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OHSWEKEN - Six Nations sped up the March 31 proposed timeline of restricting traffic in the community, blocking roads Sunday after throngs of shoppers flooded local gas stations and smoke shops, putting local attendants at risk and increasing the chances of local transmission of the pandemic coronavirus on the territory.

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Ohsweken Dialysis Unit open to patients STAFF REPORT

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OHSWEKEN — Patients from the St. Joseph’s Hemodialysis Unit on Six Nations will still be able to access the clinic for their regular appointments — an essential service according to Six Nations Emergency Group officials.

The program offers culturally safe intervention and local access to care for

approximately 45 dialysis patients from Six Nations and surrounding communities up to 6 days a week.

The clinic opened in 2010 and began as a 12-station dialysis satellite unit for the Chronic Kidney Disease Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

SNGR Communications Officer says patients who are not band members may still enter the community through checkpoints to attend any medical appointments necessary.

Brant says 14 cases of coronavirus confirmed STAFF REPORT

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Brant County Health Unit is confirming 14 people in Brant County and Brantford have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

That number was confirmed as of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning and doubled the 7 reported cases from Saturday.

In total there have been

309 Brantford-Brant residents tested for the virus.

Daily numbers of confirmed cases are being updated daily to the Brant County Health Unit’s dedicated coronavirus web page. The number of tests is also being posted publicly and will be updated weekly on Wednesday mornings.

The Brant Community Healthcare System has opened a COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Civic Centre in Brantford which is seeing people by appointment only.

“We are here out of love,” restricted access to Six Nations CHEZNEY MARTIN

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SIX NATIONS — On Sunday, a release from the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and Emergency Control Group today, announcing that restriction of access to the community “has moved up the timeline,” due to large amounts of non-residents visiting the community to purchase cigarettes and gas.

“Effective immediately, we are asking all businesses to shut down operations,” reads the release.

This prompted groups of Haudenosaunee members to safe guard access to the Six Nations community by asking visitors and residents to show their status cards to regain entry to Six Nations at all access points.

Gordo Salinas, who is just one of many of the Haudenosaunee members taking to safeguarding entry to the reserve said that there will be a sentry gate at every entrance, and that it isn’t out of hate.

“We are here out of love and not hate. We do this because we care about our children, our parents and our grandparents and we

A group of volunteers stood at the end of Sixth Line near Caledonia halting traffic and restricting PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN access to Six Nations.

just want everyone to understand that once this virus is cleared up and over with, you’re more than welcome to come back,” said Salinas. “It’s not that we hate yous’, it’s not that we don’t want yous’ here, it’s just that we want to protect our families.”

After two, now three confirmed cases on Six Nations, he said that the community “can’t risk this.”

“We’re here as the peo-

ple,” he said. “No one hired us yet, the security force was supposed to hire a couple of days from now and we’re supposed to find out who’s gonna work where. As a community everyone came together we decided that we can’t risk this and we can’t sit back and wait,” he said.

He said that collectively, the announcement to shut down the businesses on reserve attracted droves of visitors looking to pur-

chase cigarettes and gas, which prompted the lock down of the borders of Six Nations.

“That put our community in danger and we wanted to fight against that danger and close off our borders,” he said.

As of Monday, the borders of Six Nations are manned by Haudenosaunee members that were hired through Nighthawk security and will remain until further notice.

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Third COVID-19 case confirmed on Six Nation, restricting access to territory STAFF REPORT

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SIX NATIONS — Six Nations received a 3rd positive COVID-19 test result on Monday March 30, 2020; this is in addition to two cases of the COVID-19 virus being confirmed in the Six Nations territory on Saturday March 28, 2020.

The latest case began isolating upon becoming symptomatic and testing was completed. Contact tracing is being conducted by Ohsweken Public Health and all contacts are being advised to self-isolate, monitor for symptoms and to report symptoms immediately to the Ohsweken Public Health Office. If you have not been contacted by the Ohsweken Public Health Office and advised that you are a contact, this means that you have not been in contact with these cases.

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council would like to thank ev-

eryone for their patience yesterday as the Emergency Control Group had to move up the timeline and are now restricting access to the community. This is part of our ongoing efforts to curb further transmission of the COVID-19 virus. We are taking this measure to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Everyone is still encouraged to practice social distancing; remain at home and away from others unless it is absolutely necessary to leave your home.

If you must leave your home, stay a minimum of 2 meters away from those around you and wash your hands after leaving a public space and upon returning to your home.

In order to clarify from yesterday’s release, gas stations and variety stores are an essential service and should remain open.

To be clear: All Six Nations residences will have access in and out of the community. We will be asking all visitors who

are trying to access the community for shopping or recreational purposes to turn around, stay safe and stay home. To ensure essential services continue, the following list of individuals will still be able to access the community, during this time of restrictive access: Non-native band council employees, non-native clients seeking health or other essential services, contractors providing health care or other essential services, non-natives working for a business on Six Nations, delivery of all goods such as delivery trucks and vans, and private caregivers.

The Six Nations Elected Council and the Emergency Control Group will monitor any and all issues with the restrictive access daily and will adjust the process as necessary. The council will be taking the advice of our Health Care professionals later this week and hope to have a timeline on the length

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Six Nations of the Grand River released this stop points will be located on the territory.

of the restrictive access measures at that time.

All staff at the check points will be members of Six Nations community and verify the residency of incoming motorists. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the

map detailing where traffic check points and

emergency control group has already communicated their plans to neighbouring communities and transportation providers.

They will also create and distribute traffic advisories for distribution through physical and

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OHSWEKEN - Six Nations of the Grand River Fire and Emergency Services say Fire Chief Matthew Miller has received a negative test result for a coronavirus test he underwent last week.

Miller and an entire platoon of firefighters were under self-isolation and the Fire Hall #1 was decontaminated after a potential exposure.

Miller is now back on the job, according to SNGR, and leading the Six Nations Pandemic Response Plan.

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SIX NATIONS - Six Nations took drastic action Sunday immediately halting anyone who is not a band member from entering the territory.

This after traffic in and around the reserve was backed up several kilometres and long lines of patrons stood outside Six Nations gas and smoke shops Saturday and Sunday, following an announcement the community was closing access to non-band members on March 31.

Six Nations of the Grand River released a statement on Sunday evening saying that due to the rush of people coming into the community and increased risk to local businesses and residents that they were bumping up the earlier timeline and, effective

immediately, were restricting access to Six Nations to band members only.

Just before 6:00 p.m.

SNGR asked all non-essential businesses to close their doors immediately.

“We are doing this action to support the business that are experiencing this overcrowding at their business. Also, effective immediately, we are asking all businesses to shut down operations. Please keep in mind, we are taking such action to reduce community transmission which happens when people come in close contact with one another.”

This followed a statement from the council on Saturday, and a list published to its social media accounts identifying the community’s essential services and requesting non-essential businesses and smoke shops to close during an interview with

CKRZ. However council later retracted that statement at around 8:00 p.m. and now say “all essential businesses within Six Nations will remain operational”.

TRT reached out to SNGR for clarification on the retraction, but has not received a response at this time.

“Public Works is working quickly to install safety barriers at all access points in the territory,” said the statement. SNGR says there will be 8 points of entry to the reserve where travellers will be asked for their reason for entering the community. Volunteers were to undergo training Sunday to help man those entry points.

“We are asking everyone to remain calm, take all necessary health precautions and most of all, STAY HOME,” said SNGR.

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Looking forward: how coronavirus will affect the next few months NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — With just a few weeks left until Six Nations businesses normally holds community-wide festivities to celebrate Community Awareness Month, Six Nations leadership are not making the call to cancel those events just yet.

Bread and Cheese The yearly Victoria Day Parade and Bread and Cheese Day festival are hanging in the balance and may be postponed due to the pandemic crisis.

“It is extremely difficult to project pandemic times,” says SNGR in an emailed statement to TRT. “If the spread of the virus continues to increase it is probable that community events may be postponed.

Updates on community events re forthcoming.”

SNGR says they are monitoring the situation and heeding recommendations from the Emergency Control Group on how to proceed.

School closures Other key issues facing the future of the community’s day-to-day events are also up in the air. No decision has been made regarding an extension of Six Nations school closures though Ontario schools have extended closures through to May. SNGR says the discussions are now underway and an update will be forthcoming.

Council meetings Regular SNGR Council meetings continue to carry on via Zoom video conference. Anyone wishing to tune in virtually can contact 519-445-2205 ext 3233 for details on how to tune-in to the open sessions.

Local business support No financial aid aimed specifically at Six Nations

businesses has been announced yet. However SNGR published a list of federal and provincial programs that may be accessed by community members in need, including Canada’s Emergency Response Benefit. Anyone who has lost their job, been quarantined, or is taking care of someone who is sick - or parents who must stay home to care for children - can access that benefit.

Border Crossing SNGR says that band members who rely on the Jay Treaty to cross the border for work or ceremony should not be prohibited from crossing the border at this time.

However, that could change from day-to-day.

“It is strongly advised that everyone monitor this situation daily as things evolve and reassess the need for travel,” said SNGR.

hide and seek, and then went to a family member’s residence and did not notify the others that she had left the area.

Police attended the location with the assistance of the OPP Canine Unit and a team of community members struck a search party that overnight scoured the bush for the youth throughout the evening.

Six Nations Police say they deployed a drone to search the bush area between Fourth and Third Line and Cayuga Road with negative results. Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services also deployed a grid search with a thermal image device.

The child was eventually located with family and safe at a different location.

tact with a family member who had returned to Canada from the U.S..

Police say the officer is a member of a plain clothes unit and say that due to being in self isolation early he did not pose a risk to the public.

TRT has reached out to SNGR for comment seeking the age, gender and workplace of both infected persons – as well as the number of outstanding tests on Six Nations but has not received a response at this time.

to April 30 to provide some financial relief to residents in the midst of the pandemic coronavirus outbreak.

“We understand fully that this temporary way of life is tough and that there are financial concerns for many households,” said Chief Hill.

Also effective immediately, Hill said SNGR has waived fees for water fill stations and septic services.

They have waived water hauling fees through local delivery trucks Wilson Water and ASAP Water Haulage.

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A message regarding COVID-19...

To help decrease transmission of COVID-19, public health units across Ontario are recommending all residents practice

SOCIAL DISTANCING.

This means taking steps to limit the number of people you come in close contact with.

This does not mean to stay in your home at all times.

Try to avoid crowds and maintain a distance of 2 metres met (6 feet) from those around you.

2 metres apart (6 feet)

For more information, visit

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Girl reported missing from Six Nations located and safe

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SIX NATIONS – A Six Nations girl who was reported missing late Sunday evening has been located safe.

Six Nations Police say the girl went into the bush with other youth to play

Six Nations Police Rent halted – Six Naofficer tests positive for OHSWEKEN tions of the Grand River is waiving Council collected COVID-19 rent and loan payments up STAFF REPORT

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OHSWEKEN – Six Nations Police released a statement Sunday evening confirming that one of their officers is one of the confirmed coronavirus cases in the community.

According to SNP the officer tested positive on March 28, but had been in self-isolation since March 17 and remains in self-isolation. That self isolation, police say, was due to con-

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Are you using proper cleaning techniques during COVID-19?

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Here are the latest tips and recommendations from the CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada on how to properly clean and disinfect your living spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wash your hands First and foremost, please wash your hands.

We can’t stress the importance of good hand hygiene enough. This means washing your hands as often as possible with warm, soapy water for a minimum of 20 seconds. “The virus has an outside coating, and the stuff inside – DNA or RNA – is what actually causes the disease,” explains Richard Sachleben, organic chemist and member of the American Chemical Society. “For a virus, that coating is a protein, and the soap… breaks up the coating, so the virus spills its guts and falls apart.” The CDC has also referred to the coronavirus as a “fatty” virus because of this outer protein layer. If soap and water are not available, disinfect your hands using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol.

Focus on high-touch surfaces High-touch surfaces are those we touch often throughout our day such as doorknobs, handles, faucets, toilets, light switches, cell phones, remote controls, keys, etc.

These surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected several times a day to help reduce the spread of germs

and viruses. According to current evidence reported

by Public Health Canada, the COVID-19 virus can live on surfaces made from a variety of materials for a few hours to several days.

Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral illnesses in households and at work.

When in doubt, throw it out The room in the home just brimming with things that really need to be cleaned, replaced and tossed out is, of course, the bathroom. It’s a good idea to toss cleaning tools like your toilet brush and toothbrush and replace these with fresh ones, especially if you have recently been ill or have experienced gastrointestinal distress. Also, each family member should store their toothbrush away from the others so that they are not touching and possibly spreading germs. When cleaning the toilet, don’t forget to scrub and disinfect the flush lever.

Open cosmetics and makeup should be replaced every 3 months to 2 years depending on the product.

For example, eye products, like mascara and eyeliner, should be thrown away every 2-4 months after opening, but powder cosmetics are okay for up to 2 years.

Most skin care products, such as those in a pump bottle, are typically safe for 6 months to a year before becoming susceptible to developing bacteria, mold and yeast – icky things that can cause skin infections that can be serious.

Can’t touch this

You’ve heard it before, and we’ll say it again – don’t touch your face. We know it’s hard. Face touching is a subconscious act we all do but, as much as possible, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, especially: •After using the bathroom •After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing on your hands •Before and after eating or preparing food •After contact with pets or animals •Before and after contact with another person who is or may be ill Use what you have According to health experts, many household cleaning products, when used properly, are effective at killing the coronavirus.

In many places, however, disinfecting wipes and cleaning products are in short supply. Fortunately, there are many other products you can use, most of which are likely already in your pantry or closet.

Soap – any kind, though ones that foam are best.

Soap, when mixed with warm water breaks down and removes the viral particles that may have attached themselves to the surfaces in your home.

Bleach – a diluted bleach solution is very effective at killing viruses and germs.

The CDC recommends a dilution formula of 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) of bleach in 4 liters (1 gal) of water or 4 teaspoons of bleach in 1 liter of water. Bleach can harm your skin or cause damage to the surface you are trying to clean so, be cautious and wear gloves and protective eyewear, if available, to avoid bleach

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splashing onto your skin or into your eyes.

Hydrogen peroxide – this can also be used as a disinfectant, though not as strong as bleach. It does not need to be diluted but can discolor fabrics, so be careful where you use it.

Rubbing alcohol – products that contain 70% or higher alcohol content will kill the coronavirus. Again, don’t dilute it; rubbing alcohol is safe for most surfaces.

What products are not recommended? Consumer Reports warns: “There is no evidence that [white vinegar is] effective against the coronavirus.” Vinegar is another common household product that people often clean with since it is natural and inexpensive, however, in this case, save your vinegar for your French fries.

Additionally, vodka and other distilled spirits are not good disinfectants.

Technique is essential How you clean is just as important as what product you clean with. A quick swipe is not enough, you must vigorously scrub the surface thoroughly, making sure that the entire area is wet, and then let it dry on its own. Do not wipe the product off with a dry cloth or paper towel. What’s most important is that you use plenty of disinfecting product and physical force and give the product time to work.

If surfaces are visibly dirty, they should be cleaned using soap and water before being disinfected.

This two-step process will help ensure maximum efficiency of the disinfecting

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“We are witnessing the extremes that can and will occur as humans disrespect, and become disconnected from Our Creator and Mother Earth,” the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council.

On Friday March 20, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council of the Grand River Territory issues a statement regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic, issued to “all Onkwehonweh.”

“We are today observing the worldwide threat of the Covid-19 virus and its impacts upon Onkwehonweh and the world.

We would like to offer the following words. We are living in a time of prophecy and the appearances of new diseases, sicknesses, and the changes we are witnessing will increase as humans continue their greedy path of destruction of Mother Earth,” reads the statement.”

“We encourage everyone to look to your traditional teachings and practice your cultural ways as much as possible, as well as try to educate yourselves about looking

after yourself, your family, and the Nation as a whole.

Our Creator has given all human beings laws to adhere to. If we stay within Our Creator’s Laws, we will remain at peace.”

The statement includes tips that have been regulated throughout the isolation period, but also traditionally and culturally based tips including: “go back to the land and use our medicines and cleansing, such as cedar, pine, sgwida (ginger root), and educate yourself about our medicines, maintain a good mind by being outside, going for walks, putting tobacco down, giving thanks and praying, and play outside, utilize On-line resources for language practice and social songs to increase positive vibration in the home, learn or practice Hodinohsoni crafts like beading, sewing, and carving.”

“These help you to remain calm by staying busy Please also take comfort in the knowledge that the Haudenosaunee Confederacy has representatives working with emergency services to help keep you safe. In Peace and Friendship, Haudenosaunee Confederacy.”

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We are living in a time of prophesy and the appearances of new diseases, sicknesses, and the changes we will increase as humans continue their greedy path of destruction of Mother Earth.

To all Onkwehonweh: we encourage everyone to look to your traditional teachings and practice your cultural

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Opinion Balance the wheel

Notice of Project Highway 6 (Caledonia Bypass) From 1 km South of Argyle Street (South Junction) to 1 km North of Argyle Street (North Junction) - Contract Number: 2019-3052 Commencing in April 2020, the Ministry of Transportation and its contractor, Dufferin Construction, will begin work on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Highway 6 and three structure rehabilitations within the project limits.

Work will be completed with occasional daytime flagging and full nighttime closures between Greens Road and Argyle Street (South Junction).

Nighttime detour routes are shown below. The project is expected to be complete by December 2020.

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product.

Remember to use disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting your home and discard them after each cleaning. Wash your hands immediately afterward. Gloves will also provide protection from harsh chemicals in some cleaning products that can cause skin irritation. If you don’t have access to disposable gloves, you can also use reusable rubber gloves, just make sure to wash them with hot soapy water when finished, only use them for household cleaning, and store them safely away between cleanings.

Try to use these products when kids and pets are not around and keep the room well ventilated, if possible,

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as some products can trigger asthma.

Don’t forget fabrics For soft surfaces such as carpets, rugs, drapes, clothing, etc. remove viral contamination by cleaning with appropriate products indicated for use on the item’s label. Wash all laundry, except for delicate items, on the hottest water setting on your washing machine, rather than with cold water.

Change the bedsheets, vacuum the carpets and use an antibacterial fabric spray on mattresses, couches, and other soft surfaces.

Tackle the big stuff Lastly, wash your windows, rearrange the furniture and clean behind the larger appliances. These

are all things we tend to put off because we are too busy.

Now, use some of the extra time on your hands to give your home a deep clean. It is spring cleaning season after all!

If you feel like you’re starting to go a little stir crazy, remember that your home doesn’t need to feel like a prison cell during this outbreak. Many retailers offer online shopping and delivery – buy some trendy new bathroom towels and swap out your bedroom linens for fresh spring prints. Making a few simple changes can help make a room feel refreshed and updated. During this difficult and uncertain time, the one thing we can control is our home environment.

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It goes without saying that the past few weeks have been unprecedentedly discomforting. Not only are we experiencing the world as we know it in a state that we have never seen before, but having thoughts, feelings, worries and uncertainties that we have never had before either.

In times such as these, our first instinct is to stay close to the ones we know and love and trust.

But, as we all know…this is becoming increasingly more difficult, dangerous, and ultimately irresponsible. We are in a situation where it’s beyond being worried just about becoming sick yourself… but there’s a fear of infecting someone else you know and love and the issue is now endangering them. If you don’t know it by now…you SHOULD know that its is within everyone’s best interest, all brothers and sisters, nation to nation and coast to coast, to isolate yourself and keep your distance from each other.

This is likely one of the most difficult things some of us have ever had to do, especially in the face of something so alien like COVID-19.

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thing: our interconnectedness.

As people and human kind, we cannot connect physically right now. But we must remember…our human connection to each other is just one fragment of a connection of many connections as a whole.

Everything around you, the spirits and animals and all forms of life…are all connected. We are the world around us. We are nature itself.

We come from our Mother Earth. She is a part of our being, just as we are a part of her. Simply put: we are the world, and the world is us.

It’s curious (and no secret) that a sickness, a virus if you will, of not having a Good Mind has been spreading like wildfire in all forms of life as we know it. Eventually, physical manifestation of ailment was bound to be born. The human mind and human kind had become ill…and thus, so was our planet.

Like the medicine wheel, in all things connected, each quadrant needs to be balanced in order for there to be harmony.

With all quadrants so out of whack, it was only a matter of time: something had to give.

Since we, as a human race, were unable to head the warning signs from our Mother, matters had to be taken into her own hands. And maybe even the hands of the Sky World.

If we refused to take a moment to sit down, slow down, and allow ourselves to heal (so that the medicine wheel could achieve balance) than there was no other option but to force us to do so.

The whole world is now at a stand still- forced to take the time to be with themselves. We have been straight-armed into healing ourselves in ways that we didn’t even realize needed healing.

So, in your moments of isolation...remember what you are connected to. Remember where you come from. Remember what you are a part of and the very essence of your being: the stuff of which we are made, and our place as a moving part of the whole.

A part of the wheel.

Reflect. Connect with the Nature around you.

Let the sun warm your skin, let the birds make you want to sing, drink tea from cedar and white pine trees that WANT to help you and heal you. Let our other relations embrace you during these almost incomprehensibly lonely and uncertain times.

Smog is lifting, animals are coming out of hiding…

Mother Earth is beginning to heal herself.

Allow yourself to heal as well. For your sake, for the sake of others and your loved ones, for the sake of Mother Earth, and for the sake of us all as a whole. Connected and intertwined…whether we like it or not.

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COVID-19 versus the 1918 Spanish Flu JIM WINDLE

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It was more than 100 years ago, but looking back at the last major pandemic to encircle the globe in light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, we can see that our great-grand parents were just about as prepared then as we seem to be now, despite all the advances we have made.

Although there are many differences in how this super-flu caught the world off guard at the end of the Great War, there are also similarities which should have been learned from.

By 1919, the Spector of Death finally passed over Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations, the Spanish Flu left more than 400 dead, many of them young and otherwise healthy.

Scientists and World Health Organization (WHO) investigators believe the virus began in Northern China after an infected bat was served

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up as a meal bringing the pathogen with it. Although repulsive to the western mind and pallet, is not uncommon in that part of the world to be frying up, and eating bats. This time however, the virus managed to jump from animal to human, creating a unique new form of super-flu known as COVID-19.

In contrast, the Spanish Flu spread worldwide following the War as soldiers, some of then already sick with the highly contagious virus, went home to their families friends and participated in mass celebrations where it spread like wildfire.

Here in Brantford, and region, more than 3,000 people suddenly fell ill, completely overwhelming the doctors and nurses at the Brantford General Hospital. A portable emergency hospital was set up near the Brantford Armouries where Tom Thumb Park now marks, to take all Spanish Flu cases to lessen the strain on overworked BGH medical staff. It took only days to fill the make-

shift hospital to capacity.

Some 235 of Brantford’s returning veterans were among the first wave of the pandemic, having missed a German bullet in the trenches for an invisible enemy when they got home. Then, the virus turned on the care givers, starting with 28-year-old nurse-in-training, Pearl Van Valkenburg on Oct. 18th, 1918. Then, Dr. L.G. Pearce fell after suffering only one week of the flu. Dr. Alpheus Lovett followed closely after opening the flood gate as more nurses and health-care workers fell ill and died in batches.

In all, two physicians, seven nurses or nurses-in-training died while giving aid to the afflicted and dozens more were too sick to work.

Even though medical science has certainly grown a great deal since the early 1900’s, here we are, 100-years later, dealing with the same fear and shock that our great-grand parents went through, but this time it shouldn’t have been such a surprise.

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Mom’s keep kids excited and interactive amidst weeks of quarantine with “Neighbourhood Window Walks” QUINLYN STAATS

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A Facebook group for Brantford Mom’s has created a scavenger hunt for kids that adheres to Public Health recommendations of keeping social distances over the next several weeks.

“Neighbourhood Window Walks” is an event to take place every three days over the next few weeks for group members or any other willing participants. It involves parents crafting stickers or signs with their children to be placed inside their homes on windows that are visible to passersby on the street. Then, the children and parents are to see how many stickers they can find displayed in other homes while on a walk throughout the neighbourhood.

The plan behind the idea was to keep children feeling involved in their community and creating a positive activity for their mental health. It keeps them active and interactive, and more importantly keeps things positive. Over the past couple weeks, instructions on quarantine and social distancing have been increasingly worrisome and difficult for some children (and parents alike) to comprehend.

The idea began as a single scavenger hunt on St. Patrick’s Day in the beginning stages of self isolation recommendations from Public Health Organizations throughout Turtle Island. Parents were asked to put shamrocks in their front windows for children to find while out on walks to get a break from quarantine.

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With the on-a-whim idea being such a hit for members and their children, a schedule was created within the group for different stickers to be put up throughout the week over the next coming weeks while the public has been urged to continue social distancing. The scavenger hunt ensured the continuance of local children feeling involved in their community during these uncertain times in a healthy- and distancedmanner.

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Fords extends state of emergency, closure of Brantford amenities STAFF REPORT

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BRANTFORD — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has extended the provincial state of emergency by two weeks as his government prepares to fight a rising number of COVID-19 cases.

The province confirmed 351 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the provincial tally to 1,706 — the largest single-day increase since the outbreak began.

Provincial health officials also announced 10 more deaths on Monday afternoon, bringing the total to 33.

In comparison, as part of the City of Brantford’s ongoing response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and current provincial directives mandating no social gather-

ings of 5 people or more.

On Monday, Mayor Kevin Davis, as Head of Council, signed an Order under a section of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act that prohibits the use of amenities such as playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, shelters, exercise equipment, pads, and courts, located in any municipal park or on property owned or operated by The Corporation of the City of Brantford.

This Order also effectively closes all municipally-owned or operated golf courses and sports fields for play. Walking or jogging at any sports fields, while maintaining the provincially-mandated social distancing, is permitted, subject to applicable by-laws and rules with respect to those fields.

This temporary closure is effective immediately.

“The City is taking this

extraordinary step on the recommendation of The City’s Emergency Operations Centre to further protect our residents”, said Mayor Davis. “As this pandemic continues to be a rapidly evolving situation, we appreciate the public’s cooperation in respecting and adhering to all of the restrictions that have been put in place to protect residents of Brantford.”

“Schools, restaurants, faith-based institutions, community centres, libraries and arenas remain closed to help reduce the risk of community transmission,” said Mayor Davis. “Today’s order to prohibit use of non-sanitized outdoor amenities is the appropriate next step to further reduce the risk of community spread of COVID-19 and protect public health,” he added.

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Hawks veteran Tycie Cowan has Kitchener Rangers Alissa General has solid rookie campaign clutch playoff performance

Upon reflection, it was definitely a season of great memories for Kitchener Rangers rookie forward Alissa General.

Showcasing her skills General impressed with a six goal 10- point regular season in helping the Rangers overcome a slow start and finish seventh overall with a 20-12-5-1regular season record for 46 points.

“We had a bit of a rough start at the beginning of the season but as we grew together, we got stronger,” General said.

The Rangers, who are in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League, or PWHL for short faced a tough playoff battle as they were eliminated in in four games against the Cambridge Advances in first round action. During that series General had a goal.

“From the very first time I ever put that Ranger jersey on up until the very

last time, I wore it with pride and determination,” General said. “Every time I had it on I did my best to work hard every second of every shift no matter the circumstances. It was an honor to wear that jersey and to represent such an amazing city and organization and I will definitely miss it that’s for sure. The name on the front of the jersey is by far way more important than the name on the back.”

Eventually after the opening playoff round, league play was stopped due to the coronavirus.

Looking back on the season, General also added, “We had many different strengths throughout our team. We eventually really put it all together as one and became strong as a unit at both ends of the ice.” General went on to add, “And this is one of e main things that I found that we improved on the most. Being able to work together on and off the ice as much as possible is the key thing that will lead any team to success.”

During post season Davis proved clutch as he scored a goal and three points in five games while racking up 12 penalty minutes. Norwich lost the first three games of the series by 3-2, 4-3 and 8-2 scores before winning Game four by a 5-2 score.

and jumping straight into Junior ‘C’ was challenging but I had a lot of fun with this being my first year in the league,” Davis said.

No question, it was a season of great accomplishments and one to remember for Davis.

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HAGERSVILLE - Once again Hagersville Hawks veteran forward Tycie Cowan rose to the challenge of playoff hockey.

Following a stellar regular season campaign which saw him score 17 goals and 29 points for the second place Hawks, Cowan continued to show that fire during their first- round playoff sweep against the Port Dover Sailors.

Unfortunately, though for Hawks fans, they would see that quest for a championship come to an end when in the second round they themselves were swept by the Glanbrook Rangers.

“We just fell short with a bit of talent and work ethic,” Cowan said. “We got outplayed but not my much.” When asked about the highlights to this past season Cowan responded, “I enjoyed the brotherhood.”

Showing his skill, Hawks forward Tycie Cowan gets ready to display his signature breakaway move in front of his home fans. This assistant captain had a solid campaign consisting of a 17 goal, 29 PHOTO BY NEIL BECKER point season.

In that opening playoff round, Cowan set the tone with a hattrick in what was a 7-4 Game 1 win against Port Dover. Not slowing down Cowan less than 24 hours later was at it again when on Sunday, February 9th he scored the winning goal in what was a 4-2 road win which put them in control with a 2-0 series lead.

“The highlights were the big games I showed up to where I either pitted the overtime winners or I just simply made a huge impact on the game when the team needed me most,” Cowan said.

Two nights later at

the Hagersville Arena Cowan scored two more goals and added three total points as they pulled out a 7-3 win which was followed 48 hours later by a four- point performance in a series clinching 7-5 win in Port Dover.

Hagersville couldn’t maintain that momentum in second round action as they lost the first two games by identical 3-1 scores before losing Game 3 by a 5-1 decision and eventually the fourth game by a 3-1 score as they saw what was a memorable entertaining season come to an end.

year, Davis said. “I led the rookie’s in goals, assists and points this year. So, that was my biggest highlight of the year.”

Coming off a regular season which saw the Merchants win three of their last four regular season games and

“I was very nervous my first couple of games in Norwich but while the season went on, I found my rhythm and had a lot of energy and excitement on the ice,” Davis said.

Reflecting on his decision to play with Norwich, Davis stated,

Reflecting on her individual game and how she played General commented, “As a player, I feel that one of my biggest strengths is always being aware of my surroundings and being smart with the puck. It’s important to be able to read the plays of your opponent so that you can pressure them into making mistakes which you can in fact capitalize on to create scoring chances. However, one thing that I need to work on is being able to get off those quick releases with the puck especially in front of the net.”

The future is bright for General who accomplished one of her many hockey goals when she recently signed on to play at the University level by committing to play for the Western University team.

Without hesitation General mentioned that her favorite female hockey player growing up was Team Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser. “She is not only an amazing hockey player but an amazing person,” General said.

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EDMONTON – On Monday it was announced that fresh off the heels of a JUNO Award nomination for Indigenous Artist of the Year and ahead of a busy summer music festival season, Celeigh Cardinal releases a new music video for "When All Is Said and Done" with Prism Prize nominated director Jessica Lea Fleming.

“I think the storyline of the song and video is pretty relatable," Cardinal explained. "No matter how wrong someone is for you, sometimes you can’t help but want them. In fact it can make them all the more enticing.”

Cardinal is known as a powerful Métis singer and songwriter. Her singing voice is rich and deep with a burnished maturity and a dexterous technical

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virtuosity that wraps itself around notes with a snarl, a purr, or something in the middle.

Her 2017 album ‘Everything and Nothing at All’, earned her multiple awards, including Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards. In 2019,

Cardinal released her 3rd album ‘Stories from a Downtown’. This latest collection of soulful songs demonstrates her signature knack for crafting hook-laden introspective, confessional tracks that pack an emotional punch. To begin 2020 with a bang, Cardinal was

nominated for Indigenous Artist or Group at the JUNO Awards.

Cardinal has performed across North America and internationally, including Reeperbahn in Germany, and tours in The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.

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I just couldn’t hop to it because of that hearty handful of excuses. As well, my ideas were like a reaching sequoia, but my gumption to do it was snail height.

And I know, even just from my friend group, that extroverts are losing their minds while introverts are relishing in the time to themselves across the province.

So, if you’re not into beadwork — which you might be, but craft stores aren’t essential businesses so I wouldn’t advise going out and grab supplies, but you could order online — I’ve compiled a list of things to do while staying as safe as a button on an old shirt in your closet.

Podcasts: Do you want to get caught up on chores? Podcasts are great because you can listen to them while dong anything.

Running, slinking out to grab essentials, cooking, cleaning, driving— and it’s an opportunity to learn something new, catch up on current events, or laugh when the only other

option would be music or silence. They can spice up an evening of that house work, or creative activities like painting or drawing and you’re actually learning something too, to pass the time.

Read: This one is such a whammy because everyone has books that they haven’t read gathering dust on a shelf at home.

So remember that book that you bought because people wouldn’t stop recommending it, the same one you picked off of the rack and never picked up again once you got home?

You now have time to grab it up and read it without excuses.

Self-care: Have you been neglecting moisturizer, face scrubs and your nails? Schedule yourself a self-care day where you take care of all of that luxurious stuff. Make some tea, draw yourself a bath, and take care of what you normally skip because bed time is prime time.

Clean out your wardrobe: this tip isn’t one I

would want to suggest, but seriously, the pants you wore in grade eight are falling apart (@me).

Netflix and chill: If you’re finding yourself with a warped sleeping pattern now that days blend together and nothing makes sense anymore, get yourself a new streaming service.

The few that I would recommend include HayU, Crunchyroll — which doubled by teaching me basic Japanese, Disney Plus and Shudder. In fact, I just signed up for Shudder because I love the horror genre, to the dismay of many of my family members (zany face emoji).

There are tons, tons of tips online, but these were just my favourites. I mean you could teach yourself how to knit, how to bake and all of that stuff, but you’d probably need to leave your home for supplies. However, YouTube is a great place to start if you want to teach yourself a new skill.

ishing musical career, Celeigh is the first Indigenous radio personality on Alberta’s own CKUA Radio Network, and she’s the first Indigenous member of CBC Edmonton’s Radio Arts Column, the In Crowd. Creating more opportunities for Indigenous representation in Media and Music is not only essential to Celeigh, it is her inspiration.

Celeigh strives to use the space she takes to lift up other Indigenous artists and be/have the representation she desired as a young girl, and the representation she desires for all Indigenous peoples.

"When All Is Said and Done" appears on Cardinal's Stories From A Downtown Apartment album, which also earned the Métis contralto singer an Edmonton Music Prize nomination earlier in the year.

Fleming is a Métis

filmmaker who picked up her Prism Prize nomination for iskwē's "Breaking Down" music video, which was release in July of 2019. Learn more about Fleming here.

Ulla Laidlaw produced the video. She's an artist who carries her formal training in theatre as a leading force into her film, video, installation and multidisciplinary practices. Learn more about Laidlaw here.

The music video for "When All Is Said and Done" was made possible by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Stories from a Downtown Apartment was produced Stew Kirkwood and recorded at Sound Extractor Studios in Edmonton. Cardinal wrote all the songs on the EP and completed the project with support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

Bored at home during self isolation? Here’s some tips

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Doug ford announced on Monday that our stays at home will be extended by two weeks. This means that we can’t use the same rotation of excuses to avoid getting caught up on creative projects, or work that we’ve been pushing aside.

For me, I turned to beadwork.

I did this not just out of boredom, but because I couldn’t announce ‘I’m too tired,’ whilst turning on Netflix, after working at my laptop in the four walls of home and eating Mr. Noodles to avoid society all day.

Thus I machined through painting a canvas and adding beadwork, then multiple sets of beaded earrings and finally, a beaded collar for my dog — methinks my little rez’ mutt is spoiled.

In short, all of this work was inspired months ago,

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33. Partner to pains 34. Third portion of the small intestine 39. Excessively theatrical actor 42. Infraction 44. Classical music for the stage 46. Slogged 47. One who terminates 49. Breakfast is an important one 50. Moved earth 51. Medical procedures 56. Genus of clams 57. Not well 58. Comparative figure of speech 59. Covered thinly with gold 60. Principle underlying the universe 61. A parent’s sisters 62. Professional engineering group 63. Coniferous tree 64. Impudence CLUES DOWN 1. Female parents 2. Region 3. Transaction 4. Heroic tale

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Things are not always what they seem, Aries.

Keep this in mind when dealing or working with people you have never met. It may take some time to figure things out.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, asking a bunch of questions may not unveil the answers you were hoping for. You may not be asking the right questions. Keep forging ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The ability to listen is an important skill, Gemini.

This ability is especially valuable when others come to you for advice. Listen intently and do your best to help.

5. Of algae 6. Luminous intensity unit 7. Uncovers 8. French commune name 9. Poisonous gas 10. Pearl Jam’s bassist 11. Horse groom in India 13. Destroyed 17. A way to alter 24. Promotional materials 25. American state 26. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 27. “Modern Family” network 28. Last or greatest in an indefinitely large series 29. Exercise system __-bo

Answers for April 1st, 2020 Crossword Puzzle

35. Type of bulb 36. Opposite of beginning 37. Utilize 38. Type of student 40. Deficiency of moisture 41. Areas of the eye 42. Select 43. Sheets of floating ice 44. Priests who act as mediums 45. Roof of the mouth 47. Unnatural 48. Illuminated 49. There are three famous ones 52. Large, fast Australian birds 53. “Dracula” heroine Harker 54. Substitutes (abbr.)

55. Tax

SUDOKU

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, even if things do not entirely make sense this week, you can glean certain bits of information here and there that can help you to paint the bigger picture.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, imitation is the highest form of flattery. Keep a keen eye on someone you admire at work, and then try to mirror this person in your actions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, certain responsibilities may seem like a drain on your time. But right now you are not seeing how even small tasks can add up to big results in the end. Remain patient.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, certain battles cannot be won no matter how hard you try. Do not focus unnecessary energy on things that cannot be scaled. Direct your focus to more important projects.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A project you started may come to a screeching halt, Scorpio. This does not mean you should abandon it entirely. It just means you will have to take a brief hiatus and restart.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, people naturally want to be around you, but sometimes you need to take a step back and focus on yourself. Clear your schedule for some personal time this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Spring is a time of new beginnings, Capricorn. You may be presented with several new opportunities.

Travel, a new job or even expanding your family may be in the cards.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even if you do not have all the answers, you can take steps that address many of the changes that have occurred in your life lately.

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Everyone is still encouraged to practice social distancing; remain at home and away from others unless it is absolutely necessary to leave your home. If you must leave your home, stay a 1st, 2020 TIMES minimum of 2 meters away from those around you and wash your handsApril after leaving a public space and upon returning to your home.

In order to clarify from yesterday’s release, gas stations and variety stores are an essential service and should remain open. For a list of essential services in Six Nations, please see attached.

To be clear:

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2020

Six Nations Clarifies Restricting Access to Territory for Shopping or Recreational Purposes Six Nations received a 3rd positive COVID-19 test result on Monday March 30, 2020; this is in addition to two cases of the COVID-19 virus being confirmed in the Six Nations territory on Saturday March 28, 2020. The latest case began isolating upon becoming symptomatic and testing was completed. Contact tracing is being conducted by Ohsweken Public Health and all contacts are being advised to self-isolate, monitor for symptoms and to report symptoms immediately to the Ohsweken Public Health Office. If you have not been contacted by the Ohsweken Public Health Office and advised that you are a contact, this means that you have not been in contact with these cases.

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council would like to thank everyone for their patience yesterday as the Emergency Control Group had to move up the timeline and are now restricting access to the community. This is part of our ongoing efforts to curb further transmission of the COVID-19 virus. We are taking this measure to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Everyone is still encouraged to practice social distancing; remain at home and away from others unless it is absolutely necessary to leave your home. If you must leave your home, stay a minimum of 2 meters away from those around you and wash your hands after leaving a public space and upon returning to your home.

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All Six Nations residences will have access in and out of the community.

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We will be asking all visitors who are trying to access the community for shopping or recreational purposes to turn around, stay safe and stay home.

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To ensure our essential services continue, the following list of individuals will still be able to access the community, during this time of restrictive access: o Non-native band council employees o Non-native clients seeking health or other essential services o Contractors providing health care or other essential services o Non-natives working for a business on Six Nations o Delivery of all goods (delivery trucks and vans) o Private caregivers

The Six Nations Elected Council and the Emergency Control Group are monitoring any and all issues with the restrictive access daily and will adjust the process as necessary. We will be taking the advice of our Health Care professionals later this week and hope to have a timeline on the length of the restrictive access measures at that time.

All staff at the check points will be members of Six Nations community and verify the residency of incoming motorists. Please see attached map for all closed points and access points.

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the emergency control group has already communicated their plans to neighbouring communities and transportation providers.

They will also create and distribute traffic advisories for distribution through physical and virtual channels such as community radio and the SNGREC’s website and social media feeds.

In order to clarify from yesterday’s release, gas stations and variety stores are an essential service and should remain open. For a list of essential services in Six Nations, please see attached.

Everybody is invited to visit sixnationscovid19.ca for the latest information on the SNGREC’s emergency response measures.

To be clear:

Media: most feet are on the ground, but we will try our best to accommodate requests.

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All Six Nations residences will have access in and out of the community.

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We will be asking all visitors who are trying to access the community for shopping or recreational purposes to turn around, stay safe and stay home.

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To ensure our essential services continue, the following list of individuals will still be able to access the community, during this time of restrictive access: o Non-native band council employees o Non-native clients seeking health or other essential services o Contractors providing health care or other essential services o Non-natives working for a business on Six Nations

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Please direct them to: Communications Officer at clickers@sixnations.ca

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Health Care Services

Six Nations of the Grand River List of Essential Services The following is a list of essential services which will remain in operation while restricts access to the territory are in effect:

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Animal Control Service

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Birthing Centre

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Iroquois Lodge – closed to visitors

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Home & Community Services

Automotive Repair •

The Bear’s Inn, to support emergency services and first responders Any business that provides accommodations to persons residing in the Territory, on an emergency basis.

Janitorial work that provides support and maintenance services, including urgent repair, to maintain the safety, security, sanitation and essential operation of properties and buildings

Electricians, plumbers, heating, cooling and other trades for emergency services;

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Six Nations Police

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Six Nations Paramedic Services

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Six Nations Fire Department

•

Laundromats

•

Water Haulage

White Pines Wellness Centre – closed to the public; open to staff as needed for supplies and server access; open for dialysis through a separate entrance

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Pet food and supplies stores

Therapy Services – available for telephone consults

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Health Promotion & Nutrition Services – maintained and expanded food access supports only

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Six Nations Public Works (water and sewer essential services in the community on an emergency as need basis)

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Construction, and the maintenance of essential activities related to public and private infrastructure that may pose a threat to public health and safety

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Six Nations Water Treatment plant

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Computer resources (security, maintenance, urgent needs related to the situation)

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Al Utility Companies

Matters who require urgent legal advice (by phone only)

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Telecommunications & Internet (network and equipment)

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Printers (solely for printing newspapers)

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Local media (Two Row Times, Turtle Island News)

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Radio Station (CKRZ, JUKASA)

Food Bank Restaurants (takeout counters or delivery only) Storage and similar dwellings who offer food with safety measures in place

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Emergency transportation service (may include taxis)

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Postal services, message handling and parcel delivery

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Towing Services •

Funeral home and cemeteries with safety restrictions in place

Gas, diesel, and propane purchases

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Dental Services (Emergency Services Only)

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Ohsweken Public Health (Emergency Services Only)

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Other Medical appointments please contact your health care professional

Businesses engaged in providing services to operations of non-operating motor vehicles

Victim Services •

Six Nations Victim Services

•

Ganǫhkwásra

Gane Yohs Medical Clinic

Variety Stores •

Those that provide essential food and water supplies

Wellness Service

Government Services

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Diabetes Wellness Program – available for telephone consults

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Transportation

Gas Stations •

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Media and Telecommunications

Funeral Services •

Palliative Shared Care Outreach Team

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Food • • •

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Legal Services

Essential stores

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Jay Silverheels Complex – closed to visitors

Infrastructure

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Emergency Services

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Pharmacies

Financial Institutions, ATMs and other payment methods

Construction sector •

Community Support Services – maintaining Meals on Wheels and grocery delivery

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Child & Welfare •

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Medical Transportation

Building Maintenance Services •

Personal Support Services – service for complex clients maintained; on call support

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Banking and Financial Services, including •

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Garages that provide motor vehicle repairs on an emergency basis

Accommodations • •

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SNGREC governance and administration (please contact the department and/or specific program to learn more about available essential services)

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Animal Control and the Wildlife Office

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Emergency Support Staff

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Environmental Health Officer

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Six Nations Landfill Site

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Ontario Works

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Six Nations Counselling Services Six Nations Mental Health and Addictions – open for walk-in crisis support Professional and Social Service programs that support individuals in the legal and justice system Community Living All Shelters including the Youth Lodge

This list is a living document to allow the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council to add to the essential services list as deemed necessary over time.

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April 1st, 2020

COPING SKILLS TO TRY WITH KIDS

WELLNESS STRATEGIES Label Emotions: Once you can identify your

GROUNDING ACTIVITY This calming technique will take you through your 5 senses to help remind you to stay present.

Take a deep belly breath to begin and name aloud:

Gan/h?ny/hk

5 Things you can See 4 Things you can Feel

THANKSGIVING ADDRESS

Gan/h?ny/hk

(Thanksgiving Address) Listen to the Gan/h?ny/hk on YouTube Or Express gratitude in a way which works for you Take a few moments afterwards to talk or write about something you are grateful for.

Acknowledge what you can and cannot control: Instead of focusing on things you have no control over (e.g. Other people’s feelings), you can focus on what you can control and that is you. (your feelings, your actions, your behaviours and how you respond).

3 Things you can Hear

2 Things you can Smell

A great way to start the day is with gratitude.

Take this opportunity to practice/learn the

feelings, you can manage them. There are many feeling charts online as well as free pintables.

1 Thing you can Taste

SELF-CARE: BRAIN DUMP This simple technique helps to declutter your mind and thoughts.

1.

Grab some paper and a pen

2.

Set a timer for one minute

3.

Start timer and write down every single thought you have (don’t worry about grammar or spelling) until the timer is one

4.

Put your brain dump aside. You have vented and the paper can hold it now. Breathe.

Focus on what you need to.

Identify the problem and how to solve it: Understanding what

you can control is the first towards making a plan. The first step is to identify the problem (e.g. I miss my friends) and the second is to come up with ideas to solve the problem. Keep in mind not all ideas will work. Pick out a few ideas and use them (e.g. FaceTime my friends, Email them, Call them, Facebook messenger offers kids messenger which is managed by the caregiver.

PLAY: Play is a natural stress reliever for kids MOVEMENT: Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins. These

“feel-good chemicals” trigger positive feelings in your brain. So by releasing endorphins, you are tapping into a natural way to improve your state of mind. E.g. Dancing, stretching, yoga, playing outside (with social distancing)

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C OPING WITH STRESS - DURING A PANDEMI C

COPING WITH STRESS DURING A PANDEMIC

KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE: Set limits on how much time you spend reading or watching news about the pandemic. You will want to stay up to date on news but not become overwhelmed. Make

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

sure you take time away from the news to focus on things

When you hear, read or watch news about a pandemic such as COVID-19, you may feel

in your life that are going well and that you can control.

anxious and show signs of stress - even when you are at low risk of getting sick. In a pandemic it’s important to, monitor your own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones. Know how to relieve stress, and know when and how to get help.

GET THE FACTS Find people and resources you can depend on for accurate health information. Learn

KNOW THE SIGNS OF STRESS

from them about the outbreak and how you can protect yourself against illness.

Changes to your regular physical, mental, emotional or spiritual

Provincial Resources

You may turn to your:

heath could be a warning sign that you may be experiencing

Family doctor

Federal Resources

signs of anxiety and/or stress. You may start to notice some of

Local Health Services,

Reputable International

them after you learn about a pandemic or another event that

Public Health Department,

Organizations e.g. World

causes

Six Nations Elected Council

Health Organization

strong

physical,

mental,

emotional

or

spiritual

responses. Completing a self-check (body scan) regularly can help identify if you are experiencing stress and/or anxiety.

KNOW HOW TO RELIEVE STRESS:

You can manage and reduce your stress by taking time to care for yourself.

POSSIBLE BEHAVIOURAL C HANGES: An increase or decrease in your energy

Difficulty Sleeping

and activity levels

Crying frequently

An increase in your alcohol, tobacco use,

Worrying excessively

or use of illegal drugs

Wanting to be alone

Irritability, with outbursts of anger

Blaming others

Frequent arguing

Having difficulty communicating or listening

Having trouble relaxing

Having difficulty giving or accepting help

KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY Take care of your physical health to help lower your stress. Take a break to focus on positive parts of your life, like connection with loved ones.

Eat healthy foods, and

Inability to feel pleasure or have fun

drink water.

KNOW WHEN TO GET HELP

Avoid caffeine and

You may experience serious distress when you hear about the COVID-19 pandemic, even

alcohol.

if you are little to no risk of getting sick. If you or someone you know shows signs of

Limit use of tobacco or

stress (see list at above) for several days or weeks, get help by accessing one of the

illegal drugs.

resources at the end of this tip sheet. Contact the Six Nations Crisis Line right away or if

Get enough sleep and rest.

you or someone you know threatens to hurt or kill themselves or someone else, talks or

Get physical exercise.

writes about death, dying or suicide.

C OPING WITH STRESS - DURING A PANDEMI C YOUR BODY:

YOUR EMOTIONS:

YOUR THINKING:

Having stomach aches or

Being anxious or

Having trouble

diarrhea

fearful

remembering things

Having headaches or

Felling depressed

Feeling confused

other pains

Extreme sadness

Having trouble thinking

Losing your appetite or

Feeling guilty

clearly and

eating lots

Not caring about

concentrating

Sweating or having chills

anything

Having difficulty making

Getting tremors or

Feeling

decisions

muscle twitches

overwhelmed

Being easily startled

USE PRA C TI C AL WAYS TO RELAX: Relax your body often by doing things that work for you – take deep breaths, stretch, mediate, wash your face and hands, or engage in pleasurable hobbies.

Pace yourself between stressful activities, and do a fun thing after a hard task.

Use time off to relax-eat a good meal, read.

Listen to music, take a bath, or talk to family.

Talk about your feelings to loved ones and friends often.

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY, FEELINGS AND SPIRIT: Recognize the early warning signs of stress and anxiety.

Recognize how your own experiences affect your way of thinking and feeling about this event, and think of how you handled your thoughts, emotions, and behavior around past events.

Know that feeling stressed, depressed, guilty, or angry is common after an event like a pandemic, even when it does not directly threaten you.

Connect with others who may be experiencing stress about the pandemic. Talk about your feelings about the outbreak, share reliable health information, and enjoy conversation Take time to renew your spirit though connection to the land and the creator.

Meditation.

RESOUR C ES Child and Youth Health Six Nations Health Services Office Hours - Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

1745 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 P: 519-445-4983

Mental Health and Addictions Services Six Nations Health Services Office Hours - Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

1769 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 P: 519-445-2143

Child and Family Services Six Nations Social Services Office Hours - Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

15 Sunrise Court, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 P: 519-445-2071

Six Nations COVID-19 Information & Assessment Centre 24/7 Days a Week P: 226-446-9909 or 1-855-977-7737 www.sixnationscovid19.ca

Haldimand & Norfolk REACH Main Office Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

P: 519-587-2441 or 1-800-265-8087 101 Nanticoke Creek Parkway Townsend, Ontario, N0A 1S0M

Kids Help Line Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: CONNECT to 686868 Website: kidshelpphone.ca (online chat available) Six Nations Mobile Crisis Line 24/7 Days a Week P: 519-445-2204 or 1-866-445-2204

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Covid-19 FAQ: What puts us at risk?

Covid-19 FAQ: What puts us at risk?

Six Nations Community Profile: Adults 50+ and 65+

Six Nations Community Profile: Adults 18+ Some individuals of our community are more at risk of getting an infection and developing severe complications. It is important to help prevent our community members from getting or spreading the Covid-19 virus. Those at an increased risk of Covid-19 complications include: those with underlying medical conditions, older age, and smokers.

Below is the how many community members out of 100 who are at risk for Covid-19 complications.

High Blood pressure

April 1st, 2020

Current Smoker

Some individuals of our community are more at risk of getting an infection and developing severe complications. It is important to help prevent our community members from getting or spreading the Covid-19 virus. Those at an increased risk of Covid-19 complications include: those with underlying medical conditions, older age, and smokers.

Below is the number of community members out of 100 with these risk factors on Six Nations for adults 50+ and 65+

50+

Diabetes

65+

High Blood pressure

52 out of 100

72 out of 100

26 out of 100

25 out of 100

21 out of 100

Diabetes

40 out of 100

52 out of 100

Asthma

Age 65+

Cancer

Asthma

15 out of 100

16 out of 100

15 out of 100

24 out of 100

8 out of 100

12 out of 100

Heart Disease

19 out of 100

15 out of 100

5 out of 100 Cancer

* data includes prevalence as of 2018 ** estimated prevalence from a single study

* data includes prevalence as of 2018 ** estimated prevalence from a single study

Covid-19 FAQ: Why are we physically distancing?

There is an estimated 12 890 people on Six Nations at risk for being infected with Covid-19. We currently have 3 cases in the community.

This means:

No Physical Distancing Now Infect

2.5 people each

in 30 days

54 people infected 50% reduction in contact Infect

1.75 people each

5 people infected

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3 people

0.625 people each

= most frequently reported symptom

Fever Fatigue Loss of sense of smell & taste

Cough (usually dry) Shortness of breath Muscle pain

75% reduction in contact Infect

Headache

in 30 days

3 people

Now

You may have little to no symptoms You may not know you have symptoms of Covid-19 because they are similar to a cold or flu Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to the virus You are contagious before you start showing symptoms

Sore throat

3 people Now

Covid-19 Symptoms

in 30 days

1 person infected *Estimates based on reported calculations by Robert Signer from University of California and Six Nations community level data

Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea