Two Row Times, January 4, 2023

Six Nations man, Woodstock woman charged with first degree murder in shooting death of OPP officer

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SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER/MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION — The funeral for slain OPP Constable Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala will be held Wednesday morning an an arena in his hometown of Barrie, Ontario.

Pierzchala was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 27 during an armed robbery in an area that straddles Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Hagersville.

Charged with first degree murder in his death are 25 year old Randall McKenzie, who is a Six Nations band member and 30 year old Brandi Crystal Lyn Stewart-Sperry of Woodstock. Each face a charge of first-degree murder in his death.

The pair appeared via video in a Cayuga court Wednesday afternoon.

Police say around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pierzchala was responding to reports of a stolen 2021 black Chevrolet truck that had landed in the ditch on Townline (also called

Indian Line) near Concession 14, just west of Ojibwe Road between Hagersville and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN).

According to police, the suspects opened fire on the officer, who police believe did not have a chance to draw his own weapon.

Police reported to EMS that the officer received gunshot wounds to the chest and leg, and was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

The two suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, identified as a black pickup truck, to a home on Mississauga Road — and then on foot into the bush behind the home

on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Police issued an Ontario-wide shelter in place order as they searched for the suspects.

The woman was found nearby and arrested at a site just off Ojibwe Road at around 6:30 p.m. while the man was apprehended east of that location around 6:50 p.m. in a field near Ojibwe Road. Both remain in custody.

During the manhunt, a live-streaming link to an online radio service, Broadcastify.com, was shared on social media. During the point of the arrests, over 15,000 people were listening live to the police

and other first responders communicating as they carried out the air and foot search. Community members from the Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations tuned into that scanner-based website and kept tabs on what was happening in the bush on the concession bordered by Ojibwe Road, Townline Road (aka Indian Line) and Mississauga Road on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

During the arrests — police were heard informing dispatch that Sperry was apprehended and informed police McKenzie was still carrying a gun, and that he

was planning on aggravating a suicide by cop situation. A police air unit in helicopter over the reserve tracked the suspects with infrared heat sensing technology and pinpointed Mckenzie’s location, directing police on the ground. Just prior to his arrest, an open radio transmitted the sounds of a single gunshot. Police reported the gunshot sound to dispatch and air unit officers stated they observed McKenzie fire his gun, throw it into a field and walk toward the police with both hands in the air.

Following his apprehension by police, the male suspect, Randal McKenzie, requested emergency medical assistance claiming he had a broken back. He was transported to Brantford General Hospital Tuesday evening. OPP did not confirm if Mckenzie did sustain any injuries, how or when, but during his court appearance was not medically restricted. There has not been any announcement of an SIU investigation into the circumstances around his arrest. TRT has reached out to the SIU to confirm if Mckenzie did sustain injuries during his arrest and if a pending investiga-

OPP Commissioner outraged that accused gunman was out on bail after previous weapons charges, assaulting an officer

Brandi Crystal Lyn Stewart-Sperry, 30 and Randall McKenzie, 25 are charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of OPP Constable Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala. OPP

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tion is being considered. No response was available by press time.

OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique briefed the press after the arrests and said Pierzchala was only on the scene for a short period of time, was ambushed and “stood no chance” to defend himself.

The suspects had robbed a citizen at gunpoint to obtain the stolen truck, Carrique revealed.

Carrique said he was “outraged” that McKenzie was out on bail and “provided the opportunity” to kill the officer.

Carrique said since 2018, Mckenzie had been prohibited for life from possessing firearms and in 2021 was charged with firearm offences and was to remain in his residence. He failed to attend court on Sept. 6 and had a warrant out for his arrest.

“Needless to say, this was preventable,” said Carrique. “This should have never happened. Something needs to change. The public deserves to be safeguarded against offenders who are charged with firearm related offences.”

McKenzie was out on

bail with a long list of conditions from a long list of violent offences in his past, including a lifelong firearms ban.

According to documents obtained by the Hamilton Spectator, McKenzie was charged by Hamilton Police with 12 assault and firearms offences connected to a domestic violence incident. Three charges were levied for assaulting two civilians and a police officer. Four of the charges were for illegal possession of a restricted firearm with a defaced serial number.

McKenzie was previously banned from weapons in 2016 and again in 2018.

McKenzie was initially denied bail in December 2021, but the decision was reviewed again and he was granted bail in June under strict conditions, including that he wear a GPS monitor, report to police twice a week, live with his surety, and not possess any weapons. He was ordered to only leave his residence with his surety for medical emergencies, to attend meetings with his lawyer or to attend counselling recommended by a local Indigenous centre.

When he failed to show up for a court date in August, a warrant was issued for his arrest, documents show. Court documents indicate he has not since appeared in relation to that case.

OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique said he was ``outraged'' that McKenzie had been out on bail before he allegedly killed Pierzchala.

``I know there's a lot of interest to see that changes are made to ensure, where

possible, people who are charged with violent offences that are firearms related are not in those positions moving forward,'' he said during a news conference.

Sperry was also out on bail at the time of the murder of Pierzchala. She was arrested in June in possession of a stolen vehicle and released on bail a month later. She was due to appear in court on those charges on December 29.

Pierzchala was just

informed on the day he was killed that he had just completed his probation, Carrique said.

The young officer had earned himself a “highly regarded reputation” in the short time he was with the OPP.

“They knew they could rely upon him.”

Early Wednesday morning OPP, Six Nations Police and EMT services honoured Constable Pierzchala with a transport convoy as his body was taken to the Chief Coroners office in Toronto.

The officer was wearing a body cam during the incident and will be used in the investigation.

Carrique thanked Six Nations Police for assisting them in searching for the suspects.

OPP are the police conducting the investigation and laying charges in this case, however Six Nations Police was involved in Tuesdays events. Commissioner Carrique said that any jurisdictional issues that arise during a case where SNP and the OPP work to support one another are typically quickly resolved.

“There’s always jurisdictional considerations but I can tell you the interoperability and cooperation between OPP and Six Nations Police is seamless. Chief Darren Montour and his officers are some of the most professional police officers in this province and we enjoy a close working relationship with them and they have been at our side the entire time, and truly integrated into our team,” said Carrique.

Haldimand County OPP Inspector Phil Carter expressed condolences to the family.

“He was a son, a brother and a friend and he’s no longer with us and that hurts.”

ty,” said Carter. “There are going to be difficult days before us but I’m very comforted to know we’re not going to carry that burden alone.”

Pierzchala had served in the armed forces and as a special constable at Queen’s Park.

He had also patrolled at the Caledonia Fair this past fall. He had just passed his 10-month probation.

First degree murder carries a life sentence in Canada with no possibility of parole until 25 years.

Elected Chief Mark Hill expressed his condolences and called the incident a “senseless act of violence.”

This incident is heartbreaking, and a result of a needless, senseless act of violence. I am sending my deepest condolences to Officer Pierzchala’s loved ones and to the entire OPP family on this devastating loss. May he rest in peace.

“I also want to thank the Ontario Provincial Police, the Six Nations Police, and all other services who supported this operation for their swift apprehension of the suspects and for continuing to keep our communities safe,” he wrote in a press release.

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation issued a statement on its Facebook page and opened the community centre on Tuesday night as a place for the community to gather and offer each other support.

“The Mississaugas of the Credit sends their condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of the OPP officer who was tragically shot and killed today (Tuesday).”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also issued a statement on Pierzchala’s death.

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Insp. Carter said the young officer seemed to have a “pre-destined exemplary career” ahead of him.

“I’ve been heartened by the many heartfelt expressions of sympathy by the members of the communi-

“OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was killed while honouring his oath to protect his province. He represents the best of us.”

“My prayers are with him, his family and his friends,” said Ford. “It’s impossible to understand their grief right now. Ontario is thinking of you.”

A TikTok user captured video of Randall McKenzie arriving at Brantford General Hospital after he claimed he had a broken back during his arrest. No SIU investigation has been announced regarding McKenzie's arrest. TT

Six Nations’ newest citizen is a healthy boy

Six Nations’ newest citizen, a healthy boy, brings the family to four kids and an even two girls and two boys.

Mom Jamie Beaver was thrilled to welcome her newest bundle of joy into the world on Jan. 1 and can’t wait to go home from the hospital on Jan. 6.

“It’s exciting having another son,” said the happy mother.

Beaver, 36, has a 17-year-old daughter, a seven-year-old son, and a five-year-old girl.

Mom said the siblings are all thrilled and can’t wait to welcome home their new baby brother, Renlee Allan Raye Beaver, who came into the world on Jan. 1 at 9:07 a.m. at Brantford General Hospital.

He weighed 6 lbs., 7 ozs.

Perhaps the most excited, said Beaver, is her teen

daughter, who is already promising mom to help in any way.

She said her oldest told her she can sleep and relax while she helps take care of her newborn baby brother.

“My oldest is really excited because she gets to fully take part in everything. She said, ‘mom you sleep all day.’ She’s so excited. She can’t wait to hold him.”

Unfortunately, due to Covid policies, nobody has been able to visit Beaver and the baby but she’s okay with that if it means keeping her baby healthy. She also said her friends would make her laugh too much.

“They would’ve made me laugh and I’d be in pain,” she said.

Mom gave birth via a scheduled cesarean section.

“That was kind of an ordeal," she said, as medical personnel had trouble getting her prepped with the anesthetic.

“It took forever for them to get the needle and everything like that right. That was a very horrid experience on its own. It was horrible.”

Beaver was joined by her sister as her emotional support during the scheduled delivery.

She said she is feeling, “more than good” and wants to have another baby one day as she loves being a mom.

Other than a little jaundice at first, the baby is in perfect health and has been camping out with mom in her room since birth except for a few stints under a light (phototherapy) to treat the jaundice.

Beaver said she is excited to know her baby is the New Year’s Baby for Six Nations.

“I’ve never experienced anything like that before. I’m happy that he’s here and that he’s healthy.”

Little Renlee is also the first Indigenous baby born in Brantford for 2023.

Dev Corp makes holiday donations

Little Renlee Allan Raye Beaver was born on January 1 and is the first Six Nations baby of the year.

Six Nations Development Corporation donated $14,400 to the Six Nations Food Bank over the holidays, cointributing cash, turkey vouchers and a subtantial amount of gifts for Iroquois Lodge and Ogwdeni:deo. SNGRDC

Former MCFN judge Harry LaForme named to Order of Canada

“I felt good for my community and my little reserve,” he said.

Trailblazing judge Harry LaForme is now the third person from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to be named to the Order of Canada.

The Governor General announced 99 new appointees to the esteemed group of notable Canadians last week, with LaForme joining iconic hockey star Sidney Crosby, among other high-profile Canadians, to this year’s appointees.

“It was a surprise,” LaForme told The Two Row Times. “I didn’t know my name had been put forward.”

But as the congratulations pour in from his peers across the country, LaForme says the most meaningful well wishes come from the people in his home community, both from MCFN and neighbouring Six Nations.

At first, LaForme didn’t know what to make of the news when he learned he had been named an officer of Canada’s highest civilian honour.

“I didn’t think much of it. Then I got more excited than I thought I would.”

LaForme, who started his professional life as an engineer, has led a storied life marked by fighting for justice.

As a young man, before he became a lawyer in the 70s, he was active with the budding grassroots political organization, AIAI - the Association for Iroquois and Allied Indians - started by his grandfather and uncle in opposition to Pierre Trudeau’s White Paper of 1969.

Born in 1946, LaForme witnessed a lot of oppression toward Indigenous people.

“I grew up at a time when the whole reserve and everything about

native people was regulated by these faceless people from Ottawa,” he said. “They ran our lives and our government. I got involved with AIAI at first and that’s how I got involved in Indigenous politics in the beginning. I got into the Indian movement. The whole thing just took on a life of its own. They were organizing across Canada to be in opposition to the white paper. I got interested in law in the early 70s.”

He went to an eightweek law program in Saskatchewan specifically focusing on legal studies and Indigenous people and immediately fell in love with the practice of law.

He was admitted to renowned law school Osgoode Hall, and from there, he led a trailblazing career as an Indigenous lawyer, and later, the first Indigenous appellate judge in Canada.

“There were only four indigenous lawyers in

Canada at the time (in the 70s),” he said.

LaForme started his career with a big commercial law firm in downtown Toronto as an articling student for one year. When he was asked to return a second year, he lasted 10 months before bowing out and starting his own firm.

One thing led to another and in 1994, he was asked to become a judge.

He became one of only three Indigenous judges in Canada. He covered the trial circuit at that time.

His big “first” came in 2004 when he was appointed as Canada’s first Indigenous appellate judge.

The minister of justice at the time told him he would make a good appellate judge stating, “who better to know about injustice than someone who

has lived with injustice?”

He spent 14 years in that role.

One of his proudest achievements, however, is his instrumental part in writing a decision for same-sex marriage in Canada in 2002.

“My wife says I changed the world. That’s one of the cases I’m out proud of and happy to be involved in.”

He said he understood the injustice of same-sex couples not being allowed to marry because of the injustice he witnessed his people go through his whole life.

His argument for legalizing same-sex marriage was adopted by the court of appeal.

“That was the thing that did it all for equal marriage in Canada. I was extremely proud of that.”

Currently, LaForme is

fighting against the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Canada’s legal system and prisons.

The imprisonment numbers for Indigenous people in Canada keeps increasing every year, he said.

“Our people get arrested and jailed more than ever before.”

They also face more wrongful convictions than any other demographic in Canada.

LaForme, senior counsel at Olthuis Kleer Townsend, a law firm solely specializing in Indigenous issues, was also instrumental in the First Nations Drinking Water class-action settlement approved last year.

Appointees to the Order of Canada will receive their insignia at an investiture ceremony with details yet to be announced.

Harry LaForme was inducted into the Order of Canada.

Indspire’s 2022 recipients of its Guiding the Journey Educator Awards

Inc., for their support of the Guiding the Journey Awards and the National Gathering for Indigenous Education.

The recipients of Indspire’s 2022 Guiding the Journey: Educator Awards were presented at the 2022 National Gathering for Indigenous Education in Winnipeg last November.

The Gathering is the largest national event of its kind, where educators and partners come together each year to share their voices and work to improve the educational outcomes of K-12 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students.

“The Guiding the Journey: Educator Awards recognize Indigenous educators, one Indigenous organization, and one non-Indigenous educator who have made valuable contributions to community-based education and who honour the principles of Indigenous knowledge,” said an Indspire press release.

Indspire thanks its presenting corporate sponsors, Suncor Energy Foundation and Suncor Energy

“The process of enacting reconciliation through education is the work of many hands,” said Mike DeGagné, Indspire president and CEO. “We are proud to celebrate and honour these educators who are doing this essential work each day, supporting their students and communities through their leadership, innovative practice, and dedication to community.”

Award recipients received a complimentary ticket to the 2022 National Gathering for Indigenous Education, an award, and a gift of $1,000 to be used towards classroom needs. They also received an all-expense-paid trip to the awards ceremony in Winnipeg.

The 2022 Guiding the Journey Award recipients are:

Community Service

Brittany Pennell Halifax Regional Centre for Education Nova Scotia

Innovative Practice

Marika Schalla

Niji Mahkwa Manitoba Culture, Language and Traditions

Myrna Ducharme Kelsey Community School Manitoba Leadership Sherri Denysuik

Seven Oaks School Division Manitoba Role Model

Naiome Eegeesiak Nunavut National Arts Centre’s Music Alive Program Nunavut Partner in Indigenous Education Allison Norman Atlookan

John C. Yesno Education Centre Ontario Organization Boyle Street Education Centre Edmonton, AB

Representing Ontario, Allison Norman Atlookan received the Partner in Indigenous Education award. For the past six years, Allison has been living and working in the community of Eabametoong First Nation as a classroom teacher, and most recently as the head of the Special Education Department at the school.

During her time there, Allison loved finding ways to build meaningful relationships with her students, their families and the community as she continued to learn and grow as an educator.

Allison not only has her Special Education Specialist certification but has completed numerous courses and workshops on literacy and literacy instruction. Her proudest accomplishments at the school were helping to support the youth and

grow the JCY Rez Girls 64 Wolves Hockey Team Program.

Allison’s background before teaching in Fort Hope was very eclectic. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Toronto and graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Education. She also enrolled in the Teach for Canada Program in 2016.

After the Teach for Canada program at Lakehead University taught by Indigenous leaders, experienced northern educators, elders and many other experts in the field, she knew this was the work she was passionate about.

Allison can’t wait to continue to travel north to support her second home of Eabametoong as well as the communities of Fort Albany and Attawapiskat in her new role as the Psychological Services Co-ordinator in the Indigenous Mental Wellness Division of Dalton Associates.

For full bios on each of the recipients, visit https://indspire.ca/events.

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Glebe Lands jurisdictional issues, property being destroyed by ATVs and trespassers ahead of unmarked grave searches

A Six Nations man who lives in Brantford says he was left without assistance after he was assaulted at the Glebe Lands by trespassers who he attempted to educate about the importance of the land.

Alex Jamieson, told TRT that he regularly visits the Glebe to walk his dogs, and says that he has seen trouble on the ground that is escalating.

Used IV needles, discarded naloxone kits, homeless camps, motor oil disposed of on the property and an increasing presence of dirt bikes, ATVs and 4x4 trucks all entering the reserve lands with no accountability for what is going on within its borders.

The Glebe Lands are technically considered reserve land, and are a part of the Six Nations territory. The property was a part of the Mohawk Institute Residential School grounds and are a part of the planned grounds search for unmarked graves. In 2022, Six Nations Survivors Secretariat lead Kimberly Murray, now Special Interlocutor for Unmarked Graves, said the Six Nations investigation was planning to search the Glebe Lands for those unrecovered burial sites.

Jamieson has been increasingly frustrated with the behaviour of people he says are predominantly settlers, trespassing onto the Glebe with no knowledge of its importance to the Six Nations.

“It’s incredibly disrespectful. There’s archeological issues, there are burials, there’s wetlands,” said Jamieson.

Jamieson says he called Six Nations Police when

ATV drivers threatened his life at one of the entrance gates to the Glebe and ran one of their vehicles at his dog during a confrontation. He told them to leave, they refused - and told him to call the police.

So he did. That call went to Six Nations Police, who said that since the altercation was on the roadway the protocol was to pass the call over to OPP who then in turn contacted Brantford Police.

Jamieson said that no one came to answer the call, so he left the Glebe, and that a Brantford Police officer did come to his house 8 hours later to follow up.

This, he says, is the problem. No one is protecting the Glebe.

“They know the police won’t show up,” said Jamieson, who said he notified both Six Nations Elected Council and HDI earlier in 2021 about the motor oil dumping on the property. He got no response from HDI, and said SNGR suggested they could install no trespassing signs.

“I was threatened with death. One biker came inches from me and actually did hit my dog,” said Jamieson.

When he spoke with Brantford Police, and tried to explain where the altercation, dumping, encampments and property damage were located on the site — he says he was shocked that the officers had no knowledge of the layout of the property.

So he did some reaching out to Six Nations Police and found that the property is a known jurisdictional loophole — covered by an agreement between Six Nations Police and Brant-

ford Police that was sorted out in 2012 but has not been updated in a decade.

That agreement outlines that when urgent matters arise on the Glebe, the Brantford Police will respond and notify Six Nations Police of the incident.

In an email to TRT, Six Nations Police Deputy Chief Tim Bomberry said, “If the matter requires further investigation or the laying of criminal charges the Six Nations Police reserve the right to take carriage of the investigation and any subsequent charges.”

“The Brantford Police Service has agreed to respond to any incidents on the Glebe Land located within the City of Brantford, reserve the right to transfer any investigation that occurred on the Glebe Land to the Six Nations Police, provide reasonable assistance as may be requested by the Six Nations Police and to immediately notify the Six Nations Police of any major incidents ( homicides,

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robbery, assaults of any nature, political protests, motor vehicle collisions resulting in serious or fatal injuries and incidents involving bodily harm),” wrote Bomberry.

But when it comes to issues like motor oil dumping, ATVs trespassing and destroying the grounds or illicit drug use and squatters on the territory — that is a more complicated issue to deal with.

The property is reserve land, so any trespassing laws, charges or other issues would not be treated the same as they would on any other property within Brantford’s city limits.

So who is protecting the Glebe?

The Glebe Lands are part of the original Mohawk settlement at Grand River connected to the Mohawk Institute Residential School as it was part of the New England Company’s Mission properties. According to historical documents, in the early years of the school the

property was used by the students for farming and the funds from the sale of goods grown there were used by the school.

Later, in 1922, the property was legally identified by Duncan Campbell Scott, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, as belonging to the Six Nations Indian Band and rented out to farmers with funds from the lease going to the Six Nations Council.

The lands were part of a contentious feud between Six Nations and Brantford from the mid 1970s all the way to 2019 when Brantford city officials wanted to build a roadway through the property. That plan was abandoned officially when the city declared it would never again include the Glebe Lands in any transportation plans.

It was also the site of a cholera gravesite — something that concerned historians when the city was looking to disturb the grounds as cholera could potentially have been reactivated if those graves were exposed.

Google Earth images of the Glebe are a sad sight to see. From space, the general public can see the damage squatters and trespassers have done to the site and it is extensive. Significant damage to the fields from vehicles, garbage piles, and more can be seen.

Jamieson says he is not sure what the solution is, but says perhaps a community monitoring team of guardians can start keeping tabs on what is going on around the Glebe. He says until then — people keep showing up without a care of what the property means historically and

currently to Six Nations — and there is no way to stop them.

Bomberry says that in terms of police coverage for the property, they are in the process of updating that patrolling agreement for the Glebe Lands. Chief of Police Darren Montour has spoken to Brantford Police Chief Rob Davis, who is also a Six Nations band member and understands the history and complexity of the issues around the Glebe Lands. They are working on a solution to ensure the property is more closely monitored and that jurisdictional complications are resolved.

“Since the incident, we have advised our officers, that should calls for service allow, have a patrol vehicle attend the Glebe Land and walk around it, educating any persons there in the process, that the land there is Six Nations jurisdiction and any criminal activity on the land will be dealt with accordingly. We do not want [anyone] to be harassed on the land.”

But in terms of protecting the integrity of the property — so far no political engagement has taken place. TRT reached out to both Six Nations Elected Council and the City of Brantford for comment. No response was received by press time from SNGR and Brantford declined to comment, saying it was a police issue.

“The City of Brantford is not in a position to comment on the MOU between Six Nations Police and Brantford Police Services,” said Communications Director Maria Visocchi via email.

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ATV tracks at the Glebe Lands can be seen in this image from Google Earth and are just one the things trespassers have done to degrade the property, which is a part of the Six Nations Reserve lands. GOOGLE EARTH

Keep your plants happy until summer

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With the holiday season over and southern Ontario in its not-so-cold start of winter, what better time to talk about how you can keep your indoor plants alive when the temperature finally decides to drop?

Even though southern Ontario doesn’t see the same extreme negative double digits as the North does, it doesn’t take much to shock a houseplant that is used to its cozy interior.

From avoiding cold water-watering to keeping some healthy distance from windows, here are several things you can do to ensure your plants see the sun in spring.

Don’t repot: On a lazy Saturday afternoon I sometimes get the urge to dead-head or trim up some of my plants. After that, I take a look at the size of the plant and ask myself if I should up-size it to a larger pot. In the summer or early spring, it is a great idea. At the beginning or middle of winter, it could mean a quick death for any houseplant. Canadian

Living says plants need to be root-bound in a smaller container so water travels through quickly and does not sit in the pot. Think about your plant’s roots like your hair. In the summer, hair dries quickly due to the humidity and heat. The same is true for roots. Since things do not dry as quickly in winter, your plants are more likely to rot with more space available in the pot.

Don’t use cold water: Taking a cold shower is great for your skin and pores but most people are not excited to take one. If a cold shower on a chilly winter morning doesn’t excite you, why do it to your plants? Most plant experts suggest giving your plants a thorough watering with warm water.

Water less often: All houseplants need less water in the winter. If you’ve learned one thing in the last few months of reading this regular column I hope it’s how dangerous overwatering your pants can be. If overwatering is bad in the hot summer, it is even worse in the winter. Cut the frequency of your watering in half, or better yet, check the soil before you water and only do so

if the soil is completely dry.

Get dusting: No surprise. Plants need light. And in the winter there is a lot less of it. To make sure your houseplants can photosynthesize their way into summer, wipe your plant’s leaves down with a damp cloth every few weeks. Dust builds up on the leaves and can block more sunlight than you would imagine.

Keep your distance: refinery29 says it's a bad idea to keep your plants close to a window on a cold night or during the winter. “It's safe to say that you should take your plants away from the window on an extremely cold night, and return them to the sill when that warm sun rises in the morning. This is mainly to avoid cold damage to the leaves and potential shock to the root,” says the site. If there is nowhere else to keep your plants, or if the window sill is the only place your plants can get sun in the morning, try keeping your drapes or blinds closed tight overnight to create an extra layer of insulation between your plants and windows.

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Recipients

of CCAB

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is celebrating Dawn Madahbee Leach as the 2023 Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Lesley Hampton, as the recipient of the Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award.

Recognizing their contributions to the Indigenous economy at different stages in their careers, both are to be honoured and celebrated at an Awards Dinner following CCAB’s Central Business Forum on Feb. 7 at the Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre. ESS Support Services Worldwide is the Award Sponsor for both national awards and Bruce Power is the Lead Sponsor for the Central Business Forum.

“I am looking forward to our event on Feb. 7 to celebrate two exemplary and inspiring Indigenous women,” said Tabatha Bull, CCAB president and CEO. “Over the span of her career, Leach continues to make

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2023 Business Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award announced

economic development in Canada. She has a deep connection to her routes as an Anishinabe Kwe from the Aundeck Omni Kaning and Whitefish River First Nations, as she continues to be a part of the development of Indigenous strategies in multiple sectors, regionally. She is also notably one of the key leaders in the 2022 National Indigenous Economy Strategy, developing 107 calls to action that lead to economic prosperity for all Canadians.

significant contributions toward Indigenous economic development and demonstrates lifelong leadership. Hampton, an up-and-coming icon as an artist and fashion designer, continues her activism in the fashion industry and serves as an inspiration to other young Indigenous entrepreneurs.”

CCAB’s Business Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis person

Kawenni:io / Gaweni:yo Private School

Kawenni:io / Gaweni:yo Private School

whose business leadership has made a substantive contribution to the economic and social well-being of Indigenous people.

Through Leach’s work with the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, she continues to be integral to Indigenous

“This Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is humbly accepted on behalf of all who have guided, supported and encouraged me on my life’s journey to be brave, to work hard, and to bring about positive change,” said Leach. “I am extremely grateful to have among my teachers many inspirational Indigenous leaders from within our communities, in business, in national organizations, and around the world who share a vision of prosperity for our people.”

Hampton, an inspirational business owner and young Indigenous leader, continues to make her mark and the well-deserved recipient of this award. An Anishnaabe kwe from Temagami First Nation, fashion designer and artist Hampton represents authentic Indigenous representation in the fashion industry through storytelling on the runway and steering away from typical fashion norms. Her business is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, with a strong advocacy for size-inclusive clothing, mental health awareness, and body positivity.

Hampton’s designs have been seen through Vogue, Buzzfeed, and worn by various artists and actresses at award shows such as the 2021 Emmy Awards, 2020 Golden Globes, 2022 Juno Awards, 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival. She is a laureate of the 2021 Indspire Youth Award, 2021 Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards Fashion Impact

Award, and 2021 Fashion Group International Toronto Visionary Award.

"I'm so honoured to be the recipient of the Young Entrepreneur Award and thankful to the CCAB for this recognition; to follow the footsteps of so many incredible young leaders. I dedicate this award to my community and my team who empower and inspire me daily,” says Lesley Hampton.

CCAB is kicking off its first event of the year in Toronto at the Central Business Forum and Awards Dinner, on Feb. 7 at the Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre.

(Elementary & Secondary School) 3201 Second Line Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 Phone: (905)768-7203 Fax: (905)768-7150

(Elementary & High School) 3201 Second Line Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 Phone: (905)768-7203 Fax: (905)768-7150

Job Posting

Job Posting

Secondary Teacher

Teacher Assistant for Elementary Classroom Positions Mohawk

Posting Period: Until Filled

Kawenni:io / Gaweni:yo Private School (Elementary & Secondary School) 3201 Second Line Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 Phone: (905)768-7203 Fax: (905)768-7150

Job Posting

Secondary Teacher

Posting Period: Until Filled

Location: Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo Private School Iroquois Lacrosse Arena -upstairs, Six Nations

Posting Period: Until filled

Location: Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo Private School Iroquois Lacrosse Arena -upstairs, Six Nations

Location: Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo Private School

Start Date: January 2023

Iroquois Lacrosse Arena -upstairs, Six Nations

Annual Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Start Date: ASAP

Start Date: January 2023

Annual Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Annual Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo board seeks a visionary, innovative Secondary Teachers to join the school team. You will lead by example with your dedication and commitment to our school and community Our community, parents, teachers, support staff, leadership team and Board of Education are committed to doing all they can to support student learning. Your role requires that you have proven capabilities meeting the unique needs of a culturally diverse school community

Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo board seeks a visionary, innovative Secondary Teachers to join the school team. You will lead by example with your dedication and commitment to our school and community Our community, parents, teachers, support staff, leadership team and Board of Education are committed to doing all they can to support student learning. Your role requires that you have proven capabilities meeting the unique needs of a culturally diverse school community

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher assistant must be able to speak and use the language to assist the teacher in the implementation of daily lessons; engage in discussions to model language use for students; communicate with staff members; participate in audio-visual presentations and field trips, supervise students in the classroom and during yard duty and use multiple software platforms to complete requirements of the position Job description is available upon request.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Teacher’s performance will be considered to be synonymous with Kawenni:io/ Gaweni:yo School policies and procedures. The Teacher will deliver lessons based on the guidelines to Secondary students. The Teacher will be responsible to prepare and administer grade tests, lesson units and projects in Gym, Humanities, and be flexible.

Qualifications - Education – Grade 12 High School Diploma and Teacher Assistant Training or equivalent and have a vast knowledge of the Rotinonhsion:ni/Hodinohso:ni culture and/or language.

Qualifications - Education

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Teacher’s performance will be considered to be synonymous with Kawenni:io/ Gaweni:yo School policies and procedures. The Teacher will deliver lessons based on the guidelines to Secondary students. The Teacher will be responsible to prepare and administer grade tests, lesson units and projects in Gym, Humanities, and be flexible.

Qualifications - Education

A Bachelor of Education or equivalent and be a member of the College of Teachers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Be knowledgeable of the Hodinohso:ni/Rotinonhsion:ni culture. Be proficient in speaking the language. Be knowledgeable in the use of multiple computer applications

A Bachelor of Education or equivalent and be a member of the College of Teachers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge,

• Previous experience teaching

• Administration of rules and policies among students

• Previous experience teaching

Please submit your resume and cover letter, recent police check including vulnerable sector and all supporting documentation, together with the names of two professional references by email (or mail) attention to Jeremy Green.

• Administration of rules and policies among students

• Instruct students through curriculum-approved lectures, demonstrations and discussions

• Instruct students through curriculum-approved lectures, demonstrations and discussions

• Maintain accurate records regarding students’ performance, assignments, attendance and grades

Mail: Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo School Human Resource 3201 Second Line Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0

• Maintain accurate records regarding students’ performance, assignments, attendance and grades

• Evaluate and observe

Please submit your resume and cover letter, recent police check and all supporting documentation in person at the school, by fax or mail As soon as possible.

Email: cecileakiwenzie.12 @gmail.com Cell: 519-503-0791

To: Cecile Akiwenzie cecileakiwenzie.12@gmail.com

• Evaluate and observe

Please submit your resume and cover letter, recent police check and all supporting documentation in person at the school, by fax or mail As soon as possible.

To: Cecile Akiwenzie cecileakiwenzie.12@gmail.com Human Resource Coordinator

The CCAB selected Dawn Madahbee Leach as the 2023 Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lesley Hampton. LESLEY HAMPTON’S INSTAGRAM

SPORTS

SIX NATIONS — Another round of Arena Lacrosse League games took place over the week-end, with the first game showing the new Oshawa Outlaws versus the Toronto Monarchs on Fri-day night, December 30 at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre.

The game saw a harsh lean towards the Outlaws, who defeated the Monarchs 12-7 with four first period goals, three in the second, two in the

know the score.

Arena Lacrosse League East Season opens at ILA

third and three in the fourth. Close to 90 penalty minutes were racked up between both sides.

The following day, Saturday, December 31, the Whitby Steelhawks took on the Peterborough Timbermen away at the Millbrook Arena.

The first period saw a 3-2 lead for the Steelhawks, while the second brought in a 6-3 lead. The third saw a 10-5 lead, and the final fourth period saw a closer 10-9 final with the Steelhawks on top, after a consistent effort from the Timbermen.

The current ALL East

standings place the Outlaws on top, followed by the Steelhawks, Express, Monarchs, Bears, RiverWolves, Snipers and Timbermen consecutively.

The next ALL game to reach the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena will feature the Ohsweken Bears versus the Brampton Express at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8. Three away matches will be held between the RiverWolves and Express, Outlaws and Steelhawks, and Timbermen versus Mon-archs on the same weekend.

Registration opens for Masters Indigenous Games 2023

By TRT Staff with notes from ISWO.ca

ONTARIO — Registration for the Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) went live on December 30, and will take athletes to Ottawa in August from the 24 to 27 this year.

Fifteen-hundred athletes participating in six sports over four days with an Indigenous Cultural Festival will make the return of the games a welcome experience.

The MIG provides Indigenous adults, aged 20 years and older, the opportunity to compete against their peers in a variety of contemporary and traditional sporting activities. The MIG is an opportunity to get physically active, engage with community and participate in competition. The Games bring together thousands of Indigenous athletes from around the world to compete in sport competitions, celebrate Indigenous wellness and showcase the rich diversity of cultures and traditions of the world’s Indigenous Peoples.

In addition to the various sport competitions, the MIG provides participants and spectators the opportunity to celebrate and promote the various cultures of Indigenous

peoples world-wide. A cultural festival (free and open to the public) showcasing Indigenous artists, performers, story-tellers and vendors, in addition to interactive and immersive sport and cultural experiences, serves as an opportunity to create dialogue, promote greater understanding of the worlds Indige-nous Peoples, and celebrate the power of sport and culture.

The first edition of the Masters Indigenous Games was held in July of 2018, in Toronto, Ontario. The MIG was developed by Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (the designated Provin-cial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body for Ontario), as a legacy initiative of the 2017 North American Indigenous Games.

The inaugural 2018 Games featured 600 athletes from 6 countries, par-ticipating in a number of contemporary and traditional sports, and a three-day cultural festival at Downsview Parc.

The Masters Indigenous Games are made possible by ISWO’s belief that sport and culture have the power to change lives, improve well being, and provide opportunities for personal and com-munity wellness.

ISWO is an organization dedicated to the wellness of Indigenous Peoples

across Ontario, through programs that promote sport, recreation, physical literacy and land-based learning. ISWO promotes healthy active lifestyles and offers training, certifications and support for coaches, athletes, and similar organizations, and serves all Indigenous Peoples and communities across the province of Ontario, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, living on and off-reserve.

As for the host nation, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of the Bonnechere River and Golden Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. Located off of Highway 60, the community is 1.5 hours west of Ottawa and 1.5 hours south of Algonquin Park.

The Algonquin Traditional Territory in Ontario is an area of more than 9 million acres (14,000 square miles) within the watersheds of the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers. This area in Ontario in-cludes the National Capital Region, all of Renfrew County and most of Algonquin Park.

Junior "A" Arrows announces recipients for the 9 most prestigious awards

SIX NATIONS — On December 30, the Six Nations Junior ‘A’ Arrows announced recipients of awards from the 2022 season banquet, awarding nine players and volunteers plaque recognition. Mason Hill was the recipient of the 2022 Keegan Hill Memorial for demonstrating a Heart of a Champion, the 2022 Judy Punch Garlow Memorial recipient for Most Dedicated Player, and the 2022 Glen “Junker” Jonathon recipient for Transition Player of the Year. The 2022 Mina Martin Memorial recipient for Most Valuable Player is Ethan Robertson. The 2022 Arrows Alumni Scholarship recipient for most deserving scholar as chosen by our alumni association is Oneniotekowa Maracle. The 2022 Leroy Jamieson Memorial recipient for Most Dedicated Graduating Player is Rycol Davis. The 2022 Edward and Hazel Whitlow Memorial recipient for Defensive Player of the Year is Louis Alfred. The 2022 Irvin Hook Maracle Memorial recipient for Most Improved Player is Thunder Hill. The 2022 Bob Heinbuck Memorial recipient for Rookie of the Year is Mr. Kean Pare. The 2022 Arrows Award recipient for Highest Scoring Player with 73 pts is Tyler Davis. The 2022 Gloria Skye Memorial recipient for Most Dedicated Volunteer is Tracy Johnson. And the 2022 Hazel Garlow Memorial recipient for Most Sportsmanlike Player is Ross Hill.

ALL launches at ILA.

NLL Transactions and chance to win

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

PHILADELPHIA — On January 3, the National Lacrosse League (NLL), and Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited announced that Alterna will, again, be an Official Sponsor of the NLL in Canada for the 2022-23 NLL season, since 2020.

The partnership will join one of Canada’s most innovative financial institutions and the largest and most successful men’s professional lacrosse league.

To kick off the season, Alterna and the NLL are offering Ontario residents a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas for a VIP experience at a Las Vegas Desert Dogs home game. Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and basketball player Steve Nash

are among the owners of the Desert Dogs, who are celebrating their inaugural season in 2022-23.

Starting January 3, 2023, fans can register online or in any Alterna Savings branch, to enter to win airfare for two, game tickets and a two night stay at the Mandalay Bay Resort or Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. The contest closes on February 14, 2023.

As for transactions, teams saw lots of movement through the holidays:

On December 22: The Halifax Thunderbirds have placed David Brock on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, released Colin Hinton from the Physically Unable to Perform List, removed the Practice Player Tag on Thomas Oakley and have retained him on the Active

Roster, signed Kevin Hill and Lucas Nagy to a one year agreements, placed Kevin Hill and Lucas Nagy on the Practice Player List and placed Practice Player Connor Watson on the Physically Unable to Perform List from the Practice Player List. The Saskatchewan Rush signed Keagan White to a one year agreement and placed Keagan White on the Practice Player List.

On December 26: The New York Riptide released Jack Kelly from the Active Roster and placed Tyler Digby on the Active Roster from the Hold Out List. The San Diego Seals placed Casey Jackson on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Austin Staats on the Active Roster from the Suspended List.

On December 27: The Buffalo Bandits placed

Chris Cloutier on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster and placed Thomas Vaesen on the Active Roster from the Practice Player List. The New York Riptide signed Jack Kelly to the Practice Player List.

On December 28: The Georgia Swarm have placed Will Cecile on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Mike Manley on the Active Roster from the Short Term Hold Out List and placed Seth Oakes on the Active Roster – Evaluation List from the Hold Out List.

On December 29: The Halifax Thunderbirds released Kevin Hill from the Practice Player List, and released Connor Watson from the Physically Unable to Perform List. The Panther City Lacrosse Club placed Tyler Burton

on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Cameron Wengrenuik on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List, placed Connor Sellers on the Short Term Hold Out List from the Active Roster, placed Liam Patten on the Active Roster from the Short Term Hold Out List and removed the Practice Player Tag on Mathieu Gautier and have retained him on the Active Roster.

On December 30: The Halifax Thunderbirds signed Kevin Hill to the Practice Player List and the New York Riptide released Cameron Dunkerley.

On December 31: The Las Vegas Desert Dogs placed Jackson Suboch on the Suspended List from the Active Roster, and placed Practice Player Emerson Clark on the Active

Roster. The Saskatchewan Rush placed Ryan Dilks on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster, placed Isaac Ngyou on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List, placed Jeremy Searle on the Practice Player List from the Active Roster and placed Mike Mallory on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List. The Vancouver Warriors released Steve Fryer from the Active Roster and placed Ethan Woods on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List.

On January 2: The Halifax Thunderbirds have released Oakley Thomas from the Active Roster, then signed Thomas to the Practice Player List, and removed the Practice Player Tag on Keaton Thomson and retained him on the Active Roster.

SN Girls Field Lacrosse Association announces secured grant Major Series Lacrosse makes major announcement

ering increased expenses to provide inclusive, safe sport participation.

SIX NATIONS — On January 1, the Six Nations Girls Field Lacrosse Association released an announcement detailing a successful application to Jumpstart for the 2023 season. This acquired $20,000 for the association.

As provided within the statement, the Jumpstart Community Development Grants have two streams of funding that the organization was eligible to apply for, with the choice to apply specifically to operational support. The stream of funding assists chosen organizations in building capacity and cov-

“SNGFLA is beyond thankful for this support as we work to improve our programming since the Covid-19 pandemic. The financial support will help subsidize the registration cost for all, cover pre-season floor rental costs and ensure our coaches are compensated for the clinics and training required of them,” reads the statement provided by SNGFL President Tawnie Johnson.

As part of the successful application, the SNFGL is required to provide an impact report, participant testimonial and a photo. The report and photo will fall into the jurisdictions

of the board, but parents have been looked to, to provide testimonials detailing how the financial support has assisted the association.

“We are hopeful that grants such as this can continue to support SNFGLA as we get back up and running at full capacity. Although, we would like to stress that continuing our fundraising efforts is very important in order to ensure we can continue to keep operating costs as low as possible,” continues the statement.

The announcement closes with the promise that fundraisers for the association will be released in the near future.

BRAMPTON — On December 29, Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) announced that the Owen Sound North Stars and Brampton Major Lacrosse Clubs have both come to an agreement with respect to the player pool. Lynn Withers, the MSL commissioner, added that the organization is excited to see both clubs partake in the 2023 MSL season. The MSL had been limited to four teams last season after legal issues blocked Brampton and Owen Sound franchises from participating. The legal issues arose from the purchase of the Brampton Excelsiors in 2018 by Michigan-based businessman Joe Norton, who decided to move the team to Owen Sound. Several parties tried to block the move, forcing both Owen Sound and Brampton to suspend operations in 2022, just as MSL resumed competition following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Six Nations Chiefs were regular season points leaders that year.

Thank you to the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation for your help in providing a scooter for me. It makes my life so much easier in getting around. I very much appreciate the support that you provided.

Thank you for all your help.

William E. Thomas

Notice

Recovery is a Process (Jan. 7, 21st Meetings)

This a 12 Step Recovery Christian based Meeting (Breakfast Included). This program is a workbook study (book is available to purchase) that will teach the practical application of the foundational steps to stable recovery and healing from addictions. Breakfast starts at 8:30am and the meeting is from 9am -11am at St. Luke’s Church basement. Please come with an open mind to share your journey and to strengthen your recovery from addictions. Meeting will be every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. Typically runs for 14 weeks. Meetings will be held at St. Luke’s Church basement between 3rd & 4th Line. Contact Dorothy-Lee 778997-1923.

Adult Programs

FREE TRAINING

“Building Confidence for the GED”

The Achievement Centre is offering two weeks of confidence building programming for adults who are wanting to obtain their GED and need a refresher in their math skills and the essential understanding of the GED. January 23 -Feb 2, 2023

Mon - Thurs 9am – 3pm

To register, call: 519-445-0023 x.6902, text: 519-757-5989 or email: angel@ snpolytechnic.com

Lunch provided

Obituaries Obituaries

BOMBERRY: Deborah Lynn (nee: Thomas)

It’s with heavy hearts that the family of “Jacqueline Beryl Tobicoe” announce her sudden passing and beginning of her journey on December 23rd, 2022 in North Bay. There to greet her, son Joshua, Father Clayton, stepfather Howdy, brother Kim, and partner Fred. Will be Forever missed by her daughters Maribeth, Justine, Lana (Sherry), their father Reg, and grandson John. Survived by mother Carol, sister Veronica, sisterin-law Clara. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends.

Jacqueline was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She started her nursing career in Moose Factory and worked for many years at the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory and also as a home care nurse in the community.

Throughout her career she was also Clinical Head Nurse in Kahechewhan, various outposts as RN in northern Ontario, Former Public Health Nurse of Mississaugas of New Credit. Her ability of caring and ways of giving back to the people in these communities will always be remembered.

Funeral Service will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Friday December 30, 2022 at 1 pm. (visitation from 11 am. until service time). Interment New Credit Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

Forestry Services

Suddenly at home on Sunday January 1, 2023 at the age of 62 years. Common-law partner of Dave Stone. Former wife of Clint. Loving mother of Rick VanEvery (Kerry), Amanda Bomberry, Kayla Bomberry (Ken), Stepmother of Tim (Heather). Dear grandmother of Kadin, Ryker, Kiara, River, Tiana, Drew, Marcus, and Kalia. Great grandmother of Oaklynn and Carson. Sister of Joe, Corene, Kathy (Doug), Margaret, Reva (Kerry), and John. Sister-in-law to Debbie. Special aunt to Christine. Predeceased by parents James & Beatrice; siblings Harland, Rusty, Junior; nephews Cory, and Doug; and niece Tina. Daughter-in-law of the late Wallace & Lavonne. Sister-in-law of Geri (Alex), late Steve, Robin (Bobbi), late Wade, late Duane, Dayle (Julie), Neale (Kelly), Luann, Lynn (late Karen), Connie, Candy (Jay), Glyniss (Pudge), and Doyle (Casey). Loving aunt to many niece and nephews. Resting at Reva & Kerry’s home at 2688 5th Line. Funeral Service and Burial will be held at Seneca Longhouse. Date & times to be announced on Styres Funeral Home website when determined. www.rhbanderson.com

Memoriam

Memorial

Cameron (Cam) Staats passed on to the spirit world on December 24, 2022 at Foxridge Nursing facility, Brantford Ontario.

Thank you to Cam’s longhouse family that helped make his wish come true which was to go to the lower Cayuga Longhouse one more time.

Thank you to Alva Jamieson who made that beautiful ribbon shirt for him on such short notice.

Cam Staats was the 2012 award winner of the Wilma General Award. He helped and worked with the Six Nations Pageant for several years. He was a very active member through the years of the American Defence League. Cam did opening and closings in the Mohawk language at several special events when asked.

Cam attended the Lower Cayuga Longhouse and was a strong supporter of the “great law of Peace” We all miss Cam and remember his kindness and friendship.

Your friends and Longhouse Family

Roofing Installer

TOBICOE: Jacqueline Beryl (Jackie)

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Sometimes you have to hold some things in to safeguard others from sticky situations. It can be tricky keeping secrets, but this week it is for the best.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, there are a lot of people in your corner right now who are willing to pitch in when you need help. If you encounter an obstacle, just ask for assistance.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, change your schedule or your scenery, especially if you feel like you are in a rut. All it may take is one modification to bring on an entirely new perspective.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

If a person comes to you needing a friend in the next few days, resist the urge to offer advice. Simply listen and provide companionship. This is all the person needs at the moment.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Prioritize getting your finances in order, Leo. Make this one New Year’s resolution that you maintain; otherwise, you may have financial troubles in the months to come.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

A few opportunities are coming your way in regard to your career, Virgo. Sort through all of the offers and figure out what works best for your situation.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, there is a lot of momentum around you, but for some reason you cannot find your footing. Sooner than later you’ll find your path and will be moving along.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Take charge of your priorities, Scorpio. It can be easy to get swept away in other people’s drama. Make a list of all the things you want to accomplish and start working.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, people are expecting much of you this week, especially higher-ups at work. You may need to find the motivation to keep going. The end result will be worth it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Family time is a hot commodity for you right now, Capricorn. Even after the holidays, you have a few other events on the calendar that will bring relatives together.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It can be difficult to let things go and trust other people. However, the free time that you’ll get will enable you to tackle other items on your to-do list, Aquarius.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

If you are thinking about going back to school or learning a new skill, this is the time to do it, Pisces. Start shopping around for programs.

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL

Personal Support Worker

Iroquois Lodge, Health Services

Full Time $21.00/hr January 4, 2023

Maintenance Worker Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Part Time TBD January 4, 2023

Activity Assistant Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Full Time $21.00/ Hour January 4, 2023

Registered Early Childhood Educator Child Care Services, Social Services Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Administration Lead Administration, Health Services Contract $75,000 to January 4, 2023 $82,500

Case Manager Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Social Worker Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Supportive Housing Case Manager Mental Wellness, Health Services Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Teacher’s Assistant Child Care Services Full Time TBD January 11, 2023

Registered Early Childhood Educator Child Care Services, Social Services Contract TBD January 11, 2023

Construction Manager Housing Full Time $65,000 to January 11, 2023 $85,000

Caretaker Maintenance Mechanic Parks and Recreation Full Time $18.00/ Hour January 11, 2023

Personal Support Worker Personal Support Services, Health Services Full Time $21.00/ Hour January 11, 2023

Speech Language Pathologist Child and Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD January 11, 2023

Payroll/Benefits Officer Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Dementia Care Team-Elder Companion Home & Community Care, Health Services Part Time TBD January 18, 2023

Behaviour Unit Administration Assistant Child & Family Services, Social Services Full Time $36,400 January 18, 2023

Nurse Practitioner Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Full Time $60.44/ Hour January 18, 2023

Community Outreach Worker Six Nations Cannabis Commission Full Time $70.000 to January 18, 2023 $80,000

Occupational Therapist Child & Youth Health, Health Services Full Time TBD January 18, 2023

Assistant Caretaker Parks and Recreation Part Time TBD January 18, 2023 Maintenance Mechanic

Senior Manager of Housing Six Nations Housing Full Time $95,00 to January 18, 2023 (Formerly the Director of Housing) $110,000

Maintenance Staff Six Nations Housing Full Time TBD January 18, 2023

SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT

Library Assistant Woodland Cultural Center Full Time/ Contract $18.00/ Hour January 4, 2023

Office Administrator Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD January 4, 2023

Development Officer – Institutional Advancement Six Nations Polytech Full Time TBD January 4, 2022

Event Coordinator Ontario First Nations Technical Full Time TBD January 6, 2022 Services Corporation

Youth

Child and Youth Worker Grand Erie District School Board Full Time $40,638 to January 11, 2022 $49,783

Corporate Finance Accountant Brantford Native Housing Full Time $50,000 to January 14, 2023 $65,000

Registered Early Childhood Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time/ $40,297.50 January 18, 2023 Educator (RECE) Program Facilitator Permanent to $56,821.50

Community and Public Relations Six Nations of the Grand River Full Time/ Permanent TBD Until Filled Officer Development Corporation

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 Until Filled (Customer Service Role) Development Corporation $20.00/ Hour

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 Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time TBD Until Filled for 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/ $45,000 to Until Filled Permanent $75,000

Kitchen Help Sade:konih TOJ 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/ $18.00 to Until Filled Development Corporation Permanent $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

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