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Blockades removed, roads and business open on Six Nations STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — The border checkpoints that closed off the Six Nations community for nearly four months have now been taken down. Workers removed the concrete blockades throughout the community in the early morning hours of June 15 as the community enters Phase 2 of pandemic restrictions. Non-residents will be allowed to enter the community and several non-essential business that were closed are now permitted to reopen. In a statement Six Nations of the Grand River elected council says “As a community, we have to start balancing the health and safety with sustaining our livelihoods as a whole. Through these new measures, we are creating a situation where all families can prepare for the fall and winter, should a second wave hit us.” The council and it’s emergency control group came under public scrutiny for the road closures
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Six Nations of the Grand River removed road blocks on Monday that had been restricting traffic for nearly four months. This is part of phase 2 of the communities reopening plan. PHOTO OBTAINED
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having been up for as long as they were. During last Tuesday’s General Council meeting several councillors suggested they were getting complaints from residents about safety concerns, saying that fire, paramedic and police were having increased response times due to the full closure of some community access points. Members of the business community also scrutinized the decisions
to keep traffic restrictions and business closures in place as long as they were, citing economic strain. SNGR took steps to implement health and safety standards for reopening, advising local businesses to install plexiglass dividers, wipe down public spaces more often and provide staff with personal protective equipment. The following are now re-opening on Six
Nations: Health and medical services that have been closed such as optometrists, and dentists. Their openings will have to align with the rules of their respective professional associations or colleges’ guidelines; Personal care businesses such as hair and nail salons, tattoo services, day spas, etc.; Retail Operations, including tobacco shops and arts and crafts stores; Office based busi-
nesses; Wholesale and warehousing operations; Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries; Rideshare/ Taxis; Chiefswood Park, and other parks (Note: use of playground equipment remains prohibited during stage 2); Sports Fields for groups of 10 or less (i.e. softball diamonds, soccer fields and running tracks) other than those located in the vicinity of the Community Hall; and Horse barns. SNGR says there will be a continual monitoring of surrounding jurisdictions COVID-19 statistics to determine if the community should increase protections again. “With the efforts of the Emergency Control Group over the past three months, we know the community has all the tools and have taken all the necessary precautions to tackle COVID-19 and protect their families. We as a Council trust and believe - that every community member will take all the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe,” said the statement.
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Brantford gas leak BRANTFORD — A construction crew accidentally cut a natural gas pipeline in Brantford’s north end on Tuesday morning, resulting in the evacuation of local residents. City officials confirmed the line was severed at the intersection of Brantwood Park Road and Dunsdon Street. Brantford Fire, Police and Union Gas
responders were on the scene to assist with the emergency. Local residents were evacuated and some advised to shelter in place. The city later updated saying the area had been cleared by emergency responders and residents were allowed to return to their homes at around 1:00 p.m..
Six Nations Police raise money for Food Bank Food Bank Initiative cashes in hundreds of dollars of empties for a good cause STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — The Six Nations Police launched a food bank initiative bottle drive to raise money for the Six Nations Food Bank. Six Nations Police Constable Jana Miller says the event originated last year as the police worked to raise community awareness about the needs of the local food bank. “Six Nations Police have been long time supporters of the food bank with money donations, food or volunteering or whatever. We’ve helped to give back to the community.” Miller said the Police were even more determined this year to make the initiative a success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was brought to my attention that with everything closed and a lot of wait times, people being stuck at home, a bottle drive was a great idea. We put it out to see the interest and it’s been good.” Miller said the response to the bottle drive has been so successful the police will carry it on
Jana Miller (right) and community volunteers have been raising funds for the food bank. Six Nations Police are picking up empty bottles and cans on Tuesdays for residents who arrange the pick up. PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT
throughout the summer months. “So far we raised 1160 dollars in two weeks. We have received donations from not only our own community but also our neighbours of Brantford, Caledonia and Mississau-
gas of the Credit,” said Miller. Cash donations have also come into the police for the initiative from people who do not have bottles or cans to pick up but still wanted to help. Six Nations Police are
carrying on the initiative, picking up empties on Tuesdays. Residents who want to participate just need to have bottles boxed and set outside for pickup. For more information call/text 519-770-4502.
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Trucks, tools stolen from farm STAFF REPORT
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BRANT — On Monday, June 8, 2020, at approximately 4:03 p.m. OPP County of Brant Detachment investigated a report of stolen vehicles from a Highway 2 County of Brant address. It was determined that in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the address and removed two pickup trucks that
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BRANTFORD — Annual Pride Flag raising events in the region were celebrated online this year in the city of Brantford and Brant County. Members of The Bridge Brant and Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis were at Brantford City Hall June 13 and shared video to Facebook of the Mayor’s address and flag raising ceremony. Instead of the classic rainbow flag this year another, more inclusive flag was chosen to fly for the week. The Bridge Brant went through the symbolism of the raised flag in a post to Facebook. The Progress Flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, adds a chevron along the hoist that features black, brown, light blue, pink, and white stripes to bring marginalized people of colour, trans individuals, those living with HIV/AIDS and
Brant County Mayor David Bailey raised the flag this year, the secSCREEN ond year in a row the county has celebrated Pride.
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those who have been lost to the forefront. “The arrow points to the right to show forward movement, while being along the left edge shows that progress still needs to be made,” they explained. Brant County Mayor David Bailey raised the flag this year, the second year in a row the county has celebrated Pride. Bailey shared his own personal feelings of pride about the county councillors decision to bring a motion forward to begin raising a Pride flag. Bailey,
who is an openly gay man himself, said, “it touched my heart” that councillors approached him with the motion, instead of it needing to be an initiative that he took on his own and looked for support for. Bailey commended the county councillors for being diverse, kind, inclusive and progressive in their decision making. “I promise you next year, there will be more people and we’ll have a cake,” said Bailey to the few gathered at the social distancing event.
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were located on the property. Both pickup trucks contained a large quantity of various tools valued at approximately $10,000. The first stolen vehicle was described as an orange coloured 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, that had a lift kit with large tires. The second stolen vehicle was described as a white coloured 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 tonne single cab pickup truck with a long box. Police are continuing to investigate and are
seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the County of Brant OPP Detachment at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. crimestoppers-brant. ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
pants of the home were not harmed and police say they do not believe there is a threat to public safety. The suspects are described as: Suspect #1: Male, white, 40’s thin build, approximately 6’ tall, wearing white shoes, blue jeans, black jacket and a white ball cap. Suspect #2: Male, white, 40’s regular build, dark short hair and a dark short beard, wearing black shoes, black pants and a red t-shirt.
Suspect #3: Male, white, 50’s, bulky build, taller than 6’, with a long white scruffy beard, wearing brown shoes, dark jeans, black hooded jacket and a black ball cap. Suspect #4: Male, white, 50’s, thin build, approximately 5’10”, bald, wearing black shoes, blue jeans and a black hooded jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Groen at 519-756-0113 ext 2206 or Detective Matthew Roberts at 519-756-0113 ext 2273.
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BRANTFORD — City police says they are looking for four suspects involved in an early morning home invasion Monday. Around 12:30 a.m. on June 15, police say four men entered a residence in the area of Memorial Drive and Kensington Avenue. The suspects are alleged to have removed firearms from the residence. Occu-
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MIRAMICHI — The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation says an Indigenous man shot and killed by the RCMP was troubled, but not a violent person. Chief Bill Ward of the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation said Rodney Levi shouldn't have become the province's second victim of a fatal police shooting in less than a month on Friday. ``He had his demons but he was always very friendly, he never tried to harm anybody,'' Ward said during an emotional Facebook event on Saturday. Ward says Levi visited his home Friday and talked about wanting to move to Fort McMurray, Alta., for a fresh start. He said Levi was a slight man who tried to get a mental health assessment at hospital recently, but was refused. Ward said Levi had trouble sleeping in the days before the incident. ``He's not a violent man. He might have poached some salmon but that's it,'' Ward said from the community about 30 kilometres west of Miramichi. The RCMP were called to a home after Levi attended a barbecue, where he had planned to seek guidance from a church minister. Ward said police told him that Levi had two knives in his sweater and threatened officers. ``He wasn't in the right state of mind at that point of time. He wasn't a violent person, so basically to me what it says is that if you're mentally ill and you have a bad day, the cops can kill you for it,'' said Ward. ``I just want to preserve his memory and not let people twist the story to justify what they did,'' he said, taking several breaks to regain his composure. ``He wasn't some monster that they're going to try to paint him to be.'' Ward said community members were going to remember Levi by lighting a sacred fire and holding an ceremony.
The RCMP said officers responded to a complaint about an ``unwanted man'' in a home near the community at 7:40 p.m. local time on Friday. ``When police arrived, they were confronted by a man who was carrying knives,'' said RCMP Cpl. Jullie Rogers-Marsh. She said officers used a stun gun several times but were unable to subdue the man. An officer then discharged a firearm. The suspect was declared dead in hospital around 9 p.m. On June 4, Chantel Moore, 26, died after being shot by an Edmundston Police Department officer. Moore, from a First Nation in British Columbia, had moved to the community in northwestern New Brunswick to be near her mother and six-year-old daughter. Police have said an officer performing a wellness check allegedly encountered a woman with a knife. ``It's an international disaster when you talk about racism,'' Roger Augustine, the regional chief representing New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, said in an interview. ``Racism is everywhere. It's like a virus, like COVID-19. That's how I see racism. It just seeps through the communities and kills the young people, and the old people.'' Quebec's independent police investigation agency, the Bureau des enquetes independantes, is investigating both shootings. New Brunswick does not have a similar agency, which is why the Quebec organization is involved. On Saturday, the bureau explained in an unsigned statement that it had accepted a request by New Brunswick authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a 48-year-old man during an RCMP intervention. The watchdog said it is responsible for informing for keeping in touch with family and while the information is confidential to the bureau, the family representative can choose to share it as they see fit. The Quebec organization
said it will submit a report to the coroner overseeing the probe and the New Brunswick Public Prosecution Service to determine whether charges will be laid. Levi's death prompted scores of emotional reactions from members of the community. ``My bro Rodney Levi, my childhood friend ... Got tears in my eyes thinking how this happened,'' wrote Dwayne Everett Ward. ``Shot twice by the police ... I pray for all your family, I know they're hurting right now ... I'm overwhelmed with sadness about all this.'' There have been calls for a broader inquiry to examine systemic bias against Indigenous people in the province's policing and criminal justice systems. Jeremy Dutcher, a New Brunswick-born, classically-trained Indigenous tenor and composer, called out the province's premier on social media, saying he wants to see discussions on issues like police defunding and better social programs . ``I'm really encouraging our leadership in this country to sit down and listen to Indigenous people,'' Dutcher said. ``If the Truth and Reconciliation Commission didn't wake people up ... I hope events like this are starting to make things very clear that we have a real problem in this country.'' For Dutcher, those discussions should also include body cameras for police officers. ``When we don't witness, we only have one side of the story,'' Dutcher said. ``Rodney, Chantel, they don't have the chance to tell their side of the story, there's no justice there.'' Jake Stewart, New Brunswick's minister of Aboriginal affairs, has said he supports the call, saying the province has a problem with systemic racism toward Indigenous people. On Friday, the commissioner of the RCMP, Brenda Lucki, issued a statement saying it is her responsibility to ensure the RCMP is free of racism, discrimina-
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Indigenous man fatally shot by RCMP continued from page 4 tion and bias. She also said she struggled with the concept of systemic racism when asked about the issue. ``I did acknowledge that we, like others, have racism in our organization, but I did not say definitively that systemic racism exists in the RCMP,'' she said. ``I should have.'' ``As many have said, I do know that systemic racism is part of every institution, the RCMP included. Throughout our history and today, we have not always treated racialized and Indigenous people fairly.'' Augustine said ``systemic racism is not owned by the RCMP.'' ``And it's not owned by any government in any
country. Systemic racism is something that has to be addressed by the community itself, and in this case it's New Brunswick. Racism exists in all peoples. Racism is about judging people. When (you) walk down the streets and you see someone you don't like, you judge their clothing, the colour of their skin .... that's racism.'' The six chiefs in the Wolastoqey First Nation in New Brunswick also issued a statement on Levi's death. ``As we have said all week, we are not experiencing isolated incidents, this is just further proof that systemic discrimination is pervasive in this province,'' they wrote. ``We need action now, we cannot
afford another tragic loss of life.'' Meanwhile, marches were organized in several communities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to pay tribute to Moore on Saturday. The events were followed by ``healing walks'' in Edmundston, Fredericton and Moncton, N.B., as well as Halifax and Membertou, N.S. In Halifax, more than 500 people — many of them wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 — gathered at Halifax City Hall to listen to speeches and Indigenous music before marching through the sun-drenched downtown to the Halifax Regional Police headquar-
ters. A few protesters carried a banner that read: ``Abolish the police.'' Organizer Raven Davis told the crowd that Moore's young daughter will grow up mourning her mother every time she sees a police car. ``Chantel's little girl is going to bed tonight without a hug from her loving arms,'' Davis said. ``Most importantly, she will never have he opportunity to know her mother's resilience, strength and beauty.'' A private funeral service was held for Moore in Edmundston on Thursday, where she was remembered as a kind soul who united family from both sides of the country.
THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for an investigation into systemic racism – and the use of force against Indigenous Peoples – by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) following the recent deaths and police brutality at the hands of the police since April. “Canadians have been shocked to see First Nations leadership brutalized and bloodied by RCMP in recent weeks. We have seen the tapes and heard the excuses, but what we have not seen
is a committed federal response to eradicate systemic racism and the misuse of force against Indigenous Peoples by the RCMP,” said Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. “I will be writing to the Prime Minster urging him to immediately launch a comprehensive, independent, and transparent investigation into systemic racism and the use of force against Indigenous Peoples by the RCMP.” Indigenous leadership from coast-to-coast have expressed outrage following the shooting deaths of Chantel Moore, a 26-year-
old Tla-o-qui-aht member killed by police on June 4, and Rodney Levi, a 48-year-old Mi’kmaq man shot and killed by RCMP on June 12. NAN says they are standing with the families in their call for an independent investigation into the deaths. “The best interests of Indigenous Peoples have never been at the heart of police systems. Only when we acknowledge as a country the problematic foundation of policing systems and the organizations within these systems can we begin to successfully rebuild structures
that serve and protect Indigenous Peoples instead of killing them,” said Fiddler. To achieve systemic change, Fiddler stressed that the path forward may include dismantling the RCMP given that it is not enough to simply adopt new policies or have more cultural training for officers. Meaningful investment in mental health supports and crisis interventions that embody the mandate of public safety must be explored and implemented.
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Group wants barriers OHSWEKEN — About ten people from Six Nations organized themselves to stop traffic near Painter Road and Highway 54 on Monday. The individuals said they did not agree with the community checkpoints being removed and attempted to launch a grassroots initiative on social media to re-establish road blocks and restrict traffic coming onto the reserve to only those with a federal Certificate of Indian Status. Six Nations of the Grand River removed road block-
ades at all community entry points at midnight on June 15 after nearly four months of restricting access to residents and ordering local businesses closed. The group issued an unsigned letter saying they wanted to see traffic restriction reinstated at Six Nations through to July 3. Six Nations Police attended the Painter Road location for a short time Tuesday afternoon but did not provide an update.
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Barricaded thoughts After weeks of riding out the global pandemic behind barricades, Six Nations has finally lifted traffic restrictions and re-opened community roadways. A group of frustrated people who disagreed with the roads being re-opened expressed their feelings this week by setting up makeshift new roadblocks at a few locations across the community. Last week, a family approached the elected council, reminded them they are voters, and said if council didn’t take action to remove the cinder blocks from their roadway they were going to move them on their own. Persons off-rez who rely on the Six Nations portion of Highway 54 to travel from Brantford to Caledonia had a massive detour, impacting emergency response times for first responders and inconveniencing neighbouring homes. It is an understandable direction for leadership to have opted to block access to the community given the circumstances of the pandemic. But now that the blockades are gone the question remains - what was it all for? Did the community benefit from restrictions? To date 100% of the cases of coronavirus that hit the community occurred while traffic restrictions were in place. The checkpoints did not prevent the virus from coming to Six Nations. The overall cost of establishing and staffing road blocks for three months, two different resident pass systems and communications expenses for how this portion of
emergency management at Six Nations was handled has not yet been made public. When it is, it will be interesting to look at that data and see what it says. Was this a diligent, cost-effective, balanced and tempered approach to protect the community? There is a subculture of on-reserve members who would rather things were this way all the time. A separatist way of thinking where no non-indigenous off-rez people are allowed on Six Nations at all. Comments on social media ranged from talks of permanent toll booths put in place with hired guards all the way up to cutting off community access for Haudenosaunee people who attend church. Mind you this is not the predominant attitude of the people of Six Nations - but it is quite interesting that even in our own corner of the world we still see a wide range of opinion from one end of the spectrum to the next. Launching another Six Nations internal battle of wills on this issue will benefit no one in the long run on this issue. Least of all our children and youth as they face this unsure time of change and fear. No matter where you sit on the spectrum, it’s important to remember that we are all collectively as a human race facing this new virus together for the first time. There is benefit to determining our own path as an indigenous community but there is also benefit in applying worldwide data and best practises to the way we choose our own pathway forward.
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Open Letter from Cannabis Commission The SNCC would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all community members who came out to voice their opinions and provide constructive feedback during our community engagement events in February and March 2020. Throughout the course of these sessions SNCC found that many community members share our concerns related to the health and safety of all Six Nations people, protecting our environment, and self-determination. These concerns were echoed in community feedback gathered prior to the Commission’s establishment and will serve as our North Star, framing all decision making as we move forward. Nothing will be done to put any commercial or financial interests above the interests of community members. In March 2020, the Commission was invited to explore the possibility of an interim regime that could see regulated cannabis activity opened on a temporary basis ahead of the final regulations being complete. This was in part a response to economic losses incurred by the community due to pandemic traffic restrictions put in place. The Commission consulted with community stakeholders and heard two responses: members were willing to comply with an interim regime but were equally concerned that opening cannabis business during pandemic restrictions was putting human safety at risk by increasing non-resident customers attempting to gain access to the
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community to purchase cannabis. We discovered provincial restrictions on construction would delay the build of a local testing facility. Relying on a third-party cannabis testing facility was also not an option, as several have reached maximum capacity as they shift gears to assist with COVID-19 testing. The Commission concluded that the benefits of launching an incomplete cannabis regulatory framework would not outweigh the risks and as such determined an interim regime was not feasible. Now, the SNCC has strategically formed a team of industry experts and community members to help us fine tune our own regulatory regime here at Six Nations. This includes specialists in the area of environmental planning, regulatory oversight, business strategy, and legal affairs. The SNCC is not interested in recreating the “wheel” that Canada has created for legalizing recreational cannabis. Six Nations and many other Indigenous communities have been excluded from the mould. The ball is in our court to create a more competitive, simple, and innovative industry that will not sacrifice or compromise our community’s “North Star” principles. The SNCC is fully aware of the shortcomings of federal and provincial cannabis regimes, which have negatively impacted the growth and success of many leading businesses. We want to take a better approach that creates
room for businesses to prosper while protecting community interests. This means giving local businesses the tools they need to effectively compete with outside markets. Our role as Commissioners should be to ensure cannabis businesses comply with health and safety regulations — not micromanaging the day to day business decisions of entrepreneurs through unnecessary red tape. Our focus is to ensure that community members are given the opportunity to empower and uplift themselves if they choose to do so, by connecting people with the tools needed to turn their dreams and passions into meaningful businesses, careers, and places of employment. By empowering community members to self-determine their future and reduce dependence on government assistance, we will be lowering socioeconomic costs to our community which will in turn provide the community with everlasting benefits that will be felt for generations to come. Unfortunately, Six Nations did not have that kind of collective growth from the tobacco industry. Six Nations has been restricted to either following Canada’s standards or operating as “contraband”. This has created a local market where maximum benefit has been limited to those funnelled into Canadian systems while others are criminalized for operating in indigenous tobacco. It is up to us as a community to ensure the local cannabis industry does not follow this same
pathway. In recent weeks, it has been reported that there have been criminal organizations linked to some of the unregulated tobacco initiatives within Six Nations, including a substantial amount of illicit cannabis and illegal drugs. This is a case in point to why the development of a regulatory framework for the cannabis industry within our community is necessary. We must combat illegal activity and protect the community from organized crime. Our framework will include comprehensive background checks on all potential applicants, including their associates. We will also be working to ensure that there is access to start-up funds for those in our community who may have trouble accessing business loans. Cannabis opportunities should first and foremost focus on local benefit and allow for our community members to enhance their livelihoods. SNCC will not tolerate outside businesses who are looking to take advantage of the unique circumstances here at Six Nations. Local businesses without outside partnerships will be given preference moving forward. We understand that this process has been lengthy and that many people are eager to get their shovels in the ground. The SNCC hears you, and we are working hard to ensure that the fine print details are sorted out so that once the doors are open, businesses can focus on growth and success. Six Nations Cannabis Commission
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OPINION There is no reconciliation if First Nations are not allowed to live By Rachel A. Snow Rallying cries are loudening across Canada for two First Nation Indigenous deaths that have stirred talks of racism, policing and the role of local, regional or national Indigenous leadership. Discussions are made more difficult because of the effects of colonial institutions. Trudeau and his department of Indian Affairs respond with platitudes and special phrasing such as “we must do better”. Recurrent rhetoric that is repackaged with each successive colonial federal government is no longer acceptable. COVID 19 has reduced social movement and news items so racism usually buried by mainstream media reporting, is now the leading news story. Difficulties continually arise when dealing with First Nation Indigenous issues. Six hundred plus nations each hold territories, languages and governance systems that form the threshold for more complex discussions, evaluations and solutions. There is not one general problem but there are other factors for consideration. First Nation Indigenous peoples are not citizens of Canada. First Nations are the first people of this land who partnered with European nations to allow Canada to exist. Canada in return was to respect original governance systems and worldviews by allowing First Nations to continue their ways of living. There is no reconciliation if First Nation Indigenous peoples are not even allowed to live. Canadians are given rosy announcements about funding for First Nations without understanding that the onus is on Canada and Canadians to uphold treaty and land sharing relationships that built “their” country. Is this delivery working to educate Canadians? No. Do Canadians understand that First Nations Indig-
enous receive underfunding that keeps them in poverty so the rest of Canada can continue to live with benefits? Mainstream media releases are guilty of maintaining the harm and ignorance that fosters willful blindness in Canadians. If there is any doubt on this, one only has to read the comments accompanying news sources to see high levels of racism that can escalate into racial threats. In direct contrast to mainstream news coverage stand numerous First Nation or Indigenous media sites facing further daunting tasks. Mainstream media is providing one side so First Nation media must counter that positioning. However, First Nation media is disadvantaged because they also are speaking to Indigenous audiences about reforming solutions that take further steps in analysis. Racism is denied. Canadian news programs will diligently consult a panel of non-Indigenous “experts” who all assert that racism in Canada does not exist. There is no systemic racism in Canada the RCMP Police Commission Brenda Lucki said last week. Then, Rodney Levi a Mi’kmaq Indian was shot dead by the RCMP. Indigenous media sites have secondary responsibilities. In addition to writing a more balanced position inclusive of Indigenous experts, Indigenous media sources are tasked to critique the Indigenous communities or governance systems that may be adding to the systemic racism. Prior to colonization, Indigenous governance systems were accountable to the Creator, Creation and the people. With colonization and the imposition of the Indian Act, Indigenous governance systems have changed. They are now accountable to Trudeau and Indian Affairs. Hereditary or traditional governance systems threatened Canada’s
emergence because these systems would be equal to Canada and demand constant upkeep. How different would the tainted history of Canada look if the “co-owners” of the land were given equal footing as agreed? So the analysis that systemic racism exists will have another application for Indigenous people. In addition to institutions like the RCMP, or the federal government and the resultant policies or legislation contained in the Indian Act, comprehensive Indigenous critiques must address systemically challenged administrative governance systems like existing chiefs and councils. Canada would have Canadians believe that existing chiefs and councils are true representatives of Indigenous nations. This is not true. If Indigenous First Nations lived together, as a community, transparency was built into their everyday actions. There was no separation of church and state. This was no separation for landholders and serfs. There was no difference in “wealth or material accumulation” for each nation member. Most importantly there was no need for a “policing” force. This is the Indigenous system that existed pre-contact. This is one example of how the Indigenous people were to move forward with the European settlers forming a country. Almost immediately after forming some semblance of a country, Canada enacted the Indian Act, which restricted Indigenous people and their practices. Canada had assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in herding Indigenous First Nations onto reserves restricting Indian movement, access to hunting camps, and sacred areas. Canada also received help from the RCMP in forcing Indian children into residential schools. Together, the federal government and their national policing agency
have inflicted centuries of damage to First Nation Indigenous peoples. Where is this analysis? Following serious disputes, such as the Oka crisis, successive federal departments have paid lip service to inquiries or the necessity for tribunals, royal commissions or general commissions like the Truth and Reconciliation commission. These inquiries or reports document serious harms and provide recommendations to Canada. Canada then twists and disables recommendations until they are merely whispers and not even worthy to be called lip service. Canada has also ignored recommendations or perverted parts to meet their agenda such as dividing the Department of Indian Affairs. This is why the Indigenous First Nations peoples are screaming to be heard. Trudeau along with his government’s tears, head shaking or kneeling will no longer placate the First Nations peoples. First Nations people are also, finally understanding that their councils, regional or national bodies are extensions of Indian Affairs departments so actual action means that the people must rise to this occasion. In mainstream media, IF there is admission to actual wrongful actions, then there are denouncing statements made about racism (cue the orchestra). Indigenous media features more specificity in their stories and may include further harder governance or community discussions. First Nations in their communities on reserve know that they are part of a collective tribe or nation. However, for each First Nation person to have equity in their own nation, the true governance, community or urban situation must be understood. Only then can this position be understood in the larger Canadian societal picture, and only then will there be changes to stop the killing of our people.
A message from Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Standing in Solidarity against systemic racism, economic equality and policies of opposition that devalue us as people The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council stands in solidarity with the family of Chantel Moore. Chantel’s death has brought to light what we all know, that systemic racism is alive and continues to grow roots here in Canada. Chantel Moore, a 26year old woman from Tia-o-qui-aht First Nation was shot 5 times during a wellness check according to news outlets. There continues to be a pattern of police violence against Indigenous peoples in Canada. We need to work together. We must take guidance from the Ipperwash Inquiry recommendations, commitments from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Report to reverse this pattern. Police forces in Canada must become part of the solution, not remain the problem. Our hearts also go out to the family of George Floyd. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of colour and we are asking our allies to no longer remain silent and to help us address the systemic racism across Turtle Island. Despite the racial turmoil of the last few weeks, a number of people, including the Premier of Ontario, Rob Ford, have spoken publicly to say that here is little or no systemic racism in Canada. As Onkwehon:we, we know differently and are
no stranger to systemic racism and oppression. We are not strangers to fighting for our survival either. We celebrate ‘every child matters’ because they do! For decades we have been fighting to improve the lives of our people and a system of opposition that devalues our lives, especially our children. Over the last week, we have witnessed thousands of peaceful individuals stand up against systemic racism, economic inequality and policing of opposition that are detrimental to us as First Nations People. To all these people, regardless of race, we stand with you. We continue to support you. "We unmistakably understand the injustices that one race can inflict on the other. The horrific legacy of Indian Residential Schools and the Day Schools systems are deep rooted within all of us. We stand behind the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. The challenge to our societies, and to families, and as individual people is to positively influence the necessary change. We have to do better and it has to start here at home," stated Chief Mark Hill. Six Nation Elected Council would like it to be known this is not about apologies or handouts; we are looking for a commitment to be better from those who continue to benefit from these systems of opposition to work with us, side by side, to dismantle them.
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I've been feeling a bit nostalgic of late and one could assume other people are as well as we have all been isolated for so long. Some of the following places are no longer around but many older people should remember where the named places in this essay were located. They are: the Red Line, the Iroquois Road, Moses Creek, the Obadiah Bridge, Suicide Corners, Five Bridges, the Monkey Cage and other places. The idea to write this story came about a couple of months back when an elderly Mohawk man, Harry, who lives on First Line near the Bateman Line was asking around if anyone knew where the Red Line got its name. So far, no one had the answer to the query, but perhaps some one who reads this article may have the answer. Back in the 50's and 60's everyone living on the reserve and off the reserve had their own names for places that did not appear on official maps put out by the Canadian government or the local municipalities. There was no bridge over the Grand River at Chiefswood — just a car ferry that was in use part of the time with no schedule. According to some of our elders still alive there was also at ferry that ran across the River at the village of Onondaga over to the end of Seneca Road. Another ferry crossed the river next to the Grand River Church where the Red Line and now Mohawk Road ends. Most people who are alive today in the Upper End know that there was actually a Church where the Stump Hall cemetery is located. The church was called the Plymouth Brethren Church, but most people simply referred to the building as the Stump Hall. The Red line was, and still is, Mohawk Road beginning at the Indian Line where the late Jim Powless had a working garage after World War II. The Red Line ends at the Grand River near where a
ferry once carried people across the river. Iroquois Road began where Second Line starts at the Bateman Line, travels east to 69 Corners, turns left into the village of Ohsweken and right down Fourth Line to Number 6 highway. Moses Creek is a small rivlet or creek that runs between Chiefswood road and empties into the Boston Creek just to the east of Tuscarora Road on the Mississaugas reserve. The author is unsure of when or how the Obadiah Bridge got its name. But it is easy to locate as it is the bridge located in the village of Ohsweken where Fourth Line crosses the McKenzie Creek. The McKenzie Creek begins near the hamlet of Oakland on Old Cockshutt Road. Before and during the war of 1814, Oakland was known as Malcombs Mills. This was the scene of the last major land battle between the armies of Great Britain, Canada and the United States. Here the American Army had been on its way to attack the town of York, now Toronto, but was turned back at Brant's Ford by elements of the British army and several hundred Mohawk Warriors from the Six Nations settlement nearby. Suicide Corners is known today as, Smiths Corners named for the late Murray Smith and his family who farmed there forever. In the old days, the corner was referred to as Number Three as Six Nations School # 3 was located across the road from the Smith homestead. The Mounties, who policed the reserve back then, called # 3 Suicide Corners as there were two hills that made up the road at that time. When travelling west on First Line toward the intersection, a person had to drive uphill to get there. There was a second hill to the south on Mohawk Road which had a big bump at the top at the intersection. Many a driver, drunk or sober went over the bump headed toward the Indian Line much too fast and wound up in one of the
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ditches at the bottom of the hill. The roads were all gravel at that time which added to crashes. Five Bridges was and still is known as Townsend Centre. This is where the old Cockshutt Road crosses Thompson Road. As late as the 1960's there were five bridges near the intersection. Two bridges on the Cockshutt Road west side of Thompson Road; one on the east side of Thompson Road on the Cockshutt Road and two more on Thompson Road on south and north side of the Cockshutt Road. Everybody from the reserve knew where Five Bridges was, while many local Townsend residents were unfamiliar with the name. The Monkey Cage was a large red brick bus stop located in Brantford on the west end of the Market Square. The Market Square was located between Colborne Street and Dalhousie street at the intersection of Market
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There was a ferry before the Chiefswood Bridge was built. According to elders there were also ferries over the Grand RIver at Mohawk Road and Seneca Road. Maybe someday there will be a bridge connecting Mohawk Road with Salt Springs Church Road PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT just over on the other side there.
and Colborne Streets. The Monkey Cage had a large inside waiting area, men's and women's washrooms and large glass windows. There was also a vendor outside selling the best french fries ever. A person could buy a small paper cone of fries for 15 cents. All the Indians from the reserve called the building; the Monkey Cage due to the many scones
looking out the windows waiting for the bus or just eating some fries. There are no doubt many places or names of old places out there which would bring back many old and forgotten memories to many people which would in turn help to ease and erase the loneliness many people are experiencing as we all wait out the COVID-19 pandemic.
OHSWEKEN — Child care providers on Six Nations say they are developing a strategy to re-open daycare and programming in a Phase 2 stage of pandemic restrictions that would reopen services in the community. Provincial childcare programs announced a reopening plan on June 9. The provincial framework offers strict health and safety protocols that must be in place before local centres can reopen. However, operators and advocates say there is no way most can implement a host of new COVID-19era rules to open with just a few days' notice. Many centres are also likely to face financial challenges, they say, operating at reduced capacity and with long-promised
government funding not yet flowing and no indication of more to come. In an emailed statement to TRT, Six Nations Early Years and Child Care Services says they are “working on a recovery plan to meet the strict operational requirements to provide a healthy safe environment, while having the wellbeing of our children retuning in the forefront of the new norm.” Officials say the Early Years and Child Care service providers in the community have not determined a date of reopening, and that when Phase 2 reopening measures do take effect there will be limited childcare spaces available. Local medical officers of health can set their own timelines for reopening child-care centres in their regions. Operators have to
give documentation to the province confirming they have developed and reviewed enhanced health and safety protocols with staff, and made that available to parents two days before planned reopening. Among the new rules are increased cleaning, screening all staff and children for symptoms prior to entry, barring visitors from the centre — including parents except in emergencies — using blankets while holding infants and toddlers, and removing toys made of material that can't be cleaned and disinfected, as well as communal water tables and sensory tables. Operators will also be required to limit the number of kids and staff in a defined space to 10 people, and existing legal requirements for ratios of children to staff will remain in place.
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Indigenous History Month and Black Lives Matter — 2020 is sending us a message By Cory Bilyea This year’s Indigenous People’s Month has coincided with #BlackLivesMatter, a worldwide demonstration that started with the murder by police of George Floyd, a black man in Minnesota, USA. The movement is evolving daily with more and more People of Colour (POC) standing up together against police brutality and racism. Myeengun Henry is the manager of Be-Dah-Bin Gamik (Place of New Beginnings) at Conestoga College and former chief of the
Chippewa of the Thames reserve near London. He is sitting on a newly formed OPP Indigenous Advisory committee to address Indigenous issues that will be meeting at the OPP headquarters in Orillia. “I need to hear your suggestions and advice so I can take them to our meetings with OPP executives. This is a reality we face every day. Our people are very afraid to encounter a situation with police, on and off-reserve and this cannot continue,” he said. He added, "Indigenous history in Canada has been
neglected long enough, it is time to ensure that all Canadians learn the true history of this county and the meaning of partnership to stop the poverty and brutality that all Indigenous People face every day,” Instead of celebrating Indigenous Month, the First Nations people are mourning not 1 but 2 of their members shot and killed by police in New Brunswick since the beginning of June. In a press release, Six Nations of the Grand River’s elected council expressed their solidarity
with the people standing up against systemic racism. “The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council stands in solidarity with the family of Chantel Moore. Chantel’s death has brought to light what we all know, that systemic racism is alive and continues to grow roots here in Canada. Chantel Moore, a 26year old woman from Tia-o-qui-aht First Nation was shot 5 times during a wellness check according to news outlets. Over the last week, we have witnessed thousands of peaceful individuals stand up against systemic
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racism, economic inequality, and policing of opposition that are detrimental to us as First Nations People. To all these people, regardless of race, we stand with you. We continue to support you. We stand behind the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. The challenge to our societies, families, and as individual people is to positively influence the necessary change. We have to do better and it has to start here at home," stated Chief Mark Hill. Despite all of these things happening around Turtle Island, there are still some people who are doing their best to educate, mediate, and celebrate their culture in this rapidly changing world. From the ones who came before us in this fight and laid the foundations of the work that is still being done, to the youth of today, the 7th generation, there are lessons to be learned. Jay Mason was a Haudenosaunee/Anishinaabe man who grew up in Toronto and created and participated in many endeavors to try to help the people. He was a good teacher, he shared his knowledge and his traditions with all who asked. He participated in “The Longest Walk, and The Occupation of Alcatraz” among many other things. He dedicated his life to the struggle, up to the day he went home to be with the ancestors. His words resonate closely with what is happening on Turtle Island today. They are a reminder that there has been a lot of work done, but there is still lots of work to do. With permission from his family, the following is an excerpt from one of his writings. “Our genocide was premeditated. It started at the beginning of the invasion. There was a life before they came. Children were allowed to be children. In longhouse they speak of seven-year cycles, for the first 7-children are supposed to grow, learn, play, have fun, and be loved, that is all, then they begin to enter the age of reason. Now, look at the abuse our children have been
suffering since residential schools, even public schools. That first 7 years of childhood has been taken away, replaced with abuse, berating's, scolding's and punishments just for being children, forced to cry over spilt milk, ya know? Sets the tone for the whole rest of your development, now as young adults we subconsciously overcompensate, trying to take that childhood back that we were denied.. and not understanding our grief, or the fear that our inner child still feels, and remains hiding. We lash out at anything around us, unfortunately for many, even each other, then made to feel guilt for our trauma by being told to heal. However, any counselor will tell you, that there can be no healing from this trauma while the abuser is still in the house. What is meant in this instance is the negative impacts and influences on the quality of our lives, such as police violence, incarceration, domestic abuse, state child apprehensions, etc. We are a sensitive peoples, in that our senses were more attuned by our life way, in the same way, that birds know to leave an area before an earthquake, they are in tune, ants know when to take cover before a storm, they are in tune, etc. 500 years ago we had that same ability and knowledge. With colonialism and our gradual separation from creation, we have lost a lot of that. But the sensitivity is still there, the antennae still function, ya know? That's why when I see my brothers passed out in the rain, or my sisters begging to feed an addiction, when I visit the relatives in prison, I feel their pain... Liberation Now.” Indigenous Peoples Month in 2020 is showing the world how resilient Indigenous and other people of colour are and the lessons being taught, the message being sent is one of hope and love for all of creation. Pullquote: “There can be no healing from this trauma while the abuser is still in the house” – Jay Mason
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TORONTO — New albums from the Weeknd, Daniel Caesar and Jessie Reyez have been longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. The projects are among 40 records that will progress to the next stage of consideration, a short list of 10 contenders to be revealed on July 16. The Weeknd made the cut with his retro-pop megahit ``After Hours,'' which held the top spot on the U.S. sales charts for four weeks earlier this year. Caesar's sophomore R&B album ``Case Study 01'' was recognized alongside Reyez's debut full-length ``Before Love Came to Kill Us.'' Other artists vying for the $50,000 prize include Toronto R&B duo Dvsn (pronounced: ``division'') with ``A Muse In Her Feelings,'' avant-garde pop singer Allie X's ``Cape God,'' and alt-rock musician Joel Plaskett's ``44.'' The Polaris Music Prize
is given to the artist or group that created the best Canadian album of the previous year — irrespective of genre or sales — as chosen by a team of journalists, broadcasters and bloggers. The long list was selected from 223 albums that made the first ballots. This year, an array of Indigenous performers, both established and relative newcomers, join the pool of artists on the long list. Among them is acclaimed Winnipeg-based folk musician William Prince with ``Reliever,'' and Edmonton-area rock act Nehiyawak's ``Nipiy.'' Anachnid, an Oji-Cree and Mi'kmaq performer based in Montreal, is being recognized for her debut ``Dreamweaver,'' while Inuk electo-pop singer Riit is on the list with ``Ataataga.'' There were also notable omissions on the Polaris long list. The jury has often been criticized for paying little attention to rap and hip
hop, and this year may not do much to change those sentiments. Few artists in those genres are represented, with the exceptions being Super Duty Tough Work, which consists of six musicians and one MC hailing from Manitoba, for ``Studies in Grey,'' and Zambia-born, Canadian-raised transgender rapper Backxwash. Several popular artists who received Polaris nods in the past were also missing from the list. Tegan and Sara didn't get a spot for their reflective high school project ``Hey, I'm Just Like You,'' while Leonard Cohen's posthumous album ``Thanks for the Dance'' was also absent. Justin Bieber's latest ``Changes'' was snubbed after his previous effort ``Purpose'' made the long list four years ago. The Polaris winner will be awarded the cash prize during a live presentation that will be webcast on CBC Music and the CBC Gem streaming service this fall.
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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Two Rivers Community Development Centre through assistance provided by the Government of Canada, is taking action to ensure that Aboriginal business owners impacted by Covid-19 have access to the support they require.
The Covid-19 Loan Program is designed as an emergency measure to support small business owners in meeting their immediate cash flow needs. These funds are not intended to replace or duplicate government or other bank/lender emergency financing available to businesses in Canada. The loan programs delivered by Two Rivers do not require businesses to be registered with Canada Revenue Agency. Maximum financial assistance: $40,000 comprised of 75% loan, 25% is non-repayable provided the loan is repaid in full by Dec. 31, 2022.
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Let’s talk Race in the context of Indigenous women in Canada By Terri Brown Racism is persistent and pervasive and it kills. Devaluation and trafficking of Indigenous women during the fur trade laid the groundwork for systemic racism which contributes to the high levels of violence including rape, murder and disappearances reflected in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Inquiry. Women became slaves to a system with great threat to personal safety and human dignity. Economic activity of the fur trade disrupted the Indigenous way of life and put extensive pressure on Indigenous communities and threatened to annihilate an age old way of life. The survival of Indigenous Nations was difficult during the invasion of settlers. The strength of women in holding families together during this chaotic and vulnerable time is truly remarkable. Let us take a minute to reflect on lives lost to our gracious Indigenous Nations who willing fed and nurtured the visitors who
arrived on our shores. We pay tribute to the resilient and giving spirit of our Peoples. Despite the hardships encountered we remain in our homelands fighting for our rights to land, culture, spirituality and our inalienable human rights. Racism can be felt without a word being spoken. It’s “that” look: the body language, the tone of voice, avoidance, lack of eye contact and lack of human caring. Indigenous Peoples can identify it easily as many have experienced this domineering condescending way of expressing oneself. Systemic racism must be eliminated in every form. If we do not challenge and smash racism today, our grand children will continue the struggle and miss opportunities they would benefit from. Racism exists in every organization, government, and program currently operating. This does not mean every person contributes to racism however the system is colonial by design and reflects the values of such. Eurocen-
tric laws and Christian principles are based on patriarchal values meant to subordinate, discriminate and oppress women. These belief structures shape Canadian values and society today contributing to “systemic racism”. Patriarchy as a world view connects with racism, sexism, economic marginalization operating in covert and overt ways to control women. The tremendous stress placed on Indigenous women and children by layers of discrimination makes it difficult to gain access to education, employment, health and other opportunities. Indigenous Peoples were viewed as heathens, savages and less than human by church and state. Therefore, genocide, rape of women and children, destruction of Indigenous social and economic structure ensued with impunity. Prime Minister John A. McDonald legislated the removal of children from their homes. The plan was to “kill the Indian in the child.” We say never again. The doctrine of discovery as an International
public law justified the genocide of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas. Killing and slaughtering of Indigenous Peoples led to a rapid decline in population thereby justifying the appropriation of Indigenous lands and resources. Indigenous homelands were rich and are rich today. The objective to slaughter and displace Nations was to take over rich lands and resources which were becoming more and more scarce in the land of the colonizer. In Canada there is a specific form of racism against Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples did not surrender their lands and were never defeated in conflict. The land question remains a big question. Racism is reproduced in the education system which does not accurately depict Indigenous Peoples and inaccurately documented the history of Canada and the First Peoples. This type of racism is found in all institutions in varying degrees. Specific laws are written for the First Peoples one in particular is the archaic Indian Act which gave the Federal Government the rights to remove Indigenous women from their reserve if they married a non-Native man. This did not happen in the case of Indigenous men who married white women. In this case white women gained full irrevocable status. This action greatly divided communities because most Indigenous Nations are matrilineal. Women carried rights for their children through the clan system which is Indigenous law and governs society, marriages, land, resources and economic activity. Indigenous protocols are age old and ensures peace and protection in Nation to Nation relationships. The disruption of systemic racism and the impact of the Indian Act continues to this day. There have been several revisions to the Indian Act that do not go far enough to reinstate women and children. What was lost in many cases can never be replaced as many of the women were key to their communities as teachers, healers, matriarchs and
historians and the ancient knowledge they carried has been lost. The unsolved murders of women and girls reflects the systemic racism in police forces and judicial systems. If systemic racism did not exist in Police forces the murders would have been solved, investigated or at the very least documented. Indigenous women know first hand the horrific treatment and violence that accompanies racism in all its forms which continues to erode personal wellness and safety and continues to threaten families today. Targeted racism against Indigenous women and girls is reflected in approximately 1200 who are missing or murdered according to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry. Police forces across Canada are found to be systemically racist and must address this outstanding issue. The neglect and indifference of authorities will result in more deaths of Indigenous women and girls. Indigenous Lives Matter. Historically, Racism was more overt and less hidden. Indigenous women were openly called Squaws and targeted publicly while people looked the other way. The very utterance of the term “Squaw” in the past carried a heavy blow to personal safety and confidence. Feelings of inferiority and degradation was immeasurable. Young women of today may not be familiar with that racist term and the impact on the hearts and spirit of women only a generation ago. Racism and racist terminology are meant to dehumanize the Indigenous person. Dehumanization justifies ill treatment including killings, rape, torture and removal of women and children to destabilize, undermine and destroy Indigenous culture and rights. Racism is hidden and denied which makes it difficult to address. Racist policies are developed
to exclude, undermine, impoverish, destroy, and weaken Indigenous as we are viewed as “the Indian problem”. White privilege is an unearned advantage that favours a certain groups who do not have to work hard to qualify for benefit. There is also unearned disadvantage that is a result of systemic racist barriers that prevent those outside of privilege to benefit. Whiteness would not be problematic if it were not predicted on white supremacy. Indigenous People are intelligent, creative, hard working, responsible community members, caring and loving despite the various stereotypes that say otherwise. We can open the conversation and talk about all aspects of Racism to create necessary change to remove white privilege as a barrier to equality. Indigenous political movements, demonstrations and civil disobedience has moved us along the rights agenda giving much needed attention to the urgency of sovereignty and rights as Peoples. “A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then it’s finished; no matter how brave it’s warriors or how strong their weapons.”
Terri is a Tahltan woman from the Crow Clan. She has two sons, a daughter and three grand daughters. Born in Telegraph Creek BC to traditional parents she was removed and sent to residential school. A lifetime of hurt, pain and healing motivates her to fight for change and peace. Terri is former Chief of her people and former President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Terri founded the Sisters in Spirit Program to document the deaths and disappearance of Indigenous sisters. She served 6 years on Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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In Solidarity: Red Jacket Defends Native American Religion, 1805 By Red Jacket The Senecas, members of the Iroquois Confederacy, fought on the side of the British in the American Revolution. Red Jacket, also known as Sagoyewatha, was a chief and orator born in eastern New York; he derived his English name from his habit of wearing many red coats provided to him by his British allies. After the hostilities, as the British ceded their territories to the Americans, the Senecas and many other Indian peoples faced enormous pressure on their homelands. Red
Jacket was a critical mediator in relations between the new U.S. government and the Senecas; he led a delegation that met with George Washington in 1792, when he received a peace medal that appeared in subsequent portraits of the Indian leader. In 1805 a Boston missionary society requested Red Jacket’s permission to proselytize among the Iroquois settlements in northern New York State. Red Jacket’s forceful defense of native religion, below, caused the representative to refuse the Indian’s handshake and announce that no
fellowship could exist between the "religion of God" and the "works of the Devil". Friend and brother; it was the will of the Great Spirit that we should meet together this day. He orders all things, and he has given us a fine day for our council. He has taken his garment from before the sun, and caused it to shine with brightness upon us; our eyes are opened, that we see clearly; our ears are unstopped, that we have been able to hear distinctly the words that you have spoken; for all these favors we thank the Great Spirit, and him only. Brother, this council
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Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services Features Ohsweken, ON: On May 4, 2020, Six Nations of the Grand River Child and Family Services announced the addition of new features under the Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services. 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. Child and Family Services is the managing partner, in partnership with Six Nations Heath Services; Mental Health and Addictions, as well as Social Services; Youth Life Promotion, Children’s Mental Health and Addictions, and the Six Nations Crisis Coordinator. In January, 2020 Six Nations Child and Family Services was approved by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council to modernize this service. The new features include Text and Live Chat (Instant Messaging). Features: 24/7 Crisis Phone Line The Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services offers a 24/7 crisis phone line. A person seeking crisis support is connected with a Crisis Response Worker. To speak with a crisis response worker, call us at 519-4452204 or toll free at 866-445-2204. Texting The Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services offers texting crisis support Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm. A person seeking crisis support through text is connected with a Crisis Response Worker and will receive messages through text. If you would like support by text please contact us at 519-777-9480 * We want to let you know as possible help seekers, text messages flow through a safe, secure and encrypted program designed specifically for helplines. Text messages do not go to a Crisis Response Workers cell phone. Live Chat (Messaging) The Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services offers Live Chat crisis support Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Live Chat (Instant messaging) crisis support is done on your computer over the internet. The link to access this service is available at sixnationscovid19.ca at the top of the page under Crisis Support Live Chat. *Live Chat (messaging) also flows through the same safe, secure and encrypted program. Both text and live chat allows for anonymity. Mobile Crisis Support Mobile Crisis Support is a feature that allows for in-person crisis support at a safe location. Due to physical distancing, Six Nations Mental Health and Addictions (a partner of the Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services) will be covering mobile requests made through the crisis line. Please call the crisis line if this is a feature you would like to enquire about. At this time, this service is only available Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Walk-in Crisis Support is a service available under the Six Nations Mobile Crisis Services. Due to the pandemic, this feature is not available. We will keep the community updated and announce as soon as it is safe to offer walk in support once more. Child and Family Services is offering Virtual Drop Ins as an opportunity to connect with Child and Family Services staff and other community members in a group setting. Child and Family Services is offering Virtual Drop-ins. Youth groups (16-22) will run every Friday at 1:00pm until July 3, 2020 Adults (22+) will run every Tuesday at 2:00pm until June 30, 2020 Please call 519-445-0230 or email cfsclinicalservices@gmail.com to register. For more information, contact: Arliss Skye, Director Six Nations Social Services: askye@sixnations.ca Larry Longboat, Manager Six Nations Child and Family Services: larrylongboat@sixnations.ca 519-445-0230 -30Media Contact:
fire was kindled by you; it was at your request that we came together at this time; we have listened with attention to what you have said. You requested us to speak our minds freely; this gives us great joy, for we now consider that we stand upright before you, and can speak what we think; all have heard your voice, and all speak to you as one man; our minds are agreed. Brother, you say you want an answer to your talk before you leave this place. It is right you should have one, as you are a great distance from home, and we do not wish to detain you; but we will first look back a little, and tell you what our fathers have told us, and what we have heard from the white people. Brother, listen to what we say. There was a time when our forefathers owned this great island. Their seats extended from the rising to the setting sun. The Great Spirit had made it for the use of Indians. He had created the buffalo, the deer, and other animals for food. He made the bear and the beaver, and their skins served us for clothing. He had scattered them over the country, and taught us how to take them. He had caused the earth to produce corn for bread. All this he had done for his red children because he loved them. If we had any disputes about hunting grounds, they were generally settled without the shedding of much blood. But an evil day came upon us; your forefathers crossed the great waters, and landed on this island. Their numbers were small; they found friends, and not enemies; they told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat; we took pity on them, granted their request, and they sat down amongst us; we gave them corn and meat; they gave us poison in return. The white people had now found our country; tidings were carried back, and more came amongst us; yet we did not fear them, we took them to be friends; they called us brothers;
we believed them, and gave them a larger seat. At length, their numbers had greatly increased; they wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened, and our minds became uneasy. Wars took place; Indians were hired to fight against Indians, and many of our people were destroyed. They also brought strong liquor among us; it was strong and powerful, and has slain thousands. Brother, our seats were once large, and yours were very small; you have now become a great people, and we have scarcely a place left to spread our blankets; you have got our country, but are not satisfied; you want to force your religion upon us. Brother, continue to listen. You say you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeably to his mind, and if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach, we shall be unhappy hereafter. You say that you are right, and we are lost; how do we know this to be true? We understand that your religion is written in a book; if it was intended for us as well as you, why has not the Great Spirit given it to us, and not only to us, but why did he not give to our forefathers the knowledge of that book, with the means of understanding it rightly? We only know what you tell us about it. How shall we know when to believe, being so often deceived by the white people? Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit; if there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agree, as you can all read the book? Brother, we do not understand these things. We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers, and has been handed down from father to son. We also have a religion which was given to our forefathers, and has been handed down to us their children. We worship that way. It teacheth us to be thankful for all the favors we receive; to
love each other, and to be united. We never quarrel about religion. Brother, the Great Spirit has made us all; but he has made a great difference between his white and red children; he has given us a different complexion, and different customs; to you he has given the arts; to these he has not opened our eyes; we know these things to be true. Since he has made so great a difference between us in other things, why may we not conclude that he has given us a different religion according to our understanding. The Great Spirit does right; he knows what is best for his children; we are satisfied. Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you; we only want to enjoy our own. Brother, you say you have not come to get our land or our money, but to enlighten our minds. I will now tell you that I have been at your meetings, and saw you collecting money from the meeting. I cannot tell what this money was intended for, but suppose it was for your minister; and if we should conform to your way of thinking, perhaps you may want some from us. Brother, we are told that you have been preaching to the white people in this place. These people are our neighbors; we are acquainted with them; we will wait, a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them. If we find it does them good, makes them honest and less disposed to cheat Indians, we will then consider again what you have said. Brother, you have now heard our answer to your talk, and this is all we have to say at present. As we are going to part, we will come and take you by the hand, and hope the Great Spirit will protect you on your journey, and return you safe to your friends. Source: Daniel Drake, Lives of Celebrated American Indians, Boston, Bradbury, Soden & Co. 1843), 283–87
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SAN DIEGO — You’ve heard the hit song "Come and Get Your Love" in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, but the story of the band behind it is one of cultural, political, and social importance. This September will see the release of Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band — an intriguing, historically accurate telling of the high-flying career of rock ‘n’ roll pioneers and talented brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas, as they influenced The Doors, jammed with Jimmy Hendrix before he was “Jimi,” and took the 1960s Sunset Strip by storm. Written by Christian Staebler and Sonia Paoloni in cooperation of the Vegas family and illustrated by Thibault Balahy, Redbone uncovers key pieces of American history
1 appointment per family, program is for Six Nations Community Members Only Each family that registers will receive a FREE flat of pick your own strawberries (any extra berries will be at your own cost) Bring containers to take your berries home All physical distancing guidelines will be followed at the berry patch Registration opens Wednesday June 17th at 9am. Voicemails and text messages will not be returned You must call to register, this is not a drop in activity For more information or to register Call 226-388-1026 between 9am-3pm
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and the powerful story of the Native American civil rights movement, from the creation of the first rock ‘n’ roll band made up of all Native Americans, to the incorporation of tribal beats into chart-topping rock music and popular culture, to the members of the band taking a stand for their ancestry over continued commercial reward. “I’d like to thank this book’s creators for such a fantastic piece of work. It’s an honor for me to be depicted in a comic and to have my story told,” says writer, vocalist, bass guitarist, producer, and Redbone co-founder Pat Vegas. “I hope you enjoy this flashback journey into the history of my family! It’s rich in knowledge, wisdom, truth, love, originality, and strength,” says Frankie Vegas, daughter of Pat Vegas. “This graphic novel collaboration between Redbone co-founder
Pat Vegas with authors Christian Staebler and Sonia Paoloni makes for an inspired telling of the group's storied origins, itself serving as a window into a riveting and often obscured history of Native American civil rights past and present,” says editor Justin Eisinger. “I could not put this book down.” The book will also be published in Spanish as Redbone: la Verdadera Historia de una Banda de Rock Nativa Americana, expanding the accessibility of this culturally and politically important story to Spanish-speaking communities throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Redbone: The True Story of A Native American Rock Band is now available, in both language editions, for pre-order via online booksellers and comic book specialty retailers. Visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.
SIX NATIONS POLICE Constable - Contract Position Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for. All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station. CRITERIA for applicants are as follows: Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must: - Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age; - Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public - Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required) - Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record; - certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process - Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges - Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon. Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include: - Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory - A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River - Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and - Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset Desirable Qualifications: • Six Nations Band member preferred Assets: • Previous policing related experience • Law and security courses, etc. Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to: Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Attention: Policing Administrator For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.
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Buffalo Sabres’ Brandon Montour pulls off NHL Gaming Challenge sweep NEIL BECKER
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When it came to the EA SPORTS NHL20 Gaming Challenge, NHL Buffalo Sabres defence-man Brandon Montour definitely had game. This much anticipated Gaming Challenge had representatives from all 31 NHL teams, plus expansion team Seattle. On Thursday, May 28, it was Montour’s turn to shine as he went head-tohead in an epic Eastern Conference showdown against his friend, New Jersey Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. Making a statement with his video game controller, Montour impressed by pulling off what was a best out of three EA Sports NHL 20 Game Challenge sweep by scores of 4-2, 4-1 and 5-1. “I had more time to get ready for this game,” Montour said. “He came on pretty late and had to get ready and do it, so I think I was more prepared, and I think that was all she wrote.” These two athletes, who competed from the comfort of their own living rooms, went at it in matches which were being streamed for fans’ entertainment on social outlets such as facebook, twitter, NHL Twitch page and YouTube. Also getting involved was the NBC Sports Network which had each matchup on tv. The format for the NHL Gaming Challenge consisted of four weeks worth of
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individual games and not tournaments, with games being held only on Thursdays and Saturdays. Naturally, fans tuning in, got to see some intriguing subplots including exteammates going head- tohead from their living room couch or even brothers, such as Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk competing against younger brother Brady, who plays for the Ottawa Senators. What made the matchup between Montour and Blackwood so intriguing was that they were both former teammates on the 2019 Team Canada World Championship squad which won silver. During the first game, Montour was asked by broadcaster Alex Faust about his experience of winning the silver medal. “It was kind of tough for me. I started there and unfortunately after I think two games, I got hurt with a pretty serious knee injury and I couldn’t finish,” Montour said. Montour later on in his conversation also added, “The experience was good for what I got. Injuries happen. it’s tough for me to
have that, but it was alright for myself.” Playing for Team Canada was the first time these athletes met and they have since become good friends. After Montour, completed the sweep, Blackwood showed great sportsmanship as he enthusiastically stated, “I’m going to be practicing all year for this one. Congrats Brandon. The better player won today, and I’m just going to keep practicing at it.” Meanwhile, this NHL Gaming Challenge gave fans an opportunity to see their NHL heroes, such as Montour in a relaxed atmosphere from their homes. It also allowed fans to be entertained as players regularly dished out some humorous chirps to one another while answering questions from Faust about their careers or life away from the rink. Showing true compassion Electronics Arts, which is the company responsible for “NHL 20” and NHL Foundation, has graciously donated a total of $100,00 to support COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.
Last June was a moment to celebrate for the SNP Pee Wee Sheriffs who struck Peewee ‘B’ championship gold. Competing at Lions Park in the 2019 Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, the Sheriffs who were coached by Six Nations Police Constable Derrick Anderson, proved to have game. On Sunday, June 2 with a championship up for grabs, the SNP Sheriffs proved too much as they scored early and often in a 14-4 Peewee B Championship win against the Burford Triggers and Bows Marksman team. “We went 3-1 last year to end up in the B bracket,” Anderson said in reference to the tournament’s round robin games. Reflecting on the successful playoff drive, Anderson was all smiles as he enthusiastically detailed the player’s emotion following their Peewee B Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament gold. “The kids came running off the bench and threw their gloves and sticks in the air. This was a team
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effort.,” Anderson said. “Every year they want us to come back. It’s all about kids getting out, making new friends and having fun which is the main priority.” This year, the tournament which was scheduled for early June at the BHL Brantford, didn’t happen due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Instead of completely cancelling the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament the committee moved tournament dates from September 11-13. Still, those September dates are far from being a sure thing. “I wasn’t overly surprised when they announced that,” Anderson said about the June cancellation. Anderson, whose been dedicating his
time for about 10 years at the tournament, had some pretty high praise when it came to the SNP Pee Wee Sheriffs. “These kids gel together fast,” Anderson said. “No one wants to lose. When we do lose, it’s a lesson that in life you’re not always going to win.” Anderson also added, “They’re our youth. I’ve been doing this with other SN office for about 10 years and it’s great running into kids throughout the year who tell me they want to play.” You can bet that these players, fans and Anderson will be among those crossing their fingers that come September, it will be safe enough to go ahead and hold the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament.
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Six Nations Rebels won’t be playing this summer NEIL BECKER
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It came as no big surprise when in early June the official announcement was made public that the Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse season had been cancelled. This announcement, which came on June 4 in a written statement from Ontario Junior B Lacrosse Commissioner Dave Vernon, followed the cancelation of the Ontario Junior C, Ontario Junior A and senior B lacrosse seasons. Other teams to have seasons cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic, included Major Series Lacrosse, Senior Women’s Box Lacrosse League and Six Nations Minor Lacrosse. “It is with much regret that the Ontario Jr. B Lacrosse League announced their decision to officially
cancel the 2020 season,” Vernon said. “The health and safety of our members and their families are paramount and we appreciate that our members have been doing their personal best to help prevent this virus from spreading. Thank you for self-isolating, practicing social distancing and working to keep vulnerable people safe.” As a result, the Six Nations Rebels who came within one game last year of winning the Founders Cup, will have to wait a little longer before taking another run at it. Something that Rebels player Tycie Cowan found frustrating. “Yeah it was very upsetting knowing how I improved last year,” Cowan said. Reflecting on what was a dominating 2019 season, which saw this standout rookie score 15 goals and 26 points,
Cowan didn’t have a problem coming up with the number one highlight. “My highlight would be the whole season,” Cowan said. “I thought I improved a lot. At first, I couldn’t catch a ball then I was a lock down defender and ball team on draws!” In a memorable summer which saw the Rebels dominate with a 19-1 regular season record before winning the OJBLL Championship trophy, Cowan talked about the closeness he felt with his teammates. “I enjoyed the brotherhood and the backing our team had from our community,” Cowan said. “It felt like we weren’t just a team but brothers who went to war for each other. I loved it.” Unfortunately, for Rebels players, management and fans will have to wait until next summer before taking another shot at the prestigious Founders Cup.
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Coming together to honour the life of Keegan Hill is what the CLASSIC 49 Keegan Hill Memorial 3-pitch tournament is all about. Hill, who excelled in all sports, and was extremely popular in the Six Nations Community, passed away on June 13, 2011. Shortly afterwards good friend Cameron Sault and Keegan’s close cousin Stacy decided to honour Keegan’s legacy by hosting this tournament which sees all the proceedings going to assist Keegan’s son Konnor. “Entry fee each year is $150.00. Keegan’s parents Greg and Lynn help out so much each year and it’s great to just be around them all weekend,” Sault said. “His brothers Paul and James, as well as his aunties, are also there all weekend to help out and it wouldn’t run as smoothly without them.” Currently, no definite decisions have been made on the fate of what would be the ninth
year of the annual CLASSIC 49 Keegan Hill Memorial 3-pitch tournament, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sault, who played sports and grew up with Hill, had some high praise when reflecting on what he was like as a person. “Keegan was one of a kind. Everything from his smile and his laugh, to his willingness to lend a helping hand and his caring personality,” Sault said. “He was funny, loved to chirp and would be there at the drop of a hat if you needed him. He was a great athlete and even better person. Lacrosse and hockey were his main sports but he also played a lot of golf, baseball, volleyball, basketball and road hockey.” The team called Forty Nine’z are made up of Keegan’s family members and close friends, such as Sault. They always organize this once a year tournament; and are responsible for things like umpiring, tournament rules and scheduling for these games which take place on the Six Nations diamond. “It’s a double knockout style
tourney and can get pretty competitive come Sunday,” Sault said. “Of course, everyone is there to have fun but winning is always more fun then losing. We have some skilled ball players in the community, so it makes for some entertaining baseball to watch in the name of Keegan.” Over the years, this tournament has grown. In recent years they have had 16 teams participating all in the name of honouring Keegan’s legacy. “It’s a great feeling to just sit back on Saturday, mid-afternoon, watching and listening to everyone around the diamond laugh, cheer, and exchange in conversation while the sun in shining. I consider those moments the reason we host the tournament, to have fun and smile in the name of Keeg.” Keegan’s son Konnor, who will turn 11 in September, is always present at these tournaments and enthusiastically helping out. “When you look at Konnor, you can’t help but think of Keeg,” Sault said. “Their smiles are almost identical.”
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Mike & Deb Van Every For the short time that I knew Larry, he always treated me like a son. From all the things he showed me, there was the potential for so much more. I will always remember the time I spent with Larry. Lynn and Larry were good people who will always be missed. Happy Fathers’ Day Larry James Drysdale Uncle Larry... Almost a year has passed since the tragic day that you were taken from us and we are still trying to put the pieces together that were left behind. We certainly had no idea what was coming in the next months. The memories of you are so strong, almost as much as the days they happened. I still remember “helping” you work on your truck, climbing on the moose you and grandpa had just hunted, and of course, all of us kids riding the bikes out at nana’s is something we will cherish forever! You were so much more than an uncle to me... the life lessons you taught all of us helped to shape us into the individuals we are today. We love you so much and miss you more than words can say! We hope you and Aunt Lynn are enjoying a nice venison dinner and a couple of cold ones for us!!! See you some day on the other side! XOXOXO Brittany P.S. My kids will always know what a wonderful man their «Uncle Scary» was!
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Fathers’ Day is very difficult for our family because Larry can no longer enjoy this special day with his family and we miss his presence. Larry was the kind of man to take care of his family in every way he could. He was generous to all of us who were close to him and this special day will never be the same again. Sandy For me it was pretty much always Lynn and Larry. I came to know the Van Every family as a teen. I remember Lynn always with a smile and a great idea of something to do. In my mind, I hear Lynn saying “that will be fun don’t you think”. When Lynn was around there was always a positive energy, and a cheerful laugh. Larry was always looking for the next hunting or fishing adventure. Always activity when Lynn and Larry were around. Big smiles and big hugs. Miss that kind of family but can cherish the good memories. Esther When I was very young I remember Uncle Larry went on one of his great hunting trips and got a deer. Aunt Lynn took the hide and made me a doll with a traditional leather dress with beautiful beads on it. The doll even had a headband and moccasins. I loved that doll so much and it went everywhere with me. I still have this doll 30+ years later and I can still feel all the love in every stitch. Love you forever - Laura Betz Mike and Larry may not have always seen eye to eye on everything, but we were all family. They did go hunting and fishing together over the years. Larry was Mike’s best man at BOTH of his weddings! Shortly before Mike and I married, they went out hunting and Mike brought home a share of the meat. I saved a roast for the wedding feast and people were thrilled with the wonderful ‘roast beef’. Deb Anyone wishing to contribute memories or to add their tributes can email l_ltribute@yahoo.com. This memorial will be published one more time on July 15, 2020.
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Monture: Robert V. “Pork” (December 7, 1941 – June 15, 2020)
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It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Robert ”Pork” Monture on June 15, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by son Robert Glen Monture, parents, Robert R. & Rose Monture. Remembered by partner, Darlene Abel & family. Dear brother of the late Vivian Monture, Renee & Gary Hess, John & Vera Monture, Alice & Edwin Lavis, Lillian & John Lonko, Les & Maridee Monture, Wilbur & the late Adrienne Monture, Franny & the late Jerry Hope, Bill & Iris Monture, Mary Curley, the late Roseanne & Vic Wyman, and the late Robert Henry. Pork will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a long-time member of the Six Nations Veterans Association. He enjoyed watching baseball and was an avid bingo player. Resting at Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken on Friday afternoon. Visitation after 2pm. Family service at 7pm. Funeral service to be held in the Styres chapel on Saturday June 20, 2020 at 11am. Interment to follow at Bethany Mission Cemetery, 916 Chiefswood Rd., Six Nations. www.rhbanderson.com
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It is with heaviest of hearts that we, the family of Mary Martin announce her sudden passing on June 11th 2020, at Brantford General Hospital. In her final hour, she was with her beloved life-partner and soulmate Dave Johnson and her loving children Ardie (Taylor & Emree) and Jade (Martin). Big sister to Tony Martin (Bev Lickers), Kenny DeCaire (Tanya Martin) Cam DeCaire, Sister-inlaw to Tim Johnson (Dana) and Daughter-in-law to Bette Johnson. Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews; Reid, Naomi, Allen, Jolene, Nicole, Cara, Falen, Kai, Tawi, Kati, Tsiako, Ohyagwahs, Danny, Reannen, Tianna, Lucas and many great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her grandmother So:t “Lizzie” Monture, her mother Wilma “Bape” Martin and father Allan DeCaire, her niece Yegwenye:s, Father- in-law Carl Johnson and Brother-in-law James Johnson. Mary will always be remembered in our hearts and our minds as the beautiful woman with warm, soft, Green/Hazel eyes, silly little giggle, long black hair, and the most stellar Jewelry collection. Her cute 3-legged companion Pippie will greatly miss her time with Mary. She was always a steadfast and kind woman who did things her own way, we will continue to strive to embody her best qualities. Thanks and Gratitude goes out to BGH for doing their best during these contentious times, to the countless Community members and Organizations who donated so much food and drinks, The Family would like to thank Elected Chief Mark Hill for his work behind the scenes on our behalf, deeply appreciated Mark, a special Thanks to Glenn Styres for his willingness to put aside his own business considerations so the Johnson family could mourn and grieve in Peace, a true unselfish action. A heartfelt thanks to the cooks Dawn, Missy and Sydnie (Sis), they did an amazing job of cooking, cleaning as well as providing an enormous amount of love and support way past the call of duty..Nya:weh Go:wah, to Eddie Thomas and the rest of the wake Singers for helping us through the long emotional night. Special thanks to these amazing gentleman, Jock Hill, Scottie (PR) Hill and Dave Williams for their Traditional Knowledge in helping and preparing Mary for her journey to the loved ones who passed on ahead of her, they all provided Myself as well as the Family with comforting words and advice, We can’t thank you Guys enough…forever indebted. A sincere Nya:weh to Niece/Cousin Jolene and her boys for helping out with every task that needed to be done and her generous emotional support, Thanks to Bill Lofthouse and the Funeral home for their Patience and understanding of what we wanted done and seeing that it happened. On a final note Nya:weh Brother-in-law Kenny who provided us with a huge amount of Cultural guidance, advice, moral support, a shoulder to cry and comforting words to help us carry forward. A super Nya:weh:go:wah to Sister-in-law/Aunt Tanya for going above and beyond to ensure our family persevered through this tragedy by giving us her endless energy, providing organization through the chaos and being the driving force and soul that we all needed. Thanks to those who reached out with kind words and messages via social media and apologies to anyone we may have missed.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Japanese classical theater 4. Chess pieces 9. Pieces of writing 14. Doctors’ group 15. Capital of Guam 16. Type of turtle 17. Swiss river 18. MLB Hall of Famer 20. Places to sit 22. Fancy rides 23. One of Washington’s Tri-Cities 24. Without class 28. Male child 29. Keeps you cool 30. Biblical place 31. Italian city 33. District in central Turkey 37. Job for a grad student 38. Central nervous system 39. Arrange in steps 41. Witch 42. Promotional material 43. Having certain appendages 44. Approaches 46. One who did it (slang) 49. Of I 50. Blood relation 51. Works out 55. Female given name 58. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 59. Makes someone happy 60. Creative 64. Small, faint constellation 65. S. American trees 66. Makes simpler 67. Neither 68. We all need it 69. Unique plastic utensil 70. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. Civil Rights group 2. Metropolis 3. Badgers 4. Regular business given to a store
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel like giving a romantic partner an ultimatum of some sort this week. Things have been on your mind, but you are better off taking a gentle approach. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take practical steps toward your goals so you don’t get overwhelmed by all the things on your plate. Later in the week you may get a reprieve from all the work.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Various distractions may pop up in the days to come, Gemini. Figure out a way to filter through all of the outside noise so you can quiet your mind for important tasks.
5. Gets older 6. A bundle of banknotes 7. Midway between north and northwest 8. Takes to the sea 9. Prestigious film prize: __ d’or 10. Baltimore ballplayer 11. Removed 12. Term of respect 13. Genus containing pigs 19. Illumined 21. One who symbolizes something 24. Member of a Turkic people 25. The academic world 26. “Key to the Highway” bluesman 27. Hang-ups 31. Long, leafless flower stalk 32. Categorize 34. Loads
Answers for June 17th, 2020 Crossword Puzzle
35. Indicates position 36. Unreasonable 40. Dorm worker 41. Dweller 45. Welsh female name meaning “snow” 47. Offering again 48. National capital 52. Firm, dry and brittle 53. 007’s creator 54. Allied H.Q. 56. Mackerels 57. Month of the Hindu year 59. Not odd 60. Belonging to a thing 61. “Boardwalk Empire” actress Gretchen 62. Religion 63. Equal, prefix
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, shared commitments could weigh on you this week. Domestic matters need to be prioritized. Tasks shared at work need to have firm deadlines so goals can be met. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A to-do list at home could be hovering over you, Leo. Don’t feel pressured to tackle everything at once. Prioritize the most needy projects, and then cross off jobs as they’re done. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try to propel yourself toward fulfillment this week. This means whatever task you can complete — however small — will create some positive vibes.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if it feels like you’re lacking inspiration lately, you just may need to broaden your horizons a bit. Travel to a new city or town, or listen to new music for a change.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This week you may get a welcome reprieve from situations that have been especially draining, Scorpio. This frees you up for some socialization and fun. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A lucky break may be heading your way that can help you realize your financial goals, Sagittarius. All you may need is a push to get started.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Stress or concerns about professional issues may be compromising your ability to concentrate this week, Capricorn. Make sure you address all of your obligations.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Vision and drive have you going in a direction you never imagined, Aquarius. It may be a bumpy start, but expect some smooth sailing soon as you eke out new goals. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, doubts may be plaguing you this week and you’re really not sure why. A confidence boost may be all you need to set you straight.
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