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Six Nations Fire Fighters and the Ontario Fire Marshall are investigation a suspicious fire at the Hillhurst Manor located at 995 Highway #54 after an early morning blaze on Friday caused more than $500,000 damage. Photo by Jim Windle

Fire destroys century old Hillhurst Manor

By Jim Windle

SIX NATIONS – A house fire that blocked traffic on Highway 54 for hours and tied up dozens of firefighters from several surrounding stations is under investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office.

The brick three-story manor set on a hill overlooking the Grand River was built around 1906, it is said, at a cost of $1,700 in the day, but has been valued at more than $1 million today.

Although not lived in, Hillhurst Manor as it is known, was fully furnished and has been used for wedding and funeral receptions and the occasional guest. It was unoccupied at the time of the fire, however there were reports that someone was in the home before the fire was noticed.

Just before 6 a.m. on Friday morning, Six Nations Fire Services was

called to respond to a fire at 995 Highway #54, at the Hillhurst Manor, Six Nations.

When fire fighters arrived shortly thereafter, the house was fully engaged with fire lapping out of several windows.

It was a very difficult fire to contain given several factors including what is known as “balloon frame construction” methods used at the time it was built.

Balloon framing is a style of building that uses long, vertical 2” x 4”s for the exterior walls. These long “studs” extend uninterrupted, from the sill on top of the foundation, all the way up to the roof.

When it first came into use, well before the mid-nineteenth century, it was a radically different type of construction from the “timber frame” or “braced frame” that preceded it for centuries.

Dozens of firefighters and 11 trucks from Six Nations, Caledonia, Onondaga and Brant battled a stubborn blaze Friday morning and into the evening. There was no one inside at the time of the $500,000 fire, which extensively damaged the $1 million estate. The Ontario Fire Marshall's office is investigating. PHOTOS BY JIM WINDLE. This method is no longer in use because it can allow flame to spread rapidly from level to level and room to room.

“Because of early reports that there may be

someone inside, a primary search of all three levels and the basement was conducted while a fire attack team was set up to fight the fire itself,” says Six Nations Fire Chief Matt Miller. “No

one was found inside and no civilian injuries.”

The stubborn blaze took its toll on a number of firefighters however.

“In total we had 29 firefighters and 11 trucks respond to the scene,” says Miller.

Initially, for the first hour or more there were only Six Nations fire fighters at the scene, but once exhaustion from the heat began to take its toll on firefighters, we called in additional help from Haldimand County Fire Caledonia Station as well as Onondaga and Brant County Stations.

“We had Six Nations Paramedics and Ambulance services backing us up with triage for our firefighters,” says Miller.

“In total 16 firefighters were treated on scene for exhaustion and physical exertion. None were transported to hospital.”

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tain criteria for the Ontario Fire Marshall to investigate in such cases.

“Because of that the OFM was contacted and we have an investigator and an OFM engineer here assisting,” Miller says.

Recently the home was listed for sale and the asking price was $1 million. An early estimate of damage was in the $500,000 range “It’s probably going to get a lot higher than that once the investigation is complete,” he says.

Although exact cause is still being determined, the OFM has ruled out arson.

A number of firefighters and equipment remained at the scene throughout the next two days to put out hot spots.

Every time they thought it was out, because of the construction style, it flared up again in another part of the house.

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Elected Council Capital Power agreement worth $3 million

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – Last Tuesday night, at Council Chambers, Six Nations Elected Council gave official approval of the Capital Power Wind Farm agreement they have been working on since 2012.

The 104.4 megawatt wind project at Gunn’s Hill Wind Farm and Port Ryerse were both given the go-ahead in a deal that will bring $3,350 per megawatt into the community over the next 20 years. That will bring a total of just shy of $350,000 per year for the next two decades, or total-

ing somewhere around $3 million over the life of the agreement.

The Gunn’s Hill Wind Farm project is anticipated to generate up to 25 megawatts in renewable energy, which will be sold to the Ontario Power Authority under the Feed in Tariff (FIT) Program. This project will be owned and operated by Gunn’s Hill Windfarm Inc. and will be located in the Township of Norwich, Oxford County. The proposed benefits include a potential 10% equity investment in the project which is estimated to generate revenue in

excess of $3 million over 20 years, or a default royalty payment of $1,000 per MW/year for the 20 year term of the FIT Contract ($360,000). In addition, the developer is offering two (2) $4,000 annual post-secondary bursaries for the 20-year term of the FIT contract.

Port Ryerse Wind Project is anticipated to generate 10 ten megawatts in renewable energy, which will be sold to the Ontario Power Authority under the FIT program. This project will be owned and operated by Port Ryerse Wind Farm Limited Partnership

and will be located east of the hamlet of Port Ryerse in Norfolk County. The proposed project benefits include a Royalty Payment of $750/MW/year for 20 years ($150,000); mentorship of an on-reserve Small FIT solar development and a proposed Joint Venture development of future non-contracted renewable energy projects within which Six Nations could potentially own up to 15% in each contemplated project.

“The community engagement process ran from January 13th to February 14th, 2014; the community

meetings were scheduled for January 23rd, February 1st and 12th,” according to a release from SNEC. “The community meetings provided further information and included the opportunity for community members to have one-on-one discussions with staff.

Input gathered throughout the process indicates that there is generally support for the projects, although community members would like to see a greater commitment in future projects to sustainable employment opportunities and for a higher commitment to education

and training initiatives.

The project is already built , and is up and running, which will see revenues and lease royalties begin quickly now that the agreement has been passed by Council.

Unlike the HDI’s Samsung agreement, Band Council did not agree to any sort of “sovereign immunity,”, according to Elected Council lawyer Lonny Bomberry, and will not put Six Nations underlying title claims in jeopardy.

in Canada coming from Mexico. It was carried by air in a float plane and then transferred to a canoe paddled by First Nations paddlers from Six Nations and various communities.

Representatives from Six Nations of the Grand River territory,

Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, were on site at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto to officially welcome the flame to Ontario.

Chief Bryan LaForme of Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation carried the flame into the ceremony.

LaForme told the Two Row Times, “It’s exciting!

It’s a great opportunity for our community. It’s a great opportunity for Toronto. It’s certainly a great opportunity for Ontario as a whole to show the unity that has hap-

pened with First Nations in this area as well as the rest of Ontario.”

Chief Ava Hill of Six Nations of the Grand River was also there to welcome the flame and spoke during the event saying, “As one of the host First

Nations for the Games, we are very proud to participate with the other Aboriginal leaders in the planning of the many activities that will take place during the Pan Am Games.”

Ontario’s First Nations receive the Pan Am Flame

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TORONTO – Amidst heavy rains, thunders and rough waters - the Pan Am flame made it to the mainland safely in the City of Toronto during a special ceremony over the weekend.

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Careers related to the visual arts include: Painter, sculptor, carver, printmaker, modeler, decorations painter - visual arts, etcher, landscape artist, mural painter, landscape painter, lithographic artist, mural painter, portrait painter, printmaker, historian, instructor or teacher in all fields

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“Enhancing the growth and capacity of Six Nations in respect to Community Development, Health, Education, Economic Development and Cultural Development.”

This program is designed for visual communicators who want to learn to express themselves creatively.

The Indigenous Visual Arts Program combines contemporary and traditional Indigenous aesthetic and social studies with studio-based art education.

The program prepares students to engage in complex and evolving global discourses around Indigenous history, art history and contemporary art practice across a range of expressions, materials and media.

The SNCDT will be presenting our 2014 audit, overview of our 2015 workplan, and application for 2016 funding cycle.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 5 P.M. BBQ START UNTIL 6 P.M. AGM TO BEGIN AT 6 P.M. SIX NATIONS COMMUNITY HALL For further information contact the office at 905-765-1236 or email sntrust@sninternet.com.

The Indigenous Visual Arts Program at Six Nations Polytechnic will be delivered in a classroom setting, studios as well as through online courses.

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The European Problem Letters to the Editor The Jews called it Shoah which means “Calamity”. The Germans called it the “Final Solution”. Most people know it as the Holocaust. But when the Nazi party murdered 6 million people during WW2 it was recognized and condemned as the unforgivable sin and a global blemish on humanity.

Amongst oppressed peoples, the Jewish Holocaust has become the metric to compare the relative suffering and anguish sustained at the hands of corruption. Today as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission unveils their findings in a 360 page report, the Canadian people will ponder over terms such as “Cultural Genocide” and “Forced assimilation” without any experience or basis to fully appreciate these horrible offences.

The history of the North American genocide tells us that the majority of indigenous people perished long before residential schools were devised. Tell the average Canadian that at least 90 million indigenous inhabitants died from smallpox and other diseases from 1492-1848 and they will dispute your claims. “If this is true why wasn’t I taught it in school?” they will say.

This huge figure is what historian Henry F. Dobyns tallied but sadly, it just so happens that in this case, the perpetrator is also the educator.

There seems to be consensus amongst the academic community that these 90 million people were not murdered intentionally – it was just a “happy” coincidence. Their sudden deaths left swaths of beautiful landscape free for the taking and settling by our European friends. The genocidal actions came afterwards. So what did the pilgrims do to the few Indians who remained after moving into the house?

Let’s think of an analogy. Imagine if the Nazi party devised a long term plan to ‘change’ the European Jew instead of killing them. An insidious plot to convert the Jewish mind into a German mind. Imagine if instead of killing 6 million Jews they were able to transmogrify them all into subservient citizens who renounced their Abrahamic God, their Hebrew tongue and their culture and replacing it all with everything German. Imagine if Hitler had the power to turn every Jew into a Nazi replete with Zeig Heil salutes and copies of Mein Kampf in every household.

The founding fathers of Canada called it the “Indian Problem” and this Nazi analogy describes their methods for solving it. The Queen, Sir John A. MacDonald, and Duncan Campbell Scott created the systems and the legislation to commit cultural and ethnic genocide against the flesh and blood Onkwehonwe populations of this continent. Everyday as indigenous people use Canadian money to live their lives they see their Hitler’s staring back at them.

Can anyone imagine thousands of tiny children crying themselves to sleep for 100 years unable to see their mothers and fathers. These children were systematically taught to hate their own language, culture and brown skin.

Descendents of the most socially advanced and peaceful society on earth taught that their ways were inferior, uncivilized and barbaric by a nation of cruel and insidious invaders. This is the true history of Canada.

It would be a grim story if it ended there but this tale is perpetually in motion. The poetic plot twist is that the Royal efforts taken to mold us into their image didn’t work. Instead our laughter persists and our spirits remain unbroken. There is a generation of survivors who are revitalizing the languages, remembering the ancient ways and retelling the horror story of colonization in our own way. Our European visitors are a strange bunch, and since they showed us their true selves we know them intimately.

It has now become the responsibility of the indigenous suvivors to deal with the European Problem. And our methods involve peace, power and righteousness.

Volume 2, Issue 43 657 Mohawk Road Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ontario, N0A 1H0 Make all cheques payable to: Garlow Media Printed at Ricter Web, Brantford ON

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In Response to Otayohni Gayogohanoh from last week’s letters The Haudenosaunee Trade Delegation (“HTD”) has been working together for over a year now under the guidance and counsel of the HCCC. Many of the questions and thoughts brought up in your letter have been discussed at length during the last year during working group meetings.

We have had discussion at length about regulating tobacco. We also acknowledge and agree that our oyę’gw’aóweh is, as you have indicated, sacred. The Tobacco Law was not created to regulate oyę’gw’aóweh.

You are correct Bill C10 will never be able to touch it, as it is already protected.

We have been very careful in ensuring that we did not confuse our traditional oyę’gw’aóweh with domestic tobacco. We respect your opinion regarding what you have called “white man’s commercial tobacco”. We acknowledge that they are very different; one is used for ceremonial use and the other as an economic support and benefit for the community.

We also have other plants that are sacred to us. Corn is one of the foundations of sustenance for our people. Corn also has both ceremonial use and provides economic support and benefit to our community. I could say the same about beans, strawberries, squash and other plants that we have traditionally planted, tended and harvested.

Shogway’adihs’oh as part of creation gave all of these plants and others to us.

Commercial use for plants

is also part of who we are as a people, it is called trading.

Our corn has been found all over the America’s for hundreds if not thousands of years.

We had long discussions on if we were creating a process that some have called “white”, that our documents, written as they are in english, appear very nonHaudenosaunee. We have acknowledged that. We have also acknowledged that this is a very new process for our people to undertake and that can be intimidating.

It is unfortunate that not as many of us can speak or understand our language as in the past, but that is also getting better. Our preference would have been to have everything in the language as that is where the thoughts behind all of the words come. The HTD has confirmed that it will have everything translated because that is a true reflection of who we are.

The only thing about the process and document that is not traditionally Ogweho:weh is the English. All other aspects of what we have done follows our own Haudenosaunee processes and procedures. We are operating in our canoe.

Shogway’adihs’oh also gave us good minds to use.

He gave us the ability to think beyond ourselves and for the good of the whole. I did say, “This law (Bill C10) would put me in jail” as I addressed the Chiefs at the May 2 HCC Council. I also asked as part of that same sentence, “How many of your family members will be put in jail as a result of Bill C10?” I can assure you I am not just thinking about

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myself. You personally may not be involved in the domestic tobacco industry in the territory, but how many of your family members are? I would also add that I am prepared to go to jail to stand up for the rights of our people.

You should also know that the local industry people were involved in the process. We as a people are not lawless and are looking to support each other. There is no goon-squad as you have indicated and there is nothing that says we will be expelling our own people. It is not extortion. Simply put, we are providing an option for those in the industry to seek protection. We are looking to formalize what we are already doing, including giving back to the community.

We are still seeking input from those in the community regarding the domestic tobacco regulations/ law. We are prepared to sit down and discuss and clarify any comments or concerns that community members have. We are moving forward in a manner that is respectful and grounded in our traditions and our ways.

Kaediyosta hni hya:soh Hnyágwai niwagesyaodę: Ganye’gehô:no niwagohwenjo’ Also known as Kris Green, Bear Clan, Mohawk Nation, Haudenosaunee Trade Delegation This version has been shortened for print. The full version is available on our website at www.tworowtimes.com

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Defibrillator will save lives

By Jim Windle OHSWEKEN – Six Nations firefighters will be equipped with a professional grade Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit this week.

Six Nations Fire Chief Matt Miller made the announcement Monday that Six Nations Firefighters are being trained on the use of the life saving equipment and this Wednesday, following another instructional session for his firefighters, the last of his crew will be certified and the unit will be aboard one fire truck, for now. But Miller is pushing hard to fundraise with the goal of having every emergency

vehicle equipped with one.

Each unit is worth $5,000.

“I’m excited that this will be part of our firefighters skill set when we go out,” he says. “Early CPR and AED doubles the likelihood of survival when the heart stops.”

He believes even one unit will save many Six Nations lives.

There are already several smaller units distributed within the community at the arenas and public buildings, however, the professional model requires certified users.

“We have had this equipment for about 10 years,” says Miller. “We just needed to be certified to use it.”

Six Nations Health Services rode the United Way Big Bike through the streets of Ohsweken over the weekend to bring attention to the work they do and the services of the United Way. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

If you are interested in starting a career in the construction trades but are unsure which area to pursue, then the Work Ready Aboriginal Program (WRAP) is for you.

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Justice Murray Sinclair: Reconciliation involves all of us OTTAWA - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada held it’s closing ceremonies in Ottawa this weekend in a historic gathering; celebrated with a walk for reconciliation, and the release of a 388 page report on the findings of the commission’s investigation.

The report is filled with documented evidence of abuse, misconduct and legislated tactics which the commission identified as “cultural genocide” against the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada.

Also within the document are the accounts of nearly 6,750 Residential School survivors and witnesses who experienced over a century of abuse at the state and church run schools.

As part of the report, the commission made 94 calls to action for Canada’s governments and church ministries to begin to walk out reconciliation with the indigenous people in Canada.

Justice Murray Sinclair gave a passioned speech, reprinted below, which inspired all but one - Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt - who was the lone person that did not participate in giving Sinclair a standing ovation following his speech.

Sinclair said, “Starting now, we all have an opportunity to show leadership,

courage and conviction in helping heal the wounds of the past as we make a path towards a more just, more fair and more loving country.”

Sinclair met with PM Stephen Harper after the closing ceremonies and released the following statement about that meeting.

“The Prime Minister and the commissioners shared a frank and open dialogue. He was open to listening to some of our concerns and inquired about some of our recommendations. I remain concerned with the Government’s resistance to the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We have offered to meet again with the Prime Minister once he has read the report and we look forward to continuing the conversation” This speech was given by Justice Murray Sinclair at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s closing ceremonies in Ottawa on June 2, 2015. It is edited here for length.

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ten or ignored.

Residential School Survivors showed great courage, conviction and trust in sharing their stories. These were heartbreaking, tragic and shocking accounts of discrimination, deprivation and all manners of physical, sexual, emotional and mental abuse.

Today, I stand and acknowledge that what took place in residential schools amounts to nothing short of cultural genocide – a systematic and concerted attempt to extinguish the spirit of Aboriginal peoples.

These actions included the removal of generation after generation of Aboriginal children from their families, the suppression of Aboriginal language and culture, and the attempts to re-educate Aboriginal children with non-Aboriginal culture: to remove a culture deemed inferior.

In this way, Canadian governments and churches and others sought to erase from the face of the earth the culture and history of many great and proud peoples. This is the very essence of Colonialism

leaving in its path the pain and despair felt by thousands of Indigenous people today. But rather than denying or diminishing the harm done, we must agree that this damage requires serious, immediate, and ongoing repair.

We must endeavour instead to become a society that champions human rights, truth and tolerance, NOT by avoiding a dark history but rather by confronting it. A society that respects and protects the cultures of all peoples within it. A society in which children are proud of their identity, culture and traditions - not made to feel ashamed of them. A society that seeks an end to the cycles of violence, abuse and poverty instead of seeking to re-victimize, marginalize and further punish; as though further injury could in some way resolve a past injury.

To become this society, we need to bear witness to the past and join in a vision for the future. This must be the goal of reconciliation.

If we are to truly live by our convictions, we must confront and accept that Canada’s history in-

cludes a history that inconsistent with how we see ourselves.

We must acknowledge, apologize and atone for the abuses and horrors suffered by Aboriginal people in Canada and support the healing of all involved, from the Survivors, to Intergenerational Survivors, and those who responsible for abuses.

Part of this healing process will involve putting an end to the legacy of discrimination that still informs attitudes in our education system and curricula today.

We must understand that the lives of Aboriginal people across Canada are connected to the lingering effects of residential schools and that many of the most destructive attitudes are perpetuated in our public education.

We must remember that at the same time Aboriginal children were made to feel inferior, generation after generation of non-Aboriginal children were exposed to the false belief that their culture was superior. Imperialism, colonialism and a sense of cultural superiority linger on.

The courts have agreed that these concepts are baseless and immoral in the face of inalienable human rights. To this end, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations address some

of these core challenges.

From child welfare to legal and economic concerns; from education to language, culture, health, business and commemoration, our 94 recommendations endeavour to confront the complexities associated with reconciliation.

Central to directing the path to reconciliation will be the Canadian government’s adoption of the United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – a declaration that received near unanimity at the UN in 2007. Shamefully, Canada was the only country to raise objections last fall to a UN document reaffirming the declaration.

Many of our Commission’s recommendations are grounded in the principles of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This internationally accepted document provides a framework for affirming, respecting and protecting the equality of Aboriginal people and their rights. The Canadian government’s rejection of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sends a clear message to Aboriginal people in Canada, all Canadians, and the world.

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Cont’d Canada in “a relationship based on the knowledge of our shared history, a respect for each other and a desire to move forward together” as promised nine years ago.

Words are not enough.

Reconciliation requires deliberate, thoughtful and sustained action. Political action will be required to break from past injustices and start the journey toward recon- ciliation.

The Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples also recognizes the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties and agreements with other nations.

To this end, we call upon the Government of Canada, on behalf of all Canadians, to jointly develop with Aboriginal peoples a Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation to be issued by the Crown.

The proclamation would build on the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which stated in no uncertain terms that all lands which had not been purchased or ceded to the Crown, were reserved for the Aboriginal inhabitants of the land.

Through the course of time however these agreements were disregarded and ignored by Canada’s governments.

As we have learned, governments took further steps to hinder the expression and strength of Aboriginal sovereignty through a variety of means, one of which was the residential school system.

The courts have recognized this history and upheld the nationhood and the rights of Aboriginal people in their legal decisions. Now it is time for Canadian governments and Canadian society to do their part. This Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation would reaffirm and restore a commitment to the nation-to-nation rela-

tionship between Aboriginal peoples and the Crown.

In addition to adopting and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation, we call for the proclamation to include a repudiation of the concepts used to justify European sovereignty over Indigenous lands and peoples such as the doctrine of discovery, to renew or establish Treaty relationships based on principles of mutual recognition and mutual respect, and to reconcile Aboriginal and Crown constitutional and legal orders to ensure that Aboriginal peoples are full partners in Confederation.

Survivors, their families and their communities are looking to our political leaders to display the conviction and the courage to honour the commitments made to Aboriginal people in Canada – to start a new chapter in the story of Canada; one that we can all be proud of.

Political will, however, can only be sustained by the wishes of the people who demand change. We must all call for the ongoing progress of reconciliation, regardless of political affiliation, cultural background or personal history of connection to this dark history.

Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem – it involves all of us.

Our recommendations should not be seen as an itemization of national penance, but as an opportunity to embrace a second chance at establishing a relationship of equals: an opportunity for Canadians to prove to themselves and to the international community that Canada respects and protects the cultures of all peoples within it.

We must accept the challenge of enacting effective solutions to the cycles of violence, abuse and poverty experienced

too often and too disproportionately by Aboriginal people.

We therefore call upon the prime minister of Canada to issue an annual “State of Aboriginal Peoples” report, which would outline the government’s plans for advancing the cause of reconciliation.

Many recommendations put forward by our commission include detailed public reports on the progress of the reconciliation process. In this way, some aspects of reconciliation will be mani- fested as concrete goals, against which the efficacy of government actions can be measured.

These annual reports would include: details of the state’s care for Aboriginal children, information on funding of education for Aboriginal children on and off reserves, evidence on the economic attainments of Aboriginal peoples in Canada compared to nonAboriginal people, action on the problem of overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in custody and the justice system - especially Aboriginal youth.

Also, the reduction of the gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities with respect to key health indicators, and the reduction of the rate of criminal victimization of Aboriginal people, including information related to homicide and family violence victimization.

While we are hopeful that these recommendations will be adopted, we realize that committing to annual progress reports will be the source of some apprehension for political leaders. Regular evaluations will be unequivocal in showing progress or the lack of it. This, however, is precisely the point.

Again, all the people in Canada must be clear, loud, and united in expressing their heartfelt belief that reconciliation SHOULD happen. I ask you today to

embrace this statement: you don’t have to believe that reconciliation WILL happen, you need to believe that reconciliation SHOULD happen.

Those seeking or holding office must understand that reconciliation must be a priority from the highest to the most local levels of government. Our leaders must not fear this onus of reconciliation. The burden is not theirs alone to bear, rather, reconciliation is a process that involves all parties of a this new rela-

tionship.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people from coast to coast to coast, the young and the elderly, are interested in taking part of the discussion about reconciliation and being part of making reconciliation a reality.

The eyes of the world and the gaze of history is upon us. What we do now and in the years ahead matters a great deal. It matters not only for those who are with us today, but also the generations

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Lyle Thompson was awarded yet another Tewaaraton Award on May 28 after sharing the Tewaaraton with his brother Miles the year before. Playing for Albany University, Thompson is the fourth Tewaaraton winner to play for a team that did not obtain the national championship, after eight of the award's winners came from the year's national champions.

The ceremony was held at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C..

The original bronze trophy features a Mohawk native that was sculpted

by Frederick Kail, keeping in mind that the word “Tewaaraton” translates to mean “lacrosse.” The award is given annually to the most outstanding American lacrosse player and Thompson was awarded the fifteenth award.

Incorporating Haudenosaunee cultural beliefs with the game is unavoidable for the trio of Thompsons, Lyle, Miles and their cousin Ty. All three came to Albany

2015 SN Chiefs Schedule The defending, two-time Mann Cup Champion Six Nations Chiefs have announced their 2015 home schedule for the ILA. Tuesday, May 26th Six Nations vs. Kitchener – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2nd Six Nations vs Oakville – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 7th Six Nations vs Brooklin – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16th Six Nations vs Brampton – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7th Six Nations vs Kitchener – 8 p.m.

Ty, Miles and Lyle pose together wearing their Albany Great Danes jerseys. PHOTO BY INSIDE LACROSSE.

University together as a “package deal,” as the three work together as one on the field.

Thompson also won the USILA's (United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association) Enners Award on May 22 for the second consecutive season as the nation's most outstanding player. He closed his collegiate career in the NCAA against Notre Dame with a re-

cord breaking 400 points and 225 assists. He was also the first to achieve the America East Player of the Year honor for the third consecutive season.

In 2014, he was named Person of the Year in the Lacrosse Magazine for his performance. He is also the only player in Division 1 history to achieve two 100 point seasons.

Extremely accomplished, the Thompsons

are known as major athletic role-models in many indigenous communities and their hometown of the Onondaga Nation is well-known. After finishing his senior year at LaFayette High School with 66 goals and 54 assists, Thompson entered Ualbany as “the top recruit in the nation.”

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Six Nations Rebels - like shooting fish in a barrel

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – It goes without saying, but the Rebels are undoubtedly the favourites to make double history and turn their four unprecedented four straight Founders Cups into a ridiculous five in a row this year.

The Hamilton Bengals, London Blue Devels and the Welland Generals can attest to the awesome power of the defending champions after backto-back-to back blow-out wins this past weekend which saw Six Nations outscore their opponents 53-17.

The demolition weekend run began Thursday night at the Dave Andreychuk Arena in Hamilton where the Rebels tamed the Bengals 21-6, followed by Friday night’s 23-2 embarrassment of the Blue Devils and Sunday night’s 13-9 win in Welland.

Second year Rebel Layne Smith is off to a start that threatens to surpass his 2014, 79-point rookie season.

Thanks to his 14 goals and two assists in this week’s games alone,

While the London Blue Devils sequester in their dressing room between periods to try and devise a plan to break through the Rebels ironclad defense, the Rebs chill on the bench as if it was a break during a practice. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE Smith is cruising along with 35 points in 9 games so far this season with 26 goals and nine assists.

Thursday night he scored six and assisted on two more for an eight-point performance against the Bengals, then followed that up with four goals Friday night against London and another four against Welland Sunday night.

Team captain Mitch

Green seemed to score at will Friday night with four goals and six assists for a 10-point game in the 23-2 mismatch at the ILA. Travis Longboat was the points leader Sunday in Welland with three goals and four assists

in the Rebels 13-9 win, which was not as close as the score may indicate.

The Rebels took a 9-1 first period lead and rode that through the second to 11-1, but took off the second half of the game allowing the next eight

goals to close the gap to 11-9 before Travis Longboat and Layne Smith scored two late goals for the Rebels.

It seems the Rebels sweat more at practice than they have had to in recent games but head

coach Derek “Chico” General is one who believes that letting up on any opponent dulls the killer instinct he wants his team to carry into the playoffs, still a long way off.

Friday night, the Rebels recorded 71 shots on the London goal while Briley Miller and Daniel Hill fought to stay awake with only 13 shots to handle between them.

There was a little more resistance shown Thursday night in Hamilton but not enough to avoid the 21-6 route at the hands of the Rebels.

The Rebels are 13-0 and top the division and the league with 26 points.

This week, the Orangeville Northmen will be the guests at the ILA Friday, June 5th, in what is probably the toughest matchup to date this season. The Northmen top the Midwest with a 12-2 record. Then Sunday afternoon at 3 pm, they will be in Owen Sound visiting the North Stars.

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Alex Henry and Phil Henry helped keep the visiting London Blue Devils shooters from finding clear shooting lanes in the Rebels 23-2 shellacking of the Devils Friday night. PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

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Arrows topple Titans in come from behind win

By Jim Windle SIX NATIONS – The Six Nations Arrows Express took down the Toronto Beaches twice this weekend by taking both legs of a home-and-home series, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday, 12-6, to close the gap between themselves and the Orangeville Jr. A Northmen. The 5-1-1 Northmen have played two more games than the 4-1-0 Arrows.

Sunday night at the ILA, coach Patrick Merrill started newly acquired goaltender Keaton Dale in his first Jr. A start. It didn’t go well for him, allowing the Beaches to build a 4-2 first period lead. Toronto added two more before the young and nervous Dale was replaced by Doug Jamieson who held the fort the rest of the game as the Arrows mounted a comeback, 12-6 win.

“For whatever reason, we haven’t been able to get off to a good start this year,” said coach Merrill following the game. “But it’s a veteran group and, starting with

our goaltender (Doug Jamieson) going in there and relieving Keaton the team has great pride and they showed up. It was Keaton’s first game at this level, but it also sent a message to the team that we gotta wake up and start playing,” With the familiar and trustworthy Jamieson in place, the entire Arrows team began to play with more confidence and more like the Arrows, scoring the final 9 goals of the game to leave the Beaches in the dust.

Jamieson was very good, and on a few Toronto shots he was downright great, while the Arrows offense began to rally. Jordan Durston and Austin Staats scored first period goals, with Staats keeping the Arrows close, until the walls fell in with a torrent of Six Nations Arrows’ goals.

Staats (2G,4A) was the sharp point on the Arrows counter attack with Haodais Maracle and Josh Johnson next with two goals and three assists each.

Rivermen trump Titans in Oakville

By Jim Windle OAKVILLE – The Sr. B Rivermen added another “w” to their record Sunday in Oakville with an 8-3 win to lift themselves into a 12-point first place tie with the St. Catharines Saints. The Saints, however, hold two games in hand.

After Oakville’s Eric Wales scored at 2:53, the rest of the first period

belonged to the Rivermen who responded with two goals both scored

by Wayne VanEvery assisted by Roger Vyse and both on powerplays resulting from too many men on the floor bench penalties assessed to the Titans.

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while Roger Vyse closed the second period to give the Rivermen a 6-3 lead.

Holden Vyse made it a hat-trick at 11:45 of the third from Stu Hill and Cory Bomberry and at 16:53, Stu Hill put the cherry on top of Six Nations’ from Mike Miller shorthanded.

This week the Titans are the guests at the Gaylord Powless Arena Saturday night at 8 pm.

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.

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

Contact Information for the Proponent: Rory Cantwell, Development Manager SWEB Development t. 1-­‐844-­‐468-­‐3134 rory.cantwell@swebdevelopment.ca 108F Trider Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1R6

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seconds in. With Murray Porter in the box for roughing, Wenster Green netted a shorthander from Stu Hill.

Greg Board scored what would be the Titans last goal on a powerplay with Holden Vyse serving time for delay of game, but it was all Rivermen from that point on.

Holden Vyse scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season back-to-back

Notice of Public Community Meeting

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.

There was some tough going along the boards at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday night as the Six Nations Arrows came from behind to crush the Toronto Beaches, 12-6. The sudden shift in momentum put Toronto off balance as the Arrows offense opened up on them. PHOTO

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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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Proponent and Large Renewable Project Proposal: Proponent: SWEB Development LP Qualified Applicant: SWEB Development LP Name of the Large Renewable Project Proposal: Townsend Wind Farm Renewable Fuel of the Large Renewable Project: Onshore Wind Proposed Capacity of the Large Renewable Project: 6 -­‐ 7 MW

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Let the gardening begin At long, long last, the weather has changed. My fellow gardeners this is what we wait for. We wait with barely contained patience for the time to grab our tools and go out to the garden and...DIG! That first fresh smell of soil being dug and raked and readied makes our hearts race. In the early spring nothing seemed more important than the seedlings

and seeds we so lovingly nurtured. But the soil in our hands has replaced the importance of those seedlings to a mere passing thought. We plunge our hands into the sun warmed soil and take as many deep breaths as we can. We know this creates a sense of well being that even science has proven to be true. And we begin our garden...

The preparation of the garden space, amending the soil and raking it smooth become a practice in engineering. Making sure it is free of weeds becomes an all consuming obsession as we create the perfect bed for our tiny plants. We begin to set the perfect rows with string and stakes with a mathematical zealousness that rivals Einstein in his quest

Dear Kitty I’m getting ready to plant my garden and I’m wondering if certain plants do better when planted next to certain other plants?

Curious about plants that grow together

Dear Curious About plants that grow together Great Question! Yes there are plants that prefer certain other plants to grow near them. Many

for the theory of relativity.

Its the preparation that makes the garden so dear to us I think.

Part of the joy is learning as much as we can by reading, talking with other gardeners, taking classes and trial and error. The biggest joy of gardening beyond all of that is the sense that we are completely connected. It’s planting when the planets,

plants have natural properties to their roots, flowers or leaves that repel or attract insects depending on what they need in that environment.

Using companion planting is one of your most important parts of pest management. Companion planting brings balance to your ecosystem allowing nature to do its job with ease.

Companion planting can discourage the harmful pests without losing the friendly bugs. There are many varieties of herbs

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stars and moon are where they belong and we click into our place in the universe. It’s knowing we, like all insects, animals, plants, trees, the air, sun and rain work as one organism to grow and make our lives the joy we know it can be.

The amazing sense of being self sufficient always leaps high and makes the heart feel full. There is no way to explain to some-

and flowers that make great companion plants in your garden. Experiment with placement of your companions. Whenever possible use plants that are natural to your area so insects you want already know what to look for. Also open cup shaped flowers seem to be most popular with your pollinators you want, need and love.

Companion planting is a perfect way to combine beauty and purpose to create an enjoyable healthy environment for you and your plants.

one who isn’t a gardener, but the feeling is so life enhancing. I think we gardeners need to do our best to help everyone embrace this opportunity of gardening to feel life growing from their very own hands. To this I say, hooray its planting time!

There are many combinations of plants to companion if you have specific plants you want to know about please e-mail me for details.

Happy growing together

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Haudenosaune history of food and planting - Part Two

By Rick Hill

tion therefore sets an annual rhythm to life among the Hodinöhsyo:nih, as the ancient practices of preparing the fields, planting, nurturing the crops, harvesting and preparing foods continue to hold the clans together in activities that benefit the entire nation. Farming is a cultural activity that has kept much of the traditional philosophy intact.

Gardening puts food on the table and builds a strong, cooperative society. “Our growing-up years were really based around agriculture. If it wasn’t for the farm, we would have had a hard time. As I look back, I feel that we were rich even though we didn’t have money,” says Norton Rickard, a Tuscarora of the Bear Clan, who continued the family traditions of growing corn. He recalled how planting, cultivating and husking bees became great social events. Until he died, about 75% of the food the Rickard family consumed were things that grew in their extensive gardens.

Continued from the May 27th issue of the Two Row Times We all know that in our Thanksgiving Address, the Diohe’ko, the Sustainers of Our Life, are acknowledged and thanked for the help they provide. In our annual cycle of ceremonies, planting and harvesting are a significant part of the old way of life. In fact, you would not have the ceremonies if you were not actively involved in planting.

Through planting, you get to understand the role that the fertile Mother Earth, the warmth of the Elder Brother the Sun, the fertility offered by the Grandmother Moon and Stars, the power inside each seed, and the life sustaining power of the rains brought by the Thunderers, all of which we acknowledge in the Thanksgiving Address and longhouse ceremonies. It is about our survival.

The agricultural tradi-

The Hodinöhsyo:nih of the past practiced what is called mound agriculture, heaping up the dirt into small mounds about 48 inches in diameter, located about five or six feet apart.

Three to five corn seeds were planted on the top of the mound. Pole beans were planted around the corn stalk, and squash was planted around the base of the mound. The corn stalks provided support for the beans. The roots of the beans create nitrogen that feeds the corn. The large leaves of the squash kept the mound moist and controlled the weeds.

The use of mounds kept the soil fertile as people did not compact the soil by walking on it.

The stalks, roots, vines and leaves would become mulch to enrich the soil.

Teams would conduct two hoeings during the growing season to knock down any weeds. Sometimes, entire fields on bush beans would also be planted. In between the mounds Sunflowers, Jerusalem artichokes, potatoes or other

crops were planted.

Jane Mt. Pleasant has conducted research to show that 17th century Seneca women farmers in the Genesee Valley produced a higher nutritional yield per acre than farmers in Europe. And, this was done without the use of plowing or artificial fertilizers. In 1687 the French invades Seneca Country to find over a half-million bushels of corn stored in the village of Ganondagan.

That is an amazing feat, and we have to marvel at all of the planning and coordination it would have taken to produce such a harvest. Mt. Pleasant believes that this was ‘woman’s work’ that resulted in uplifting the status of women within the society because they were the primary ‘economic’ engine in those days.

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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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These animals may help your garden Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist.

In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals.

Not every creature that scurries is out to get prized petunias or to devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove beneficial to gardens.

Bats

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Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm humans. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it’s easy to see why bats are good to have around. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also harbor potentially dangerous diseases. Bats also may eat certain rodents, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard.

Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable.

Toads eat mainly slugs, who feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a pond or another water feature in the garden will provide them with a habitat they like.

While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden. Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.

Snakes in a garden can be disconcerting to some people, but snakes are ideal predators who feed on insects and rodents several times their size. Snakes are the right size and shape to invade the burrows of pest animals.

Butterflies & bees

Butterflies and bees are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of plants. Avoid using pesticides that may diminish butterfly or bee populations. A beehive right next to a garden may not be practical, but don’t make attempts to destroy it.

Consult with a professional beekeeper to see what can be done to move the beehive without destroying it.

Many animals and insects can be detrimental to the health of a garden. However, several animals are handy to have around and should be welcomed to the landscape.

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on flavour well. Sometimes I’ll use it as a side dish or simply in a salad that can keep for several days in my fridge.

How to cook it There are a few different types that you will find in the store. Fine, medium, coarse and extra-coarse. It can also be found as brown bulgur.

Each kind of bulgur requires a slightly different cooking method. Follow the directions on the package.

For salads I typically use the fine grind. To cook it I use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part bulgur by volume. Boil the water and add the water to bulgur, cover with a tight fitting lid or plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.

Bulgur or cracked wheat is a type of cereal that is made from the grains of different wheats. Most commonly it is made from the same wheat as dry pasta, durum wheat. It comes parboiled so it cooks very much like rice, but texturally has more in common with couscous.

Bulgur has more fiber and protein and is lower on the glycemic index than rice. It is also high in trace minerals like manganese, which is essential to brain and nerve functions. In addition, it is a good source of magnesium, which helps regulate calcium levels in the body. Also, bulgur is a good source of potassium, iron, niacin and zinc.

I enjoy cooking bulgur because it can lend itself to quite a few applications.

It cooks quickly and takes

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The Hill United Chiefs are honored to announce a series of exhibition games against the Australia Steelers. The Steelers, Australia's National Team, are playing a series of exhibition games in Ontario to help prepare for this summer's WBSC Men's World Championship in Saskatoon, SK. “What a fantastic opportunity to open our tour against the ISC's champions Hill United. It will be a great experience for our new players to see what level is required to compete against a World class team. To play in these communities is a lot of fun and great exposure for our sport” – Australia Head Coach Laing Harrow As in prior years, the Chiefs will start their season at home on the Six Nations territory. This year, for the first time, Hill United will broadcast the game live on Ustream (www.ustream.tv/channel/hillustream). Players from both teams will be available for autographs between games.

“There is already a strong relationship between Australia and the Hill United Chiefs with four of our very own (Adam Folkard, Nick Shailes, James Todhunter and Joel Southam) all on the 2015 Hill United roster. This is a fantastic opportunity for both teams to compete on the diamond and enjoy each other’s company afterwards. We are thankful to Bryan Porter of the Hill United Chiefs and Becky Westman in Milverton for their generous offers of hospitality” – Australia Team Manager Mike Titheradge The Australia Steelers will also host a skills clinic in Milverton on Sunday the 14th from 9am to 11:30am at PERC park.

For info on the games in Ohsweken, please contact Bryan Porter at 519-750-3524 or email huchiefs@gmail.com For info on the games in Milverton, please contact Becky Westman at 519-274-2296 or email bwestman@pertheast.ca The schedule is as follows: Saturday June 13 Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 Sunday June 14

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In addition, Hill United and the Australia Steelers will both be in action at the Cephas Roth memorial tournament on June 19- 21 in Tavistock, ON along with several of the top rated teams on the ISC circuit.

Both teams are looking forward to bringing world class ball to the communities of Ohsweken and Milverton. See you at the field!

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Six Nations Health Services takes a wholistic approach

By Nahnda Garlow OHSWEKEN - Six Nations Health Services has been a labor of love for so many care providers in the Six Nations community. From it’s humble beginnings nearly 25 years ago to today, the organization has taken a needed look at its services and has now launched what they call “New Beginnings”.

Health Services Director Lori Davis Hill said that although staff knew they needed to restructure, there was a lot of revisiting and relationship building that first needed to occur in the organization.

“I guess about Feb we started to come together as a management team,” said Davis. “We have always worked together but in silo’s and we finally started to bring it all together. We spent some time off site with a facilitator and he helped us to redefine our vision as to what we are doing, were everyone is at and where we want to go.”

This birthed some very literal new beginnings for Health Services leading them to a vision of a more holistic approach to providing health programming to the people of Six Nations minus the cookie cutter approach taken off-reserve.

Davis said it is not just about what a person might need at the moment, but that learning thier story and developing trusting

relationships with health service providers ultimately helps staff identify who to connect the client with to assist them achieve their goals. “You really have to look at all parts of you. If people travelling a lot for example - how do they maintain health and where do you set priorities? Or addressing the socio-economic needs. For example - if I don’t have a place to live maybe my diabetes isn’t my greatest issue of concern at the moment.”

Davis also identified that right now some of the largest issues facing the community are our emotional wellness, dealing with pain management, children’s health issues and chronic diseases.

The New Beginnings mission statement says it aims to be a “wholistic system that inspires people to achieve wellness.

Our mission is to create a safe environment, to guide, support and care for our community members on their wellness journey.”

Core values for the new mission are to develop healthy relationships between health service providers, their clients and the Six Nations community through co-operation, using a good mind, working together with honesty, trust & integrity. The vision also states that they seek to create services to foster strength in spite of challenges their clients may face, respect

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This is a refreshing take at providing health programming on reserve during a time when many are looking for a hybrid and collaborative approach to their personal well being - such as utilizing both indigenous medicines and prescription treatments.

For Davis and her staff, fundamentally re-examining how they as professionals are approaching their work is the new beginning.

“As a member of the community who has gone out and gotten a degree, it’s important for me to consider - ‘how do i blend together meeting the need of my community and the requirements of my profession,” said Davis. “It has become evident that we need to honour our professional boundaries but also push them to a place where it is comfortable for us as First Nations people and then we get to decide - ‘what does good service look like for us compared to what it looks like off the reserve?’.”

Davis says communication is key. Residents can always keep up with the programs and classes being provided by Six Nations Health Services by checking their Facebook page ‘Healthy6Nay’ and by checking them out on the web at www.snhs.ca.

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Students at Michelle Farmer's Studio of Dance and Modelling learn confidence and are instructed in professionalism while having a good time as well. Submitted Photo

Michelle Farmer’s Studio of Dance celebrates 40 years

By Nahnda Garlow OHSWEKEN – For many young girls who grew up on Six Nations - dance was their first love. A love fostered by none other than Miss Michelle Farmer who this year is celebrating 40 years of teaching tap, jazz, ballet and modelling to the children of Six Nations and New Credit.

Farmer started out dancing after doctors recommended her mother put her in dance to strengthen her muscles after an injury.

“I started teaching officially when I was 14. September 1975 at St. Peter’s Church Hall,” said Farmer. Eventually, Farmer’s father built her a studio in the basement of their home and it is in that same space that nearly 3000 children, youth and young adults have come through the doors to 5,6,7,8 their way to stardom.

Her training was across the United States and Canada. “I got my Masters in Dance at University and I studied dance in New York under one of the four jazz masters of the world. Not a lot of people know that,” said Farmer.

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From then to now Farmer’s little studio has blossomed into being one of the leading competitive studios in North America with her students travelling yearly to compete in Hollywood, Myrtle Beach and Ohio each year.

“I always try to make sure that I don’t favour any one dancer,” says Michelle. “We are a small studio. We are like a family.”

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Farmer says that her main concern is the journey, and not a perfect performance “I care about each and every dance. I don’t care if they come once a week I want them to look good. My baby ballet class has so much choreography. My youngest in that class is two.

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ing - she’ll be that much better. It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t do the steps properly. I’d rather her get used to the audience and the stage and get her

that much more ready for next year.”

“For me its about teaching the art of dance.

I have a little motto in my head and that is to make

each dancer feel special.

I just want them to know that they are a somebody - and that dance is a talent.”

This year, Michelle Farmer’s 40th Anniversary performance will feature dancers in their first show ever as well as senior students returning from her very first year in teaching. The 40th Anniversary Showcase is this Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the BCI Auditorium. Tickets are still available and you can purchase them at the door; $15 for adults $10 for children and elders.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memory DAVIS, Dona Mae In loving memory of our dear Aunt and best friend who passed away May 29th, 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 MARTIN: PENNY JOY NEE: GREENE Began her journey in the Spirit world on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the age of 53 years. Beloved wife of 24 years to Russ Martin. Most special Mumma of Dwayne and Brittany, Kari and Tony, and Jared. Dear Mam’a of Clayton, and Danielle. Daughter of the late Stan and Margaret (Garlow) Greene. Sister of Gord, Brenda and C.G., and the late Harry, Dwayne, and Dale. Daughterin-law of the late Ralph and Norma (Styres) Martin.

Sister-in-law of Ed and Shirley, Dan and Arlene, Lynn, Bruce, John, Karen and Art, Howard, Bobby, Stan and Mary, Tom and Sep, and Rick and Lisa. Penny will also be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was employed with the Six Nations Council for 27 years and will be dearly remembered for being a community advocate and having a Heart of Gold. The family will honour her life with visitation at the Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th. Line Road, Ohsweken from 2-9 on Monday. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 1 p.m. where family and friends are invited to share their stories and memories of Penny.

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Special thanks to Ken Hill, Mark Hill, Brian Hill and Mike Isaacs for their generous donation. Thanks to T.J. for taking care of the children and to Tammy and Jennifer.

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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

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

Pro-Fit presents Chapel of The Delaware’s memorial Golf Tournament Fundraiser at MontHill Golf Club. (Sundrim) Registration 8:30am Shotgun start at 10:00. $125 entry fee (if you are one of the 1st 50 golfers to register you will be entered into a draw to refund your entry fee) Fee includes 18 holes/w cart, T-Bone steak dinner, hotdogs and refreshments at the turn of 9. Lots of challenges and great prizes for all. Including our holein-one giveaway of a brand new car. Courtesy of Searles of Caledonia. If that don’t get ya hooked. Play alongside and be part of an exclusive meet and greet with WWE 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 Pre registration and sponsor info please contact Beth – (905)-768-2249 or Jule-(905)-768-0865.

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Saturday June 6, 2015, from 5 pm til 9 pm. At 2691 First Line (hall behind New Credit United Church) clean, smoke free environment.

Door prizes and Chinese raffle. Everyone welcome.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week expect to gain a better understanding of things that have confounded you in the past.

Someone comes into your life to play the role of teacher.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Fun conversations with a friend prove to be a great way to start your week, Taurus. Things will continue to progress on a positive note throughout the week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make an effort to more effectively manage life at work and at home this week. The fruits of your labors will pay off with more productivity at work and more family time at home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not hesitate to share your personal goals with others in your life. Your loved ones are there to offer their support and encourage you to do your best.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others are sure to take notice of your work ethic and impressive accomplishments this week. If you keep quiet, recognition may pass you by.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay true to your faith this week. Don’t feel you have to change to fit in with the masses. Uniqueness is to be prized, and your faith can guide you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Worrying about something you can’t change will only bring on more stress, Libra. Trust that things will work out and don’t worry about things you can’t control.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your ideas are met with encouragement and optimism this week. Stick with your plans and allow others’ encouragement to fuel you as you work toward your goals.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t be afraid to readjust your work schedule if you are running out of gas. You can handle multiple projects at once, but don’t do so at the expense of your health.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, attention to detail is a staple of your work ethic. Try not to get too caught up in the minor details, as you might end up missing the big picture.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, be there for a friend who needs you in the coming days. This friend has been there to support you in the past, so now it’s your turn to provide support.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week you are more comfortable relaxing and engaging in fun pursuits, Pisces. Immerse yourself in creative projects.

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