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SIX NATIONS — A massive fire engulfed the longhouse near Kayanase on Hwy 54 Friday, completely leveling the structure. Upon Six Nations firefighters arriving at the scene, the Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre Longhouse was engulfed in flames. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire shortly after arriving; however, the damage to the Longhouse was extensive. No one was injured in the blaze, as there were no staff or visitors present at the time. SNFES said that due to the extent of the damage, it will be difficult to determine the cause of the fire at this time. Grand River Employment and Training Inc. will continue to work with SNFES and
The community is grieving the loss of a replica longhouse structure that was used for teaching and tourism at the Kayanase greenhouses last week. Police and fire officials have said there are no suspicious circumstances to the fire. CYNTHIA LICKERS-SAGE FACEBOOK
Six Nations Police as the investigation continues. “I want to thank the community for their outpouring of support at this difficult time,” said Erin Monture, CEO of Business
Opportunities for Grand River Employment and Training Inc. “We are thankful that nobody was harmed, and we are also grateful to Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services,
Six Nations Police, and Six Nations Paramedic Services for their timely response. Although this is an unfortunate situation, we are already committed to continuing the import-
ant work of keeping our culture and traditions alive.” Chief Mark Hill, who visited the scene, said, "I was devastated to hear of the fire at the GRETI/ OSTTC Longhouse. This was a key part of our community’s efforts to preserve our traditions and teachings for coming generations. Our community knows how to rebuild, and it is important everyone knows how much we value our history and our common culture.” Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment and Training Inc. thanked the community for its overwhelming support and everyone who has reached out to express their sympathy. SNGR and GRETI also commended local fire, police, and paramedics for their quick response and thanked them for their bravery.
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Police issue warrant on murder charges for local couple STAFF REPORT
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BRANTFORD — Police in Brantford are looking for two people believed to have murdered a man in Brantford. On July 25, Brantford Police said that they have
issued warrants for the arrest of Jessica Poreba, 41; and Rorey Grant Tyler Hill, 38 for first degree murder. On Friday, July 22 police say they responded to a death investigation at a multiple unit building on Colborne Street near Drummond Street. A 68 year old male victim was located, deceased. Police say they have grounds to
Jessica Poreba, 41 and Rorey Hill, 38 -- are wanted by Brantford Police for first degree murder in connection to the death of a man in Brantford. BPS
A 2019 photo from the couple's Facebook page shows Hill and Poreba, here shown with blonde hair. Police say she may have changed her hair color from black, to blonde. FB
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issue warrants for Poreba and Hill for first degree murder and say the victim and the accused know each other. Officials are not identifying the victim or the manner of their death at this time. Poreba is described as a caucasian female, 5’4” tall, 115lbs with a thin build, blue eyes, black hair but police say it may have been coloured to blonde now. Hill is described as an
indigenous male, 5’5” tall, 160lbs with a medium build, hazel eyes and brown hair. According to the pair’s social media accounts they are romantically involved. Hill lists himself as the owner of Green Dreams, an illegal cannabis dispensary on Chiefswood Road that was shut down by Six Nations Police in 2019. Two men were charged in that incident. No listing of Hill being charged in connec-
tion to that dispensary was made public at that time. Police said on Twitter that both Poreba and Hill are considered dangerous and are advising the public not to approach them. Instead, if they are spotted investigators say to contact police immediately. Officers would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this investigation. Anyone who has any information related to this
incident or to the location of the wanted parties are asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Additionally, information can also be provided anonymously to Brant Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www. crimestoppersbb.com/ submit-a-tip/
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Powwow draws thousands to Six Nations STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — After a two-year hiatus, the Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow was back in person, this time in a new location for the first time in the powwow’s history. Thousands of people made their way onto the grounds, causing a significant traffic issue in
the centre of Six Nations for hours Saturday afternoon, to watch the annual showcase of Indigenous dance styles and enjoy some delicious food and of course, shop at the beautiful vendor booths displaying gorgeous handcrafted Indigenous arts, crafts and handiwork. What used to be held at Chiefswood Park was this year held at the Ohsweken Speedway because powwow organizers said they had outgrown their space at the park.
A women's fancy shawl dancer giviner at the powwow.
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Men's Fancy Dancer demonstrating his skills to the crowds during this first Six Nations post pandemic powwow. TRT
It was a happy reunion for dancers at Six Nations this weekend, some travelling to the community from other provinces and the USA to participate in one of the trails largest celebrations. TRT
The new location was hard for some to get used to, with some complaints on social media about the lack of shade in the stifling heat. Also, the gravel walkways proved difficult for those with mobility issues to navigate. Powwow organizers did not respond to requests for comment by press
head veteran was Walker Stonefish of Walpole Island. With each dance and age category came some prize money, too, ranging from $400 to $1,000. This year’s Champion of Champions Powwow winner is Selese Syrette, Batchewana from Mt.
time. Visitors were treated to a gorgeous visual display of stunning and highly-detailed regalia on every style of dancer, as head dancers Noodin Shawanda and Ashley Rave led the Grand Entry on Saturday, along with veterans carrying the eagle staff. The
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SIX NATIONS LANGUAGE COMMISSION Community Update The Six Nations Language Commission is going into its 15th year of operation. While our languages are still considered critical, the SNLC programs including various partnerships throughout the community, organizations and individuals are truly creating a path to language vitality. Our L1 speakers are aging but the creation of second language speakers is on the rise! The demand for our adult programs is overwhelming each year. They typically receive applications well over the number of spots available, and the situation for 2022-2023 has been no exception. We really need more space, instructors and funds to duplicate these programs. One of the key questions we’ve needed to identify is, what is the critical mass of second language speakers required to revitalize and maintain our languages? We’ve been busy trying to identify the number that would take us out of the current critically endangered state. We know the Language Commission is at the point now where we need to grow and expand. It’s vital that we delve into more programming as we implement a comprehensive 10-year workplan. We need to increase our community’s access to language programming through new program development and collaboration. As well, we—in partnership and coordination with other community institutions and government—need to continue to advocate for funds from government and funding agencies to consistently fund our programs. This will help with planning and enable us to act decisively and in the best interests of language – even if other funding agencies or the federal government are not yet doing so. After everything that has been done to take our languages from us, this is something everyone can be proud to support and fight for; we all have the responsibility to our languages. We know learning our languages assists our people today because we hear this from the community. More importantly we are assured our distinct identity and rich history carries on through language retention. Our funds are limited and restricted and we are trying our best to complete our work plan activities with our fragmented funding. We are grateful for the continued support of Grand River Enterprises, Six Nations Community Development Trust, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, Six Nations Polytechnic, Grand River Employment and Training, Lifelong Learning Task Force, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, Haudenosaunee Chiefs Confederacy Council, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. We have a number of individual donors and sponsors to recognize as well. These contributions, no matter the size, all contribute to our goals. We wish to acknowledge the Bear Paw Group (Miles Hill) who provided us with swag for give-aways. Charlene Bomberry (former employee who continues to offset operating costs), Amnesty International Group 21, and a few who wish to remain anonymous.
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Six Nations gets millions to tackle guns and gangs initiative STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — A desperately needed investment is coming to Six Nations to help the community prevent gun and gang violence. Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, and SNGR Elected Chief Mark Hill announced a $1.9 million investment under the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF.) This funding will support initiatives that tackle the root causes of gun crime, supporting community-led projects to combat violence among young people who are involved in gangs, or at risk of joining them. "Protecting the safety and security of families is the first responsibility of any governing authority, and Six Nations families want a safe and secure community in which to raise our children. This is just one step, but an important one, towards building that more secure future,” said Chief Hill. The investment is part of a $250 million pledge the federal government has made toward a Building Safer Communities Fund. As part of the announcement, Chief Hill welcomed Medocino along with Tim Louis, MP for Kitchener-Conestoga; Lisa Hepfner, MP for Hamilton Mountain; Filomena Tassi, MP for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas; Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary of Indigenous Services and
Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill says he got "nothing but net" in a basketball game with some local youth and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. SNGR
Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre to the Dajoh Youth and Elders Centre where they took a moment to tour the facility and shoot some hoops. Six Nations of the Grand River is the first of many Indigenous communities who will benefit from funding under the BSCF. “The Government of Canada is currently working with communities across the country to put contribution agreements in place as quickly as possible. This funding is one element of broader efforts to improve public safety in Indigenous communities, including working with First Nations partners to co-develop legislation recognizing First Nations policing as an essential service, and increasing funding for police services under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program,” said a statement. "Walking the road of reconciliation means supporting grassroots initiatives in First Nations communities, by First Nations communities. This funding from the
BSCF will help support the great work that's already happening on the ground, helping people make healthy choices and set themselves up for success in life. I look forward to seeing the difference it makes for young people across Six Nations,: said Mendicino. The $250 million fund will go towards combatting gun smuggling at the borders, a national freeze on handguns, laws to stop domestic violence and the banning of assault style firearms. The investment for Six Nations is a part of the Liberals’s Budget 2021 announcing $861 million over five years, beginning in 2021-2022, to support culturally responsive policing and community safety services in Indigenous communities. According to a statement the federal government has also been engaging with First Nations to develop a federal First Nations police services legislation with a report expected to be released soon.
We wish to acknowledge our dedicated Language Commission Board Members whose vision makes all plans possible: Rebecca Jamieson, Chair; Amos Key Jr., Vice-Chair; Joanne Longboat, Gawenni:yo Rep.; Thomas Deer, Federal Schools Rep; Brandon Martin, Community Rep; Melba Thomas and Michelle Bomberry, Six Nations Elected Councils Reps. Nya:węh swagwe:gǫh for your continued volunteer service. Finally, our devoted instructors and staff who continue to give back in many ways by generating savings to our core budget through travel, office supplies and program expenses. We are ever so grateful for your commitment and loyalty. Watch for the upcoming notice of a community language summit this fall! Tune in to our website www.snlanguagecommission.com and don’t forget to follow us on facebook!
Chief Mark Hill with Public Safety Minister Marco Medocino, Tim Louis, MP for Kitchener-Conestoga; Lisa Hepfner, MP for Hamilton Mountain; Filomena Tassi, MP for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas; Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary of Indigenous Services SNGR
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Keeping the craft alive JACE KOBLUN
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A recent project taking place at Mohawk College is helping to keep the tradition of canoe building alive. A newly finished birch bark canoe was launched in a ceremony at Christie Lake Conservation Area on Friday, July 22. The first paddle strokes marked the completion of a special project. Algonquin Master Canoe Builder Chuck Commanda guided five Indigenous students with Mohawk College through the process of traditional birch bark canoe building, over the last two weeks. “It took 10 days of work [to build this canoe] but was thousands of years in the making,” said Mohawk College Indigenous Innovation Specialist Rick Hill, Sr., speaking at the ceremony. “People have been using canoes to navigate
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the landscape for many, many centuries.” The canoe was built from July 12 to 22 in the outdoor Indigenous Gathering Place at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus, in Hamilton, Ont. Commanda was commissioned to build the canoe by Breakwater Financial of Burlington, Ont. and five Indigenous students
joined the project through the Indigenous Education & Student Services Centre at the college. “What we are trying to accomplish is to return the craft to Indigenous people,” Commanda said. “Through residential schools, we lost a lot of that. So, we are hoping to bring it back.” Commanda arrived in
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Hamilton from Kitigan Zibi with harvested birch bark and all the natural materials needed for the project. The products of five different tree species were involved in the construction: birch, cedar, spruce, ash and ironwood. The students were involved all along the way. “It was really eye-opening to see how everything
was made of Mother Nature; the nails made out of ironwood,” said student Kelly Cooley. “Even the lashing I didn’t understand. I thought it was sinew or something but, no, it’s roots from a tree. I was astonished to know how everything is from nature. It has been really nice to learn the old way.” As the canoe took shape, the construction became a point of community interest, with dozens of people from across the college and the outside community dropping by to ask questions and see the canoe evolve. The group spent a great deal of time talking with visitors about their work and talking among themselves about their lives and traditions. “Building the canoe was just amazing. Learning each step,” said Caroline Hill, another student who contributed to the project. “But I think we have really fostered a great relationship and team dynamic here. I loved hearing ev-
erybody’s stories because we are all from different nations.” The canoe will be used at events, in conjunction with Theodore Too, a popular children’s tugboat attraction that is used to support the Swim Drink Fish charity. The canoe and tugboat will be used to raise awareness about water conservation and the importance of marine waterways in Canada. “It will be a be a great way for us to tell the story of sharing the water, involving the big ship and the small canoe,” said Breakwater chief of staff Kathy McKeil. McKeil said she hopes people recognize the symbolism of the two vessels sharing the waterway and respecting each other’s way of moving forward. When not involved in events, the student-built canoe will have a home at Mohawk College.
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Pope travels to Canada to apologize for Roman Catholic involvement in Indian Residential School System CANADIAN PRESS
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MASKWACIS — Tears streamed down the faces of Indigenous elders and survivors of residential schools as Pope Francis stood before them and begged forgiveness for the ``deplorable evil'' committed by the Roman Catholic Church. Francis, at his first public appearance in Canada in Maskwacis, Alta., said he was sorry the church took part in the cultural destruction and forced assimilation of Indigenous people. ``In the face of this deplorable evil, the church kneels before God and implores his forgiveness for the sins of her children ? I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the Indigenous Peoples,'' Francis said Monday through a translator at the community's powwow grounds. It was an apology that Evelyn Korkmaz, a survivor of the St. Anne's Indian Residential School in Ontario, had waited 50 years to hear,but she was left wanting more. ``Part of me is rejoiced. Part of me sad. Part of me is numb,'' she said. ``I am glad I lived long enough to have witnessed this apology.'' Francis also received applause and cheers from many in the crowd of thousands as he said he felt sorrow, indignation
It has been a mixed bag of emotions across Turtle Island this week after the Pope travelled to Canada to apologize for the Roman Catholic part in Indian Residential Schools. EFN
and shame. Others sat in contemplation with their eyes closed when the pontiff said the actions of the church were a ``disastrous error incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ.'' Francis asked for forgiveness, in particular, for ``the ways in which many members of the church and of religious communities co-operated, not least through their indifference, in projects of cultural destruction and forced assimilation promoted by the governments of that time, which culminated in the system of residential schools.’' Across Turtle Island, reaction to the apology was met with a diverse range of emotions. Six Nations Elected Chief Mark Hill said, “I am pleased to see Pope Francis visiting Canada, and it is my hope that his apology is only the beginning of the Catholic church’s efforts to atone
for their role in the residential school system. Everyone’s healing journey looks different, and I fully support those Survivors who have been waiting for this apology in order to move forward on their own journeys. Survivors deserve justice for the atrocities they endured at the hands of these organizations, and that starts with the Government of Canada and participating churches cooperating with investigations and turning over any and all records they have from these institutions. Following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s apology in May, I look forward to the cooperation of the Anglican Church of Canada throughout the investigation at the former Mohawk Institute.” Murray Sinclair, former senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) said, “Despite this
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historic apology, the Holy Father’s statement has left a deep hole in the acknowledgement of the full role of the Church in the Residential School system, by placing blame on individual members of the Church. It is important to underscore that the Church was not just an agent of the state, nor simply a participant in government policy, but was a lead co-author of the darkest chapters in the history of this land.” The pope’s apology also left out something indigenous leaders have been calling for — revocation of the Doctrine of Discovery The Assembly of First Nations has been among the loudest bodies calling for the renouncement of the 15th-century policy. It was a decree from the Vatican that countries including Canada used to justify the colonization of Indigenous lands.
The AFN says the doctrine ignores Indigenous sovereignty and continues to have legal impacts today. The apology also did not include any mention of sexual abuse or genocide, no discussion on reparations, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in its call for a papal apology, said it should address the Catholic Church's role in the ``spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse'' of Indigenous children at residential schools. Pope Francis said children suffered ``physical, verbal, psychological and spiritual abuse,'' but did not mention sexual abuse. Also absent from the apology was a promise to release documents and artifacts One of the outstanding calls the Vatican and Catholic entities in Canada are facing is to release more documents related to the operation of residential schools, and to return Indigenous artifacts. The news last year that ground-penetrating radar had located what are believed to be hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Western Canada underscored the need for governments and church authorities to turn over records that could help identify those who died, advocates and Indigenous leaders say. Still — for many who attended the apology — there was hope for
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healing. Eileen Clearsky from Waywayseecappo First Nation in Manitoba held photos of her mother and father during the Pope's address. She said she wanted to honour her parents, who were both survivors, and to find healing for her family. ``It's been a long journey to find out who we are because of the legacy that residential school has left behind for us to deal with,'' Clearsky said. Chief Wilton Littlechild gave Francis a headdress. The former member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission attended residential schools for 14 years as a child in Alberta. He said he hopes the Pope's visit furthers a pathway of justice, healing, reconciliation and hope. Jon Crier, a residential school survivor, questioned whether the Pope's apology is enough. He said the church must now take action and lay out a plan to repair its relationship with Indigenous people. Treaty 6 Grand Chief George Arcand Jr. said the Pope's apology felt genuine but action around his words is needed. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller said the apology must be ``the beginning and not the end.'' He said more work must be done, including getting documents from the Catholic Church.
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Carefully scripted apologies from the Pope and the sacred gifts given
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Canada and the residual effects of the residential school genocide still prevail and trigger many First Nation Indigenous today. Canada bandies about words like reconciliation with the First Nations because they want the global audience to think that they actually care about their “Indians”. Canada does NOT care. Canada has never cared. The “Indians” have been posing a problem for centuries. The “Indians” are a deterrent - blocking global investment on stolen land for resource development. Canadians are tired of this. Canadians are tired of being reminded about stolen land, finding the bodies of children adjacent to old residential schools and anything that hampers their world ranked lifestyles of privilege and power. Canada wants to close the chapter on what they have done to the original peoples of this land. The
original peoples are the fifty plus distinct linguistic nations who make up some six hundred reserve lands. To thwart further claims or to cap spending on the relationship between Non-First Nations and First Nations, Canada under Justin Trudeau has embarked on a farcical journey of reconciliation. The road to reconciliation is paved with the blood of our ancestors. The road to reconciliation is one-sided and made in the “best interests” for Canada’s aboriginals. The road to reconciliation is tarred with ill intentions, bad faith and legal fictions. Justin Trudeau’s latest blunder in reconciliation has brought the pope to First Nation Indigenous lands. The pope did not visit “a reserve” for the first time, Canada is still First Nation Indigenous land. Canada does not have a bill of sale or adequate legal purchase documentation, that legitimately transfers “ownership” from Great Britain to Canada. How did the pope arrive on First Nation land? Well, Trudeau had to send his trusty band of Indians across the big waters to
beg the pope to come on over. Firstly, the band of Indians were duped into thinking they had received a full and heartfelt apology from the pope when they arrived at the Vatican in April, 2022. Excited Indians ran down the steps saying, “He apologized, he apologized”. In actuality, if they had actually listened; what the pope said was he’s sorry there were a few educators who maybe did some stuff. How is this an apology? Trudeau and his minion “Indians” quickly regrouped saying what they had intended to do was to invite the pope to come over here to “Canada” and apologize. If you didn’t pay close attention, it is possible to have missed the public relations save of those overeager “Indians” sent to complete a task. Fast forward three months later and voila the pope is here. In preparation, Mascwacis/Hobbema residents were treated to newly paid roads, some quick infrastructure funds and the honour of hosting a spectacle. The pope came. As a man named Francis said “I’m sorry” and then he qualified it by saying “I’m sorry for the ways that all Christians supported colonization”.
Once again, he said, he’s sorry, and for the ways the churches and religious communities participated in the cultural destruction and assimilation [promoted by the government] culminating in this thing called a residential school. The pope then goes on to say that basically by participating in the colonial mindset of the Canadian government, the catholic church was forced to bear the brunt of the errors made by the Canadian government in policies linked to the residential schools. The pope continued saying the apology is not enough and that there will be an investigation and assistance for survivors. This code for cover up and conversion to catholic supremacy healing programs. The pope then says – this will take time but because he’s here and leaving behind his “flock” … aka the black robes, and that all be right in due time. The pope makes it seem like leaving the church is somehow a gift to the First Nations. Once the pope finished saying a whole lot of nothing, the “Indians” took over again. Many First Nation (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – INAC)
leaders were tripping over their own headdresses and eagle staffs anxious to be seen, counted and part of what was being dubbed “a historic” gathering. One of Trudeau’s most devoted Indians decided to gift the pope with a headdress. Now it is customary for headdresses to be given to non-First Nations who hold a place of honour among our people, or for those people who have done great things for the Indigenous people. It is difficult to reconcile a man who represents the worst atrocities inflicted on First Nation children like the electric chair, or like the nutrition experiments, or like forced sterilization of young Indian girls with a normal recipient who would be given this honour. Following this gifting, many “survivors” were triggered, and what followed was a full spectrum of emotions. Some First Nations were glad and moved by the pope’s words because they follow the Catholic faith, some were willing to take the apology “as is” but wavered on the gifting of a headdress. Some First Nations applied their colonized thinking to this item and said it was just
a personal hat which the presenter had too many of, so it was okay just to give it away. Some First Nations were enraged. First Nations that were enraged understood that the apology was not heartfelt. The pope read a scripted response, doubtlessly crafted by Vatican legal counsel. But the outrage reached a tipping point on the gifting of a sacred item. If the headdress was a personal item the man giving it could have quietly passed it to the pope. Instead, he chose to make it into an elaborate show. Then an unscripted woman rose in the crowds and began singing to the ‘Oh, Canada!’ tune. But what she said was this first she told the pope to take off that headdress. Then she sang that these are our lands and about the purity of the land. She then sang asking these men to go home and right the wrongs they had done. One lone matriarch, with tears streaming down her face, in her language admonishing the pope was the true moment we should embrace. We are still here, we speak our languages, and we will not be silenced.
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Backyard barbecue essentials JACE KOBLUN
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Summer barbecue season has arrived, and this season may be an especially active one. Many summer barbecues were called off the last two years as the world continued to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. But as the number of fully vaccinated adults rises across the country, outdoor gatherings like backyard barbecues are much safer than they were a year ago. That bodes well for backyard barbecue enthusiasts who can’t wait to cook their favourite foods over an open flame. Now is a good time to revisit some essential components that make barbecues such a beloved summertime tradition. Furniture: In early spring, fully vaccinated
individuals were given the go-ahead to gather mask-free with fully vaccinated people from other households. That was a relief for people who are itching to spend time with family and friends after more than a year apart. If you’re planning to host a backyard barbecue this summer, inspect your outdoor furniture for wear and tear, especially if you did not bother to take it out of the garage last summer. A thorough cleaning might be in order. Many outdoor furniture retailers have replenished their inventory since last summer when supply chains were interrupted by the pandemic. So if your existing furniture has seen better days, now is the time to replace it. Food: Ask guests if they have any food allergies prior to the barbecue. Let it be known that anyone with a food allergy can bring their own foods
What is more essential in a backyard, than a barbecue?
without fear of offending hosts. If someone does have an allergy, set aside some freshly cleaned dishes for them in the days before the party. Make sure those dishes are not kept alongside other serving dishes so guests have uncontaminated plates and
cutlery to use when they arrive. When planning the menu for people without food allergies, don’t forget traditional fare like hamburgers and hot dogs. Such foods might not be fancy, but they will lend a little normalcy to the festivities. And be sure to stock up on supplies for s’mores so everyone can finish the night off with a
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Whether you’re looking to relax on the weekend or make a fun play area for your kids, there’s no retreat you can find quicker than your own backyard. So why not consider these ideas to take your backyard game up a few notches this summer. Giant Jenga: morningchores.com suggests turning your favourite games like Jenga into sizes more appropriate for your backyard. This is an easy DIY project that will have you and your friends hanging outside the whole afternoon. The kids will love this one too. Sketch your surroundings: Are there birds making a nest in your yard? Do you have rabbits popping in and out of your garden all day? Grab your sketchbook and pencils
delicious dessert around the firepit. Games: Some frisbees and even a few extra baseball mitts and baseballs can ensure everyone has something to do in between hamburgers. If you have the room in your backyard, maybe set up a volleyball net and encourage willing guests to make teams and play a game.
Audio/visual entertainment: An outdoor movie screen or television and some surround sound speakers can allow those interested to watch a game during the barbecue. If yours is more of a musical crowd, some Bluetooth speakers around the backyard set to a relaxing summer playlist can help to establish the perfect backyard barbecue ambiance. Miscellaneous items: Many adults are fully vaccinated, but the vaccine had yet to be approved for kids under a certain age as recently as mid-spring. If families with kids will be coming over, purchase extra masks to keep kids safe. It’s also a good idea to stock up on hand sanitizer and make it available in the backyard as well as inside near doorways and in bathrooms. As summer hits full swing, now is a great time for homeowners to revisit the essentials for throwing a backyard barbecue to remember.
and sketch what you’ve got going on right in front of you. You’ll be surprised just how much life is around. Piñata: Usually saved for birthdays and dances, but is there anyone out there who wouldn’t mind being awarded candy and presents for taking out their daily frustrations on a giant paper mache unicorn? You don’t have to wait for a birthday to hit a piñata. Bug hunt: Make up a list of bugs that you’ve seen in the backyard and send yourself or your kids off with a net and pencil to check the bugs off the list. Just make sure they set the bugs free after or you might have a house filled with unwelcome visitors. Have a picnic: With the super hot weather we’ve been having in southern Ontario lately, a picnic in the backyard with the sprinkler running and hopefully a breeze might
be the perfect thing. Put out a picnic blanket, fill up a basket with tiny sandwiches and other treats and head outside with some sunscreen and sunglasses for a quick meal. Just keep an eye out for ticks. Croquet: Croquet can be great on a hot day as it’s so slow-paced that you have ample time to carry a few cold drinks with you around the lawn. Croquet is a game played on a lawn in which coloured wooden balls are driven through a series of wickets by means of mallets. Outdoor movie theatre: Creating an outdoor movie theatre doesn’t have to be hard work or expensive. Projectors can be ordered for a reasonable price online and even just a white sheet tacked along the side of your house or garage gets the job done. Make sure to pop a lot of popcorn and you’re set.
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Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre is an organization established to provide opportunities for holistic healing and learning, based on the principles of Indigenous culture, to youth, adults & families in a safe environment. For over 25 years, Enaahtig has supported the development and wellness of our team through training and cultural opportunities, as well as personal and professional growth. The wellbeing of our community members rely on the wellbeing of our staff.To that end, we provide the following: A comprehensive health benefit package A Registered Retirement Savings Program Paid Vacation Time & additional 4% vacation pay (increased based on years with Enaahtig) Paid Sick Time Paid Cultural Leave Employee Assistance Program Culturally Based and Inclusive Work Environment Wellness Plans Beautiful Land Based Settings Personal and Professional Training Opportunities
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Youth Healing Lodge Victoria Harbour, ON Finance Bookkeeper The Finance Bookkeeper is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day accounting and to contribute to the Finance team including;Accounts Payable,Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and record keeping. Housekeeper The Housekeeper is to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of the lodge.This position will ensure the readiness of our; roundhouse, portable, office spaces, and residential home on the property. Wellness Worker The Wellness Worker is expected to contribute to the overall function of the residential treatment team by assisting in planning, design, and facilitation of program and to incorporate Indigenous best practises in healing and treatment activities. Awake Night Attendant The Awake Night Attendant is expected to monitor youth, perform random room checks, prepare daily client logs, contribute to the general housekeeping and maintain the overnight security.While not in-program the applicant will have the chance to work day shifts to prepare for the start of program. On the Land/Farm Support The On the Land/Farm Support will work to assist with on the land program cultural activities, assist the equine team with equine assisted learning and therapeutic programming, grounds maintenance duties and some farm structure maintenance as well as animal care.
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Traditional Counsellor The Traditional Counsellor is responsible to support the delivery of the Youth Lodge programming by providing traditional counselling approached regarding teachings, ceremonies, sweat lodges, songs and land based practices. Youth Lodge Program Manager The Youth Lodge Program Manager will work within the context of participatory management by managing the Youth Lodge staff, and ensuring effective interfacing with other programs and services within the overall operations of Enaahtig Healing Lodge. Cultural Activities Coordinator The Cultural Activities Coordinator will be responsible for the design and delivery of cultural recreational activities.They will coordinate and assist Traditional Knowledge Keepers with prep for ceremonies, as well as promoting a supportive, respectful team environment.
Miikanaake Justice Simcoe County, ON Release form Custody Worker The Release from Custody Worker is to provide mental health and social support services to Indigenous inmates (CNCC) who are about to be discharged to the community.The position will provide support using a case management approach, which encourages and supports the use of community based mental health and addictions services and using wholistic and culturally appropriate methods. Restorative Justice Worker The Restorative Justice Worker is to coordinate and facilitate Diversion circles,Youth Support Groups,Women’s Support Groups and Men’s Support Groups for clients who identify as Indigenous.
North Lodge Alban, ON Cultural Program Facilitator The Cultural Program Facilitator is responsible to design, deliver and facilitate the cultural aspect of the residential programs while contributing to the overall Trauma and Family program.They will be responsible to work within the parameters of the overall program design incorporating land and healing based approaches. Awake Night Attendant – Contract position The Awake Night Attendant is expected to monitor clients, conduct random room checks, prepare daily group paperwork, contribute to the general housekeeping and maintain the overnight security.While not in-program the applicant will have the chance to work day shift to prepare for the start of program. Wellness Worker – 1 F/T, 1 Contract position The Wellness Worker is expected to contribute to the overall function of the Adult and Family Healing Lodge team by assisting in planning, design and facilitation of group program and to incorporate Indigenous culture in healing and treatment activities.
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First Native American Woman earns medal at the World Athletics Championships By TRT Staff with notes from pop sugar.com EUGENE, OREGON — Held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon (UO), which is the traditional homeland of the Kalapuya people, the World Athletics Championships were held on US soil this year for the first time ever. And the athletes made waves from Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24. On July 18, Janee' Kassanavoid, 27, Comanche, was announced as the first Native American woman to medal at the games, clinched a bronze medal in hammer throwing. The athlete took to Instagram to express her feelings: “FIRST time in history, TWO U.S Women place on the same world podium in the event.
FIRST NORTH-AMERICAN HAMMER. FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP and FIRST MEDAL. I am SO incredibly thankful and blessed for this opportunity to throw heavy rocks. This journey would have never been possible without my coach- the man who built me and who made hammer my world, Greg Watson. (@kstatethrows). To everyone who has supported me and followed me, THANK YOU! My fellow natives, women and young athletes DREAM BIG, WORK HARD & MAKE IT HAPPEN. WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.” Standing on the podium together in Eugene, OR, Kassanavoid and Brooke Andersen, who won the gold and also made history as the first time
two US women medaled in a throwing event at an outdoor World Athletics Championships. The 27-year-old qualified for the World Championships by snagging the silver medal at the United States Track and Field Championships in June. "My goal is to empower and inspire; to use my platform to share my journey with the next generation of athletes," she wrote in an Instagram post posted in June. "My story may connect with many who share similar trials and tribulations. There is power in sport and I urge everyone to NEVER give up! If you have a dream, GO get it! The road may seem lonely and it will never be easy but it will be WORTH IT."
Janee' Kassanavoid, 27, Comanche, was announced as the first Native American woman to medal at the games. TRT
The fastest game on two feet returns to the Canada Summer Games.
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Box lacrosse makes a comeback at the Canada Summer Games By TRT Staff with notes from niagara2022games.ca NIAGARA — Box lacrosse will be making its proud return to the Summer Games this year for the first time since 1985, with games slated to take place at the Canada Games Park. Known as Tewaaraton and Baggataway by Indigenous communities, box lacrosse will be played on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Chippewa. Within the Canada Games Park, the representing female teams will play through Sunday, August 7 to 12, and the male teams will play from Tuesday, August 16 to 21. Recognized as the oldest organized sport in North America, lacrosse has featured on two Olympic programs, in 1904 and 1908, both won by Canada. Lacrosse also featured as a demonstration event in 1928, 1932, and 1948, but has not returned since.
Lacrosse is one of the few non-Olympic sports currently on the Canada Games program. It featured from 1969-1985, before a hiatus that will see the coming return. Notable alumni include Dave Arsenault, Jamie Batley, and Todd Caissie. It was noted within the prepared box lacrosse technical package that all athletes must be signed to a player’s card by their Minor Lacrosse Association. In exceptional circumstances where there is no Midget level team for an athlete to play on, teams may request an exemption to this rule and athletes may be deemed eligible on a case by case basis. Requests must be submitted to the respective P/T Team Chef de Mission and approved by the Canada Games Council’s Eligibility Committee. No athlete can be rendered ineligible within 90 days of the opening of the Games due to National Team status, carding status or compet-
ing in an excluded event (i.e., if an athlete is granted National Team status for the first time, carding status or competed in an excluded event after May 8, 2022 they will still be considered eligible to compete at the 2022 Canada Games). Excluded from the Canada Games include: Senior National Team Members, defined as: Athletes who have held an SR, SR1, SR2 or C1 card* at any time; and/or athletes who are part of (on the roster of) a standing Senior National Team (i.e. recognized as a Senior National Team member regardless of event participation), and athletes who have previously competed at the Senior World Championships. Both male and female classifications call for athletes to be 17 and under, with a birthdate of 2005 or later. For more information, visit the Niagara Canada Games website.
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Provincials approach for SNMLA By TRT Staff with notes from ontariolacrosse. com DURHAM — This years Ontario Lacrosse Festival will see five communities, 9 divisions, 10 days, 16 Arenas, 29 Provincial Championship Trophies, 300 Teams and 734 Games spanning across July 29 to August 7. This year, the SNMLA will see teams compete just after their Zone 9 championships from U9 to U22.
“Six Nations Minor Lacrosse Association (SNMLA) would like to send a shout out to all our teams that played in zone playoffs this past weekend. Great job by all players coaches and parents. We wish all our teams good luck in the upcoming provincials. Also a shout out to our u17 team for making it to the Ontario Summer Games. Not the outcome everyone wanted but we are still proud of you all. Players and coaches. Placing fifth in Ontario
is no easy task,” wrote Cubb McNaughton to the SNMLA Facebook page. Launched in 2004, the Ontario Lacrosse Festival is the event name of a tenday lacrosse promotional vehicle hosted in the Durham Region, Ontario. The Festival annually host over 500 box lacrosse teams and approximately 9,950 athletes, featuring competition for forty-two provincial and national lacrosse championships for 6-21 year-olds.
The Canada Games Park saw Zone 9 teams compete in a play-off round ahead of their provincial championships held next week at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Durham. Pictured is the Six Nations Tyke 1 ‘A’ Warriors, who earned a banner as Zone Champions for 2022, one of many teams representing Six Nations. SUBMITTED SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Senior ‘B’ Rivermen finalized a stellar season with fourteen game wins, five ahead of the second standings seed. This pinned them up against the Clearview Crushers in their initial play-off run. In the best of five, the Rivermen have already racked up two wins against the Crushers. Their first match on Friday, July 22, ended with a 17-5 final for the Rivermen at the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Centre (SNSCMC), and their second match on Sunday, July 24, ended with a 20-7 final again for the Rivermen at the Stayner Arena. Their third match sill bring fans to the SNSCMC again on Friday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m.. STAFF
Pro-Fit Chiefs enter playoffs at top
SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Pro-Fit Senior ‘A’ Chiefs continue their regular season with only one remaining performance left for Tuesday, July 26. On July 19, they met up with the Peterborough Lakers and walked away on top 11-7 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. But on July 21, they lost in overtime 13-11 to the Lakers at the Memorial Centre. On July 26, too late for printing deadline, they met up with the Cobourg Kodiaks at 8:00 p.m., EST at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, and will head into play-off rounds at the top of standings. TRT STAFF
Online lacrosse community unites to help replace stolen equipment By TRT Staff A Facebook post was circulated throughout the online lacrosse community titled “stolen car with lacrosse equipment” last week, posted by a mother of three. “Today, July 20, at around 12 p.m., our car was stolen from right in front of our house filled with my kids lacrosse equipment. We have zone championships this weekend that my kids have worked hard for and now have no equipment,” wrote Chels Moxham to Facebook. “Their dad, Kevin Bomberry, is the head coach for the U11 Bengals team and dedicates so much time to helping these kids grow and learn. Even his lacrosse stick that he has had since he was young is gone now too. If anyone has any lacrosse equipment we can borrow or have for the weekend we would be so grateful! The car we can
A family is getting help from the community to have their stolen lacrosse equipment replaced in time for the children to continue playing this seasons games. FILE
replace but the equipment was all personalized and holds memories for us. Thank you all so much in advance! If anyone knows me we barely ever ask anyone for help.” The post garnered 150 shares with many commenting to offer sympathies, help and guidance. Eventually, the post found the right people. Chels Moxham later posted an update to the original post, writing: “Big Dawg
Quads, Six Nations Minor Lacrosse, two amazing people and Hamilton Lacrosse are all joining together to purchase the kids all new equipment. I’m in tears and can’t thank everyone enough for sharing this post!” Several members of the Moxham family took to Facebook to express thanks and appreciation, including on posts within the Six Nations Minor Lacrosse Association page.
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Social media and TikTok reconnects to culture JACE KOBLUN
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Keisha Erwin aka wapahkesis on TikTok is an Afro-Indigenous Nîhithaw (woods Cree) band member of Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan. Keisha’s preferred pronouns are wītha, the gender-neutral third-person Cree term. Keisha has nearly 30,000 followers on TikTok who wītha has been taking on a journey of reconnecting and re-establishing connections with culture, family and language since the start of the pandemic. The Two Row Times caught up with Keisha in a Zoom call last week to talk about wītha’s platform and how to navigate intersectionality on social media. TRT: What band and First Nation are you from? I am from Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatchewan. My father was part of the Sixties Scoop so I grew up very disconnected. My mom was born in Jamaica and came to what we now call Canada at the age of 17. I have always been a band member of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and a proud Woodland Cree. TRT: What do you do for a living? I work for an Indigenous-led and run non-forprofit based out of Toronto. Also am a part-time artist and self-taught digital illustrator about to release my first kid’s book. It’s a Cree book that I illustrated myself. And I am also an emerging filmmaker. TRT: Your TikTok lists your pronouns as they/ them and one other. What is the third? Wītha. Is the gender-neutral third-person term in the Cree language. Cree doesn’t distinguish between he and she. I think it was not important to many Indigenous communities in the way that we’re used to. I also use wītha as it validates my Creeness. TRT: How did TikTok find you? I first got an account at the beginning of the pandemic and I was living in Mississauga, Ont., at the time in a small townhouse. I was really bored. First I got on the app to view con-
tent and then I decided to post content as well. But it was at the beginning of the pandemic so I really just had nothing else to do. TRT: What made you want to be a part of creating content? As someone who has multiple intersecting identities, I wanted to join a lot of conversations that were being had on TikTok. I wanted to bring a very critical lens to conversations around gender identity, transphobia, homophobia, anti-Blackness. TRT: What is your platform in a few sentences? A lot of documenting me learning Cree language and unpacking privileges. I do talk politics on my account and controversial topics. Sometimes I showcase my art and beadwork. I post about beauty, Indigenous fashion and BIPOC-owned products. I have a lot of Indigenous-owned make-up products and Black-owned products I like to showcase. TRT: Where did you grow up? I was born in Toronto but moved from there to Windsor, Ont., then Austria, then Texas, then finally back to Ontario when I was 17. I lived in North York while I was doing my undergrad but I moved to Saskatchewan three years ago to be closer to my community. I wasn’t raised close to my community at all so I am now 26 and actively trying to re-establish those relationships that were disrupted because of colonization and assimilation. I feel like that’s important for disconnected Indigenous folk to learn our histories, to learn our families, to learn our languages, to revitalize those things and bring them into the future and our future generations. That’s something I’m really passionate about and that’s why I made the move to Saskatchewan. My goal is to become a Cree teacher when I become fluent. TRT: What ways does where you grew up influence your content? I feel like where I grew up influences my content because disconnection has influenced my identity. Because I grew up so disconnected from my community a lot of my content is about re-establishing kinship connections and
TikTok influencer Keisha Erwin is a mixed Indigenous person from Treaty 6 Territory.
revitalizing things I didn’t have access to growing up. That’s also why I hope to inspire folks that have similar lived experiences of disconnection to me to learn our languages, to reconnect. TRT: What ways does your family or chosen family influence your content? I feel like my lived experiences have influenced what I talk about especially when I’m talking about things like privilege. Both my paternal grandparents are residential school survivors and my cousins all grew up on reserve. My aunties and uncles all grew up on reserve. So I talk a lot about class privilege and having experienced relative class privilege growing up. I feel it has inspired me to really critique my own positions in this world and my own privileges. TRT: What gap does your content fill in TikTok’s massive library of content? I feel like my content fills the gap of intersectionality. The gap of the lack of representation of Afro-In-
digenous people. People who are both Native but also present as Black. And I feel as though I fill that gap. A lot of people have felt validated by the content I post and the opinions that I share. I try not to invalidate people and try to reiterate that as I’m having these conversations. TRT: What is your goal on TikTok? When I first started I was addressing ignorance, especially within my own communities. I was calling folks out but now I feel like I have shifted directions. I feel like call-out culture is valid and people’s anger is valid and wanting to call people out is valid but that doesn’t allow for an engaging discussion. Or allow for people to have changed points of view. It doesn’t do anything besides create more division. TRT: When you first started posting, what was your biggest insecurity you were worried about making public? Being on Native TikTok my biggest insecurities have always been around feeling invalidated growing
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up. As somebody who is obviously Black, having my identity and my Indigeneity invalidated. But at the end of the day, my family knows me. I’m status First Nations. My community knows me. I have relationship with them. It’s about me validating myself and my community validating my connection to them. That’s an insecurity of mine that’s often triggered on the app because people just see me one particular way. TRT: How have you come to best describe what Two Spirit is? I’ve been identifying as non-binary for the past seven years. And I didn’t feel appropriate in claiming to be Two Spirit because I didn’t have teachings from my specific nation on what it meant to be Two Spirit. I didn’t have those teachings or understand the responsibilities of claiming to be Two Spirit because for me it’s much more than something you identify as and for a lot of Indigenous people it's much more than that too. It’s beyond western conceptualizations.
It’s taken me a long time to identify as Two Spirit. I identify as Two Spirit now because I’m actively trying to reclaim Two Spirit roles and responsibilities in my community. TRT: Thinking of your first video that went viral, what emotion did you feel the most strongly? Some have a lot of views especially when it comes to the videos about Cree language and the emotion that I got was happiness. Speaking Cree on the app has inspired some to also pick up their language and I feel happy as if I’m doing something very positive for the community. Allowing folks to feel pride in their language. TRT: What hurts the most when ignorant, sexist, racist, transphobic and other negative people interact with you online? I think it hurts the most when it’s people from my community who are saying these ignorant things. Especially when it comes to invalidating my identity based on how I present or misgendering me. I’ve been misgendered on Tiktok a lot but I feel like it hurt much more at the beginning. It’s up to me to validate myself. I know myself. I know my gender. I know my identity. TRT: What sort of interaction with your followers brings you the most joy? People who are encouraged to learn their languages. That brings me a lot of joy. Also, people who share the same intersections that I share in terms of being both Black and Native and feeling validated. Them feeling validated with the content that I post. Them feeling less alone. That they’re seeing an authentic representation of Afro-Indigenous people. TRT: What is the best piece of advice you could give a new content creator? Find your niche and find your community and not allow strangers and trolls to deter you from your goals and what you want to do online. Also, be teachable. Don’t come off like your opinions are the only opinions in the world. Try to have these conversations in the best way possible and to learn from other people’s perspectives as well. Follow Keisha on TikTok @wapahkesis
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Five more charged in multi jurisdictional drug investigation STAFF REPORT
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SIX NATIONS — Police say five more people have been charged in a multi jurisdictional drug investigation that turned up millions in drugs, weapons and cash. The investigation, called Project Reunion, laid a total of 178 charges and busted up a drug trafficking network supplying illicit drugs to Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and the surrounding area. On July 14, 2022, in relation to Project Reunion, Six Nations Police executed Controlled Drugs & Substances Act search warrants at two separate residences on the Territory and one in Port Dover with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police. As a result of the warrants, police seized fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, currency, scales, cell phones, and drug packaging. Police have arrested
and charged the following with criminal offences: Robert Frank Vanevery, 27-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking oxycodone and Proceeds of Crime under $5,000. Robert George Vanevery, 52-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - oxycodone, Proceeds of Crime under $5,000, Operation Motor Vehicle While Prohibited (20 counts) and Fail to Comply with Release Order (7 counts). Robbe Beaver, 47-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - cocaine, Possession - hydromorphone and Proceeds of Crime under $5,000. Denise Webster, 40-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - cocaine, Possession - hydromorphone and Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000. Bobbi-Jo King, 48-years-old of Port Dover, with Possession -
fentanyl and Possession - cocaine. Last week police announced that 6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 4 kilograms of cocaine and half a kilogram of fentanyl were seized as part of the investigation along with prescription drugs, firearms, ammunition, jeweller and cash totalling approximately $1.5 million dollars. Three people: Justin Wayne Allen Aumell, 31; Shanna Julieanna Vanevery, 29 and Catherine Lowes, 59 of Brantford were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences. All three accused were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody. If anyone from the public has any information that would further assist this investigation please call 519-4452811. If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward please call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www. crimestoppersbb.com
Veterans Affairs Minister meets with Six Nations STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — Lawrence MacAulay, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, met with Six Nations Veterans Association this week and Six Nations Elected Council, to discuss ways the federal government and Veterans Affairs can continue to support Six Nations Veterans — along with the Six Nations receiving support from the Vets Emergency Support Fund. The Six Nations Veterans Association was formed in 1949. Its mandate is to promote the general welfare and interests of Six Nations Veterans and their families. The SNVA also helps support activities and positive interaction with the surrounding community Legions. The community
Chief Mark Hill and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, met with representatives from the Six Nations Veterans Association to discuss the Emergency Support Fund and other concerns of the local veterans community. MVA
hall is the primary location for training sessions, social gatherings, and mourning those who have been lost. In 2020, the federal government announced $20 million in emergency support funding for 38 recipient organizations. Six Nations was one of those funding recipients. The funding was put in place to help veterans associa-
tions make it through the COVID-19 pandemic by helping to pay for mortgage payments, administrative costs, utilities, and other expenses the organizations may have struggled to cover while pandemic lockdown restrictions hindered them from generating funds.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may find yourself taking on a teaching or mentoring role, Aries. It is one way to volunteer in the community and pay it forward.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week it may be challenging for you to relate to others on a certain level. Try to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and see things from a different perspective. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s possible you will find people to be extra aggressive this week, Gemini. Try not to react to what they are putting out. Instead, deflect that negative energy.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Get together with others this week because you can use some extra support, Cancer. Otherwise, you may find yourself floundering in an uncomfortable situation.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, self-control is important for you this week, especially as it pertains to shopping. Do not buy every item you see. Rather, think through purchases before taking the plunge. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a good week to look at things in a new way. All it may take is viewing something from a new angle or with a revised attitude to have an entirely new perception.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a break and get some exercise in the process, Libra. Visit a nearby park and take an extended bicycle ride or jump in the pool to swim a few laps. Enjoy fresh air and breathing room.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This week you may consider furthering your education or learning new skills. Try volunteering if you’re not ready for a financial commitment or if you don’t want a firm schedule. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Spend time with people who care about you, Sagittarius. They can help brighten your day when things feel overwhelming and provide advice when you need it most. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Hold your tongue as much as possible, Capricorn. Even a slight criticism may put a person off you for a while and that can cause friction that is tough to overcome.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you would like to spend most of your time planning fun activities for the future, this week you have to hunker down and focus on business.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may be more sentimental now than in the past, Pisces. Feelings evolve and there is no wrong way to feel. Go with the flow.
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