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Six Nations and Brantford see spike in new COVID-19 cases Health officials urge masks, physical distancing as area moves into Stage 3 reopening STAFF REPORT

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OHSWEKEN/BRANTFORD — Ohsweken Public Health officials have confirmed another case of the COVID-19 while Brantford-Brant confirmed another four cases including an outbreak at a local retirement home.

On Six Nations, Public Health officials say contract tracing is now underway for anyone that may have been in contact with one positive case confirmed. No information about the p Meanwhile, three major retailers in the city are reporting staff testing positive for COVID-19.

A second coronavirus case emerged among staff at Lowe’s in Brantford. Public health officials say the person was not in direct contact with the public but are urging anyone who attended the store between June 28July 9 to begin monitoring for symptoms until July 23 and get tested if they are concerned.

Another positive COVID-19 case was discovered in an employee who works at the Fererro factory and Adidas factory in the city.

Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Acting Medical Officer of Health says that case

As Ontario transitions into stage 3 of its reopening plan, both Brantford and Six Nations are recording a spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19. Four cases in Brantford were reported this week.

One employee at the Walmart on King George Road in Brantford has tested positive for the virus.

Officials are recommending anyone who travelled to the store on July 5th monitor for symptoms and seek testing if they are concerned. PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT

is believed to have a low risk of transmission as staff were all wearing masks and practicing social distancing in the facility.

A third positive case was found in a person working at Brantford Walmart on King George Road.

“Through our case management, as well as through conversations with the store, we have determined that the risk of exposure to the public is low. This employee spent minimal time interacting with customers or other employees and was wearing a mask and gloves during any potential exposure period,” said Urtbanke.

Health officials are

saying anyone that was in the Walmart store on July 5 should monitor for symptoms and get tested if they are concerned.

The fourth confirmed case in Brantford-Brant is at the Briarwood Gardens Long-Term Care and Retirement Home.

Urbantke said “The outbreak was declared after one staff member, whose duties coincide with both the retirement home and long-term care facility, was found to be positive. This positive test was discovered as part of Ontario Health’s continued mass swabbing of long-term care homes throughout the province. As of today, tests have been administered to residents and

staff at both facilities. We have received no further positives associated with this outbreak.”

“We’ve all been getting a little more comfortable going about our dayto-day activities since entering stage two of the recovery plan, but this latest confirmed case is a stark reminder that the virus is still in and around Six Nations Territory,” says Six Nations Health Service’s Director Lori Davis Hill. “Everyone should continue to conduct themselves as though they have the virus and don’t want to spread it, and as if everyone else has the virus and they don’t want to get it.”

The latest confirmation brings the total

number of active cases to 1 on Six Nations and 11 in Brantford-Brant.

The total number of confirmed cases in Six Nations since the start of the pandemic now sits at 15. In Brantford-Brant the total number is now 134.

Ontario announced that Brant will be moving into Stage 3 of Ontario’s re-opening plan.

Gathering limits will be increased to a maximum of 50 people and outdoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 100 people.

This has health officials doubling down on advice to wear masks, keep up with physical distancing protocols and take extra precautions.

“With many previously closed businesses and services re-opening, there can be a tendency to think we can all just simply go back to our previous way of doing things. This is most definitely not the case,” said Urbantke. “With even more businesses and services set to open on Friday, physical distancing, face coverings and frequent hand washing become even more important to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Land Back Camp continues in Kitchener

By Cory Bilyea KITCHENER – The O:se Kenhionhata:tie occupation camp at Victoria Park has entered its third week and they have faced the good, the bad, and the ugly since taking a stand on National Indigenous Day, June 21, 2020.

An excerpt from the writings of one of the organizers explains, “We got tired of seeing our people and especially youth, work so hard to reclaim space in beautiful ways - Eden Eramosa, RARE as recent examples of beautiful community space with so much love... Being "gifted" and then clawed back.”

She goes on to explain, “The trauma is deeper than losing a space. It is a fresh trauma that echo's the deeper ones of removal, apprehensions, and loss. Connection is lost. Community is lost.

And we fall and tumble deeper. I feel gutted as I watch these young people who I know and love like nieces and nephews, and ones I haven't met yet but love the same, torn from space, identity, torn from

Skye Smoke getting her hair braided by Maddie Resmer, both Jingle Dress dancers at the July 1 day of mourning at the Land Back PHOTO BY CORY BILYEA Camp in Kitchener. .

me and others who held them because we had a place where we could...

Torn from the elders and knowledge keepers who would share and give so much, because the land would provide for us what it always has: that connection that is the very fiber of all of our existence.”

A testimonial from one of the youths at the camp says, “Tansi, my name is

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While the camp does host community members for different functions like this, they have made a perimeter around them to keep themselves and the youth and children safe from the COVID- 19 virus.

An agitator who has been there before would not take no for an answer on his request to enter the camp, where he feels he should be allowed as "this is all God's land," according to him. He was met with resistance and asked to leave the area, and instead of doing that he attempted to go around the protectors and push his way in, and in doing so, he pushed Chartrand, a woman.

The next evening the camp was surrounded by 4 white men who attempted to intimidate them, breaching the perimeter several times, then sitting nearby and staring the camp down.

A call was put out at

that time for some protection from the community, and some youth answered that call, as well as some members of the Six Nations community.

Ali, one of the non-Indigenous helpers at camp, said, “As a settler, I've noticed that one of the most revolutionary aspects of this space is the reality that this space is not for settlers. All day I see people approach the camp expecting to be greeted.

The sight of Indigenous people's dwellings and culture out in a public space is normalized as something to be consumed, while Indigenous peoples themselves often barely have access to their own culture. That is very telling as to why they need Land Back."

Unfortunately, the actual KW community has met this camp with mixed feelings, a few of the members upset with the lack of “consultation,” so they have decided not to support the “land back camp” for this reason.

The organizers did consult many community members, as well as people within the Long House on Six Nations and proceeded with their support.

The lateral violence from some community members and online with the self-proclaimed

blood quantum “police,” have brought to light the disfunction and divide in the local Indigenous population, where the fight for limited funds from the government and doubts about who is a “real native” has created a detrimental effect on those who live there.

The city has been back one time to discuss moving forward plans and one of the first things the organizers asked for was a waiving of all fees for park use for ceremony and gatherings. Paid Indigenous employees at City Hall would create a safer, more understanding relationship, and the constant need to educate the many different people that are sent to “talk” would be replaced with actual action.

The camp has claimed the space in Victoria Park to be home to a gathering space, a sacred fire, and a community garden and has requested this be made permanent.

They are looking for a permanent space, somewhere along the Grand River, within a bus ride from town, to create a permanent healing place, with teaching lodges, a sweat lodge, and paid community elders and knowledge keepers to hold workshops and other cultural activities.

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Iroquois Lodge Holds Strong at 17 Weeks COVID Free JEN MTPLEASANT

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OHSWEKEN — According to the Ontario Long Term Care Association, there are roughly 630 long-term care homes in the province, with over 70,000 residents. While many of these facilities have struggled with outbreaks, the Iroquois Lodge has managed to stay COVID free during the pandemic.

For the past 17 weeks, Iroquois Lodge residents and staff have been vigilant in keeping the virus out of the long-term care home.

Administrator at the Lodge, Katie Gasparelli, provided some insight as to what steps staff have been taking to keep themselves and residents as safe as possible.

In an email, Gasparelli states, “We have followed all the instructions provided by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long Term Care including regular testing of staff, limiting our staff to only working in one facility, limiting visitors to those identified as essential and universal masking for staff. In collaboration with Six Nations Public Health we implemented many of these actions even before

For the past 17 weeks, Iroquois Lodge residents and staff have been vigilant in keeping the virus out PHOTO BY JEN MTPLEASANT of the long-term care home.

they were directed by the Ministry. We provided additional training about infection control procedures and observed the staff in action to ensure they knew how to do things safely.”

Gasparelli said, “We have also spent time preparing for the possibility of a staff or a resident testing positive. We had two sessions with staff to discuss how we might handle the worst case scenario. Preparing for COVID helped to identify issues ahead of time and allowed us to ensure we have the supplies, equipment and procedures necessary to control an

outbreak. We stayed connected with our local Public Health Unit and other regional networks including other Long Term Care facilities and Brantford Community Healthcare System. Sharing ideas and resources with a larger group of people helped everyone to learn from one another as we moved through the initial stages of the pandemic.”

Asked how the residents have been coping during the pandemic, Gasparelli said, “The residents have been very understanding throughout the pandemic.

They have had to stay at

the facility while watching staff come and go. If a resident is admitted to hospital, they are required to be in isolation for two weeks upon their return.

This can be frustrating because it limits their social Gasparelli goes on to describe what, if anything, has changed in the daily lives of the residents, “The daily routines have stayed the same for the most part. The biggest change is that they can’t leave the property. Some of our residents would normally go out and socialize offsite during the day or participate in other

community programming and events. Visitors and external providers like hairdressers have not been allowed into the building so this definitely changes the amount of socialization and connection to family, friends and the community.”

In regards to plans on moving forward as the province begins to lift restrictions, “Iroquois Lodge will continue to follow the Directives from the Ministry and consult with Six Nations Public Health before making any changes to our current restrictions. We will ensure we take the time to assess the risk to the residents before taking any action.”

Residents can also have visitors again, “We have recently started to offer outdoor visits. The Ministry of Long-Term Care allowed facilities to create an outdoor space where one family member or friend can visit with a resident. In order to visit, you must have a negative COVID test result within the previous two weeks, wear a mask and stay six feet from the resident during the visit. Appointments are required for visits and the staff will provide the instructions to the visitor over the phone

prior to the visit.”

Iroquois Lodge does have WiFi which is available for residents to use, to stay virtually connected with family and friends, however, Gasparelli states, “Virtual connection is not as meaningful to some of our residents due to dementia, limited eyesight or other issues. This has made it challenging to ensure all residents have equitable access to connect with their families. Some residents have their own devices and have been able to stay connected to family and friends while others have had to rely on the availability of staff to support the process. We have been fortunate to receive digital devices as donations from Best Buy, Pattern Energy and Behaviour Services Ontario. We will continue to use these to support ongoing virtual visits for residents.”

Editorial note: Nya:weh to Ms. Gasparelli, Iroquois Lodge staff and Six Nations Public Health for keeping our community treasures safe during this global pandemic. And to all the residents at the Lodge, the community continues to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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The Warrior Spirit of the Grand River: Chief Jake Thomas Renowned teacher and information warrior

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To be a Warrior, means many things to many people. This week we look at the life of what some call, an information warrior.

A man who dedicated his life to the preservation of the ancient ways and languages of the Six Nations.

On August 17th, 1998, one of Six Nations’ greatest modern treasures passed on to the bosom of the Great Spirit to join the ancestors. Born Hadajigre:ta' (Desending-Cloud) aka Jacob Ezra Thomas in 1922, he was better known as Cayuga Chief, Jake Thomas.

Although not a scholar in the European sense of the word, he was most certainly a master teacher and educator who was one of the first Indigenous persons to earn a tenure positions as a university professor in Canada, and instructed at Trent University for 14 years, based not on the diplomas on his wall, but rather on his “great wealth of traditional knowledge.”

Trent University’s Native Studies department thrived under his care. Central to his heart was the preservation of the foundational stone of his people, the Haudenosaunee, known as “the Great Law or The Great Peace.” He believed the intended understanding of their traditions and past history can not be fully understood without un-

derstanding the language first. During his 50-years as a condoled Cayuga chief representing the Sandpiper Clan, Thomas noticed a real and present danger of loosing the traditional languages of the Confederacy.

Residential schools had already been doing their work by “removing the Indian from the Boy,” as they proudly bragged.

One of the first orders of business when an innocent young Native child entered the foreboding oak doors of the Mohawk Institute, they were not expected to be who they were when they left. Language was the first thing to go. Anyone caught speaking their own language were dealt with very severely. We are told by former “students” of the school that repeat offenders were sometimes impaled through the tongue with a hatpin for a time as a reminder to others not to speak in “the devil’s tongue.”

He noted that older members of the community were dying they were not leaving their language behind because of it being stollen from most.

At the time Thomas was the only known Six Nations man capable of reciting the Great Peace of the Iroquois Confederacy.

In ages past, the recital of the epic story of the creation of the Five Nations Confederacy was to be conducted annually in a community wide setting as a yearly reminder of who they were and they

came from as the passing down of traditions and knowledge.

Thomas was far more than a traditional language speaker, he had many other talents which he used throughout his life to promote the traditions and history of his people. He was also a fine carver and artist, maker of replica wampum belts, traditional singer, and historian.

In early summer, 1994, over a 12 day period, Chief Thomas gave a public recital of the Great Law, an event that was recorded on videotape and archived by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

“That peace is supposed to work,” Thomas told a Royal Commission hearing. “It’s the power of the words of the Creator where they came from, of unity, being of one mind, a good mind. That’s what makes power.”

It is said that Jake Thomas lived his culture, “teaching Six Nations youngsters about nature in his sugar bush behind his home, or carving hickory condolence canes used in the longhouse at the installation of a new chief, upon the death of his predecessor.”

Author His teaching will not end as long as visitors tour the Jake Thomas Learning Centre at Six Nations, or Trent University continues to incorporate into its annual convocation ceremonies the condolence cane he

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presented to the Native Studies program on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. “We release you for we know it is no longer possible for you to walk together with us on earth.” (Wampum, The Great Law) Sometimes his zeal and commitment to his work got Chief Thomas into opposition to his fellow Longhouse chiefs who had neglected the annual recital for decades.

After several attempts to prod his fellow chiefs into correcting that error, he decided to go outside the longhouse to conduct a public recital bypassing the Confederacy Council who believed a recital could only happen at the longhouse and under their auspices.

After much consideration, he felt the need to be proactive and went ahead to not only do a full 12-day recital, but to record it for future generations. Those recordings are still available at the Jake Thomas Learning Centre, still run by his partner and wife, Yvonne Thomas, along with reams of written materials outlining her husband’s life and works.

The Jake Thomas Learning Centre continues its purpose by educating both Indigenous and non-Native students of all ages with the Teachings of the Longhouse.

Speech of Chief Seattle

The following is a speech Chief Seattle – Squamish Nation gave in 1854. It is just as relevant today as it was then.

“The Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land. The Great Chief also sends us words of friendship and good will. This is kind of him, since we know he has little need of our friendship in return. But we will consider your offer.

For we know that if we do not sell, the white man may come with guns and take the land.

How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them?

Every part of this earth is sacred to my people.

Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing and humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The sap which courses through the trees carries the memories of the red man.

The white man’s dead forget the country of their birth when they go to walk among the stars. Our dead never forget this beautiful earth, for it is the mother of the red man. We are part of the earth and it is part of us. The perfumed flowers are our sisters; the deer, the horse and the great eagle are our brothers. The rocky crests, the juices in the meadows, the body heat of the pony, and man – all belong to the same family.

So when the Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy the

land, he asks much of us.

The red man has always retreated before the advancing white man, as the mist of the mountain runs before the morning sun.

We know that the white man does not understand our ways. One portion of land is the same to him as the next… the earth is not his brother, but his enemy, and when he has conquered it, he moves on. He leaves his father’s graves behind, and he does not care. He kidnaps the earth from his children…

His appetite will devour the earth and leave behind only a desert.

The air is precious to the red man, for all things share the same breath – the beast, the tree, the man, they all share the same breath. The white man does not seem to notice the air he breathes.

Like a man dying for many days, he is numb to the stench… The air is precious to us, the air shares its spirit with the life it supports. The wind that gave our grandfather his first breath also receives his last sigh.

This we know: The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. This we know.

Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web he does to himself.

Even the white man cannot be exempt from the common destiny. One thing we know, which the white man may one day discover – our god is the same god.

You may think that you own him as you wish to

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man was found dead late Monday evening.

OPP along with Oneida Police responded to a death investigation around 8:30 p.m. and found a man dead at a location on Clara Road.

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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police say three people are now facing a long list of 38 drug and weapons related charges after two search warrants were executed in the village of Ohsweken.

On July 8, a home on Pine Crescent was searched and three people were arrested: Richard Arthur Bomberry, 33 years old; Karisa Marie Nanticoke, 31 years old; and Dora May Bomberry, 35 years old. All are residents of Ohsweken.

Police say fentanyl, cocaine drug packaging and paraphernalia were seized

along with 8 firearms — two which were reported stolen, ammunition, a debt list, computer equipment, digital scales and an undisclosed amount of cash.

All three were held in custody for a bail hearing.

Dora May Bomberry was released on an Undertaking with a court date of September 17.

The pilot advised that there have been repeated incidents involving the laser being pointed from the same location. Video footage was obtained from the cockpit and forwarded to police.

The video captures a view from the aircraft cockpit, while travelling at a relatively low altitude.

The laser appeared to be shining from the west side of Cayuga Road south of Sixth Line Road.

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Act is a general prohibition against behaviour that endangers aircraft. It provides a fine of up to $100,000 and up to five (5) years in prison for interfering with the duties of a crew member as well as Criminal Code charges.The act applies to any person with a battery-operated, hand held laser in a prohibited zone 1) outside of a private dwelling and 2) without a legitimate purpose.

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OHSWEKEN — On July 10, 2020, at 9:55 PM, Six Nations Police say there was a report from air traffic control regarding a green laser being pointed at an inbound aircraft.

An aircraft with a south to north flight path, over Six Nations, experienced a green laser being pointed into the aircraft cockpit.

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The Six Nations River Rats are a vastly talented team who just keep on winning.

This men’s Sr. lacrosse team, which originated in August 2018, has made a bold statement by winning four golds and one silver in six total tournaments played.

“The highlights are always the places we get to visit and the great people we meet in each location,” River Rats founder/player Holdon Vyse said. “The trophies are nice as well.”

Vyse also had high praise for the Six Nations fans as he stated, “The support from the community has been great.

At the beginning nobody really knew about us until we started getting some steam behind the name.

I guess we have you (media) to thank for a lot of the publicity.”

Looking to make a statement the River Rats, who are a tournament only team, went undefeated in winning their first gold back at the Sin City Box Classic which was held from January 24-27, 2019 in Las Vegas.

In keeping the momentum going, Six Nations also celebrated a silver about a month later in a Montreal tournament.

Continuing to build a solid fanbase the Six Nations community was

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The Six Nations River Rats are all smiles as they celebrate after winning the Sticking it to Cancer tournament which was held in Raleigh North Carolina. Incredibly since becoming a franchise, the River Rats have thrilled Six Nations lacrosse fans by winning four golds in six tournaments played.

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treated to some high calibre lacrosse when from October 25-27 the River Rats captured bronze at the Six Nations River Rats Lacrosse Charity Tournament which was held at the ILA. “The highlight was the whole thing,” River Rats player Danny Vyse said at the time. “It was a good practice/ tournament showcase. Great to see what our team had and the other teams and what we need to work on.”

Along with tournaments, other highlights included competing in the Shootout For Soldiers Benefit Game, which was held May 3, 2019, and drew a healthy amount of Six Nations family and fans to Onondaga where it was taking place.

“We decided to cre-

ate the team after I was invited to play for a team from the U.S.,” Holden Vyse said. “We just figured we have a load of talent here within our family and close friends so we asked around to the players and everyone was on board.”

Another big achievement originated in Nashville when on September 8, 2019, the River Rats made lacrosse history when they defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 6-2, to become the first team to win the inaugural Nashville Invitational.

“It’s always nice to win and with this being the first time this tournament has been won makes it even more special,” Holdon Vyse said.

Meanwhile the River Rats also thrilled the Six Nations community by

bringing home gold at the Ohio Origins Cup and the Sticking it to Cancer tournament which was held in Raleigh North Carolina.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic played havoc on the River Rats as future tournaments were cancelled.

“The pandemic really put a halt to a lot of tournaments including ours,” Holdon Vyse said. “The U.S. tournaments are as of right now still a go but I think we are staying home to keep our guys and their families safe.”

Since playing that first tournament in Las Vegas the River Rats have given the Six Nations lacrosse fans reason to feel that pride of another Six Nations lacrosse team doing so well against the competition.

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On Tuesday, July 7th the Hawks organization went public in declaring that despite all the pressure from Native American groups and others who believe that the name/ logo are racist, the team is still going to stand behind the Blackhawks logo.

“The Chicago Blackhawks’ name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of Illinois’ Sac&Fox Nation, whose leadership and life has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public. We celebrate Black Hawk’s legacy by offering ongoing reverent examples of Native American culture, traditions and contributions, providing a platform for genuine dialogue with local and national Native American groups.” The Hawks organization also went on to add, “As the team’s popularity grew over the past decade, so did the platform and our work with these important organiza-

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This statement came shortly after the NFL’s Washington Redskins and MLB’ Cleveland Indians went public is saying that they are going to review the possibility of changing their team name.

Cutline (Headline #1) The Chicago Blackhawks, who are a proud Original six NHL franchise, announced recently that they will not be changing their logo or team name.

This announcement came shortly after the NFL’s Washington Redskins and MLB’s Cleveland Indians made public that the time has come for them to negotiate about whether to change their team’s name.

The Hawks are one of many sports teams to be pressured over the years from Native American Advocacy groups among other groups to make the change believing that the logo and team name to be racist.

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Sports history was made as the Washington Redskins NFL franchise officially announced that they will indeed be changing the team name “Redskins” and ditching the Indian head logo.

During what is a time of civil unrest and social injustice the Redskins, who for decades faced heavy criticism for their team name as being racist, were recently pressured by their sponsors, starting with Fed Ex, to make the change. After agreeing to review the possibility, it was announced on Monday, July 13th to officially retire the logo, and Redskins’ team name.

“As a kid who grew up in the (DC area), it’ll always be #HTTR (fight song ‘Hail to the

Redskins’) but looking forward to the future,” Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins tweeted.

No timetable has been set for when the team will have a new name and logo but it is currently being developed by team owner Dan Snyder and coach Ron Rivera.

This name change came just weeks after Washington Redskins sponsors Fed Ex, Nike, Pepsi, and Bank of America all pushed for the franchise to make a change; the team was named the Redskins in 1933, when still based in Boston.

Recently, various Native leaders and organizations communicated to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell voicing their displeasure to the Redskins name, and wanting a change.

‘The NFL and Dan Snyder, we have to commend them on making the

right call to change the name,” said Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter, leader of the “Change the Mascot” campaign. “Dan Snyder won today because now he has a legacy that will be different from the racial slur that was the team name. I know that’s not an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do.”

Ironically enough, Snyder once declared that he would never get rid of the team name.

For decades, there have been protests and all sorts of criticism from Native American advocates who criticized ‘Redskins’ as being a “Dictionary-defined racial slur.”

Now a new chapter is unfolding in the Washington franchise, as they have officially ditched the logo and Redskins team name and are ready to move forward.

difficult decision not to participate in the Stanley Cup qualifier and playoffs. While we will miss Travis in our lineup, we understand and respect his decision.”

This decision to not play was made hours after the NHL made it official that they have come to an agreement with the NHLPA to resume play during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Releasing a message through his agency, Titan Sports 365, this 29- yearold pending unrestricted free agent stated; “Due to what my daughter already has gone through and the concerns if she were to catch COVID-19, I’ve decided to opt out and seek a leave of absence from the Calgary Flames for the remainder of the playoffs. I wish I could lace up my skates and be out there battling, blocking a shot and helping the team win but my family has and always will come first. Being my little kids’ dad every day is the most important job I have.”

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who provides leadership, heart and muscle went on to add, “I love this game and my team. This is a decision that is extremely hard for me to make. I wish my teammates the best of luck and good health. I look forward to joining the C of Red, the greatest fans in the NHL, in cheering on my teammates as they chase the opportunity t bring the Stanley Cup home to Calgary.”

In his career Hamonic, who was a 2008 second round selection by the New York Islanders, has played in 637 NHL games with both the Islanders and Flames. During that time, he has scored 37 goals and 188 points while posting a +2 and 591 penalty minutes.

Cutline- Calgary Flames veteran defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided due to family reason to not play in the NHL ‘Return to Play Program’ which will see the Flames face-off in a series with the Winnipeg Jets.

Hamonic, who is of Metis descent, became the first NHL player to officially opt out.

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Once NHL play resumes, the Calgary Flames will be missing some toughness, as veteran defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided to opt out of action.

Hamonic, who is of Metis descent played in 50 games this year where he scored 3 goals and 12 points before the NHL season came to a halt in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently it was announced that on Saturday, August 1st, when Calgary resumes play by opening their series against the Winnipeg Jets, they will be without the veteran presence of Hamonic, who has become the first NHL player to opt out due to personal reasons.

“Earlier this evening, Travis called me to inform us that he has decided to opt out of the NHL ‘Return to Play Program,” Flames GM Brad Treliving said.

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Six Nations boxer Jake Martin eyeing possible return NEIL BECKER

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Following a prolonged absence, Six Nations boxer Jake Martin is once again intensely working out at the Brantford Black Eye Boxing gym.

Starting in Grade 9, Martin came into the gym and began boxing, and right away that hunger grew as he became addicted to the sport.

“I went mainly for the workout and to gain strength and conditioning for other sports,” Martin said. “I just fell in love with it, and wanted to push myself and pursuit it.”

Trained by Jackie Armour, this determined fighter made his debut on September 21st. 2012, where he lost a tough split decision against Mike Cabato before getting on a roll and winning his next six bouts. Riding the momentum, Martin also earned a silver in Febru-

ary 2015 at the Brampton Cup Tournament.

“I was really excited because I proved myself against legitimate competitors,” Martin said about winning silver. “This is something that can really propel you forward.”

Reflecting on his past fights, Martin believes that losing his debut might have actually been almost a blessing in disguise.

“I’m really happy that I lost that first fight because that really motivated me,” Martin said.

“I started coming here (gym) more frequently and took things more seriously.”

Meanwhile Armour believed that Martin had a chance to come out of that first fight with the win.

“I thought we were in it,” Armour said. “It was close.

I think Jake was fighting a little too much on his back foot.”

Following that first fight, Armour and Martin had a specific game plan in how to prepare for future bouts and it proved

to be an effective strategy.

“I remember we worked in the pocket a lot. Working in the pocket, weaving and finding the opening,” Martin said.

The result, was a sixfight win streak. “I think a strength is my footwork and support system. I have great support from my family and great support from the club,” Martin said.

During his career, Martin started off fighting at 125 pounds and eventually made his way up to 154- pound division.

On September 15th, 2017, Martin’s boxing career was interrupted as he was posted at CFB for three years in Petawawa. He hasn’t fought in almost three years, but he is hungry to get back into the ring.

“Right now, I plan on getting into better shape and work on my weaknesses,” Martin said. “I want to build up to another amateur fight. I’m excited to get back in there and focus on boxing.”

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In Loving Memory of Lynn & Larry Lynn Van Every and Larry Reynolds were shot down at their home on July 18, 2019.

They were good, hard working people that only wanted the best for their children and a bit of fun out of their life.

We loved them both.

We will always love them.

We will always miss them.

We will never forget them.

Mike & Deb Van Every Wow, one year already. In my heart it feels like you were taken yesterday. There are no words to say about the past year. I've had ups and downs, laughs and a lot of tears.

I'm just thankful I have a strong support system to keep me going. I remember the first time my mom came pumpkin snatching with me and dad. Dad was yelling from the truck "hurry up, we're going to get busted" but wouldn't get out of the truck to help carry them. He just sat and laughed, that great laugh we can all still hear today.

It was such a good day and after that my mom was hooked. She came every year. It's traditions like that, that I'm going to miss the most. The three of us had so many quirky, down-right weird traditions that most people wouldn't understand, like the toilet paper birthday card. For us, they were the best things in the world. We were far from the perfect family but we knew at the end of the day, we loved each other "to the moon and back" as my mom would like to say. I had the weirdest, most loving, kind hearted parents. I loved them and will continue loving them the rest of my life.

Mandy I remember for my 5th birthday Aunt Lynn was so excited to spoil me rotten. I was given the option of getting my ears pierced or going shopping. So being like every little girl. I went for getting the “shiny”.Aunt Lynn said that I was so brave that I should get a new outfit to go with my new earring. She had such a big heart and loved to spoil her family and loved ones. She will be forever missed. Taken from us way too soon.

Love you forever - Laura

I can't believe it's been a year since Lynn and Larry were senselessly murdered.

When criminals choose their lifestyle, they know the risks. Lynn and Larry chose to be law abiding, hard working people that did not deserve to die at the hands of losers that have no respect for life. It's surreal to think of the extreme violence inflicted on them in the sweet little world they had built for their family. No one cares if criminals are running around shooting themselves but to ambush innocent people they didn't even know is unfathomable. There is no justice that can be served on this planet that will ever compensate for the immeasurable loss this family will have to suffer forever.

After working hard all his life, Larry should have finally been enjoying his welldeserved retirement years. Lynn should have been able to hold and spoil the new baby in the family. They were robbed of the best years of their lives. I found out about this horrific crime when I was opening the shop where I work. To this day, I can't open that door without thinking of that terrible day. Hopefully the pathetic truth will come out eventually but nothing will ever justify Kareem Zedan's cowardly actions that will forever haunt the people that loved Lynn and Larry. They would never have associated with Kareem so I wonder what their precious lives were worth to him.

What did he gain by the total devastation he caused to really good people? I hope one day he will be shown the same mercy he had for his innocent victims. The world was a better place with Lynn and Larry in it. They are terribly missed and will never be forgotten. It's a shame that the beauty of the memories we are left with will forever be tarnished by the violence inflicted on them that can never be justified.

Shirley Stark July 18, 2019 The day we will never forget.

Many tears have fallen Our lives forever changed We think of you so often In our memories you will remain

Love Debbie & Brian “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning” is a song title, but for those of us that loved Lynn and Larry, it has been our thought every day since July 18, 2019. Who can forget where they were when they received the phone call, the message, or the knock on the door? Our beloved Lynn and Larry were gone. Suddenly, horrifically, and for no reason. It has been a year filled with inconceivable actions and heartbreaking loss. And the emptiness. Lynn and Larry were together for over 40 years, and there

must be some comfort in knowing that on that day, they were taken together. Surely that is no comfort for her daughter and grandchildren, her sister, and brother, her many cousins, nieces and nephews, friends and family, but it is all we have. And, as for me, I have another thought. That horrible day, as I cried my tears of loss, regret, sadness and deep pain, I was comforted by my faith. My faith told me, that at that very moment, there were amazing reunions happening. And my and Lynn’s grandmother, Dorothy Van Every, was going to be sad to see Lynn “there” so young. Lynn’s brother, Curt, would be rejoicing at the reunion. But what are we left with? Memories. Some of the best. As a little girl, Lynn was my older cousin. Our mothers are sisters. I adored being with her. Our grandmother, Dorothy, kind of favored us both. I used to like it when Grandma would buy us the same outfit. We walked all around the city with Grandma, and we would visit our relatives. Then, of course, as we must, we grow up.

Thankfully we were always in touch, and of course with the advent of Facebook, even more so. I loved Lynn dearly. I am thankful that I was able to share so much of my childhood with such a loving and smiling girl. And I will forever miss knowing that she does not walk among us any longer. And that is the saddest thing of all.

Respectfully submitted by her loving cousin, Christal Justiana Riddle July 2020 B.F.F. Lynn & Chrissy It's hard to put into words how much this tragedy has changed the lives of so many forever. I'm glad to see things are being cleaned up in Brantford. I'm grateful we will see justice for my brother and his wife. After all is said and done, we will still be left with holes in our hearts as we carry on, knowing the missing pieces are never coming back.

Sandy I am angry, and full of disgust for the son who brought all of this upon Lynn and Larry in their own home even! Your home is supposed to be a safe place, your sanctuary.

You have dishonored your mother and father. They loved you and believed in you.

They would have given their lives for you - Well, They Did. You will have to answer to the Creator, as will the person who shot Lynn and Larry. That said, since the horrific morning on July 18, 2019, and the subsequent murders of Lynn and Larry, we, the family and friends have been trying to cope with the tragic events and the loss of Lynn and Larry. Each of us is grieving in his/her own way, trying to manage our feelings as best we can. May we remember Lynn and Larry and hold them close in our hearts.

May we cherish their memory.

Kitty [Elaine Van Every] She was always happy. Especially when she was with her buddy Sherri. They loved to party together and laugh and laugh. They were Ssooo Funny. Never mean. Even if she tried to get mad, all you could do was laugh at her. She would be trying to whisper, arm around me, leaning in. Meanwhile, everyone could hear her! Never mean.

Cindy This was a great night out, will cherish it forever.

Marie Well Uncle Larry and Aunt Lynn, it's been a year now, a year since we saw your smiles, heard your laughs or had a beer with you just because... a year since we sought your advice, planned a hunting trip or made any more life lasting memories with you. Those criminals who ripped you away from us will never understand just what they have done. It wasn't fair. I hope you two are having the party of your lives up there because down here has been hell ever since that fateful day. We will find justice! We will never give up! We will love you and miss you forever! XOXOXO until we meet again!!

Love always James, Brittany and the kids!

To my dear son, Larry and his loving wife, Lynn. I love you and will miss you every day. Till we meet again.

Love, Mom Lynn & Larry, The families will continue to fight for justice, in any way we can. We all miss you so much and are hoping you have found peace. Moving forward in time, we will all pull together to support each other as you were always there for us. We will all try to ease the burden we all carry of missing you. The stories and memories will continue to be passed on through the generations that you have touched. You will be remembered, you were always loved, we will not forget.

Mike & Deb Van Every

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