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OHSWEKEN — After a year and a half of remote learning, Six Nations students will be heading back to the classroom on Sept. 7 to learn among their peers. But things will look much different than they did in the pre-Covid setting. Masks will be worn throughout the day, plastic partitions separate student desks and students must be screened for Covid symptoms every day before heading to school. They will also go to school on alternating days in what educators are calling ‘cohorts’ to allow for physical distancing and there will be no ex-

tracurricular activities or assemblies. Regardless, Travis Anderson, Six Nations’ new director of federal schools, says it’s important kids return to classrooms for the social benefits it will have on their learning. About two per cent of students will remain learning from home, Anderson said. “In-school learning will provide our students with positive interaction,” Anderson told Six Nations of the Grand River elected council at a Tuesday night general council meeting via Zoom. Parents were informed which cohort their child fell in – A or B – which means they go to school on alternating days of the week to avoid overcrowding schoools. Anderson said in-person learning provides kids

with teacher support, access to technology, access to the Internet and a sense of belonging. “Our scools are a safe and caring space for students,” said Anderson. “Research has shown that children must work think and talk together. Learning must be viewed as a social endeavour.” In-person learning teaches kids the importance of collaboration, cooperative learning and even learning how to disagree, he said. Being with one’s peers is essential to build a sense of identity, he said. And obviously, he noted, conversation is much more effective in-person than over a Zoom meeting. “It’s really difficult to have conversations online on Zoom. Back in the classroom they can have those uninterrupted

conversations.” Before school starts, parents sign a ‘wellness agreement’ for their child to attend. There will be a maximum of 15 students per class. Parents and students must complete daily screenings for Covid symptoms and are advised to keep kids home if they exhibit any symptoms. Three masks a day will be provided for students. There will be plastic dividers between all desks, as well as increased cleaning throughout the day of high-touch areas. Masks must be worn at recess. Only essential staff will be allowed at school. There will be mask breaks throughout the day. The plan will be re-assessed in December. “These are things that will be adjusted as we move forward,” said An-

derson. Depending on the severity of Covid cases, schools could either fully re-open or be shut back down again by Dec. 3. Educators will meet with the Six Nations Emergency Control Group to make those decisions, he said. “At any point in time, we might have to move back to full remote (learning),” said Anderson. Buses will also follow increased safety precautions, including increased cleaning, physical distancing, and the mandatory wearing of masks. Schools are short of nurses at this time, even though Six Nations tried to hire more in light of the Covid pandemic. They are still actively recruiting school nurses.

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August 24 to inform community members about the drug strategy, its mission, vision, and provide input on what they would like to see come out of the drug strategy. Community members had the opportunity to learn that mental wellness looks and means something different to everyone. Kahama said she was hired right before the pandemic began shutting down community events, which made implementing a community-driven and led drug strategy difficult. “Being hired during COVID-19, you’re not out in the community. This is supposed to be a community-led and driven strategy,” said Kahama. “So, what we’re doing today is letting community members know, ‘Here we are, we have a community drug strategy, we would love your input and would also love to increase capacity on everybody having access to naloxone.’ We also want to start a conversation on substance abuse. Start that conversation, decrease the stigma, get those conversations going about what substance abuse is and what it’s not.” A community drug strategy is a cross-sector collaboration of agencies that work to decrease the harms caused by substance abuse. “Specifically for Six Nations it's raising awareness, reducing stigma and

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Mental Wellness System Co-ordinator Natasha Samounty (left) and Six Nations Integrated Drug Strategy Co-ordinator Eve Kahama (right) put together an information booth at the White Pines Wellness Centre on August 24 to inform community members about the drug strategy. JACE KOBLUN

advocating for the policies and programs that respect Haudenosaunee culture and reflect the values of the Six Nations community and its membership,” said Kahama. “Having a drug strategy rooted in tradition and Haudenosaunee culture is very important. There are a lot of different municipal drug strategies out there, but they don’t often address the issues of Indigenous people or understand the impact of residential school or intergenerational trauma. “What we’re trying to do is address substance abuse issues. And there are several organizations involved. Right now we work with Six Nations Health Services, Six Nations Police, paramedics, Ogwadeni:deo, Ganhohkwasra, and others. We meet once a month to try and increase collaboration and communication within. If one of the orga-

nizations has a service that would need help or could be utilized, then we could go and help within that.” Kahama said their vision is to be a safe and supportive community that promotes a healthy and resilient approach to substance abuse. “We’re focusing on a harm reduction framework and understanding that people have different frameworks that work better for them than others. For some there’s abstinence. Abstinence-only frameworks can work for some people, but they might not be best for everybody. That’s why we have that harm reduction framework. So we can go from abstinence-only to maybe only using occasionally. The goal is to keep people alive until they’re ready to seek help,” she said. Samounty is the mental

health systems co-ordinator and she said her work on mental wellness works well with a community drug strategy. “The mental wellness system, which encompasses mental health and addictions, looks at the mental wellness system as a whole. I’m looking at all the services that fall under mental health or addictions, both in and outside the community. My goal is to help the system figure out where our strengths and weaknesses are. Going into the mental wellness system can be really hard to navigate, especially if you are in need or in crisis,” said Samounty. “There are so many different services out there. "I’m trying to help the system become more seamless so when people come they can find exactly what they need. If you go to one service and they don’t have what you need, they can redirect you so that you’re not discouraged from finding help.” Kahama and Samounty were handing out free naloxone kits to those who visited the booth. Naloxone is a drug used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses from drugs like Fentanyl and Heroin and kits are available for free at Six Nations Mental Health and Addictions at 1769 Chiefswood Road. Kits are also available at the Six Nations Crisis Hub at 1546 Chiefswood Road.

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Delta variant circulating on Six Nations; case counts increase DONNA DURIC

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OHSWEKEN — As COVID-19 case numbers continue to surge across Ontario, a similar trend is happening on Six Nations, with 11 active cases reported this week and one confirmed strain of the Delta variant in a Six

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TORONTO — One of the top epidemiologists from Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has resigned. Dr. David Fisman submitted his resignation, saying he was uncomfortable with the way provincial politics are influencing the data that is being released to the public. His resignation comes just two days after he posted to Twitter that new data projections show a “grim fall” season ahead for COVID infections, and claims the province is not releasing that data. The last data released by the province was put out in June and predicted a Delta variant driven fourth wave was unlikely in Ontario. NDP leader Andrea Horwath says Premier Doug Ford immediately needs to address the situation and speak to why updated COVID modelling is being ignored.

Nations resident. Six Nations enjoyed a relatively COVID-free summer but as of press time, the community has the seventh highest per capita COVID case rate in Ontario out of 35 public health units reporting case counts. Six Nations has experienced a 66 per cent increase in COVID-19 cases from last week.

The spike in cases comes just as Six Nations officials plan a safe return to in-person learning for local students this fall. On-reserve Six Nations students have been learning remotely since the World Health Organization declared the virus a global pandemic in March 2020. There are currently 53 people in isolation on the

territory. One person is currently hospitalized. Aug. 21 saw Six Nations Public Health record seven active cases of COVID-19. Six Nations Public Health has identified the Delta variant as a “variant of concern” or VOC. It is currently the dominant strain circulating around the world, according to the Centers for Disease

Control, with about 80 per cent of worldwide cases being the Delta variant. Experts say the Delta strain is more infectious and contagious than earlier COVID strains. To date, there have been 11 COVID-related deaths on Six Nations. It’s not known what is driving the recent surge on Six Nations or if Six Nations will increase its

COVID alert level in light of the recent spike in cases. Six Nations of the Grand River did not respond to questions by press time. Six Nations remains in COVID alert level green, the lowest alert level with the least amount of restrictions on public gatherings and other health measures.

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First Woman elected to MCFN council now Eagle Award recipient DONNA DURIC

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MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT — Carol Tobicoe, the first woman elected to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Elected Council, has been honoured with an Eagle Award for her lifelong dedication to volunteer work in the community. She joins activist Joanne Webb and historian Jane Beecroft as the three recipients of the 2021 Eagle Awards, created by MCFN Council in 2020 to honour community members and friends of MCFN. “It’s about building pride and giving recognition where it’s due,” said MCFN Chief Stacey Laforme. Tobicoe received the community volunteer award for her decades of work in organizing the community’s well-attended annual Three Fires Homecoming Powwow since 1987. She has spent her life volunteering for countless causes within the community and is currently a member of the MCFN Culture Committee where she works to assist in preserving the language, history and culture of the community. Tobicoe was also the recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Volunteerism, given to a member of Six Nations, Brantford, Brant County, or Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation annually who exemplifies the spirit of community volunteerism. “This is an honour,” Tobicoe said. “I have been volunteering in the community since day one and I never did this for recognition but it’s great to feel appreciated. I think (the awards) will inspire our youth to do more.” Joanne Webb, an MCFN community member, has received the Trailblazer Award for her activism in human rights, women’s rights and Indigenous rights. “This is a real honour for me,” she said. “I’m humbled. I have to say chi-miigwech to my nominator and Chief and Council for this. I am very proud of my community and everything we do. I

always encourage people to learn our history. Something like this inspires you to keep going and makes me want to push harder.” Webb has worked for Hamilton Health Science, was the diversity vice-president for Aboriginal workers with the Canadian Union for Public Employees, and has been a member of the Ontario Aboriginal Council, the Ontario Human Rights Committee, and Ontario Women’s Committee. Jane Beecroft received the Friends of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Award in recognition of her work to preserve MCFN history. She led the Community History Project, which is part of the Toronto Historical Association and works with her-

itage organizations across Toronto and residents’ associations in the area. “I am honoured and delighted to receive this award,” said Beecroft. Carolyn King, a noted historian, elder and the first female Chief ever of MCFN, praised Beecroft and said, “Jane shamelessly and advocated for (MCFN) to the City (of Toronto) and asked anyone who would listen to get to know our story. She is truly one of our best friends.” Chief Laforme said, “Each of these women are important to the First Nation. We are grateful to each of them and so proud to honour them.” A celebration is planned for September at the MCFN Community Centre.

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We are asking for understanding By Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo, Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream, Theology) and Special Advisor on Indigenous Initiatives, Victoria University, University of Toronto The recent ``discoveries'' of unmarked graves of children at the sites of former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) is a stark reminder of an unspoken or ignored history between Indigenous Peoples and Canada. The reactions by many Canadians to these events is a strong indicator that despite all of the heightened awareness of the residential school system, there is little understanding how these institutions affected communities and families. Often relying on assumptions and stereotypes, some Canadians show little effort to learn about the different perspectives and experiences held by Indigenous people. This encourages many non-Indigenous people to support measures they believe have the approval of all Indigenous people. But communities are not monolithic; different opinions and experiences exist. From the Bryce Report to RCAP The findings outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) 2015 Final Report shocked Canada. For many, this was the first time that they heard of this truth, despite previous reports that flagged the horrors of residential schools. The Bryce Report from 1907 spoke about the harsh realities of IRS, and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples from

1996 called IRS: ``... an attempt by successive governments to determine the fate of Aboriginal people in Canada by appropriating and reshaping their future in the form of thousands of children who were removed from their homes and communities ...'' In 2015, TRC commissioner Marie Wilson declared that, ``It is the survivors' telling of their stolen childhoods that has shaken us all awake.'' A different awakening Today, there is a different awakening and it's happening in Indigenous circles. It is a realization of lives and futures lost. It is a resurgence of pain and grief experienced by families and communities that knew of these unmarked graves. It is a rekindling of anger toward religious entities, specifically the Catholic Church, that had a role in running these schools. And it is an unveiling of the complicated dynamics within communities, especially those with members who are part of the church. As someone who grew up in the Catholic tradition in Kahnawake, Que., and now teaches in a theological school, there's an inner conflict as I reflect on being part of a faith tradition that contributed to a process that caused such pain. There are many Indigenous people who believe Indigenous people should not be Christians, furthering tensions. Instead of coming together, communities are becoming divided _ some want to react and take action, while others want to deal and heal privately.

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Border reopened; Intrusive travel restrictions still exist for Indigenous Peoples By Paul McKenzie-Jones, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies, University of Lethbridge While Canada began welcoming vaccinated United States citizens and permanent residents across the land border on Aug. 9, the U.S. border remains closed to Canadians until at least Aug. 21. The perceived unfairness of the decision has seen some understandable expressions of dismay from Canadians who have endured months of travel limitations since the pandemic began. Now, however, may be a good time to reflect on the privilege of travel, especially the entitlement we feel to freedom of travel. As those of us on the Canadian side wait for the U.S. land border to reopen, we should remind ourselves of _ or learn about _ the restrictions Indigenous people have faced crossing the international border since it was created. The Medicine Line Indigenous Peoples foresaw these problems as early as the 18th century. In 1794, Mohawk leaders insisted on a clause in the Jay Treaty (between the U.S. and the British Crown) that would protect their rights to trade and travel across the border. Their argument then, and now, was that the border was an agreement between settler governments. As the original nations of this continent, they asserted their sovereign rights to maintain the freedom of movement they enjoyed before settlers arrival. These rights were challenged several times over the years, but still exist today. Indigenous people called

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the U.S.-Canada border the Medicine Line. During the 19th century, as the border changed shape and direction, Indigenous people realized it could also protect them. For example, if they crossed it to evade pursuit from U.S. and British armies, and the North West (later Royal Canadian) Mounted Police. Possibly the most famous example of the Medicine Line's power was Lakota leader Sitting Bull's escape to the Cypress Hills, Alta., after the Battle of Greasy Grass in 1876. He remained in Canada until 1881, when starvation _ a result of Canadian policies _ forced him to return to the U.S. and surrender. In the opposite direction, Cree leader Little Bear led his people from Saskatchewan to Montana to escape retribution for their part in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. Once in the U.S., they were labelled as refugees. In 1896, the U.S. Congress passed a law formally deporting the starving and landless _ a result of U.S. policies _ Cree ``refugees'' back to Canada. Several years later Little Bear and his remaining people crossed back into Montana, finding a home on the Rocky Boy's reservation. The pass systems At the same time, even ``domestic'' travel was restricted for Indigenous people. In 1879, the U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs mandated that Indian agents be provided with official seals to stamp on passes to ``allow'' Indigenous people to travel between reservations or agencies.

In 1885, Canada created the ``pass system'' with the same restrictions and requirements. The U.S. version lasted until 1912, while Canada's system didn't disappear completely until the 1940s. A more `formal' border The Medicine Line was effectively closed in 1924 with the passage of new immigration laws, the Indian Citizenship Act and the creation of the U.S. Border Patrol. While travel was already hugely difficult because of the pass system, Indigenous Peoples within Canada were now formally deemed foreign nationals by the U.S. and refused entry _ despite the clause in the Jay Treaty. These restrictions led Tuscarora Chief Clinton Rickard to ``fight for the line.'' He led a series of cross-border protest marches with his Indian Defence League of America. During the same period, Kahnawa:ke citizen Paul Kanesto Diabo was labelled an ``illegal alien,'' arrested and deported back to Canada while working as an ironworker helping to build the Delaware River Bridge in Philadelphia. Diabo fought his arrest and the deportation was overturned. As a result of protests and court defeat, the U.S. government ruled that Indigenous people from the U.S. and Canada were now exempt from the Immigration Act. However, cross-border travel for Indigenous people has been a struggle ever since. Even for members of Indigenous nations whose original territories are divided by the border, border crossing is incredibly diffi-

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cult and often fraught with apprehension and targeted racism. Indigenous border struggles In 1969, Akwesasne Mohawk people asserted their sovereignty by blocking the border crossing through their reserve, because they were being charged tolls to pass through it. They told the Canadian government, ``You Are on Indian Land.'' Ceremonial items are one of the most common points of contention for Indigenous people trying to cross the border. In 2001, Kainai Chief Chris Shade was stopped from crossing the border with his ceremonial headdress due to U.S. immigration rules about eagle feathers. Indigenous people are often told that they must open sacred medicine bundles for inspection and have feathers, pipes and other items handled by non-Indigenous border staff. In territories such as that of the Blackfoot, sacred sites sit on either side of the border, making international travel a necessity. Having to open sacred items for inspection by border security in order to complete ceremony is a violation of basic human rights. While the U.S. still respects the Jay Treaty, Canada never has admitted to inheriting the Jay Treaty from the British Crown. Now that the Canadian government has reopened the border to vaccinated U.S. citizens without consulting Indigenous nations on or near the border, it is long overdue for Canada to honour the treaty and respect Indigenous people's rights to travel freely.

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Transitional justice for Indigenous Peoples should be a key election issue By Kirsten J. Fisher, Assistant Professor, Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan and Kathy Walker, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan ``Transitional justice,'' centred on accountability and redress for victims, refers to the ways countries emerging from periods of conflict and repression address largescale or systematic human rights violations. But applying transitional justice and its mechanisms, such as truth and reconciliation commissions, to the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian state is contested terrain. Scholars debate whether the term transitional justice makes sense in settler colonial contexts like Canada where there is no political transition to speak of, no massive regime change, no cessation of violent conflict and no progression from authoritarianism to democracy.

But this debate isn't just academic _ how we understand the term transitional justice and whether it applies to the Canadian situation could form the basis of policy decisions. And as we head towards an election on Sept. 20, justice for Indigenous Peoples should be a key campaign issue given the discoveries of hundreds of mass graves at the sites of former Indian Residential Schools. The goals of transitional justice The aim of transitional justice is to usher in a peaceful society after mass atrocity, periods of systemic human rights violations and violent authoritarian regimes. Transitional justice is not a form of justice itself, but a way of understanding justice and its aims. The term first appeared in the 1990s as a way to describe the different approaches taken by nations as new regimes came to power and had to grapple with the massive violations of their prede-

cessors. The term and concept have grown into their own field of study and practice to promote peace, generally focusing on a number of now-established approaches, including criminal trials, truth and reconciliation commissions, political reform and reparations. Why is this debate important? Why should we care whether transitional justice applies to Canada? It's important because transitional justice is not just a catalogue of mechanisms to address systemic human rights violations. It's also the recognition that a nation is either undergoing monumental change or that it needs to _ and that considerations of justice are necessary to support this transition. Those who believe the Canadian context does not demand transitional justice or who believe the word ``transition'' doesn't apply in Canada are not fully understanding the term ``transition'' or the fact that it's urgently

needed here. They see a transition as requiring political change of the type seen in a country emerging from violent conflict to peace or from authoritarian rule to democracy. Such transitions usually require the deposing of political leaders. Some critics of transitional justice see the need for justice to address past harms or to rectify current injustices, but disagree that there's a need for political transition. But they're overlooking the massive societal and political transition that is required to restore or develop trust and confidence among Canadians and Indigenous peoples. The goals of transitional justice Instead, it's better to take a big-picture approach and look at all of transitional justice's options by focusing on its goals. The goal in Canada should be, at a minimum, transforming a society in which mass human rights

violations and settler colonial violences were and are commonplace, accepted and endured _ the clean drinking water denied to many Indigenous populations, the over-representation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system, the forced sterilization of Indigenous women and stolen Indigenous land, to name just a few _ into one where such violations are simply not tolerated. Transitional justice in Canada is far bigger than merely addressing past wrongdoings or filling more public roles with Indigenous people (though these are valuable endeavours). The concept of transition should include societal and political change that focuses on establishing real relationships of value, trust and equity and recognizes many sovereignties. What's needed in Canada is a fundamental shift in perspective. We also need to consider what peaceful co-existence looks like,

and then consider what mechanisms and political actions would help pave a path to that new reality. All transitional justice options should be on the table, including those tried and commonly accepted approaches like reparations and criminal trials, but also more creative options that are specific to Canada. From the perspective of Indigenous Peoples, such place-based options must draw on the continuity of their rich history, values and practices of self-governance on their lands, rooted in ancestral ways of life. This election campaign provides a real opportunity to discuss creative, place-based solutions. But recognizing and choosing to apply these solutions after election day requires our political leaders to accept that a major Canadian transition needs to happen. Embracing transitional justice will prevent Canada from simply accepting and prolonging the status quo.

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Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? Science and dreams By Claudia Picard-Deland, Candidate au doctorat en neurosciences

Having the same dream again and again is a wellknown phenomenon — nearly two-thirds of the population report having recurring dreams. Being chased, finding yourself naked in a public place or in the middle of a natural disaster, losing your teeth or forgetting to go to class for an entire semester are

typical recurring scenarios in these dreams. But where does the phenomenon come from? The science of dreams shows that recurring dreams may reflect unresolved conflicts in the dreamer's life. Recurring dreams often occur during times of stress, or over long periods of time, sometimes several years or even a lifetime. Not only do these dreams have the same themes, they can also repeat

the same narrative night after night. Although the exact content of recurring dreams is unique to every individual, there are common themes among individuals and even among cultures and in different periods. For example, being chased, falling, being unprepared for an exam, arriving late or trying to do something repeatedly are among the most prevalent scenarios.

The majority of recurring dreams have negative content involving emotions such as fear, sadness, anger and guilt. More than half of recurring dreams involve a situation where the dreamer is in danger. But some recurring themes can also be positive, even euphoric, such as dreams where we discover new rooms in our house, erotic dreams or where we fly. In some cases, recurring

dreams that begin in childhood can persist into adulthood. These dreams may disappear for a few years, reappear in the presence of a new source of stress and then disappear again when the situation is over. Unresolved conflicts Why does our brain play the same dreams over and over again? Studies suggest that dreams, in general, help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful

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Cole Squire is seeking to represent Brantford– Brant People’s Party of Canada in the next federal election on September 20. He is a member of the Six Nations Reserve and has lived in the Brantford– Brant riding for his entire life. After attending high school at Brantford Collegiate Institute, Squire went on to pursue post-secondary education at Mohawk College and obtained his personal support worker certificate. He served as a personal support worker for the Brant Community Healthcare system at the Brantford General Hospital from 2014 to 2020. Squire also helped found the Six Nations Imaginary Library in 2015, a free program to help children under the age of five develop the critical and foundational skills of literacy. He returned to post-secondary in 2018 to further his education and gain new skills. After completing one year of the general social science programs at Six Nations Polytechnic, Squire transferred to McMaster University to pursue studies in Political Science. He is currently in his third year at McMaster and is working to finish his B.A. Two Row Times caught up with Squire this week and chatted with him about his candidacy: TRT: What is your name and where did you

grow up? Squire: My name is Cole Squire and I grew up on Six Nations. I still live on Six Nations now. TRT: How old are you? Squire: 26. TRT: What areas does your riding cover? Squire: New Credit, Six Nations, Brantford–Brant. TRT: How is social media helping or hindering your run? Squire: Social media has been extremely helpful. I noticed the People’s Party of Canada is not getting as much coverage in the media as other parties have been, which has been very frustrating. Social media is helping us get the word out there about who we are and what we’re all about. I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and my site is now up and running too. What’s helped a lot is just getting out there and spreading the platform by word of mouth, it’s all pretty grassroots. TRT: What unique skills do you have for the job? Squire: For one, I can think critically about things and look at issues from multiple perspectives. That’s a skill you can learn but it’s also really just about having common sense, and that’s one of the ways the People’s Party of Canada is looking at policies. Using common sense and applying it to issues affecting everyone in the country. Other people are running in this election who have a lot of education, maybe they were educators or worked in education at one time, or law enforcement—and

it’s really shocking to see how some of these other candidates could support some of the things in this country that they do. I’ve also been studying political science at McMaster for three years, I’m in my last year. And another skill I have is being able to listen and communicate effectively. There are a lot of people telling you what you think you want to hear but not too many people listening. It’s really important to be able to have critical conversations and peaceful

dialogue with people and to have conversations that the other parties don’t want to touch. TRT: How would you describe the PPC party in a few sentences? Squire: The People’s Party of Canada is doing politics differently. Bringing a common-sense approach to some of the most hard-hitting issues affecting the country today. Some say the People’s Party of Canada is extreme or far-right, and bring in notions of white supremacy, but being a Native

American, that is untrue and completely laughable. We don’t care what race, gender, sexuality you are. We care if you are a proud Canadian who loves this country and has fairness and respect for an individual’s freedom. To have the desire to unite under what makes our country great. TRT: Where do you see yourself five years from now? Squire: I hope to be in a free country that I’ve been so blessed and lucky to grew up in. I’m very concerned about the

future of our nation and there is so much riding on this federal election. The people in Canada are going to decide on our future on September 20. Will we remain a free and prosperous country or become a post-national state with no core identity? TRT: What is your comfort level dealing with tough issues? Squire: I would absolutely not back away from a tough conversation about issues affecting our country. I’m not afraid to CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Ontario emergency room visits and deaths from opioids up signiﬁcantly in 2020 New data shows opioid deaths and emergency department visits for overdoses in Ontario were up significantly in 2020 compared to the year before. Figures released by Public Health Ontario show fatal opioid overdoses were up 60 per cent across the province in 2020.

The arms-length agency says there were 2,422 opioid deaths in 2020 versus 1,516 deaths the year before. Emergency department visits for opioid overdoses increased nearly 20 per cent — from 10,478 visits in 2019 to 12,513 last year. The data shows hospitalizations due to

opioids changed little across the province in 2020. In May, the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network along with Public Health Ontario and the coroner's office released a report that showed the province's opioid crisis worsened dramatically during the pandemic.

The report focused on opioid-related deaths and found the homeless population and those who were unemployed accounted for a significant portion of fatal overdoses. Those researchers found that opioid overdose deaths were up more than 75 per cent after COVID-19 hit in

March 2020, compared to the year before. They found that the rate of opioid fatalities accelerated during the pandemic. The researchers said the spike in deaths was due to an increasingly unpredictable drug supply that is contaminated and toxic, largely due to the deadly

opioid fentanyl. Changes in access to health care when the pandemic hit and the lack of supports for users also contributed to the increase, the researchers said.

Ex chair of Purdue denies responsibility for opioid crisis The former president and board chair of the company that makes OxyContin told a court Wednesday that he, his family and the company did not cause the opioid crisis in the United States. Richard Sackler, a member of the family that owns Purdue Pharma, was asked under oath during a federal bankruptcy hearing whether he, his kin or the company bear responsibility. For each, Sackler answered simply: ``No.'' In statements and court papers, Sackler family members have consistently denied wrongdoing in the opioid crisis, even as the company they own has twice pleaded guilty to federal crimes over their opioid practices. But it's rare for family members to be asked about it point-blank in open court. The hearing in federal bankruptcy court in White Plains, New York, was held via videoconference. Richard Sackler has not appeared in public forums in recent years outside video of a deposition he gave in a lawsuit in 2015. His denial of responsibility for the opioid crisis comes a day after his son testified that the family wouldn't accept a settlement without guarantees of immunity

from further legal action. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain said Wednesday that he expected testimony to be completed Thursday and final arguments to begin Monday, and that a decision is likely later next week. During Wednesday's hearing, Richard Sackler said he had laryngitis, and his voice was sometimes soft. In response to more than three hours of questions, mostly from Maryland Assistant Attorney General Brian Edmunds, his most common answer was, ``I don't recall.'' Sackler, whose father was one of three brothers who nearly 70 years ago bought the company that later became Purdue Pharma, didn't recall emails he wrote a decade or more ago; whether Purdue's board

approved certain sales strategies; whether a company owned by Sackler family members sold opioids in Argentina; or whether he paid any of his own money as part of a settlement with Oklahoma to which the Sackler family contributed $75 million. Often, he answered questions with more questions, asking for precision. When Edmunds asked him if he knew how many people in the U.S. had died from using opioids, Sackler asked him to specify over which time period. Edmunds did: 2005 to 2017. ``I don't know,'' Sackler said. He said that he had looked at some data on deaths in the past, though. (The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied more than 500,000

deaths in the U.S. to opioid overdose, including both prescription drugs and illicit ones such as heroin and illegally produced fentanyl, since 2000.) At another point, Edmunds asked whether he ever had conversations with sales managers. ``Can you define what you mean by sales managers?'' Sackler asked. Edmunds did. Then Sackler said he didn't recall any such conversations. Edmunds asked about a disagreement over company sales targets at one point. Sackler corrected him. ``You used the word `dispute,''' he said. ``It wasn't a dispute. It was a difference of opinion.'' The previous words of Richard Sackler, now 76, are at the heart of lawsuits accusing the Stamford, Connecti-

cut-based company of a major role in sparking a nationwide opioid epidemic. In the 1996 event to launch sales of OxyContin, he told the company's sales force that there would be ``a blizzard of prescriptions that will bury the competition.'' Five years later, as it was apparent that the powerful prescription pain drug was being misused in some cases, he said in an email that Purdue would have to ``hammer on the abusers in every way possible,'' describing them as ``the culprits and the problem.'' For those reasons, the activists crusading against companies involved in selling opioids often see Sackler _ who was president of the company from 1999 to 2003, chair of its board from 2004 through 2007, and a board member from 1990 until 2018 _ as a prime villain. Members of the wealthy family have long avoided the spotlight in the business world and welcomed it in philanthropy. But in recent years, museums, including the Louvre in Paris and universities, such as Tufts in Massachusetts, that they've supported have cut ties over the opioid crisis. Richard Sackler's testimony came a day after

his son, David Sackler, testified. The younger Sackler, who also served on Purdue's board, reiterated something that has long been the family's position: They will agree to their part of the plan to restructure Purdue only if family members receive protection from lawsuits over opioids and other Purdue action. If those provisions do not stay in the deal, David Sackler said, the family would instead face lawsuits. ``I believe we would litigate the claims to their final outcome,'' he said. On Wednesday, Richard Sackler said the family would not agree if states that oppose the deal were not bound by it and allowed to move ahead with lawsuits against the company and family members. Under the proposed settlement, members of the Sackler family would give up ownership of Purdue and contribute $4.5 billion over time in cash and control of charitable funds. Most of the money, along with Purdue's future profits, would be used to abate the opioid crisis. Some would go to individual victims and their families.

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OPIOIDS What are OpiOids? Opioids is an umbrella term for natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from – or related to – the opium poppy.

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Opioids attach to receptors in the central nervous system, reducing pain signals to the brain. Commonly used opioids include oxycodone, morphine, codeine, heroin, fentanyl, methadone and opium.

Support face Place the arm nearest to you at right angles to the body. Place their other hand against their cheek.

signs Of OverdOse Opioids dull the senses, induce relaxation and euphoria. They depress (slow down) breathing and the heart rate.

Lift Leg Get hold of the far leg just above the knee and pull it up, keeping the foot flat on the ground.

In high doses, opioids depress the body’s natural urge to breathe. When someone is having an overdose they can stop breathing and may die. Even if a person does not die from overdose, they can sustain brain damage. Signs of overdose can include: • No response to stimuli • Shallow/stopped breathing • Can’t be woken up • Unusual snoring/gurgling sounds • Blue/grey lips or finger tips • Floppy arms and legs If you cannot get a response from someone, do not assume they are asleep. Unusual or deep snoring is a common sign of overdose. Do not let people at risk ‘sleep it off’. OverdOse respOnse Sometimes it can take hours for someone to die from an opioid overdose. Action taken as soon as possible could save a life. If you think someone has overdosed, knowing how to respond is crucial: Check for vital signs: A Alert: Not responding to voice? B Breathing: Noisy? Shallow? Slow? Stopped? Strange snoring? C Colour: For fair-skinned people, blue or pale lips or fingertips? For darker skinned people, grayish or ashen lips and skin colour.

Roll over Keep their hand pressed against their cheek and pull on the upper leg to roll them towards you and onto their side.

If you HAVE narcan/naloxone: 1. Assemble the naloxone ready for use and inject the full amount into the outer thigh or upper arm (or use nasal spray). 2. Record the time of administration. Provide this information to paramedics when they arrive. 3. If the person is not breathing, apply rescue breathing (2 breathes every 5 seconds). 4. If there has been no response after 3-5 minutes, give another dose of naloxone. Remember to record the time of administration. Note: Naloxone will only temporarily reverse an overdose.

Call an ambulance, tell the operator your location, and stay on the line.

If you DO NOT HAVE narcan/naloxone: • If the person is breathing, leave in recovery position and monitor breathing. • If person is not breathing apply rescue breathing and continue until: – The person starts to breathe on their own – Ambulance arrives – Someone else can take over for you.

Try to get a response from the person by calling their name and/or giving a sternal rub (rub your knuckles firmly across their sternum).

What nOt tO dO in the event Of a suspected OverdOse

If you can’t get a response, put them in the recovery position allowing their airways to remain open.

• Do NOT leave the person alone.

If you see any of these signs, you should immediately move to activate the response plan for opioid overdose. Before you act, check for dangers such as needles.

• Do NOT give the person anything to eat or drink, or try to induce vomiting.

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Dreams continued from page 12 new challenge, may dream they're showing up unprepared for a math exam, even years after they have set foot in a school. Although the circumstances are different, a similar feeling of stress or desire to excel can trigger the same dream scenario again. A continuum of repetition William Domhoff, an American researcher and psychologist, proposes the concept of a continuum of repetition in dreams. At the extreme end, traumatic nightmares directly reproduce a lived trauma _ one of the main symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Then there are recurring dreams where the same dream content is replayed in part or in its entirety. Unlike traumatic dreams, recurring dreams rarely replay an event or conflict directly but reflect it metaphorically through a central emotion. Further along the continuum are the recurring themes in dreams. These dreams tend to replay a similar situation, such as being late, being chased or being lost, but the exact

content of the dream differs from one time to the next, such as being late for a train rather than for an exam. Finally, at the other end of the continuum, we find certain dream elements recurring in the dreams of one individual, such as characters, actions or objects. All these dreams would reflect, at different levels, an attempt to resolve certain emotional concerns. Moving from an intense level to a lower level on the continuum of repetition is often a sign tahat a person's psychological state is improving. For example, in the content of traumatic nightmares progressive and positive changes are often observed in people who have experienced trauma as they gradually overcome their difficulties. Physiological phenomena Why do the themes tend to be the same from person to person? One possible explanation is that some of these scripts have been preserved in humans due to the evolutionary advantage they bring. By simulating a threatening situation, the dream of being chased, for example, provides a space

for a person to practise perceiving and escaping predators in their sleep. Some common themes may also be explained, in part, by physiological phenomena that take place during sleep. A 2018 study by a research team in Israel found that dreaming of losing one's teeth was not particularly linked to symptoms of anxiety but rather associated to teeth clenching during sleep or dental discomfort upon waking. When we sleep, our brain is not completely cut off from the outside world. It continues to perceive external stimuli, such as sounds or smells, or internal body sensations. That means that other themes, such as not being able to find a toilet or being naked in a public space, could actually be spurred by the need to urinate during the night or by wearing loose pyjamas in bed. Some physical phenomena specific to REM sleep, the stage of sleep when we dream the most, could also be at play. In REM sleep, our muscles are paralyzed, which could provoke dreams of having heavy legs or being paralyzed in bed.

continued from page 6 I recognize the anger toward the church, but struggle with some of the reactions, such as the burning of buildings. In response Indigenous leaders, such as former Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde, have called for communities to find a better way. Lasting impacts and a path towards healing Although there has been a growing awareness and eagerness to learn, I believe that many non-Indigenous people don't have the in-depth, community understanding to know that IRS legacy, findings and lasting colonialism can incite various impacts and reactions from Indigenous people. Many institutions, such as schools and churches, have Indigenous people within them who are trying

to address these impacts and make change. The work is slow and doesn't always produce immediate transformation. So an action, such as tearing down a statue or setting a church on fire, may provide some sense of satisfaction, however that doesn't change the systems that contribute to the current problems in many communities. Problems like a lack of clean drinking water, inequities within health and education systems and higher levels of poverty. One may ask: How do we proceed? A fair question. I look to Chief Cadmus Delorme from Cowessess First Nation, who offers these words: ``We all must put down our ignorance and accidental racism of not addressing the truth that this country has with Indige-

nous people. We are not asking for pity, but we are asking for understanding. We need time to heal and this country must stand by us.'' Impulsive reactions will not provide any long-term solutions. It is time to move away from this way of dealing with issues and start by becoming more reflective, acknowledge that Indigenous communities and people aren't monolithic, that we all heal, grieve and deal with tragedy differently. And to stand with us, Canadians must listen and understand, give time and space. If you are an Indian Residential School survivor, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

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Adam Henrique and Brandon Montour’s friendship has set the groundwork for a very special initiative. The foundation and golf tournament that bears both their names were created in unison with the goal of making a difference in the communities they call home, namely, Six Nations, Brantford and Brant County. The inaugural golf tour-

nament took place at the Brantford Golf and Country Club as the initiative kick off event on August 12 for the Henrique Montour Foundation. “On behalf of the Henrique Montour foundation, we’d like to say thank you to everyone who made our Inaugural Henrique Montour Charity Golf Classic a success!” Wrote the Henrique Montour Golf Classic Facebook page. “Thank you to all our sponsors, players, volunteers, family and friends who helped us raise over

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$70,000 for the Arnold Anderson Sport Fund. Because of you over 200 local kids will be able to register for a sport this year. We look forward to hosting more events in the future and will continue to support charities in Brant, Brantford and Six Nations.” Henrique, a forward for the Anaheim Ducks and a veteran of 710 NHL games, served as captain for Team Canada’s gold medal-winning team in the 2021 World Championship. Montour, closing in on 300 NHL games, is part of the

Florida Panthers’ and recently signed a three-year contract with the team. The two have been working on the idea dating back to their days as teammates playing together in Anaheim, when they would regularly discuss establishing a platform in which they could both give back at the local level. The tournament also garnered sponsorship from the Six Nations Police, Kool Kidz Ice and Water, Little Buffalo Store and Gas Bar, Kanata Fuels, and Buckdown Boys TV.

By TRT Staff from HalifaxThunderbirds.com HAILIFAX — The Halifax Thunderbirds announced on August 18, that they have signed forward, Chayton King, to a oneyear contract. King, 22, spent 20152019 in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League as a member of the Six Nations Rebels. With the Jr B Rebels, King tallied 237 points in 86 career regular-season games, and an additional 128 points in 51 career playoff appearances. This summer, the righty forward from Six Nations suited up for the Jr A Arrows, posting 15 goals and 26 points in eight contests and earning All-Star honours in the process. While representing the West in the OJLL All-Star Game, King led the team in scoring with a goal and four assists. Thunderbirds captain and Six Nations head coach, Cody Jamieson, had the unique opportunity

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Chayton King, now with the Halifax Thunderbirds.

of coaching King in this year’s OJLL Tournament, and getting a prolonged look at the forward.

"Chayton is a gamer. He has a nice outside shot and isn’t afraid to crash the middle. He’s a threat to score anytime the ball is in his stick,” said Jamieson.

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King knows his journey to the NLL has only just begun, and his hard-work will put him in the best position to try and crack a roster spot with the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds return to Scotiabank Centre on December 4, 2021 to take on the Saskatchewan Rush.

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OAKVILLE — Currently sitting at fourth in the league, the Six Nations Chiefs have one last game this Wednesday to finish off before heading into a modified playoff run. On Tuesday, August 17,

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NLL Entry Draft Pivots to Virtual Streaming this Saturday

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Local team competes in Fred Saskamoose Tournament SASKATOON — The only team from Six Nations and Credit First Nation that entered the Fred Saskamoose “Chief Thunderstick” Tournament, ranked 8th out of 23 teams as the Six Nations Ironmen. Considered the first team from the Six Nations and the Credit First Nation area to enter the tournament, they lost to the Canoe Lake team 2-3 who went on to win the tournament last week. PHOTO SUBMITTED FROM FACEBOOK

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Florida Panthers Camp includes Cree Representative STAFF REPORT

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As the Florida Panthers Development Camp announce their roster, it was recognized that a Cree representative will be on the line up. Justin Nachbaur (Cree) who will be on the roster for the Development Camp that will go from Sept 10-14 and following the Prospect Showcase Tournament in Wesley Chapel, FL on Sept. 18-21. Nachbaur’s WHL hockey career came full circle on the same day it ended earlier this year. Back on Nov. 3 of 2017, the thenPrince Albert Raider rookie scored his first WHL career goal in a win over the Swift Current Broncos. In his final game, Nachbaur scored his last WHL goal against the same Broncos in the Raiders’ 6-5 overtime victory to officially end the WHL East Division season in Regina. His goal was 45th in his career in 216 WHL games, all with the Prince Albert Raiders

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dating back to 2017. The Panthers will be playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, and the Carolina Hurricanes. At development camp, Panthers prospects will participate in both on-ice and off-ice activities. Following camp, players will then face off against the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and

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Tampa Bay Lightning in a Prospect Showcase at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel with games on Sept. 18, 19 and 21. On Saturday, September 18 they will face the Carolina Hurricanes at 10 a.m. On Sunday, September 19 they will play the Nashville Predators at 10 a.m, on Tuesday, September 21 they will play the Tampa Bay Lightning at 1 p.m..

PHILADELPHIA —The National Lacrosse League announced last Friday that the 2021 NLL Entry Draft will be held virtually on Saturday, August 28 and the induction ceremony of the NLL Hall of Fame Class of 2021 presented by GAIT Lacrosse has been postponed to a later date. “After lengthy discussions we have decided it is in the best interests of our team and league staff, and most importantly our draftees, to hold our 2021 NLL Draft on Saturday, August 28 in a virtual live stream format. We have also chosen to postpone our formal NLL Hall of Fame induction, which was scheduled for the day prior, to a later date to be determined,” said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. “While we have complete confidence in safety protocols that we were planning, the U.S. border for those driving from Canada remains closed. We were an-

ticipating it would reopen in time for an in-person event, however with so many team staff located in Canada and the logistics of travelling back and forth across the border would have made staging such a large, first class event very difficult. Our plan is to host the NLL Hall of Fame ceremony in person, at a time when everyone of the inductees and their families can attend and, travel logistics are much easier. The NLL Hall of Fame is very important to the heritage of our league, it is crucial all will be able to attend and be properly honored surrounded by friends and family.” The league will present comprehensive and expansive broadcast coverage of the 2021 Entry Draft. The first two rounds will be available for live streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada along with the NLL’s YouTube channel and Facebook (@NLL). Live coverage begins at 7pm ET. Rounds three through six will be updated in real time on NLL.com and NLL social

media accounts. “We want to thank our board, our staff, and especially all those we have worked closely with at Pegula Sports and Entertainment over the last few months in helping us set up what would have been a memorable on site weekend, which now will be carried out from locations across North America” continued Sakiewicz. “We will release the NLL’s regular season schedule next month and we look forward to launching the 2021-22 season on December 3, 2021.” All 14 active NLL franchises for the 202122 season will participate in the Entry Draft, with the Panther City Lacrosse Club making its inaugural selection, followed by the Georgia Swarm and Buffalo Bandits currently scheduled to make the next two selections, respectively. The NLL Entry Draft was held virtually in 2020 following a two-year run at Philadelphia’s Xfinify Live! in 2018 and 2019.

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“Beans” explores story of the Oka Crisis through child’s eyes JACE KOBLUN

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Based on true events, Tracey Deer's debut feature “Beans” explores the 78-day standoff between Mohawk land defenders and government forces in 1990 in Quebec, which Deer lived through as a child. The film is seen through the eyes of Tekehentahkhwa (nicknamed Beans), a young Mohawk girl whose perspective on life is changed by these events. “This project goes back a long way for me. I was Beans. I was 12 years old when I lived through an armed stand-off between my people and the Quebec and Canadian governments known as The Oka Crisis,” Deer told EMAfilms. “The Mohawk Nation of Kanesatake and Kahnawà:ke stood up to a formidable bully — and won. That summer I knew I wanted to become a filmmaker and vowed to one day tell this story.” The film premiered at

“Beans” will be playing again at the Apollo Cinema in Kitchener, Ont., on August 26. 2020 CANADIAN FILM, “BEANS”

the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and was the second runner-up for the People's Choice Award. It was also featured at the 2021 New York Children's International Film Festival in March 2021, among other festivals. The film won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, along with the

John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award. The film was showing recently at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo, Ont., and is being screened at Apollo Cinema in Kitchener, Ont., on August 26. After the screening at Apollo Cinema, there will be a short conversation with Amy Smoke and Shawn Johnston, co-founders of O:se Kenhionhata:tie,

also known as Land Back Camp. Deer said Canadians did not experience that summer in 1990 the same way she and her people did. “The media painted us as terrorists. Our neighbours attacked us. Our basic human rights were violated. And instead of offering protection, the provincial police and Canadian army aimed their

weapons at us. Sound familiar? Thirty years later, these same scenes are playing out across our television screens as people stand up for racial and social justice across North America. They too are being met with violence, instead of support,” said Deer, adding that with this film, she wants Canadians and audiences around the world to experience what it was like to be in the crosshairs of so much hate and anger, and the destructive impact it had on her and her people. Saharla Ugas from the TIFF Next Wave Committee said the film is a refreshing look at the lives of Indigenous youth and families told with heartbreaking honesty. “The film brings awareness to the oppression and discrimination Indigenous people continue to face 30 years later,” she said. “While the ongoing standoff forces her to grow up faster than she deserves, 12-year-old Beans (played by Kiawentiio) is bright and brave as

she cares for her younger sister and discovers herself and her place in the community. Timely and touching, Beans is a powerful reminder of the resilience, beauty, and love Indigenous communities hold.” Deer said she tells stories because she wants her people to thrive, not merely survive. “I felt invisible and unimportant, so to give voice to our experiences, thoughts, feelings, dreams and fears through character-based storytelling is my way to reclaim my worth, honour my people and celebrate our resilience. I want our children to grow up confident that they are safe in this country — and that their lives and dreams are important. For that to happen, Canadians need to step up. I made this film to inspire them to open their hearts and head back into their everyday lives as allies of Indigenous people. We need their friendship, support and action for society to change for the better.”

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99th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market Announces Best of Show Winners STAFF REPORT

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SANTA FE — For 99 years, Santa Fe Indian Market, the world's largest and most prestigious Native American art market, has awarded Best of Show winners to the nation's most exceptional artists in a variety of juried categories. Thirty experts in various media spent all day August 19, reviewing and critiquing this year's entries to determine the winners. The announcement of Best of Show and Best of Class winners was made public at the Best of Show Luncheon on Friday afternoon. This year's overall Best of Show winner is Rhonda Holy Bear's Doll, "Lakota Honor- Sees the Horses Woman.” Holy Bear is

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from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation. This year's Best of Class winners by classification are: Class I: Jewelry Denise Wallace —

Chugach Sugpiaq "Origins, Roots and Sources" Class II: Pottery Robert Patricio — Pueblo of Acoma "Raining Dawn to Dusk"

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Six Nations’ Cole Squire running for Brantford–Brant PPC continued from page 13 stand behind my principles and have conversations with people. Which has actually been one of the most rewarding aspects of the campaign these last few weeks; hearing people talk and share their concerns. Mostly everyone I talk to says it’s so refreshing to hear someone not beat around the bush or promise cheap talk, or pivoting on their stances. That’s not what I’m about. TRT: When did you become interested in

politics? Squire: I used to work at a hospital as a personal support worker right out of high school and I wanted to go back to school and further my education. So I started at Six Nations Polytechnic and did the University Consortium program for one year. After that took I an interest in law and politics. My family has been heavily involved in political issues on Six Nations for as long as I can remember, especially my

grandfather Bill Squire, who is now passed. Going to university and further expanding my knowledge and experiences has been wonderful. TRT: What ways do you think growing up on Six Nations prepared you for this role? Squire: It’s interesting because a lot of people today do a lot of double-speak; saying a lot of things that sound nice but I noticed they don’t act on it. It’s extremely frustrating to hear the Liberal and

other parties use our situation here on Six Nations to pander and bribe people for their votes when they don’t actually deliver. For example, talking about reconciliation and other topics like that. As someone who has grown up on the reserve, I can see right through that deception and see how there are policies out there right now from those other parties that are keeping our people in a state of victimhood and using us for identity pol-

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itics. Which is dangerous and harmful to exploit our situations. TRT: How do you work as part of a team? Squire: I am definitely a strong leader. I am able to talk and work with people from all different ends of education, world views, career choices, and all that. One of the things that helps is that I am a strong communicator who listens and hears where people are coming from. I have vision and can communicate that to a team. It’s important to not just lead the team but also uplift and encourage those they are leading. TRT: Why is running in this election right for you right now? Squire: I am extremely concerned with how public health policy in Canada has been denying some of our fundamental rights and freedoms in this country. I’ve been speaking out about the lockdown since March last year, and anyone who speaks out against the popular narrative gets painted out as a white supremacist or extremist and it’s baseless. I have a real concern about this and so many other similar things. We keep seeing big tech companies in the media censor and cover up the narrative without giving an explanation. When I had the opportunity to put my name in for candidacy I was more than happy to do so because I know the community needs a strong leader that’s not going to contribute to the bigger negative trends going on. We need to stand up and make a difference. TRT: What would you say are your top areas of focus? Squire: I love the People’s Party of Canada because they’re touching on Indigenous issues in a different way. They haven’t come out and said 'Natives need this, this, and this,' and all the other regular talking points regarding Indigenous people decade after decade. The People’s Party of Canada is saying, ‘You know what? We’re not going to tell you what Native people in this country need or want. We’re going to start having conversations and finding out what is really

needed—from the people themselves.’ TRT: Why is it important for young people to care about politics and political parties? Squire: We’ve taken a lot of things for granted that other people in the world aren’t so fortunate to have. We have the ability to work and are lucky to have minimum wage jobs available. Even though they might not be as high-paying as some would like, there are people in other places in the world who are forced into child labour. People who are being persecuted for their religion, and people being put into concentrations camps still or are undergoing forced re-education. It happens you just don’t hear about it. Everyone wants to talk about the dark history of the past but no one wants to talk about the dark history of the present and what is happening to young people today. Young people need to take interest in politics and voting because whether they like it or not politics affects nearly every aspect of our lives. When we aren’t restarting the government and making sure the government is working for its people how we’ve seen today, it can grow into this monster that ends up coming back to bite us in the end. TRT: What is your least favourite aspect of the world of politics? Squire: The corruption and lies and deceit. Using identity politics to further an agenda. TRT: What is your favourite aspect of the world of politics? Squire: That we are in a democracy and not a dictatorship. We are lucky to be able to select and elect the people we want to be put in the political office and represent us. For so long people neglect to vote, our highest civil duty, and we need to get back to it. TRT: What is the best way for community members to reach you? Facebook: Cole Squire PPC Twitter: squireforbrant Website: www.squireforbrant.ca

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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our father Wm. Guy (Buck) Spittal at the age of 85 years. Born in London, Ontario in 1936, moved to Six Nations in 1956 where he met our mother the late Myra (Bunny) Kick. He will be deeply missed by his children; Shawnee Spittal (late Edith), Alsea Hill (Joe), Nandell Hill (Reid Harris), late Hanadis Spittal; his grandchildren, Holly, late Justine, Leola, Erik, Jeannine, Jenelle of Six Nations, Cheyenne and Crystal of British Columbia, seventeen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was the founder of Iroqrafts est. 1959. We lost a great man with much knowledge of our culture. He introduced the art of soapstone carvings at Six Nations in 1969, reprinted many scholarly Iroquois books in the mid 70’s. Resting at Alsea and Joe Hill’s 2282 Tuscarora Road on Sunday after 1 pm. Burial at 1880 Tuscarora Road on Monday August 23, 2021 at 11 am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

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