Two Row Times, October 26, 2022

Ghost Hunters of the Grand River premieres on APTN

There are many haunted locations along the Grand River and one local para normal research group is intent on unraveling the secrets of the river and her inhabitants over the centuries.

Their adventures into the paranormal happen ings around the Grand Riv er will now be chronicled on national television with the premiere of a creepy new show on APTN at the end of the month - Ghost Hunters of the Grand River.

SNIPE - Six Nations In vestigates Paranormal En counters - started 12 years ago and now their adven tures will be captured for everyone interested in finding out the answers to long-whispered rumours of paranormal happenings around the Grand River.

The first episode of Ghost Hunters focuses on the fabled Chiefswood Mansion, the childhood

home of the famed Mohawk Poetess Pauline Johnson.

“Although we have gathered some pretty compelling evidence over the years and from many different locations, our search will always contin ue,” said SNIPE founder

Todd Thomas Sr. “We believe that every building has a story to tell, a history that is fascinating. One of our fondest places is Pauline Johnson House at Chiefswood Park.”

The group has conduct ed many investigations at the century manor on the

grounds of Chiefswood Park over the years.

“All of our team have had personal experiences and witnessed paranormal anomalies caught on film, in still pictures and on au dio recordings. We believe that this beautiful peaceful place is haunted. As to why

we cannot answer why; only the spirits can and until they tell us we will continue to try and com municate with them.”

Thomas’s interest in the paranormal began many years prior to the forma tion of SNIPE.

SNIPE founder Todd Thomas Sr. brings his Six Nations Investigates Paranormal Encounters to national tv this month as Ghost Hunters of the Grand River is set to air on APTN. SNIPE

Six Nations paranormal show to premiere on APTN

“It began with a pas sion for Iroquois folklore, myths, legends and ghost stories that have been an integral part of my life. I found myself wanting, wishing to see some of these ghosts, going out driving late at night trying to catch a glimpse of these mythical or spiritual be ings that our people have stated they have encoun tered - something unex plainable. I cannot count how many times I was out looking for the scream ing skeleton or sitting on Seventh Line waiting for something to happen. I quickly found a few friends and family members that shared the same curiosity which got the ball rolling on forming this group.”

He said, “We have come a long way from the start when we were sneaking in abandoned or historic places hiding from the cops,” he said with a laugh.

“By forming this group, we were able to start asking and obtaining per

mission to conduct proper investigations.”

SNIPE members include Thomas, Jay Smith, Tom Hill, Trevor Thomas and Artie Martin.

Some of their kids are now getting involved, too.

“We all share the same passion. We want to experience paranormal

(activity). We want to catch evidence of this activity and we want to have fun doing it.”

Thomas says there are many haunted locations along the Grand River.

“You have to remember in the past there were no highways or roads. The main source of travel was

the waterways. Also many people settled along the river so you have to believe that many conflicts, trag edies and lost loves have happened along this river. Many lost souls that are still there.”

The idea for the show happened after the group was approached by a

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producer who heard a CBC radio interview that was done on SNIPE.

“The producer dis cussed with us his vision of what he wanted to create. We all felt that it was exactly what we would have wanted to create so it was a very great meet ing. I mean as paranormal investigators we always dreamed of a show but we didn't spend all those years prior conducting investigations travelling spending our time and money to do what we do expecting this show; we did it because we loved do ing it. Then when this op portunity presented itself to us we are very grateful. What was so perfect was that the producer feels the same way we do by want ing to create a show based on honesty, integrity and believability.”

The first episode is filmed at Chiefswood Mansion.

“I think everyone in our community knows of

someone who has had an experience there or have heard stories of this beau tiful place being haunted. All I need to say for our people to want to watch this episode is: ‘everything you have heard is true.’”

Members of the public interested in exploring paranormal activity with SNIPE is welcome to join them, said Thomas.

We are always inviting someone to our hunts. We absolutely love sharing our knowledge and experienc es with anyone who wants to give this a try. Imagine sitting in pitch blackness in a known haunted location with proven paranormal activity waiting, trying to focus your eyes…your hearing amplified, every noise, wondering what that was, asking yourself, ‘did I just see movement?’”

He said there is no expe rience like it.

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Class-action lawsuit against HDI still moving through the courts

SIX NATIONS — A group of Six Nations members who filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of the Haudeno saunee people against the Haudenosaunee Develop ment Institute say that after a pandemic delay through the courts, the case is now moving forward towards certification.

In September 2016, Wil fred Davey and Bill Mon ture filed the class-action lawsuit against the Haude nosaunee Development Institite, its Directors Hazel Hill (who has since re signed her position), Brian Doolittle and Aaron Detlor; the HDI’s numbered On tario Corporation 2438543 Ontario Inc; it’s financial management corporation Ogwawista Dedwahsnye Inc. and it’s then Director Elvera Garlow.

The case was put on hold through the pandemic and the retirement of the assigned judge, Ontario Jus tice R.A. Lococo, who was

the only class-action justice in the region also prompted a delay. Now the courts are seeking a new judge and, once assigned, Davey says the case is expected to move into the next phase of examination.

“We were notified two months ago that they were setting a new date to be heard,” said Davey. “We’re not deterring from the original plan.”

In 2018, Justice Lococo ruled the case has merit to hear arguments on four of the claims being made: breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent or fraudulent misrepresenta tion and oppression.

The claim alleges Detlor, Doolittle and Hill created the HDI to accept money from developers in ex change for consent — and then subsequently creat ed a numbered Ontario corporation to accept the funds and then “to pur chase Haudenosaunee land and divert funds properly belonging to the Chiefs Council and the Haudenos aunee people.”

The claim alleges Detlor,

Hill and Doolittle “breached their fiduciary duty to act honestly, loyally and in good faith” for funds they managed under 2438543 Ontario Inc..

Documents obtained by TRT show that numbered corporation was started in 2014 and was delegated the responsibility of the HC CC’s 8 points of jurisdiction and the 50 chieftainship titles of the Haudenosaunee traditional governance sys tem — bringing both under Ontario’s jurisdiction.

It was that incorporation process itself that drew the most criticism from Six Na tions members who follow the traditional governance system — saying the chiefs titles and the 8 points of jurisdiction belong to the people, not HDI — and that HCCC did not have the authority to direct HDI to bring those two traditional governance pieces under the jurisdiction of the province of Ontario or an Ontario corporation.

According to HDI, the numbered Ontario corpora tion was to be considered a vehicle by which the HCCC

could enter into contracts and receive money for agreeing to give consent to developers who are required to speak to them under Ontario’s process es — whenever anyone seeks to develop 1701 treaty lands, also known as the Dish with One Spoon territory.

In at least one of those contracts, the language states the money the num bered company receives would be used for the benefit of the Haudenos aunee people. In exchange, the HDI agreed that the Haudensaunee Confeder acy Chiefs Council would surrender the application of sovereign immunity regarding the project and would actively prevent Six Nations members from opposing the development for the duration of it’s operations.

Additional claims in the lawsuit allege a breach of fiduciary duty by Elvera Garlow as director of HDI’s federal financial manage ment corporation known as Ogwawista Dedwahsnye Inc..

HCCC’s lawyer Aaron Detlor is also being sued for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.

Lococo writes the plaintiffs claim Detlor was retained by the HCCC to act as their lawyer with respect to development projects on Haudenosaunee land and that Detlor had a responsibility to act in good faith. The plaintiffs say they suffered damages as a result of Detlor breaching that contract.

Additional claims against the HDI and its officials allege the numbered company, Ogwawista and the individual directors engaged in fraudulent misrepresentation of the Haudenosaunee people and have added an additional claim of Oppression.

The relief from oppres sion claim is specifically against 2438543 Ontario Inc. under the Ontario Business Corporations Act — which protects an enti ties shareholders against prejudice and prevents corporations from disre garding their interests.

The plaintiffs say all of

the Haudenosaunee people are shareholders accord ing to the corporations construction, and that they relied on the defendants to “protect the rights of the class but instead, the defen dants misappropriated the funds.”

HDI’s lawyers sought to have all of the mentioned claims tossed but were unsuccessful.

Lococo disagreed writ ing in his judgement that he does not agree “that it is plain and obvious that the plaintiffs’ claim has no rea sonable chance for success”.

None of the claims have been proven in court, how ever it is now seeking certi fication as a class action.

In his decision from 2018, Justice Lococo writes that the plaintiffs are seeking $50 million in damages for the proposed class members, referred to in the claim as “the Haude nosaunee People”.

In 2019, HDI and defen dants were ordered to pay the costs of the trial expens es to date — coming up to a total of $15,500, which they did in March 2019.

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SIX NATIONS — Between October 27 and 30, in Bradenton, Florida, two Six Nations golfers will compete in the World Amateur Long Drive Championships. Cousins Mason General and Sandy Porter will compete in separate divisions of the championship, boys’ 13 and under for General and the open mens division for Porter. At each event, the drivers will hit a minimum of 2 sets of 6 balls each. They will have 2 minutes to hit 6 balls and after the 2 sets, the longest drive of the 12 balls is their score. If there are more than 4 hitters in a division, drivers will have elimination sets as well. Some quick facts from the Amateur Long Drive Canada website: While there are professional long drivers who compete exclusively at long drive events, there are many top long drivers in the world that are pro fessional golfers on various tours around the world. The average swing speed on the PGA tour is 115 mph and the longest hitters will average 125 mph. A top male long driver will swing at 138-140mph. On the LPGA tour the average swing speed is 95 mph and the longest hitters will average 110mph. A top female long driver will swing at 115-118mph.

Community wants employees back in band office

By Donna Duric

Community members want band employees back in the office after the pandemic - at least, according to one elected councillor.

A discussion at Monday’s political liaison meeting on re-structuring elect ed council meetings and committees turned to talk of employees working from home and asking them to return to their office.

Coun. Hazel Johnson said community members have complained they are unable to reach employees by phone as many continue to work from home after the Covid pandemic moved many employees to remote work.

“I think everyone needs to get back to their work station and be on site every day just like normal employees have to do in any setting,” said Coun. Johnson.

Coun. Johnson. “There’s a lot of office space down there. All of those office spaces could be taken over there. Let’s get the employ ees back to work where they should be and have somebody answering those phones.”

Council was discussing the results of a mid-term report on restructuring meetings and committees. The biggest change during the current test phase of the new structure has been the elimination of commit tee meetings.

With the elimination of committee meetings, coun cil will only visit issues at meetings where all council lors are present.

The mid-term report said that most employees and councillors surveyed so far are generally in favour of the new structure.

But at least one council lor said committees didn’t have to be eliminated.

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However, there isn’t enough office space for council employees.

“We all know there’s not much office space,” said

“The chairperson was supposed to be updating council on those issues (at committees),” said Coun. Helen Miller. “That’s the

part that never happened. They never reported to council on much of any thing. That’s where the breakdown of the commit tees happened.”

She said the elimination of committees has resulted in a feeling of disconnect among the community who used to come to committee meetings to express their concerns before the issues went to general council for a final decision.

“That’s what’s lost with what we’re doing now. I see this whole process as disconnecting from the people. They’re the ones who elected us. That’s who we’re supposed to be work ing for. I think it would’ve been a lot easier to fix the committees than go through this whole process.

It was also suggested se nior staff attend full council meetings to answer ques tions and state positions on issues.

The interim structure was only supposed to go until the end of October but council voted to extend it until Dec. 16.

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER

Community Radon Gas Monitoring & Exposure Assessment Project Open Invitation for Household Participation

The Six Nations Environment Office, in cooperation with Six Nations Housing and Six Nations Health Services Offices are collaborating with engineering consultant firm RWDI Air Quality Experts to install a radon gas measuring device in the lowest level of occupied space in participating households to measure the levels of radon gas over a period of about 2.5 3 months. One hundred (100) residential homes will be selected across the entire community. At the end of the study, individual households will be provided an assessment report for their home.

Community webinars will also be convened to share more information about radon gas and household mitigation measures. Please watch for future notices.

For more information or if you are interested in adding your household to the selection list please contact the Environment Office at: enviro@sixnations.ca or call (226) 227 2103 preferably by November 1st, 2022. Participating households will need to sign a consent form and complete a brief questionnaire specific to any history of lung cancer in the household.

Note: Participation is voluntary and has no associated costs. Households will be selected geographically on a first come, first serve basis.

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Municipal election results in and around the area

By TRT Staff

ONTARIO — People across the province went to the polls Monday in the municipal elections to install new Mayors and councillors, and bring back some folks for anoth er kick at the can. Here are some of the results from the surrounding area.

Brantford

In a very close contest, Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis has been re-elected for a second term with 9,220 votes. He takes his seat with a lead of just 208 votes over Dave Wrobel, a longtime city councillor who has been outspoken about Davis’ handling of the Arrow dale Golf Course closure.

Brantford’s election this year saw a reduction in eligible voter participa tion with just a 27.22% turnout.

Brant County

Mayor David Bailey will take a second term in the County after a major victory seeing him take 72% of the votes for

mayor. Bailey overcame candidates Shawn Pratt and David Swanson to lead the County. One of Bailey’s ambitions for the next four years is to see a tri-council gathering with Six Nations of the Grand River, the City of Brant ford and Brant County. The County of Brant had a 26.45% voter turnout.

Haldimand

A new face will lead Haldimand County as Mayor-elect Shelley Ann Bentley replaces long time Mayor Ken Hewitt. Bentley won with a total of 4,760 votes or 32%. In a narrow race, Bentley edged out Jake Vanden dool by just 166 votes.

Bentley campaigned doorto-door in the County, speaking in opposition to a planned expansion for Nanticoke and says she will focus on careful planning focusing on cre ating infrastructure in the County such as medical services to support new housing and increasing populations. Haldimand saw a 36.59% voter turn

out.

Hamilton

Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath will start a new chapter in her political career, where it all began, as the new mayor of Hamilton. Hor wath narrowly beat out challenger Keanin Loomis. She previously served three terms on Hamil ton city council starting in 1997. Horwath was victorious over eight other candidates, including Bob Bratina, who previously served as mayor and was a Hamilton MP. Hamilton had a 34.76% voter turn out this election.

Norfolk County

Norfolk will also have a new face leading the County with Mayor-elect Amy Martin taking 8,199 votes — a significant lead over all other candidates. Martin was elected in 2018 to serve as a munic ipal councillor for Ward 6 in 2018. She replaces incumbent Kristal Chopp with a significant gap of 3,072 votes. Norfolk saw a 36.11% voter turnout.

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Did Indian Cookies originate from the Gaelic New Years' Soul Cake?

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TIMES

There was a lot of culture sharing when settlers came to these lands. In particular with the Iro quois people. Dutch, Ger man, Scots, and English peoples were our friends, some became family. They were a part of our daily lives and as much as they adopted some of our traditions — their ways of life slowly started to mix in with our ways. So much so that now we consider some of their traditions to be ours as well.

Take for example, the Indian cookie.

On New Year’s Day on Six Nations and on other Haudenosaunee territo ries there is a tradition called Nu-yah. It’s a lot like Hallowe’en trick-ortreating in that children go door-to-door or to their families homes, knocking on doors and cry out ‘Nuyah! Nu-yah!’ In exchange for the visit, they are given treats, usually what we call ‘Indian Cookies’.

An Indian Cookie is a fat cookie — soft and de licious with warm spices and usually contains rai sins. Its not hard or chewy. It’s more like a scone in texture, that is British tea scones and not rez scones.

In any event, there is no agreed up on stan dard answer for when or where the tradition of Nu-yah-ing and the giving of Indian Cookies actually comes from.

Some folks on Six Nations say that the day is

a time for children to cele brate their father’s family and the clan relationship they have with their loved ones on that side of their families and that it was how the New Year was always celebrated - minus the cookies.

Tuscarora families say the tradition came to the Iroquois territories with them as something they borrowed from the German people who lived nearby when they were in the Carolinas.

Varying origin stories aside - the facts are that Indian cookies were not something that Iroquois or other indigenous na tions had as a traditional food pre-contact. They are something that we learned, loved, and incor

porated as something that is now near and dear to all of our bellies in Haudeno saunee country.

But did you know there is another cookie that is similar to an Indian cookie that has an interesting connection to New Year celebrations that may shed a light on where this tradition came from?

In the 17th centu ry - right around when settling in North America was getting busy — the Brits, Scots and Irish brought with them a New Year tradition of handing out ‘Soul Cakes’.

Now a Soul Cake is very similar to an Indian Cookie - being a soft, fat cookie with warm spices and fruit. The recipes are incredibly close, minus

just one ingredient: bak ing powder.

Here’s the cool part — unlike Indian Cookies handed out on New Year’s Day (January 1) — Soul Cakes were given during Hallowe’en. Back then they called it All Hal low’s Eve, or the feast of Hallowtides (which means holy times). It’s also known as the Gaelic New Year. Some people still call it that, referring to the time between October 28November 1.

History tells us that the tradition began in the middle ages, somewhere in the regions of Wales, and became was a tradi tion of blended faiths it self, bringing together the Gaelic New Year’s festival of Samhain and the Chris

tian tradition of All Souls’ Day that commemorated departed loved ones.

Folks would travel from house to house, “souling” knocking on people’s doors and collecting soul cakes. Each cake collect ed was believed to be a prayer said for your departed family members. In the Irish tradition, peasants would travel door to door asking for food to celebrate the tradi tion. Homeowners would give soul cakes and doing so would guarantee their home would stay free from curses and pranks.

Could it be that our closeness in the 17th century helped create the Haudenosaunee Indian Cookie tradition from these Gaelic New Year

Soul Cake traditions? It’s an interesting thing to ponder. And a nice thing to consider that though our history is filled with conflict between settlers and indigenous people - there are also these peppered moments of sameness and shared human experience that we still cherish today.

Here’s the recipe for Soul Cakes. Happy Hallow tides!

To make Soul Cakes:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 egg yolks (free range)

1 cup flour

1 pinch saffron (or tur meric for the colour)

1 tsp allspice

½ tsp nutmeg

2 tbs milk

1/4 cup raisins

Instructions: Cut up the butter into small chunks to allow it to soften. Preheat oven to 350°F

Soak the raisins in a cup of hot water for about 1015 minutes.

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together in a me dium-sized mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Whisk in the egg yolks. Add the flour and spic es, adding enough milk to form a dough that holds together.

Drain and stir in the raisins.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1cm thick .

Bake about 25 mins

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The Haldimand Proclamation

Marking 238 years of the Promise, the Pledge and the Proclamation.

ing in Mohawks and Onei das killing one another.

THE PLEDGE

THE END OF THE WAR

THE STORY

Although the Iroquois nations had officially declared neutrality during the Seven Years War between Britain, France and Spain — and the war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 — ten sions were now rising in between British loyalists and American rebels along the Mohawk Valley around 1775 in what would soon become the Revolutionary War.

THE PROBLEM

The British knew that they needed the help of indig enous warriors in order to fight. A Grand Council was called at Montreal between the British and as many “Canadian” Indians as they could rally. It was held in Montreal from July 26-29, 1775 and included 1700 Indigenous repre sentatives — from the Caughnawagas, the Missis saugas, the Seven Nations of Canada (the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Kahn awake, Kanesatake, Oswe gatchie; and the Abenakis, Mi’kmaqs and Hurons of Odonak, Becancour and Jeune Lorette) and the Six Nations Iroquois.

THE PROMISE

It was at this Great Coun cil in Montreal, 1775, where Sir Guy Carleton, then Governor General of British North America, made a promise to all those nations in atten dance. Joseph Brant said, “Upon our arrival there

[Montreal], this conduct was approved of by Sir Guy Carleton, who, in a public Council, desired us to take up the hatchet and defend our country, and that any losses we might sustain by the war, he promised should be replaced.”

THE REVOLUTION ARY WAR

Joseph Brant, also known as Thayendanea gea, led a band of 100 men called “Brant’s Volunteers” to wage war on rebel villages. They were a fero cious guerrilla company of men made up of 20 Mohawk warriors and 80 British Empire Loyalists who viciously destroyed rebel villages as part of the battle for territory. This earned him the nick name “Monster Brant”.

THE TRIP TO ENGLAND

Lord Dartmouth, Brit ain’s colonial secretary, had asked for a list of the Indian’s grievances.

It was a timely request as the notorious rebel, Ethan Allen, who had been destroying loyalist villages in the Mohawk Valley and throughout New York had just been apprehended and was set to be trans ported to prison in Corn wall, England. Joseph and another Mohawk, John Hill Oteronyente were se

lected as speakers for the Indigenous nations and set sail on the Adamant on November 11, 1775. Joseph and John were presented to His Majesty George III on February 29, 1776 at St. James Pal ace. The two returned to Turtle Island in June 1776 having made an impres sion upon nobility and established a platform for the Indigenous people.

THE WAR

The Revolutionary War waged on and in the process several villages of the Iroquois had been destroyed and the people were impoverished. To make things worse, in 1777 the situation among the Iroquois Confederacy was a disaster. A series of deaths and disease among the Onondagas led to a ceremonial extinguishing of the Grand Council Fire; the Oneidas sided with the American rebels and at the Battle of Oriskany a great fight broke out between pro-rebel and pro-loyalist Iroquois end

In 1779, the war was raging on and the Mo hawks were seeking confirmation from the new Governor General, Sir Fredrick Haldimand, that the PROMISE of 1775 made by Sir Guy Carleton would be honoured.

Haldimand then issued the Haldimand Pledge on April 7, 1779 — naming three Mohawk villages that had been destroyed: Canojarharie, Ticonder ago, and Aughugo. Also known as the Canajo harie, Fort Hunter and Oquaga. The people from these villages had been left homeless and the Six Nations wanted to know that they would have somewhere to go after the war. Haldimand ratified Carleton’s earlier promise and said that all villages destroyed by the rebels during the war would be restored at the expense of the Government once the fighting was over.

THE GENOCIDE

The fighting would con tinue through 1779 with the Sullivan Campaign, direct orders from George Washington who ordered rebel forces to launch a scorched earth campaign and burn and eradicate all Iroquois villages and all cornfields. The result was the complete destruction of the Iroquois homes and economies. It was a harsh winter between 17791780 that the Iroquois spent as refugees in camps surrounding Fort Niagara.

The British ceded to the Americans and the United States had to enter into treaties with the Indig enous people to settle terms for peace. The Trea ty of Fort Stanwix was finalized on October 22, 1784 between the Amer icans and the Iroquois — signed by Cornplanter and Captain Aaron Hill. The treaty was rejected by the Iroquois Council at Buffalo Creek as it divided their territories and they said those who signed it did not have authority to surrender lands required to settle the terms of the treaty.

THE PROCLAMATION

The Haldimand Proclama tion was a decree made by Sir Fredrick Haldimand on October 25, 1784, grant ing land to “the Mohawk Nation and Such Others” to settle along the Grand River, six miles deep of lands on either side of the River, in lands north of the Great Lakes. The Procla mation was viewed as the fulfillment of Haldimand’s earlier Pledge in 1779 and the Promise made by Sir Guy Carleton. It was signed in Quebec at the Chateau St. Louis, the offi cial home of the Governor General — the same site as the Promise and Pledge were made. Historical documents show people allied to Brant would begin to settle along the Grand in 1783. By the year 1817 the area had recorded 1800 Iroquois, 430 white loyalists and 30 black folks.

This map shows the lands granted to Mohawks and Such Others -- the fulfillment of the Promise made by Governor General Sir Guy Carleton in 1775, the Pledge made by Governor General Sir Fred rick Haldimand in 1779 and the Proclamation of 1784.

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Mohawk chief Joseph Brant Thayendaneagea travelled to England along with John Hill Oteronyente to represent the Indigenous per spective and was presented to King George III in 1776. WIKI

The Chateau St. Louis in Quebec was the site of the Promise, the Pledge and the Proclamation -- granting restored territory for all the losses of the Indigenous allies to the British during the Revo lutionary War.

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More Indigenous led services for youth needed to prevent deaths, inquest hears

of one's home community with the people of that community,'' he said.

Ontario should establish more Indigenous-led and culturally appropriate ser vices for youth in crisis to prevent tragedies similar to the death of an Indige nous teen who went miss ing from a group home, a lawyer representing his grandmother argued Wednesday.

During closing argu ments at the coroner's inquest into Devon Freeman's death, Justin Safayeni said there's a need for more funding from the provincial and federal governments to better support off-reserve Indigenous children and their families.

Safayeni said a recur ring theme in the inquest is ``the importance of a youth's Indigenous cul ture, and how important a cultural connection and an Indigenous wellness lens can be to helping a young person overcome struggles and challenges like what Devon was going through in his life.''

``There's just no substi tute for being able to go back and be on the land

The inquest has heard that Freeman -- who was a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation -- was 16 when he was reported missing from the Lynwood Charl ton Centre group home in the Flamborough area of Hamilton in the fall of 2017. His body was found in April of 2018 and an autopsy determined he died by hanging.

Safayeni highlighted a number of the 73 pro posed recommendations -- all supported by Free man's family -- from those who have testified at the inquest that are aimed at preventing similar deaths and improving services for youth exhibiting suicidal ideation or other complex mental health needs.

The recommendations are being proposed in two sets -- a first, joint slate that are not opposed by any parties involved in the inquest, and a second directed at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and is only being opposed by the ministry, Safayeni said.

``Without a shift in how resources are allocated

and prioritized for these things, the systemic prob lems underlying the out come in Devon's case will not be fully addressed,'' he said, ``and that kind of shift can only come from the government.''

The first recommen dation suggests that Freeman's story be used as a case study for train ing staff at children's aid societies and residential service providers.

``The recommendation proposes to use Devon's story as an important and dramatic example of how the system can fail,'' said Safayeni.

Other recommenda tions highlight the need to establish Indigenous-led mental health services and facilities across Ontario, such as an Indigenous youth crisis line and coun selling call centre.

Leanna Farr, counsel for the Anishinabek Nation that represents the Chip pewas of Georgina Island where Freeman was from, said a First Nation-spe cific call centre may have helped Freeman, who longed for a connection to his cultural identity, when he was feeling hopeless.

Jurors have heard Freeman attempted sui

cide earlier in 2017 and had a history of suicidal thoughts and self-harm while in a residential pro gram in 2015 and 2016, culminating in another reported suicide attempt.

``To no fault of their own, our nations can be disconnected from our children, some of our children have never been to the First Nation,'' she said. ``Reconnecting and maintaining meaningful connection with our First Nation children and fami lies is absolutely crucial.''

Farr called on Ontar io's Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health and the federal government to provide ``direct, sustainable, equi table and adequate joint funding'' for service pro viders serving off-reserve First Nations children, youth and families and to increase collaboration between child welfare and mental health services.

Sarah Clarke, counsel for the Chippewas of Geor gina Island said the First Nation is ``disheartened'' and ``angry'' that the Min istry of Children, Commu nity and Social Services is not supporting the second slate of proposed recom

mendations.

``It is mind boggling to us that a system built to serve and protect children is not at the forefront of their decision-making,'' she said.

The Ministry is ex pected to present closing arguments on Thursday.

Jurors have also heard police weren't told of Free man's suicidal ideation, or his suicide attempt, when he was reported missing in the fall of 2017. No safe ty concerns were listed on the missing persons report, the inquest has heard.

Marco Visentini, counsel for the Hamilton Police Service, said police accepted and supported a number of recommen dations aimed at the force and admitted there were things ``the service could have done better'' in han dling Freeman's case.

Multiple parties empha sized a recommendation that establishes a right for First Nations children re ceiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act to be able to visit their home commu nities. Visentini said it struck and saddened him on the ferry back from Georgina Island, where

the inquest began, that he had been there and Devon hadn't.

``I know there's no silver bullet here that we've uncovered in these proceedings, but I think that might have made a difference,'' he said.

Caitlyn Kasper, coun sel for Aboriginal Legal Services, said the child welfare system has failed to meet the unique needs of Indigenous children brought into state care, who are overrepresented in the system.

For that reason, she argued that Freeman's death is not an isolated incident because it hap pened ``within a broad er historical and social context of colonial policies that continue to control Indigenous people and communities.''

``Rather, it is the story of many, many children in the child welfare system,'' she said.

Closing arguments are expected to conclude on Thursday.

The inquest's jury may then make recommenda tions aimed at preventing future deaths from oc curring in similar circum stances, based on evidence heard at the inquest.

First Native American woman in space awed by Mother Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

(AP) — The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beau ty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling ``positive energy'' as her five-month mission gets underway.

NASA astronaut Ni cole Mann said from the International Space Station that she's received lots of prayers and blessings from her family and tribal com munity. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.

Mann showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother that

she's always held dear. The small traditional webbed hoop with feathers is used to offer protection, and she said it's given her strength during challenging times.

Years before joining NASA in 2013, she flew combat in Iraq for the Marines.

``It's the strength to know that I have the sup port of my family and com munity back home and that when things are difficult or things are getting hard or I'm getting burned-out or frustrated, that strength is something that I will draw on to continue toward a successful mission,'' Mann told The Associated Press, which gathered questions from members and tribal news outlets across the country.

Mann said she's always heeded her mother's advice on the importance of pos itive energy, especially on

launch day.

``It's difficult for some people maybe to under stand because it's not really tangible,'' she said. ``But that positive energy is so important, and you can

control that energy, and it helps to control your attitude.''

Mann, 45, a Marine colonel and test pilot who was born in Petaluma, Cal ifornia, said it's important

to recognize there are all types of people aboard the space station. It's currently home to three Americans, three Russians and one Japanese astronaut.

``What that does is it just highlights our diversity and how incredible it is when we come together as a hu man species, the wonderful things that we can do and that we can accomplish,'' she said.

While fascinated with stars and space as a child, Mann said she did not understand who became astronauts or even what they did. ``Unfortunately, in my mind at that time, it was not in the realm of possibil ities,'' she said.

That changed later in her career. Now, she's taking in the sweeping vistas of Earth from 260 miles (420 kilometers) up and hoping to see the constellations, as

she encourages youngsters to follow their dreams.

As for describing Earth from space, ``the emotions are absolutely overwhelm ing,'' she said. ``It is an incredible scene of color, of clouds and land, and it's difficult not to stay in the cupola (lookout) all day and just see our planet Earth and how beautiful she is, and how delicate and fragile she is against the blackest of black that I've ever seen _ space _ in the background.''

Mann rocketed into orbit with SpaceX on Oct. 5. She'll be up there until March. She and her husband, a retired Navy fighter pilot, have a 10-year-old son back home in Houston.

The first Native Ameri can in space, in 2002, was now retired astronaut John Herrington of the Chicka saw Nation.

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NASA astronaut Nicole Mann. NASA

important for everyone keep safety in mind as well.

to the Florida Law Group, Halloween is a time of heightened inju ries and fatalities, and is actually the deadliest day of the year for children.

State Farm insurance study that analyzed four million fatalities between 1990 and 2010 discovered children are twice as likely to die on Halloween as they are on any other day of the year. Data published

and have fun: tips to keep kids safe while trick or

in the Wall Street Journal indicated children be tween the ages of four and eight are 10 times more likely to be fatally injured by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year.

no one wants to put a damper on Hal loween festivities, it’s important that everyone celebrate safely.

Keep weekdays in mind: Halloween falls on a Mon day in 2022 and that could be more dangerous than if it fell on a weekend. Ac cording to Autoinsurance. com, injuries to children and pedestrians in general were higher on weeknight than weekend holidays, with most accidents occur ring between 6 p.m. and 7 pm — prime commuter time. Exercise extreme caution walking around this year.

Opt for face paints over masks: Medical masks may still be worn by

some families as precau tions against COVID-19. However, when it comes to Halloween costumes, face paints are preferable to masks and other face coverings. Masks tend to limit visibility, which can lead to kids tripping and falling, or even not being able to see cars or other pedestrians. Follow safety instructions when using face paints around the eyes and mouth.

Improve visibility all around: In late October, the sun sets at 5:50 on average. With darkness descending during peak trick-or-treating times, it’s imperative that children carry flashlights or glow sticks or utilize reflective tape on their costumes so others can see them.

Traverse familiar areas: Children trick-or-treating with adults may be able to venture a bit further in pursuit of treats, but it is generally safer to

stay close to home where surroundings are fa miliar. This reduces the propensity for getting lost or wandering into sketchy situations. Older kids allowed to venture out on their own would be wise to stay close to home as well. Neighbours can assist if something goes awry and there’s less chance of getting turned around.

What homeowners can do: Even though safety is largely on the shoulders of trick-or-treaters, home owners and renters can do their part to ensure the safety of those enjoying Halloween hijinks. Make sure walkways to doors are clear. Have addition al lights on pathways or overhead to improve visibility. Contain pets in doors, as they may become skittish on Halloween with extra crowds and noises. Don’t run the risk of kids getting scratched or bitten.

Even though fun may be foremost on the brain on Halloween, it is important for everyone keep safety in mind as well.

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Halloween costume safety

JACE KOBLUN

Children and adults may spend weeks planning their Halloween costumes. Mov ie or television characters, political figures, horror icons, or everyday heroes are among the most popu lar costumes each year. A lot of thought goes into Halloween costumes and equal consideration should be given to ensuring the costume is as safe as it is fun. The following are some common costume hazards and how to avoid them.

Flammable materials: Some combustible fab rics used in the design of clothing “are potentially dangerous to the wearer because of such factors as ease of ignition, flame spread time, amount of heat released, and design of the garment.” Quite often Halloween costumes fall under these dangerous classifications because they are not considered every day apparel. Materials may

not be sturdy and require ments for clothing to be flame-resistant may be skirted. Some costumes can ignite in seconds. Others also may cause “flaming drip,” which describes the melting of plastic material that leads to it separat ing from the rest of the costume. Flaming drip can cause secondary fires or burns to the skin. Look for costumes that list flame-re sistance, even if they may be more expensive.

Invisible suits: Invisible suits are stretchy bodysuits that cover the entire frame and head. Newer incar nations that are all black without eyeholes can be dangerous to wear because they limit wearers’ ability to see clearly and be seen by others.

Dangerous makeup: Halloween makeup may not be created in adher ence to the same standards as regular cosmetics. Check ingredients for hazards and warnings about where the makeup can be applied, as some products are not rec ommended for use around

the mouth or eyes. Apply a small amount first to see if an allergic reaction occurs.

Capes and flowing com ponents: Costumes that have long, flowing parts, such as caped crusaders can be fire hazards. Parts of such costumes also can get caught underfoot in doors (such as rotating entrances to stores) and even the gears on bicycles. Strangu lation or falls can occur in these instances.

Faulty footwear: Cos tumes that require the use of high heels, platform shoes or any other design that may impede the ability to walk safely should be discouraged. Not only can they cause foot discomfort that reduces time spent on the trick-or-treating circuit, but these costumes also in crease the risk of slips and falls and twisted or broken ankles.

Contact lenses: Never share contact lenses and always wash hands before putting in contacts or removing them from the eyes.

Gary Farmer receives top honour from imagiNATIVE film festival

Legendary Six Nations actor and producer celebrated

around when he first started acting.

Actor, producer, director and musician Gary Farmer received the August Schellenberg Award of Excellence from the imag iNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival in October.

Farmer accepted the award in Toronto.

Farmer currently lives in New Mexico but was born in 1953 in Six Nations and spent a lot of his career working in Toronto. He is Cayuga and Wolf clan. Farmer said the opportunity to receive this award in Toronto at such a large-scale event wasn’t

“I spent a lifetime work ing in Toronto as an actor and went to school at what was then Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University, and stud ied pho tography,” explained Farmer, who also studied film and photography at Syracuse University. “Coming back to Toronto where I spent so many years of my career as an

actor, producer, director, founder of media institu tions in this country — all of that came back when I

time he started acting.

received the award.”

Farmer said there wasn’t a lot of space for Indigenous actors at the

Farmer helped pave the way for actors and entertainers that came after him by founding and publishing Aboriginal Voices mag azine, con tributing to APTN’s early beginning and ongoing suc cess, lobbying for radio licensing in major cities across the country, and much more. Farmer is also a musician and recently finished his latest album titled, Fool for Love.

Notice of Study Completion

About the Transportation Master Plan Update

The County of Brant has completed its Transportation Master Plan update, undertaken alongside the development of the new Official Plan. The Transportation Master Plan is a long term plan that identifies transportation needs and solutions to implement over the coming years, intended to support the vision of being:

• An inclusive multi modal transportation system that safely and reliably connects the places where we live, work and play.

The Plan recommends solutions that respond to the following needs and opportunities:

• Rapid growth: Meet the needs of existing and future travel demand

• Localized issues: Improve Road network safety and operations

• Goods movement: Ensure efficient goods movement

• Active transportation: Make active transportation more attractive

• Public transit: Grow transit connections and coverage within, to and from the County of Brant

What we learned

Two rounds of consultation were held throughout the study, including a public survey, live public meeting and two stakeholder meetings. Feedback received shaped the Plan and ensures solutions meaningfully respond to local desires, which highlighted an interest in:

• Improved safety and road operations

• Support for cycling connections

• Improved transit

• The need to respond to congestion in and around Paris

Comments Welcome

The draft Transportation Master Plan Summary Report was presented to Council on September 27, 2022. The County of Brant is now hosting the public review period, providing the public the opportunity to comment on the draft report, which is available online at engagebrant.ca/TransportationMasterPlan on November 1, 2022.

Please submit all written comments by December 9, 2022, to:

Mark Eby, P.Eng. Director of Infrastructure County of Brant 519 449 2451 mark.eby@brant.ca

Other information

Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update Scott Johnston, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager IBI Group 416 596 1930 ext. 65503

The Plan’s study follows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment planning process for Master Plans under the Environmental Assessment Act. Major projects identified by the Transportation Master Plan will require further study and approvals prior to implementation.

“There was nothing and now there is a lot of op portunity for us to tell our story. It’s good to live long enough to see that pros perity. Fulfills all those years of commitment,” he says. There weren’t a lot of actors at the time. Now we can share our stories. Now we have actors. It’s taken my lifetime to see that happen.”

The seasoned actor’s first role was in 1975 and is still working in the in dustry on films including Dead Man, Resident Alien and Reservations Dogs.

Farmer said he didn’t plan to be an actor yet

acting found him anyways. And that as an actor he tries to understand what the writer is trying to say and knows it is his job to tell that story.

“I knew I wanted to make things better for my family and I discovered the process of acting and theatre through some events I attended. Over time I realized this is how I could make things better. I realized the telling of story is how one can make things better. A lot of peo ple think acting is about ego but it’s not. Story. Words. Language. That’s what acting is.”

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Beloved Six Nations talent Gary Farmer was granted a long-de served lifetime achievement award at the imagiNATIVE film festi val. FB

“A lot of people think acting is about ego but it’s not. Story. Words. Language. That’s what acting is,” Gary Farmer.

Graham Greene celebrates Walk of Fame induction in Stratford

By Jace Koblun

Legendary actor Graham Greene was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame last December and celebrated the honour in Stratford last week with friends and family at a Hometown Stars event hosted by Canada’s Walk of Fame and Cineplex Entertainment.

Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars, presented by Cineplex, allows induct ees to celebrate their in duction in their hometown with a plaque mounted at a location of their choice. Greene has been living in Stratford since 2011 but is from Ohsweken.

According to Canada’s Walk of Fame website, Greene was born on June 22, 1952. After working several jobs, which includ ed welding, carpentry and audio engineering, he took up acting. He travelled to England and South America where he performed in and taught theatre.

Greene has more than 100 film and television

credits to his name, includ ing The Crackwalker, Jes sica, History of the Village of the Small Huts, and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Ka puskasing for which Greene won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best Actor.

Greene then co-starred in Dances with Wolves, earning him an Oscar nomination. Since then his many film credits include, Die Hard with a Vengeance, North, Green Mile, Maver ick, and Snow Dogs. Some of his many television cred its include Exhibit A, Rocket Science, Wolf Lake, The Red Green Show, North of Sixty, and Dudley the Dragon, which awarded Greene two

Gemini Awards.

“Greene resides outside Toronto with his wife, Hilary and a small army of cats where he continues to write, build boats, and continue working in the entertainment industry,” states the site.

Greene was made a member of the Order of Canada in 2015. His album, Listen to the Storyteller, won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children in 2000. Greene was awarded the Earle Grey Award for Life time Achievement by the Academy of Canadian Film and Television in 2004.

Previous Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars include David Suzuki, Viola Desmond, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Chris Had field, and Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue.

Greene was also the recipient of several Best Actor Awards for his roles in Skins, The Education of Little Tree, and Northern Exposure.

Notice of Study Commencement

Highway 403 from west of Rest Acres Road in Brant County to Paris Road in Brantford (GWP 3032-19-00)

Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the rehabilitation of Highway 403 from 2.1 km west of Rest Acres Road in Brant County to Paris Road in Brantford. The project is being undertaken primarily to address the existing pavement condition on Highway 403 and will include pavement resurfacing, drainage improvements, and enhancements to roadside safety, as required. The location of the project is shown on the key map below.

PROCESS

The study is being completed in accordance with the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) as a Group ‘C’ project (minor improvement). Group ‘C’ projects are considered approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, subject to compliance with the Class EA and the application of mitigation measures where necessary. It is anticipated that construction will require lane reductions on Highway 403. Work will be carried out at night to limit traffic impacts. Short duration ramp closures will also occur at night at Rest Acres Road (Highway 24), Oak Park Road, and Paris Road interchanges. Ramp closures at adjacent interchanges will not occur simultaneously. It is anticipated that construction will commence in 2023, subject to funding and approvals.

COMMENTS

For more information, to provide comments, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact one of the Project Team Members listed below by November 28, 2022:

Kevin Welker, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Phone: 519-675-6652

Kevin.Welker@stantec.com

Sinisa Sakic, EIT Project Manager

Ministry of Transportation

Phone: 519-854-9586

Sinisa.Sakic@ontario.ca

We are committed to ensuring that government information and services are accessible for all Ontarians. For accommodation needs, communication supports or to request project information in an alternate format, please contact one of the preceding Study Team members.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in this project, please contact one of the team members listed above.

Graham Greene. CANADA’S WALK OF FAME

Six Nations youth stars in new feature film

Her bubbly personality and precocious reading abilities landed her a star ring role in a feature film and in November, you’ll be able to see the talented Six Nations youngster on film.

Keris Hope Hill, now seven and in second grade at Oliver M. Smith Kawen nio School, is the face of Rosie, a movie about a young First Nations girl who is sent to live with her aunt after her mother dies.

Filmed mostly in Hamil ton during the summer of 2021, Rosie is Keris’s first feature film. She landed the lead role with no prior acting experience, but her audition, which show cased her screen presence and reading abilities, clinched the breakout role for the budding young actress.

Her mom, Tammy Point, said her daughter’s kindergarten teacher notified her of the seren dipitous casting call and what happened next was a testament to Keris’s natural talent.

Keris was chosen to play Rosie out of an Ontar io-wide search.

"One of the main things it said was ‘no experience necessary’,” said Point.

“They got a ton of submis sions. It was a pretty big role, just from the couch to the film set.”

Keris has done some competitive dance, so that was helpful as she transi tioned to acting, her mom noted.

But Keris has always had an expressive and vivacious personality that prompted people to say she should be an actress, said Point.

“We never thought much of it,” she said, adding that if something landed in their lap, they would pursue it.

And it just so happened that this opportunity did land in their lap.

With Keris’s naturally well-spoken personality, the role was hers.

“A lot of kids came in for auditions and couldn’t read,” said Point. “It’s not very common for senior kindergarten kids to read. That was just a bonus for us. She’s a really strong reader. She does love books. Every night at bedtime, on the weekends, she’s got a book in her hands.”

During filming, Keris did very well at taking direction, said Point.

Mom was there to watch daughter for all the filming and practiced rehearsing the 106-page script with her.

“I wanted it to be so that she was’t getting upset when had to read the script.”

She set up Keris in a cozy nook in a room off the kitchen with a blan ket and snacks to make it interesting with lots of

breaks in between reading and memorizing.

“It didn’t take long. She has this crazy memory. She had a lot of emotions wrapped in the character. She was happy most of the time. There were times she had to be angry. It was quite a big job for her.”

Filming was five weeks long.

“She was a little pro,” her mom said.

She has since per formed in other roles, one for a series called Little Bird, filmed in Winnipeg this past spring.

Rosie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall and is currently on the festival circuit. It’s produced by Indigenous actor and film maker Gail Maurice.

There will be a theat rical release on Nov. 11 at Cineplex in Toronto at

Yonge and Dundas.

The movie was also played at the ImagiNative Film Festival.

“The more butts in the seats the longer it will play in the theatre,” said Point.

It’s also playing at the Hamilton Playhouse on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.

You can purchase tickets online at play housecinema.ca

“I know there’s a lot from the community that want to see it. It would be safest to buy advanced tickets.”

Keris said she enjoyed acting in the role.

“I like being an actress because I get to make new friends and you get to watch it on tv. I just love filming with my friends.”

Keris Hope Hill, 7, of Six Nations stars in a feature film, 'Rosie' which premiered at the Toronto Inter national Film Festival and the imagiNATIVE Film Festival earlier this fall.

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East and West Combines Announced for ALL

with notes from arenalacroaseleague.

com

SIX NATIONS — The 2022 ALL East Combine will be held at the Brampton Me morial Arena on Saturday November 12 from 12pm to 6pm. The Combine is open to new players (draft eligible) 18 years and over as of December 31, 2022 and free agents (players who have previously been drafted by an ALL team but currently do not belong to an ALL team). The fee to attend must be paid in full before a spot is confirmed. Please submit payment via e-transfer 2022eastcombine@theall. ca. Once payment has been made, players re asked to register on the ALL website.

The ALL Women's Di

vision registration for the 2023 season is also open for both the East and West Divisions. Please follow this link to register Wom en's Division Registration. Players must be 18 years of age and older prior to December 31, 2022. Pay ment is due by December 1st to ensure players spot. Payment instructions are on the registration page. As for the ALL West: The combine will be held on both Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Fieldhouse in Build ing B at Langley Events Centre.

Doors open at 11:30am and players will be pro vided a practice jersey. Goaltenders will be contacted individually to specify which time they should attend this week end. The combine is only for players who did not play in the Arena Lacrosse League West Division last season.

National Lacrosse League teams to play exhibition games in Akwesasne

packages. A bronze spon sorship costs $5,000 while gold sponsorships are available for $10,000 each.

AKWESASNE — The Mohawk community of Ak wesasne in eastern Ontario was announced on October 20, as a host for some of the top lacrosse players.

Three clubs that partic ipate in the National La crosse League (NLL), will head to Akwesasne to play some exhibition games next month from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13.

Taking part will be the Halifax Thunderbirds, San Diego Seals and the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, an expansion franchise preparing for its inaugural campaign which begins in December.

The squads will play two games each in Akwesasne. All matches will be staged at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena.

The 1,500-seat facility is located on the Ontario side of Akwesasne. The Mohawk community ex

tends into the province of Quebec and also the state of New York.

Officials from the Strong Roots Charitable Founda tion are hosting the exhi bition tournament, and a donation was made to each of the three participating pro clubs for going to

Akwesasne to play games.

And the pro clubs will be specifically utilizing funds to further the careers of Indigenous players in their cities and surrounding areas. The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation was launched in 2015. The notfor-profit corporation aims

to provide support and en rich the lives of Akwesasne youth and Elders.

The action kicks off on Nov. 11 when the Desert Dogs will battle the Seals in a 6 p.m. contest. The Seals will then play the Thunder birds on Nov. 12, also in a match that begins at 6 p.m.

And the tourney will conclude on Nov. 13, with Halifax facing off against Las Vegas in a 6 p.m. tilt.

Members of the general public are not able to pur chase tickets for the NLL exhibition contests.

For now, tickets can only be bought via sponsorship

Sponsorship packages include tickets – 100 for bronze and 200 for gold –which are then distributed to community members.

The Thunderbirds also have a strong Haudeno saunee connection. The franchise is owned by Six Nations businessman Curt Styres, who is also the president and general manager of the Halifax club. The Thunderbirds’ organization also includes plenty of players, including captain Cody Jamieson, and members of the team’s lacrosse operations and front office, who are from Six Nations.

The three clubs will be using the games to help finalize their rosters for the coming year.

The 2022-23 NLL regular season will com mence on Dec. 2 with the Thunderbirds playing the Philadelphia Wings.

ALL Combine is open to new players 18 and over.

The Mohawks of Akwesasne will be host to the some great lacrosse action November 11-13.

NLL

National Lacrosse League Exhibition Schedule released with transactions

Indigenous driver hopes to inspire

with notes from nll.com

On October 20, the NLL released the exhibition game schedule for the month of November: November 5; Panther City versus Albany at the TRAC, November 6; Rochester versus Buffalo at the KeyBank Arena, November 11; Las Ve gas versus San Diego at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, November 12; Calgary versus Roches ter in Brampton, Colo rado versus Toronto at the TRAC, Halifax versus San Diego at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, November 13; Calgary versus Albany at the TRAC, Saskatchewan ver sus Buffalo at the TRAC, Las Vegas versus Halifax at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. November 19; Georgia versus Albany at

the TRAC, Saskatchewan versus Toronto at the TRAC, New York versus Panther City in Brampton, November 20; Philadel phia versus Buffalo at the KeyBank Arena, Colorado versus Las Vegas at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, November 26; Rochester versus Panther City in Brampton, Saskatchewan versus Calgary at the Sco tiaBank Saddledome, New York versus Toronto at the TRAC, Philadelphia versus Georgia in Onondaga.

On October 17, 2022: The Calgary Roughnecks signed Kaden Doughty to a one-year agreement. The Colorado Mammoth signed Dylan Kinnear to a two-year agreement. The Saskatchewan Rush signed Matthew Dinsdale to one-year agreement.

On October 19, 2022: The Albany FireWolves placed Ty Logan on the Active Roster. The Albany FireWolves released Kyle Marr from the Active Ros ter. The Buffalo Bandits

signed Max Adler to a one-year agreement. The Buffalo Bandits signed Colin Munro to a twoyear agreement. The New York Riptide signed Dylan Sprentz to a three-year agreement. The Panther City Lacrosse Club signed Jonathan Donville to a two-year agreement. The Philadelphia Wings signed Matt Rambo to a one-year agreement. The Saskatch ewan Rush signed Mike Messenger to a one-year agreement. The Vancouver Warriors placed Erik Maas on the Hold Out List from the Active Roster.

On October 22, 2022: The Panther City Lacrosse Club signed Liam Patten to a one year agreement. The Panther City Lacrosse Club signed Darius Miller to a two year agreement.

The Panther City La crosse Club signed Matt Hossack to a three year agreement. The Phila delphia Wings signed Dylan Rice, Colin Mail man, Christian Scarpello,

Patrick Crosby and Jeff Geddis to one year agree ments.

On October 24, 2022: The Albany FireWolves placed Adam Bomber ry on the Hold Out List from the Active Roster. The Calgary Roughnecks signed Liam LeClair to a three year agreement. The New York Riptide released Cody Radziewicz from the Hold Out List. The New York Riptide placed Chris Gray on the Hold Out List from the Active Roster.

The Rochester Knight hawks placed Carter Schott, Thomas Whitty, Thomas Hoggarth, Turner Evans on the Physically Unable to Perform List.

The Rochester Knight hawks released Brad Voigt from the Active Roster.

The Rochester Knight hawks released Julian Garritano from the Hold Out List. The Toronto Rock have signed Jamison Dilks to a three year agreement.

STAFF REPORT editor@tworowtimes.com

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SASKWATCHEWAN —

Having roots in Opask wayak Cree Nation in Manitoba, Destiny Klym is the first Saskatchewan and Indigenous woman to compete in a Nascar-sanc tioned race.

She has competed in hobby stock, street stock and modified cars across the Prairies and in sev eral states, taking home multiple championship

trophies.

In 2017, Klym partic ipated in the NASCAR Pinty's Series, the or ganization's Canadian circuit. Now, she races International Motor Con test Association (IMCA) modified cars. The cars are described as a load of tin built around a chassis and a 500-horsepower motor.

Female drivers were rare when Kyle started racing, but that’s not the case anymore, and she has picked up the role model torch.

Six Nations coach leads lacrosse camp in the far north

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RIES — A lacrosse camp organized in part by a program run by the Cana dian Lacrosse Foundation called N60, made its first stop in Norman Wells at the Mackenzie Mountain School as the first loca tion.

The hope is to bring lacrosse to more commu nities in the N.W.T. in the near future.

One of the pieces of home following the camp, is the coach, Cam Bomb erry, a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame from Six Nations.

Bomberry was invited to be an instructor at the camp in Norman Wells, which started last Tues day and ran until Friday.

The concept was born out of the success of The Grizzlies movie, based on the true to life story

of a lacrosse team from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, that is credited with helping transform the community and lowering the teen sui cide rate. The same team that went on to travel to Toronto for the National Lacrosse Championships.

Three camps are already in the works for Nunavut in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Kugluktuk next spring.

But the camp launched just days after the Canada Games Council announced lacrosse would not be part of the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's. The sport made a comeback this summer at the games in Niagara, Ont. It was the first time the sport was included in the games since 1985.

Organizers said there's a limit to the number of athletes they can handle and there are more sports that apply for selection at each Canada Games than there is room for.

Cam Bomberry of Six Nations was an instructor at a lacrosse camp in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories.

Destiny Klym will compete in a NASCAR race. SUBMITTED

Card Collectors from across Canada unite to help Cree boy

MANITOBA —Seven-yearold Wynston Martin from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, told his grand-mother he was being bullied while waiting for the bus earlier in October, and his hockey card collection was stolen.

His grandmother, Car leen Denell Fosseneuve, posted about the incident on social media on Oc-tober 19 to seek out support:

“Tansi, I'm asking for support for my Grandson his name is Wynston Alex and is a proud mem-ber of Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Wynston is 7 years old and goes to school at Joe A. Ross School. Last week while he was waiting to get on the bus Wyston was bullied and two young men stole his hockey card collection he was carrying and ran off with them. He had been building his hockey card collection for years and is a true St. Louis Blues fan.

I am asking if anyone would like to donate a

card or two it would help Wynston rebuild his collec tion. The act of generosity and kindness would be so appreciated to help my noosims heart and help him overcome bullying with an act of kindness. And if anyone who would like to help me collect cards for Wynston I would be so so happy to hear from you!”

Reads her post.

In response, messages came from Nunavut, Van couver, Chicago of collec

tions of cards, to be sent to Winston through the mail.

Just four days later, his mother Brooke McDavid took to Facebook to thank for the outpouring of support: “We would like to thank Everyone for sending cards for wynston, and your kindness. He is sorting them right now, he’s so happy sure made his day. His collection is growing each day,” with a photo of Wynston amongst the cards he has received.

Wynston Martin has recieved hockey cards sent by generous do nors from across the country to replace his stolen collection.

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STAATS: Eleanor April 23, 1933 – October 19, 2022

It is with broken hearts the family announces the passing of our beloved mom, Eleanor Staats at the age of 89 years. There to welcome her with open arms are her sons Paul and Cameron; her grandchildren Andrew, Daylan, Robby and Tanner; and greatgrandchild McKenna; and her parents Freda Greene and Albert Jacobs. She also joins her siblings Delma, Delores, Bernice, Jean and Norman, and husbands Andrew Staats and Glenn Maracle.

She leaves behind her loved children whom she thought the world of: Bonnie (Cecil), Garfield (Sandy), Beth (Ron), Brenda (Johnson), Vernon (Amy), Robin (Bebby), Paula, and Jamie (Rhonda). She leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. All the grandchildren will hear stories of what an amazing woman their grandmother was and learn of her love for poetry and the environment.

Eleanor was the author of “Poems from Grand River Territory as Seen Through A Native Woman’s Eyes”. She started to write poems while in her late 60s. She loved having family get-togethers and thought they were important to keep family together.

Resting at her daughter Brenda’s home 3420 6th line on Thursday, October 20 after 6 pm until Saturday, October 22, 2022. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Onondaga Longhouse. Interment to follow in the cemetery. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson. com

CLAUSE: Jeremy Hank

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our Jeremy. He is survived by his son Elijah who will truly miss his daddy.

Parents Hank and Carol, brothers Jason (Jamil) and Matthew. Nieces Camilia and Kailani. Best friends and cousins who grew up like brothers Brandon, Philip, Lyle, Josh and Nate. Will be missed by his grandmother Georgina Sherry and all of his aunts, uncles and many cousins. Predeceased by grandparents Lloyd and Alberta Clause, uncle Fabian and grandfather Ruebenoff Sherry and uncles Dougie and Victor. Resting at Hyde & Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville after 1pm. Wednesday where funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 1 pm. Interment St. John’s Baptist Cemetery, Six Nations. www.rhbanderson.com

BOMBERRY: Karen Louise (nee: White) August 1, 1959 – October 18, 2022

Surrounded by family, Karen started her journey home on October 18th. Reunited with her son Ken, parents Bill & Jean White, siblings Linda Beverly & Boyce. Survived by her son Ben (Emily), grandchildren Prestin-Lee, Hayden, Damon & Kiana. Sister MaryAnne, brother Lionel. Nephews & nieces Rob (Jaime), Pat (Amy), Heather, Rochelle, Willy, Rory, Jason, Britts, Becca & families. Aunts Mary, Pat, Les & uncle George. Her Village Pizza family for over 20 years & friends. Resting at her aunt’s home 6 Stoneridge Circle, Ohsweken after 6pm. Saturday where funeral service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 1pm. Cremation to follow. www.rhbanderson.com

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

This should be a very interesting week, Aries. Money matters will be at the heart of it. Figure out what you want to do with the extra cash that you have accumulated.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

everyone with a bit of caution, Taurus. Some person in your circle may need a little extra support this week, and your calm and even approach could be just what’s needed.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, this week has the potential for a few bumps in the road that could be avoided if you simply slow down a bit. Think things through or you could trip yourself up.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

An exciting few days lie ahead, Cancer. You may be tempted to spend much more than you usually would. Have fun, but keep track of your finances.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, even if you have plans to hang out with friends, something at home could crop up that will need your immediate attention. Be flexible and at the ready.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, find balance where you feel out of sync. Maybe you have been having relationship woes or seem out of touch with family. Make an effort to respond to these feelings.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, even if your best plans do not work out, that doesn’t mean you have to scrap everything and sulk. Make the most of what worked and build on that.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may find yourself in a situation that tests your levelheadedness in a big way this week. It could throw off your equilibrium when your plans go awry.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, focus on communication in the days to come. The ability to communicate effectively will be a true asset as you work more with others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A problem that arises may initially seem insurmountable, Capricorn. But you’re more than capable of overcoming this obstacle. Look to Pisces for help.

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