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Blue ribbons to support frontline workers

The Blue Ribbon Project Front Line Awareness was created by a Waterloo nurse named Claude Lauzon. Now, the ribbon can be seen across the area as this photo was taken on Windham Road 3. PHOTO BY DAVE LAFORCE

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SIX NATIONS — Signs thanking front line workers have been abundant since March, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to fluctuate throughout the world.

One nurse has created an initiative to help show support in an easy way, and the same nurse has seen her initiative grow

throughout Ontario.

Claude Lauzon started The Blue Ribbon Project which has already gained support from thousands on social media.

The group on Facebook is called "The Blue Ribbon Project Front Line Awareness" and is a space to share the initiative and photos of those participating.

Participating is as easy as displaying a blue ribbon on your house to show support for all the

men and women on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19.

Lauzon lives in Waterloo and works at St Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton.

The Facebook group is filled with photos of not just blue ribbons, but residents and business owners getting creative and stringing blue lights, blue signs, blue blankets, blue stickers on their front porches, trees, mailboxes, cars - all with

the same heartfelt and sincere message: thank you.

Some residents in west end Belleville also have been showing their support for front line workers.

Residents on Palmer Road North have tied blue ribbons on trees in the area and constructed big, blue wooden hearts with “thank you” written on them.

Red ribbons also line Blecker Avenue also in

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Six Nations to investigate police services and Commission after complaints NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — The Elected Council says they are pursuing an internal review of the Six Nations Police service and the Police Commission.

In a very lively dispute during Tuesday evening’s General Council meeting, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council outlined an impending investigation following a long list of concerns, ignored emails and community outcry that there is a problem with the culture within the Six Nations Police Commission — possibly centring around Commissioner Steve Williams.

Williams was under fire last year with allegations of not being forthright with information and being disrespectful in emails to community members in his role as the Chief Electoral Polling Officer during the 2019 General Election.

The new allegations are similar with one councillor alleging that Williams told her in an email to “do whatever you want” when she stated she would request a review of his conduct after he did not provide requested information about the Six Nations Police pandemic plan.

A request for review was filed by that Councillor.

Wendy Johnson presented her concerns and community outcry at General Council on April 14 during the in-camera session and a band council resolution passed approving the review. Councillor Nathan Wright said the resolution, along with subsequent material presented on April 27, prompted the need for a decision on how SNGR will move forward with the investigation.

Wright said that a legal team was brought to council on April 27 to explain how council could begin the investigation — stating it is a very costly endeavour and identified potential

federal funding available through Public Service Canada where the council could see the feds pick up the bill for the investigation.

Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry said she was concerned with both the cost of the review, financial accountability and that the information that prompted the investigation could be sourced from unsubstantiated comments made about Six Nations Police.

“Councillor Johnson attended one meeting and then all of a sudden we’re having an investigation,” Powless-Bomberry said.

Councillor Helen Miller said she was concerned with the cost of council undertaking several reviews, alleging the council was “spending millions”.

Wright responded immediately, clarifying that SNGR has launched three reviews: an organizational review at the outset of the 58th Council taking their seats, a financial review of

the council’s accounting and now a review of the SNP and it’s Commission.

Wright requested a financial breakdown of the entire expense of all three reviews to ensure there is accuracy and transparency in the source of funding and the total dollar amount being spent by council on those investigations.

Johnson was added to the Police Commission and said that she has been attempting to get clear answers from the Commissioner Williams for six weeks but is being ignored.

Johnson says that as a member of the Police Commission she was not informed there would be a new police chief starting on May 1, that the previous police chief Glenn Lickers was retiring on April 30, and that the Commission had no input or involvement in who would be hired as the next chief of police - something she says is contradictory to the role the Elected Council is supposed to play within the

Six Nations Police Service Agreement.

“We’ve not done a review of the policing agreement for 30 years,” said Councillor Wendy Johnson.

Johnson also alleged that the Six Nations Police lacked taking action against a large gathering on the territory that violated pandemic restrictions.

Six Nations Police issued a statement claiming they did not issue a charge against the homeowner because they did not have the authority to act as SNGR did not give them the authority. Johnson says this authority is already given to Six Nations Police under the provincial Emergency Measures Act. Community members raised objections and contacted SNGR Council members with concerns the police and it’s Commission are not taking the public safety piece of pandemic restrictions seriously - prompting requests from the public to see the SNP Pandemic Response

Plan.

“We either want accountability or we don’t,” said Johnson.

Johnson said she has not seen a Six Nations Police Pandemic Response Plan despite being a member of the police commission and despite requesting the information from Williams.

“I can’t get answers from the Commission at all,” said Johnson - frustrated that Six Nations Police officers could be at an increased risk during the coronavirus pandemic with no available policy supports in place to assist the force through the current crisis. “We need to make sure they are protected,” said Johnson.

Melba Thomas expressed frustration that the council was not being forthcoming with details about how the resolution to review the police and it’s Commission came about.

“There seems to be secrets among a few people,” said Thomas. “We need to work together in a reciprocal manner.”

Six Nations Health Services Encourages Testing after Two New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Public health officials are echoing the importance of community members to keep practicing social distancing and getting tested for the virus in the wake of the news.

“The curve was flattening and now we are

having what we all hope is a very small blip,” says Six Nations Health Services Director Lori Davis Hill.

“But the height of that blip will be decided by our actions in the coming days.”

She is reminding the public that the 11 confirmed cases to date is likely not an accurate snapshot of what the reality may be for Six Nations.

“That number only comes from the 282 community members who have been tested. We need the community to understand that anyone who is experiencing symptoms should be tested, so that an accurate picture of COVID-19 can be uncovered, understood and investigated,” says Davis

Hill.

Public Health Officials have completed the contact tracing. Anyone contacted by Public Health would be asked to self-isolate for 14 days, monitor themselves for symptoms and report symptoms promptly so that testing can be completed.

Anybody noticing any

symptoms of COVID-19 – a new or worse cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose/nasal congestion, sore throat/difficulty swallowing, bodyaches or a hoarse voice – is asked to contact the Six Nations COVID-19 Information and Assessment Centre toll free at 1-855-9777737 or 226-446-9909.

Two new COVID-19 cases brings Six Nations total to 11

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OHSWEKEN — Two more people from Six Nations have tested positive for COVID-19.

The new cases bring the total to 11 including 1 death, 7 resolved cases and now 3 active cases.

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Six Nations elected council declines cash donations from Enbridge and TransCanada NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — In a unanimous vote on Monday, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council decided to decline two $20,000 in cash donations collectively from Enbridge and TransCanada.

The two energy giants each offered a $10,000 donation to Six Nations to help fight COVID-19 in the community.

SNGR Councillor Michelle Bomberry brought the issue to council during the Political Liaison meeting on Monday morning and said TransCanada

wrote in an email that they were working toward a joint venture with Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.

“That’s news to me. I haven’t had any discussions with TC Energy”, responded Dev Corp CEO Matt Jamieson.

Six Nations has actively voiced opposition to the oil and gas industry in Canada. In 2016, the Council became signatory to a modern Treaty Alliance Against Oil Sands with First Nations across the country - pledging to support one another in the struggle against resource extrapolation on indigenous land. In 2018, SNGR issued a public no-

tice declaring they would not work with Enbridge in any capacity. In 2019 the council came declared they were in support of the Wet’suwet’en struggle against TransCanada in their opposition to the pipeline crossing indigenous territory.

SNGR Councillor Helen Miller raised concerns that the energy giant was eager to make a cash donation to Six Nations while apparently misrepresenting themselves with claims they are seeking a joint venture with the community.

“I certainly object to accepting this,” said Councillor Melba Thomas.

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SNGR Councillor Nathan Wright voiced opposition to accepting the donation - saying that the council has stood in solidarity with other indigenous people struggling against both Enbridge and TransCanada and said it is a matter of principle to not accept the donation.

Council was also not impressed with the level of donation being offered.

“When you talk about $10,000, and the money they make, it’s a drop in the bucket,” said Elected Chief Mark Hill.

A motion was put to the floor and council voted to decline both offers.

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History: The 36 round boxing match of 1873 JIM WINDLE

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INDIANA — In these “sports starved” days we find ourselves in, the only new sports stories are old ones. While searching for different story, we found this article from the world of boxing, dateline: La Salle County, Illinois, Nov. 16th, 1873. As covered by the New York Herald.

The account was a round-by-round description of a 36-round, bare knuckles epic fight which left one man barely standing and the other lying, incoherent and semi-conscious, on the bloody canvas. He would die hours later of severe brain trauma.

The combatants were both hard beer-swilling Irish coal miners, at a time when prize fighting was a way to earn respect among your pears and earn some pretty good money on the side.

Jack Lewis already had the respect of most of his fellow miners for his strength and his pugilistic skills when California born Jim “Pet” Rogers arrived on his turf, seeking to establish a name in his new La Salle County, Illinois, environs and pick up a few bucks to help establish himself.

Rogers goaded Lewis into a match and the terms were set. It would be fought in a square, as opposed to on open street fight. The winner would take $200.

Each fighter went into quiet training, so as to not attract the attention

of police who were trying to shut down the circuit of underground boxing clubs. Word of mouth alone brought enough fight fans to gamble on their favourite Gladiator.

At 8:15 a.m., after setting up the ring, selecting a time keeper and a referee from the audience, Lewis and Rogers entered the scene to the cheers of their partizan fans.

“Lewis won the toss for corners, taking the southwestern corner which gave him some advantage on the ground and wind, the light being fair for both,” says the article.

Round One: “On facing each other both men showed good condition, Lewis being perhaps a trifle fine. Each seemed about the same weight, 145 pounds.”

Lewis came into the ring with his usual swagger while Rogers was all business. Late in the round, Rogers tried to catch Lewis with a left which missed. Lewis countered with a body shot which put Rogers down.

Round Two: “Pet dashed in and administered a heavy left hander on Lewis’ left eyebrow, cutting it open.

(First blood for Rogers).

Round Three: “Give and take was the order of the day, hammer and tongues exchanges, principally on the body, taking place all over the ring until Pet got home heavily with his right on Lewis’ knowledge box and grassed his fairly. (First knockout for Rogers).

Round Four: “Both men spared for

wind until Lewis got well in on Rogers head, and the Californian went down.”

Round Five: “Both prompt to sharp infighting, neither having the advantage.”

Round Six: “Rogers confining his attentions to Lewis’ damaged right eye.”

Round Seven: “Sharp exchanges on the forehead as soon as the men met. Rogers administering a love-tap on the bad eye. Over reaching himself, he fell.”

Round Eight: “Pet forcing the fight and leading for Lewis’ eye, which was beginning to close.” Lewis went down to avoid further punishment.

Round Nine: “Up to this time the Californian had shown himself the better sparrer and harder hitter. He had punished Lewis pretty badly about the frontispiece, but in doing so had puffed the knuckles in his right hand badly.”

Rounds 10-25: Back and forth exchanges with Lewis slowly taking the momentum, despite his eyes both closing.

Round 26-32: Lewis rallies.

Round 33: “Hot exchanges at close quarters with Rogers getting the best of it. Both Clinch and go down in a heap.”

Round 34: “Rogers had the fight in hand and went in to finish it. Lewis retreated into his corner, attempting to fib on his retreat, but Rogers got home heavily on the eye.”

Round 35: “Lewis led off with a week right-hander, neatly stopped by Rogers, who planted his return on the mouth. Lewis countered on the face and Rogers sent a cross-counter on the right side of the neck, sending Lewis down in a heap.”

Round 36: “Lewis came all aboard and staggering. Rogers visited him twice on the face with his left and fought him down.”

Final Round 37: “On ‘time’ being called, Rogers advanced to the scratch, but Lewis could not rise from his second knee, and signalling to the latter to throw up the sponge as an emblem of defeat, rolled from his seat to the ground and spit blood. Rogers was hailed a winner after fighting 36 rounds in 47 minutes. He was but little marked about the head while Lewis’ frontispiece was illustrated with cuts.

Lewis was overmatched from the beginning in science and in strength and the fight was noticeable more for the gluttony of the men than for anything else.

“Rogers after the fight, went over to shake hands with his defeated antagonist, but Lewis was too weak to sit up and wasn’t hurried into a wagon and conveyed home, where the best medical assistance was procured. He was found to be suffering from a concussion of the brain, and though everything possible was done for him, remained in a stupefied condition till Friday night when he died.”

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Haudenosaunee asked to avoid annual hunting, fishing in Tyendinaga NAHNDA GARLOW

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TYENDINAGA — The chief of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is asking Haudenosaunee people not to travel to his community for the annual hunting and fishing season.

Chief R. Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte made the request in a letter addressed to Chief Mark Hill on April 9.

“In the efforts to slow the COVID-19 spread and in the best interest of safety for all community members, especially those that are most vulnerable, the Tyendinaga Mohawk Council is kindly requesting that members of our sister nations, Wahta , Oneida, Six Nations, Akwesasne, Kahnawake, and Kanesatake, choose not to come to our community this year for their annual hunting and fishing. Tyendinaga is asking for this courtesy

as part of our preventative measures to protect our community from COVID-19 exposure. We need to reduce traffic into and through our community as part of global efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.”

SNGR posted the letter to their social media accounts on April 22.

Spring fishing in Tyendinaga is a yearly activity that sees a lot of travellers entering the community – often hauling in a year’s worth of fish for families.

“We want to thank you for your cooperation at this time and wish all those in your community health and safety as we all strive to protect our communities by practicing social distancing, hand washing, and self­isolation. Together and through coordinated action, I believe we will overcome this disease and be able to meet again soon in person,” said Maracle.

Youth sentenced in drive-by shooting

By Nahnda Garlow EDMONTON — An Alberta judge sentenced a teen to 21 months for shooting a German tourist in the head on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

Horst Stewin was driving with his family in a black SUV on Stoney Nakoda First Nation land on Aug. 2, 2018.

A bullet shot from another vehicle then struck Stewin in the head. His

SUV veered off the road and crashed into some trees.

They shot at the SUV believing it to belong to someone else.

The accused, an 18 year old who cannot be named, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and seven months of house arrest.

He was incarcerated for 15 months before the trial and has been released from jail.

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Spike in coronavirus tests Back up generator secured for pandemic care site NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — A large generator capable of powering electric hospital beds and ventilators is being rented by Six Nations of the Grand River as a back up for the community’s soon to be established Alternative Care Site.

Six Nations Director of Public Works Micheal Montour told Six Nations of the Grand River during Tuesday’s General Council meeting that the generator was secured at a cost of $2400 a month or $240,000 a year in preparation for a possible power outage during the coronavirus pandemic’s second wave.

SNGR confirmed that there have been 320 tests done to date at the community’s coronavirus testing centre - but that over the last week there have been a spike of calls. On Friday there were a total of 20 tests conducted compared to just 3 the previous week.

Montour said while it is

unclear what the pandemic situation will play out like in the coming year - having a powerful generator will ensure Six Nations has what it needs to protect band members should a second wave of COVID-19 hit Ontario in numbers worse than it has to date.

Six Nations could be setting up an Alternative Care Site at the Six Nations Parks and Recreation home base repurposing the Dajoh Gym into a temporary hospital ward to treat coronavirus patients in need of medical intervention should local hospitals become overwhelmed with cases in the potential second wave of the pandemic.

Montour said Six Nations Director of Health Services Lori Davis Hill is currently in discussions with the province to iron out logistics for how Six Nations Alternative Care Site will be established. Montour said right now the site has not been approved by the province because area hospitals are well positioned in treating patients.

In the kind of chilling

details no one wants to talk about, council asked Montour if the generator on top of the Gaylord Powless Arena could be used. Councillor Hazel Johnson articulated that the community’s pandemic plan previously identified that in the event of mass casualties due to pandemic illness that the arena ice could be retained and kept cold to house the remains of those who have passed if local funeral homes are unable to keep up with the numbers.

Montour confirmed that there is a generator for the arena but that instead, the Emergency Control Group has purchased a refrigerated truck to cope with the potential high number of deaths that could happen if the coronavirus pandemic hits Six Nations with a vengeance.

Montour said that renting the generator was done immediately without prior consent of council because it was the last one available and that costs to purchase a similar generator would end up being around $2 million.

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GRE now making hand sanitizer

Canada's unequal health system makes remote Indigenous communities more vulnerable to the coronavirus

By Ann M Seymour, Ph.D. student, Social Work and Indigenous Peoples, Carleton University, The Canadian Press This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.

Disclosure information is available on the original site.

The first run of Healthy Nations hand sanitizer is complete. Six Nations' largest manufacturer GRE is making these products and donating 500 bottles to elders and frontline workers.

After that a second shipment of approximately 5,000 units will be freely available for the SIx Nations community. PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT

Letter to the Editor Positive Thoughts for the Future, During this time, we should all be thankful and grateful as community members for what we have. Engage together, as community members we are, and well will prosper more. Malicious people thrive on gossip and if you are reading this, you know who you are. Restrict to ones own priorities and resume, prosperity.

Silence is golden and provides prosperity. Be positive, in your endeavours.

— Concerned Elders of the Community, Rose Marie (submitted in writing)

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In Canada, everyone is supposed to have the necessities of life such as housing, water, access to programs and services.

But in reality, not all groups are treated equally.

On March 18, the federal government announced a $305 million package to help Indigenous communities prepare for and respond to the virus. On April 20, B.C. announced a plan for rural, remote and Indigenous communities that includes improved medical transportation options to larger centres and a virtual doctor program. But much more is needed across the country.

Although, these moves sound promising, there is an obvious gap regarding any ``investment'' and ``commitments'' especially for First Nations and remote Indigenous communities. Many Indigenous remote communities are without clean running water, safe affordable housing, education, health and a robust economy that support a quality of life. In some remote Indigenous communities, there is a lack of infrastructure, mobility and accessibility

to medical care. Some communities are fly-in only.

Vulnerable populations are more at risk of getting infections in general and right now, COVID-19. This month, at least nine First Nations have confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The challenges are substantial. As a mental health first aid First Nations co-facilitator, I have witnessed first-hand many tragedies within remote First Nations communities like Eabametoong (Fort Hope), Eagle Lake and Lac Seul. Homes can be unsafe, overcrowding is a huge concern, there is no clean running water, young girls are vulnerable to trafficking and there is a lack of timely access to health-care.

Why are Indigenous communities vulnerable?

Canada's Minster of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller said social determinants of health, such as unsafe drinking water, crowded housing, lack of health professionals, poor infrastructure and chronic diseases, play a role in making Indigenous communities more vulnerable to the coronavirus.

While many First Nation communities are located close to urban centres with access to medical, recreation and shopping centres, many others are in remote areas. And not all remote Indigenous communities confront crises in a similar way. Some remote communities are more self-sufficient than others, such as Fort Severn, Moose Cree and Chapleau

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Cree First Nations. Some rely on a traditional way of life: living off the land, hunting and gathering, accessing the land for medicinal purposes and incorporating ceremonies.

But often, living in an isolated community means a lack of recreational, educational and employment opportunities. Isolation has an impact on an individual's holistic mental health and wellness. The lack of social outlets combined with the impact of geographic isolation compounds the dangers of other factors such as psychological, emotional abuse and jealousy.

Upon the arrival of European settlers, Indigenous people were devastated by the waves of epidemics of smallpox, tuberculosis, scarlet fever, influenza and measles.

Back than, many of our people didn't know what to do, we were helpless to the deadly diseases.

Today, Indigenous people are more proactive, we have a voice and are prepared to advocate for the needs of Indigenous Peoples.

Working in extreme injustice can be traumatizing for helpers. As I study the moral principles of social justice in social work — which places human dignity and human rights as its highest priorities — and scan Canada as a nation, I don't see equality and inclusion. Rather, I struggle with the discontentment of injustices, racism, ongoing discrimination and exclusion.

There is a constant and

deep, inner fight within my heart and soul as I try to make sense of the world, and our place in it as Indigenous Peoples.

I struggle with finding a common ground, one in which Indigenous Peoples can move forward, be respected and get access to equal health care, education, nutrition and housing.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Canada's public health-care system as the most well-developed in the world. And yet, Indigenous communities are still not getting what they need. Community chiefs and leaders are seeking seats at the table. Arlen Dumas, Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs clearly states, ``the days of designing systems that are imposed on First Nations without consultation and consent must end.'' Indigenous leaders are fighting for equal access for all Indigenous Peoples.

Is this what we call equality? Without appropriate and accessible medical supplies, health care professionals and mental health support, we cannot call this equality; we cannot claim Canada is providing equal treatment for everyone.

Immediate support services are needed to help offset stressors as a result of COVID-19 in remote communities. The theory of justice in social work calls for the equal distribution of resources

among members of the community.

The needs and demands of the remote communities may vary; still, essential supplies should be provided to ease further trauma and anxiety.

There are many things we take for granted in urban centres — hand sanitizer, soap, masks, gloves and access to affordable food to create a basic nutritious diet — that are either not readily available or are very expensive in remote communities.

I believe another way to provide immediate assistance is to halt price gouging. For example by pricing grapes at $3.00 instead of $11.79 or Tide Pods at $10.99 instead of $35.29 and this would provide some much-needed relief to the community.

Remote communities must have appropriate, professional supports in place. To continue to try to remedy a situation by trying to ``integrate'' isolated communities, send bottled water to address the water crisis or address ongoing trauma by sending mental health care workers is not ethically responsible. Remote communities need to have a strategy in place to address concerns relating to COVID-19.

Now is the time to invest and commit to those plans. Every act of kindness can go a long way to help during these times of crisis.

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Over 10 years ago, sanitizer was withheld from flu-ravaged reserves

By Chezney Martin, with notes from The Globe and Mail Days after dozens of indigenous people of Manitoba fell severely ill with swine flu, Health Canada hesitated in sending desperately needed hand sanitizer, a substance commonly used today during the Covid-19 outbreak as a staple health precaution, to indigenous reserves because of concerns that the people would ingest the alcohol-based gel to get drunk.

Many indigenous leaders said that the governments $1-billion national pandemic response to H1N1 outbreak on reserves failed them.

Kim Barker, public health adviser for the Assembly of First Nations at the time, told the Senate committee on indigenous people that she was "devastated" when she heard that health officials were spending precious time debating on sending hand sanitizer - which can contain up to 70-per-cent alcohol - to the communities.

A senior health official confirmed to the committee that chiefs and public-health officials debated the sanitizer issue

at length. The assistant deputy minister of Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Branch said that the occurrence was “rare.”

Nearing the summer months, the mild flu outbreak erupted into a fullblown crisis on several of Manitoba's remote fly-in reserves. Today, dozens of Indigenous communities, already grappling with overcrowding and poor healthcare facilities, closed their land borders to limit exposure to the novel coronavirus.

But in 2009, dozens of the flu-stricken indigenous residents had to be flown from a collection of towns in the Island Lake region, which is 600 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Two-thirds of all flu victims on respirators in the province were indigenous at one point in time.

Even as conditions worsened, chiefs in the region complained that the federal government had not delivered flu masks, respirators and hand sanitizer - items it is obliged to supply in accordance with the Canadian Pandemic

Influenza Plan.

One Manitoba chief, David Harper of Garden Hill First Nation, became so frustrated waiting for federal flu-fighting supplies he flew to Winnipeg to buy them himself.

The federal government eventually delivered 2,500 bottles of alcohol-based hand sanitizer to his dry reserve, but only after Mr. Harper waited 21/2 weeks and travelled to Ottawa to plead with health officials.

He questioned that if alcoholism was such a legitimate issue to the organization, why did they still send alcohol based sanitizer and not an alternative. Although not as effective as alcohol based sanitizer, Purell and Germ-X were selling alcohol-free hand sanitizers alongside their alcohol-containing products.

The sentiment remained that the entire shipment of the sanitizer was out on hold because a small portion of risk, in comparison to the havoc wreaked.

Today, such a shipment halt by the government would be deemed preposterous.

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First positive coronavirus case on Mississaugas of the Credit NAHNDA GARLOW

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MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is reporting their first confirmed positive case of COVID-19.

Chief Stacey Laforme made the announcement in a video posted to social media on Wednesday.

In a statement MCFN said the person is in quarantine and under the supervision of Public Health.

The First Nation says it will not reveal the identity of the person and says Public Health is reaching out to trace the person’s contacts.

“We want to assure you that MCFN Chief and Council are actively taking precautions and actions

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Who can deny how powerful Spring is? It’s the act of coming alive in a single pirouette of breath and energy. The beginning is the single most powerful event of all things “being”.

It is mighty...but produces us in our most delicate and vulnerable state.

The beginning of life...the beginning of change...the beginning of an end…

Whatever your beginning might be, its very reminiscent of the shifts in energy witnessed during the Spring. And much like our humanly beginnings, we can also find connections to the beginning of other living things like animals or plants.

When a seed is planted it begins its growth cycle.

Relying on various elements such as the love and attention it gets from its planter, to the food and warmth from the sun, it is nursed through a momentous change: a new beginning as an evolved being.

However, although

evolved, it is a in a delicate and fragile state; it is only a sapling still.

If you are patient enough you can witness from seed to sprout...an act of creation before your very eyes. Although it seems healthy and determined, the hardest part is yet to come for that little sapling; for it to bloom into the sweet and fragrant fruit tree that it was made to be.

Today...I killed a sapling.

I saw two tiny green leaves. They were just starting to separate from the stem- their life source.

With a timid innocence they peaked behind their open fingers into the world around them. The world they would exist in and one day bear their fruit.

Bold, bright, and tiny, the sapling stood proud and tall with intention, like a castle guard.

I greeted the sapling that morning and spent a few moments in its wonderment of its beauty and journey into existence. With a humbleness, I smiled and watered the sprout.

It was the tiniest, simplest masterpiece.

This evening I found the

sapling withered, brown and dead.

I had drowned it.

Panicked, I had thought back to the morning when I had watered it last.

I remembered being excited for the bloom. And I remember wanting more... more results, more growth.

Faster, quicker! I guess in my blurred notions, I reasoned that it also meant “more water”.

Overbearing it with more than it could handle in such a delicate state, it was smothered and killed.

A sadness came over me as I stood looking down at the helpless, lifeless twig. I felt regret and shame that I’d let it down to appease my own desires.

And with this message; just like the spring; just like a sprouting seed, just like that a change was born. A message was heard.

Though creation is powerful it is extremely fragile.

The beginning of change or creation is followed by a period of vulnerability that must be respected. If you can master the humble and gentle dedication to a sapling it will without doubt, one day, bear its fruits.

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Inuksuk Campaign begins in support of urban Inuit youth STAFF REPORT

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OTTAWA — On April 28, it was announced that Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) in Ontario is fighting back against the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting Urban Inuit Youth. The youth leadership team, part of the Youth Life Promotion at TI, is excited to launch the Inuksuk Campaign.

The Inuksuk is iconic and is a symbol of knowing our way and moving forward. Historically the Inuksuk was seen as a survival tool and during this pandemic, it is vital to remember our strengths and move forward in our lives.

The Inuksuk Campaign is designed as a community project to share photos and videos of Inuksuk made by Urban Inuit or seen within the Urban Inuit communities. We invite one and all to show their Inuksuk

from across the country in support of Urban Inuit Youth.

A photo or video can be posted on social media with the hashtags: #InukStrong and #UrbanInuit to take part. The inspiration came from Youth Life Promotion team member Mikka Komaksiutiksak.

“This project is important to me because it connects Urban Inuit Youth and their communities within Canada. It highlights the strength in celebrating aspects of our culture together during an uncertain time.

Urban Inuit Youth are hearing from their Elders that this has happened within our communities before. Stories of outbreaks related to tuberculosis, polio, and other illnesses are sparking important conversations with Elders. This connects us all to our survival and will help Urban Inuit Youth carry the knowledge forward and help to understand that

we will all get through this together.”

The campaign will also help bring together urban and rural Inuit community members in “The Fifth Region”.

Statistics Canada has identified that nearly 40% (or more) of Inuit live outside of Inuit Nunangat and it is important to recognize urban Inuit communities and celebrate their unique history of urban Inuit identity.

“All youth within every society faces challenges. Urban Inuit Youth in particular face unique challenges that include being born into a world where inter-generational impacts are a normal aspect of understanding who we are as Inuit. Urban Inuit Youth must be provided an outlet during this pandemic to allow them to use their voice in positive ways. Nobody is alone. Urban Inuit Youth becomes stronger together, and this project will inspire the entire community,” added Mikka.

Indigenous Student Awards Recipients “Congratulations to our Indigenous Student Award recipients.

These awards honour students who achieve tremendous academic success, and who show a strong commitment to community service through volunteer work and leadership opportunities.

While we were unable to celebrate in-person this year, it is important to recognize the exceptional achievements of our students, and to acknowledge the contributions they make to the college and their communities.”

– Ron J. McKerlie, Mohawk College President The 2020 Indigenous Student Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our Indigenous students at Mohawk College among staff, peers, family, and community. Students are recognized for their leadership, dedication to and involvement in their communities, and their academic and personal success.

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Academic Proficiency Award Kristin Porter

Amber Skye Memorial Award Shyann Jenkins

Keepers of the Four Directions Award - West Tara King

Inspiring Youth Award Caroline Hill

Keepers of the Four Directions Award - North Tia Wemigwans

Vision Like a Hawk Award Jessica F. Hill

School Spirit Award Barbara Beaver Sara Smith Award Shawlena Curley Community Involvement Award Joanna Atkins

Keepers of the Four Directions Award – South Cassandra Douglas Keepers of the Four Directions Award - East Jordan Monahan

Perseverance Award Rosslyn Hachey Keeper of the Fire Award Jasmine Pauze Keeper of the Fire Award Aria D’alimonte

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Indigenous casting call for new documentary series STAFF REPORT

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Starting in April of 2016, the first season of Merchants of the Wild (MOTW) was aired on APTN as a historical documentary of indigenous survival. The mission of the series was to share the power and beauty of reconnecting with nature, through the traditional methods and teachings from First Nations languages.

And now, the casting team behind MOTW is looking for a new set of indigenous participants for a new documentary series: “Travelling, surviving, and learning lessons to reconnect with the land and culture,” reads the call as indigenous, First Nations, Inuit or Metis situated in Canada, over 19 situated and situated in Canada are being sought after.

Those interested are asked to send a 60 second video or offer a phone call, introducing themselves, and why they’d be great to see in the wild for 30 days! The dead line lands on May 8th of this year and participants are asked to email “castingforadventure@gmail.com." The filming will take place in September - October 2020.

“Over 5 years in the making, this series is a documentary charting the personal journey of 6 Indigenous men and women reconnecting with their culture and heritage, and hopefully the wider struggle of all people yearning to find who they are, their place in the world, and how they can link their ancestor’s struggles to their children’s success.

No journey worth taking is easy, but with the support of Elders, communities, families, friends, and those that share our

desires, we can achieve the highest goals and affect people in ways we may never have imagined.

Like the Adventurers themselves, we discovered new insights into ourselves, and nourished a new appreciation about where we came from, and how much is still to be done.

We hope that Merchants of the Wild is a stepping stone forward for communities, Knowledge Keepers, those holding onto traditions and languages, and for individuals across Turtle Island.

We want our community of followers and fans to share their own successes, their inspirations, their struggles, and their stories of who and what has shaped them, what they have gone out and tried, practiced, or shared, and what the wild means to them.

Every choice we make is like a small pebble in a pond, sending ripples into the world and the people around us. We never know what an impact we might have, but we must accept that we can truly change things; in ourselves, and in the future.

With the website, and Facebook, or by following us on Instagram or Twitter, you can keep up to date with all that's happening with the show, its cast, creators, and impact.

MOTW will strive to give you an exclusive look at the process from start to finish, and take you behind the scenes on the challenging, exciting, and amazing adventure that confronted the participants,” reads the MOTW about statement.

It is expected that the new show will resemble MOTW and ll interested are encouraged to apply.

Zombie film 'Blood Quantum' is fun, fast, and timely, says actor Michael Greyeyes CANADIAN PRESS

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TORONTO — Zombies are often used in pop culture as a metaphor for collective fears and threats, including infectious disease and its effects on the body and society.

So as the Canadian film ``Blood Quantum'' hits on-demand and digital platforms on Tuesday, with its look at a fictional First Nations community immune to a zombie plague that's broken out, it has chilling parallels with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other recent events. ``The idea of immunity and infection, and how we have to be scared of others _ people who might infect us, and who's sick and who's not sick _ all of a sudden took on a deadly kind of seriousness,'' star Michael Greyeyes said in a recent phone interview from his Toronto home. ``And I think when audiences look at this film, they'll go, 'Wow, this is about us. This is about our experiences. This is about xenophobia and racism and an unspoken sense of dread.' I think audiences are going to love it. ``I hope it doesn't exacerbate its own sort of existential terror. But that's why we go to horror films in the first place.’' ``Blood Quantum'' debuted at last September's Toronto International Film Festival and was supposed to hit theatres last month. But in a strange twist of fate, COVID-19 shutdowns prevented that from happening, hence Tuesday's VOD release.

Montreal-based Mi'gmaq writer-director Jeff Barnaby started developing the film 13 years ago as a cultural critique, to contextualize colonialism and the dynamic of First Nations people within the confines of

``Blood Quantum'' debuted at last September's Toronto International Film Festival and was supposed to hit theatres last month. But in a strange twist of fate, COVID-19 shutdowns prevented that PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT from happening, hence Tuesday's VOD release.

post-colonial society.

He also wanted to show the societal effects of pandemics, including xenophobia and paranoia.

The setting — an isolated Mi'gmaq reserve inundated with outsiders who aren't immune and pose a threat to the community as they seek refuge from the plague — is meant to symbolize systemic issues including violent oppression, trauma and forced assimilation faced by Indigenous people.

Greyeyes plays the police chief at the fictional Red Crow Indian Reservation. Elle-Maija Tailfeathers plays a nurse at a hospital where patients start turning into zombies.

Other cast members include Forrest Goodluck, Kiowa Gordon, Kawennahere Devery Jacobs, and Olivia Scriven. ``I think there's something about the end-ofthe-world apocalypse that's been in the zeitgeist for a long time,'' said Greyeyes, a Plains Cree choreographer, director and educator who founded the non-profit theatre organization Signal Theatre in Toronto. ``We're kind of looking at late-stage capitalism and environmental destruction. And I hope the

film helps people see that in a more urgent way.’'

The film's title refers to the controversial practise of determining Indigeneity based on the percentage of one's Indigenous ancestry.

At one point in the story, the First Nations community sets up blockades to keep the infected away.

Such imagery is reminiscent of recent blockades over oil and gas pipelines across Canada.

Another coincidentally timely parallel: the danger of non-Indigenous people bringing the infection to the Red Crow reserve is much like the danger those with COVID-19 pose to vulnerable and remote First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. ``It's the plot of our movie playing out on the news. It's kind of blowing my mind,'' said Greyeyes. ``When the film first premiered at TIFF, I was like, 'Indigenous communities have been facing this kind of terror for a long time — outsiders, disease, surviving plague after plague, whether it's violence or whether there's actual disease.' So we've been surviving for a long time.''

Barnaby's previous projects include the 2013

feature ``Rhymes for Young Ghouls'' and the Genie-nominated short film ``File Under Miscellaneous.’'

Greyeyes said he was struck by the literary writing, emotional power and depiction of strong female characters in the script for ``Blood Quantum,'' which was shot in Quebec in spring 2018.

Of course, this being a zombie movie, there are also entertaining moments of gore and humour to serve horror fans. ``The film is like a ride in a stolen car,'' Greyeyes said, likening it to Quentin Tarantino's work. ``It's fun, it's fast, it's dangerous.’'

Being on set with the undead, day after day, also took a toll. ``It was just gruelling — a lot of night shoots covered in blood covered in gore,'' Greyeyes recalled. ``It was cold that spring, so I remember thinking, 'Man, this is tough. It's like a war movie.' It's very similar to working on a set in a war zone. And also just emotionally it was quite taxing. ``I didn't realize until after the film was over, but when each day is the end of the world on a set, it can really wear on you.''

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Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse League Curve Lake First Nations standout Dalyn Wakely drafted in OHL looking to have games this year NEIL BECKER

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Simply put, this is a tough time for Junior ‘B’ lacrosse players who are anxiously waiting to see if there will be a season.

In what is a trying time with the COVID-19 pandemic, lacrosse fans have most recently seen the Ontario Junior ‘C’ season cancelled along with the ever popular Six Nations Confederacy Tournament which is held in late May. Meanwhile, no decisions will be made regarding the Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse Season until more than likely next month.

In a three paragraph statement published online

by Junior ‘B’ commissioner Dave Vernon, he wrote, “The teams of the Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse League are preparing for potential modifications to the lacrosse season with two proposals that allow for the season to begin in either at the end of May or early July, depending on the health and safety of residents in Ontario and Quebec.” Vernon also added, “The Ontario Lacrosse Association has most recently extended its pause of in-person lacrosse activities until May 15th. Only when the Governments and the medical advisers have deemed it safe to move forward, will the OLA advise their membership that it is okay to resume activities. The Canadian Lacrosse Association has subsequently announced a similar May 15th extended date.” The commissioner also stressed that they will

Quinte Red Devils’ Minor Midget AAA star center Dalyn Wakely called it an honor to be drafted into the Ontario Hockey League.

Following a standout season which saw the captain finish first in Eastern AAA Hockey League for points with 72, (30 goals, 42 assists) this 16year-old Curve Lake First Nations player experienced the thrill of being selected second round, 30th overall on Saturday, April 4th in the 2020 OHL draft by the North Bay Battalions.

“Obviously it’s an honor to be drafted by any team in the OHL,” Wakely, who’s from Port Hope said. Meanwhile not long after he was selected in an online draft, the Chief of Curve Lake

After training for approximately a month and a half, and having the inter-squad game, all activities were stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently players, coaches and fans are anxiously waiting for a decision to be made on whether there will be PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT a season.

continue to plan for some form of Junior ‘B’ lacrosse competition for this year and that all information regarding to starting games will be posted on the Ontario Lacrosse Association website.

Reflecting on the situation Six Nations Rebels head coach Dean Hill believes that it won’t be an advantage or disadvantage to any team if there is a shortened season, but obviously safety is the most important factor.

“I think everyone is disappointed that lacrosse in general hasn’t started yet, I know everyone is chomping at the bit to get started,” Hill said. “We also need to consider everyone’s safety and health when it comes to something like this.”

According to Hill, if there is a season Rebels fans can expect a younger, fast and determined team looking to take that next step after coming up short by a 16-15 score in last year’s Founders Cup championship game against Calgary.

“This years’ Rebels team will be a lot younger

than previous seasons,” so people can expect us to be a fast team full of energy,” Hill said. “We build a team year after year to win a Founders Cup. We lost a lot of great players from last year’s team who really carried the load for us, but with that being said it gives other guys the opportunity to step into those roles now.”

Itching to once again put on the Rebels colors and help in that quest for a Founders Cup is Tycie Cowan who expressed confidence that granted if there is a season, that Six Nations could take another serious run at the Founders Cup. “We know what we can do and we still have a core group to go all the way again this year,” Cowan said. “We’re always a threat and we will be for years to come. We’ve established that many years ago and I couldn’t be happier to be a part of the family.”

For now, Junior ‘B’ lacrosse fans and players continue to play the waiting game on what the league decides what to do for the 2020 season.

“A huge moment in my life, thanks to the North Bay Battalion,” Wakely said. “Ready to go to war with the boys. Big things coming.”

Meanwhile Battalions General Manager Adam Dennis had some strong praise for his second -round draft choice by saying, “He plays a complete game and is one of the elite goal scorers for his age. We look forward to helping Dalyn continue in his development.”

Last season the Battalions also made a statement when they picked in the fifth round (91st overall) another dynamic offensive player in Misissaugas Of The Credit First Nation resident Steve LaForme who, in his first year playing junior with the Hamilton Kilty B’s, posted 11 goals and 56 goals along with 58 penalty minutes in 50 games.

dates, schedules and playoff length with these dates to try and maximize the amount of games played per team,” Six Nations Arrows General Manager Jake Henhawk said.

“We have not set any hard deadlines for when we will have our last possible start date. Obviously, our goal is to play this summer but only when it is safe to do so for our players and community.”

Among the vast pool of talent is forward Marshall Powless who led the Six Nations Rebels last year with 151 points (54 goals, 97 assists).

“Our organization likes a lot (of things) about Mar-

shall Powless,” Henhawk said. “He brings a good attitude and work ethic. He has a top skill set and IQ that can match any player in Jr. A. We believe he will be a main contributor up front and compliment our team very nicely.”

The prospects of one day following in his brother Johnny Powless’ footsteps and helping the Arrows celebrate another Minto Cup is obviously the ultimate goal.

“It would mean so much to me. I always dreamt of winning a Minto!”

For now, Junior ‘A’ lacrosse fans are just holding their collective breath waiting to see if there will in fact be a season.

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Normally the season kicks off in May with the Six Nations Arrows holding their much- anticipated Bread and Cheese home opener, but that won’t be the case this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Still, despite many sports leagues and events around the globe being cancelled, the Ontario Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse league is not ready to throw in the towel on this coming season.

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Emily Whetung showed her pride in a public online message present on the Curve Lake First Nation Territory website.

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Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie recently gave a 12 -year-old fan the absolute thrill of a lifetime!

In early April, this young Capital’s fan named Alex showed his artistic abilities when using dominos, he constructed all 31 NHL logos before making a Youtube

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In the video, Alex stressed how Oshie was his favorite player and that he was supposed to see a Capitals game before the NHL was put on pause do to COVID-19.

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MARTIN: Carla Jayne Nee: Henhawk

THOMAS: Joanne

BRANT: Ruby Mae Lorraine nee: LaForme

Peacefully with her husband beside her at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday April 23, 2020 at the age of 57 years. Beloved wife of Tony. Loving mother of Alexandra Dayne, and Shawnee Alysse.

Daughter of William and the late Patricia “Minnie” Henhawk.

Sister of Audrey & Bill MacDonald, Carl & Wanda, Mike, Tracey, and Chris & John Miller. Daughter in law of the late Clarke & Jean Martin, sister in law of Art & Karen, Rod (deceased), Kev, Marcy & Delby Powless, Rick, Sandy & Mike Montour, and Randy (deceased) & Jacq. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carla spend many years as a child educator with Stoneridge Child Daycare and Resource Centre. Private visitation and service with cremation to follow. A public gathering to remember and celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

Peacefully at home on April 23rd, 2020, Joanne Thomas began her journey home to the Creator.

Beloved mother of Charles, Dallas, Summer, Sheldon, and her dog Bandit.

Grandmother to Ikekiss. Daughter of Inez. Sister to Pat, Rob (Kathy), Paula, Mark (Randi), and Jackie. Special Auntie Mom to Haylee & Cal. Survived by many aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Traditional friend of Lydia Buck and Lisa Bressette. This beautiful soul touched a lot of people. Joanne was very well known in the community, and a leader in Indigenous archaeology. She was an avid lacrosse fan and enjoyed going to bingo and powwows. A small private service will be held and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements

by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www. rhbanderson.com

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Notice to Creditors Heirs & Other Claimants All persons having claims against the estate of: Laura Eleanor Porter of the Six Nations Reserve who died on March 17th, 2020 are notified to send full particulars of their claim to the undersigned on or before June 23, 2020 after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received.

Dated this 27th day of April, 2020.

Kathryn D. Hill, Executor/ Administrator(s) Address - 2845 Fourth Line, Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0.

Telephone Number (519)445-4472

Peacefully at Anson Place, Hagersville on Monday April 20, 2020 at the age of 93 years.

Wife of the late Donald.

L o v i n g mother of Herbert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents David & Mary (Myke) LaForme, and brothers and sister Peter, Emily, Jack, MaryAnn, Jim, Edna, George, Mildred, and Joe. A family graveside service was held at New Credit Cemetery (Townline). A gathering to remember and celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com JAMIESON: William (Bill) Huron

P a s s e d peacefully at home on Friday April 17, 2020 at the age of 62.

Beloved husband of Dawn. Loving father of BilliJo & Logan, Sam & Kev, and Josh & Katelyn.

Grandfather of Devon, Sydnei, Keisha, Silas, and Xayne. Great-grandfather of Ari, Ashlyn, Dray, Riah, and Av. Brother of Isobel, Dave & Kathy, Jack & Lonni, Shirley Ann, and Steven & Lisa. Predeceased by his parents Ervin & Jean (McLean), siblings Elvin Jr., Valerie, Jimmy, and Gary, grandsons Deacon, and Daylen. Bill leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and many friends in the community. Private visitation with cremation to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com

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April 29th, 2020 DECEMBER 19TH, 2018

CLUES ACROSS 1. Curved symmetrical structure 5. One’s partner in marriage 11. Male admirer 12. Spend in a period of dormancy 16. Popular Easter meal 17. Doc 18. Bearing a heavy load 19. Gratitude 24. The Mount Rushmore State 25. Driving 26. Girl 27. British thermal unit 28. Makes a mistake 29. A defined length of time 30. Lions do it 31. Large quantities 33. Become less intense 34. Famed peninsula 38. Emerges 39. Rare Hawaiian geese 40. Dance style 43. Drove 44. Measures speed of an engine (abbr.)

45. Yankee hero Bucky 49. Midway between west and northwest 50. Monetary unit of Samoa 51. Makes clothing 53. Spielberg’s alien 54. Agreeable to the taste 56. Injury treatment protocol 58. Cools your house 59. Imaginary line 60. New convert 63. Some do it to their windows 64. Wore away 65. Work units CLUES DOWN 1. Remove body tissue 2. Harvester 3. Roadside living quarters 4. Excessive self-confidence 5. Lapp 6. Bicycled 7. Entrance to a passage

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, others want to lure you into their shenanigans, but you don’t need to worry about falling prey. You stick to your own ways of doing things.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to take a different and unusual approach to get things accomplished this week. Do not be afraid to take the bull by the horns if it is necessary.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Thinking outside of the box is something that you do with frequency, Gemini. Although others may not be sure of your unconventional methods, you always get things done.

8. Western U.S. state 9. Grain towers 10. “Westworld” actress __ Rachel Wood 13. Commercial 14. One who left a will 15. Makes it through 20. Within (prefix) 21. Sea patrol (abbr.)

22. Cigarettes (slang) 23. A doctrine 27. Constrictor snakes 29. Atomic #73 30. Baseball stat 31. Female sibling 32. A soft gray metal (abbr.)

33. Southern constellation 34. Belgian city 35. Go in again 36. In a different, more positive way

Answers for April 29th, 2020 Crossword Puzzle

37. A place for sleeping 38. Blood type 40. Syrian news agency (abbr.)

41. A salt or ester of acetic acid 42. Millihenry 44. Populous Israeli city __ Aviv 45. Widen 46. Magical potion 47. Acknowledging 48. Private romantic rendezvous 50. Cavalry sword 51. Terabyte 52. Artificial intelligence 54. Bullfighting maneuver 55. Breezed through 57. Santa says it three times 61. __ and behold 62. 36 inches (abbr.)

SUDOKU

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, anxiety about starting a new path or chapter in your life is completely normal. Look forward to all of the positive things that may be in store soon enough.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Lend a helping hand to someone who may need a vote of confidence or some words of support this week, Leo. Your efforts will be appreciated very much.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Make the most of luck that comes to you this week, Virgo. Do not speculate why such good fortune comes your way, but embrace it with an open heart.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Do not rush to judgment on any situation or person for the time being. All of the facts have not come to light or sharpened. But the truth will soon reveal itself, Libra.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, someone close to you needs space this week, so give them some room to breathe. Find a way to keep busy as this person works through what he or she needs.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a competitive coworker is pushing hard to be on top. Use this as motivation as you to strive to become the best version of yourself you can be.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you feel confident moving forward with a relationship after a heart-to-heart talk.

Now this week you can cultivate this relationship even further.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Share your thoughts and feelings with someone who is unbiased if you want an accurate assessment of what you need to do to improve, Aquarius. A willing listener is quite helpful to you.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you will need patience in spades this week.

Others may not be able to maintain your pace, so give them the benefit of the doubt.

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