Two Row Times, November 30, 2022

Murder accessory charges dropped in triple homicide

The mother of one of the slain victims in a brutal tri ple homicide near Oneida Nation of the Thames is an gry that accessory charges against one of the accused have been dropped.

Sue Jamieson, whose son was one of the three murdered, is shocked that one of the accused, Vernon Shipman, had his charges dropped in the 2018 triple homicide.

“I think we all knew it was going to happen like that,” she told the Two Row Times on Tuesday. “This whole court case has been up and down all along.”

She said the charges were dropped because his trial wasn’t held in a timely manner.

She learned last week that the charges were dropped.

The charges stem from the murder of three Six Nations people in Novem ber 2018.

Melissa Miller (who was seven months pregnant at the time of her death), Alan Porter, and Michael Jamie son were found in a truck near the Oneida Nation of the Thames in November 2018.

One of the accused, Nicholas Shipman, who has been in jail since Nov.

3, 2018 on other charges, ended up pleading guilty to three counts of manslaugh ter, resulting in an 18-year sentence.

His girlfriend at the time, Jamie Beaver, was also originally charged with second-degree murder in Miller’s death, but pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. She had been sentenced to time served (48 months) and a three-year peace bond. She’s been free since Nov. 5, 2021.

The trial of another accused, Thomas Bomber ry, who was charged with

second-degree murder in two of the deaths, began in February but was put on hold after he fired his law yer. He is due back in court on Dec. 15.

The gruesome details of the triple homicide unfold ed after hunters happened upon an abandoned pickup truck on Nov. 4, 2018 near Oneida Nation of the Thames near London, Ont.

That’s when the bodies of Miller, 37, Porter, 33, and Jamieson, 32, were discov ered.

Miller and Porter suf fered fatal stab wounds.

Jamieson was shot in the chest. The murders were said to have taken place at a trailer owned by Kirsten Bomberry, who had served six years for an unrelated murder of a Romanian immigrant in 2004 while she was a sex worker in Hamilton. She was released in 2010.

She had faced accessory charges in the triple homi cide but was acquitted of all charges.

The murders occurred after the accused and vic tims got into an argument in Bomberry’s trailer.

Sue Jamieson said he still faces charges for breaching his bail conditions.

“We would like to see justice and the courts going after that.”

Jamieson said the trials of all the accused have been fraught with “head games” with the firing of lawyers and reduced sentences.

“This isn’t completed,” she said, calling the justice system “evil. To us, the community needs to know. It’s not over yet. We still got one more trial.”

The charges against Vernon Shipman were dropped in the 2018 triple homicide deaths of Melissa Miller, her unborn child, Alan Porter and Michael Jamieson. Charges were dismissed due to a case law change in 2017 that deems any case taking longer than 30 months to be tried before a judge is unconstitutional. TRT

Commission says many illegal products on reserve

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The Six Nations Cannabis Commission said there are thousands of unregulated products

“I could give you a thousand pictures of what’s being sold in the territory right now,” said Kathy Mair, the new chair of the Six Nations Cannabis Commis sion.

She told Six Nations of the Grand River elected council on Monday, “None of it is regulated, none of it is tested. The cannabis commission doesn’t want those products out there and they wouldn’t be in the stores if they were part of the commission.”

Mair made the comment after Coun. Greg Frazer held up a colourful package called Space Drops during

council’s political liaison meeting on Monday.

The package contained cannabis edibles. He ex pressed concern about the package’s bright colouring and flavoured options.

“It says on the top ‘prescription-only’ but you can just buy it at the weed shop,” said Frazer, adding that the package advertises peach, apple and other fruit flavours.

“One, they’re buying it without a prescription. Two, it actually looks like it’s geared toward children and younger users. You can see that. It really misleads the public. It’s almost like a cartoon. This type of advertising - are you going to address this?” he asked the commission.

The commission’s regulations state that such products are supposed to have plain packaging and not flavoured.

She said that is one of

many issues they intend to address.

“Currently on the ter ritory we have a number of retailers that are not regulated. There are some that are geared towards children. There are many retailers who don’t feel the need to be a part of the commission.”

Product packaging was just one of many issues the new chair and new ly-staffed commission says it plans to tackle.

The SNCC was formed in 2018 to help regulate the sale and production of cannabis products on Six Nations while also provid ing protection to retailers.

A Cannabis Control Law, developed by the commis sion, was passed by elected council and came into effect on June 21, 2021.

The commission has been fraught with contro versy and protests since its inception.

Chief Mark Hill said the purpose of the commission was to ensure the safety of everyone in the community with respect to cannabis.

The commission has an entirely new board and staff and Mair has numer ous plans to overhaul their operations.

“We’re working at build ing better relationships with the community,” said Mair.

The SNCC also plans to revise its Website, simplify the application process, post events online, make amendments to the regulations, talk with producers on the territory and offer free advertising on its Website for cannabis businesses.

Coun. Frazer said the cannabis industry has been like a “runaway train” since the federal government legalized cannabis sales and use in Canada.

Third trial begins in Jonathan Styres case

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A third trial has begun against a Binbrook man accused of murdering Six Nations man Jonathan Styres during an attempt ed truck theft in 2016.

Peter Khill is facing trial for the third time in the shooting death of Styres after the first trial ended in acquittal but a supreme court upheld an appeal of that acquittal.

The second trial came to an abrupt end last week after a judge believed a ju ror was biased for having community involvement with Hamilton police.

Styres, 29, was fatal ly shot on Feb. 4, 2016 around 3 a.m. on Khill’s property just outside of Hamilton, Ont. The Six Nations man was attempt ing to break into a truck on the property when Khill grabbed a gun from his closet, loaded it and

“quietly” went outside and shot Styres, according to a supreme court judgement.

The judgment said that Khill went outside, saw someone leaned over the passenger seat, yelled, “hey, hands up” and then fatally shot Styres.

Khill approached Styres after shooting him and searched him for a gun but only found a pocket knife, the judgment noted.

Khill said he acted in self-defense and believed Styres had a gun. A jury acquitted Khill of sec ond-degree murder and the Crown appealed the decision.

In this case, the jury was not properly instruct ed to consider Khill’s ac tions, which the Supreme Court judgment noted was a “serious error.”

“Mr. Khill’s role in the incident should have been expressly drawn to the at tention of the jury,” Justice Sheilah Martin said in her judgment. “The absence of any explanation concern

ing the legal significance of Mr. Khill’s role in the incident was a serious error.”

Khill was acquitted of second-degree murder in June 2018.

A new jury was selected last Friday for the third trial.

Six Nations Elect ed Council Chief Mark Hill said Styres’ family and friends are in their thoughts as they endure a third trial.

Coun. Michelle Bomb erry has been present in the court to support the family.

Elected Council said it plans to follow the case closely as they “demand justice for Jonathan Styres and an equitable system worthy of our people’s trust.”

Council said it will be making a statement regarding the trial but it was not released by press time.

Holiday shopping at Toronto Indigenous Artisan Marketplace

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

If you are looking for an authentic experience and unique Indigenous designs for friends or family this holiday season you are in luck. The an nual Indigenous Artisan Marketplace at the Native Canadian Centre Toronto (NCCT) is back in person this year.

All profits from the event go to support the

vendors and the NCCT.

The event is taking place again this weekend, Friday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“We are featuring an art installation this year. Art pieces include works by contemporary artists and pieces from the vault,” says the event’s website.

“Many pieces displayed for sale are by some of Canada’s top Indigenous artists. Joseph Sagaj, recently commissioned to indigenize the Toron to sign at City Hall will

be one of our vendors.

Margaret Cozry, actor and artist, will be selling her own works as well as a signed Morrisseau prints.”

Vendors will be selling handmade traditional and contemporary arts, de signs and culinary treats. The show promotes unity and prosperity, connecting traditional culture with the entire GTA community in a spirit of connection and cultural celebration throughout the holidays.

The NCCT offers a wide range of programs and services based on Indig enous cultural traditions and teachings.

“All are welcome. To nurture an inclusive

environment where all people respect Indigenous knowledge,” says the site.

The marketplace will operate in the auditorium and front grounds of the Native Canadian Centre.

The event is taking place again this weekend, Friday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. SUBMITTED

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake suing Ontario for gaming

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KAHNAWAKE — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke launched a constitutional challenge against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney Gen eral of Ontario over the provincial government's unilateral changes to the way gaming is managed. It says the changes are illegal and unconstitu tional and is contesting Ontario's re-interpreta tion of Section 207 (1) of the Criminal Code, which permits provinces to reg ulate single-event sports betting. MCK's legal chal lenge asserts that iGaming Ontario is not "conducting or managing" the gaming that takes place on private operators' sites.

Instead, iGaming is allowing operators to conduct and manage themselves, subject to the payment of a portion of

their revenues to Ontario.

MCK says it has facil itated, conducted, and safely regulated gaming activities on behalf of the Mohawks of Kahnawake for decades, and says this new regime ignores their expertise in the gaming sector, and will result in the loss of significant revenue to the community of Kahnawake.

The Notice of Appli cation was filed in the Ontario Superior Court on November 28. Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP is representing MCK.

MCK was a vocal oppo nent of C-218, the bill that became the legislation that changed the iGaming/ sports betting landscape to the detriment of In digenous People. The bill became law in June 2021, and opened the door to Ontario re-interpreting the management of the gaming sector.

As a result, in April 2022, iGaming Ontario (a subsidiary of the Alcohol

and Gaming Commission of Ontario) was able to launch its iGaming Frame work, which includes sin gle-event sports wagering and relies exclusively on private operators.

The MCK is concerned the Framework disregards the expertise and the rights of First Nations to operate and regulate safe and responsible gaming.

"The plain facts are that Ontario's actions are causing a significant loss of important revenues for our community," says Rat senhaienhs elected Coun cil Chief Mike Delisle, Jr. "Until these actions were taken, we were operating legally, safely and success fully across Canada. To be shut out of Ontario – by far the largest province in Canada – will have devas tating effects on a source of income that has sup plemented programs and services in our community for the last two decades."

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HCCC launches paid social media campaign spreading misinformation about hereditary chiefs removal in 1924

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com

The Haudenosaunee Con federacy Chiefs Council has been long criticized for their lack of transpar ency and accountability with the Six Nations people.

Now, they are being trolled by Haudenosaunee people for not knowing their own history.

In October, an em barrassing ad campaign was sponsored with misleading and inaccu rate information about a historical black and white photo depicting the chiefs in council.

The photo was an image of the chiefs in council at the Six Nations Council House on Fourth Line in Ohsweken. Within the comments, the Haudenos aunee Confederacy official page began responding to comments from the com munity and identified the image as one taken “right before the RCMP removed the council at gun point”.

The image was defi nitely not taken right before RCMP removed the council at gun point. In part, because the confed eracy chiefs were never removed from council at gunpoint.

The photo is, in fact, part of a series of images taken of Six Nations in 1914. Copies of this image are archived with the Mar quette University Archives - a Catholic Jesuit universi ty in Milwaukee, Wiscon sin. It is listed under file 01259 in part of a digital collection on American Indian history.

It appeared in a report titled “The Administration of Indian Affairs in Cana da” by Frederick H. Abbott from the United States Board of Indian Commis sioners and was published in 1915.

Abbott writes that the population of Six Nations at that time was 4692 people including: 1955 Mohawks, 377 Ononda gas, 441 Tuscaroras, 1117 Cayuga, 230 Senecas, 177 Delawares and 395 Oneidas.

He sat in session with the chiefs council and writes, “I saw the council of the Six Nations opened by the Onondaga chief with the same ceremony that has opened the coun cils of this famous con federacy for the last 300 years; heard the chief offer thanks to the Great Spirit for protecting the chiefs in their previous meet ing and praying for his

protection of the present proceedings; saw the same belt of wampum spread over the table, which had been used in connection with meetings of the coun cil for three centuries.”

The assessment of the community contained descriptions of land transactions, schools and included images of the former home of Chief Wil liam Smith at the corner of Mohawk Road and First Line as well as an image of the Six Nations Agri cultural Fair on its 48th anniversary.

It is evident that a photo taken and published in 1915 is not a picture of the chiefs prior to them being removed by RCMP at gunpoint.

The public is again being spoon fed more rhetoric and revision ist history by the HCCC on their official social media accounts in a paid,

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cross-platform campaign and the hereditary leaders of the community should be investigating who is responsible.

The hereditary chiefs of Six Nations were never “removed at gunpoint” from the council house in Ohsweken by the RCMP. This is a rumour that is continuously peddled by HCCC spokespeople, per haps to up the shock value of the deposition of the hereditary appointment of leaders in 1924.

But those are not the facts.

To read a true account of what happened one just needs to turn to the he reditary chiefs own notes about the day.

“Agricultural Hall

Oct 7, 1924

General Council of the Chiefs of the Six Nations was held at the Agri Hall, the Council House being under repairs opened in

due form by Chief Geo. Davis one of the Fire Keepers.

Present: Col. CE Mor gan, Superintendant of Indian Affairs; Mr HM Hill, Clerk Indian Office; Chief JC Martin, Acting Speaker; Chief C Garlow, Deputy Speaker and DS Hill, Sec retary.

And 19 chiefs with about a score of RCMP accompanying Agent Morgan.

The Agent read a lengthy proclamation dissolving the Six Nations Council of Chiefs and ap pointing a day for an elec tion day under a clause of the Indian Act.”

There is no record of the chiefs or their meet ing being interrupted by being forcibly removed from the council house at gunpoint on that day because it didn't happen. The minutes show the council carried on with

business at the Agricultur al Hall after the proclama tion was read, settling of William Johnson’s estate, approving land leases on the territory, assigning guardianship of children over to family members in the community and settling the honorarium for secretary Chauncey Garlow.

Council minutes show that the hereditary chiefs met again on October 21, 1924 at Upper Cayuga Longhouse and made more decisions — with JC Martin, C Garlow, David S Hill and 20 chiefs in attendance. This meeting included a land tax of “10 cents per acre upon all lands on the Reserve for the purpose of the redemption of Bonds issued when due in 1928 as arranged for by the Council.” It also included formal minutes about the community opposition to the installation of elected chiefs.

So was this blatant misinformation? Or is it a case of someone who is not skilled in Six Nations history at the helm of a paid advertising campaign on social media? Leader ship at the council need to investigate and for the sake of building trust in the community — ensure that they are only distrib uting factual information to the public through their official channels.

Spreading misinformation, especially about our histo ry, does not build a strong case for being an effective governing body capable to manage Six Nations in any capacity.

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The above image was recently used in a paid social media campaign by the HCCC on their social media accounts and described by the HCCC page as being taken "right before the RCMP removed the council at gunpoint" during the 1924 deposition of heredtary installation of chiefs at Six Nations. That is misinformation. The chiefs were never removed at gunpoint in 1924. In fact they weren't in the council house on that day at all. The image shown above was originally from a 1915 American publication about Indian Affairs in Canada.

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Statement on 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the fol lowing statement mark ing the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and calling for all to stand in support of First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people throughout Ontario and with women around the world.

“Two out of three Indig enous women in Ontario experience some form of violence. Every day, First Nations women and girls in communities through out Ontario are faced with decisions that are a matter of life and death,” said Hare. “For over a centu ry, First Nations women have been marginalized, oppressed, and silenced through structural inequal ity and acts of violence that no woman or child should endure.

“Today, on International Day for the Elimination of

Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, First Nations Leadership in Ontario call on all levels of government to priori tize ending gender-based violence and to support culturally relevant, com munity-based services for women, girls, Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ people.

“I would also like to acknowledge the First Nations Women’s Council (FNWC) for their work in advising First Nations Leadership on effective approaches to ending gen der-based violence in First Nations communities.

“It has been two years since the release of the Final Report of the Na tional Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMI WG). First Nations families and survivors from across Ontario have contributed input to the MMIWG Na tional Action Plan and have helped to shape an Ontar io-specific First Nations ac tion plan on gender-based violence. The First Na

tions Women’s Council is working to address initial priorities such as sup porting victim services for First Nations women and gender-diverse peoples who flee violence, raising awareness of gender-based violence, and promoting safe spaces; however, much more needs to be done. It is essential that all levels of government provide support in implementing community-led solutions and healing approaches.

"Research shows that First Nations women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are more likely to experience physical and emotional ne glect; family dysfunction; parental incarceration; intimate partner violence; substance abuse or mental illness in the home; and parental separation. The need for action is more critical than ever.

“On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we lift up the FNWC for their work in providing a community voice on priorities that affect First Nations women and girls and support women’s leadership.

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Dr. Jas M. Morgan was selected to be one of several mentors in the 2022 Au dible Indigenous Writers’ Circle.

The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle is a sixmonth mentorship and workshop program for emerging First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers in Canada looking to elevate their stories. The 2022 pro gram launched this summer and our writer Jace caught up with Morgan earlier this month to chat about their work, storytelling, and what motivated them to want to mentor new and emerging writers.

Morgan is an award-win ning Cree, Saulteaux and Métis writer, artist and professor in the Depart ment of English at Toronto Metropolitan University. .

TRT: What excites you about helping someone learn more about who they are as a writer?

Morgan: I think what is exciting about this program is that it is all Indigenous writers. A lot of folks in our communities get pushed out of typical workshop structures or creative writing schools. Not for lack of trying but for financial reasons or life circumstanc es. They may have kids so it doesn’t fit their life. So for me, this is an exciting op portunity to take the skills that I use, teaching at the University of Toronto, and use them to teach a commu nity of Indigenous folks.

TRT: What are your favourite types of storytell ing?

Morgan: I am definitely a visual storyteller. I am a producer. I use film as a storytelling medium. I think Indigenous people have a really long history of filmmaking as a means of telling our stories really raw and how we want to tell them. I am also really into creative non-fiction. There is something really excit ing happening in creative non-fiction.

TRT: How did you know you were meant to be a producer and storyteller?

Morgan: I have since I was a kid. I have journals filled with writing. And I filmed a film with my friends when I was in Grade 7, I think. I just knew.

TRT: In what ways do the places you call home influ ence the way you share?

Morgan: There is some thing about being a Cree, Métis person that I can not explain. You grow up surrounded by story and people telling their stories. I think part of being Metis is always telling your story. It is really hard to explain. We value artists. We value

storytellers in a different way than western society does.

TRT: What do you expect from the people you men tor?

Morgan: Some of then them took a bit of time to even get to critiquing their work. Some of them came ready to discuss things like, “How do I pitch a publisher?” “What should

I be doing when I want to talk to an agent?” “How do I organize?” Some of them are just at the very begin ning stages of their proj ects. Others have writing they have been working on for years so we have been trading back drafts, and commenting on the drafts. Something that is cool about this structure is that it is one-on-one so

you can create the perfect program for each student.

I wish all creative writing schools could be like that. So hands-on.

TRT: What ways you do critique your own work that are similar to how you critique your mentees?

Morgan: I think one of the best things I had were Indigenous mentors when I started out writing who

would be critical of my writing. Indigenous people are allowed to feel weary of colonial institutions editing their work. But everyone needs to be edited. Ev eryone needs comment on their work to grow as a writer. The best thing I do is try to teach humility around edits. Learning that everyone needs critique to grow.

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Hockey Cares opens exchange with youth of Attawapiskat

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ATTAWAPISKAT — Hock

ey Cares is using hockey to bring Indigenous youth and Non-Indige nous youth together, as a project of True North Aid, participating youth of ages 12-15, are set learn about each other as individual people.

In July of this year, At tawapiskat youth travelled to Oakville for five days of learning, sharing and playing hockey as part of the program.

For the last instalment of the fourth rendition

this month, 15 Oakville teens travelled over 1,000 kilometres north to learn about Indigenous customs and culture and play some hockey with the youth of Attawapiskat First Nation.

The trip marked the second part of the Oakville-based exchange program, which is hoped to bring together hock ey-playing youth from the two communities in an effort to build friendships and a deeper understand ing of their cultures.

“Participants will learn about Indigenous cultures, realities of life, and listen to one an-other’s personal stories. All participants will discover the possibil

ities and opportunities of post-secondary education, and learn about formal and informal support net works in Canadian cities,” reads the Hockey Cares Facebook page.

The teens tried their hand at preparing goose and fish at local hunting camps and learned about traditional medicines and crafts. Both groups of youth gathered together for a traditional drum circle and participated in a round dance led by Attawapiskat el-ders.

Planning is already underway for the fifth Hockey Cares exchange in 2023.

Seventh Annual Dreamcatcher Lacrosse Festival coming this weekend

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SIX NATIONS — From December 2 to 4, the Iro quois Lacrosse Arena will see another mens lacrosse tournament with the 7th Annual Dreamcatcher Lacrosse Festival.

Split into two divisions named black and red, ten teams will battle it out throughout the weekend. The Rez Dogs, Grizzlies, Lightning, Ironman and Hawks will take up the Red Division. While the Blazers, 32’s, Sting, Maul ers and Down Below Lax will make up the Black Division.

The first game will open the tournament on Friday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m., featuring the Blazers versus the Down Below Lax. With the final show down to take place on Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m., once semi-finals conclude.

Six Nations Paperweights win Peanut Games in Alleghany Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs back

6-3 away at the Pelham Accipiter. On November 18, the Corvairs ventured out to the Gale Centre again to face the Canucks, only short two goals 4-6. Their home game against the Pan thers was cancelled, but the home town crowd got to see a learning curve in their 0-3 match against the St. Catharines

Their next game will see them in the Vale Centre to face Thorold on December 3, and the Corvairs will return home on Saturday, December 10 to rematch the Falcons at 7:30 p.m.. SUBMITTED

ALLEGHANY — The Six Nations Paperweights took part in Peanut games in Alleghany, pitting them up against three competing teams including Alleghany and Tonawanda over the weekend. By Sun day, the Six Nations Paperweights came home with first place hardware. SUBMITTED

CALEDONIA — Starting on November 4, the Caledonia ProFit Corvairs opened their season with an away game at the Gale Centre, hosted by the Niagara Falls Canucks. They came away with a loss 2-5, but redeemed themselves in a match at home within the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre versus the Welland Jr. Canadians, 4-3. Coming into the next game, they fell just shy in another match against the Canucks 4-3, but sped ahead in a match against the Pelham Panthers

Falcons.

Hockey Cares.

More scheduled Six Nations Minor Rep’ hockey games took place over this past weekend away from the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Centre (SNSCMC). On Saturday, November 26, the U13’s took on the Ingersoll Express and came away with a win 6-3. Next, on Sunday, November 27, the U15’s met up with the New Hamburg Huskies, but their match put them in a deficit 3-6. The U18’s also met their match in the Aylmer Flames, coming away with a loss 1-13. On Monday, November 28, the U11’s met the Burford Coyotes, but didn’t break the shut out 0-8. This week, more ‘rep games will return to the SNSCMC on Sunday, December 4, between 2 p.m., to 4:30 p.m..

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Anishnaabe artist named to 2023 Welcome Toronto Creators Program

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TORONTO — Welcome Toronto is the product of the Raptors and OVO coming together to focus on spotlighting emerg ing Indigenous, Black, non-binary, female and other Racialized Groups artists between the ages of 16-29.

“In partnership with OVO, the Toronto Raptors strive to amplify diverse voices and talents in our city through art. The Wel come Toronto Creators Program is designed for emerging creators who identify as Black, Indige nous, Women, Non-Binary, or a member of a racial ized group between 16 to 29 years old. The chosen creators will be have the opportunity to have the keys to our brand, and will represent the multicul tural DNA of our city and team,” reads the Welcome to Raptors website.

This year, the program selected Ocean Kiana as an Indigenous creator.

“Ocean Kiana is a Nishinaabe woodland style artist from North Western Ontario raised by the Martiarchs of her family. Her Nishinaabe name is Waabshki Me megwans, meaning White Butterfly and she is of the Wolf Clan. On her home reserves Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) and Net

mizaagamig Nishinaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) she grew up attending ceremonies, powwows, and being out on the land with her grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, mom and sister,” reads Kiana’s website.

Kiana is currently studying to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Anishinaabe Studies with a minor in Visual Arts at Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig. She worked as the K’Chitwa Kwe for Nog dawindamin Family and Community services in the Cultural Department. Working alongside knowl edge holders and teachers, influencing Anishinaabe culture and identity in the lives of her clients. She also worked within the various communities of the North-shore including, Batchawana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Mississaugi First Nation and Serpent River First Nation.

To the creators pro gram, she comes with a background of digital art, painting, drawing, beading, and sewing. Her Anishinaabe territory, community, and identity has a strong influence in the art she creates con sisting of vibrant colours, florals and woodland style dancers.

“She gives her credit to the many Anishinaabe artists who came before her, who mentored and inspired her to be where

she is today,” continues the website.

“I am so excited to be gin this new journey with the Raptors. To think I was just a little girl growing up on the rez, to being one of the Welcome Toronto Creators! I’m so excited for what this program is going to entail and all the awesome work that is going to happen.

AND to work alongside some amazing and talent ed creators,” wrote Kiana to Facebook.

Last year, the 2022 In digenous creator selected was Kyana Kingbird. Kya na Kingbird is a 29 yearold Mi’kmaq and Ojibwe fancy shawl and jingle dress dancer, where her forms of dance are used as both textile wearable art and performance-centric.

Since Kingbird was very young, she dedicated to perfecting her craft and wanted to share her pas sion for dance and culture with the world. As a bead work artist and seam stress, Kingbird takes pride in creating her own regalia for herself and her family, intertwining the beauty between dance and art. Kingbird strives to create an experience that allows those who aren’t intimately involved in the sport to understand how much heart and drive is behind it.

The continuation of beauty in regalia is hoped to be carried on by Kiana.

Ocean Kiana named a featured artist with the Toronto Raptors. OVO

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NLL Transactions

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

With the release of the full team rosters on November 28, all 15 active clubs have signed 25-man sheets as Week 1 will rev into action this Friday, December 2.

Notable moves include that the Georgia Swarm traded a conditional fifthround pick in the 2023 en try draft to the Panther City Lacrosse Club in exchange for Jeremy Thompson. This places three of the Thomp son brothers on one team.

While Halifax Thunderbird Wake:Riat Bowhunter, 12th overall, was named a rookie to watch under “Family ties and NLL Bloodlines” along with an article showcasing his high hopes for the com ing seasons.

The Calgary Roughnecks placed Justin Inacio on the Physically Unable to Perform List from the Ac tive Roster, released Tyler Richards and Kieran McKay from the Active Roster, released Dylan McIntosh and Harrison Matsuoka from the Active Roster, signed Dylan McIntosh and Harrison Matsuoka

to the Practice Player List, traded Kellen LeClair to the Buffalo Bandits in exchange for their second round selection in the 2023 Entry Draft, signed Chris Willman to the Practice Player List, and removed the Practice Player Tag on Harrison Matsuoka and have retained him on the Active Roster.

The Halifax Thunder birds released Kevin Hill, Jerry Staats, Keaton Thom son and Aaron Bold from the Active Roster, signed Jerry Staats and Kevin Hill to the Practice Player List, released Jeremy Winston from the Draft List, and signed Keaton Thomson to the Practice Player List.

The New York Riptide have signed Tyler Davis to the Practice Player List, placed Brent Noseworthy and Dan MacRae on the In jured Reserve List from the Active Roster, and signed Mason Kamminga to the Practice Player List.

On November 27: The Buffalo Bandits placed Greg Harnett and Devyn Mayea on the Hold Out List from the Active Roster, placed Nathaniel Kozenvnikov on

the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, re leased Sam La Roue, Dylan Robinson and Thomas Vaesen from the Active Roster, signed Sam La Roue, Dylan Robinson and Thom as Vaesen to the Practice Player List.

The Buffalo Bandits have placed Frank Brown on the Physically Unable to Per form List from the Active Roster.

The Colorado Mammoth signed Ty Thompson to a one year agreement.

On November 23: the Georgia Swarm placed Miles Thompson on the Injured Reserve List-Season Ending from the Active Roster.

Earlier this week, the NLL announced the eightteam playoff format for the 2022-23 season. The format will again feature the top four teams from the East Conference and top three from the West Con ference, plus a “wild card” entry with the best record between the fourth-place team in the West standings and the fifth-place finisher in the East.

SIX NATIONS POLICE Court Officer-Civilian Position

Applications for a civilian position for a Court Officer with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.

The position will assist the organization in successfully meeting its mission of providing culturally sensitive policing services to the Six Nations Police Service (SNPS), by providing support throughout the process of the administration of court related duties. The Court Officer position works closely with SNPS members to process documents required for daily court operations in locations where uniformed members are required to attend. The Court Officer processes requests for disclosure from the Crown Attorney and performs other administrative operational duties as delegated. The goal of the Court Officer position to ensure appropriate processes are followed in respect to the courts, in collaboration with the judiciary. The position requires tactfulness and diplomacy in interaction with the public, other justice partners, and with all staff members.

The Court Officer is supervised by the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police.

CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:

General Duties:

• Maintain a positive rapport, good working relationship and respectful communication with personnel of the police service, the judiciary, and members of the public.

• Process documents required for daily court operations by:  Preparation of Information’s and accompanying court documents for electronic submission 

Compiling and scanning Crown brief documents for electronic submission to the Crown Attorney  Reviewing Crown briefs to ensure that all required documentation is prepared, dated, and authorized according to legislation

Supervising the timely distribution of Crown briefs to the appropriate Crown Attorney’s office

Maintenance of the court schedule for officers

Administration of the Trial/Preliminary Hearing scheduling process

Maintenance of the court docket

Monitoring the location and status of Crown briefs and other documentation

Verification that documents are received following the disposition of cases

Attending Court locations as required.

• Performs other administrative duties as delegated, including providing advice to uniformed officers on the completion of Crown briefs.

• Maintain knowledge of all legislative, court, and police service procedural changes with the potential to impact Court Officer duties

• Undertake all required training to benefit the member and police service

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the judicial system, awareness of legislative requirement and the documentation process required to carry out daily court operations

• Knowledge of courtroom decorum and confidentiality/impartiality

• Clerical knowledge and keyboarding skills to ensure accurate completion of court documents

• Knowledge of police service structure, function, and activities

• Word processing skills of 40 words per minute, with a high level of accuracy

• Experience of issues related to law enforcement in the Six Nations community and the values and culture of the Haudenosaunee

• Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Band membership is an asset

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to maintain professionalism and interact with the judiciary, the public and other stakeholders with tact and diplomacy

• Excellent written communication skills

• Judgement skills to maintain courtroom decorum, to respond to inquiries and to deal with routine issues

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications

• Proficiency in computer skills to learn and master a variety of specialized software applications and databases used by police and the courts

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to devise and maintain an effective filing system

• Ability to work independently and exhibit a high degree of initiative and self-direction

• Ability to deal with confidential matters

• Ability to multi-task

Applicants

Six Nations Police

P.O. Box 758

2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Attention: Policing Administrator

2022 Dreamcatcher Lax Festival Divisions

Red Black

Rez Dogz Blazers

Willow Grove Grizzlies 32’s Lightning Sting Ironmen LC Frog Pond Maulers Hawks Down Below Lax

Schedule

GM Date Home @ Visitor Time

1 Fri Dec 02 Blazers @ Down Below Lax 5:00pm

2 Fri Dec 02 Hawks @ Rez Dogz 6:00pm

3 Fri Dec 02 Ironmen @ Grizzlies 7:00pm

4 Fri Dec 02 Maulers @ Sting 8:00pm

5 Fri Dec 02 32’s @ Blazers 9:00pm

6 Fri Dec 02 Lightning @ Hawks 10:00pm

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Sat Dec 03 32’s @ Down Below Lax 9:00am

8 Sat Dec 03 Rez Dogz @ Grizzlies 10:00am

9 Sat Dec 03 Lightning @ Ironmen 11:00am

10 Sat Dec 03 Blazers @ Sting 12:00pm

11 Sat Dec 03 Maulers @ 32’s 1:00pm

12 Sat Dec 03 Hawks @ Grizzlies 2:00pm

13 Sat Dec 03 Rez Dogz @ Lightning 3:00pm

14 Sat Dec 03 Down Below Lax @ Sting 4:00pm

15 Sat Dec 03 Maulers @ Blazers 5:00pm

16 Sat Dec 03 Hawks @ Ironmen 6:00pm

17 Sat Dec 03 Lightning @ Grizzlies 7:00pm

18 Sat Dec 03 32’s @ Sting 8:00pm

19 Sat Dec 03 Down Below Lax @ Maulers 9:00pm

20 Sat Dec 03 Rez Dogz @ Ironmen 10:00pm

Semi Finals

21 Sun Dec 04 1st Red @ 2nd Black 12:00pm

22 Sun Dec 04 1st Black @ 2nd Red 1:30pm

Championship Game

23 Sun Dec 04 Winner Game 21 @ Winner Game 22 4:00pm

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL

Cook Iroquois Lodge, Health Services

Caretaker Maintenance Mechanic Parks and Recreation

Part Time TBD December 7, 2022

Full Time $18.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

Caretaker Maintenance Mechanic Parks and Recreation Contract $18.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

School Caretaker School Maintenance, Public Works Contract $18.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

Sanitation Truck Driver Public Works Full Time $19.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

Personal Support Worker Personal Support Services, Health Services Full Time $21.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

Personal Support Worker Personal Support Services, Health Services Part Time $21.00/ Hour December 7, 2022

Speech Language Pathologist Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD December 7, 2022

Nurse Practitioner Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Full Time $60.44/ Hour December 7, 2022

Registered Dietitian Child & Youth Services, Health Services Full Time TBD December 7, 2022

Driver Home and Community Care, Health Services Part Time TBD December 14, 2022

First Link Care Navigator Home and Community Care, Health Services Full Time $60,000 to $65,000 December 14, 2022

Occupational Therapist Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

Assistant Caretaker Parks and Recreation Part Time $16.00/ Hour December 14, 2022

Maintenance Mechanic

Admission/Concession Worker Parks and Recreation Part Time $16.00/ Hour December 14, 2022

Special Needs Resource Consultant Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

Early Childhood Development Worker Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

Education Manager Education, Central Administration Contract $70,000 to $90,000 December 14, 2022

Academic Lead Education, Central Administration Contract $65,000 to $75,000 December 14, 2022

Registered Early Childhood Educator Child Care Services, Social Services Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

Alternative Care Resources Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

Team Member OGD

Family Services Worker Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD December 14, 2022

SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT

Temporary Computer Technician Grand Erie District School Board

Full Time $22.99 to $33.04/ Hour November 30, 2022

Communicator Brantford Police Services Full Time $65,237 November 30, 2022

Six Nations Cannabis Commissioner Six Nations Cannabis Commission B.O.D. TBD December 1, 2022

RECE Maawdoo Maajaamin Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time/ Contract $40,297.50 to December 1, 2022 Child Care $56,821.50

Restorative Justice Worker Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time/ Contract $18.80 to $26.33/ Hour December 1, 2022

Facilitator (RECE) EarlyON Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Contract $20.66 to $29.14/ Hour December 1, 2022 Child and Family Program

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Millwright Piller’s

Full Time $36.00/Hour December 6, 2022

Machine Operator Piller’s Full Time $19.86/ Hour December 6, 2022 General Labourer Piller’s Full Time $19.86/ Hour December 6, 2022

Full-Time Payroll Clerk Grand Erie District School Board Full Time $28.05/ Hour December 7, 2022 Course Instructor – Consultant Grand River Employment and Training Contract TBD December 9, 2022 Marketing and Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD December 15, 2022 Communications Manager Registered Dietitian De dwa da dehs nye>s – Full Time TBD December 17, 2022 Aboriginal Health Center

Unit Coordinator – Skilled Trades Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD December 18, 2022

Assistant Registrar Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD December 18, 2022

Industrial Millwright Mitten Building Products Full Time $38.00/ Hour December 22, 2022

Industrial Electrician Mitten Building Products Full Time $38.00/ Hour December 22, 2022

Director – Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD December 23, 2022 Knowledge Centre

Custodian Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Casual $15.50/ Hour Until Filled Bingo Sales Representative Six Nations of the Grand River Part Time $18.00 to $20.00/ Hour Until Filled (Customer Service Role) Development Corporation

Lab Technician and Developer Six Nations Polytechnic Part Time TBD Until Filled Weekend Visitor Services Woodland Cultural Center Part Time $18.00/ Hour Until Filled Kanien’kehá:ka Teacher Assistant for Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time TBD Until Filled Elementary Classroom Positions English/ESL Teacher Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time TBD Until Filled Cook Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Casual $16.90/ Hour Until Filled IT Technician Ohsweken Speedway Full Time/Permanent $45,000 to $75,000 Until Filled Kitchen Help Sade:konih TOJ TBD Until Filled Cashier Styres Gas Bar Part Time TBD Until Filled Weekend Visitor Services Woodland Cultural Center Part Time $15.00/ Hour Until Filled Housing Outreach Worker Brantford Native Housing Full Time TBD Until Filled Tire Technician Hills Tire Full Time TBD Until Filled Project Administrative Assistant Woodland Cultural Centre Full Time TBD Until Filled Operations Manager Kayanase Full Time TBD Until Filled Forestry Labourer Kayanase Summer Student TBD Until Filled Ground Maintenance Worker Kayanase Summer Student TBD Until Filled Gas Bar Attendant Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Part Time TBD Until Filled Education Curriculum Developer Woodland Cultural Center Contract TBD Until Filled Building Attendant Staff Six Nations of the Grand River Part Time/Permanent $18.00 to Until Filled Development Corporation $20.00/Hour Supply Cook Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Contract/Casual $16.90/Hour Until Filled Supply Teachers Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo On-Call TBD Until Filled English/TSL Teacher Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time TBD Until Filled

Phone: 519.445.2222

Fax: 519.445.4777

Toll Free: 1.888.218.8230 www.greatsn.com

Monture: Ronald Clayton February 4, 1935 – November 29, 2022

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our greatly beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin Ron, now reunited with his love Belva and his twin brother Don. He leaves behind his children Terri, Ron and Teresa, and Dawn and Shawn; his adored grandchildren Raven (Chelsey), Clayton (Kenna), Kristen (Donovan), Carole, Lilly and Kat, and his beautiful great-grandchildren Bellva, Dahlia, Rylan and Kinsley, and his special buddies Wesley and Calvin. Ron was the son of Claybran and Edith Monture, and was predeceased by his brothers Bud and Gilbert. He was the son-in-law of the late Russell and Luella (Honey) Garlow. He is remembered with love by his big sister Helen Moses, and sisters-in-law Lorraine Garlow, Marion Macdonald, and Elvera Garlow. He was uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, and many cousins in the Monture, Anderson and Garlow families, and leaves behind his favourite kitty girl Molly.

Ron worked for 43 years at the Canadian Gypsum Company and was an avid amateur historian, his encyclopedic knowledge of our people and our trek to the Grand River Territory being his favourite subject. He enjoyed trips to the Mohawk Valley and had many friends there who were involved in understanding the incredible legacy of our people. He spent countless hours recreating Haudenosaunee pottery and along with his twin constructing replicas of colonial furniture. He served the Six Nations community by being an elected councillor in 1970-72, was a founding board member of the Woodland Cultural Centre, and the Six Nations Arena Board, and served as a board member of the Chiefswood National Historic Site. He was a member of the Six Nations Public Library Board as well as the Six Nations Genealogy and History Circles, and along with his brother Don was a warden for St John’s Anglican Church and a member of Hiram Lodge #319 AF&AM. He read voraciously and leaves behind a library of books about our people and our material and historical culture as well as many artifacts collected during his visits to the Mohawk Valley. Ron cheered for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays, the Hamilton Ti-Cats and the Buffalo Bills. The family thanks Six Nations Home and Community Care and Brenda Moodie, Six Nations Palliative Care team and Dr. Amy Montour, and Iroquois Lodge for the fantastic care Ron received during the last two years. Ron will be remembered for his enthusiasm and delight in science, technology, history and pondering the universe, and his great love for our people and our history. He adored his grandkids and great-grandkids, and the feeling was mutual. We are forever grateful to the legacy he leaves us at the 4th Line Monture Homestead, and will miss and remember him always. Public visitation will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Thursday December 1 from 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be at Styres on Friday December 2, 2022 at 11am, with graveside service at St. John’s Anglican church to follow. Donations in Ron’s name can be made to the Six Nations Public Library. www. rhbanderson.com

Date: Thursday December 1, 2022 Time - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Place - Six Nations Community Hall

Agenda:

1. SNFA/SNFSFSTF Farm Center Project Update @ 1:00pm 2. Vendors - Food, Crafts, Entrepreneurs (Free setup) 3. Opinion Survey, Draws, Giveaways 4. For Information call SNFA @ 519 445 0022, EMAIL snfa.fna@hotmail.com

The Indian Defense League

Meeting Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 1-3 pm. at the Dajoh All Welcome.

We are planning for a Border Crossing Celebration on Saturday, 15 July 2023. Members and volunteers needed.

HILL: Jeannine Ashley

January

17, 1984 - November 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Jeannine in her 39th year.

Forever loved by her children, Donovan Monteforte, Kash, Milana, Olivia, Memphis, Nova, and Ani’ya VanEvery.

Loving partner of Chad VanEvery. A kind, caring, loved daughter to Mark (Janice), and Nandell (Reid). Much loved sister to Jenelle (Donnie). Auntie to Logan, Keira, Donte, Aysha, and Gracie. Dear niece to Shawnee, Alsea (Joe), Angela Longboat, Rosemary, Brian, Jen, Flo, Sharron (Rick), LuLu, Leenie (Mike), Pete, and Vince. Loving granddaughter to grandpa Dave, and grandma Christine. Close friend to Jerry Montour. Also survived by many cousins, and friends. Holding hands in the Skyworld with her sister Justine by her side. Also predeceased by her grandparents William Guy & Myra Spittal, Pete & Betty Hill; uncles Earl, Hanadis, and Kenny; cousins Lana, Sarah, and Karen.

Resting at her mother’s home 1904 Tuscarora Rd., Six Nations after 2pm Friday. Funeral Service and Burial will be held at Lower Cayuga Longhouse on Saturday November 26, 2022 at 11 am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

BOMBERRY, Chris (Christopher) Andrew of Port Dover at the age of 24, passed away unexpectedly and without warning, his earthly life came to an end on November 17, 2022. Beloved son of Lori and Doug McMillan and Howard and Shirley Bomberry, cherished brother of Ben, Chantelle (Andrew), Connor (Taylor), Kaitlyn, Benjamin and Emily, and Brody. Chris is also survived by grandparents Lee and Marion Schweyer, many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Kenneth and step-sister Whitney, grandparents Tom and Belva Bomberry. Chris attended school in Port Dover and later at York University. He played hockey for the Port Dover Pirates and worked at the Arbor. Family and friends are invited for visitation at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover (519) 583-1530. Sunday November 27, 2022 11 am to 1 pm followed by the funeral service in the funeral home Chapel at 1 pm. Followed by cremation. The Reverend Sheena Marini officiating. For those wishing, donations to Canadian Mental Health Association-Brant/Haldimand/ Norfolk (bhn.cmha.ca) or Six Nations Mental Health (snhs.ca) would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www. thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Coming Events

Craft Fair

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday November 26, 2022 @ 10AM - 4PM

Six Nations Community Hall 1953 4th Line, Ohsweken

In Memoriam

To our precious dear son Andrew J.K. Davis

It’s been 2 years now since that fatal day. You were taken so suddenly, unexpectedly and so tragically from us. Our family circle was broken that day, never to be the same and this left us grief stricken. You were always there for us, ready to lend a helping hand. Your life here on earth was cut short which makes your presence in heaven longer and forever.

Your baby girl asked me to go get you and she still calls you her “dada”

Some things change but that will never change. She loves you immensely and her eyes sparkle when she sees a picture of you just like your eyes sparkled when anyone spoke of your daughter. You were such a good father and we were so happy to have you as our son. You will always be remembered, loved and you meant the world to us. You were always holding your baby girl and now our Creator will always hold you. Until we meet again. You are loved by all the family. Dad misses his talks with you, and so do I. Cole misses you also. We all miss you.

With Love Mom, Dad, Cole, Andrianna and Families.

Crafting

Have you seen personalized wooden signs at craft shows and wondered how to make one?

The Achievement Centre is offering free sessions on how to make and sell handmade signs for profit. Tuesday & Wednesday December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2022 1pm - 3pm 2160 Fourth line For more information or to register, text: 519-757-5989 or email: angel@snpolytechnic.com

ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO GAWENI:YO SCHOOL In Loving Memory of Ward LaForme Sr. April 19, 1920 - November 30, 2022 And Bessie LaForme March 18, 1928 - December 22, 2014

Always remembered by: Joan, Erma & Brent, Dale and families

“Shine brightly”

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

This week no one can help you but yourself, Aries. You have to figure out a way to get to the bottom of a problem on your own. But then the reward will be twice as sweet.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

There are a few obstacles in your path this week, Taurus. But nothing you can’t get around. If you have a few people help you out, your work will be even easier to manage.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, when a current plan of attack isn’t working out quite right, you may have to approach it from a different direction. A new angle can bring with it a new perspective.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

You may need to push yourself a little further this week to make up for lost time, Cancer. Hunker down and get things done. There’s rest to have on the other side of the effort.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Turning a blind eye to a certain situation will not make it go away, Leo. It will only postpone the inevitable, which is getting it handled. Don’t procrastinate any longer.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Others may not want to hear the truth, but you’re still going to offer it up, Virgo. Forge ahead even if you may lose some friends in the process.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Think twice before you act this week, Libra. It’s easy to take the path ahead right now, but there may be some other way to go that could prove more rewarding in the long run.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you are looking for a change but you don’t know what that should be just yet. You may have to try on a few different shoes before you find the right fit.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius birthday season is in full swing right now, so you are in a festive mood. That will continue right into the holidays, when you may be the life of the party.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you can change if you want to. It just requires a little effort right now to figure out the path you want to take. Brainstorm a few ideas and you can find a goal.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Keeping secrets will only work for so long. Aquarius. Sooner or later the truth will be revealed and you will need to come clean. Take the high road from the start.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

After a few bumps, you find your groove, Pisces. Supervisors will recognize your efforts and perhaps give you the notice you deserve.