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BRANTFORD — Six Nations Polytechnic is celebrating another historic moment this week after recently appointing an inaugural Vice President Academic. The institution is officially the proud owner of its Brantford campus facilities. This marks a significant achievement for SNP, improving access to facilities that support the tremendous growth that has taken place over the past several years including the introduction of trades training and the SNP STEAM Academy. “Six Nations of the Grand River is very pleased with the rapid growth of SNP programming at both campuses and the unprecedented success of SNP learners as evidenced by graduation and employment rates. SNP has a unique capacity to support the development of self-sufficient, educated, employable people while building understanding across cultures. What we have all experienced in the past few weeks affirms that this approach to learning is much needed and will strengthen our individual and collective capacity to
Six Nations Polytechnic has acquired the old Mohawk College - Brantford campus. The school has leased a part of the facility since 2015. “Six Nations of the Grand River is very pleased with the rapid growth of SNP programming at both campuses and the unprecedented success of SNP learners as evidenced by graduation and employment rates. SNP has a unique capacity to support the development of self-sufficient, educated, employable people while building understanding across cultures. What we have all experienced in the past few weeks affirms that this approach to learning is much needed and will strengthen our individual and collective capacity to SNP seek truth, reconciliation and restore respectful mutually beneficial relationships,” said Chief Mark Hill.
seek truth, reconciliation and restore respectful mutually beneficial relationships,” said Chief Mark Hill. Six Nations Polytechnic began leasing a portion of the Brantford campus facilities in 2015, quickly expanding its program offerings and welcoming learners. The Brantford campus is home to the SNP STEAM Academy, trades training, and college programs. With space of more than 14 000 m2, the campus offers state of the art classrooms and technology, health labs,
trades training equipment, fitness facilities, and more. Acquiring this space will enable SNP to further expand its programming and create more options for supporting student success. “Securing SNPs second campus provides the required infrastructure to SNP to continue to positively contribute to the well-being of all who share this land and to create and preserve knowledge specific to Ogwehoweh languages and culture through respectful interac-
tion and information sharing with other knowledge systems,” said Rebecca Jamieson. About SNP Six Nations Polytechnic is a unique post-secondary organization, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. Located in Canada’s most populous First Nation and rooted in Ga’nigohi:yo:/ Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind) values. SNP offers signature
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Ride for Pride back to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility on Six Nations JACE KOBLUN
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Six Nations’ Ride for Pride is back for its second year and event organizers are excited to celebrate Pride while creating a safe space for two-spirit and LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. “If you are an ally or part of the community feel free to join,” said Mike Hill, co-organizer for the Ride. “This is a space with no judgment — come out and have fun.” The Ride is coming up this Sunday, June 27, and the goal is to promote healthy living while supporting two-spirit and LGBTQ+ visibility. Co-organizer Felecia White said you can drive, bike, walk, run, skateboard, or anything that gets you active. Four other members are helping organize the Ride — Jenyka Webster, Jess Hill, Remi Mari Sigel, and Tehakanere HennyJack. “The Ride started as a very grassroots idea last year during lockdown,” said White. “Usually I had to go to Toronto to celebrate Pride because we don’t have anything on Six Nations. Being on lockdown, we couldn’t travel so I wanted to do a small bike ride around here. Mike asked if he could come too and share it on social media. Considering we only gave about 24 hours noticed we were really surprised how good of
a turnout we had.” White said about 30 people came to last year’s Ride. Hill said you do not have to register for the event. "Come to Veteran’s Park for 2 p.m. where we start riding down to Oneida Business Park. Veteran’s Park to Oneida Business Park is 11 kilometres, but we do have a halfway mark at Emily C. General School which is around 5.5 kilometres. “The idea is to bring your own equipment. Unfortunately, we don’t have extra equipment for everybody. If someone doesn’t have a bike you can still walk or run on the road because the roads will be shut down. You can also drive if mobility is an issue.” Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services are going to have that part of the road shut down from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. “We’ve also offered that if people don’t have bikes they are more than welcome to join as volunteers. We definitely need refreshment people and other helpers,” said White. When it comes to celebrating Pride on Six Nations, both Hill and White said it’s important to create a safe space for everyone to feel included, validated and seen. It is encouraged to come wearing clothing that colourfully celebrates Pride, but if someone wants to attend the Ride yet isn’t quite ready to be seen, White
Six Nations’ Ride for Pride is back for its second year and event organizers are excited to celebrate SUBMITTED Pride while creating a safe space for two-spirit and LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
said you can wear anything you like that helps you feel comfortable. “I’ve had people come to me who are allies that want to participate, but don’t yet want the community to see them,” she said. “Not to say that Pride has a negative light, but there are people that still see it that way. I would suggest
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dressing up in as flamboyant colours as you’d like; show off your pride as much as possible. We are going to be accepting, we are going to be safe, but you don't have to dress up in colours if you don’t want to. “If someone wanted to be completely unidentifiable there are ways around
it. There are rainbow masks you can get that cover your entire face and have holes for your eyes and mouth. You can wear sunglasses or a hat. If you want to just be a number you can just be a number. You don’t have to do or say anything. We are a very safe community. I don’t want anybody to feel un-
comfortable just because the rest of the community on Six Nations may not be as progressive or accepting yet.” Hill said events such as Ride for Pride are important because they raise visibility of those in the two-spirit and LGBTQ+ community. “It says that we’re here. We didn’t have events like this when I was growing up and I wish we had.” For White, she says these types of events provide her with a sense of belonging. “I had to go all the way to Toronto just to celebrate me. I would like youth here to not have to leave Six Nations just to celebrate Pride and themselves. I want them to feel that acceptance in their home community without having to hide or feel ashamed of who they are." “The community that came together from last year’s Ride for Pride was the first time I ever felt like I belonged to an LGBTQ+ group within Six Nations.” The event is planned to go ahead rain or shine. The team is reminding participants to stay hydrated, stay safe, and have fun celebrating Pride and LGBTQ+ visibility on Six Nations. Share pictures and videos of your ride using #rideforpride. Date: June 27, 2021 Where: Veteran's Park to Oneida Business Park When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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TORONTO — Glen Hare, former Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief from M'Chigeeng First Nation, has been elected as the new Ontario Regional Chief in an online traditional ceremony during the 47th Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference hosted by Grand Council Treaty #3. “Ontario Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare ran a platform based on addressing important topics such as the housing crisis, clean drinking water, economic development and advocacy for all First Nations communities within Ontario,” said a statement
from COO. Hare is a member of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee and the Leadership Council for the Chiefs of Ontario, which is comprised of the Grand Chiefs of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians; Grand Council Treaty #3; Nishnawbe-Aski Nation; Anishinabek Nation; representatives from the Independent First Nations; and the Ontario Regional Chief. “With the guidance and direction of the Leadership Council and the mandates set out by the Chiefs-In-Assembly, the Regional Chief's primary role is to actively advocate to ensure Ontario First Nations' inherent and Treaty rights are
protected, respected, and implemented, and address priority issues articulated by the First Nations in cooperation with the federal and provincial governments,” said a statement announcing Hare’s election victory. "I wish to thank everyone for their support. I am looking forward to getting to work immediately in addressing some of the most important priorities to First Nations communities within Ontario and to ensure a path toward shared prosperity that is reflective of all our Nations," said Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare. "Remember who you work for, and I work for you, the 133 Chiefs in Ontario."
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MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — Chief Stacey Laforme of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations says his community will rely on digital voting in a new partnership with One Feather. In a statment, Laforme says the partnership will ensure all MCFN mem-
bers can be engaged on important decisions for the community moving forward. Test communications for band members who have their email address registered with the band office will be sent out this week. Anyone wishing to be added to the registry can contact council’s administration to be included. Lawrence Lews, founder of One Feather,
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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations is reporting it’s first COVID case in over a month with another 20 people in self-isolation. The dip in cases on
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Students learn Indigenous language using virtual reality STAFF REPORT
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Georgian College is among a few schools in the world to offer Indigenous language education in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment. This new technology is changing and enhancing the learning landscape for students and is part of the college’s bold new digital innovation strategy. Rob Theriault, Georgian’s Immersive Technology Lead, worked with staff
and faculty from Indigenous Studies to create an immersive Indigenous Language House that’s providing students in the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program a unique and fun way to learn and practise their speaking skills. The first module of language lessons is based around the home. Using AltspaceVR, Theriault built and furnished a house and put information buttons on all the items in the house. Faculty member Angeline King and Elder Ernestine Baldwin translated a
word list for everything so that when a student clicks on a button, the Anishnaabemowin word pops up. There is also a second house using Engage software which includes voiceover translations with either Angeline, Ernestine or another faculty member Mitchell Ackerman giving the pronunciation. Angeline says it was a big process to create the list as some words don’t exist in the language so they had to create words. “We also wanted to stick with our own regional dialect,” says Angeline. “Ernes-
tine and I went back and forth on them – we have a great sense of humour with our language.” There is also a firepit and a basketball court outside the house where students can socialize virtually. This semester Angeline was able to teach students extra words around the sport of basketball – a whole lesson in itself – and it was one way to teach them language in an immersive and fun method. A medicine wheel has also been incorporated as part of the house. Elder Ernestine Bald-
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win’s avatar interacting with students and their avatars around the fire pit and medicine wheel in the Indigenous Language House. “We can teach students all about the wheel – what the colours mean, and all the teachings,” says Angeline. “They think they’re here just to learn the language but we also teach them about the culture.” Maryam Ismail just completed her first year in the program and said the best thing about using the Indigenous Language House technology is that it brought all the students together. “We feel closer to each other,” explains Maryam Ismail. “It’ll be weird to finally meet in real life and realize that we all don’t look like our avatars,” she laughs. While she said there were a few challenges around internet connections, Maryam has enjoyed using the technology for her course and noted they’ve been learning while playing and exploring with their headsets and laptops. They’ve had fireside circle conversations where they can acquire many effective skills for learning the language. Maryam Ismail, a student in Georgian’s Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program uses her Oculus goggles to utilize the immersive virtual reality technology in the Indigenous Language
House. “I definitely think the format has enhanced my learning,” says Maryam. “After COVID-19 I can’t wait to get back to the classroom but keeping VR would add so much to the program. I believe it should be part of the curriculum.” Michele O’Brien, program co-ordinator for all Indigenous programming, was quick to see the potential benefits of VR technology. “It’s allowed us to prepare for the next generation of learners – and this doesn’t necessarily mean direct from high school – it could mean students from a variety of ages,” says Michele. “The technology allows learners to see, feel and hear the meanings and translations of words.” Michele adds that the best way to learn a new language is through socialization and when students are back to face-to-face learning it will be a good way for them to take what they learn in the classroom and practise skills on their own time. Greg McGregor, Manager of Indigenous Services and Access Programs at Georgian, says the college recognized years ago that the Indigenous language – and those who are fluent in it – was slipping away. “It was critical to create the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program if we were going to save the language,” he says.
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Get the facts, there is no tax. The move to regulate cannabis on the territory is important work. As I mentioned in my video statement to the community, along with Elected Chief Mark Hill and Kim Thomas, legal counsel for the Six Nations Cannabis Commission — the liberal government enacted the Cannabis Act after zero consultation with on-reserve leadership across Canada. That meant that the only way for First Nations anywhere in Canada to legally participate in the cannabis business was to submit to federal and provincial taxation. The people of Six Nations said they did not want that. Instead, the Elected Council created the armslength Six Nations Cannabis Commission find a way to collect donations from cannabis businesses in a measured and regulated way to ensure that wealth from the cannabis industry is shared with all band members. Initially, the 2019 version of the Six Nations Cannabis Law asked dispensary owners to submit 8% of their total sales back to the Commission. During our community feedback sessions in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit, we heard loud and clear that the people of Six Nations
did not want to do that because it was too much like a system of taxation. So, we removed it from the cannabis law. Instead, our Commission created a system where a portion of all cannabis sales on the territory will be donated back to the community. It is similar to when you buy a product in the grocery store and it has a label that says, ‘a portion of the sales of this product is donated back to fund breast cancer research’. It is important that we remember to listen to one another with good minds and not to let preconceived notions, misinformation or fears bring confusion. Getting a license to operate in cannabis on the territory doesn’t require anyone to surrender their personal convictions or political beliefs. It requires producers to disclose their production practices so we can ensure that only safe, secure cannabis is being grown on our territory. For dispensaries who have a license — it means that they are disclosing to where they are getting their supply from, so our Commission can review and background check those suppliers and ensure that real nation to nation trade is taking place
and that our community does not become a cover for organized crime. It also means that our Commission will ensure that any products sold at licensed dispensaries are coming from approved producers who are packaging products safely. Protecting high potency drugs disguised as children’s candy and everyday snack foods can never rationally be described as an act of Haudenosaunee sovereignty. Especially in an era where indigenous parents are regularly scrutinized by the child welfare system. Haudenosaunee parents are good parents and our people would never hold space for someone to make a profit by adding risk to our children’s lives. As Chief Commissioner, I am committed to helping protect the rights of our community to join the cannabis industry safely and not be subjected to federal and provincial taxation. Our Elected Chief and Council will advance those principles of economic sovereignty that are in the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and are consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Nahnda Garlow Chief Commissioner, SNCC
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OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes the Liberal government is ``hypocritical'' for saying it wants to make reparations for past sins against Indigenous people while also facing tough criticisms of its handling of a number of key files. Singh says the Liberals are hoping to turn the page and celebrate their achievements on reconciliation with First Peoples today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, but
he believes they should instead be taken to task on their record. The Liberals have faced several weeks of challenging questions following the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. A number of Indigenous groups also condemned Ottawa's action plan responding to the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, calling the development process not consultative enough and the plan ``fragmented.''
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Ottawa was also in Federal Court last week challenging two Canadian Human Rights Tribunal rulings that found the federal government discriminated against Indigenous children by not properly funding child and family services. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau published a series of tweets today celebrating the ``vibrant and diverse cultures, languages, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples,'' but he also acknowledged that action must be taken because ``saying sorry is not enough.''
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Nova Scotia drops course that asked pupils to list benefits of residential schools CANADIAN PRESS
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HALIFAX — Responding to complaints from an Indigenous girl and her mother, the Nova Scotia government has scrapped a high school correspondence course that asked students to list the advantages of the residential school system. Malaika Joudry-Martel and her mother shalan joudry — a Mi'kmaq poet who writes her name with lowercase letters _ were reviewing the chapter on First Nations on Wednesday when the 15-year-old warned her mother that some of the content in the English course was racist. One assignment asked students to list in chart form the benefits and disadvantages of being
placed in a residential school. ``I just froze,'' joudry said in an interview Friday from her home on the Bear River First Nation. ``I thought, no, we removed this years ago from the Canadian curriculum .... That activity makes it seem as though there could be a balance, that there are advantages to that legacy.'' The 170-page course offered other ``passively racist'' content, she said, including questions asking why poverty, alcoholism and unemployment are common among First Nations populations. Given the recent reports from Kamloops, B.C., where Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation discovered what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the former residential school there,
it's impossible to associate anything good with that system, joudry said. ``What is surprising is that in 2021, course material approved by the minister of education and sent to my daughter — a Mi'kmaq student — was encouraging her to talk about the advantages of these schools,'' she said. ``When I read those questions, it does not look like they are asking the students to be critical thinkers. What this is doing is reinforcing negative stereotypes.'' On Wednesday, she posted excerpts from the course on her Facebook page. Education Minister Derek Mombourquette confirmed Friday that he called the family Thursday to apologize for the hurtful content, and he committed to reviewing all correspondence cours-
food and install temporary structures. The federal department has also sent 17 nurses and four paramedics to the community, while the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority has sent three nurses, two doctors and two mental health workers. The army will remain there ``until at least the end of the month,'' Trudeau said. The prime minister made the announcement Friday morning from his home, where he's self-isolating after returning from the G7 summit in the U.K. Kashechewan Chief Leo Friday did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday, but said earlier in the week that help has been too slow to arrive. ``Nobody seems to do anything about it,'' he said on Wednesday. ``The process of their help is really slow even though we called a state of emergency.'' The medical officer of health in the Porcupine Health Unit, which in-
cludes Kashechewan, said she's focused on trying to prevent the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 from reaching the remote community. Dr. Lianne Catton said she's doing that by preventing the spread of that variant in other parts of the public health unit. ``I need to extend our thoughts, our concern, our team's constant partnership and support of the communities in the James and Hudson Bay region, and at this time especially Kashechewan,'' she said. The health unit has remained in lockdown due to high caseloads of COVID-19 even as the rest of Ontario began reopening. Catton said the health unit is now considering easing restrictions next Friday, though she said that could be tricky for Kashechewan. ``Historical trends of overcrowding and other challenges really impact the risks of a pandemic and of infections like COVID-19 for the community,'' she said.
Ottawa to send more help to Kashechewan as First Nation fights COVID 19 outbreak CANADIAN PRESS
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More help is on the way for a First Nation gripped by an outbreak of COVID-19 in northern Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Friday. Canadian Rangers, nurses and paramedics have already been sent to Kashechewan First Nation, where roughly 200 people are infected with COVID-19 — more than half of whom officials have said are under the age of 12.̀ `Alongside the community, they've worked very hard to keep people safe, but even so, cases remain far too high,'' Trudeau said. ``That's why we're approving additional support from the Canadian Armed Forces for Kashechewan First Nation.'' As of Friday, Indigenous Services Canada said 14 Canadian Rangers and 13 members of the Canadian Armed Forces were in the community to deliver essential supplies and
es to ensure no similar material exists. ``I will apologize to the Mi'kmaq community and the larger Indigenous community across Canada,'' the minister said in an interview from Cape Breton, where his electoral district includes the Membertou First Nation. ``I have reached out to a number of Mi'kmaq leaders since this took place .... As minister of education, I'm reaffirming my commitment to ensure ... that our education system is truly reflective of our history and the culture of the Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.'' There were 74 other students in the course, which has been offered with the existing content since 2003, the minister said. Mombourquette said he was devastated when he saw joudry's Facebook
post. ``I really want to thank them for coming forward with this,'' he said. ``It does not reflect what our curriculum is in Nova Scotia. We take the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission very seriously.'' The commission's final report in 2015 documented the cruel history and legacy of the schools, concluding they were devoted to ``cultural genocide.'' As well, the commission compiled a list of 4,100 students who died of disease or accident while attending one of the church-run, government-sponsored schools, which operated for 120 years. In all, about 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Metis children attended the schools. For those Indigenous families who resisted the system, chil-
dren were forcibly taken by the RCMP. The 130 schools became infamous as places where many students suffered emotional, physical and sexual abuse. They were also known for overcrowding, poor sanitation, unhealthy food and menial labour. Harsh punishment was meted out for those who spoke their native language or took part in traditional rituals. ``There's still work to do to educate the educators,'' joudry said. ``What's disturbing to my 15-yearold daughter is that there are other students who now have this misinformation running around in their minds in 2020, 2019 and so on.''
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Six Nations Police take action to guard the Central Administration building in Ohsweken after planned protests were announced for Indigenous People's Day following conflict outside the Six Nations Police TRT Station on Thursday.
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Tempers flared and at least one person was injured during a demonstration outside the Six Nations Police station on Thursday. A group of about 60 community members, some of whom are illegal cannabis dispensary owners, marched from Veteran’s Park to Six Nations Police to express their frustration with the Elected Council enacting the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law — and call on the Six Nations Police not to enforce it. The Six Nations Cannabis Control Law came into effect June 21, a week after elected council announced the law’s final-
ization. The law has been in the making for over two years, after elected council formed the Six Nations Cannabis Commission, a body made up of community members aimed at regulating the industry on the territory. The demonstrators said they believe the elected council does not have the jurisdiction to create laws on Six Nations. The protest travelled to the Six Nations Police station on Fourth Line Road via a police escort, that was offered by Six Nations Police to protect pedestrians on the roadway as they participated in the protest. Once demonstrators arrived, police say a group of men pushed their way onto the front lawn of the Six Nations Police station and into the station foyer. Video of the demon-
strations, posted to social media, showed the demonstrators shouting obscenities at Six Nations officer, one person threatening to kill an officer’s wife. Further video showed a demonstrator driving a dirt bike directly into a group of police officers. Police say that is when another group of community members supporting the Six Nations Police, arrived on the scene to demonstrate against the protesters. When officers moved to clear the driveway, one man moved in toward police and an altercation broke out. That man was arrested and later released. Another man was injured in that altercation and was taken to hospital. Another man attempted to climb the fence at the
In a massive show of support, about 100 community member supporters of the Six Nations Elected Council and the Six Nations Police arrived outside the Central Administration building on June 21, Indigenous People's Day. The support for police and council was in response to a demonstration by illegal cannabis dispensary owners and their supporters at the Six Nations Police station days earlier, TRT where protesters agitated an altercation with police.
police station and was subdued by police. The melee calmed down shortly afterward, with officers speaking to a crowd of people and explaining why police have to enforce the Six Nations Cannabis Law, citing safety of supply and the safety of community members. On Saturday, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Chief Mark Hill issued a video statement saying the cannabis law was enacted in response to Canada’s legalization of cannabis in 2018. “Concerns were raised by the community about the impact this legislation would have on our people,” said Chief Hill. “Council has a responsibility to address these concerns and meet the needs (of the community).” Several signs during last Thursday’s demonstration denounced what they claim is an 8% tax being issued by the commission, but Chief Hill said that claim is not true, and that the SNCC is not issuing any taxes as part of its regulations. The SNCC held a series of community meetings
in early 2020 before Covid-19 restrictions put the community in lockdown. “Consultation with the public will continue in an open and ongoing manner,” said Chief Hill. “We continue to welcome your feedback.” The law, among other measures, prohibits anyone who is not a band member from setting up a cannabis business on the territory. It prevents the misuse of traditional language and symbols on packaging, it ensures the security of Six Nations people, and aims to ensure the safety of the cannabis supply at Six Nations retail stores. “Our community members requested that cannabis businesses give back in a measured and regulated way to fund initiatives in the community,” said SNCC Chief Commissioner Nahnda Garlow. “A community contribution model has been established by the commission that will donate to initiatives as determined by our community.” There are no taxes on the product, she said,
but the commission does ask for an application fee when looking to obtain a license from the Commission – a fee that some community members have opposed. She said in-person meetings will resume once Covid restrictions are lifted. Another demonstration was scheduled for June 21 outside the Six Nations Central Administration building. Six Nations Police surrounded the building, along with a crowd of over 100 Six Nations community members in support of the Six Nations Police. “I don’t want a repeat of what happened at the police station,” protest organizer Rhonda Martin said, noting that the demonstrators believe elected council was, “trying to overstep their boundaries and undermine our traditional council and Confederacy (council). There was no idea of causing any kind of harm to (elected Chief) Mark Hill or to any of the councillors.”
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The US government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to ``uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences'' of the institutions, which over the decades forced hundreds of thousands of children from their families and communities, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday. The unprecedented work will include compiling and reviewing decades of records to identify past boarding schools, locate known and possible burial sites at or near those schools, and uncover the names and tribal affiliations of students, she said. ``To address the intergenerational impact of
Indian boarding schools and to promote spiritual and emotional healing in our communities, we must shed light on the unspoken traumas of the past no matter how hard it will be,'' Haaland said. A member of New Mexico's Laguna Pueblo and the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary, Haaland outlined the initiative while addressing members of the National Congress of American Indians during the group's midyear conference. She said the process will be long, difficult and painful and will not undo the heartbreak and loss endured by many families. Starting with the Indian Civilization Act of 1819, the U.S. enacted laws and policies to establish and support Indian boarding schools across the nation. For over 150 years, Indigenous children were taken
from their communities and forced into boarding schools that focused on assimilation. Haaland talked about the federal government's attempt to wipe out tribal identity, language and culture and how that past has continued to manifest itself through long-standing trauma, cycles of violence and abuse, premature deaths, mental health issues and substance abuse. The recent discovery of children's remains buried at the site of what was once Canada's largest Indigenous residential school has magnified interest in the troubling legacy both in Canada and the United States. In Canada, more than 150,000 First Nations children were required to attend state-funded Christian schools as part of a program to assimilate them into society. They were forced to convert to
'It's historic': Labrador Inuit government working to take over child welfare system
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Labrador's Inuit government is embarking on a ``historic'' move to take over child welfare services from the Newfoundland and Labrador government. The Nunatsiavut government has begun putting together a plan to take over the system with a goal of having it approved and fully enacted within three years, said Gerald Asivak, the government's minister of health and social development. It's a ``groundbreaking'' first step toward ending a cycle of colonial harm inflicted on Labrador's Inuit children that began with the residential school system and is carried on today through the foster care system, he said. ``It's a broken system,'' Asivak said in an interview Friday. ``I'm a former social worker within the child welfare system. It was broken then and it's still broken. It's an old, patriarchal, colonial system that has no regard for Indigenous identity, culture and values.''
Inuit youth are overrepresented in the province's child welfare system. In 2018, 15 per cent of kids in the province's care were Inuit, according to a report that followed an independent review of Inuit children's experiences in the foster system. Meanwhile, Statistics Canada data shows 1.3 per cent of the province's population identify as Inuit. Of the 150 Inuit children in provincial care in 2018, only 11 were still living in their home community and 44 were placed outside of Labrador entirely, the report found. The report, called ``A Long Wait for Change,'' says in some cases, children were needlessly separated from their families, communities and cultures. It began with a set of recommendations for sweeping systemic change that would be led by Inuit communities. But the provincial government has been chipping away at the recommendations piecemeal and not much has changed, Asivak said. When Ottawa's Bill C-92
Christianity and were not allowed to speak their languages. Many were beaten and verbally abused, and up to 6,000 are said to have died. After reading about the unmarked graves in Canada, Haaland recounted her own family's story in a recent opinion piece published by the Washington Post. Haaland cited statistics from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, which reported that by 1926, more than 80% of Indigenous school-age children were attending boarding schools that were run either by the federal government or religious organizations. Besides providing resources and raising awareness, the coalition has been working to compile additional research on U.S. boarding schools and deaths that many say is sorely lacking.
Officials with the Interior Department said aside from trying to shed more light on the loss of life at the boarding schools, they will be working to protect burial sites associated with the schools and will consult with tribes on how best to do that while respecting families and communities. As part of the initiative, a final report from agency staff is due by April 1, 2022. Chuck Hoskin Jr., principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, which had about 80 boarding schools, called the announcement encouraging and said anything that can be done to address those ``troubling chapters of history'' is a positive thing. ``I hope we don't discover gruesome incidents like were discovered in Canada. I just think it's good in this country to
have conversations about what happened to Native American children,'' Hoskin said. This is not the first time the federal government has attempted to acknowledge what Haaland referred to as a ``dark history.'' More than two decades ago, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Grover issued an apology for the emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual violence committed against children at the off-reservation schools. Then in 2009, President Barack Obama quietly signed off on an apology of sorts that was buried deep in a multibillion-dollar defense spending bill; the language had been watered down from the original legislation introduced years earlier.
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came into force last year, which seeks to affirm the PURPOSE: right of IndigenousPURPOSE: Peoples to have jurisdiction ThePost GrandSecondary River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) (GRPSEO) is seeking the services a consultant Grand River Education Office is seeking theofservices oftoa consultant to over child welfare The in their conduct research and community consultation to develop a comprehensive Post Secondary Education communities, he said the research and community consultation to develop a comprehensive Post Secondary Educati conduct model/strategy for Six Nations of the Grand River that meets and supports identified student and Nunatsiavut government for Six needs. Nations of the Grand River that meets and supports identified student and community finally had what itmodel/strategy needed to take matters into its own community needs. hands. ``We have a funding SCOPE OF WORK: proposal into the federal Conduct research on current and required Education programs and services. government right now,'' he SCOPE OF WORK: Review the current landscape of Post Secondary Education at Six Nations including findings from said. previous promising practices, and identified gaps and needs.and services. The Nunatsiavut Conduct research onreports, current and required Education programs government has already Analyzelandscape current Post Secondary delivery organizations Review the current of PostEducation Secondary Education atand Sixservices. Nations including findings from been running a successful Conduct community consultation using appropriate social media platforms to obtain members’ input via program aimed atprevious keeping reports, promising practices, and identified gaps and needs. surveys and conduct meeting forums. Inuit families together and Analyze Postdata Secondary Education delivery organizations and services.final report. Analyze and incorporate findings into a Post Secondary Education strategy/model offering support before the current child welfare system is even followed by a presentation of final recommendations to GRPSEO Board and Nationsmembers’ inpu Final Report Conduct community consultation using appropriate social media platforms to Six obtain in the picture, he said. That Elected Council. program has now surveys expand- and conduct meeting forums. ed outside of Nunatsiavut, Analyze data and incorporate findings PROCESS into a Post Education strategy/model For the PROPOSAL SUBMISSION and theSecondary comprehensive “Call for Proposals” please go to final report. which stretches across our websiteby at:ahttps://www.grpseo.org/news/news-post-secondary-education-engagement Labrador's north coast, presentation of final recommendations to GRPSEO Board and Six Nations Final and Report followed into the central Labrador area of Upper LakeElected Melville,Council. DUE DATE: he said. Submissions marked “POST SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT” must be received That preventive apand the comprehensive “Call for Proposals” please go t proach of offering For carethe andPROPOSAL by SUBMISSION email by July 2,PROCESS 2021 at 4 pm. resources to families before our website at: https://www.grpseo.org/news/news-post-secondary-education-engagement Direct submissions via email to: problems grow, rather than investing in supports for Justine Henhawk-Bomberry, Director of Post Secondary Student Services justineb@grpseo.org foster families once a child DUE DATE: is removed, will inform FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Justine Henhawk-Bomberry the Inuit-led child welfare POST SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT call 519-445-2219. justineb@grpseo.org or system, he said.
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Separate fires destroy two Catholic churches in southern British Columbia
OLIVER, B.C. — A First Nations chief in southern British Columbia says there are mixed feelings in his community after a Catholic church burned to the ground in an overnight fire, one of two Catholic churches in the area that were destroyed in blazes that police consider suspicious. Chief Greg Gabriel of the Penticton Indian Band said the Sacred Heart Church was a community fixture that hosted weddings and funerals but many people also feel pain due to the Roman Catholic Church's role oper-
ating abusive residential schools. ``There's a lot of anger, a lot of hurt in every First Nations, Indigenous community throughout Canada,'' he said, adding that he was not speculating on the cause of the fire. Sacred Heart is one of two churches in the area that were destroyed by fires early Monday morning. Less than two hours after a patrol officer found it engulfed in flames, RCMP said a second fire was reported at St. Gregory's Church on the Osoyoos Indian Band reserve lands near Oliver, B.C. RCMP said in a statement they are investigating both fires as suspicious.
``Should our investigations deem these fires as arson, the RCMP will be looking at all possible motives and allow the facts and evidence to direct our investigative action,'' Sgt. Jason Bayda said in the statement. ``We are sensitive to the recent events, but won't speculate on a motive.'' The fires come less than one month after the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation in B.C. announced the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. It operated between 1890 and 1969, when the federal government took over operations from the Catholic Church and operated
it as a day school until it closed in 1978. Gabriel said the news of the unmarked graves rippled through the community and he wants to see those responsible held criminally accountable. Police said they are liaising with both the Penticton and Osoyoos Indian Bands as part of the investigation into the church fires. Gabriel said he was awoken by a staff member calling at 2 a.m. to report the church was on fire. ``I quickly rushed down to the church site and by the time I got there it was already gone. It was a very old church and didn't take very much time for it to completely burn down,'' he said.
BELLA BELLA, B.C. — The B.C. government has signed a reconciliation agreement with the Heiltsuk Nation aimed at offering support for housing, language and economic development. The $22.3-million agreement also provides a foundation for the implementation of Heiltsuk rights, title and self-government under a 2019 deal with the provincial and federal governments. Chief Coun. Marilyn Slett says the funding will go toward a language centre,
tourism business opportunities, a business plan for a lumber mill and a long-term care facility for community elders. Slett adds that the agreement will help close the socio-economic gap the band's members face. Indigenous Relations Minister Murray Rankin says he believes more similar agreements will be signed in the future. Hereditary chief Harvey Humchitt says the agreement is a culmination of years of work between the
government and previous band chiefs and councillors. The agreement is a step in the right direction but the journey to recognizing Heiltsuk's rights will continue, Slett said. ``As our chiefs have said, it's been a long road. But it's not over,'' she said. Rankin said he's confident that the agreement will lead to further co-ordination between the nation and various levels of government. ``I honestly think we've done something for the
history books,'' he said. Jennifer Rice, a New Democrat who represents North Coast in the legislature, said she hopes the commitment will lead to improvements in the quality of life for Heiltsuk members. ``No amount of financial contribution can ever right the wrongs of the past, but I'm hopeful that this commitment will help the Heiltsuk achieve your goal of closing the socio-economic gaps created by settler colonialism,'' she said.
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The church was built around 1912, he said. It was adjacent to a day school for Indigenous children that also burned down years ago after it was shut down, although Gabriel did not believe that fire was suspicious. ``I attended that school myself, the Indian day school. Even though it wasn't as traumatic as the residential school, we still suffered the abuse to some extent from the priests and the nuns,'' he said. Children at the day school also attended religious services at the church, he said. ``Having said all that, there was a lot of community members today, especially the elderly ones
(who were) saddened by the loss of this church because there were so many memories that were generated over the years _ their children's baptism, their grandchildren's baptism,'' Gabriel said. ``There's mixed feelings throughout the community on the loss of this church.'' Rev. Obi Ibekwa said he's the pastor for three parishes in the area including Sacred Heart Mission. He also arrived at the church grounds Monday morning to see what happened to the church, which he said had an average of seven attendees for weekly services. ``I would like to have an open mind and allow the investigation to play out.''
Indigenous Voice Awards Nathan Niigan Noodin Adler and jaye simpson are among the emerging writers who won honours at the Indigenous Voices Awards. Organizers doled out a total of $39,000 in prizes across nine categories during an online celebration on National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday. Adler, who is Jewish and Anishinaabe and a member of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in northwestern Ontario, received the $5,000 prize for published prose in English for his book of interconnected short horror stories, ``Ghost Lake,'' from Kegedonce Press. The $5,000 prize for published poetry in English went to simpson, a two-spirit Oji-Cree writer with roots in the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba, for ``it was never going to be okay,'' from Nightwood Editions. Bevann Fox, a member of Pasqua First Nation near Regina, took home the $5,000 prize for English-language published creative non-fiction for ``Genocidal Love: A Life After Residential School,'' from University of Regina Press. In the category for published graphic novels, comics and illustrated
books, the $5,000 prize went to Winnipeg's Brianna Jonnie with Nahanni Shingoose and illustrator Neal Shannacappo for ``If I Go Missing,'' from James Lorimer. The $5,000 prize for published work in an Indigenous language went to ``The Shaman's Apprentice: Inuktitut,'' from Inhabit Media, by Inuk filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk and illustrated by Megan Kyak-Monteith. Montreal's Emilie Monnet received the $5,000 honour for published prose in French for ``Okinum,'' from Editions Les Herbes Rouges. The winner of the $5,000 award for French-language published poetry was Shayne Michael of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in New Brunswick for ``Fif et sauvage,'' from Editions Perce-Neige. Two writers were also awarded $2,000 apiece for unpublished works. Amanda Peters of Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia took the English-language prose prize for ``Waiting for the Long Night Moon,'' and the English-language poetry honour went to Samantha Martin-Bird of Peguis First Nation in Manitoba for ``the indian (adultery) act & other poems.''
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TORONTO — Most of the weddings Tammy Maki caters were cancelled when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Sudbury, Ont. chef had a no-refunds policy, but couples were in such despair she gave some money back and allowed others to postpone bookings. With little business, she couldn't stay open and instead started chocolate and pastry company Raven Rising, but getting financial help was tough. ``I'm just one person and I didn't have a lot of money. I used part of my Sixties Scoop settlement to open my business,'' said Maki, who was ``scooped'' from Saskatchewan's White Bear First Nation and adopted by a Finnish family in Ontario during the 1960s. ``Looking at all of these COVID relief (programs), I was seeing nope, I'm ineligible.'' Maki's experience was not unusual. A study from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business shows Indigenous companies needed more financial help during the pandemic, but many struggled to find relief. The survey of 825 Indigenous businesses released this week found 72 per cent wanted more financial support and 44 per cent didn't think they could operate until July without aid. More than half, who were surveyed between Dec. 18, 2020, and Feb. 1, 2021, and who needed assistance, applied for at least one government relief program. Fifty-two per cent qualified, but one-quarter of those had difficulty meeting application criteria and almost half said financial requirements were a barrier to accessing aid. ``This really indicates a missing link between
Indigenous business needs and the accessibility and also the relevance of government supports that are offered,'' said Samantha Morton, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business's director of research. Loans, wage and rent subsidies were offered by the federal government, while provinces gave money for protective gear and to hard-hit sectors like the entertainment industry. However, Morton found Indigenous businesses struggled to determine what they qualify for, didn't meet criteria or were deterred from applying because they weren't confident they could pay back deferrals or loans. ``There is still this massive feeling of distrust between a lot of Indigenous businesses and government money,'' said Maki. ``If you're going to take out a loan, you're rolling the dice and you lose your business to the government if you're unable to pay it back, so I think a lot of it is distress.'' Maki didn't qualify for government relief because Raven Rising had no staff and was too young to show year-over-year losses. She couldn't get help from Indigenous organizations because she lives far from her Saskatchewan band. ``We recognize that Indigenous businesses face unique challenges and may have been disproportionately affected by this pandemic due to their unique structure,'' said Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux, communications director for the Minister of Indigenous Services, in an email. Cadieux detailed millions the government recently allocated toward First Nations, Inuit and Metis-owned businesses and said it values its relationships with the organizations behind the study. ``Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs are not out of the woods yet,'' she said. ``But we will continue to listen and respond to the needs of Indigenous partners.'' Morton's study shows 36 per cent of Indigenous
businesses surveyed had no lending relationships with banks, credit unions or governments and 27 per cent sought non-government assistance during the pandemic. Twelve per cent took on a line of credit, four per cent got support from a tribal council or Indigenous government and 29 per cent turned to Aboriginal Financial Institutions. The study said these institutions might be more attractive because of their
interest-free and forgivable loans, lower interest rates and understanding of Indigenous business. Lyle Isbister, president of Cree Oilfield Services in Alberta, tried the federal business loan program. ``There were just too many hurdles, too many restrictions, just too much stuff that I didn't qualify for and I tried twice and two different angles,'' he said. He wanted a loan for a new truck, which he likens to an office because he
spends up to 14 hours a day in it. Now, he's trying a site rehabilitation program the Alberta government offers for oil and gas work. ``I don't want a handout. That doesn't work. It hasn't worked. It's wrecked my people,'' he said. ``But I sure wouldn't mind a little hand up.'' Meanwhile, Morton thinks relief programs should be easy to discover and apply to because entrepreneurs don't have
``12 hours to cull through government supports, find out which are relevant and applicable to their business, and then go through the application process.'' Loans intimidate many businesses and are difficult to repay, so she prefers grants or non-repayable sums. ``As the economy recovers, having that debt burden, the time will come pay (loans) back and Indigenous businesses are really struggling with that.''
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Out of 20 Sport Hero Nominees for Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario, two have been identified as coming from the Six Nations Community. Kyleeya Johnson, nominated by Brittany Johnson and a softball and volleyball player has been given accolades for her versatility in her sports. “Kyleeya has played softball for me for almost two years. Her amazing talent is only eclipsed by her game IQ, team leadership, and competitive edge. Kyleeya and her family have committed to play for a team that takes almost as much travel time as actual playing time. She’s a very team oriented player. Never questioning playing time or position. Making all the players around her better. An excellent addition to any team and any sport she plays,” said one of Johnson's coaches. The spotlight also pointed to some of her personal interests: “Kyleeya is dedicated to improving her skill and knowledge of the game. She is always willing to learn new positions, put in work to excel, and be the best she can at any position. She currently plays shortstop on her team, she knew it was difficult and competitive position to play, but with her determination she has been successful in this position. Recently she made the USSSA Pride team in the United States. She has excelled in playing competitive volleyball with the Ontario
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Volleyball Association. Kyleeya utilizes her voice to be a leader and to provide healthy relationships with her teammates. Kyleeya is also involved in her longhouse and singing societies. She uses her native language and culture to provide awareness to her teammates. Kyleeya has always been looked at as a role model, she carries an old soul and desire to sustain her language and ceremonies. She has also taken on a role of entrepreneur and designing her own home business to purchase sports equipment and assist with her sports fees. She is always welling to help our elders in any way
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she can. She continues to walk down a path with a Good Mind, understanding many youth her age are struggling with mental health and addictions, she offers her kind words and encouragement to the ones that need it. She is also viewed in a positive way with dedication to sports and being a natural athlete. Carey Leigh Vyse is a female athlete she admires. She also looks up to and admires her dad for his past journey as an athlete,” reads the spotlight on Johnson. Kaleb Thomas, a player of both baseball and basketball was nominated by
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Cindy Thomas for his superb rankings in Ontario. “Kaleb is currently the No. 5 ranked, 2023 prospect on the Prep Baseball Report Ontario rankings. He is considered the Top Arm on the prospect list. He has accepted an invitation to represent the PBR- team Canada at the Futures Games in Georgia,” reads his spotlight. "Kaleb has numerous Game Day USA MVP awards over the years and has been MVP for a number of teams. Kaleb has a silver Ontario baseball medal. He is currently a member of the Mississauga Tigers High Performance Program.
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He has three silver provincial basketball medals and one gold Ontario basketball league medal. He was MVP for his basketball team twice. He was Rookie of the Year on his high school baseball team. They won the Brant county championship and he was part of a pitching pair to throw a no hitter. He is currently throwing a 90mph fastball. He helps demonstrate skills with his brothers U12 baseball team. The kids enjoy working with him and he looks forward to it. He has volunteered in summer camps and recreation basketball programs by demonstrating
skills and drills. During summer of 2020, he worked one-on-one with a number of kids who wanted to improve on their baseball skills. At the youth center, Kaleb is very humble. Most kids know he is as a basketball player. He is always positive and demonstrates a good mind with other youth. He always looked up to his aunt who was a softball pitcher and for the longest time, he wanted to be a fastball pitcher. Although she passed away when he was only five, Kaleb plays for her.” Indigenous Sport and Wellness wrote to their Facebook page: “Indigenous youth in Ontario are thriving. They are breaking down barriers and paving the road for future generations. We strongly believe that any one of these youth will one day be an Indigenous Sport Hero for all youth to look up to. They are already role models for their peers and take great pride in helping out in their communities while excelling in sports.” The full list of nominees include: Luc Boucha, Spencer Sundin, Lincoln Moore, Zander Doxtator-Kechego, Fisher Horn, Gordon Bressette, Ada Speck, Evan Boudreau Munro, Maren Kasunich, Amerie Delormier, Tyler Wilson, David Moskotaywenene, Jake Curran, Haylee Bouchard, Shakotshanunyátha Doxtator, Halli Morningstar, Shane Lemke, Kaleb Thomas, Kyleeya Johnson, and Bianca Grosbeck.
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PHILADELPHIA — The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, has long been a leader in championing the awareness of Indigenous Peoples and their crucial role in the development and continued growth of their native sport of lacrosse. In that continued spirit and in conjunction with June’s Indigenous History Month in Canada, the league was proud to announce the launch of a pop artist initiative featuring three standout Indigenous pop artists and a player discussion with Georgia Swarm forward Randy Staats, highlighting and celebrating their contributions to the sport and authentically representing
NLL celebrates Indigenous History Month.
unity and inclusion. The league has commissioned artwork by Yul Baker, a former Rochester Knighthawks player and champion and Squamish Nation citizen residing in West Vancouver, B.C.; Trac-
ey Anthony, owner and operator of Vision Artworks of Six Nations, Delaware, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations; and Jordan Thompson of Mohawk Art and Design, a citizen of Haudenosaunee Confed-
Whitecloud headlines 2021 Indigenous Peoples Day profile ARIZONA — On June 14, Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud headlined for the 2021 National Indigenous Peoples Day Athlete profile: he is after all, the first Indigenous NHL player from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, with his presence in the NHL contributing to excitement in his home community, a reservation of about 1,080 people located 30 miles west of Brandon, Manitoba. The blurb announced his background and his plight to become a professional hockey player, recognizing that at just 24, he has been a key player in two play off runs. Photo from NHL roster.
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eracy on the U.S., Canada border. Beginning on June 10, and rolling out throughout the month, the NLL will feature the artwork highlighting the artist’s unique journeys and stories via its
digital platforms and social media. NLL fans can enter to win custom prizing with the designs throughout the month of June by entering at NLL.com. Staats participated in a candid conversation with the league on the history of Residential Schools and how they impacted the Indigenous populations across Canada, raising awareness of this important history of these people. As one of the native players within the NLL, Staats will look to highlight the league’s efforts to raise awareness of systemic issues facing these populations as well as the strides made among this community. Tewanee Joseph, member of the Squamish First Nation and CEO of Tewanee Consulting Group, will host interviews with the artists and coordinate communications efforts surrounding the program. In one of his many accomplishments delivering key
partnerships, Joseph negotiated the first licensing agreement to recognize Indigenous artwork as part of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games in Vancouver. “The contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the development and maintaining the enduring traditions of the ‘Creators Game’ is epic. We are honoured and proud to work together for the continued success of lacrosse shinning a light on the immense contribution by Indigenous Peoples on the game,” said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. “Yul, Tracey, and Jordan have created unique pieces that capture their unbreakable bond with the sport, and Randy is one of the league’s most outstanding individuals. We couldn’t be more proud to be featuring these beautiful works of art as well as Randy’s interviews, all reflecting our core values of unity, inclusion and character.”
Manitoba JHL sets the tone for anti-racism in hockey STAFF REPORT
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MANITOBA — On June 9, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announced that it will suspend any players, coaches, team executives and other Hockey Canada members who violate the new league's anti-discrimination policy. Starting next season, those involved in the sport and team function will be provided anti-racism education seminars. The seminars will cover Indigenous issues, as well as anti-discrimination and anti-oppression education. The goal will be to educate league members about discriminatory and oppressive language, as well as help them to identify "problematic behaviours" and ultimate-
ly create a more respectful and inclusive hockey culture. The new standard is hoped to be the spark to ignite real change. The seminars will be taught by Ebb and Flow First Nation member Wade Houle, a former MJHL player who identifies as Métis and Anishinaabe and is now a high school teacher in Dauphin. He also consults on discrimination and racial sensitivity training, and witnessed many cases of racism occur around him. The decision was voted on at the league's recent annual general meeting and Houle hopes to bring that to the MJHL and that it helps the entire Manitoba community as a result. Seminars will "lay the foundation for learning about racism and discrimination,” and will deal with topics like race, gender
and cultural issues. In addition to the education seminars, the league is announcing automatic minimum suspensions for anyone in the league — including MJHL players, team officials and executives — who is found to have discriminated against someone, the release says. Someone who verbally taunts, insults, intimidates or otherwise discriminates against someone will be suspended three games for a first infraction, five games for a second and an indefinite suspension for a third infraction, the release says. The league did not specify how investigations will work or how incidents will be reported, but says anyone failing to co-operate in an investigation could be suspended.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A setback of some kind may occur this week, Aries. Do not get too worried about it just yet. Adversity can be an excellent avenue toward personal growth.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to postpone a project you were hoping to begin this week. As long as it does not get pushed any further, you should be fine. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to get carried away with an idea, Gemini. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are on the move this week, but it is ideal to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead and see if you can pinpoint potential pitfalls.
CLUES DOWN 1. Excessively showy 2. Put an end to 3. Blood disorder 4. Ingredient in wine 5. Shellfish 6. Made smaller 7. We 8. The Treasure State 9. __ Ekland, actress 10. Male parent 13. One hundredth of a watt (abbr.) 14. Dish of minced meat 15. Smothered laugh 20. Article 21. Atomic #12 22. Small parrot 23. Fictional “Star Wars” planet 27. French wine grape 29. Football stat (abbr.) 30. Sound unit 31. Where you sleep
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It’s possible to achieve great things this week, Leo. Your accomplishments will ultimately depend on how much you are able to focus on the tasks at hand. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A financial windfall or a new job opportunity may be coming your way, Virgo. This will be the breakthrough you need right now after a series of setbacks.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, you have plenty of ideas at the ready. Put all of your effort into the task and enjoy the fun.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Responsibilities will be easier to handle very soon, Scorpio. The tasks won’t become less difficult, but there are plenty of helping hands ready to back you up.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You could find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Sagittarius. Do not hesitate to accept this promotion because it can be great for your career. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be easily swayed this week by a smooth-talking stranger. Figure out if this person can be trusted by offering opportunities to prove his or her trustworthiness. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may think that an opportunity has passed you by, Aquarius. But don’t get too worried just yet. It’s possible to regain your momentum quite quickly. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have to admit that the plan you put in place has a few kinks to be worked out, Pisces. These modifications are relatively simple.
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Six Nations COVID-19 Update
For more information about the data visit the FAQ in the report at sixnationscovid19.ca. For any further questions about this data or report please email epidemiologist@sixnations.ca (Updated: 2021-06-22)
Status of Cases Six Nations COVID-19 Response Level: Orange
How many cases have we had in the last 7 days?
Active Cases
Total in Self-isolation
Currently Hospitalized
1
20
0
Total Positive Results
Total Resolved
527
Date
0
0
17/Jun/2021
0
0
0
18/Jun/2021
0
0
21/Jun/2021
0
0
Total
0
0
20/Jun/2021
Deaths
0
1
19/Jun/2021
11
Resolved
15/Jun/2021 16/Jun/2021
Total Deaths
515
Positive Results
0
1
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Core-Monitoring Indicators Indicators: Low risk This means indicator thresholds are generally in the low risk categories, showing signs of containment
# of Cases Last 7 days
% Positivity (7 day moving average)
1
7%
How is level of risk measured? Each week we conduct a risk assessment to track our core monitoring indicators in Six Nations. Indicators are based on virus transmission, community health system capacity (Public Health, EMS, Assessment testing centre), our surrounding area health care system, and community compliance to the public health measures (isolation adherence, reports of gatherings, quarantine adherence). These measures we use as part of determining our alert level. For more information see the COVID-19 response framework.
Six Nations COVID-19 Update
How do we compare to our surrounding areas?
For more information about the data visit the FAQ in the report at sixnationscovid19.ca. For any further questions about this data or report please email epidemiologist@sixnations.ca (Updated: 2021-06-22)
Status of Cases
Active Cases
Total in Self-isolation
Currently Hospitalized
1
20
0
Total Positive Results
527
Total Resolved
515
Date
Positive Results
15/Jun/2021
0
0
17/Jun/2021
0
0
16/Jun/2021
Total Deaths
0
18/Jun/2021
0
1
19/Jun/2021
0
0
20/Jun/2021
11
Resolved
0
0
21/Jun/2021
0
0
0
1
0
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Hamilton
Toronto
HNHU Cases per 100,000
HPH Cases per 100,000
TPH Cases per 100,000
17
33
24
What variants of concerns are in Six Nations?
0 0
# of cases that have screened positive for a variant (Lineage unknown)
0
40
0 0
+
Total # of cases positive for B.1.1.7 (UK)
Total # of cases positive for (B.1.351))
19
30
0
0
=
Total # of cases who had a VOC
60
What trends are occurring in Six Nations? How many daily new cases have we had?
How many total cases have we had?
% Positivity (7 day moving average)
1
7%
Positive Results
40
# of Cases Last 7 days
How do we compare to our surrounding areas? Haldimand/Norfolk
7.82
0
How is level of risk measured? Each week we conduct a risk assessment to track our core monitoring indicators in Six Nations. Indicators are based on virus transmission, community health system capacity (Public Health, EMS, Assessment testing centre), our surrounding area health care system, and community compliance to the public health measures (isolation adherence, reports of gatherings, quarantine adherence). These measures we use as part of determining our alert level. For more information see the COVID-19 response framework.
Brant County
BCHU Cases per 100,000
Haldimand/Norfolk
Deaths
Core-Monitoring Indicators
Six Nations
SN Cases per 100,000
How many cases have we had in the last 7 days?
Total
Indicators: Low risk This means indicator thresholds are generally in the low risk categories, showing signs of containment
Brant County
Hamilton
Toronto
Cumulative cases
Six Nations COVID-19 Response Level: Orange
Six Nations
20
0
Jul 2020
Jan 2021 Date
500
0
Jul 2020
Jan 2021 Date