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The number of active cases on Six Nations remains high. As of the last update on January 31, there are 68 active cases. The 36 cases reported in the last seven days do not include rapid antigen test results that residents have conducted at home, rather it only includes numbers from lab confirmed PCR tests. Though the number of active cases is far lower than it was in the last two weeks — the data collected in the latest report has changed and may not reflect the true number of infections on the territory. Previous numbers reported in January included community members self-reporting positive cases from a rapid antigen test. In the last seven days, one more person has been admitted to hospital, leaving the current number of people in hospital at 7. There are 136 people are in self isolation. Unvaccinated community members continue to lead transmission statistics
with 70% of positive cases being among unvaccinated residents. Six Nations has very poor vaccination rates with just 50% of the community reporting that they have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Canadian average is 90%. So far, Ohsweken Public Health has not announced
any cases that are confirmed to be the Omicron variant on Six Nations — however Ontario has confirmed the Omicron variant is the dominant cause of cases in the province. To date, Six Nations has seen 1455 residents contract the COVID-19 virus since the beginning of the
pandemic — 19 have died. 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
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Note: If you test positive on a Rapid Antigen Test (R.A.T) please contact Ohsweken Public Health 519-445-2672 to report. Due to changes in the way testing is reported the number of cases is likely an underestimation, please interpret with caution. Currently, all COVID-19 cases are presumed the Omicron variant.
How many cases have we had in the last 7 days?
Status of Cases
68
Active Cases
Date
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7
1451
19
Self-isolation
Currently Hospitalized
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Positive Results
Resolved
Deaths
Partially vaccinated
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18
10
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1/29/2022
3
1/30/2022
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Unnvaccinated
9
1/26/2022 1/27/2022
What is the vaccination status of COVID-19 cases? (Since Sept 1st to present) Fully vaccinated
Latest Date
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Total
36
To Deaths Hospital
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0
1
0 0
22
0
0
0
0
0
17
92
0
1
0
274 (27.32%)
Estimated Vaccine Coverage
26 (2.59%)
703 (70.09%)
55.00%
Received at least 1 dose
50.00%
Received both doses
Core Monitoring Indicators Indicators: "Very High" Indicators for virus spread have significantly increased and are now in the very high risk categories.
Cases last 7 days by Date
% positivity (7day moving average) by Date
Effective reproductive number by Date
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90%
0.76
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What Variants of concern have been identified in commmunity?
At presumed the Omicron variant, COVID-19 cases will not be screened 39this time, all COVID-19 cases are19 2 99for the Omicron variant. Lineage Unknown
Alpha Variant
Beta Variant
Delta Variant
hands, physical distancing, avoiding large crowds and social gatherings. Get 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. LEFT: COVID cases on Six Nations may be higher, taking into account unrecorded RAT results.
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How many daily cases do we have?
How many cases have we had total?
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BRANTFORD — A 19-year-old Brantford man faces numerous firearms related charges after a recent vehicle theft. On January 26, police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a location on North Park Street. When police arrived, the suspect fled into the
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residence in an attempt to avoid arrest. He was eventually arrested peacefully by police. Bradan Liam Csordas, 19, of Brantford, is now facing a long list of charges including weapons charges, vehicle theft charges, breech of probation and obstruction. The stolen vehicle was recovered.
BRANTFORD —On Saturday, January 22, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver. A vehicle was observed travelling northbound on Mohawk Street in an erratic and dangerous manner. The driver of the vehicle attempted to turn left onto Emilie Street, when the vehicle left the roadway, colliding with a hydro pole and a Mohawk Street residence. Arriving on scene, officers located the accused man unconscious in the driver’s seat. When dealing with the accused, officers observed signs of impairment. Information received
indicated that the accused had taken the vehicle from the registered owner without consent and was operating a vehicle while under suspension. The accused was arrested and transported to provide samples of his breath as required by law. Both samples provided were over three times the legal limit. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old man from Ohsweken, stands charged with the following: - Operation while Impaired, contrary to the Criminal Code - 80 or over, contrary to the Criminal Code - Take motor vehicle without consent, contrary to the Criminal Code - Drive while under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was transported to the hospital for medical assessment and held for bail.
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OHSWEKEN — On Thursday, January 20th, 2022, Six Nations Police officers observed a male operating a white Chevrolet Avalanche travelling northbound on Chiefswood Road. The male driver was known to police and currently bound by a Recognizance Order with a condition to not operate or have care or control of a motor vehicle. Police followed and observed the Avalanche pull into a business, where the male was taken into custody. Police opened the back passenger door and observed a known female engaged in drug activity. The female was also taken into custody. A Vehicle Identification Number check of the Chevrolet Avalanche revealed it was reported stolen with the Niagara Regional Police Service. Police searched the vehicle and found cocaine, fentanyl and Canadian
currency. As a result, Brady Frank Longboat, 25 years old of Ohsweken, is facing charges of: Tampering with Vehicle Identification Number, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000, Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Release Order: Other Than To Attend Court X 2, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, Possession: Fentanyl, Possession: Cocaine and Driving While Under Suspension Billie Eilene Powless, 26 years old of Ohsweken, is facing charges of: Tampering with Vehicle Identification Number, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000, Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000, Fail to Comply With Undertaking Conditions X 3, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Cocaine possession and Fentanyl possession. Both were held for a formal bail hearing.
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Immersion language schools needs $15 million DONNA DURIC
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Kawenni:io/Gaweniy:o Private School is hoping the federal government will provide $15 million in funding for a new school building when the new fiscal year arrives in April. At least, that will be one of its funding sources. KGPS, which has been providing Mohawk and Cayuga language immersion schooling for kindergarten to grade 12 students on Six Nations in various locations for 40 years, desperately needs a new school. Students have been learning out of a converted space on the second floor of the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena for over a decade now, despite unsafe conditions and decades of advocacy for funding to build its own school.
Ruby Jacobs, president of the KGPS school board, said it’s unconscionable that students have been forced to learn in such conditions since the school’s inception, never having a home to call its own. “The government of Canada has huge amounts of money that belongs to Six Nations,” she told Six Nations of the Grand River Elected (SNGR) elected council during a general issues meeting last week. “Why should we be begging and scraping about getting funds? This is unconscionable to leave those children in that unsafe environment.” Kevin Martin, president of First Nations Engineering Services Ltd. (FNESL) in Ohsweken, brought near-final design drawings and financials to the meeting last week, saying the cost to build the school hovers around $17 million, with Six Nations
already willing to commit $2 million on its own. With the high cost of construction materials, however, that estimate could be even higher come April. The 45,000 square foot school will house classrooms, a gym, a nurse’s area, reception area, counselling areas and even a longhouse space. Detailed design drawings should be complete by March. The firm is 60 per cent complete with their architectural drawings, with FNESL ready to award tenders in April. Land has been designated for the building behind Six Nations Polytechnic on Fourth Line Road. Current designs include only a granular driveway for now, with asphalt to be added later. Site preparation drawings have also been completed, with estimated costs of about $5.6 million – that’s without a contingency fund.
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Martin estimates construction could begin in May and the school will be complete before winter if everything goes according to schedule. “The one thing that may affect the schedule… there’s a shortage of PVC pipe,” said Martin. “We’re experiencing that on many of our projects. They seem to need a four-to-six month window for underground piping. This may have an effect on that.” About 125 students currently attend the school in its makeshift quarters at the ICA. The new design would allow for more students, and subsequently more language speakers graduating from its programs. Council heard that a meeting with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in December revealed the federal department had no money left for school construction in its budget for this fiscal year.
Martin said in his discussions with ISC, they would be more likely to provide funding if Six Nations could come up with $2 million of its own toward the project. “It could lead to a quicker approval, said Martin. Being shovel-ready is also a bonus, he said. A private donor and community member have been contributing to the existing operational costs of the private school. Students who have attended KGPS have been shifted around to different buildings for 40 years. “That is just unconscionable,” said Jacobs. “This is for the whole reserve, by keeping this school, the culture and language. That’s where the knowledge carriers and speakers are coming from. Please help us with that – we want to get a meeting (with government officials).” Chief Mark Hill agreed
and said council will ensure board members are part of the meeting with ISC this month to discuss funding for the building. “I think we’re all on the same page when we talk about the need for this school. We are continuing to do that political push so we can get the funding for this school.” Chief Hill said he couldn’t get a straight answer from ISC when he asked if the start of a new fiscal year could mean funding will be available for the school but being shovel ready by then is important. “When you’re shovel ready and all those pieces, that is when you’re favourable to those funders,” said Chief Hill. “We want this school built as quickly as possible. We’re going to continue doing whatever we can to get it built.”
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Connecting Food and Land as medicine DONNA DURIC
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It may be cold, dark and dreary as we slumber through the isolation of midwinter and Covid restrictions but behind the scenes, nature is busy. And just like the seasons, humans are supposed to be in a state of rest right now, says Kitty Lynn Lickers, food animator with Six Nations Health Promotions. She drew parallels between the land and animals during an enlightening Community Wellness session last week, the second in a series of online presentations meant to help people stay connected during this period of isolation. Lickers was going to take the community out in the bush for a walk to catch sight of some winter birds during her presentation but it was so cold, even the birds wouldn’t come out. “At minus 20 the birds don’t come out,” said
Lickers. “The animals don’t come out. The rabbits, the foxes – everybody stays hidden in their homes. The only ones that go out is us (humans). We’re the ones that are silly and get all bundled up and out we go into the cold. I’m glad to be able to do that for you.” If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so quiet in the winter, with nary a bird chirping during the day, it’s because they’re huddled together for warmth. “In minus 20, the birds gather very close, pull up one wing, sit close to the trunk of the tree and tuck themselves under their own wing.” She encourages people to do their part for the animals and birds during the winter by keeping their gardens messy. That means no pulling weeds and leaving them be for the winter so that animals can eat the seeds on them during this season of food scarcity. “We also have to do our part. Part of that is simple things, like leaving plants in the garden that have seeds on them. Some of
those you leave for the birds because at this time of year, they’re looking for those last bits of seeds. The wild plants, they leave the seeds on their stem. That’s so the animals can eat.” She said she’s seen only one coyote this winter, but the one she did see had burrs and stuck to it. He was doing his part to move seeds and food around the reserve, she said. “The messier and uglier your garden is, the better,” said Lickers. “You leave those seeds on those plants so that the animals have them for the winter, especially how cold it’s been this year.” Lickers was up bright and early last for the presentation, setting up a warm fire at the Six Nations community garden in the heart of Ohsweken where she made a delicious-sounding venison stew on the outdoor fire. She said it was important to have the fire going for a long time if one planned to cook over it because you need hot coals
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for cooking, not flames. Cooking outside is a symbolic way of reclaiming one’s Onkwehonwe identity. “If colonization has severed or strangled our connection to our food and our land, then doing things on the land, cooking things over a fire, are our way of decolonizing that,” said Lickers. “We all need food. The best food for us is the food that we get from the land.” She used bones to make a bone broth and explained how she made it by boiling them over the fire. Bone broth is very nourishing, she said, and can help you feel better when you’re sick. “Bone broth is often my go-to for breakfast. It’s so good for you.” “Food and land are so interconnected that it’s difficult for me to separate them,” said Lickers. The community wellness series started last year as a way to help community members feel more connected.
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On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Brant County OPP responded to a vehicle theft on Victor Boulevard in the County of Brant. A black 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was reported stolen from Victor Boulevard in St. George at approximately 1:30 a.m. The suspects tampered with surveillance cameras on two properties prior to the theft. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Flamborough. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who observed suspicious activity or has any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to remain anonymous, call Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. RECREATION VEHICLE STOLEN FROM LOCAL BUSINESS On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at approximately 3:14 p.m., Brant County
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a theft on Brant Road in the County of Brant. A grey 2021 Cherokee Wolfpup 16-foot camper trailer was reported stolen from a local business on January 15, 2022. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-3101122 or to remain anonymous, call Brant-Brantford Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477. TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES On Monday, January 31, 2022, at approximately 1:57 a.m., a Brant OPP member initiated a traffic stop on Dundas Street East in the County of Brant. The officer was on routine patrol when they stopped the vehicle to investigate a Highway Traffic Act violation. Police have charged a 41-year-old from Brantford with the following offenses: Driving while under suspension, Owner operate motor vehicle on a highway - no insurance, Improper muffler - motor vehicle, Use
plate not authorized for vehicle and Fail to notify change of name. The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date. SNOWMOBILE COLLISION RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES On Saturday, January 29, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment, Haldimand County Fire Services, and Haldimand County Emergency Services responded to a collision involving two snowmobiles in a field near South Cayuga Road and Lakeshore Road. One of the drivers sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further assessment. The other driver was not injured. Thank you to the Good Samaritan for assisting with the transportation of the injured party from the field utilizing his snowmobile and a stretcher.
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We are facing a settler colonial crisis, not an Indigenous identity crisis By Celeste Pedri-Spade
I’m familiar with Indigenous resurgence and how it’s connected to the restoration and reparation happening within Indigenous communities — work that often focuses on healing intergenerational divides caused by Indian Residential Schools and the 60s Scoop — but this idea of “re-indigenization” was different. It appeared to justify the idea that any person who discovers they have a “root Indigenous ancestor” from anywhere between 150 to 400 years ago must claim an Indigenous identity and proudly take up spaces deemed to require Indigenous perspectives and voices. Part of this process appeared to involve attaching and embedding oneself, not within the particular Indigenous community or Nation where their long-ago “Indigenous” ancestor hailed from, but within internal institutional Indigenous communities or organizations that fronted as “Indigenous communities” for the purpose of institutional or “urban” legitimacy. Get your news from people who know what they’re talking about. This is a problem. As a citizen of the Anishinaabeg Nation and community member of Nezaadiikaang (Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation), I am the Queen’s National Scholar in Indigenous Studies and an associate professor at Queen’s University, Ontario. I have been in academia for a decade now, and previously worked in various capacities serving Indigenous communities. My first full-time job after undergrad was in the political
office of former Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation Stan Beardy. Given that my own family members have continuously held political appointments, I have been listening to Anishinaabeg articulate concepts of self-determination, nationhood and sovereignty for many years. Indigeneity through self-indigenization I want to address the inherent problems with indigeneity through self-indigenization or re-indigenization. There is a connection between self-indigenization based on ancestry, and settler colonial violence that is conveniently being ignored in our public institutions. “Mining” the archive for biological trace(s) of “nativeness” follows the same settler colonial, possessive and extractivist logic of mining Indigenous lands. Both Indigenous lands and identities are positioned as resources that people are entitled to claim and own. Dakota scholar Kim Tall Bear has shown us how this practice is linked to Eurocentric concepts of “identity” that privilege individualism and inherited property. Within settler colonial concepts of property rights, identity becomes something that can be claimed, owned and put to use. It is interesting to see many of my colleagues publicly reject extractivist pursuits like pipelines while remaining silent or uncertain about similar tactics employed against Indigenous personhood. The rush to “indigenize” While it is widely acknowledged that Indigenous identity can be complicated given the decades of ongoing colonialism, the move to conflate ances-
try with indigeneity is an entirely different issue that is on the rise in universities and other public institutions. The issue is that in their rush to “indigenize,” universities have created the conditions whereby someone who has mined the genealogical archives can access a position reserved for an Indigenous person, displacing those of us who are connected to and claimed by a living community/Nation of people. This phenomenon undermines the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous Nations who have the right to determine who does and does not belong to their communities. When Indigenous folks push back against self-indigenization or re-indigenization, they receive considerable backlash that in many ways distracts from the key issues at hand. We are often accused of being caught up in divisive blood quantum requirements. The irony, of course, is that I have yet to hear any Indigenous critic of the extractivist logic even mention “Indian status” or “blood quantum” in their arguments. The only ones who seem obsessed with “native blood” are those whose entire claim to indigeneity is based on them locating someone in their genetic or ancestral history. I recently heard arguments that self-indigenization is a moral, ethical and traditional process that brings us out of the colonial shackles of the Indian Act. But erasing or ignoring the reality of the Indian Act, and of Indigenous survival in the face of it, does not magically bring about decolonization. Indigenous Peoples
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settled that argument when they rejected Pierre Trudeau’s infamous White Paper more than 50 years ago. Indigenous Nations have always maintained their citizenship orders. They have always retained the right to
determine who does and does not belong. Re-casting oneself as Indigenous The problem with re-inventing oneself as “Indigenous” is based on the same logic of possession and fantasies of entitlement
Chiefs sued Principal for abuse
A memorandum dated March 26th, 1918, and addressed to Minister of Indian Affairs, Duncan Campbell Scott informs of a lawsuit filed by two Six Nations fathers, George W. Miller and Jefferson D. Isaac against Principal A. Nelles Ashton for “unlawful assault and excessive punishment” of their children at the Mohawk Institute. The boy and girl were expelled from the Mohawk Institute and their fathers wanted to know why. They were promised an advance of $100 to cover the legal costs, however, the Confederacy Chiefs Council, were later told the government would not pay since it was a ”personal matter.” The case went ahead anyhow and was presented before Mr. Justice Kelly on March 31st, 1914. After hearing the complaint, Judge Kelly ruled in favour of the Chiefs Council. Ashton was officially charged and was forced to pay $100 for keeping a girl in a cell for three days on a water diet. He was also fined $300 for “whipping on bareback with rawhide.” In another communication, it tells of a surprise visit to the Mohawk Institute to assess the work of then principal, Turnell. It was not a flattering report. “Mr. Turnell seemed
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very much unsettled and worried about conditions, as he has made all arrangements to leave in August and has not yet heard whether a successor has been secured,” says the less than stellar report on the living conditions at the school. On the other hand, the finances and books were well kept making Turnell one of the most fiscally responsible of MI principals. Before his successor was selected, Mrs. A.M.
Boyce, was asked to fill in and accepted the temporary post. She was faced with the same obstacles that frustrated Ashton. The building was in dire need of maintenance and repair, with no budget to get the work done. She was put off by the general uncleanliness of the dorms but was mostly shocked by the poor condition of the old beds, mattresses and blankets being used for the residents.
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that rationalized settler possession of Indigenous lands. What we are facing has been, and continues to be, a settler colonial crisis, which under its current guise, seeks to replace us.
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The SIX NATIONS POLICE Service is calling for applications for an Administrative Assistant/Civilian Position. The Administrative Assistant undertakes general administrative and clerical duties to support the day to day administrative and executive operations of the Six Nations Police Service as well as assisting in the purchasing of uniforms, equipment and supplies. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for performing functions associated to the financial operations of the Six Nations Police Service as required by carrying out activities for accounts payable and payroll functions as a secondary responsibility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; Recording, transcribing and distributing minutes of various meetings as requested Performing word processing and typing duties, as required, such as: personal computer, standard office software and maintaining a file system Composing and typing standard or routine correspondence as required, Assisting with conference co-ordinating activities for various forums, business meetings and workshops Makes travel arrangements as requested Ordering police service uniforms and equipment as well as ordering promotional items and office equipment as directed and retrieving competitive bids for orders Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Assists with General bookkeeping, payroll as required by: Assisting with the accounts payable and making payments from appropriate accounts as directed Entering financial data for payroll and information on accounting software, Skills and Knowledge Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required) Minimum of 5 years in the office setting Knowledge of police service structure, function and activities Knowledge of and experience in the use of personal computers and office software programs Ability to devise and maintain an effective filing system Excellent oral and written communications skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and exhibit a high degree of initiative and self-direction Ability to deal with confidential matters Willing to attend training and travel as necessary Familiar with financial software Assets Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/citizenship is considered a preferred asset Closing Date: Applications must be received by February 21, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. A complete job description is available at the front desk of the Six Nations Police Station. Please submit a covering letter and resume inclusive of 3 references and completed Police Information Police Vulnerable Sector Check Form to: Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Attention Policing Administrator For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191
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Truck driver shortages affecting business in North America JACE KOBLUN
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While traversing the country’s highways, drivers may not realize they are in the company of people who help keep the country’s economy flowing smoothly. The various trucks seen on the roadway are crucial economic components, as are the drivers who toil hours on end behind the wheel. As vital as they are, truck drivers are now in short supply, with some citing an aging workforce, high turnover rates, increased freight demand, and “lifestyle priorities” that can make other industries seem more attractive to would-be
drivers. The economic advisor Morgan Stanley reports that about 75 per cent of freight in the United States is moved over the nation’s roadways by the roughly three million truckers. The American Trucking Associations says that about an additional 50,000 drivers are needed to meet deficits, particularly in the longhaul sector of the industry. If the trucking shortage goes unaddressed, industries could falter and deliveries may be late. In addition, rising costs of transporting goods by freight companies may be passed down to consumers. Industry experts fear the shortage may almost triple by the year 2026 and the shortage could
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find itself in Canada too. Analysts say this problem has been festering for about 15 years. However, the recession that began in 2008 masked the issue, and when the North American economy
SIX NATIONS POLICE Constable - Contract Position Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for. All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station. CRITERIA for applicants are as follows: Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must: -
Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age; Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required) Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record; certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks
If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon. Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include: -
Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset
Desirable Qualifications: • Six Nations Band member preferred Assets: • Previous policing related experience • Law and security courses, etc. Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022 Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to: Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Attention: Policing Administrator For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191. COVID-19 Restrictions will be exercised.
strengthened once again, the cracks in the system became more apparent. The trucking lifestyle isn’t attracting millennials and the incoming Generation Z individuals who are interested in a work-life balance, continues the ATA. If consumers are wondering why prices
on certain goods have steadily risen, they may have trucker shortages to blame. Transportation costs have been problematic for companies such as PepsiCo, Halliburton, Hasbro, and Tyson Foods, just to name a few. Tyson has said freight costs spiked by an estimated $200 million in 2018.
Experienced truckers who are interested in finding work or individuals new to this employment sector may find that odds of getting gainful employment are in their favour. The demand for drivers has resulted in freight companies offering higher salaries as well as signing bonuses for qualified drivers. Trucker compensation has risen as much as 12 per cent a year in recent years, according to Bob Costello, chief economist at the ATA. That’s a considerable increase in wages compared to other sectors, which have barely budged recently. Truck driver shortages are affecting businesses. However, for those interested in a becoming truckers, there has never been a better time to sign on.
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This new benchmark is the time to evaluate, consolidate and articulate a set of new plans for full Statement of Qualifications and Job Description. for the community here at Six Nations at Grand River. The SN Language Commission wants to improve the delivery of existing programs and to develop a comprehensive community Closes strategy February 4thwill atcreate: 4:00 PM language that a slate of best practices, new instruction pedagogies and a set of metrics to gage successes that produces even more proficient language speakers at Six Nations. The SN Language Commission will seek input from language learners/students at all levels, community members and community partner agencies.
To assist in building this language strategic plan, the SNLC is seeking a Planning and Development Officer, with the posting, closing on February 4th, 2022, at 4:00 pm. To obtain a detailed Job Description or for more information regarding the posting, contact Karen at: karen@snlanguagecommission.com or Emily at: admin@snlanguagecommission.com Office number: 905-765-5595 Many Nations and Indigenous Language organizations across the globe are raising awareness through various campaigns and conferences to Honour the Decade of Indigenous Languages. The SNLC is no exception, they will be engaging and seeking partnerships and community support as they plan for a special Ǫgwehǫ:weh Language Conference, in the near future. The Cherokee Nation and Global Indigenous Languages Caucus recently hosted an International Decade of Indigenous Languages Launch Event on January 5-7, 2022. Linguistically, the Cherokee are considered Northern Iroquoian, you can listen to this historic record of their event online at: https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/cherokeenation-and-global-indigenous-languages-caucus-host-international-decade-indigenous
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Statement by Canadian Trucking Alliance president on protests ‘Freedom Convoy’ not supported by trucking alliance
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On January 22 the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) issued its position on the convoy protesting the mandate introduced by the Governments of Canada and the United
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States, stating that the only way to cross the border, in a commercial truck or any other vehicle, is to get vaccinated. The ‘Freedom Convoy’ is driven by a group of truckers and their supporters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and worked its way toward Toronto and then eventually Ottawa. Several cities and communities across the country held smaller drives or convoys in their areas to show support. A call to support truckers in Ottawa was made on Six Nations and only two people showed up for the ride. “As an industry we must adapt and comply with this mandate and the vast majority have,” said the CTA. “While a number of Canadians are in Ottawa to voice their displeasure over this mandate, it also appears that a great number of these protestors have no connection to the trucking industry and have a separate agenda beyond a disagreement over cross border vaccine requirements. As these protests unfold over the weekend, we ask the Canadian public to be aware that many of the people you see and hear in media reports do not have a connection to the trucking industry.” A report from the CTA
said the vast majority of the Canadian trucking industry is vaccinated with the overall industry vaccination rate among truck drivers closely mirroring that of the general public. Accordingly, most of our nation’s hard-working truck drivers are continuing to move cross-border and domestic freight to ensure our economy continues to function. “To those in the trucking industry that have chosen to participate in this protest regarding cross border mandates, we ask that you engage in a peaceful demonstration today then leave the City of Ottawa to avoid any issues to the welfare and safety of the citizens of Ottawa. Your behaviour today will not only reflect upon you and your family but the 300,000 plus fellow Canadians that, like you, take great pride in our industry. Please remember this important responsibility you bear today in delivering your message responsibly but also the impact your actions will have on the image of the majority of your colleagues from coast-to-coast who do not share your opinion but share your passion for the industry and country,” said the CTA.
The CTA said over the last 24 months it has and will continue to work with the Government of Canada to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain.
“This includes several health and safety measures like raising vaccine rates in our sector. CTA will continue this work to benefit our sector and, by extension, the Canadian
economy. This work will begin again this Monday when the Government of Canada hosts the National Supply Chain Summit,” said the CTA.
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SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Snipers of the Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) season will open February 6 at 4pm (EST) with a showing against the Whitby Steelhawks at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. The schedule will continue as planned as follows:
Sunday February 6 Paris Six Nations 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday February 13 Six Nations St. Catharines 2:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Saturday February 19 at Whitby 2:00 PM Children's Arena Sunday February 20 vs Toronto 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday February 27 vs Paris 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Saturday March 5 at Oshawa 5:00 PM Children's Arena
Sunday March 6 vs St. Catharines 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday March 13 vs Peterborough 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Saturday March 19 at Toronto 7:00 PM Toronto Rock Athletic Centre Sunday March 27 vs Paris 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Friday April 1 at Whitby 8:00 PM Brampton Memorial Arena Sunday April 3 vs St. Catharines 4:00 PM Iroquois Lacrosse Arena
An update was provided last December citing that due to the increase in COVID cases, spectators will not be allowed to view the exhibition games on Sunday at Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. Spectators will be limited at Millbrook Arena for family members of the players with proof of double vaccination. An announcement on spectator attendance for this months games has not been released.
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As the government plans to lift further restrictions on Feb. 21 following the alterations approved for Monday, January 31, “The SNMLA is excited and preparing for a competitive season this coming spring and summer for both field and box lacrosse. With that being said all players must be fully vaccinated
to participate. That is a guideline from the province. Age 5 to 11 is still unsure as of yet. If that changes we will be sure to keep you posted,” wrote an administrator to the SNMLA Facebook page. The SNMLA noted that a regular season will run April 16 and 17, April 23 and 24, April 30 and May 1, May 6 and 7, May 14 and 15, with a championship weekend on May 21 to 23.
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Brigette Lacquette celebrates 5 years of sobriety STAFF REPORT
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On Monday, January 31, Brigette Lacquette took to Facebook to write a candid and emotive post about her journey in sobriety, while offering support to those that are on similar journeys. “Today, I have been five years alcohol-free,” she wrote. "I am not going to lie - this past year has been the hardest of them all.” “Throughout my life, I was able to use hockey as an outlet. Everything that has ever happened, I could always hit the rink and forget it all by skating, shooting and stick handling until I was too tired to think about my problems. That’s why I spent so many hours out there. I always thought I had a fairly normal life — my parents gave my siblings and I the love and support we needed, and they found a way to make our hockey dreams come true. They did everything for us. Hockey was my way out of Mallard, because anyone who knows Mallard, knows that it’s a pretty boring place (to put it nicely),” she wrote. “As I got older, I started turning to alcohol as a way of coping with all the stresses in my life. It took some years to realize that I’d been doing myself more harm than good. I feel emotions intensely, and anxiety is one I felt most intensely. I’ve always felt the shame of not making better choices, which led to frustration and anger, and always had low self esteem because of those choices.” “The day I stopped drinking was a long time coming. After years and
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years of neglecting my mental health and coping in unhealthy ways, I felt very alone, sad and ashamed. I blamed the alcohol for the person I had become. I knew that I needed that change, in order to be a person my niece and nephews could be proud of. I needed to focus on achieving my goals.” She coined the date of January 31st in 2017, as the day she changed her trajectory. “The day I decided to stop drinking. I had hit rock bottom. I thought, ‘okay, well, this is going to be hard, but it’s definitely doable.’ I surrounded myself with the best people, and found ways to keep myself busy, like trying new things. I thought that, once I quit drinking, I didn’t have anything else to work on. I was good,” she wrote. “Fast forward a few years. After losing a loved one and not making centralization for Team Canada, I started slipping back into unhealthy ways of
coping. I hit a point where I was completely broken. The lowest of all lows. For months in 2021, I found myself having the urge to have a drink. Instead, I would start taking edibles, substituting one unhealthy form of coping for another. Soon, I realized that I had a new problem.” “Finally, in November, I decided I needed to go home. Two nights before I decided to leave, I was overcome with an intense urge to drink. I had felt this before, but never this bad. On top of that, I felt like I didn’t care if I was dead or alive anymore, and that frightened me. I reached out to my agent, my parents and a couple of my good friends to help me through. I survived, and I am forever grateful to them for their support,” she wrote. “At the end of October 2021, I finally reached out for a psychiatrist's help. I thought there’s no way that life should feel THIS hard. I needed answers - why am I the way I am? After years
of shutting out my trauma with alcohol, then trying to cope by exchanging alcohol for marijuana, I realized that I had never learned how to cope with my emotions. I couldn't shut out what I was feeling, which is why I had to get myself home, and surround myself with friends and family, people that made me feel safe.” Lacquette wrote that she was diagnosed with ADHD, an explanation for her anxiety, and elements of Borderline Personality Disorder as a result of childhood and adolescent trauma. "I know the road to recovery can be long, and my healing process has only just begun. I know I need to surround myself with people who bring out the best in me, and I have been doing just that. Asking for help and not trying to battle this alone has been the best decision I’ve made. I promise myself I will try my absolute best each and every day to get better.” “I am not going to let this define who I am. While learning to accept that I am not responsible for the trauma I have been put through in my past is my number one goal, finally understanding that there are ways to heal from all this anger, shame and frustration is what keeps me hopeful. It’s what keeps me going. “If anyone is ever going through something like this, don’t hesitate to reach out. I know how lonely and hard it can feel sometimes,” she wrote. “Five years alcohol free. This new chapter is just the beginning for me, and I’m excited for what the future has in store.”
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HILL: Degaehodo “Hodo” November 23, 1983 - January 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that his family has to regretfully announce the passing of David N. Cayuga at the Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in his 94th year. He is survived and lovingly missed by his wife Patricia (Patsy), their 4 daughters, Brenda (Neil), Sharon, Linda (David), Marilyn, as well as his sister Doris Robinson of Utah; nephew Marshall (Linda) family. He’ll also be greatly missed by grandchildren Melissa (Chris), David (Patricia), Michael—all of California, and Michelle of Toronto. David had 5 great grandchildren, Shannon, Noah, Brooklynn, David, and Alyssa. Predeceased & welcomed with open arms are parents Percy & Nellie Cayuga, infant son David, brothers Ralph, Donald, and nephews Gary and Daniel. David was a proud member of Ironworkers Union 736, Hamilton, and Ironworkers Union 6, Buffalo, N.Y. David was also an accomplished trumpet player who had back in the day, performed at local armistice, ceremonies, alongside brothers Donald and Ralph. He also had the honour of touring with the Clyde Beatty Circus Band with Dad Percy in the 1940’s. The auditions and practices were gruelling but worth it. He had fond memories of the camaraderie and friendships made while travelling the U.S. The family would like to add their appreciation to the staff of Iroquois Lodge. Any donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Iroquois Lodge. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Interment of cremated remains will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com Curley: Benjamin Wayne January 26, 1995 - January 22, 2022
It is with much sadness that the family announces the passing of Benjamin Wayne Curley. He leaves behind father Ronald Curley, mother Barbara (Hill) Curley, sister Sara (Luke) Smith, nephews Wyatt and Ethan and grandparents Elliott and Eleanor Hill. He will be missed by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by grandparents Clifford and Florence Curley. Cremation to take place with a private service at a following date. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
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Loving father of Darius, Paityn, Shawntay. Cherished grandpa of Chae, and Ben. Dear son of Bonnie Skye & the late R. Jody Hill. Brother of Dihoh (Colie), Lee (Seth), Lena (Richard), Brandi (Dobs), and Shawn (Kayla). Hodo will also be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, Jayz, Dom, Layla, Carlynn, Tylea, Twigs, Kae, Draedyn, Kaylee, Davin, Aiesha and his newfound friend Emerson, Grammie, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and abundance of special friends. Predeceased by the love of his life Alicia Martin. Funeral Service and Burial will be held at 2957 5th Line on Friday January 28, 2022 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
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In my dreams, you are here, I sit by my window, and I think you are near You were the one closest to me I am alone now as one year has gone There was a place for you in the unknown I have no one, but I’ll hold you in my heart Putting all pride aside, there is nothing anyone can hide, The Creator took you, from your pain He gave me time, to tell you, I love you And all your good memories will remain. Mom
“Happy 65th Birthday Wishes to Delmor Jacobs Sr on February 2nd.
Wishing our Hanih, Big Daddy D, and Gramps a Happy 65th Birthday!
Love from your children Delmor Jr & Trudy, Ashlee & Derek, Lacy J, and Cody. Love from your grandchildren Daelon, Kobe, Caius, Raynee, Rodderek, Danyka, Cayden, Treyton, Wilma J, Halen and Hendrick. LOVE YOU LOTS!!
Also, wishing our brother Delmor Jacobs Jr a Happy Birthday! Love and miss you! YES! Delmor Sr and Delmor Jr have the same birthday!”
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SHAWANDA: VIOLET AGNES (STYRES) Peacefully at the John Noble Home in Brantford. Violet began her journey to heaven. She was the spouse of Morley Styres (predeceased) Stepmom of Darryl & Sandra, Darren (deceased), Derek & Sandra Stephanie & Hopeton, Marcia & Avalon, David, Roselyn and her fur baby “Pawsie Boy”. She had many great grand children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Her siblings include Vera, Junie & Bernie, Stuart & Donna, Wilfred (deceased) and Bea. She was the daughter of George and Nora Shawanda. Violet was an amazing woman who accomplished a lot during her time here. She was a professor at McMaster University, Faculty Member at Lakehead University, elementary teacher at many First Nations reserves across Canada. Violet also enjoyed designing clothes and was a hit during her studies in Fashion Design at George Brown College. Violet enjoyed travelling and travelled to over 60 countries with the love of her life Morley. She loved meeting people and enjoyed designing her regalia for her jingle dress dancing as she followed the pow wow trail. Violet was born in South Bay, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory located on Manitoulin Island. She had an incredible love for the Odawa culture, traditional teachings and was fluent in the Odawa-Ojibway language and often taught the language to family, friends and strangers. Violet was a residential school survivor. Residential schools were created for the purpose of separating Indigenous children from their families, in order to minimize and weaken family ties, cultural fortitude, and the power of the Indigenous language, to indoctrinate children into mainstream culture. Despite the traumatic experience of the residential school system Violet’s resilience, determination and love of the language and culture empowered her to ensure that the language and culture was passed on too many Indigenous children. Her legacy and hard work will live on through many generations to come. Much love and thanks go out to Dr. Zacks, Seasons Retirement Communities and John Noble Home Palliative Care Unit for their compassion, care and love during Violet’s time here. Resting at Styres funeral Home, 1798 Fourth Line, Ohsweken on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. where a private family service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2022. Interment at Six Nations Pentecostal Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com “An excellent woman (one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous). Who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls”. Proverbs 31:10 Amplified
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MONTOUR: Thomas Edward
LONGBOAT: Rudolph
Our beloved and extraordinarily special Uncle Tom left us on Tuesday February 1, 2022. Born on August 25, 1936, he was in his 86th year. Anyone that knew him – loved him. His smile and laugh was infectious. He cherished his family – family was everything. He was an avid bingo player with CKRZ and couldn’t pass up a game of euchre with his friends. Uncle Tom will leave so many people with broken hearts, but the wonderful memories live forever. Tom is survived by brothers Danny and Larry and will join his parents, the late Thomas and Luella Montour (Tobicoe) and siblings, Emmerson, Raymond, Willie, Muriel (Johnson), Fern (MacDonald), Lloyd, Floyd, Bobby and Millie. Uncle Tom was the spotlight of our family gatherings and will always be treasured by numerous nieces and nephews but especially from the MacDonald family; Babe (deceased), Mary, Carolyn, Barbara, Iris, Maurice (deceased), Billy, Marty and Jimmy (deceased); and the Johnson family; Wanda (deceased), Pat (deceased), Marion, Ross, Bonnie, Joyce, Marcia (deceased), Tim (deceased), John, Jane, Freeman and Wendy. He touched so many great and great-great nieces and nephews as well. Uncle Tom was a resident of Iroquois Lodge and we want to thank all those who took special care of him. John and Judy were his constant caregivers and for that, we will always be grateful. Uncle Tom loves flowers and he could never have too many. Visitation will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes in Hagersville on Thursday, February 3 from noon – 6:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Burial service will be held at the Chapel of the Delaware on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. www.rhbanderson.com
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rudolph (Rudy) Nelson Longboat Kahonwéyes (born January 22, 1933) announce his passing on January 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Frances Helen Longboat, Karihwayéwas (née Bomberry). Brother to Ilene Johnson (Leroy). Predeceased by parents Ernest and Marjorie Longboat, siblings Margaret, Glenn, Edward, and Ernest Jr., son, Michael, and son-in-law, Dean. Rudy is survived and will be missed by his children--Steven (Marlene), Timothy, and Naomi. Proud “Papa” to grandchildren Skyler (Kiello), Kathleen, and Matthew (Jessica), and great-granddaughter Marin McGregor. Rudy will also be fondly remembered by many nephews, nieces, friends, community members, and business associates. Rudy was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and opened and ran the first barber shop on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory for many of his young years. Rudy’s career expanded to working in advertising for The Toronto Telegram newspaper (“The Tely”) followed by much success as a Real Estate Broker and then as Office Manager for Gibson Real Estate in Toronto, ON. Rudy was a proud Mohawk and “Wolf” clan member from a diverse and Royal blood line of Iroquois leadership and trailblazers, and from an early age, Rudy was always a strong advocate and active defender of Aboriginal rights for his community at Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rudy was also a long standing and well-respected Mason with the Tuscan Lodge No. 551, District ‘A,’ in Hamilton, ON. Rudy had a love and a passion for the special romantic songs of every era, and held a desire to play the tenor saxophone alongside of his innate and notable singing talents with his unique and deep baritone voice. A private family service will be held at Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken, ON with interment to follow at the Jamieson Family Cemetery, 965 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. www. rhbanderson.com
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DAVIS: Barbara Joan It is with the deepest sympathy we announce the sudden passing of Barb Davis on January 27, 2022. Barb was predeceased by her late husband Duff Davis. A loving mother to Rob (Crystal) Davis, Lisa (Mike) White, loving Nana to Katrina, Gunnar, Michael and Kayla (Steve). Great Nana to Stephen Johnson Jr. Sister to Nancy (Bill) French of Cranbrook BC and Auntie Barb to Gord (Mary), Brad (Debbie) and many other relatives on Six Nations and across Canada. Barb’s also survived by her “Partner in crime” and “gallivanting”, her good friend Helen Jonathan. Barb was born and raised in Dryden, Ontario the eldest daughter of Cyril and Elsie Wright (Nystrom). As a young child she loved spending her time in Wabigoon with her Nana and being a sidekick for her Uncle Helgie Nystrom enjoying hunting and trapping. Barb is survived by many friends and family throughout Northwestern Ontario. Barb left Dryden for Port Arthur where she received her training to be a Registered Nurse Assistant (RNA). She went on to work as an RNA in Port Arthur ON, Fort Q’Appelle SK, Dawson Creek BC, before her position at the Lady Willingdon Hospital in Ohsweken ON - Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Barb fell in love with Six Nations and soon fell in love with her husband Duff. After having Rob and Lisa, Barb returned to work where she continued to serve the community for over 30 years at the pharmacy in Ohsweken. Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Details to follow. Barb’s mother died of M.S. when Barb was a young teenager. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to slow down a little, Aries. Even you cannot keep up a hectic pace for very long. Invest time in relaxing pursuits like yoga or reading to unwind your brain.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may feel it necessary to prove your point at all costs. Stubbornness will get you nowhere right now. Listen to what others have to say.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There are two sides to every story, Gemini. It is best not to attach yourself to one version of the tale just yet. Hear everyone out and then come to an informed conclusion.
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Answers for February 2nd, 2022 Crossword Puzzle
34. Nausea 35. Institution of Oceanography 36. Of little value 37. Hindu model of the ideal man 38. Biblical exclamation 40. You throw it at a board 41. Be about to happen 42. Brutal 43. Opened one’s mouth widely 45. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 48. Saturate 51. The woman 52. Someone who is highly skilled 53. A way to launch an attack on 54. Where golfers begin 56. Atomic number 58
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 There is no time like the present to turn over a new leaf, Cancer. Think about the areas of your life that can use some improvement and focus on the steps to get there this week.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Someone from the past comes back into your life and you will not know how to react, Leo. First assess what this person wants and how you left off years ago.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it might be time to accept the help or advice that someone is offering to you. You don’t always have to forge new paths to prove your worth. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you are thinking about making a major lifestyle change in the near future, start fleshing out the plans this week. Gather feedback from the ones you love.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, past mistakes provide opportunities to learn. Continue to forge a new path. Recognize that others have made mistakes and can provide support.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A big idea is blooming, but you need to get a handle on how you can finance this endeavor, Sagittarius. It may be worth seeking investors.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is time to mend fences that were broken a few years ago, Capricorn. Holding on to past issues will not prove fruitful. Sit down and work through your issues. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You certainly catch more flies with honey than vinegar, Aquarius. Focus on being warm and welcoming in conversation and your points will be well-received.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Something regarding your health may be on your mind, Pisces. Schedule an annual physical and discuss your concerns.
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