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SIX NATIONS — Police say a weapons call resulted in the arrest of a Six Nations man after reports of a male victim having been shot on Seneca Road. In a statement, Six Nations Police say a suspect vehicle had fled the scene with the male victim following. Six Nations and OPP set up roadblocks and followed the vehicle in and around the Six Nations Territory in an attempt to get the vehicle to stop. The suspect vehicle was described as a white Chevy truck with a blue light around the rear plate area. Police learned that the suspect had allegedly pointed a pellet gun at and shot the victim before fleeing in the truck. Police got the truck stopped at a residence on Townline Road and say they pursued the lone male
occupant on foot. Police say the suspect, Kenneth Lee Akey, 30, of Ohsweken was found and arrested hiding in an abandoned residence on Mohawk Road. No one received any physical injuries as a result of the incident. Police Arrested and charged Mr. Akey with Criminal charges of:Pointing a firearm, Possession of firearm for dangerous purpose, Careless use of a firearm, Use firearm in commission of an offence, Discharge firearm with intent, Failure to stop after accident, Flight from police, Dangerous driving and Unlawfully being in a dwelling. Akey was held for a weekend bail hearing on Saturday January 12, 2019 to answer to the charges against him. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Six Nations Police at 519-4452811 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or www.crimestoppers-brant. ca
SIX NATIONS — A Mohawk Road family says they are very afraid following the discovery of two men hiding out in an RV on their property to evade police. Floretta Hill says she was shocked when family called to check on her the morning of January 11 — saying a manhunt was in process around her home. Hill said, “my sister-in-law had said the police had gone behind her place so I looked out my bedroom window and I seen this fellow coming through the field.” That was when Hill, who was sick at home at the time of the police pursuit, called 9-1-1. The next hour was a swarm of police, both OPP and Six Nations Police, around Hill’s property. She estimates about 25 heavily armed officers were at the scene along with 7 vehicles, a helicopter and two canine tracking teams. Situated on the lot is Hill’s current new build home, the family’s former house and an RV. Hill said officers surrounded the old home on the property with their weapons drawn. “I was a bit taken back why all the police the guns and the helicopter. I thought to myself ‘okay
this isn't good’. My fear was what if they start shooting? What the hell am I going to do?” Hill said emergency operators told Hill to stay away from windows and not to answer the door. “My phone call to 911 was about 7:20 a.m. he was arrested just before 8:30 a.m.. Which seemed like a lifetime for me. However I did stay very calm and kept it together,” said Hill. Hill says police eventually surrounded the RV on her property and apprehended the suspect, Kenneth Lee Akey, 30, of Ohsweken. Police confirmed in an email to Two Row Times that Akey sometimes goes by the alias of Ken Mitchell. Hill says that Six Nations Police initially told her that they did find a man in the RV but it was not the person they were looking for. This combined with several unanswered questions as to who was found on their property and how long they’d been there left Hill feeling unsafe. This prompted her to call Six Nation Victim Services for help. “My husband and I have been talking. He said I'm even afraid to leave the door unlocked when we just go outside in our backyard,” said Hill. Hill says the situation has left her feeling victimized and afraid that there is someone else in the home or that the suspects
Floretta Hill says about 25 armed officers surrounded her house in response to a local manhunt - a man was found hiding in an RV. Hill says she felt victimized by the ordeal. PHOTO SUBMITTED
would return again. Six Nations Police did not inform the community of the situation or confirm details with media until January 21, ten days after the incident. This, Hill says, has contributed to the sense of concern for community safety. “I realized there were a lot of things going on that day however I felt to have this much manpower for one fellow why wasn’t the community informed?”
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Two Row Times submitted questions to the Six Nations Police about why the community wasn’t notified about a potential armed suspect being pursued and what the policy is regarding public notification of a potential safety risk. At press time answers to those questions were not received. TRT will update the story with SNP response once when it becomes available.
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Lifelong task force on education to continue research By Nahnda Garlow
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations new education manager Julia Candlish says ongoing research into education systems on Six Nations is going well and will continue — with hopes to proceed to community meetings soon with a final report. Candlish presented an update to the Six Nations Elected Council Tuesday night, along with researcher Craig Robinson from the Deloitte Canada, seeking approval to continue the research and compile final reports on the current status of Six Nations education including the needs and wants of band members for education going forward. Candlish says researchers are looking at the entirety of education from early years all the way through to programming for elders and adult learning. Prior to her position with Six Nations, Candlish served as the Director of Education at the Chiefs
of Ontario. Candlish, a Mohawk from Six Nations, was part of the team that worked to develop a new funding model for schools in First Nations communities announced by the government earlier this week. Candlish says research began in the Spring of 2018 through surveys with teachers, teaching staff and community agencies to gather data on the status of education at Six Nations. Preliminary findings in the report haven’t discovered anything new — but show an ongoing pat-tern from previous reports that children are coming to school hungry — a detail that is often affecting attendance. The study is also finding a lack in services for special education and special education testing. Six Nations Elected Councillor Sherri-Lyn HillPierce sought clarification from Candlish — who said the study is researching and gathering data with no active plans to sign agreements with government agencies.
Candlish says the project is not necessarily connected to the new education funding announced by the federal government for First Nations communities. While both the Everlasting Tree School and Gawenniyo will have opportunities to access the new funding announced — the funding announced does not pertain to federal schools. Six Nations Elected Councillors asked Candlish clarification on whether there would be opportunity to create programming for art, music, family studies and design and technical courses at Six Nations schools. Candlish says that would be up for the community to contribute suggestions to the task force about what they want to see going forward for education at Six Nations. Elected councillors asked that the report be available for the public at an unscheduled public meeting about the study’s findings and also to be published to the councils website.
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Brayden Bushby on trial for murder of Barbara Kentner Woman died after being hit by trailer hitch thrown from moving car
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THUNDER BAY — A man who killed an indigenous woman in a targeted act of violence in Thunder Bay has been ordered to stand trial in her death. Brayden Bushby, now 20 years old, was charged initially with assault in the February 2017 attack on Barbara Ketner after he threw a trailer hitch out of a moving car window at the woman while she was walking down McKenzie Street with her sister, Melissa Kentner. Justice Frank Valente said in a Thunder Bay courtroom today that there is sufficient evidence to put Bushby on trial. Kentner, 34, was hospitalized and died in July 2017 from injuries she sustained in the attack. Police then announced charges against Bushby were upgraded to second degree murder. Preliminary hearings were held in September
Brayden Bushby (right) was originally charged with only assault but now there is sufficient evidence to put Bushby on trial for 2nd degree murder. PHOTO BY X
2018 to decide whether or not there was enough evidence for Bushby to stand trial. Those preliminary hearings have been under a publication ban. Today’s ruling means Bushby will stand trial for the murder of Kentner. No trial date or location has been announced yet. Kentner underwent surgery for internal injuries after the attack. Kent-
ner later told CBC in an interview that damage to her kidneys in the attack was irreparable. Kentner and her family knew the injuries were fatal. Kentner shared her story with the media shortly prior to her death. Early reports about the attack, prior to a suspect being identified, Kentner’s sister Melissa claimed a man threw the
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trailer hitch at two women walking down a street in Thunder Bay. When the hitch hit Kentner a man shouted from the vehicle, “Oh I got one!”, before the car sped off. After her death in July, Nishnabe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Ann Betty Achneepineskum said in a statement, "There is an escalation of violence in this city and we must not
minimize these horrible situations.” Thunder Bay has been in the spotlight for claims of discrimination against First Nations and indigenous people. The city’s police force was recently the subject of a report that found nine cases of indigneous murder victims were so inconclusive and incomplete they warranted being reopened. In May 2017 the city’s chief of police, J.P. Levesque, was charged with obstruction of justice and breach of trust and placed on administrative leave. He was found not
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guilty of those charges in January 2018 and has since retired. The charges extended from another investigation into the city’s mayor, Keith Hobbs and his wife Marissa Hobbs. The couple were charged with extortion and obstruction of justice. A 2017 report from Statistics Canada says Thunder Bay has a disproportionate number of hate crimes against indigenous people, making up nearly 30 percent of all hate crimes against indigenous people reported from across all of Canada.
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Mural reveals past, present and future of Indigenous education NAHNDA GARLOW TWO ROW TIMES
Six Nations artist Raymond Skye explains the formation of the Great Law to Brantford Mayor Ken Davis during the reveal of a new four piece mural at Six Nations Polytechnic’s Brantford Campus.
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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation says work on the Niagara Reinforcement Line project has been put on hold by Hydro One, pending review of a contract the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) wants them to enter into. In a statement from SNGRDC, work was shut down at the site by men from Six Nations who identified themselves as representatives of the HCCC requested work on the project be halted to address an issue. SNGRDC says they
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bration of seasons. The second panel theme is peace — depicting the confederation of the Hodinohso:ni as expressed by the Great Law of Peace as well as first contact with Europeans. Skye explained the third wall giving respect to the stories of survival from former residential school students — bringing attention to a dark period in the history of Canada.
The fourth and final panel, Skye said, emphasizes resilience and modern education. The mural will be a welcome addition to the campus which seeks to provide a supportive, culturally based learning environment for all its students. Linda Parker, Director of Operations and Advancement for the Brantford campus shares her
thoughts on the spectacular new addition to the campus. “This stunning four-part mural tells a significant story that will deeply enrich the learning of all that experience this journey with us. It beautifully details our Hodinohso:ni history and ways of knowing and being, the spirit of the two-row and peaceful co-existence, and ultimately, the resilience of our people.”
agreed to the halt and instructed Aecon 6N to hold work on Jan 21 and 22. In a statement SNGRDC says, “In response to this request, SNGRDC instructed its contractor, A6N Utilities to pause work on the NRP for the remainder of the day and the following day as a show of good faith and out of respect for the HCCC.” A meeting was requested between reps for Hydro One, SNGRDC and HCCC. That meeting, according to SNGRDC was held on January 22. Now, Hydro One says work on the project has been put on hold pending a review of a new contract the HCCC is requesting to enter into with Hydro One, a move officials say is being
organized by the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI). The status of HDI has been up in the air for over a year — with local reporting claiming the organization was dissolved and it’s staff dismissed. TRT has not independently confirmed those details. Several requests for confirmation to the HCCC and HDI on those details have been made by reporters from TRT via telephone and email however, we have not received a response. “There are many community members disheartened by the ongoing lack of communication and collaboration within the Six Nations community, however SNGRDC is
optimistic the parties can move forward swiftly, and positively, to serve the best interests of the Six Nations community,” said Claudine VanEvery-Albert, SNGRDC Board of Director Chair. “SNGRDC strives with passion to put the best interest forth for the people of Six Nations and we hope this is an opportunity to enhance our inclusive approach to engaging the community in economic development.” SNGRDC says the project was subject to ten weeks of community consultation about the project in 2017 that was subject to a final report review given to the SNGRDC’s Board of Directors and Advisory Committee.
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BRANTFORD — Six Nations Polytechnic revealed a mural in the lobby of their Brantford Campus that takes viewers on a journey of Hodinohso:ni education from time immemorial. The school commissioned artist Raymond Skye to create four panels that each had a different theme or focus on an aspect of education for the Hodinohso:ni. Skye revealed the installation along with officials from Six Nations Polytechnic. Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill and Brantford Mayor Ken Davis were also in attendance. Skye told those present for the reveal the background into the four panel mural. Skye said the first panel focuses on Haudenosaunee historical way of life including oral traditions, the longhouse dwelling, and the cele-
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BRANTFORD — Police say 22 year old man from Bradford is under arrest and facing a long list of drug and weapons charges after he fired a weapon in a local business. Officers were initially called about a car theft by a victim who loaned the suspect their vehicle. When the car was not returned to its owner they contacted police. Police observed the vehicle on King Street and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver fled on foot when being approached by officers. Brantford Police say officers pursued the suspect
on foot into a local business where the suspect fired a semi-automatic handgun in the bathroom and attempted to flee again. He was apprehended and arrested. While he was being taken into custody investigators uncovered a large amount of money and a knife. A backpack the suspect was carrying in the stolen vehicle was found and filled with a total value of $26,000 in street drugs including crack cocaine, methamphetamine, percocets and approximately $15,500 in fentanyl powder. Shaun Austin Krawiec, a 22 year old Bradford male is charged an extensive list of drug and weapons charges. He was held for a bail hearing.
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How the Jesuits put men in charge of America The first step towards decolonization for Indigenous people is to rediscover what things were like for us prior to 1491. Believe it or not, we had really good things going on here for many millennia – we were stewards of an entire continent rich with abundant super-foods and interconnected societies that needed no hierarchy or class system to exist (other than natural order). In this regard decolonization isn’t about going backwards, it involves examining the ways of our ancestors and integrating those ways back into our modern lives. Decolonization is a forward-thinking mindset. The colonial states that are currently occupying our lands aren’t doing us any favours. Canada and the USA aren’t teaching our children real history in the school systems, neither are they opening museum vaults to give us back our bones, our wampum belts and other ancient artifacts. We may have to take those back by force someday. For the meantime our people should be educating ourselves. Listening to the words of our elders revitalizes the process of oral tradition and is the best way to relearn what we have lost. Each conversation with one of our treasured knowledge keepers is a chance to unlock a piece of the puzzle of decolonization. Not everyone has elder access, so if you have an elderly relative on Six Nations you may not be aware of how much privilege you have. Don’t write them off,
until you talk with them you just don’t know what they may know. The next best way to find evidence is through the second hand information that can be gained through reading the right books. Myths of Male Dominance by Eleanor Burke Leacock describes some of the earliest accounts written by French missionaries and in this book she attempts to extract the truth from the religion-tainted letters that the missionaries wrote. In 1633 the east-coast Innu (Montagnais-Naskapi) were being observed and studied by Jesuit colonizers who were secretly pushing their male-supremacy and white-supremacy agendas under the guise of preaching the gospel of Christ. Through the letters of Paul LeJune and others we can learn that the Indigenous people of the east coast had never witnessed a child being physically beaten as a form of discipline. There was an moment when a French child hit an Innu with his drumstick drawing blood and as the child was about to be whipped for his actions, in great dramatic display one of the Innu men “stripped himself entirely, threw his blanket over the child and cried out to him who was going to do the whipping, “Strike me if thou wilt, but thou shalt not strike him.”” The little French child escaped. At that time French children of the colony were also starved, doused with hot ashes and whipped like dogs in the street for the slightest disobedience –
something unfathomable to their lndigenous hosts. Can you believe that by 1643, a mere ten years later, the Innu were whipping their own children for disobedience? How did that happen? It looks like the Innu also practiced varying forms of polyamory as they saw fit which the Jesuits really hated and quickly stamped out. An Innu man wasn’t sure if his son was his biological son. He was told that it wasn’t honourable for his wife to have more than one sexual partner and the Jesuits shamed him. The Innu man responded and defended his wife, “Thou hast no sense. You French people love only your own children; but we all love all the children of our tribe.” Leacock’s book goes on to assert that the Jesuits intentionally broke down the Indigenous family unit in an attempt to dispossess them of their land. In one of their earliest letters back to the head church of France the Jesuits said the Innu people were unbreakable because there was no one in charge. The aliens were looking for a leader, the great ruler of Turtle Island – but that person didn’t exist. In other words we Indigenous people did not have a hierarchy system to corrupt so they devised a way for the Innu to voluntarily put one of their own men in a higher class than the rest. That is how the first male “Chief” (ruler) was created and the effects have been devastating our society since that moment a man commanded a woman with a tone of superiority.
Mohawk educator and speaker, Paul Delaronde (standing with mic), shares his knowledge of the Great Peace, during this week’s five-day-long discussion and workshop which was hosted at the Gathering Place at Six Nations between Nov. 19-23, 2018. The free community event also heard from speakers Francis Boots (middle left), Loran Thompson (far left) and Frank Miller (right). PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE
Men's Fire gives thanks The Great Law Discussion held by the Hodiskeagehda Men’s Fire of the Six Nations Grand River Territory held on the week of November 19-23, 2018 was a huge success, following a number of setbacks. The Oneida Men’s Fire contributed a lot all week long with questions and realization of how important these teachings are to our culture. Thank you to visitors from other territories, Seneca’s, Sarnia, Anishnabe, who made the journey. Thank you to visitors from the Wisconsin Reserves. Nia:weh to the speakers who shared their knowledge and amplified it in a way that allowed us to use our own minds to address issues in our community. The following people, organizations, and members who helped to facilitate this event, deserve a huge Nia:weh. Thank you to Paul Delorand, Francis Boots and Loran Thomspon from Akwesasne. Thank you to Frank Miller of Six Nations. Mia:weh to Yvonne Thomas and her Wampum Displays and the knowledge she shared with
them. Thank you to CookHouse Catering and Toni L. Anthony. Thanks to MTS Native Services for printing the Posters for the Advertising. Much appreciation to Two Row Times for help advertising in their paper for the event. Thank you to CKRZ 100.3FM and Jukasa Radio 93.5 for their announcements over the radio. Thanks to Jukasa Radio for advertising contributions. Nia:weh to the local business who generously donated to our monetary needs, to The Gathering Place for renting and supplying the kitchen to facilitate the event. Thank you to the Bears Inn for the lodging our special speakers. And thank you to those who I may have missed that contributed to this event The Men’s Fire of the Grand River Territory want to express our best to all. No:ia! And continue these types of teachings. Niaweh gowa.
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Collusion against Six Nations in 1923 JIM WINDLE
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SIX NATIONS — In 1923, Cayuga Chief Deskaheh was the official delegate representing Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, and he was creating a truthful and embarrassing report for Canada on the world stage. He was in England and Europe exposing the decades and generations-long mistreatment, frauds and outright thefts of Haldimand Tract land and hundreds of thousands of dollars of Six Nations money that had seemed to be disappearing under the government controlled Six Nations Trust Fund. The Canadian Prime Minister at the time was W.L. MacKenzie King. Chief Deskaheh was trying to get Canada recognized by the world as a Nation, as opposed to a Dominion of Great Britain. Deskaheh’s international lobbying for a voice at the League of Nations at The Hague, Netherlands, a sort of world court organized shortly after WWI. Deskaheh was gaining momentum and even overshadowing King’s efforts to make Canada a recognized Nation, independent from Britain. It was making him and Canada look bad on the world stage.
The result was an all out effort by Britain and Canada to stop Deskaheh’s efforts in having the Haudenosaunee accepted as an independent Nation by the new world alliance. The cost of this effort was extensive and Six Nations had to find a way to help subsidize Deskaheh’s efforts and pay for lawyer fees, lodging, food and travel. The government refused to allow Six Nations to use its own Trust Fund money in the legal defence of Deskaheh and his mission. The Mohawk Workers organization, of which Deskaheh was a member despite being Cayuga, stepped in and provided some funding for his efforts since the Confederacy could not send support since they themselves were blocked from their own account. The Chiefs came up with a plan that might help. Selling Six Nations Bonds was the answer to the roadblock. A letter was released to Six Nations residents from Ohsweken, drafted by Confederacy Treasurer, Chauney Garlow, explaining the situation and offering residents of Six Nations a chance to help preserve their way of life and sovereign entity, by investing in Six Nations Bonds. In response to this maneuver, King’s Canada went on full attack against the Six Nations efforts to remain
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Emily General, Chauncey Garlow and Dora Jamieson in England, 1930. The trio travelled to England for three months as part of an Confederacy delegation to assert that the Haudenosaunee were allies and not subjects of the Crown.
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sovereign. After unlawfully blocking Six Nations Trust Account, King unilaterally revoked the 1794 Jay Treaty, which is an agreement signed by the United States and Great Britain in to allow Canadian born Native Americans to travel freely across the U.S./Canadian border. The "Jay Treaty" recognized that, “The Indians dwelling on either side of the...boundary line... {shall have the right} freely to pass and repass by land or island navigation...and to navigate all the lakes, rivers and waters thereof, freely, to carry on trade and commerce with each other. That move stranded Deskaheh in the USA, who found residence with Tuscarora Chief Clinton Rickard in Rochester New York. He became ill and because of the revoked Jay Treaty, he was unable to return to Six Nations for traditional medical care, nor was his family able to attend him. Deskaheh died of pleurisy in 1925, in Rochester. That meant he was not present when the RCMP took over by force and imposed a municipal type of government in 1924. But in 1927, a year before the bonds were to mature, Canada found a way out by reneging on the promise to underwrite the bonds making them, utterly worthless. Some of these bonds still exist today forgotten in the pages of old books on dusty shelves somewhere. In light of the present accusations facing the American President of collusion with a foreign power
to commit a crime, Britain is certainly equally guilty. It was a young Winston Churchill who under British, Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, refused Six Nations’ attempt to speak with the King; another promise broken. He sent Deskaheh and his lawyer George Decker back to Canada to deal with King and Scott. Just to ensure Six Nations couldn’t regroup and start another appeal, King instituted a new law that even blocked Six Nations access to Canadian court system from 1927 until 1951. “Every person who, without the consent of the Superintendent General expresses in whiting, receives, obtains, solicits or requests from any Indian any payment or contribution of promise of any payment or contribution for the purpose of raising a fund or providing money for the prosecution of any claim which the tribe or band of Indians to which such Indian belongs, of which he is a member, has or is represented to have for the recovery of any claim of money for the benefit of said tribe or band, shall be guilty of an offence an liable on summery conviction for each such offence to a penalty of not exceeding $200 and not less than $50, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding two months.” Collusion at every turn and it laid the tilted foundation of Canadian law when it comes to the Onkwehonwe, or their land and treaty rights.
Our people are Iroquois who live on lands along the Grand River north of Lake Erie, where they settled in 1784 on invitation of the British Crown under a treaty arrangement promising them protecting and giving them these lands in place of their old home-lands south of the Lakes as a reward for their services under their alliance with the British. We are now seeking our right to home rule, which is threatened by the aggressive attitude of the Dominion of Canada in the extension of its laws and authority over us. Having failed to secure recognition of our rights by appeal to the British Crown, we now seek the aid of the League of Nations. To enable us to make that appeal we desire to raise funds to defray the expense of a delegation to Geneva to present our case. Our people are the owners of a large fund now in the hands of the Dominion Government arising from sales of lands to the British Crown. Applications for an accounting of that fund and for the payment of any part of it to our people have been refused by the Canadian government two years last past. By the report of the Auditor General of the Dominion of Canada for the year 1920-21, Part 1, Indian Appears Department, made 1-7, the Dominion Government States that the balance of the capital of this fund on March 21st, was $709,188.64. The interest account as of the same date shows a debtor amount to the Six Nations of $65,666.06, and disbursements of a similar sum. Among the disbursements was
included a per capita distribution made that year to the Six Nations people in an aggregate of $29,655.96. There has been no per capita distribution made since. By act of the Six Nations Council, a bond issued in the amount of $10,000.00 has been authorized. The issue is divided into two denominations, one of 100, $50. Bonds, and one of 100, $50 Bonds, both payable January 1st, 1928 with interest at the rate of 6% per annum in Canadian legal tender, and the fund of the Six Nations held by the Government of the Dominion of Canada is pledged to secure the payment of these bonds with interest. Our people have little left of these Grand River lands originally given to them, a tract of 50,000 acres and upwards, long ago divided into convenient farm from which we have sustained ourselves by farming. Our population is now 4,500 souls. This land lies near the City of Brantford and is conveniently reached by the T.H.&B, Grand Trunk, and the Michigan Central lines. No prior pledge of this fund has ever been made. Should the Six Nations be unable to collect from the Canadian Government sufficient of the funds to retire this bond issue, we will be able to raise by taxation of ourselves the funds necessary to pay off these bonds. Application for these bonds may be made to the undersigned, Newport P.O., Ontario, Canada.
CHAUNCEY GARLOW Treasurer Ohsweken, February 13th, 1923.
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SIX NATIONS — “The marked rise in senior cannabis use is because they are the demographic who can benefit from it most,” says Colorado marijuana researcher and columnist. “In fact, there are many ways cannabis therapy can help seniors live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.” But it is also the demographic the is most animate against it. That is because of the anti-marijuana campaigns that have sprung up from time to time since the 1930’s. That is when, as a public service, movie theatres and schools were showing the film, “Reefer Madness”, an over the top warning against its consumption of pot in any form. The campaign was so successful in was shill showing in schools and some theatres up until the 1970’s. The only real research into its use was funded with the mandate of finding what harms it can cause and not its medicinal and psychological benefits. In the United States, when President Nixon’s government in the 1960’s declared it a schedule no.1 drug, equivalent to heroin and LSD, it galvanized the popular opinion of the day against the use of marijuana. That was followed by Nancy Reagan’s “War on Drugs” which turned up the anti-pot messaging even more to that generation. The stigma is a hard one to get over for seniors especially, but now that its use is no longer illegal, doctors and researchers and policy makers are seeing the much maligned weed in a different light. The list of benefits continues to grow as more research is being done and data is collected from University medical research labs around the world. And ironically, the age-group that are hardest to convert can benefit the most from its positive attributes are seniors. It’s benefits and be categorized is basic groups. Arthritic pain, sleep disorders, the pain
Some people prefer using oils instead of smoking for health benefits. Now that cannabis is not illegal researchers can begin serious studies. FILE PHOTO
of diabetes, and can even help in certain cases of altzhimers disease, relief from nausea caused by chemotherapy, and the list grows weekly. Many seniors targeted publications and news releases have changed their minds about its use as well. Recent specifically seniors’ oriented articles list some of the benefits research has discovered about this use of CBD oils, the medicinal compound, and THC oil, the psychoactive ingredient. It can be used as a topical lotion, or simply with a few drops under the tongue for a widening variety of ailments and disorders. Safety is always a concern when medicating for any ailment. But the latest findings from research labs and test user groups have gone a long way in giving marijuana a complete facelift. Today’s understanding of marijuana is much different than that of even 10 years ago. To date, the discovered benefits are listed in Seniors Directory website include: 1. Marijuana use is actually safer than many prescribed medications. Most seniors take prescription drugs on a daily basis. The “side effects” of marijuana are insignificant in comparison to the side effects of many prescription drugs, and not a single person has ever died from a marijuana overdose. An ongoing 30-year study found that
a person weighing 140 pounds would have to consume over 4 pounds of marijuana in one sitting to reach toxic levels, and that still would not be a fatal dosage. The powerful anti-oxidant effects of marijuana can provide relief for many disorders including liver inflammation from Hepatitis C, lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, and many other serious medical conditions that all involve inflammation and oxidative damage. 2. Many seniors fear that if they start using marijuana they will become addicted. People can use marijuana daily and then stop “cold turkey”. Discontinuing the use of marijuana has much the same response as quitting the consumption of coffee. Many people who seek welcome and effective respite from chronic pain, anxiety, and stress use marijuana as a daily medicine. 3. Marijuana can reduce and possibly replace many prescription medications. A major complaint of seniors regarding their daily medications is that the first pill often causes side effects that the second one is supposed to “fix.” "Marijuana's healing properties target various conditions such as inflamed joints, high blood pressure, chronic pain, digestive disorders, constipation, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, cognitive awareness, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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and more Marijuana has the potential for accentuating the effect of many commonly prescribed drugs." For example, opiate based painkillers are typically enhanced when marijuana is used concurrently, often resulting in a reduction of pharmaceutical medicines. 4. Many strains. Because marijuana has such a complex molecular structure, variations of strains are almost limitless as research shows hybrid mixtures of beneficial elements can pin-point certain health and wellness issues. This is a brand new field of medical research that could bring relief to millions who suffer from chronic pain or certain mental disorders. Great strides are being made it its use to significantly reduce tremors brought on by Parkinson's Disease, reduce epilepsy episodes as well as many psychological disorders, under doctor’s care. 5. You don’t have to get high. Harvest cultivators have developed and are currently producing potent CBD genetic strains that have minimal psychoactive effect. CBD, or cannabidiol, is tremendous for inflammation, eases pain, stimulates bone growth, suppresses muscular spasms, reduces anxiety, and increases mental focus. Harvest currently carries liquid extracts that have no “high” at all. These have proven extremely successful for persons suffering from arthritis pain, nausea, and muscle spasms. 6. Ways to use marijuana other than smoking it. One common misconception among aging adults is that they have to smoke marijuana to gain the medicinal benefits. Harvest of Tempe provides liquid extracts, infused honey,candies, baked goods, and other products to choose from. Marijuana can be added to just about any regular recipe in the form of marijuana infused butters or oils. This opens up so many options for your medicine. 7. Marijuana-infused ointments can be very effective in alleviating arthritis and neuropathy pain. Locally made, medicated creams are very popular for sore joints and muscles and back pain. They are very effective, smell nice and give a you
no “high” so you can feel comfortable using the products throughout the day. 8. Marijuana does not lower your IQ or cause brain damage. Another common misconception aging adults have with marijuana is that can lower intelligence or cause brain damage . There is no documentation that shows that marijuana reduces or “kills brain cells.” Studies with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients indicate that marijuana gradually encourages new neural pathways, allowing those with impaired brain function to potentially halt further degeneration and even encourage brain function. 9. Marijuana can help increase your appetite One of the most dangerous health risks among senior citizens is the loss of appetite, leading to weight loss. Marijuana has been extremely successful in alleviating nausea and as an appetite stimulant. That being said, A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology finds an intriguing connection between marijuana use and body weight, showing that rates of obesity are lower by roughly a third in people who smoke marijuana at least three times a week, compared with those who don’t use marijuana at all. 10. The stigma around medical marijuana use is fading.
TWO ROW TIMES Seniors are the fastest growing population of new medical marijuana users. There is no other reason for this other than it is working work for them. If you are in discomfort or chronic pain and would like other options. Those options consist of an organically and locally grown herb that is 3rd party tested, legal in the state of Arizona and can be purchased from a conscientious and responsible business that will provide you with friendly service and education. Medical marijuana can be a valuable tool in your “wellness toolbox”. There is a downside to watch out for however. According to a National Post report, some people can get manic or paranoid on pot, so be careful, but the benefits still far outweigh the negatives. “Cannabis — marijuana — has been very good to me,” the founder and former director of the Drug Policy Alliance said at a McGill conference last year. “While there may have been moments when it made me dumber, I think (there were) other moments when it made me smarter, and helped me enjoy life,” he said. At 61, Nadelmann is is 61-years-old and is now finding edibles (common baked goods infused with marijuana) “profoundly enjoyable.” Consult your physician before making any changes.
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Regalia, Native Pride exhibit recounts true First Nations stories Written By: Victoria Marcelle
Green grass, clear blue skies and warm kisses from the sun. Experiencing a powwow on a summer day is a sensory delight including swift dancers guiding like eagles and soulful drumming that synchronizes with the human heart beat. This is what guests can expect on display at the CN Tower from Jan. 21 to March 31. The travelling exhibition, Regalia, Native Pride is a collection of 30 portraits offering a glimpse into the powwow and the lives of Indigenous people. The name of the exhibit, Regalia, reflects the name of the vibrant outfits the dancers wear and sow themselves. Intricate beadwork, animal skin, quills of porcupine often adorn the regalia. “Native Pride [was included] in the name because the dancers are very proud of what they do and of their culture. It means expression, it’s what they use to express their identity. They grow with the practice of the dance,” says the co-creator, Aline Saffore, a facilitator at the Science Centre of Montreal and freelance journalist. Saffore’s partner, Roland Lorente is a professional photographer and the man behind the lenses. The exhibit was developed from the portraits and interviews conducted from a journey of driving in a camper from Montreal to Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to meet individual indigenous nations and experience powwows first-hand. They travelled during the summers of 2010 to 2015. Lorente and Saffore travelled 10, 000 kilometres, attending over 20 powwows to capture candid moments of the spiritual celebration. “It was five long summers. It took a long time because the bowwows take place in the summer only,” says Saffore. “We wanted to [accurately] represent the diversity of First Nations. It is one name, but they are not all the same.” The duo spent a weekend with each dancer to gather as much detail on the story they had to tell. They spent a lot of time researching to thoroughly understand the how to be respectful to a culture they were new to and how to translate to the best of their ability of messages the dancers wanted to portray to the public about their spirituality, says Saffore. “We met very proud, friendly and interesting people. They were very open about their lives and experiences and [gladly] accepted to be a part of the project,” says Saffore.
The exhibit showcases images of male, female and child powwow dancers from 14 First Nations in Eastern Canada. All paying tribute to the sacred ceremony and traditional culture of the Atikamekw, Algonquin, Abenaki, Cree, HuronWendat, Innu, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Metis, Mohawk, Oneida, Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi. Each dancer is showcased with a diptych, a double portrait, contrasting the dancer’s everyday clothing to ceremonial attire. A text testimonial in French and English is available for guests to learn more about each dancer’s unique story and motivation. Saffore says each portrait is immersive and looks three dimensional. Lorente is known as a specialist in dance and movement photography in his field. “People [who have seen the exhibit] tell us they can really feel the movement of the dancers [in the photos]. [The Regalia] has a lot of detail and is colourful,“ says Saffore. The couple has lived in Canada for 20 years, but comes from France. They noticed there weren’t many opportunities to learn about Indigenous culture. Lorente says the inspiration for the photography exhibit came from observing a powwow in Quebec. He was deeply moved by the beauty of the powwow dancers in their regalia. His goal is to catch the attention of the public with the beauty of the regalia and to create the opportunity for non-Indigenous people to learn about First Nations people and who they are. Saffore says when Lorente asked her to do the project, she thought it was a very good idea. “It was a great opportunity to go into their communities and meet First Nations people. Living in Montreal, I have never met First Nations.” says Saffore. Saffore says people hear a lot of bad things about First Nations in Quebec and Ontario. “They are often portrayed in the media with negative stereotypes and prejudice. We wanted to create a bridge between communities by offering the public [the chance] to read [the unique stories of the dancers],” says Saffore. Lorente and Saffore say they hope the exhibit inspires the public to change their perceptions of indigenous people. The exhibit is located on the new observation level of the CN Tower at 301 Front St. W. in Downtown Toronto. Admission is included with CN Tower observation ticket or free to 360 restaurant customers. Observation levels are opened daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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TYENDINAGA — First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) says it is expanding its programming after government officials announced a $50,000 research grant. On January 14, Member of Parliament for Hastings, Lennox and Addington Mike Bossio, on behalf of Kristy Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced that FNTI will receive a National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) grant. FNTI’s Keith Williams, Special Projects Advisor, will receive $50,000 for research in the fields of agriculture, food security, and sustainability, including a focus on decolonization, Indigenous knowledge, elders, and knowledge-keepers. "We are excited to have federal support to build our capacity to conduct food systems research in a culturally-relevant way,” Williams said. “We hope that this is just the beginning of a broader research program at FNTI that will address community priorities and serve as a model for other researchers in Indigenous contexts." “We are thrilled to see the government investing in projects that support Indigenous research to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples in Canada,” said Suzanne Brant,
Mike Bossio, MP for Hastings, Lennox and Addington meeting with FNTI officials along with his colleague MP Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. PHOTO VIA MIKE BOSSIO WEBSITE
FNTI’s president. “Grants like these help FNTI be a leader in Indigenous education.” In upcoming academic years, FNTI will expand degrees and diplomas in a variety of fields including agriculture, social and community justice, midwifery, technology and sustainability. FNTI says it’s mandate is to share unique educational experiences, rooted in Indigenous knowledge. Each program has a cultural advisor and student success facilitator to help guide and support faculty and students, understanding the unique challenges their students may face. The school delivers programs all over Ontario in First Nations, urban centers, and in small communities in what is known as
IPM – Intense Professional Mode, a one-week intense session per month. The post-secondary institute has served 100 of the 133 indigenous communities in Ontario and continues to grow each year. The Government of Canada is currently co-developing legislation on Indigenous Child and Family Services with Indigenous partners. This legislation is being developed to fully implement all orders of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and reform child and family services. “With this legislation, there will be a greater demand than ever before for Indigenous education,” Brant said. “FNTI is ready to meet these increased needs.”
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ST. JOHN'S, NL — The remains of two people from a now-extinct Newfoundland First Nation will be returned to Canada after being held in Scotland for almost two centuries. National Museums Scotland announced Monday that the remains of Beothuk people Nonosabasut and Demasduit will be transferred to the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa. The decision follows a legal request last year from the Canadian government. The Beothuk people have been declared extinct since 1829 following the tuberculosis death of the last known Beothuk woman. National Museums Scotland's director, Gordon Rintoul, said in a statement that the Scottish government has approved the transfer and arrangements are being made to bring the remains to Canada.
``We are pleased to have reached this agreement and to be able to transfer the remains of these two Beothuk people to the country where they lived and were buried,'' Rintoul wrote. Earlier repatriation efforts were spearheaded by Chief Mi'sel Joe of the Miawpukek First Nation with backing of other Indigenous leaders and provincial and federal government leaders. In a statement issued Monday, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball welcomed the news as ``tremendously significant'' and thanked Joe for his ``leadership and international advocacy'' on the issue. ``We can restore these remains to their rightful home, reflect on what has been lost, and be hopeful about what can be gained through reconciliation, and by honouring Indigenous culture,'' Ball's statement read. The arrival of Europeans brought about widespread disease, loss of hunting
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Carmen Grant, left, and Billy Merasty star in Cottagers and Indians, a thought-provoking show coming to Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover on January 26. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Cottagers and Indians: a food fight for the ages “I hope you’ll be ignited by our play, and enjoy the great spirit of its humour” — Drew Hayden Taylor J.P. ANTONACCI CONTRIBUTOR TWO ROW TIMES
PORT DOVER — Ojibway playwright Drew Hayden Taylor has created a play that highlights a topical narrative that unfolds each day across Canada in other forms. The play will be shown at the Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover on Saturday, January 26, as part of the One Act Festival. Dubbed a “food fight for the ages,” the play explores the clash of cultures and values at Pigeon Lake between the two contrasts of a man and woman. Out on the water paddling his canoe – or steering his noisy mechanized harvester – is Arthur Copper, an Anishnaabe whose ancestors were sustained by this lake for centuries. Sitting on the dock of her cottage is Maureen Poole, a retired human resources manager from Toronto, for whom the lake in the Kawarthas represents a tranquil retreat from the bustle of the city. The tension between this stubborn pair is boiling about as high as the fields of traditional Indige-nous wild rice – called ma-
noomin – Arthur has been growing in the lake, much to the chagrin of cottagers who complain that their formerly pristine waterway is turning into marshland. “Among the most exciting and compelling aspects of Cottagers and Indians is its topical narrative – one that continues to unfold each day across our country,” said director Melody A. Johnson. “This provocative argument asks us to listen and watch actively as jurors and confidantes, and then to weigh each of the characters’ vivid testimonies.” The onstage battle is ripped from the headlines in Ontario’s cottage country. There really is a Pigeon Lake, where fed-up cottagers remain locked in an acrimonious dispute with a farmer from Curve Lake First Nation who is restocking the lakes with manoomin. “It’s been said that everything is political – where you come from, what you eat, where you spend your recreational time. A story like this epitomizes the unfortunate differences between cultures, economic status, and people,” Taylor said. “In one way, it’s quite sad that Cottagers and
Indians is loosely based on real events. On the other hand, it’s quite silly too. You’ll find this happens frequently in the First Nations community... and in a few others I’ve heard but can’t confirm.” Taylor is a prolific author whose personal reflections on Indigenous life often skew humorous, and his script contains no shortage of zingers delivered by both characters. But behind the humour are moments of touching humanity and sharp insight into the challenge of true reconciliation and coexistence. “The premise – about our intense connection to land and water – demands that we look deeply at what’s truly important to us in terms of tradition and the preservation of our own lives and families,” Johnson said. “And although this battle is both current and serious, it is depicted here with compassion and humour. I hope audiences will be ignited by our play and enjoy the great spirit of its humour.” Cottagers and Indians tickets are $25 each or $65 for a three-show subscription to the One Act Festival. Learn more at lighthousetheatre.com or call the box office at 519-583-2221.
BRANTFORD — A mass of quinoa seeds excavated from an archeological dig at a Brantford construction site has been identified as being 3,000 years old. The discovery made in 2010 has since been raising questions about the extent of trade among Indigenous peoples at the time something that oral history has said was extremely extensive. In 2007, Smithsonian researchers and colleagues reported that across the Americas, chilli peppers were cultivated and traded as early as 6,000 years ago which predates the
invention of pottery in some areas of the Americas. Their findings contribute significantly to the current understanding of ancient agricultural practices in the Americas as well as trade. Quinoa is an Andean food staple that originated in the area surrounding Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. This grain was cultivated and used by pre-Columbian civilizations and was replaced by cereals on the arrival of the Spanish, although being a staple food at the time. The 140,000 seeds, which originate from the Kentucky-Tennessee
area, seem as if they were "processed for delivery," said Prof. Gary Crawford of department of anthropology at the University of Toronto. He said that no one has reported this type of quinoa in Ontario before, and the discovery leads to more questions than answers, especially when it comes to trade. The grain is believed to have been first domesticated between 3,000 and 5,000 years B.C.E, and is considered to be the “supergrain” as it is high in fibre and high-quality protein.
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Hess adds another victory after split decision
“He’s the one doing ten more push ups than you,” says trainer Jackie Armour on Karl “The Razor” Hess. STAFF REPORT
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BRAMPTON — In a split decision during his match up with Mikhail Miller, Welterweight Boxer Karl “The Razor” Hess was awarded victory after their six-round fight at the CAA Centre. The centre filled with support for Hess, who entered the arena with a remix of For Whom the Bell Tolls by Metallica played in the background over the rumble of “Razor, Razor, Razor,” from the crowd. After the two boxers proved the bout was a close one, even with Millers height advantage, the crowd erupted when the scores were announced for Hess. He was given a scoring of 58-56 from two out of three judges — earning his fourth professional victory. After losing his pro-debut, Hess has since throttled in his return to the ring with back-to-back TKO’s ahead of Saturday’s fight. Since his pro debut, the “Razor” has worked hard to be in the winners circle. To help keep him there, Trainer Jackie Armour has been a motivating force. “It was his first six-round fight,” said Armour. “He was able to go the distance
A hardworking athlete, Karl “The Razor” Hess is a boxer full of power and endurance. Under the guidance and training of Jackie Armour, pictured above, his pro-career has offered him three wins and two TKO’s out of four fights. PHOTO BY JEFF LOCKHART
and that’s kind of what I wanted to see. Like I wanted to give him some work because the last two guys he stopped in the first.” He said that Hess is a natural but he provided him with a range of strategic options to use against Miller including factoring in his height, as Armour described Miller as a “boxer” that leads with his hind foot and Hess as a “banger” that likes to hit hard and stay on the offensive. In regards to the result of going the six rounds, Armour was happy with Hess’s win but the split decision did move him to
want to ensure a better victory next time. This brought him to explain that there were some mistakes made during the fight, but that it is a part of the process of being a boxer
— which in itself is no easy feat. According to ESPN’s comprehensive ranking of sixty different sports, the toughest sport of all is boxing as it takes skill, quick reaction time, endurance
and stamina. But improving is key. “There are a lot of things that we have to go over and there’s things that we need to clean up and work on,” he said. “But that’s in
every sport, you’re always striving to be better.” And Hess can step up to the plate as Armour said that Hess is the type of athlete to “do a run and lap you” as he noted their track runs on Tuesdays; which would leave him marvelling at the endurance Hess hones. “He does a lot of work,” he said. “I’m not sure of the ancestry but he is related to Tom Longboat and I’ll walk the track while he runs it. The pace that he runs at is phenomenal; I just can’t get over how fast he runs and he never breaks stride.” This means that a combination of all of Hess’s gifts have helped him to shape a growing pro-career. “I’ve been in sports for a lot of years and I’ve been in boxing for 19 — he’s one of the most gifted fighters I’ve laid my eyes on,” said Armour.
Georgia Swarm “stands together”
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In the days following the suspension and removal of announcer Shawny Hill for his derogatory “snip the ponytail” remark made in reference to Lyle Thompson, the Georgia Swarm were quick to make a move in solidarity with Thompson, his brothers, fellow athletes and indigenous nations. “We stand together,” wrote the Swarm to their Facebook page on January 18. “During pregame warmups tonight, all Swarm
Solidarity was shown last Friday, as Lyle Thompsons teammates of the Georgia Swarm wore shirts sporting a braid down the back along with a braid sticker on their helmets. PHOTO BY RYAN MCCULLOUGH
players wore shirts with a braid on the back. The entire team will also sport a braid helmet sticker
during the game.” As Thompson and his brothers have been advocates for education on
the history and meaning surrounding lacrosse, this show of solidarity was welcomed.
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NLL Report: San Diego is climbing CHEZNEY MARTIN
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Six Nations Brandon Montour added 2 assists to this 24 point season.
Hawks have slow start with Mudcats
NHL: Ducks end losing streak CHEZNEY MARTIN
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DUNNVILLE — The Hawks still rest in third place, but their meeting with the Dunnville Mudcats on Friday night at the Dunnville Memorial Arena showed a win that needed to snow ball. The first period ended and the scoreboard had two eggs as neither side could bury. While the following period allowed for a goal by Matt Weston from Wesley Fritz and Eamon Fitzpatrick, the Mudcats returned it and left the contest tied. It wasn’t until the third period that the Hawks caught flight during a power-play, as Anthony Grigg buried after being set up by Peter Cappucci and Nick Visser. Second later, in a series of repeated cycles, Ralph Taggart found the back of the net twice, fed from both Anthony Grigg and Tycie Cowan. The Mudcats were only able to return one goal with five minutes left and this finalized the game with the Hawks on top, 5-1. Due to weather implications and out of concern for travelling supporters and athletes, their home game that was set for last Saturday at the Hagersville Arena was postponed. Their next scheduled home game will be on Saturday, January 26 versus the Port Dover Sailors.
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Halting a franchise record 12-game losing streak that began during their match against the New York Rangers in December — the Ducks rode a two-game winning high with victories over the Minnesota Wild (3-0) and New Jersey Devils (3-2). Six Nations Brandon Montour added two assists in last Thursday’s win over the Wild, holding five goals and 19 assists as a defensemen overall. Anaheim has won the last three games against the New York Islanders to
match its franchise best win streak against the Isles set in Jan. 6, 2012 to Dec. 21, 2013. Along with victories in three straight games, the Ducks are riding a five-game point streak against the Islanders (3-0-2). Although, the Islanders took victory 3-0 on Sunday; the Ducks are hoped to bounce back in their face off with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. The Two Row Times will be offering coverage of the Ducks game scheduled at the Scotiabank Centre versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 4, weather permitting.
ALL: Snipers outshoot Steelhawks CHEZNEY MARTIN
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OSHAWA — Seated right in the middle of ALL standings, the Six Nations Snipers were quick to toss the last place Whitby Steelhawks to the side at the Children’s Arena on Saturday, January 19. The game was largely one-sided as the game finalized 18-7. Top three players of the evening from the Snipers included hat-trick earners Ian Martin with three goals and four assists, Tyler Brown
with three goals and two assists and hardworking Vernon Hill with two goals and three assists. The Snipers next home game is scheduled for Sunday, January 27 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena against the Paris River Wolves at 4 p.m.. Notice: Due to weather implications this past weekend and out of concern for travelling athletes, the games set for the Lady Snipers were cancelled. Their next set of home games are scheduled to begin on Saturday, February 9.
In the national zone of lacrosse, currently the Toronto Rock is leading in the Eastern Division, while the Saskatchewan Rush leads in the West. Helping the Rock climb and maintain their reign is Johnny Powless, who rests at the sixth spot on the scoring leaders board serving as a forward. While helping on transition, Jeremy Thompson is known for his loose ball scoops and face-offs for the Rush. Players from Six Nations continue to be circulated into the national sphere, but one in particular has made some waves. Hot on the tails of Rush are the new San Diego Seals, who boasted the signing of first overall pick Austin Staats, who in his NLL debut back in December finished the game with five goals and four assists. As a rookie, Staats sits right behind forward Lyle Thompson with fourth place Georgia Swarm for the number 1
Making his debut last December, Six Nations lacrosse star Austin Staats jumped to the NLL after being signed with the new San Diego Seals, finishing his first game with five goals and four assists. PHOTO SUBMITTED
spot, both with 18 goals so far. At the start of the month, San Diego rested in third but has since climbed to second. Staats was also commended online for doing a low underhanded flick from the crease; while being double teamed in the match up versus the Calgary Roughnecks, he slipped the ball passed goalie Christian
Del Bianco’s foot to even up the field — tying the game 2-2. The net size for Jr. A is recorded to be 4 foot 6 inches by 4 foot, while NLL nets are recorded to be 4 foot 9 inches x 4 foot. As a former Junior ‘A’ star, it seems as though those extra inches have given Staats ample room to take advantage of.
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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
Register today to experience BIIDAABAN: FIRST LIGHT This virtual reality film rooted in Indigenous futurism will be available at Laurier’s Brantford campus for a limited engagement January 28th and 29th. Also join us for a guest lecture with director Lisa Jackson and narrator Tehahenteh Frank Miller. January 29th at 6pm | SCJ 127
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Babies of 2018 Two Row Times is proud to offer all Moms, Dads and family members an opportunity to show off their babies that were born in 2018. The new bundles of joy will be featured in our February 6th Edition.
Deadline: January 31st, 2019
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Grand Erie District School Bd., Brantford, On Grand Erie District School Bd., Brantford, On Grand Erie District School Bd., Brantford, On Grand Erie District School Bd., Brantford, On Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services Enaahtig Healing Lodge & Learning Ctre Oneida Nation of the Thames, Southwold, On Oneida Nation of the Thames, Southwold, On De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Ctre, Hamilton, On Na-Me-Res Native Men’s Residence, Toronto, On Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Royal Bank of Canada, Ohsweken, On Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
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Oneida Nation of the Thames, Southwold, On Ontario First Nations Tech. Serv. Corporation Anishnawbe Health, Toronto, On Brantford Regional Indigenous Support Center, Brantford, On Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Native Women’s Center, Hamilton, On
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE KENNY EMBRY To be held on January 27th 2019 from 1:00pm till 4pm at Six Nations Community Hall 1738 4th line, Ohsweken. It is next to the arena.
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Hall Rentals Kenny was born, lived, and worked on Six Nations, most recently driving a school bus. He was a good man to all that knew him, and he had many friends.
He is sadly missed by his family and friends.
P.S. there will be light lunch and refreshments provided.
Thank You Nie:wen Big Joe's Rockin' Blues Band want to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the help and support received from businesses and the Six Nations of the Grand River community to make Jump Start 2019 Dry Dance held, December 29th, a great success. • Ancestral Voices • Everything Cornhusk • G&M Sportswear • I & S Craft & Supplies • Icky's • ILA Sports • Iroqcrafts • K. T. Tobacco • Lonewolf • Nate • Oasis Gas Station • Secord Crafts • Sit-n-Bull • Six Nations Elected Band Council • SONICS Radio CKRZ 100.3 FM • The Two Row Times • Village Pizza • www.karenhill.ca
Also the following individuals who contributed their efforts in making our inaugural dry-event a reality. We cannot thank you enough, Nia:wen. We apologize in advance for anyone whom we may have missed it isn't intentional, we are still truly grateful. • Angle Sky / Chilli (Donated) • Alva Thomas / Something for the Twoonie Table (Donated) • Barb Miracle / Deserts (79.50) • Blaine Bomberry / Lead Guitar • Bud Johnson Sr./ Driver, gofor etc., • Crystal Bomberry / MC/DJ Karaoke • Frank Miller (Tehahente) / Opening • Jamie Pepper/ Volunteer • Jim Miller / Keyboard • Marilyn Windle / Volunteer • Matt Hopkins / Volunteer • Murray Williams & Assistant / Sound reinforcement & LED Lights • Ron Lemke/ Drums • Roxanne General / Tablecloths, centrepieces (Donated) • Seth LaForme (Studzie) I Duo Pitcher (Donated) • Marvin - SN Park & Rec Community Hall - crew • Stella Bomberry / Gift Basket (Donated) • Val Sharrow / Coordinator • Vera Capton / Something for the Twoonie Table (Donated) Winner of the Jump Start 2019 Dry Dance with Big Joe Rockin' Blues Band was Chrissy Johnson: $171.50
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Obituaries
In Memoriam
MONTOUR: GARY ERNEST “FLASH”
MONTURE: Cameron Brant Jr.
Edward Arthur Porter
Gary passed away with family at his side at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Friday, January 18, 2019 in his 65th year. Much loved son of Lillian G. Montour and the late Cecil M. Montour. Gary is the brother of Ellwood (Ted), Kevan and Steven Montour. Brother-in-law of Wiz Long and Deneen S. Montour. Gary had a number of careers throughout his life. He began as a page boy in the Ontario Legislature at the age of 13. He was employed at the Woodland Cultural Centre as a photographer, a member of the Painters Union in Hamilton and was a corrections officer for 25 years at the Windsor Jail, and more recently at Sprucedale Corrections Centre in Simcoe. Gary was an avid sportsman playing lacrosse, golf, basketball, football, baseball, and hockey. He played Junior and Senior OLA lacrosse with and against some of the greatest players of his day including Gaylord Powless and Terry Sanderson. He won a Mann Cup as a Senior player, plus several other championships. Uncle Gare will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will honour his life with visitation at the Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. with an Evening Service at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1pm. Interment at St. Luke’s Anglican Cemetery. www.rhbanderson. com
The family of Cam Monture, Jr. sadly announce his passing on January 15, 2019 at Iroquois Lodge. Predeceased by parents Cam, Sr. (1993) & Reta (2015), and sister, Anne (2017). Left to mourn are his sister, Kathie & husband Denny Wilson, daughters, Erinn (and daughter, Amy), and Sara (and sons, Sam and Evan). Uncle to Karen (Dan), Kelly, Sam (Ken), Ron, Kim, Lisa, and Mike (Amanda). Survived by several great nieces & nephews, many cousins, and especially by Aunt Jo. He will be missed by his good friend and roommate, Darryl Longboat. Special thanks to Karen and Sam for their loving care of Uncle Cam while at Iroquois Lodge. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life to be held at Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 2 pm. (with visitation 1 hour prior to service). www.rhbanderson.com
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Edward Arthur Porter In loving memory of my husband who passed away 1 year ago on January 23, 2018. The moment you left me, my heart split in two. The one side filled with memories, the other died with you. I often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is a heartache, that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain. Life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same.
Until we meet gain. Love forever, Flo
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God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be, So, he wrapped his arms around you, and he whispered, “come to me”. You didn’t deserve what you went through So, he gave you needed rest, God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. Many happy memories are with me. Love forever, Dallas
Notic Six Nations Community Plan Focus Group Session Please join us for a Focus Group session on the Community Plan Priority: Economic Development
We will have dialogue around building a strong community economy and investing in opportunities for self-sufficiency. Date: February 5, 2019
Time: Lunch Session 1:004:00PM, Dinner Session 5:30-8:30PM Location: Six Nations Tourism Building, BoardRoom (side entrance)
Please let us know if you’re planning to come and which session you’ll attend (lunch or dinner). Call 519-7531950 x 6036 or email engagement@sndevcorp. ca If you can’t make this session, contact the community plan team to have us come to your family, workplace, or social group for a private facilitated session!
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, try not to push yourself too much this week. Maintain a low profile and go through with your normal routine; otherwise, you might ruffle the wrong feathers. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Do not panic when a glitch occurs in your bestlaid plans, Virgo. With a few easy modifications, you can work through it quickly. Look at the situation from a different angle. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sometimes it can be easy for you to fixate on a particular way of doing things. Consider if others have a better way to tackle the same task.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Expect to reach a big milestone in your life in the next few days, Scorpio. This likely has something to do with your family or career. The praise is warranted. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You need to focus and get back to work this week, Sagittarius. If things have slipped through your fingers, it could take a little time to regain your momentum. You can do it.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Shop around for the best deals before making a large purchase, Capricorn. Take inventory of your finances so your next move does not prove a setback. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may be ready for something or someone new, Aquarius. Right now is a good time to connect with a new passion that can bring you even more success than you had imagined.
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January 23rd, 2019
INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES VICTIMS OF CRIME & OTHER TRAGEDIES (Theft, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, homicides, car accidents, suicides, sudden death, house fires)
SAFETY PLANNING CHECKLIST
Be aware of your surroundings - look around when going to your car, and if you feel unsafe go back into the house or building and seek assistance with another person to walk you to your car. Report unsafe or suspicious person in your midst.
Always make sure car doors are always locked when going into your home or other venue.
Make sure there is a flash light, blanket, candle, and lighter in the car (incase car breaks down, winter is upon us).
Always make sure your cell phone is charged when attending meetings at night.
Let your family, friends or significant other know where you are going and the approximate time you will return.
When taking a taxi or an Uber, ask the driver’s name and text the information to person you will be visiting or person you trust.
Avoid walking alone in the dark – like in parking lots when no one is around.
Do not accept or give rides to strangers — Know and identify people who can provide a ride for you.
Request and work with your family and friends to identify them as your supports in times of crisis, provide them with current contact information: (cell phone, email, place of residence, etc).
Make sure you have working locks on your house or apartment doors.
Avoid posting your whereabouts on social media (facebook, Instagram, etc).
Victims of Domestic Violence – have an emergency bag with copies of important information such as identification for self and children, Ontario Health card, birth certificates, Indian status cards, passports, rental or leasing agreements, certificate of possessions, extra clothing, water and food, extra keys, money for gas and lodging. This emergency bag should be stored in a safe place of some one you trust such as a friend or family member.
If you are a victim of crime or have been impacted by a family member of a crime or are concerned for your immediate safety, please call 911 and/or call Indigenous Victim Services at 226-227-2192, if it is after 4:30 pm please call 1-866– 964-5920. Indigenous Victim Services can assist you with developing a personal safety plan.