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TORONTO — The 2024 Juno Award nominations were announced with 19 Indigenous artists in the running. Three Indigenous artists are nominated for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year: Julian Taylor, Logan Staats and William Prince. In the Songwriter of the Year category there are two Indigenous nominees: Aysanabee and William Prince. In the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category there are also two Indigenous nominees: Shawnee Kiss and Jeremy Dutcher. The Indigenous nominees for the 2024 Juno Awards are: Contemporary Indigenous artist or group of the year: Here and Now, Aysanabee Scream, Holler & Howl, Blue Moon Marquee Inuktitut, Elisapie Revolution, Shawnee Kish Bekka Ma'iingan, Zoon Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year: Sing. Pray. Love., Joel Wood LFS5, Nimkii and the Niniis Mitòòdebi (For My
Mohawk artist Shawnee Kish is nominated for two Juno Awards for her latest release, "Revolution" KISH in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year and Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year.
Relatives), the Bearhead Sisters Reverie, the Red River Ramblers Drum Nation, Young Scouts Contemporary Roots Album of the Year: Beyond the Reservoir, Julian Taylor A Light in the Attic, Logan Staats Stand in the Joy, William Prince Songwriter of the Year: Aysanabee: "Alone" (co-songwriters Ali Willa Milner, Charlie McClean); "Here and Now" (co-songwriters Ali Willa Milner, Derek Hoffman); "Somebody Else" (co-songwriters Derek Hoffman, Sean Sroka).
William Prince: "Broken Heart of Mine;" "Easier and Harder:' "When You Miss Someone." Adult Alternative album of the Year: Motewolonuwok, Jeremy Dutcher Revolution, Shawnee Kish Alternative Album of the Year: Here and Now, Aysanabee Traditional Roots Album of the Year: Resilience, Morgan Toney Blues Album of the Year: Scream, Holler & Howl, Blue Moon Marquee Music Video of the Year: "Damn Right," Sterling Larose (Snotty Nose Rez Kids) This year's Junos will unfold in Halifax with the
main broadcast airing live March 24 countrywide on CBC. Nelly Furtado is set to work double duty as host and performer. The Junos previously announced that hip-hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes will be this year's inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, making him the first rapper to receive the career achievement honour. Calgary sisters and pop duo Tegan and Sara will receive the humanitarian award from actor Elliot Page for their work as advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. -with CP files
Six Nations musician Logan Staats is nominated for a Juno Award in the Contemporary Roots Album of the Year category for his album "A Light in the Attic". The Junos will be held in Halifax and STAATS will air on CBC on March 24.
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Psychology of eating and exercise DONNA DURIC
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Anyone can learn the technical aspects of healthful eating and exercising, but the psychology of food and exercise remains one of the biggest barriers to change. Personal trainer and elected Councillor Dean Hill recognizes how powerful emotional eating is when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. One of the main motivations of comfort eating is to relieve a negative emotion (stress, boredom, sadness, etc.). That’s when eating becomes an emotional act instead of one related to hunger. Stressful emotions trigger people to eat higher calorie foods - anything that gives them a sense of pleasure, says Hill. A lot of people do that, he says, but it’s okay to have negative emotions and
not try to erase them. “We don’t always need to be happy.” The words “diet” and “exercise” trigger negative connotations and can make people immediately think of pain and suffering, and therefore, resistant to even start changing their lifestyle, he says. “We need to have a good relationship with those words. You’re already beating yourself before you even try.” He says people predict they’re going to sacrifice the good feelings that come from eating delicious foods and therefore, don’t want to change their diets. Hill doesn’t even like the word “diet” because that signifies and end point and diets should’t be temporary. “You just have to slowly readjust lifestyle.” Many foods release feelgood chemicals in the brain, especially carbs, which is known to cause weight gain if it not burned off or used for energy.
Other comfort foods like sugar - disrupt your body’s hormones (insulin) and lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes. Sugar disrupts the body’s hormones related to feelings of fullness and hunger. Eating sugar releases a hormone that makes you feel more hungry and want to eat more. Leptin is the hormone that tells us we’re full, grhelin tells us we’re hungry. Sugar disrupts both, leading to overeating. Hill advises practicing delayed gratification when craving sugar. “Discipline and willpower are some of the greatest things that will help… through anything in life.” Another tip is not to buy sugary foods or keep them in the house, which can help curb the temptation to eat them. Snacking is another form of emotional eating, because it’s done out of boredom. Two tricks, he says -
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drink a bottle of water when you feel like snacking. The second trick is to go look for something to make and if you don’t feel like making it, you’re not hungry but just snacking out of boredom. “I keep a bag of frozen vegetables. If I’m hungry enough to cook up bag of frozen vegetables - if I don’t want those vegetables, that tells me I’m just bored.” Hill says even he is not immune to craving sugar and snacks but diet drinks help him ward off those cravings without actually consuming sugar. If you’re immediately hungry and don’t want to overeat while cooking a healthy meal, Hill suggests keeping protein bars and protein shakes on stand-by for quick hunger satiation. Vegetables and popcorn are also good snacking choices, he says. Crunchy vegetables satisfy the desire to snack and the fibre in popcorn helps with feeling full.
“Sometimes I will have a diet pop,” says Hill. “I still love sugar. I’m addicted to sugar. We all get them (cravings). We’re all human. I try to find all these tips and tricks so I can not deprive because that’s how you start to hate this lifestyle.” Minty gum also helps satisfy the urge to snack, says Hill. Traditionally, he said, Haudenosaunee people didn’t have to worry about weight gain because they led such an active lifestyle, hunting and gardening. Modern technology has made modern living so comfortable, nobody has to work off their daily caloric intake anymore and people have to find ways to burn it off now, he says. “We’ve made life so perfectly easy. Our brains are more efficient than our bodies need to be. We need to make ourselves work out.” When it comes to exercising, there’s valuable
benefits besides burning calories, though, says Hill. There are psychological benefits, like stress reduction, and it also acts as a natural painkiller. Various chemicals are released in the body during vigorous exercise, and some of those chemicals can result in a natural “high” even. Some recovering addicts even say they’ve replaced substance addictions with exercising instead. “Exercise can be a drug if you do it properly,” says Hill. “Change the vice to exercise.” Even if you don’t have a gym membership or live far from a track or trail, you can exercise in your home, says Hill. He recommends jumping jacks, squats, sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, and other bodyweight exercises that can be done in the comfort of your own home. “Something is better than nothing,” he says.
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Six Nations woman named one of 45 new Justices of the Peace in Ontario STAFF REPORT
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Claudine Longboat-White is one of 45 new Justices of the Peace announced by the province of Ontario last week. The Six Nations woman was appointed Jan. 29 and will be the justice of the peace for Sioux Lookout. Longboat-White (Yontaterihwathe’t) is of the Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations. Most recently Longboat-White was the Circle of Care Senior Coordinator at Ga Naa Na Ga Da Waa Ba Dang Kenora Justice Centre. Previously, she was a principal at Kaa’Naa’Matay Wiigiiam Teaching Lodge and prior to that, Longboat-White held many other positions at
the Niigaanning Bimaadiziwin Child and Youth Developmental Services with the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, ranging from manager to director and family systems navigator. Justice of the Peace Longboat-White has also volunteered at several organizations such as Keewatin Public School and Kenora Anishinaabe Kweg Aboriginal Women’s Organization. There are over 325 justices of the peace in Ontario that are assigned to and perform judicial responsibilities. Both provincial court judges and justices of the peace compose the Ontario Court of Justice, one of Ontario’s two trial courts. Respecting criminal law, justices of the peace preside over virtually all judicial interim release (bail) hearings in the province and the majority
of criminal remand courts. They also preside over other criminal hearings. They receive informations (the document which commences a criminal proceeding), confirm or consider the issuance of process by either a summons or a warrant and are responsible for receiving and considering the denial or issuance of search warrants and other matters of criminal process. Justices of the peace exercise jurisdiction over the majority of provincial regulatory offences and municipal by-law prosecutions. As in criminal proceedings, justices of the peace receive informations and warrant applications, consider the issuance of process and preside at hearings and trials. Justices of the peace come from various professional backgrounds.
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Events will run from May 1-31, 2024. The first planning meeting will be February 13 at 2pm.
To learn how this agreement is beneficial for Six Nations of the Grand River, visit sixnations.ca sixnations.ca or linktr.ee/sixnationsgr. linktr.ee/sixnationsgr. You can also let us know what you think of the project linktr.ee/sixnationsgr. by filling out a survey available at linktr.ee/sixnationsgr, Lands && Resources Resources(2498 or pick up a hard copy at Lands (2498 Chiefswood Road). Chiefswood Road). The deadline to complete the feedback survey is Friday, February 16th.
To be added to the contact list, contact Leigh Thompson at sncec@sixnations.ca or 1 (548) 328-0725.
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Indspire announces 2024 Indspire Awards recipients JACE KOBLUN
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Indspire’s annual celebration, The Indspire Awards, honours the achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada and takes place on April 18, at the Shaw Centre in
Ottawa. The Indspire Awards brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from across the country to recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement, promote self-esteem and pride for Indigenous communities, and provide inspirational
role models for future generations. This year’s event marks the 31st anniversary of the awards and the 2024 Indspire Awards recipients are: Youth Recipient Adam Gauthier Tla’amin Nation, B.C. Youth Recipient Braden Kadlun Kugluktuk, Nvt.
Youth Recipient Dr. Jayelle Friesen-Enns Red River Métis, Manitoba Métis Federation, Man. Arts Eden Robinson Haisla, B.C. Business & Commerce Victoria LaBillois Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, Que. Culture, Heritage & Spiri-
tuality Edna Manitowabi Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory, Ont. Education Kanonhsyonne Jan Hill Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ont. Health Lea Bill Pelican Lake First Nation, Sask. Language Ronald Eric Ignace Skeetchestn Indian Band, B.C. Law & Justice The Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin Abenaki First Nation of Odanak, Que. Public Service Jocelyn Formsma Moose Cree First Nation, Ont. Lifetime Achievement Thomas V. Hill Six Nations of the Grand River, Ont. “The Indspire Awards are a powerful platform to showcase the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada,” said President & CEO of Indspire Mike DeGagné. “These awards not only celebrate Indigenous excellence but also inspire future generations to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in our world.” Join Indspire in honouring the 2024 Indspire Awards recipients and cel-
ebrating the rich heritage and outstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Indspire acknowledges the support of the following sponsors and partners: Lead Partner: Government of Canada Major Sponsors: Suncor Energy Inc. Youth Laureate Reception Sponsor: The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust Founding Partner and Official Airline: Air Canada Dinner Sponsor: Teck Resources Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor: Ernst & Young Culinary Sponsor: Imperial Laureate Reception Sponsor: Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Host City Sponsor: Giant Tiger Participating Sponsor: Cenovus Energy Supporting Sponsors: Deloitte, Ontario Power Generation, Rio Tinto, and Scotiabank For more information about each of the recipients visit, indspire.ca/ events.
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OHSWEKEN, SIX NATIONS — The Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services and Six Nations Police came together to host a benefit hockey game at the Six Nations Sports and Cultural Memorial Arena this past Thursday, February 1. “Thank you to everyone that came out and supported The Six Nations Community Food Bank at the hockey game versus Six Nations Firefighters Association—a close game with Six Nations Police coming out with a 5-4 win. Thanks to the Six Nations Firefighters Association for organizing such a great event!” wrote the Six Nations Police Facebook page. SN POLICE
Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation CANADIAN PRESS
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The leader of an organization representing 49 First Nations says he is mourning after two people died in a house fire in a remote northern Ontario Cree community. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says in a statement three other people managed to escape the blaze that erupted Thursday evening on Weenusk First Nation, in Peawanuck, Ont., and are being treated for their injuries. Nishnawbe Aski Police Service says the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing and no details have been released on the identities of the victims.
Fiddler says the latest tragedy happened almost a year after a 10-year-old girl perished in a house fire in the same fly-in First Nation, located 30 kilometres from the southern coast of Hudson Bay. At the time, the deputy grand chief of NAN had said the community did not have access to fire services or basic firefighting equipment such as a fire truck. Although the truck has been delivered via ice roads that lead to the First Nation, NAN has said it is still not operational because there isn't a place to store and maintain it. "This tragedy highlights the ever-present danger of fire, especially in remote First Nations, which are at unnecessary risk due to the chronic lack of firefighting, fire prevention, and emer-
gency services," Fiddler said in the statement. "We have lost far too many members to house fires and other tragedies that may have been preventable had the proper resources been available. Our leaders are frustrated that these tragedies continue to happen despite our best efforts to secure the resources they so desperately need." Recent reports by Ontario's chief coroner and the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council have found First Nation children under 10 have a fire-related mortality rate 86 times greater than non-First Nation children and Indigenous people living on-reserve are five times more likely to die in a fire.
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In high-profile sexual assault trials, rape myths and the social status of the defendants can affect jurors’ perceptions
By Joanna Pozzulo, Chancellor's Professor, Psychology, Carleton University
Five Canadian world junior hockey players face sexual assault charges in connection with the events that allegedly occurred in a hotel room after a Hockey Canada gala in 2018 held in London, Ont. A female victim alleges to have been sexually assaulted by these players. She claims to have been intoxicated, that she did not provide consent and that she felt unable to leave the hotel room. The players are expected to plead not guilty, according to statements from their lawyers. Hockey culture has been described as sexist, misogynist, homophobic and hypermasculine. At the end of 2022, Hockey Canada’s CEO and entire board of governors stepped down after intense public and government outrage over the handling of this sexual as-
sault case that is currently set to go before the courts. Sexual assault is a gendered crime Aside from a drop in reported sexual assault in 2019, there’s been an increasing trend of sexual violence across the past several years in Canada. Although any gender can be a victim of sexual assault, it is estimated that women are five times more likely than men to be victims of sexual assault in Canada. Approximately 47 per cent of sexual assault occurs against females between the ages of 15 to 24 years of age. Although estimates vary, as few as five to six per cent of sexual assaults may be reported to police. Victims may decide not to report the assault for several reasons, which include fearing not being believed, feeling shame and embarrassment about the assault and thinking that the perpetrator will not be punished. As well, conviction rates for defendants charged with sexual assault can be as low as 0.3 to 1.6 per cent.
Rape myths are “prejudicial, stereotypes, or false beliefs about rape, rape victims, and rapists.” The acceptance of these myths shifts the responsibility of sexual assault from the perpetrator to the victim. In one U.S. study, 25 per cent of participants (32 per cent of men and 19 per cent of women) accepted the myth, “She asked for it.” In a sample of male college students in the U.S., rape myth acceptance was related to the risk of perpetrating sexual violence. Consent while intoxicated The Criminal Code of Canada defines consent as the “voluntary agreement of the complainant to engage in sexual activity in question.” Determining consent while intoxicated is complicated, because intoxication may or may not render someone incapable of providing consent. Canadian triers of fact are required to determine if an individual’s level of intoxication reaches a threshold that renders them incapable of
providing consent. Social status The status of a perpetrator may make victims less likely to come forward. However, several high-profile defendants have been charged and convicted. For example, in 2023, actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life for the sexual assault of two women. Masterson is currently in prison serving his sentence. Empirical research has found that mock jurors can perceive high status defendants to be guilty in sexual violence cases. In one study, a victim was viewed more positively when the defendant was of high status in a child trafficking mock juror trial. In addition, mock jurors who were well informed about child trafficking did not engage in victim blaming. Perceptions of guilt To better understand the interaction between intoxication, social status and perceptions of sexual violence, we conducted a juror decision-mak-
ing study using the case context of an athlete being accused of sexual assault. We manipulated the social status of the defendant (high or low), the social status of the victim (high or low), victim gender (male or female), and the reason the victim was unconscious during the sexual assault (consuming alcohol or consuming cold medicine). Participants read a mock-trial transcript. Perceptions of guilt were influenced by the defendant’s social status and the reason the victim was unconscious. When the defendant was of low status and the victim was unconscious due to alcohol consumption, the defendant was perceived to be more guilty than when the victim was unconscious due to taking cold medicine. The female victim was viewed as having more control over the situation when the defendant was of high status (a star athlete) and unconscious due to alcohol consumption rather than cold medicine.
Overall, these results suggest that victims may be viewed as more blameworthy for the sexual assault when alcohol is consumed. Debunking rape myths Victims of sexual assault who have consumed alcohol may be viewed as more responsible for the sexual violence when the perpetrator is of higher status. Shifting the responsibility of sexual assault from the perpetrator to the victim is consistent with rape myth acceptance. Victims who choose to consume alcohol may be perceived as more in control of the situation when the defendant is high status. Sexual assault awareness programs need to continue to debunk rape myths and destigmatize being sexually assaulted. Education and the media may be able to correct misinformation about victims and sexual violence.
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Give the gift of scent Another timeless Valentine’s Day tradition is to give flowers. This year, freshen your home with the scents of spring and buy yourself some roses. Get cozy Cozy up with some herbal tea or hot chocolate, put on your fuzziest socks and press play on your guilty pleasure TV show or movie. This is the perfect time to laugh, cry, or scream at the television like no one is watching.
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(NC) Valentine’s Day is a holiday all about celebrating love. The most popular, of course, is romantic love, however, there are many other types of love that we can celebrate. Parental love, sibling love, friend love, pet love, and most importantly, self-love. Whether you’re single, or in a relationship, it’s important to treat yourself. Here are the essential
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Two Native American boys died at a boarding school in the 1890s. Now, their Nation wants them home By Jim Salter When two Native American boys from Nebraska died after being taken to a notorious boarding school hundreds of miles away in Pennsylvania, they were buried there without notice. Nearly 130 years later, the tribe wants the boys' remains back home. So far, the Army has refused to return to the Winnebago Tribe the remains of Samuel Gilbert and Edward Hensley. A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of the tribe accuses the Army of ignoring a law passed more than three decades ago aimed at expediting the return of the deceased to Native American lands. Samuel had been at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania for just 47 days when he died in 1895. Edward spent four years at the school before dying in 1899. Both died in their teens, but records do not disclose their exact ages. Tribal leaders weren't informed when the boys died, and relatives never learned what killed them. The tribe made a formal request to the Office of Army Cemeteries for the
remains in October but learned in December that the request was denied, according to the lawsuit filed Jan. 17. “The Army always sought to maintain a position of control, dominance over native peoples while they were alive — and while they were dead,” said Greg Werkheiser of Cultural Heritage Partners, one of the lawyers for the tribe. The bodies remain in a graveyard along with those of about 180 other children not far from where the school once stood in Carlisle, some 1,150 miles (1,850 kilometers) from the tribe's eastern Nebraska home. The graveyard serves as a “tourist attraction,” the lawsuit states. A spokesperson for the Office of Army Cemeteries said she can't comment on pending litigation. But the spokesperson said in an email that Samuel and Edward, along with other children who died at the boarding school, are buried in individual graves with named headstones. “The cemetery is a dignified resting place demonstrating respect and care of all the de-
ceased buried there and is absolutely not treated as a tourist attraction," the spokesperson said. The Carlisle Indian Industrial School in south-central Pennsylvania, the first government-operated school for Native Americans, was founded by a former military officer, Richard Henry Pratt. He believed that Native Americans could be a productive part of society, but only through assimilation. After it opened in 1879 in an old Army barracks, thousands of Native American children were sent by train and stagecoach to Carlisle. Drastic steps were taken to separate them from their culture, including cutting their braids, dressing them in military-style uniforms and punishing them for speaking their native languages. They were forced to adopt European names. More than 10,000 children from more than 140 tribes passed through the school by the time it closed in 1918, including Olympian Jim Thorpe. The children — often taken against the will of their parents — endured harsh conditions that sometimes
led to death from tuberculosis and other diseases. The remains of some of those who died were returned to their tribes. The rest are buried in Carlisle. After the school closed, the property was transferred from the Department of Interior to the War Department. It was used by the Army for a rehabilitation hospital and the Medical Field Service School. The OAC spokesperson said the original cemetery was “in an inappropriate location adjacent to the pre-existing refuse dump, and blacksmith shop,” so the remains were moved in 1927 to another location on Carlisle Barracks. Servicemembers, veterans and their families also are buried there. In 1990, Congress passed the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA. It allowed for remains to be returned to tribes at their request. But the lawsuit said the Army refused to follow that law and is instead requiring the tribe to adhere to an Army policy. The difference: While NAGPRA requires the remains to be returned,
Army policy gives the agency discretion to decide if, and when, to do so. It also requires a request from the boys' “closest living relative” — which the lawsuit called “nearly impossible to apply in these circumstances.” “Defendants’ conduct perpetuates an evil that the United States Congress sought to correct when it enacted NAGPRA in 1990,” the lawsuit states. The Army has disinterred 32 remains of Native American children at the Army's expense since 2017, the OAC spokesperson said. But Werkheiser said those remains weren't technically returned to the tribes, but rather to the children's relatives, and often after arduous waits. He said that using the Army process rather than NAGPRA “strips the tribes of all of their political rights.” Tribes whose members had remains returned include the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake, Washoe, Umpqua, Ute, Rosebud Sioux, Northern Arapaho, Blackfeet, Oglala Sioux, Oneida, Omaha, Modoc, Iowa and Alaskan native.
“The Winnebago, after listening to what all those other tribes went through, said, ‘We’re not going to play this game. We’re not going to be bullied.’" Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American Cabinet secretary, has pushed the government to reckon with its role in Native American boarding schools. In 2022, her agency released a report naming the 408 schools the federal government supported to strip Native Americans of their cultures and identities. At least 500 children died at some of the schools, including Carlisle. The lawsuit states that the Winnebago Tribe “continues to experience the pain of knowing that Samuel’s and Edward’s spirits remain lost." “The way Winnebago views it is that the boys have been waiting to come home for nearly 125 years," said another attorney involved in the lawsuit, Beth Wright of the Native American Rights Fund. “Their spirits can’t rest and they can’t go on unless they are returned to the place that they were taken from.”
told Windspeaker.com on Monday. “Looking to make sure that that is implemented and understood throughout the public service, that's another way of ensuring that, hopefully, it lasts through a potential government change, and it involves building relationships on all sides.” Such legislation would be separate from Bill C-53, which is presently before the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee, going through a clause-byclause assessment. It provides for the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. “There have been some downfalls in the process (of the Canada Métis-Nation Accord) over the last number of years,” said Caron. The accord promised scheduled access to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cabinet ministers. However, that did
not happen. The accord has also not provided the MNC with a clear understanding of how Métis are “implicated” when Cabinet rolls out specific initiatives, legislation, policy funding, and funding mechanisms. Caron says that when MNC members have asked for details on these things, they have been told the discussions are “confidential conversations.” However, the accord has resulted in the signing of seven sub-accords with sustainable funding for either five- or 10-year periods, including in the areas of housing, homelessness, skills and employment training, and economic development. On Jan. 31, the MNC, along with its representative Métis Nation governments from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, met with Cabinet ministers and the
president of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand. “That was the first time that we had Treasury Board attend one of our permanent bilateral mechanism meetings and that sends a strong signal that (the federal government is) committed to this process and continuing to make progress,” said Caron. Joining Anand was Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, plus ministers from Northern Affairs, Innovation, Science and Industry, Justice, and Health. Caron says ministers Harjit Sajjan (Emergency Preparedness) and Dominic LeBlanc (Public Safety) had also been invited to the meeting, but could not attend due to scheduling conflicts. “We had hoped to have…a more in-depth
conversation about emergency management and the current lack of support from the federal government for our Métis governments with respect to that,” said Caron. She added that MNC is also in the process of negotiating a public safety accord that includes Justice, but Leblanc’s absence put a damper on that. However, the MNC did leave the meeting with $500,000 to support capacity building towards the co-development of a Métis Nation federal elementary and secondary school education policy. That policy will fill the gap that presently exists. The MNC signed sub-accords for early learning and childcare, and post-secondary education. Although education falls within provincial jurisdiction, Caron explained that “we're not looking to tell the provinces exactly how
to teach Métis children, but we're looking at different ways of being able to support Métis families, support their children, through the system.” The meeting also resulted in the furthering of co-development principles that have been drafted and negotiated over years. Caron says the principles aim to remove barriers, including those put up by Cabinet confidences. “The co-development principles are so incredibly important because it creates an understanding of how we want the relationship between Canada and the Métis Nation to look,” said Caron. She points to proposed federal health legislation as an example. She says Métis Nation input has not been reflected in any of the documents they have received.
Métis Nations, federal ministers meet for relationship, priorities
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker. com Updated with clarification on the co-development principles. Legislation may be the only way to ensure that a possible change in the federal government in the next election does not see the Métis National Council (MNC) lose ground. In 2017, member Nations of the MNC signed the Canada Métis-Nation Accord with the Trudeau Liberal government. The accord led to the establishment of a permanent bilateral mechanism in 2019 to open regular communications between the MNC and the federal government. “The most permanent way of institutionalizing the process would be through legislation,” MNC President Cassidy Caron
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National chief calls on Ottawa to resume policing talks after mass stabbing inquest By Kelly Geraldine Malone The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says a coroner's inquest into a mass killing in Saskatchewan shows Ottawa must return to the table to negotiate long-promised legislation declaring Indigenous policing an essential service. “This tragedy is a systemic failure of the police and the justice system,” Cindy Woodhouse of the Assembly of First Nations said in Saskatoon on Thursday. "All the evidence presented throughout the (inquest) further demonstrate that if a First Nations police service had been equitably funded in the James Smith Cree
Nation, this tragedy could have been avoided." Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and injured 17 others on the First Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, on Sept. 4, 2022. He died in police custody a few days later. On Wednesday, the inquest into the killings released more than two dozen recommendations, including one for the First Nation to establish a local police force in a timely fashion. The inquest heard that the Melfort RCMP detachment, 50 kilometres away from the First Nation, first received a report of a stabbing at 5:40 a.m. on the day of the attacks. Officers arrived at 6:18 a.m. Woodhouse said the
gap in time proved tragic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised in 2020 his Liberal government would bring forward a new First Nations policing law. The pledge for policing was amplified after the stabbing rampage on James Smith. Woodhouse said the legislation remains stalled. “We need to get to a table and start talking … right now we’re not.” Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino had said he would work around the clock to get the legislation tabled in the fall 2022, after the massacre, but later walked back the promise. Woodhouse said she has met with current Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, but
there’s been no movement on the file. Jurisdiction, and whether it should be the provinces or First Nations, remains the main point of contention, Woodhouse said at a news conference with Saskatchewan chiefs. Public Safety Canada did not provide a comment Thursday. “We are spinning our wheels over and over and over, and nothing is happening,” said Chief Wally Burns of James Smith Band, one of three communities that make up the First Nation. “This is where we have to stop it.” He said there was a lot of conversation with federal counterparts about First Nations-led policing following the killings.
James Smith need boots on the ground soon, he said. The national chief said she’s looking for $3.6 billion in the March federal budget to begin addressing some of the policing issues on First Nations. Leadership in communities with Indigenous-led policing have long been raising concerns about chronic underfunding. As of October, there were 36 Indigenous police services across the country. Five are in Western Canada. They are funded through the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, which launched in 1991. In its expense-sharing model, Ottawa pays 52 per cent of the costs and the provinces or territories pay 48 per cent.
Last year, the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario and the Quebec Association of First Nation and Inuit Police Directors filed separate human rights complaints against the federal government alleging systemic discrimination because of underfunding. Chief Bobby Cameron with Saskatchewan's Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said the inquest shows safety of citizens must be a priority. Reconciliation is not happening fast enough, he added. “The federal government has to step up to the plate.”
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‘We’re still losing kids’: Young panelists discuss intergenerational trauma By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A panel of young adults spoke of how intergenerational trauma from residential schools continues to impact their lives and communities, on the final day of the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials in Iqaluit. Four young people, two of them Nunavummiut, told their stories and also shared messages of hope on Thursday afternoon. The panel was one of the final events at the three-day gathering organized by the office of Kimberly Murray, the federally appointed special interlocutor for missing children and unmarked graves and burial sites. While the focus was on northern voices, the gathering was attended by representatives from Inuit, First Nations and Métis communities from across Canada. Pakak Picco of Iqaluit, one of the youth panelists, emotionally described dealing with the loss of friends to suicide and substance use. A common factor among
all those friends, he said, was intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and day schools. “In the last 12 months, I’ve lost three close friends and relatives, people I enjoy hunting on the land with,” Picco said. “Whenever I get sad about it, I feel like — the federal government or the churches, I feel like they won sometimes because here we are in 2024, 2023” and “we’re still losing kids.” Despite the loss, Picco said he sees a lot of hope. He praised the Embrace Life Council for its healing initiatives and described the Aqqusariaq Nunavut Recovery Centre, which is currently under construction in Iqaluit, as something that will benefit people in the future. He said he sees hope in gatherings like the one this week in Iqaluit with its audience of elders and survivors. “We have to keep going for the youth,” Picco said, adding “it helps my heart when I see gatherings like this because it’s a shared experience. “It’s not just our com-
munity or me feeling like this; in every community, there’s people suffering the way we are here and it all traces back to one thing.” Jody Tulurialik of Taloyoak shared her own similar experience dealing with loss. She referred to the previous day’s survivors’ panel during which Navalik Tologanak of Cambridge Bay highlighted barriers to receiving healing services from elders. “There are many instances where us Kitikmiut do not have access to resources that Kivallimiut and Qikiqtaalumiut have access to,” Tulurialik said. “I’d like to see more collaborative projects, spaces and organizations between all the regions in Nunavut.” Megan Metz, from Haisla Nation, B.C., offered a message of resiliency. “We cannot forget all that we have held on to in spite of these very intentional efforts to strip us of who we are,” she said. “One day, all of us will be the ancestors that the upcoming generations will speak of so we should, in turn, honour ourselves, remember who we are and
respect ourselves and our stories.” The conference portion of the gathering ended Thursday evening with closing remarks from Murray, who echoed the comments of the four youth panelists. “You are making us proud and you are making your ancestors proud,” she said. Nearing the end of her two-year appointment as special interlocutor, Murray said her big task in the coming months is to compile what’s been discussed at all national gatherings held across Canada and file a report to the federal government establishing a legal framework on missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves. Those findings will be published during a gathering in Ottawa in June. “In my view, Canada is committing a crime if it does not help communities find all the disappeared children,” Murray said. “Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thank you for leading the country as we continue along this path to recover the children.”
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Canada's public broadcaster promises to increase Indigenous staffing and promote Indigenous languages in its content as part of a sweeping new strategy. The CBC's first national Indigenous strategy was launched Monday in an event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It's part of a three-year plan by the CBC to serve and reflect First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. CBC spoke with hundreds of people across the country, including Indigenous staff and members of the public, to develop the strategy. It outlines four areas of commitment, including studying CBC's own history of covering Indigenous stories. CBC also plans to create an Indigenous office led by Robert Doane, a Gitxsan journalist and the broadcaster's Indigenous adviser. "I'm thrilled to see the
launch of this first-ever National Indigenous Strategy," Doane said in a news release. "It's more than words on a page — it's a vibrant promise of ongoing, twoway engagement with Indigenous peoples." The office will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the strategy as well as consulting with Indigenous nations and groups. Catherine Tait, president and CEO of the broadcaster, said the strategy provides a framework to amplify the voices of Indigenous communities and its employees. "It is a moment of enormous pride for all of us at the public broadcaster, and I truly hope that it will pave the way to strengthening relationships while we walk together," said Tait. An annual report is to be released, with input from staff and viewers, tracking CBC's progress.
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Valentine's Day 2024: Meaningful ways to show you care (NC) Love is in the air this month as we celebrate the special people who mean the most to us, whether it’s family, friends or partners. Here are four ways to embrace the spirit of the month and show your circle that you care. Don’t be the fool for love While being in love can feel magical, make sure you and your family members know how to spot when it could do you more harm than good. Romance scams remain popular among criminals, especially online, so look out for red flags like they’re moving the relationship along too fast, are unable to meet in person and requests for money. Learn more about how to stay safe from Get Cyber Safe (getcybersafe.ca) Give your garden dreams some love Though it’s early to start planting, now is the
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Toronto Raptors use basketball to support Indigenous youth Raptors acting in accordance with the TRC and its calls to action
MLSE and the Toronto Raptors believe reconciliation is a verb and is committed to continue fostering right relations with Indigenous nations. Photo by MLSE Foundation x Raptors and NBA Jace Koblun The Toronto Raptors have long been supporting Indigenous youth and underserved communities by using basketball to educate, heal and make a difference. Since 2009, they have invested in organizations, programs and the refurbishment of recreation spaces that support Indigenous communities across Ontario. The Raptors’ work became more personal after the discovery of more than 200 potential unmarked graves of Indigenous children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School was brought to light a few years ago. “We want to see our brand as more than just a basketball team. It is very important to our players, front office, and fans to keep a focus on showing up for everyone,” said Vice President of Organizational Culture, Inclusion and Impact for the Toronto Raptors John Wiggins. Wiggins said since the Raptors are uniquely positioned as the only NBA team in Canada, they see
themselves as Canada’s team. “We unite fans coastto-coast and if we are going to position ourselves as Canada’s team, we need to understand that there are barriers, challenges, and a history that comes with the country we now call Canada. We won’t just call ourselves Canada’s team without addressing the issues of Indigenous peoples,” said Wiggins, explaining that Indigenous peoples are part of the team’s intention and focus. The team wants to act in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation Act (TRC) and its calls to action. The TRC’s mandate was to inform all Canadians about what happened in residential schools. The TRC documented the truth of Survivors, their families, communities and anyone personally affected by the residential school experience. “We combed through the calls to action surrounding sport and corporate Canada. Specifically, around Indigenous peoples in policy and we used that to help guide us as we started the conversation around what we should be doing,”
said Wiggins. Director of Community Investment and Social Impact with MLSE Kendra Kerr represents all of the sports teams within the
MLSE ecosystem. She said the Raptors are committed to working in partnership with Indigenous communities across the province to advance
reconciliation. “We work hand-in-hand with communities,” said Kerr. “This isn’t the Raptors showing up to do what we think is best. We are led by community voices and needs. There is no onesize-fits-all program. Our work with communities and organizations across Canada demonstrates a commitment to ensuring Indigenous youth have access to sport.” Some of the work the Raptors have been able to offer communities and individuals to date includes granting to Indigenous organizations like ENAGB and Indspire to support culturally relevant programming, offering skills-building clinics in remote northern communities, funding basketball programming that focuses on building resilience (Ready To Rebound powered by Sunlife), and investing in the refurbishment of play spaces like the recentlybuilt court with the In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary, Sheguiandah First Nation Sheguiandah First Nation, MLSE Foundation, the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada, showcased the power community, and more. “We don’t expect of partnership, to increase sport opportunities for youth. the communities to The project included a basketball court, community do anything except be fire pit, mobile skatepark and an on-court mural by artist Emily Kewageshig. Photo by MLSE Foundation x interested in collaborating,” said Kerr. “We intend to Raptors and NBA
operate in partnership and form solid, reciprocal relationships that benefit everyone.” When the Raptors were made aware of a community on a boil water advisory, initially the team felt they should send water. But, according to Wiggins, it was more important to support expert organizations operating in that space to ensure communities felt empowered to operate water filtration systems themselves. “Having that conversation with people in the community allowed us to realize our support could go toward education programs, certificates, laptops and equipment that would help youth start a career path that would ultimately help their community,” said Wiggins. Wiggins said that where the Raptors can help is showing that an organization as large as the Raptors is making this a priority. “When we use our voice to amplify Indigenous voices, it shows our fans, and country that this work is important. I think that is how we help,” said Wiggins.
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NOTICE OF A HEARING Ontario Power Generation Inc. has applied to dispose of the balances of certain deferral and variance accounts and for changes relating to impacts from the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Market Renewal Program on prescribed generating facilities Ontario Power Generation Inc. has applied for changes to the calculation of amounts for the Hydroelectric Surplus Baseload Generation Variance Account and the Hydroelectric Incentive Mechanism, and for the treatment of real-time make whole payments. These proposed changes are based on expected changes to Ontario’s electricity market that will be made under the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Market Renewal Program. OPG is also asking for approval to dispose of certain deferral and variance accounts. If the application is approved as filed, a typical residential customer consuming 700 kWh per month would see the following monthly increase:
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Other customers, including businesses, will also be affected. It’s important to review the application carefully to determine whether you may be affected by the proposed changes. YOU SHOULD KNOW There are three types of OEB hearings: oral, electronic and written. The applicant has applied for, and the OEB plans to proceed with, a written hearing. If you think a different hearing type is needed, you can write to us to explain why. During this hearing, we will hear questions and arguments from participants about this case. We will also hear questions and arguments from participants that have registered as Intervenors. After the hearing, we will decide whether to approve the application. HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information about this application and to participate in the process. Visit www.oeb.ca/notice and use file number EB-2023-0336 to: • Review the application • File a letter with your comments • Apply to become an intervenor IMPORTANT DATES You must engage with the OEB on or before February 19 ,2024 to: • Provide input on the hearing type (oral, electronic or written) • Apply to be an intervenor If you do not, the hearing will move forward without you, and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. If you are a business or if you apply to become an intervenor, all the information you file will be on the OEB website.
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Little ways to show your love all month long By 2RT Staff (NC) Expressing your love doesn’t need to be reserved just for Valentine’s Day. Show you care all month with little touches that will let that special someone know you are thinking of them. Whether it’s your significant other, friend or family member, personal gestures like writing a note on their coffee or warming up their car can let them know they are special to you. If you are planning a night in, make movie night pop by subbing a bowl of popcorn for a special treat like these salted caramel popcorn bars. Made with Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn, which is made without any artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives, they are a delicious blend of sweet and salty, perfect for a night on the couch with your favourite person. Salted Caramel Popcorn Bars Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 24 Ingredients:
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- Non-stick cooking spray - 1 bag (82 g) Orville Redenbacher simply salted microwave popcorn - 1 cup (250 ml) coarsely broken pretzel twists (approx. 40 twists) - 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsalted butter - 20 caramels unwrapped - 1 tbsp (15 mL) water - 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) salt - 3 cups (750 ml) miniature marshmallows - ¼ cup (60 ml) peanut butter Directions: 1. Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and 13x9-inch (33x23-cm) baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare
popcorn according to package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels and place popped corn in large bowl. Add pretzel pieces to bowl. 2. Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan; add caramels, water and salt. Heat 5 minutes or until caramels melt completely, stirring occasionally. Add marshmallows and peanut butter; heat 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring until blended. 3. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn mixture. Toss with rubber spatula to coat. Press into baking dish; cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.
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Suffering in silence: Men’s and boys’ mental health are still overlooked in sport By Michael Kehler, Werklund Research Professor, Masculinities Studies, University of Calgary; and Gabriel Knott-Fayle, Postdoctoral Scholar of Masculinities Studies in Education, University of Calgary For men and boys, caring about sport typically conjures images of passionate competition and fighting for the win. This understanding of care leaves little room for self-care, health and safety, and emotional vulnerability — topics that are fraught with risks for boys and men in a sport culture of hypermasculinity. The National Hockey League Players’ Association recently released its First Line Program to support player mental health. It signals that men’s hockey is finally acknowledging the long-known fact that “a hockey player struggling with mental health would have done so in silence.” Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska recently told the Calgary Herald that talking openly about mental health is “kind of becoming the norm now, that people aren’t afraid to voice it.” Corey Hirsch, a retired goaltender recently told CBC News, “the game itself wasn’t the issue, the issue is the stigma of having to be a tough man.” Similarly, in a recent interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast France and Arsenal soccer legend, Thierry Henry, spoke of the depression he suffered throughout his career: “I’m a human being. I have feelings. Throughout my career and since I was born, I must have been in depression. Did I know it? No. did I do something about it? Obviously not, but I adapted.” What we are seeing, then, is an overdue shift towards normalizing men and male athletes seeking help and gradually speaking more openly and vulnerably about mental health. A culture of silence There are severe problems with the culture of masculinity in men’s sport — one that means men and boys must adapt rather than seek help and
tough it out rather than take a step back. This culture of silence and bullying means men and boys have been reluctant to speak up and speak out about safety and sexual assaults. It has created an environment where men and boys feel pressured to be silent about their own mental health. On the same podcast, Henry said: “You’ve been told since you were young, whether at home or in your job, ‘Don’t be that guy, don’t show that you’re vulnerable.’ If they cry, what are they going to think.” This is a culture that sporting organizations are up against in their implementation of initiatives like the First Line Program. We need to redefine what it means to care in men’s sport. And progress has been made. In addition to the NHLPA’s First Line Program, in
September 2023 Hockey Canada hosted the Beyond the Boards Summit. This was an attempt to address “toxic masculinity” while simultaneously struggling to understand it. Then, in October 2023, Hockey Canada issued a Dressing Room Policy to “enhance inclusion and safety” and “minimize occurrences of maltreatment, bullying, and harassment.” While this is a sign of progress, there remains some reluctance to name issues such as sexual assault and homophobia when they occur. On World Mental Health Day 2023, Norwich City Football Club launched a campaign, #youarenotalone prompting us all to check in on those around us. Initiatives such as these speak to a form of caring masculinity that is vital if men’s sport is to be the space of support and men-
tal health that it can be. A complex relationship At times, novel ideas are borne in times of crisis; only now are we starting to make sense of the socio-cultural impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The complex relationship between sport and boys’ mental health became apparent when sport facilities closed for social distancing measures, negatively impacting their social, mental and emotional health. One boy from our study described his struggles during the pandemic: “I just kind of felt sad… not being able to go rock-climbing.” In a similar vein, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri spoke in October 2023 about how many of his players — including young academy players — were suffering with depression in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But this disruption has
also forced boys to engage with their emotions. One boy told us: “I became way more in touch with myself and my emotions.” The same sentiment is echoed by Henry, who said of the pandemic: “Something like that had to happen for me to understand vulnerability, empathy, and crying. Understand that anger and jealousy are normal… I was crying every day for no reason… it was weird, in a good way.” What does this tell us about sport and mental health? Primarily that sport in its traditional guise does not provide space for men’s and boys’ vulnerability and mental health. Cultivating care in men’s sport We can reimagine sport to be inclusive, diverse and safe, in order to tap into the positive potential of sports. But it requires redefining what it means to
care. This does not mean discarding the importance of sporting competition, but rather recognizing and developing the potential for self-care and mutual support in men’s sport. In our research with male athletes, we found that creating diverse sporting spaces facilitated open and vulnerable conversations, and promoted a culture of care and support that was important to these athletes. These attempts at inclusion and diversity were not without their pains. The traditional culture of men’s sports sometimes reared its head making some men — particularly queer men — feel excluded, marginalized and unsafe. But the creation of spaces of emotional vulnerability and support nevertheless showed what is possible if the power of sport is harnessed and reimagined in novel ways.
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Eastern Arena Lacrosse League hosts Week 9 By 2RT Staff with notes from arenalacrosseleague.ca OSHAWA — This week saw some devolution with the Six Nations-based teams in the Eastern Arena Lacrosse League (ALL). Both the Ohsweken Bears and the Six Nations Snipers suffered losses this week, maintaining their positions in standings at sixth and eighth respectively. On Saturday, February 3, the Ohsweken Bears offered a promising start in their game against the Oshawa Outlaws, but coming out of a four game losing streak might hone in on their long-game as the culprit. In the first period, Patrick Timothee put up the first goal of the game for the Bears. In back and forth fashion, Eddie Renaud put up two goals alone in between several Oshawa goals. This put the gam at 3-4 for the
Outlaws. Kyle Pedwell opened the second period, with Alex Henry, Patrik Timothee again, and Dalen Burning putting goals away in between the Outlaws responses. This allowed the Bears to reach a tie. In the third period, the Outlaws pulled away with a barrage of early-period goals. Dalen Burn-ing and Kyle Pedwell put goals up before the 20-minutes ended, but the lead still fell in the Out-laws favour, 9-11. In the fourth, the Outlaws scored three times in a row with another single, while the Bears scored through Kyle Pedwell and Eddie Renaud. This close the game at 11-15 for the Outlaws. A strong game in Brampton this Friday will be a big step in helping to restore their rankings. Later on the same day, the Six Nations Snipers travelled to the Children’s Arena to face the Whitby Steelhawks, the team at
OSHAWA — More Arena Lacrosse Games commenced this past week, with the Ohsweken Bears playing out of the Children’s Arena. Both saw losses, but redemption may come with work on their 2RT STAFF defensive ends.
goals to finalize the game 13-21. This week the Snipers will face the Toronto Monarchs who have a similar record. On the other side of the league, the Paris RiverWolves defeated the Peterborough Timbermen, and will have to be on their game next week when they face the Outlaws in Oshawa Saturday. The Steelhawks will have a huge challenge in the Peterborough Timbermen In the early game in Oshawa next week. While the Outlaws will face a test when they battle the Paris RiverWolves in the late game in Oshawa. The Bears will play the Brampton Express at the Brampton Memorial Arena on Friday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m., EST, and the Snipers will play at home against the Toronto Monarchs at the Iro-quois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m., EST.
third, as Jayden Lammel opened scoring. Evan Bradacs came through with his second and third goals of the game. While Tyler Clark and Nathan Duplessis put singles up. With just 13-seconds left, the Legionnaires pocketed one for their side, closing the game out at 9-4. Coming away from their win, the Corvairs invited the Stratford Warriors to their home arena, the Haldimand Caledonia Community Centre (HCCC) later on Saturday. This game marked a strong performance for the Corvairs, who saw their first goal from Sami Douglas in the first 8-minutes of play. Markus Dempewolf came through with another fed by Steve LaForme from Nathan Duplessis. In the second period, Tyler Savard scored unassisted in the last three minutes of play, while the Warriors did not offer a rebuttal. In the third, more of the same type of game
was had whereby the Warriors defence didn’t allow the Corvairs to power through on the scoreboard, but couldn’t return the Corvairs advances. Noah Beltzer closed off the game with a single fed by Zachary Naherne in the last seven-minutes of play, finishing with a shut out 4-0. This raked in two wins for the Corvairs, continuing to feed their position on top of the Golden Horseshoe Conference. They are on top of standings now by only two points, leading ahead of the St. Catharines Falcons who continue to nip at their heels. The next Corvairs game will see them play host to the Hamilton Kitty B’s on Saturday, February 10. This game will be trailed by another the following week on Tuesday, February 13, at the Fort Erie Leisureplex to face the Fort Erie Meteors.
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CALEDONIA — The Caledonia Pro-fit Corvairs were set to face an away opponent before host-ing at home last week, with both games leaning in their favour in the end. On Thursday, facing a fresh rival, the Sarnia Legionaires during their visit to the Pat Stapleton Arena last Thursday. The Corvairs saw a balanced first period as both teams began to get a feel for each others play styles. The Legionnaires took the first goal, but were returned by Nathan Duplessis from Jayden Lammel. The Legionnaires returned, but Nathan Duplessis was ready to bury his second from Tyler Savard this time. This closed the first period at a tie, 2-2. In the second period, the Legionnaries took the lead again, scoring the
the top of standings. Last week's loss to the Whitby Steelhawks saw the Snipers rack up an offensive output of thir-teen goals, but the score on the opposing end shows that there are gaps in their defensive effort. In the first period, the Steelhawks peeled away into a comfortable lead earl on. The efforts of Daylin Hill, Cheyton King, Ben Whitich, Wesley Whitlow, Mitch Zulian, and Tye Argent were rec-ognized with singles on the board, putting the game at 6-9 for the Steelhawks. In the second period, the Steelhawks pulled away again, with Tye Argent, Cheyton King, and Daylin Hill putting goals away to eat at the deficit. Still, the period ended 9-13. Later in the third, Wesley Whitlow alone scored to make the game 10-16 for the Steelhawks. In the fourth period, Cheyton King and Brent Longboat coordinated
CALEDONIA — Last week, the Corvairs came up just shy of two wins, but they redeemed their loss this week with a double feature. Their game within the Haldimand Community Centre (HCCC), saw a shut out over the Stratford Warriors, while their away game saw a one-sided vic-tory over the Sarnia Legionnaires. In standings, the St. Catharines Falcons nip at their heels, but the Corvairs remain on CALEDONIA CORVAIRS FACEBOOK PAGE top.
first goal of the period. But this ended scoring on their side for another 14 minutes, giving the Corvairs the time to shine
both on the scoreboard and in the penalty box in playing an aggressive game. Markus Demcewolf and Evan Bradacs scored
singles, bringing in the first lead for the Corvairs. Their aggressive play in the second period opened for a hard-hitting
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Ted Nolan to keynote 2024 LNHL following CI Summit By 2RT Staff with notes from lnhl.ca ONTARIO — Hundreds of hockey’s leaders and influencers convened at The Carnegie Initiative’s (CI) 3rd annual conference that precedes NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto on January 30-31. It was the third annual conference, themed “For the Love of the Game.” This year, the summit saw CI Board Member Ted Nolan speak as a panelist among many big hockey names from January 30-31 at the CI Summit including Marian Jacko, president of the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL). The Carnegie Initiative (CI), is an organiza-
tion that seeks to make hockey more inclusive and diverse. The initiative was named in honour of legendary hockey player and social justice pioneer Herb Carnegie, the first Black hockey star in Canada. The organization was cofounded by Bryant McBride and Bernice Carnegie, daughter to the namesake. It partners with academic institutions and grassroots organizations to offer programming and information on how anti-racism can be embedded into hockey, and hosts the annual summit. Last year, the second annual CI Summit featured a community skate at the Herb Carnegie Centennial Centre, blind hockey
TORONTO — After speaking at the The Carnegie Initiative’s (CI) 3rd annual conference as a panelist covering the theme “For the Love of the Game,” Ted Nolan will return to the Greater Toronto Area to host as keynote speaker for the Little Native Hockey SUBMITTED League 50th Anniversary and Induction Gala.
LNHL to have record year for 50th anniversary
MARKHAM — Released entry statistics posted on January 28 to its Facebook audience by the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) revealed that this year, LNHL is already one to break new moulds. The mould-breaking event itself saw a record of 246 teams entered this year ahead of its 50th anniversary. With the event ready to deliver another year supporting and uplifting youth through the sport of hockey, this comes as a welcome fact. According to the released pie chart: 41 tyke, two under-9 competitive, 26 under-9 recreation, four under-9 girls, 30 under-11 recreation, six under-11 competitive, eight under-11 girls, 28 under-13 recreation, eight under-13 competitive, nine under-13 girls, 22 under-15 recreation, 10 under-15 recreation, seven under-15 girls, 25 under-18 recreation, 10 under-18 2RT STAFF FROM LNHL 2023 competitive, 10 under-18 girls teams. This marks 38 of the 246 teams as female competitors.
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games and disability skills competitions. In attendance were eight trailblazer award winners with industry accomplishments in the sport. The conference discussed topics largely centring on marginalized communities. On January 26, it was announced that Nolan will host as the keynote speaker for the Anniversary and Induction Gala of the LNHL. According to a portion of the online announcement, over the years, Ted has received honorary degrees from Laurentian University, Cape Breton University, Algoma University and most recently, St. Thomas University. Nolan is currently
employed by the Chiefs of Ontario as political advisor to Regional Chief Glen Hare. He is also the co-founder and president of 3Nolans. Together with his sons, Brandon and Jordan, 3|Nolans are active operating hockey schools in First Nation communities. Nolan is also a coveted speaker, sharing his story with Indigenous communities, corporate Canada and other organizations. His book "Life in Two Worlds" was published in Oct 2023 and is a Canadian Best Seller. In his memoir, he chronicles his journey from Garden River First Nation to the highest ranks of professional hockey.
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CBC/Radio-Canada unveiled its first-ever National Indigenous strategy and announced the creation of a new Indigenous office. The strategy’s launch, titled, Strengthening Relations, Walking Together, is taking place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. “Strengthening Relations, Walking Together honours the rich and diverse perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis and reaffirms the national public broadcaster’s commitment to strengthening relationships across this vast land and advancing Truth and Reconciliation,” said Catherine Tait, presi-
dent and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. “This strategy provides an important framework to measure our commitment to amplifying the voices of Indigenous creators and communities, as well as our own employees and leaders at CBC/ Radio-Canada.” Strengthening Relations, Walking Together is the public broadcaster’s three-year plan to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to better reflect and serve them. The plan creates a framework to actively engage in four key areas — narratives, people, relationships, and Truth and Reconciliation. Narratives: CBC will ground principles of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in its stories and content development processes, for example
by encouraging the use of Indigenous languages. Supporting the efforts of First Nations, Inuit and Métis to reclaim, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages will also be part of a revitalized news and content strategy launching this year. People: CBC will increase Indigenous representation at all levels of the organization, for example by ensuring equitable access to jobs, leadership positions, and professional development opportunities. This will include a renewed investment in recruitment initiatives such as Pathways, a learning and development program that helps First Nations, Inuit and Métis storytellers hone their journalism skills. Relationships: CBC will
cultivate good relations with Indigenous Peoples, for example by including more Indigenous-owned vendors in our procurement process to support economic reconciliation. CBC will deepen its collaboration with Indigenous creators and key Indigenous organizations, such as APTN and the Indigenous Screen Office. CBC will also continue its collaboration with other public service media. CBC has, for example, committed to developing an Indigenous podcast initiative with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Truth and Reconciliation: CBC will take meaningful actions toward reconciliation, for example by initiating a journey towards understanding. This initiative will include
a historical review and comprehensive analysis, conducted within CBC/ Radio-Canada's archives by a third party, of representations of the experiences and events affecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Centred on Indigenous voices, narratives, and experiences, the study will also provide recommendations for more respectful, inclusive, and accurate portrayals of Indigenous Peoples. “I’m thrilled to see the launch of this first-ever National Indigenous Strategy. It’s the culmination of years of work and engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis from coast to coast to coast. And it’s more than words on a page — it’s a vibrant promise of ongoing, twoway engagement with
Indigenous Peoples,” said Senior Director of National Indigenous Strategy for CBC/Radio-Canada Robert Doane. “It’s an invitation and an opportunity for everyone, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to join us on this journey.” A new Indigenous office led by Doane will be responsible for the oversight and implementation of the National Indigenous Strategy. The Indigenous office will serve as a resource for internal and external stakeholders to better understand and respect Indigenous cultures, customs, and languages. It will also ensure continual engagement and consultation with Indigenous Peoples and Nations, groups, associations, and other key stakeholders.
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Going into the arms of her husband, our dear momma and gram passed away peacefully at Brantford General Hospital Friday February 2. Beloved wife to the late William Burnham. Loving mom to Shelley (Christian) and Allan (deceased). Loving gram to Ryan (Chanel) and Jayme Kayle. Great gram to Oliver, Oak & Osiana and Wynter. Sister to Sheila (Bob) and predeceased by sister Dora (Jack) and brother Roy. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Violet Howick and in-laws Edward and Mina Burnham and Burnham sisters and brothers-in-law. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews and adopted grandsons and friends. Joyce spent her life showing compassion and love to many through her nursing at Brantford General Hospital and Six Nations Home Care Nursing. She was an avid volunteer of the Six Nations Figure Skating Club and Six Nations Fair Board. Visitation is Sunday from 3pm - 8pm and the funeral service is Monday, February 5 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to the Six Nations Health Foundation Attention: Hospice. www.rhbanderson.com Metal Roofing Installation
Peacefully at home. Surrounded with his family by his side at the age of 72 years. Glen joined his beloved wife in heaven. (Shirley Mae Hess) He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend Ruth Hess. Loving father to Brian (Spin) (Shelley), Lyle, Graham (Buck), Ricky (Rat) (Kathy), Tracey (T.C) (Kirby), Nichole (Nic) (Chuck). Stepfather to Dale (Steph), Paul (Gabe). Glen was a special papa to 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Glen will lovingly be remembered by his mom Phyllis Hess. Brothers and sisters, Betty (Russ), Linda (Howard), Bird (Jackie), Doot (Kourtney), Luck (Tracey), Shelly (Darren). Glen was loved by all his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Bernie Garlow and Wayne Martin. Special Jack Ass Cat. Resting at his home 514 Seneca Rd. Six Nations Visitations after 5pm Saturday till funeral Service 11am Monday, February 5, 2024. www.rhbanderson.com JONATHAN: SHELLEY RUTH MAY 22, 1954 - FEBRUARY 4, 2024 Peacefully passed away surrounded by family February 4th beloved wife of Keith. Mother of Devin, Dallas (Romain), Dion (June), and Delsee. Sister of Lorraine (late Ken), Fawn, Tony aka Gulink/Clicker, Jeff, Frank, Wendy, and Bojack. Grandmother of Santee (Brandon), Breah, Karyss, Kyron, Kaysha, Kylee, Kion, Mazie, Kayleion, and Koda. Great grandmother of Winona, and Brantley. Daughter of the late Clarence & Ruthie (VanEvery) Hill. Shelley was a bus driver for 35 years. Shelley will be resting at Styres after 2 pm. Tuesday for visitation where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4 pm. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home. www.rhbanderson.com
At home on Monday January 29, 2024 at the age of 74 years. Loving father of Pamela, and Gerry. Dear grandfather of Timothy, Paige, Chelsea, Cassidy, Curtis, Alexander, Gerry, and Kassie. Great grandfather of Sophia, Kinsley, Chloe, Harlow, and Moana. Brother of Robin. Uncle of Tammy Chilcote (Jeff ) her children Tyler Bartholomew (Megan), his children Sarah & Tyler Bartholomew: Melanie Joseph (Jahlil), her children, Tori Maynard (Noah) and Griffin Davis. Also will be missed by his fur baby Honey. Predeceased by parents Renson & Daisy (Henry) Jamieson, and brother Fred. Gerald was a retired Ironworker/Welder and an avid Hard Ball Player. Resting at 25 Pine Crescent, Ohsweken after 4 pm. Wednesday. Funeral Service and Burial will be held at Lower Cayuga Longhouse on Thursday February 1, 2024 at 11 am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home. www.rhbanserson.com Epoxy Floor Coating
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