparents and parents

we are all so proud of our kids [the team] that are bringing home recognition to our community.”

Smith plans on hanging the picture in the arena where everybody can see and appreciate it.

PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN

Persons bitten or scratched by domestic animals or wildlife should immediately clean their wounds with soap and water and seek medical attention. Once the Health Unit is notified of the incident by the healthcare provider and/or the victim, the situation will be assessed and prescribed actions can be taken largely depending on the type of animal involved. In most instances, wildlife can be tested for the rabies virus while domestic dogs and cats can be confined at home for 10 days to rule out transmission of the virus. If there is a risk of exposure to the virus, post-exposure prophylaxis (vaccine) is available.

If you have any questions regarding Rabies call Six Nations Animal Control Services at (519) 445-2947 WeekendCoverage24-7 Phone#519-445-4818

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December 23rd, 2015

Special dinner held to comfort grieved community members

By Chezney Martin OHSWEKEN - Brightening the Spirit, Breaking the Silence Suicide Awareness Group held their Second Annual Remembering Our Loved Ones Dinner on Monday, December 21 within the Social Services Gym for community members to enjoy.

Attendees had the chance to partake in a free meal, goodie bags and the opportunity to enjoy speakers such as Michelle General and her family, Avery Hill Porter, Rick Hill and members of the Rekindling Our Fires Group, who offered their own words on suicide and traditional teachings. Community members were also given the opportunity to visit a “memory wall,” where they could leave a message, photo or memento, and light a candle in memory of a loved one to float on a pool of water.

Coordinator Dorothy Russell-Patterson said that the event went “really well,” including that without the work of volunteers and staff the event would not have been as successful.

“Remembering Our Loved Ones Dinner is our

Brightening the Spirit, Breaking the Silence Suicide Awareness Group put on a nice feast for local community members who are greiving or mourning the loss of a loved one. The holiday season can be an especially lonesome time for those who are bereaved. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

second annual event now,” said Russell-Patterson.

“We’ve been together for about eight months, and Brightening the Spirit, Breaking the Silence is a suicide initiative on Six Nations, and we have fourteen committed members that bring a variety of skills and expertise to the table,” she explained.

“We have attempted to create awareness because there were gaps

that we found, or some missing pieces once the event of suicide had occurred, and the crisis response occurred and the business of the funeral has to occur, and we have heard people in pain. So, in trying to reach out to people we found that those of us that have experienced that area of our life, we really found that love and support was key to getting us through that

very difficult time,” she said. “So, together we created a mission statement.

It’s to reduce the stigma of suicide, and to explore life promoting strategies for our people and those that have lost someone to suicide. So, here we are, celebrating our second year together, and some great

things have happened to us,” she said, adding that the group has developed partnerships.

“We have a strong partnership with Six Nations Child and Family Services, we have Rekindling Our Fires Group now partnering off with us and we’re going to help wher-

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We have the Mental Health here on Six Nations as well as the Mental Health in Brantford who are secure partners as well,” she said, later adding that the Diocese of Huron made a $3,000 donation to help fund the dinner.

R u s s e l l-P a t t e r s on shared that those in attendance were given the opportunity to speak as well, as many people are in different stages of their journeys. She also shared that more people had shown up than just those that had registered, which was a good sign.

“I think we had 128 people who registered, and I think we had 15 more come through the door. But we cooked for 150, so we’re in a good speed,” she said, explaining that visitors could take food home or help themselves to seconds.

The night ended after Artie Martin recited the Thanksgiving Address, with attendees leaving with the sense that grief support has grown even larger within the Six Nations community.

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Feds loosen millions frozen by Harper government

By Laura Hill OTTAWA – Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett has announced that the federal government is putting a stop to controversial compliance measures laid out in the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. In a statement released on Friday, Bennett said “Today, I directed my Department to cease all discretionary compliance measures related to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act and to reinstate funding withheld from First Nations under these measures.

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act

was initiated by the Conservative government, who made it mandatory for bands across Canada

to release their financial information online or have their government funds withheld. The Act, also known as Bill C-27, was passed despite several objections from Indigenous communities.

The Assembly of First Nations criticized the act, saying “The Bill is a flawed approach that, amongst many problems, forces First Nations to disclose details about own source revenue from band operated businesses and enterprises that hurt their ability to compete with other businesses.”

As a result of the new announcement, $12 million in funding will now be released to those Indigenous Nations who previ-

ously did not comply, reportedly 43 communities in total.

In addition to ceasing discretionary compliance measures, Bennett said the government will also “suspend any court actions against First Nations who have not complied with the Act.” Moving forward, Bennett will meet with Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould, in partnership and consultation with Indigenous nations, to undertake “a review of the laws to ensure that the Crown is fully executing its obligations in accordance with its constitutional and international obligations”.

Bennett says that con-

sulting with Indigenous peoples on laws that affect them will help shape the nation-to-nation relationship that the new federal government hopes to achieve.

“These initial steps will enable us to engage in discussions on transparency and accountability that are based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership and that build towards a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples.”

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded to the government’s decision with a statement of his own.

“We welcome this announcement by the Minister and look forward to working with the government on a new, better approach aimed at real accountability,” said AFN National Chief Bellegarde.

“First Nations fully support accountability, but Bill C-27 is a flawed piece of legislation that does not respect our rights and must be repealed. Today’s announcement gives us an opportunity to work together on a better approach where First Nations are accountable to their citizens first and the government is accountable to the public for its funding to First Nations.”

remain unsolved.

Out of the 46 solved female indigenous homicides it was found that — nine were murdered by a family member, 17 were murdered by their partner or spouse, 19 were murdered by someone who knew the victim and one was of an unknown circumstance.

A separate part of the report focuses on homicides of indigenous men.

It says that from 1978 to 2014, there were 126 homicides of indigenous men in OPP jurisdiction, with one remaining unsolved.

Of the 125 cases that were solved — 35 were murdered by family members, 10 were murdered by their partner or spouse, 70 were murdered by someone who knew the victim, nine were of unknown circum-

stances and one was not available.

Of the eight missing indigenous women reported to the OPP who remain missing, the force says foul play is possible or suspected in one case.

Of the 39 cases that involve missing indigenous men, police believe foul play is possible or suspected for 22 cases.

T he OPP began re​ viewing all cases involv-

ing indigenous victims starting in 2011 and police don’t consider a case solved until a criminal charge is laid.

The report from the OPP is a sign that the nation is seeking reconciliation.

“Reconciliation means that all Canadians, all organizations, all political stripes and authorities, roll up their sleeves and begin to change a nation,”

said Chief Isadore Day, Ontario Regional Chief.

“The Ontario Provincial Police report on missing and murdered First Nation citizens gives us a good starting point.”

The report, which can be downloaded at www.opp.ca, includes a compilation of case file information, except in a few cases where families didn’t consent to their release.

Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett.

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A report from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) states that progress is being made on solving the numerous cases of murdered and missing indigenous people in Ontario.

The report was released on December 16 and says eight of the 54 murders of indigenous women that have been investigated by the OPP

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RCMP Constable with history of viFirst Nations 10 olence sued by BC times more likely man for brain injuto die in house fires ries According to a report from 2011, First Nations are 10 times more likely to die in a fire on the reserve compared to the rest of Canada. The Canadian Press accessed the report through an Access to Information request.

Over half of the reserves in Canada have “little to no fire protection” and rely too heavily on “poorly trained volunteers.”

56% of First Nations have “adequate fire protection” and this is because of how close the First Nation is to a neighboring municipality.

Because most First Nations face a housing crisis, with dilapidated homes or homes not being built to code, the risk becomes more prevalent.

Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson, who represents First Nations in the North says that the, “lack of fire protection would never be tolerated in any other Canadian community.” A spokesperson for the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs says that the report, “does not provide a complete picture of fire protection in First Nation communities.”

RCMP Constable Brian Heideman has a questionable history in his position of authority, including “losing” a bag of cocaine, taking steroids, as well as killing 2 teenagers during a high speed chase in British Columbia. Despite this pattern of behaviour, Heideman was given the authority to cause more physical and psychological damage to three indigenous men in British Columbia.

Robert Wright, 48 years old, was violently taken down in a jail cell in 2012.

A video shows Wright kneeling on bench, handcuffed, and thrown backwards onto the cement floor by Heideman. Heideman is accused of taking steroids around the same time.

Wright suffers brain damage as a result of the incident and is now unable to take care of himself.

Heideman is being sued

by Wright for damages in civil court. New information about Heideman has been uncovered by J. Scott Stanley, Wright’s lawyer. Two internal police hearings into claims of excessive force against two other indigenous men are also being heard.

The outcomes will be unknown as information about internal discipline is protected under the Privacy Act, according to the RCMP. None of the cases against Heideman have resulted in criminal charges. However, he was suspended 8 days pay, not for Wright’s abuse but for consuming steroids illegally. Heideman continues to work and is stationed in Vernon, British Columbia.

Shoal Lake #40 gets their Freedom Road Over 100 years ago, Shoal Lake First Nation was severed from the mainland, near Winnipeg, Ontario, in order to create a fresh water supply for the city of Winnipeg. The people of Shoal Lake live on a man-made island and travel to and from the mainland in a rickety boat. During the winter, residents have died trying to cross the water.

The lacking infrastructure has finally caught the attention of the Liberal government, who now promise to work with all levels of government to build the 30 million dollar road. Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says that she has been dubbed the Minister of ReconciliAction and that this project is the, “road to a better future.”

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was visibly overwhelmed at the press conference because he “didn’t think he’d see the day.” Last year, the Shoal Lake community was devastated when Conservatives announced funds were allocated for a study rather than funding their Freedom Road. Shoal Lake #40 has been under the longest boil water advisory in Canadian history. Bennett called the situation urgent and said that building this road was one of the first steps in reconciliation. Chief Redsky said, “the land was taken without permission and residents have been living with the consequences ever since.”

With tears coming from his eyes, Redsky went on to say how Canadians must honour the ones lost by “just trying to get home.”

Sterilized against her will: Indigenous women talk survival

In 2008, Melika Popp went to Royal University Hospital (RUH) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to deliver a baby and came home with a tubal ligation, that she was assured was a “reversible procedure.”

Popp says she felt, “very targeted. It was under duress. I was so hormonal at the time,” in regards to her signed consent for

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Melika Popp says she was "very targeted" by professionals in the medical industry to undergo sterilization. She is currently exploring her legal options. the procedure. She hopes that by coming forward other women will also come forward and be able to heal. This violation has Popp exploring legal options.

Arthur Schafer, bio-ethicist and Director of Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba has identified systemic racism and continued cultural genocide as the roots of the problem.

“Women cannot give consent if the circumstances are such that the woman can’t easily reflect on it because their hormones are raging or they’re about to face surgery or for whatever reason, then it becomes illegitimate,” Schafer says.

There is a huge issue of accountability that must

be examined.

Jackie Mann, Vice President of Integrated Health Service at RUH says that the policies on tubal ligation have changed. Now women must talk over the procedure with their physicians and complete consent forms before they arrive at the hospital. It is unclear what the policies were before this. Questions arise as to whether the previous policy was applied in a racialized way, or if it was not followed at all. Officials at the Saskatoon Health Region said they apologized.

Popp is adamant when she says, “I want to make it very clear, I am not a victim. I’m a survivor.”

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Hundreds show up for Jamieson toy bingo

By Chezney Martin OHSWEKEN – Following six other Six Nations elementary schools, Jamieson Elementary School held their year-end toy bingo at the Six Nations Bingo Hall on Saturday, December 19.

Over 400 visitors came to partake in the opportunity to win prizes that would offer an early holiday gift, and to visit with both family and other bingo players.

Bingo Hall Concession Supervisor Brandon Bomberry explained that the event will be the last toy bingo for the season.

“This year there has been seven toy bingos, one for each elementary school on the reserve,” said Bomberry, mentioning that the only school that didn’t host one was the Everlasting Tree School. “I would say on average, they are probably raking in at least $15,000 for each school, so

they have a small Christmas tree with gift cards on it for McDonalds, Boston Pizza, Wal-Mart, so that’s another way to generate funds. As well as their bake sale table,” he said.

Both the non-smoking and smoking sides of the Bingo Hall were full of bingo players, from families Many dabbers and sponsors were involved to raise toys for the community. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN it all depends on the support of the parents, the home and school, the volunteers, because it takes a lot of work to put one of these toy bingos together,” he said, further explaining that all of the money earned for the bingo will go to the host school.

“Everything goes toward the school, so the money that’s generated for Jamieson today will go back into their school,”

he said. “I remember back when I was small, selling chocolate bars and that stuff, but back then we never had anything like this for the local schools,” he said. “The money can be used to get more library books, better computers, school supplies and stuff like that for the school,” he said.

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Bean Smiths SN Bantam Reps going 15-0 this season

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – Terry Smith’s Six Nations Bantam Reps continue to dominate on the ice after dismantling Tillsonburg 5–2 at the Gaylord Powless Arena on Sunday.

Despite the lopsided score, the Bantams had to work hard for the win and were up to the challenge.

Rycol Davis put Six Nations up 1–0 early in the first period from

Sandy Porter and Darrion White, which is how the period would end. Porter nearly had Six Nations’ second goal when he beat the Tillsonburg goalie cleanly, but rang the puck off the crossbar. He wouldn’t miss a few minutes later when he moved in on the Tillsonburg goal and performed a major league fake shot, drew the puck back with the toe of his stick and wired it home

to take a 2–0 lead.

With 5:57 left in the middle frame, Tillsonburg’s Dylan Holman scored on a power play to cut the Six Nations lead to 2–1. Devin Jamieson pushed the Six Nations lead to 3–1 when he took a pass behind him at the blue line, spun and with a single motion whipped a perfectly aimed slap-shot in to make it 3–1. Kessler Skye drew the assist.

Porter struck again 15 seconds into the third from Quwade Powless. AP call-up Wyatt Williams made it 5–1 from another call-up, Jacob Smith, and Davis. Tillsonburg would score again late in the period but it was too little, too late and Six Nations Bantam Reps took the 5–2 final.

“I think we tied them earlier this year but that was when we weren’t as good as a team as we

The Six Nations Bantam Reps played a disciplined game, for the most part, to win 5-2 over Tillsonburg Bantams Sunday at the GPA. Rycol Davis watches his backhander all the way into the Tillsonburg net in the third period. This is a typically well-coached team under the guidance of Terry 'Bean' Smith who seems to be able to bring out the best in his players. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

are now,” said Devon Jamieson after the game.

“We knew it was going to be a good game, but we put our heads together in the same mind and stayed focused.”

With the win, the Bantams are now 15–0–1.

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Riley Martin fights off a check by Tillsonburg's Brady Scructon in Sunday's 5-2 Six Nations Bantam Reps win. Photo by Jim Windle

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OHSWEKEN - The Six Nations Atom Reps were smoked by the Plattsville Rage, 6-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Gaylord Powless Arena. Six Nations lone goal came from Dayton Jamieson, assisted by Mace Anthony (pictured above) in the first period.

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Pro-Fit Corvairs put more distance on the pack

By Jim Windle CALEDONIA – St. Catharines Falcons’ brass certainly wanted at least one of three recent headto-head clashes with the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs to go their way, heading into Saturday night’s game. They didn’t get their wish.

Last week, the Corvairs took a 1–0 double OT decision in the Falcons’ barn before returning to the Haldimand Centre the next night to crush them 9–2.

Between then and this past Saturday night’s 4–2 win over the Falcons, was that little sojourn to Pelham last Tuesday night for an 11–2 throttling of the Panthers.

Saturday’s Caledonia win started out well for the Corvairs who built up a 3–0 lead on goals scored

by Quentin Maksimovich, Mitchell Fitzmorris, and Mitch Graham, but took a decidedly southern turn in the second period when a rash of penalties

Caledonia Corvairs' #88, Jake Brown, creates a screen in front of St. Catharines Falcons net minder Cameron Gray, crouching to keep sight of the puck. The Corvairs won it 4-2, the third time in a week Caledonia defeated the second place Falcons to keep them at bay. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE broke out, putting them off-kilter for a while.

During that wobbly section, the Falcons got right back in the game scoring twice, the second

with a two man advantage.

The Corvairs settled down in the third and added an insurance goal with Kaksimovich’s sec-

ond of the game.

The Caledonia ProFit Corvairs go into the Christmas break with a record of 27–1–1–2 for 57 points, and first place in

the division, miles ahead of second place St. Catharines after three straight losses to Caledonia.

They will be back at it January 2nd in Fort Erie

to kick off the 2016 part of the season.

For many people, the holidays see an increase in shopping and socializing.

The Six Nations Police Service is offering the following tips to get you through the holidays safely.

HOLIDAY CRIME PREVENTION Celebrating

On-line Shopping • It’s wise to do some research on a website before you purchase something and hand over your credit card information.

• Log on to the company website yourself - do not enter through an emailed link • Check the Better Business Bureau to see if they have had any complaints about the company • Look for a padlock icon in the upper right corner of any page asking for your credit card information to indicate it is secure.

Shopping in Person • Try not to take your eyes off your debit or credit card when someone else is handling it • Make sure they only swipe your card once • Keep watch of your personal belongings at all times - don’t leave your purse unattended • If you must store your purchases in your car, make sure they’re in the trunk and that your trunk opener inside your car is deactivated • Park somewhere well lit and don’t leave valuables where they can be seen

Decking the Halls • If your Christmas tree is visible from the outside, consider not placing gifts under the tree until the last minute • If you have pets, they may be attracted to ribbons and parcels and they could pose a choking hazard • Once the presents have been unwrapped, consider taking boxes for things such as computers, electronics and televisions straight to recycling yourself - no need to alert a thief what new toys Santa brought you by leaving the boxes outside your home

Travelling by Car

• Whether you’re a guest or a host, you need to have a plan to prevent drinking and driving. Remember that it’s not always easy to tell if someone is over the legal limit to safely drive and that time is the only thing that can sober someone up.

• Determine who the designated drivers in your group will be or have a plan to take public transit or taxis ahead of time • As a host, consider limiting your own drinking so you can be more aware of how much your guests are drinking • If you believe one of your friends is too drunk to drive, ask them or their keys and call them a cab; alternatively, you can stay with them until they are sober or offer them a spare bed for the night • If you are unable to stop someone who shouldn’t be driving, you will need to call the police - it may be difficult to do when it’s a friend, but the potential for serious or deadly harm to your friend and others is a very real possibility if they get behind the wheel

• This time of year, the roads can become slippery and you may encounter black ice.

• Have directions and check road conditions before you set out • Always wear a seat belt • Stick to well-travelled roads when possible and take a cell phone and car charger for emergencies • Ensure your car is in good mechanical condition and that you have appropriate tires for the road conditions you may encounter • Have the correct car seats for children and make sure they are installed properly • Keep an emergency kit and blankets in your trunk • If you need to use your GPS or your cell phone, pull over to the side of the road when it’s safe to do so • Advise someone of your travel route and the times you plan to leave home and arrive at your destination

Going Away?

• If your holiday plans include travel elsewhere, you will want to take steps to protect your home and its belongings while you are away.

• Have a friend or neighbor visit your home often to check on things • Invest in a timer for your lights • Cancel your newspaper and arrange for your mail to be brought inside every day • You may be excited about your big trip, but it’s not wise to advertise your plans in social media, such as Facebook and Twitter

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Midgets squander lead with bad penalties

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – If not for an undisciplined second period, the Six Nations Midget Reps would have had the game in the bag, but Tillsonburg took advantage by scoring three back-to-back power play goals to inch past Six Nations 6–5 at the Gaylord Powless Arena on Sunday.

Six Nations’ Davin Whitlow scored on a twoman breakaway in the first period with Tanner Jonathan assisting on the play.

Seth Lamoure tied it a 1–1 late in the period from Jarrod Winters, and Brandon Soares gave Tillsonburg an early second period lead when the Six Nations defense failed to clear the puck from in front of Cody Summers in the Six Nations net.

A well-executed two-

on-one saw Whitlow and Austin Staats combine to even the score at 2–2.

Whitlow drew the goalie to the post using Staats as a decoy and shot to the long side for the goal.

Then, 18 seconds later, Six Nations had the 3–2 lead on Cecil Monture’s first of the game from Staats.

Penalties against Six Nations literally filled the penalty box and forced them to play two men short for the last two minutes of the period.

Tillsonburg scored three straight power play goals

by Lamoure, with 1:46 remaining, Matt Meharg, 18 second later, and Winters with 27 seconds left in the period, turning the tide and putting Six Nations behind 5–3.

After the second intermission, Six Nations got back to hockey. Keelan Green showed some soft hands with the puck close

SN Pee Wee Reps battle back to tie

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – It was a seesaw matchup of the Pee Wee Reps Sunday at the Gaylord Powless Arena as Six Nations vs. Hagersville ended in a 4–4 tie. Hagersville took a 1–0 first period lead on a goal by Captain Dustin McKeen with Keaton Garvie assisting. Justin Wenzowski made it 2–0 from Garvie and McKeen.

McKeen added another to build a 3–0 Hagersville lead before Six Nations’ Blair Green popped in two, the second with 27 seconds left in the second pe-

riod to cut the Hagersville lead to 3–2. Justin Gardner earned an assist.

Early in the third period, Cole Powless rang one off the inside of the post and in to even the score at 3–3.

Hagersville fought back to take a 4–3 lead with Garvie’s goal scored with 4:11 remaining, but Six Nations’ Zack Johnson tying it up again at 4–4 unassisted only 11 seconds later.

Marlee Montour settled into a fine effort in the Six Nations goal after a shaky start.

The Six Nations Pee Wee Reps under the coaching of Chandon Hill fought back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the Hagersville Pee Wee Hawks 4-4 at the Gaylord Powless Arena on Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

in to bring Six Nations to within one. A little over a minute later the score was tied again at 5–5 after Cecil Monture tipped one in from the crease from Staats and Sam Green.

But then, with Dylan Hill serving two for a head check and with four seconds remaining, Brandon Soares scored to take the two points out of the hands of Six Nations with a 6–5 final score.

Three Six Nations penalties resulted in three Tillsonburg power play goals late in the second period at the Gaylord Powless Arena Sunday afternoon. Tillsonburg would go on to win it with a game winner scored with four seconds remaining in the game. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

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By Jim Windle HAGERSVILLE – How do you outshoot your opponent 41–18 and still lose the game? The Hagersville Hawks are wondering the same thing as they dropped a 3–2 decision in Glanbrook to the Rangers on Sunday night. Perhaps the magnificent performance by Rangers goalie Matthew Venturelli might have something to do with it. Or maybe it was the porous penalty kill squad who allowed two power play goals on four oddman situations.

But either way, the Glanbrook Rangers had a 2–0 first period lead with a pair of power play goals scored by Brad Parish and Tyler Bell. Cole Martin cut the Randers lead in half at 7:24 of the second period with a power play goal of his own, assisted by Travis Bell.

But with 25 seconds remaining in the period, Glanbrook’s Connor Maitz scored to allow the Rangers to take a 3–1 lead into

Hagersville Hawks Jr. C captain, Mitch Green, is on track for his best season ever as a Hawk. He already has 20 goals and 18 assists in 27 games. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

the second intermission.

After a scoreless 19 minutes and 56 minutes, during which Hagersville threw 20 shots at Venturelli, Dan Mederios registered the last goal of the game on a Hawks power play for the 3–2 final score.

The Dundas Blues edged the Hawks 5–4 Saturday night at the Hagersville Arena.

The Blues carried the momentum throughout

the first and second periods constructing a 4–1 lead with Dundas goals scored by Bryce Robertson, Domenic Procopio, Ray Thompson and Justin Homer. Mitch Green scored the first Hawks goal.

The Hawks suddenly came to life in the third period beginning with Ethan Hager’s power play marker. Dan Medeiros and Jordy Land brought the Hawks back from the edge of the abyss only to have Dan Pelosini put a handle on the game at 10:55 of the third.

Dundas held on as Hagersville threw 16 shots at Venturelli but the Hawks could not beat him again.

The Hawks will have a few days over Christmas to regroup for the second half of the season. They will play the Port Dover Sailors in Dover on Sunday, December 27th at 2 pm and that will do until returning to action Saturday, January 2nd to host the Dunnville Mudcats.

BY Chezney Martin OHSWEKEN – In the mid-afternoon, new and possible recruits for the Demons CLAX Team arrived to try out on Saturday, December 19 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

Scheduled to begin at 3 o’clock, the practice was delayed due to a lack of staff at the arena to turn the floor lights on. Despite the darkness, some of the players suited up and went out on the floor to warm up their hands and sticks.

In the time spent waiting for the lights to be turned on, General Manager Ron “Mouser” Henry explained that some of the players that have come to try out are from other areas.

“All together we’ve had about 24 total [hopefuls] at our practices,” said Henry. “We have about 4 to 7 spots open, and they’re just trying to battle to earn a spot because we have a few people that are

retiring,” he said. “We have a few players coming from the state side, and London Ontario, and there’s some guys that are new to the game. I’ll tell you right now we do have some goal tending that’s gonna be a nice battle; Chase Martin played with us last year and we’re looking for big things from him this year,” he said, including that a Bandits goalie has come to try out as well.

“There are a couple guys that are gonna be hard to replace, like Roger Vyse,” he said. “Travis Hill as well, so those are two big guys that are looking to retire. We still got a spot for them though, whether they do retire or not.... we’ll let them come back,” he said.

Henry then explained that players looking to play collegiate lacrosse in the USA in the future, are encouraged not to play CLAX due to a technicality.

“We’ll take Junior

A [or] Junior B, as long as they’re not planning on playing collegiate lacrosse in the states,” he said. “‘If they play collegiate in the states, they can’t play CLAX league.

So, just like in the NLL, a player that’s playing Junior A [or] Junior B that has visions of going to Syracuse - they can’t play in the NLL. And, they can’t play in the CLAX league because it interferes with their eligibility in the states,” he said, explaining that CLAX players, however, are eligible to play for the NLL in Canada.

The players in CLAX are required to play transition, offence and defense on the entire floor rather than specializing in one area. This causes players to have a wider skill set, and more experienced in understanding game play which will benefit them greatly should they be picked to play in the NLL.

IF YOU BOOZE DON’T CRUISE

The Six Nations Police Service is set to launch their annual Festive Season R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign throughout the community during the holiday season. Six Nations Police officers are vigilant year round in an effort to reduce impaired driving but those efforts are increased this time of year with dedicated R.I.D.E. spot checks to coincide with the usual increase of social gatherings and the increase of alcohol consumption during the holiday season.

We are committed to keeping the roads in our community safe and our R.I.D.E. campaign is an important part of that commitment.

We also continue to encourage the public to call 911 when they see a suspected impaired driver. Keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility and police often receive reports of suspected impaired drivers from other motorists. As your police service we want to remind community members to plan ahead and make alternate arrangements to prevent drinking and driving. Arrangements such as choosing a designated driver, calling a taxi or arranging for a friend or family member to pick you up are all great alternatives to drinking and driving.

FROM ALL OF US AT THE SIX NATIONS POLICE SERVICE, WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.

SIX NATIONS POLICE - 519 445-2811

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Karahkwenhawi (Zoe Hopkins) has recreated Star Wars scenes in the Kanyen'keha (Mohawk) language and put them on YouTube. These videos are quickly gaining attention, and the low budget production is entertaining and endearing. Photo by Karahkwenhawi

Star Wars mania gets the Kanyen’kéha treatment

By Lindsay Monture Last week Christmas came early for the millions of Star Wars fans who have been waiting for the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. At first, many criticized the beloved George Lucas franchise for being sold to Disney, skeptical to see if it would continue to live up to its legacy, but last week’s opening smashed the global box office record with $525 million in ticket sales, proving that Star Wars is back for yet another generation to adore.

Karahkwenhawi Zoe Hopkins might just be the biggest Star Wars fan in Six Nations.

and The Trash Compactor Scene.

Although they were made over a year ago, her Star Wars in Mohawk videos have been gaining popularity once again as they’ve been making their way through social media in light of the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Since they’ve been uploaded, the shorts have had thousands of views on YouTube. Her version of Star Wars Episode 4 played at Swede Fest, a film festival in Florida, shared on APTN National News, and almost made it onto the George Stroumboulopoulous show, whose staff had interviewed Karahkwen-

The Force Awakens.

“It makes me so happy that people like it and laugh. And I’m happy that our language is being heard and appreciated” says Karahkwenhawi. “If our language had never been lost, we would have tons of shows and movies and videos on YouTube in the language. So, every time we can watch something and hear Kanyen’keha, that’s like a win for the light side.”

Like her Goldilocks tahnon Ohkwá:ri short, Karahkwenhawi made the Star Wars shorts for the Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa Mohawk Adult Immersion Program.

She had been study-

This trash compactor scene was a winner at the Toronto International Film Festival and was even viewed

by Lucasfilm execs. It was recently reposted by TIFF to coincide with the new Star Wars film The Force Awakens. PHOTO BY MONTANA MARTIN “I love Star Wars so much that I made my own weird little version of it all in Mohawk, where I got to make fun costumes and play all my favourite characters,” she says of the two hilarious Star Wars shorts she made in Kanyen’kéha — Star Wars Episode 4

hawi because they had seen it and loved it. The trash compactor scene was the winner of a contest put on by TIFF, and the head of Star Wars at Lucasfilm had even seen it. Last week TIFF posted it again to their social media to coincide with the opening of

ing Kanyen’kéha for two years by the time she made Star Wars Episode 4 in Mohawk, which starred herself and Karonhyawake Jeff Doreen. She wrote it with help from Megan General, who had been studying the language for four years.

A year later she made the

Trash Compactor Scene, which featured two other Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa students – Artie Martin and Ronkwetiyohstha Joe Maracle, who graduated last year.

“I really like how Yoda speaks in a backward English that’s similar to the way Mohawk is spoken,” says Karonhyawake, who often references Star Wars when teaching Kanyen’kéha to grades 4 8, “As part of my teaching, I write the Mohawk word on the board and break

it down into its smaller word parts with respective meanings. I have the kids interpret the word into ‘regular english’ and then into “Yoda’néha” (Yoda-language). The students like that. I like Yoda’s philosophy as well. He’s Yoda-nosaunee!”

K a r a h k w e n h a w i ’s love for Star Wars runs so deep, she has achieved the utmost patience to see it.

“I’m waiting until Boxing Day to see it. I was wary about the new one since the prequels were not

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“I’m savoring the moment, and even though I heard it’s good, I’m scared that my precious will be ruined!” Secretly, she wants to have the theatre all to herself.

Her Star Wars shorts can be found on the Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa YouTube page, or simply by searching ‘Star Wars in Mohawk’.

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Evelyn’s teachings passed down through generations OHSWEKEN – Christina Bomberry is a champion fancy shawl dancer, community role model and business woman. Christina is carrying out a legacy of passion, respect and tradition passed down from her late grandmother Evelyn Bomberry.

She taught Christina how to sew as well as how to maintain a strong business foundation.

Evelyn’s Fabrics is an infusion of past and present, a true reflection of Christina and her family.

Two deer, one representing her grandmother and the other, her supportive grandfather, are painted on the wall in a mural of remembrance. Two turtles, Christina and her daughter Jadyn, connecting the generations are the strawberries above them for medicine and protection that turns into flowers representing blossoming and growth.

Her Auntie Theresa, described by Christina as “her rock” has been by her side maintaining the store

Christina Bomberry. when Christina has other family or work engagements. Family tradition is strong, a connection that is displayed throughout the store.

Christina is a spokesmodel for Manitoba Mukluks, recently doing work for them on The Shopping Channel. She carries their most up to date products in store. She can place special orders, saving on shipping costs for customers. Christina is also a representative with Vans Pendleton, selling high end shoes for them in a yearly skateboard-

Blankets, quilts, pillows, phone cases, jewellery, moccasins and lacrosse sticks and more!

Exclusively selling Manitoba Mukluks and Vans Pendleton.

Tradional clothing and pow wow regalia

ing competition held in New Mexico. They can be found on the shelves, with new styles and colours debuting in April of every year. Native Beauty Clothing and Native Beauty Lacrosse, a clothing line Christina has helped expand, has been brought into the store in hooded sweaters and tshirts. Evelyn’s Fabrics hosts an array of products from local artisans including, blankets, quilts, pillows, phone cases, jewellery, moccasins and lacrosse sticks. Traditional clothing and pow wow regalia is available as well as custom orders.

The wide variety of fabrics carried are high quality and exclusive.

Pendleton fabrics were brought in to be accessible to the community.

Christina commented that native printed fleece in all colours have been found to be a popular item with customers using them on the inside of moccasins and for baby blankets. Christina takes

great pride in seeing community members create works of art through the fabrics she carries. Most recently observing creations at the Christmas Bazaar held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, saying that, “seeing all the people being creative in the community, to me, that’s what that’s for”.

Christina takes care of her customers offering repair work and alterations on site. Keeping the store open and accessible to the community is something Evelyn wanted. The store is available after hours for emergencies such as fabric needed for funerals.

Christina is an avid community role model and has worked with children at the Red Barn, a recreational centre for children in the community. Response from children to providing sewing classes has been huge.

Sewing classes for children is a project Christina hopes to begin in the New Year. A desire to help and teach people is a trait

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grandmother. A tradition passed on from Evelyn has transpired into a dream fufilled by Christina and proves to be an inspiration in keeping family at the centre of all things.

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Daily exercise need not fall by the wayside during the hectic holiday season.

How to maintain workout routines during the holidays HEALTHY & WELLNESS - Between decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January.

Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays.

Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course.

Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda.

Don’t worry about the length of your workouts.

If you’re accustomed to an hour-long workout but cannot fit in more than

20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter.

Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles.

Change your schedule.

You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season.

Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a workout when you go it alone. However, if you have a workout partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less inclined to miss a workout even when you’re not especially motivated to hit the gym.

Try new activities.

Workouts need not be limited to exercises in the gym. Plenty of activities work the body and burn calories. Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few winter sports that can help you stay in shape.

Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If holiday travel is on your itinerary, select a hotel that has fitness equipment. This way you can keep up with your routine. Even swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can provide a cardiovascular workout while you’re on vacation. Remember, it only takes a two-week break from exercise to experience a fitness regression, and you will only have to work harder to

get back to your current fitness level if you let exercise slide too long.

Add short, high-intensity exercises. Burn more calories in less time with high-intensity workouts.

This way you won’t need to schedule as much time for workouts but will still get the benefit of exercise.

Transform chores into exercise opportunities.

See that vacuum cleaner, rake or broom as a piece of exercise equipment. While cleaning up for holiday company, turn on the radio and get your heart pumping, too. Do leg raises while you’re preparing meals or do some pushups off of the kitchen counter.

Use your bodyweight.

Even if you can’t make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness.

Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise. By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workout’s worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals.

Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the New Year.

ASK KITTY

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ask Kitty will return in January where I look forward to answering your questions.

Happy Holidays Kitty

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Did you know?

What is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a drug.

It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions— resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.

As for how it affects the mind, it is best understood as a drug that reduces a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.

Although classified as a depressant, the amount of alcohol consumed determines the type of effect. Most people drink for the stimulant effect, such as a beer or glass of wine taken to “loosen up.” But if a person consumes more than the body can handle, they then experience alcohol’s depressant effect. They start to feel “stupid” or lose coordination and control.

Alcohol overdose causes even more severe depressant effects (inability to feel pain, toxicity where the body vomits the poison, and finally unconsciousness or, worse, coma or death from severe toxic overdose).

These reactions depend on how much is consumed and how quickly.

There are different kinds of alcohol. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol), the only alcohol used in beverages, is produced by the fermentation of grains and fruits. Fermenting is a chemical process whereby yeast acts upon certain ingredients in the food, creating alcohol.

Provided by The Truth about Alcohol- drugfreeworld.org

Alcohol and its effects Is alcohol addictive?

Yes, alcohol can be addictive. About one person in 20 who drinks is dependent on alcohol. People with an addiction may have difficulty stopping by themselves, even if they want to, and even if other negative effects (such as financial or other personal problems) begin to outweigh the positive effects. Alcohol dependence can also cause major problems with friends, family, school, work, emotional and mental health, the law and money!

True or false 1. If a female and a male both have an average body type and weigh the same, drinking the same amount of alcohol will have the same effect on each of them.

2. Coolers and regular strength beer contain the same amount of alcohol.

3. Some people can drink a lot without seeming to get drunk.

4. Drinking coffee, working up a sweat, or having a cold shower will sober you up.

Answers 1 . False. Males have more water in their bodies than females. This means the alcohol gets more diluted in males, and so a male will notice less effect than a female of the same body weight and body type who drank the same amount of alcohol.

2. False. Most 12 oz/341 mL coolers are 6.9 per cent alcohol, while a regular 12 oz/341 mL bottle of beer is five per cent alcohol. That means there is nearly one-and-a-half times as much alcohol in a cooler as in a regular strength bottle of beer.

3. True. A person who often drinks a lot may not look drunk because his or her body is used to the alcohol. But even if a person doesn’t look drunk after drinking, the alcohol still has an effect. The person still has too much alcohol in his or her blood to deal safely with risky situations, such as braking quickly while driving. You should never be a passenger in a car when the driver has been drinking. When possible, you should also try to stop the person from driving or getting into dangerous situations.

4. False. Only time will make you sober. Your liver eliminates alcohol at a certain rate and nothing will change that rate. Your liver needs about 1.5 hours to eliminate one standard drink from your body.

A shot of whisky has about the same amount of alcohol as a regular bottle of beer.

Who uses alcohol?

Most Canadian adults drink alcohol, and do so responsibly. But because alcohol is a drug, there may be risks if you drink any amount of alcohol. In 2005, about two-thirds (62%) of all Ontario students (grade 7—12) reported drinking at least once in the past year. This is about 603,400 students. One in 10 students (10%) drank alcohol once a week.

• One in four male students (25%) and one in five females (20%) reported binge drinking (five or more drinks at one time) in the past month.

• More than half of the alcohol consumed in Canada is beer, the most popular alcoholic drink. Next are liquor (e.g., rum, vodka) at 26 per cent and wine at 21 per cent.

• Canadians spend about $12.4 billion a year on alcohol.

About 10 per cent of Canadians are dependent on alcohol at some time in their lives.

What is a standard drink?

Each of these drinks contains the same amount of alcohol (a “standard drink” or 13.6 grams of alcohol): A 12-oz/341 mL can or bottle of regular strength beer A 3-oz/85 mL glass of fortified wine (e.g., sherry, port, vermouth) A 5 oz/142 mL glass of table wine

Alcohol is found in different amounts in different kinds of drinks.

For example: • regular strength beer contains five per cent alcohol (some beers contain higher or lower percentages) • table wine contains about 12 per cent alcohol • fortified wine contains 16 to 18 per cent alcohol • most liquor contains 40 per cent alcohol.

An average adult can eliminate from the body (mostly through urine) about two-thirds of one standard drink per hour (10 grams of alcohol). If that person has two standard drinks, it will take about three hours for his or her body to be free of alcohol again. If you get drunk, only time can make you sober again.

How does alcohol make you feel?

Alcohol may slow your reflexes, movement and thinking. For a short time, alcohol can make you feel: • more calm and relaxed • more talkative • less shy • warm (skin may be flushed) • less co-ordinated.

Alcohol can make some people aggressive. For others, drinking can depress them or make them more depressed. When people are intoxicated (drunk), they may: • have blackouts (lose their memory) • slur their speech or have trouble walking “Caring people • feel sleepy or lose consciousness working hand in • be more likely to have falls and other accidents hand to help the • get alcohol poisoning or die • have slower reflexes and thinking community, help take more risks and make bad decisions. themselves” Provided by www.camh.net

Have a safe and sober Holiday and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year New Directions Group 1769 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 160 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 Telephone: 1.519.445.2947 Fax: 1.877.650.9700 Email: ndg@sixnations.ca

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High-Occupancy Toll Lanes Pilot Coming to the QEW in 2016 TRUCKING - A High-Occupancy Toll, or HOT, lane pilot project will begin on a section of the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington in summer 2016, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation announced.

The pilot is the first step of Ontario’s plan to implement HOT lanes throughout the region.

In this pilot project, ex-

isting High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the QEW will be converted to HOT lanes.

Carpools of two or more occupants will still be able to use the QEW HOT lanes for free, while single occupant drivers will now have the option to purchase a permit to use them. A limited number of permits will be available to allow single occupant drivers to use the HOT lanes during the

pilot.

Commercial vehicles are not expressly prohibited from HOV lanes, however, there are current HOV weigh and length restrictions that basically do exclude anything over 6.5 meters long with a gross weight of 4,500 kg or less. It’s not expected this new HOT plan will change that rule.

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nity Centre. The Six Nations Police have donated a truckload of juice to the Christmas Baskets Program. Janna Miller says it is their way of giving back to the community. This year the pro-

gram is in urgent need of monetary donations to ensure families in the area will not go hungry this Christmas. Photo by David LaForce.

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MARTIN, James N. (Timbuck) At the Toronto General Hospital on Tuesday December 22, 2015 in his 69th year.

Loving husband of Sue. Loving dad to Colin, Shani, James, Brandon & Lisa. Loving papa to Tim, Stu, Miranda, Tyler, Tasheena, Madison, Megan, Macey, Autumn, Theo, Sunnybear, Snowy, Sago & Mackenlee and great granddaughter Khloe.

Survived by sisters Spank & Pete, Sandi & Jub, Claidi & Wes, Tina & Leroy and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by grandsons Aaron & Elijah and great grandson Kayden.

Resting at his home 1753 3rd Line West after 1pm on Wednesday, December 23rd. Funeral and burial will take place on Thursday December 24th at 11am at Sour Springs Longhouse. www.rhbanderson.com

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Bessie Mae LaForme (March 18, 1928 - December 22, 2014) Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. We miss your smiling face and your laughter. We carry with us every day the lessons that you taught us, the love that you gave to us and the strength and courage that you instilled in each of us. We will never forget all of the life lessons that you shared with us. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed already since the Creator called you home.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This can be a terrific week for you, Aries. Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfully juggle many different things at once.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with likeminded individuals as well.

6. Bobby __, NHL champ 7. Lease 8. More parched 9. Medieval merchant guild 10. Negative ions 11. Top 12. One of the Gershwins 13. Dekalitre 19. Imitate 21. Gentlemen 24. Dawn 25. A citizen of Chile 26. Bright stars 27. Codfish genus 31. Extremely unrefined 32. Diacritical mark 34. Correspondences

Answers for December 23, 2015 Crossword Puzzle

35. Indicates position 36. Small cup 40. 12th Greek letter 41. Capable of being eliminated 45. 12th Jewish month 47. Rechristen 48. In a way, imputes 52. Hydroxyls + 2C 53. Follows sigma 54. Vegetable shrubs 56. South African village 57. Monetary unit of D.R. Congo 59. First Chinese dynasty 60. Divides evenly into (Math) 61. Household god (Roman) 62. Pakistani rupee 63. American time

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer. You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may feel like you’re on top of the world this week. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Act now, Virgo, or you might get left behind. You can’t sit around and wait for things to unfold.

Sometimes you have to take charge, and this is one of those times.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, now is a great time to take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, let friends know how much they mean to you because you might not say it often enough.

Others will appreciate your candor and generosity.

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