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ISC wants to transfer housing control to First Nations

STAFF REPORT editor@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES

Indigenous Services Canada wants to transfer control of housing programs to First Nations.

Chris Hoyos, director of policy and communication at the Chiefs of Ontario, says ISC wants to transfer control and funding to First Nations across the country, but that First Nations would basically be inheriting a broken system.

“There is a lot of apprehension around this care and control,” Hoyos told Six Nations of the Grand River elected council’s political liaison committee on Monday. “I don’t think anyone really wants to take on a broken system. The chiefs have called it, ‘managing our own poverty.’ No one’s interested in getting blamed for the housing problems or lack of funding. Your community starts blaming you when the housing programs and services aren’t working properly. ISC and Canada created this broken system.”

ISC has a mandate to transfer housing control to First Nations, including funding, and letting them decide how to spend it.

There are no specific timelines for the transfer but Hoyos estimates the transfer could take up to 15 years on most First Nations.

Ontario First Nations were given $150,000 to investigate the idea.

The transfer does not come with any funding guarantees but allows First Nations to negotiate for housing funding, he said.

In reality, he said, First Nations need about $340 billion to address housing and infrastructure needs but that amounts to Canada’s yearly tax revenue.

“It’s been neglected so long that it’s amounted to this,” he said.

Coun. Hazel Johnson wasn’t excited about any transfer of money from ISC.

“It’s almost like they want to hand down all of what they’re doing but they want to keep control of the dollars. I am unable to get excited about any amount of money or the words ‘transfer’ from ISC.”

She scoffed at the sug-

gestion ISC would provide money for shovel-ready projects.

“We’ve had a shovel-ready project for Kawenni:io for about the last five, six, seven years and then they start changing conditions on the proposal. As recent as a couple of weeks ago, things had to be changed again.”

The Kawenni:io private school build project is up to $31 million estimated dollars now.

Coun. Johnson said it would’ve been much less expensive if ISC had provided the funding years ago, when Kawenni:io board members were ready with design drawings.

“I think they got a bag of tricks and delays. Whenever someone talks about something being shovel-ready, they’re nowhere near to getting any money from them. I have little expectation of us getting the amount of money we’ll ever. Six Nations don’t get nowhere near what they need. I feel disappointed with ISC, let’s just put it that way.”

Hoyos said COO is just as apprehensive about the

transfer of housing control.

“I don’t think anyone really wants to take on a broken system.”

Before ISC would hand over control, First Nations in Ontario would have to meet a list of prerequisites, such as having adequate infrastructure, like roads, sewers, and broadband Internet.

“This transfer can’t happen yet. There are so many other things that need to be fixed first. You can’t just hand over a broken system to the First Nations.”

ISC was given the mandate to engage in discussions regarding the transfer of housing control in 2020.

Recent statistics show First Nations across the country have housing needs that far outweigh the general population.

In 2021, over one in five First Nations people lived in overcrowded housing, a rate that is seven times greater than non-Indigenous people.

One in six Indigenous people country-wide lives in a house in need of a major repair, three times the amount of the rest of the population.

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Dixieland Grill owner donates fresh food to community

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It can be the hardest time of year for some, and this year, things are even harder.

With inflation reaching an all-time high and Six Nations families struggling to put food on the table, a turkey or ham as the centrepiece on Christmas Day can make all the difference.

And one local businessman decided to give at least 300 families a merrier Christmas this year, after donating over $10,000 worth of turkeys and hams to community members on Monday.

Nick “Nitro” Wyman, who owns Dixieland Grill and other businesses on the territory worked with his business partners to gather up the resources needed to donate the delicious birds and ham to families in need this Christmas.

Hundreds of vehicles lined up outside his restau-

rant on Monday to take home a turkey or ham in time for the big day and the event was a huge success, with nobody having to walk away without a donation, said Wyman.

The give-away came about after Wyman said he lost track of time and missed out on his annual back to school donation give-a-away this year, so he asked his partners to start saving up money for turkeys and ham for a Christmas giveaway a few months ago.

“We decided to do it here (at the property of Dixieland Grill on Chiefswood Road),” he said. “We wanted to do something bigger.”

So all Wyman’s businesses pooled all their money together to buy some turkeys and ham.

They wanted to find a tangible way to make sure people enjoyed the holidays this year, after hearing about the dire need for donations from the Six Nations Food Bank this holiday season.

“We just wanted to truly help out and we heard of all the food bank problems this year,” said Wyman.

In addition to the generous meat give-away, Wyman asked that people donate food items for the food bank.

“I’ve got baskets full right now that we normally would give to the food bank,” he said.

Monday night at 5 p.m., the Dixieland Grill parking lot was full of cars and within an hour, almost all the turkeys and ham were gone.

“The coolest part of everything was the line up that we had waiting. When we got to the end had 16 hams left at 6 pm. It was almost perfect. We didn’t have to feel bad we got none left.”

They also got some cash donations, he said.

The only requirement of people who came through was to show a status card.

“It was really gratifying to help out at this time of year,” said Wyman.

Grand Erie Appoints Julie White as Superintendent of Education

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BRANTFORD — Grand Erie District School Board has appointed Julie White, M.ED., OCT, to Superintendent of Education for the district.

“We’re excited and thrilled to have Julie join our senior team,” said JoAnna Roberto, Director of Education. “She is a respected leader and educator, and her experience, relationships, skills and values will have a tremendously positive impact for students, staff and our communities. Her expertise in Specialized Services will be a significant asset as we focus on supporting responsive environments for each learner from a lens of equity and inclusion.”

White has more than 20 years of experience in education and extensive knowledge of Grand Erie. She began her career as a teacher in the district, spent time as a school administrator,

and most recently, held the position of Principal Leader of Specialized Services for Grand Erie.

“I’m honoured to take this next step in my career in Grand Erie,” said White. “I’m excited by the opportunity to collaborate closely with leaders and communities as we work together to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire every learner.”

White earned a Master of Education from Brock University and has a background in developing processes and programs to support learning in the classroom and professional development for educators. White’s Superintendent responsibilities are effective January 1, 2023, and will include Brant and Haldimand County elementary schools.

Julie White.

Study says alcohol, drugs leading cause of youth emergencies

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OTTAWA — Alcohol was involved in more medical emergencies that sent young people to hospital emergency departments than cannabis or opioids, according to a new study of 4,634 cases in three Canadian communities.

In a four-year study of emergency departments in in Sherbrooke, Que., Saskatoon, Sask., and the Greater Halifax region in Nova Scotia, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction found that emergencies involving alcohol represented close to 70% of the cases studied.

The study focused on the presence of three psychoactive drugs: alcohol, cannabis and opioids, in visits to EDs by teenagers and young adults from 12 to 24 years old. The injuries included drug toxicity, falls, vehicle accidents, violence and self-harm, including suicide attempts.

Other key findings from the report show 28% of the visits were by young people under the minimum legal drinking age in their region. More than one psychoactive substance had been consumed in nearly 40% of cases. A large proportion of young people arriving in the emergency room had previously visited for a substance-related

emergency.

“This study highlights a need to pay closer attention to the substance use of young people in Canada,” said Alexander Caudarella, CCSA Chief Executive Officer. “Thousands of young people end up in Canada’s emergency departments every year because of alcohol and other substances. The fact that so many had previous emergency department presentations indicates we have a long way to go to ensure people get the help they need when they need it. This is especially urgent as the healthcare system looks for new options to reduce strain on emergency departments across Canada.”

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Elected Chief confronts Minister Miller for leaving community out of the loop on secret meeting with HDI

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OTTAWA — Six Nations

Elected Chief Mark Hill confronted Indigenous Services Minister Mark Miller on an open mic at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly last week — in front of the Prime Minister — berating the Minister for turning a personal visit to Six Nations to into a closed door meeting with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute — without advising the elected council that the Minister would be coming to the community.

Chief Hill told the Minister that it was another divide and conquer tactic for him to attend the community and not inform the elected council or the community that the meeting would be taking place, given that the Chief and council are the elected leaders of the community.

Hill was informed that the Minister met with members of the hereditary leadership and HDI in a closed door meeting, and said that the Minister had no right to attend the community and interfere in governance issues that are internal to the Six Nations community

“As many of you are aware six nations has been in a battle to deal with our lands for decades. We are finally in a time when we had a trial date. As many of you are also aware we have a hereditary council who we have never seen eye to

eye,” said Chief Hill.

Hill said that he was not informed that the Minister was on Six Nations. And says he found out in a last minute text message — without proper notice or protocol to the elected council. “This undermines our community’s efforts to unite and work out internal governance matters in the light of the biggest court case of our people’s history.”

Hill was referring to a private visit the Minister made to “an old friend” as he posted on his social media channels November 17 a photo of him standing in the home of a Six Nations man and woman.

The Chiefs office says they later found out that the Minister was actually on the territory meeting with the HDI at one of the community longhouses. Something the Ministers office later confirmed.

“That type of behaviour

and the same type of divide and conquer tactics that the government use against our people does not push us forward. It in fact, stalls us,” said Chief Hill.

“We have internal affairs that we need to figure out ourselves. We don’t need assistance from the Government of Canada to come in and to tell us otherwise or to meet with other entities. We need to do that on our own time, with our own people, in one room. And we don’t need the governments help to do that.”

Hill reprimanded the Minister before the entire AFN and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was also in attendance at the Special Assembly, and said that the Minister must abide by proper protocols and procedures when coming to indigenous peoples territories and not to interfere with internal

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governance matters, especially in high-stakes conflict situations such as the ongoing struggle between the elected leadership and hereditary leaders looking to the Crown to be reinstated and recognized as the true government — heading into Six Nations historic land claim case.

Chief Hill said, “Respectfully I ask that you continue to look at the protocols and procedures when coming to territories because it would have been nice to get notice from your office that you were in my territory meeting with other entities and not a last minute text message claiming it as notification. There are procedures that we are all well aware of. I have the utmost respect for our hereditary chiefs and clan mothers and will continue to do the work that we have to do amongst our people at Six Nations.

We’re sick and tired of the divide and conquer and I’m here to state that message loud and clear.”

The crowd of Chiefs in assembly let out a roar of applause and cheers following Chief Hill’s reprimand to the Minister.

Minister Miller then went on to apologize to the Chief for his lack of notification and not following protocol.

“The context in which I met with Haudenosaunee chiefs and clan mothers was one when I was asked to meet without the elected chief and council and I agreed,” said Minister Miller. And said the meeting was to discuss “recent events in Caledonia”.

The Minister then went on to say that “the reality is, um, about a hundred years ago, the RCMP was sent in to disband the Haudenosaunee traditional leadership, and this was

wrong. As you know this is something that impacts the community today and the feeling that Canada ‘only sides with band council’. I have a duty to respect all voices in communities and my duty is to indigenous peoples and I take that very seriously.

The last thing I want to do is cause any turmoil in the community. What I said as part of those meetings will remain confidential but it was not a message of exclusion. Some of my words may not have been welcomed, but I said them truly and openly and I do mean them, and these are communications the will continue. Again, there is absolutely no intent to undermine, Canada has done enough of that, but I do undertake to give you proper notice going forward.”

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Food insecurity rising across the province and what you can do High

week. It depends on the week and time of year.”

food cost likely to continue in 2023

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Not having access to sufficient food, or food of adequate quality to meet one's basic needs is one of the ways you can define food insecurity. People of Six Nations and the province of Ontario are facing this problem again as the holidays approach and will likely carry on well into 2023.

It is not only the rising cost of food that is contributing to issues surrounding food insecurity in the province, but it plays a large role. According to Forbes, the higher prices of common food items are causing consumers to make difficult decisions surrounding food insecurity, like having to turn to food banks.

Food insecurity ranges from having to limit the essentials to doing without food entirely because of a lack of money. In Ontario in 2021, 249,000 households missed meals, reduced their intake of food or went days without eating. Ontario was the only province where more people were food insecure in 2021 than in 2020, according to The Star.

In a November article by Two Row Times writer Donna Duric, we learned the usage of the Six Nations Community Food Bank has skyrocketed from roughly 50 visitors per week to nearly 300. The likelihood of that number having risen since the article was published on Nov. 23 is high.

The statistics come from Chair Mary Monture. She said the food bank has had to give out less food to meet the demand within the community and that the food bank has spent $120,000 on food alone from January to September of this year.

“It’s very hard now,” Monture said. “Our numbers keep increasing every

Donations to the food bank from community members and local businesses like the Ohsweken Speedway in early December help a lot. Glenn Styres, owner of the speedway, dropped off a $10,000 cheque to the food bank and another anonymous donor also gave them a $10,000 cheque. Styres said he heard how bad the situation was at the food bank and wanted to help out.

Why prices are rising

There are many reasons why the cost of food is still rising, some reported in Forbes include; pandemic disruptions, the war in Ukraine, and Russian sanctions:

1. Pandemic Disruptions: The pandemic disrupted nearly every part of the food supply chain, including production, processing and retail. Those effects on the food supply chain are still being felt today.

When lockdowns forced people to eat at home, producers catering to restaurants lost a key customer base, while grocery stores faced a massive increase in demand. Many food producers struggled in those early months to convert their operations to serve grocery consumers.

Food production costs also increased due to labour turnover, investments to protect products from contamination, and additional worker-training costs. Even the cost of transportation of food to processors and grocery stores increased as retailers placed rush orders to keep shelves stocked.

These cost increases are folded into the price consumers pay for groceries. And while some transportation costs have dropped, including gasoline, other increased costs throughout the food supply chain offset any potential relief.

2. The War in Ukraine: In the early days of the war in Ukraine, analysts speculated that food prices were bound to be affected. Those predictions have come to fruition. Russia and Ukraine are some of the largest

producers of wheat in the world, together accounting for 30 per cent of all wheat exports.

But the war has posed obvious challenges for Ukraine to continue exporting wheat. Both its agricultural production and export capabilities have been decimated by the war: Its cargo exports decreased 92 per cent between May 2021 and May 2022 according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Ukraine and Russia signed a deal in July to release about 20 million tons of grain that were stuck in Black Sea ports. According to McKinsey & Company, the release brought some relief to the market, but long-term complications remain.

McKinsey estimates the 2022 to 2023 grain harvest in Ukraine will end up being more than 30 million tons below normal levels.

With Ukraine unable to fulfill its role as a major wheat producer, the world is facing a shortage. Short supply means the price of wheat is much higher, making it more expensive to process key ingredients, such as flour and starch. In turn, food producers must increase the price they charge consumers to make up for their higher production costs.

3. Sanctions on Russia: Due to the war in Ukraine, Western countries have implemented bans on Russian imports, including oil and gas. Energy prices rose 23.8 per cent from August 2021 to August

2022, per the latest CPI report. Higher energy prices further exacerbate the already-high food production and transportation costs that the pandemic triggered.

Soaring fertilizer costs also contribute to food price increases. Since early 2021, farmers have struggled to cope with rising fertilizer costs; prices in some areas increased by more than 300 per cent before the war in Ukraine, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Higher prices on the production side has forced farmers to increase their crop prices.

Russian sanctions are only worsening the already-existing fertilizer shortage. Russia is a major exporter of fertilizers, accounting for close to 30 per cent of the world’s fertilizer exports.

Are prices expected to lower?

Food inflation is set to remain high in the first half of 2023 before it starts to ease, said Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of the report and Dalhousie University professor of food distribution and policy, in a Canadian Press news release.

“When you look at the current food inflation cycle we’re in right now, we’re probably in the seventh-inning stretch,” he said in an interview. “The first part of 2023 will remain challenging … but we’re starting to see the end of this.”

Multiple factors could influence food prices next

year, including climate change, geopolitical conflicts, rising energy costs and the lingering effects of COVID-19, the report said. Currency fluctuations could also play a role in food prices. A weaker Canadian dollar could make importing goods like lettuce more expensive, for example.

Earlier this year the loonie was worth more than 80 cents US, but it then dropped to a low of 72.17 cents US in October amid a strengthening U.S. dollar. It has hovered near the 74 cent mark in recent weeks, ending Friday at 74.25 cents US.

“The produce section is going to be the wild card,” Charlebois said. “Currency is one of the key things that could throw things off early in the winter and that’s why produce is the highest category.”

Easy ways to cut grocery costs

According to CNBC, food prepared at home now costs 10 per cent more than it did a year ago. Comparatively speaking, restaurant prices have risen by 6.9 per cent, making it more affordable for some people to eat out than prepare meals at home.

Despite rising food costs, it is possible to save money by cooking at home.

Purchase generic brands: Switching to generic brands can immediately bring about savings over name-brand counterparts. Generics cost less because manufacturers don’t have to offset the cost of advertising. Many generic brands are made in the same facilities that produce name-brand items.

Plan weekly or monthly meals: Take a few moments to jot down meal ideas for the week. This can streamline the process of buying meals and help a person use fewer ingredients. Plus, meal plans can be based on which items are on sale. One can meal plan from scratch, or utilize a meal plan from a website that helps utilize all ingredients in various ways, such as turning leftover meatloaf from one night into Sloppy Joes on another.

Stick to a list: When meal planning, check out the pantry first to see what’s on hand, and then mark down the items needed. Only buy what is listed, resisting the urge to make impulse purchases. For those who can’t avoid throwing a few extra items in the wagon, utilize stores’ shop-from-home services, where it’s possible to keep track of what’s being spent in real-time. Simply check out and then do a curbside pickup.

Check product prices: When comparing prices, be sure to check out the net item, net pound or net ounce price. This enables shoppers to see if a sale is really a value, including whether it’s best to buy pre-packaged products or individual items.

Consider cheaper meals: Make the bulk of meals with less expensive ingredients, such as beans, whole grains and vegetables. Chicken drumsticks or thighs are generally cheaper than steaks or even chicken breasts and cutlets.

Reduce reliance on bottled beverages: Opt for water at home rather than bottled, if possible. Purchase iced tea powder or tea bags and whip up brews. Water with lemon juice can replace lemonade.

Six Nations Community Food Bank resources

“There were a total of 1,462,795 visits to food banks across Canada in 2022,” according to foodbankscanada.ca.

Every Thursday is food service day at the Six Nations Community Food Bank and food service hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. And again from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food items are handed out based on availability.

Anyone wishing to donate to the food bank can send money via e-transfer to sncfoodbank@gmail. com. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, visit: sixnationsfoodbank.com.

Food insecurity in Ontario is a growing concern and will likely continue into 2023.

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Anti-bullying task force terms of reference passed

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council passed the terms of reference for the Six Nations Anti-Bullying Task Force, whose work was put on hold for over two years because of the Covid pan-

Six Nations Elected Council political liaison briefs

demic.

The task force was created after elected council was made aware of multiple instances of serious bullying at Six Nations schools in 2019. Council directed the formation of an anti-bullying task force to address the issue. There are about 40 people on the task force.

The task force is always recruiting more people to sit on its committee. Anyone interested can

contact the task force lead Jen Mt. Pleasant, via email at jennifermtpleasant@ sixnations.ca or by phone at 519-770-6569.

Council defers changes to Ogwadeni:deo document changes

Ogwadeni:deo, the agency that looks after child welfare on Six Nations, is looking to revise numerous documents and frameworks that were approved in principle in

2018, but never received full ratification from Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

Among the documents include the agency’s governance documents, framework policy, memorandum of understanding, and the agency’s Commission governance manual and policies.

“Those documents been kicking around for years,” said Cynthia Jamieson, Ogwadeni:deo corporate

manager of services.

They were approved in principle in 2018 but after reviewing the documents, Jamieson said they needed tweaking, with an effective date of Apr. 1, 2023.

One of the recommendations is to reduce the size of the commission from 10 people to six people. Jamieson said they’ve had trouble filing seats on the commission because current legislation does not allow any members

to receive any payment of any kind.

“The reason for that we have not been able to reach the full complement for the commission.

The commission members are not able to receive any honorarium. It’s not because the It’s not that the commission is stingy. It’s actually legislated. They cannot receive any sort of pay for their services on the commission. So we’ve not been too successful in that regard.”

She also suggested that the director of the agency no longer report to council’s Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) but that they report to the commission director.

Elected Council’s political liaison committee deferred making a decision on the changes until it could consult a lawyer.

Crash sends one to hospital

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SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Police say one driver sustained life threatening injuries in a single vehicle crash on Third Line.

On December 10 at 8:12 p.m. police received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Third Line and that a person was ejected from the vehicle. Officers said a pick-up truck was completely destroyed and a male located a short distance from the vehicle.

First responders arrived and transported the male to hospital with life threatening injuries. No update has been made as to the victim’s condition.

Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed the accident to contact them at 519-4452811 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppersbb.com

28 Indigenous-owned businesses receive grant from Hydro One and Canadian Council for Aborignal Business

At a ceremony hosted on Fort William First Nation on Dec. 7, Hydro One and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced the 28 recipients of the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant.

The event was co-hosted by Maamigin Environmental & Relations, an environmental services company in northwest Ontario and a recipient of the grant. Grant recipients include a wide range of Indigenous-owned businesses across Ontario such as food suppliers, advertising and marketing specialists and wellness services. The grant will help them achieve business goals and energize life in their communities.

“At Maamigin Environmental & Relations Inc., we want to be the leading environmental management company in northwest Ontario. This support from Hydro One and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business signifies a massive step towards realizing that goal,” said Brian Ludwigsen, president of Maamigin Environmental & Relations Inc. “As an Indigenous-owned and operated company, we are so thrilled to have been selected as a recipient of the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant. We will use the grant to expand our marketing and begin to scale our business throughout northwest Ontario and beyond.”

Level 2 Grants: Eight recipients have been awarded a $7,500 grant and a CCAB membership. Recipients were selected

through a jury review process. Level 2 grant recipients are:

- Beezer’s Honey, located in Dryden

- Four Voices Marketing Communications, located in Sault Ste. Marie

- Kassey’s Chapleau Piano Academy, located in Chapleau

- Maamigin Environmental & Relations Inc., located in Fort William First Nation

- RAW Group, located in Sudbury

- Shop Métis Inc., located in Midland

- Weaving Wellness Centre, located in Toronto

- Wesley Bow Guides Inc., located in Hearst

“At Hydro One, we are committed to Reconciliation and working together with Indigenous communities as true partners. We are proud to partner with the CCAB to invest in the success of Indige-

nous-owned businesses,” said Lindsay Zylstra, vice-president of supply chain, Hydro One. “The Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant is an incredible opportunity for us to discover new Indigenous companies that we can do business with. We will continue to leverage our unique position in the province to expand our network of Indigenous-owned businesses and create mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities.”

Level 1 Grants: 20 recipients have been awarded a $2,500 grant and a CCAB membership. Selections were made through a live lottery draw on November 18. Level 1 grant recipients are: Addiev Corporate Training, located in Nepean; AS Williams Consulting, located in Curve Lake First Nation;

Benjamin Belaney, located in Peterborough; Brii-Co Contracting and Consulting, located in Cutler; Choosing to Live Healthy, located in Hagersville; D2 Energy Consulting, located in Nolalu; Energy Intentions, located in Shannonville; First Nation Timber Ltd., located in Kapuskasing; Green Legacy Farm, located in Bonfield; Indigenous Artifax, located in Orillia; InWork360, located in Toronto; Katie R. Wilhelm, located in London; Langcore Construction Corp., located in Deep River; Noctua Publishing Inc., located in Orillia; Spirit Fit, located in Christian Island; The Vintage Eco Shop, located in Parry Sound; Toronto Red Pages, located in Toronto; White Star Dog Boarding and Training Centre, located in Neyaashiinigmiing; Williams Communication Services,

located in Oshawa; Willies, located in Simcoe.

“Congratulations to recipients of all levels of the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant,” said Tabatha Bull, president and CEO, CCAB. “For the second year in a row, we're thrilled to continue working with Hydro One and to assist Ontario Indigenous businesses in enhancing their business and achieving their goals.”

This partnership is a part of Hydro One's commitment to direct 20 per cent of its corporate donations and sponsorships to Indigenous communities and organizations that benefit Indigenous communities. Hydro One is also committed to increasing its Indigenous procurement spend to five per cent of the company's purchases of materials and services by 2026.

Celebrating the rich and resilient history of Indigenous peoples and working to co-create a better future through

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First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

Prairie Green landfill in the spring.

WINNIPEG — Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer after police declined to look there.

They are also calling on the federal government to help in their next steps.

In a letter sent Tuesday to Marc Miller, minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Patty Hajdu, minister of Indigenous Services, and Marco Mendicino, minister of Public Safety, seven First Nations groups laid out their needs in the potential search of the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.

``In lieu of this inaction by the Winnipeg Police Service, we are forced to

advocate for loved ones now that trust has been broken by this decision not to search,'' the letter reads.

The groups are requesting the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to oversee the search. They also want the federal government to provide immediate resources to conduct a feasibility study, fund resources for the families affected, cover costs associated with a search and agree to call in the RCMP if Winnipeg police refuses to search.

Long Plain First Nation Chief Kyra Wilson said leaders are meeting this

week to form a committee of experts to put together a search and budget plan. They are speaking with forensics and archeological experts, as well as landfill operators.

``I'm very positive that we will have the right people at the table to push forward these conversations,'' Wilson said in an interview.

They are hoping to present a plan to provincial and federal governments, and request funding.

Police believe the remains of Harris and Myran, who are both from Long Plain but lived in Winnipeg, ended up in the

The chances of finding them are low due to time that has passed, as well as the heavy, compacted mud at the site, police have said.

The owner of the private landfill has stopped operations and continues to work with all authorities. Barry Blue, district manager with Waste Connections of Canada, did not say how long the company would pause work at the site.

Wilson, Harris' family and First Nations leaders expressed outrage over what they called the police's inaction in searching for the women and called for the chief of police to resign.

Police Chief Danny Smyth, as well as representatives from the city and the province, have offered to meet with Indigenous groups to determine next steps.

After a meeting Monday, the Winnipeg Police Board

decided to leave decisions on next steps for a search up to Indigenous groups and federal and provincial governments.

``There has been an open offer for Indigenous leaders to meet with Chief Smyth and his executive to receive a briefing on the health and safety issues associated with conducting a humanitarian recovery search of the remains to the extent it is possible,'' Coun. Markus Chambers, who is the board's chairperson, said in a statement.

Chambers added the board has no further comments on next steps.

The office of Mayor Scott Gillingham said he has been speaking with Indigenous leaders and other levels of government to determine how the city can help, and is ``encouraged'' by the dialogue between different groups.

Public Safety Canada referred all questions to Winnipeg police.

Police did not respond

to requests.

Jeremy Skibicki is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Harris, Myran, Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified woman that Indigenous leaders have called Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman.

Police believe the women were killed over a two-month period in the spring, although only Contois's body has been found.

Her partial remains were discovered in a garbage bin in the city and in another landfill in the spring.

Wilson could not provide a timeline for when a feasibility study could be completed, but said ``time is of the essence.''

``It can't be an extended period of time, just given the fact that we want this to continue to be a priority in terms of conversation and actions moving forward.''

Wilson plans to meet with Smyth on Wednesday.

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Rebecca Contios, Morgan Beatrice Harris, Marcedes Myran. RCMP

Timeline of events about slayings of four women in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police have charged Jeremy Skibicki, 35, with first-degree murder in the deaths of four women. Investigators believe the killings of Rebecca Contois, 24; Morgan Beatrice Harris, 39; Marcedes Myran, 26; and a fourth unidentified woman whom Indigenous leaders have named Buffalo Woman, or Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, happened over two months.

Here is a timeline of the case so far:

March 15 _ Police believe Buffalo Woman was killed on or around this date.

May 1 — Police say Harris, a member of Long Plain First Nation, was last seen in the area of Main Street and Henry Avenue. They believe she was killed on or around this date.

May 4 — Police say they believe Myran, also of Long Plain First Nation, was killed on or around this date.

May 14 or 15 — Police say they believe Contois of O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, also known as Crane River, was killed on or around these dates.

May 16 — Const. Rob Carver tells a news conference that officers found a ``horrifically grisly scene'' in a garbage bin near an apartment building. Police secure the Brady Road

Resource Management Facility, a landfill south of the city, where it's believed there could be more remains. Police later say they believe the remains of Harris and Myran were also transported to the Prairie Green landfill north of Winnipeg on this day.

May 18 — Skibicki is arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Contois. Officers execute a search warrant at his home.

May 19 — Winnipeg police say the remains found in the garbage bin at the apartment belonged to Contois.

June 2 — Police begin searching the Brady landfill for remains.

June 15 — Police announce they have recovered remains at the Brady landfill.

June 20 — Investigators determine additional victims' remains are believed to be at the Prairie Green landfill.

June 21 — Police confirm the remains found at the Brady landfill are those of Contois.

September — Family members of Myran make pleas on social media to contact police if she is found, saying she has not been heard from for months.

Dec. 1 — Police charge Skibicki with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Harris, Myran and an unidentified woman

whom Indigenous leaders later call Buffalo Woman.

Dec. 2 — Skibicki appears in court and his lawyer, Leonard Tailleur, says Skibicki maintains his innocence. Police Chief Danny Smyth says the remains of Harris and Myran are believed to be at the Prairie Green landfill, but no search is planned because too much time has passed.

Dec. 6 — Police defend their decision not to search the Prairie Green landfill. Family members of Harris share their disappointment and anger on Parliament Hill and say they are prepared to search on their own.

Dec. 8 — Operations at the Prairie Green landfill are halted as the province and city decide what to do. First Nations leaders call for Smyth's resignation over the decision not to search the landfill. Smyth meets with the Winnipeg Police Board and Mayor Scott Gillingham

Dec. 9 — Smyth says he has no intention to resign and supports exploring options to recover the remains at the Prairie Green landfill.

Dec. 13 — Long Plain First Nation Chief Kyra Wilson says Indigenous leaders plan to form a committee of experts to put together a search and budget plan that they would present to provincial and federal governments.

know the score.

LNHL returns as

GARDEN VILLAGE — Ontario’s largest organized youth hockey tournament is getting ready.

After three cancellations, the tournament will be held in Mississauga from March 12 to 16, 2023, hosted by the Nippissing First Nation. This years theme is “all nations, one family,” as the tournament has historically hosted over 200 First Nations teams.

On December 1, registration for the 2023 Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Tournament opened.

Team managers can complete registrations and find more information on the LNHL website. Players that are individ-

uals without teams are encouraged to register individually to be found by teams within the individual player pool.

“After three years of

cancellations, Nippissing First Nation is excited to welcome you to the City of Mississauga for the 49th Annual Little Native Hockey League Tourna-

Nations, One Family”

shifts with a deadline to apply falling on December 31, 2022.

More information, can be acquired by contacting Freda Martel at 705-7532050 ext. 1223 or email fredam@nfn.ca.

Vendors may also apply until January 31, 2023, and more information can be acquired by contacting Sarah Fisher, Vendor coordinator at sarahf@ nbisiing.com.

ment. Registration is now open,” said Chief MacLeod in a video provided by the Little NHL. “An event this large also needs many volunteers—NFN provides

accommodation and meal allowances for all volunteers.”

The NFN volunteer team will ask volunteers to commit to three 7-hour

Various sponsorship opportunities are available to showcase a company’s support as well with a LNHL 2023 sponsorship package and a deadline of January 31, 2023. For more information, those interested are encouraged to contact Gen Couchie, Sponsorship Coordinator at 705-753-2050 ext. 1243 or genc@nfn.ca.

Marian Jack amongst board nominees for Hockey Canada revamp

ONTARIO — After the Hockey Canada’s entire leadership group and board of directors stepped down in early October amidst scandals and parliamentary inquiries, Hockey Canada announced Monday that the independent nominating committee hired to select candidates for the board of directors has chosen its finalists.

Amongst them is Marian Jacko, the assistant deputy attorney general for the Indigenous Justice Division of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.

Many turned to social media to congratulate Jack, including Hockey Indigenous: “Congratulations to Marian Jacko, from the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, who is amongst the nominees for Hockey Canada new Board of Directors! Marian is an

Assistant Deputy Attorney general for the Indigenous Justice Division of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. We wish you the best of luck, Marian!” Reads the wellknown page.

Over 550 candidates applied to be considered for a role on Hockey Canada's board of directors in total, with the nominating committee ultimately selecting a group of five women and four men.

As per the recommendation of former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell, the newly nominated members of the board will serve a special one-year term if elected to the position by Hockey Canada's members. The election is set for this Saturday, December 17.

As for the rest of the nominees: Hugh L. Fraser was nominated for the role of chair of the board, bringing with him nearly three decades of experience as a justice in the Ontario Court of Justice and seven years serving

on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Fraser is a former Olympian in his own right and currently serves as an independent arbitrator with the United States Olympics and Paralympic Committee, the USOPC Athletes' Advisory Council, the United States Anti-Doping Agency, and is a commissioner with Athletics Canada.

The committee has also nominated board positions including: Grant Borbridge, who serves as vice president of legal and corporate secretary at Trimac Transportation.

Cassie Campbell-Pascall, who is a three-time Olympic gold medallist, Order of Canada recipient and the only captain in Team Canada history to win two gold medals. Julie Duranceau, who is a prolific lawyer and mediator who has led more than 400 mediation meetings. Dave Evans, a current real estate developer who previously served as the global head of innovation and technology for a large

international advisory firm. Marni Fullerton, who brings over three decades of experience having served as CEO of SFF Inc., CEO of Kingsmere Films, strategic advisor for the Millenix Group, regional Ontario producer for CBC Radio, Alberta bureau chief and network current affairs producer and reporter for CBC Television.

Jonathan F. Goldbloom, a current member of Via Rail's board of directors who was also a founding partner of Avenue Strategic Communications Inc..

And Andrea Poole, the founder and CEO of the accounting firm Numeris CPA Professional Corporation. She also provides financial services to an Indigenous-led multi-million-dollar First Nation women and children-focused charity.

“All

A LNHL photo from 2019, recognizing an “awesome experience for LNHL Wikwemikoong.”

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Marian Jacko of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation was announced as a finalist nominee for the new board of directors for Hockey Canada. Jacko is an Assistant Deputy Attorney general for the Indigenous Justice Division of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. She is also President of the Little Native Hockey League.

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Partnership announced between ALL West and XLL, ahead of ALL East season start

By TRT Staff with notes from arenalacrosseleague.ca

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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The Arena Lacrosse League will be working in partnership with the Xtreme Lacrosse League to further promote opportunities for players wanting to advance in box lacrosse in B.C.

All players registered in the XLL will be available as free agents during the season to the teams in the ALL West Division.

“This is a great opportunity for us to further grow the ALL brand, our partnership with (Randy and) the XLL gives us three levels of lacrosse in the West to compliment the East,” said Paul St. John, the ALL West President. “The XLL will assist with identifying players ready to play at the next level”

The XLL which has been providing a winter box lacrosse league to players since 2018 will now be working together with the ALL West to provide opportunities to continue playing during the off season.

“The ALL West has done an excellent job since launching in 2021 and we are excited to be part of providing players more opportunities to

play and get better during the winter off-season,” said Randy Clough, the XLL President.

Registration opens soon with the 8-week season being played on Sundays at the Coquitlam Forum,

starting January 8. The league will be limited to 80 players and all players must be at least 18 years of age.

ONTARIO — This weekend, the ALL East is set to

kick off at the Brampton Memorial Arena with a match between the Peterborough Timbermen and Brampton Express on Friday, December 16. The next day, the Six Nations

Snipers will take on the Oshawa Outlaws at the Children’s Arena in Oshawa, before the Whitby Steelhawks take on the newly named Ohsweken Bears in the same arena.

This weeks National Lacrosse League Transactions

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

With Week 3 approaching, the Halifax Thunderbirds, Rochester Knighthawks, Albany FireWolves and the Toronto Rock sit at the top of the Eastern Conference consecutively, while Panther City, Calgary Roughnecks, San Diego Seals, and Saskatchewan Rush sit at the top of the Western Conference consecutively.

Internal changes continue: on December 6 the Colorado Mammoth signed Ryhs Duch to a one year agreement and the Colorado Mammoth released Austin Murphy from the Active Roster.

On December 7: The Las Vegas Desert Dogs

placed Marshall King on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs placed Joe Robertson on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The Rochester Knighthawks released Jordan Trottier from the Active Roster.

The Rochester Knighthawks released Corson Kealey from the Practice Player List. The Rochester Knighthawks have placed Cory Becker on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List.

On December 8: The Las Vegas Desert Dogs placed Zack Greer on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs have placed Jon Phillips on the Active Roster from the

Practice Player List. The Vancouver Warriors have placed Aidan Solomon on the Practice Player List from the Injured Reserve List.

On December 9: The Panther City Lacrosse Club placed Brooker Muir on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster. The Panther City Lacrosse Club placed Connor Sellars on the Active Roster from the Hold Out List. The Toronto Rock placed Sheldon Burns on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster. The Toronto Rock placed Jordan McKenna on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List.

On December 10: The Calgary Roughnecks released Tyler Richards. The Calgary Roughnecks

removed the Practice Player Tag on Adam Bland and retained him on the Active Roster. The Colorado Mammoth released Jake Foster from the Injured Reserve List. The Colorado Mammoth signed Jake Foster to the Practice Player List. The Rochester Knighthawks placed Cory Becker on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster. The Rochester Knighthawks placed Tyler Biles on the Active Roster from the Physically Unable to Perform List. The Vancouver Warriors placed Jacob Motiuk on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster. The Vancouver Warriors placed Ryan Martel on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List.

Finally. This Sunday, The Toronto Monarchs will face off with the Paris RiverWolves at 2 p.m., within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

This weekend, the ALL East is set to kick off at the Brampton Memorial Arena with a match between the Peterborough Timbermen and Brampton Express on Friday, December 16. STAFF

A photo courtesy of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) of the Halifax Thunderbirds, shared on December 9. Photo submitted.

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Breaking of racial barriers in the NHL recognized as event of national historic significance

TORONTO — On December 7, a special ceremony held at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, took place to commemorate five hockey players with national historic designations.

Henry "Elmer" Maracle, Paul Jacobs, Larry Kwong, Fred Sasakamoose, and Willie O'Ree each broke racial barriers to reach hockey's highest level.

On behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport and Member of Parliament for Milton, announced the designation of Breaking Racial Barriers in the National Hockey League (NHL) as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration.

"Hockey is Canada –and the struggles players faced in the sport reflect the struggles of racialized and Indigenous communities in Canadian society at the time and which too often continue today. During and after their careers, Paul Jacobs, Henry "Elmer" Maracle, Larry Kwong, Fred Sasakamoose, and Willie O'Ree have exemplified leadership for their respective communities. They serve as examples for greater inclusion in the sport, and by recognizing the national historic significance of their achievement, we honour their skill, perseverance and power to inspire greater inclusivity in every corner of our diverse country,” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada in a written press release. The designation honours the achievements of the five hockey players including – Henry "Elmer" Maracle of Six Nations—

who at different points broke through longstanding prejudice that prevented Indigenous, Chinese Canadian, Black, and other racialized players from playing in professional hockey.

According to Hockey Wiki, Maracle, September 8, 1904 - June 20, 1958, also known as ‘Buddy,’ was a professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 games in the National Hockey League. A member of the Mohawk Nation, Maracle was the first full-blooded First Nations hockey player in the NHL.

He was called in from the Springfield Indians and suited up for the New York Rangers for the February 12, 1931 game versus the Detroit Falcons. On February 22, 1931, Maracle recorded his first points, a goal and an assist, as the Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Quakers 6-1. Maracle played the rest of the regular season, finishing with 1 goal and 3 assists, and had no points in 4 post season matches.

As can be guessed, national historic designations illustrate defining moments in Canada's his-

tory and the diverse and complex stories that are shared. National historic designations are said to assist reflection upon how to build a thoughtful and inclusive society for present and future generations.

“While Canadians of all backgrounds played and enjoyed hockey, racial discrimination and prejudice existed in player development programs across Canada. Depending on where they were in Canada, some Indigenous, Chinese Canadian, Black and other racialized players instead played

in separate leagues, on segregated teams like the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), founded in Halifax in 1895. Many Indigenous players learned the sport while forced to attend residential schools,” reads the press release from Parks Canada.

“When the NHL was formed in 1917, these separate and segregated programs did not feed into the NHL's development system, limiting opportunities for players from racialized and Indigenous communities to play at the sport's highest level and

perpetuating the status quo. Jacobs, Maracle, Kwong, Sasakamoose, and O'Ree were five players who each broke through racial barriers in their career, ultimately reaching hockey's premier league during the NHL's early decades and beyond. Their stories expose the fight against racism and prejudice in hockey and in Canada. During and after their careers, these players inspired generations of players who followed in their steps.”

The designation honours the achievements of the five hockey players including Henry "Elmer" Maracle of Six Nations—who was a professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 games in the National Hockey League as a member of the Mohawk Nation, and the first full-blooded First Nations hockey player in the NHL. SUBMITTED

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Obituaries

At Timmins District Hospital on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the age of 67 years. Beloved wife of Lyle Longboat Sr. Loving mother of Dwayne Martin, Sheila Longboat, David Martin, Jodi Solomon (Patrick), Eli Longboat Jacasum, and Lyle Longboat Jr. (Catherine). Grandmother of 18 grandchildren and the late Sheldon and Adian. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Verla, Gilbert, Marvin, David, Brenda (Jim), and the late Dale, Larry, Steven Cheryl, Vernon, and Christine. Predeceased by her parents Amos & Marietta (Thompson) Seth.

Resting at 2086 Tuscarora Rd., Six Nations after 6pm. Monday. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11 am. at the Hagersville Community Centre. Interment to follow at the Homestead. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

Obituaries

BOMBERRY: Bonnie Lou

October 8, 1961 - December 4, 2022

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bonnie announces her sudden passing on December 4, 2022.

Bonnie will be greatly missed by her children Melissa Thorne (Joe) & Quentin Jones; her granddaughter Mercedes; her mother Marlene, sisters Sherlene & Dianne, brother Leon, many nieces & nephews, and countless friends, especially Jon Boyak & Mark Scanlin. Bonnie is predeceased by her siblings Rosie, George, Isaac, & Larry.

Bonnie will be resting at Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken where visitation will be at 10 am. Monday and Funeral at 2 pm. Monday, December 12, 2022. Bonnie will then join her brothers for her final resting place at Johnsfield Baptist Church on 5th Line. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home. www. rhbanderson.com

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Coming Events

LONGBOAT: Judy Eileen Marie

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, no matter how much you try to tip the odds in your favor, this week is much more about the luck of the draw. Keep a positive outlook and things may turn out in your favor.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, if winter’s chill is getting you down, you may want to plan a getaway to somewhere warmer. That may be just what you need to recharge.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

The two sides of your personality are lately at odds with one another, Gemini. You have to make an important decision, so seek out a friend for advice.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you lean toward an optimistic view on most things, but it is alright to be realistic at some points along the way, or even slightly skeptical. Balance is key.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if you are feeling under the weather this week, you will have to put on a smile and push through. It is the holidays, after all. Seek as much help as others can muster.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you are on borrowed time regarding your finances. Take a careful look at your budget this week and make the tweaks necessary to stay afloat if income wanes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A companion animal in your life needs some attention, Libra. There may be some vet bills to contend with, but luckily you can handle that without much issue.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

The activity you have been turning to provide mental stimulation just may not be cutting it any longer. Start to explore some other options and see if there may be a better fit, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

A health issue that has been getting the better of you for some time will be resolved for in the days to come, Sagittarius. It’ll be birthday good news. Start celebrating.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, after a tumultuous few weeks, things in your life finally settle down. Embrace the opportunity to rest and do not take on any new projects until next year.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, things may not be going completely according to plan on the professional front. But at home you have gotten into a solid groove. Use this win to boost your mood.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There is much more to a situation than meets the eye, Pisces. Delve deeper to learn about a person’s true motivation.