Two Row Times, June 21, 2023

Haudenosaunee Development Institute loses another court battle for HCCC in land claim intervenor motion

Men’s Fire wins bid to stop HDI, Mississaugas of the Credit granted intervenor status

NAHNDA GARLOW nahnda@tworowtimes.com

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TORONTO — The Haudenosaunee Development Institute has lost yet another legal battle on behalf of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council, this time being told by an Ontario court that their latest attempt to intervene in Six Nations land claim case was an ‘abuse of process’.

Justice J.T. Akbarali issued her 20-page decision on Wednesday afternoon — ruling that HDI would not be granted intervenor status in the Six Nations land claim.

“In my view, HDIs interest in this proceeding was never to represent the Haudenosaunee Confederacy more broadly,” wrote Akbarali. “…HDI seeks to advance HCCCs interest in positioning itself as the legitimate governing body of the Six Nations people within the Grand River community. It’s efforts to do so have been litigated and rejected three times.”

Akbarali wrote that HDIs draft pleading, which they later withdrew from the case, wanted Ontario courts to declare that the band council was not entitled to any of the relief sought in the land claim

— and instead was asking for an order directing Ontario and Canada to negotiate the settlement with the HCCC instead.

“In its draft pleading and as affirmed on cross-examinations, HDI has stated what it seeks to do: it wants to derail SNGRs litigation and displace SNGR in favour of HCCC as the counterparty to negotiations with the defendants. In other words, HCCC seeks to use HDI to challenge the governance of SNGR through this proceeding,” wrote Akbarali.

“Understood in this way, HCCCs interest, which HDI seeks to represent, is not genuine to the litigation,” said the judge. “HDI does not seek to participate in the litigation as a good faith actor, to advance it to its adjudicated conclusion in an organized, efficient and just manner. I am satisfied on the evidence before me that HCCCs true interest and goal in seeking to intervene as a party through its delegate HDI is to cause delay and disruption for its ulterior purpose of challenging and undermining SNGRs right to lead the Six Nations community.”

Sources with SNGR told 2RT the loss was a significant one for HDI, and that HDIs legal team

was unsuccessful on every point they argued.

The judge also called out HCCCs use of the HDI to create a false impression that they are not attorning to the jurisdiction of Ontario.

“…HCCCs rejection of Canada’s judicial system does not mean it can engage with that system through a delegate to frustrate the rights of another Indigenous group that chooses to access Canada’s judicial system to make its own claims against [Ontario and Canada],” wrote the judge.

The judge also wrote that HCCCs interest in stepping into the land claim case was not a genuine effort to take part in the land claim case as a party but rather an attack on three lawsuits throughout history that dismissed their challenges to the band council governing the community.

Justice Akbarali cited three lawsuits including a fairly unknown attempt by HCCC Secretary Leroy Jock Hill in 1998, Hill v Canada, to sue for a declaration that SNGRs surrender for a parcel of land was null and void because the HCCC did not accept it. Hill lost that case and never appealed, further cementing the authority of the elected band council

over the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Hill was initially set to file an affidavit in the intervenor motion but in a late decision, that affidavit was removed from HDIs materials.

Akbarali said HDI had committed an abuse of process through the intervenor hearing to challenge the governance of the Six Nations community and that if she had not already dismissed the motion on the grounds that HDI was not deemed an acceptable representative body, that she would have dismissed it on an abuse of process.

The Mississaugas of the Credit were successful in their motion and will be added to the land claim with specific restrictions in place. Akbarali said MCFN cannot make any counterclaims, crossclaims or third-party claims and will seek no relief in the Six Nations land claim. MCFN can still oppose relief that is sought by other parties if it believes that is a breech of its own treaty rights.

The Men’s Fire also won on their motion to intervene on HDIs intervention motion. Men’s Fire were not seeking to be added to the land claim on their own, only to oppose the HDI being named representatives for

the entire Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Akbarali granted the Men’s Fire status to intervene in HDIs motion. In her decision, Akbarali wrote that the Men’s Fire motion to be added as a party to the land claim was dismissed.

Lawyer for the Men’s Fire Jeffrey Kaufman told 2RT this was an error and that the Men’s Fire did not file a motion to be added to the land claim, only a motion to stop HDI from being added. Kaufman said that error would be corrected when the final orders from the decision are issued by the judge.

A source with the Men’s Fire told 2RT they were pleased with the outcome.

The judge found that the Men’s Fire is an important representative part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and that they have a direct and genuine interest in their motion to intervene and oppose HDI claiming to act on their behalf, without their consent.

The judge pointed out that once the Men’s Fire evidence and arguments against HDI had already been filed with the courts, HDI then pulled back and changed its representation order request to only speak on behalf of the HCCC — a move

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Elected Council to hold vote on environmental protection laws for the territory

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council agreed to hold a vote before the next election on creating community by-laws to protect the sensitive natural habitat of the territory.

Phil Monture, former director of Lands and Resources for SNGR and president of NativeLands Ltd., told council at its political liaison meeting on Monday that he was frustrated with the development of “haphazard waste and smoke factories” in quiet residential neighbourhoods on Six Nations and suggested it’s time to create by-laws and enforcement to protect the largest tract of Carolinian forest in the world - located on Six Nations.

Monture brought the concerns to council based on feedback he’s gathered from various community organizations and council departments.

Lax environmental protections have long been a concern on Six Nations, he said.

“It’s always been an issue; shingles: I know they were being dumped on the territory for the longest time. It’s very difficult for our people to do their best for the environment when there’s no rules and regulations. This would be the first step (to have

enforcement) for a safe and healthy community. We have to leave this place in better condition than we’ve inherited it. That’s our obligation.”

He suggested having a plebiscite before the next council election this fall.

Chief Mark Hill agreed that environmental regulations are needed on the territory.

“It’s going to take our entire community to come together to be able to respect the land and follow the rules.”

But he cautioned, “There’s no municipality coming but that doesn’t mean we have to have a low level of standards. We should be able to have high standards for our community, our neighbours, our lands. I agree with this. It’s a matter of actionizing it and putting in the work to implement our own justice and I think we’ve seen this time and time again, especially over the past year and a half. Our hands are tied because there’s no enforcement mechanism. Its gotta back to the respecting of the land and your neighbours.”

Coun. Nathan Wright moved to hold the plebiscite before the next election.

"I don’t think we can wait any longer,” he said. “Mother Earth is giving signals. We can’t go up against a tornado. We can’t go up against flooding. We can’t go up against forest

fires and air quality. It’s more working with Mother Earth now. I definitely support this work.”

Monture said he believed some people are running factories in the territory who don’t care about the land, just money - but it’s at the cost of the sensitive Carolinian forest which is host to unique species, plants and wetlands, he said.

“Within the Grand River territory'there’s so many unique plants. We’ve got to protect these. We have this obligation.”

Monture said a tree inventory on Six Nations shows how unique the species are here.

“We’re jeopardizing that. I understand our population’s growing. That’s fine. But we don’t have to have clearcutting of land, large acreages and that’s happening.”

He said he found it “upsetting” that non-natives are running businesses on the territory to take advantage of its tax-free status, as well as lack of environmental protection laws that would otherwise hinder them off-reserve.

Monture criticized a concrete factory on Third Line saying, “It’s destroying our roads. They’ve got run-off going right into Boston Creek.”

Coun. Helen Miller, who lives near the community’s largest factory, Grand River Enterprises, questioned how the community can ensure environmental pro-

tection while also allowing businesses and the local economy to thrive.

“The whole reserve is residential. We don’t have an area where we can have businesses. There’s no place for business other than their own properties. That’s the only place they have to put a business. That’s the problem that we have. I don’t think we can fix it because our reserve is getting more populated all the time. They employ a lot of people and those people put money into our economy. I know we need to protect the environment but our community isn’t fit to do anything like that (because it’s all residential),” she said.

“We have a lot of business in residential areas. Unfortunately they have no place else to put their business other than their own property. I don’t know what the solution is. I don’t think stopping people from business is a solution.”

Monture said business development should be “done right” with the environment in mind.

“We’re just becoming a tax haven for non-natives. That’s the problem.”

Chief Hill agreed with Monture.

“We’re not a lawless community. We should be given the same respect as if you’re doing business off the territory. That’s the frustration I’ve always had.”

Mig and Izi welcomed in Cootes Paradise’s as newest bald eaglets

Birth indicates successful conservation efforts in Hamilton

Hamilton’s Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) welcomed two baby bald eagles this spring at Cootes Paradise and held a contest to name the eaglets before they fly from their nest for the first time, aka fledge, which is expected to happen in a few days.

Mig and Izi earned 224 of 600 total votes in the contest that ended on June 15, according to a press release from the RBG. The two names put together create Migizi, which is the Ojibwe word for bald eagle and was announced on June 16.

“We need your help to name the eaglets before they fly from their nest for the first time towards the end of June,” said the release. “Additionally, two winners — one name for each eaglet — will be given a free one-year RBG membership.”

The birth of the two eaglets, in addition to their parents returning to nest on RBG property, is a promising indication of

successful conservation efforts

“We’re thrilled to share this amazing news and grateful for the generous support of our community who worked hard to name

our eaglets and have contributed to this success,” said Nancy Rowland, CEO of the RBG.

Bald eagles are found across the province and nest in trees near large

bodies of water. According to an article published in The Hamilton Spectator, the province’s bald eagle population was threatened by pesticides and also contaminants found

in fish, its main source of food.

“Once an industrial area with polluted water and invasive species, Cootes Paradise has been

transformed into a nature sanctuary that provides a loving home to thousands of native fish, vegetation, and now the family of bald eagles,” said the release.

You can help ensure RBG’s bald eagles have a chance to survive by supporting habitat restoration.

“For every donation of $50 or more, you will receive a bald eagle stuffed animal made from 100 per cent recycled materials, an RBG Conservation Hero Certificate, and a tax receipt. Donate today at rbg.ca,” said the release.

Bald eagle fun facts: Bald eagles are able to spot their prey from very far away, thanks to their super eyesight; they can see four to seven times farther than humans. The wingspan of an adult bald eagle can extend more than two metres, making them Canada's largest bird of prey.

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Sunrise ceremony for June 21st

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Hamilton Police are holding a sunrise ceremony hosted by Indigenous elders at its central headquarters as part of Indigenous People’s Day celebrations across the city and province today.

Allan Loft will speak about Words Before All Else at the ceremony beginning at 9 a.m.

Indigenous groups in Hamilton are praising the attempt of Hamilton Police to host such a ceremony at its headquarters.

The ceremony is being held later than traditional sunrise ceremonies to accommodate the schedules of all involved in the event.

The ceremony comes about a year after the relationship between Hamilton Police and its Indigenous residents became more strained than usual when news broke of a Hamilton Police officer using excessive force during an arrest of an Indigenous man on the city’s mountain. The incident was caught

on tape and the officer is facing criminal charges for his actions in which the victim suffered injuries.

The Hamilton Police force has since hired an Indigenous Liaison Officer, Stacey Hill, who is helping to improve relations between the police and Indigenous residents in the city.

There will also be a ceremony honouring Indigenous People’s Day at Hamilton City Hall at noon and it will be the first Indigenous People’s Day celebration for Mayor Andrea Horwath, who was elected last fall.

Other events are being held around Ontario to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day including:

-A gathering at the central branch of the Hamilton Public Library at 4:30 p.m.

-National Indigenous People’s Day celebration at noon at the Peel District School Board in Mississauga

-The Art Gallery of Hamilton will be celebrating Indigenous art from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21 featuring works by its RBC Artist in Residence Melissa

General and renowned artist Norval Morrisseau

-The Westdale Theatre will be holding a screening of Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance at 2:30 p.m. The theatre is also holding a celebration of Indigenous music, art and film at 7 p.m. featuring Six Nations’ talent Gail Obediah, Cher Obediah and Lacey Hill

-Celebration Square in Mississauga is hosting celebrations beginning at noon and going until 9:30 p.m. The Michii Sagiig Anishinaabe Powwow will take place there from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

-The Public Service Alliance of Canada is holding celebrations at Charles Daly Park in Jordan Station from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

-Woodland Cultural Centre is holding events all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-Community bbq and midway at noon at Six Nations Parks and Recreation grounds on Fourth Line

-Mississaugas of the Credit will host a community event at the MCFN community centre from sunrise to 11 a.m.

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HDI loses court battle in land claim intervenor motion

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that severely unravelled most of the arguments HDI had already made about the HCCCs claim to be the true governing body of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

A representative for the Men’s Fire says the ruling is a big win for the people of the Confederacy as they continue to advance a class-action lawsuit against HDI, its Directors Hazel Hill (who has since resigned her position), Brian Doolittle and Aaron Detlor; the HDI’s numbered Ontario Corporation 2438543 Ontario Inc; it’s financial management corporation Ogwawista Dedwahsnye Inc. and it’s then Director Elvera Garlow.

The claim alleges Detlor, Doolittle and Hill created the HDI to accept money from developers in exchange for consent — and created a corporation to divert funds properly belonging to the Haudenosaunee people.

Detlor is also being sued for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. The claim says Detlor was retained by the HCCC to act as their lawyer with respect to development projects on Haudenosaunee land and that Detlor had a responsibility to act in good faith. The plaintiffs say they suffered damages as a result of Detlor breeching that contract.

That case is still moving its way through the courts and is expected to get to the certification phase in fall 2023.

On National Indigenous People’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples and commit to working for a better future for all.

Losing hope of finding kids in plane crash, Indigenous searchers turned to a ritual: Ayahuasca

Press his aunt prepared the yage for the group. They believed it would induce visions that could lead them to the children.

walk.

The weary Indigenous men gathered at their base camp, nestled among towering trees and dense vegetation that form a disorienting sea of green. They sensed that their ancestral land — Selva Madre, or Mother Jungle — was unwilling to let them find the four children who'd been missing since their charter plane crashed weeks earlier in a remote area in southern Colombia.

Indigenous volunteers and military crews had found signs of hope: a baby bottle, half-eaten fruit, dirty diapers strewn across a wide swath of rainforest. The men were convinced the children had survived. But punishing rains, harsh terrain and the passing of time had diminished their spirits and drained their stamina.

The weak of body, of mind, of faith do not make it out of this jungle. Day 39 was do or die — for the children and the search teams.

That night at camp, Manuel Ranoque, father of the two youngest children, reached for one of the most sacred rituals of Indigenous groups of the Amazon — yage, a bitter tea made of plants native to the rainforest, more widely known as ayahuasca. For centuries, the hallucinogenic cocktail has been used as a cure for all ailments by people in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil.

Henry Guerrero, a volunteer who joined the search from the children's home village near Araracuara, told The Associated

``I told them, 'There's nothing to do here. We will not find them with the naked eye. The last resource is to take yage,''' Guerrero, 56, said. ``The trip really takes place in very special moments. It is something very spiritual.''

Ranoque sipped, and the men kept watch for a few hours. When the psychotropic effects passed, he told them it hadn't worked.

Some searchers were ready to leave. But the next morning, 40 days after the crash, an elder reached for what little was left of the yage and drank it. Some people take it to connect with themselves, cure illnesses or heal a broken heart. Elder Jose Rubio was convinced it would eventually help find the kids, Guerrero said.

Rubio dreamed for some time. He vomited, a common side effect.

This time, he said, it had worked. In his visions, he saw them. He told Guerrero: ``'We'll find the children today.''

The four children — Lesly, Soleiny, Tien and Cristin — grew up around Araracuara, a small Amazon village in Caqueta Department that can be reached only by boat or small plane. Ranoque said the siblings had happy but independent lives because he and his wife, Magdalena Mucutuy, were often away from home.

Lesly, 13, was the mature, quiet one. Soleiny, 9, was playful, and Tien, nearly 5 before the crash, restless. Cristin, 11 months then, was just learning to

At home, Mucutuy grew onions and cassava, and used the latter to produce farina, a type of flour, for the family to eat and sell. Lesly learned to cook at age 8; in the adults' absence, she often cared for her siblings.

The morning of May 1, the children, their mother and an uncle boarded a light plane. They were headed to the town of San Jose del Guaviare. Weeks earlier, Ranoque had fled his home village, an area where illegal drug cultivation, mining and logging have thrived for decades. He told AP he feared pressure from people connected to his industry, though he refused to provide details about the nature of his job or business dealings.

``The work there is not safe,'' Ranoque said. ``And it is illegal. It has to do with other people ... in a sector that I can't mention because I put myself more at risk.''

He said he left Mucutuy $9 million Colombian pesos, about $2,695 U.S. dollars, before leaving to pay for food, other necessities and the charter flight. He wanted the children out of the village because he feared they could be recruited by one of the rebel groups in the area.

They were on their way to meet Ranoque when the pilot of the Cessna single-engine propeller plane declared an emergency due to engine failure. The aircraft fell off the radar a short time later.

``Mayday, mayday, mayday. ? The engine failed me again. ? I'm going to look for a river. ? I have here a river to my right,'' pilot Hernando Murcia report-

ed to air traffic control at 7:43 a.m., according to a preliminary report released by aviation authorities.

``103 miles out of San Jose ? I'm going to land.''

The Colombian military launched a search for the plane when it failed to arrive at its destination. About 10 days later, with no plane and no signs of life found, the Indigenous volunteers joined the effort. They were much more familiar with the terrain and the families in the area. One man told them the plane was making an odd noise when it flew over his house. That helped them sketch out a search plan that followed the Apaporis River.

As they walked the unforgiving terrain and took breaks in groups, ants crawled on them and mosquitoes feasted on their blood. One searcher almost lost an eye to a tree branch, and others developed allergy- and flu-like symptoms.

They kept searching.

Historically, the military and indigenous groups have feuded, but deep in the jungle, after food supplies and optimism diminished, they shared water, meals, GPSs and satellite phones.

Sixteen days after the crash, with morale running low among all search parties, searchers found the wreckage. The plane appeared to have nosedived — it was was found in a vertical, nose-down position.

The group assumed the worst. The men had found the wreckage and seen human remains. Guerrero said he and others started packing up their camp.

But one of the men who'd walked up to the

plane spoke up.

``Hey,'' he said, according to Guerrero. ``I didn't see the kids.'' The man slowly realized that when they found the wreckage, they hadn't seen any children's bodies. He'd approached the plane and seen the children's bags outside. He noticed that some stuff appeared as if someone had moved it after the crash.

He was right. The bodies of three adults were recovered from inside the aircraft. But there was no sign of the children, nor any indications they were seriously injured, according to the preliminary report.

The military's special operations forces changed its strategy, based on the evidence that the children might be alive. No longer were they quietly moving through the jungle.

``We moved on, to a second phase,'' 1st Vice Sgt. Juan Carlos Rojas Sisa said. ``We went from the stealth part to the noise part so that they could hear us.''

They yelled Lesly's name and played a recorded message from the children's maternal grandmother asking them in Spanish and the language of the Huitoto people to stay in place. Helicopters dropped boxes with food and leaflets with messages. The armed forces also brought its trained dogs, including a Belgian Shepherd named Wilson who did not return to its handler and is missing.

On the ground, nearly 120 members of the military and more than 70 Indigenous people were searching for the children, day and night. They left whistles for the children to use if they found them, and marked about 6.8 miles (11 kilometers) with crime

scene-like tape, hoping the children would take the markings as a sign to stay put.

They began to find clues to the children's location, including a footprint they believed to be Lesly's. But no one could find the kids.

Some searchers had already walked more than 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) _ the distance between Lisbon and Paris, or Dallas and Chicago. Exhaustion was setting in, and the military implemented a plan to rotate soldiers.

Guerrero made a call and asked for the yage. It arrived two days later.

On day 40, after Elder Rubio took the yage, the searchers combed the rainforest again, starting from the site where they found the diapers. His vision had reignited hopes but provided no specifics on where the children might be. Groups fanned out in different directions. But as the day went on, they returned to base camp with no news.

Sadness set in at camp.

Guerrero told Ranoque as teams returned: ``Nothing. We couldn't ... there is nothing.''

Then came the news. A soldier heard via radio that the four children had been found — 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the crash site, in a small clearing. Rescue teams had passed within 20 to 50 meters (66 to 164 feet) on several occasions but missed them.

The solider told Guerrero, who ran to Ranoque. ``They found the four,'' he said, through tears and hugs.

The children survived by collecting water in a soda bottle and eating cassava flour, fruit and seeds.

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Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built

The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A survivor-led steering committee announced Tuesday that a tribute to survivors and victims of residential schools will be built on the west side of Parliament Hill.

Ottawa appointed the committee in April 2022 to select a site for a national residential schools monument in keeping with one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Canada's first Indigenous governor general, said at a ceremony Tuesday morning that the monument is a ``significant'' step towards reconciliation..

``While reconciliation and healing has no end date, and it doesn't involve just one act or project, I would like you to remember every act is important. And this act is significant,'' Simon said in her speech at the ceremony.

``The site selection on Parliament Hill allows

as many Canadians as possible the opportunity to see this monument. It represents our history,'' she said.

``So near to the House of Commons, it will serve as a constant reminder to parliamentarians that the policies and laws they create, debate, legislate and enforce have consequences.''

The steering committee said it worked in collaboration with the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and residential school survivors to determine a location for the monument.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez both attended the ceremony.

Jimmy Durocher, a Metis residential school survivor and member of the steering committee, said it was important that the monument encapsulate the effects residential schools have had on Canada's past, present and future.

``This is not finished,'' Durocher said during the ceremony.

``This business of finding unmarked graves is not done.'' Durocher said Canadians need to acknowledge the history of residential schools and know the truth.

``The truth is sometimes very, very difficult. I know it's hard for me. I'm an elder. I'm 83 years old, and I find it very difficult to imagine something like this could happen to us here in Canada. But it happened. But you want to know the positive side of it? We're still here.''

The last remaining residential school closed in 1996.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which launched in 2008 and delivered its final reports in 2015, called the Canadian residential school system a government-supported form of ``cultural genocide.''

The commission estimated that more than 4,000 Indigenous children went missing from the schools across Canada.

Indigenous artist's design chosen for Afghan war monument

The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — Veterans of the war in Afghanistan were influential in choosing the final design for a monument that will memorialize Canada's contributions in the conflict.

After narrowing it to five choices, the federal government asked a jury to select the winner and asked the public for input.

More than 10,000 people responded to an online survey, and a great many of them served in Afghanistan or were family members of those who served, said Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

They overwhelmingly preferred a design put forward by Team Stimson: a circular space inspired by an Indigenous medicine wheel, sectioned into four parts, with an inner sanctuary featuring four bronze flak jackets hanging from crosses.

So when the jury made a different selection, it was overruled.

Artist Adrian Stimson, a member of Siksika First Nation in Alberta, is perhaps uniquely qualified to create such a monument.

A former member of the Armed Forces, Stimson joined the Canadian Forces Artists Program as a civilian in 2010 and spent time in Afghanistan, observing how the troops lived and interacted with their surroundings.

``While I was there, I became interested in the physical materiality of the bases, the industrial nature of embedding troops into the theatre of war,'' Stimson said Monday as his design was unveiled at the Canadian War Museum.

``Mimicking this, the monument is a place to be discovered and to be revealed. The monument enlivens as you approach on a meandering pathway, revealing itself slowly, with purpose.''

Three quadrants of the monument will include the names of the 158 Canadian military members who

were killed in the conflict. The fourth, which faces in the direction of Afghanistan, is meant to honour Canada's relationship with the Afghan people.

The monument is set to be built in the Lebreton Flats area across the street from the War Museum, near the National Holocaust Memorial.

It could take another two or three years to finalize the design and construction, Stimson said, adding to what has already been a years-long process.

``We have sought guidance from Indigenous elders, made connections with both past and present military personnel and families,'' he said.

The monument was promised by former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper in 2014, and on Monday the Tories accused the Liberal government of stalling the project.

The 13-year mission in Afghanistan involved more than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members.

Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

As we work towards reconciliation, let us celebrate the many contributions and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Hamilton and across Canada. Let us also champion Indigenous ways of knowing, and recognize, with gratitude, those who have been caring for this land for centuries.

NWAC says high school students should be taught about genocide

The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it is hoping to make ugly truths about the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples easier for students to see and understand with a graphic guide that could form the basis of school curriculums.

The group said it developed an easy-to-read graphic booklet in the hopes it would spur politicians into action and better educate the next generation of Canadians.

``We don't want the next group of adults not to know. We want to teach our young ones,'' said CEO Lynne Groulx at a press conference Monday.

Many people were shocked and confused when the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls concluded that Canada as a state has contributed to a genocide of Indigenous peoples, she said.

``Those who do not con-

stantly fear for the safety of their mothers and daughters or sisters could simply not understand how the inquiry reached its finding, and they have difficulty acknowledging the genocide or even saying the word,'' Groulx said.

In the four years that have passed since, she said, only two of the 231 calls for justice that accompanied that report have been implemented.

``We at NWAC have come to realize that this inaction is due to the lack of political will,'' she said.

The group said it plans to send the new graphic guide to every member of Parliament as well as to provincial ministers of education.

It said it seeks to ``shock their consciousness'' and encourage them to act, especially when it comes to recommendation 11.1 of the inquiry's final report, which called for schools to teach students ``the historical and current truths about the genocide against Indigenous Peoples through state

laws, policies, and colonial practices''

The booklet looks something like a comic book and lays out the legal argument that Canada has committed genocide in colourful and simple-to-follow illustrations.

The artist, Chloe Germain-Therien, said she used watercolour for the illustrations to try to appeal to the reader's emotions, as well as their intellectual sides.

The 10-page book also dissects misunderstood elements of genocide to explain how it applies in Canada, said lawyer Fannie Lafontaine, who authored the booklet.

``Our aim in the booklet, which I hope is going to be taught to every school, is that genocide happened here in Canada in a different manner than, for example, the Holocaust,'' she said.

Lafontaine was also the lead writer of a supplementary report on genocide for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

It’s drag mon… er. Sorry. Pride Month. And what better way to put a prideful spin on this edition of Planting with Jace than by talking about money trees and tipping your drag queens?

June is an exhausting month for everyone. From our loyal four-legged friends parched from the sun. To our pachira aquaticas’ (aka money trees’) dried up yellowing leaves. To our local drag queens lip-syncing for their lives until the sun comes up. June. Is. Tiring.

No matter how hard you try sometimes self-care isn’t enough and someone has to slide the bowl of water under your nose before you have the energy to drink; clip the dried edges off your leaves so you can be at your best; and help a queen pay for the rhinestones in her 18th costume change of the night while you stand there with a dumb look on your face taking in her illusion.

Happy pride and happy pruning

Energy spent is energy gained and that’s what we are going to look at today when it comes to caring for money trees and money-needing queens.

Money trees are a fairly popular house plant and can be picked up at nearly any hardware store, IKEA, or plant nursery in early summer. Unlike drag queens, money trees don’t need money to fund their art but they do need someone to prune, water, feed and dust their foliage all summer so they can shine their brightest. Sounds high maintenance. I know.

Toronto Queen Baby Bel Bel, aka Miss Crews and Tangos, has been in the industry for nearly 10 years. And despite maybe wishing her outfit could change colour on its own for her next reveal, no nurturing plant parent wishes a colour change on their money tree. If your money tree has yellowing leaves here are some factors to look at to make sure you are not the problem. Although like Taylor Swift sang in “Anti-Hero,” you are the problem. It’s you.

First here is some back-

ground on money trees. Sorry to burst your bubbles, its deep history is not rooted in dropping loonies and toonies on the ground as the seasons change. easternleaf.com says the money tree is a plant that has many legends and beliefs originating from China. Although there are many tales and stories as to its beginnings, the most common story is that a truck driver in Taiwan had decided to braid the trunks of five small trees in a single pot. A more legendary tale floats around of a very poor farmer who was

very down on his luck and spirit. One day, he found a very curious-looking plant with braided trunks. Upon inspecting the plant, he found the plant to be very hardy and resilient, and took this as a lesson that he as well should learn to be resilient and strong. From the seed of this plant, he grew more of them and sold them.

It is believed that if you place a money tree in an area that is exposed to areas concerning money, the money tree plant will bring the owner good luck and fortune. Often adorned

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with red ribbons and symbols, the money tree plant is perfect as an office or business gift because of its ability to grow in low light, minimal watering and care, and the wealth and good fortune it brings.

Because there are so many different reasons money trees’ leaves yellow it can be hard to pinpoint why your plant specifically is dropping leaves or losing its chlorophyll. Start by checking the dryness of the soil. It is so easy to overwater houseplants especially when all you think you are doing is caring for it. But please, please please, don’t water a money tree until its soil feels almost completely dry.

A great way to test this out is to see how heavy the pot feels after a few weeks have gone by without water, compared to how heavy it was when you last gave it a soaking. If it feels lighter than a thick book, it could use a drink. If you have over-watered your money tree, your best bet is to take it out from its container, cut back all affected roots and then replant it in fresh soil.

Another thing to realize is that once a leaf turns yellow you are not going to be able to turn that leaf green again. Chances are the leaf is well on its way to crisping up and falling off. Here’s where you can save the plant from wasting

energy trying to fix that leaf by simply removing it. Clipping away yellowing and curling tips encourages the plant to spend all of its energy on what is still thriving, as supposed to what is decayed.

Surprisingly, drag queens in the performing arena need you to care about their tips too.

“It’s an expensive art form. Wigs. Make-up. Costumes. It all adds up,” said Baby Bel Bel. “Tip your queer artists. It’s how we pay rent and is a way to appreciate our art.”

June is peak gig-booking season for several queens and similar to anyone operating their own businesses the small things add up. Spending a few thousand dollars on a closet of clothing sounds reasonable but pair that with using $20 to $30 worth of performance makeup six to seven nights a week and you will see how overworked and yellow a queen’s chequing account might look just to keep us all smiling for the next 30 days.

Tip your queens with paper and keep your money tree leaves trimmed back as needed.

As Dolly Parton once said and further supported by American Drag Queen Alaska Thunderf*ck, “It costs a lot to look this cheap.”

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Solidarity Day.

The Law Society of Ontario hosted a program earlier this month, focused on “Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples,” as part of the Equity Legal Education Series.

Watch the archived webcast: LSO.ca/EDI-CPD

Stay up to date on upcoming events: LSO.ca/news-events

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Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed treaty settlement

The Canadian Press Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they've reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their lands.

The fund, which represents the 21 Robinson Huron First Nations, announced Saturday that the proposal will resolve claims only tied to past unpaid annuities which stretch back more than 170 years.

The Robinson-Huron Treaty was signed in 1850 and committed to paying the First Nations groups annual amounts tied to resource revenues, but the annuity only increased once in 1875 when it rose from about $1.70 per person to $4 per person. It hasn't increased since.

The proposed out-ofcourt settlement will see the federal government pay half the sum, while the other half will come from

the province.

Spokesperson Duke Peltier, who represents the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, noted the 21 First Nations came together in 2012 to seek a settlement through the courts, but that ultimately one was reached at a negotiation table after talks began in April 2022.

``We know reconciliation cannot be achieved in the courtroom,'' he said in a statement.

``Canada and Ontario heard us and met us at the negotiation table to make this proposed settlement a reality.''

In 2018, the Ontario Superior Court ruled that the Crown had an obligation to increase annual payments under the Robinson-Huron Treaty to reflect revenue derived from the territory.

``Our communities have struggled economically, culturally, and socially because of this breach of Treaty,'' said Chief Dean Sayers of the Batchewana First Nation.

``We see this settlement as an opportunity to show the commitment of both Canada and Ontario to respect and implement our rights affirmed in the Treaty.''

Marc Miller, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, issued a statement on Saturday saying he hopes the settlement marks an advancement in efforts to ``address past wrongs and strengthen our treaty relationship for the future.''

Sayers said all sides will come up with a deal on how to share the revenues generated from resources in the future.

``We do have the extension of co-operation between Canada, Ontario and our 21 First Nations to sit down and hammer out a go-forward deal in regards to how we're going to share in the revenues generated from the resources, as per an interpretation of the Treaty promise _ the new promise,'' he said in a phone interview.

Winnipeg celebrates IDL 2023 with star-studded line-up

Indigenous Peoples Day event can be streamed June 21

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Forks in Winnipeg on June 17 with Indigenous Day Live (IDL).

IDL 2023 honoured the next generation of Indigenous leaders under the theme “Celebrating Our Youth.” The event featured a full day of free activities for the entire family, ending in a concert broadcast across Turtle Island.

IDL 2023 brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day and the

summer solstice. Through cultural and musical performances, IDL honours the unparalleled achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island.

According to APTN, visitors of all ages took part in traditional demonstrations, watched a Métis fiddle competition, browsed works from talented artisans, enjoyed

tasty snacks from the on-site food vendors and much more.

“Children and youth in attendance will get to explore an area just for them: the APTN Kids

Zone,” said organizers days before the event.

New to IDL this year was a pre-show stage hosted by Michael Redhead Champagne, featuring cultural

and musical performances from Brandi Vezina, Lisa Odjig and Artcirq.

The free evening concert, hosted by Anishinaabe rapper Samian and Métis/Saulteaux-Cree actress Jessica Matten featured performances from The Halluci Nation, Laura Niquay, Mumu Fresh, Aysanabee, Digging Roots and more.

An encore presentation of the IDL concert will air across all APTN channels on June 21 as part of the network’s special programming for National Indigenous Peoples Day. IDL 2023 will be available for streaming on APTN lumi beginning on June 21.

“APTN Indigenous Day Live 2023 will highlight the important role Indigenous youth play in shaping our collective future,” said APTN CEO Monika Ille. “The event will serve as an opportunity for APTN to raise young people’s voices through dance, music and visual art. We are so excited to showcase the immense talent of Indigenous communities across the country.”

Generous financial support from the Government of Canada has enabled IDL to bring communities together in celebration of NIPD.

“It's wonderful to highlight our talented youth in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day!” said Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez. “Young people inspire us and push us to keep our minds open. Thanks to them — and for them — we will never cease our efforts to ensure a better world for future generations. This celebration, which lets us take another step down the path of reconciliation, is an occasion you won’t want to miss.”

APTN presented this edition of IDL and acknowledges its supporters and funders: TD Bank Group, NCI FM, The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, Casinos of Winnipeg, CUPE, CUPE Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, The North West Company, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization,

A free evening concert, hosted by Anishinaabe rapper Samian and Métis/Saulteaux-Cree actress Jessica Matten, featured performances from The Halluci Nation (pictured), Laura Niquay, Mumu Fresh, Aysanabee, Digging Roots and more. APTN

Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing children in Nunavut will bring change within the Catholic Church.

A retired Quebec judge has been tasked with leading the review into how the Oblates handled the abuse allegations against Johannes Rivoire.

``We look forward to engaging with Justice Andre Denis and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate to achieve a greater understanding of the decisions that contributed to the unconscionable situation of an accused criminal being allowed to evade justice,''

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami said in a statement.

``We hope that Justice Denis' independent review will help to bring about necessary governance change within the Oblates and the Catholic Church more broadly as well as bring a small measure of peace to victims through an assurance that such decisions are not repeated.''

The group added that it continues to call for action to ensure Rivoire answers to the allegations against him. Its president, Natan Obed, has appealed to Pope Francis for a resolution.

The Oblates of Mary Immaculate, OMI Lacombe Canada and the Oblates

of the Province of France announced last week that Denis, formerly with the Quebec Superior Court, is leading the Oblate Safeguarding Commission.

They said it will aim to understand how past allegations against Rivoire were addressed within the Catholic congregation, including the circumstances under which he left Canada, and identify improvements to Oblate policies and governance to better protect minors and ensure accountability.

Rivoire, who is now in his early 90s and lives in a retirement home in Lyon, France, has long faced accusations that he sexually abused Inuit children while he was a priest in Nunavut. He has not faced those claims in court and denies any wrongdoing.

Rivoire worked and lived in the territory from the 1960s until 1993, when he returned to his home country.

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has claimed he may have abused up to 60 children during that time.

A Canadian warrant was issued for Rivoire's arrest in 1998 but criminal charges related to the sexual abuse of children were stayed in 2017.

Following a new complaint in 2021, Rivoire was charged with one count of indecent assault of a girl in Arviat and Whale Cove between 1974 and 1979.

A 10-member delegation of Nunavut Inuit travelled to France in September to seek his extradition

and raise awareness of the case. They met with government and church officials as well as Rivoire.

The Public Prosecution of Canada announced in October that France had denied its extradition request and said it had exhausted all legal means to do so.

Rev. Ken Thorson with OMI Lacombe Canada said the Oblates have repeatedly urged Rivoire to return to Canada and face the charges. Oblate leadership in France said they decided to dismiss Rivoire because of his refusal to return to Canada.

Steve Mapasalak, who alleges he was sexually abused by Rivoire when he was 13, was among those who travelled to France. He said he is still hoping Rivoire will be brought back to Canada to face the allegations.

``It lifted me,'' he said of facing Rivoire in France. ``Hopefully justice is done ... it's never going to be the same in our life but at least we will feel inside that something has been done.''

Lori Idlout, the NDP member of Parliament for Nunavut, said she's thankful the commission has been established.

``This is an important acknowledgment that there needs to be an opportunity for victims to be heard and for their stories to be shared, and to make sure that this is moving towards healing,'' she said.

Supreme Court to keep children with tribal families

The Canadian Press

WASHINGTON (AP) —

The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race.

The court left in place the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, which was enacted to address concerns that Native children were being separated from their families and, too frequently, placed in non-Native homes.

Tribal leaders have backed the law as a means of preserving their families, traditions and cultures and had warned that a broad ruling against the tribes could have undermined their ability to govern themselves.

The ``issues are complicated'' Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote for a seven-justice majority that included the court's three liberals and four of its six conservatives, but the ``bottom line is that we reject all of petitioners' challenges to the statute.''

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, each writing that Congress lacks the authority to interfere with foster care placements and adoptions, typically the province of the states. The decision,

Alito wrote, ``disserves the rights and interests of these children.''

But Justice Neil Gorsuch, a Colorado native who has emerged as a champion of Native rights since joining the court in 2017, wrote in a separate opinion that the decision ``safeguards the ability of tribal members to raise their children free from interference by state authorities and other outside parties.''

The leaders of tribes involved in the case called the outcome a major victory for tribes and Native children.

``We hope this decision will lay to rest the political attacks aimed at diminishing tribal sovereignty and creating instability throughout Indian law that have persisted for too long,'' said a joint statement from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Morongo Band of Mission Indians Chairman Charles Martin, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill and Quinault Indian Nation President Guy Capoeman. President Joe Biden, whose administration defended the law at the high court, noted that he supported the law 45 years ago when was a Democratic senator from Delaware.

``Our Nation's painful history looms large over today's decision. In the not-so-distant past, Native children were stolen from the arms of the people who loved them,'' Biden said in a statement.

Indigenous kept from cannabis opportunities: Senate committee

The Canadian Press

A Senate committee says the current cannabis market and legislation has kept Indigenous Peoples from sharing in the economic opportunities that the legalization of recreational pot created.

The standing Senate committee on Indigenous Peoples said Thursday that it wants the country to shift its approach to cannabis to help Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs better benefit from the pot market.

A review the committee undertook left members ``severely disappointed but not surprised'' to hear that Indigenous Peoples found themselves often shut out of or facing additional barriers in the cannabis market.

``Once again, Indigenous Peoples have been excluded from participation in the economic prosperity of the country,'' said Brian Francis, a P.E.I senator hailing from Lennox Island First Nation, at a press conference in Ottawa.

``And once again, little regard has been given to how our lives have been impacted.''

The committee he sat on found the Indigenous community's difficulties in fully taking advantage of cannabis legalization stem from legislation around the sale and distribution of cannabis, licensing and even the regulation and policing of the substance.

Many problems the community faces were identified before legalization happened in October 2018 in consultations that were ``inadequate at best'' and ``could and should have been addressed five years ago,'' Francis said.

``This oversight, to put it as charitably as I can, cannot readily be corrected,'' he said.

``The cannabis market is now largely saturated. First Nations entrepreneurs will have to work twice as hard to gain a foothold in this market.''

The committee found some First Nations are completely blocked from participating in the cannabis market because the federal government set the scope of the legal sale and distribution of pot, but left regulation of legal activity

to provinces and territories.

This meant some First Nations groups had to enter into regulation and sale agreements with provinces and territories

While agreements have been reached in British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan, Indigenous communities told the committee Quebec and the Northwest Territories have

not made similar moves.

Thus, the committee would like the Minister of Health to amend the Cannabis Act to permit First Nations to regulate the possession, sale and distribution of cannabis on their lands.

It is also recommending a meeting be held with First Nations, federal, provincial and territorial governments to solve jurisdictional chal-

lenges they face.

Legislation has also left few Indigenous communities with the licenses from Health Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that are necessary to operate in the cannabis industry.

As of last September, the committee counted 55 Indigenous-affiliated applicants for commercial

Notice of Completion –Design and Construction Report #2

Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange (Contract 2021-3004)

Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment

THE PROJECT

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is continuing works on Phase 2 of the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements Project (G.W.P 3042-14-00). Phase 2 includes the new Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange (G.W.P. 3059-20-00), as shown on the map below. Following the completion of Design and Construction Report #1 (DCR #1) in 2022, construction has begun on the new bridge abutments and piers, a new connector road to Concession 7 and Wellington Road 34, and drainage improvements.

cannabis licenses, with 12 of those located in First Nations communities. Some 47 Indigenous-owned or affiliated businesses have received commercial licenses, including six in First Nations communities.

The committee feels this number is small and indicates Indigenous cannabis entrepreneurs may face

additional barriers in the licensing process, so it would like the CRA to review the licensing process.

The committee also turned its attention to the excise tax, which is imposed on cannabis products when they're delivered to buyers and shared between the federal, provincial and territorial governments.

This Notice is regarding the Remaining Works, which includes:

• Removal of the signalized intersection on the Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway at Wellington Road 34 and the addition of a new bridge over the Hanlon Expressway;

• Reconstruction of Concession Road 7, between Wellington Road 34 and Maltby Road;

Closure of the Maltby Road/Concession Road 4 intersection at Highway 6/Hanlon Expressway;

A new roundabout at the Wellington Road 34/Concession Road 7 intersection;

• Installation of new overhead sign structures, traffic signals and partial illumination; and,

• Emergency and maintenance vehicle turnarounds along the Hanlon Expressway (one north of Maltby Road and one south of Wellington Road 34).

Traffic on the Hanlon Expressway will be maintained for the majority of construction, with some temporary lane closures required. It is expected that construction will be completed by late 2025. Additional details can be found on the project website at www.Highway6Midblock.ca.

THE PROCESS

Building on the approved Individual Environmental Assessment, this project followed the MTO Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) for a Group ‘A’ project. The DCR for the Remaining Works (DCR #2) is now available on the project website at www.Highway6Midblock.ca/reports/ for a 30-day comment period from June 22, 2023 to July 21, 2023. A hard copy of DCR #2 will not be provided at public review locations. If you wish to review DCR #2 and require an alternate format, please email the Project Team to discuss review options.

COMMENTS

Interested persons are encouraged to review the report on the project website and provide comments by July 21, 2023 to the Project Team by emailing ProjectTeam@Highway6Midblock.ca.

Olga Khuskivadze, P.Eng.

Project Engineer

Ministry of Transportation West Region, Planning & Design

659 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 1L3

Peter Bamforth, P.Eng., CEng, MICE

Consultant Senior Project Manager

Dufferin/WSP

610 Chartwell Road, Oakville, ON L6J 4A5

All stakeholders and members of the public who are on the project contact list will receive notification of future consultation opportunities as part of the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements Study. If you are interested in being added to the project contact list, please register on the website, or contact the Project Team members at any time. Your comments are always welcome.

We are committed to providing accessible government information and services for all Ontarians. For communication support or to request project material in an alternate format, please contact one of the project team members listed above. Comments and information will be collected to assist MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

SECTION 16 ORDER (ABORIGINAL AND TREATY RIGHTS)

Outstanding concerns are to be directed to the proponents listed above for a response, unless the outstanding concerns are regarding potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, in which case Section 16 Order requests on these matters should be addressed in writing or by email to the following contacts, and copied to the project team members listed above, no later than July 21, 2023.

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

777 Bay Street, 5th Floor

Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

e-mail: Minister.MECP@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

135 St. Clair Ave W, 1st Floor

Toronto, ON M4V 1P5

e-mail: EABDirector@ontario.ca

Further information on requests for orders under Section 16 of the EA Act is available on the MECP website at: https://www.ontario.ca/ page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order .

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AspartofNationalIndigenousPeoplesDay,GrandRiverEmploymentand Trainingwouldliketocelebrateandhighlightthesuccessfuljourneyofsome ofourcommunitymembersthatwehavebeenhappytoassist.

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Hannah has been accessing services at GREAT since she was in highschool. From resume support, work preparation and placement, to funding assistance while she was completing her education. Hannah shared that all of the services she has received from GREAT has allowed her to enter the workforce prepared and confident! A little advice from Hannah, “life is not a race, give yourself time to reflect, try new things and give yourself grace”.

HannahhasbeenaccessingservicesatGREATsinceshewasinhighschool. Fromresumesupport,workpreparationandplacement,tofundingassistance whileshewascompletinghereducation.Hannahsharedthatalloftheservices shehasreceivedfromGREAThasallowedhertoentertheworkforceprepared andconfident!AlittleadvicefromHannah,“lifeisnotarace,giveyourselftimeto reflect,trynewthingsandgiveyourselfgrace”.

TIA PORTER, SIX NATIONS PARAMEDICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Tia has been navigating her career path with GREAT since 2011. Tia more recently completed the Health Care Office Assistant program and successfully landed a fulltime position with the Six Nations Paramedics. Tia’s ultimate goal is to now be a paramedic after observing her co-workers. Advice from Tia, “believe you can and you’re half way there”

TiahasbeennavigatinghercareerpathwithGREATsince2011.Tiamore recentlycompletedtheHealthCareOfficeAssistantprogramandsuccessfully landedafull-timepositionwiththeSixNationsParamedics.Tia’sultimategoalis tonowbeaparamedicafterobservingherco-workers.AdvicefromTia,“believe youcanandyou’rehalfwaythere”

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TerencebeganaccessingservicesatGREATinhighschool;hewasworkingparttimewhiletryingtocompletehiseducationbutfeltlikehewantedtostarttraining forafuturejobsooner.Onceconnectedwithanemploymentandtrainingcoach, TerencewasabletocompleteDriversEd,entertheHeavyEquipmentOperator programwithKRTS,aswellasaToolsforSuccessprogramthroughOSTTC. TerencehasbeenemployedfulltimewithNicholson&CatesinCaledoniafor almostayearnow!

As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Grand River Employment and Training would like to celebrate and highlight the successful journey of some of our community members that we have been happy to assist.

know the score.

Six Nations Rebels complete an undefeated regular season

was closer but controlled, with the Rebels in the lead the entirety of the game.

SIX NATIONS —This regular season, the Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels dominated the top spot of the leagues Western Conference; they sit undefeated after 20 scheduled games as of last Fri-day.

The last time an undefeated regular season took place was back in 2014 with a roster full of Founder’s Cup alumni. As Founders Cup hopefuls, the Rebels might be off for another cup run this playoff season, with multiple scoring leaders on the bench like Winter Rivera and Hodo Mar tin.

Last week, they finished off their last two scheduled games and will move into playoffs in the top seed of the Western Conference.

Last Tuesday, June 13, the Rebels visited the Cambridge Highlanders for a closer match at the Galt Arena Gardens.

In the first period, the score gave the Rebels the

lead with a double from Joe Squire, set by Hodo Martin and Macay Jimerson both times. In the second, the Highlanders were able to muster four goals throughout the clock time. But the Rebels were keen on main-

taining the lead. Macay JIm-erson, Hodo Martin, Damonie Thomas, Anahilis Doxtador and Winter Rivera each put up singles. This made the score 8-5 for the Rebels.

In the third period,

Anahilis Doxtador and Damonie Thomas went for their second goals each, while the Highlanders put three on the board. Rakawineh Elijah closed scoring for the game with 48 seconds left, and finalized the

score at 11-8 for the Rebels.

The following Friday, June 16, the Rebels invited the Hamilton Bengals to the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena for another match up.

Much like the Highlanders game, the score

Anahilis Doxtador opened scoring 1 minute into the first period, followed by a Bengals goal. Halfway through the period, Macay JImerson scored a single, followed by another from Hodo Martin.

In the second period, Damon Doxtatar put one away three minutes in, followed by another from Anahilis Doxtador moments later. The Bengals put two on the board, but Damon Doxtatar knocked on out. This put the score at 6-3 for the Rebels going into the third.

In the third, the Bengals put a single goal away, while Winter Rivera put up a double, with one goal from a penalty shot. To close the gate, Keith Green scored from a set by Joe Squire. This finished off their final regular season game 9-4 for the Rebels. The next matches for the Rebels will see them in playoffs, with a schedule to be released in the near future once negotiated.

Six Nations Junior 'A' Arrows remain in playoff hunt

scored consecutive goals before John-Hill buried two in a row completing the hat trick and pulling the Arrows within one at 5-4.

The Six Nations Junior ‘A’ Arrows lacrosse team played two games over the past weekend: one on the road up against the Toronto Beaches and one at home facing the Brampton Excelsiors.

The away game in Toronto was the make-up for a game that was cancelled June 1 due to dangerous floor conditions. Per league rules the game was to begin at the point were the last game was cancelled.

The game started with 6:09 remaining in the first period with the Toronto Beaches leading 3-1. The shortened opening period resulted in no scoring for either team.

Daylin John-Hill would open the scoring in the second period with assists going to Owen Vanloon and Thunder Hill. Toronto then

The two teams would trade goals in at the end of the second with Matt Hamill scoring for Six Nations. The Arrows 2022 leading scorer Tyler Davis injured his knee in the cancelled game two weeks earlier and made his return felt scoring early in the third period tying the game at 6 goals a piece.

With the game still tied Arrows defender Brody Thomas laid a bone rattling check on a Toronto forward. The hit appeared to be a stiff shoulder into the chest of the Toronto player, but because the hit was close to the boards and the Beaches player laid on the floor writhing in pain, Thomas received 5 minutes for boarding and a game explosion.

Toronto was able to capitalize on the power

play for one goal, but the Arrows would answer back with Tyler Davis getting his second of the game while shorthanded tying the game 7-7. Unfortunately, that would be it for the Arrows scoring as the Beaches would add two late goals to take the game 9-7.

Sunday night the Arrows hosted the Brampton

Excelsiors who came to the ILA riding a three game winning streak. Six Nations beat Brampton earlier in the year so they were hoping to complete the season sweep. The Arrows jumped out to a 2-0 lead on an unassisted goal from Owen Vanloon and another goal from Daylin John-Hill assisted by Tyler Davis and

Kahentienni Thompson.

Brampton answered back with two of their own to tie the game before Ross Hill would make it 3-2 from Hadowas Smith and Matt Hamill to end the opening period.

The Arrows added to their lead in the second period winning the frame 4-2 to push their lead to 7-4. The home side got goals from Tyler Davis, Mitch VanEvery, Thunder Hill and Daylin John-Hill getting his second of the night. VanEvery’s goal was a beauty back hand after collecting a rebound in front of the Brampton net.

In the third period the Arrows defense would be tested as they were dealt four minor penalties in the period, while Brampton received none. The visitors scored the scored the first two goals, one on the power play to pull within one. Much of the play would be in the Arrows end as the Arrows man-down unit and

goaltender Ethan Robertson faced a barrage of shots while killing off multiple penalties.

When getting back to even strength the Arrows found the back of the net two more times courtesy of Tyler Davis and Thunder Hill both getting their second goals of the game.

An all-around solid effort was turned in by the Arrows defense and goaltender Ethan Robertson holding Brampton to six goals as the Arrows would take a 9-6 victory. Robertson would stop 51 of 57 shots in the win.

Arrows currently hold the final playoff spot in eighth place with a 4-6 record. A busy week of games is up again for the Arrows as they host Burlington at the ILA Wednesday at 8pm, travel to St.Catharines Saturday for a 7pm start before returning to home to ILA to play Kitchener-Waterloo Sunday at 7pm.

SIX NATIONS —The Six Nations Junior ‘B’ Rebels held an undefeated regular season in 20 games for the first time in 9 years. Photo by TRT STAFF

After missing six games with a knee injury, Arrows 2022 leading scorer Tyler Davis chipped in 4 goals and two assists in a pair of games over the weekend. BRENNOR JACOBS

Six Nations Chiefs defeat Excelsiors again away from home

NLL launches “Every Child Matters” auction

By TRT Staff with

notes from sixnationschiefs. blogspot.com

Last week, the Six Nations Chief racked up two victories to add to their near-perfect regular season. Still sitting atop Major Series Lacrosse League standings, they will have rematches against both the Brooklin Lacrosse Club and the Peterborough Lakers this week.

First hosting the Peterborough Lakers at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, the Chiefs delivered a decided loss to the Lakers. It should be noted that multiple Chiefs goals were taken away due to crease violations.

With even scoring in the first period, 2-2, Lyle Thompson put the first goal away on a power play, followed by another from Austin Staats before the end of the period. In the second, the Chief maintained the lead with goals from Brendan Bomberry, Lyle Thompson with his second, Randy Staats, and

Austin Staats with his second. The Lakers offered two responses, making the game 6-4 for the Chiefs.

In the third, the Lakers offered one more goal, before Austin Staats went for his third and Randy Staats his second. This finalized the game at 8-5.

Later, on Thursday, June 15, the Chiefs visited the Brampton Memorial Arena to face the Brampton Excelsiors.

The Excelsiors got on the board first, but the Chiefs answered back on the power-play with a goal from Cody Jamieson from a Lyle Thompson pass.

Tyson Bell later scored in transition, fin-ishing off a Kevin Hill feed with five minutes left of the period. The Excelsiors scored twice before the end of the period, making the game 2-3 for the Excelsiors.

The Excelsiors opened the second period scoring with two goals at the start of the period, and the Chiefs came back with three of their own

before the end. Austin Staats converted an Eric Fannell pass into a goal, followed by a laser from Lyle Thompson unassisted 0:18 seconds later. Staats earned his second of the night, tying the game 5 - 5 by the end.

In the third period, the Excelsiors regained the lead with a single, but Larson Sundown tied the game on the power-play from a pass from Brendan Bomberry.

With just 2 seconds left in the game, Sam LeClair converted a Lyle Thompson pass to win the game for the Chiefs in dramatic fashion.

The Chiefs next game will take place at home on Tuesday, June 20 against the Brooklin LC at 8:00 p.m., too late for publication with Two Row Times. And they will face the Peterborough Lakers away from home on Thursday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m..

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com

PHILADELPHIA — On June 14, the National Lacrosse League (NLL), announced its continued and expanded support for the “Every Child Matters” movement during National Indigenous History Month in Canada.

“Every Child Matters” is an initiative bringing awareness to the forcible placement of Indigenous children in residential and boarding schools by the Canadian and United States governments from the 19th century to as recently as 1996 in Canada so that these atrocities are never repeat-ed.

Fans and anyone who wants to support the initiative can bid on teamsigned merchandise from NLL teams starting today through Friday, June 30, 2023, at 5pm ET. To bid on the items, fans can visit the NLL website.

All funds raised from the “Every Child Matters” auction will be split evenly

between the NLL’s two non-profit partners, the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund in Canada, and the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the United States.

Available items range from team-signed “Every Child Matters” t-shirts to the Vancouver Warriors’ First Nations Night theme jersey.

The “Every Child Matters” logo was designed by Indigenous artist, Justin Gilbert of Kuvua Designs. The Warriors’ uniform, worn during its January 28 game against the Panther City Lacrosse Club,

was designed by Heiltsuk artist, K.C. Hall.

The 2022-23 season marked the second consecutive year the NLL prominently featured the “Every Child Matters” movement across North America. For three weeks in January and February, every NLL team wore “Every Child Matters”-themed warmups and added a campaign-branded helmet decal for games. During halftime of each broadcasts, special segments ran discussing this topic and others relating to Indigenous populations across Canada and the United States.

Fans can still purchase “Every Child Matters” t-shirts through the NLL’s official online stores, NLLShop.com and NLLStore.ca powered by Fanatics. For every t-shirt sold, the NLL will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

First Nation celebrates Zach Whitecloud's Stanley Cup win

cloud of the Vegas Golden Knights won the National Hockey League's biggest prize.

honoured to celebrate its very own "Dakota Knight," a nickname given to Whitecloud.

MANITOBA — Vegas

defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 last Tuesday night to capture the Stanley Cup for the first time.

Members of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation headed to the powwow grounds after watching one of their own hoist the Stanley Cup.

Hundreds of celebrating community members applauded as Zach White-

Following the win, Whitecloud hoisted the Stanley Cup beside his parents.

Speaking on Sportsnet, Whitecloud thanked his family for the sacrifices they made so he could play hockey. He also thanked those back on his First Nation for their unwavering support.

In a news release, the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation said its deeply

“Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Congratulates Zach Whitecloud and the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Their Western Conference Championship. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation extends its heartfelt congratulations to community member Zach Whitecloud and the Las Vegas Golden Knights on their outstanding achievement of winning the Western Conference

Championship in the National Hockey League (NHL). We are immensely proud of Zach’s accomplishments and the positive representation he brings to our community.

Zach Whitecloud’s dedication, skill, and persever-ance have been evident throughout his hockey career, and we are thrilled to witness his success on the professional stage. As a member of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Zach is an inspiration to our young people and a shining example of what can

be done if you work hard, are deter-mined, and love what you do. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation recognizes the significance of this milestone for Zach Whitecloud and the Las Vegas Golden Knights. As a community, we fully support Zach and his team as they prepare for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. This momentous occasion provides a unique opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate, and show our unwavering support for Zach and his teammates,” reads an

earlier statement released on May 30.

Whitecloud is known for his positive attitude. Earlier this year, ESPN’s John Anderson apologized for mocking his last name after comparing it to toilet paper and Whitecloud accepted his apolo-gy.

"People make mistakes, and this is a scenario where not just John, but everyone can learn from and move forward in a positive direction and try to be better," he said in May.

Six Nations Minor Lacrosse schedule

NLL will support the Every Child Matters campaign this month.

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Delma Hill

June 26, 1932 – June 17, 2023

In loving memory of Delma Hill who has now joined her heavenly family. She passed away peacefully at the Iroquois lodge. Beloved wife to the late Truman Hill (1997). Predeceased by her parents Freda and Edward “Jacket” Hill, her sister and brothers Vernon (Hazel), Wilbert, Edmund (Denise), Clarence (Ruth), Nina (Albert), Clifford (Marion), Willard (Shirley), & Russell (Jane). Delma was the youngest and last remaining sibling to pass away.

Loved mother of Glenn, Julia (Charlie), Marjorie (Harry), Kevin (France), & Mervyn. She is survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Lifelong friend of Vivian Miller.

Delma enjoyed traveling, watching shows like MASH and As The World Turns, and she was an excellent cook. She made leatherwork, often setting up at Six Nations pageant for many years. She attended Medina and Bethany churches.

Family visitation at 1119 First Line will be on Monday June 19th at 7 p.m. She will be moved to Styres Funeral Home on Tuesday June 20th for visitation at 3 p.m. and a service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Wednesday June 21st at Styres Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Interment at Stump Hall. Refreshments to follow at 1119 First Line. The family would like to thank the staff of Iroquois lodge for the generous support and care of our mother and Dooda. www.rhbanderson.com

Fundraising Dinner

Golden spoon is having a fundraiser

July 6th from 2-6.

Full roast beef dinner with all the ixings dessert and a drink for 15.00 per plate. This will be a sit down dinner with gift raf le and Chinese auction. Come on out and support us continuing to feed our Elders in the community. Location is family and youth centre 4th line rd.

Thank you

The Golden Spoon

Congratulations

Congratulations to TORREY MARSHALL SOWDEN

Who has signed with York University for academics and football.

He was invited to many Universities and Colleges before signing with York University. He has just completed Royal Canadian Imperial Collegiate for football.

Proud of you “T”

Gram and All the Family

Mary Louise (Sault) Sytsma

A inal celebration of life and legacy-for our beloved Mary Louise (Sault) Sytsma. In her 68 years of life she achieved status of mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt & dear friend. There to welcome her back to spirit realm her parents Allen and Mary, brothers Fats, Pete, Garry, Art and Harry J., niece Sis, nephew Dew Bear, and great niece Oni. To carry on her legacy is her son Richard (Sara), grand children Carissa, Shantel, Richie, Ryan and great grandson Zepplin. Siblings Judy, Char, Abby, Larry, Bob, Martha, Dorothy Lee, Claire, Shell, Dale, many nieces, nephews and numerous greats. Visitation Monday June 19th 7p.m.-9 p.m., Funeral service Tuesday June 20th 11am. at Styres Funeral Home Ohsweken, Ontario. Interment at New Credit Cemetery with reception to follow at New Credit Community Center. www.rhbanderson.com

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June 28, 1929 - June 27, 2014

God called your name so softly

That only you could hear

And no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near

The golden gates stood open

God saw you needed rest

His garden must be beautiful

He only takes the best

Until we meet again

And walk together hand in hand

Always loved and remembered

Until we stroll over heaven together

Wife Norma

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In Memory of Leonard Lickers

CLUES

ACROSS

1. Understand intuitively

13. Undermine

15. The condition of being concealed or hidden

16. Irritate

17. The process of developing a theory

19. Ceramic jar

21. Not fresh

22. Dad’s fashion accessory

23. Popular review site

25. New Mexico county

26. ‘__ death do us part

27. Fees

29. Takes with force

31. One-time Yankees rookie sensation

33. Gordon and Snider are two

34. Body parts

36. Arranges

38. Fiddler crabs

39. Mimics

41. Witnesses

43. They __

44. Lasso

46. Runs down

48. In response to

52. Bird-like dinosaur

53. Metamorphic stages

54. Conditions of incapacity

56. Sodas are sold in these units

57. Break away from 58. Ethereal 59. Boggy

CLUES DOWN

1. Mangled

2. Ruffled some feathers

3. Not young

4. Lakers legend

5. Nocturnal S. American rodent

6. Direction (Scottish)

7. Intestinal inflammation

8. Spring back in fear

9. Owl genus

10. Girls

11. Unbeliefs

12. Force unit

14. Expired trade agreement

15. Went alone

18. Animal noises

20. Woman who graduated from a specific school

24. The very top

26. Organs in males

28. Earnings

30. Z Z Z

32. Reddish browns

34. A salt or ester of acetic acid

35. A place to get off your feet

37. More disreputable

38. Kidney condition

40. Cease moving

Quick 43. Extra seed covering 45. “Survivor: Panama” winner

47. Six 49. One who inspects lamps 50. Small parrot 51. Primordial matter of the universe

55. __ fi (slang)

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don’t feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. These situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Confide in a friend about something that is troubling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. Thank others for lending an ear.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along fine with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You may want to know what another person is thinking but don’t want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won’t seem like an interrogation.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for reflection, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsibilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, this week you may find yourself meeting new people and fitting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while having fun along the way.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, finances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful.