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Six Nations Council ready to sign MOU on 9.2 million Internet project DONNA DURIC

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Construction on a $9.2 million fibre internet project is expected to begin as soon as Six Nations of the Grand River elected council signs an MOU with Rogers Communications.

SNGR is expected to sign the MOU this week, kicking off the installation of fiber optic Internet throughout the whole reserve. Coun. Audrey Powless-Bomberry said the community has been waiting for high-speed for years. “It’s what the reserve

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needs,” she said during a general council meeting last week. “It’s what the community’s been wanting. It’s what the community’s been asking for, for years.” Rogers has agreed to fund the project, council heard. The communications giant will hook up fiber internet to every home on the reserve, at no cost to the homeowner, said Kim Barrington, Rogers’ director of operations, enterprise division. “We’re progressing really well,” she told council, saying all homes should

have fiber internet by next summer. The result will be faster internet for over 2,000 homes on the reserve, with fiber optic cables spanning over 130 km of land on the reserve. The project will also bring employment and training opportunities. Once the MOU is signed, Rogers will put out requests for proposals for vendors to complete the project. “This opportunity can be the start of a great relationship between Rogers and Six Nations,” said

Barrington. Fiber lines will be installed along the majority of roads on the reserve but some areas can’t have fiber lines because the geography of those areas would be better served by towers, said Barrington. “We’re really excited to get this work done, said Barrington. “We hope that this will allow the community to proceed quicker with the connectivity they need for better businesses and better schooling at home and all the good things that come from improved technology and

connectivity.” Barrington said there’s no reason Six Nations shouldn’t have the same quality Internet that’s available off-reserve. It’s the latest technology, she said. “This is all you’ll need. It’s the best that there is.” Rogers is still working on pricing models for Six Nations customers, with talk of providing an introductory or monthly rate customized for Six Nations, said Barrington. “We’re toying around with different ideas right now.”

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HALDIMAND — OPP are asking for help from the public locating 32 year old Amber Ellis. Ellis was last seen on Six Nations of the Grand River in early February in an area on Sixth Line, east of Chiefswood Road when it was reported she collected her belongings, left, and has not been seen since.

She was reported missing in early March. This is the second public call out police are making to the public for information into her disappearance. Ellis is known to have ties at Six Nations as well as Brantford, Cambridge, Hamilton and Norfolk County areas. She is 5’9” tall, 120lbs with a thin build, long dark hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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SIX NATIONS JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Community Standards Program ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT If you would like to contribute to the betterment of our community, we want to hear from you. As a member of the Community Standards Advisory Committee, you will be able to provide your unique perspective that would allow us to gain insight about specific community needs, which will guide us through the next steps in developing the Community Standards. You will inform our work moving forward! Qualifications : 

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Six Nations reports lowered COVID-19 infections, 1 new death STAFF REPORT

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OHSWEKEN — Another community member has died of COVID-19. Six Nations of the Grand River reported an additional death Tuesday, bringing the total to 9 since the beginning of the pandemic. There are now 5 active cases including 2 cases identified with a variant

of concern. One person remains in hospital another 66 are in self-isolation. This is the first time the case count on the territory has dipped below 10 active cases in the last ten weeks. Six Nations health officials scrambled to contain a devastating second wave that saw the community with some of the highest case rates in the province. SNGR moved the community into Orange Alert level down from the Black

Six Nations COVID-19 Update

Updated daily. To view new daily cases click here and view page 2 of the report

Active Cases

Currently Hospitalized

Total self-isolation

Variants of Concern Update

Update as of:

3/30/21 13:00

Note: Active cases are the number of confirmed cases minus the number of resolved cases and deaths.

Six Nations COVID-19 Response Level: Orange

Previously diagnosed COVID-19 case specimens that have under-gone further testing to determine if that person is infected with a variant of concern

Alert status earlier this week. To date there have been 438 total cases with 424 resolved cases and 9 deaths. Vaccinations have opened up to all Six Nations band members. Currently 1726 people have received one dose, another 142 people have received both doses of the Moderna vaccine and another 479 people are booked for future clinics.

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This does not include individuals who have been vaccinated off-reserve. Number booked in for future clinics have scheduled an appointment through the call centre but have not yet received their vaccination.

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These awards are offered to recognize the hard work and commitment of Six Nations students in Grade 7 through 12 who have achieved top marks in science and math. First, second and third place awards are given to students based on their combined average of these two subjects in their current grade and pathway. Students receive a certificate and a monetary award. In the 2019-20 school year, twenty-seven Six Nations students received a STAY Award.

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STAY Award WINNERS 2019-20 Grade First Place 7 Second Place Third Place First Place 8 Second Place Third Place First Place Second Place Third Place 9 First Place First Place First Place First Place Second Place Third Place First Place 10 Second Place Third Place First Place First Place Second Place Third Place 11 First Place Second Place Third Place First Place 12 Second Place

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Autism Awareness Month: Meet Brady Elsliger DONNA DURIC

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My adopted son was six years old when he first came into my life. He said the same three phrases over and over again. He threw things. He hit people and slapped them and lined up his toy cars as his main form of entertainment. He couldn’t really talk. He still wasn’t potty trained. He was severely developmentally disabled but he had no specific diagnosis. Doctors just kept saying he was developmentally delayed. One doctor who even specializes in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refused to diagnose him with autism. Finally, six months after I first met my stepson and his father, we got a diagnosis: PDD-NOS. It took countless appointments, phone calls, research and exhaustive tests and conversations to get him the diagnosis. It stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified. It was kind of a catch-all diagnosis for someone who exhibits some autistic traits but doesn’t have “classic” autism. Classic autism usually refers to those who don’t make eye contact and are not able to speak, also known as having “non-verbal autism.” My godson has non-verbal autism yet he is able to read and type words on a computer. He also has very challenging behaviours and is extremely sensitive to sounds and textures on his skin, causing him to

Brady, 18, showing off his Easter cupcake.

have emotional outbursts that are uncontrollable for him and give us a lot of grief from judgmental strangers when we’re out in public. My stepson Brady was able to look people in the eye. He wasn’t sensitive to sound or touch. In fact, he craves more touch and stimuli than most of us. He spoke a few words when he was six. Because of these traits, even an au-

tism specialist refused to diagnose him with autism. It was ridiculous. Without a proper diagnosis, how is one supposed to obtain the treatments needed specifically for that child’s diagnosis? That was in 2009 when we finally got the diagnosis. We were put on waiting lists for treatment for Brady but he aged out before he ever got higher up on all the waiting lists.

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He’s 18 now. Today, PDD-NOS is no longer used as a diagnosis. That, along with Asperger’s and classic “Kanner’s Autism” are now all combined under one category: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - because every person with autism is different and their symptoms lie on a spectrum. Asperger’s used to be applied to those with so-called “high-functioning autism.”

That is, their language and cognitive development were largely neurotypical but their behaviour and social skills made them exceptional from their peers. 40 or 50 years ago, anyone who was considered severely “odd” and bullied mercilessly by their peers but managed to have advanced language and academic skills would’ve been diagnosed with ASD. It is a complicated neurodevelopmental condition that needs a lot more public understanding and a lot more services and funding for treatment programs. Brady was left out in the cold all these years. So I took matters into my own hands. I toilet-trained him, helped him learn to count and learn the ABC song, spell his name, recite his address and phone number and learn that hitting is completely unacceptable. His aggression ceased completely when he was nine. Today, he is the happiest, cutest, most adorable teen you could ever hope to meet and interact with. He’s like an angel in human form. He still has his autism traits – like his obsession with watching the move Cars over and over again, his complete obsession with four stuffed animals that he has to take everywhere, and sticking to the exact same routine every day to avoid giving him anxiety. He repeats a lot, all day long. People who aren’t used to it might get frustrated hearing the same questions over and over again all day long but again, this is where the educational part comes into

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play. He is not repeating to cause frustration for those around him. He is trying to get a need met in the only way he knows. It’s a habit he’ll be unlikely to break in his lifetime. It’s part of his autism. Brady is a gift. And many other parents of kids with autism believe their kids are gifts, too. They have a unique way of looking at the world that could teach us all lessons on how to be more open-minded, less judgmental and how to see the wonder in even the smallest things. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any areas for improvement. The goal for many parents is to see their child living up to their fullest potential, with or without autism. What parents of children with autism don’t want is pity or the belief our kids are burdens. Don’t be sad for us. We’re pretty happy with our kids, just like any parent with a neurotypical child. They bring a lot of joy to those around them. They deserve a chance and being seen as the unique, wonderful souls they are. As April is Autism Awareness Month, I encourage you to learn what you can about autism spectrum disorder. Six Nations Health Services, in partnership with Landsowne Children’s Centre in Brantford, is hosting a Zoom session tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. for those interested in tuning and learning more about autism and local supports. To register, email larissaskye@sixnations.ca or call 519-761-0534.

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PETERBOROUGH — Police in Peterborough, Ont., said Wednesday they are aware of the calls for elevated charges in the death of a local Indigenous woman, but the investigation is ongoing. Relatives of 22-year-old Cileana Taylor asked on Monday that the charges against her alleged assailant be upgraded from assault to at least manslaughter. Taylor was attacked at a house party on Sept. 3 and remained in hospital for months with severe brain damage before dying on Feb. 26. ``To see a life cut short is never easy and we recognize that part of healing can include resolution through the courts and justice system,'' Peterborough police said Wednesday in response to the family's request.

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Cileana Taylor, 22, was attacked at a house party and later died. Family are calling for upgraded charges for the FILE PHOTO assailant.

Jordan Morin, 23, is charged with aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm. Police said they continue to liaise with the Crown attorney on the matter. ``We understand and can appreciate that this is probably not the answer that provides immediate, if any comfort,'' police said in a statement. Police also said they're waiting for the results of forensic tests, which could take months to receive. They said an update on the case will be provided

once further information is available. Chief Emily Whetung of Curve Lake First Nation, where Taylor was raised and lived until the night of the incident, also called for Morin's charges to be elevated on Monday. Taylor and Morin had been intimate partners for about three months at the time of the alleged assault. Morin was already out on bail for a previous assault charge dating back to 2019 when he was charged for the incident involving Taylor. He was released on bail on Feb. 3, three weeks before Taylor died. ``Gender-based and intimate partner violence continues to occur and for Indigenous women and girls the rates are even higher,'' police said in their statement. ``We recognize this type of violence is a systemic issue. Peterborough Police will continue to advocate for the protections afforded to victims of crime.''

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Six Nations COVID-19 Update

Updated daily. To view new daily cases click here and view page 2 of the report

Active Cases

Currently Hospitalized

Total self-isolation

Variants of Concern Update

Update as of:

3/30/21 13:00

Note: Active cases are the number of confirmed cases minus the number of resolved cases and deaths.

Six Nations COVID-19 Response Level: Orange

Previously diagnosed COVID-19 case specimens that have under-gone further testing to determine if that person is infected with a variant of concern

Total Cases

Total Resolved

Total Deaths

438

424

Vaccination Update as of 2021-03-30

# of cases identified with a variant of concern

total # booked for future clinics

# partially vaccinated (received 1 dose)

# fully vaccinated (received 2 doses)

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Notice of Study Commencement Highway 403/Rest Acres Road Interchange (GWP 3025-15-00) Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study PROJECT OVERVIEW The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Parsons Inc. (Parsons) to undertake the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the reconstruction of the Highway 403/Rest Acres Road Interchange in the County of Brant. The improvements proposed will address traffic operation and safety requirements associated with increased traffic demand by 2041. The study will confirm existing and future conditions within the study area and identify any potential impacts that may occur from the interchange reconstruction. The scope of work includes reconstruction of both ramp terminals as roundabouts, drainage and illumination improvements, and landscaping.

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Not in the past: Colonialism is rooted in the present By Liam Midzain-Gobin Assistant Professor, Political Science, Brock University and Heather Smith Professor of Global and International Studies, University of Northern British Columbia At a press conference on March 9 after Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked about his commitment to the monarchy and, in particular, whether it sat uncomfortably beside his stated desire to ``dismantle colonialism in this country.'' In response, Trudeau acknowledged: ``There are many institutions that we have in this country, including that big building right across the street from us, Parliament, that has, and is, built around a system of colonialism, of discrimination, of systemic

racism.'' During that same press conference however, when identifying solutions, Trudeau's words changed. He began using the type of language we identify in a recent paper as ``reconciliation lite.'' In analyzing statements made by past Canadian leaders to the world, we found that their language promotes a myth of Canada as a non-colonial power. We use reconciliation lite to describe a narrative that recognizes the need to correct past harms, but sees this as a problem solved by multiculturalism or legal rights. This narrative continues to centre settlers and their interests, and is not a move to return land or authority, or rebuild meaningful relationships between the Crown, Canadians and Indigenous peoples. Trudeau's response reflects this. Instead of continuing to acknowledge colonialism, his focus shifts to systemic discrim-

ination. He said: ``The answer is not to suddenly toss out all the institutions and start over. The answer is to look very carefully at those systems and listen to Canadians who face discrimination every single day, and whenever they interact with those institutions, to understand the barriers, the inequities and the inequalities that exist within our institutions that need to be addressed, that many of us don't see because we don't live them. That's what fighting systemic discrimination is all about. Listening, learning and improving, and transforming our institutions.'' By identifying the need to tackle systemic discrimination instead of colonialism, Trudeau is reinforcing an established idea in Canadian politics: that colonialism is history. This idea is powerful. It offers some recognition

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PROCESS The County of Brant initiated the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) in August of 2015 for operational improvements at the Rest Acres Road/Highway 24 and Highway 403 Interchange. In September 2016, the County of Brant filed a "Notice of Environmental Classification Step-down" to reclassify the project as a Group C. No comments were received objecting to the step-down during the 30-day review period. The County of Brant completed the Preliminary Design and Class EA for operational improvements at the Rest Acres Road/Highway 24 and Highway 403 Interchange in January 2017. In January 2018, the County of Brant prepared a Class EA Addendum for Rest Acres Road from Highway 403 to King Edward Street which included temporary ramp closures at the Highway 403/Rest Acres Road Interchange during construction. This Detail Design study, which will build upon the preliminary design recommendations, is subject to the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) as a Group C project. As part of the EA requirements, an Environmental Screening Document (ESD) will be prepared at the end of the study to document the EA process followed. COMMENTS The purpose of this Notice is to advise interested parties of the start of the detail design and Class EA study. For additional information regarding the project, please refer to the project website https://hwy403-restacres.com. To submit comments, be added to the study contact list, or if you have questions regarding the project or the Notice of Study Commencement, please contact one of the following project team members: Angela Botsford MTO Project Engineer 659 Exeter Road, Exeter Road Complex 3rd Floor, London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 519-933-8720 e-mail: angela.botsford@ontario.ca

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Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the project team in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in this project or require communication support and project material in an alternate format, please contact one of the project team members listed above. THE NOTICE FIRST PUBLISHED MARCH 31, 2021

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continued from page 12 of ongoing cultural harms today while shifting our attention away from colonialism's structural nature, pointing instead to how we must end discrimination as racism and intolerance. You can't put a timestamp on colonialism As two settler scholars we are struck by the way colonialism is timestamped as a historic phenomenon, effectively denying our settler colonial present. This exemplifies what scholars Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang call ``settler moves to innocence.'' These moves are an evasion of responsibility for the way settler colonialism today continues the project of Indigenous dispossession, whether that be of lands and waters, relationships, or as importantly, political authority. Narratives that historicize colonialism are not new. Canadians and our leaders have a long history of identifying colonialism at home with British

imperialism. For example, former prime minister Stephen Harper's apology for the residential school system did not include references to colonialism when admitting the ``failings'' of this country. He would go on to say that Canada itself has ``no history of colonialism'' at a 2009 G20 meeting. This narrative crosses parties, with Trudeau's 2017 speech at the United Nations also identifying only ``historical wrongs'' and a ``legacy of colonialism.'' Rather than following the lead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and more recently the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls, leaders insist that today Canada is not a colonial power. With this they participate in ``maple washing.'' By promoting the myth that Canada is morally superior, they are washing their hands of negative historical and contem-

porary actions, using the language of reconciliation to insist that we are a human rights leader at home and abroad. Absolving responsibility This is an attractive self-image. And in some ways we're starting to see movement; the gap between rhetoric and reality is narrowing. Focusing on systemic discrimination can bring real benefits, as we are seeing in some public health responses to the pandemic: recognizing medical discrimination has meant Indigenous communities have been among the first to receive vaccine doses. This offers protection to communities that have been disproportionately affected and had to create their own solutions. By time-stamping colonialism however, Trudeau, and the many Canadian leaders before him, are absolving our govern-

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continued from page 13 ments of its responsibility for the structural nature of contemporary settler colonialism that continues through government policy and practice. They simultaneously refer to the need to advance reconciliation while reinforcing assumptions of settler sovereignty, and participate in the ongoing dispossession of Indigenous lands and waters. Discrimination and settler colonialism, while connected, are not the same thing. Not understanding ourselves as a colonial power means ongoing conflict between the government and Indigenous nations. Before and during the pandemic we have been caught up by news of governments seeking to

impose their authority over Indigenous nations practising their rights to self-determination. From Sipekne'katik First Nation standing up for their treaty rights to earn a moderate livelihood, the Wet'suwet'en defence of their lands and people to 1492 Land Back Lane on Six Nations territory. It doesn't stop there We have seen the continuation of the government's efforts to avoid paying compensation or equal support for First Nations child and family welfare and their failure to fulfil commitments to end long-term boil water advisories in First Nations communities. There is a common link between these cases: an unwillingness by the Canadian

government to move past a colonial relationship with Indigenous nations. This starts with acknowledging our colonial present. Ultimately reinforcing a discursive move to reconciliation lite allows the government to maintain the settler whiteness of our colonial structures and relationships into the present day, while professing to be working to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination. In doing that it undermines the opportunity to build a decolonized, nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous nations and the government in the type of conciliation that is required.

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IIJL World U15 Lacrosse 'Succeed in life:' Twins want to pave way for Championship set for aspiring Indigenous hockey players November 2021 to leave home,'' Lacquette STAFF REPORT

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As the final age-category under International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL), the 2021 IIJL World U15 Lacrosse Championship (WU15LC) will pro-ceed as planned despite the disruption of the global COVID-19 pandemic in November 2021. The tournament will be hosted by the Haudenosaunee. The U17 and U15 world championships were originally scheduled to roll-out in consecutive years, 2020 and 2021 respectively. "2021 will be a busy year" commented Gewas Schindler, Haudenosaunee and Tournament Chair for both the 2021 WU15LC and 2021 WU17LC. "We are excited to host each of these championships, providing players op-portunities to develop and compete on the world stage." The 2021 IIJL World U15 Lacrosse Championship will be the first ever international best-on-best box lacrosse world championship in the age category. "We are very excited to provide this monumental opportunity for Ameri-can box lacrosse players,” said Graham D'Alvia, United States. "The IIJL World U15 Lacrosse Championship, in addition to U17 and World Juniors, will accelerate the development of American players." The introduction of the fifteen and under age category is the final phase of long-term international box lacrosse growth for International Indoor Junior Lacrosse.

"Moving forward, the first summer of Midget will be very exciting for Ca-nadian players." said Chris Fox, Canada. "After competing in their first year players will then be eligible for the CLL Draft and potentially be se-lected to represent Canada at the IIJL World U15 Lacrosse Champion-ship." The IIJL and Member Nations will continue to work with Participating Nations to finalize the line-up and schedule for the 2021 WU15LC while maintaining communication throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with and developments regarding the 2021 event calendar. It was announced earlier last year that a monumental partnership for the IIJL opened with the Anishinaabe as the ninth (9th) and final Nation com-peting at the 2021 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship this August in Winnipeg, Canada, Treaty 1 Territory. This year, Jeff Shattler, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, has been named as the head coach for Anishinabe Baagaadowewin. The team represents those from the Three Fires Confederacy – Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi (Potowatomi). "Competing at the 2021 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship is a his-toric opportunity for the Anishinaabe people of the Three Fires Confederacy and for our athletes to unite together for the first time in generations to compete on the international stage," said Isaiah Kicknosway.

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Jordyn and Kyla Bear have something to say to the next Indigenous generation who want to follow in their footsteps in hockey — they're only a phone call away. The 17-year-old twins say it's the same support they got from Brigette Lacquette, the first Indigenous hockey player named to Canada's national women's hockey team in 2018. The sisters, who grew up on the Ochapowace First Nation, about 100 kilometres south of Yorkton, Sask., have a promising future in the sport and dream of playing together at the Olympics. They recently accepted scholarships to play Division 1 NCAA hockey with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. They plan to move there in time for the fall semester, depending on COVID-19 restrictions. They are currently finishing their last year of high school in Kelowna, B.C., at the RINK Hockey Academy. Although they spend months away from home, they say being together makes it easier. ``It's still difficult moving away, but having a built-in best friend and sister moving with you, it makes things less awkward with different people you meet,'' says Jordyn. The sisters admit that they had opportunities that would have forced them in different direc-

tions, but they have been adamant about finishing their hockey careers together. ``It's easier to have someone go along with you and enjoy the ride, and at least you know someone in the locker room, or at least in the school,'' Kyla says. The sisters credit much of their success to their family, particularly their older brothers Kirk and Josh, who also play hockey competitively. ``They want to see us do better in the world than anyone else,'' Jordyn says. ``I would say they are both our hugest role models.'' She and Kyla followed their brothers onto the ice rink at about age five. ``We were always trying to keep up with our brothers,'' Jordyn says. ``We would be pushing chairs while they'd be zooming by us.'' The twins played in their home minor hockey association in Ochapowace. They also played in Churchbridge and Whitewood, Sask., as well as with the Melville Prairie Fire midget AAA organization.

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Shortly after, they went to B.C., where they played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton before moving to Kelowna. Their coach in Kelowna, Kris Hogg, says having the twins on the team has its advantages. ``The best part is Kyla is a defenceman and Jordyn is a forward, and they kind of bring the bench together as well,'' Hoggs says. ``It's a cool dynamic.'' He says the team has another set of twins, Annie and Jessie Burks from Idaho, which ``might be the first time in hockey history.'' The four will also be at Rochester together next year. Hoggs says having the two sets of twins face each other in an Olympic game between Canada and the United States ``would be the dream for sure.'' Like the Bear sisters, their mentor Lacquette had to leave home at a young age to pursue hockey professionally. Lacquette, who grew up in Mallard, Man., a community of 150 people, says it wasn't easy. ``Living in such a small community, it was hard

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says from her home in Calgary. ``There were so many times when I was home sick, and a lot of Indigenous kids go through that.'' Having to be far from home to be successful in sports or any other career puts many Indigenous kids at a disadvantage, she says. ``But to be able to overcome them and pursue your dreams, that is what inspires people.'' Lacquette coached the Bear sisters three years ago on the APTN reality show ``Hit the Ice.'' ``You can really see how driven they are and how passionate they are about playing sports, especially hockey,'' she says. ``I love that, because I can relate. And that's exactly how I was when I was younger. ``These two girls, what they accomplish is going to go a long way for First Nation and Indigenous kids throughout the country.'' The twins have big ambitions outside hockey as well. Jordyn has her sights set on law school and Kyla wants to become an anesthesiologist. But no matter where life takes them, they say will always make time to return home to mentor kids in hockey. ``We're hoping to give back and help younger generations succeed in life,'' Jordyn says. ``And if they don't have support, we'll honestly just be a text or call away.''

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Missing out on sports during pandemic affecting youth mental health STAFF REPORT

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The 2020 Olympics were put on hold. An estimated 10,000 athletes had been scheduled to march into Tokyo’s national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, with about 600,000 overseas spectators that had been expected to flock to the Japanese capital for the world’s largest sport-

ing event at the end of July. But the cancellation of the Olympics was an echo of the sports organizations that cancelled their seasons well into 2021 that are closer to home. This included the North American Indigenous Games, which would welcome over 5000 athletes competing in 16 different sports and the Little Native Hockey League, which would have seen 210 teams and over 2000 players. Anthony Battaglia, a

Postdoctoral Fellow and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the Sport and Performance Psychology Laboratory, explained that the magnitude of life without organized sports reverberates as a multi-faceted domino. “The benefits of sport participation for youth including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development are well documented,” wrote Battaglia

in an email response. “Accordingly, the inability to engage in sport as a result of Covid restrictions suggests that many youth are not reaping the benefits that sport and, or physical activity has to offer. However, when understanding youth's developmental needs and desires, the inability to participate in sport becomes particularly problematic for two reasons: the need to display competence and peer relationship development.”

He explained that youth have a developmental desire to show competence through skill and sports is a main outlet for that. “For example, many youth look for opportunities to show others that they can shoot, pass, skate, run, and more. When they are able to demonstrate such competence through sport-related skills they experience satisfaction of achievement. While there are many youth who have adapted to demonstrate competence in other domains (e.g., school, music etc.) during the pandemic, others may have relied heavily on the sport context to demonstrate this important developmental need, a reality which has been removed with the inability participate in sport. For the youth who are unable to adapt or demonstrate competence in other areas of their life this becomes particularly problematic as youth who are unable to develop and display their capabilities may experience feelings of worthlessness, shame, and perceptions of inadequacy,” he wrote. Battaglia included that another area of worry arises in the inability to maintain meaningful connections and relationships that sports would have otherwise allowed. Nick Alderton, a Mental Performance Consultant and Professional Member, Canadian Sport Psychology Association working out of Thunder Bay, Ontario explained that sports are often a way to cope with stress. “The impact of the pandemic has been significant for youth,” wrote Alderton in an email response. “Among other benefits, sports provides social connection, purpose, identity, and confidence. Youth who were active in sports before the pandemic have struggled with social isolation, not being able to see their friends, teammates, and coaches. Many youth athletes spent upwards of 20 hours a week playing sports before the pandemic—this includes competitive and recreational athletes,” he wrote. “It’s a major loss of identity and purpose when this is taken away. Young athletes are struggling with coming to terms

with who they are now that competing in sport is not possible. Sports are also a main source of self-esteem and when it's not possible, it has consequences for how they cope with stress during a very uncertain time.” Asking how can athletes maintain motivation brought Battaglia to reflect on his own experience and method: “I have worked with a few athletes during the pandemic who have struggled with motivation. The way in which I like to approach these challenges is to first identify potential positives and then reframe goals. Obviously, removal from sport practices or training is not ideal, but there are some positives in the sense that very rarely do athletes have time to actively develop mental skills and the mental side of sport that may help them with performance,” wrote Battaglia. “One of the things that the pandemic offered was time for athletes to practice mental skills. I often get athletes to formulate new goals and more specifically, I emphasize process goals -these are the small steps/goals that allow us to achieve larger goals. ,” he wrote, explaining that goals such as “I will work out three times a week” provide achievable structure. “This helps athletes to stay in the moment and focus on small accomplishments because it is very easy for athletes to get discouraged when all they think about is the larger goals, such as returning to sport or winning, with no sense of direction of how this can be achieved,” he wrote. In terms of helping athletes stay connected with programming and resources, Alderton offered a compilation of sport resources. “I would recommend that athletes, coaches and sport administrators look at the Covid support resources compiled on the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA) website. There are many excellent resources available that can be beneficial for helping athletes through this time,” wrote Alderton.

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Easter, Why do We Celebrate Easter? The Holy Bible tells us in John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” We think about Easter and its story. People, maybe in their minds know God. They know Jesus but they do not know the story of Easter. As a kid growing up we were poor and eggs were a luxury, but at Easter Mom would boil up some eggs. It was something special. To many, Easter is just that colorful eggs and chocolate bunnies. For the working class it is a paid holiday. To some it is just another day like Christmas or Thanksgiving with a paid holiday. In reality Easter is a solemn time, a time of remembrance. A time in history that will always be remembered as the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. God sent His Son Jesus for one purpose. This was to die on the Cross of Calvary paying for the sins of all mankind. Jesus’ precious blood was poured out for the rich, as well as the poor. For all are equal in God’s eyes. The Holy Bible tells us the unbelieving people tormented Jesus because they thought Jesus was an imposter. They stripped Him of His dignity, putting a robe of purple on Him and pressing down a crown of thorns upon His head. The Holy Bible says they smote Him with a reed. They beat Him with a stick, spit on Him, and mocked Him. They scourged Him or whipped Him near death and then led Him to Calvary’s hill. They nailed Him to that cross, where He died for our sins. He was forsaken of even God the Father, as He bore our shame. The shame brought on Him, by a life of our own selfish desires. On that cross, with the nails in His hands and feet, He hung between two thieves. He cried “My God my God why hast thou forsaken Me?” The cruel, unbelieving tormentors ran and filled a sponge with vinegar for Him to drink, adding to His torment. The Holy Bible says He cried with a loud voice “It is finished” and He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost. They took Him down from the cruel cross, burying Him in a lowly grave. The Holy Bible says that on the third day He arose! He waits the coming day when He comes back to take all who believe in Him to heaven. Before Jesus left to go to heaven, He gave all believers a commission to tell the world that Jesus is The Way. In Luke 24: 46-48, Jesus Himself speaking “Thus it is written and thus it is behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. You see, Easter isn’t just about Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies or a paid holiday. It is about Jesus and Him coming into this world to save sinners. Will you call on His name today and be saved? Pastor Butch Johnson/ Medina Baptist Church

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SMITH: Conrad Blaine “Con” September 6, 1960 - March 29, 2021

Dear Six Nations Patients of DR. Andrea East After much consideration, I wish to inform you that I am closing my primary care practice at the Gane Yohs Medical Center May 31, 2021. Despite an exhaustive search, I have been unable to secure a replacement physician for the Gane Yohs Clinic. My Brantford colleagues have agreed to take some of my patients through Health Care Connect. I encourage you to seek continuity of care by contacting Health Care Connect at 1.800.810-0000 for information on physicians that are accepting patients. You will need a valid health card to register. Family physicians in the Brantford, Simcoe, Hagersville and Hamilton area are seeing patients in their offices. Hands on care is necessary to provide the medical care you deserve. The majority of family physicians in Ontario have electronic medical records. (EMR) With EMR, your new physician can access your investigations on Clinical Connect. I am grateful to Six Nations for allowing me to be of service to your community since 1987. For the teachings that many of you have taken the time to impart to me. I have come to know and be part of your families, delivered your children and cared for your elders. This circle of care has been the highlight of my career. Thank you for the privilege to be able to fulfill my calling on Six Nations of the Grand River, a community I feel passionate about. Respectfully, Dr Andrea East MD CPSO: 50473

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his heartbroken family, Con has begun his journey from the lives of the one’s he loved to join those who have gone ahead. His fierce battle with Covid is over, the only fight he has ever lost. He is survived by his soulmate and best friend, his Missus, Joanne, his awesome children of whom he was so proud, Chrissy & Rich, Jenn, and Holly. Special Pa to his grandchildren Logan, Cecil, Lena, Ryan, the lights of his life. Cherished son of Roger & the late Sara Smith, and much loved brother of Rocki & Honey Caron, Jimmer (Kim) & Ginny, and Karen. Uncle Boo to many nieces, nephews, and the late Roger Lee. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. A retired member of the International Brotherhood of Ironworkers, Local 736 for over 40 years. He has worked on many projects near and far, his proudest achievement being able to work on the twinning of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia. An avid outdoors man, he thrived in any weather; hunting, fishing, boating or just walking the fields looking for stones and other treasures with the grandkids. He looked forward to his annual moose hunting trip with his good friends and this year was able to take his oldest grandson and pass down the love of hunting to him. Con never shied away from hard work usually being the first to show up to help and the last to leave. He would do anything for family and friends and because of this we are all better off for it! We will miss our Dearie, Dad, and Pa but are comforted by the fact that some day we will meet again! Until then, know that we love you more! Our immense gratitude goes to the compassionate medical team of BGH Critical Care who battled alongside him, you are forever in our debt. The family will honour his life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 2-6 pm. (Call 905-768-5733 to register.) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Iroquois Lodge, P.O. Box 309, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0. www.rhbanderson.com

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Have deep conversations with those close to you as they may have something they can teach you, Aries. You will learn about yourself and those close to you in the process. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, close friendships have the potential to become even closer this week. You are focusing intently on relationships of all kinds lately. This brings you closer to those you love.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Personal growth is important for you, Gemini. It may increase others’ admiration of you in the days to come. Keep up the self-improvement because it is producing results. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Success at work continues to usher in good fortune, Cancer. But you may have a tingling feeling it may be time to move on to new horizons. Think things through carefully.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, relax and be yourself when you meet new people. You don’t need to pretend to be someone else to win others over. Start new relationships with honesty. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you will propose new ideas to people around you. Don’t be surprised when they want to go along with them. Simply embrace the interest and move forward. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This week shows signs of being a very busy, but fulfilling time, Libra. Even though things can get a tad overwhelming, you’ll be able to work through the excitement.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Your financial success is bound to take another step forward, Scorpio. This bodes well for the plans you have in place. Now you may be able to act on them a little ahead of schedule.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Enjoy the success you have achieved over the past several weeks, Sagittarius. Even though you have been flying high, make an effort to be humble as well. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may have been pondering ways to advance your career, Capricorn. Don’t hesitate to put plans in action, especially after they are vetted and you run them by others.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your strongest relationships are warm and supportive. This is a great time to form romantic partnerships, business relationships or personal friendships. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Everything is going great for your career, Pisces. Things may seem too good to be true. There are challenges ahead, but you can manage.

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