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Shelter building. SUBMITTED PHOTO as a youth mentor explained that those helping with the program have focused on attracting youth that would be able to invest the amount of time needed to partake in the program. “We don't do too much advertising,” said Skye. “A lot of times the families that are interested reach us through people involved and they come that way. We've really been doing it that way for the past

four years because it just seems like those are the youth that are really engaged.” This year the program is expecting to see returning participants ranging from their second to fourth years and up to 15 new faces who will begin their journeys. “What it's really for is to prepare youth for adulthood,” she said. “A lot of the teachings are what we would have learned

naturally in our homes a long time ago, but because our people have become disconnected from that knowledge and those teachings they're not really giving that to our young people anymore. So, we bring in people that carry that knowledge and help them to work with the youth.” The journey requires participants to dedicate a full seven years; four years to be spent with the group and three to be spent solo. They then must choose two helpers either from their own family or from available mentors — girls must select two “aunties” and boys must select two “uncles,” who will then help them on their journey as well as incorporate the teachings taught throughout the program dates. The eight dates of the program on Six Nations span from Sunday, March 4, to Sunday, June 3. The CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Under the Husk continued... dates include teachings and activities such as picking traditional medicines to topics such as dealing with grief and trauma. At the end of the eight weeks the youth are then taught how to manage a fire, build a shelter and fast under the supervision of their families for as many days they have taken part in the program — the longest fast being four days for fourth year participants. Head Program Leader Elva Jamieson explained that the dates with the speakers also allow the families of the participants to learn as well, rather than it being like a “dropin” program. “We need to hold our youth high and hold them in high esteem, and that isn't happening and it hasn't happened for a long time,” said Jamieson. “But this isn't just for the students or participants, because even on this paper here with the schedule it says that it's also for the youths families. So that's the aunties and uncles but also the moms and dads, because when you think

of it – in our communities now there's a lot of people that don't have these teachings.” “This lady this morning was saying 'I've never even heard of this, I'm this old and I've never heard of this so where is it coming from,' and it's because it's been so lost,” she said. “It's been there but it's not been advertised and the lady was wondering if she could learn it herself and its like, yes.” Jamieson also explained that it is more beneficial for the youth to have their families learn the teachings too, as helping just one generation can cause problems when that generation needs support later on. The program has also caught the attention of the Good Minds Youth Life Promotion from Six Nations Social Services, which was hoped for in the long run. Supervisor Barbara Rowe said that Skye brought this to her attention to help with reconnecting youth to cultural traditions and teachings. “Our program is supporting this program,”

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he devoted his time to his trade for a total of 38 years with Local 736 out of Hamilton. He says his policy is to “listen to the people, be truthful, honest and open” in his campaign materials. In contrast this is Wyman’s first nomination for a seat on the elected council. Wyman spoke to the TRT briefly about his journey running for the council. “I am most known for my time at CKRZ co-hosting a radio show with my mother, Rosanne Wyman,” said Wyman. Wyman may also be recognized for his earlier work as a wrestler and served as a volunteer with the Miles to Go Cancer Support Group. Wyman says his policy is to “stand up and fight for your rights and for your voice.” During the last election in 2016 a total of 323 District 5 residents came out to vote. Running in that election were Robert E. Johnson, Hazel Johnson and Evan Thomas with the first two being appointed to serve on Six Nation’s 57th Elected Council. In order to vote, residents must be registered band members living within District 5 and 18 years old or older. Off-reserve band members who can prove a history of family residency within District 5 may also participate in this by-election. District 5 includes property on Fifth Line

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Miss Indian Council warns on scam World steps down By TRT Staff Just two months before the Gathering of Nations, the largest Pow Wow in North America held in Santa Fe, NM, former title holder of Miss Indian World Raven Swaamp of Kahnawake has stepped away from her duties to focus on her “health and well-being.” She announced her smoke dance special to be hosted at the gathering on Saturday, January 3 via Facebook, only to step down from her title duties on Monday, January 19. “I had never held any title before this one. The demands and responsibilities had become too great and began to affect me personally.” The committee has been quiet, but in this case the First Runner Up may be called upon to take over the duties of Miss Indian World. This means that the runner up will have only two months to prepare a special.

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Elected Council supports call for inquiry OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Elected Council says they are supporting the call for a national inquiry into the investigation and trial of Gerald Stanley. Stanley was acquitted earlier this month on all charges in the shooting death of 22 year old Colten Boushie from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. Elected Chief Ava Hill says a promise was made by the federal government to protect indige-

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Since some Canadians have interpretted the acquital of Gerald Stanley as a statement from their government that it is now legal to shooting Indigenous people and because Gerald Stanley's GoFundMe has reached over $200,000 we at the Two Row Times felt it was appropriate to share a poem that was written by Six Nations author E. Pauline Johnson way back in 1895. The Cattle Thief They were coming across the prairie, they were galloping hard and fast; for the eyes of those desperate riders had sighted their man at last-Sighted him off to Eastward, where the Cree encampment lay, where the cotton woods fringed the river, miles and miles away. Mistake him? Never! Mistake him? the famous Eagle Chief! That terror to all the settlers, that desperate Cattle Thief-That monstrous, fearless Indian, who lorded it over the plain, who thieved and raided, and scouted, who rode like a hurricane! But they've tracked him across the prairie; they've followed him hard and fast; For those desperate English settlers have sighted their man at last. Up they wheeled to the tepees, all their British blood aflame, bent on bullets and bloodshed, bent on bringing down their game; But they searched in vain for the Cattle Thief: that lion had left his lair, and they cursed like a troop of demons--for the women alone were there. "The sneaking Indian coward," they hissed; "he hides while yet he can; He'll come in the night for cattle, but he's scared to face a man." "Never!" and up from the cotton woods rang the voice of Eagle Chief; and right out into the open stepped, unarmed, the Cattle Thief. Was that the game they had coveted? Scarce fifty years had rolled Over that fleshless, hungry frame, starved to the bone and old;

Over that wrinkled, tawny skin, unfed by the warmth of blood. Over those hungry, hollow eyes that glared for the sight of food. He turned, like a hunted lion: "I know not fear," said he; And the words outleapt from his shrunken lips in the language of the Cree. "I'll fight you, white-skins, one by one, till I kill you all," he said; But the threat was scarcely uttered, ere a dozen balls of lead Whizzed through the air about him like a shower of metal rain, And the gaunt old Indian Cattle Thief dropped dead on the open plain. And that band of cursing settlers gave one triumphant yell, and rushed like a pack of demons on the body that writhed and fell. "Cut the fiend up into inches, throw his carcass on the plain; let the wolves eat the cursed Indian, he'd have treated us the same." A dozen hands responded, a dozen knives gleamed high, but the first stroke was arrested by a woman's strange, wild cry. And out into the open, with a courage past belief, she dashed, and spread her blanket o'er the corpse of the Cattle Thief; And the words outleapt from her shrunken lips in the language of the Cree, "If you mean to touch that body, you must cut your way through me." And that band of cursing settlers dropped backward one by one, For they knew that an Indian woman roused, was a woman to let alone. And then she raved in a frenzy that they scarcely understood, raved of the wrongs she had suffered since her earliest babyhood:

"Stand back, stand back, you white-skins, touch that dead man to your shame; you have stolen my father's spirit, but his body I only claim. You have killed him, but you shall not dare to touch him now he's dead. You have cursed, and called him a Cattle Thief, though you robbed him first of bread-Robbed him and robbed my people--look there, at that shrunken face, starved with a hollow hunger, we owe to you and your race. What have you left to us of land, what have you left of game, what have you brought but evil, and curses since you came? How have you paid us for our game? how paid us for our land? By a book, to save our souls from the sins you brought in your other hand. Go back with your new religion, we never have understood. Your robbing an Indian's body, and mocking his soul with food. Go back with your new religion, and find--if find you can--The honest man you have ever made from out a starving man. You say your cattle are not ours, your meat is not our meat; when you pay for the land you live in, we'll pay for the meat we eat. Give back our land and our country, give back our herds of game; give back the furs and the forests that were ours before you came; Give back the peace and the plenty. Then come with your new belief, and blame, if you dare, the hunger that drove him to be a thief." Emily Pauline Johnson Tekahionwake 1895

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view of the Indian situation at that time was reinforced by Sir John A. MacDonald in 1887 when MacDonald stated that “there was nothing in the Indian's way of life that was worth preserving”. MacDonald went on to say that “the great aim of our legislation has been to do away with the tribal system and assimilate the Indian people in all respects with the other inhabitants of the Dominion, as speedily as they (the Indians) are fit to change”. Today, in the year 2018, the Canadian Indian Assimilation Project remains alive and well and is being administered by the Liberal Party of Canada and the Party's Leader, the Canadian Prime Minister. Certain people then point out all the benefits like welfare; some Indian owned and operated schools and businesses; and reserves which have good roads and potable water and say that these would not be there if it weren't for benefits doled out from the offices and officers of the Federal Department (s) of Indian Affairs. These people, some also being indigenous, will also point out that one or more of their own is heading up some Federal Minister's Office in Ottawa and say that these Federal Ministers are doing things which are favourable to indigenous people and (really understand) the despicable plight of native people CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Indigenous Injustices cont`d... everywhere. What these people will not tell anyone is that the Indian politicians are bound by Liberal Party Guidelines and are thus extremely limited in what they (Indian politicians) can do on behalf of indigenous people. In the last few weeks in the province of Saskatchewan, the indigenous population of Canada has once again came face to face with the ugly, but familiar face of exactly how unjust the Canadian Legal System can be and in most cases, is; toward indigenous people. The latest case of what many indigenous people see as an example of injustice was the Saskatchewan farmer who was found not guilty in the shooting death of a young indigenous man in 2017. However; harsh as this may seem to some people, the fact is, is that this is what occurs in many instances when a non-native jury gets to decide the fate of a non-native person charged with a serious crime against an indigenous person in the Canadian Legal System. When legal issues like this arise, both indigenous and non-indigenous people have a tendency to blame the legal sys-

tem. However; history shows that the real culprit in cases like this is not the Canadian legal system; it is in fact the Canadian Federal Government which, (ever since 1867 when Canada became an Independent part of the British Commonwealth through the instituting of the British North America Act) instituted the Assimilation Project throughout the Dominion of Canada. It may also come as a shock to many new and old Canadians that the Assimilation Project has never been legally repealed by the Federal Government and is alive and well even as these words are being written and read by you the reader. The Assimilation of Canada's indigenous population has been a priority of every single Canadian Primes Minister since 1867 and remains a big part of the current Liberal Party and their leader in Ottawa. Canadian history very clearly shows how men such as the late Duncan Campbell Scott and the late Pierre Elliot Trudeau did their level best to eradicate the indigenous people CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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By Quin Staats If there was one piece of advice that I had to share; ‘words to live by’ that, in my opinion, are tried, tested, and true—I would say the same thing every single time. A very simple but highly valuable piece of advice: “Go outside. Especially when you don’t feel like it”. This is a lesson I was given after spending a substantial amount of time in the great outdoors. But that’s a story for another time. Have you ever been in a completely uncomfortable state? You can feel stuck, anxious, pent up, stagnant, and sometimes have zero clue what to even do with yourself. I’ve had my share of these types of feelings. For me, my foolproof remedy for this stagnant state is to go outside and listen! When I’m outside, energy more easily flows from the ground into my heels and through my head. Immediately my

mind, body and soul feel less cramped as energy runs in a perfect circle between myself and Mother Earth. With no worldly distractions I can listen to and just observe my surroundings. Before too long, a conversation begins within myself. It’s usually reoccurring thoughts and/or questions on my mind, a conversation stuck on repeat. After I indulge in this conversation for a bit I eventually end up having a direct interaction with Nature that catches my full attention. I’ll hear something or see something, feel something or simply notice something very specific. I then take time to observe whatever I experienced, total-ly ordinary, completely un-ordinary, or magically extraordinary. Once I’ve spent some time analyzing and learning about the nature of whatever I’m interacting with, I begin to realize (every time) that Nature is giving me a metaphorical answer to the ques-tions or worries on

my mind. Sometimes my thoughts are pure curiosity and excitement, other times they are frightening and troubling. Nevertheless, without fail, a lesson always lays outside—if you are but willing to listen carefully and patiently enough to hear it or see it. My lesson the other day came after a 20cmthick layer of snow caked the surface of Turtle Island within hours. Hardly much to whine about, but the rate at which it accumulated had people in a bit of a frenzy. The storm absorbed all this tense energy from the people and roaring with a sharp wind, forced everyone into the warmth of shelter. Once the streets were deserted and silent, I went out on the balcony during the clear moonlit still of night, finding myself in one of those uncomfortable states. The snow was still slowly sprinkling down onto an undisturbed White Blanket of cool serenity. It was like Mother Nature’s white flag of peace that instantly puts you at

peace! The storm forced everyone inside, sometimes the inward is very necessary. It’s important to stay still once in a while, and completely slow down. I know I’ve talked a lot lately about snow and the cold of Winter! In my defence, it’s been less than easy to ignore. And that’s the great things about all these conversations— they’re completely custom to each person. Each person has their own thoughts and questions, individual and personal to their own spirit. Nature has its own answers for everyone, our state of mind changes how we perceive lots of things, in fact, everything. Looking at the sky, you might see the moon, and I might see the milky way. These conversations are never immediate, and often the topic isn’t exactly crystal clear. But once you start speaking her language and listening for any form of communication, the life-chats and life-lessons start rolling.

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Indigenous Injustices continued from page 8 of Canada not so much through actually killing every indigenous person in the country; but by doing their best to assimilate everyone by taking away the legal rights of all indigenous people. Duncan Campbell Scott did not leave any family heirs to carry on his assimilative practices, but Pierre Trudeau did and now we see Justin Trudeau promising much in the way of (doing the right thing) towards indigenous people but actually doing almost nothing in the way of positive, concrete action for good. In a recent newspaper article Prime Minister Trudeau stated that he and his government had (failed so far) in regard to Canada's Indigenous people and he was right. However; it is the assertion of this writer that Trudeau was in reality talking to his cabinet and meant that he had personally not accomplished anything positive along the lines of continuing the assimilation practices

of his predecessors. One good local example of how dysfunctional and unjust the Federal Government is toward the Six Nations Iroquois people is in the; Add to Reserve Process or (ATR). Here the Reserve lands once stretched all the way from Lake Erie to Dundalk, Ontario and compromised about one million acres of land. Most of those hundreds of thousands of acres have been lost through out right theft, bad sales, squatters and other means. When the local government (Band Council) goes out and buys back a portion of our stolen land, the Canadian Government Insists that the land can only be ‘Added to’ and ‘Not Returned Outright’ to the current Six Nations of the Grand River land base. The feds insist that land must be returned through the Ten Year Plus Add to Reserve Process which means that the Six Nations Iroquois will not receive title to the land until some unknown point of time in the future. When a non-in-

digenous person buys a portion of our stolen or lost land; that non-indigenous land owner gets to begin using his land right now. The ATR is one of the biggest and costliest and completely unjust examples of injustice towards Indigenous people in Canada and our local government appears to allow this injustice to continue. The two instances of outright discrimination of indigenous people mentioned here are just a very small example of how the Federal Government views and treats indigenous people while always carrying on and on about how we (the federal government) must do more to improve the life of each and every indigenous person in the country. It doesn't even matter which Political Party is in control in Ottawa as every consecutive government since Canada became a country has acted exactly like its predecessors when it comes to dealing with indigenous people.

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things that students wanted to know.” Thomas explained that it's easy to understand that a lot of youth feel as though they're being forced to

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Ontario, not just in Six Nations but in other reserves too. “ With just less than half of the indigenous population in Canada aged from child to youth and the percentage of indigenous youth attending post-secondary school steadily increasing, the magazine is timely for those looking ahead. “And a lot of the pictures were done right here in Six Nations, and it meant a lot to us too that we had two local people, Shen Smith and Makasa Looking Horse, on our cover and throughout the magazine as well,” she said. “So, we're not only giving them opportunities, we're giving all indigenous kids in Ontario the opportunity to look through it.” Thomas said that she hopes that the magazine gains momentum, as it is expected to be printed three times a year.

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Flood Warning updated for entire Grand River watershed By TRT staff A warm front accompanied by heavy rainfall moved into the Grand River watershed on Monday evening, and will persist through Wednesday. Temperatures associated with this weather system are forecast to reach 13 degrees late Tuesday afternoon and remain elevated overnight before declining rapidly through the day Wednesday. Rainfall totals of 20 to 30 mm have been received across the watershed over the last 24 hours, with an additional 20 to 25 mm forecast for the next 24 hours. The combination of warm temperatures and rainfall is beginning to trigger significant runoff into the river system. These current weather conditions are melting the remaining snowpack across the watershed and resulting in very high flows in rivers and streams across the watershed. This will result in flows similar to those experienced during normal spring flooding. Ice jams currently in place in the Grand River through the City of Cambridge, City of Brantford and community of Cayuga have a high potential of causing additional flooding. A small ice jam is also in place downstream of the community of Plattsville on the Nith River. Ice jams in these areas have begun to show signs of erosion and it is anticipated that they will release during this event. Ice jams can form and release without warning and extreme caution should be used in areas where they

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Hag-Hawks over come by the Blues By Jim Windle HAGERSVILLE – The Hagersville Hawks were eliminated from the PJHL Jr. C playoffs but they did not go easy against the Dundas Blues. The Blues finished the regular season schedule nine points ahead of Hagersville going into the playoffs. Saturday night in Hag-

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very hard to beat. A cross-checking call to Keegan Cumming at 6:40 of the third, resulted in a Dundas Blues power-play goal at 7:39 to make it 2-0. With a two-goal disadvantage and a clock ticking off the 2018 hockey season for the Hawks, the game got ugly with Cumming, Zach Carr, Nick

Obituaries The Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs will be entering the Jr. B playoffs as the obvious cream of this year's Ontario Jr. B crop. Since January 29th, the Corvairs have outscored their opponents 72-11. The regular season wraps up this weekend with a home and home series with Plenham, Saturday night in Caledonia. FILE PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

Corvairs trying to stay hot By Jim Windle CALEDONIA — As the playoff season draws close, the Caledonia Corvairs top the GOJHL with 87 points by way of 43 wins, four losses, no ties and one OT loss. Monday night at the Haldimand Centre in Caledonia, the visiting Thorold Blackhawks very nearly stole the show after being outshot 41-19. Thorold broke ground first with a powerplay goal at 3:45, and at 5:33 Jeff Lindsay tied it up at 1-1. Corvairs Nolan Gardiner was a bit too aggressive late in the period and was sent to the box for roughing after the whistle. The penalty bled over to the second period and Thorold was ready to take advantage early. Nine seconds after the face-off, Mitch Britton made it 2-1. Caledonia evened the score again at 11:43 when Owen Lane and Adam Craievich set up Jesse Barwell. The score remained 2-2 throughout the third period despite Caledonia outshooting Thorold 105, sending the decision into overtime where Bar-

well scored 1:23 into the extra frame. Anthony Tremonte gets full marks for giving his team a chance to win by stopping 38 of 41 shots for the Blackhawks. Caledonia’s Pierce Charleston and Brandon McCorriston shared the duties in the Caledonia win, however Charleston recorded the win. Saturday night in Fort Erie, the Pro-Fit Corvairs were having target practice outshooting the Meteors 56-17 on their way to an easy 9-1 win. Fort Erie’s only goal came at 6:42 of the first period. With the score 8-1, and no relief from the relentless Corvairs pressure, the third period left little time for hockey, at least in the second half of the period. The lid blew off resulting in 88 minutes in penalties in the last 10-minutes of the game. Adam Craievich scored the only goal of the third period for the 9-1 final. Earning multiple points for the Corvairs were Craievich (3G,1A), Griffin Roubos (2G), Owen Lane (1G,3A), Bobby Harrison (1G,2A), Jesse Barwell (4A), Eric Eschweller (2A), Cole

Mayo (2A), and Josh DeFarias (2A). Friday night in Niagara, the Corvairs dominated the Canucks 8-1, once again massively outshooting their opponent, this time, 41-24. It was a walk in the park for a team that could fair well against any Jr. A team as the Corvairs walked to another win. Fourteen Corvairs earned points. McCorrison registered the win. There was a third period donnybrook in this one as well. Last Tuesday, the Corvairs had a light workout against the Buffalo Regals in Buffalo, adding a 13-1 win to the tally-board and record 82 shots to 9. But still Pierce Charleson could not get the shut out after the Corvairs were temporarily asleep on a Buffalo goal scored unassisted halfway through the third period. Seventeen Corvairs added points to their stats. The regular season winds up this weekend. Saturday, Feb. 24th, Pelham will be at the Haldimand Centre as guests of the Corvairs. The hospitality will be returned Sunday night when the teams face-off in Pelham.

BEAVER: Howard Ross Ross passed away at the Brantford General Hospital the morning of February 20, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Loving father of Yvonne (Gord) and Cindy (Joe). Brother of Ollie (Ernie) Beaver and Eva Williams. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Betty (Potter) and infant daughter Betty Joan; parents Howard and Stella Beaver, brothers Peter, Bud and Ronald Beaver and sisters Violet House, Grace Patterson and Ruth Mt Pleasant. Ross was a retired member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, digging up many things over the years with the big machines he operated. He was also an avid woodsman, hunter, and farmer – loved those pigs! In his younger days Ross belonged to the Southern Ontario Coon Hunters Association; he raised and trained Treeing Walker Dogs and was always willing to take you out on a night of hunting adventures! Ross’ last 3the years were ersville, the best-of-seven Blues tookspent Gamein5the at care Iroquois he spent hisputting days sitting at the seriesofended withLodge, Dundas home, the Hawks front talking stopped chat,going teastakingdoor a 3-0 Gameto6,anyone and that against the towall ing those that course always had the series, 4-2. could take it and into of Saturday’s Game 6. a candy in his began pocketFeb. for you. Many thanks fought to all who The series The teams to 8th in Dundas where 0-0 first period andyou at contributed to his care at thealodge! Special thank the Hawks surprised 3:11, of the second period, to Art Porter for being a great friend to Ross and all the the Bluesover 3-0the in front of years whatand would stand the prayers last few in the finalasdays. their hometown fans. The winning goal was scored Donations to the Iroquois Lodge or the Alzheimer SoHawksof lost Game 2 7-6 Dundas’ Chris Cudek. ciety Brant would also bebyappreciated. Visitation on overtime to make it a Hagersville outshot the will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line Rd., five-game series. It was Blues in that period 17-11 Ohsweken on Thursday from 6-8 pm. where funeral a real heartbreaker with but Jamie Ferguson was service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February Dundas sending it to OT in the pocket in the Blues’ 23, 2018 at 2pm. Interment Medina Baptist Cemetery. just eight seconds shy of net and was going to be www.rhbanderson.com

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Chiarot and Otasowie Omeregie all getting penalized in the last seconds. Meanwhile, Brandon Waterhouse deposited the puck into Hagersville’s empty net with goalie Jamie Ferguson off for the extra man, for the 3-0 final. It has not been a good season for the Hawks. The first half of the season was less than spectacular but late in the regular schedule, the Hawks began to take flight, albeit in fits and starts, they were still showing signs of life. Game 1 of the series may have been the Hawks best game of the entire season, and something to build next seasons Hawks from.

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Rochester Rips rush in memorable win Submitted article

NLL – The Rochester Knighthawks shut down the first-place Saskatchewan Rush, 16-11, at Connors & Ferris Field at The Blue Cross Arena. The win marked the first time the Knighthawks have beaten the Rush since the 2012 Champion’s Cup game and snapped a six-game road winning streak for Saskatchewan. “It was a long time coming for us,” said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. “We’ve got 24 guys in that room who all believe in each other and all believe in what we’re doing. It just took us a little while to get there. It’s working right now. We’re working as a team. It’s not one guy right now; it’s everybody working together.” Rochester got a seven-point night from Cody Jamieson (3+4), while rookie Austin Shanks had a stellar night with a pair of goals and a pair of assists. Josh Currier (2+1), Kyle Jackson (2+1) and Joe Resetarits (1+2) each had

three points. Meanwhile, Graeme Hossack, Cory Vitarelli, Scott Campbell and Quinn Powless each posted one goal and one assist. Defenseman Paul Dawson scored his first goal of the season, an empty-netter, with just 1:37 to play. For Shanks, it seemed like all the hard work the team has been putting in all season is starting to pay off. “We know if we just keep working hard, it’s going to go our way,” he said. “We kept working hard tonight, getting offensive loose balls, defensive loose balls, and those are huge second and third opportunities to get the ball in the net.” The Rush got on the board with three goals in just over five minutes, but Jackson got the Knighthawks going with a bullet that beat goaltender Evan Kirk. Currier and Campbell evened up the game with less than two minutes left in the quarter, but a quick one from Ryan Dilks put the Rush back in front 4-3.

Rochester’s Matt Vinc was stellar in goal, making 14 stops in the first quarter to finish game with 41 saves. The victory was the first in 10 tries against the Rush for the Knighthawks. In the second, Rochester mounted a comeback by scoring five straight goals over a span of 9:22 to pull in front 8-5. Jamieson netted two of those goals, while Powless beat the shot clock with a longrange rip from the right wing to gave Rochester its first lead of the night, 5-4. The Knighthawks scored six times in the second to take a 9-7 lead into halftime. The game slowed down in the third with each team scoring twice. Rochester took an 11-9 lead into the fourth and exploded for five goals in the final 15 minutes to earn the home victory. “We put ourselves in a big hole (earlier in the season) and we understood that,” Jamieson said. “We’ve still got the same principles, the same offense that we’ve been

working on since day one, except now we’re just executing. The balls re starting to fall in the net and when they’re not falling, we’re not hanging our head as much. It’s that ‘what’s next?’ attitude that coach Hasen is always bringing to the table.” Jake Withers went 19of-29 on faceoffs, sur-

cried and I talked to my dad about it and he told me, ‘just beat ‘em on the ice’ and that’s what I did and I stuck with my hockey.” It was going to be the last time she has had to choose to let racist comments roll off her shoulder pads, and she tributes that to some of her mental toughness. She also recognizes the sacrifice her parents have made, taxiing her and her sister from arena to arena, miles apart, sometimes three and four times a week. Father Terrence and mom, are with her in Korea to share the moment. Brigette lists her father, Terrence, as her favourite minor hockey coach. Brigette’s resume contains a very long list of championship teams she has been a foundational member of. In 2016 to 2017: She Reached the Clarkson Cup final with Calgary; Ninth in Calgary scoring;

Second in scoring among Calgary defencemen; Fifth in scoring among CWHL defencemen In 2015 to 2016: Selected 24th overall by Calgary in the 2015 CWHL Draft; Won the Clarkson Cup with Calgary; 13th in Calgary scoring; Second in scoring among Calgary defencemen; 10th in scoring among CWHL defencemen 2014 to 2015: Fourth in University of Minnesota Duluth scoring; Second in scoring among Minnesota Duluth defencemen; Second in scoring among Minnesota Duluth seniors; Named to the WCHA Second All-Star Team 2012 to 2013: Named to the USCHO.com Third All-Star Team; Named to the WCHA Second All-Star Team 2011 to 2012: Named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team; Second in scoring among Minnesota Duluth

defencemen 2010 to 2011: Won the Canada West championship with the University of Manitoba 2009 to 2010: Won a gold medal with Manitoba at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Ottawa, Ont.; Third in scoring among Pursuit of Excellence defencemen; Helped Pursuit of Excellence win the JWHL Challenge Cup; Was to captain Manitoba at the 2009 National Women’s Under-18 Championship in Surrey, B.C., but was injured and unable to play OTHER: Won the 2009 Esso Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship, with the Westman Wildcats, and was named Top Defenceman; Won a gold medal with Westman at Manitoba provincials (Midget AA) in 2009; Won a bronze medal with Manitoba at the 2008 National Women’s Under-18 Cham-

Photo of Sid Smith. SUBMITTED PHOTO passing Mac Allen for 10th on the Knighthawks all-time faceoff wins list. The Knighthawks will travel to Buffalo to face the Bandits on Saturday, Feb. 24 at KeyBank Center. Rochester will be home again on Saturday, March 10 when it takes on the Georgia Swarm. “We’ve got total confidence in that locker

room,” Jamieson said. “We know how fast we are. We are a lot younger and a lot faster than the team in the past and we’re playing like that now. We’ll celebrate tonight, but get back to work at practice to prepare for a tough Buffalo team that’s in first place right now.”

Team Canada defender Brigette Lacquette already in first By Jim Windle SOUTH KOREA – Grownup in the community of Cote First Nation in Mallard Manitoba, Team Canada defensemen, No.4, Brigette Lacquette, had a long and hard journey to reach the pinnacle of her game and become the first Indigenous women’s player to play for Team Canada at the Olympics. “It took a lot of hard work and determination,” Lacquette told Kendal Netmaker in a YouTube interview. “It also helped to be tough-skinned.” She talks about her first tournament in the big city of Winnipeg and the immediate racism she faced. “I got into a little scrum with a girl in the corner, and she ended up calling me a dirty Indian,” she recalls. “That took me aback and I didn’t know how to deal with it. It was my first experience of it. I almost

Brigette Lacquette. TWITTER PHOTO pionship in Napanee, Ont., and was named Top Defenceman; Played for Manitoba at the 2008 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, finishing fifth;

Played for Manitoba at the 2007 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, finishing fifth.

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Six Nations excitement for “the Razor” debut building By Jim Windle

BRANTFORD – Proud Six Nations boxing fans will get a chance to watch Karl “the Razor” Hess in his professional boxing debut at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, March 17th, St. Patricks Day. Since turning pro earlier this year, Hess has been working harder than ever as he gets ready for his first professional bout, promoted by United Boxing Promotions out of Mississauga. Hess will be on the Super Welterweight card against Mexican fighter Mario Orozco for the St. Patricks Day brawl at the Hershey Centre, which will feature several other fights on the same card, in several weight classes. “I can’t say enough about the support Karl is getting from Six Nations,” says coach Jackie Armour of Black Eye Boxing Club in Brantford.

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He reports that as of this interview, around 200 tickets have been sold to Six Nations residents alone and that number is changing every day. For tickets, call Jackie Armour of Black-Eye-Box-

ing at 519-732-7267, or contact Mindy or Kevin Hess. The Two Row Times will be in the Razor's corner and will be sending 10-fight fans to join us at the Hershey Centre that

night. Watch for details. Tickets are moving very quickly according to promoters, but there is still some seating in the stands.

Just in the Nick of Time

New Vision, New Direction.

Vote Nick ‘Nitro’ Wyman on February 24th for District 5 By-Election. For my Family and yours. Propositions. The Core 4.

My Commitments to District #5 I will work hand and hand with SNEC in reaching across the aisle and creating a line of communication with the HCCC on all matters - Especially Land claims. I will work endlessly in making sure my district is well aware of any decisions that involve our funding, land, and long term commitments that will affect the generations to come. I won’t vote without my people’s consent. I WILL REPRESENT EVERY VOICE. Most importantly. I will be accountable to my people. Transparency will be at the heart of anything and everything I participate in on your behalf.

Elders and disabled district representation and emergency access. I propose that we set up a fund to cover snow removal. As we all know sometimes only minutes can be the difference between life and death. Having an accessible driveway should be an entitlement. I also propose each district appoint 2 elders to be council’s liaison. So that we can be as effective in helping each and every disabled member and elder on six nations.

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Obituaries BEAVER: Howard Ross Ross passed away at the Brantford General Hospital the morning of February 20, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Loving father of Yvonne (Gord) and Cindy (Joe). Brother of Ollie (Ernie) Beaver and Eva Williams. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Betty (Potter) and infant daughter Betty Joan; parents Howard and Stella Beaver, brothers Peter, Bud and Ronald Beaver and sisters Violet House, Grace Patterson and Ruth Mt Pleasant. Ross was a retired member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, digging up many things over the years with the big machines he operated. He was also an avid woodsman, hunter, and farmer – loved those pigs! In his younger days Ross belonged to the Southern Ontario Coon Hunters Association; he raised and trained Treeing Walker Dogs and was always willing to take you out on a night of hunting adventures! Ross’ last 3 years were spent in the care of Iroquois Lodge, he spent his days sitting at the front door talking to anyone that stopped to chat, teasing those that could take it and of course always had a candy in his pocket for you. Many thanks to all who contributed to his care at the lodge! Special thank you to Art Porter for being a great friend to Ross and all the prayers over the last few years and in the final days. Donations to the Iroquois Lodge or the Alzheimer Society of Brant would also be appreciated. Visitation will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line Rd., Ohsweken on Thursday from 6-8 pm. where funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 2pm. Interment Medina Baptist Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

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The Casino deal. This isn’t a proposition as opposed to a way of funding these ideas. Six Nations is fortunate to be the beneficiary of this new funding for the next 20 years. The core 4 will only use a menial amount of this. We have the infrastructure in place to offer all of these ideas for a fraction of the yearly funding, leaving millions still available for the people to decide what to use it for.

The cannabis debate. I don’t have a firm position on this. Much more research is needed. However, what I do know, is this will be legal across the country on July 1st. I propose the people wanting to bring this to our territory put forth a detailed proposal on how it will affect our people. Six Nations council needs to address this immediately and if elected I put forth a call to the community for a vote on this matter, like we did with alcohol a few years back. Your voice is needed.

Lastly I never decided to run for council because I had an agenda. I am running because my people deserve to be heard. I can say with certainty my district is united on one front. Their voice is not heard. I promise to represent your concerns and ideas and give you your voice back. After all this isn’t SNEC or HCCC's territory, it’s yours the people of District #5.

Tragedy and Funeral assistance. We all know the immense financial toll put on six nations families when tragedy strikes. I propose we waive all fees on rentals of the community hall, social services gym, etc. For the families who lost everything in a fire and need a place to hold a fundraiser or are dealing with the loss of a loved one. It’s the least we can do to lift the burden.

Six Nations Housing. I truly believe we need a total reform of this service. However that will take time. Much more then I got if elected. What I do propose is we offer a reduction of the per annum interest for all loans at all stages. Our people deserve a break.

Vote Nick Nitro Wyman on February 24th and stand tall and proud as we take our voices back. For now and the faces yet to come.

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At St. Catharines on February 12, 2018 Lindsey Anderson age 38 years, daughter of Wayne Martin & the late Janet Anderson, sister of the late Summer Martin, Kyle & Jen,Nicole & Andrew, Aunt of Paula, Kenny, Sammy, Damon, Braydon, Nikalos, & Makayla, special niece of Darlene, Kenny & Linda, stepdaughter of Jane Burning, stepsister of Danielle & Cole, Seneca & Katelyn, Harmony & Angela, aunt of Cadence, Oriah, Chloe, Oakley, & Iris, granddaughter of the late Wilma & Linwood Martin & Wilma & Bert Anderson, special friend of Linda Anderson of St. Catharines. Special thanks to Bellevue Terrace, Aboriginal Health, and St. Catherine’s Hospital. Resting at 1811 2nd line where Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11am. Interment St. John’s Cemetery, Six Nations. www. rhbanderson.com

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New Vision, New Direction Just in the Nick of Time

Vote Nick ‘Nitro’ Wyman on February 24th for District 5 By-Election For my Family and yours. My plan is to work diligently and tirelessly for the district. I plan to be accountable and responsible for the well being of all Six Nations people. There are few times in your life that YOU have the power to create movement. Create change. Have your voices heard loud and clear, to fight this battle together as one. On February 24th, vote for real fundamental and wholesale change so that you know you did your part to pave the path to a prosperous and rewarding future for not only yourself, but for generations to come. My lenses are focused in on you and your voice. It's time for a new vision - a new direction - for my family and yours. My positions are yours. I am running to fulfill your agenda, the people of district 5 and the community as a whole. So please, help me help you. Help me make the decisions that will put your voice at the forefront.

Just in the nick of time. Vote for Nick 'Nitro' Wyman on February 24th. Thank you, Nya Weh, and Much love and respect to you all.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Emperor of Russia 5. Abounding in rocks 11. Increase in speed 14. Music app 15. Not nice 18. Tables (Span.) 19. Decomposes 21. __ student: learns healing 23. Nursemaid 24. Joke-teller 28. Male parent 29. Group of countries (abbr.) 30. “Rambling Rose” actor Lukas 32. Midway between south and southwest 33. Cartoon Network (abbr.) 35. Peacock network 36. Principal ethnic group of China 39. Made of fermented honey and water 41. Exclamation of surprise 42. Evaluates skill or knowledge 44. Stage in ecological succession 46. Ethnic group of SE Asia 47. Not small 49. A cat is one 52. Broken piece 56. French president 58. Artist’s workroom 60. Ability to apply knowledge and skills 62. Visually stunning 63. Ancient region south of Dead Sea CLUES DOWN 1. Used to pour beer 2. Con game 3. Skin disorder 4. Communists (slang) 5. Subjects to hostility 6. A major division of geological time 7. Hitting statistic (abbr.) 8. British thermal unit

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Keep your eyes on the prize, Aries. Hard work is the key to success, and your hard work will be rewarded in time. This may be a week of transition, so be ready to jump if necessary. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 There is strength in numbers if you align yourself with the right team, Taurus. Collaboration is the name of the game this week. Jockey for your position, but share the work. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you are approaching an emotional overload, you will need to schedule time to decompress. Find an activity that relaxes you and delve into that to clear your head.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are the eternal optimist this week. As a result, you may not be able to accurately assess all situations. Ask a friend for advice before making any big decisions.

9. Influential envoy to Woodrow Wilson 10. Fits on neck of animal 12. Fertile soil 13. Type of battery 16. Khoikhoin peoples 17. Consist of two parts 20. Small group of trees 22. Execute or perform 25. Millihenry 26. 007’s creator 27. Associated with esoteric doctrine 29. Electronic countermeasures 31. Schenectady County Airport 34. No (Scottish) 36. Position of leadership

Answers for February 21, 2018 Crossword Puzzle

37. Statement 38. Raccoons belong to this genus 40. One who diagnoses 43. True mosses 45. Blood type 48. Albanian 50. Emergency response notification system 51. College reservists 53. Away from wind 54. Tough outer layer 55. Art __, around 1920 57. Born of 58. The greatest of all time 59. Georgia rockers 61. Natural logarithm

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even if you have been relatively good at managing money, you may need to tighten the pursestrings for the next few weeks. Financial discipline now will pay dividends later.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Contradictions should not surprise you this week, Virgo. Focus on fixing as much as you can while you have an opportunity to do so. It’s a big job.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you make friends easily, and this week your social circle figures to expand even further. Embrace this opportunity and enjoy beginning a new relationship. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some of your most innovative ideas may be met with lukewarm responses. Do not let this derail your plans. You just need to be a little more persuasive.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You are very good at giving others credit, Sagittarius. But this week people may be singing your praises. It’s fine to be modest about it, but don’t downplay your contributions. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, do not fear if you seem to be falling out of sync with a close friend. There will be ample opportunities to rekindle the relationship. Right now you may need a breather.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a romantic relationship can be taken to a new level when buried desires come to the surface. Give yourself plenty of time to pursue these feelings.

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