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SIX NATIONS — The barricade system that stands at the edges of the Six Nations community are believed to have helped to keep the low ratio of Covid-19 cases, one of the lowest in the area. But the sheets used to enter the reserve could be exploited, prompting the SNGR to replace them with barcode cards. Residents were able to gather extras over the weekend if the single card already received in the mail wasn’t sufficient, as Chief Mark Hill’s announcement on Jukasa Radio last Friday gave the parameters for the cards, which later ran out over the weekend. Line ups were extended far. But aside from just improving the barricade system, the system has also given back. Mitch Henhawk is a young father living on Six Nations, who currently works with a partner on the Fourth Line barricade. Working as blockade security has given him the opportunity to protect the community with the time that he would have used to work. “My job shut down because of the virus,” said Henhawk. “I was a labourer and right away I asked Mike if I could

Six Nations has updated the pass system verifying residents and band members entry into the community as they carry on restricting access. Mitch Henhawk (above) is working blockade security at one of the busiest entryways near Highway #6. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

work for him and he asked me if I could work the Fourth Line, Highway Six blockade and I said I would.” The particular barricade Henhawk works is one that allows members to exit and re-enter the community from the highway with a direct link to Ohsweken, home to many in the vulnerable sector. “We just keep an eye on who comes in — we

only let residents and essential workers on reserve. So far it’s pretty good,” he said. Henhawk added that his entrance hasn’t had any major issues, “yet.” “Sometimes we get people who just drive right by and then we have to go and stop them and escort them back off of the reserve,” he said. “Most people turn back with ease.” He added that he had

heard about people printing copies of the former passes to sneak onto the reserve, and thinks that the new passes are a good way to stop non-residents from entering the community. He said that the passes will be delivered by mail for residents, and that residents can grab extras at the Six Nations Bingo Hall this coming weekend. “As long as you’re a resident and you show

them proof that you live down here, you can get another one if need be,” he said. Henhawk added to remind that the blockades aren’t there to enforce discrimination, but to protect those vulnerable in the community. “Just as council says, we’re trying to protect our elders because our elders have a lot of knowledge. If they die, so does that knowledge,” he said. PM42686517

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Six Nations students to receive iPads with data package during school closures NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — Approximately 600 elementary and secondary students from Six Nations will receive iPads with keyboards in order to complete the 2019-2020 school year. The purchase of the tablets was approved by Six Nations of the Grand

River Elected Council during Monday’s General Finance meeting - held via Zoom teleconference. A total of 600 iPads with SIM cards to provide 2-3 months of data are being purchased at a cost of $352,770 for Six Nations Health Services to distribute to students. An additional 4 Chromebook computers were approved for students at STEAM Academy at a cost of $1432.

Another $16,500 was approved for iPads keyboards. Additionally 160 hotspot devices to connect students to the internet are being supplied at a cost of $18,000. The funding was identified as a $500,000 increase in funding from Indigenous Services Canada. Students that receive the iPads from Six Nations will keep the devices.

providing access to those who prefer texting such as those with a limited phone plan and youth,” said SNGR in the announcement. The new services, features safe and encrypted technology to keep conversations confidential and secure. Users will be connected with trained crisis response workers who will provide support and referrals. To access text crisis support residents can message 226-777-9480. For Live Chat Support is now available via the Six Nations COVID-19 website

at www.sixnationscovid19. ca. Both text and live chat will be available on weekdays between 8:30am – 4:00pm. Anyone in need of crisis support outside of those times can call the Six Nations Mobile Crisis Unit at 1-866-445-2204 or 519-445-2204. Anyone in immediate danger is asked to contact 911. The Six Nations Mobile Crisis Service has been in existence since 2008 and offers 24/7 phone crisis support, mobile crisis support and walk-in crisis support.

Six Nations Crisis launches instant messaging support NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN - Six Nations has a new way of verifying band members to enter the territory. Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill made the announcement during a radio announcement on Friday saying permits were being sent to residents through the mail this week. In a letter addressed to band members – Chief Mark Hill says a new barcode system has been initiated for all band members regardless of residency. The former paper passes will be void as of May 8. The new rules are: 1. All Six Nations Band Members are allowed on the territory regardless of residency and their vehicle ID must be visible on the dashboard; 2. Barcode Random checks may occur 3. IF there are 3 or more individuals in a vehicle ,further checks may occur including presentation of a status card of each passenger 4. Barcodes and Status Cards will be checks through the window (You do not need to put your window down) 5. Anyone making a delivery will need proof of invoice or work order, regardless of what type of delivery 6. We ask everyone to PLEASE SLOW DOWN and respect each of the checkpoints. PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN

OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River announced Child and Family Services is now offering free crisis support through text and live chat features. The services were approved in January and the rollout expedited to assist residents in need due to pandemic related anxiety. “We hope to provide community members with a safe silent way to connect with Crisis Services, while

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New gun laws under fire JIM WINDLE

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announced new gun restrictions was hailed or hated, depending on who you talk to. Tuesday, the Liberal Bill C-71 passed through Parliament that would ban all “military style” weapons in Canada. Those opposed to the change expect guns to be an election issue come the Federal elections in October. The only thing left to do before the new Bill is adopted into law is Royal Assent, which is in most cases only a Royal rubber stamp. The Bill will affect 1,500 different models of military-style assault weapons across Canada and will primarily cover non-restricted rifles and shotguns, with renewed requirements for validation of licences before the sale or transfer of long guns and mandatory record keeping for gun

dealers and retailers. It also extends background checks for licence applications and renewals. The legislation, also repeals Conservative amendments to the Criminal Code that gave cabinet the power to overrule RCMP classifications for restricted and prohibited firearms. The firearms community is also divided on the subject with many agreeing with the spirit of the bill, in that there is no practical reason for a hunter to do so using an assault weapon - like fishing with a hand grenade. The Bill is the Trudeau government’s reaction to calls for a ban on handguns and military style semi-automatic rifles following the attack two weeks ago in Nova Scotia. “Canadians are no longer allowed to buy, sell, use, transport or import those types of weapons,” Trudeau said. “Owners of those guns will have a two-year amnesty period to surrender the weapons, and Parliament will pass legislation to provide

them with ‘fair compensation.’” Under the plan, gun owners will also have the option to have their weapons “grandfathered,” a senior officials said. But he could not provide more details on the buyback program or on grandfathering, which was still to be worked out. “Their families deserve more than thoughts and prayers," Trudeau said of those affected by last month's Nova Scotia shooting. "Canadians deserve more than thoughts and prayers.” As expected Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was quick to reject the bill entirely "Taking firearms away from law-abiding citizens does nothing to stop dangerous criminals who obtain their guns illegally," Scheer said in a statement. The total number of weapons and owners affected by the ban is unknown, but it includes approximately 105,000 restricted firearms owned by about 72,000 people.

Joint statement on MOU on Wet'suwet'en rights and title STAFF REPORT

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SMITHERS, BC - Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott Fraser and Federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennett issued the following statement: "We welcome the confirmation that the Wet'suwet'en clans have completed their review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) we reached together on February 29, 2020 to affirm and implement Wet'suwet'en title and rights and have given their support to sign it. We look forward to advancing this important work to implement Wet'suwet'en rights and title as three equal governments. We have the health and well-being of our communities, families and friends at the forefront of

all of our minds in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic across the country has created extraordinary circumstances throughout Canada. Given the recommendations from the Provincial Health Officer and the First Nations Health Authority to continue physical distancing measures and avoid non-essential travel, we are working out the details for the next steps, including signing the MOU and sharing it publicly. The Wet'suwet'en have invited Minister Fraser and Minister Bennett to sign the MOU on May 14, 2020. This time allows all three governments to organize a virtual meeting to sign. It comes after the 33rd Anniversary of the start of the Delgamuukw/ Gisday'wa case in Smithers in which the late Gisday'wa opened the trial. The Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs, the

Province of B.C. and Canada remain committed to implementing the rights and title of the Wet'suwet'en people through the MOU. There is a great deal of work ahead of us in the negotiation process agreed to in the MOU, to lay out how we will implement rights and title and how our three governments will work together into the future. As negotiations proceed on the affirmation and implementation of Wet'suwet'en rights and title, we will move forward with transparency and openess, and will be further engaging with Wet'suwet'en house groups, neighbouring Nations, local governments, stakeholders and the public. This is an important step forward in rebuilding our government-to-government-to-government relationships based on the affirmation of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.

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COVID 19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns STAFF REPORT

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OTTAWA — Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to present within Indigenous communities across Canada, including the first case in Nunavut — something health officials have been bracing for with concern, given the many vulnerabilities that exist among Indigenous populations. Dr. Tom Wong, chief medical officer of public health at Indigenous Services Canada, says it's too early to determine the severity of these outbreaks and whether the situation will worsen. He said health officials are closely monitoring the situations and have jumped into action where needed. Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller noted a particular concern over an outbreak in the Dene village of La Loche, about 600 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. Conservative MP Gary Vidal, who represents the northern Saskatchewan riding where the village is located, said his concern is personal. ``This is my hometown, this is my area. These are families and kids that I coached in hockey and they're all friends and connections, so this has become very personal for me suddenly,'' Vidal told Miller

during a House of Commons committee meeting Friday. He noted the outbreak includes the deaths of two elders living in a care facility and that there are now also active cases in the neighbouring First Nation communities of English River and Clearwater River Dene. ``It's too late for reactive measures, now is the time for a major proactive response from (Indigenous Services Canada) in northern Saskatchewan. This has become a very dangerous situation,'' Vidal said. Miller acknowledged he is ``very worried'' about this outbreak, and that his department has been working with the province and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority to ensure a co-ordinated effort. Health Canada is mobilizing testing capacity, planning to ship personal protective equipment and sending in additional health professionals and medical officers. As of April 30, there were 131 active cases of COVID-19 in a total of 23 Indigenous communities across Canada, and federal officials are working closely with First Nations leaders, provinces and territories to help slow the spread of the virus. Some of these outbreaks have been traced to workplaces. This includes an outbreak of COVID-19 at a meat-packing plant in Alberta, which has been identified as the source of new cases in the nearby Stoney Nakoda First Nation, west of Calgary, Wong said. Health officials are once again stressing the impor-

tance of physical distancing and handwashing, and will be watching closely over the next two weeks in the hopes they see the current rise in cases on First Nations begin to curve downward, Wong said. ``What we are hoping to not see is an exponential increase. What we are hoping to see is a flattening of the curve,'' he said. Meanwhile, Miller says the $15 million in COVID-19 emergency funding earmarked to help organizations that service Indigenous urban populations is not ``not enough.'' Miller told the committee Friday his department received far more applications to this fund than the 94 proposals that have been approved. He is now working to secure additional funds to help the vulnerable populations that friendship centres and other urban Indigenous organizations work to support every day. ``I will acknowledge that it is not enough and we are working more to serve these people in very vulnerable situations, and that's work we will continue to do,'' Miller said. Last month, the National Association of Friendship Centres said their facilities across the country have been on the front lines of the crisis and have been inundated with requests for help as their communities struggle to cope. The centres have been struggling to function without additional funds from the federal government as they work to meet an increased demand in services, the association said.

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OTE donates $50,000 for emergency food support on Six Nations

OHSWEKEN - Scott Hill - V.P. Of Development, Original Traders Energy (OTE), presents a cheque for $50,000 dollars to the Emergency Food Support program. Accepting the donation on behalf of Six Nations of the Grand River is Elected Chief, Mark Hill (right). Chief Hill says the money will go towards helping many people in the community. The Emergency Food Support program is a collaboration between Six Nation Health Services and the Six Nations Food Bank. Food is distributed door-to-door by Health Services so that people don’t have to leave their homes. PHOTO BY DAVE LAFORCE

Fees for water and sewer waived through to May 31 NAHNDA GARLOW

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OHSWEKEN — SNGR Elected Council says it will

waive the sanitation fees for community residents until May 31. Funding for charges to provide fresh water delivery to homes on the territory is being provided

through the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund. SNGR says after May 31 community residents will again have to cover costs for their own water and sewer.

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Agriculture and Haudenosaunee women CHEZNEY MARTIN

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The three sisters make their first mentions in the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, left behind in the grave of Sky Woman. In the time period that colonists began to push the concepts of European farming practices upon Haudenosaunee men, who instead, turned to iron working, there were hundreds, if not thousands of years prior to contact where the practice always walked in the realm of women. Life giving as women are considered to be, planting was recognized as a life giving art and thus a part of women in a way that it could not be for men. A saying has stuck whereby “when the leaves of the dogwood are the size a squirrel’s ear, it is time to plant” — if the dogwood is checked at this time, the size is almost right. Gray dogwood in Eastern North America can be determined in September or October by its berry fruit that look like white choke cherries. It is a thickly branched, slow growing dogwood seldom more than 6 feet high at maturity. Its flowers, which bloom in June or July, are white and loosely clustered, and its white fruit, which is eaten by many bird species, is set off by bright

red stalks. It is also said that many Haudenosaunee agriculturalists would bury fish as a fertilizer in their crop areas, with the decay helping to keep bugs and other irritants at bay. Seeds are then planted from east to west, utilizing Ka’nikonhri:io or good and positive thoughts at the same time. Many indigenous practices include allowing the seed to partially germinate in the mouth, as the seed is then considered to know the person that planted it and during cultivation, will provide needed nutrients for that person. For corn in particular, a staple food in the Haudenosaunee diet, three to four kernels are loosely covered with an inch or two of soil and soon, small seedlings can be expected. Haudenosaunee agriculturalists would return during this time to weed and hill the soil around the young plants, creating a dome or mound. This mound, or hill, of soil creates a miniature raised bed environment for the seeds and plants. In areas with clay or poorly draining soil, the mound provides superior drainage compared to planting directly in a traditional bed, since any excess moisture drains more quickly from the mound. You can also amend the soil in the mound with compost to improve its quality and further improve drainage. Mounded rows are typically best

used to grow vegetables, especially the larger-seeded and vining varieties. For the Haudenosaunee, the mounds would be placed in uniform rows, distanced by about three feet. Two to three weeks after the corn was planted, Haudenosaunee agriculturalists would return to the same mounds and plant two to three bean seeds. This practice is now called interplanting. The bean plants are also able to fix nitrogen. They can take nitrogen out of the air and turn it into a form that plants can use, especially corn, which needs a lot of nitrogen. The corn plant, in turn, offers support so bean plants can grow up around the corn stalk. Then, in the area between the rows, Haudenosaunee agriculturalists would also plant a low growing crop such as pumpkins or squash that would cover the ground area between the mounds. The advantage of the pumpkin or squash seems to be primarily weed control, it covers the land and is able to choke out any submerging weeds. But the pumpkins or squash also provided shade and ensured that looser soil would remain taught, preventing erosion. The triad of corn, beans and squash have been in the Haudenosaunee diet, depicted in art and oral history for time immemorial.

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An old, lifelong friend in the sky Many years ago, my grandfather would walk the grounds of our family property on Six Nations every morning. Papa was the caretaker of the land that housed our ancestors for generations, and remains in the loving hands of my family today. One day during his walk, he heard a meek chirping coming from the blowing, tall grass beside him in one of the fields. He investigated the sound, and soon discovered a baby hawk lying on the cool, shaded dirt. It’s wing was broken, and it chirped in desperate fear for it’s Mother. Gently, Papa scooped the abandoned chick from the ground and shading it from the hot summer sun headed back towards his main tool shed. There, he made a small comfy nest and recovery area for the broken winged baby, making sure there was always water and food in abundance. Slowly over time, the hawk’s wing healed and the baby chick was a more mature bird of prey. Then finally one day, Papa took him into the field where he had found the helpless

bird and watched him fly away above his head. However, that hawk never really left him. He flew off, but never flew too far away. It claimed the fields of our land as it’s home, and stayed near Papa at all times. He said the hawk was his old, lifelong friend. Protecting him and keeping an eye from the sky. It’s been many years now since my Papa has passed on, but through stories like this that he had told me, he lives on in my heart and through his stories. As my journey carries me from place to place, my grandfather Gord never seems to be too far. Recently, my travels brought me down South to Nashville, Tennessee (y’all!). During the 12 hour car ride I kept noticing something interesting and warming. In the sky on every interstate, in every town or city, I could see hawks; floating like angels on the wind. It’s almost like they’re doing the same thing that Papa’s hawk did for him: they’re keeping a watchful eye and protecting me on my

journeys. My Papa was a man who was terrified of flying, but I can’t shake my head at the idea that these aren’t just any hawks, but they are in fact him. Gord himself, flying above me. A man afraid to fly taking the form of a hawk, conquering his worldly fears as a higher evolved being in his next life. Shapeshifting from birds to dragonflies or butterflies...but always watching from up in the sky. Protecting and watching the path ahead. When I allow myself to believe that it’s him: Gord, my Papa, I can feel his presence. It’s just like he’s sitting right beside me, pointing to the sky, telling me a story about a baby hawk with a broken wing that he nursed back to health. That’s how he comes back to life. That’s how Gord takes the shape of the hawk. He flies free above his (scattered) family, protecting all under one giant umbrella of a hawk’s eye view. It’s true- wherever I go...he is right there with me.

Food bank receives large donation

OHSWEKEN - Mary Monture, interim coordinator from the Six Nations Food Bank accepts a $25,000 cheque from Original Traders Energy representative, Scott Hill. Ms. Monture says the Food Bank shelves are nearly bare, so this donation will certainly help replenish their stock. The Food Bank will be up and running when they are told it is safe to do so by Health Services and Elected Council. In PHOTO BY DAVE LAFORCE the meantime, the Food Bank is being cleaned and sanitized.

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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID 19 shutdown CANADIAN PRESS

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Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador plans to loosen some public health restrictions in a series of ``alert levels'' descending from five. The move to Level 4 on May 11 is to allow some medical procedures to resume as well as low-risk activities, such as golf, hunting and fishing. Low-risk businesses, including garden centres, and professional services such as law firms are to reopen at this level. Alert Level 4 is to remain in place for at least 28 days. At Level 3, private health clinics, such as optometrists and dentists, are to be permitted to open, as well as medium-risk businesses such as clothing stores and hair salons. At Level 2, some small gatherings will be allowed, and businesses with performance spaces and gyms are to reopen. Level 1 would represent ``the new normal.'' Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has eased

some public health restrictions, however, directives around physical distancing and social gatherings remain in place. Trails and provincial and municipal parks can now reopen, but playground equipment will continue to be off limits. Garden centres, nurseries and similar businesses can open, and while golf driving ranges can open, courses will remain closed. Sportfishing is permitted and people can attend boating, yacht or sailing clubs for the purpose of preparing boats for use. Drive-in religious services will be allowed, as long as people stay in their cars, they are parked two metres apart and there are no interactions between people. Prince Edward Island Priority non-urgent surgeries and select health-service providers, including physiotherapists, optometrists and chiropractors, resumed on May 1 under The Renew P.E.I. Together plan. The plan also allows outdoor gatherings and non-contact outdoor recreational activities of no more than five individuals from different households. But screening is to continue at points of entry into the province and all people coming into P.E.I. are required to isolate for 14 days. New Brunswick

Premier Blaine Higgs put the first phase of his four-phase reopening plan into action on April 24. It allows limited play on golf courses as well as fishing and hunting. Two families are allowed to interact as part of a so-called ``two-family bubble.'' Post-secondary students can return if it's deemed safe by the school, and outdoor church services can be held, if people remain in their vehicles and are two metres apart. The second phase is to see the resumption of elective surgeries and the reopening of daycares, offices, restaurants, ATV trails and seasonal campgrounds. The third phase will allow regular church services, dentistry work and reopened fitness centres. The final phase, which will probably come only after a vaccine is available, will include large gatherings. Quebec Quebec reopened retail stores outside Montreal on Monday while those in the greater Montreal region are to reopen May 18. The province pushed back the reopening of retail stores in the greater Montreal area by one week. Lottery terminals began to reopen Monday after being shut down on March 20 with sales moving to online only. Premier Francois Legault has set

May 11 as reopening day for schools and daycares outside greater Montreal. The city is to follow suit on May 19, but attendance won't be mandatory. High schools, junior colleges and universities are to stay closed until September. Quebec's construction industry is to completely start up May 11, while manufacturing companies are to resume operations the same day with initial limits on the total number of employees who can work per shift. Ontario The province allowed a small list of mostly seasonal businesses to reopen Monday. They include garden centres with curbside pick-ups, lawn care and landscaping companies, and automatic car washes. All will have to follow physical distancing measures. Last month, Ford released a three-step plan for slowly reopening Ontario's economy, but it did not include a timeline. It said Stage 1 could include opening select workplaces and parks, allow more people at certain events such as funerals, and hospitals to resume some non-urgent surgeries. Stage 2 could include opening more businesses and outdoor spaces, while Stage 3 would include opening all work places and further relaxing rules on public gatherings _ though large

ones such as sporting events and concerts would still be restricted. Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan government's five-phase plan to reopen parts of its economy started Monday with dentists, optometrists and other health professionals being allowed to resume services. Phase 1 also includes reopened golf courses and campgrounds. Phase 2 will give the green light to retail businesses and salons. Restaurants and gyms could open in Phase 3 but with limited capacity. Phase 4 could see arenas, swimming pools and playgrounds opening. In Phase 5, the province would consider lifting restrictions on the size of public gatherings. Manitoba Manitoba allowed Monday health offices, including dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists to reopen. Retail businesses are to reopen at half occupancy as long as they can ensure physical spacing. Restaurants can reopen patios and walkup service. Museums and libraries opened Monday, but occupancy is to be limited to 50 per cent. Playgrounds, golf courses and tennis courts are to reopen as well, along with parks and campgrounds. A second phase is to begin no earlier than June 1. That's when restaurants

would be allowed to open indoor dining areas and non-contact children's sports would resume. Mass gatherings such as concerts and major sporting events will not be considered before September. Alberta Alberta plans allowed some scheduled, non-urgent surgeries to start Monday. Service provided by dentists, physiotherapists and other medical professionals are also to be permitted. Golf courses reopened May 2, though pro shops and clubhouses remain shuttered. On May 14, retail businesses, such as clothing, furniture and bookstores, are to be allowed to reopen gradually. Cafes and restaurants with no bar service will also be allowed to run at half capacity. The second phase also includes potential kindergarten to Grade 12 classes _ with restrictions _ and the reopening of movie theatres and theatres, again, with restrictions. The third phase would see nightclubs, gyms, pools, recreation centres and arenas reopen, all with restrictions. There is no timeline for the final two phases. British Columbia British Columbia hasn't released its reopening plan, however Premier John Horgan is promising details this week.

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Ontario fire marshal says fire deaths up; warns Distant visits for elders at Iroquois Lodge against putting masks in microwave CANADIAN PRESS

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Ontario's fire marshal says there's been an increase in fire deaths this year as COVID-19 measures force many people to stay home and do more home cooking. Jon Pegg says there have been 51 fire fatalities between Jan. 1 and May 4, a 65 per cent increase over the same time period last year. He says 17 On-

tarians have died in fires this past March alone. Fire marshal office spokesman Ryan Betts says it wasn't clear how many deaths occurred in homes and how many were due to cooking but says unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires. He adds that ``we do know more people are staying at home these days and therefore the potential is greater for things like cooking fires and smoking.''

The fire marshal is also warning people not to use a microwave to sterilize face masks or other personal protective equipment. Pegg says microwave ovens are not designed to heat cloth materials, so there is a risk of the mask overheating and catching fire. Betts says he is not aware of any fires caused by microwaves and masks in Ontario, but says it has been an issue in the United States and United Kingdom.

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Spring is finally here, and this year some of us might be finding ourselves with a bit more time on our hands than usual. If you don’t already take advantage of the gifts of Nature than this year would be the perfect time to start dabbling in some gardening. Did you know, corn, beans and squash are referred to as ‘the three sisters’ and is a gardening rule of thumb that was used by our ancestors from many hundred years ago? A number of indigenous families from various territories have, for centuries, interplanted the three vegetables together because of how well they thrive with each other.

Their inseparableness and ability to support and rely on one another is what earned them their name of the three sisters. By the time European settlers had arrived, indigenous people had already been growing the Three Sisters together for many generations. The vegetable trio sustained the people both physically, nutritionally, and spiritually. The plants were (and still are) considered to be a gift given from Creator and the Spirit World, and are always to be grown, consumed, and celebrated together. Each sister individually contributes something to the garden while providing a balance in nutrition for its growers in a single planting. The corn, considered the oldest sister, offers support for the beans as the climb and

grow- as older sisters do in life. The beans, considered the giving sister, pulls nitrogen from the air into the soil to aid all three plants while they grow. The beans also hold the three sisters close together as the wind and weave through all the plants. The squash, the youngest sister, shelters the garden with its large and prickly leaves acting like a “living mulch”. It shades the soil, keeping it from getting too dry and hot and protects the garden from weeds. The prickly leaves also deter small critters and pest. Planting a Three Sisters garden is very simple! Before beginning to plant your seeds (directly into the ground) it is beneficial to prep the soil for increased fertility by adding fish scraps or wood ash. The corn is the first of the

seeds to be planted with proper spacing kept in mind. Once the corn has sprouted and your seedlings are about 5 inches tall, plant four bean seeds around each corn stalk. Approximately a week after planting the bean seeds, plant the squash seeds around the perimeter of your garden, making sure each seed has enough space. And just like that… you have yourself a Three Sisters garden! There is no better way to celebrate and give thanks for this ancient planting tool, and the gift of the Three Sisters for nourishing and providing for us and our ancestors and future generations, than to educate yourself on its simplicity and experiment to be able to carry on the knowledge. Get outside and start planting!

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health. As part of Indigenous Services Canada a large amount of the support we provide turns in and around supports around mental health,'' Miller said, adding the department is ready to do more as it assesses the impact of the pandemic. Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents northern First Nations in the province, says concern about inadequate personal protective equipment and sanitation supplies in remote, fly-in communities is further adding to the strain. ``It's in our psyche, it's in our conscience. Every waking moment, I'm thinking about what's going to happen from day to day. Do we have enough resources to be able to address (COVID-19) if it does hit?'' Settee said. Elia Nicholson-Nave, executive director of the Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society, which runs an Indigenous-specific crisis line in British Columbia, says March brought a noticeable spike in calls, which has continued, due to

pandemic-related issues. ``Many people are fearful of what is yet to come and often the unknown causes additional anxiety, depression and mental health distress,'' she said, adding they have received no extra funding. Back in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Chief Mitsuing says COVID-19 restrictions have put on hold any opportunity for healing as community members and elders remain shut in their houses. When COVID-19 is over, the chief says he wants to organize sharing circles to help people deal with their anxiety and ongoing grief. He also wants to teach the youth about their cultural identity as a way to help them heal. He said that is what one of the youths wrote in a letter before dying by suicide. ``That's what they were asking for. They didn't know who they were ... that they didn't have an identity, so we're going to try to teach them their culture, the way we were brought up.''

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OTTAWA — A few months before the novel coronavirus arrived in Canada, the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation at Loon Lake, Sask. was already raising the alarm over suicides in the community, about 360 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. The First Nation declared a state of crisis in mid-November 2019 after three deaths by suicide occurred over three weeks, including a 10-year-old girl. In the weeks that followed, band leaders say eight people, mainly youths, also tried to take their lives. Chief Ronald Mitsuing says a deep sense of grief remains within the community of just over 1,000 people, especially after a 31-year-old man in the community died by suicide two weeks ago. Now, Mitsuing says he fears the stress and worry about a possible outbreak of COVID-19 could trigger further mental health suffering among some of his residents. ``Losing the youth really

took a big toll out of our community. And I know it's ongoing — people thinking about it all the time, can't get past it,'' he said. ``We're not in that comfortable stage yet where we know it's going to be all right.’' He is not alone. As the number of COVID-19 cases begins to climb in Indigenous communities across Canada, First Nations and Inuit chiefs say they are deeply concerned about how the pandemic is affecting the mental health of their residents. The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation did receive help from the province and federal government to deal with the immediate aftermath of the suicide crisis, but Mitsuing says they need more permanent resources. He wants funding to train locals as trauma counsellors, rather than relying on outside help or having to send youth away for treatment. This is especially needed during the pandemic, as the First Nation remains locked down to outsiders, Mitsuing said. Chief Eugene Hart of the Sheshatshiu Innu First

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As the world ripples over the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is hard not to draw parallels to the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1917-18 and into 1919, following the end of the Great War. Canada did not escape the clutches of the deadly virus then, and is not escaping it now. But it is good to look back to 1918 when the first wave of Spanish Flu hit, to see if there are any clues that we can use today, 100-years later. In recent years there have been other global scares like SARS, MIRS, H1N1 and EBOLA. In each case, there were alarms going off that were eventually responded to with new drugs an a better understanding of what they are fighting, but there is something very different about this COVID-19

strain. Medical researchers have since been able to pinpoint exactly how and when the Spanish Flu made its way to Canada. June 26th, 1918, 763 Canadian soldiers left England aboard the troop carrier, Araguayan, returning to the waiting arms of overjoyed wives, parents and siblings. By the time the ship docked in Canada, 175 soldiers and crew had fallen severely ill. At the same time, the civilian steam ship, the Solali, was granted special licence to use a port after serving quarantine. This permission is called a “pratique”. It was going from the Grosse Island on the St. Lawrence which had been set up as a headquarters for the quarantine, going to Quebec City, only a short distance but by the time it arrived, several members of its crew were sick. The craft was immediately sent back to the Grosse Island to look after the stricken crew

and to have the entire ship fumigated. By the 11th of July, 1918, 72 crewman were in need of hospital care with the Flu. It also arrived on Canadian shore at Halifax aboard hospital ships returning the wounded soldiers, according to the Records of the Department of Health and Welfare. It stared its speed very slowly at first and during that time most doctors didn’t recognize it as anything more that a bout with a cold or the (normal) flu. The Calgary Herald was the first major newspaper in Canada to connect the dots, and around the end of September, 1918, it began publishing sickness status across the province, watching the count grow at alarming rates. The Flu just exploded in Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and down the St. Laurence into Southern Ontario. On one voyage returning stationed soldiers back to

Europe, the troop carrier City of Cairo, left port at Montreal with 1057 troops. By the time it had reach Davenport, England, on October 11th, only a few of all those on board were well enough to care for the others who had started falling ill shortly after departure. There were 32 dead, 244 transferred to the hospital, most of them were in need of stretchers. Then, medical researchers had the 188990 Russian Flu still in the rearview when an estimated 40 per cent of the world’s population were infected. It was also known as the Asiatic flu. By the time it had made its way around the world, it had taken an estimated one-million souls. That was a time before there was any knowledge of a thing called a virus, and so finding a vaccine was impossible although there were premature attempts widely distributed, most of which

were ineffective at best and deadly at worst. It wasn’t until 1933 when Brantford’s James Hillier was instrumental in the development of the first Electron Microscope, opening a previously unknown super-microscopic world. In Canada, quarantining attempt failed in 1918 so the government seriously considered forced compliance with strict quarantining measured and the wearing of masks was to be made mandatory for front line workers, bank tellers, store clerks etc. In Chicago’s desperate search for a remedy, doctors created various concoctions of narcotics and alcohol which was approved for use in treating the sick and available only by subscription. In one month, Chicago druggists filled 741,825 prescriptions in total, 441,641 directly for the treatment of flu. An official report from the Vice-Chairman of the

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During the Covid-19 pandemic and isolation period, Indigenous Victim Services will be offering telephone VICTIM AND GENERAL CRISIS COUNSELLING SERVICES to the Six Nations, Hamilton and Brantford Indigenous communities. If you are an Indigenous person, you are able to call our counsellors or if you have access to a laptop and internet, the counsellors can also offer counselling through skype and zoom. Call 1-866-964-5920 and you will be transferred to a counsellor. Counselors are available from Monday to Friday. See their hours of availability below. Lori McDonell is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). Lori has been working with the First Nations community (SNGREC) for over nine years and has been supervising the Clinical Services Unit for the past six years at Child & Family. Lori McDonell is a Play Therapist Specialist with many years experience but is also experienced in Trauma Informed, SFT and CBT. Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Tracy Zachariah is from the Onondaga Nation Beaver Clan from Six Nations. Tracy has over thirty years working in the human service field. During this time most of her work included culturally sensitive case management for youth and adults experiencing crisis trauma, mental health, addictions, domestic/family violence issues and homelessness. Tracy has her degrees in Mental Health /Addiction Counselling and a Bachelor of Education; Aboriginal Adult Education with Distinction. Available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

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Santee Smith (Picking Up The Sky) of the Kahnyen’kehàka Nation, Six Nations is an artist, a dancer, producer and also the Chancellor of McMaster University. Smith recently posted on the Breathe. group, Facebook, "Turquoise enhances spiritually, physically and emotionally. It's known to enhance the immune system, help with the absorption of nutrients, stimulates the regeneration of tissue. It helps to boost creativity and balance. Turquoise has healing powers. At this time of COVID-19, the beauty and the power of Turquoise can soothe our minds and hearts. Mask by me Santee Smith and PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT squash bloom is old pawn from the 1930’s from Santa Fe. Be well."

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Donations to native American tribes who have been badly hit by the coronavirus crisis are flooding in from Ireland as they repay a debt dating back to the 19th-century potato famine. The Irish Potato Famine, also known as the Great Hunger, began in 1845 when a fungus-like organism called Phytophthora infestans spread rapidly throughout Ireland. The infestation ruined up to one-half of the potato crop that year, and about three-quarters of the crop over the next seven years. Because the tenant farmers of Ireland relied heavily on the potato as a

source of food, the infestation had a catastrophic impact on Ireland and its population. Before it ended in 1852, the Potato Famine resulted in the death of roughly one million Irish from starvation and related causes, with at least another million forced to leave their homeland as refugees. Currently, at least 41 people have fallen victim to Covid-19 in the Navajo nation, with the spike in cases partly attributed to a water crisis. An estimated 40 percent of the Navajo do not have running water at home, and a drought in the southwest has exacerbated the difficulties. As the crisis intensified, the Navajo and Hopi families set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise cash to pay for bottled water.

Already more than $1.3 million has been raised with donations flooding in from Ireland. The generosity dates back to a gesture made in March 1847 when the Choctaw Tribe, which was gradually re-establishing itself in Oklahoma having been ousted from its ancestral lands in Mississippi, heard news of the Irish Potato Famine across the Atlantic. Meeting in a building in Skullyville, Oklahoma, the Choctaw were asked to dig deep for people thousands of miles away they had never met. They did, and donations poured in. Now, 173 years later, the gesture has been repaid with donors from Ireland opening their wallets to help.

In 2017, The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will be recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls on May 5 and the date has since been named the national day of awareness for MMIWG A year ago, dozens of people gathered at Old Timers Plaza in Toppenish before walking to the Yakama Nation Tribal School for more activities honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. May 5 is now the national day of awareness for Native women and girls who have gone missing and have been murdered. Some who joined the walk in Toppenish also highlighted indigenous men and boys whose disappearances and deaths are unsolved. Crowds aren’t allowed this year because of the novel coronavirus, which also meant cancellation of a symposium set at Legends Casino Hotel. An allday listening session also scheduled at Legends on May 21 by a presidential task force is postponed because of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order. While in-person events aren’t happening, many will wear red today and plan other special efforts for their loved ones, along with events on social media and videoconference platforms like Zoom. The epidemic of sexual and physical violence has disproportionately plagued indigenous women and girls throughout the country and beyond for decades. No one knows exactly how many Native women and girls have gone missing on or around the 1.3-million-acre Yakama Reservation. Numerous cases of missing people or mysterious deaths of women and men remain unsolved.

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In the last few years, the crisis has received greater attention on the local, state and federal levels. Legislation has centred on getting better data on how many indigenous people are missing, creating better processes to report and find missing people and smoothing communication and cooperation on and near reservations, which often involves a daunting patchwork of jurisdictions. Among that legislation is Savanna’s Act, which passed the U.S. Senate on March 11 and is now in the House of Representatives. And on Monday, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he’s leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general urging the Senate to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which expired more than a year ago. The coronavirus pandemic is putting domestic violence victims and survivors at further risk, Ferguson said in a news release. On the local level, the Yakima Valley Community Foundation created a designated fund called Native Women in Action with a gift from local philanthropists Doug and Laurie Kanyer. The fund supports the work of Emily Washines, a Yakama historian and scholar, and others as they work toward justice for local missing and murdered indigenous women and the healing of families

and communities. Washines and others were scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., to speak with legislators, but the trip was canceled as the coronavirus began to spread. The work continues, said Sharon Miracle, president and CEO of the community foundation. Because of lost chances to connect in person and show support in public, the coronavirus pandemic has created challenges for advocates and loved ones of missing and murdered indigenous people. But as Deborah Maytubee Denton of Portland said during Monday’s livestream, it has brought other opportunities. Washines also participated in the livestream and mentioned the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center lists several ways to bring awareness of missing and murdered Native women and girls, as detailed on its website. Or doing so could be as simple as wearing red, the color adopted by advocates on the issue. For many, the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is something they know of, but aren’t always aware of. That’s why May 5 has been commemorated as a day to remember fallen sisters, to stand in solidarity and bring awareness to a topic that is often neglected.

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Decades later, Toronto Maple Leafs fans still excitedly talk about George Armstrong’s dramatic open net goal which clinched the Stanley Cup. The scene was set in front of a sold- out Maple Leaf Gardens when a little over 53 years ago on May 2rd 1967, Armstrong touched off a wild celebration when in Game 6 of the finals, he scored a late third period open net goal to ice what was a 3-1 Stanley Cup clinching win against their heated rivals the Montreal Canadiens. In what was Toronto’s last Stanley Cup victory, Leafs’ fans saw Armstrong make history when he scored the final goal in the Original Six era when Montreal pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. This iconic play, which most Leafs fans have seen on video occurred on a late third period face-off when

team comprised of top players from the league. “I enjoy being involved in every play, facing top hitters and just going after them with the best I have,” Thomas said about being a pitcher. Along with pitching Thomas also excels at shortstop, but he has also played all infield and outfield positions. This season Thomas was supposed to play on the Ontario Rockies Boys of Summer U16 league out of New York State along

with the Fergie Jenkins U17 league out of Ontario. With the COVID-19 epidemic, nothing is certain in terms of the season. Looking ahead to the future, Thomas would eventually like to compete in college baseball. “I am a Perfect Game nationality ranked shortstop,” Thomas said. “A highly ranked shortstop coming out of Ontario is considered a high follow for college scouts. Hopefully I get to play some games this summer or fall in order to be seen.”

when the season was put on hold. “We as a team were disappointed that everything got put on hold, especially with the little streak we had going,” Powless said. “We had felt we found our identity as a team and we’re getting better every week.” The Snipers, who when the season was suspended found themselves in fourth spot with a 5-6

record, actually got off to a rough start this season. Six Nations started the campaign with six straight losses before turning things around. The first step coming on Sunday, February 9th when the Snipers entertained the I.L.A. faithful by pulling out a 17-13 win over the Peterborough Timbermen for what was their first win of the season.

Allan Stanley got things going by winning the draw and getting the puck back to Red Kelly, who heading up ice passed it off to Bob Pulford, who in turn wheeled it to Armstrong who in the final minute of regulation skated past the center ice line and scored before moments later lifting the Stanley Cup. Armstrong, had an Irish Canadian father and

an Ojibway mother. In what was a storied 21 NHL career with the Leafs, Armstrong, who played from 1950-‘71 won four Stanley Cups. Despite all his Hall of Fame accomplishments, Armstrong will always be known to Leafs fans for scoring that clinching open net goal to ice what has been their last Stanley Cup win.

Kaleb Thomas is strictly business when he steps on to the pitcher’s mound. Showing tremendous poise, this 15 -year-old frustrates hitters by throwing fastballs, knuckleballs, knuckle curveballs and change ups. He is coming off quite a memorable 2019 winning season with the Ontario Rockies U-14 squad. “We won our league championship and Game Day USA Michigan champions,” Thomas said about what truly was a magical summer. In listing more accomplishments, he also added, “Perfect Game Ohio silver medalist and Great Lake Canadians U14 silver medalist.” Dominating on the mound, Thomas ended up last season throwing three no-hitters and in late August was selected to compete in New Jersey on the Fergie Jenkins all-star

put on hold due to the VOVID-19 pandemic. “I’m not too disappointed actually,” Smith said. “It’s a safety concern and I understand it had to be done.” Smith, who sits second in team scoring with 52 points (38 goals, 14 assists) also stated, “I think we didn’t hit our full potential until late. We had new players coming in such as Kedoh Hill, Wayne

Hill and Chris Attwood. We were really stacking up.” Reflecting on the playoffs which were only a few weeks away Smith stated, “I was pretty confident. I felt we just got the ball rolling.” Determined to not cancel, a decision was made by the Arena Lacrosse League to possibly pick up and resume the season in late September which of course would be followed

in October by playoffs. “They want to finish with a champion before they start the 2021 season,” Six Nations Snipers coach Darcy Powless said. That being said, they are just talking about resuming the season at that time, as nothing is official. Meanwhile a big subplot to the season has been the Six Nations Snipers who were riding a five- game winning streak

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``Overall, we are seeing a continual slowing down of the epidemic itself,'' Tam said. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $252 million for an agri-food sector preparing for spring planting and dealing with sharply reduced meat-processing capacity. The money is significantly less than the $2.6 billion the Canadian Federation of Agriculture had called for in urgent financial help. ``Food security is a preoccupation for everyone,'' Trudeau said. ``This is only an initial amount of support.'' Part of the money, Trudeau said, will compensate farmers raising beef cattle or hogs who have had to keep their animals longer than planned due to reduced processing capacity. Trudeau also noted that disrupted supply and processing chains have led to an over-supply in areas such as dairy, poultry and potatoes. ``We've seen significant disruptions in global supply chains,'' Trudeau said. ``Some producers have no choice but to throw out their product.'' Trudeau called such a disposal a waste of effort and food. To help deal with the issue, he said Ottawa would spend $50 million as part of its farm strategy to buy large quantities of surplus product for distribution to people in need. The prime minister's announcement came one day after the Cargill meat processing plant near High River, Alta., reopened after closing on April 20 as COVID-19 swept through the factory. More than 900 of Cargill's 2,000 workers have tested positive and one has died.

``I just want everyone to remember my wife ... was a wonderful lady, very generous and very compassionate,'' Nga Nguyen said of Hiep Bui, a Cargill bone picker who died April 19 of coronavirus disease. Across the country, provinces have been taking tentative steps toward returning to normalcy by easing some of the stiff anti-pandemic stay-home and business closure directives. For example, Quebec has allowed retail stores outside Montreal to reopen, while seasonal businesses such as garden centres have restarted in Ontario. Several provinces are allowing some health services and limited outdoor activities to resume. Most Canadians, it would appear, are largely happy with the pace of reopening. A new poll by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies suggests between 60 and 70 per cent of people supported the slow easing of measures, while 16 to 30 per cent indicated wanting to see things move even more slowly. One consequence of the stay-home measures has been a sharp increase in people dying in fires, Ontario's fire marshal said. To date this year, fires have killed 51 people, a 65 per cent increase from last year. The office said unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires. New data Tuesday showed almost 7.5 million people have received emergency federal aid that started flowing a month ago. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides up to $2,000 per month to those who have lost jobs because of the pandemic.

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It is with sadness that the family of Carole Anita Montour (Longboat) announces her passing on May 03, 2020 in her 81st year. Carole is predeceased by her mother, Norma Longboat (Johns), father, Leslie Longboat and stepfather, Elliot Crawford. She will be fondly remembered by her brother Elliot Crawford, her sisters Garnette Crawford and Patricia Crawford Greene and by her many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her best friend and cousin, Doris Benedict (Akwesasne, N.Y.). Carole spent most of her life in Washington, DC, where she was a long-time employee of the Washington Post (newspaper). We wish to thank all of the doctors and staff at the Hamilton Juravinski Hospital who supported Carole in her battle against cancer. And a big heartfelt thank you to Dr. Amy Montour and the staff and caregivers at Six Nations Iroquois Lodge, who provided much comfort during our sister’s last few days. Due to the coronavirus, there will be no wake or visitation. A private family burial will be held at the Lower Cayuga Longhouse. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cancer Society of Canada. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on Saturday May 2, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Loving mother of Ed, Sandra, Wanda, Leo, Ken, Brenda (Don), Patti (Les), and Darrell (Donna). Dear grandmother of Vicki, Mandy, Kevin, Tahnee, Alyse, Hailey, Hannah, Maddie, and Breanna. Dear great-grandmother of Nora, Wyatt, Patience, Makiyah, Lola, Ava, Keidrick, Kaleum, Lailah, and Harley. Beloved sister of Ellie. Predeceased by husband Cody Wilson; parents, Harry Burning & Freda Greene; sisters, Delma, Delores, and Bernice; brother Norman; grandson Michael and daughter-in-law Deb. Jean proudly drove for Laidlaw school bus transit for 25 years. It truly takes a village to help an Elder. Special thanks to Dr. Rabbat, Dr. Zack, Nurse Sharon, St. Joe’s Dialysis, Six Nations Health Services and Mr. J’s taxi. Private family service and burial will be held at Onondaga Longhouse. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

Peacefully at Brantford General CCU on Thursday April 30, 2020. Karl went home to be with his Lord at the age of 47 years. Beloved son of Karen Connell. Loving brother of Jerry MacKinnon (Tracy). Dear uncle of Tyler, Rebecca, Alexis, and Haley. He will also be remembered and missed by best friend John Kirk,The Little Rocks, aunts and uncles, Sharon (James), Wendy, Freddy, Carolanne (Bruce), Becky (late John), Shelley (Craig), Kelly (Cheryl), great aunts, great uncles, and many loving cousins. Private Family Service with Interment at Hagersville Cemetery. A gathering to remember and celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www. rhbanderson.com

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