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Three more Six Nations community members have died, one of them, an elder at the long-term care home, Iroquois Lodge. The latest deaths, announced January 13, brings the Covid death toll in the community to 18. One person passed on January 9 and two additional people lost their lives to the illness on January 10. One of these community members was a resident of Iroquois Lodge, which is experiencing an outbreak of Covid-19. “Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council would like to send their deepest condolences to the families of these community members, and continue to think of all who have lost a loved one to this pandemic. SNGREC would also like to commend the staff of Iroquois Lodge who work diligently and tirelessly to keep their residents safe and healthy.” These are the first deaths related to COVID-19 reported on Six Nations since November 18, 2021. The number of active cases on Six Nations remains high. As of the last update on January 16 there are 97 active cases. In the last seven days, seven people have been hospitalized and 292 people are in self isolation. Unvaccinated community members continue to lead transmission statistics with 68% of positive cases being among unvaccinated residents. A total of 222 cases or 29% of positive cases are among double vaccinated residents. So far OPH has not announced any cases that are confirmed to be the Omicron variant — how-

ever provincial health officials say it is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the province. Six Nations is also reporting disproportionately high positivity rates per 100,000. In Ontario, Six Nations is now reporting 1,120 per 100,000 — comparatively Brantford/Brant is sitting at 740 per 100,000; Haldimand-Norfolk is at 571 per 100,000 and Hamilton is at 861 per 100,000. To date: Six Nations has seen 1309 residents contract the COVID-19 virus since the beginning of the pandemic. Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to follow all public health guidelines and remain vigilant. This includes wearing a medical-grade mask (surgical, KN95, or N95, if possible), frequently washing/sanitizing your hands, physical distancing, avoiding large crowds and getting vaccinated if you haven’t already, including third doses if you are eligible. Community members are reminded of the importance of self-isolating if you have symptoms, if you have come into contact with a positive case of Covid-19, or if you have been directed to do so by a healthcare professional. All those who are able to work from home at this time are encouraged to do so. Covid-19 tests and vaccines can be booked online at www.sixnationscovid19.ca. Walk-in appointments are also available for all vaccines from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, at Dajoh Youth and Elders Centre (1738 4th Line). Anyone who is struggling at this difficult time and needs support is encouraged to reach out to the Six Nations Mobile Crisis Line, available 24/7 at 519-445-2204 or toll-free at 1-866-445-2204.

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HALDIMAND — A woman from Waterford has been arrested in connection to a fatal fail-to-remain collision that claimed the life of 23-year-old Alexander Dalton of Hagersville on Friday April 23, 2021. Felicia Kick, 30, is charged with Accessory after the Fact to Commit an Indictable Offence, contrary to section 463(a) of the Criminal Code, and

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Public Mischief, contrary to section 140(1)(c) of the Criminal Code. This is the third arrest in connection to Dalton’s death. Two people from Ohsweken were arrested in December — Dakota Davis, 25, who is charged with being an accessory after the fact; and Acacia Emery, 25, facing charges of public mischief. Police say they are still looking for information that would identify the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed Dalton

and then fled the scene. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or may have obtained video or dash camera footage of the incident, is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https:// helpsolvecrime.com/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Infectious disease specialist answers vaccine questions DONNA DURIC

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One of the country’s foremost infectious disease specialists is encouraging people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, saying it is safe, effective and reduces the chance of serious illness, hospitalization and death. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist based in Toronto, said after 10 billion doses have been administered worldwide since December 2020, the data has shown uniformly across all countries that Covid vaccines are safe and effective at reducing death and hospitalization from Covid-19. “The best thing you can do to protect yourself and those around you is get the vaccine,” he said during a live question and answer session on Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council’s Facebook page Tuesday night. Dr. Bogoch said the currently circulating Omicron variant is not as severe as the Delta variant that dominated the globe last year but because of its infectiousness, there are more cases of the disease now and even a small percentage of severe infections among such a large number of infections is cause for concern. “It’s not as bad as the

Delta variant but that doesn’t mean it’s not bad,” he said. “It’s still bad. Some people are dying. It’s serious stuff. That’s why you’re seeing things stretched.” He predicts cases will rise quickly and hopefully, die down quickly. “We don’t know when that’s going to be. Probably in the next few weeks we’ll see cases decline. It’s hard to know.” He said the current wave of infections is the biggest wave of Covid infections since the pandemic was first declared in Spring 2020. “The best thing you can do to protect yourself and those around you is get the vaccine,” he said, in addition to getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising. Dr. Bogoch said every single country around the world “has almost identical data” showing the vaccine’s effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations and death from Covid-19. “If you want to reduce your risk of landing in the hospital and dying, the path forward is through the vaccine. People who are vaccinated are just way less likely to get sick enough to land in the hospital. They’re way less likely to end up in the ICU. They’re way less likely to die of Covid-19.” “Vaccines work really well.” In terms of safety, he

said, the billions of doses have been administered since clinical trials began in 2020. “We’re in 2022 now, about 10 billion vaccines have gone into arms worldwide. So when people say, ‘oh, we don’t have enough information yet’ there’s been about 10 billion doses of vaccines have gone into arms worldwide. I’m not going to pretend to have all the answers, because we don’t, but on the other hand, let’s also not pretend we don’t have a ton of information because we do. We know they’re safe. Yeah, you might still get infected if you’re vaccinated, but you’re just way, way less likely to get sick.” He said when combined with other health measures, such as mask-wearing, social distancing and not gathering in large groups indoors, you can help control the spread. “Why the hell are we in the mess we’re in?” he asked. “Lots of people aren’t vaccinated and lots of people aren’t listening to public health measures. This is really, really transmissable.” Meanwhile, Dr. Bogoch said Covid-19 is not going away. “Covid is going to be around for a long, long time. What’s going to change is that we gradually build up immunity.”

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Trevor Bomberry has turned himself into police in relation to the months-long occupation of the former Arrowdale Golf Course in the city of Brantford. Bomberry, 48, surrendered to police last Tuesday after facing charges of mischief and break and enter. Bomberry was one of a handful of people to take over the former golf course which the city intends

to re-develop. He and other residents against the development and sale of the land camped out at the property from October to early January, after voluntarily leaving in response to an injunction obtained by the city of Brantford. Bomberry is accused of cutting a lock on a gate to the Arrowdale property on October 9, 2021. The city is hoping to sell the land and use the proceeds to build affordable housing. A developer has offered $14 million for the land. Six Nations people say they were not consulted

on the sale and the land sits on part of a tract of unceded land under claim that is also the subject of a 30-year-old court filing against the Crown. The land in question is expected to be heard this September – almost 30 years after it was first filed by Six Nations in 1994. The injunction barring Six Nations people and their supporters from stepping foot onto the Arrowdale property is back before a judge this Thursday (Jan. 20). Bomberry is scheduled to answer to the charges in February.

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Turtle Clan twins win award By TRT staff With their combined artistry and business acumen, Six Nations twins Dakota and Jesse Brant are racking up the business awards for their thriving Six Nations jewellery enterprise, Sapling and Flint. For the first time in award history, the Brant sisters were chosen as dual recipients of CCAB Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business). The dual recipients of the 2022 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award hail from Six Nations. The Mohawk, Turtle Clan women are co-founders of Sapling & Flint; a jewellery manufacturer specializing in gold and sterling silver. Jesse is a goldsmith, wampum cutter and member of the Canadian Jewellers Association. Dakota is a regalia maker and visual artist with a background in small business management. “Together their talents are the perfect combination and recipe for suc-

cess,” the CCAB said in a press release. “By using e-commerce to create artsbased jobs for themselves and their community, they have helped raise the profile of national Indigenous art.” “We couldn’t be happier to present this award to these two deserving and impressive Indigenous women who are setting an example for young enterprising hopefuls,” said President and CEO, Tabatha Bull. The Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award recognizes the hard work of Indigenous business leaders under the age of 35 and honours impressive young entrepreneurs who are driving the Indigenous economy forward. This CCAB award comes with a $10,000 prize to benefit the business. This is not the first time the Brant sisters have been acknowledged for their dedication and hard work. Previously, they have received the CHCH TV Business Excellence Award (2018). Also in 2018, they took the top

prize at PowWow Pitch and in 2019, selected from over 5000 entries, they received Paypal Canada’s Small Business makeover contest. In 2020, they were recognized for lobbying for equitable access to internet and opportunity in Indigenous communities and were bestowed with the Athlohsa Peace Award. Their story has appeared in national media including Maclean’s magazine, the Globe and Mail, TrailBlazer magazine, the Toronto Star and more. “Jesse and I went into business with three goals,” said Dakota. “First would be to use e-commerce and wholesale to create jobs in our home village of Ohswé:ken. Second was to raise the profile of authentic Indigenous art and lastly, to bring our products nationwide. We are so honoured CCAB recognizes us with this national award and that the jury has seen our passion, drive, and want to share in our vision by recognizing us with this award. Nyá:wen from the bottom of our hearts.”

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Grieving a celebrity death isn't crazy - it is rational From Michael Jackson to Betty White: lessons from a star’s passing JACE KOBLUN

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In today’s connected world, it’s easy to feel as if you know someone you’ve never met based on their social media feed, online persona or films and TV shows they’ve acted in. Even knowing your favourite verified TikToker’s most-hated ketchup brand isn’t weird anymore. But what happens when a favourite celebrity or influencer of yours you’ve never met before and doesn’t know who you are, dies? Is there space for that grief — or better yet, is your sadness valid since you never even knew the real person behind the camera? In June 2009 three celebrities died within days of each other— Michael Jackson, Billy Mays (the OxiClean guy), and Farrah Fawcett — all passed on the same week. I remember not being happy they died, but also not sad. And I was only eight years old when Princess Diana died in 1997, so I was confused watching my mom and millions of other people cry during her televised funeral. I seemed to be far removed from the circle though, as most people I knew did have emotional attachments to famous stars who died. Like David Bowie who died in 2016. It wasn’t only his friends and family who grieved his loss — fans were devastated too. Why are we so personally affected by celebrity deaths? Psychotherapist Tom Kersting, told Reader’s

Digest last year that celebrities, such as actors, athletes, and musicians, can leave a lasting mark on people. “We don’t personally know these celebrities, but there’s no doubt that their work can leave a positive imprint on our minds and memories,” explained Kersting. “For example, Tom Petty’s passing can trigger past memories of his songs that can take a person back to that specific time in life. An actor’s death can bring back memories of a movie he or she did, triggering memories from that time in your own life.” My more or less lack of response to other celebrities passing led me to be surprised at how sad I was finding out Betty White died on Dec. 31, 2021. I don’t know her, she doesn’t know me. I used to watch Golden Girls with my grandma, but Betty White aka Rose Nylund doesn’t know my grandma, and my grandma doesn’t know her — why, for what I think was the first time, did I care about a star’s death? It took me a few days to realize I was sad, but when I did, I took a moment to think about what I knew about her. And it wasn't a long moment because I know nothing about her other than she is a popular American icon who stood up for equality and sometimes made me laugh playing a not-so-smart widow on Golden Girls. But maybe that’s it. Maybe that’s all I needed to know to care about her. Or, maybe her death reminds me of all the happy times I spent watching Golden Girls with my

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grandma in frigid northern Manitoba, de-shelling red pistachios for her while asking a million questions about her own childhood in the prairies during commercials. I’ll never really know why, but I’m thankful for those moments and thankful they made me sad. Fingers crossed I outlive Dolly Parton. Here are seven reasons it’s not crazy to grieve a celebrity death from whatsyourgrief.com: We don’t know celebrities, but we know celebrities: They have often been a regular part of our lives, in the shows and movies we love, creating the music that defines moments in our lives, creating art and writing we love. We have often seen them grow and change and, in some cases have felt connected to those changes. We feel connected to our favourite celebs: These connections are not just about how much we love, appreciate and respect these people, but sometimes because they remind us of, well, us. This can be as specific as their connection to a moment in our past, or as general as the fact that they are about our age or have something else in

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common with us. They are connected to friends or family who have died: Each time we lose something else connected to our loved ones we can experience the sensation that we are even further from our loved one. We connect with the way the celeb died: Whether it is cancer, suicide, overdose, accident or any other type of death, this can hit a nerve. It may be because we have struggled with the same thing, or it may be because we lost some-

one in the same way. That celeb was always there to comfort us: Maybe it was binge-watching The Sopranos to get you through the early days of your own grief. Or perhaps it was listening to the Velvet Underground that got you through a particularly painful time. Whatever it was, when a celebrity dies who brought us comfort in our difficult times, it can be especially painful and bring up past losses. We see it everywhere: You turn on the TV, listen to the radio, log

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It’s a time of renewal, starting fresh and saying good-bye. Kevin Deer, a Mohawk faithkeeper from Kahnawake, says it’s one traditional ceremony of the year people don’t want to miss – the Midwinter Ceremony. “It’s such a powerful ceremony,” he told dozens of people who tuned in for a Zoom presentation last week to listen to him describe one of the most important Haudenosaunee ceremonies of the year. Beginning five days after the first new moon in January and lasting for about eight days, the midwinter ceremony sees naming ceremonies for new babies, the choosing of new leaders, and the “stirring of ashes” – a symbolic turning over of Mother Earth to start fresh for the new year. The whole ceremony is about renewal, said Deer, and people should put aside their “earthly affairs” as much as possible to take part in the ceremonies. Normally held in the Longhouse, many ceremonies are being done in people’s homes and via Zoom sessions due to Covid

restrictions. Deer lit the sacred fire in the wood stove in his own home this year to stir the ashes, a ceremony that usually marks the beginning of the midwinter ceremonies. “All of those rituals are about us as Onkwehonwe coming from this place of humility and beseeching the powers of the universe to not give up on us,” said Deer. “Whatever happened last year – that’s last year. The whole idea is to reflect, to think, and to try to keep positive with the people that you’re working with. This is really our New Year.” Conflicts should be resolved at this time, he said. “The Longhouse can’t work if there’s all of this dissention. You don’t want to bring that baggage from that year into this whole new year. If not, then you’re just going through motions. All of these ceremonies are about understanding our spiritual connectedness to our ancestors…we have to accept that we’re human beings. We have our frailties.” Next is what he called the “dream guessing rite” where people talk about their dreams and qualified individuals interpret the dreams to help people understand them and what the dreams are trying to tell

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them. “Our people have always been motivated by dream,” said Deer. “Everything in our culture is all as a result of dreams.” Describing the dreams can help bring them to fulfillment, he said. Deer said there are four “big affairs” or matters that take place during midwinter: the great feather dance, a drum dance, a personal chant and the “bowl game” or peach stone game. There are dances in honour for each: chiefs, clanmothers, faithkeepers and then, all the people in the community. During the personal chant, said Deer, sometimes people cry. “Sometimes they’ve lost a loved one from last mid-winter to now. But the majority of people will talk about how grateful we are – to witness this ceremony of renewal again.” The bowl game, also referred to as the peach stone game, is also played, where six peach seeds, burned on one side, are placed in a bowl and shaken in a sort of game of chance. The score is based on black sides or white sides showing up. Sometimes men and women compete against each other in the game or clans will compete in the game, said Deer. Bets are also placed. The outcome of the game predicts the success of the upcoming year’s harvest. In past mid-winter ceremonies, there used to be a white dog sacrifice but it’s not practiced anymore. “The dog took on the misdeeds of the people,” said Deer. Anthropologists would equate those misdeeds to “sin” he said. “We know we’re imperfect people. We have bad actions. The whole idea was through this dog, we can make some atonement – trying to get ourselves back in accord with the goodness of life.” Today, he said, baskets are decorated and burned instead of the white dog sacrifice. The ceremonies end with a thanksgiving address.

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Thunderbirds remain undefeated in NLL By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com HAMILTON — Five weeks out of the arena didn’t stop the Halifax Thunderbirds last Saturday. Stephan Leblanc scored his third goal of the game in overtime to lift the Thunderbirds to an exciting 14-13 road victory over the Toronto Rock in their first National Lacrosse League game since Dec. 10. The Thunderbirds (3-0) and the Buffalo Bandits are the only NLL teams without a loss this season. The game was played without spectators in accordance with

Ontario’s current round of COVID-19 restrictions. The Thunderbirds’ last victory was also against the Rock at Scotiabank Centre. Austin Shanks fired five goals and added three assists, while Chris Boushy put up a hat trick and Thunderbird rookie Connor Watson collected two goals and three assists. Eric Fannell also scored while Clarke Petterson had six assists while captain Cody Jamieson chipped in four helpers. The Thunderbirds will return to the road for their next game, Jan. 29 in Albany, against the FireWolves.

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OTTAWA — Nathan Lickers, of Six Nations, was one half of a figure skating dance duo that finalized in the Top 10 after their performance in the Senior Ice Dance Category at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships. As the pairs senior debut. Lickers and his partner, Lily Hansen, placed ninth in the ice dance category during their run in Ottawa on January 6. The pair were one of 13 entered in the senior ice dance division and represented the Ilderton Skating Club. SUBMITTED

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LNHL 2022 Tournament announces cancellation for the third year in a row By TRT Staff with notes from nfn.ca NIPISSING FIRST NATION – On January 14, the Nipissing First Nation (NFN) announced the decision to cancel the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament that the first nation planned to host in Mississauga from March 13-17, 2022. This decision was made in response to the surge in COVID-19 related cases across the province and impact of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. It was cited in a press release that the decision is fully supported by the LNHL Executive Committee. “While this isn’t the kind of three-peat anyone aspires to, the decision to cancel the tournament for the third year in a row was made entirely out of concern for the health and safety of First Nation communities across Ontario, especially those unequipped to deal with increased demands on already very limited resources,” said NFN Chief Scott McLeod in the release. “Although we remain hopeful that the situation will improve in the coming months, this pandemic continues to teach us that we can’t predict what will come next. We all hope that this will come to an end sooner than later, but as many have noted, ‘hope is not a strategy’ and holding a huge hockey tournament amidst an ongoing global pandemic is not a risk that Nipissing First Nation is willing or prepared to take,” Chief McLeod added.

On January 14, the Nipissing First Nation (NFN) announced the decision to cancel the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament that the first nation planned to host in Mississauga from March 13-17, 2022. The NFN’s theme “All Nations, One Family” was intended to be celebrated together and is hoped to be when the tournament can be held safely for all involved. FILE

The press release explained that continued uncertainty around aspects of daily life that may have been taken for granted – from schools being open, to participating in hockey tournaments, and the ability to come together without worrying about the safety of our families and communities – makes it clear that cancelling the tournament is the right decision to make at this time. “In these rapidly changing and unpredictable times, your health and safety has always been our top priority,” said LNHL President Marian Jacko. “I would like to thank the NFN LNHL Host Committee and the NFN Chief and Council for their leadership, their support, and their resilience. On behalf of the LNHL Executive, we express our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering dedication

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this time. “We will contact our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and special guests in the coming weeks to discuss next steps. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work through this,” reads the release. “We know many will be saddened by the cancellation of LNHL 2022, but we trust that the rationale behind our decision is clear and sound. Our leadership, LNHL Host Committee and Executive are equally disappointed given how much time and energy we’ve invested into hosting what would have been an amazing LNHL experience.” The NFN’s theme “All Nations, One Family” was intended to be celebrated together and is hoped to be when the tournament can be held safely for all involved.

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Indigenous resource promotes physical literacy By TRT Staff with notes from sportforlife.ca Last summer’s publication of ‘Aboriginal Communities: Active for Life’ places physical literacy at the heart of a holistic model of indigenous community health and wellness, released in June of 2021. The new sport development resource from the Aboriginal Sport Circle and Sport for Life promotes physical literacy and quality sport as a means of increasing physical activity and community health for Indigenous people across Canada. “The resource and accompanying full-day workshop were created with guidance from Indigenous leaders throughout the country, with the purpose of inspiring community leaders looking for culturally tailored resources that act as a vehicle toward individual and community holistic development,” reads the Sport for Life website. “The resource and workshop supports these individual champions as they embark on a journey to develop sustainable quality sport and physical activity programs, build collaborative relationships, and re-engage their community members into active and healthy lifestyles.”

Written as a first-person narrative, the booklet show observations and reflections of a fictional community sport leader who describes the importance of physical literacy and community sport. Through the narrative, prospective coaches and leaders are given the tools to learn how to deliver culturally-appropriate coaching and sport programming for Indigenous athletes. Over 260 Indigenous nations from across Canada were consulted and were central to the development of the resource and its companion workshop. Through greater physical literacy, it is also hoped that more indigenous athletes will eventually pursue high performance sport on the biggest national and international stages, including the Olympics and the North American Indigenous Games. As the Aboriginal Communities resources are made available, the Aboriginal Sport Circle and Sport for Life also seek community partners and individuals who want to help to make sport and physical activity more accessible and supportive of Aboriginal participants and athletes across Canada.

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MINNESOTA — Dan Ninham, a retired teacher living in Red Lake, Minnesota, is hoping to generate as much interest as possible in a start up where will serve as the executive director of the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. For now, the hall will be a digital one, housed on the website of Minnesota’s Red Lake Nation College. Ninham is not looking

to compete against the American Indian Athletics Hall of Fame, but believes there are far more individuals, in Canada as well, who deserve to be in an Indigenous sporting hall of fame. He has compiled a list of about 150 individuals and teams he believes belong in this hall and is hoping to induct as many of those as possible this year. He is expecting to release the list of inaugural inductees on Feb. 1. Ninham anticipates that the majority of those who fulfil the criteria and fill

out an application will be inducted into this hall of fame. The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame will induct individuals or teams through six categories. All inductees must have Indigenous ancestry. And all members of those entering via the Team category must be Indigenous. The induction categories include Athlete, Coach, Team, Builder, Media and Official. When the hall of fame website is up and running, it is hoped to include

a bio for each inductee with displays including photos of sporting accomplishments, can accompany the inductee. The ongoing pandemic forced the idea to host an in-person event for the inductees this year. The public has until Jan. 21 to get in touch with Ninham if they believe they have someone worthy of induction. Those looking to suggest a nominee or for more information about the hall can contact Ninham at dan.ninham@rlnc.edu.

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Maracle: Steven Roy ‘Steve’ February 20, 1964 - January 12, 2022

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our cherished father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend in his 57th year. Steve was a welder at Raymond’s in Brantford for many years and spent his last years working at the Six Nations Recycling Transfer Station, where he will be missed by many patrons and coworkers. After attending the Native University Program at SN Polytechnic, Steve was chosen as the recipient of the Harvey Longboat Sr. Memorial Scholarship for achieving the highest overall average. An avid reader from the age of 3, and self-taught guitar player, he went on to teach himself how to read music by the age of 13 so he could play in bands with his big brothers. He will be forever remembered as a talented musician and local celebrity, as well as for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor. More than anything, we will remember the love that he always showed his family and friends. He could always be counted on to be a support for everyone he loved. Steve is predeceased by his father, Harold, daughters, Stevie and Darla, infant son, grandson Leland, sister Beverly, brother Bill, infant brother along with many aunts, uncles and grandparents. He will always be lovingly remembered by his mother Patricia, children, Karlene, Billie, Jolie and Brandon, grandson Liam, brother Hub and Robin, sister Michelle, sister-in-law Carla, best friend Ted Montour, as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A private gathering will be held with cremation to follow. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www. rhbanderson.com

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With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alfred ‘Ted’ General on January 17, 2022, with his beloved grandson, Robbie at his side. Loving husband of Fay, recently predeceased (January 9, 2022) Ted, the son of Alfred and Margaret (Carpenter) General (predeceased), born January 13, 1944 and siblings Harvey (Virginia), Kenneth (Orpha) Russell, sisters Phylis (Ken) Newhouse, Carolyn General (predeceased) survived by Doris Myke, Gary (Debbie) General and many nieces and nephews. Beloved special grandfather of Robbie General, father of Valerie Miller and grandfather of Samantha Miller. Ted was our dearly loved grandfather, family and friend and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends. A respected mechanic with a passion for race cars, supporting family and extended families within the sport of racing and would be ‘fan and resource’ throughout many area tracks. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed to a visitation, in compliance with pandemic protocols for Ted, which will be held at Styres Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be, due to pandemic, at a later date.

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