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BRANTFORD – Following the completion of the exterior renovations, Phase 1 of restoring the Mohawk Institute in Brantford is wrapping up. “Phase one included the roof, porch, pillars — the overall facade of the old building,” said Carlie Myke, outreach co-ordinator of the Woodland Cultural Centre. “The building is being restored to how it was built in 1904.” Myke said there are three phases to the project. Phase 2 will consist
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TORONTO — Charges against one of two Ontario police officers charged in the death of a 39-year-old Indigenous woman have been dropped. In July, Ontario's Special Investigations Unit charged Const. Mark McKillop of the Ontario Provincial Police and London, Ont., police Const. Nicholas Doering with one count each of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. The Crown dropped the charges against McKillop on Monday, but no reasons were given as Doering's case returns to court on Dec. 6.
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ALCATRAZ ISLAND — The NFL player who started the take a knee movement was honoured by American indigenous activists in a ceremony last week. Colin Kapernick left the NFL for controversy surrounding his kneeling during the National Anthem as protest to the social injustices and police brutality towards people of colour in the US after police shot and killed Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Kapernick was in attendance on Alcatraz Island for the annual Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony where he was welcomed and gifted with eagle feathers straight off a local and highly respected elders regalia — one of the highest honours for an ally to receive. Kapernick thanked the elder and spoke to the crowd present, saying the fight against injustice and for freedom is empowered knowing all marginalized persons are fighting together.
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The changing landscape of the media By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – American media mergers have set off a wave of buy-outs, corporate takeovers and forced closures here in Canada. Some believe this will sacrifice independent news reporting for corporate sponsored and centrally driven news giants. But this trend may not be bad news for those of us who operate outside of the reach of media monopolies. National and regional 24-hour news TV and live streaming has made even the daily newspaper reports on large national stories redundant by the time they hit the streets. When these conglomerates gulp up smaller papers like a shark takes in a school of minnows, those that miss the chopping block will now subin advertising and stories from the network. It’s cheaper and easier to pool stories and advertis-
ers together. It’s not only happening here in Ontario, Canada and North America, media mergers and closures have been happening throughout the world. Many fear the ultimate end could conceivably be to control the masses. Maybe there is some truth behind the old phrase, “Control the media and you control the masses.” But without the local community newspaper, something is lost from the sense of community many smaller markets have known. This is just another sign of a changing landscape of the news industry. Rather than watching out and protecting the freedom of the press, we could soon be dealing with issues of “freedom from the press,” if these mega-mergers continue. The latest mass-merger is estimated to close as many as 36 community weekly newspapers.
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“Postmedia Network Inc. and Torstar Corp. announced Monday they plan to close 36 papers in places where their newspapers used to compete,” according to a Postmedia press release. “All-told, the merger affects 34 papers in Southern Ontario, one in Winnipeg and one in Vancouver, eliminating 291 jobs and save each company between $5 million to $7 million annually. Freedom of the press is under attack today in North America like never before and that is why the locally owned and operated news outlet will survive much longer than the gargantuan juggernauts, who need to feed thousands of people every day. Their efforts to cut their losses and send hundreds of journalists, pressmen, photojournalists and office workers to the unemployment lines just before Christmas, will produce several small, independent newspapers to fill the void and possibly flourish while big-media has no way to fix itself. Cutting into the bone can only be a temporary Band-Aid on the much bigger problem. Even Postmedia executive chairman and CEO
Paul Godfrey called it a sad day for the newspaper industry. “What makes this particularly difficult is that it means we will say goodbye to many dedicated newspaper people. However, the continuing costs of producing dozens of small community newspapers in these regions in the face of significantly declining advertising revenues means that most of these operations no longer have viable business models,” said Mr. Godfrey. “The growing strength of digital giants has caused seismic shifts in the allocation of advertising revenues — putting all media companies under massive pressure,” said Andrew MacLeod, President and Chief Operating Officer, Postmedia. “Our digital strategies are showing promising signs but we must take all possible actions in order to give these new initiatives time to grow momentum
while managing the decline of legacy revenue streams and their associated costs.” The properties acquired by Postmedia from Torstar include the Brant News. But as a Native News outlet that also covers regional news and sports, and is free to the reader, distributed throughout not only Six Nations but several surrounding counties distributed on more than 400 newsstands, and more than 15,000 followers online, has positioned the TRT in exactly the right place at the right time, making the TRT the best spent advertising dollar. Our wide and growing circulation with a loyal and active readership is making us the leader in weekly Native News in Ontario, at the same time when major media outlets are floundering.
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On t ar io moves to allow on r e s er ve s chools to grant degrees TORONTO — Ontario is moving toward allowing Indigenous post-secondary institutes to independently grant students degrees and diplomas. A legislative change that would allow for the first step in that process was contained in the Liberal government's fall economic update bill, but the advanced education and Indigenous relations ministers highlighted it in an announcement today. The province's nine Indigenous governed and operated post-secondary institutions currently offer degree, certificate and diploma programs in partnership with colleges and universities. The legislation would allow for the creation of an Indigenous council, which would approve diploma, certificate and degree programs at Indigenous institutes. The government is also putting $56 million over three years toward expanding the capacity of Indigenous institutes. Rosie Mosquito, who is the chair of the industry association for those institutes, says the changes will empower more Indigenous students to learn in culturally and linguistically responsive First Nation environments.
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Cannabis expert off hook RAPID CITY, SD — A cannabis cultivation expert who was prosecuted in South Dakota after working with the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe to open the nation's first marijuana resort will see his drug case dismissed. A sentence handed down Tuesday for Jon-
athan Hunt caps the state's prosecution. Hunt was working with the Sioux on an ``adult playground'' that was estimated to generate $2 million a month in revenue for the tribe. The plan for a resort north of Sioux Falls was ultimately abandoned
after fears of a federal raid culminated with the tribe burning its marijuana crop in 2015. A state judge allowed the case to be dismissed and the record to be sealed after instead issuing Hunt $500 fine and about $100 in court costs.
Now that our treaties are the supreme law of Turtle Island; trespassing, harassment by police, and politicians take on a more serious threat to colonialists in their practices of alienation, and harassment — acts of oppression and suppression of native peoples. I am speaking directly to the 542 years of recorded genocide enacted against us native peoples. The genocide is in every aspect of our lives,
before birth and even after we have passed on, our names are used to commit acts of crimes such as forgery, creating fraudulent documents, such as my status card having been recorded to have been replaced more than one hundred times when I have only replaced my status card twice. I still had a status card that didn’t have an expiry date. It was stolen. Then I lost my status
card at the taxi office — go figure. That is to say I had three, and with the new legislation requiring an updated status card (which is to say I am a Treaty Native) that makes four. And now I heard through the grapevine we are about to get a chip-secure status card with who knows what will be on it. Voice Recognition, “Parker” size, or blood test. Who knows? Graham Porter-Hill
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Pocahontas is a lie EDITORIAL BY JONATHAN GARLOW
Donald Trump is totally unable to grasp why Pocahontas is a racist term and probably even believes he is “honouring” U.S. Senator Elizabeth who responded by calling Trump's remark a "racial slur." This editorial isn’t for Trump — he is beyond help. This is for the rest of you who maybe don’t get it, but are willing to understand. Thomas King wrote about “two kinds of Indians” in his book, The Inconvient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America. The first he calls the “Dead Indian” which is a figment of the American people’s imaginations, this is the race of noble savages that you’ve probably seen in the movies. “Dead Indians” are the one-dimensional sub-humans that dance around fires and who gave away their country to the U.S. for free. These days you can find them on sports jerseys, like Cleveland’s and Washington’s. Everyone is proud to have a "Dead Indian" as a greatgreat grandmother but no one wants to actually be one. They exist only in Hollywood and Never-Never Land. The second kind is the “Live Indian” which are the kind Americans do not want in America. These are the people that live on reservations, block roads and demand treaty rights. Live Indians speak English exceptionally well, are on social media — some prefer luxury vehicles. Live Indians stop pipelines. "In order to maintain the cult and sanctity of the Dead Indian, North America has decided that Live Indians living today cannot be genuine Indians." Thus, "Live Indians" suffer not only from the "annoyance" of being invisible, but also from the "crushing" burden of being "inauthentic," says Thomas King. This is specifically why Trump is trying to rebrand us as “Dead Indians” when he invokes the racist label Pocahontas. First of all, Disney’s poor attempt at an adaptation of Pocahontas is so horribly inaccurate that indigenous people should launch a class action lawsuit against the film company for the $346 million Disney grossed for their part in cultural genocide. We need to hold people accountable.
Jim Pentecost was responsible for producing this atrocity. Disney’s Pocahontas was written by Carl Binder, Susannah Grant, Philip LaZebnik who like James Fenimore Cooper before them did their very best to totally revise history according to their own whims and fancies. The real story of Pocahontas is a grim account of the abduction and rape of 10-year-old Matoaka of the Powhatan east coast peoples who were located in what is now Virginia. For a historical review see the article Matoaka is her name by Chezney Martin on page 20 in this issue. Pocahontas roughly translates to “naughty one.” This children’s film reflects the subtle pedophilia being suggested by the corrupt Hollywood film industry. Pocahontas shouldn’t be a child’s animated adventure it should be an actual horror movie. Matoaka was not naughty. She was a victim of colonization, cultural genocide and imposed patriarchy and what makes matters worse Disney made a movie glorifying the child-abduction and claiming it was love. Now she is immortalized as a real “Disney Princess” and became the fairy godmother to a billion guilty Americans who want their conscience massaged. Dear President Trump and the U.S.: Your Pocahontas is a lie. When Donald Trump calls Native American Senator “Pocahontas” he is invoking 525 years of false narrative. What he is really saying is “Your people were defeated in the war,” which is not true – Smallpox got us. When Trump says “Pocahontas” he is really saying “European-Americans are not immigrants,” which they are. When Trump says “Pocahontas” he is trying to say “We are superior to you.” How ironic that Trump insulted American Veterans – the Codetalkers even – all while standing near a picture of Andrew Jackson, his spiritual forefather, colonizer and the evil genius behind the Trail of Tears. Jackson murdered at least 15,000 native people with legislation he passed in 1830. Trump can take a knee. To the face.
By Quin Staats Throughout the past two years, I've been mentored and taught on how to pray to Creator, our grandmothers and grandfathers, for guidance and answers I may be seeking. One thing that gives me goosebumps every time during these processes of questions and finding the answers, is the way we receive the answer. It always seems magical, a cryptic fantasy mystery that, once solved, holds so much more knowledge than you ever even knew you were looking for. Ask, and you shall receive — but what they don't tell you is that receiving isn’t always so simple or set in stone. However, once you finally see these answers (usually found within) the bounty is tenfold. A long time ago, I asked Creator for the answer to a question I thought of often. I am now receiving the answers, and realizing that I had been receiving them all along, even though it felt like I was still searching. I guess that was a part of the plan. The answer to my specific question was rather
Deer Spirit a series of realizations, as opposed to something that came in a simple sentence, or single phrase. My question ... what is my spirit animal? Seems simple, right? There's been two separate sweats in which I asked for the answer, as well as numerous times in personal smudge, prayer and ceremony. However, the answer never fully came crystal clear to me. I figured to never try to force it, and let the answer come when it was supposed to, when it was meant to be received. More recently, I've had countless friends and family casually mention the encounters they have
Why would this be so? I then decided to read more into the Deer and its medicine, of what it represented. I discovered that the Deer is a symbol of gentleness, kindness and grace in all motion and thought. It is a symbol of connection to our families, Mother Nature, Woodland Goddess and a symbol of an appreciation for the beauty of balance. And that's when it all clicked. The Deer wasn't visiting me because I am the Deer. It was gracefully watching over and protecting my loved ones. It was providing them with its medicine, my medicine, our medicine. my “If the Deer is my Like partner spirit animal, why in crime it had hasn't it visited me?" — my back when I all been having with Deer couldn't be there. And — and I mean countless; even though I didn't my father, sister, best physically see the Deer, friends, co-workers, it still visited me through cousins, acquaintances, my loved ones, letting me the list goes on. Personal- know it was always there ly, I'd always felt a certain all along. magnetic pull toward the I know now that I must deer, I saw them as a liv- continue to strive to live ing unicorn! Somehow, I like my beloved partner felt a part of me as a Deer, and spirit guide: the Deer. or that they were some- I must work in a beautiful how a part of me. balance with her — until Doubtful, I thought to our paths meet — when myself, “If the Deer is my they need to. spirit animal, why hasn't Nya:weh Deer for your it visited me? Why does it beautiful medicine, I forvisit all my relations, but ever honour your spirit. not me?”
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Chemical Valley: pollution in the Aamjiwnaang territories Contributed by Brandon Jank The health affects in Chemical Valley and amount of pollutants found in the water, soil and air, thanks to more than 100 years of Industry and its toxic legacy, are virtually unknown. The repeated refusal from the Ontario Government to fund efforts for a conclusive study on the territory is not helping the situation at hand. Chemical Valley has the worst air in Canada. Just that fact alone makes it clear there are statistics that would be uncovered, both Industry and Government would much rather those statistics remain hidden. Imperial Oil, one of the large companies stationed in the area, released a mas-
Formerly known as the Chippewas of Sarnia Aamjiwnaang First Nation is situated along the shores of the St. Clair River not too far from Windsor and Detroit. They face heavy pollutants in the environment there. PHOTO BY DAVE LAFORCE
sive flare without warning last February. As a result, massive amounts of sulphur were released. When mixed with Oxygen this creates Sulphur Dioxide, which causes irritation in the nose, eyes and throat depending on the severity of the exposure. With prolonged exposure, it can
Toxic leachete reaches the tributary water systems and affects the eco-system of life. PHOTO BY DAVE LAFORCE
cause long-term damage to the respiratory system and vascular damage in the veins of the brain, heart and kidneys. Today, the community affected most has no answers as to what actually occurred that night and ensuing days. Even though the flaring was deemed 'excessive', Imperial has refused to address the implications of expelling such a massive amount of pollution and toxic emissions in such a short period of time stating that the sinister photos of what looked like a refinery set ablaze was 'normal' and 'an optical illusion’. The supposed 'flare' started roughly around 6 p.m. and raged on for another five hours. After another 10 days of periodic, above average flaring, the problem was fixed on March 5. According to Imperial, there was no problem, but in the same sen-
tence assured the public that whatever ‘it’ was, was fixed. Maybe it's just me, but if something needs to be 'fixed' a problem has likely occurred. The lack of disregard lays in the disaster, but the carelessness and lack of accountability will always lay in statements made to the press after the fact. This is just one of many instances of careless disregard for human and environmental health caused by Big Oil. The worst part of these spills and disasters is that it is often local daycares that notice first. In other words, Aamjiwnaang's children are the first to be affected by a deadly cocktail of volatile chemicals that eventually spread to the community. Shell also had a major spill in January of 2013, containing Benzene, a well known carcinogen, unsafe
at any level of human consumption. A weak, innocuous apology emerged, devoid of any wrong doing stated “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience our neighbours may have experienced during this incident.” They were eventually charged $500,000 and ordered to pay Aamjiwnaang $200,000. S200 000. The price tag of human life in Chemical Valley. These fines mean nothing to the Industry, as a matter of fact, throughout the Industry, these costs are considered ‘a cost of doing business.' A tax for the heartless if you will. These are just two of the more-known publicized examples of the carelessness and complete disregard for human life by an Industry that values dollars over heartbeats. Though there have been no absolute, conclusive studies done by Health Canada or any such agency in the areas affected. Although there are a few stats gathered throughout the years by independents, and some of them are shocking. Statistics are few and far between where Chemical Valley is concerned, thanks to Canada’s Liberal Government. Here is what little I could find: – In a study from early 2000, cancer rates among men were 34 per cent above the provincial average.
– Forty per cent of Canada’s Petrochemical Industry is packed into a 15-square -mile area in Chemical Valley. Sixty plants run 24 hours, seven days a week. – Two to one female to male birth ratio which is a statistical anomaly that has never occurred in recorded history. The same occurrence was found among animals, when studied it was found that animals living in heavily polluted areas were affected the most. – Thirty-nine per cent of woman who have become pregnant have suffered either a stillborn or miscarriage. – Chemical Valley has the most polluted air in Canada. – In 2005, 13 million kg of pollutants was released from 46 plants. There are now 60 plants, it does not take a genius to determine that it has only gotten worse. – Sixty per cent of 5.9 million kg of dangerous toxic pollutants are released within a 15 mile radius of the Aamjiwnaang Territories . – More than 500 spills and leaks occurred in Chemical Valley between 2014 and 2015. – Chemical Valley and all its inhabitants suffer the highest rate of hospitalization in all of Ontario. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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continued from page 7 The Aamjiwnaang Environmental Committee, created in 2002 to give a voice and organize the community to take action into their own hands, was started by Ron Plaine and Ada Lockridge. Ever since the two have been lobbying the Ontario Government to cofund an independent study. Ten years of lies, deceit and coverups — including instances like the more than 500 Ministry of Environment incident reports detailing chemical leaks in 2014/15, which included a Benzene leak that should have triggered alarms, and a valve that was left open for more than three months, venting Hydrocarbons. These incident reports were all suppressed and hidden from the public. Our Government’s response to this serious health crisis has been nothing but silence for the last 10 years, but because of recent events and disasters, the Liberal Government
feels pressure to do something. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne recently said, “It has become obvious that the Ontario Government needs to come up with a solution, that serves both interests. The people of Aamjiwnaang and the Industry that also resides and provides funding for.” With absolute carelessness and disregard, the 60 or so industries in Aamjiwnaang operate with little to no repercussions from the Ontario Government. Besides Wynne’s latest remarks, its been a 10 year struggle to obtain any information or funding for Chemical Valley. So it’s clear Aamjiwnaang is just taking this as another empty promise from a politician with an agenda, especially when she has no clear plan, no start time for this study and an 'indefinite' period of time before the funding will come in, which in politicians terms could also mean never.
Doctors want older legal cannabis age restrictions REGINA — The Canadian Cancer Society and the Lung Association are recommending that Saskatchewan make 21 the legal age to buy marijuana. The organizations are also recommending the province treat pot in much the same was as tobacco when it becomes legal next July. They say marijuana use should be prohibited in public places such as restaurant and bar patios, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and any other municipal or provincial place where people gather. The provincial government has not yet introduced its plan for marijuana legalization.
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A school Kawenni:io can call their own By Chezney Martin
OHSWEKEN – Security and stability are two principles that many elementary students on and off-reserve can take for granted. Access to a library, computer lab or even a cafeteria are nuances that might not even register as luxuries to many young students — but may present themselves as necessities or things that every school has. But what if in the name of preserving culture, language, and history, there were students that were going without? What if being told that the only two indigenous languages to survive in the future do not include a Haudenosaunee language, and they want to change this? This is the case for the Mohawk and Cayuga immersion students and faculty at the Kawenni:io/Gaweniyo Private School — a school that has been in operation for
(from left) Miyah Jimerson Gr. 9 and Robbie Hill Gr. 8 pose together as volunteer students for the KG Annual Toy Bingo last Saturday. The Toy Bingo serves as just one part of the fundraising to take place. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
30 years and brings forth future carriers of Haudenosaunee beliefs and philosophies from S.K., to Grade 12. Principal Linda Staats explained that she knows many people don't understand just how long the school has been around, or the hardships that were faced by students
and faculty. “People don't realize that this school has been functioning since 1986, and we were so small and unassuming that now that we're in the arena and the school has become quite populated, I think that the community needs to understand that this school has struggled
to survive on next to nothing. Teachers began teaching in this school with no salaries, whatsoever the first year that they taught. And that's the level of commitment that they had.” The school is currently housed within the right half of the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, which was greatly appreciated by all that found home within it, but is recognized as not being conducive to the educational standards of a learning environment. This has prompted efforts to establish a proper school to be built to house the students and staff of Kawenni:io/Gweniyo. Staats explained that the board working towards achieving a new school is comprised of family members, alumni and faculty members that have created a plan to reach the main goal. “The board has put together a strategic fundraising plan,” said Staats. “They're putting promo-
The KG Annual Toy Bingo last Saturday brought forth community and outside support, as the goal for a new school continues. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
tional material together and they're putting together the whole proposal for the $12 million for the building. Our plan is to go after the $12 million so we can get the building built.” Last Saturday, Staats explained that the board sent their request to the Economic Development Trust for $1.2 million to get the infrastructure behind the Six Nations Polytechnic, including the driveway, hydro, water and sewer to be shovel ready. The board hopes
to also raise $1 million in funds to use as a down-payment for a loan from the bank, but they are also in negotiations with the federal government to build the school. “Parents bring their children here because they are committed to trying to retain our culture and our language, our traditions, our ceremonies,” she said. “All kinds of traditional and cultural activities are going on here so that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Dreamcatcher Charity donates to local schools By Jonathan Garlow OHSWEKEN – Dreamcatcher donated thousands of dollars directly into Six Nations schools last week. Photos sent in by Josh Powless show seven schools in Six Nations receiving cheques for $2,000 each. Education along with Healthcare for ``Status Indians`` is a treaty right that is constitutionally recognized in Canada under section 35 (1). Unlike most other schools in the area, Six Nations education is Federally managed and has been facing more and more cutbacks. It`s nice to see community organizations helping the most vulnerable segment of Six Nations. The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation is a registered foundation designated to provide support and address situations unique to the First Nations community. The Foundation will supply grants to individuals with a goal of developing youth as future community leaders. Go online at dcfund.ca to see how to apply for your kids.
J.C. Hill, Jamieson, I.L. Thomas, Emily C. General and Oliver M. Smith each received a $2,000 cheque from Dreamcatcher last week. Lloyd S. King photo on page 32. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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Susan Aglukark and Survivorman Trudeau apology Les Stroud: Arctic Crossing to Innu By TRT staff
JUNO-winning vocalist, Susan Aglukark and Survivorman’s Les Stroud will be taking the stage together on Thursday, Nov. 30 for a music, film and concert experience called Arctic Crossing. Arctic Crossing is an experience like no other in celebration of the Arctic and the Earth, highlighting the story of the Inuits’ survival through the ages. Intimate music and stories woven together with beautiful video imagery for a presentation that is as much inspiring as it is entertaining. The show showcases the audio and visual landscape as vast, beautiful and important as the Arctic itself. Aglukark’s performance focuses mainly on her new album, which tells, “as much of the story I have gathered from my ancestors about crossing the Bering Strait and moving across the North,” she said. Aglukark’s gift is the
story of the Inuit —their philosophy of reciprocity made alive by the energy of the land which has provided for their ability to survive and thrive. Seasoned musician Stroud (aka Survivorman) has made a powerful name in the world of documentary film making, indeed starting an entirely new genre of TV, yet he comes by his music honestly. Since the age of 14 Stroud has been writing songs and studying musically and drawing inspiration from Mother Earth. The performance is at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines, Ont. in the Partridge Hall. Tickets are $49 at regular price, $42 for members and $25 for college and university students. RIGHT: JUNO-winning vocalist, Susan Aglukark and Survivorman's Les Stroud will be performing at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, November 30. SUBMITTED PHOTO
left on stage in east GOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage late last week to apologize for abuse and cultural losses at residential schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. Former students at five schools in the province were left out of a compensation package and national apology in 2008 by former prime minister Stephen Harper. His Conservative government argued for much of the next decade that Ottawa didn't oversee those schools but the Liberal government offered last year to settle a class-action lawsuit for $50 million. Innu leaders boycotted the apology for its part in residential schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. Officials with the boycott say they do not accept the apology and say Innu children suffered in other places besides residential schools. The leaders issued a statement saying their communities need apologies for more than the experience in the International Grenfell Association run residential school dormitories. Grand Chief Gregory Rich says he is not satisfied that Canada understands yet what it has done to Innu and what it is still doing. Rich says Innu children were abused in Roman Catholic schools and in the homes of teachers and missionaries in the communities of Sheshatshiu and Davis Inlet. And says governments haven't recognized that.
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Kawenni:io from page 9 children that go to this school can see themselves in the curriculum. And I think that that's a key factor in developing well-rounded people that are going to leave this school and go out and productive members of our community.” “The more successful they are in knowing who they are, the more successful they will be when they go out into the world,” she said. “It sure would be nice have a school for them.” The costs of a new 30,000 sq. ft. school will cost $9.6 million to construct and about another $2 million annually to sustain operations and management costs — but will provide so much for the students in return. Majority of the cost will go towards equipment or furnishings, special construction and contingency, site work,
interior, exterior, mechanical engineering plans, sub-structure, and services. The floor plan also includes a gymnasium, art room, science lab, library, computer lab, and resource rooms which are not present in their current building. “The project is now at the shovel ready stage for construction and we are seeking financial donations to complete the construction stage. Financial contributions and all efforts to bring about a new school can be articulated in many forms. But at the very heart of the contribution is providing our future generations of a preserved language and culture. All donations are greatly appreciated and donors will be recognized for their contribution,” wrote Chair of the Board Ruby Jacobs. And not only will the achievement of a new
Social Development Counsellor Amy General, Parent Volunteer Jess Bomberry and Cayuga Gr. 1 & 2 Teacher Teesha Emarthle pose together at the KG Toy Bingo last Saturday. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN school help with the focus of Kaweni:io/Gaweniyo, it will help with the overall well-being of the staff and students. Instructor Joanne Longboat, who teaches the Cayuga language half day with Grade 7 and 8 and the other half day with high school students at Kwenni:io/Gaweniyo, said that the need for more space is something she has noticed as the number of students has increased. “We're very grateful
for this space that we have,” said Longboat. “But for our kids, they deserve so much really.” She listed all of the facilities that would be great to have in the future such as computer labs and a library, as the need for them has becoming increasingly apparent. She also noted that receiving visitors is becoming difficult with lack of space. “Something not really considered all of the time is that we get a lot of visi-
The S.K. Cayuga immersion class taught by Esenogwas Jacobs shows just how young students can grow to learn the language. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
tors to the school, from all over. Like different countries and everything, and they come here to the community and people send them over here and they're so happy to visit. [But even to have a larger space to welcome them would be so nice].” “I think that everyone here, staff and students alike would be so happy to have a place of our own,” she said. “I really wish that the community as a whole would value our school and what we do here at the school in terms of the language and culture, because that to me is what keeps us Onkwehon:we.” If you have any questions or wish to find more information, contact Principal Linda Staats via her work (905) 768-7203, her cell (226) 208-1310 or her email linda.i.staats@gmail.com.
OPP report for Brant & Haldimand Female faces multiple criminal charges
HALDIMAND COUNTY – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 21-year-old female with multiple criminal offences after investigating an assault that occurred on Surrey Street in Caledonia, Haldimand County, Ontario. On Thursday November 23, 2017 at 9:50 p.m., OPP responded to Surrey Street after witnesses reported a female was assaulted and the female suspect had fled the area on foot.
OPP investigation has determined that several people were in the area when a verbal argument began between two females. The argument escalated and one female approached another female with a weapon. Witnesses were able to get the weapon away from the suspect who then fled the area on foot. OPP located the female suspect a short distance away and the investigation lead to her arrest. Further investigation determined the female was wanted by multiple local police services. OPP has charged
21-year-old Luella Elliott-Doxtator of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm She is to appear in Provincial Court Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges. County of Brant OPP remind of Internet scams
COUNTY OF BRANT – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant Detachment is issuing a warning to residents after police received a re-
port from a County man regarding threats received on the internet. On November 23, 2017 at approximately 8:00 p.m., police received a call from a County of Brant resident reporting an attempted threat and extortion after they received an email requesting cash and threatening to release photos unless paid. The involved male advised he met a female from outside Canada online and shared intimate photos and videos with her as he believed they were entering into a relationship. After receiv-
ing the photos the female began to ask for cash or threatened she would post the picture and send it to his friends and family. The OPP are reminding all residents to be extremely vigilant when meeting anyone over the internet and reminding everyone that once you send photos and videos you lose control of them and they can be used against you. If someone does start demanding payment and threatening you regarding photos or videos block them from all social media, screen shot their
messages they have sent and contact police. Protect yourself and think before you click. Anyone with information about this or any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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proposes Crafts aplenty at ILA Bazaar SNGRDC solution to Niagara By Jayson Koblun
OHSWEKEN – Crafts, treats, connecting, networking — this year’s ILA Christmas Bazaar had it all. Community members and visitors enjoyed one of the area’s largest Christmas bazaars in the area last weekend. There were more than one hundred vendors at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena last Saturday and Sunday; selling crafts, food, beadwork, Christmas décor and more. “There’s something here for everyone,” said one of the event visitors. “Some of the artists here are painting while the event is going on and it’s really cool to watch.” The event was free and brought out visitors not only from Six Nations but several surrounding communities and cities.
Reinforcement Line By TRT Staff
This year's ILA Christmas Bazaar took place on November 25 and 26. A lot of people came out to explore the arena filled with more than 100 vendors, crafts makers, bakers and more. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
Some of the artists during the two-day event were live painting and touching up some of their pieces. In photo: Lindsey Lickers. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
The ILA Christmas Bazaar is a great opportunity for beaders and several other skilled craftspeople and tradespeople to showcase their skills. Like this beaded necklace that was for sale at this year's bazaar. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
Kasenniyostah Lauren Williams was at this year`s Christmas bazaar selling a lot of beautiful handcrafted jewelry, beadwork and more. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
LEFT PHOTO: Alex Martin (left) and Jen Martin (right) at this year`s ILA Christmas Bazaar. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) has taken 40 days to perform community engagement meetings since Thursday, October, 19, to collect rapport and answer questions regarding their plan to take advantage of the unfinished Niagara Reinforcement Line. The line is a 76 km hydro electricity line that has been sitting near-completion for over 10 years with the projects final connection point being the Middleport Transformer station. This will require routing along the highway 6 bypass in Caledonia. SNGRDC Matt Jamieson said that the information collected from the community will be made public during the sixth community engagement meeting Tuesday, November 21. “All feedback that we receive during this process and the final report that we develop as a result of this engagement will be made public,” said Jamieson. “We do this because we have an obligation to be transparent with the com-
munity about what we're doing, and we take it all very seriously.” The SNGRDC has proposed a three-phase bundle solution which begins with energizing the line after completing the remaining transmission work, acquiring 25% ownership of the line, and finally optimizing renewable energy opportunities as 300MW of renewable energy will be set aside and valid for 15 years. The construction will take approximately 5 months to complete, and can begin in spring and have commercial operation in fall of 2018. It will also create 25-35 new and local employment opportunities during construction. The overall benefit of finishing the project will enable Six Nations to play a leading role in how renewable energy projects are developed in the future and lead to more employment and investment. No commitments have been made on this project as of yet and the next engagement is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, from 7-9 p.m., at the Iroquois Lacross Arena.
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COME CELEBRATE WITH US on Saturday December 2nd as we open the doors to our 5,000 sq/ft, year round, indoor artisan market showcasing over 80 vendor booths with one central cashier to serve you. ***Free gifts to first 300 children ***Free snacks and refreshments *** Jukasa Radio Live to Air ***Get your photos with Santa Claus ***Special guests Redrum Motorcycle Club ***Thanksgiving address by Jordon Sandy ***Traditional dance ceremony with Adrian Harjo, Jennifer Martin, Ascension Harjo, Tamara Doxtator ***Food Drive - Please bring non-perishable items for Six Nations Food Bank for every food item brought, entry to $100 cash prize ***TAX FREE ZONE ***Enter into our draws for flat screen TV, Ipad, gift cards, and much more!
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Six Nations Marketplace 50 Generations Dr. Saturday, December 2nd 12:00 - 4:00pm
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If you’d like to be a vendor with us get a hold of an application and get it back into us ASAP!
Applications can be picked up at; * Six Nations Marketplace 50 Generations Drive - Oneida Business Park (Where Troy’s world was located) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm * Six Nations Public Library 1679 Chiefswood Rd. *Can also be printed online at www.sixnationsmarketplace.com *Or drop your email below and we’ll send one to you! We are seeking all crafters, bakers, artisans, beaders, canners, painters, service providers, wholesalers, consultants, informational booths, apparel, etc. !
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INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES STAFF LAWYER
INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES ASSURANCE WORKER JUSTICE PROGRAM, QUALITY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION (Contract) JUSTICE PROGRAM, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Applications will be received by Grand River Employment & Training (Contract ) (GREAT) and Six Nations Council up until 4:00 p.m.
EST, Wednesday December 13, 2017, for a contract Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer with the Justice Program, Central Administration. The Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are Applications be from received by Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) andthrough Six available for will printing the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications will now be accepted recruitment@sixnations.ca. NOp.m. LATEEST, APPLICATIONS Nations Council up until 4:00 WednesdayACCEPTED. December 13, 2017, for a contract
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Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. SALARY: be determined 3. RecentTo resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. BASIC 6. A QUALIFICATIONS: photocopy of you Class “G” driver’s license. 7.• Place all documents listed above in aorsealed envelopedegree and mailintoSocial or dropWork, off at: Sociology, Psychology, Possess a Bachelor’s degree a graduate
or Education with a minimum of two (2) years ofStaff experience program Indigenous Victim Services Lawyer –conducting Contract c/o Reception Desk evaluations and quality assurance testing. Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) • Minimum three (3) yearsP.O. of experience working with Indigenous organizations or within Box 69 Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 First Nations communities. OR • Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment; • Has excellent report writing skills; • High level of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills; NATIONS COUNCIL ISof ANthe EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND system; WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF • SIX High levelELECTED understanding mainstream legal and court INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO • APPLY; Aware of Six Nations Community and services available inGIVEN the area; APPLICANTS FROM SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND A FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONLY THOSE •SERVICES ValidINClass “G” driver’s license. APPLICANTS MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY): Method #1: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at: Indigenous Victim Services Quality Assurance Worker – Contract c/o Reception Desk Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) P.O. Box 69 Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 OR Method #2: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. Scan and email all documents listed above to recruitment@sixnations.ca. SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; APPLICANTS FROM SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
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NOA 1M0
INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES STAFF LAWYER
JUSTICE PROGRAM, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES STAFF LAWYER (Contract) JUSTICE PROGRAM, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Applications will be received by Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) and Six Nations Council up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday December 13, 2017, for a contract Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer with the Justice Program, (Contract) Central Administration. The Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications will now be accepted through
recruitment@sixnations.ca. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Applications will be received by Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) and SixJOB Nations Council up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday December for Victim a SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Justice Director13, the 2017, Indigenous Services Staff Lawyer would be available for assisting staff and clients with court documents, directing clients to justice and community contract Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer with the Justice Program, Central services, and assisting clients navigate criminal and family law processes. The Staff Lawyer will be expected to develop strong Administration. Thelocal SixCrown Nations Council Application for Employment Form, Postingand procedures working relations with Attorney Offices, court staff, Police Services and work withinJob the policies established by Six Nations Council. and Job Description areElected available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications willTo now be accepted through recruitment@sixnations.ca. SALARY: be determined NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctorate and be a Lawyer in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada JOB SUMMARY: Underexperience the direction andpractice, supervision Justice Director 1 – 5 years of post-call in private in-house,oforthe a combination thereof the Indigenous Staff community Lawyer would be available assisting staff and clients HasVictim worked Services in a First Nations for a minimum of three for (3) years; Has excellent report writing skills; with court documents, directing clients to justice and community services, and assisting High level of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; clients navigate criminal and law processes. The Staff Lawyer will be expected to Strong organizational andfamily interpersonal communication skills; strong High level understanding of thewith mainstream legal andAttorney court system; develop working relations local Crown Offices, court staff, Police and Aware of Sixwithin Nationsthe Community services availableestablished in the area; by Six Nations Elected Services work policiesand and procedures Valid Class “G” driver’s license.
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2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: and experience qualifies you for this position. • Possess a Bachelor of Laws Juris Doctorate be a Lawyer good as standing 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly showor that you meet the Basicand Qualifications of thisinposition stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference previousCanada employers in the last 10 years; with Law Societyfrom of Upper 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 1 – 5 ofyears of post-call experience in private practice, in-house, or a combination 6. A•photocopy you Class “G” driver’s license. 7. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at: thereof • Has worked in a First NationsVictim community minimum of three (3) years; Indigenous Services for Staffa Lawyer – Contract Reception Desk • Has excellent reportc/owriting skills; Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) • High level of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and P.O. Box 69 Publisher; Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 OR • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills; • High level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system; • Aware of Six Nations Community and services available in the area; • Valid Class “G” driver’s license. SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL IS AN(Choose EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: one method ONLY):
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; APPLICANTS FROM SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Method #1: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. A photocopy of you Class “G” driver’s license. 7. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at: Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer – Contract c/o Reception Desk Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) P.O. Box 69 Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 OR Method #2: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. A photocopy of you Class “G” driver’s license 7. Scan and email all documents listed above to recruitment@sixnations.ca. SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; APPLICANTS FROM SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
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SNEC celebrate students and success stories By Jayson Koblun
OHSWEKEN – Students, basketball teams and artists were celebrated at last night’s Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) awards presentation. The presentations took place at the community hall, before SNEC’s general meeting. The awards presented were — The
Ruby Sears Award, Awesome; Excellent; and Perfect Attendance Awards, High Average Awards and Making Strides Awards. Councillor Helen Miller presented Thomas Anderson a recognition plaque for his recent successes in art and having his design selected to be painted on the Brantford Library and she also pre-
sented the Six Nations U19 Basketball Team with a plaque for their success. Councillor Wray Maracle presented the Arrows Lacrosse team with a plaque for having won the Minto Cup for the fifth time, a franchise first. The awards for the students came with a certificate and monetary contribution.
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INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES STAFF LAWYER INDIGENOUS SOCIAL WORKER/TRAUMA COUNSELLOR JUSTICE PROGRAM, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE PROGRAM, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION (Contract) (Contract) Applications will be received by Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) and Six Nations Council up until 4:00 p.m.
EST, Wednesday December 13, 2017, for a contract Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer with the Justice Program,
Central Administration. The Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are Applications will befrom received by Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) andthrough Six Nations available for printing the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications will now be accepted recruitment@sixnations.ca. LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Council up until 4:00 p.m. NO EST, Wednesday December 13, 2017, for two contract positions forJOB Indigenous Social Worker / Trauma Counsellors with the Justice Program, Central SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Justice Director the Indigenous Victim Services Staff Administration. The Sixfor Nations fordocuments, Employment Form, Job Posting Lawyer would be available assistingCouncil staff and Application clients with court directing clients to justice and community and assistingare clients navigate for criminal and family The Staff Lawyer will beOnline expected to develop strong andservices, Job Description available printing fromlaw theprocesses. www.greatsn.com website. working relations with local Crown Attorney Offices, court staff, Police Services and work within the policies and procedures applications will be Elected accepted through recruitment@sixnations.ca. established by Sixnow Nations Council. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. SALARY:
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Justice Director the Indigenous Possess a BachelorCounsellor of Laws or Juris Doctorate andfor be providing a Lawyer in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada SocialWorker / Trauma is responsible service delivery to victims 1 – 5 years of post-call experience in private practice, in-house, or a combination thereof of crime and tragedy in the Indigenous communities of Brantford, Six Nations, Hamilton and Has worked in a First Nations community for a minimum of three (3) years; The Has ISW/TC excellent report skills; Cayuga. will writing provide counselling to individuals experiencing trauma from a tragedy High level of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; such as physical and sexual assault, car accident, house fires, homicide, or a sudden death of Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills; a loved one. The ISW/TC will work with the other Indigenous justice staff to help ensure that High level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system; Aware of Six Nations Community and services available in the area; are provided. The ISW/TC wrap around services, referrals and supports for indigenous victims Valid Class “G” driver’s license. will provide short-term and long term trauma counselling and will make appropriate referrals to community counselling agencies when and work within the policies and procedures SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose oneappropriate method ONLY): established by Six Nations Elected Council. Method #1: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education SALARY: To beincluding determined and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. •6. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, education with A photocopy of you Class “G” driver’s license. background ORin a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at: 7. counselling Place all documents listed above
Katherine Montour (left), Rowan Hill (centre) and Angelina (right) take a second to pose after having received their awards. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
• A two (2) year social services worker diploma with three (3) to five (5) years’ continuance Indigenous Victim Services Staff Lawyer – Contract experience in the human services field.Desk c/o Reception Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) • Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with indigenous organizations or within First P.O. Box 69 Nations communities; Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 OR • Must have experience in community counselling or trauma counselling experience. • Has excellent report writing skills; • High level of computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; • Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. • High level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system; • Aware of Six Nations Community and services available the area; SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER in AND WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO • APPLY; ValidAPPLICANTS Class “G”FROM driver’s license. SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND
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Some of the students who were recognized at Tuesday night's award ceremony held at the Six Nations Community Hall for either their high grades in school, recent successes or for having great attendance at school. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
Method #1: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at: Indigenous Social Worker / Trauma Counsellor – Contract c/o Reception Desk Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) P.O. Box 69 Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 OR Method #2: 1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations Council Application for Employment Form. 2. Covering letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 3. Recent resume – resume must clearly show that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above. 4. Three (3) letters of reference from previous employers in the last 10 years; 5. A photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate or transcript. 6. Scan and email all documents listed above to recruitment@sixnations.ca.
Twenty-year-old Thomas Anderson (middle) stands with his mom Tricia Sandy (left) and brother Eli Sandy (right). Anderson's design was selected to be painted as a mural on the Brantford library, and also earlier this year had a design of his chosen to be painted on the Ohsweken water tower. Tricia said she is so proud of him and his creativity. PHOTO BY JAYSON KOBLUN
SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WILL SEEK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN A MANNER THAT MOST RESPECTS THEIR DIGNITY. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; APPLICANTS FROM SIX NATIONS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE TO DELIVER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT Highway 401 Interchange & Highway Improvements from Hespeler Road to Townline Road, City of Cambridge - Phase I (GWP 3125-07-00) Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment Study THE STUDY
NOTICE OF STUDY UPDATE DETAILED DESIGN AND CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
The Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for improvements on Highway 401 from Hespeler Road to Townline Road in the City of Cambridge, Region of Waterloo as shown on the key plan below. Since the issuance of the Notice of Study Commencement in May 2014 (formerly GWP Highway 401 Interchange & Highway Improvements from 3060-11-00), the project has been divided into two phases to support construction Hespeler Roadscheduled to Townline Road,construction, City of Cambridge staging, and is tentatively for consecutive subject to completion of the Study, funding, and approvals: (GWP 3222-15-00) • Phase I, GWP 3125-07-00 (2018)- Replacement of the Franklin Boulevard
THE bridge STUDYincluding some interchange work, and replacement of guiderail and municipalofillumination on Franklin The Ministry Transportation, OntarioBoulevard. (MTO) has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study • Phase II, GWP 3222-15-00 (Starting in 2019 to 2021) - Widening of Highway 401 for improvements on Highway 401 from Hespeler Road to Townline Road in the City of to ten lanes, including HighasOccupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes;Since reconstruction of the Cambridge, Region of Waterloo shown on the key plan below. the issuance Highway 401 interchange at Hespeler Road; replacement of the Hespeler Road of the Notice of Study Commencement in May 2014 (formerly GWP 3060-11-00), the bridge; retaining walls astwo needed; and, of the commuter parking lot at project has been divided into phases andexpansion is tentatively scheduled for consecutive the Townline Road improvements, illumination, overhead construction, subject to interchange. completion ofDrainage the Detailed Design and Class EA Study, signsand and traffic signals will be completed as part of this phase. funding, approvals:
A•section new noise wall will be constructed along thebridge south including side of Highway Phase of I (2018) - Replacement of the Franklin Boulevard some work 401,atwest of Franklin Boulevard, Phasewalls II. The improvements will bridge, includeand the the interchange, rehabilitationduring of retaining at the Townline Road provision for pedestrian/cyclist travel across 401 on Franklin Boulevard and an expansion of the commuter parking lot atHighway the Townline Road interchange. Hespeler Road in accordance with the active transportation goals of the Region of • Phase II (Starting in 2019 to 2021) - Widening of Highway 401 to ten lanes, Waterloo and the City of Cambridge. including High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes; reconstruction of the Highway 401 interchanges at Franklin Boulevard and Hespeler Road; replacement of the Hespeler PROCESS Road bridge; and retaining walls as needed. Drainage improvements, illumination, Theoverhead Preliminary Design and Class EAwill Study for Highway 401 of from signs and traffic signals be completed as part thisHespeler phase. Road easterly to the Wellington County/Halton Region Boundary Study was documented in section of a new noise wall is proposed along(TESR), the south sidereceived of Highway 401, west aATransportation Environmental Study Report which Environmental of Franklin Boulevard. study will include the provision for Construction pedestrian/cyclist travel Assessment clearanceThe in November 2013. This Design and Report acrossdocumenting Highway 401Phase on Franklin and Hespeler Road in accordance with the (DCR) I has Boulevard been prepared under the Ministry of Transportation’s activeEnvironmental transportation Assessment goals of the Region Waterloo and the City of Cambridge. Class (EA) forofProvincial Transportation Facilities, 2000. The construction staging/traffic management strategy during the replacement of the This Phase I DCR is available for a 33-day review period from Friday, Franklin Boulevard Bridge will include a temporary full closure of this interchange with December 8, 2017 to Wednesday, January 10, 2018, during regular business no access across Highway 401 during construction. hours only, at the following three review locations, and on the project website PROCESS (www.highway401-hespeler-townline.ca): Thisof study is following theHall approved planning process for Group projects under City Cambridge City Ontario Ministry of ‘B’ Transportation the MTO Class2nd Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Clerk’s Office, Floor West Region, Front Lobby Facilities (2000). The PreliminaryON Design of the included in the 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, 659project Exeterwas Road, London, ONHighway 401 from Hespeler Road easterly to the Wellington County/Halton Region Boundary study (GWP 8-00-00) which concluded with the publication of a Transportation Environmental Cambridge Public Library Study Report (TESR). The TESR received Environmental Assessment (EA) clearance in Idea Exchange - Hespeler Branch 2013. East, Cambridge, ON 5November Tannery Street A Public Centre (PIC) is planned foravailable the fall 2017 to present the The DCR Information documenting Phase II will be made in 2018. Recommended Plan for improvements for both Phase I and II, as well as the proposed COMMENTS construction staging and traffic management plans for each. The date, time, and location of the PIC will be advertised in local newspapers. A Design and Construction Comments during the review period may be submitted via the project website Report (DCR) documenting each phase will be made available for a 30-day public (www.highway401-hespeler-townline.ca) or by contacting one of the following review period with public notice advising of the start of the review period. individuals: COMMENTS Mr. Kevin Welker, P.Eng., ENV SP Mr. Scott Howard We are interested hearing your commentsSenior regarding the project. If you would like to Consultant ProjectinManager Project Manager have your name added to provide please contact one Stantec Consulting Ltd.to the mailing list or Ministry of comments, Transportation of the following 600-171 Queensindividuals: Avenue 659 Exeter Road, 3rd Floor London, ON N6A 5J7 ENV SP Kevin Welker, P.Eng., ScottLondon, Howard ON N6E 1L3 tel: 519-675-6652 (+0Manager collect) tel: 1-800-265-6072, Consultant Project Senior Project Manager ext. 519-873-4568 Stanteckevin.welker@stantec.com Consulting Ltd. Ministry of Transportation e-mail: e-mail: scott.howard@ontario.ca 600-171 Queens Avenue 659 Exeter Road, 3rd Floor IfLondon, you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in the project, ONany N6A 5J7 London, ON N6E 1L3 please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. tel: 519-675-6652 (+0 collect) tel: 519-873-4568 fax: 519-645-6575 toll-free: 1-800-265-6072, ext. 519-873-4568 Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information e-mail: kevin.welker@stantec.com fax: 519-873-4600 and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all e-mail: scott.howard@ontario.ca comments will become part of the public record. For up-to-date project information and to submit comments to the project team at any time during the study, please visit the project website: www.highway401-hespeler-townline.ca Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in the project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above.
November 29th, 2017
Matoaka is her name By TRT Staff
Did Pocahontas really have a raccoon and hummingbird accompany her on adventures? Did she really leap off of Virginia cliffs while singing? The fascination surrounding the story of Pocahontas is one that circulates around the interracial coupling of Pocahontas with the Englishman John Smith, at the height of conflict between English settlers and indigenous people. It is deemed a majestic love story between a strong indigenous woman, and a witty and heroic Englishman. But the true story falls very short of Hollywood's expectations. The story of the young girl begins in Virginia. Her first given name was Matoaka (flower between two streams), and she sometimes went by Amonute. Her father was the Powhatan Chief and had loved her mother who had died in child birth. The nick name Pocahontas was given to her as a teasing but derogatory remark for being a “naughty” or “spoiled child” because Matoaka became one of most beloved of the chief’s daughters. It is believed that Matoaka was born around the 1590s to the chief, and her nation was a piece of about 30 Algonquin speaking tribes located in Tidewater, Virginia. But this would also make her roughly only 10 years old when the arrival of the 28-year-old Admiral of New England John Smith arrived in Virginia by ship in 1607. In his writing, Smith explained that whilst exploring the Chickahominy River, Smith was captured by a Powhatan hunting party and what happened next varies from source to source. In his journal, he described a large feast and an interview between he and the Powhatan chief. However, in a letter to Queen Anne, Smith told a different story depicting that Matoaka threw herself over his body to shield him from execution at the hands of the Powhatan. In reality, Smith told
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his account of being saved by Pocahontas 17 years after her death, with no mention of it beforehand. So yeah, no 'colours of the wind,' happened, because in truth Smith was a lying and self-serving general and Matoaka was a child. Children were not allowed in ceremony. It is also said that on April 13, 1613 Matoaka visited the Jamestown settlement as she had been doing when food was short to help the settlers, and was captured by Samuel Argall to ransom her for some English prisoners held by her father. However, in reality the 1600s were a terrible time for indigenous women and children. European colonists would sexually assault both women and children, and women were known to throw themselves before their children so that they would be taken instead. The interactions between indigenous nations and European settlers at this time wrought havoc on the rapport between the two, including the Powhatan and the men of Jamestown who were on the verge of war. So, what better way to prevent war? Capture the beloved daughter of the chief, Matoaka. As Argall went to find her, Matoaka had had her name changed to Pocahontas during a coming of age ceremony and married one of her own – Kocoum. She had a child with him and when Argall found her, she was forced to hand her child off to the women of her tribe and Kocoum was later killed. It is said that during her year as a hostage, John Rolfe took a “special interest” in her and promised her release under the condition that she marry him. Pocahontas was then baptized as Rebecca and in 1614 she married Rolfe. Their union was the first recorded marriage between a European and a Native American, and they had their first son Thomas. But the oral history differs greatly; upon being taken hostage she was forced to accept Christianity, forcibly baptized and
made to take the name Rebecca. She was later visited by her sister, who carried the knowledge of the account that Rebecca had been raped, repeatedly. It was through being raped at night by different men that she became pregnant with a son, Thomas. Oh, allow me to add that Rolfe, the tobacco planter only wanted to marry Rebecca to get sacred and secret curing techniques for tobacco from her uncles for the “most fantastic tobacco.” Two years later, Rolfe took Rebecca to England to use her in a propaganda campaign by propping her up as a symbol of hope and peace for good relations between the English and Native Americans to support the colony of Virginia. In reality, Rebecca was taken by Argall to England and Rolfe paraded her around to show that “savages” can be civilized. Rolfe was praised for his “accomplishment” in bringing Christianity to the “heathen tribes,” and Rebecca was seen as a tamed beast. There is also an addon that while in England, Rebecca bumped into John Smith and refused to speak to him, but when pressed she called him a liar and cast him out. She was furious at him for how he had treated her father, and it wasn't soon after that her father passed away. A few years later, Rebecca was to complete a journey back to Virginia, but she became gravely ill. It is believed that she was only 21 years old when she passed on March 21, 1617. In oral history her health was described as holding a constant vibrance and she was always exuding energy. So, a tie was made with a dinner she had while in England with Argall and Rolfe and her sickness — it is believed that during this dinner she was poisoned by the duo. In other words, everything you knew might have thought you knew about Pocahontas was complete fabrication. Wake up and smell the genocide of the 1600s.
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Grassy Narrows pleads for mercury treatment centre The Canadian Press
Trump, honouring Navajos, revives 'Pocahontas' jab at Senator Warren By Laurie Kellman And Catherine Lucey (AP) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to his own kind of code talking Monday by deriding Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren as ``Pocahontas'' at a White House event honouring Native American war heroes. ``You were here long before any of us were here,'' Trump said as he honoured three Navajo code talkers from World War II. And then he added, without naming Warren: ``We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas. But you know what, I like you.'' In fact, Trump deployed that nickname for the Massachusetts senator repeatedly during the 2016 presidential campaign and, as president, as recently as a Nov. 3 tweet. Native American leaders have called Trump's past attacks on Warren offensive and distasteful. Some Democrats have called the nickname racist. Trump made the comment as he stood near a portrait of President Andrew Jackson, which he hung in the Oval Office in January. Trump admires the seventh president's populism. But Jackson also is known for signing the Indian Removal Act of
1830, in which the Cherokee Nation was removed from its lands in what is now known as the ``trail of tears.'' The Navajo Nation suggested Trump's remark Monday was an example of ``cultural insensitivity'' and resolved to stay out of the ``ongoing feud between the senator and President Trump.'' ``All tribal nations still battle insensitive references to our people. The prejudice that Native American people face is an unfortunate historical legacy,'' Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye said in a statement. He added that the Navajo Nation remains honoured by the White House recognition of the code talkers. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asked about criticism of Trump's remarks, said a racial slur ``was certainly not the president's intent.'' But the remark is the latest in a long list of remarks Trump has made about people from specific ethnic and racial groups. Announcing his longshot campaign for president in 2015, Trump said many Mexican immigrants are rapists. He's sought to ban immigrants from certain Muslim majority nations. He's come under fire for what some said was a too-slow federal response to hurricane damage in
Puerto Rico. Trump also raised eyebrows for apparently having some fun in October with the name of the U.S. territory _ ``Puerrrto Rico,'' he said _ at an East Room event for Puerto Ricans. Those in the Oval Office for Monday's event gave no visible reaction to Trump's ``Pocahontas'' comments. But Warren and other Democrats were quick to respond. ``This was supposed to be an event to honour heroes, people who put it all on the line for our country, who, because of their incredible work, saved the lives of countless Americans and our allies,'' Warren said in an interview on MSNBC. ``It is deeply unfortunate that the president of the United States cannot even make it through a ceremony honouring these heroes without having to throw out a racial slur.'' New Mexico Sen. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Indian Affairs committee, added: ``Donald Trump's latest racist joke _ during Native American Heritage Month no less _ demeaned the contributions that the code talkers and countless other Native American patriots and citizens have made to our great country.'' The president has long feuded with Warren, an outspoken Wall Street critic who levelled blis-
tering attacks on Trump during the campaign. Trump seized on questions about Warren's heritage, which surfaced during her 2012 Senate race challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Scott Brown. During that campaign, law school directories from the Association of American Law Schools from 1986 to 1995 surfaced that put Warren on the association's list of ``minority law teachers'' when she was teaching at the University of Texas and the University of Pennsylvania. Warren said she listed herself with Native American heritage because she hoped to meet people with similar roots. In a 2012 interview with The Associated Press, Warren said she and her brothers were told of the family's heritage by their parents, the late Don and Pauline Herring. Brown pressed Warren to release more information about how she described her heritage to potential employers. Warren said she never sought proof of ancestry because she didn't think it was necessary. Sanders said Monday that Warren was the offensive one when ``she lied about something specifically to advance her career.''
TORONTO — Leaders from a Northern Ontario First Nation urged the federal and Ontario governments to commit to building and funding a mercury treatment centre in their community ahead of a meeting with them Wednesday. Mercury contamination has plagued the English-Wabigoon River system in northwestern Ontario for half a century, since a paper mill in Dryden, Ont., dumped 9,000 kilograms of the substance into the river systems in the 1960s. Researchers have reported that more than 90 per cent of the people in the nearby Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nation show signs of mercury poisoning. Grassy Narrows Chief Simon Fobister, who suffers from mercury poisoning himself, is frustrated that there hasn't been a firm commitment to the treatment centre itself, saying his yearslong efforts to push for one feel like a dog chasing its tail. ``I can't fathom how Canada dismisses this whole man-made disaster that we're suffering from,'' he said Tuesday. ``We're being poisoned every day. Every day. I think it's time that Canada and Ontario be serious about this.'' Grassy Narrows leaders are set to meet in Toronto on Wednesday with Ontario Indigenous Relations Minister David Zimmer and federal Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, who has so far committed to a feasibility study for a mercury
treatment centre. Zimmer said Tuesday that Ottawa would make a commitment to fund the centre at Wednesday's meeting, but his office later said he misspoke and had been referring to the feasibility study. Philpott said she is hoping to hear from the community what their specific needs are in a centre, but the federal government will ``support some appropriate facility once we have more information.'' ``Are they looking at primarily an outpatient facility? Are they looking at specialty areas? Are they looking at, you know, in-patient facilities? What exactly are the needs?'' she said in Ottawa. Premier Kathleen Wynne told The Canadian Press from China, where she is on a trade mission, that a mercury disability board will have to help determine next steps and noted the province has earmarked $85 million to remediate the mercury contamination. A consulting firm that has been working with Grassy Narrows has estimated that a treatment centre could be built for $4.5 million. Grassy Narrows councillor Alana Pahpasay said many people sick and dying from mercury poisoning have left to live in nursing homes in Kenora, Ont., which cuts them off from the community. ``It is hard for people and family to go visit them,'' she said. ``Even though it's an hour away a lot of people don't have that transportation to go visit their family or the resources to see them as much as they should.
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Making Memories New Directions Group invites you to participate in our free event
Thursday, December 7th, 2017 We will be carolling throughout the community while aboard horse drawn wagons. Come out and spread holiday cheer and make new & wonderful memories with your family and friends.
Limited seating... Please RSVP your seat 519-445-2947 Children must be accompanied by an adult
Taking place at New Directions Group 1769 Chiefswood Road, back parking lot from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Caring people working hand in hand to help the community help themselves.
This is a drug and alcohol free event
The Niagara Reinforcement Line (NRL) has been sitting idle for the past 10 years. Now more than ever, appears to be the right time for Six Nations to bring forth a solution that would see the NRL completed in exchange for the creation of long term value in favour of our community. A three phase bundled solution, proposed by Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC), has been accepted by the Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) and Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) pending community engagement with Six Nations.
ENERGIZE the Niagara Reinforcement Line - Hydro One is committed to offering a contract opportunity to A6N, to complete the remaining NRL transmission work.
ACQUIRE Equity Ownership in the Line - SNGRDC will acquire up to 25% ownership in the line for approx. $13 million which will be financed using an Aboriginal Loan Guarantee from the province of Ontario.
Next Engagement Session When: Thursday, November 30, 7-9 PM Where: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (3201 Second Line Rd.)
OPTIMIZE Future Renewable Energy Developments - the
Ministry of Energy will set aside 300 MW of renewable energy development, to be managed and owned by SNGRDC on behalf of Six Nations.
VISIT www.snfuture.com | ATTEND 1 of 10 Engagement Sessions | COMPLETE an online comment card on www.snfuture.com CALL Tabitha Curley, Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at 519.753.1950 ext. 6420
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Fall Sing 2017 rejuvenates By Chezney Martin
Singing societies and groups are comprised of one lead singer with a water drum, who is accompanied by roughly 10 to 30 supporting singers with horn rattles that contribute their voices to sing songs that were passed down from generation to generation, or to introduce new songs of the same style (Esganye). But there is a distinction between societies and groups. Each society upholds a responsibility to their respective community and will help their people through fundraising, manual labour or otherwise. When singing at a sing, the society performs for the enjoyment of the people who may sit and listen during all of the performances, and for themselves as a singing society can become like a second family. OHSWEKEN – Haudenosaunee singing societies and groups from both Canada and the U.S. were welcomed to the Dajoh Youth and Elders Facility to share their voices and songs as part of the Fall Sing 2017 on Saturday, November 25. Six Nations hosts four home societies alone in-
Katatshero:ten, or the Standing Quiver Dance called everyone that could dance to their feet at the Fall Sing 2017 within the Dajoh Youth and Elders Facility. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
cluding the Old Mush Singers, the Grand River Singing Society, Kontihen:te Womens Singing Society and the “Last Minute Gang.” The host societies opened the floor to the visiting Kanien:ke Women, Kahnawake Men, Ohi:yo Men (Allegheny), Cayuga Lake Singers, Onondaga Men, Tonawanda Women and the Rolling Stones to perform songs that are generations old, or to introduce new songs in-
spired by old. Visitors from Akwesasne, Kahnawake, Tonawanda, Ohi:yo, Onondaga, Oneida, Tyendinega and elsewhere gathered to listen to the groups sing throughout the day and partake in lunch and dinner provided by the community. As a singer from both the Grand River Singing Society since he was 12, and the Onawęda'geh (Cayuga Lake) group, Elan Henhawk said that “Satur-
Visitors from Akwesasne, Kahnawake, Tonawanda, Ohi:yo, Onondaga, Oneida, Tyendinega and elsewhere gathered to listen to the singing societies and groups sing throughout the day and partake in lunch, dinner and social provided by the community. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
day was a great turn out.” “Everyone worked together, right from the societies to the cooks, servers to everyone that was there,” said Henhawk. “The sing is all about bringing people together and it's been set in place for singing societies to fundraise for their community. It was great to see everyone come together and help
support the different singing societies.” “It was [also] great to get to sing along with my father and his fellow singers who I grew up singing with,” he said, as his mother Tammy Henhawk helped in the kitchen by cooking the meals. But as you might guess, hosting so many people all at once isn't a small feat.
This is a picture of a singing society estimated to be from the '60's. Hill explained that the microphone pictured on the right in the background was connected to the recorders car battery outside - while a recorder perches on a stand in the left picture. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Singer Cam Hill, who is also one of the co-ordinators of this sing, marvelled at how much communal support the gathering invoked. “One of the things that I thought was really good was that everybody worked together, the whole community,” said Hill. “And that's all we [the singing societies] really are too, we're just community. We just help out.” And a sing isn't held just to share songs, or for the benefit of a sole purpose. Hill explained that the gathering invokes and takes a lot of communal support and effort, which is always given back by the societies. “A lot of times we organize fundraisers for people who are sick, or experience maybe a house fire or different things like that. They can come to the singing society and ask for help during those times,” he said. “It's kind of an age-old thing that's been around here for a long time, and I guess that's just the tradiCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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tional way to be. To always have gędęǫ (gehn-dow), that compassion — to always be a caring person in situations like that, no matter who it is.” The gathering also helps to keep each community updated on how other singing societies are helping their respective communities, as after the singing finalizes and before the social portion begins, the societies meet and share what they've done to help their people throughout the year. The societies do this using only Haudenosaunee languages which is another age-old tradition carried from the old societies. This might make you realize that the history of the “sing” is much older than you think. “There are singing societies from all over,” he said. “The genre has remained the same for many years. The style of singing has varied a little bit but not very much, like it's still very close to the original way of singing. It's passed down, just by hearing the older men sing and being in that environment is what passes it down.” He explained that there are songs full of expressions, jokes, and sometimes love, but each of the songs have the same purpose — to be enjoyed by the people. “I have some recordings from like the '60s, and you can just tell that they're having a good old time. Sounds like it anyways, everybody's laughing and clapping,” he said. Hill also brought up that it is documented in the field notes of an anthropologist from the 1930s in regards to the Salt Lake Singers, that singing groups would
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People in their 20s are becoming more involved with learning culture says singer Cam Hill. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN build homes, cut fire wood and perform other manual labour tasks for anyone in need to maintain the old way of being compassionate. He also explained that sings are generally held during the U.S., Thanksgiving and again during Easter, as these dates were chosen by the older societies long before as a means of traditionalizing the Western celebrations. And another way that things have evolved is in having the sing recorded, so that people that couldn't attend or record the sets could contact Artie Martin for emailed copies. “Times have changed and we've evolved,” he admitted. “But the idea and the same care goes into it, it's just the job has changed a little bit,” he said. But not too much, as Hill explained that in the future they hope to fund-
raise for a chainsaw and axes to teach the younger members of the Grand River Singing Society how to chop wood. The wood would then be given to the longhouses on Six Nations to start, which will help to maintain the societies manual labour aspect of helping the people. “If we can get the youth to learn and use our traditional knowledge and philosophy, not just for sings, but for everything and everyday life, I think that we'll have a more healthy environment around here. And it will be a part of our health and our wellness, and our culture will survive,” he said. It is common knowledge that it is within the younger generations, that the old ways of being are entrusted to continue, and the societies and people know this well.
Prize winners were selected by random draw.
RED SCARF CAMPAIGN
Please join us on Dec. 1, 2017 in support of WORLD AIDS DAY Veterans Park, Ohsweken, Ontario - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM FREE Red Scarves will be available for any community members and information booths/snacks at the Dajoh Centre on HIV/AIDS Awareness – Education, Prevention and Testing.
For More Information:
The Fall Sing 2017 in Ohsweken was well attended. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN
Call Ohsweken Public Health Office 519-445-2672 ext. 247
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epic n party games. cosplay. prizes. food. FEAT. 12 PLAYER MARIOKART LAN PARTY on also starring... Super Smash Bros Tournament Just Dance 2018 table games and more... DETAILS COMING SOON
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Destiny 2 Review (PS4, XONE, PC)
85 Destiny sequel exceeds original By Jonathan Garlow So I have to be completely honest and admit that I didn’t play much of the Destiny 1. That being said, I was totally blown away by everything about Destiny 2. From what I can tell, the game is one of the few of its kind to mix different game types together in a wonderful hybrid fusion. Destiny 2 is a first-person shooter video game that incorporates role-playing and massively multiplayer online game (MMO) elements. It’s basically Fallout 4 meets Halo online. Perhaps because I’ve become accustomed to Free-To-Play titles such as Dirty Bomb and MechWarrior Online; the polish of a triple “A” title felt new and refreshing. These titles have a larger budget, and therefore usually have better design, but I had forgotten about the extra polish of a major release. It is in the subtle menu animations, custom sounds and the kind of fonts you would find on CNN. I like
Behold the mighty ensemble of Destiny 2. Titans with the shields, Hunters with the capes, Warlocks with the 'locks. It's science. PHOTO BY BUNGIE.NET
how your peripheral vision is blurred while you are zoomed in on a rifle. Big budget. One report from a developer said that it was a $500 million budget. Another from within Bungie the game developer said it wasn’t that high. Either way Destiny 2 is receiving “generally favourable” reviews with a Metacritic score of 85 per cent. The game starts with character creation screen
at which you must choose between three different classes: Hunter, Titan or Warlock. Each class has three subclasses so in theory there are nine different ones to choose from. Hunter is kind of snipe-ey and sneaky, Titan is basically Captain America and Warlock is the bard class. After that process of choosing tattoos and hair styles — which usually takes me at least three hours — the story intro
eventually builds into a few easy quests that advance the plot. At any time you can decide to PVP (player vs player) with your friends or just go back to the city and show off rare dance moves near the vendors. It’s all up to you. The single player game is pretty decent and as you level, new items drop from enemies and chests containing loot. Destiny 2 automatically adjusts power levels so even new players
An exotic scout rifle called the MIDA Multi-tool was a fan favourite amongst snipers who played the original Destiny. It is back and OP as ever in Destiny 2. This Public Event on planet Io was easy sauce. IMAGE BY JONATHAN GARLOW GENERATED WITH RADEON RX 460 GRAPHICS CARD
To get the most effective gear it is recommended that you get to level 20 first and then complete story mode. PRO-TIP:
can be very competitive even if you want to level 1-20 in the Crucible it is possible. Regarding player versus player combat Bungie has officially stated, “Your fighting abilities, not your power levels, will decide the outcome." For those hard-core Role-Playing-Game fans who may be hesitant about trying a First Person Shooter there are some noob-friendly weapons such as the ROS LYSIS II, or URIEL'S GIFT that automatically assist your aim for you. There are a variety of weapons such as this that help people who are new to aiming. When you are finished the story mode there are strikes and six-person raids to continue the PVE (player vs environment) experience. There are also many different public events that are happening on any of the different
persistent worlds that are easy to farm with a few friends. Epic loots. My only PVP complaint is that 4v4 seems very intimate, maybe a little too up close and personal for my liking. For competitions it makes sense but I would like to see random 6v6 matches or maybe world PVP in the public zones — something to beef up PVP. The maps are all very well done and it seems that every inch of them get used at some point here and there. They are mostly urban with close corners but each map does have at least one major sniping lane for all ye campers out there (I see you). The crafting in the game is weapon and armour modification basically and that is okay. The graphics, sound and music are all bonkers good. This game goes way beyond that with deep immersion and is extra worth it if you happened to pick it up on sale Black Friday.
This reviewers level 20 Titan was specifically built for PVP. My favourite weapon combo is Origin Story in the Kinetic slot with a Scout rifle in the Energy weapon slot. Look for a scout rifle that does area-of-effect detonation damage. IMAGE BY JONATHAN GARLOW
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know the score.
Corvairs bolster first place position By Jim Windle CALEDONIA – The Jr. B hockey season, the Caledonia Corvairs have a formula-built team consisting of four lines, all capable of scoring. A powerful power play and penalty killers along with solid goaltending. Once again this season, the Corvairs are massively outshooting their opponents on the way to 20 wins in 24 starts. The Corvairs now have 20 wins, three losses and an OT loss moving towards the all-star break, good enough for top spot in the Golden Horseshoe Conference with 41 points. Niagara Falls and St. Kitts are tied for second with 38 points but both have played one game more than the Corvairs as of Monday. “Actually I am following owner Kenny Hill’s direction,” said general manager Brian Rizzetto. “He said, there is no need for superstars if everyone plays their roles as a team, and he is right. We want a team that can play any style of game necessary to win.” To be a Corvair, you will have to learn your role and play it the best of your ability. “The guys are starting to understand and accept their roles,” Rizzetto adds. Weekend wins have put more distance between the Corvairs and the second place St. Catharines Falcons.
Cameron Sault leads all Brantford Blast players in scoring with three goals and five assists. PHOTO BY LYANPHOTOGRAPHY.
Blast looking up from the bottom By Jim Windle
Jamie Lauzon was selected as this seasons captain for the Corvairs and has been providing leadership on the ice and in the dressing room. That is what the Caledonia Corvairs wanted in a Captain and they got it with Lauzon. "Jamie is an all-round player that already earned the respect of the team" so selecting him to lead the team was not a hard decision. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE The Caledonia trend continued as the Corvairs buried Ancaster under 46 shots with Brandon McCorriston facing 27 shots at the other end, Sunday. Josh DeFarias and Yianni Skropolis scored back to back power play goals late in the first period. Benjamin Woodhouse surprised Caledonia with the Av’s first goal of the night, 29 seconds into the second period to make it 2-1, but Owen Lane got that back at 12:29, with a short handed goal, unassisted, at 12:29. Griffin Roubos and Jesse Barwell closed out the scoring with the Corvairs taking the two points with a 4-2 win.
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The Corvairs needed a good showing Saturday night against the visiting St. Catharine Falcons Saturday, and they got it with a convincing 5-2 win over the second place rivals. The Corvairs set the pace early with goals by Joshua DeFarias and TJ Hughes’ power play goal at 19:16 put the Falcons behind 2-0, outshot 13-6. It was more of the same in the second with period with Hughes’ second of the game at 8:54 and Sean O’Brien scoring at 9:17. Tanner Ferreina put the Falcons into the game at 18:19 to end the period with Caledonia winning 4-1. Griffin Roubos made
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it 5-1 in the third, before Matt Busby scored an extra man goal for St. Kitts at 13:06, but that is as far as they would get as the game ended 5-2 in Caledonia’s favour. Corvairs’ goalie Brandon McCorriston got the win making 19 saves against his former teammates. This week’s games include a tiff with the Thorold Blackhawks, Thursday night in Thorold, then Saturday the Corvairs will face a challenge from the second place Niagara Canukes, at the HCA, at 7:30. Sunday, Dec. 3rd, Caledonia heads to Plenham to face the Panthers.
BRANTFORD – The Brantford Blast remains the Allan Cup Hockey league’s basement after dropping an 8-5 decision to the league leading Stoney Creek Generals, Friday night at the Brantford and District Civic Centre. Brantford deep in the basement with a record of one win against seven losses but have a habit of coming on strong later in the season. Either way, the view from the bottom is much different that the view from the top if the league standing and the Blast is not used to it at all. It looks good for Brantford early in the game after Zach McQuade scored a power play marker from Peter Drikos and Cameron Sault. Braden Roberts made it 2-0 for Brantford at 6:11but was soon to
go sour for them, as the General scored the next four goals in succession to double upon the Blast 4-2 before Joel Prpic cut into the General’s lead at 18:56. Brantford could not turn it around between periods and Stoney Creek added two more in the second period for a two period for a 6-3 two period lead. Prpic made it 6-4 with his third period goal on a Brantford power play at 2:01 from Paul McIlveen and Justin Abraham assisting. Drikos drew the Blast closer at 13:59 but the Generals fired it up again and scored the last two goals of the game for the 8-5 final score. The Blast see action next against the Hamilton Steelhawks, Dec. 1st, in Hamilton. For their only game the week.
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Six Nations Midgets shut out Pirates 5-0 By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – The Six Nations Intertown Midgets breezed past the Port Dover Pirates 5-0, Saturday at the Gaylord Powless Arena in downtown Ohsweken. Six Nations out skated and out played the Pirates, but Port Dover kept it as close as they could for as log as they could against the powerful Blackhawks. Just over three minutes into the game, Thomas Mt. Pleasant put Six Nations into flight scoring in close on Dover goaltender Seth Dewherst. Jake Smith assisted and it was 1-0, Six Nations. Dewherst stood tall four minutes into the
second period with an enormous save, only to be scored on in close, minutes later by Sandy Porter with Smith assisting, and it was 2-0 Six Nations. Maybe the prettiest goal of the game was recorded by Raym Scott with an end-to-end, dips doodle trip through the entire Pirate team to score Six Nations’ third goal. Two minutes later, it was 5-0. Bradin Elijah made it 4-0, in close, and Kalem Hill made it 5-0. There was no scoring in the third period. Earning assists for Six Nations were Jake Smith, with two, Hunter Tobice, Zach Martin, Kalem Hill, Matt Miller, Sandy Porter and George Bomberry.
Six Nations Midget, forward Cecil Montour comes oh so close in Six Nations` 5-0 shutout win against the Port Dover Pirates, Saturday at the Gaylord Powless Arena. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Gaylord inducted By Jim Windle
Ryan Hess scored his fourth goal of the game to break a 3-3 tie and give the Six Nations Bantam LL a 4-3 win. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Montour may be out with upper body injury By Jim Windle ANAHEIM – The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-3 at United Center on Monday night. The Ducks lost not only the game, they may have lost Six Nations defensemen Brandon Montour in the process. Ducks defensemen left the game at 10:48 of the third period after being crunched by two Chicago Blackhawks’, Brent Seabrook and Tommy Wingels. The injury is described as “an upper body
injury” but coach Randy Carlyle is reporting after the game that Montour that he was "functioning well”, which may indicate he will be back on the ice soon. With or without Montour, the Ducks face the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. Sunday was not a good one for the Ducks who have been winless in the last four starts and are getting pretty hungry for a win. Goalie John Gibson, who has been sensational for the Ducks this season, has fallen upon hard
times. He was replaced in the Anaheim net by Ryan Miller 6:13 into the second period after allowing four goals on 22 shots. "We allowed them to play their give-and-go game," said coach Randy Carlyle. "We really didn't get involved in the hockey game physically at all. And they just moved the puck around us, and we got frustrated." Montour has played well, but has remained pointless since he earned an assist when the Ducks faced Las Vegas, Nov. 22nd.
OTTAWA – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Celebrations, where legendary Canadian lacrosse player Gaylord Powless was honoured with one of the country's highest sporting honour, will be broadcast twice on Sportsnet. Powless, along with the eight others that make up the Class of 2017, were officially inducted during a ceremony on November 9, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Also being honoured this year are fellow athletes Carol Huynh (Wrestling), Cindy Klassen (Speed Skating), Lanny McDonald (Ice Hockey), Mike Weir (Golf) and Simon Whitfield (Triathlon), the legendary Edmonton Grads basketball team, and builders Dr. Robert W. Jackson and Dr. Charles Tator. Gaylord died on July 28, 2001, but his influence as a role model and inspiration to generations of Indigenous youth carries on. Through the game of lacrosse, Gaylord helped create bridges, friendships, and goodwill between Indigenous and
Gaylord Powless, a legendary Canadian lacrosse player from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation Indian reserve near Brantford, Ontario, was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Toronto on November 9, 2017. PHOTO FROM CANADA'S SPORTS HALL OF FAME
non-Indigenous players and cultures in Canada. You can learn more about 'The Marvellous Mohawk', his lacrosse journey, and what his induction into this prestigious institution means to his family, by reading Lacrosse Legend Gaylord Powless To Be Inducted Into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, a story that was published on our website after he was officially named to the Class of 2017. With this honour, Powless will be enshrined alongside fellow Cana-
da's Sports Hall of Fame lacrosse inductees Jack Laviolette (1960), William 'Billy' Fitzgerald (1961), Patrick 'Joe' Lally (1965), Dr. George Beers (1979), Jack Bionda (1982), Ike Hildebrand (1985), and Bill Isaacs (2015). Learn more about these other inductees by visiting the Canada's Sports HoF page on the CLA website. For more information on Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the 2017 Induction Celebrations, please visit www.sportshall.ca.
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It’s official: Jamieson is back By Jim Windle with files
SIX NATIONS – The question being asked since last NLL season is, “will Cody Jamieson return to the game he was created for?” Serious and nagging injuries in recent years has put Jamieson’s career in question. But now it’s official. Cody Jamieson will return to the Rochester Knighthawks lineup when the season begins Sat. Dec 9 in Calgary. He has gotten his clearance from league doctors, has been practising with the team and is ready to play after sitting out last season recovering from surgery on his torn ACL. Jamieson’s list of accomplishments on the floor and on the field are truly amazing making him a shoe-in for Hall of Fame honours when he finally retires. But that won’t be for a while yet, if he has anything to say about it. He is now 30 years old with a wife and three kids to care for but there is still a lot of tread on the tires and as long as he can stay healthy, he could capture every record in the book except goaltender of the year. Jamieson enters his seventh season in the NLL and seventh with the Knighthawks, has served as an assistant captain the past five seasons (2013 to 2017) and is third all-time in team history in goals (199), assists (329) and points (528). He’s notched two assists in his only appearance of the season on 1/28/17. In 2016, he
recorded a career-high 102 loose balls, played in his 100th game as a pro on 4/30/16. In 2016, he was named the co-winner of the Knighthawks MVP award; third time in his career he received the award, Knighthawks Offensive MVP award for the second straight season (2015 to 2016). He collected his 500th career point on 3/26/16, notched his 300th career assist on 3/12/16. He scored the overtime game-winning goal on 2/13/16 as part of a nine-point night and opened the postseason with a career-high nine playoff points on 5/8/15. He was named the 2015 Knighthawks Offensive MVP and a Second Team All-Pro, led the team with 36 goals and 92 points, he was tied for the league-lead with four game-winning goals and was only one of two Rochester players to record a point in all 18 regular season games. Jamieson reached 400 career points on 4/11/15. Scored backto-back game-winning goals (2/21/15 to 2/28/15). Collected a career-high nine assists on 2/14/15. Named the 2014 NLL MVP and a First Team All-Pro. Won three straight Champion’s Cups (2012 to 2014), For the third straight postseason, he led the Knighthawks in points. In 2014, he was named Rochester’s MVP for the second time in his career. Became the second Knighthawk to win the NLL Scoring Title. Finished the season with a career-high 108 points and 72 assists, which
Hag Hawks showing signs of life By Jim Windle
It is commonly believed that Cody Jamieson is to lacrosse what Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux are to hockey. "Jammer" will be returning for his seventh NLL season, all with Rochester, chasing the great John Travares all-time records of 815 goals, 934 assists for 1,749 points. PHOTO BY WARD LAFORME set a single-season franchise record. Tied his best season with 36 goals. Won the Rochester Press-Radio Club’s Elliot Cushing Award for promoting lacrosse on a national level. On 4/26/14, he became the first Knighthawk since John Grant Jr. to break 100 points in a season; he also recorded his 200th career assist as part of an eight-assist night. On 3/15/14, he set a career high with 11 points. Scored his 100th career goal on 1/25/14. The second player in NLL history to win backto-back Championship Game MVP Awards, joining John Tavares (1992 to 1993). In 2013, he had a then career-high 61 assists, which was the second most in team single-season history… Fourth in the NLL in assists and sixth with 89 points. Named the NLL
Offensive Player of the Week after notching five goals and 11 assists in two games (2/8-2/9/13). He was an alternate captain for the first time in his career on 1/19/13. Named the 2012 Championship Game MVP after notching four goals and four assists in the title game. Was second in playoff points (17), tied for second in goals (8) and tied for fourth in assists (9). Named a starter for the East Division All-Star team and had six points (2+4). Named to the NLL All-Rookie Team. Captured the NLL Rookie points title. Led the Knighthawks with 28 goals in 2011. Named the Knighthawks Rookie of the Year. Played at Syracuse University (2009 to 2010). In 2010, he was named an Honourable Mention All-American. Scored the OT game-winning goal in the 2009 National Championship Game. Played for Onondaga Community College (OCC) from 2006-07. Inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2016. Named to the OCC Hall of Fame in 2014. Won back-to-back junior college national championships with a combined record of 33-0 in his two seasons (18-0 in 2006 and 15-0 in 2007). From 2010 to 2013, he played for the Iroquois
Nationals in the Bowhunter Cup, winning it in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Won a silver medal with the Iroquois team at the 2007, 2011 and 2015 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. Named the 2011 Transition Player of the tournament and All-World. Won a bronze medal with the Iroquois Nationals at the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship. Named to the Iroquois Nationals for the 2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championship. In his junior career, he had 199 goals and 196 assists in 103 regular season games for the Six Nations Arrows. Inaugural winner of the NLL Insider Junior Player of the Year Award in 2008. Was a First Team AllStar (2007-08). In 2008, he won the Bobby Allen Award as the top scorer in Junior “A” lacrosse. He led the league with 101 points and 59 goals in 21 games. Voted MVP of the Minto Cup after leading the Arrows to the 2007 title. Winner of the Tom Longboat Award as Canadian Aboriginal Athlete of the Year. Won four straight Ontario championships (2004-07). Stay tuned. There will be more before Jamieson “hangs ‘em up.”
HAGERSVILLE – It’s a deep hole but the Hagersville Hawks Jr. C’s are gradually digging themselves out of the basement of the league. This past week the 6-122 Hawks posted a 4-4, single point tie with the Dundas Blues and a 3-0 win in Simcoe. The three points earned have given the Hawks a bridge to begin to climb up the standings. Currently, they are four points behind both Niagara and Dunnville, with 18-points. Saturday in Simcoe, the Hag-Hawks took a 1-0 first period lead on Ralph Taggart’s goal at 18:49 of the first period, assisted by Noah Czyzewski. There was no scoring in the second as Hagersville goaltender Adam McCormack and Simcoe’s Gavin McLeod each other for the middle 20-minutes. In the third period, Hayden Smith and Cam Allan completed the scoring for a much needed Hagersville win. Thursday night, a combination of clutch goaltending by Caledonia’s Adam McCormack and a Cam Allan’s tying goal scored at 12:55 of the final frame earned the Corvairs a single point. After Hagersville earned a 2-0 first period lead on goals scored by Hagerville’s Zach Carr and Nick Visser. Dundas came out for the second period an fire and scored four quick goals, starting with Chris Cudek’s goal at 28 seconds. Carter Franks followed at 1:18, Danny Attridge at 3:17 and Steve Bell’s goal at 5:56 handed the Blues a 4-2 lead before Visser stopped the bleeding for Caledonia at 8:47 to take a 4-3 lead. Both teams worked hard in the third with close checking and great goaltending, but at 12:55, Cam Allan scored to even it up at 4-4. That would prove to be the last goal of the game as nothing was decided in OT. Friday, Dec. 1, the Hawks and the Blues begin a homeand-home series with the same two teams meeting Saturday night Dec. 2 in Hagersville. Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Hawks are in Glanbrook.
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GENERAL: ROBIN
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 23, 2017 with family by her side at the age of 80 years. Loving mother of Cella, Raida (Gerald), Vernon (Rachel), Tom (Nicky), Lyle, Joan (Jim), Kim, Cheryl (Eugene), and Luanne (Roger). Special other mother to Brandi, and Carl. Dear grandmother of 28 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Sister of Myrna, Terry (Lorraine), and Cathy (Stan). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. Predeceased by grandson, Dennis; granddaughter, Tashina; parents, Alexander and Augusta; sisters, Elma, Inez, and Birdie and brother Vince. With respect to her wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Stumphall Cemetery, Six Nations on Saturday December 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. with reception to follow at Little Mikeys, 2nd. Line, Ohsweken. www. rhbanderson.com
Passed away peacefully and quietly at the Stedman Community Hospice, Brantford on Thursday November 23, 2017 with family by her side at the age of 64 years. Beloved wife of Rick Martin. Loving mother of Courtney General-Davis (Shane), and Rocky General (Rachel). Daughter of the late parents Harvey & Virginia (Miller) General Sister of Les General (deceased), Margaret Smith (deceased), JoAnne Ahartz (Dave), Rocky General (deceased) (Pearl), Steve General, Brian General (Peachy), Dawn General (Deceased), Jackie Ferguson (Terry), David General (Terry), and Lisa MacNeil (Mike). Sister-in-law of Lana Hill (Larry), Linda Whitlow (Harry), Vicki, Sonya Sault (Larry), and Terry Martin (Sue). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Robin was a Monitor for Miller Bus Line and a Kitchen Aide for Erlind’s Restaurant. The family will honour her life with visitation at the Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th. Line, Ohsweken on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Monday November 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com
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Peacefully passed away at the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday November 26, 2017 at the age of 61 years. Wife of the late Gene Fields. Loving mother of Myka (Jim), Kendra, Hayden, and Grayson. Dear grandmother of Meryk, Tanith, Lucius, Marcus, Emma, Demika, Mattley, Kamea, Mystri, and Jubel. Honorary sister of Janice Burning. Sister of Donald, Pete (Fern), and Ronald (Brenda). Also survived by many nieces, and nephews and Medicine Friends Lydia and Sadie Buck. Predeceased by parents Pete and Helen; sisters, Ruth, Shirley, Carolyn and Joyce and brother Frank. Jenny was a member of Six Nations Womens Singers. Resting at Janice’s home, 7 Bicentennial Trail, Ohsweken after 1pm Tuesday. Funeral Service and burial will be held at the Onondaga Longhouse, Six Nations on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. www.rhbanderson.com
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In Memory of D/Constable Roger Lee Smith 06 June 1985-29 November 2009 Today recalls the memory Of a loved one gone to rest, And those who think of him today Are those who loved him best. The flowers we lay upon his grave May wither and decay, But the love for him who lies beneath Will never fade away. Sadly missed but always thought of by Rocki, Caron, Jamie and by the members of the Smith and Davis Family and Six Nations Police Service, and Bowser. He would have adored Madisyn.
In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Betty M. Porter who left us to be with her Lord on November 27, 2016.
She's gone but she left us with many cherished memories. We all miss her beautiful smile and hugs. Loved and sadly missed by Wanda, Pam, Brian, and Denise and their families.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might feel like you do not measure up to others this week. How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, letting go is a hard lesson to learn this week. You may have to retire a plan that just can’t come to fruition. But don’t worry, new ideas are in the works. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Honesty is the best policy, Cancer. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. Afterward, you’ll be glad you did.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t underestimate your abilities, Leo. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will this week. Look for your muse and get started.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay open to external influences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. It’s good to stay ahead of the curve.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to take stock of the people who mean the most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some time with them. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A little dose of being naughty might do you some good this week, Scorpio. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch, Sagittarius.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you can’t narrow it down just yet, something doesn’t feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has finally converged. This is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor.
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