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Six Nations to host anti-Indigenous racism discussions NEIL BECKER

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There is a long history of anti-Indigenous racism in the world of lacrosse. NLL rookie Marshall Powless touched upon how through the years he unfortunately had to endure racism in both minor and junior lacrosse. “I experienced racism in both minor and junior level,” Powless said. “In minor, I forgot who we were playing, and this kid came up to me and called me a wagon burner. At the time, I didn’t know what that meant until I asked my mom. In junior, I was playing against Hamilton, and this guy came up to me in between the whistles and said, you’re nothing but a dirty native. I replied with ‘what was that?’ and he said 'you heard me’. I said ‘no I didn’t’ and he said, ‘are you going to steal my truck after the game?’ He began to go on about how we don’t pay taxes and other stuff.” Powless, who had a stellar Junior ‘B’ career with Wallaceburg and the hometown Six Nations

Ontario’s Human Rights Commission says it is planning to come to Six Nations of the Grand River in early 2021 to examine anti-Indigenous racism levelled at Indigenous players. PHOTO BY NLL

Rebels also went on to state, “I never really told anyone except my family. I never decided to go above and talk to the head of the organization because I knew they were just going to shrug it off anyways so I just kept it to myself. It made me realize that racism is still here and it’s sad even at the age of junior players. It’s still

happening. Because no doubt in my mind when that guy has a kid, he will teach his kid that it’s okay to be racist, and the cycle doesn’t stop.” Grand River Attack veteran player Linz Smith, racism is also evident through Indigenous women’s lacrosse. “I talked to a couple of ladies from my team and I think we’ve all expedit-

ed racism in lacrosse on some level whether it be on the floor in the stands or even on the field,” Smith said. “Refs treated us poorly when the women’s league first started as well. But we try not to let it get to us because we respect the game too much and we’re there to win and not to stoop to that level. As a captain, I try to get my teammates to walk away

because I know we’re better than that. I won’t give specific examples but yes, we’ve all experienced it at some point in our years of playing and watching.” Power forward Layne Smith, an extremely talented Six Nations player also unfortunately experienced his share of racism in both minor and junior lacrosse. Reflecting on his minor career Smith stated, “In minor playing Owen Sound, an opposing player took a cheap shot behind the play at me then proceeded to call me Pocahontas. As a young kid I didn’t know how to react. All I knew is it made me angry. I went after the player and took a penalty for hitting him behind the play.” When it came to junior lacrosse Smith who also had a standout junior ‘B’ career with the Six Nations Rebels added, “Often times in junior we would see refs giving us 3-4 penalties a period with our opposing team getting one or so throughout the game. We’d get retaliation penalties, all while teams we play have a big smirk on their

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Six Nations to host anti-racism training sessions in lacrosse Continued from front page face because they know. They know why they are getting freebies and we aren’t.” Smith went on to add, “My coaches over the years have taught us to let it go. To have tough skin. If we’re playing against another team and really all they have is to throw racist comments such as “wagon burner,” “dirty Indians”, “drunken Indians”, it shows they’re playing the medicine game for the wrong reason. It shows what kind of atmosphere they’re brought up in.” Ontario’s Human Rights

Although Lyle Thompson is truly one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time he has experienced racism in his own game. PHOTO BY NLL

Commission announced earlier this month that it

will have meetings on Six Nations in late winter/ear-

ly spring and bring in an expert Indigenous facilitator to support discussions at Six Nations on how to take action and target anti-Indigenous racism in the league. Smith is encouraged by the action he has seen from the OLA and how they have taken a big step in the right direction. “You see a lot of action being taken when comments or incidents arise,” Smith said. Some still get swept under the rug, but I’m hoping these meetings completely make it

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known that there is zero tolerance for racism in lacrosse.” The upcoming meeting with the Ontario Human Rights Commission is a giant step forward for a sport that has historically been plagued with anti-Indigenous racism. Six Nations lacrosse players have withstood racist attacks throughout the ages, including Gaylord Powless, who despite enduring much abuse went on to have a star-studded hall of fame career. Powless eventually would leave a legacy of relationship building between indigenous and non-Indigenous players. Back in January 2019, Georgia Swarm star player, and 2016 NLL rookie of the year Lyle Thompson faced racism during a 13-11 road win against the Philadelphia Wings. Thompson, who has two other brothers also on the Swarm, and another named Jeremy on the Saskatchewan Rush, all proudly wear a long braided ponytail to honour their Indigenous culture. In this particular game against Philadelphia, Lyle Thompson scored three goals before the Wings announcer Shawny Hill made headlines for all the wrong reasons. “Let’s snip the ponytail,” said Hill. Surprisingly afterwards two fans seated behind

the Swarm bench showed their ignorance by declaring, they were going to “Scalp” them. Taking to twitter, Thompson wrote he hadn’t heard such overt racist sentiments “since high school.” Hill did apologize but was terminated by the Wings, who to their credit reached out with a heartfelt apology to Thompson and the Swarm. The Ontario Human Rights Commission made headlines on December saying they publicly announced plans in late winter/early spring to have a meeting with Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, the Ontario Lacrosse Association and the Canadian Lacrosse Association to talk about the seriousness issues of racism against Indigenous lacrosse players. “Lacrosse has long been a way for Indigenous communities to connect with each other in a spirit of trust, respect and honour,” said Ontario Human Rights Commission interim chief commissioner Ena Chadha. “But connections with non-Indigenous communities are quickly broken and trust is destroyed when they are fraught with harassment and abuse. Our goal is to build relationships that unite and uphold reconciliation, and encourage all to proactively address racism.”

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Councillor disrupts finance meeting with false allegations DONNA DURIC

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Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Councillor Helen Miller made allegations at Monday’s General Finance, saying she believed commission members were "double dipping” in the honoraria they received. Miller said, "you're getting paid twice for the same work." In response Garlow said in February that the SNGR Senior Administrative Officer approved honoraria for administrative work during the pandemic. Commissioners have been paid $40 per hour for any administrative work outside of normal meetings. "Can you provide evidence that I've done something financially inappropriate?" Garlow asked the councillor. The meeting grew heated after Miller said, "I don't have to prove anything. You're getting paid twice." Garlow addressed the allegations and said, "When it comes to my character and my actions as the chair, you absolutely must have the evidence to demonstrate that I've done something financially inappropriate." Garlow said the commission had no choice but to continue administrative work in absence of permanent staff members while Six Nations was in lockdown. "We made that decision so the work of the commission could continue. We approached the SAO. We asked for approval. We got approval. We have submitted our invoices, outlining our work and when we went to meetings. It is reprehensible that a councillor, an elected official

in this community, would come forward and make an allegation of someone that they have mandated to do administrative work to ensure that this industry comes into place." She added, "This is a distraction. This is disgusting, is what it is. I have not done anything financially inappropriate. Or acted outside of my role as chair. I would like an apology from Coun. Miller for those false allegations for continuing to spin the narrative in a negative direction, when it is your role to support the work of the commission, not to come against its members." Miller said she supports the work of the commission and denied making allegations. "I'm not making allegations because it's true what I'm saying. You're getting paid twice for the same work. That's true. That's not an allegation." Garlow again refuted any wrongdoing and said, "That is not true. That is false information. If you continue to claim that in a public forum, I will take action against you." Coun. Miller replied, "I don't care, sue me." At least one councillor said she did not believe there was any wrongdoing. "I know this is a trying subject," said Coun. Audrey Powless-Bomberry. "From my understanding, the commission members get paid an honorarium for doing two to three hours of work at a meeting." She said because there is no project manager, the work is still being done over and above their honoraria. "I give credit to them for taking that slack and making that decision to do that extra work. They didn't have to. It could've fallen apart a long time ago. They kept this commission

together." Coun. Powless-Bomberry said through no fault of the commission, a project manager still needs to be hired. "Until they get the project manager the work still has to be done. When the project manager gets in place, I believe that will solve the whole problem that's here. To me it's clear, there is no wrongdoing." The commission received $400,000 when it first started in spring 2019 to carry out a mandate of developing regulations for a Six Nations cannabis industry. Garlow presented the commission's budget and financials to council's finance committee Monday morning. Garlow said a project manager needs to be hired which is a full-time job. They had a successful candidate in September but the candidate turned down the role because they didn't believe the $6,500 a month salary was sufficient. "It was very disappointing because that person was extremely skilled and would've brought so much to the table and would've taken a lot of work off my shoulders. But we have to keep the work going." The commission is still looking to hire a project manager. In the meantime, applications for production permits began rolling out last week, with a number of applicants so far. Licenses to produce will be issued by March, council heard with the licenses for dispensaries coming as early as this spring. “Council’s policy decisions now allow cannabis from other First Nations to be sold on the territory if it passes testing requirements,” said Garlow.

“The ECG expresses concerns for community members, especially this time of year as many travellers from regions currently in red or grey zones may be planning a visit to Six Nations for cigarettes, gas and crafts” said the statement. “Due to our community’s social determinants of health we are kindly

asking travellers coming from communities with high transmission rates of COVID to please do not visit at this time.” Said Elected Chief Mark Hill. The community was shut down for weeks in early 2020 as pandemic restrictions were put in place to guarantee community safety.

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OHSWEKEN — If you headed to Six Nations from a grey or red zone — don’t. That is the request from the Six Nations Emergency Control Group who issued a public statement this week, asking travellers to avoid visiting the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nation communities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada secured doses of the vaccine last week, with prioritization on certain populations to receive the first dose of the vaccine. According to Canada. com, the rollout will come in stages, with recommendations that initial doses of authorized COVID-19 vaccine(s) should be offered to individuals without contraindications in the following populations: -Residents and staff of congregate living settings that provide care for seniors -Adults 70 years of age and older, beginning with adults 80 years of age and older, then decreasing the age limit by 5-year increments to age 70 years as supply becomes available -Health care workers (including all those who work in health care

settings and personal support workers whose work involves direct contact with patients) -Adults in Indigenous communities where infection can have disproportionate consequences Indigenous people face higher rates of diabetes than any other population in Canada, with experts noting diabetes as a risk factor in Covid-19 complications. Canada is set to receive 249,000 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine this month, contingent on Health Canada authorization of the vaccine. The doses will make up part of the eventual 76 million doses Canada is expected to secure from Pfizer. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council did not respond to requests seeking more information on the rollout of the vaccine on Six Nations.

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New Ogwedeni:deo director has plans for positive change DONNA DURIC

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For Cindy Jamieson, it's all about placing children with loved ones. It's never easy running a child welfare agency, but Jamieson, the new director of Ogwedeni:deo on Six Nations, has big plans to improve the delivery of service to the families of Six Nations. Coming onboard just a month ago with an extensive background in implementing change in the child welfare system in British Columbia, Jamieson is a big believer in what's known as "kinship care" in child protection circles, where children are placed with relatives at all possible times if they must be temporarily removed from home. Even at that, Jamieson says, her philosophy is that removing a child from their home is a last resort when it comes to child protection. Prevention is key, she said. And with a worldwide

pandemic that has seen an increase in domestic violence, job loss, economic upheaval, increased time at home, and food insecurity, there was concern in the community that Six Nations kids might be suffering more harm since restrictions began in early March that saw all local schools shut down. But surprisingly, Jamieson has good news to share: the past two months saw zero Six Nations children removed from their homes, despite schools being closed and many parents losing their jobs and facing increased economic pressures during the pandemic. However, she said, there have been increased investigations since August. The important thing is providing families with support, she said. Ogwadeni:deo (OGD) is Six Nations' customary child protection agency, created to replace the former native branch of the Children's Aid Society (CAS) that operated on Six Nations until the new agency received its

official designation from the Ministry of Child and Family Services in 2018. One of the complaints of the previous CAS system saw too many Six Nations children taken from their homes and placed with non-native families and not enough placements with relatives. The new agency has not been without criticism. "We've been called the 'brown CAS'", said Jamieson.Â "We have community expectation that would like us to look more at prevention, culture, alter-

native dispute resolution (staying out of court), family circles, customary care, kinship care, and use of culture. There's two different roads this agency has had to try to walk down." The agency has to follow ministry of guidelines but Jamieson says the number one group of people it answers to is the community. They're also answerable to the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, the community, families, the children and a community advisory

board. "The community wants child apprehension to be the last resort," said Jamieson, who has a master's degree in social work. "If we can keep the family together, we would rather do that." When it comes to child protection on Six Nations and across the country, neglect is the number one reason children are taken out of the home and put into care, said Jamieson. As Jamieson eases into her new role, she's looking to hire more staff, as well as improving data

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OHSWEKEN — The final community information sessions for the Six Nations Internet Towers Project will carry on through December. Six Nations will be building three new internet towers to provide Wifi services to the community. There are 4 more information session members can plan to attend on December 7th at 12PM, December 10th at 12PM, December 15th at 5PM and December 17th at 5PM.

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Alberta man charged with assault after Indigenous man beaten By Canadian Press AIRDRIE, AB — Telly Bear says he is feeling better but his wife is too traumatized to go out by herself after they were followed from a gas station and attacked north of Calgary. RCMP in Airdrie have laid charges after the Indigenous man says his car was rear-ended and he was beaten with a baton while the attacker shouted racist slurs at him and his wife. Mounties say they received a call about an assault just before 11 p.m.

Thursday. Bear said he and his wife, Judy, were taking a bathroom break at a gas station while heading home to Calgary from his uncle's funeral in Saskatchewan. That's when he said a white man with face tattoos pulled up in a parking spot next to them. Bear said the man, who was in a black hoodie, parked so close that his wife couldn't open the passenger door of their Chevy Tahoe. ``He was really like mean mugging, you know, like giving a real dirty look through the window,'' the

32-year-old Bear recalled. As his wife got into the car, the man used racist language and said, ``You think you can just park anywhere?'' before telling them to get out of Airdrie. Bear said they drove away, but the man followed them. When Bear came to a stop at a red light, he said the man came out from his car carrying a baton and began to hit the passenger side of his car where his wife was sitting. Bear said he had to jump the red light for his wife's safety. They went around in a loop and

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Bear said the impact was so strong that the front of the man's Dodge Journey crushed ``just like a beer can, like mushed straight in.'' Bear said that's when his attacker hit him on his head at least nine times with the baton. He was treated in hospital for injuries to his head, an arm fracture and a gash on his face. His wife received whiplash from the crash. Bear said the man hit him so hard the baton eventually broke, and then police arrived at the scene.

Brantford-Brant reports dip in coronavirus numbers By TRT Staff COVID-19 infections decreased in Brantford-Brant last week with 53 active cases confirmed. COVID-19 outbreaks at Peace Haven Home, Penmarvian Retirement Home and Community Living Brant were declared over the past week with all residents being tested this week. Outbreaks at Unit B-5 at Brantford General Hospital was declared over on December 3. The COVID-19 outbreak at The Olde School Restaurant was declared over on December 4, and

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OTTAWA — National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations said he won't seek re-election as the head of the organization next summer, saying he has spent his six years in the role helping bring Indigenous issues to the forefront of Canadian public life. ``Issues and concerns that we used to talk about only among ourselves, around the kitchen table, are now out there in the media every day, at the centre of public debate,'' Bellegarde said in a series of tweets Monday. Bellegarde, who has served in the role since 2014, said he has successfully advocated for laws protecting Indigenous children and languages as well as a new bill to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. His advocacy has also helped to secure more than $27 billion in new

funding, he said. He said these achievements should inspire Indigenous leaders to continue pressing for better lives for Indigenous people. ``We must reach out to our non-Indigenous brothers and sisters who understand that there can be no reconciliation without transformation,'' he said. ``We need to mobilize our allies in government — no matter what party they belong to — who have the courage (and) conviction to support change.'' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference in Ottawa Monday that Bellegarde has been a tireless leader and advocate for First Nations. ``I am joined by people across the country in recognizing and celebrating his years of devoted service to First Nations communities,'' Trudeau said. ``We will continue to work with the national chief to advance the priorities identified by First

Nations, including keeping First Nations communities safe from this pandemic,'' he said. Bellegarde said he will address the chiefs at their general assembly, which is being held virtually this week after it was put off last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ``I will be both excited and anxious, but most of all, proud of the work we did together,'' he said. ``We still have lots of work to do, so let's fight together for First Nations' priorities right to the end.'' Before becoming national chief, Bellegarde, 58, served as the AFN's regional chief for Saskatchewan and the chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. He was also a councillor and a chief of the Little Black Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan. The national chief is elected every three years to lead the AFN, a political advocacy organization that claims to represent more than 600 First Nations in Canada.

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QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Quebec government says it will spend $18.6 million over the next five years to improve policing in Indigenous communities. Among the measures announced at a press conference Friday is funding to enable members of Indigenous police services to stay in their communities while taking specialized training courses around conjugal violence and sexual assault investigations. Currently those courses are only offered at the provincial police academy. Shawn Dulude, the chief of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and a vice-president of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association, said that many of Quebec's 22 Indigenous police services are small. A service with four or five officers can't afford to send one of them away for up to a month, he explained at the press conference.

The government will look at ways to deliver the training in communities, and in the languages that Indigenous police officers speak, Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said. Dulude said the training will allow Indigenous police services to investigate crimes such as sexual assaults in their communities without having to call for support from the provincial police. ``We want to be equal'' with other police services, he said. Guilbault said the province will also fund basic police training for up to 24 members of Indigenous communities a year and take steps to encourage more people from those communities to consider a career in policing. Currently between 18 and 23 people from Indigenous communities graduate from Quebec's police academy every year, just over three per cent of graduates, Guilbault said. But Indigenous police services struggle with recruitment and retention. Many officers leave for po-

lice services in large cities or the provincial police, which offer better pay and benefits, Dulude said. The funding announced Friday comes after an inquiry overseen by retired judge Jacques Viens issued a damning report last year on the relationship between public servants in Quebec and Indigenous people. Guilbault said the announcement responds to several of the recommendations made in Viens' report. That inquiry was launched after a number of Indigenous women in Vald'Or, Que., accused police of sexual assault and other forms of abuse. A report released in October on the provincial police watchdog's investigation into those allegations found that since the women came forward in 2015, more than 200 investigations have been opened into allegations of police misconduct toward Indigenous people. Le Devoir reported Friday that the complaints have led to charges against 17 police officers.

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While nothing is set in stone, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is now targeting a January 15th start. Naturally, this time frame can change as it’s dependent on regional public health approval along with Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework. “I’m very excited for the season. It’s going to be fun to be back playing some competitive hockey,” Caledonia Pro- Fit Corvairs rookie Tie Jacobs said. “And from what we’re told, there will be a few rule changes. We don’t know all of them yet, but it seems like limited body contact and a face-off rule change.” The regular season, which is scheduled to

conclude at the end of March, with Sutherland Cup won by no later than June, will have some rapid changes this year. Various structure changes will be implemented; deliberate bodychecking, intentional physical contact, post whistle scrums and any kind of physical altercations will not be allowed. Also bubble face masks will be mandatory. Also, the number of players competing per team will depend on the facility structure and Public Health Unit. “From what we’re told, there will be a few rule changes,” Jacobs said. “We don’t know all of them yet, but seems like limited body contact and a face off rule change.” Once play resumes, most arenas won’t be allowing fans. Also, only 24 total teams from the GOJHL’s three conferences

will be playing as the Buffalo Regals and Welland Jr. Canadians from the Golden Horseshoe Conference have officially opted out for the season. “We are grateful and excited to have received this confirmation from the OHF as we work towards getting our players back on the ice,” said Mark Tuck, GOJHL Commissioner. “Along with our goal of providing the best junior hockey experience in Ontario, our League is committed to ensuring a safe return to play for everyone involved.” Tuck also went on to add, “GOJHL appreciates our teams, players, staff members, officials, fans, and everyone associated with our League for their dedication and patience during these unprecedented times,” said GOJHL Commissioner Mark Tuck. We wish the best of luck to

all as we begin the GOJHL 2020-21 season.” The playing format will see teams compete within brackets in their division which is formatted so that they are competing against only one specific team for a set time frame. Following a three-week cycle, these teams will be taking a 14- day isolation hiatus to exchange cohorts. “To prepare I’ve been training at home lifting, doing my best to prepare for the season,” Jacobs said. “We’ve been skating a few times each week for the past few weeks. Getting a feel for each other seeing how we play.” Now, all Jacobs and the entire league can do is play the waiting game to see if indeed things will be safe enough, depending on numbers, to officially drop the puck come January, 2021.

Sasakamoose was working on his book ``Call Me Indian'' _ set to be released in the spring _ right up until the end. ``He went in the hospital Nov. 20 ... on Nov. 19 we did the final edit,'' Neil Sasakamoose, Fred's son, told mourners inside the arena that bears his father's name in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, north of Saskatoon. ``That's the best story we have of him.'' One of 11 children, Fred Sasakamoose was forcibly taken from his community in central Saskatchewan to a residential school as a boy. Sasakamoose told a Truth and Reconciliation

Commission hearing in 2012 that he had been sexually abused by other students, and recalled being whipped and having coal oil poured over his head. Sasakamoose also encountered a reverend intent on making him into a successful hockey player. He would eventually spend three seasons with the Moose Jaw Canucks of the Western Canadian Junior Hockey League before joining Chicago. And when Sasakamoose's playing career came to an end, he returned to the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Sasakamoose became a

band councillor and chief, and worked to develop minor hockey and other sports programs across the province. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron recalled Sasakamoose delivering food to his family when he was seven years old. ``Everyone of has that memory, that good memory that has connected us to this mighty fine man,'' Cameron said. ``Words can't do him justice for the life he lived, the memories he made, and the experiences he had for 86 years. ``He was a mighty fine man.''

'A mighty fine man': Sasakamoose laid to rest By TRT Staff

Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as a survivor, trailblazer and community leader at his funeral Saturday, died of complications from COVID-19 on Nov. 24 in Prince Albert, Sask., at age 86. He suited up for 11 NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 season, becoming one of the first Indigenous players in what was then a six-team league.

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During these times of uncertainly, Sarnia Sting forward Theo Hill has been staying optimistic while doing what he loves best which is playing hockey. In a perfect world without the COVID-19 virus, this Hagersville product would be wearing the Sting uniform and competing in what would have been his third OHL season. Instead, this 18- year-old has been skating twice a week in Woodstock with other OHL players from the area including Brenden Anderson who was drafted in 2019, 215th overall by the Kitchener Rangers. “A bunch of local OHL guys from around Brantford have come out to skate twice a week,” Hill said. “We’ve really been pushing each other getting a sweat, and it feels great. Especially since we’ve been off for four or five months now.” Hill went on to add with enthusiasm, “It’s just nice

to play the game I love.” Though Hill and the other players are still playing the waiting game in terms of when the season will begin, he has still been working out diligently in the gym preparing. “I’m looking to get faster,” Hill said. “I want to take that next step in being a better player and leader in the dressing room.” Last season Hill scored 11 goals and 23 points while registering 42 penalty minutes in 53 games. That’s an obvious big improvement on his rookie campaign which saw him score three goals and six points, along with 20 penalty minutes in 60 games played. Only time will tell if with COVID-19, it’s safe enough and if so when to start the OHL season. “The goal is to have a main camp about two weeks before the season,” Hill said. “They’re (league) doing their best.” Right now, all Hill and the other OHL players can do is stay prepared by skating and working out.

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November is an exciting time in the NHL, as various legends are officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Each year, various new inductees proudly wear their new Hockey Hall of Fame blazers as they pose for pictures with their shiny hall of fame plaque before delivering what is usually a humorous or highly emotional acceptance speech. As a result of so many iconic players deserving of a spot, various superstar players such as Saskatchewan born, Metis forward Theo Fleury have been overlooked. Selected 166th in the 1987 NHL draft by the Calgary Flames, Fleury refused to pay attention to the doubters who believed that due to his diminutive size and weight he wouldn’t be tall or strong enough to survive the vigour of a full NHL season. Fleury, who is only 5’6” and 180 pounds showed to have a heart of a lion as he proved all his doubters wrong by putting together a hall of fame 16- year NHL career. Starting his career with the Flames, Fleury also had a spell playing with the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks where in a total of 1,084 NHL games he totalled an impressive 455 goals along with 1,088 points and 1,840 penalty minutes. Making an early splash,

In overcoming the odds, Saskatchewan born Metis forward Theo Fleury carved out an impressive 16- year NHL career which saw him score 455 career goals along with 1,088 total points in 1,084 games, which are hall of fame worthy numbers. What is so amazing about his feat is that Fleury accomplished all this while battling for years personal demons which drove him to alcohol and drugs. PHOTO BY GRANDSTANDECENTRAL.COM Today, he is sober and gives motivational talks.

Fleury broke into the NHL in 1988/89 where he played a big role in helping Calgary win the Stanley Cup. Following the regular season where in 36 NHL games played, he scored 14 goals and 36 points, he came alive in the playoffs by scoring five goals and 11 points in 22 games before eventually lifting the Stanley Cup. Naturally Hockey Hall of Famers have during their legendary careers shown that ability to have magical playoff runs. They have that gift to come through when the playoff pressure is on, which is something that Fleury has accomplished throughout his career. In post-season, Fleury ended up racking up 34 goals, 45 assists for 79 points in 77 playoff games. Arguably, Fleury is best remembered for his exuberant goal celebration in 1991, when during the Flames first round series against their archrivals Edmonton Oilers,

he scored the Game 6 overtime winner before enthusiastically sliding the length of the ice on his knees while waving his arms in excitement. This was a series that Edmonton would eventually win in seven games. Representing Canada at the World Junior Championships, Fleury was part of the 1987 team which playing in Czechoslovakia was best remembered for the infamous bench clearing brawl which occurred on January 4, 1987 between Canada and the Soviet Union. This brawl, which began with Canada holding a 4-2 second period lead, led to both teams being disqualified from the tournament. The following year, Fleury was back wearing the Canada colors at the ‘88 World Junior Championships which that year was being played in Moscow. Fleury, who captained the team, scored eight points in seven playoff games, in being named Tourna-

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ment All-Star as Canada celebrated a World Juniors Championship gold medal win. Fleury never hesitated in representing his country on the international stage. On the international circuit, Fleury had an impressive resume which included helping Canada win silver at the 1991 World Championships in Finland and five years later playing a big role in helping Canada win another silver only this time at the ‘96 World Cup which was the successor of the Canada Cup. Meanwhile, Fleury would once again accomplish gold, as he was part of Team Canada who won gold at the 1991 Canada Cup. 11 years later he experienced the thrill of winning 2002 Olympic gold at the Salt Lake City Olympic games. Interestingly enough, Fleury, who is now 52 years-old, is just one of 15 players in NHL history to average more than a point per game in regular season and playoffs. The other 14 have already been

inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Overall, Fleury reached the 50-goal plateau only once in his career and hit the lofty 100- point mark twice. In his career, Fleury was twice a top five selection in Hart Trophy balloting. Currently, Fleury ranks 58th all-time among NHL goal scorers with 455, 77th in assist with 633 and 64th in points with 1,088. What made these numbers and overall career so incredible is that Fleury accomplished all this while battling an assortment of personal demons. In his 2009 autobiography Playing with Fire, Fleury shocked the hockey world when he went into detail about the sexual abuse he was victim to from his junior coach, Graham James. As a result, he began abusing alcohol and drugs. “The direct result of my being abused was that I became a f---ing raging, alcoholic lunatic,” Fleury wrote in the book. “(James) destroyed my belief system. The most influential adult in my life at the time was telling me that what I thought was wrong was right. I no longer had faith in myself or my own judgement. And when you come down to it, that’s all a person has. Once it’s gone, how do you get it back?” Growing up, Fleury had little family support system as his mom was addicted to prescription sedatives and his dad was an alcoholic. In 1999, when Fleury was playing

for the Rangers, his alcohol and drug use were out of control. As a result, he fooled NHL drug testers by pouring Gatorade into his urine samples. He would also admit at that time to hanging out and partying with freaks, strippers and other shady people. He also dropped a lot of money gambling in casinos and strip clubs. Taking action, the NHL forced him into treatment during the summer of 2001. Fleury, who was a seven- time NHL all star, eventually retired in 2003 and today has completely turned his life around. Presently, Fleury has dedicated himself to being a motivational speaker and assists those around the world who are battling mental illness. Meanwhile Fleury, who has been sober since 2005, showed tremendous character and strength when in 2010, he summoned up the courage to go ahead and file a criminal complaint against his tormentor which ultimately resulted in James going to prison for two years. Along with his hockey achievements, Fleury also received the Canadian Humanitarian Award, and Queen’s Jubilee Medallion. The hockey numbers and international achievements speak for themselves and Fleury’s complete life turnaround which includes that desire to help people, are reasons why Theo Fleury deserves to be enshrined into the hockey hall of fame.

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Grand Erie Finalizes Transition Deadlines for Elementary and Secondary Students Planning to Switch Modes of Learning The next and final opportunity for parents/guardians and students to make a change to their current mode of learning amid the pandemic will be February 2021, a decision made to best support the continuity of learning for students and staff. “This has been a very unpredictable time, but after reviewing the timelines for the remainder of the school year, the hope is that this offers families a chance to switch from either in-class or online learning if they wish, while ensuring as much stability as possible,” said JoAnna Roberto, Director of Education. “Despite the challenges this year has presented, our educators’ efforts – both in the classroom and in the virtual space – have continued to focus on students’ safety, achievement and wellbeing, and we commend them for that.” Families wishing to make the change from in-class to online, or vice versa, can expect communication from their child’s school, with a link shared in order to provide a final declaration. The deadline for secondary students is January 6, to begin classes in the new mode of learning for the start of Quadmester 3 on February 2. The deadline for elementary students is January 13, with a February 16 start date in the new mode of learning. “Understandably, should extenuating circumstance arise after the deadline passes, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s principal,” said Roberto. There are currently more than 4,500 students in Grand Erie’s Virtual Academy. The Board represents nearly 18,000 students in 58 elementary schools and more than 7,300 students in 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk as well as secondary students from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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• Human Resources Administrator (contract position)

– Secondary School diploma required; HR and/or payroll experience required; CHRP or PCP designation preferred; proficient computer skills required; expected to assist with payroll as needed.

• Security Guard – Previous experience preferred; minimum

Ontario “G” Class license and police clearance check required; must be available to work 12-hour shifts.

• General Labourer (PM Shift) – Previous experience in

a factory setting an asset; requires knowledge/ability to perform duties safely; ability to perform hard physical labour; scissor lift and/or lift truck certification preferred.

Applications available at G.R.E. guard shack located at 2176 Chiefswood Rd. Ohsweken, ON Please return your application and a current resume to the guard shack or by: Mail to:

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It is with p ro fo u n d sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our precious loving son Andrew Jacob Kenneth Davis September 17, 1993 November 30, 2020, age 27 years. Survived by only loving d a u g h t e r Andrianna Bella Camryn Davis. Beloved son of Cecil and Albertha (Bonnie) Davis; loving brother of Cheryl & Wayne (Fat) Green, Ryan Davis (Christina), and Cole Davis. Uncle to Mitch, Zach, Mariah, and the late McKenna, and Cole, Rycol, Ryleen, and Coan; and loving grandmother Eleanor Staats. Andrew was a member of the Ironworkers Local Union 736. He excelled at Rodwork. He enjoyed music, sports, hockey (goaltending), bow hunting, and cruises. He was also known as scruff. He will be resting at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line Rd., Ohsweken on Saturday from 11 am. until 8 pm. for visitation. A private family service will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 followed by burial at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Six Nations. Masks or facial coverings are requested. www.rhbanderson.com.

Suddenly due to complicated circumstances on Sunday November 29, 2020 at the age of 41 years. Beloved son of Debbie Doolittle, and Paul Doolittle. Loving brother of Paul, Brittni, and Cody Martin. Dear uncle of Destiny, Aden, Nash, Lincoln, and Jocelyn Rose. Grandson of Gloria O’Donnell, the late Allan Doolittle, and Penny Hill. Chris will also be deeply missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, and his many friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will honour his life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 1-4 pm. Masks or facial coverings are required. www.rhbanderson.com

A grandfather, a father, a son, a nephew, brother and friend who will be always remembered for his love for people and for the love of God’s Word. A machinist, by trade, who graduated from Mohawk College. He spent many years working at Genfast as a machinist. He loved his job and the people that he worked with. Darren is the son of Morley and Muriel Styres and Stepson of Violet Shawanda. The loving father of Jordan Welby Styres (Lewiston- Tuscarora Nation) and grandfather of Lucien Hanson Styres (Lewiston), and a friend of his loving exwife Dawn Cheryl Hill. Darren will be missed by brothers and sisters Darryl & Sandra Styres, Derek & Sandy Styres, Stephanie Styres, Dan Dery, Marcia & Avalon Trimm, David Styres, Sheila Hill, Lori & Leslie Sowden. Greatly loved and adored by many uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, and friends. Darren peacefully began his journey into heaven on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm at the Brantford General Hospital. The family will honour his life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Wednesday December 9, 2020 from 2-8 pm. A private family service will be held at New Credit Fellowship Centre on Thursday at 1 pm. with interment to follow at New Credit Cemetery. Service will be streamed live on Facebook (Stephanie Styres). www.rhbanderson.com

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It is hard to write about the end of life of someone, especially when he is your last son. But we want to take time to thank so many folks for their help. First, thanks to Stan and Cathy Jonathan for the tent, tables and corn soup. All the food brought in by friends and neighbours was truly appreciated. Thanks to Andrea Sandy for helping with the food and special thanks to Zina Hess for managing the kitchen and staying up all night with Wayne so we could rest. Floral arrangements from near and far came in and we thank you for them. Thanks to the Veterans Association and John Monture and Bruce Patterson and all others for your monetary donations. We thank Bill Lofthouse and his staff for all the guidance and empathy shown during this trying time. So many folks came forward to give comfort and support and we cannot thank you enough. Phone calls from relatives and friends in Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina and Niagara Falls meant so much to us. Our nephew, Todd, from Rochester, had a difficult time at border to attend but we are thankful he made it. Thank you to Rev. Rosalyn Elm for her prayers at the house and burial. Many thanks to the pall bearers for carrying Wayne to his final resting Place. Wayne lived at home for 25 years and we want to thank Lily Miller’s family for taking Wayne to W. Ross McDonald school. Those times were his happiest days. His next 24 years he resided at Brantwood Centre, where he received amazing care and we will be eternally grateful to Brantwood staff who also loved our son. As former board members of Brantwood we observed firsthand their professionalism and care for all the residents. Finally, a very heartfelt thanks to all who offered comforting words and prayers throughout this trying time. Your sympathy and caring did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Allan and Pat Longboat

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Six Nations COVID-19 Update

This page is a snapshot of the cases at the time of the last update. Updated daily.

Update as of:

12/7/20 18:00

Six Nations COVID-19 Response Level: Otsi:nekwar (Yellow)

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Total Resolved

Total Deaths

TOTAL

How many new people are becoming sick with COVID-19?

12/7/2020

Total (Last 7 days)

How many people have become infected with COVID-19 in total? 100

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