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TORONTO — Ontario announced more long-term care beds will be coming to the Iroquois Lodge in Ohsweken.

Sixty-four new beds will be installed at the

nursing care facility. ǯ Care and John Noble Home, as well as homes in Hagersville and Port Dover, will see a total of just over 200 new beds.

The spots are part of a provincial plan to open 5,000 new spaces at longterm care facilities by 2022.

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ORANGEVILLE — Wellington County OPP recovered a child’s body from the Grand River on Saturday. ϐ to be that of missing threeyear-old Kaden Young.

Kaden drowned after being swept away in ϐ 21. Massive search efforts along the Grand River were organized by community volunteers to try and bring the family closure.

A candlelight vigil in Kaden's memory was held in Belwood Wednesday night.

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Ruling that called Indigenous rights “a waste of time” stayed on appeal Child support case involving Six Nations businessman Ken Hill headed to Ontario Court of Appeal in June NAHNDA GARLOW

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SIX NATIONS — An Ontario Court of Appeal judge has overturned the dismissal of a man’s Indigenous rights by a Superior Court judge on a child support case between two Indigenous people.

Justice J.A. Roberts granted a stay pending appeal on a December 2017 Superior Court dismissal of Indigenous rights by Justice Deborah L. Chappel. In Chappel’s decision she called the pursuit of a Mohawk man’s Indigenous right to resolve a child support matter according to Haudenosaunee laws and customs “a waste of time”.

Roberts says in her March ruling, that Six Nations businessman Ken Hill would suffer irreparable harm if his constitutional question is dismissed — and granted a stay pending appeal on that issue.

The case is headed to the Ontario Court of Appeal in June.

Roberts repudiated the Kitchener judge, saying it is not up to both the child’s Six Nations Tuscarora mother, Brittany Beaver, and the Ontario legal system to unilaterally decide on Hill’s case — and that the case merits a full appeals court review.

The Appeal court also overturned Justice Chappel’s ruling that the case can proceed without the ability of Hill’s lawyers to be present for their arguments.

Beaver is arguing that a multi-million dollar provision in child support is not the proper table amount and is seeking resolution through Ontario’s legal system. She is asking for nearly $119,000 a month in spousal and child support combined.

Hill has been paying $10,000 a month in support to his ex-partner — and is seeking mediation with Indigenous experts for the matter in his own

territory, asserting it is his Indigenous right not be forced into the courts of a foreign government to resolve the matter.

Raj Rasalingam, who is speaking on behalf of Hill, says the case is not about support or a family law matter — but is a matter of Hill’s right as an Indigenous person not be forced through Ontario’s legal system.

“He is challenging the very system of laws that did experiments on First Nations children, deprived Six Nations of lands and a legal system that took First Nations kids away from their parents to deprive them of their heritage and culture and identity,” says Rasalingam.

He pointed to the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission’s finding of Canadian systems inflicting “cultural genocide” against Indigenous people in Canada.

Lawyers for Hill reached out to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) and the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) on the constitutional question via letters to Elected Chief Ava Hill and Jock Hill, Secretary to the HCCC. According to court documents, Katherine Hensel, an Toronto Indigenous lawyer for Hill noted that the while SNEC did not respond, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy did and objected to an Ontario court making a determination as to whether the Confederacy has jurisdiction over the dispute, and whether it has authority granted under the Great Law which governs the Haudenosaunee people.

Hill’s resistance to the imposition of a foreign legal system is not unique.

In 2015, a Six Nations family fought a historic battle in an Ontario court for their Indigenous right to treat their child with Indigenous medicine instead of chemotherapy for leukaemia — stating it was their constitutionally protected Indigenous right.

In that case, Justice

G.B. Edwards pointed to a 1996 decision at the Supreme Court from a BC fishing dispute. Justice Antonio Lamer then defined what Indigenous rights look like in the Canadian legal system as defined by the constitution.

Lamer said in his ruling that Indigenous rights exist because Indigenous people were already present in the continent prior to the arrival of Europeans — “participating in distinct cultures, as they had done for centuries.”

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court has no jurisdiction to deal with the Family Law disputes between himself and Beaver, who is also Haudenosaunee.

Hill says that imposing Ontario’s legal system in this matter violates his Indigenous rights.

But Beaver and her lawyers argue that although she is a Tuscarora woman ethnically, she does not consider herself to be culturally Haudenosaunee — and sought a dismissal of Hill’s right to assert his Indigenous rights in resolving this case.

ruling saying the litmus test to qualify if a matter is an Indigenous right or not — is to “determine if an activity is an element of the practise, custom or tradition integral to the distinctive aboriginal group claiming the right.”

Hill is arguing that the Haudenosaunee have “a robust law, a dispute resolution system, which, among other things, determined how disputes within and between families were to be resolved.”

He argues the traditional governance system “has been practiced continuously since the time of contact with European settlers, despite the operation of other, colonial legal systems.”

Hill said in his constitutional question an Ontario

Justice Chappel dismissed Hill’s constitutional question in December of 2017 — imposing provincial framework only to resolving the case.

While she did point to Justice Lamer’s clarification in the reason for her judgement, she ultimately dismissed Hill’s Indigenous right in the case saying that “allowing it to proceed would be a waste of time.”

But in March 2018, a Court of Appeal judge overturned that dismissal and now the constitutional question of Indigenous rights is back on the table.

Raslingham says the fight is an unusual one with two Indigenous people fighting — one to apply Indigenous rights and one to ignore them.

Hill has decided to take up that fight and assert his Indigenous right not to be forced into a foreign legal system.

“Mr Hill has chosen to advance his unique rights.

A court that occupies non-surrendered land of the Six Nations cannot itself deliver justice,” says Rasalingam. “Mr. Hill is well known in his community to not only having looked after his children but many members of his non-related community of Six Nations.

"He has provided a million dollar paid up home and all schooling and expenses for his son.

He does pay a huge sum of money in monthly support. This is about his kids identity he is fighting on.”

Hill said in an affidavit that he is “obligated to abide by Haudenosaunee law to the exclusion of Ontario and Canadian Family Law, that the operation of Ontario and Canadian Family Law is inconsistent with his culture and that of his community, and that extending Ontario and Canadian Family Law is not in the best interests of [his son], his family or Haudenosaunee children generally.”

This is a substantial argument. In January 2018, Six Nations was granted official designation on it’s own independent child welfare service — a journey that began nearly ten years ago to unravel Haudenosaunee children from the grips of the provincial child welfare system in order to create an Indigenous-led community based system that respects internal cultures, traditions and protocol.

Hill says he has been advised through his oral tradition that “Ontario and Canadian legal processes have harmed and continue to harm Haudenosaunee children, families and communities — whereas Haudenosaunee culture and law “prioritizes the interests of children and considers the collective community to be responsible for

the care, protection and well-being of children.”

Though Beaver and her son reside in Waterloo and not on Six Nations of the Grand River reserve — they do reside on Six Nations territory within the Haldimand Tract. Hill says Haudenosaunee law and legal processes are binding upon Haudenosaunee people living within the Haldimand Tract, and not only to those who live on the reserve.

But Beaver and her lawyers argue that although she is a Tuscarora woman ethnically, she does not consider herself to be culturally Haudenosaunee.

She sought a dismissal of Hill’s right to apply his Indigenous right in resolving this case — and wants only provincial law to apply.

Beaver declined to comment on the Appeal Court decision to stay.

In her affadavit, Beaver says, “I cannot provide (my son) with a lifestyle comparable to the lifestyle enjoyed by Kenny on the current amount of child support paid by him.”

Currently that amount is around $14,000 a month including fees for the child’s private school tuition.

Beaver currently lives with her new partner, their child, and her son in Waterloo — in $900,000 home Hill purchased for her. She is pursuing $33,183 a month in child support for their son and $85,701 a month in spousal support for their five year relationship which ended in 2013. Hill's team says there is significant evidence showing a spousal relationship never existed.

According to court documents Beaver is seeking a Muskoka cottage, to be designated the beneficiary of Hill’s life insurance policy and $200,000 in legal costs.

Hill provided Beaver with an extensive list of gifts, properties, vacations and vehicles for herself and extended family members totalling over $2 million.

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Ninja Warrior fitness for youth coming to Six Nations NAHNDA GARLOW

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SIX NATIONS — A Six Nations father, inspired by a love for a healthy community, is launching an exciting new fitness program aimed at empowering youth.

Michael Hill is turning a part of his property into a ninja warrior-style outdoor gym. This summer Hill, along with a team of high skilled personal trainers and nutrition counsellors, are planning a unique program for youth ages 4-17 on Six Nations — giving them a summer filled with fitness programming aiming to grow self-confidence and empowerment.

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scaling walls, climbing ropes and racing across unstable surfaces to complete one circuit in record time.

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Warrior Park Athletics at Six Nations is Hill’s journey into the world of ninja warrior training. His goal is to open the project to youth on Six Nations for a fun and empowering way to get fit.

Together with a list of

noted trainers, volunteers and community sponsors, Hill says the kick-off month of programming will be free for youth. “We will be taking up to 280 kids for this first program,” said Hill.

A total of 280 youth will run through the program twice a week for the month.

According to the program outline youth will have free play through an inflatable 85 foot inflatable obstacle course. Then they will be led through 30 minutes of team style fitness training followed by another 30 minutes of the ninja warrior obstacle training.

Registrants will be given at home workout plans and information for a healthy diet plan families can follow to support their kids at home. Children will also be given team swag for participating in the program.

Two Row Times has partnered as a program sponsor.

Registration dates are set for Six Nations throughout the month of May. Information and registration booths will be at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena May 1-4 from 4:30 to 8pm. Again at the Six

Nations Community Hall on May 6 from 1:30 to 7pm. A third registration date will be held at the Iroquois Plaza near Erlind’s Restaurant May 11th from 11am to 6pm — and Community Awareness Week will see two registrations available at the Jukasa Studios on May 18 from 3 to 6pm, and at the Gaylord Powless Arena on May 24 from 11am to 7pm.

The park is currently under construction and will be ready for programming starting in June.

Hill says he wants to have the program be as free as possible for community youth, adding there is still opportunity for local businesses and organizations to partner as sponsors.

Sponsorship is still needed for remaining equipment, registration, team swag and session costs. Sponsors will have the unique opportunity to be promoted as supporters of the project on the programs’ social media, on billboards at the park and on team swag.

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The latest discovery from Indonesia replaces the petroleum-based material with one using yuca plant fibre. It looks and feels like plastic but is biodegradable in the landfill and harmless to insects and animals.

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World War II Navajo Code Talker dies at 92 STAFF REPORT

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WINDOW ROCK, AZ — A Navajo Code Talker who used his native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.

The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday.

He was 92.

Hawthorne enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and became part of a famed group of Navajos who transmitted hundreds of messages in their language without error.

The code was never broken.

Hawthorne was one of the most visible survivors of the group. He appeared at public events and served as vice-president of a group representing the men.

Though he received the Congressional Silver Medal in 2001, he never considered himself a hero.

Hawthorne later served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He's survived by five children and more than a dozen grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled Friday.

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TORONTO — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says there is an urgent need for the Chiefs of Ontario to restructure.

Day says the organization must develop strategies for funding, elections and impending First Nations legislation if Chiefs of Ontario is going to advocate effectively for Indingenous people in the province.

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Printing the truth has a cost EDITORIAL BY JONATHAN GARLOW The word of the week is the Onondaga basis for Two Row Times editor Nahnda Garlow’s name. It means something sweet – how fitting. Nahnda is more than just an editor and journalist but she is also a survivor.

I’m not talking about the bout with cancer in 2012, although yes, obviously she won.

Nahnda also survived an onslaught against her identity and character for daring to speak the truth. After writing a number of exposes on the Haudenosaunee Development Institute, lies were intentionally fabricated in an attempt to silence her and to get her to back down and there are still a few who believe those lies to this day.

The HDI Director spoke at a public meeting in 2016 and claimed that the

Two Row Times was part of a grand conspiracy to “bring down the Confederacy.” Although not based on truth, this bold lie took root in the hearts of those who didn’t like the things that we wrote about.

So there is a small group of our own people who do not or maybe cannot comprehend the sweetness that Nahnda really is, and as a community member and as someone who deeply respects Nahnda that is very saddening.

Now after all these years have passed it has become obvious that Nahnda did a great service for the Six Nations Community with her own research and investigation into the activities of Aaron Detlor and the HDI. She sacrificed her own reputation and safety for

the safety of our Confederacy and the well-being of our future generations.

When I first met Nahnda, she and her family taught me about the Confederacy because they are a Confederacy family. She was raised to believe in traditional values and has a life mission to further the Haudenosaunee cause here on earth. When she writes her stories I know she is fighting on behalf of the Six Nations people like a warrior going into battle.

Despite the historical trauma and despite the fallout of colonialism she continues to do her job reporting on the matters that affect the lives of Six Nations people and does so with integrity and honesty.

Nahnda and the entire team at the Two Row Times appreciates our

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Giving honour to the late falling snow NAHNDA GARLOW

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There’s been something different about this unrelenting snow. Maybe it’s my age and I’m getting sentimental. But I just can’t get mad that it isn’t fully spring yet.

It was a late night pause at the Taco Bell drive through when I had my a-ha moment. Which, admittedly we are doing way too much these days. Between running a business, wrangling my four kids and managing a household all too often dinner falls by the wayside and I end up quietly waiting beside this lonely drive thru window.

This time it was probably the first few moments of silence I’d had all day.

As I was patiently waiting for my chicken chips I looked up at the sky — pitch black and so cold it seemed ominous. Somewhere cascading between the neon lights across the street and that darkness a few rogue flakes started to fall. Far away from the torrent winds of the blizzards we’ve had, and nowhere near the romantic dusting that comes just before Christmastime. Something different was in these flakes.

As they fell they just sort of floated around me and stayed suspended in the air, never quite seeming to land.

It was a dance of snow, somewhat of a last hurrah.

The girl in the Taco Bell window knocked on my window and broke my concentration on the snow. *Knock knock knock* “It’s gonna be a bit we’re just waiting on your fries,” she said and handed me another bag.

As her window was closing I could hear her say, ‘Ugh I wish it would stop freaking snowing already!”

I unfurled the paper bag, looked back at the twirling flakes and fell back into my space-out.

As I was sitting there in the long-desired silence of a late April snowfall, eating my chicken chips, I started to think about the business of life. The busy-ness of my life. And how I am not getting any younger.

Maybe it’s those mid-life analysis you get to while in your thirties — who knows. But for a moment while I was watching those flakes I started to see the possibility that I myself will someday become like late falling snow.

All of us will if we are blessed with a long life. At some point, our busyness comes to an end and the spring snowstorms of our lives become perhaps an annoyance to those around us.

I started to wonder if someday, when my hair is the colour of these snowflakes, will my last hurrah be loathed by people longing for spring and youth? Or will those last moments in my older years be honoured? Will I eventually be treated like late falling snow? Or will I be given permission to dance across the night sky like these floating flakes surrounding me?

I couldn’t help but think of my grandmothers, and wonder, if they were dancing out there among those flakes. And I decided in that moment that I would always honour the late falling snow — and never complain about it again.

Because I couldn’t help but fall in love with the vision of my grandmothers dancing among those snowflakes. And I couldn’t help but see myself someday in that vision. I couldn’t help but fall in love with that version of myself, god-willing, that is yet to come.

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No level playing field for Indigenous people Mu WÎyan Î’uch:

Thunder Woman Speaks

By Rachel A. Snow

The Canadian government continues to move forward with genocidal legislation framed as beneficial for the original people. Canada is still attempting to rewrite the historic relationship between the original people and settlers.

Trudeau is following in the footsteps of his late father in attempting to implement 1969 White Paper policy directives through modern legislation using hijacked terms like self-government and self-determination.

Both these terms imply that some benevolent, paternalistic force is “giving” governing or sovereign powers to a third party.

This is false.

Trudeau the elder did not understand the original people of this island.

Doused in white privileged thinking, both Trudeaus have willfully misunderstood the original relationship.

The first people, the original people who inhabited this land, were raised with an understanding to share and help one another. They did not have an archaic encumbered process of dividing up blades of grass. The original people’s concept of land and resource sharing remains unchanged.

It is the settlers, posturing with news releases and Canada wide “engagement” sessions, who are the snake oil salesmen selling the extermination of the original people with bureaucratic marketing. The “Indian problem” keeps getting repackaged with federal solutions while the real solutions that are coming from the Indians themselves, are not heard.

Mainstream Canadians want to understand “equality” – but they look at it through their own lens.

For mainstream parenting versus original people’s parenting: they do not understand the First Nation kinship relationship where older relations fill an ancestral role in educating and raising children.

Mainstream has a nuclear family, and parenting books or policies that are generically applied. For mainstream each year, new challenges require new methodology in this one area.

In housing matters mainstream Canadians inherit or pay to own their homes. They pay property taxes and expect that water, roads, sewer, garbage and other services will be provided.

On the reserve there

are not enough houses.

Up to fifteen families can be living in one house.

The original First Nation bands are underfunded for housing. For a population of three thousand people, housing allowances are set by the department of Indian Affairs at possibly ten new houses per year with limited funds for ongoing, existing home maintenance or renovations.

There can also be poor road maintenance, no access to clean water, poor infrastructure or limited services to maintain reserve homes.

Yes, the response is that indigenous people have to get or earn their own homes. Okay. The reserve or First Nation is located on communal property held in trust by the federal government. Therefore, it is almost impossible for a band or its members to get financing in for those people willing to pay for a home. The homes attached to private property enhance the property value. A home attached to communal property cannot increase the value of “valueless” land. This is valueless in mainstream property terms.

The land is not valueless.

The land holds the hearts

and integrity of the ancestors who have gone on to the final campground. The land speaks. The original people are part of this continuous cycle.

These are two examples of what is not known by mainstream Canada when they hear the budgets that promise so many “billions’ for the Indigenous.

What mainstream Canada does hear is their rising blood pressure and the word tax dollars. They have not heard about the Indian Trust fund that was brought to Canada in 1913 that should be at an estimated 2 trillion dollars today earning 35 billion in yearly interest. Therefore, the original people have their own dollars that are being parceled out as “new or improved relationship dollars” each year by consecutive federal governments.

So Trudeau and his henchmen, or so-called ministers, have been trying to spin that their new recognition and implementation of rights legislation is this year’s solution to the “Indian problem.”

“For too long, the original people have not been able to determine their own destiny…” This part is true. The Indigenous rights legislation is being touted as a continuing benchmark in the liberal’s determination to achieve “reconciliation”. How can there be any reconciliation when

there have been repeated policies, jurisprudence and legislation answering a false understanding of the “Indian problem?”

There is much federal head shaking, complete with tears and heart wrenching apologies - all shed for the intolerable “Indian” situation. There is little head nodding acknowledging that privileged mainstream groupthink continues to put forward solutions that make whitesense.

There is no acknowledgement of the years of physiological, psychological and spiritual abuse which have brought the original people to the highest unemployment rates, worst living conditions, highest suicide and incarceration rates and diminished life expectancies.

This is the ugly part that mainstream Canadians will not see. If the true history of this land had been taught understanding the manipulations, theft and fraudulent behavior of successive Canadian governments, maybe Canadians would understand equality cannot be achieved with any magic legislation, and not by the next federal election.

As long as the federal government keeps a public relations approach that is reasonable to mainstream measures, the reality and stark despair of the original people will not be seen. It is trickery. It is shifting the

history and current affairs to trick Canadians and the global audience into believing all that can be done, IS being done.

This federal mantra of Trudeau, sadly, is being repeated his “aboriginal Canadians.” The Assembly of First Nations advocacy office has become an official “nation” with a wave from Trudeau’s wand – which means he has increased funding dollars to get Indian agreement.

What is the real solution? For one thing, Trudeau and his gang of posers have to stop pretending that they understand the “Indian problem”.

They can say that after 150 years, we have not broken the Indian spirit.

They can say, as Canadian guests, we have to have full communal engagement and it will probably take another one hundred and fifty years to undo the harms we have inflicted on the original people of this land. They can say they offered us friendship, peace and were generous in accommodating our ancestors.

It is now time to repay this kindness and also time to learn from a great people who have flourished for centuries on this land. What has made this land great is not what we brought to it, but what has always been here. That is recognition and reconciliation.

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Pot info meeting opens lively discussion

Cannabis Street Team presents the dangers of recreational cannabis use on behalf of Health Services JIM WINDLE

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OHSWEKEN — Several weeks ago a public meeting was held at Yogi’s Barn where the results of extensive surveys amongst Six Nations residents about the positive values of medical marijuana as well as what is known as recreational pot.

At that meeting, it was suggested that another information meeting dedicated to the perceived negative effects of marijuana use could be presented as well. That meeting took place at the Six Nations Community Hall Tuesday night.

The presentation was made by the community service group known as the Cannabis Street Team.

About 100 people attended with their questions and their opinions, although the later was discouraged for the sake of time.

The presentation covered many aspects of

A large turnout at the Six Nations Community Hall gathered to talk about medical marijuana and its effect on the mind, body and society at large. It was by and large respectful and informational although there were several challenges to some of the information brought forth.

PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

the Marijuana plant, but it also sought the position of the traditional chiefs council which was that since marijuana is a mind changer, and so they would stand against the open sales and use of pot for any purpose.

The presentation was well crafted and delivered by members of the Street

Team which includes Brantford Blast hockey star, Cam Sault, who did most of the presentation.

It seemed there was as many firmly against it as firmly for it, but as the Q&A progressed, the source of some of their materials was questioned.

The meeting was certainly informational for

non-users and for some served to compound their fears, categorizing pot as a drug on the same moral equivalence as hard drugs like crack or opioids.

There was information gathered from the Toronto Police in a seminar the Team attended about how legal marijuana was going to look come this fall

when it becomes legal and later when recreational pot is also legalized.

Driving under the influence could result in serious penalties, not unlike drunk driving.

Young drivers who have been driving for two years or less will be subject to a zero-tolerance policy.

“No level of marijuana

YOUNG ADULTS ABUSE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AT HIGH RATES

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Average number of Opiod Overdoses resulting in Hospitalization per day in Canada.

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will be allowed in the system,” according to Sault.

“First offence drivers will a 3-day suspension and a $250 fine. Reoffenders fines and suspensions will increase with each offence.”

That is not even talking about an impaired driving charge which could result in a loss of one’s drivers licence or even jail time.

Health concerns for pregnant women were also talked about as was the known adverse emotional and phycological effects of marijuana use among young children or developing teens. Those concerns are quite real and have also been voiced in pro-pot circles as well as anti-pot circles.

General mental health concerns presented by the Street Team include depression and anxiety.

They also challenged the much-repeated notion that pot has been proven effective for the post-traumatic stress disorder, saying there is no evidence to support a connection.

Young adults (age 18 to 25) are the biggest abusers of prescription opioid pain relievers, ADHD stimulants and anti anxiety drugs. In 2010, almost 3000 young adults died from prescription drug (mainly oipoid) overdoses - Opoid overdoses are higher than both Heroin and Cocaine combined.

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arts. culture. entertainment.

Artwork stolen from Woodland Thieves vandalized outdoor art installation at First Nations cultural centre CHEZNEY MARTIN

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BRANTFORD —The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) announced that the outdoor installation Les Demoiselles d’Arigonon, which attracted Kent Monkman fans and art fans alike, was vandalized and stolen from at the beginning of this month.

Staff noticed the outdoor art piece — which is housed in a Cadillac with five stylized and painted wooden figures inside — was broken into and two of the figures were missing on Thursday, April 5.

Artistic Director Naomi Johnson described the incident as “heartbreaking.”

“The incident was noticed by a staff member in the late afternoon,” said Johnson. “It is heartbreaking that someone would vandalize or steal from our museum.”

With over 40 years of artwork displayed at the museums gallery, the artistic staff continue to respond to the needs and diversity of First Nations artists to the best of their abilities each year. In regards to the impact of theft, Johnson said that it has garnered a lot of public support.

“We take great pride in the artists we showcase and our collections,” said Johnson. “The Woodland Cultural Centre exists as an institution to serve, educate and present works from an Indigenous perspective. The public feedback has been one of outrage that someone would do this. It’s regrettable that an incident had to occur to see this kind of support, but it is nice to know the greater public cares.”

The online response to the announcement included shame and disappointment, as is to be expected, and as an artist herself Johnson can empathize with an artist whose work was stolen, but not a thief.

Ash Basket by 2017 Best in Show winner Ronni-Leigh Goeman.

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Haudenosaunee Art Show seeking entries

The Cadillac that housed the beautiful painted figures now sits dormant on the side lawn of the PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN Woodland Cultural Centre.

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Glimpses of what the art installation was intended to look like. Two figures from the five-figure installation are now missing.

The driver's side window appears to have been tampered with PHOTO BY CHEZNEY MARTIN during the incident.

”As an artist what you create is very much a part of you, and a theft like this can feel like an extremely personal violation. To have someone steal from what is intended to be a public work enjoyed by all is especially disheartening,” she said.

“I can’t put myself into the mindset of an individual who would do something like this. I suspect like most thieves they don’t give a lot of thought to anyone but themselves and what personal gratification they are getting in that moment.”

The justice hoped for

by Johnson and the rest of the WCC staff is not vengeful however.

“Our hopes are that someone will recognize these figures. They are very unusual and unique, life-sized and eye-catching — you can’t walk past these figures without giving them a second look. I’d love to see them returned, restored, and displayed as intended,” she said.

Brantford Police were notified of the theft and vandalism and is investigating. If you have any information, please contact the WCC at 519-759-2650 ext. 243.

VICTOR, NY — For the second year in a row, Ganondagan will be holding the second Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show, promoting contemporary Hodinöhsö:ni’ artists and their work.

The show will be open for public exhibition at the Seneca Art & Culture Center during Ganondagan’s 27th annual Native American Dance & Music Festival, July 28-29, 2018.

Any enrolled member of a Haudenosaunee nation is eligible to apply with proof of tribal en-

rollment or Hodinöhsö:ni’ descent, regardless of current place of residence.

The show committee will accept digital images of the works until June 17, and the artists will be notified that week if their submissions have been accepted into the show.

More than $8,000 in cash prizes may be awarded in four divisions by a panel of jurors.

Artists may submit in one of four divisions: Beadwork, Basketry, Traditional Arts and Fine Arts

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KAHA:WI DANCE THEATRE

BLOOD TIDES WORLD PREMIERE 3 - 5 MAY

“Big Joe” Sharrow and his new band will be performing along with The Bad Guys to mark the official SUBMITTED PHOTO debut of “Big Joe” at Club NV in downtown Brantford on Friday.

Big Joe back on stage

Reenergized Joe Sharrow to sing the blues in Brantford STAFF REPORT

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BRANTFORD — There have been a few sneakpeeks, starting with a very successful debut on the big stage at the Six Nations Fall Fair last year, but this coming Friday night, April 27th, will be the “official” return of Big Joe to the blues stage – this time clean and sober and with a whole new energy.

“Big Joe” Sharrow and his new band will be performing along with The Bad Guys to mark the official debut of “Big Joe” at Club NV in downtown Brantford.

The band consists of lead guitarist Guy Wilkes and bassist Jim Windle, both veterans of the 80’s country-rock band and hosts of TV’s “Lively Country” Whisky Hollow. Rhythm guitarist Rufus Crabhawk, and drummer Evan Williams, both of Six Nations, round out the Big Joe band.

“It really feels great to be back on the stage again,” Joe says. “I actually thought I’d never get back on the stage again because of the addiction problem I had,

and I wasn’t very healthy.

But now I have been clean and sober for over seven years.”

There has also been a more recognizable difference. Big Joe, is quite so big any more. Although he says he still has a long way to go, Sharrow has lost more than 100 lbs. as part of his rehab and says he feels better than he has for years.

“I wasn’t sure even if my voice would come back the way to was, but it started slowly coming back. I’m not quite 150% yet, but I’m getting there,” he says.

After rehearsals this past week, Big Joe says he is ready to go.

“I’m glad that nothing has been rushed,” he says.

“When Jace Martin called for this Friday’s date, I wanted to make it our official debut. I love everybody in the band and I have nothing but respect for all of them all. I really feel there is something special here and I want to invite everybody out Friday.

We’re going to have a good time so why not join us?”

Multi-talented Six Nations pop/R&B singer/ song-writer Jace Martin is hosting a string of con-

certs featuring some of Six Nations, New Credit and regional Aboriginal artists which he is calling, the “Live Music Friday’ series at Club NV, at 234 Colborne Street.

Following Big Joe in the series will be multiple-award winning Six Nations rocker and actor Derek Miller, Friday, May 18th. Miller is featured in the highly acclaimed docu-movie “Rumble”.

Country fans get to enjoy “Country Night” with Mackenzie Leigh Meyer on June 8th and it will be back to the blues Friday, June 29th, when the Healers return for “Summer Party” night.

Friday, July 13th, Dwayne Laforme’s Boogie Blue Band will be on stage, followed on July 27th by the Blaine Bomberry Blues Band.

The Josh Miller Blues Band, featuring award winning singer and guitarist Josh Miller, is booked for Friday, August 10th, with the “Season Finally” featuring the great Crystal Shawanda, Friday, August 31st.

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SPORTS

know the score.

Rebel power dominates early season The Six Nations Rebels are 3-0 to start the season after thumping the Welland Generals 16-10 on Sunday.

JIM WINDLE

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SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Rebels took the second leg of a homeand-home series with the Welland Generals this Sunday at the Welland Arena 16-10, to add a third win in as many starts to their early season totals. The new season opened with an 11-8 win over Hamilton and continued with two more wins against Welland.

The Generals had hoped for a better show-

ing than they had in the season opener Friday against the Rebels, but as it turned out it was more of the same as the Generals lost 16-10 at home.

The Rebels blew the hinges off the doors in the first period, easily building up a 10-5 lead in a penalty filled period where Garret Vyse-Squire set the pace with the first of six first period powerplay goals, starting with Vyse-Squire’s extra man goal scored at 34 seconds with Generals’ Brock Parker in the box for an overly aggressive slash at 19 seconds.

Amazing

The referees were busy all night as second period continued to be interrupted by 17 penalties between the two teams after calling 22 penalties in the first.

It was 10-5 after 20 minutes and 15-8 after 40 minutes of play when Six Nations pulled back on the throttle in the third using the huge lead to work on a few things in the third.

Kobe Whitcomb is off to a terrific start scoring two and assisting on two more in Friday nights win, and four goals and three assists in Monday’s

JUNIOR B HOCKEY ACTION

PHOTO BY JIM WINDLE

win, both versus Welland.

Two nights earlier, at the ILA, the Generals suffered a 17-4 clobbering at the hands of the young Rebels. It didn’t take long for the floor at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena began to tilt towards the Welland goal. By the end of the first period, Garret Vyse-Squire, Daylen Hill (2G), Khan General, Kobe Whitcomb, Austin Giles and Riley Miller had created a 7-2 first period lead.

The Rebels dominance continued throughout the second period ending 124. Six Nations added five

more in the third for the lopsided win.

The offensive and defensive power shown already this early in the Jr. B season is exciting, but there may be one area coach General my want to address before it becomes a problem. Discipline.

Tyler Foxe-MacKenzie and Wes Whitlow ran into disciplinary problems at 18:26 when Whitlow was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct minor plus a 10 minute abuse of officials Gross Misconduct. MacKenzie and Welland’s Zach Otto tangled with Macken-

zie given a five minute Fighting Major, a Fighting Game Misconduct, five minutes as Instigator, another Fighting Game Misconduct and an aggressor Major. Otto got five firefighting and a Game Misconduct.

Upcoming games include Wednesday, April 25th when the Reb’s travel to London to face the Blue Devils, before returning home Friday, April 27th to play host to the Guelph Regals. Then, Saturday, they are back on the road where they will take on the Windsor Clippers.

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Provincial success for young Six Nations wrestlers

There have been a couple of changes made to the Six Nations Riverman Senior B lacrosse schedule in recent days.

The following is the team's updated 2018 schedule:

STAFF REPORT

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BRAMPTON — On Saturday April 21st, athletes throughout the province participated in the Ontario Youth Wrestling Championships in Brampton, Ont. The tournament featured athletes from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Over 300 wrestlers battled in the one-day event in hopes of being named Provincial Champion.

Two of the competitors were Six Nations grapplers Aysen and Kaidyn Lickers, who represented Discipline Wrestling Club of Stoney Creek.

Aysen is in his fourth year of wrestling and last year was a National Silver medalist. The fifth grade I.L. Thomas student competed in the Kids division, which is Grades 5 and 6.

Aysen has collected two tournament gold medals this season and has shown improvement against wrestlers older than him.

At the provincial championship, he competed in a

HOME GAMES

LEFT: Kaidyn, left, and Aysen Lickers had a good showing at the Ontario Youth Wrestling Championships in Brampton, Ont. Aysen finished a hard-fought fifth place in the Kids division, while Kaidyn was declared Provincial Champion in the Novice division after not surrendering a point throughout the entire tournament. RIGHT: Kaidyn Lickers displays his medal as provincial Novice champion.

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very tough weight class against some experienced wrestlers. He lost a couple matches by a single point and came away with a fifthplace finish.

Kaidyn, also in his fourth year of wrestling, had placed second at the provincial championships two

years in a row. The fourth grade I.L. Thomas student competed in the Novice division, which is Grades 3 and 4.

Throughout the season, Kaidyn has wrestled in the Novice division and moved up to the Kids division gaining valuable experience.

Corvairs to battle Cyclones for Sutherland Cup

Two contenders have yet to meet this season JIM WINDLE

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CALEDONIA — On Wednesday the Caledonia Pro-Fit Corvairs begin the last leg of a journey that began September 2017 with a 4-3 win over Elmira. Between then and Wednesday’s opening of the Sutherland Cup bestof-seven series against the Listowel Cyclones, Caledonia won 45 games, lost four and one OT loss for the best regular season points total in the 26-team GOJHL, Jr. B’s.

The long playoff season began February 27th with a four-game sweep of the Fort Erie Meteors. It took five games to dispose of the Niagara Falls Canucks.

The St. Catharines Falcons went down in four for the Conference Championship before pushing aside the Elmira Sugar Kings in four straight in the OHA semi-final round.

Listowel defeated Lon-

CORRECTION

don in the other conference finals to earn a shot at the Sutherland Cup, but will be up against a formidable foe in the Pro-Fit Corvairs.

In the regular season, the Listowel Cyclones finished first win the Midwestern Conference with 43 wins, five losses and three OT losses. In the playoffs, the Cyclones swept Guelph, won in seven games against Waterloo before seeping Elmira in the conference championships.

The Cyclones blew away London 4-2 in the semi-final round and will take a shot at the Sutherland Cup. The Cyclones and the Corvairs have not met this season but judging by the statistics, this should be a fine series and by far the toughest challenge they have seen this season.

The Corvairs will have to keep a lid on Chayse Herrfort who leads Listowel in playoff points with 13 goals and 14

assists, as well as Cullen Mercer with 12 goals and 21 assists in 17 playoff appearances so far. Leading the Corvairs in playoff points is Adam Craievich with 10 goals and 22 assists, also in 17 games.

The teams are also closely matched in goals against and both have solid defensive squads and special teams, all adding up to what could be a long series.

SUTHERLAND CUP

FINALS SCHEDULE

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His first three matches ended with him winning

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The finals featured Lickers versus another undefeated wrestler in the weight class from Brampton Matmen Wrestling Club. The string of provincial silver medals would come to an end for Lickers as he caught his opponent in a four point Cowcatcher throw and scored a pin within 30 seconds.

Kaidyn would have his hand raised as Provincial Champion, going through the tournament without surrendering a single point.

Aysen and Kaidyn will travel next month to Prince Edward Island to compete in the National Youth Wrestling Championships.

They would like to thank the Discipline Wrestling Club coaches for all the time spent helping them improve as athletes.

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ROCHESTER — The Rochester Knighhawks had a chance to fend off the New England Black Wolves in this past weekend at the Blue Cross Arena, but could not stop the charging pack and lost 116. The Knighthawks and the Black Wolves are now tied with identical 9-8 records, a half game back of first-place Georgia.

New England led 2-1 after the first quarter and 4-3 at the half. Johnny Powless had a big game to lead the Wolves with a goal and three assists, and Adam Bomberry scored as well.

Also on Saturday, the Toronto Rock beat the Buffalo Bandits 16-11.

That evened the Rock with the Bandits for the last place in the East with identical records of 8-9, 1.5 games back.

Meanwhile, out west the Calgary Roughnecks assaulted the Vancouver Stealth 26-11.

The regular season

closes this coming weekend with a full slate of games. This Saturday Vancouver is in Georgia, Rochester and Buffalo go at it again in Buffalo, Toronto is in Colorado, and Calgary is in Saskatchewan. The finale of the regular season comes Sunday when the Georgia Swarm and the New England Black Wolves meet.

“We were off tonight,” Rochester head coach Mike Hasen said. “A lot of credit goes to them, because they were good. They were in lanes, they were big, they were strong, they were disrupting what we wanted to do.”

“You can’t score six goals,” added Rochester forward Joe Resetarits. “I think everybody knows that and knows this game that six goals isn’t going to win you a game. Their ‘D’ played well. Boldy was amazing tonight. Every game this year, he’s stood on his head against us. Their ‘D’, they’re big, they pack it in, they got in lanes. They did a good job of that.”

These two teams have a mutual respect relationship, however, sometimes

hate each other at the same time.

Every time the East Division has a chance to shake itself out into some semblance of order this season, games like this happen. The Knighthawks had a chance to lock up the first postseason berth in the division with a win, but goalie Aaron Bold and his defense led the Black Wolves to victory in front of 8,143 fans at the Blue Cross Arena.

“It’s what’s needed,” said Black Wolves head coach Glenn Clark. “He played great. You don’t win in this league without, I wouldn’t say great goaltending, but above-average goaltending. He was very good. He was well above average tonight.

That’s what you need.

If you’re going to have success, you need that. In the games we’ve won, he’s been very good.”

The performance was not lost on Hasen.

“We said earlier today that maybe it was Boldy we weren’t able to beat with him being in Edmonton and Saskatoon,” said Hasen. “We haven’t beat

him yet. Kidding aside, he was real good. Their ‘D’ was good.”

That was never more apparent than when New England was on the penalty kill, only allowing one power play goal in three chances, including a five-minute major. In fact, Bold’s play helped engineer two short-handed goals.

“He was real good today, especially on those penalty kills,” Clark said.

“We took that five-minute major, we actually came out one-nothing on it. I think we had two short-handed goals. On that major, we didn’t give up a goal and we scored.

Those are huge swings, and it was him making great saves.”

The Knighthawks jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after Scott Campbell scored in his 200th career game followed by rookie Austin Shanks. New England got within one with less than 10 seconds remaining in the first before tying the game early in the second quarter.

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When Shanks scored his second of the night less than two minutes into the second half to tie the game, the BCA was rocking.

The Black Wolves responded in a big way with a three-goal run over two and a half minutes. It was led by three former Rochester players. Dylan Evans, released by the Knighthawks in March and signed by New England only three days later, gave the Black Wolves the lead again less than a minute later. Johnny Powless made it a two-goal lead 1:13 later, then Adam Bomberry scored 3:10 later to make it 7-4.

While Rochester has made a season out of coming back from tight spots and may have had a chance to do so when Eric Fannell scored almost a minute and a half later, the Black Wolves had another two-goal run in them to make it 9-5.

Rochester had a chance to lock down a playoff spot, and with the Buffalo Bandits dropping their game, they would have locked up at least second place in the division and a home playoff game. Instead, two games separate the first-place Georgia Swarm, who were idle this weekend, and the lastplace Toronto Rock who kept their playoff lives afloat with a victory over Buffalo.

The Black Wolves and Rochester sit only half a game back of the Swarm, but New England holds the second spot in the division due to the season sweep over the Knighthawks. Buffalo sits a full game back of the Swarm.

“It’s nuts,” Clark said.

“I’ve never seen anything like it. I don’t know what’s going to happen with the next game, but right now nobody’s in, nobody’s out.

Just crazy, man. It’s just unbelievable.”

“It’s pretty crazy,” Hasen agreed. “Every game, every shift, every loose ball, every movement a guy makes matters. It’s great lacrosse.”

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NEW YORK CITY — Family and supporters of a young Indigenous man shot and killed on a Saskatchewan farm used the international stage of the United Nations Tuesday to advocate for change in the Canadian criminal justice system.

A side event at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York focused on the death of 22-yearold Colten Boushie and his family's experience with police and the courts.

Farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted in Boushie's August 2016 death earlier this year, sparking rallies and outrage across the country.

Boushie's cousin Jade Tootoosis said silently sitting in the courtroom during the trial ``was the

Relatives and supporters of Colten Boushie hold a photo of the 22-year-old from Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan while attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues PHOTO BY ELAINE SUNCHILD in New York.

most traumatic thing'' for the family.

When the verdict came out, she said her ``world just crumbled.'' ``Ultimately, I wanted to have hope that something would come of this, that Indigenous people, that we are not just seen as

criminals like they continue (to make) my brother out to be,'' Tootoosis said.

Boushie, who was a member of the Red Pheasant First Nation, and four other young people drove onto Stanley's farm near Biggar, Sask., in 2016.

During the trial, Boush-

ie's friends told court they were looking for help with a flat tire. But Stanley testified he thought the group was trying to steal an all-terrain vehicle. He said he fired warning shots to scare them away and the gun accidentally went off again when he

went to pull the keys from their SUV. Boushie was shot in the back of the head as he sat in the front seat.

Tootoosis was part of a delegation that included Boushie's mother, Debbie Baptiste, his uncle Alvin Baptiste, Saskatchewan lawyer Eleanore Sunchild, the family's lawyer Chris Murphy and former Red Pheasant First Nation chief Sheldon Wuttunee.

The group criticized the jury selection process, which resulted in no visibly Indigenous jurors, the Crown's communication with the family and the RCMP investigation into Boushie's death. ``Justice was not served through the legal system,'' Wuttunee said.

Tootoosis said the family wanted to share their story but also advocate for all Indigenous people who have dealt with racism and the court system. She said her cousin's death

showed it is no longer an Indigenous issue or a Canadian issue – it is a human rights issue. ``We are entitled to justice, fairness and equality, but it is denied,'' she said.

Stanley pleaded guilty last week to unsafe storage of an unrestricted firearm and was fined $3,000. He received a 10-year firearms ban and forfeited his guns. The Crown dropped a second count of unsafe storage of a restricted handgun.

Tootoosis said the family's ordeal showed that an Indigenous life is worth less than an all-terrain vehicle. ``He was shot in the back of the head, executed, because this white man saw a quad was worth more than his life.

We are human beings,'' she said.

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues holds a two-week session each year.

developed with no public consultation and is decades old.

Canada's history as a pioneer in the nuclear industry means it ought to be doing a better job of disposing of the byproducts, said Lynn Jones of the Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area. ``We have the expertise,'' Jones said. ``What's lacking is political will and a commitment to pay for it.''

A group of 40 environmental groups and five Ontario First Nations is calling on the International Atomic Energy Agency today to investigate Canada's nuclear waste management practices.

Representatives from local environmental advocacy groups say two other proposals for permanent radioactive waste disposal — one in Manitoba and another in Ontario — contradict the agency's guidelines. Those proposals involve a method known as ``entombment,'' in which

the existing systems and structures are encased in grout. Both proposals are also in the environmental assessment phase.

Capping radioactive waste with materials like concrete or grout raises concerns of nuclear leakage, said Jones, adding that such materials might not possess the necessary longevity to contain the toxins. ``They try and make the case that it will last a few thousand years, but they can't guarantee that,'' she said. ``And even if it did last for 1,000 years, it's not long enough because the wastes are going to be hazardous for a 100,000 years.''

Monday's news conference ended with a protest rally on Parliament Hill, and coincided with a discussion on radioactive waste and First Nations at UN headquarters, lead

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OTTAWA — First Nations leaders say they have not been properly consulted about the prospect of a nuclear waste disposal site being established northwest of Ottawa near a prominent nuclear research centre.

Glen Hare, deputy grand chief of the Anishinabek Nation, says his people were not consulted about the proposed Chalk River dump site, which is located less than a kilometre from the Ottawa River. ``We cannot have open season to bury nuclear waste on our lands,'' Hare told a news conference Monday. ``The repercussions of it are too deadly.

This is something we do not want to leave for our kids in the future.''

Indigenous groups and environmentalists have opposed the planned disposal site at the Chalk

Glen Hare, deputy grand chief of the Anishinabek Nation, says his people were not consulted about the proposed location of the Chalk River dump site, which is located less than a kilometre from the Ottawa River. The Chalk River nuclear facility is located about two hours northwest of Ottawa.

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River facility, about two hours northwest of Ottawa, since it was first announced by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in 2017. The proposal for an above-ground landfill holding some 1 million cubic metres of waste has raised concerns that nearby water sources could be contaminated.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is

currently conducting an environmental assessment of the project — the final step in the approval process aside from public hearings, which can be expected next year. ``This doesn't go back to cabinet. The only way this would ever go back to the federal cabinet is if CNSC deems that there is significant adverse environmental effects,'' said

Patrick Nadeau, executive director of Ottawa Riverkeeper. ``We always like to point out that in CNSC's history, they've never said no.''

Environmental groups also say the controversy over the site highlights a lack of suitable federal policies to regulate the handling of nuclear waste.

Existing policy, they said, is only a brief framework

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'It's just like we're forgotten people' Two months later, Indigenous evacuees from flooded Fort Albany community still waiting to go home CANADIAN PRESS

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KAPUSKASING — Paul Edwards sits alone at a bare table and washes down scrambled eggs with coffee in the large auditorium of the civic centre in Kapuskasing, Ont., while in a small motel room on the nearby TransCanada Highway, his wife Lottie is hooked up to a dialysis machine.

The couple and their two grown children have been away from their First Nations community in Fort Albany on James Bay for almost two months now — since unusually deep frost caused the sanitary sewers to freeze and back up. ``I haven't heard anybody talking about us. I don't see anything in the newspapers or on TV,'' Edwards says glumly. ``It's just like we're forgotten people.''

Edwards, 54, and his ailing 50-year-old wife

arrived in this northern Ontario town along with 29 other evacuees on Feb. 26. The Comfort Inn is their third home away from home since arriving.

So far, only five of the group have managed to go back to their community.

When the rest can make the 320-kilometre flight north remains uncertain. ``It's very stressful,'' Edwards says, his eyes misting. ``Two months in a motel with a dying person? It's frustrating.

There's not enough room in there.''

In his office upstairs from the auditorium, Mayor Alan Spacek says hosting Indigenous people from remote communities in their time of need has become part of Kapuskasing's fabric. ``We have a very strong working relationship with the Indigenous community,'' Spacek said.

Each year, for example, the largely blue-collar town of about 8,300 takes in 500 evacuees escaping spring flooding from

Kashechewan. They are expected to start arriving in the next week or so.

While the arrivals are expected to stay for a short while — 60 days is considered short term — one evacuation ended up lasting three years. ``They're in a difficult situation,'' says Guylain Baril, chief administrative officer for Kapuskasing. ``We try to offer the best possible support and service and care within the guidelines.''

Ottawa lays out the guidelines and foots the bill for dealing with the evacuees, but the town

itself has set up a permanent team to co-ordinate the relocation and housing effort for some of the most vulnerable people in the province.

The undertaking involves subcontracting various services, such as catering three meals a day in the auditorium, making sure people have transportation, enrolling children in schools where appropriate, and ensuring the arrivals have access to medical care in a town already chronically short of doctors.

While the influx provides economic fuel for a

town that relies heavily on forestry and mining, Baril says the situation puts strain on services and facilities. One of the biggest challenges is keeping evacuees productively occupied. ``You can imagine that for 60 days in a hotel room, you get really, really bored and their anxiety levels climb,'' Baril says. ``I would like to think we're not making things worse for them.''

At a storefront centre in the town's core, evacuees co-ordinator Guylaine Ouellette keeps a flip chart with activities such as swimming, movies or bowling. In a storage room, she shows the new strollers and other purchased items that help make life a little easier for the displaced.

Still, it's impossible to escape the reality of the far-from-ideal situation the evacuees are in.

Whatever its problems, Edwards misses home fiercely.

And despite the helping

release that Jackie Lake Kavanagh will report findings by March 31, 2019.

The study is being commissioned amidst concerns from the Inuit government in Labrador over the number of Inuit children being placed outside of their communities.

Michelle Kinney, director of social development in the Nunatsiavut Government, said in an interview that approximately 40 children are living in Roddickton and St. Anthony, a trip of over 12 hours from their original home communities.

Kinney said she hopes the findings of the review will provide the necessary documentation and evidence for effective legislative changes.

She also said the review could potentially lay groundwork for the self-governing region to eventually take control of child protection responsibilities. ``Our hope would be that as we go through this process that we would develop a model of better serving Inuit families that would eventually move to devolution of CSSD to Nunatsiavut government,'' Kinney said, referring to the province's Department of Child Services and Social Development.

Roughly a third of children and youth being sent to child protection services in the province are Indigenous.

Nunatsiavut president Johannes Lampe has said

the separation of families is causing undue stress, along with a loss of culture and way of life. ``Too many of our children have been taken away from their families, communities, culture and way of life,'' Lampe said in an interview. ``We have to find a way to address this serious issue, so that those affected can find a way to lead healthy, productive lives.''

Kavanagh says she is expecting to review individual cases and child protection service policies, and to hold conversations with Inuit communities around Labrador. ``This is a historical issue with its roots in colonial practices reflected in residential schools,

Paul Edwards and his family are anxious to return to their home of Fort Albany, which they had to leave nearly two months ago after a deep frost caused the sewers in the First Nations community on James Bay to freeze and back up.

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hand, he says, Kapuskasing still feels alien, even resentful of their presence. ``We're First Nations.

This is our land. But...''

Edwards says, his voice trailing off.

People, he says, don't always seem to understand how the everyday — such as a large transport truck or a train — can still spark wide-eyed wonder in those who may be away from their reserves for the first time.

Over at the co-ordination centre, Baril ponders the gulf. ``To sit here and to claim there is no cultural divide would be a lie,'' Baril says. ``It's two different cultures mixing together and it's never going to change.''

At the same time, he says, both the citizens of Kapuskasing and the Indigenous visitors have learned from each other over the past 12 years and the divide has narrowed. ``We've come a long way,'' Baril says. generations of families with histories of trauma, and social inequality,'' Lake Kavanagh said in a news release. ``The status quo is not acceptable and cannot continue for Inuit children and youth.''

Kinney said her government does not want the process to be about laying blame, but about a review of the issues to help those affected move forward. ``The important piece for us is engaging communities, families, parents, children, and having them all feel like they are a part of the process,'' said Kinney. ``We really see this, if we can get this process right, as being a good model for reconciliation.’'

Reviewing treatment of Inuit children in Newfoundland child welfare CANADIAN PRESS

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APRIL APRIL 25TH, 25TH, 2018 2018

CLUES ACROSS 1. Genus of beetles 5. Time units (abbr.)

8. Fiddler crabs 11. Remove weapons from 13. Express delight 14. Energy 15. Roman general 16. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

17. Mortgage group (abbr.)

18. Parts 20. Leavened bread cooked in a clay oven 21. Type of cloth 22. Frankness 25. Causes disgust or hatred 30. A member of the British order of honor 31. Folk singer Di Franco 32. One’s looks 33. Provokes 38. Partner of flow 41. Japanese warrior 43. Easy to perceive 45. Meet with one’s agreement 47. Bird’s jaw 49. Ballplayer accessory 50. Sword 55. Swiss river 56. Comedienne Gasteyer 57. Beat icon Ginsberg 59. Clinches a victory 60. Split lentils 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Book of the Bible (abbr.)

63. Electronic warfare-support measures 64. Fibrous plant material CLUES DOWN 1. Annoy 2. Two-toed sloth 3. Precipitation 4. Barbary sheep 5. Large stinging paper wasp

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This is an excellent week to get out and be active, Aries. Whether you hike, walk or go cycling, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors. This will benefit the mind and body.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take charge of your health because it is the most important way to stay on top of your game.

Don’t forget to include emotional and spiritual health in your regimen.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to tap your creativity, Gemini. If there is some piece of artwork or a craft you like but find too expensive, there’s a good chance you can create an excellent replica.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Some fresh air and sunshine can do you a world of good, Cancer. Especially if you have been a little stagnant in your career or personal life. A new perspective can help.

6. Balkan country 7. __ Doherty, actress 8. Arm bones 9. Women’s undergarment 10. Genus of dabbling ducks 12. Time zone 14. Newts 19. Sound unit 23. Dab 24. Puzzlement 25. Defensive nuclear weapon 26. Actress Ling 27. Natural solid material 28. Burmese ethnic group 29. Puts within 34. Belonging to us 35. They __

Answers for April 25, 2018 Crossword Puzzle

36. One of twelve sons of Jacob 37. Grab a seat 39. Rich fabric 40. Fruits 41. Very fast airplane 42. Large primates 44. Flammable jelly 45. Less common 46. Supplements with difficulty 47. Chinese automotive company 48. Every one of two or more things 51. Swiss river 52. Speak incessantly 53. Italian Island 54. Fighters against authority 58. Egg of a louse

SUDOKU

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The energy in the air can do surprising things when you are feeling frustrated, Leo. A change of scenery can help you rebound fast and get back on track.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, organize a group activity with friends and family members this week. This is a good opportunity to reconnect with loved ones you may not have seen in some time.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you are lacking regular exercise, take this week to make a new fitness plan that works for you.

Start slowly and build up as you grow accustomed to exercise.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Put your ambitions into action, Scorpio. It’s one thing to give lip service to ideas, but it’s another to get started toward goals. The latter may lead to a more fulfilling life.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t hesitate to take on projects or make plans this week, Sagittarius. The more quickly you get involved, the better. Write down all of your plans to stay organized.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Work goes quite well for you this week, Capricorn.

But you’re having difficulty finding traction at home.

Take a day to catch up on projects at home to quiet your mind.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you have been feeling creative and ambitious, consider giving a new hobby a try. An artistic project is fitting, but anything that inspires you will suffice.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There is a good chance that you will start the week with vigor, and it will continue for the next several days, Pisces. Channel that energy.

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