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Cynthia Jamieson runs for Elected Council Chief By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Cynthia Jamieson has stepped up to the plate and is running for the Six Nations administration’s top job as Chief Administrator of the 57th Six Nations Council. She is Mohawk, Turtle Clan who grew up within the community and has held a number of administrative duties throughout the years with the Elected Council. Her relative experience is long and impressive starting in 1991, including work as a Native Studies teacher and academic Councillor at Saunders Secondary School in London, Ont.; time as and investigating officer for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; Co-ordinator
of Ontario Indian Social Services; Policy Analyst for the Chiefs of Ontario; Director of Six Nations Health Services and was instrumental in the creation of separate Health and Social Developments, Six Nations Director of Operations, instituting management systems and policies and is currently executive director of the Mississaugas of the New Credit. It is her second shot at the Chief’s office, having tried in 2001, but since then had added a lot more tools to her toolbox and believes she can serve her community with her vast experience. “I’ve always wanted to be back involved,” says Jamieson. “But with small children, the timing wasn’t right.” Now she believes it’s
the right time to serve Six Nations. She says listing the issues facing Six Nations are so broad, numerous and obvious that she choses not to list them. “Schools, water, bridges, all those things — but framing how I feel, is very important,” she says. “We have to prioritize and have plans to address these things. “We have to decide what the most important things are, and the first priority is the people and the clear understanding that we take direction from the people and plan how to address these issues over the next three years.” Jamieson said, “As leader of the council, I would endeavour with that council that we have a lot of work
to do here and we have only a short time to do it. Therefore, we all need to be mindful of that and priorities. We only have so much time and resources to work with.” She believes that every decision made by council should be filtered through the question, “how is this going to benefit Six Nations Territory?”. “I’m not saying meetings outside are not necessary, they are,” Jamieson qualifies, “but we have to focus on what priorities we have here first.” Infrastructure, services and relationships are the top three planks on her platform of priorities. “But I think the top priority right now is the waste situation at the landfill,” she says. “We are all suffer-
ing because of that and I’m not sure there is a plan for that but there needs to be one. This should have been addressed 10 years ago.” That brings in her stance on the environment, not only here, but globally. Regarding how Six Nations’ relationship with the federal and provincial governments is concerned, the time is right for positive change. “As they say, hit while the iron is hot,” Jamieson says. “Given the Liberal climate, or at least what they espouse, it’s never been as right as it is now. I would trust that our lands and resources department would be the squeaky wheel that gets the grease and not take no for an answer.” Regarding own-source resources, Jamieson be-
lieves the course set by the present council regarding being mindful of recent federal policy regarding claw-backs is adhered to. “It’s none of their business what we do with our own funding,” says Jamieson. “We create it, we give an accounting of what we did with it, but we must watch for and protect ourselves against claw-backs.” She is concerned about accountability in regards to the agreements signed by Business Development Corporation. “That, to me, is an issue,” she says. She says that although there has been significant revenues come through the Samsung deal that helped with new fire equipment CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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Kahyonhákta “By the River” longhouse project By TRT staff Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) is pleased to announce its new ecotourism initiative. Kahyonhákta envisions a place where the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee can be accurately and appropriately represented while providing cultural, social, educational, and economic benefits to the community of Six Nations. At the heart of Kahyonhákta is a reconstructed 17th century Iroquoian longhouse, Ganohsa’oweh, “an original house” in Gayogo̱ hó:nǫ’/ Cayuga. The construction of Ganohsa’oweh will take place in the first phase of the project, which will also see the creation of education and event programming that will be available to groups within the community and
visitors to the territory. To achieve this vision, Kahyonhákta aims to support and increase cultural awareness in the community while providing visitors to Six Nations with an exceptional cultural experience that increases their understanding and appreciation for Six Nations’ natural resources, society, history and culture. ”In keeping with our name, ‘People who are building the extended lodge,’ we are building yet another longhouse. While it has been many centuries since our people actually lived in a bark covered longhouse, we have finally begun to build a new longhouse as a place of memory and learning,” said Richard W. Hill, Sr, Advisory Committee Member to Kahyonhákta. “It has taken several years of research,
planning and dreaming to finally be able to see the old-style longhouse rising up on the land. It is such a good feeling knowing that soon our children will be able to see such a historic structure here in our own community. It will be very important to reinforce our traditional identity as the People of the Longhouse. It will also allow us to have a sharing place where the stories, crafts and games of our ancestors come alive for the next generation.” The build would not have been possible without the generous support of the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust and the build is set to be completed in spring pf 2017. Photos: SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Six Nations Language Commission celebrates 10 years By Karen Sandy SIX NATIONS – This year marks the 10th year the Six Nations Language Commission has been operating. There are programs available for three languages right now and it has been a busy year as they strive to create a critical mass of new speakers. We are fortunate at Six Nations to have many language partners such as Six Nations Polytechnic who designed and created the Cayuga Language App, along with many citizens here who are committed to learning. Funding continues to be a challenge and the past
few years we have been able to count on the local, financial support of the Six Nations Elected Council, Six Nations Community Development Trust, the Haudenosaunee Development Institute, and Grand River Employment and Training. External financial support comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Heritage Canada, Indigenous and Northern
Affairs Canada. One of the language programs were also recipients of funds direct from the National Indian Brotherhood. There are also individual private donors who believe in revitalizing our languages through monthly or one time donations. These funds assist in supporting initiatives where funding is otherwise restricted or limited. In 2013 and 2016 we held language conferences which looked at best practices, archiving, lexicalization and documenting. We are currently running a special project that will create resources and books for learners in three learning levels according
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Schools); Joanne Longboat (Kawenni:io Gaweni:yo Private School), Kathy Smith, Community Rep. We have vacancies for another community member as well as a representative from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council. If interested please contact the SNLC at 905-7655595. Please “like” us on Facebook and watch for our new website in the next few weeks which is currently under construction. Karen Sandy is the co-ordinator for the Six Nations Language Commission in Ohsweken, Ont.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF SELF-DETERMINATION Editorial by Jonathan Garlow As editor of the Two Row Times I often resent using the word "activist" when describing my own people. It seems to insinuate that other indigenous people who are pursuing non-political goals are somehow complacent or inactive. There has to be a better word for "activist" because, surviving colonialism and cultural genocide makes indigenous people active enough! YOU are the resistance, YOU are hope made flesh, the internet meme goes. We are all activists in our own way. Hunting is a form of activism because it activates all of our treaties as we do it, and more importantly it activates our ancient connections to this land. Speaking the language is cultural activism. Putting the needs of others above your own could be considered spiritual activism. Cataloguing and preserving our heirloom seeds is horticultural activism. Etc. Etc. These things should classify as direct action because we have been historically oppressed by the Colony/Dominion/Corporation of Canada. Oppressed and repressed in every regard. Even today despite the Royal Proclamation, Constitution Act Section 35 and numerous treaties, indigenous people can be hassled and even charged when hunting deer for food within our own traditional territory. If you don't believe it just take a look at the anti-native rights protestors that annually dishonour our culture and our Short Hill hunters on November 19. The Two Row Times is more than just a community newspaper. We represent the ever-growing wave of people who want to address Canada’s genocidal past and the colonial tendencies of Canada today. These problems won't just go away on their own. Many mistakes have been made but, maybe there is still a window of opportunity to fix the relationship between Six Nations
and the Crown. In the spirit of all nations we would like to carefully consider each perspective, even opposing views, which is a tough task. That's why we rely on you the reader to write in and comment if you notice a glaring omission. Every voice is important especially contrary ones. The freedom of the press is an important aspect of democracy because silencing protestors is a fascist trait. Just look at North Dakota and the way the Americans instantly use overwhelming force against unarmed peaceful protesters. If only indigenous protesters had the privilege the Bundy Ranch protesters gladly enjoyed. Our guys were put into dog cages and no one batted an eye. Self-determination was a term used heavily in the 1990s by indigenous people. It's still put into use now and then but not with as much gusto. It meant "We decide our political future," to many and to others it was a fancy way of saying leave us be. Today it could mean that you support the Elected System or that you condone the Washington Red$k*ns and do not forfeit your indigeneity. We are a complex and diverse group of people with similar values, logic, and faults to any other population. Maybe self-determination means you just want to be a voting Canadian and not deal with all of the colonial fallout — you have that option. The point is, indigenous people don't fit into your Hollywood box. We don't all like feathers. Some of us breakdance and make dubstep. There was an indigenous man throwing garbage into the ditch just the other day, sans tears. There's more than 14,000 of us living on Six Nations‚ some may even support Trump. We want to hear from you. Write in to us 300 words or less on your good thoughts.
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Dear editor, This is my take and comments on the presentation of the proposed offer of Sale of Shares in Ontario Hydro One Limited. I hope it isn’t too long but, it’s complicated with many layers making it difficult to understand.
Background
– June 2015 the Ontario Provincial government authorized the privatization of Hydro One which is now Hydro One Limited with 40 per cent of the shares held by the Province. – In a newspaper article the Ontario Regional Chief questioned the provincial government’s decision on the privatization without consultation with 133 First Nations in Ontario.
years (to be held by the First Nations Investment Fund). – First Nation communities would not have to use their funds to pay down the loan as the loan payment would come from the dividends of the shares and if insufficient from the funds held by the Investment Fund. – No First Nation may dispose of its interest in the Collective Structure before five years of the initial closing. – No First Nation may dispose of its interest to a non-First Nation during the period the loan is outstanding (25 years). – Presented as a long term investment for future generations. – In order to have a deal, 80 per cent of First Nations in Ontario must agree by Dec. 2017.
The provincial government's proposed Concerns – In order for the dividends deal to be sufficient [to] pay the – Sell to First Nations in Ontario for their collective benefit up to 2.5 per cent of the shares (approximately 15 million) at $18 per share of Hydro One Limited depending on level of First Nations participation. – Stock has been trading around $24 [per share] which is an approximate $97 million gain in value right off the start. – Purchase would be financed with a 25-year-loan from the Province up to $268 million at a set rate of about two per cent. – Ontario will provide seed capital up to $45 million over the first three
loan amount and have funds left to go into the ‘First Nations Investment Fund’ the shares must be at $27 per share. – If the shares consistently don’t perform above $27 per share, such could gradually erode the Investment fund. – If First Nations become partners in the collective ownership they must, among other things, agree not to initiate any court proceedings against the Province for the privatization of Hydro One. – The presenters stressed that there would be a non-derogation clause that
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would ensure First Nations would not be prevented now or in the future from taking legal action on other matters e.g. transmission towers on First Nations land.
Not yet known
– It is not yet known what each First Nation’s share of the 2.5 per cent of the Hydro One Limited shall be. – Options being worked on by the Chiefs Committee on Energy for January 2017. Not clear what benefit Six Nations of the Grand River Territory would derive, nor at what point in time. The draft Agreement is to be ready by the end of November 2016, and the finalizing of the deal is targeted for late in the summer of 2017. At this point, due to the unknowns and information available in a ‘nutshell’ it is looking at ‘value’. Is the value of ‘the Provincial Deal’ of greater value than overlooking the Province’s failure to consult with First Nations in Ontario, and more to the point the failure to consult with Six Nations of the Grand River Territory? The Six Nation’s Elected Council needs to hold public meetings in order to explain the complicated proposed deal and other details that are not yet known, as they become known. Once all is known this matter must be taken to the community to decide. Cynthia Lee Jamieson
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Mississaugas sign historical relationship accord By Jayson Koblun NEW CREDIT – An accord years in the making was signed and finalized at a historical ceremony on Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation territory last Saturday. The signing of the Mississauga accord, held at the community hall in New Credit October 29, symbolizes a historical relationship between all six Mississauga First Nations. The six Mississauga First Nations include: Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Mississauga 8 First Nation, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Hosting the event on New Credit territory, Chief R. Stacey Laforme invited the two Mississauga female chiefs, Phyllis Wiliams and Kelly LaRocca to speak first before the men out of respect. “The signing accomplishes a sense of relationship — it validates our
Mississauga First Nation chiefs preparing to sign the historical relationship accord that was signed on Saturday October 29. Chief Reginald Niganobe of Mississauga 8, Chief R. Stacey Laforme of New Credit and Chief Phyllis Williams of Curve Lake are in the photo. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
relationship,” said Chief of Curve Lake First Nation Phyllis Williams. “Previously we’ve remained spread around the province, this enables us to come together at any given time. It solidifies us.” Williams was joined
at the podium by several guest speakers and each Mississauga chief or elected chief, each sharing with the audience their enthusiasm and appreciation for the relationship accord. “Our ancestors and leaders before us didn’t
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need this agreement in written form — it was always there,” said Williams. “We shouldn’t, and don’t, need it either it that sense, but having it down it writing helps solidify our relationship and encourage others around us
to understand it’s importance.” Williams said that she felt chills when she signed the accord and witnessed her fellow chiefs following suit. “We already have begun talking about economic
development and a number of other issues within our communities. We are tasked with so many different forms of developing and maintaining good employment and education on our territories. We certainly want a good future for our children because they will be serving at the table soon after us and we all want to instill a sense of responsibility in our young people.” Williams brought the Curve Lake youth committee to the accord signing specifically with that in mind. “That’s why I brought my youth with me. To have that blend of youth and elders,” said Williams.”They have the chance to seek advice from the elders here in attendance today right at this historical event.” Curve Lake First Nation is a four-hour drive from New Credit First Nation. “So many people came out today, this historical day that is taking place right on our own Mississauga territory,” said Williams.
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Garlow Media is expanding and recruiting for a full-time Account Executive for the Two Row Times, Ontario’s largest Aboriginal newspaper. This is a great opportunity for an individual who has an interest in Marketing and Sales. The Account Executive will report directly to the Sales Supervisor and must have a valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation and a cell phone. Please send your resume and cover letter to: marshall@tworowtimes.com On October 24th, Grade 12, McKinnon Park Secondary School student Darienne Martin, received a certificate of recognition from the Grand Erie District School Board for winning a James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award. Her submitted poem based on Six Nations culture won the award in September, however the GEDSB added their nod to the honour Darienne for her achievement. She is looking towards a career in writing of some kind, when she completes her formal education, be it journalism, novels or short stories, or poetry. The Two Row Times also wishes to congratulate Darienne and encourage her to follow her dreams. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
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Longboat honoured with Indspire award By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Six Nations elder, Janice Longboat is one of the winners of this year’s Indspire Awards, formerly known as the Aboriginal Achievement Awards. Janice Kahnehit:io Longboat will be adding yet another page to her long biography of honours and accomplishments in her work primarily with women and with residential school survivors in particular. “She is an elder, educator, writer, herbalist, story teller, cultural advocate, and vision having dedicated her life to the dissemination and learning of Indigenous language and culture,” according to her introduction as one of this year’s winners. It goes on to honour Longboat for sharing her knowledge of Earth teachings, story telling, fasting, dreams, visions, medicine teachings,
women’s roles and relationships, language and the environment. Her name was first submitted almost three years ago by a number of her peers but it wasn’t until this year’s awards were chosen in early October, that she heard anything more about it. Longboat and the other recipients were in Toronto last week for pre-production work, interviews, photo and video segments which were taped in advance. The official gala presentation will be March 23rd, 2017 in Ottawa. “I met a wonderful woman there, I think she was the oldest of the recipients at 93, she is from the NWT, and she won an awards for her work in politics,” says Longboat. “She could remember past Prime Ministers, and what they did while in office. She really inspired me. We certainly believe the same things and the other recipients were all
on the same page as well.” Longboat is honoured by the recognition, but says she would still be doing the same things with or without it. “But receiving this recognition kind of reaffirms in me that my life’s work has been on the right track, and it inspires me on,” she says. When asked about when she became motivated to pursue her life of helping others, she recalls a story. “I share a story about my dad,” she says. “I was about seven years old. Some non-native people came to our house. We didn’t have many non-natives come to Six Nations in those days, so we went out to meet these people — it was a mother, a father and two young people — and when my dad asked them what he could do to help them, they said ‘we really want to know what’s it like to live on an Indian reserve?’” She recalls looking up
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at her father wondering how he would answer them. After pondering the question for a time, he offered his response. “We got really big mosquitoes here,” he said. “One day when I was a little boy, I was walking right down the road and I could hear this mosquito coming. I had to find a place to hide, so I found a big iron kettle that we boil sap in and I got under there. I heard the mosquito land on the kettle and it put its stinger right through the kettle.” She recalls the family stiffened up like a board thinking they had run into a crazy man. “They started backing away and looking around and I wondered what he was talking about,” Longboat recalls. Then her father finished his story saying, “he put his stinger through the iron pot and I tied it in a knot. That mosquito CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Continued from page 8 then flew off with the kettle.’ Well they left doing about hundred miles an hour and they were gone down the road.” It wasn’t until Jan was about 15, that she asked her dad about what happened that day. “Dad, this has been on my mind for a long time,” Longboat asked her father. “Why did you tell those people that day that we had big mosquitoes? He said, ‘I will tell you my girl. They asked what it’s like to live on a reserve? What do you tell people when you don’t know the difference?’” That was a watershed moment in her life. “I remember that statement resonate through my whole body,” she says. “It was at that moment in time that I decided that I would spend the rest of my life and do everything I do to know the difference and to share with others what that difference is. That is what has motivated me and still motivates me today.” Longboat takes her roles and responsibilities as a Mohawk woman and elder very seriously and has helped
hundreds of people throughout the years and continues to do so. And about the future of her community goes, she has come to believe that acts of lateral kindness can overcome lateral violence, every time. Longboat recalls the kindness she felt while growing up at Six Nations and believes her community needs more acts of lateral kindness, today maybe more than ever.
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Six Nations Facts: The Haldimand Deed By Jim Windle
EAGLES NEST — It is the belief of some Mohawks, and the Mohawk Workers in particular, that the Haldimand Deed is, in fact, a Mohawk document which extends to “such others of the Six Nations,” granting them six miles on either side of the Grand River from its source to its mouth. While the main body of Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Onondaga were
offered a treaty of peace with the new American government (Treaty of Fort Stanwix), Joseph Brant and around 2,000 others, mostly Mohawk Warriors, refused to throw in with the Americans and three days later accepted the promise made to them before the American Revolution began and came to what is now Brantford to set up the Mohawk Village. Other Nations of the Six Nations and their allies who came here in 1784,
were allotted land by Brant and the Mohawks to settle in their own sections of the meandering Grand River according to their Nation and language. Over time, the people of Six Nations were robbed, cheated and stolen from by settlers and settler governments. But other land parcels were sold legitimately while still others were leased by Brant for 999 years. There were also short-term leases granted to non-natives. The idea
was a wise one designed to produce a perpetual source of income and self sufficiency for the people of Six Nations by keeping their land under 999 year lease terms. In time and after several sub-leases were sold off time and time again, the Canadian government arbitrarily turned these leases into land patents and sold them off to settlers without Six Nations having CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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McHale and CANACE back in court By Jim Windle Gary McHale is back in the news and in Cayuga Court along with plaintiffs Randy Fleming, Doug Fleming and Jacob Van Halteren, all members of CANACE (Canadian Advocates for Charter Equality) a Caledonia citizens group formed following the Caledonia/Douglas Creak standoff of 2006. CANACE believes the OPP has discriminated against them in their demonstrations and a number of staged provocations they have conducted against Six Nations land protectors. CANACE is a group of around a dozen Caledonia area individuals who have alleged that they were targeted by police at demonstrations on Argyle Street and upon the land in question which was purchased by the Province, to relieve the tensions of the 2006 to 2007 stand offs, while Six Nations land protectors were favoured by police. The incidents specifically named are dated between 2009 to 2011.
Gary McHale is back in the news as he and members of CANACE, a group of around a dozen Caledonia citizens who have been protesting for years against what they call two-tier justice. They appeared in Cayuga Court recently when the case was remanded, again, this time for late December or early in 2017. Randy Fleming claims he was permanently injured by police during an unlawful arrest and won a judgment worth close to $300,000. The charge of “two-tier justice” or race-based policing, with themselves as the ones treated unevenly by police while “natives” got away with everything from assault, to theft of an American police vehicle and files on some members of Six Nations participating in the reclamation,
have been trumpeted by this group since then. However, more than 100 charges were laid against Six Nations land protectors, who have served jail time and fines for incidents including all of those incidents listed by McHale’s group. Members of CANACE have been arrested and charged with various charges related to instigation and provocative demonstrations threatening the peace at what is now known as Kanonhstaton, a name given the former Douglas Creek by the Six Nations, a Mohawk word meaning “the protected place.” It seems the CANACE group have turned their sights away from the reclamation of the Douglas Creek Estates (DCE) housing development itself and have since taken the OPP to task for, “allowing” it to happen by not going into the DCE with force and physically removing the land protectors. An attempt was made
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SIX NATIONS POLICE CLERK Applications are being called for by the Six Nations Police for the position of CLERK.
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By Nahnda Garlow HAMILTON — The 12th Annual Dreamcatcher Gala once again celebrated the life and achievement of some stellar indigenous representatives. Nominations for the award were submitted and selected through an adjudication process to recognize the works of people in the indigenous community involved in organizing sports or recreation activities; arts and cultural activities; education or health related activities. The five recipients of the 2016 Awards were: in Sports — Six Nations softball player Carey Leigh Thomas. For Arts & Culture — Associate Director for the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of the American Indian, Tim Johnson. In Health & Education — Canada’s first female First Nations general
surgeon Nadine Caron was also awarded. There were two Lifetime Achievement Awards distributed to Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills & and actress Tantoo Cardinal. The event also celebrated the official launch of Six Nations
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Alleviating ailments at new apothecary By Jayson Koblun SIX NATIONS – Staff at Our Sustenance Greenhouse have been busy growing, gathering and garbling all kinds of plants the past several months preparing for their new apothecary. “An apothecary is a place where you go to get the things that make you better,” said staff member Kitty R. Lynn at the grand opening held last Monday. “We want to help people in the community in terms of being a whole, healthy, well person and the apothecary is part of it.” The Our Sustenance Program is a department of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation; it originally consisted of only the greenhouse, but the new apothecary now falls under the same department. “Everything has a purpose, just like each of us,” said Lynn. “Plants are the same thing — look at roses — people usually think of roses as something that is pretty, smells good, and can be put on display in a vase but they are very useful too. We can use roses in several things like, teas, salves, poultices, oils.” Lynn said that it can take a very long time before some of the items in the apothecary are ready to be sold. “If I wanted to make something like a rose oil we would take oil — cold pressed almond oil is light, so, it’s good for roses — and then put the roses in. It literally sits in the oil for three to six month before it is ready. It takes a long time.”
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Staff member Jackie Mitten showing off the pink rose petals that are sure to be a top seller at the new Our Sustenance Apothecary. Rose petals make for a great tea, oils and more. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
The idea for an apothecary on Six Nations began being tossed around back in 2013. “It’s been a great grand opening so far,” said Adrianne Lickers, program co-ordinator for Our Sustenance, “Steady all day; people have been coming and buying a lot. Right now we’re accepting cash only, but in the future we hope to speak with the Six Nations Development Corporation and work on adding other payment options.” Items in the apothecary can be refilled and regulated as needed thanks to the nearby greenhouse
Logo for the apothecary was designed by staff member Jackie Mitten. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
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where a lot of the items are produced throughout the year. During the grand opening, staff member Jackie Mitten was busy filling out a custom tea order for a mother who asked for something to take away her son’s cold. “We do custom orders too. Right now I’m making a tea mixture out of marshmallow, sage, yarrow, calendula and peppermint — it’s very effective against a cold, even more effective than cough syrup.” Lynn said that the community has taken a role in the growth of the apothecary as well, and is grateful for everyone who has made contributions to the project. “Some community members who grow their own plants have come in and given us some of their excess, and some individuals have foraged for themselves and given us some of their extra too,” said Lynn. “It’s awesome to have the community contribute.”
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McHale back in court continued from page 11 April 20th of 2006 to remove the land protectors but was turned back by thousands of unarmed Six Nations residents. Today there is one house on the property, which is occupied by a few Six Nations residents to maintain their possession of the site. An iron fence has been installed around the perimeter of the site, by Six Nations, as well as a gate has been installed at the entrance. The housing project was shut down by Six Nations and allies claiming the land along Highway 6, formerly known as the Plank Road, was never properly surrendered for sale, and never adhered to conditions of what they believe was a lease. It is part of a registered land claim filed by Six Nations in the late 1980s and ear-
ly 1990s. The federal government has sidestepped the claim since then, but the claim is still on file and active. The plaintiffs are suing members of the OPP, for a long list of charges, including wrongful arrest, malice and abuse of process, according to File No: CV-14-50, being heard at the Cayuga Court House. Earlier this month, the case was remanded to December, or early 2017. The plaintiffs are representing themselves in court with McHale taking the lead role. Many of their allegations are based on their interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Named in the claim are OPP commissioner Chris Lewis, Sergeant Ben Gutenberg, inspector Phil
Carter, Superintendent John Cain, and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario. McHale and the others are asking a total of $17 million in damages. McHale is claiming $2.5 million, Van Halteren claims $2.5 million, Randy Fleming and his brother Doug Fleming are seeking $6 million each in damages. All are also seeking $500,000 in punitive damages. McHale and the others are claiming racial prejudice against while people and favouritism toward Six Nations. He claims the OPP were afraid to do anything to force evacuation of the site in light of the results and recommendations of the Dudley George inquiry where an unarmed land protector was shot
Jamieson from page 2 and killed by an overzealous police officer during a similar protest over ownership of a former Canadian military base and park at Ipperwash. An amended statement of claim was presented to the court in mid-July after the Crown refused a number of articles in the original statement of claim. The parties were to have met in court in October, however, the case was remanded to late December after both parties claimed they needed more time to prepare their case. Although the Court refused 29 articles in the Statement of Claim, more than 90 still remain in the 31-page statement of claim. Scheduling issues may move the date into the new year.
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and fire hall, these moneys are divested in the Corporation and the people have little say in how it is spent. She would like to see that become more public. Regarding the tensions between the elected and the confederacy councils, Jamieson is a concerned about how that is impacting the whole of the community. “We need to focus on our commonality more than our differences,” she says. She would like to institute a more intimate way of getting input from the people by conducting small, clan or family meetings and district meeting more often.
She believes people feel intimated when five or six people end up dominating the discussions at larger community meetings. “Its not like the others have no opinions,” she says. “They just don’t want to have their opinions jumped on by others.” According to Jamieson, it is a plan that was used quite successfully in the early 1990s but has fallen off since and she would like to reinstitute a part of that plan if elected. “All voices are important,” she says. “We have to keep extending our hand to the Confederacy and not give up trying.”
much to say about it. They were clearly duped by unscrupulous politicians and land speculators. Even the cash from these and other transactions known as the Six Nations Trust Funds, were administrated by the Crown and were absorbed into the everyday coffers of a fledgling Canada. Money was taken, without permission or, in many cases, the knowledge of the Six Nations people, to invest in building the infrastructure of Canada. All this is common knowledge to most older Six Nations people, but
very little of this is known off-reserve and, younger Six Nations residents who have lost touch with their heritage in recent years. With the Two Row Times’ recent arrangement with the Grand Erie School board, our paper will be in the hands of young people and teachers alike throughout the region. We take very seriously this opportunity to educate those who don’t know. Each week we will be publishing interesting historical articles meant to answer or attempt to explain the real history of Grand River Territory.
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Bennett promises consultations as debate begins on First Nations child welfare The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says a new special representative will lead national discussions on the reform of First Nations child welfare services. Bennett says Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux — a Lakehead University professor — will advise the government as it works with provinces, territories and child welfare agencies on an overhaul of the system. The federal government made the announcement ahead of a debate in
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the Commons on an NDP motion on reserve child welfare. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled
that the government discriminates against First Nations children in its delivery of child welfare services and has since issued two compliance orders urging the Liberals to act. The NDP motion calls for the government to comply with the ruling — first with an immediate $155-million investment, then with a funding plan for future years. Charlie Angus, the party's indigenous affairs critic, says implementing the tribunal's decision should not be a matter of consultation because it is legally binding.
U.S. pipeline project pushes Enbridge Energy Partners to massive US$406 million loss The Canadian Press HOUSTON — Enbridge Energy Partners said it lost US$406 million in its third quarter, primarily due to the indefinite deferral of the proposed Sandpiper pipeline in the U.S. Midwest. The limited partnership managed by Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) announced in September that it would shelve the long-delayed $2.6-billion Sandpiper pipeline because of a drop in expected crude oil production in North Dakota. The decision followed Enbridge's formation of a joint venture to buy a stake in the Bakken pipe-
line system that would transport oil from North Dakota across the Midwest to Texas. EEP's US$1.5-billion deal to buy a 27.6 per cent stake in the system has yet to close, though it was originally expected to be finalized by the end of September. The Bakken pipeline system includes the Dakota Access pipeline that continues to be subject to high-profile protests from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other First Nations. Protesters have pulled in US$3 million for legal costs to challenge the pipeline as well as for food and other supplies to continue
the protest into the winter. Enbridge Energy Partners declined to say on an analyst conference call Monday what conditions were holding up the closing of the Bakken deal. After adjustments that excluded the charge related to Sandpiper and other items, EEP's net income was US$89.3 million or nine cents per share in the quarter ending Sept. 30, down from US$137.4 million or 23 cents per share in the third quarter of 2015. EEP's revenue was US$1.12 billion, down from US$1.127 billion a year earlier.
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LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE: AN OLD TURTLE’S VIEW OF THE WORLD
Laughing with the wrong people By Danielle Boissoneau To be honest, I don’t know what “tricksterism” is. The way that I understand it is that the word represents a colonial understanding of one of the most important roles in our ancestral indigenous ways of living. But like all things, our ancestral ways of living have been tarnished with the rust of colonialism. I’m Anishnaabe. Our old stories tell us of people like Nanaboozhoo, who was called a trickster. Out of his roundabout follies, Anishnaabek ended up being gifted with great gifts. The role of tricksters in our ancient societies were to show us how not to live, while simultaneously showing us how to live. Tricksters also have a special role in mediating humanity’s ego with humorous reflections. It’s true that, as humans, in a time of highly individualized existences that thrive on competition and the importance of winning, our egos are out of control.
It’s no longer easy to laugh when things go wrong. We’re a traumatized people. Everything hurts. There are those who are hurt and then there are also those that continue to hurt others. What is the role of the trickster in bringing balance back to the people in 2016? What’s really interesting to think about is that these historical figures haven’t died out. Rather, tricksters continue to exist as damaged people in damaged worlds. No longer are we able to look at the reasons why someone is making fun of us, and no longer are we able to be kind with our teasing. The lived experience of trauma has nearly taken away our ability to laugh and our ability to heal through laughter. But worry thee not. All has not been lost. Tricksters still exist and those whose egos need to be deflated a bit, they still exist too. Nowadays, there is all this nuance that tags along as we decolonize the ways we relate with each other.
Teasing has always been a part of who we are. But what happens when we tease the ‘wrong’ people, when we make fun of those who charge money for ceremonies, or when we poke fun at the people who kill turtles for their shells for their super sanctimonious songs. What happens when they get really mad? Then I suggest we laugh harder because our egos are thriving. Maybe we need to laugh at ourselves too because no one is perfect. All we can do is pick up and start over. Or we can wallow in self-pity. Laughter is medicine. Out of chaos, comes order. Unlearn and relearn. I like the ones that laugh easily and don’t take themselves too seriously. Life is too short to pretend to be something that you aren’t. Laugh at the ones who can’t laugh at themselves. Even if they’re uptight, they’re probably the ones who need a good laugh the most. You can never laugh with the wrong person.
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85 First Nations Condemn Enbridge’s Role At Standing Rock Submitted Content
Standing Rock Sioux Territory ‑ An International Treaty Alliance of 85 First Nations and Tribes is calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make a statement condemning the role that Canadian company Enbridge Inc. (headquartered in Calgary, Alberta) has played in the severe violations of the rights of the Indigenous People and their allies at Standing Rock. The Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sand Expansion, which prohibits the passage of proposed Tar Sands pipelines, trains and tankers, was formally launched on September 22, 2016 with the majority of signatories located in Canada, and including U.S. Tribes such as the Standing Rock Sioux. Enbridge announced on August 2, 2016 that one of its units, Enbridge Energy Partners L.P., would be investing $1.5 billion in exchange for a 27.6 percent share of the Dakota Access pipeline project, which seeks to transport dirty fracked oil from the Bakken region of North Dakota to Illinois and would pass under the Missouri River, the source of drinking water for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and millions more people. “It is time for the Prime Minister, who has stated that no relationship is more important to him than the one with Indigenous Peoples, to take a stand in support of the rights of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
and allied Nations as they resist the Dakota Access pipeline,” said Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. “This historic moment at Standing Rock is a Canadian issue that you must publicly address Mr. Prime Minister: we are talking about a Canadian company committing severe human rights violations and some of its victims are brave water protectors and land defenders from First Nations up North.” The world watched in horror on September 3, 2016 as the security guards hired by the Dakota Access pipeline company unleashed attack dogs on peaceful, unarmed water protectors. That day also saw the pipeline company bulldoze a sacred tribal burial ground. Since such time, military-like police forces from North Dakota and elsewhere have acted like the pipeline’s paid security force, violently assaulting peaceful Indigenous People, often women and elders, who, along with their allies, are simply standing in defense and protection of the water relied upon by millions. “There is a battle being waged across the globe by Indigenous People and their allies demanding a safe world for future generations. This is about water versus oil: life versus death,” added Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. “Right now, the frontlines of the battle for humanity’s survival are lo-
cated at Standing Rock. It is time to choose Mr. Prime Minister – to be silent is to be complicit: do you stand with Enbridge and the forces trying to ram through the Dakota Access pipeline or do you stand for human rights and the protection of the environment?” “Canada likes to think of itself as a human rights leader, despite the way its government and its companies have treated Indigenous People at home and abroad,” said Winona Laduke, executive director for Honor the Earth. “Yet once again, this time at Standing Rock, we see the Canadian company Enbridge harming our Tribal peoples in the US. Let’s not forget that Enbridge is responsible for the biggest inland pipeline spill in US history when they dumped over 4 million litres of toxic tar sands dilbit into the Kalamazoo river in Michigan, and yet now Enbridge and Canada are hoping with the proposed Line 3 pipeline project to send even more tar sands dilbit our way in Minnesota. That pipeline is not going to pass either.” The Treaty Alliance is growing and will be announcing more signatures at an upcoming event in Ottawa (Algonquin territory) on November 15, 2016. We will also be announcing the groups that will be signing the Solidarity Accord in support of the Treaty Alliance. You can find a copy of the Solidarity Accord and all of the information on the Treaty at www.treatyalliance.org
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SIX NATIONS – The Third Annual Zombie Run, one of the most awaited for festivities of the season, commenced on Sunday, October 30 with runners and zombies taking over Chiefswood Park. New additions to this year’s event included an obstacle bouncy castle and two spooky pavilions decorated by supporting businesses for runners and zombies to enjoy. But it isn't the course alone that has changed. Artie Martin, one of the Zombie Run co-ordinators, said that this year’s focus for the donations and funds is the Haudenosaunee Camp in Standing Rock, U.S. “Coming up with the reason for this event this year was kind of hard for me, I didn't see any [individual] in dire need of help,” said Martin, who has been helping to organize the event every year since it began. “But when stuff started getting crazy at Standing Rock, my friend Harv was down there. Harv, Shilo, Wes and Harv's wife Brandy; they went down there and so many things were going on,” he said. Martin explained that he would receive messages from Harv explaining how much the camp could use help. This prompted Martin to focus this year's run towards both awareness and to send the donations to the Haudenosaunee Camp in Standing Rock. This years run raked
BRANTFORD – Previously premiering in Kitchener, Ont., the 90-minute theatrical presentation of Falen Johnson's “Salt Baby” has once again graced the Woodland Cultural Centre with humour and identity on Halloween weekend. Viewers were able to enjoy the main character named Salt Baby as she takes a personal quest into her identity, her history and her relationship as a mixed-blood indigenous person in today's day and age. In an interview with the Woodland Cultural Centre, Johnson explains that her message behind her work is to “empower”. “What I'd really like ‘Salt Baby’ to do is empower my audience to feel like they or we understand
Zombies of all ages graced the annual Zombie Run; some graceful and some ghoul-ful! PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN in a whopping $2670. “I know they'll put this money to good use. I feel good,” he said, including that he is very thankful for the help from all directions. “There's been a lot of help from the community,” he said. “They see the need. People want to help and so they're helping and doing what they can do to support.” Current reigning Miss Six Nations Shauna Clause said she “was filled with such pride and love” for her community and it's members as she attended the event from start to finish. “I was amazed with how many of our youth I saw participating in this event,” said Clause. “It was so great to witness and be a part of all of the hard work that is being done by community members to support the water protectors in Standing Rock,” she said. Clause said that she
knows many here in Six Nations would love to support Standing Rock and physically be there but, the majority cannot. “This event was a great way to show our support from here at home and I am very proud to have been apart of it,” she said. “Nya:weh to the Zombie Walk/Run organizers, the participants and all other supporters for such an awesome event.” Aside from the serious and emotional value of the event: congratulations goes to Neveah Maracle for running the five kilometre course first in 33 minutes and winning a zombie t-shirt and six month membership to Tiger and Dragon Martial Arts. Hatyes Whitlow fundraised the most donations and won a Six Nations Health Promotions basket, and Travis Skye won a Zombie Run t-shirt for being “everyone's favourite zombie”.
each other a little better,” said Johnson. “Canada has such a hidden history that is rarely taught in schools so we often walk through life not knowing and by the time we think to ask the hard questions it can feel too late, it can feel to uncomfortable.” Johnson explains that she herself is a salt baby, which is a term jokingly used for indigenous children born of mixed heritage, and that she has dealt with racism. “I am invisible as an Aboriginal person,” she said. “I've seen the disservice that the Canadian education system has done to its population. With Salt Baby I want to ask questions and open a dialogue. I also would like the audience, native and non, to walk away with an understand-
ing that you can't judge a book by its cover,” she said. In an open review Dorianne Emmerton provided her opinion of Salt Baby via mooneyontheatre.com, writing that she “found it very moving”. “While some of the ancillary characters were caricatures, Salt Baby’s boyfriend Al, her father, and the ghost of her grandfather are all sincere and likeable people with good senses of humour,” wrote Emmerton. “Salt Baby herself is a gigantic mess, but I found her very relatable.” Johnson said that even though there are blurred racial and cultural identity lines that are hard to pin down and even though the play is written from an indigenous perspective, her play is “for everyone.”
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Miss IDLA Kymberley Farmer, Miss You Can Do It Kyleigh Farmer, Miss Six Nations Shauna Clause, Hannah Farmer and Leini Farmer pose with the banner signed by all participants in the run to show support to the water protectors in Standing Rock.
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Chris Polillo scores one of 11 goals the Corvairs piled in in two periods. The Corvairs are in first place but have played more games than most of the rest of the division. They are now 152-1 for 31 points in 18 games played. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Caledonia Corvairs currently in first place By Jim Windle GOJHL – The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs have 31 points after weekend wins, good enough to put six points between themselves and second place St. Catharines. Monday night was an 11-1 walk-over against the Fort Erie Meteors, Saturday night the Corvairs easily downed the Pelham Panthers 8-2, and in a nose-to-nose battle for first place, Friday night, in St. Catharines, the Corvairs came out on top 5-3. Halloween night, Monday, the Pro-Fit Corvairs scared up an 11-1 trouncing of the Fort Erie Meteors. After toying with the meteors through the scoreless first period, the Corvairs unleashed three second period goals scored by Adam Craievich, Kyle West and Zachary Core. The third period was all Caledonia as West, Craievich, Austin Ulet, Bailet Fletcher, Trent Mallette, Evan Bidenti, Christian Polillo and Holden Hrysko foiled the Meteors net interrupted for a moment by
After playing with the Fort Erie Meteors like a cat with a mouse, in a 0-0 first period, the Pro-Fit Corvairs devoured the Meteors 11-1 at the Haldimand Arena Monday night, out shooting them 53-19. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE Fort Erie’s Chase White’s goal at 11:14. Friday night at the Jack Gatecliff Rink in St. Kitts, the steady pressure of the Corvairs and a solid three period effort paid off with the 5-3 win in a game that could have consequences later on.
Even this early in the season, it’s beginning to look like a two horse race this coming spring. Adam Craievich scored at 10:12 of the first period from Brandon Lindberg, Austin Ulett after the teams felt each other out for the first half of the
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first. Falcons John DiLorenzo returned the favour at 14:25, but as the seconds wound down Brandon Lindberg caught a break and scored short handed with 12 seconds left to close the period with the Corvairs leading 2-1.
The teams traded a goal each in the second, Craievich’s second of the night, to head into the third period with the Corvairs clinging to a 3-2 lead. Bailey Fletcher added to that at 1:26, and Craievich potted his hat trick goal, on a powerplay at
13:12. The Falcons got one of them back but the Corvairs held the fort the rest of the way for the 5-3 win. It was a shooting gallery for the Corvairs Saturday night at the Haldimand Centre as the Pelham Panthers were out shot 46-13, and out scored 8-2. Pelham’s two goals came seven seconds apart at 15:14 and 15:21, but the Corvairs quickly took back control for the easy win. Monday night, the Corvairs completed their week’s assignments by defeating the Fort Erie Meteors 11-1 in Caledonia. This week, the Panthers will have to endure another night with the Corvairs in Pelham, before the Corvairs take another kick at the Meteors in Fort Erie Saturday night. Caledonia shouldn’t have a problem adding two more wins to their column but on Sunday, Nov. 6th, they will have a chance to put some more distance between themselves and the St. Catharines Falcons, at 7:30 p.m., at the Haldimand Arena in Caledonia.
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Brantford Blasts Real McCoys By Jim Windle The Brantford Blast introduced its 2016 to 2017 ACH team to hometown fans with an 8-4 home opener win over the visiting Dundas Real McCoys at the Brantford and District Civic Centre, Friday night. Newcomer to the Blast lineup this season is Charlie Stephens, a former Washington Capitals, and Colorado Avalanche draft choice who spent most of his professional career in the AHL and Europe with a few NHL appearances along the way. Last season he played for the Cologne Sharks of the DEL in Germany. Stephens led the Blast past the McCoys with three goals and four assists, topping off his three game to-
tal at four goals and six assists for 10 points. Brantford’s Chris Rebernik and Joel Prpic gave the Blast a 2-0 lead but Dundas stung the Blast with two late period powerplay goals after Nathan Farris and Jeff Caister were called for separate minor penalties on the same play. Dundas broke the 2-2 tie at 2:31 of the second. That’s when Stephens took over, scoring the even-up goal and the go-ahead goal, the second, an unassisted powerplay goal. Brantford’s Shane Terry made it 5-3 for the Blast with 20 minutes left in the game. Stephens struck again for his third of the game 32 seconds into the third before Mitch Green connected from Cam Sault and Da-
vid Russell on a powerplay. Matt Foy scored for Dundas but Jeff Caister closed out the scoring for Brantford in the 8-4 win. The Blast’s first win of the new campaign comes after road losses to Whitby, 8-3, and Stoney Creek, 7-4. Joining the Blast lineup this year is Six Nations’ Mitch Green who joins New Credit’s Cam Sault this year and is fitting in well at the Sr. AAA level. Hagersville Hawks graduate Derek Medeiros has returned to the Blast again for his third season in Brantford. Next up for Cam, Mitch and the Blast will be Friday, Nov. 4th against the Thorold Athletics at 7:30 p.m.
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Hagersville Hawks finding their wings
Zach Carr has been a solid in his first season with the Caledonia Corvairs. The Toronto native has seven goals and three assists in 14 games played. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE By Jim Windle HAGERSVILLE – After a less than auspicious start to the season, the Jr. C Hagersville Hawks are finding their wings and are gaining altitude in the standings as a result. The Hawks are now in third place with a 7-6-1 record, four behind second place Grimsby. Saturday, Oct 29th, the Hawks beat the Dunnville Jr. Mudcats, 5-1. After Dunnville’s
Chad Springer scored at 4:02 of the first period, it was all Hagersville, with Zach Carr, Matt Killip, Travis Bell and Tyler Nagy, with two, answering that goal and piling on. Despite the score, it was a closer game than one may think as Stephen Tierney was called upon 38 times, blocking all but one. Earlier in the week, the Hag-Hawks defeated Niagara Thursday night in Niagara, 3-1 on
goals scored by Wesley Fritz, Matt Weston, and an empty netter by Zach Carr. So far this early season, the Hawks are led by Derek Friesen (6G,13A), Matt Watson (8G,9A), and Ralph Taggart (8G,5A). The Hawks will see action again Saturday night at the Hagersville Arena when the first place Glanbrook Regals are in town for a 7:30 p.m. start.
New Credit's Cam Sault lays a hit on a Dundas Real McCoys' player showing again he is an all-round solid player both with the puck and with the body. PHOTO BY LYAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Six Nations' Mitch Green scores in the Brantford Blast's home opener, 8-4 win over the Dundas Real McCoys Friday night in Brantford. It was the Blast's first win of the very new season after losing their first two starts on the road. PHOTO BY LYAN PHOTOGRAPHY
The Six Nations' peewee LL's were defeated by the Delhi Rock by the score of 5-2 at the Gaylord Powless Arena Saturday afternoon. Number 4, Deeland Martin scores one of her two Six Nations' two goals. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
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Six Nations Jr. B Rebels hand out the hardware By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations Jr. B Rebels handed out the hardware Saturday afternoon at the ILA Banquet Hall. Last regular season the Rebels finished the schedule in second place in the Southwest Division but were eliminated by the eventual cup winners, the Orangeville Northmen. But along the way, there were standouts in the 2016 season who were recognized by the Rebels organization for their individual accomplishments. The Gaylord Powless Memorial Trophy was awarded to team scoring leader, Travis Longboat who scored 38 goals and 56 assists for 94 points in the 2016 campaign; The Blair Martin, Rookie of the Year was Colin Martin; Roger “Buck’ Smith Trophy for the All-Round Player of the Year won by Chayton King; Cap Bomberry, Most Dedicated Player Award winner - Tyle Foxe MacKenzie; Chayton King ; Ruth Isaacs Memorial Trophy winner for Transitional Player of the Year went to Justin Martin; Clayton Sandy Memorial Trophy for Defensive Player of the Year was won by Dreyton Martin; Danton Miller and Josh Miller shared the Craig Monture Memorial Trophy the
Rebels' Colin Montour needed help to the car after winning a cache of special individual team honours. He won Rookie of the Year, as well as the Heart and Soul Award. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Rebels' Travis Longboat collected an armful of awards following his successful 2016 season. Longboat won the Gaylord Powless Memorial Trophy as the Rebels' high Scorer, the Ross Powless Award for MVP, and the Keegan Hill Memorial Trophy as the Rebels' Un-sung Player of the Year. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year; Most Inspirational Player of the year was Dreyton Martin; Team MVP was Travis Longboat and the Frank Maracle Memorial Trophy went to Ceaton Smoke as the Most Improved Player of the Year; Travis Longboat earned the Keegan Hill Memorial Trophy for the Un-sung Player of the Year; Colin Montour was
selected as the team’s Heart and Soul Player of the Year and won the Carney Elijah Johnson Memorial Trophy. The Rebel Nation Volunteer of the Year was shared by Shelly Mackenzie, Peter Belanco, Ryan Hill, B.J Anderson and Jasinda Martin.
our small town teams are doing the right thing, when the MLB, NFL, CFL and NHL won’t. Any support you can provide will be hugely appreciated.” The cost of making a team name change isn’t as easy as one might first think. It is very costly, especially to a minor team like those in Alvinston’s who have been playing as the Alvinston Indians for generations. It is estimated to cost the team around $29,000 for a new logo design, uniforms for 16 teams, banners and park sig-
nage, equipment bags, and other sundries. The unprecedented decision has been well received by the town as well as the entire sporting community it seems. In only a matter of days after the fundraising program was launched, they have received $13,000 so far, mostly from strangers. For more information on how to contribute to this minor baseball league, and to encourage them in this decision, go to gofundme.com/renameourindians.
Minor league ball players lead the way against racism By Jim Windle ALVINSTON – It took a kids minor league baseball team to set the course in changing inappropriate team mascot names by ending the 60 year tradition of the Alvinston Indians. “If the pros don’t do it, we will,” said one young ball player on a Vimeo post which is quickly going viral. “We are a thriving youth baseball club in Alvinston, Ontario (population 2,500) and we’re setting a good example
for our 220+ young players that no pro leagues or teams seem willing to do. For the past 60 years, we have played as the Alvinston Indians. Until today,” the team, as a whole announced. In the Vimeo presentation, team members and coaches explain the reasons they have made the decision. “Our teams have a proud tradition and have won many local and provincial championships as the “Indians”, but we’ve decided that teaching respect for each other, re-
"If they (the pros) won't do it, we will, declares this young ball player. SUBMITTED PHOTO
spect for opponents and respect for every community we visit is a far more important tradition than any name or logo,” according to the team vid-
eo. “So, we are coming up with a new name and raising the money we need to replace our uniforms, equipment and ballpark signage. We’re proud that
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Officer pleads guilty over Inmate dies at London jail NOTICE OF ELECTION online comments By Nahnda Garlow
The Canadian Press
SIX NATIONS BAND COUNCIL ELECTION ADVANCED POLL: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE VOTERS OF SIX NATIONS INDIAN BAND, AN ADVANCED POLL WILL BE HELD FOR THE ELECTION OF ONE (1) CHIEF AND TWELVE (12) COUNCILLORS OF THE SAID BAND, AND THAT SUCH POLL WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 FROM THE HOUR OF 9 O'CLOCK STANDARD TIME IN THE FORENOON UNTIL 2 O'CLOCK STANDARD TIME IN THE AFTERNOON OF THE SAME DAY AT THE SIX NATIONS POLYTECH, 2160 FOURTH LINE ROAD. AND I WILL BE AT SIX NATIONS POLYTECH, 2160 FOURTH LINE ROAD ON SATURDAY THE 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE POLL, BALLOTS WILL BE SECURED AND AMALGAMATE THESE VOTES WITH THE ELECTION RESULTS ON THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE VILLAGE OF OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 20I6. Steve Williams Chief Electoral / Polling Officer
ELECTION POLL: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE VOTERS OF THE SIX NATIONS INDIAN BAND THAT IF NECESSARY, A POLL WILL BE HELD FOR THE ELECTION OF ONE (1) CHIEF AND TWELVE (12) COUNCILLORS OF THE SAID BAND, AND THAT SUCH POLL WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAY THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016 FROM THE HOUR OF 9 O'CLOCK STANDARD TIME IN THE FORENOON UNTIL 6 O'CLOCK STANDARD TIME IN THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY AT THE SIX NATIONS POLYTECH, 2160 FOURTH LINE ROAD AND THAT I WILL BE AT SIX NATIONS POLYTECH, 2160 FOURTH LINE ROAD, ON THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER , 2016 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE POLL TO COUNT ALL VOTES CAST AT THE ADVANCED POLL AND THE ELECTION POLL AND DECLARE THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE VILLAGE OF OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016. Steve Williams Chief Electoral / Polling Officer
OTTAWA — An Ottawa police officer has pleaded guilty to two Police Services Act charges in connection with online comments about the death of Inuk artist Annie Pootoogook. Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar was charged with two counts of discreditable conduct under the act. Pootoogook's body was found in the Rideau River on Sept. 19 — a death that police did not at first treat as suspicious.
Several days later, racially charged comments on Facebook suggested Pootoogook's death ought not to be linked to the phonomenon of missing and murdered indigenous women across Canada. The online remarks sparked outrage in Canada's indigenous community and elsewhere. Ottawa police Chief Charles Bordeleau called the comments inappropriate, saying they had racial undertones and didn't reflect the values of the service.
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LONDON — A 27 year old inmate at a London jail has died after two cellmates were found in medical distress Monday morning. The pair were taken from Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre in London to hosptial. One man was pronounced dead. The other is listed in stable condition. Foul play is not suspected and police say there was no evidence of trauma to either of the victims.
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ADVANCED POLL: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Notice is herby given to the electors of the Six Nations Indian Band, an Advanced Poll will be held for the Elections of 3 (three) Community Resident (On-Reserve) Board of Trustee Members of the said band, and that such poll will be open on Saturday, the 12th (twelveth) of November, 2016 from the hour of 9:00 am standard time until 2:00 pm standard time in the afternoon of the same day and will be held at the Six Nations Polytech, located on Fourth Line, east of Chiefswood Road, (Emergency# 2160) in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario and that the Chief Electoral Polling Officer will immediately secure the ballots after the close of poll, and amalgamate these votes with the Elections results on Saturday, the 19th (nineteenth) day of November 2016. IF THE SAME IS REQUIRED
ELECTION POLL: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Six Nations Indian Band a Poll will be held for the Elections of 3 (three) Community Resident (On-Reserve) Board of Trustee Members of the said band, and that such poll will be open on Saturday, the 19th (nineteenth) of November, 2016 from the hour of 9:00 am standard time until 6:00 pm standard time in the afternoon of the same day and will be held at the Six Nations Polytech, located on Fourth Line, east of Chiefswood Road, (Emergency# 2160) in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario and that the Chief Electoral Polling Officer, after the close of poll will amalgamate these votes with the Advanced Poll votes and declare the results of the Election. Steve Williams Chief Electoral Polling Officer
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In Memoriam
The Family of Erna Joyce Miller wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to family and friends for the many cards, food, gifts, condolences and charitable donations. We would like to extend special thanks to: All the doctors and nurses at Juravinski Hospital. To all the staff, nurses and PSW’s of Jay Silverheels, Home support for the Elderly and Iroquois Lodge staff, nurses and PSW’s for providing our mother with care, respite and support during her many years of dealing with her heath issues. Also special thanks goes out to cousin and friend Claudine VanEvery-Albert (Dickie) for your extra care, love and guidance during this difficult time. To Adam Shades for leading the funeral services and to his wife Leeandra for her love and support. Thank you to the Pall Bearers: Peter Bird, Wesley Miller, Ethan Curley, Andy Curley, Landon Curley and Justin Miller. All the family and friends who gave of their support and kindness during the past two months while she was in hospital. Peg Clause and Colton Clause for setting her up with internet so she could watch the Blue Jays games. Thanks to Andrea Curley, Roxanne Miller, Janna Miller, Jules Jamieson, Betsy Buck and Tabitha Curley. Thank you to the Sault Brothers and Dale Sault for the comforting music. Thank you to the girls in the kitchen: Tina Hill, Lucille Henhawk, Cara Quinto and Lisa Green. Special thank you to Ladies Mush Singers, Ontario Works (Laurie Miller), Glenn Styres, Randy Martin, Landon Miller, Sharon Martin and Janna Miller. Please forgive me if I have forgotten to mention anyone. Erna will forever be remembered with love, wonderful memories and a reminder to all of us that faith, unconditional love and humor can soothe the broken soul.
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In Loving memory of our dear brother 90 who suddenly passed away November 26, 2015. You are greatly missed 90. I had a dream last night 90, That you were here once more, Everything had gone back in time To what it was before, It was such a beautiful dream, We laughed and reminisced, We told you that we loved you And just how much you’re missed. Forever and always you will always be missed brother.... Love Sue and Joe, Hubberd, Elvis, Dice, Bonnie, and Greg.... Till we meet again......
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Chicken Supper At St. Lukes Church Smoothtown (1246 Onondaga Rd Near 3rd Line) Saturday Nov 5, 2016 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Adults - $12.00 Child (6-12) - $6.00 Preschoolers Free Takeouts Available
Taste of the Season’s @ Mohawk Chapel on Saturday, November 5th 11:00-3:00 Any vendors wishing to set up to sell cookies, donuts, pies, specialty baked goods, etc. please contact Six Nations Tourism @ 519-758-5444 ext. 6221.
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The Six Nations Achievement Centre is holding a FREE Computer Basics Class for adults 19 years of age and older, looking for work, further education or training. If you would like more information, or to register, please call the Achievement Centre at 519-445-0023, ext. 231. The start date for this free class is November 7, 2016.
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SIX NATIONS ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB ANNUAL CRAFT SALE Nov 5, 2016 9 - 4 J. C. Hill School 1772 Fourth Line Rd. Ohsweken, ON Traditional Handicrafts & Lots of FOOD!
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40th Anniversary You’re invited to the Live Entertainment Jeff Doreen NWC Singers
Native Women’s Centre Anniversary Gala in recognition of 40 years in service.
Success Stories Silent Auction Mystery Box Raffle For tickets email: spw@nativewomenscentre.com or contact 905-664-1114
Date: Tuesday November 15, 2016 Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm Location: Carmen’s Banquet Centre ,1520 Stone Church Rd. Hamilton, Ont. Early Bird Ticket Price: $ 125.00 until October 28th, there after $150.00 Table of 8: $900.00 All funds raised from this event will go to Native Women’s Centre to support programs and services for Women and children.
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November 2ND, 2nd, 2016 2016 NOVEMBER
CLUES ACROSS 1. State confidently 7. Replaced 13. Day of remembrance 14. Molecular process 16. Indicates position 17. Paper-and-pencil game 19. Military policeman 20. Nests of pheasants 22. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 23. Seat 25. Functions 26. Sheets of glass 28. Minute arachnid 29. Separately managed account 30. A bachelor’s place 31. Dodge truck 33. __ Farrow, actress 34. Discussion 36. Delayed 38. Liaison 40. Sediment deposit 41. Leased 43. Without 44. Woman (French) 45. Folk-pop artist Williams 47. Congressman (abbr.) 48. Resembles a pouch 51. Superior 53. Stalin’s police chief 55. Razorbill is of this genus 56. Criminal act of setting fire 58. Department of Labor 59. William Jennings __, The Great Commoner 60. Nickel 61. Ordered by canon law 64. Where Denver is (abbr.) 65. Has 10 straight sides and angles 67. Small group with shared interests 69. A famous street for kids 70. Underlying intentions CLUES DOWN 1. Mental condition 2. Senate Bill 3. Where constructions take place 4. Ancient Olympic Site
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you stand to make a strong impression this week. Others at work may see your abilities in a new light, and you could be treated differently from this point on.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, pay extra attention to the people who really matter in your life, namely your friends and family members. Redirecting your attention will yield positive results.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, nothing says work or business has to be dull. Make your workday experience more fun, and you may be more inclined to put more of yourself into your work.
5. Not just “play” 6. Set of four 7. “The beautiful game” 8. American time 9. Big man on campus 10. Syndrome of the eye 11. Spanish be 12. Cotton cloths 13. Roman guardian of gates 15. Displays of food 18. Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of Nations 21. Female deacon 24. Adrift 26. Hit lightly 27. Test for high schoolers 30. Whittled 32. River in western India 35. Small crude dwelling
Answers for Nov. 2, 2016 Crossword Puzzle
37. One-time AC/DC singer Scott 38. Holds up a shirtsleeve 39. Mental faculties 42. Blot 43. A very large body of water 46. Redecorated 47. Mineral 49. Tree that bears spikes 50. Type of boat 52. Calypso music 54. Director Howard 55. Longtime U.S. Senator Specter 57. Buddhist serpent deities 59. Attempt to fly in falconry 62. __ de plume 63. Wheel 66. Cerium 68. Rural delivery
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it can sometimes be beneficial to escape from the hectic pace of daily life and spend some time on your own, especially if it means recharging. Make the most of an upcoming respite. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the ride may prove bumpy for the next few days, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Expect little time to yourself, but when you get a break, make the most of it.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Most of your plans are going to go perfectly this week, Virgo. Enjoy this stroke of good luck because you have earned it. Invite some loved ones along for the ride.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take a new approach to resolving a stalemate. If you give a little, you might end up getting a lot. Listen to the other person’s point of view more closely.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Expect your endurance to be put to the test this week, Scorpio. If you can muster some additional energy, you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, wake up a few minutes earlier each day and give yourself extra time to enjoy the peace and quiet that early morning provides. You’ll start the day fresh. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, embrace others for the people they are. Each person brings something different to the table, and embracing those differences can help create lasting friendships. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, connecting with other people may become a bigger part of your job in the near future. Start polishing your social skills so you’ll be ready.
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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if a relationship has not been going as you had hoped, it may be time to take inventory and see what needs changing.
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