Two Row Times, May 31, 2023

Mississaugas of the Credit’s adoption of constitution to be challenged in court

DONNA

A concerned group has launched a court case challenging the recent adoption of a Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) constitution.

The group is criticizing the way the vote for the constitution was held, saying some people may not have had the opportunity due to various factors, such as homelessness, a poor internet connection, and inability to vote in person, among other barriers.

Named as 14922000 Canada Association in the court application, the applicant is seeking a declaration from MCFN that:

-“by introducing a Constitution without proper legal authority and in defiance of lawful attempts by the Applicant to constrain this unlawful exercise of power, have violated the rights of Band Members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), rights which are held pursuant

to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter), the Indian Act, the Canada Elections Act, and the Indian Band Election Regulations.”

The group is also seeking:

-an interlocutory injunction restraining MCFN from taking any action pursuant to the impugned legislation until a fulsome hearing can be held regarding the constitutionality of said law;

-an interlocutory injunction restraining MCFN from enforcing any sections of the impugned law against band members or prospective band members regarding their status as band members; -an interlocutory in-

junction restraining MCFN from enforcing any section of the impugned legislation insofar as it relates to band members, other nations, the federal and provincial governments of Canada, and any international government;

-An order permitting the applicant to access the legal research documents relied upon by the MCFN in creating the impugned legislation (constitution).

The vote to accept or reject the constitution was held in April of this year, where 128 said yes, 87 said no, and five ballots were spoiled.

At the time, MCFN Chief Stacey LaForme had lauded the adoption of its constitution, saying, “This is a historic moment for our nation but it is only the beginning. There is much work ahead for all of us.”

Laforme said the constitution does not take the First Nation out of the Indian Act but “we will make decisions together that will eventually take us out of the Indian Act. It will take a lot of planning

and communicating and probably many years but it is necessary to take the first step.”

The applicant launching the challenge says in court documents that homeless individuals who were entitled to vote on the impugned law were unable to access either the mail in ballot or the on reserve voting system.

They also argue many homeless individuals do not have mobile phones or computers and are unable to access the band website to learn about the impugned law and its effects on them.

The applicant also says expert evidence has established that aspects of housing insecurity have an effect on health which the impugned law purports to now govern.

The application will be heard tomorrow (May 31) at Superior Court in Cayuga at 10 a.m.

The Two Row Times reached out to Chief Stacey LaForme but did not hear back by press time.

Members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation have launched legal action to stop the council from implementing a constitution.

University of Waterloo waiving tuition for Six Nations students in historic move

to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”

Students wishing to head to the University of Waterloo from Six Nations or Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation will now be able to attend tuition-free.

The university made the announcement last week, saying it was a gesture of goodwill in the spirit of truth and reconciliation and the fact the school sits on the traditional territory of both First Nations.

“Indigenous students who are members of these bands (on whose traditional territory the University of Waterloo is situated) and who are pursuing studies in a graduate or undergraduate program at Waterloo are eligible for this waiver,” the university said in a press release. “This is part of Waterloo’s active work toward reconciliation and is a response to the calls

It’s the first time a university in Canada has offered Indigenous students a full-tuition waiver for students from local First Nations where the school sits.

“This initiative continues Waterloo’s efforts to build and strengthen the university’s relationship with the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit,” the university noted in a press release.

The tuition waiver will be effective as of fall 2023 but can’t be applied to terms prior to fall 2023.

To further support access to education, the school is offering the same tuition rates for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students from Canadian provinces and territories outside Ontario as students within the province.

The university is also offering Native American students from the

continental U.S. Ontario domestic tuition instead of paying international student tuition, citing the Jay Treaty as part of the motivation. The Jay Treaty speaks to there being no artificial border between Canada and the United States when it comes to the free passage of Indigenous people across the continent.

To quality for tuition-free students, students must be pursuing graduate or undergraduate studies and must be a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation or Six Nations of the Grand River.

“Waterloo recognizes that identifying who is and who is not a member of an Indigenous community must be done by the community, not the university,” the university noted. “For that reason, the validation process will rely on students submitting the accepted citizenship/membership cards

that show they are an enrolled member of that community.”

In cases where no documentation exists, an Indigenous-led committee at Waterloo will consider tuition waiver requests on an individual basis.

Students will be asked for a signed affidavit that outlines their claim and which includes a provision that if the information supplied proves false, that student’s tuition waiver, employment, award, etc. could be rescinded.

Claimants for the tuition waiver may also be asked for familial references, and/or a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit-elected or traditional leader’s reference.

Documents and information for Six Nations and MCFN students wishing to enrol at Waterloo this fall will be available on Waterloo’s Website beginning next month (June).

DONNA DURIC donna@tworowtimes.com

Tim Hortons raised $12,040.15 for Everlasting Tree School to assist with their programming. The school was presented with the cheque last week. Everlasting Tree School is one of two language schools on Six Nations that works to teach the curriculum in one of the traditional languages. Kawennio/Gaweniyo is one of the other language schools that was also presented with proceeds form the Smile Cookie campaign. All proceeds from the sales of smile cookies from the Ohsweken Tim Hortons locations raised funds for the language schools this year. Children from both schools, as well as community members, assisted with the decorating of Smille cookies at Tim Hortons, an annual treat the chain makes to raise funds for charity. SUBMITTED

Walpole Island Powwow. More photo's on page 7. DAVE LAFORCE

Ohneganos Water Project to be unveiled in August

communities rely on.

The project entails:

The Ohneganos Water Project, under the direction of Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill, has created maps, conducted water quality studies and created an entire database to help understand the Grand River watershed better.

The Ohneganos project will be unveiled in August. Dr. Martin-Hill updated Six Nations Elected Council on the project saying they started the research to investigate Indigenous water insecurity while focusing on two communities: Six Nations and the Rubicon Lake Band of Little Buffalo in Northern Alberta.

Both communities have endured generations of limited access to clean drinking water and are worried about the level of pollution in the water and ecosystems that their

•Production of digital stories demonstrating how water quality shapes and informs mental well-being.

•Adapting a mental wellness mobile application to provide tools for youth struggling with water anxiety.

•Investigating the impact of water insecurity on youth by delivering a mental wellness survey.

•Identifying water protection measures and developing a citizen’s guide to ecocentric protection.

•Developing a website to make educational resources publicly available.

•Archival mapping of waterways, including place-naming in local languages and describing traditional uses.

•Turtle tracking and monitoring to gather information on water geographies, environmental health, nesting sites.

•Youth training in

UNDRIP and attending the UNPFII for training in legal water governance frameworks.

•Creating new pathways into post-secondary STEM programs for Indigenous Youth.

•Creation of a new Traditional Ecological Knowledge program at local post-secondary institutions.

Martin-Hill will work with council for more funding and office space to continue their work. She received ethics approval last week to test turtles that get run over on roads.

Dr. Martin-Hill said the work will help them understand the future of the watershed, which areas to avoid, where you can fish, etc. They’re hoping to build educational materials on the project to put into people hands and bring the knowledge into local schools.

History of Polio on Six Nations to be studied

Tara Brookfield, an associate professor from Wilfrid Laurier, is a historian who specializes in children and youth in Canada in the 20th century. She is proposing to expand her research project looking into polio in Brantford and Brant County to include a Six Nations perspective. She will collect oral and archival evidence to understand what it was like to live between the 1920s and 1970s which had local outbreaks of polio, an infectious disease that can cause partial or full paralysis. Researchers want to understand diversity perspectives when it came to polio virus infection. They’re also seeking to investigate how polio affected children in congregate settings, such as the Mohawk Institute Residential School.

A summary of her findings will be provided to local epidemiologists.

Pow-wow season is in full swing and this weekend, the Walpole

First Nation was the place to be for dancers and singers alike. 2RT

Hamilton signs agreement with HDI to clean Chedoke Creek

HAMILTON — City officials say they have finally come to an agreement with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute that would ensure there is no further obstruction of workers cleaning up a sewage spill in the Chedoke Creek.

Hamilton’s Water Director Nick Winters’ told reporters the $50,000 agreement would allow HDI an environmental monitor on site during the cleanup.

The agreement, Hamilton says, halts any further action by Hamilton to pursue the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks — and legal action that was before the courts launched by Hamilton in an effort to allow the city to clean the creek while HDI and the HCCC were refusing to grant consent.

Winters previously told 2RT that HDI was demanding hundreds of thousands

of dollars in compensation and a policy change to the city of Hamilton’s development processes that would put the HCCC in charge of the final say for all construction within the city’s limits. That, according to Winters, along with HDIs financial demands, were unacceptable terms to Hamilton officials.

Supporters and members of the HDI were noted by reports from Hamilton as threatening construction workers and cleanup crews, canoeing in the Creek in violation of posted safety notices and otherwise obstructing any attempts workers made to begin cleaning the waterway of raw sewage.

The area is a sensitive wildlife hub that is home to the main natural fish spawning areas for the entire Great Lakes region. It is also the home of at least 5 endangered species and another 17 species threatened or at risk.

It is also the site of Princess Point, one of the oldest and most archeo-

Logan Staats takes over Spotify’s Indigenous playlist for May

logically important areas of Iroquoian history in all of North America, with documented Iroquoian settlements dating back as early as 8000 B.C. and modern pre-contact and early contact settlements all the way up to 1650.

Back in March, Winters told 2RT that the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council — the group that the HDI is accountable to — had never been in touch with the city on environmental concerns and that all of the conversation between Hamilton and HCCC had been done by HDIs internal counsel and director Aaron Detlor.

City officials told press that if HDI interferes with the cleanup that they have in the agreement a mechanism to seek compensation from them.

While HDI was initially seeking more than $400,000 from Hamilton, they will now receive the same compensation offered to Six Nations of the Grand River and the Huron-Wendat Nation — $50,000.

Spotify is partnering with Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats to guest curate their Indigenous playlist for the month of May.

To celebrate the takeover, Staats was featured on a billboard in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square on May 27 and 28.

“Over the next few weeks, Logan will be taking over the Indigenous playlist with his selections accompanied by videos explaining his picks,” said a May release. “I Wish I Knew Your Name,” “Six Miles,” and “Folk Song" are three of Staats' own songs that appear on the playlist.

In 2018, Staats was chosen from 10,000 hopeful contestants vying for a spot on the musical com-

petition show The Launch. Before an audience of 1.4 million viewers, Staats won, officiating the breakthrough that would lead him to Nashville and Los Angeles, and to his single “The Lucky Ones” winning the Indigenous Music Award for Best Radio Single.

In the years between now and then, Staats has come home, making the intentional decision to reroot at Six Nations of the Grand River.

“I wanted to bring my songwriting back to the medicine inside of music, to the medicine inside of reclamation,” he said in the release, following an intense phase of constant travel.

Spotify’s Indigenous playlist is a platform that gives curation control for Indigenous artists across the country to share their work, with supporting video content for Indig-

enous storytelling and cultural awareness.

“We’re thrilled that this month we can help lead more of that discoverability to Inuit, Métis and First Nations artists, said the release.

Staats told Spotify music is a healing salve, contemplatively composed and offered to listeners in need of comfort.

“Since returning home, Staats has been able to create music authentically again, reclaiming his sound through honest storytelling and unvarnished, sometimes painful reflection. Logan released his second full-length album on Mar. 24,” said the release.

Spotify said it hopes that this month’s playlist takeover can help celebrate Indigenous culture, uplift Indigenous voices, and connect with listeners around the world.

GameTechnique Game of the Week

Episode 13: Rocket League

By GameTechnique

Rocket League, developed by Psyonix, has taken the gaming world by storm. It combines physics, strategy, and pure adrenaline in a way that sets it apart from other sports-based games. Players boost, flip, and soar through the air, executing daring aerial maneuvers that leave spectators in awe. Every match is a breathtaking spectacle where split-second decisions can determine the outcome.

Not only has Rocket League found success in the gaming community, but it has also become a major player in the world of esports. Tournaments featuring top teams from around the world attract massive audiences, both online and in packed arenas. The excitement is palpable as cars zoom through the air, colliding with explosive force to score goals. It's this electrifying atmosphere that has fueled the game's popularity.

One of Rocket League's

strengths lies in its accessibility. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newbie, the game offers different skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the high-octane action. Furthermore, its cross-platform compatibility allows players to compete with friends regardless of the device they're using, creating a strong sense of community.

Beyond the competitive aspect, Rocket League has sparked creativity within its player base. Customization options allow players to personalize their cars with various decals, paint finishes, and hats. This

has given rise to a bustling marketplace where players trade and collect rare ingame items.

Rocket League has revolutionized the gaming landscape, proving that innovation and imagination can turn even the most unconventional concepts into a global sensation. With its heart-pounding gameplay, breathtaking aerial acrobatics, and a growing community, Rocket League continues to push boundaries in both sports and gaming. Get ready to experience the exhilaration that is Rocket League - it's a wild ride you won't want to miss.

Rocket League's vibrant home screen sets the stage for high-octane, gravity-defying soccer matches that will keep you on the edge of your seat. GAMETECHNIQUETV

Focusing on consent ignores better ways of preventing sexual violence

By Nicole K. Jeffrey, Adjunct Assistant Professor & Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology, University of Windsor

In early May, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll in 1996. The jury did not find him liable for allegedly raping her.

In the wake of this high-profile case, and the many others of the #MeToo movement, what should we be doing to prevent sexual violence and promote equitable sex? So far, consent is getting too much of the spotlight. Schools, universities and popular media are focusing heavily on consent in their efforts to curb high rates of sexual violence.

Many advocates and educators have recently shifted their messaging from ``no means no'' to ``yes means yes'' and ``consent is sexy.'' This messaging promotes voluntary and affirmative agreement. That is, the idea that silence does not mean consent.

Regardless, consent is much too low a standard for promoting ethical sex _ even if it may be the best available legal standard. And focusing on consent limits our ability to create

better approaches to dealing with sexual violence.

It's time to stop focusing on consent

Sexual violence is the use of verbal pressure or physical violence to engage in any sexual activity with someone who is unwilling or hasn't consented. It is most often committed by men against women and other marginalized groups and is supported by societal stereotypes about gender and sexuality.

As part of my research over the past decade, I have interviewed women who were victimized and men who perpetrated sexual violence. I have also conducted focus groups with men about heterosexual sex and dating. My critique of consent is based on this and other research.

Here are five reasons we should stop focusing on consent and start thinking about more ethical values and norms.

1) Consensual sex is not always wanted, pleasurable or free from coercion.

People can consent to sex they don't want or enjoy. Women often agree to sex they don't want to avoid hurting a partner's feelings, to maintain a relationship or to be seen as a good partner.

People can also obtain consent by pressuring or coercing someone. Men are more likely than women to use violence and coercion in order to obtain someone's consent, often after they've gently declined.

Messaging about consent like ``no means no'' and ``yes means yes'' implies that it's okay to continue trying if one's partner hasn't clearly said ``yes'' or ``no.''

2) Teaching people how to give and understand consent isn't going to prevent sexual violence because sexual violence isn't usually about misunderstanding.

There's little to no evidence that education about consent reduces sexual violence. Most men already understand when women don't want to have sex, even without a firm ``no.'' And knowing how to ask for consent isn't going to stop those who choose to ignore refusals or use violence. In the context of men's sexual violence against women, consent doesn't change men's feelings of entitlement to sex and women's bodies.

In the words of one woman I interviewed who was victimized:

``He didn't necessarily?force himself upon me,

but?he knew that there wasn't really consent. Like I gave it, but not really fully.''

3) Consent doesn't require meaningful, collaborative decision-making between partners.

Consent boils down to one partner's agreement in response to another's request. It is insufficient for promoting deeper collaboration in deciding whether and how sex will take place. In the case of sex between women and men, this usually means that men's desires are prioritized. Consent is also something you do before sex, rather than an ongoing and embedded part of sex.

4) Consent doesn't disrupt the stereotypes that support sexual violence.

For example, false stereotypes suggest men can't control their sex drives. Some men use these stereotypes to claim it's not right or fair for their partners to change their minds or stop sex once started or consented to.

The expectation that sex should be natural and spontaneous can make it difficult for women to stop unwanted sex. It also means that many young people view consent as disruptive to this ``natu-

ral'' progression.

5) Consent can be used as an excuse for sexual violence.

It allows perpetrators to justify sexual violence because they can claim the victim gave unclear responses. Popular consent messages like ``yes means yes'' and ``no means no'' are easily co-opted and provide a ready-made excuse.

For example, men in two of my studies used the importance of consent to blame sexual violence on women for not clearly communicating their lack of consent. And because we often see communication as being up to women, these men didn't need to take any responsibility for asking or clarifying.

One perpetrator I interviewed even referred specifically to a consent message heard on campus to simultaneously admit that he should have listened to his partner while blaming her:

``I also told her to maybe be a bit more direct when it comes to `Yes' and `No,' because she was providing answers that were a little cloudy. Which I know with all the consent stuff up on the walls here it's, you know, `only yes means yes.'''

If not consent, then

what?

Moving beyond the language of consent will open new possibilities for promoting truly equitable and ethical sex. At a minimum, we need to teach young people how to communicate more meaningfully about sex.

We need to teach that empathy, mutual decision-making and ongoing communication are integral components of sex, rather than preconditions that only take place before sex. And we need to teach and expect boys and men to listen to women's desires and care about their well-being.

Reducing sexual violence and promoting ethical sex is also going to require substantial cultural change. Prevention programs that, in part, challenge what it means to relate as women and men are some of the most effective at reducing sexual violence. Comprehensive sexual health education that teaches young people about these issues early in life is also essential.

The idea of consent should have never had more than a supporting role in defining ethical sex. It's time to shift the spotlight.

5 tips for choosing gardening and lawn care essentials

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

TWO ROW TIMES

Whether you're a new homeowner ready to tackle landscaping for the first time or a seasoned gardener looking to do some updating, when it comes to gardening, you simply need the right tools to do the job well.

Think about these tips when purchasing essentials for your tool shed.

Shovel: A shovel with a pointed blade is a good allaround choice for digging, mixing and moving soil. Conversely, a flat-bladed shovel should be used for "cutting" tasks such as straight-side trenches and edging. After narrowing down which style of shovel best meets your needs, check the metal to ensure it's well-constructed and won't bend or break easily. Check fittings such as bolts and screws to ensure the blade and handle are strongly connected and

can withstand reasonable pressure. Finally, spend a few minutes testing out the tool to ensure it fits well in your hand.

Rake: With numerous materials and shapes to choose from, finding the right rake can be intimi-

dating. A basic fan-shaped rake with metal fingers is a universally accepted, long-lasting option. Select a model with plenty of give in the fingers if you'll be raking large areas and don't want to damage the ground below. A rake

made of firmer metal allows you to work and smooth soil. Purchasing the broadest width you can comfortably handle allows you to cover more ground, which means less work.

Depending on the space

you'll be tending, you may also consider purchasing a garden fork, which has fewer tines than a traditional rake and is ideal for aerating, weeding and turning small sections of soil.

Hoe: Whether flat or

pointed, a hoe is essential for a weed-free garden. Flat versions can also be useful for breaking up clumps and hard spots on the surface while pointed hoes make quick work of rows and mounds to protect and irrigate your plantings.

Shears: A variety of shears are available to accomplish a wide range of garden tasks. Larger shears are ideal for big jobs such as shaping hedges, while smaller pruning shears are meant for snips and sprucing. Quality metal and sharp blades are important features. Be sure to choose a model with a safety latch to lock blades when not in use.

Gloves: Even if you eagerly embrace the chance to get your hands dirty, no tool shed is complete without a sturdy pair of gloves. Choose a material tough enough to protect from thorns but pliable enough to allow for free movement. Proper fit is key to avoiding blisters.

The Spring Powwow trail always leads to Walpole Island

Walpole Island First Nation held their 29th Annual Spring PowWow on May 20-21, 2023 held at the Sports Complex Fairgrounds. Visitors enjoyed a wide variety of dancing, vendors and food booths over the 2-day event. On Saturday the Walpole Island Residential School Survivor Group were gifted an Eagle Staff.

What are the essential tools you need to start your lawn off on the right foot this spring?

Photos by Dave LaForce

7 garden growing basics for beginners

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you'll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes effort, but it's a project even a beginner can tackle with ease.

Consider these tips to start growing your athome garden:

1. Select a perfect spot: You’ll want to place your garden in an area where you see it often so you're reminded to weed and care for it regularly. Find a flat area you can access easily, where erosion and other pitfalls (including hungry wildlife) won't be a problem.

2. Ground versus containers: There are pros and cons to gardening in containers versus the ground, and there's no universally right choice. Rather, the best garden depends on your goals and preferences. A ground garden usually offers more space and may provide a better growth environment for roots. However, a container garden is often easier to maintain and may be all you need if you wish to grow just a few plants.

3. Quality soil: You may think any dirt will do, but keep in mind the soil you plant in will be the primary source of nutri-

ents for your produce. Not only that, but quality soil provides stability so plants can root firmly and grow healthy and sturdy to support their bounty. Quality soil also allows for ample drainage. Organic matter like compost, leaf mould or aged manure all help improve soil quality.

4. Keep water close: Lugging water can quickly eliminate the pleasure of tending your garden, so be sure you're situated near a hose. You'll know it's time to water when the soil is dry about an inch below the surface.

5. Plan for plenty of sun: A bright, sunny spot is a must, since most vegetables, herbs and fruits depend on six or more hours of sun every day. Remember the sun's path changes throughout the year, and as trees and

foliage grow, they may produce more shade with each growing season.

6. Consider what you'll grow: Starting with veggies you know you like is a smart starting point since you'll be pouring sweat equity into making them grow. Over time, you might add new varieties, but early on, keep your focus on foods you know you like so you can see a meaningful return and avoid waste.

7. Plant according to a calendar: Knowing how long it takes different foods to mature will help you create a planting calendar. You don't want to harvest everything at once, and if you stagger planting and replant what you can, you'll have a garden that produces food for your family for a longer period of time.

Interested in starting a garden? Here are some growing basics for you to get your hands in the dirt and start planting.

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Fun ways to introduce kids to gardening

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com

Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you tackle the garden, find ways to get the youngest family members in on the action, too.

Not only is gardening an activity you can enjoy together but there are also numerous ways to incorporate age-appropriate, teachable moments from counting and colours to responsible care of living things.

Creating a positive first experience with gardening can start with this simple advice:

1. Dedicate a spot for a junior garden, which allows you to instil a sense of pride and ownership in the little gardener while protecting your own garden areas from ambitious young hands.

2. Provide appropriate tools in child sizes. Just as

you would teach a child the finer points of baseball using a bat and glove, demonstrate the joys of gardening with tools such as a rake, hoe and trowel, all of which can be found in sizes more manageable for little helpers.

3. Let the kids choose what to plant. Whether flowers or food plants, allow children to make their own decisions (within reason) about what they would like to grow. This can help them engage in the magic of watching items they selected emerge from the ground and grow into their finished forms.

4. Encourage exposure to unfamiliar plants that entice the senses with appealing smells and flavours. Herbs such as chives, mint and basil are good choices or consider edible flowers such as pansies or violets.

5. Set an example for your child to imitate by giving regular and proper care to your own garden. Remember to bring the lesson full circle by enjoying the bounty of your garden together, whether it's a small hand-cut bouquet or a meal featuring your child's fresh-grown produce.

It's essential for children to get into the soil and learn about how wild things grow. Here's some fun tips for getting the kids in the garden and having fun together.

June marks National Indigenous Heritage Month, and the Toronto Zoo joins in recognizing the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis People across Canada. In commemoration of National Indigenous Heritage Month the Toronto Zoo is extending complimentary admission to all Indigenous Peoples. For entry, please proceed directly to the Zoo’s admission gates. No online ticket purchase or status cards required.

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Haldimand Tractor, the newest complex for the D&W Group has acquired the Kubota territory from W.J. Heaslip, Nelles Corners and will be temporarily located at our Jarvis location. Doughty & Williamson, 2173 Hwy # 3 E. Jarvis

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The Six Nations Arrows were on road this past Friday to take on the Peterborough Lakers in Jr.A lacrosse action. The Arrows came into the game with an 0-2 record and were looking to pick up their first win of the 2023 season. Still missing many players to school commitments, the Arrows inserted players from their Jr. B affiliate Akwesasne Thunder into the lineup. The night did not start well for Six Nations as the home side jumped out to a 2-0 lead with the Arrows forced to kill off some early penalties. Daylin John-Hill would make it 2-1 off a long outlet pass from Saka Thompson, who got his first Jr. A start in goal. Thompson would be busy in the first period as the Arrows would be playing man-down quite a bit after taking multiple minor penalties. The Lakers would bury three

know the score.

Arrows score OT win in Peterborough

frame down 7-6.

straight goals to extend their lead to 5-1 before Daylin John-Hill would respond with his second of the night, followed by a transition goal from Jr. B call up Vance Adams to trim the deficit to two goals.

Peterborough would strike early in the second period, again on the power play to make it 6-3. The Arrows responded with consecutive goals from Brendan Anderson off a feed from Kyren Lazore, and Taka Thompson

Stanley Cup Final to feature both

Montour and Whitecloud

editor@tworowtimes.com

There will be a first-time Stanley Cup champion team this year. The Stanley Cup Final is set and will see the Golden Knights and the Painters go head-to-head.

The Florida Panthers host Brandon Montour, 29, a Mohawk of Six Nations, in his 10th pro season. He is having a career year and earned 73 points (16 goals and 57 assists) in 80 regular season matches. He’s collected nine points, including six goals, in Florida’s first eight playoff games since. He was also given accolades for breaking multiple franchise records and his athleticism.

The Panthers entered the postseason as the number 16 team, yet knocked out three of the top contending teams from

the Bruins, to the Leafs, to the Hurricanes. This is their first final appearance since 1996 when they fell to Colorado. Considered a ‘Cinderella Season,’ Montour’s squad is a sharp opponent from the East.

In the West, the Golden Knights’ roster includes defenceman Zach Whitecloud, a member of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba. Whitecloud, a 26-yearold who is in his fifth pro season, was credited with 12 points, including five goals, in 59 regular season appearances this year. And he didn’t register a point

in Vegas’ five-game opening-round series against the Winnipeg Jets.

The Golden Knights punched their ticket to the finals with a win over the Dallas Stars in the final, coming out on top after six games to overcome the Stars. This is their first final appearance since 2018 after losing to Washington.

The best-of-seven series begins this Saturday, June 3 for Game 1, with the next games to follow on June 5, June 8, June 10 and June 13 if necessary.

scored his first Jr. A goal off and outside shot set by Ross Hill and Davin Bomberry. Peterborough would score another power play goal before Thunder Hill would get the final goal of the second period sending the Arrows into the 3rd

Six Nations would dominate the play in the 3rd period firing 24 shots on the Peterborough net, with the Lakers only managing 13 shots of their own. Both goaltenders played well keeping 3rd period scoreless for much of the frame before Taka Thompson would get his second of the night with 4:52 left to tie the game at seven, while the Arrows were once again killing a minor penalty. The Arrows would take an lead 8-7 with 1:43 remaining in the game on a fast break goal from Brendan Anderson. Six Nations were then handed another minor penalty for holding. Saka Thompson and the Arrows defense did well to hold Peterborough off the board, but the Lakers would tie the game 8-8 with eight seconds remaining, scoring their fifth powerplay goal of the game.

The sudden death overtime period did not last long as off the opening face-off Arrows defensem-

an Louis Alfred would call game. Alfred picked up a loose ball, sprinted to the opposing net and ripped an overhand shot over the Peterborough goaltender’s shoulder to end the game and give the Arrows their first win of the season. In total the Arrows outshot Peterborough 56-45 and controlled the game 5 on 5, but the Six Nations was handed ten minor penalties to Peterborough’s two. Through the first three games of the season the Arrows have shown much improvement defensively carrying a 8.00 Goals Against Average good for 4th in the 11 team league. Last season the were 9th in the league with a GAA of 10.85. The Arrows are again on the road for their next two games Thursday and Friday against the Toronto Beaches and Burlington Blaze before returning home to again play the Peterborough Lakers at the ILA Sunday June 4th at 7pm.

Hadowas Smith, Kenny Porter and the rest of the Arrows defense had a busy night killing off penalties in Peterborough, but the Arrows were able to pick up the win.

BRENNOR JACOBS

Brandon Montour could be headed to the Stanley Cup.

SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Minor Lacrosse Association saw a large and successful turn out for its Annual Confederacy Cup Tournament from Friday to Sunday, May 28. Teams across all minor divisions competed within local arenas, and saw championships within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena and the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Complex. Wallaceburg, Strathroy, Pelham, Simcoe, Guelph, Hamilton, Lincoln, Nepean, Kahnawake, and Midland were represented. SIX NATIONS MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK

Six Nations Rebels continue impressive season with two home wins

STAFF REPORT editor@tworowtimes.com

TWO ROW TIMES

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels are maintaining in the top spot of the league; they now sit undefeated after 13 scheduled games.

In defeating the Point Edward Pacers in their highest scoring match yet, 29-3, just days before, the Rebels hosted the London Blue Devils within the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday, May 23.

Kevin Hill opened scoring for the Rebels, followed by Joe Squire, interrupted by a single for the Blue Devils. Damon Doxtatar put one away, followed by Winter Rivera, with three Blue Devils goals in between.

Anahilis Doxtador put one away and Winter Rivera went for his second, This racked up a close lead for the Rebels, 6-4.

In the second, Winter Rivera earned his third goal of the game to open scoring, followed by Anahilis Doxtador with his second, Joe Squire with his second and Kevin Hill with his second. The Blue Devils

mustered four goals in between but codlin’t prevent the Rebels from burying.

Anahilis Doxtador earned his third goal, while Richie Albert put another away.

Damon Doxtatar, Tayton Skye, Anahilis Doxtador and Kaylem Whales Racette put goals up before the

period ended, making the game 16-8.

Coming into the third period, the Blue Devils put up four points but couldn’t chip away at the deficit. Joe Squire went for his third, while Raymond Cortes and Brendan Campbell went for their firsts. Anahilis

Doxtador put away his fourth goal of the game, while Winter Rivera earned another, and Ryan Hess, Macay Jimerson and Raymond Cortes closed the period with singles. This finalized the game at 23-12 for the Rebels.

Later in the week, giving

the Rebels two nights rest, on Friday, May 25, the home team saw the Wallaceburg Red Devils visit the ILA.

In the first period, Macay Jimerson earned one and Hodo Martin worked with Anahilis Doxtador and Richie Albert to put two

away. Although underdeveloped on offence, the Red Devils put up a strong defence, keeping the Rebels away from scoring as much as they normally would. This closed the period after the Red Devils delivered on goal, 3-1 for the Rebels.

In the second, the Rebels took advantage of the long change, and Joe Squire, Kaylem Whales Racette and Hodo Martin each put singles away, uninterrupted. The Red Devils responded once, but Anahilis Doxtador, Rakawineh Elijah, Hodo Martin with two, and Macay JImerson ensured a solid lead by the end. Their effort racked up the score to 11-2 for the Rebels.

In the third, the Red Devils seemed to taper off on offence, but keep their positioning and pressuring clear on defence. The Rebels still earned two goal, one by stand out Hodo Martin with his fifth goal of the game, and Damon Decaire.

The next match for the Rebels will see them at home again this Friday, June 2, to face the Windsor Clippers at 8:00 p.m., within the ILA.

Sage Strong repeats at the Fred Saskamoose Chief Thunderstruck National Hockey Championship

STAFF REPORT editor@tworowtimes.com

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SASKATCHEWAN — For the second year, the Saskatchewan-based Mistawasis Sage Strong took the top spot in the women’s category of the Fred Sasakamoose Chief Thunderstick National Hockey Championship

The Sage Strong squad downed Manitoba’s Cross Lake Islanders in the final of the championship, which concluded on May 21 in Saskatoon.

This marked the second year a women’s division was held at the tournament, first incorporated in 2017.

The Islanders’ male counterparts, however, did win the men’s championship. The Cross Lake Islanders edged the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s Stars from Saskatchewan 3-2 in the men’s final.

This marked the first time the Islanders won the men’s division at the tournament, named in honour of Fred Sasakamoose, who was a trailblazing Indigenous player.

Sasakamoose, who died in 2020, was a member of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. He had played 11 games for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 National Hockey League season.

A total of 16 women’s squads and 40 men’s teams participated at this year’s competition.

RIGHT: For the second year, the Saskatchewan-based Mistawasis Sage Strong took the top spot in the women’s category of the Fred Sasakamoose Chief Thunderstick National Hockey Championship, while the Islanders’ male counterparts, however, did win the men’s championship. Photos submitted.

Rebels will be playing at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena June 2 facing the Windsor Clippers starting at 8 p.m..

NLL Final recreates last years stand off with a 1-1 playing field

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

BUFFALO, N. Y. — Last Saturday night was a case of NLL Finals déjà vu. The Buffalo Bandits hosted the defending champions, the Colorado Mammoth, in Game 1 of the best-ofthree league championship series.

One year ago, the same scenario played out at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with the outcome of 2022’s 15-14 Bandits Game 1 triumph looking mighty similar to Saturday’s 2023 finals opening act.

The Bandits received a major dose of bad news prior to Game 1, when forward Josh Byrne was declared inactive. While the loss of Byrne served as a significant blow, Dhane Smith filled the void left by his high scoring teammate. The two-time MVP posted the game’s initial goal, a mere 40 seconds into the frame, and found the back of the net three more times in the first quarter, pacing Buffalo to a 4-0 and 5-2 lead, 12 minutes into the game. This marked the most goals scored in a single quarter in the NLL Finals since 2002.

Zed Williams and Eli

McLaughlin cut the lead to 5-4, in the wake of back-toback goals to end the first. Moving forward, the game evolved into a back-andforth, goal-for-goal pace, with Colorado heading into halftime holding an 8-7 lead, stunning the home crowd of 14,260 after Buffalo fans watched their team jump out to an early lead.

The third quarter belonged to the Bandits, with the East Conference champs outscoring the Mammoth 5-1, courtesy of three Tehoka Nanticoke goals, with four straight from the Bandits coming in the first 3:24 of the third quarter to take back the lead.

In the fourth, the Mammoth flipped a switch, outpacing Buffalo 3-1 and cutting the lead to just one goal with five minutes still left on the clock. A Matt Vinc save with just 16 seconds remaining set the stage for a closing seconds full field pass and Zed Williams dunk attempt that came within inches of tying the game at 13-13 at the final buzzer.

Buffalo’s 13-12 Game 1 win included the five and three-goal performances from the aforementioned

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Smith and Nanticoke, along with a hat trick from Chase Fraser and single goal contributions from Ian MacKay and Brad McCulley.

On the Mammoth side of the equation, Eli McLaugh-

lin posted his own hat trick, with Williams, Ryan Lee and Tyson Gibson putting the ball between the pipes two times apiece.

The series then headed 1,500 miles west to Denver’s Ball Arena on

Monday, May 29, with Buffalo looking to turn the tables and capture the NLL Cup on the Mammoth’s home floor, similar to what the defending champs achieved last June in Buffalo’s raucous home

building.

Instead, the Bandits were met with a game that mirrored the same as last years. Colorado took care of business on their home floor for Game 2, winning 11-8 before heading back to Banditland for the Game 3 series clincher last year.

This year, the Mammoth took nearly the same win, 16-10 in their home arena.

The Bandits quest for their first league title since 2008 continues this Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., in Buffalo’s Keybank Centre.

As for notable transactions ahead of the finals:

On May 27 the Buffalo Bandits placed Josh Byrne on the Injured Reserve List from the Active Roster. (effective on May 14), and placed Dylan Robinson on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List.

On May 26 the Albany FireWolves signed Ethan Walker to a two year agreement.

Noted injuries on May 29 also include: Josh Byrne of the Buffalo Bandits, with Joey Cupido, Brett Draper, Noah Lebar out, Ty Thompson questionable, and Josh Sullivan doubtful status for the Colorado Mammoth.

BUFFALO, N. Y. — A photo of Zed Williams of the Colorado Mammoth facing transition player Max Adler and the Buffalo Bandits bench during Game 1 last week. Game 3 will be held in Banditland at the Keybank Centre this Saturday; a true replay of last years final. NLL

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL

June 8, 1962 - May 26, 2023

Beloved husband of Margaret A. Thomas. Loving father of Amanda Marie, Melissa Margaret, and the late Felissa Marie, Christine Margaret Noreen, and Philip Miles Thomas Jr. Dear Grampa to Christine, Eric, Amelia, Kathleena, Mya, and Zander. Son of the late Merle Thomas. Wonderful brother of Dwayne, Scott, Faye, and Reta. Son-in-law of the late Marie & Harold LaForme. Brother-in-law of Joan (Mickey), Betty (Francis), Marvin (Sandy) (deceased), Gary (deceased) (Nancy), Cecil (Judy) (both deceased), Ralph (Ann) (both deceased), Harold (deceased) (Carolyn), Irene (Lawrence) (both deceased), and Darlene (Floyd) (both deceased). Loving uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Doug Thomas for all you have done for Philip. Philip worked as a carpet layer for years. He enjoyed crafts, cutting grass, loved spending time with grandchildren, and riding his scooter to visit neighbours. Resting at his home 3 Anishnabek Rd., New Credit after 4 p.m. Sunday until 4 p.m. Monday then to Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main Street South, Hagersville for visitation after 5 p.m. Monday. Evening Service 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. Interment New Credit Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Sloping position

5. Descendant of a notable family

10. Following accepted norms

12. Root vegetable

14. Having a shape that reduces drag from air

16. Integrated circuit

18. Records electric currents of the heart

19. Used to anoint

20. Japanese city

22. After B

23. Muffles

25. Pass over

26. Vase

27. Soft touch

28. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

30. Patti Hearst’s captors

31. Israeli politician

33. Degrade

35. Type of wrap

37. Polyurethane fabric

38. Avoids capture

40. Vegetarians avoid it

41. Decay

42. Soviet Socialist Republic

44. Vessel to bathe in

45. Inches per minute (abbr.)

48. Frosts

50. Dipped into

52. Controversial replay system in soccer

53. Comforts

55. Needed for yoga

56. Ands/__

57. South Dakota

58. Printing system

63. Dramatic works set to music

65. Highest points

66. Social division

67. Used to treat Parkinson’s disease

CLUES DOWN

1. Hill or rocky peak

2. Initial public offering

3. Type of light

4. Test

5. Flaky coverings

6. Former NFLer Newton

7. Part of the eye

8. Roman god of the underworld

9. Negative

10. Indiana pro basketball player

11. Replaces lost tissue

13. Denotes one from whom title is taken

15. Historic college hoops tournament

17. Hut by a swimming pool

18. Defunct European monetary unit

21. Feeds on insects

23. Adult male

24. Melancholic

27. Sheets of glass

29. Slang for famous person

32. Not good

34. “Ghetto Superstar” singer

35. The “World” is one

36. Used to make guacamole

39. Midway between south and southwest

40. Wet dirt

43. Ancient Egyptian name

44. Set of four 46. Strips

47. Wife

49. More dried-up

51. Socially inept person

54. Clusters on fern fronds

59. Bar bill

60. Prefix indicating “away from”

61. Very important person

62. Fiddler crabs

64. Special therapy

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Being more selective can enhance your life in many different ways, Aries. You often are judged by the company you keep, so think about that when starting new relationships.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Set up camp on the sofa for the next few days, Taurus. Enjoy the rest and relaxation. You don’t have to be productive every minute of the day so don’t feel guilty about your R&R.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Some interesting information could be coming your way, Gemini. You just need to keep your ear to the ground and open to receive it. Others may want to get in on the news.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, this week you may find it easier to cut out superfluous spending or extravagant behavior than at other times. You may need to exert greater control and discipline.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

There’s a fresh cosmic wind blowing your sails, Leo. This gives you all the energy you need to tackle projects or get moving in other ways. Embrace all of this energy.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Your romantic life is about to get even more exciting, Virgo. Date nights are happening with greater frequency and you’re likely to enjoy all of the extra attention.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You’ll likely feel more at ease having a big group of people around you during the next few days rather than heading out alone. Put away that lone wolf mentality for now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Ambitious career goals could have you reevaluating all of the choices you have made thus far, Scorpio. It might be time to venture off on new paths once you figure out the way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, the call of the wild is quite strong right now. This means you might be right at home on a hiking trip or a rafting trip. Make your plans and bring a friend.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, rather than being light-hearted, conversations could take a turn to the more serious, especially as they pertain to a health condition for someone you love.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, don’t try to take on too many things yourself. You need to know when to ask for help this week, especially as your schedule gets even more filled up.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This is the perfect time to get more organized, Pisces. Try to fit in time to sort and clean among all the other things on your itinerary.