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Wray Maracle and Ava Hill presented Johnny Powless with the Community Gem Award. PHOTO BY NAHNDA GARLOW

Seven from Six Nations honoured at Awards Banquet

By Nahnda Garlow

OHSWEKEN - The Six Nations Awards & Recognition Banquet was held over the weekend to honour seven outstanding community members for the talents and blessings they have shared.

This year, the Wilma General Memorial Award, recognizing outstanding citizenship by a Six Nations member, was awarded to Christa Jonathan.

The Wilma General Awards to acknowledge those who, like General, carry forward a spirit of leadership, selflessness and community helping.

“Christa is the youngest person to ever receive this award,” said Elected Chief Ava Hill during the presentation.

Jonathan, a former Miss Six Nations, has participated in extensive

volunteer work with the Brantford General Hospital and travelled to many countries helping educate people abroad about indigenous issues and culture.

Jonathan is currently attending McMaster University and, after lobbying the institute, will be the first graduate to wear her traditional ribbon dress to receive her diploma.

Six Nations of the Grand River Ontario Works also recognized four outstanding citizens who have demonstrated dedication and commitment on their path to self-sufficiency.

William Smith, Matthew Miller, Natasha Davey and Eric Anderson were all presented with awards for overcoming the obstacles before them and pursuing business and professional success on their chosen career paths.

This year, two Six Nations residents were also presented with the Community Treasure Award.

Michelle Farmer was acknowledged for her forty years of work as a dance teacher - empowering young people in the areas of dance, acting and modelling.

Also recognized was Six Nations lacrosse star Johnny Powless for his outstanding achievement and national recognition as an athlete and positive role model for indigenous youth across the country.

Nominees, their guests and community members were treated to a delicious catered meal by Virginia General. The Six Nations Awards and Recognition Banquet is held annually by the Six Nations Elected Council as a part of their Community Awareness Week events.

The Six Nations Awards & Recognition Banquet, held at Six Nations Polytechnic, honoured seven beautiful souls from our community. Christa Jonathan received the Wilma General Award. William Smith, Matthew Miller, Natasha Davey & Eric Anderson were acknowledged for walking out a dedicated path to self-sufficiency. Michelle Farmer and Johnny Powless were recognized as Community Gems. Congrats to all the winners whose efforts truly make Six Nations a brighter and better place! PHOTO BY NAHNDA GARLOW

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Six Nations iconic land defender, Ruby Montour, passes

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Ruby Montour, who became an icon and a symbol of Aboriginal land rights while at the same time striking terror to the hearts of developers in Brantford, Caledonia Hagersville and along the Haldimand Tract, is gone.

On Friday, May 22nd, at the home of her daughter Linda on Fifth Line Road, Six Nations, Montour suffered a fall which resulted in her heart stopping.

Floyd, her husband of 28 years, watched Ruby leave their home and walk across the road to her daughter’s. While walking up the stairs to her daughters house, she fell backwards striking her head on a large stone. First responders were unable to resuscitate her. According to the coroner, she died instantly. She was 73 years of age.

For almost a decade, the little woman in that familiar, signature red hat could be seen — and heard — at most protests, work stoppages and community meetings where Six Nations land rights and treaty rights were the topic throughout the Haldimand Tract.

In the eyes of those who did not know or care to know why Ruby did what she did, they may have labelled her a troublemaker.

But to those who knew the truth behind what Ruby was doing — she was looked up to as a brave and courageous woman with deep-rooted conviction not only in the traditional Confederacy Chiefs Council, but also in her Creator, whom she would quote

regularly, even while insisting construction stop immediately.

“We’re here for our children and our grandchildren,” she would tell people who asked why she did what she did, and she meant it.

Floyd learned in his years with her that whatever she said she said from her heart.

“I remember being at a meeting in Brantford once with Ruby and she stood and spoke,” Floyd recalls.

“She only said a few words and a non-Native guy sitting a couple of seats down said, ‘now that is coming from the heart.’ People recognize that.”

Ruby was never afraid to go nose to nose with anyone, even if she had to stand on a chair to do it, armed only with her convictions, love for her people and a searing sense of humour that could surgically slice and dice anyone who opposed her point of view, while at the same time remain respectful of the person. This is a rare art that earned her respect from both friend and foe

alike.

Developer and former Brantford Council member Mike Quattrociocchi became quite familiar with Ruby and Floyd when he began construction on a small housing development in Brantford which Ruby and Floyd attended several times and stopped almost as often. He was shocked to hear of Ruby’s death.

“What is there to say about Ruby,” he told TRT, “She was a passionate woman with strong convictions and not afraid to stand up for what she believed. You can’t fault anyone for that.”

Another Brantford developer, Steve Charest, also recalls his experiences with the Montours.

“During the first half of my time knowing Ruby, I did not fully understand the deep passion and committement she had for not only her people, but for all people,” says Charest.

“I am forever grateful for Ruby and Floyd coming into my life.”

Ruby was home after several weeks in hospital

There is more than one way to make your point, and Ruby would always find it, even by commandeering a backhoe.

with complications after gall bladder surgery. She was still a little week when she was released, but it did not slow her down much as she continued to keep tabs of development in the area and get around the community.

Along with her husband Floyd, she brought Six Nations’ land issues into the mainstream not only with her presence at construction sites and ensuing media interviews, but with speaking engagements where she tried to educate the non-Native residents living on the Haldimand Tract of the broken treaties, the land thefts and the human rights violations perpetrated against her people.

Sitting on his porch Tuesday afternoon where he and Ruby spent a lot of time together, it was clear that Floyd has found peace with it all and only wants to remember the good things and not dwell on the sorrow.

“I don’t feel like grieving,” he admits openly.

“It’s not because I don’t love her, it’s just that although

we were always very close, we each had our own lives as well and although I will miss her, I have come to grips with it all. We had a good life together.”

Upon news of her death, it is interesting to note the broad spectrum of messages of condolence and sorrow that began to flood the social media from provincial politicians and developers to fellow land protectors who stood along side of she and Floyd on the front lines.

Rank and file Six Nations residents, Caledonians, Brantfordians and others who follow Native rights issues were also saddened by Ruby’s death.

Even if they disagreed with her, for the most part they recognized and respected her passion and her courage.

Hazel E. Hill: Ruby Montour took ‘the red hat ladies’ to a whole new level and meaning. Her love of our people and her love and faith in God the Creator provided her the strength and insight to take on the development world by storm and allowed her a platform, to speak out against the atrocities’ of colonialism; genocide as against the Haudenosaunee, in an area that had in some respects been the shield for those acts for generations. It was an honour and a privilege to know her, work along side her and to call her my friend. Ruby was truly a gem.

Elected Chief Ava Hill: “I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Ruby Montour. Ruby was a fierce and feisty Land Protector and wasn’t afraid to stand up to anyone. Over

the past few years, she became known for always being on the front lines and for standing up for what she truly believed in.

She will always be remembered in our community as Ruby “Red Hat” and for being passionate and outspoken about the Six Nations Land Rights. On behalf of the Six Nations Elected Council, I want to extend sincere condolences to her husband, Floyd, and to the rest of her family.”

Brantford Mayor Chris Friel: “We’re very sorry to hear of Ruby’s passing.

Our condolences go out to her family. We may have stood on opposite sides of barricades but I have always admired her passion and commitment to her beliefs.”

Carrie Lester: My deepest condolences to Floyd and Ruby’s family and friends. Ruby was passionate and tenacious about defending the land of the Six Nations. To see her in action in her matterof-fact way standing up to judges was truly inspiring!

Jan Longboat: “I think she took her role as a Haudenosaunee woman quite seriously and I commend her for that. Our role is to protect Mother Earth for future generations and she worked at it tirelessly, at all hours of the day and night. She also used her voice and that’s important.

I work with women who are survivors of the residential school and we always say use your voice to express your feelings. You must be heard.”

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To serve and inform Letters to the Editor A long time ago - before the invention of the printing press - our ancestors in positions of political leadership would nominate upstanding citizens to carry messages from one community to another. These persons were called runners.

Runners were given the responsibility of carrying specific words, speeches or information to villages throughout the territory. As a symbol of their honour and the job they had to carry out they would bear wampum when they gave the message. This was a clear indication of the nature of that message; whether they were bringing an invitation to a meeting or notification of a ceremony to be held at a certain date.

To put it plainly - the role of a runner was, and is, an imperative responsibility. Runners are bound to be honest, not to spin or manipulate the truth and to never operate under their own personal interests.

The same can be said for those of us in the media - especially Haudenosaunee media. For what merits do we bring our people if we are spinning the truth? Or manipulating messages to prove some point or create the image of something?

Bringing forward the stories of the Haudenosaunee people, the stories of all indigenous people, is a huge responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

Journalists of all backgrounds, but specifically those of us indigenous journalists should only ever speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

There are strong ethical guidelines given to us through supportive organizations like the Canadian Association of Journalists and the Native American Journalists Association. First and foremost in these ethical guidelines is the declaration that accuracy is the moral imperative of journalists and that nothing - no deadline, no outside pressure and no other matter - should compromise that.

The Canadian Association of Journalists also puts out further recommendations to its’ membership - calling on all journalists to practise fairness, publish independent thought and avoid conflicts of interest at all costs.

Both the Canadian Association of Journalists and the Native American Journalists Association provide help lines, legal support and other mechanisms to help their members ensure that they are not missing the mark in their work. Both organizations work every day to ensure their members are empowered with help to make the very best decisions possible in reporting with accuracy and integrity.

Because there are so many support systems out there for us as journalists and publishers - it is fair to say that any journalist who falls short of these, the very basics of standards for quality reporting, is not upholding the basic standards of the craft.

Indeed, if they are a Haudenosaunee journalist and also not upholding the basics of being a runner; truth-telling, accuracy, and remaining free of confict of interest we have to ask - how much farther have they fallen?

News consumers are placed in a huge position of trust when it comes to reading the published word. And the responsibility is on the part of the publisher to ensure that the words published are true, uncompromised and without malice.

Send your letters to tworowtimes@gmail.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

The opinions expressed in the letters or submitted opinion pieces are not necessarily those of the Two Row Times.

Thinking about Tobacco

In regards to the Haudenosaunee Trade Delegation (HTD)’s attempt at passing a Tobacco regulation under the Chiefs Council (HCCC). First of all, our sacred tobacco is already safe from Bill C-10.

As a craftsperson of many years, I wish to remind the people of what happened in the late 80’s and early 90’s, when our people were carving False Face.

As traditional Ongwehonweh, we had to perform a massive ceremony because our medicine society became upset at their sacred image being used for personal gain – money. Us as craftspeople were asked to stop carving them.

The same concept applies regarding the abuse of our sacred tobacco.

It is too important to be using our rights to grow and harvest Oyę gwa to fight to grow the white man’s commercial tobacco. It is wrong on so many levels, we could lose it. We depend on our tobacco for all our

ceremonies, our culture, and our medicines. Without it our words will not be carried to Songwiyendisoh’s ears.

As a Cayuga Wolf, I will not support the endeavour to use our sacred tobacco for their personal gain. It should not be used to fight the federal government, especially when it has already been exempted!

We already have what we need to fight Bill C-10, our own law. The Great Law governs our people.

When did the Haudenosaunee adopt “Canadian” ways? Their policies and procedures? If I decide I’m going to grow a field of cannabis will this law protect me? Kris Green said on May 2nd in Confederacy Chief’s Council, “This law (Bill C-10) could put me in jail.”

I thought our job was to worry about the collective – not selfishly think about ourselves. If these tradespeople want to jump into the ship, go ahead! But don’t force us to follow by dragging our sacred medicines into the ship with you.

Has anyone taken into account the violence

For any journalist, falling short of these ethics is unacceptable and a shame for the community they serve.

If you would like more information on the ethical guidelines of journalism you can contact the Canadian Association of Journalists by visiting their website at www.caj.ca. You can also contact the Native American Journalists Association at www.naja.com.

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that this “law” has the potential to create in our community? Why should our people be put in harm’s way to protect a farmer’s “right” to abuse our right to Oyę gwa?

Where is this Trade Delegation proposing to put the HCCC jail to house people who “break” this so-called law? Do these four people really believe that employing a Goon Squad to enforce this law is not going to result in violence? Since when do our people extort each other? We are not the mob – “Pay us and we’ll protect your business.” This is not part of our ways protected by the Two Row. Since when do we expel our own people for not following the ship’s path?

I will leave you with these parting words: trying to take laws, regulations, policies and procedures out of the ship to pull into the canoe – that’s mighty “Canadian” of you.

Gajih jahdah Otayohni Gayogohnoh

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Kearns invites disintegrator questions to Laurier

By Jim Windle BRANTFORD – John Kearns believes he can answer any and all questions people may have regarding his invention, the Kearns Disintegrator, which the Six Nations Elected Band Council recently rejected.

Just days after officially cancelling the $4.6 million order, Six Nations was put on an emergency alert when a chemical fire broke out at the landfill in a compound created for hazardous and flammable waste.

“My machine has proven its ability to dispose of this kind of waste materials cleanly and safely,” insists Kearns. “This explosion and chemical fire could have and should have been avoided.”

Last fall, RWDI Engineering - an independent third party air quality testing firm, was called in to evaluate the air quality in the smoke coming from Kearns disintegration

unit. When those results did not match Kearns promise of cleanly incinerating household waste, but instead indicated dioxin levels nearly 200 times the provincial limit, frustrations about the disintegrator spread and Six Nations Elected Council eventually walked away from the deal.

A community meeting was held on Six Nations where representatives from RWDI explained data in the report and made recommendations for the future and how to improve of the results of the RWDI results.

Kearns said he has a number of problems with how the tests were conducted. He explained the unit was brought from Nova Scotia and erected at the Six Nations Landfill Site only to prove the mechanical capabilities of the technology.

Kearns insists that under the terms of his agreement with SNEC that the demonstration unit was not to be tested

because filtration systems were not included.

Kearns also said the agreement stated his machine would meet or be well under federal pollution standards, and if it was not, the agreement included a money-back guarantee and the fixed unit would be shipped back to Nova Scotia at Kearns’ own expense.

That, among other issues, Kearns said he hopes to answer with documentary evidence and full disclosure of

FEATURE COLUMN:

Sconedogs & Seed Beads

Six Nay Slang - Part Dekenih

By Nahnda Garlow I’m a rez girl. I don’t make any excuses for it, either.

Rather, I embrace it and try to hone it as best I can to impart as much rez in my descendants as possible.

It’s my opinion that having rez culture is a blessing – similar to the biological midi-chlorians that make Jedi Knights so ace. The higher the concentration of midi-chlorians, the stronger the force is. Basically I want my grandchildren to be little Rez Jedi’s full of “rezi-chlorians.” That will make me a proud gramma.

Last year I put together a rez slang dictionary for those not from Six Nay to better understand our lingo. However, it was brought to my attention

that I missed a lot. So, after much rez research I present to the rest of you rezbians and rez aficionados: Six Nay Slang - Part Dekenih.

Note: Six Nay Slang originates from reservation language speakers from many dialects and this language lesson only reflects one of those dialects.

Rez Hunger J’eet yet? - Did you eat yet? If you did not yet eat then the proper response is “No, joo?” (No, did you?)

Do-nits - Indian Donuts often made at Nu-Ya or sold in baggies at rez stores. The good kind have raisins in them – but that is debatable.

Rez Accolades Choice - The best (eg Heck your Ma makes some choice do-nits!)

Ace - This word has been a popular accolade for many generations. Holy heck that’s right ace!

Common Goods

the deal agreed to by the council.

Kearns said he was advised to not attend the meeting with RWDI held earlier this year. “I was asked by the Band Council not to attend that meeting since they could not guarantee my personal safety,” said Kearns.

Kearns claimed his life was threatened during a protest before the Elected Council asked him to leave the community for his own safety.

Still, Kearns insists

he can explain the reasons for the high levels of dioxins during the testing phase and has scheduled a public meeting in order to do so. “This was a missed opportunity for the people of Six Nations to get answers to their concerns and to find a solution for their landfill problem, and that is too bad,” Kearns said. “By not being there to answer the questions and explain the reason for reports of smoke from the machine, it gave the appearance

laughter Ehnt! - (said in a whining or aggravated tone) Stop Sko! - Let’s go Den - Then. To be clear: proper use of the word ‘den’ can be used in a myriad of rez applications: to end a sentence with a question (Where we going den?) or to add emphasis and urgency (Sko den!) or simply sometimes to question someone. (So — what den?)

Bleht - Gross Right - Totally. Absolutely.

Unequivocally. (eg: Heck them cranes are right sick’ning)

Note: ‘Er and ‘im are not always specific to humans or mammals. (eg: when one loses control on the rez it is known as lost’er.

Also, rolling your car in the ditch could be called rolld’er)

Melk - (sounds like felt) Milk Selt - (sounds like melt) Salt Cranes - Crayons. (especially if you’re from Oneida. Also, rarely, a Haudenosaunee clan animal.)

Sick’ning - sickening. annoying.

Rez Nicknames

Hehnt! - (sounds like hant) A non-emotional response issued in place of

Im - (sounds like eem) Him ‘Er - (sounds like grrr) Her

Rez Emphasis

Gordy - Strange kind of fellow Studzy - Cool kind of fellow. For some reason the use of a muffin baked good helps emphasize the studliness of said fellow. i.e. Hello Stud Muffin.

Rez Genders

Vehicles

Beast - If your ride cost less than two thousand dollars it is probably a beast Gem - If your car has insurance and was bought brand new it is always referred to as a Gem. “Hoh! When ‘ja get the new gem?”

Rez Gossip

Ja’heer - Did you hear?

Often used to ask if you heard the latest gossip on someone (eg: Ja’heer Matty rolled his beast on Seventh Line?)

Heard’ja - I heard about how you… Often used to tease someone about something they did. (eg: Hey Matty!

Heard’ja rolld’er down below!!

Hehnt!)

that I was staying away because I couldn’t defend my machine or the results of the test, and neither are true.”

That is why, he says, he is conducting a noholds-barred explanation and Q&A session for anyone with concerns or questions.

“Under the circumstances, I felt it would be best to conduct this meeting off reserve and at Laurier University Theatre instead,” said Kearns who will be flying in from Nova Scotia for the meeting. “I want to hear from everybody, friend and foe, and be given a chance to answer every question they might have.”

He also wants an opportunity to explain his side of the story.

The meeting is set for Thursday, May 28th at 7 p.m., at the Wilfred Laurier University Odeon Theatre lecture hall and will run until 9 p.m.

Rez Fights Scrap - Fight (eg: You gonna scrap’im ‘den Studzy?)

Go - Fight (eg: Heard you wanted to go? or She said she could go any of them!)

Work’d Ov’r - Beaten up Work’d Right Ov’r Beaten up badly (eg: Holey heck Studzy! You work’d’im right over!)

Tuned - Beaten up completely with ease - (eg: Yep, Studzy! You right tuned ‘im!)

Gave’im the gears Tuned up and worked over. This saying originated on Bicentennial trail.

Fed’im the business - A Martin variatian, popular amongst the older generation. Feeding or fed refers to punches to the mouth.

Flopped - A fight with no punches thrown. “I flopped’im”.

If you have additions to the Rez Dictionary email me your suggestions/ additions to nahnda@ tworowtimes.com.

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Farmer plants despite objection by province

By Jim Windle

BURTCH – On Sunday, another log was put on the fire that burns between the Elected Council, Provincial government and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council over who can and cannot plant crops this year on the Burtch lands.

Six Nations farmer Ed Green began planting Sunday despite the province’s declaration that they wanted no one to plant on the Burtch lands until an agreement can be reached between the Six Nations people, Longhouse and Band Council over who will receive the land when transferred. A deadline of June 16th was arbitrarily imposed by the province, by which time the parties were to have a Trust Corporation set up.

“I guess they are trying to dictate who can and can’t plant here,” said farmer Ed Green Sunday morning. “All I am going by is that the Confederacy gave me the lease to plant here and gave me the go ahead, so I’m planting and here we are.”

As complex as some have tried to make it, Green sees it as simple as that.

“If the Chiefs didn’t want me here I wouldn’t be,” said Green. “They came to me and asked me to plant here. I didn’t go to them.”

Tobacco is the primary crop now in the soil on about 220 acres, which will be sold primarily to local Six Nations cigarette manufacturers when harvested, along with five acres of Blue Corn previously planted.

Offering encouragement and support to Green Sunday morning were about a dozen men just in case someone attempted to stop the planting. No one did and the day ended peacefully.

Among those in support of Ed Green was Lester Green, a member of the Men’s Fire.

“I know this (arrangement) is going to be good,” he said. “I know he is going to be donating a lot back into the community. He always has.”

Bill Monture, also of the Men’s Fire agrees.

“It’s good to see our people up here,” said Monture. “He gives a lot back to the community. He is one of many who do while [also] exerting our rights.”

The former training airfield used during WWII was converted into a correctional facility when the war ended. Since it closed, title to the land has been under scrutiny – with Six Nations Band Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council and the Mohawks of the Grand River all claiming interest. But one thing they do agree on is that the 360-acre plot of land was never sold or given up by the people of Six Nations. It is part of the land that was originally leased to David Burtch for 999 years by Joseph Brant himself.

During his life, Burtch was approached by several people intent on purchasing parts of the plot but he always refused, stating that he could not sell it since it was under lease, but he did sublease portions of it in the very early 1800’s.

In 2006, amidst the struggle over a housing development in Caledonia, former Premier David Peterson negotiated an end to the road blockades by promising to transfer title to the Burtch land and other similar plots of contested land in exchange.

Now that the land has been remediated and the Province is ready to make good on the promise, a snag has prevented the transaction from being consummated. The Province wants to place the land in Trust with a corporation created by the Elected Council designed expressly to receive the land on behalf of the people. The traditional Council refuses to receive the land in that manner, fearing taxation and other restrictions put on it by the province.

Since 2006, Jesse Porter and other Six Nations Agricultural Association members planted and harvested soya beans with a good part of the profits going to the Confederacy Council, which gave its blessing. Last year there was a moratorium put in place preventing planting.

This year, Ed Green

Six Nations farmer Ed Green and members of the Men's Fire oversee the planting of a tobacco crop on 220 acres of the Burtch lands on Sunday morning. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE insists he was given exclusive right to plant by the Chiefs Council, leaving Jesse Porter and the SNAA, whose 5-year lease arrangement with HCCC ran out and was not renewed,

out of it.

Although the land has already been placed under the HCCC land registry system, the province does not recognize that entity and believes it still

maintains authority over the land until it is officially transferred.

Elected Chief Ava Hill and her Council are still working towards finding a resolution before the

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provincially imposed June 16th deadline. From Hill’s perspective, the people need to be engaged before they or the HCCC make arbitrary decisions regarding the Burtch land and who can and cannot plant, that is if the people want it planted at all.

Hill is not taking that point for granted and suggests that maybe the people would rather it be developed for housing or some other use.

But in the meantime, the soil has been tilled, the tobacco planted and if all goes well with rainfall and the weather, Green will be harvesting tobacco by the end of August, if not before.

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In An Emergency call 911 Non Emergency call (519) 445 - 4054 Structure Fire

Cardiac Arrest

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Public Hazard

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Fire Motor Vehicle Investigation Collision Mutual Aid

Name: Amalee Jacobs Children: None

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Car Fire

Total Calls Year to Date

Marital Status: In A Relationship

Rank: Firefighter

Home: Six Nations of the Grand

Badge#: 325

Years of service: 2 years SNFD

Career Experience: Six Nations Fire Department Education: Nepean High School class of 2012.

Firefighting Education: NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II, NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations, NFPA 1041 Instructor I, Command & Control, Flashover Recognition, Thermal Imaging, Ice & Water Rescue, Auto Extrication, Advanced Auto Extrication, First Aid, CPR – HCP/AED. Favorite Movie: Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Night” Favorite Pass Time: Playing sports such as rugby and lacrosse.

How to relax: Love travelling to watch the Six Nations Chiefs Lacrosse team and enjoy the sport with family & friends. Favorite quote: “If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you’ll end up not doing anything for anybody.” – Malcolm Bane Why did you apply to the Six Nations Fire Department: After graduating from High School I knew I wanted to work in the emergency services but I was unsure of the educational path that I was going to take. I was raised in Six Nations, but I attended high school in Ottawa. I was living in Ottawa at the time when I met Grandma Brant, the grandmother of Jesse and Dakota Brant (Six Nations Firefighters). Her and I started talking about college and university, she told me about the Six Nations Fire Department, how her granddaughters were firefighters and how the department was recruiting new firefighters. She encouraged me to apply to the SNFD. I am very grateful for the awareness and promotion of the Six Nations Fire Department and that it was able to travel all the way to Ottawa.

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House Fire and Suspected Arson on Seneca Rd

By Chezney Martin SIX NATIONS – On Thursday evening four Six Nations fire fighters were dispatched for a residential house fire at 77 Seneca Road.

Help arrived at the scene within 10 minutes.

The first arriving crews reported the building had an obvious roof collapse and was engulfed in flames, but appeared to be deserted.

A primary search of the area using thermal-imaging cameras was conducted and multiple searches of the residence revealed zero casualties.

Cause of the fire is suspected to be arson, but severity of the damage leaves the origin undetermined.

Structural damage is estimated to be an approximate $150,000.

The Six Nations fire fighters were able to combat the fire and remained on scene until early Friday morning to ensure all hot spots had been extinguished.

Couple wanted for crime rampage arrested

By Nahnda Garlow

BURLINGTON – Two adults in their twenties were arrested this week following a crime spree and dangerous driving rampage earlier this month through Burlington and onto Six Nations of the Grand River territory.

Alannah Maracle, 21, of Ohsweken was arrested in Brampton by Peel Regional Police. She has been charged with eight offences, including failure to stop at the scene of an accident, theft of a motor vehicle, breaking and entering, dangerous operation of a

motor vehicle and fleeing from a police pursuit.

Maracle’s partner for the incident in Burlington, Lorne General, 28, of Brantford, was arrested by the Six Nations Police on May 21.

Six Nations Police released a statement on the arrests and said, “Working with members of Project SHUTDOWN, police located Mr. General at a residence on 4th Line Road.

Mr. General was taken into custody without incident.

He was held for a formal Bail hearing. Mr. General’s arrest puts an end to an ongoing rash of criminal

activity he was involved with that included stolen vehicles and evading attempts by police to stop him. Six Nations, Brantford, Peel and Halton have been investigating incidents involving Mr. General.”

General has been charged with 22 offences, including carrying a concealed weapon, flight while being pursued by a police officer, assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, mischief over $5000, failure to comply with probation and dangerous opera-

tion of a motor vehicle.

Six Nations Police also confirmed that General and Maracle were involved in the crash on Chiefswood Road earlier this month. In a statement SNP said, “During that incident Ms. Maracle accelerated away from police and collided with a vehicle on Chiefswood Road and 6th Line Road. Ms. Maracle escaped by driving away as officers stopped to attend to the occupant of the vehicle she struck. Over the course of the criminal activity Mr. General and Ms. Maracle were involved in, through a number of juris-

dictions, they demonstrated a blatant disregard for the lives and safety of others using the streets and roadways.”

Peel Police were seeking the pair after they broke into a home in Bur-

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lington. The accused fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, which resulted in a police pursuit and motor vehicle collisions. The two are now being held in police custody.

28th May (7:00pm) at Wilfrid Laurier Odeon Campus

No Holds barred on any matter pertaining to the Kearns Disintegration system.

Assessments to be discussed are: · RWDI Test results by Dr. Barry Liss, Florida · The original Contract signed by both parties · Dr. Theodore Sande of MIT Boston

· Letter of acceptance from Six Nations CAO Dayle Bomberry · AMEC PAH ash analysis · Ash analysis by The Verschurin Center for Sustainability and the Environment.

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National Native News for the week of May 27, 2015

By Nahnda Garlow

Truth and Reconciliation walkers headed to Ottawa

OTTAWA - Six members from Mushkegowuk Nation are headed on foot to Ottawa for the May 31st closing ceremonies of the TRC. Walkers started out in Cochrane, Ontario and arrived in Toronto last week and met with Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy.

“This is an important walk for us,” said Coordinator Pat Etherington Sr., and Elder from Fort Albany and also a residential school survivor. “We want to raise an awareness of what happened at these institutions and share discussion with young people and push to include this history in education systems.”

“It is very special what these people are doing,” said Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy. “The young people that are walking this journey are referred to the New People in the Seventh Fires Prophecy that says young people will work with Elders on healing and continue the teachings into a new generation. I wish them success and safety on their journey and encourage the public to support them.”

The walkers include: Coordinator Pat Etherington Sr. of Fort Albany, Frances Whiskeychan of Moosonee, Patrick Etherington Jr. from Moose Cree Nation, Maurice Wesley or Attawapiskat, Remi Nakogee of Attawapiskat and Darren Hughie of Kashechewan.

ASWCO announces million dollar partnership with Ontario

MISSISAUGA - Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) announced a partnership

with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport that brings a $3.6 million dollar funding agreement for sport and recreation development with Aboriginal people across the provice.

The funding is set to assist the province’s new initiative called “Sport Pathway for Ontario Native Wellness.”

ASWCO will also be distributing $40,000 across the province to purchase equipment and leadership training for Aboriginal people in Sports and Recreation.

“We are pleased and grateful to be able to provide more opportunities to our people to live a healthy, active lifestyle” said Marc Laliberte, President of Aboriginal Sports & Wellness Council of Ontario. “Chi meegwetch to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for their past and continuing generosity and wisdom.”

Indigenous woman ordered to stop ceremonies on Victoria Island

OTTAWA - Susan Martin, whose daughter is one of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada, has been holding a sacred fire ceremony for the last month at Victoria Island on the Ottawa River.

Now, members of the National Capital Commission are telling Martin that she has to leave the island and end her sacred fire to make room for the Truth and Reconcilliation (TRC) ceremonies coming up at the end of this month.

Martin’s daughter, Terrie Ann Dauphinais was found murdered in 2002. It is that event that directed Martin to start the sacred fire on Victoria Island, a spiritual place for the indigenous people of the Ottawa area.

Martin told CBC News,

“I was suicidal. I was suicidal for a long time. After four years I couldn’t take the pain anymore. And I went away, and I worked with a shaman and two elders up by Heron Lake to get me back.”

However despite the years of healing work that brought Martin to this point, the NCC has been sending employees and aboriginal liaisons to the island trying to get the Ottawa area woman to stop her sacred fire and give the TRC room for their ceremonies.

Martin says despite pressure to leave, she will remain on the island. “I know what I’m doing is right,” Martin told CBC News. “I can’t see why we can’t coincide together.”

Province to produce elementary teacher kits on treaties

Provincial schools will soon be receiving curriculum kits about treaty relationships working with First Nations.

The kits will help students and teachers from Grades 1-8 in Ontario learn the true history between indigeous people in Canada and 46 treaties the settler colonies made with them.

Kits will include teachers guides, books, maps, DVDs and an 800 piece Treaty of Fort Niagara Lego wampum belt designed by nine year old Alexander Hebert from Dokis First Nation.

David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs was excited about the development between the Anishnabek Nation and the province. Zimmer said, “Treaties are fundamental to the relationship between First Nation communities and their neighbours and to the future prosperity of all Ontarians. I’m thrilled that we can partner with the Anishinabek Nation to help

increase public awareness on treaties and our shared history as truly, we are all treaty people.”

Grand Council Chief of the Anishnabek Nation Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee also expressed his anticipation of the awareness this package will bring to the people in Ontario. Madahbee said, “The lack of understanding about the treaty relationship in Ontario has been a hindrance to the learning spirit of First Nations people and to all of the people in Ontario. The We Are All Treaty People teacher’s kit will help alleviate racism and support teachers in the area of treaty education.”

More than ninety of the kits have already been pre-ordered for school boards, universities and

First Nations across the province.

Winnipeg and Edmonton host cities to APTN's Aboriginal Day Live

WINNIPEG - Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN) announced the final lineup of indigenous entertainment for its’ annual live concerts - celebrating Aboriginal Day on Saturday June 20, 2015.

Tina Keeper and Kyle Nobess will co-host the Winnipeg stage. Acts include Andy Desjarlais Tribute Performed by Patti Kusturok, Don Amero, Brett Kissel, Federal Lights, Lightning Cloud, Marijosee, Mike Bone and

Shane and Taylor May. From the Edmonton stage Michelle Thrush and Don Kelly will co-host more indigenous talent.

The performers in Edmonton are Crystal Shawanda, Derek Miller, George Canyon, Ghostkeeper, Leanne Goose, Murray Porter, Nathan Cunningham and the Northern Cree Singers.

APTN regularly broadcasts the four-hour two stage national show live across Canada. In 2014 the live broadcast reached over one million viewers.

Broadcast begins at 8:30pm EST on Saturday June 20, 2015. For more information check out the website www.aboriginaldaylive.com.

Wampum Aboriginal & Non-Aboriginal Youth Experience Wampum is a project to bring 10 Aboriginal and 10 non-Aboriginal youth (entering grade 8-10) together to forge new friendships across cultural divides and learn Haudensaunee (Iroquois) history and cultural values.

When: August 5-9, 2015 Cost: $100 The participants will gather together in a creative, learning-enriched, fun and safe environment, where they will be continually engaged in activities, workshops and play.

We will create a positive space for friendships to grow. These friendships will foster healthy dialogue, reconciliation and relationship building between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

The adventure will also include:  A trip to the Mohawk Institute (former residential school),  Learning about the United Church’s role in the schools and ongoing work towards reparations, healing and reconciliation,  Teachings about the natural and cultural history of the Grand River, Rafting on the Grand River, swimming in the pool at Five Oaks and learning arts and crafts.  A trip to the Tyendinaga Powwow on Saturday Wampum Junior Leaders is also available for youth ages for 15-16.

Application form is due by June 12, 2015 and can be found on our website: www.fiveoaks.on.ca

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Robin McGauley, Program Director at programs@fiveoaks.on.ca or phone 519-442-3212. ext 23.

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Tyendinaga Youth named torchbearers for 2015 Pan/Para Pan Am Games

By Erica L Jamieson TYENDINAGA – On July 3, the Torch Relay will make its way through Tyendinaga on its way to Toronto to begin the 2015 Pan and Parapan Am Games. Chief Don Maracle told Two Row Times, “About three months ago we received a phone call and an email from the people who were organizing the Toronto 2015 Torch Relay. [They] asked if we would like to be one of the communities they stopped over for on the Torch Relay to Toronto and so we said yes.”

The Torchbearers are 13-year-old Iakohentiio Claus of Quinte Mohawk School and 18-year-old Noah Sager of Moira Secondary School. Iakohentiio and Noah are two of more than 3,000 Torchbearers who, as announced on the Toronto 2015 website, also include Jim Cuddy, lead singer for Blue Rodeo, and Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Iakohentiio Claus played basketball in last year’s Indigenous games. In an online interview, Noreen Claus said, “She also went to the indigenous games last year in Regina and played for Team Ontario, girls under 14 division.

She was the youngest girl on the team having not quite turned 13 yet.”

Noah Sager, according to the Tyendinaga Newsletter, is an athlete who has enjoyed hockey for the majority of his life. He is currently at the junior hockey level

and plays for the Picton Pirates. He also helps coach his high school varsity boy’s hockey team. Both youths are set to graduate from their respective schools in June.

The Torchbearers will start at the Quinte Mohawk School and finish on the grounds of the Band Council building, says Bev Hill, Communications Officer for Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. A short ceremony will take place where Chief Maracle will “offer words of congratulations and best wishes to the event.” After that, people will be invited to stay for a barbeque.

Chief Maracle had this to say about participating in the Torch Relay: “We are very happy to host the torch for our community. I think it’s a chance for our young people to participate in something that is being recognized in the world and celebrated. It’s an opportunity for us to promote our community, our people, [and] our nationhood.”

The flame for the Pan and Parapan Am Games was lit on May

25th during a traditional ceremony in Teotihuacan, Mexico and it will take 41 days to pass through more than 130 communities, finishing on July 10th in Toronto, Ontario to open the Pan Am Games. Of the 130 or more communities involved, five will be First Nations communities: Fort Williams First Nation on Day 2, Serpent River First Nation on Day 4, Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) First Nations on Day 17, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations on Day 20 and then Tyendi-

naga Mohawk Territory on Day 34.

The Pan Am Games themselves will be held in Toronto from July 10 to July 26, while the Parapan Games will run from August 7 to August 15. According to a power point presentation given to Two Row Times

by Chief Don Maracle, the Pan Am Games was first thought of in 1932 during the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The idea was liken to the Olympics but only for the countries in North and South America. Ac-

cording to this presentation, “The first Pan Am Games were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1951 and the first Parapan American Games were held in Mexico City in 1999.”

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Pan-Am Games Torch Relay Pow-Wow set for June 27

By Nahnda Garlow

With all the Pan-Am Games activities coming up this summer it is no surprise that an official Pow Wow would be on deck. And its looking to be a good one. The one day festival has been organized by Suzanne Smoke of the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery.

Smoke, together with the host organizing committee have brought a real heart and spirit driven purpose to be the focus of the event.

Smoke told the Two Row Times, “This event is about unity and speaking together in a cohesive voice, all the red nation people. And we have a strong message for the world about what has been happening to our people and the assault on our very existence here in our own sovereign land.”

This is a refreshing turn of representation for international sport tourism. All too often the bad taste of cultural misappropriation and tokenization of indigenous culture and peoples has stunk up the atmosphere of “accomodation”. But Smoke says not this time.

“To date this event is a native initiative; native run by natives for natives to engage the public and welcome 41 countries to our sovereign land.” said

Smoke. “This is not sponsored by the Pan-Am organizers and no funding has been forthcoming from the Pan-Am organizers or host city.”

The host organizing committee consists of Smoketrail Singers, Bruce and Pat Smoke, Aaron Benson, Kim Newby, Jacob Charles, Ethel Chenowith, Laura Spring, Cedar Smoke and myself. Sacred Spirit Dancers are also the host organization as well.

Working alongside the host city of Markham, which has a multimillion dollar Pan-Am Legacy Building multiplex sports facility launched in honour of the games - came this idea for a Pan-Am Pow-Wow. “Through the generous sponsorship of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, We secured seed money to begin the planning process,” said Smoke.

Smoke has been working for a number of years with First Nations artists from across the indigenous world - representing First Nations artists with the York Region Arts Council and developing the Biindigen Gallery with the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery.

Her experience bringing a culturally relative and accurate image of who the indigenous

people are makes her the perfect person to co-ordinate this event.

“My role is as a conduit to build right relationships with non-native people and educating them on the magnificence and stature of our people and to re-evaluate what they have been taught,” said Smoke.

“I also wanted a key focus on the issues facing our people and make sure the world hears our

message,” said Smoke.

The pow-wow will uphold four pillars or four directions of awareness for the pow-wow: Honouring Aboriginal Veterans, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Our Sacred Waters and Truth, Reconciliation & the Residential School Experience.

Smoke said, “We are asking any of the people who have projects, displays etc. on any of these pillars to contact us to

show the work being done by the Grassroots people in our communities.”

Those issues, combined with the strong team of volunteers and events they have going is promising to make this the must-attend pow wow of the summer.

Top Chef Canada Danny Raposo has also offered his services to prepare a feast for the dancers, drummers, veterans and elders. Smoke

said, “We are currently looking for First Nations suppliers of buffalo meat, fruit and vegetables.”

The one-day event will be held in Markham at the Markham Civic Centre on June 27th.

Grand Entry is at noon.

Smoke says there is still room for vendors, educators and organizations to set up a booth. For more information you can email them at legacypowwow@gmail.com.

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Akwesasne presented with $240M land claim settlement offer

By Nahnda Garlow AKWESASNE - The Government of Canada has presented the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) with a $239,808436.00 “full and final settlement” offer for the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Specific Land Claim submission.

The specific claim for the Dundee lands, on the South shore of the St. Lawrence River just next to Cornwall, is approximately 20,000 acres.

According to the band website in the early 1800’s Dundee lands were leased out to non-Mohawk settlers either by Akwesasne Chiefs or with the involvement of the Crown.

However none of those leases involved land surrenders by the Mohawks.

Land lease particulars and collection of rent was irregular and as those leases expired the Mohawks demanded a return of the lands.

However in 1888 the Superintendant General of Indian Affairs came to Akwesasne and proposed the community surrender all those lands for a $50,000 compensation.

As a result, there was record of an alleged land surrender signed by some on February 16, 1888 but according to the band website, “the Mohawks maintain that their intention was to reclaim the leased lands gradually rather than to surrender them.”

One hundred years later, in 1988, the MCA launched their specific land claim against the federal government seeking resolution to the Dundee lands. Although talks regarding the claim broke down in the 1990’s; the band examined their case and it

was re-ignited when the band submitted additional research.

According to a statement issued by the MCA, included in this final resolution between the Akwesasne Mohawks and Canada there is also an opportunity to have up to 18,282 additional acres of land turned into reserve lands subject to Canada’s “additions to reserve” policy. “This additional land covers lands owned and lands to be purchased by the Mohawks of Akwesasne on a willing seller and willing buyer basis,” said the MCA in an emailed statement.

The MCA states the lands at Dundee are environmentally sensitive and both parties have stated their joint intention to protect the area.

The MCA will also, if they accept this offer, hold a community referendum during which the community will be taken through educational community focus sessions. The sessions will educate members of the community on the history of the land claim, the details of the compensation the federal government is at this time offering and how the ratification process will take place if the community chooses to accept the offer.

Schedules for the sessions will be posted on the band website and Facebook page.

If accepted this settlement will mean the closure of a nearly 30 year engagement process with the federal government and Akwesasne over the specific matter of the Dundee lands.

The Canadian federal government began it’s specific land claims policy in 1973 to deal with outstanding treaties

Canada had not respected. Since the beginning of the specific claims process the federal government has settled approximately 390 claims through negotiating with First Nations communities.

According to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in the Province of Quebec 52 specific claims are currently in progress.

Although AANDC states that in Quebec 94 specific claims have been concluded — 41 of those claims held “no lawful obligation” and 24 cases are listed as “file closed”. That means just 26 out of 91 submitted specific claims were resolved by actively negotiating with the First Nations community affected.

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For a Project Proposal under the Large Renewable Procurement (Capitalized terms in this notice have the meaning ascribed to them in the LRP 1 RFP)

The proponent identified below (SWEB Development LP) is proposing to submit a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to design, build, and operate a Large Renewable Project for the generation of electricity under the IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP).

The LRP is a competitive process for procuring large renewable energy p rojects generally larger than 500 kilowatts. At the conclusion of the LRP, the IESO may award contracts for successful projects up to the specified procurement targets for each renewable fuel: 300 megawatts (MW) for wind, 140 MW for solar, 75 MW for waterpower, and 50 MW for bioenergy. This notice is being distributed to notify members of the public of a public community meeting that has been scheduled to discuss the Large Renewable Project proposal. Information regarding the proponent, the Large Renewable Project proposal, and the meeting details are described below.

A public community meeting is being held as part of the early community engagement requirements of the LRP. The public community meeting will present details about the Large Renewable Project and its proposed connection line. Representatives of the proponent will be available to discuss the Large Renewable Project and the overall LRP process.

Should this Large Renewable Project be awarded a contract, the Large Renewable Project would need to obtain all required permits and approvals and conduct any further required community engagement activities.

Further details regarding the LRP are available at www.ieso.ca/lrp

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Proposed Location of the Clachan Wind Farm and Proposed Connection Line: Project Location: Approximately 3.0 km north west of the Town of Jarvis, Ontario, in the County of Haldimand.

Proposed Connection Point of the Clachan Wind Farm: Connecting to the existing 3-­‐Phase distribution line, west of Haldimand Road 55, on Concession 10 Walpole

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(From left) Cliff Martin, Caleb Martin, host Jace Martin, deejay Xtian Locco, rapper Walter Kapeechoose and Devan Martin were all in attendance at the Youth Musician Seminar hosted in the G.R.E.A.T Theatre. Photo by Chezney Martin

SNCYO offers training for youth in the music industry

By Chezney Martin SIX NATIONS – Jace Martin with Six Nations Community Youth Outreach (SNCYO) held a free youth seminar for aspiring music artists at the G.R.E.A.T Theatre on Friday as a part of Community Awareness Week events.

The night offered a video with both familiar and successful Six Nations faces such as Derek Miller and Delby Powless and a presentation from speaker Jace Martin for all in attendance.

“Major music festivals are calling me to say, ‘Hey Jace, come perform’ and ‘Do you have any other Aboriginal acts you could suggest?’” said Martin.

Martin has been in the music industry for over 20 years, and now devotes most of his time to that industry – specifically developing the annual Concert for a Cure, which is held at Chiefswood Park and

hosts major indigenous headliners such as Crystal Shawanda to raise money for cancer research.

Martin explained that Concert for a Cure has attracted over 15,000 people, and has been running for eight years.

“It’s been always a part of my heart to see Aboriginal people, artists specifically, showcase at major music festivals.

When I was growing up, my band got to perform at Kitchener’s Blues Fest and I was just thinking, ‘Why don’t we have this?’” explained Martin. That was how Concert for a Cure began.

Now Martin, along with SNCYO, is responsible for finding Indigenous acts for the Festival of Friends in Ancaster, Canada’s largest free festival.

Rapper Walter Kahpeechoose came in from Saskatchewan for the event. Kahpeechoose explains that after a three

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“I was feeling really doubtful,” said Kahpeechoose in regards to being a part of the seminar.

“I talked to Jace, I sent him my information, I sent him a video on where I’ve been, where I’ve performed and all that,” he said. He explained that it was a lot of planning and work. “But I actually got the opportunity to come out here, and I just feel so happy,” he said.

Kahpeechoose said he had a personal history of substance abuse, overcame it and found that rapping was a positive outlet for him. He began rapping at 15 and now, five years later, has performed at Voices of the North in Saskatchewan, as well as getting some radio play and invitations to perform at schools.

“I do motivational hiphop,” Kahpeechoose said.

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By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – It was first against worst Friday night at the ILA when the Six Nations Rebels and the Welland Generals met, and the outcome was predictable. The 10-0 Jr. B Rebels easily downed the 2-8 Generals with a score of 19-4.

After a good start, which gave the visitors a little hope, the Rebels took over by the end of the first period.

“We had a team meeting Thursday night where we told them what we needed from them and they gave us that tonight,” said Coach Derek “Chico” General.

With a record of 10-0, one might think he would be satisfied, but General has not liked some of the things he has been seeing with his team, even in those wins. He points to the 9-7 win over Guelph, which the Rebs should have dominated.

“We haven’t been playing well the last few games,” he said. “We haven’t been moving the ball and moving our feet but we did that tonight. One of the last things I told them was to go on out and have

Danton Miller, #97, and #52 Garret Vyse-Square, crash through the Welland General's defense for a scoring opportunity early in the first period of Friday night's 19-4 win at the ILA. The Rebels are now 10-0 in their "Drive for Five" season as they hope to win an unprecedented fifth Founders Cup in a row later this year. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE some fun.”

The Rebs looked like they were having fun as they breezed past Welland in what turned out to be a one sided affair.Welland scored first at 2:03 with Brandon Porga finding room behind young Six Nation goaltender Briley Miller, but Layne Smith got that back at 5:10 from Kevin Owen Hill with his first of four goals on an eight-point night.

Mitch Mayers countered

at 7:50 to give the Generals a 2-1 lead, but coach Derek General called a time out to settle his young netminder down and regroup the defense.

The move worked, as the Rebels looked like a different team after that.

Josh Miller tied the game at 2-2 from Layne Smith and Chayton King with a goal that sparked a wildfire of Six Nations goals and by the end of the period the Rebels led 5-2

after taking full control of the game.

It got worse for the Generals as the game went on, with the Welland goalie needing a week’s vacation to recover the 71-shot barrage he faced.

At the other end, Miller was good on 24 of the 28 shots he was called upon to handle.

By the final buzzer, Mitch Green earned two goals and seven assists, Josh Miller contributed two

goals and six assists, Travis Longboat and Layne Smith tallied four goals and four assists each.

Also scoring for the Rebels were Ricky Smith (3G,2A), Garret VyseSquare (1G,3A), Chayton King (1G,3A), Danton Miller (1G,2A), and Jerry Staats (1G).

One problem the Rebels are having this year is a shortage of right-handed shooters.

“Some of the guys we

have been calling up were late cuts,” said General. “Some of them we would have liked to have kept but we are loaded with left-hand shooters.”

General has noticed that this is not just a problem with the Rebels. If Six Nations’ incredibly deep talent pool has any weakness at all, it is in right-hand shooters from Midget all the way up to the Major Series Chiefs.

“The Arrows and the Rivermen are calling me for righties,” he says.

The Rebels next see action in Hamilton, Thursday, May 28th where they will attempt to tame the Bengals and add another mark to the wins column.

But General never takes any team for granted.

“There are teams out there that don’t care if they get only one win all year as long as it’s against the Rebels,” he says.

ABOVE: Josh Miller nets his first of two goals of the night, Friday at the ILA. Miller went on to add six assists as the Rebels demoted the Generals 19-4. Photo by Jim Windle

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Arrows miss the target against Burlington

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations Arrows Express are 2-1 following Sunday night’s 7-6 loss at the hands of the Burlington Chiefs at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.

The team has undergone massive changes at the management level since winning the Minto Cup last season, with none of the coaching staff and most of the management support staff no longer associated with the organization. At this point, no one attached to the franchise is talking about it and are evasive when asked.

But on the floor, under an entirely new coaching staff headed up by Toronto Rock star

Arrows Express #9 Travis Longboat reaches for a loose ball in the Six Nations Arrows Express' first loss of the Jr. A season. They finished with a score of 7-6 against the Burlington Chiefs Sunday night at the ILA. Photo by Jim Windle Patrick Merill the Arrows have had early success. That is, until Sunday

night, when the Arrows let the lead slip from their fingers to take their first

loss of the season.

Haodais Maracle and Jordan Durston gave the

Arrows a 2-0 lead by the halfway point in the first period before Andrew Kew got one past Doug Jamieson in the Six Nations’ net. Jerry Staats responded to restore the two goal edge, but Tyler O’Brien closed the period with a minute and a half remaining to cut the Arrows’ lead in half.

Josh Johnson and Justin Inacio traded second period goals to enter the third period with the Arrows clinging to a narrow 4-3 lead.

Staats scored his second of the game early in the period to once again restore the Six Nations two-goal advantage.

The Chiefs got their second wind and exploded with three goals in four minutes to change

the entire game. Durston evened the score at 6-6, but O’Brien delivered the final blow for Burlington at 18:28 for the win.

The Arrows are still catching up on games after a late start to their 2015 Minto Cup defense season, and have played fewer games than the rest of the league.

Thursday night, May 28th, the Arrows host the Barrie Lakeshores at the ILA before beginning a home-and-home series against the Toronto Beaches in Toronto Saturday night. The second leg will be played at the ILA on Sunday at 7 p.m.

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On Saturday, March 14, 2015, Professor Damon’s American Killer Bees Jiu Jitsu (AKBJJ) Travel Team put their hard work, skills and athleticism to the test in their first North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Championships competition.

Under the leadership and guidance of Sheldon Cole, who learned the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Jordan Damon, the AKBJJ Travel Team made their way to the NAGA Albany Championships.

The team of five were coached by Sheldon Cole

and received medals.

Robert Wagner received a gold medal in No-Gi Grappling and a silver medal in Gi Grappling. Collin Chase received a silver medal in No-Gi grappling, Ryan King received a silver medal in No-Gi Grappling and Stacy Stauffer received a gold medal in both No-Gi and Gi Grappling. Coach Sheldon Cole also competed and won a championship belt for Gi-Grappling.

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SNML gathers the medal at Confederacy Cup

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – Six Nations Minor Lacrosse hosted the Confederacy Challenge Tournament over the past weekend with hundreds of young lacrosse players bouncing between the Haldimand Centre Arena in Caledonia, the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Second Line Road and the Gaylord Powless Arena in downtown Ohsweken for the three day tourney.

SNML once again did the community proud, garnishing several medals along the way.

“The tournament went off great,” said a weary but pleased Michelle Bomberry, who coordinated the event. “We had great lacrosse. Our teams had the opportunity to play and we had numerous

volunteers to assist us.”

Results from the medal games are as follows with winners taking home Gold and runners up bringing back Silver.

Tyke A: Cambridge 10, Markham 2.

Tyke B: Six Nations #2, 14, Centre Wellington 4.

Tyke C: Oakville #2, 11, Akwesasne #2, 1.

Tyke D: Burlington #2, 13, Six Nations #3, 2.

Novice A: Oakville #2, 8, Halton Hills, 4.

Novice B: Centre Wellington 5, Brantford, 4.

Novice C: Kitchener #2, 5, Mimico, 2.

Novice D: Six Nations #2, 14, Six Nations #3, 2.

Peewee A: Wallaceburg 8, Whitby, 3.

Peewee B: Sun Country 7,

The Six Nations Bantam #2's and Akwesasne pose for a joint team shot following Akwesasne's 11-4 win. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE Kingston 1.

Peewee C: Burlington #2, 10, Six Nations #2, 3.

Peewee D: Kitchener #2, 8, Simcoe, 2.

Girls U19 Team has great start

By Chezney Martin

After winning ‘B’ Division Provincials in their previous season, the Six Nations U19 team has been moved into the ‘A’ division. Coach Tahnee Johnson, a standout player during her reign at Western University, said the girls were “ready to play” their first ‘A’ game against Oakville on Saturday.

“The girls came out first game of the season ready to play and ready to make a statement in the ‘A’ Division after coming out on top of ‘B’ last year,” said Johnson.

The team won 13-7, with goals scored by Tristyn Miller (2), Ashley Hill (3), Leini Johnson (3), Lynnzee Miller, Kali Styres (2), Jadyn Bomberry and Shania Anderson with assists

by Leini Johnson, Jadyn Bomberry and Ashley Hill (2).

The next day the team

took on Orangeville, who Johnson explained are “one of the top teams in ‘A’ Division.”

“The girls made a comeback in the second half and battled hard to catch the lead and hold on ‘til the end,” she said. “The girls were nervous and timid, but rose to the occasion and came out on top today,” she said.

The team won 11-8 with goals scored by Leini Johnson (2), Ashley Hill, Tristyn Miller, Jadyn Bomberry, Shay VanEvery (2), Bianca Chevarie, and Lynnzee Miller (3) with assists by Kali Styres, and Ashley Hill (2).

President of the SNGFL (Six Nations Girls Field Lacrosse) Association Christina Bomberry said that the coaching is “awesome.”

“We wanted strong players, we wanted strong mentality, we wanted somebody in there that

already had that understanding,” she said in regards to Johnson and her father Jason Johnson.

“They are at their peak this year. Some of their stronger players play for the Haudenosaunee World team,” she said.

Bomberry also said that this weekend Six Nations will be hosting for the U19 team.

“We’d appreciate that we’d get support from the community,” said Bomberry. “If they can come and support us, you know, just to come and watch to see what the game is about,” she said.

She explains that she understands that many families can’t see their relatives play due to travel, so hosting at the Six Nations Fields is a great opportunity to watch.

BELOW: Many of the players that participated last year in winning "B" provincials are returning veterans for this year's team.

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Healthy Roots: Homegrown Goodness Series TRT Staff

OHSWEKEN – In the early months of 2015, the Six Nations community watched as four individuals publicly committed to a traditional, Indigenous foods-only diet. Kathy Isaacs, Julee Green, Karihwawihson Brown, and Johnny Powless’s journey to health was documented in weekly issues of the Two Row Times, while staff at Six Nations Health Services and Tyendinaga Community Wellbeing Centre offered regular, in-person support sessions. We called it Healthy Roots, and highlighted the participants’ success during monthly events and at a finale dinner at the Six Nations Community Centre.

During the finale dinner, the participants sat on a panel and answered questions from the public about what they learned during the 12-week chal-

lenge. One of the final questions was, “How do we get in on this?” as the person asking the question motioned to the crowd.

The panel provided helpful, practical advice – follow the Healthy Roots food list, check in with Health Services to see what programs they offer, and get outside.

When the public challenge wrapped up, we challenged ourselves as a committee to offer more how-to advice in the next instalment of Healthy Roots, to make it as accessible as possible. So we teamed up with the Our Sustenance Program and Six Nations Health Services to come up with a plan. We decided that the next instalment would feature practical, do-ityourself advice on growing healthy foods (many of which are from the original Healthy Roots food list) in a sustainable, culturally

relevant manner.

We call it Healthy Roots: The Homegrown Goodness Series.

Starting today and running until the end of June, we will be dedicating a special section in issues of the Two Row Times with gardening advice, columns, articles on self-sustainability topics and more.

Members of the public can access practical, hands-on advice at free weekly workshops at Our Sustenance Greenhouse, 2676 Fourth Line Road.

In addition to our special editorial section and workshops, we will also be celebrating the opening and closing of this campaign on June 6th and 24th, respectively.

Join us at our June 6th launch event as we plant in the Six Nations Community Garden, enjoy the Six Nations Outdoor Farmer’s Market, offer mini-work-

shops and taste some garden-fresh food samples prepared by Chef and Two Row Times Columnist Joe Farrell. We are offering free t-shirts, gardening hand tool sets, and tomato plants to the first 100 guests that arrive. A prize draw will also take place.

This event will take place in the Six Nations Community Garden, behind Sunrise Court in Ohsweken.

Proud of your garden? Let us know! Send high-quality photos of your garden to info@tworowtimes.com with “How Does Your Garden Grow?” in the subject line. We will print photos submitted and award $25 weekly to our favourite submission.

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For the month of June, local gardening expert Kitty answers some of your gardening questions. If you have a gardening question for Kitty, you can email her at info@ tworowtimes with “Ask Kitty” in the subject line.

She will do her best to answer them all and we will even publish some of the questions and answers here.

it started getting brown with white spots on the leaves. The leaves also looked dry even though I was regularly watering.

Then the soil started getting a white film on top.

Eventually my plant died. I think I must have overwatered the plant. Any advice on what happened here and how I can avoid it the next time around?

- No Beans For Me

Dear Kitty, My green bean plant that I received from the Healthy Roots finale dinner was thriving and healthy. Then

Dear No Beans, In answer to the leaf problem and demise of your bean plant, there are several possibilities.

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If your bean plant doesn’t get enough sun, the leaves may yellow because they can’t produce enough chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is in all green plants and its job is to absorb light to provide energy for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the plant making its food from carbon dioxide and water. Lack of sunlight can also keep water from drying on the leaves after you watered your bean plant, which can lead to fungal disease.

The white on your soil may have been a fungus from overwatering and the soil

not drying a bit in between.

It is important to give your bean plant enough water to keep their soil moist but not soggy. Overwatering can rot the roots, and when this happens your bean plant has no way to get food and water and cannot thrive and will wither away. These difficulties are less likely to happen outdoors in your garden, but your bean was indoors in a pot. Try again! Maybe plant outdoors but not until the soil is warm, bean seeds like warm soil.

Happy growing, Kitty

TRT: The first instalment of Healthy Roots began in January and asked you all to commit to a traditional diet for 12 weeks. The last time we spoke with any of you was the end of March, when we hosted our celebration dinner at the Six Nations Community Hall. How have you been doing since then?

Have you continued the Healthy Roots plan? If you have made changes, what changes have you made and why?

Kathy Isaacs: I tried to continue with the Healthy Roots plan but it has been challenging. It seems it was easier when I was in the spotlight of the community. I was being very hard on myself when I did sway from eating healthy, but I know I have to keeping going because I know how well I felt during the challenge. Life changes are all about learning, as well. I have taken a few steps back

but I remain looking and moving forward.

Julee Green: I am doing well, thanks. There have been some changes with my meals to more of healthy food meals rather than strictly our traditional foods. I’m not having as much wild meats due to accessibility.

I still continue to practice by limiting (five white gifts) sugar, salt, white flour, dairy foods and lard meals.

TRT: Now that it’s summer, we have the option to grow many of the foods on the Healthy Roots Food List. Do you plan on starting a garden this year? How can gardening positively affect the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples? Why is it important?

Kathy Isaacs: We are starting our garden this week with family and friends and we also have two raised gardens at home. I can’t wait to enjoy veggies from it. I feel that by contributing and looking after our own gardens allows us to appreciate food even more. Good foods to me means better health.

Julee Green: I believe gardening has a huge positive effect on the health and wellness of individuals and families in our Onkwehonwe communities. It helps us reconnect

to our food in a positive way. I believe when we eat live/fresh food we ingest all that plant has to offer and all its nutrients.

When we are eating foods from a box, or processed foods all the goodness has been taken out of the food and we miss that opportunity to really gain any health benefits from it. When we can eat fresh and home grown foods it opens up so much more than just food to eat, it opens us up to connecting with the earth/soil, sense of nurturing, a sense of accomplishment along with many other cultural benefits.

TRT: You made a commitment to change your health in January. It’s now six months later and we are interested to hear the results of your commitment. Can you share with us one or two details of where you have been most successful - whether improvements have been made physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually? What excites you most about the changes you have made?

Kathy Isaacs: The last six months have had their challenges but I strive to stay committed to being healthy, I don’t want to take it for granted

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In our previous installment of Healthy Roots, we watched four individuals change their lives as they committed to a diet of traditional Indigenous foods.

We were able to catch up with some of them to talk about how they are doing now, if they have made any changes, their thoughts on gardening and more. Here’s what they had to say:

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anymore. I still move every day and I still try and make meals interesting. The fresh fruit and veggies will certainly be exciting to cook with and to enjoy, I look forward to that. I also love to fish and it’s fishing season, so I’m excited to try new recipes and new ways of cooking our fish. This past weekend I did a ten kilometre [hike] in the Dundas Valley, I love challenging myself with hills and valleys and taking in the beautiful scenery.

I love summer, so I am going to embrace it more than ever this year.

Julee Green: Well, I started working out more near the end of the challenge and have continued to since. I love how much stronger I feel, this is something that I will continue on with for sure. Another successful thing is how aware of my body I am, like when I eat foods that I had limited or avoided (the Five White Gifts) and the effects that it has on my body, like bloating, sluggish and just an uncomfortable feeling.

This is when I know that eating as close to our original diet, is really what works best for my body in all areas (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually).

Having that awareness to me is a very positive feeling; I didn’t have that prior to the challenge.

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Haudenosaune history of food and planting - Part One

By Rick Hill Diohe’ko (Our Sustainers) are integral to our culture and history. Diohe’ko means more than the Three Sisters, including all of the cultivated foods that sustain our lives. It is true that our ancestors grew three main crops together – corn, beans and squash – but they also planted a wide variety of other crops.

The origin of corn, beans and squash is told in the Creation Story. The Sky Woman was gifted with seeds before she

journeyed into this world.

The Creator created corn from the living earth, preparing it for the humans that he also created from the same living clay. Once two human figures were formed and animated, he instructed them as to what it would take to live well in the newly create world.

He explained that this will be a place of perpetual regeneration, that each season life would return to the earth in the form of plant medicines/ foods, maple sap, ripening strawberries, as well

as returning fish and passenger pigeons. At one point he sent the new couple on a path to describe what they saw. At the end of the path was a hole on the ground, with the dirt heaped into a mound. In that mound grew corns, beans and squash – the model for our ancestral gardens.

Metaphorically, he was also showing him that our path on earth will end at our grave, where we will be put into the loving arms of Mother Earth, to help enrich the earth for the sake of the

coming seasons.

J.N.B. Hewitt, the Tuscarora scholar who worked for the Bureau of American Ethnology in Washington, DC in the early 1900s, wrote that our ancestors believed that our bodies contained two parts of the souls.

One part leaves our body upon death and makes a year-long journey to the Sky World. The other part, according to Hewitt, rests within our bones that are buried in the earth. That soul provides spiritual energy that I believe aids our gardens.

Protecting corn is also incorporated into the narrative of the formation of the Great Law of Peace. Along the Peacemaker’s journey he finds men guarding corn fields from enemy marauders.

Part of his message is that we have to share what we produce, and that people should not live in fear or horde food.

When the Peacemaker confronts Jikonsase, the woman who was aiding and abetting the warriors, he convinced her to stop feeding the warriors so that their reign

of terror would come to an end. In one version of the narrative, Jikonsase actually tries to poison the Peacemaker with bad food. He gets her to cook good food instead, as good food from Creation has spiritual power to assist in fostering the Good Mind, proving that we are what we eat.

Rick Hill is the Senior Project Coordinator for the Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Centre. Look for part two of this story in next week’s Healthy Roots section of the Two Row Times.

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June 6 – Healthy Roots: Homegrown Goodness Launch Six Nations Community Garden (behind Sunrise Court, Ohsweken) 9am – 2pm Community garden planting, farmer’s market, mini-workshops, food-tasting

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June 13 – Cooking seasonal foods

Our Sustenance Farmer’s Market, 2676 4th Line Rd 10am – 12pm Joe Farrell and Chandra Maracle share ideas and technique on cooking from your garden

June 17 - Beekeeping Workshop

Our Sustenance Greenhouse, 2676 4th Line Rd Two sessions, 6pm-7pm or 7pm-8pm Learn the basics of beekeeping, try on a bee suit, help the beekeeper check on his hive

June 24 – Finale Event

Our Sustenance Greenhouse, 2676 4th Line Rd 6pm – 8pm Socialize, taste locally sourced and prepared Healthy Roots appetizers, keynote address.

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Our Sustenance Program tackling food security on SN

By Laura Hill OHSWEKEN - Corn, beans and squash are commonly known in our traditions as the Three Sisters. It is said that these three food gifts were given by the Creator to ensure the Haudenosaunee would always have a nutritionally complete diet on which they could thrive, which is why it is also commonly referred to as ‘Our Sustenance.’

Borrowing the same name is a community-based organization driven by a dedicated group of staff and volunteers. The Our Sustenance Program is made up of a market, greenhouse, community garden and Good Food Box program.

Formed in 2011, the program’s original mandate was to provide a source of fresh food to local residents, but it has evolved to include access and education. One of the major concerns of the organization is food security on Six Nations.

“Food security in this community is not present for everyone. There’s food insecurity in that we have such a highly used food bank. That tells us that there are people without [proper food],” says Program Coordinator Adrianne Lickers, “When our numbers are as high as they are in the welfare system, we know that those families don’t get

enough to actually create sufficient caloric intake in their community. We can offset these issues by very simply having a garden.”

Lickers refers to the Six Nations Community Garden, which the organization runs every year with the help of community members. Located behind Sunrise Court in Ohsweken, the four-acre plot donated by Greg Hill of Hill’s Tires offers food for anyone willing to visit and harvest it, no questions asked.

“People will often say, ‘I feel like I didn’t do enough to deserve the food.’ Everyone deserves to eat. Everyone. And if the food is there, everyone has the opportunity,” Lickers says.

Though the food is free to harvest, community members are also welcome to take part in the maintenance and care of the garden. During weekday mornings, Our Sustenance will have staff at the garden for maintenance work, to share knowledge and introduce curious members of the public to the garden.

Actively participating in the process has a host of benefits. In the Guelph-based publication Re-imagining: Reigning in the New Skool, Lickers writes that growing their own food is inspiring children to think differently about what they eat.

“When you teach a young child to pay attention to what they eat, and where it comes from, they begin to ask that about all the food they eat. Our culture is integral to that.”

Culture, community and friendship are core values in Our Sustenance’s work. A visit to the greenhouse or garden sees volunteers and visitors from all ages and backgrounds, all of them coming together with a common purpose. For them, feeding their families and friends also gives way to feeding their spirit. Laughter, knowledge sharing, and storytelling – all of these things happen naturally when volunteers work side by side at the garden. It’s the spirit of sharing combined with gardening knowledge that can lead to a food secure future for Six Nations, Lickers says.

“As a community, if we could truly say that we have food security, we would know that if I have enough food and my neighbour is struggling a bit, anything extra I have can go to them. That’s food security here to us.”

The community garden will be planted this year on June 6. To get involved or to donate supplies, you can reach Our Sustenance at 519-4452011, or visit their office and greenhouse at 2676 Fourth Line Rd.

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FAT CHAT

“WORDS YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO”

Mirror-Mirror on my wall; Body image begins at home. Locked away within us, in a very personal place, the key often lost, societal imprints become our Body Mass Index. Long before children are old enough to determine what body image is, they are receiving and accepting messages about their bodies. Fortunately for some, it is mostly positive. For many others, a dictionary of unintentionally negative comments are made through stages and sizes for an entire lifetime. Our ears become the gateway to our body size, not our mouths.

How many times have you looked at a baby and gushed “oh isn’t she cute, look how pudgy..gooh-gooh-gaga-, look at her chubby thighs!”. We tease and laugh, all very guiltless, a compliment meant to represent health and happiness. A time in our lives when we are expected to be chubby, baby fat spilling out of our clothes, letting our parents and the world know we are thriving. Letting us know we are loved. When do the baby fat compliments become the enemy? Predetermined destiny, luck of the gene pool or does that embarrassing chubby baby photo that every mother loves to mortify us with, scar us deeper than we think?

I WISH I WAS AS SKINNY NOW AS I WAS WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS FAT! Naturally as our small bodies become mobile, we crawl our way into a fitter form and our body image emerges over time.

The grownups take notice and suggestive comments begin to filter into our subconscious self, forming who we trust we are into puberty and beyond. Moths to butterflies, ugly duckling to swans, and the bets are on whether he is going to be tall and athletic, or short and stout on the couch. Will she be the prima ballerina

or a belly dancer, all based on our body type. Irrelevant to us, the predictions begin to define our future by dress size and height. Our job is to outgrow the pudgy stage and the world is our oyster. If we can live through the skinny kid’s jokes and relentless teasing, our parents assure us we have this conquered. What we never forget is what happens to our inner sense of what defines acceptable body image.

Regardless how we may look, the self-defeating cycle begins by co-creating with our inner critic. We all develop one. The one looking back at us from the mirror triggering an internal dialogue with the dieter, the binge eater, the chunky-stage ego that lives in the locked strongbox of self- loathing. The one who sabotages all efforts to change who we believe we are. Regardless of what the physical body may want to become, the internal body image rebels and the mirror offers little hope.

Whether you are fighting obesity or bulimia, the lost key is the same. It unlocks the organic self, allowing love and acceptance. Today you can diet or not knowing it will never be long term until you can love the chubby child or the obese adult.

Without a reconnection to the inner critic, your attempts to heal your body are bandages at the best. Before you go vegan and join a boot camp, go to your bathroom mirror, look yourself in the eye, take a deep breath and say I LOVE YOU. If only with your inner voice, say it. If it is a whisper now or next week you are shouting at the top of your lungs, this is the initial stepping stone. Start today and every day after, until you can look in the mirror and believe it. Get out that chubby baby photo and paste it to the mirror.

I can guarantee you that happy baby loves you as much today, as back then.

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Tasty Grilled Meat

By Joe Farrell As the weather continues to warm up, folks looking to escape hot home kitchens increasingly cook food outdoors. There are many ways to do this.

The most commonly used is a radiant grill. There are many books written on the subject that I feel complicate and confuse more than necessary.

I was asked recently about what I would use to marinate chicken.

My answer was simply herbs like rosemary and thyme. What I didn’t get a chance to talk about was that marinating for a long period of time is not necessary and can actually yield some undesirable results.

When grilling a lean meat like chicken I always stay away from the boneless, skinless variety be-

cause they can easily end up dry if you aren’t careful. Instead I go for any piece with the skin on in either halves or quarters, bone in or out, whichever you prefer. Bone in versus out cooking is a discussion left for another time.

Preparing to grill chicken is fairly straightforward: let it come up to room temperature and season it with whatever you like. Bringing the chicken up to room temperature is a good way to minimize the risk of the meat drying out on the grill. I rub it with some herbed oil and salt, saving some for the cooking process. As it is cooking, I will baste it with this mixture. When it is done cooking, I rest it on a wire rack so I am not continuing to cook the meat in its own juices. I use the juices that drip off and

the marinade to continue basting the meat. As it relaxes, the flavour will be able to penetrate through, having the initial desired result of marinating. Resting also prevents the meat from drying up right after you cut into it.

Be mindful that meat will cook a few extra degrees in doneness as it rests.

When cooking on a grill, charcoal or gas, you want to have as much control as you can. You don’t want the grill too hot so as to char your food before cooking it and leaving carcinogens behind.

You also don’t want to have the heat too low so as to let your meat steam when it hits the grill. Also, making sure there is no moisture present when placing it on the grill will prevent steaming. What I look for is the perfect heat that will achieve a nice

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sear and allow the meat to cook halfway on the one side without burning. When it is ready to be flipped, it will release itself. I then let it cook until it is done on the other side. There is no need to play, poke and prod your meat. Each time you touch the meat you are releasing delicious juices and sending them off to the bottom of your grill.

Cooking steak is very similar. First, choose a piece of meat suited to dry heat cooking, tender cuts like rib eye, tenderloin, striploin, etc. Again, make sure the meat is at room temperature before you put it on the grill. If the meat is too cold you will end up with uneven colouring of the meat. It

will go from well done on the outside to medium-rare versus an evenly cooked medium-rare throughout. For steaks I usually opt for very little seasoning beyond salt. I like to taste the quality of the meat I am eating. Developing the flavour with good caramelization is all that is needed for a good steak.

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BACKGROUND: In our society, women are the center of all things. We have been given the ability to create; We are life givers, nurturers and we have responsibilities to ourselves, each other and our communities.

Traditionally, women received formal instruction on all things. It isn’t that way today. This training will help us to reclaim these teachings through our knowledge keepers and traditional practitioners.

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The doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning, and comforts the woman with touch, hot or cold packs, beverages, warm baths and showers, and other comforting gestures. She also assists the woman and her partner to become informed about the course of their labour and their options. Perhaps the most crucial role of the doula is providing continuous emotional reassurance and comfort for the entire labour.

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Quick recap: • Heat cooking surface up enough to caramelize, not burn meat • Ensure surfaces are free of moisture before cooking • Let it cook, don’t play with what you’re cooking • Baste with marinade as it cooks • Let it rest so it’s not sitting in its own juices, it will continue cooking • Baste with cooked juices • Enjoy deliciousness

This training will incorporate evidence-based information and traditional teachings that will help you to support women, babies, partners, families and communities with respect and guidance that ensures cultural safety.

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Fresh and healthy ways to stay hydrated this summer

By Nahnda Garlow The warmer months are finally upon us. While ice cold soda from a can is very convenient, it is also very high in sugar and caffeine - two things you’re going to want to avoid on a hot day.

Avoiding sugary drinks is especially important for the indigenous population, given our high probability for developing sugar-related health issues like diabetes and obesity. We compiled a few refreshing beverages here to help keep you hydrated and healthy Haudenosaunees.

Dehydration can occur very quickly in warmer temperatures when you are active. Even just an hour or two of gardening with no breaks for a drink on a warm and sunny day can tip the scales into the dry zone. Extreme thirst and dark urine are two indicators that you might be dehydrated.

The best option for rehydration is, of course, always water. On really warm days drinking a glass of water every hour is plenty to keep you sufficiently hydrated. However

if you do find you are suffering from dehydration, try unsweetened coconut water instead of commercial rehydration solutions.

It is sold in coolers and grocery stores quite commonly now – just make sure to check the label for any added sugars.

as you make regular tea - just swap out the black tea for rooibos. Boil one gallon of water and pour over six teabags. Let it steep for about four minutes, remove and discard the teabags. Then you can flavour the tea with whatever you like.

For an indigenous twist try adding strawberries and a bit of maple syrup to sweeten it. On the plus side, maple syrup also has natural electrolytes that can help rehydrate you if you are using it in place of white sugar and other sweeteners.

Infused Water

A really beautiful and refreshing drink that will impress guests is to serve infused water. The concept is so simple: fresh clean water that has fruits immersed in it. The fruits flavour the water and also add vitamins and minerals to your drink.

Cucumber water is very delicious and very popular in the summer.

It’s so simple to make.

Simply peel and slice up one cucumber, add 2 quarts of fresh spring water with some ice and let it sit for about an hour.

That’s it! Along with being super tasty, cucumber water can give you a boost in vitamins A, C, B6 and Folic Acid. Not a fan of cucumbers? This is also really delicious to try with watermelon.

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Iced Teas

This classic summer drink is pretty caffeinated.

And caffeine is definitely something you’re going to want to avoid on hot days as excessive caffeine on a hot day can lead you to dehydration as well. Additionally, if you’re reaching

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Beer is another go-to refresher on a hot day but also carries a significant impact on blood sugar levels. And alcohol can also contribute to dehydrating you on a hot day. A delicious non-alcoholic option is kombucha tea.

Kombucha, like beer, is a fermented beverage.

While it does carry a low alcoholic content, it is not significant enough to impact hydration levels or get you drunk. However it does carry that satisfying tart and fermented flavour that a cold beer serves. Kombucha can be found bottled in health food stores everywhere in a variety of flavours.

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for a commercial brand some are delivering as much as eight teaspoons of sugar per can. Why not try making your own?

Rooibos - or Honeybush Tea - comes from South America and is naturally caffeine free.

You can make Iced Rooibos Tea in the same way

There’s just nothing like the refreshing feeling of an ice cold bubbly beverage on a hot afternoon. But it doesn’t always have to be soda. Sparkling water can be just as refreshing and convenient as a soda pop. There are plenty on the market now that are flavoured from raspberry-lime to pink grapefruit flavours.

If you really want that sweet bubbly drink

without the processed sugar try making your own sparkling juice. Mix one half carbonated water with one half 100% fruit juice like white grape or cranberry. Add ice and a few slices of fresh fruit for a very satisfying treat.

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Exhibit features stunning pow wow photos of Bert Crowfoot

By Nahnda Garlow Nothing compares to the spectacular colour and showmanship of a twirling fancy dancer.

And for those amateur photographers who try to capture the excitement with your smartphone camera you know that more often than not those moments are hard to capture.

Bert Crowfoot, founder of the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA) and CEO or Canada’s National Aboriginal Newspaper, Windspeaker, is renowned for his work photographing pow wows across Canada. A collection of his works are the newest installa-

tion at the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery in Sutton, ON. Crowfoot is a pioneer in indigenous me-

dia, having established Alberta’s first indigenous radio station which began a transformation of communications for

indigenous people in the 1970’s.

Crowfoot, a Blackfoot/Saulteaux/Ojibwe was inducted in 2006

to the Dreamspeaker’s Festival Society’s Walk of Honour, Communications and Multi-media Category. The Walk

of Honour was created as a tribute to Aboriginal artists who have blazed trails in the film industry, and to recognize efforts at bringing a new understanding to the varied cultures, traditions, languages and artistic expressions of Aboriginal People in Canada.

The show tours across the province at the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery from May 24th to June 25th.

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Obituary

Obituary

MONTOUR: RUBY ANN It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ruby at the age of 73 years on May 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Floyd. Loving mother of Linda, James, Darryl, and the late Brad. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Clause) Noble. Sister of Lucille, Audrey, Elizabeth, Kerry, Kenneth, Richard, and the late Drusilla, Sandra, Ivan, Cody, and Elliott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruby will always be remembered and loved by every life she touched. The family will honour her life with visitation at the Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main Street, South, Hagersville on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 28, 2015 at 2 p.m. Interment Faith Victory Church Cemetery, Six Nations. www.rhbanderson.com CARPENTER: JESSIE MARY NEE: JONATHAN Peacefully while surrounded by her family at Iroquois Lodge, Ohsweken on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Wife of the late Jim Sr. Loving mother of Linda, Viola and Roger, Dawn and Bill, Jim Jr. and Melanie, and Bob. Dear grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren and 3 great great great grandchildren. Sister of Melvin, and Virginia. Sister-in-law of Betty. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by parents Andrew and Mabel Jonathan; siblings, Hazel, Elva, Verna, Lucy, Elaine, Johnny (Alvin), Wil, and Truman; daughters, Dorothy, and Pamela; grandson, Alan; great granddaughter, Allie; great great grandsons, Decon, and Daylin. Funeral Service will be held at the Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main Street South, Hagersville on Saturday May 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. (visitation from 11 a.m. until service time). Cremation to follow with Interment of cremated remains at Medina Baptist Cemetery at a later date. www.rhbanderson.com

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memory DAVIS, Dona Mae In loving memory of our dear Aunt and best friend who passed away May 19th, 2012 There is a special kind of love That’s meant for you alone, A special place within our heart That only you can own.

You know that we still love you That we miss you everyday, That we still feel lost without you And will always feel that way.

Time may hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears, But precious memories never fade Despite the passing years.

Love you forever, Elda, Dave and Family We miss you

Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks We would like to Thank Becky, Pam, Holly, Helen, Sheila, Laurie and Tracey for their help with the food and Ryana, Tori, Rochelle and Laurie for help in the kitchen for our mother Ola Hill’s surprise birthday celebration. She’s very grateful for all the birthday cards, lotto tickets, money and flowers. She had a wonderful time visiting with all her family and friends.

Thanks Again, Carol, Howard and Ola

Thank You

Thank You Thank You

Our Six Nations Residential School Survivors Group extend a BIG THANK YOU for your support and kindness in donating to our bike draws during Community Awareness week.

The Men’s mountain bike, donated by DIANE BOMBERRY, CHIEFSWOOD GAS, was won by GLENN HENHAWK and drawn by SUE JACOBS. The Ladies bike, donated by JOANNE SAULT, GRAND RIVER PARKWAY PLAZA, was won by KATHY FROMAN and drawn by LORELEI ISAACS. The Little boys bike, donated by TODD MONTURE @ C&S WATER SYSTEMS, was won by VIRGIE GENERAL and drawn by LYNN MONTOUR. The Little girl’s bike, donated by TODD MONTURE @ C&S WATER SYSTEMS, was won by JEANNIE HILL and drawn by JOHN PORTER. The 50/50 DRAW was won by CHERYL GREEN and drawn by CONSTABLE CHANDON HILL Thank you again for your interest and outstanding support

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The members of the Native Women’s Car Co-operative (Amanda Henhawk, Brandi Martin, Jen Meunier, Jerrilyn King-Russell, Laurie Hill, Mauvereen Bomberry) would like to thank the many sponsors and supporters who believed in us and helped us pull off our first ever Community BBQ Fundraiser, in co-operation with Community Awareness Week, and announce the winners of our prize draw!

Niawenkowah and Miigwetch to:

Foodland in Hagersville who donated ketchup, mustard, relish and napkins.

Zehrs on Fairview Drive gave us a $25 gift card Rusty’s No Frills in Brantford gave us a $25 gift card Paul’s No Frills gave us $25 in BBQ supplies National Grocer’s Cash and Carry gave us 50% off BBQ supplies

To those who volunteered their time, skills and energy: Erika Hess and Judy Hill, who worked hard all day to make sure everybody was served and fed Adam Thomas, for selling tickets for our draw Randy, for the last-minute cheese slices Jaret Maracle, Huy’chka to our grill master extraordinaire Marissa Martin, for her graphic design work on the banner Aiyyana Maracle, for use of her paints for the banner Audrey Maracle and family, for loaning their trailer to us Zoe Hopkins, for the use of her electric blender And of course, Marilyn Mt. Pleasant and the Community Awareness Committee, for making it all happen!

To those who generously donated our prizes: JR Hill, a local artist, donated a handmade water drum Ohsweken Pharmasave donated two $50 gift cards Sobey’s in Brantford gave us a $20 gift card Jerrilyn King-Russell, who donated an electronic coin counter And now our Prize Winners! Congratulations to:

Grand Prize Winner: Wally Hill (Water Drum) 2nd Prize Winners: Lorel Thomson and Sherwin Thomas ($50 Ohsweken Pharmasave Gift Cards) 3rd Prize Winner: Nikki Martin ($30 of Scratch Tickets) 4th Prize Winner: Leon ($20 Sobeys Gift Card) 5th Prize Winner: Harold General (Electronic Coin Counter)

Coming Events

Coming Events

Michelle Farmer’s Studio of Dance & Modelling Presents the 40th Anniversary Talent Showcase “Stars Of Tomorrow ‘15” Friday June 5, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday June 6, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m.

Brantford Collegiate Institute Auditorium ... 120 Brant Ave. Tickets available from Dancers/Models, Studio, or at the door. Or call #519-717-9099

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Vehicles for Sale

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Coming Events

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Coming Events

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Truth Tabernacle $1000 Cash 1st prize. Plus new car giveaway.

Anniversary Celebration 2015 Pro-Fit presents Chapel of The Delaware’s memorial Golf Tournament May 29 - 31, 2015, 7:00 pm Nightly.

Fundraiser at MontHill Golf Club. (Sundrim) Registration 8:30am Shotgun start at 10:00. $125 entry fee (if you are one of the Guest Speaker: Bishop Louis S. 1st 50 golfers to register you will be entered into a draw to refund your entry fee) Spencer, North American Fellowship Fee includes 18 holes/w cart, T-Bone steak dinner, hotdogs and refreshments at International Prelate. Host: Pastor the turn of 9. Lots of challenges and great prizes for all. Including our hole-in-one Bishop L.L. Johnson, 2319 Third Line giveaway of a brand new car. Courtesy of Searles of Caledonia. If that don’t get Road, Six Nations, Ontario ya hooked. Play alongside and be part of an exclusive meet and greet with WWE Yard Sale hall of famer Bushwacker Luke, and VIRGIL /w the million dollar belt. Awards ceremony to be hosted by Six nations Wrestling legend Nick Nitro Wyman. For 3 - Family Yard Sale. Sat, May 30, 9 Pre registration and sponsor info please contact Beth –(905)-768-2249 or Jule- am. Lots of items to choose from. Nail (905)-768-0865. painting too! 3604 3rd Line

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have plans to rest, but you might be surprised at how fast you become bored with nothing to keep you busy. Relaxation may be difficult for you to master.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Familiar memories resurface, Taurus. You may discover that nothing much has changed and you really need to buckle down to create new plans.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A plan you laid out hits a snag this week, Gemini.

Do not get discouraged, as your plans will only be delayed momentarily before things get back on track.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 A new perspective can sometimes change everything, Cancer. Even if there are some bumps along the way, your optimism will ultimately prevail.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will be on the receiving end of more support and encouragement this week than you possibly know what to do with. Express your gratitude to loved ones.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It’s easy to see the possibilities ahead this week, Virgo. Take a practical approach when making plans and you will soon begin to achieve your goals.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may have a particular goal in mind for your relationship that hasn’t come to fruition just yet. It may take a little more work for you to get to that solid place.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Others may struggle to decipher your thoughts, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to spell out what you need or want to get others on board with your ideas.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, work appeals to you this week and you find yourself spending some extra time at the office.

Just be sure to make time for your family.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this week you are captivated by the innocent things in life. Enjoy this relaxing time to stop and smell the roses with your loved ones.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s alright to be a homebody for a few days this week, Aquarius. Revel in some quiet time at home and enjoy this chance to breathe easy and recharge your batteries.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Give your dreams time to develop in the weeks ahead, Pisces. If you rush things along, you may end up getting discouraged.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Dried hemp leaves 5. Shuts 11. Golf shot 12. Emitting light 16. Maple genus 17. Integrated circuit 18. O’Reilly from “M.A.S.H.” 19. SNL’S Olympia Rest. dish 24. Liberal degree 25. Short task trip 26. Must have something 27. Prefix for wrong 28. Student furniture piece 29. Semitic fertility god 30. Back talk 31. Lost brightness 33. Reconnaissance (Brit. military) 34. A narrative song 38. Men who cannot lose face 39. Bastard wing 40. 55121 MN 43. Young sheep 44. Fashioned 45. Short fight 49. Large payroll service Co. 50. Fantasy video game 51. Blind spot or ___ lutea 53. 39th state 54. Dessert topping 56. Eyelashes 58. Touchdown 59. 2nd largest Spanish river 60. Made poisonous 63. Favorite old shade trees 64. Table linen 65. A measured portion of medicine

CLUES DOWN 1. Separated 2. 32-card game 3. Guides a vehicle 4. A brief run of luck 5. Baby bed 6. Manuscript gaps 7. Overdose 8. Yes in Spanish 9. Dog-____: shabby & worn 10. Mark with an asterisk 13. Potato state 14. Cereal giant 15. Lawn, sedge & cereal 20. Tin 21. -__, denotes past 22. Interpret written words 23. Jelly-like colloid 27. Speed of sound 29. Initials of “Jezebel” actress 30. Not wet 31. Supervises flying

32. In the year of Our Lord 33. Stood for election 34. A state of equilibrium 35. His magic lamp 36. Small sugar cube 37. Bachelor of Laws 38. Pa’s partner 40. Wyatt __, OK Corral 41. Device that makes 2 pieces compatible 42. NBC’s parent Co. 44. Japanese apricot 45. Concrete leveling guide 46. Adobe dweller 47. Warning devices 48. Having many branches 50. ___ Vesh, “Star Wars” 51. Doc 52. Carrier’s invention 54. German for Vienna 55. Contrary water movement 57. Roman 55 61. Out of print 62. Of I

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