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Santa and sunshine bring Christmas into Ohsweken

The annual Six Nations Santa Claus Parade was celebrated this weekend. Floats were entered into the Disney-themed contest from 2RT organizations across Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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Elected Council working with Brantford mayor to remove squatters on Glebe lands STAFF REPORT

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SIX NATIONS — In a statement the Six Nations Elected Council says they will be working with the city of Brantford and Mayor Kevin Davis to enforce safety of a property within Brantford’s city limits that belongs to Six Nations.

The Glebe lands are a parcel of land beside Mohawk Park and behind the Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School which was originally farmland associated with the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School.

The property is now part of the lands that the Six Nations Survivors Secretariat says needs to be searched for unmarked graves associated with the Mohawk Institute.

On November 2, former elected Chief Mark Hill attended the Glebe lands to inform squatters living on the site that they had 14

days to leave the property.

TRT was present during the visit. A video showing the trespassing notices being distributed by former Chief Hill and Councillor Greg Frazer was posted to TikTok and has seen nearly 27,000 views to date.

Now, the elected council says that Six Nations and Brantford are working with local law enforcement to secure the property.

During his visit former Chief Hill said the council received reports that there was human trafficking and drug abuse connected to the squatters camps - details that fuelled the council’s decision to issue the trespassing notices and pursue the removal of squatters immediately from the Glebe.

“SNGR has not authorized occupancy on the Glebe Lands in Brantford,” said the statement.

“SNGREC and Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill attended the site and informed

Six Nations former Elected Chief Mark Hill and Councillor Greg Frazer distributed trespassing notices 2RT to squatters living on the Glebe lands associated with the former Mohawk Institute.

those currently on our land that they are requested to leave immediately to respect the sovereignty and rights of our Six Nations community.”

The council says they will be working with the City of Brantford, Mayor Kevin Davis, and local law enforcement to ensure the property is safe and

squatters leave.

“Six Nations expects a collaborative effort between Six Nations Police (SNPS) and Brantford Police to bring about a peaceful resolution that upholds the integrity of Six Nations jurisdiction,” said the statement.”

“The people unlawfully on our Territory need to

respect our land, and all Canadian, Ontarian, and municipal law enforcement officials must put an end to any crime reported to be occurring in the area. Neither Six Nations nor the community in Brantford can tolerate conditions that can lead to grave crimes like human trafficking.”

The council says they reached out to the three self-identified Six Nations band members that were living at the site and distributed support information for those in need.

The squatters camping site included approximately 18 camper trailers and about 6 tents.

Non-Six Nations band members living on site were encouraged to reach out to the City of Brantford for assistance.

“As Chief Mark Hill pointed out, the occupying of the Glebe Lands has gone on for quite some time and we want to put a stop to this,” Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill said. “We are encouraging a safe and immediate solution and are working in co-operation with the City of Brantford to make this happen.

Over the next week or so, we will be following up on site to see the progress.”

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Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital CANADIAN PRESS

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MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ordered McGill University to comply with a deal it reached with a group of Indigenous women that outlines the search for possible unmarked graves at a former Montreal hospital site.

The Mohawk Mothers had argued that McGill and the province's infrastructure agency failed to properly involve the panel of archeologists appointed to oversee the search for graves at the site of a future downtown campus expansion.

The expert panel was a key element of a deal struck in April between the developers and the Indigenous women, who had sought to halt con-

struction over fears it could desecrate human remains.

Superior Court Justice Gregory Moore rejected McGill's argument that the panel's mandate ended in July, and ordered the school and the infrastructure agency to abide by the panel's recommendations on how the search should proceed.

However, he refused the Mohawk Mothers' request to suspend excavation work at the former site of the Royal Victoria Hospital in his decision Monday, deeming the measure unnecessary.

Infamous mind-control experiments were held at the psychiatric institute affiliated with the hospital in the 1950s and 1960s, and the Mothers say that survivors of those treatments have suggested that patients could be buried

on the site.

The group said in a statement that the developers had failed to respect several recommendations from the panel, including that data on ground-penetrating radar searches be shared and reviewed. ``Since McGill and the (infrastructure agency) fired the expert panel we had no way to keep track and trust the results of the investigation, which was now being controlled by the perpetrators of crimes against our children,'' it wrote. ``The point in signing the settlement agreement was to allow the experts to do their job, and we were betrayed.''

McGill issued a statement in response to the ruling, saying it will study the decision and will have an update ``in due course.''

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Council and Cannabis Commission condemn cannabis giveaway at Santa Claus parade DONNA DURIC

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Six Nations Elected Council and the Six Nations Cannabis Commission condemned the handing out of cannabis at the recent Six Nations Santa Claus.

“I think it’s inappropriate and it should never have happened,” Six Nations Coun. Audrey Powless-Bomberry said at elected council’s finance meeting on Monday.

The Six Nations Cannabis Commission (SNCC) called the incident “unfortunate” in a press release sent out on Monday.

“It has come to our attention that an unlicensed dispensary in the community participated in the Parade - a child focused event. This float had children or youth dressed in Dalmatian outfits and was allegedly handing out cannabis products as the

parade proceeded down its route. The optics of having children associated with a Cannabis float in a Santa Claus parade generates a misconception of the relationship between children and Cannabis.

Which is completely sending the wrong message!”

The commission also said it was “disheartening" that the float won first place.

“The Six Nations Cannabis Commission has been striving and working diligently for the delivery of safe and tested products, while ensuring these products are safely kept away from children.”

The business, according to council, is called Off The Track Some Shop owned

by Brandon Green-Styres.

Coun. Alaina VanEvery said she was part of an online discussion group where the incident was discussed and that the business owner - who is an independent cannabis shop not under the

umbrella of the SNCC only handed out cannabis products to people he knew were of age.

“A really productive conversation was had by all,” said VanEvery.

She said the store owner agreed to never do similar giveaways again.

“The conversation was positive.”

The business is part of a group called the Six Nations People’s Cannabis Coalition.

A contingent of local cannabis business did not pay registration fees or acquire a Six Nations license to operate a cannabis business. Instead they allied in a coalition of businesses that are protesting the community reporting standards and community financial contributions required for licensed operators.

The commission said the incident wouldn’t have happened if the business agreed to the Six Nations Cannabis Law drafted and

finalized by the commission in 2021.

“If the Commission's desire to have all establishments licensed within the community was realized, there would not have been a Cannabis-related float unless it was based purely on safety and education - or we would have taken proper measures to prevent such an incident from happening since the legalization of Cannabis. The float in question belonged to an unlicensed, and independent cannabis entity that operates within the territory but as such, the Six Nations Cannabis Commission has no control over any unlicensed establishments.”

SNCC Chair Kathy Mair said nobody under 19 should ingest cannabis unless a doctor prescribes it and their concern is that the products from businesses who aren’t licensed aren’t tested.

“All of our products are tested,” Mair said.

“Because it’s not tested, you don’t know what’s in there. That’s why we were so adamant that something was put out.”

She said when she spoke with elected council, they “were not happy” about the incident.

“We’ve had many calls (from community members). We’re getting a lot of support.

Coun. Greg Frazer said elected council will be specifying its events are alcohol and cannabis-free moving forward.

Coun. Powless-Bomberry said cannabis is a mind-changer that goes against Haudenosaunee values and principles.

“I think it’s super inappropriate. It should never have happened. I do think we need to put some reminders out there. We are governing through our Haudenosaunee values and one of the main values is no mind-changers.”

The SNCC has a stamp on its products for sale which it said indicates its products are safe and that a portion of the proceeds from every sale goes back to benefit the Six Nations community.

“We operate within a strict regulatory framework and prioritize education and safety. We encourage all Six Nations community members to voice their support with the Six Nations Cannabis Commission in its desire to have a safe, tested, and educated community in relation to Cannabis. All SNCC licensed Producers and Retailers are held to a high standard, and we encourage the Six Nations Elected Council to look into this incident further.”

Elected Council is expected to put out a press release about the incident, said Mair.

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Taika Waititi on 'Next Goal Wins' and his quest to quit Hollywood

By Jake Coyle TORONTO (AP) — Sports movies typically culminate, after stirring locker-room speeches, in a dramatic bid for athletic glory. Taika Waititi's ``Next Goal Wins'' concerns the quest of a historically bad national soccer team, the 2011 American Samoa men's squad, in their struggle to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after an infamous 31-0 drubbing against Australia. ``Next Goal Wins,'' inspired by a 2014 documentary of the same name, is a sports movie that delights in upending the conventions of sports movies. (Michael Fassbender plays the coach brought in to turn the team around.) For Waititi, it's a typically deconstructionist approach that leans more into the charisma of its Polynesian cast (among them Oscar Kightly and Kaimana, as the trans player Jaiyah Saelua) than rah-rah win-or-lose dramatics. ``I think all my films are feel-good films, but I feel that more and more that's becoming less normal and more of a risky thing to do,'' Waititi says. ``Which makes no real sense because you go to the movies to escape.''

The 48-year-old Maori filmmaker of 2019's Oscar-winning ``Jojo Rabbit'' and 2022's ``Thor: Love and Thunder'' met a reporter the morning after ``Next Goal Wins'' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

He was speaking while the writers and actors strikes were ongoing, which, for him, was a welcome hiatus after a whirlwind stretch of work, with plenty of projects (including a ``Star

Wars'' film in development) still in the wings.

Waititi, himself, doesn't know much about soccer and professes to know even less after making ``Next Goal Wins,'' which opens in theaters Friday.

He's also, as he said in the interview, less and less interested in Hollywood, a game he's already tempted to walk away from.

AP: Are you a fan of any sports movies?

WAITITI: I don't know.

I don't really watch that many sports movies. I'd say I like them but I can't really remember many of them.

AP: Not ``Any Given Sunday''? You quote from it in the film.

WAITITI: I just remember that being so long. So long and so many zoom shots. No, I like that film.

I think ``Cool Runnings'' is probably the closest to this.

AP: Your last ``Thor'' movie took apart masculinity and superhero convention, and ``Next Goal Wins'' seems just as disinterested in sports movie traditions.

WAITITI: Yeah. Well, my second film (``Boy'') is a sort of deconstructed anti-feelgood family film. It's just a comedy about child abuse. I guess ``What We Do in the Shadows'' is the same. Just trying to fight against what the normal filmmaking would be or what the normal idea of what that film should be.

I'm interested in soccer but I'm not passionate about it. I don't care about it like I care about stories about people, stories about family.

AP: Your films return often to the idea of family.

You've said your notion of family isn't defined by blood.

Is Taika Waititi ready to leave Hollywood?

WAITITI: I have a big family but a couple friends are way closer to me than any of my family. For me, this idea of blood family being so important, it comes from when villages were tiny and people in Europe were obsessed with keeping the bloodline alive. I just don't think it's such an important thing anymore. Adoption is such a great thing because it's not who you come from, it's who raises you. You adopt a kid, they become a version of you because of the things you teach them and how you raise them.

AP: Was there anything about your upbringing that led you to feel that way?

WAITITI: Having kids of my own solidified this hunch that I had. Some of it comes from wondering why there's still racism and how kids can still be raised to be homophobic. It's clear it's just families perpetuating the ideas that they were taught. You just hope that cycles changes enough and breaks enough as society grows. If you just

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raise your kids to not be anti-gay, chances are their kids won't be, either. It's really easy.

AP: Along with ``Reservation Dogs,'' which you helped create, ``Next Goal Wins'' captures Indigenous people in a celebratory, less self-serious way than we often see in film.

WAITITI: For good reason, there needs to be respect. But I think Polynesian, Pasifika people, we're very self-deprecating. We like to laugh at ourselves. If this was made by a Westerner or was a white-led film, it would be just too respectful and the kind of saccharine bulls-_. That's the reason Native Americans have been misrepresented for so long in film. It's not because it's not an authentic portrayal of what they look like. They're always portrayed as stoic, mysterious, quiet, wise characters who speak in sage advice passed down by ancestors. It's like, god, what a boring existence if that's the way you live. And it's not the way we live. This is why I

really believe films about cultures need be made by people from that culture or who have at least lived amongst that culture.

AP: What was it like assembling a cast of largely Indigenous actors for a production shot in Hawaii?

WAITITI: To be able to swim while you're shooting and go to the beach before work and after work when the sun is going down and you're losing light, go home, play with the kids, have dinner. I understand now why Adam Sandler did all those films in Hawaii. A lot of people like to torture themselves in filmmaking. They want to go and live in the snow and eat carcasses and live the experience. I don't. I grew up super poor and I don't want to do that again. I basically hate working and want to retire, but if I have to work, I'll make it as pleasant as I can.

AP: But you work all the time.

WAITITI: Yeah, but do I? People say I work all the time. Only I know the truth. Listen, your name can be a lot of headlines about work that apparently you're doing. Doesn't mean you're doing it.

Having some press release about me being attached to a project, that's someone else doing the work.

It's not me doing the work.

AP: Is this you saying you're not doing a ``Star Wars'' film?

WAITITI: I'm not saying anything about anything.

I'm not having any of these conversations because I'm not allowed to.

I can't wait for the strike to be over but, selfishly, this has probably been the best thing for me, in

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terms of me getting to take a break. I needed to be forced to stop working for a bit.

AP: How have you been spending your time?

WAITITI: Now and then I'll think about ideas I might want to do. And then very quickly I get very tired just thinking about them and I fall asleep or find anything else in the world to do that's not a job. This summer I was in Europe, enjoying the sun, back on beaches. It's all I want to do for the rest of my life.

Go to the beach. I grew up on beaches and then I worked for so long without getting a chance to go back to the beach until this film. This is probably what reminded me — just like Michael's character learning there's more to life than football — there's more to life than film.

There's more to life than being in the entertainment industry. You think it's going to be so cool — what a great life it's going to be in show business.

Hollywood is just sad people eating lukewarm food out of cardboard boxes in offices with windows looking on other offices.

AP: But you've started to think about whether you need to keep working?

WAITITI: Oh, I know I don't. I'm already — my plan, basically, is to figure out how to quit. (Laughs) To figure out how can I comfortably stop doing anything. What I need to do is get a big piece of wood and some sand paper and just sand it. Keep sanding it everyday until I die. Out in my backyard looking out at the sea. ``I'm going out to sand my bit of wood, darling!''

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Native American storytellers enjoying a rare spotlight, a moment they hope can be more than that CANADIAN PRESS

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NEW YORK (AP) — The financial crisis of 2008 hit Mary Kathryn Nagle differently. As a playwright and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, she saw parallels to events that negatively impacted Indigenous people centuries ago.

Her play ``Manahatta'' juxtaposes the recent mortgage meltdown when thousands lost their homes to predatory lenders with the shady 17th-century Dutch who swindled and violently pushed Native Americans off their ancestral lands. ``A lot of times history does repeat itself,'' Nagle says. ``I'm really interested in the ways in which we can connect to our past, carry it with us, learn from it, and maybe change outcomes so that we're not just doomed to repeat the past in the present.''

Nagle's 2018 play has landed in New York City at the prestigious Public Theater this winter and it's just the latest in a flowering of Native storytelling. From ``Reservation Dogs,'' ``Dark Winds'' and ``Rutherford Falls'' on TV to ``Prey'' on the big screen and Larissa FastHorse becoming the first Indigenous female playwright on Broadway, barriers are being broken.

``I hope it's not a moment. I hope it's the beginning of an era,'' says FastHorse, a member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation and a 2020 MacArthur Fellow. ``We stand on the shoulders of so many folks that came before us.''

In 2020, the University of California, Los Angeles published a diversity report that examined media content from 2018-2019 and found Native representation to be between 0.3%-0.5% in film. In television or on stage, Native representation was virtually nonexistent. ( According to the Census, 9.7 million Americans claimed some Indigenous heritage in 2020, or 2.9% of the total U.S. population.) ``The truth was most theaters had never produced a single play by a Native playwright. Most Hollywood film studios had never produced any content actually written or produced by Natives.

It may have been about some Native people, but it was not written by Native people. And we've just seen that flipped on its head,'' Nagle said.

Non-Native storytellers are also exploring the history of white atrocities on Native Americans with Martin Scorsese's ``Killers of the Flower Moon'' telling the story of the Reign of Terror in Oklahoma, and documentary-maker Ken Burns examining an

animal central to the Great Plains with ``The American Buffalo.''

Nagle recalls moving to New York in 2010 and asking artistic directors of theaters why they weren't producing Native work.

They would answer that they didn't know any Native playwrights or that there weren't enough Native audiences to power ticket sales. ``Good storytelling is good storytelling, whether the protagonist is white, Black, Asian, LGBTQ — it doesn't matter,'' said Nagle, who is on the board of IllumiNative, a nonprofit working to deal with the erasure of Native people. ``There's a lot of projects out there that are changing the narrative and that are proving that our stories are powerful and that non-Natives are really moved by them because they're good stories.''

Madeline Sayet, a playwright and professor at Arizona State University who also runs the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program, sees the contemporary Native theater movement flowing from the Civil Rights Movement of the `60s and '70s and an increase in awareness of Indigenous issues ever since Native people won the right to legally practice their culture, art and religion.

She connects the Wounded Knee occu-

pation of 1973 to the Standing Rock standoff over the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 to Ned Blackhawk's ``The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S History'' winning the National Book Award this year.

Sayet, a member of the Mohegan Tribe who became the first Native playwright produced at the Public when her ``Where We Belong'' made it in 2020, said keeping Indigenous stories being produced depends on changing funding structures and getting longterm commitments from theaters and programs like Young Native Playwrights Contest. ``Part of what's really helping right now is us all creating more opportunities for each other instead of in competition with each other,'' she said.

FastHorse, who made history on Broadway in 2023 with her satirical comedy ``The Thanksgiving Play,'' which follows white liberals trying to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving play, has since turned her attention to helping rewrite some classic stage musicals to be more culturally sensitive. ``Native people have been exotified in a way that keeps us othered and separate, sometimes in a negative way, as in, `We just kill all the Indians'

and sometimes in a `positive' way where they're this special, magical thing.''

She has recently reworked the book for an upcoming touring musical revival of the 1954 classic ``Peter Pan,'' which was adapted by Jerome Robbins and has a score

by Moose Charlap-Carolyn Leigh and additional songs by Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

FastHorse found the character of Peter Pan complex, the pirates funny, the music enchanting but the depictions of Indigenous people and women appalling.

There were references to ``redskins'' throughout, a nonsense song called ``Ugh-A-Wug'' and Tiger Lily fends off randy braves ``with a hatchet.'' ``I was like, 'What?

We're having little kids read this? This is just rape culture written out, exoticized with a Native person to boot,'' she said. ``This is what makes you a good woman? If you fight hard enough to keep the men away?''

FastHorse widened the concept of Native in the musical to encompass members of several under-pressure Indigenous cultures from all over the globe — Africa, Japan and Eastern Europe, among them — who have retreated to Neverland to preserve their culture

until they can find a way back.

The playwright said one of her guiding principles in the reworking was to make sure a little Native girl in South Dakota could see herself and celebrate. ``Then we've done our job and she can join the magic instead of having to armor herself against the magic.''

Nagle is enjoying making her debut at the Public Theater — her play runs through Dec. 23 _ but is realistic that no one play is going to teach everyone every single lesson they need to know about Native people after hundreds of years of misinformation. ``I think one thing I'm just hoping that people take away from this play is like, `Wow, Native stories are really compelling.

Native people are incredible. They're incredibly resilient. They're incredibly brilliant. Yes, there's tragedy, but they have such incredible senses of humor,''' she said. ``I want them to love my characters the way I love them. I want them to feel the heartache. I want them to feel the laughter.

I want them to feel the love,'' she said. ``And I want them to leave the theater just wanting to know more about tribal nations and Native people.''

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Invitation to support the Cayuga Nation at homelands Sgenoh swagwegoh 11/20/2023 Press Release My name is Sam George, Bear Clan of the Cayuga Nation. I send my greetings to you all. We are sending a request to all Cayuga people and all

of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy across turtle island to come and support the Gayogohó:nǫ' people on November 26th at 1 PM at 3136 Seybolt Road, Seneca Falls NY in Gayogohó:nǫ' homeland territory. Where we will be reading a press release

from the traditional government which is the chiefs and clan mothers.

We will be addressing this domestic terrorist who is continuing to terrorize the Gayogohó:nǫ' community of Seneca Falls for his own personal and financial gain. We need all people

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Common signs of alcohol dependence JACE KOBLUN

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There is a difference between appreciating the flavours of a favourite wine at dinner or enjoying a beer while watching a ballgame and needing alcohol to function.

Spotting the differenc-

es requires developing a familiarity with the symptoms of alcohol dependence, also called alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD).

In 2019, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s national survey found 14.1 million adults ages 18 and older had alcohol use disorder.

Among youth between the

ages of 12 and 17, an estimated 414,000 had AUD. AUD is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use. Certain people are at increased risk for abusing alcohol, including those with a family history of alcohol problems; people who drink at an early age; individuals with various

mental health conditions; and those with a history of trauma.

Bradford Health Services and American Addiction Centers, which provide addiction treatment services, say these signs can tell if someone’s casual or social drinking has become a problem.

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Risky activities: Alcohol can lower inhibitions, so those with AUD often drive under the influence, leave gatherings with strangers, ignore risks, and act out.

Powerlessness and disinterest: Some with alcoholism feel powerless to control their level of alcohol use. Hobbies and social activities that were once enjoyed may not be of interest any longer.

Cravings and withdrawal: Individuals who think about alcohol when not drinking or those who experience sweating, shaking and nausea while sober likely have alcohol dependence. These symptoms may be paired with mood swings and drinking to feel better.

Tolerance: Heavy drinkers may develop a higher tolerance and need to consume more alcohol over time to match feelings from earlier use.

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Making excuses: People with AUD may find reasons to justify drinking, such as being under a lot of stress or using alcohol as a sleep aid.

People need not reach rock bottom before seeking treatment for AUD. It’s never too early to seek help. According to Robert Poznanovich, executive director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a person must first recognize that he or she has lost control and wants to regain that control.

Slap in the face': Emmy win for Sainte Marie CANADIAN PRESS

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A group of Indigenous women says the International Emmy Award for a documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, whose First Nations ancestry has been called into question, feels like a ``slap in the face.'' ``Documentaries are supposed to present factual information,'' the Indigenous Women's Collective, which describes itself as mothers, grandmothers, academics and activists advocating to stop colonial violence against Indigenous women, wrote Monday on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. ``Pretendianism is an act of colonial violence and should never be celebrated.'' ``Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On,'' a documentary made before doubts came to light about the

singer's Indigenous roots, won in the arts programming category.

Producers describe the film as a retrospective of Sainte-Marie's life and career, including interviews with famous friends and colleagues, never-before-seen archival material and cinematic recreations.

The documentary, produced by Eagle Vision, White Pine Pictures and Paquin Entertainment, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and is available to stream on Crave, while the CBC piece is available on YouTube.

A statement by White Pine Pictures on its website expresses support for Sainte-Marie. ``We stand behind Buffy and believe it to be true that her mother told her she was adopted and of Canadian Indigenous descent.''

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First Nations decisions on tourism on Indigenous land must be respected: minister CANADIAN PRESS

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VANCOUVER — Canada's new tourism minister said Indigenous rights and decision-making must be respected in how the country operates and develops its tourist industry, which may present unique opportunities for Aboriginal communities to grow those businesses.

Soraya Martinez Ferrada said instances of tourism sites being shut down by Indigenous communities are examples of the nations making themselves heard on issues important to their members. ``We have to make sure that we are working ? at the rhythm that they want to do it, and in terms of what they want to show _ not what we want to see,'' Martinez Ferrada said in an interview on Friday. ``It's what they want to share in terms of experiences and traditions and culture. And that's up to Indigenous communities to do that. That's what we call self-determination.''

The minister's comments come after two B.C. First Nations shut down access to the popular Joffre Lakes Park for several weeks this summer to assert their title and rights to harvest and gather resources in the area.

The Lil'wat and N'Quatqua nations asked others to honour the decision to remain out of the park to ensure the well-being of their members.

The nations said the closure was supported by both the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that required First Nations consent for the use their lands and resources.

The park was reopened in September after an agreement between the nations and the provincial government.

Martinez Ferrada said the challenge is for each Indigenous community to determine how to operate tourism-related activities on its land in a way to benefit members economically, while not negatively impacting the natural setting that's both environmentally

and culturally important.

She said another example of the need for balance is the increased prevalence of cruise ships and yachts in Canada's North, which has potential to disrupt fishing and other water-based opportunities that are part of the Indigenous way of life. ``We have to be careful,''

Martinez Ferrada said. ``We have to make sure that we are developing a new stream of tourism that's led

by Indigenous communities. But they want to make sure that's not going to impact their fishery. ``So, it's the right balance that communities want to find, and we have to respect

that ? and the rhythm and the time they're going to take to do that.''

In August, a statement from B.C.'s opposition BC United party said the Joffre Lakes disruption came about as a result of the NDP government not properly engaging First Nations communities.

Martinez Ferrada was in Vancouver Friday announcing the launch of a $10-million program to provide grants to small businesses involved in Indigenous tourism across Canada.

The fund, to be administered by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, will supply qualified

small businesses with up to $25,000 each in non-repayable assistance.

Martinez Ferrada said the goal of the program is to build ``capacity'' among Indigenous businesses to be able to support whatever decisions they make on the direction of tourism on First Nations land.

Notice of Study Commencement Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study Highway 7/8 and Perth County Road 111 Intersection Improvements (GWP 3083-21-00)

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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to undertake the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the Highway 7/8 and Perth County Road 111 intersection improvements, boundary of the City of Stratford and the Township of Perth East, County of Perth.

We encourage you to visit the Project Website at any time during the study for updates on this project. If you require further information or have accessibility requirements in order to participate, please contract one of the individuals named below. Any comments or questions can be directed to one of the following project team members and are respectfully requested by December 23, 2023:

THE PROCESS The Preliminary Design is following the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000).

The Preliminary Design will include the generation of alternatives and evaluation, based on technical and environmental factors. Consultation will take place throughout the study. One virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to comment. Throughout the study, information will be updated on the Project Website at www.highway7and8perthcountyroad.com.

Upon completion of the Preliminary Design, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared. The TESR will document the existing conditions of the study area, the evaluation of the alternatives, and identify the preferred plan and commitments to future work. The TESR will be made available for a 30-day comment period at the completion of the Preliminary Design.

Mr. Steven Pilgrim, P.Eng. Project Manager McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. 1-1329 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON K7P 0L8 tel: 343-344-2629 or toll-free: 1-888-348-8991 e-mail: highway7and8@mcintoshperry.com Ms. Wendy Xu, P.Eng. Project Engineer Ontario Ministry of Transportation 3rd Flr, 659 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 548-588-1937 e-mail: wendy.xu@ontario.ca Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments become part of the public record.

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Kansas school forced 8 year old Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU says CANADIAN PRESS

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MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas grade school forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut off his hair after he grew

it out for cultural reasons, the American Civil Liberties Union said.

In a letter sent Friday, the ACLU demanded that the Girard School District rescind a policy at the elementary school that bars long hair for boys, alleging it violates state

and federal laws.

The boy, who is member of the Wyandotte Nation, attended an annual tribal gathering geared toward children over the summer. He saw many men with long hair and was inspired to adopt the common cultural practice

of cutting hair only when mourning the loss of a loved one, according to the ACLU. But in August, school officials told him that he needed to cut his hair to comply with the dress code, the ACLU said. His mother went to the school

in September and explained that he grew out his hair for cultural reasons and offered to show documentation of his tribal affiliation. The ACLU said she was told there were no exemptions.

The assistant principal then emailed the mother

Notice of Study Commencement Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study Intersection Improvements at Highway 6 and Eighth Line/Wellington Road 22, and Highway 6 and Second Line (GWP 3113-18-00 and 3112-18-00)

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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to undertake the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for intersection improvements on Highway 6 within the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and Township of Centre Wellington, County of Wellington.

We encourage you to visit the Project Website at any time during the study for updates on this project. If you require further information or have accessibility requirements in order to participate, please contract one of the individuals named below. Any comments or questions can be directed to one of the following project team members and are respectfully requested by December 23, 2023:

THE PROCESS The Preliminary Design is following the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000).

The Preliminary Design will include the generation of alternatives and evaluation, based on technical and environmental factors. Consultation will take place throughout the study. One virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to comment. Throughout the study information will be updated on the Project Website www. highway6wellingtonroadsecondline.com.

Upon completion of the Preliminary Design, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared. The TESR will document the existing conditions of the study area, the evaluation of the alternatives, and identify the preferred plan and commitments to future work. The TESR will be made available for a 30-day comment period at the completion of the Preliminary Design.

Mr. Steven Pilgrim, P.Eng. Project Manager McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. 1-1329 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON K7P 0L8 tel: 343-344-2629 or toll-free: 1-888-348-8991 e-mail: highway6@mcintoshperry.com Ms. Wendy Xu, P.Eng. Project Engineer Ontario Ministry of Transportation 3rd Flr, 659 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 548-588-1937 e-mail: wendy.xu@ontario.ca Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments become part of the public record.

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on a Friday, telling her she had until the following Monday to get her son's hair cut or he would be sent home.

Unable to reach the superintendent, she cut her son's hair over that September weekend, convinced it was the only way to keep him in school. But she said it caused him distress because it violated his spiritual tradition.

The superintendent, Todd Ferguson, said in an email that he can't discuss individual students, families or employees because of confidentiality laws.

But he added that the board of education would review the dress code policy during a December meeting. ``Nothing matters more than creating a safe, respectful and caring school for every student,'' he said.

The ACLU's letter said the nation's history of ``multifaceted efforts to separate Native American children from their families and tribes and to deny them their rights of cultural and religious expression'' makes this particularly problematic.

It noted that Native American children often had their hair cut when they were placed in boarding schools, which systematically abused students to assimilate them into white society.

The letter said there is no legitimate reason for imposing the requirement, noting that girls are allowed to have long hair.

The policy also promotes ``rigid views of gender norms and roles,'' the letter said.

Girard has a population of around 2,500 and is located about 115 miles (185 kilometers) south of Kansas City.

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Corvairs take first loss in 9 games away from home STAFF REPORT

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CALEDONIA — As Corvair fans have to wait until Saturday, November 25 for a home game, the Corvairs have gone and visited to away arenas. This past weekend, they ended a long win-streak after suffering a loss to the St. Catharines Falcons on Friday night, but redeemed themselves against the Pelham Panthers on Sunday evening.

Last week, they were victorious over the Listowel Cyclones and Chatham Maroons, garnering 9 wins in a row.

On Friday, November 11, they ventured out to the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre to face the Falcons.

The first period saw the Corvairs open with a quick goal by Steve LaForme, from Dylan Wardell and Noah Beltzer. Another 10 minutes would pass before the Falcons responded with a single goal, before Dylan Wardell went for his own goal fed by Noah Beltzer and Steve LaForme. A game misconduct was earned by the Falcons. To finish the period, the Falcons then scored with 55 seconds left.

In the second period, the Falcons set the tone with a goal in the first five minutes. They scored again just 23 second later.

Lagging behind in scoring for the first time, the Corvairs responded with a goal to close the period

by Owen Rainey from Zack Lewis and Michael Derbidge.

CALEDONIA — The Caledonia Pro-fit Corvairs held a 9-game winstreak up until this Friday when they were challenged by the St. Catharines Falcons. The Corvairs next game is Saturday, NovemCALEDONIA CORVAIRS FACEBOOK PAGE ber 25.

In the third period, the game took a decided turn in the Falcons favour, with Six Nations own Brenden Anderson scoring with just 16 seconds remaining in the game. This delivered a decided loss to the Corvairs, 3-5.

This brought the Corvairs into their next match, on Sunday, Novem-

ber 19, as they reloaded for another game against the Panthers within the Pelham Accipiter.

The first period saw a back and forth warm up between the teams, before tempers rose and a fighting major took place just 10 minutes into the period. Corvairs Zachary Naherne was given a

game misconduct. The Panthers were able to secure a short lead with the first goal of the game, but Markus Dempewolf came through with a bury fed from Nathan Duplessis and Six Nations Damon Decaire.

In the second period, the Panthers earned another lead with an unassisted goal. But Jayden Lammel, fed by Ryan O’Keefe and Owen Rainey earned a tie. Just 5 minutes later, Sami Douglas buried another from Jayden Lammel and Markus Dempewolf to secure the lead.

In the third period, the Panthers pushed back with the first goal of the period. But Steve Laforme buried not a powerplay from Nathan Duplessis; a goal that was followed by a single from Ryan

O’Keefe, fed by Evan Bradacs. This put the Corvairs in the lead by 2 goals, but the Panthers were able to earn the final on a power player themselves. This ended the game with the Corvairs on top, 5-4.

On November 17, the Corvairs announced a welcome to their Facebook page to welcome Michael Derbidge, who joins the Corvairs from the Barrie Colts OHL. He made his debut in the St. Catharines match.

The Corvairs will play two more games this month, one away from home this Thursday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m., EST, to face the Hamilton Kitty B’s. Then they will host the Port Colborne Sailors within their home arena, the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre at 7:30 p.m., EST.

NLL announces event return to Montreal and 10 game linear ESPN broadcast

By 2RT Staff with notes from NLL.com PHILADELPHIA — On November 16, the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced the first-ever NLL UnBOXed™ Series marquee event game scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. EST in Laval, Québec, outside of Montréal.

This will mark the first regular season game in Québec since 2002 when the NLL Montréal Express played its final game at the then-Molson Centre.

The League’s newest tentpole showcase features the NLL’s two largest markets as the Toronto Rock and New York Riptide will clash in a pivotal mid-season showdown. Place Bell, home of the Laval Rocket, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Montréal Canadiens, will host the 2024 NLL UnBOXed Series.

Professional box lacrosse has had two franchises play in Québec in its history: the Montréal Quebecois played in 1974 and 1975 in the original NLL, followed by the Express in 2002. In recent years, Toronto hosted successful

PHILADELPHIA — The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced that a marquee NLL game will return to Montreal, where the NLL last hosted games in 2002. The organization also announced that 10 games will reach linear broadcasting on ESPN starting in December, NLL FACEBOOK PAGE last Thursday.

preseason games at Centre Bell in Montreal against the Rochester Knighthawks in 2012 and 2014.

Today’s announcement follows last week’s unveiling of the NLL’s new multi-national grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed, including the launch of its Montréal area-specific programming under the “Castors de Montréal” brand.

The NLL UnBOXed Series event platform will also include additional local activations through-

out Montréal leading up to the game in Laval, including instructional clinics for young boys and girls, parents, and coaches, and game-day interactive fan experiences at Place Bell.

Specific details will be announced at a later date.

For fans outside of the greater Montréal area, the NLL UnBOXed Series game will be the nationally broadcast “NLL Game of the Week on TSN” throughout Canada, with French-language coverage available on RDS. ESPN+

will stream the game in the U.S. On the same day, the NLL announced that a schedule of 10 games will be broadcasted on its ESPN2 and ESPNU linear platforms during the 202324 season. The slate begins on NLL Faceoff Weekend when Philadelphia visits New York (7:30 p.m. ET/ ESPN2).

The Defending Champion Buffalo Bandits will appear twice, including a rematch of the 2022-23 Finals against the Colorado

Mammoth on April 5 at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MT at Ball Arena.

The ESPN linear schedule is as follows and is available on the NLL website (schedule subject to change, all times ET): Saturday, December 2, 2023: Philadelphia Wings at New York Riptide, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 (broadcast team: Brendan Glasheen, play-by-play; Mitch Belisle, analyst; Ashley Miller, sideline). Saturday, December 30, 2023: New York Riptide at Toron-

to Rock, 4 p.m., ESPNU. Friday, January 12, 2024: San Diego Seals at Las Vegas Desert Dogs, 10 p.m., ESPNU. Sunday, February 4, 2024: Colorado Mammoth at San Diego Seals, 6 p.m., ESPNU. Friday, February 9, 2024: Colorado Mammoth at Panther City Lacrosse Club, 9 p.m., ESPNU. Friday, February 23, 2024: Georgia Swarm at San Diego Seals, 11 p.m., ESPNU. Friday, March 1, 2024: Toronto Rock at Las Vegas Desert Dogs, 10 p.m., ESPNU. Friday, April 5, 2024: Buffalo Bandits at Colorado Mammoth, 9 p.m., ESPNU. Sunday, April 14, 2024: Albany FireWolves at Panther City Lacrosse Club, 5 p.m., ESPNU. Saturday, April 20, 2024: Buffalo Bandits at Las Vegas Desert Dogs, 10 p.m., ESPNU In addition to the ESPNU and ESPN2 schedule, every NLL game throughout the regular season and playoffs will be streamed on ESPN+ in the U.S. as well as TSN+ in Canada.

The 2023-24 NLL season will commence with NLL Face-off Weekend on December 1-2.

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Brandon Montour activated by Florida Panthers STAFF REPORT

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FLORIDA — The Florida Panthers’ defensive sector gained a boost last Friday.

On November 17, the Florida Panthers notified fans that they activated a pair of defensemen off the injured list ahead of their game against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.

The Panthers reportedly activated Brandon Montour, 29, and Aaron Ekblad off long-term injured reserve and off season-opening injured reserve. Neither defence player has played this year while recovering from off-season shoulder surgeries.

In a consecutive move to free a roster spot, the Panthers placed defense-man Josh Mahura on injured reserve on Friday.

Montour and Ekblad both logged critical minutes of play last spring as the Panthers embarked

upon an unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Final.

Ultimately, they fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games, but their efforts were recognized as Stanley Cup Finalists.

Montour is entering his fourth season with the Panthers after joining the team at the 2021 trade deadline. The Brantford, Ontario product racked up a career-high 73 points in 80 games with last year’s Panthers before adding 13 points in 21 playoff appearances.

Without Montour and Ekblad in the lineup, the Panthers have begun a solid start in 2023–24.

Their 10–5–1 record and 21 points places them in second place in the NHL’s Atlantic Division, five points back of the Boston Bruins, whom they defeated in the first round of last year’s playoffs for the top spot.

Both Montour and Ekblad had been practicing with the team for several weeks and are a month

FLORIDA — Brandon Montour, 29, returns to the Florida Panthers.

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ahead of the team’s initial hope of a mid-December return. The Panthers have done more than hold their own in the absence of Montour and Ekblad.

They enter Friday 10-51 through their first 16 games and are second in the Atlantic Division. This includes going 8-2-1 in their past 11 games.

Montour had a career season in 2022-23, setting personal best marks in goals (16), assists (57) and points (73) and average ice time (24:07).

In the absence of two of their top three minute-munchers from last season, the Panthers relied heavily upon Gustav Forsling and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to hold the fort through their first 16 games. Now, it appears they will finally regain defensive power with the reinforcements.

The Florida Panthers announced Montours return with Ekblad to Facebook, writing “the boys are back.”

Indigenous athletes to appear on TTC bus and streetcar wraps, including Tom Longboat

By 2RT Staff with notes from ttc.ca TORONTO — On November 13, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Toronto Raptors announced a partnership to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous athletes to Canadian sport at home and on the international stage.

Starting last Monday, specially wrapped TTC buses and streetcars are set to feature current and former Indigenous athletes. This initiative is a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Action 87 which calls all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples and organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.

Eight TTC buses and five streetcars are the canvas for inspiring images, inviting riders and the public to witness eight athletes’ place in history.

According to a TTC press release, TTC CEO Rick Leary, the wrapped buses and streetcars are set to inspire.

“On behalf of the 16,000 team members here at the TTC, I want to thank the Toronto Raptors for choosing to partner with us on this campaign. TTC buses and streetcars are iconic in Toronto and an ideal canvas for celebrating Indigenous athletes, inspiring people of all ages and cultures throughout the city,” he said.

These athletes include: Six Nations Tom Longboat, recognized as the first Indigenous person to win the Boston Marathon (1907). Kendra Jessie, recognized as the Assistant Coach, U18, Alberta Women’s Hockey Team. Michael Linklater, recognized as the retired number one FIBA 3x3 basketball player in Canada. Emily Mandamin, recognized as the first person from Iskatewizaagegan to earn a full college basketball scholarship. Joleen Mitton,

TORONTO — On November 13, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Toronto Raptors announced their partnership to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous athletes like Tom Longboat to Canadian sport: eight TTC buses and five streetcars are the canvas for inspiring images, inviting riders and the public to TC FACEBOOK PAGE witness eight athletes’ place in history.

recognized as the founder of All My Relations Basketball Team and Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week.

Joy Spearchief-Morris, recognized as the retired three-time Canadian National Championship finalist hurdler and sprinter. Richard Peter, recognized as the threetime Paralympic champion (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, London 2012) in wheelchair basketball.

Mike Tanton, recognized as the co-founder of One Love Basketball and the Living Skies Indigenous Basketball League.

The athletes are also featured on posters in TTC stations and onboard vehicles. A QR code on each creative will direct the user to the Raptors Culture Page with more information on each athlete.

The campaign will run until the end of February 2024.

“We all have the collective responsibility to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples.

We are thankful and honoured for the opportunity to recognize the eight athletes featured in this initiative, and we encourage everyone to take the time to learn more about their valuable contributions to all our communities,” said Toronto Raptors Culture, Inclusion and Impact Vice President John Wiggins in the TTC press release.

On November 17, the TTC announced that first of sixty new streetcars took the streets of Toronto. The rest of the streetcars will continue to be delivered through 2024, with the last cars arriving in 2025. These new additions to our streetcar fleet mean there will be more capacity and shorter wait times, creating better service for all.

These specific new streetcars were produced

by Alstom in Thunder Bay and are jointly funded by contributions from the federal government, the Ontario government, and the City of Toronto.

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Are you considering furthering your education, but unsure of where to begin? Take advantage of this opportunity to chat with recruiters from over 20 postsecondary schools across Ontario!

November 29, 2023 12:30 - 2:30 pm | Brantford Campus Cafeteria 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Six Nations Campus ALL STUDENTS WELCOME! CHILI WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE!

Parents know that each new period in a child’s life brings both noteworthy milestones and a host of new concerns. Those concerns often reach new heights as children enter adolescence, a period in life when pressure from peers and at school can make it hard to be a kid, which in turn makes it harder to be a parent.

Adolescence is a period of significant change, as children’s bodies are physically changing and they’re inching closer to independence. It’s during this transition period that many children are first offered drugs or alcohol.

In fact, the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports that 50 per cent of teenagers have misused a drug at least once. In addition, data from the NCDAS indicates that drug use among teenagers in Grade 8 increased by 61 per cent between 2016 and 2020.

Such statistics are enough to make any parent lose sleep. But

parents aren’t helpless against teen drug and alcohol use. There are many things parents can do to help children handle the temptation to use drugs and alcohol. Learning to spot the signs kids might already be using can help parents determine if they need to step in and help kids make the right decisions regarding drugs and alcohol.

The Partnership to End Addiction is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. The Partnership recognizes how challenging it can be for parents to determine if kids are using, as many of the symptoms of using mimic normal teen or young adult behaviours. But parents who suspect their teen might be using can look for these potential indicators.

Shifts in mood and personality - Sullen, withdrawn or depressed - Less motivated - Silent, uncommunicative - Hostile, angry and/or

uncooperative - Acting deceitful or secretive - Unable to focus - A sudden loss of inhibitions - Hyperactive or unusually elated Behavioural changes - Changing relationships with family members or friends - Absenteeism or a loss of interest in school, work or other activities - Avoiding eye contact - Locks doors - Disappears for long periods of time - Goes out often, frequently breaking curfew - Secretive with the use of their phone - Makes endless excuses - Uses chewing gum or mints to cover up breath - Often uses over-thecounter preparations to reduce eye reddening or nasal irritation - Has cash flow problems - Has become unusually clumsy - Has periods of sleeplessness or high energy, followed by long periods of sleep

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Position: Case Aide Closing Date: From November 7, 2023 Until Positions Filled.

Position requires a valid Driver’s Licence and Vulnerable Sector Check

Interested candidates can apply via email: careers@ogwadenideotco.org, drop a resume in person, visit our Get Involved page on our website ogwadenideotco.org or the GREAT Job Board

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Position Employer/Location Term Salary Closing Date Position Employer/Location Term Salary Closing Date Registered Early Childhood Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time TBD November 23, 2023 SIX NATIONS COUNCIL Educator ( R ECE) Ll o yd S. Ki n g Youth Outreach Worker Child & Youth Health, Health Services Contract $52,900 November 22, 2023 Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time TBD November 23, 2023 Data Analyst Education, Central Administration Contract TBD November 22, 2023 Children’s Mental Health Worker Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time TBD November 23, 2023 Speech Language Pathologist Child & Youth Health, Health Services Full Time $70,400 November 22, 2023 Community Center Caretaker Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Part Time $24.66 to November 23, 2023 Private PSW Home & Community Care, Health Services Contract $23.96/ Hour November 29, 2023 Access Care Facilitator $32.36/ Hour Senior Manager of Mother Earth Mother Earth, Nation Building Full Time TBD November 29, 2023 Part Time TBD November 24, 2023 Registered Practical Nurse Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Part-Time $31.43/ Hour November 29, 2023 Ontario Works Administrative Clerk Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Youth Lodge Counsel l o r Devel o pment Officer – Ful l Ti m e TBD December 1, 2023 Physiotherapist Therapy Services, Health Services Full-Time TBD November 29, 2023 Institutional Advancement Systems Administrator Computer Services, Administration Full-Time TBD November 29, 2023 Shelter Counselor Ganohkwasra Family Assault Full Time $55,000 December 1, 2023 Network Technician Computer Services, Administration Full-Time TBD November 29, 2023 Support Services Gedeo Intensive Clinician Crisis Hub, Health Services Full-Time $63,000 November 29, 2023 Sexual Assault Counsellor Ganohkwasra Family Assault Full time TBD December 1, 2023 Program Supervisor Child and Youth, Health Services Contract TBD November 29, 2023 Support Services Registered Nurse Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Part Time $44.00/ Hour December 6, 2023 Child and Youth Ganohkwasra Family Assault Full Time $55,000 December 1, 2023 Support Services Speech Language Pathologist Therapy Services, Health Services Full Time TBD December 6, 2023 Community Counsellor Ganohkwasra Family Assault Full Time TBD December 1, 2023 Family Outreach Worker Family Wellbeing, Social Services Full Time $60,187.40 December 6, 2023 Administrative Support Worker Support Services PSW Trainee Home & Community Care, Health Services Contract $22.00/ Hour December 6, 2023 Six Nations Polytechnic Full Time TBD January 1, 2024 PSW Home & Community Care, Health Services Full Time TBD December 6, 2023 Development Officer – I n sti t uti o nal Advancement Communicative Disorders Assistant, Therapy Services, Health Services Contract TBD December 6, 2023 Brantford Native Housing Full Time TBD Until Fil ed HR Business Partner Human Resources, Central Administration Full Time $78,400 December 6, 2023 Executive Assistant Brantford Native Housing Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Special Needs Resource Consultant Early Years & Child Care, Social Services Full Time TBD December 6, 2023 Housing & Residential Property Manager Primary Prevention Support Worker Primary Prevention, Social Services Full Time $49,500 December 6, 2023 Principal Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time/ $102,014 to Until Fil ed Housing – Staff Cleaner Maintenance, Housing Full Time $21.98/ Hour December 6, 2023 Permanent $129,943 Assistant Caretaker Parks and Recreation Part Time $23.08/ Hour December 6, 2023 Customer Service Representative Six Nations of the Grand River Full Time $19.23 to Until Fil ed Maintenance Mechanic Development Corporation $28.85/ Hour Case Aid 2 Ogwadeni:deo Part Time TBD Until Fil ed Cook Ohsweken Speedway Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Privacy Information/Records Clerk Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Custodian Brantford Native Housing Part Time TBD Until Fil ed Family Engagement Supervisor Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo Teacher Kawenní:io/Gawęní:yo Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Traditional Foods Cook LBHC, Health Services Full Time $52,900.00 Until Fil ed Resource Center Manager Child Protection Worker – Ogwadeni:deo Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Property Management Staff Six Nations of the Grand River Full Time/ $18.00 to Until Fil ed Intake Screener Development Corporation Permanent $25.00/ Hour Alternative Care Resources Ogwadeni:deo Contract TBD Until Fil ed Reflexologist de dwa da dehs nye>s Part Time/ TBD Until Fil ed Team Member – Trainee Aboriginal Health Centre Contract Director of Resources Ogwadeni:deo Full Time/ Permanent TBD Until Fil ed Custodian Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Casual $15.50/ Hour Until Fil ed Child Protection Worker in Care Ogwadeni:deo Full Time/ Permanent TBD Until Fil ed Lab Technician and Developer Six Nations Polytechnic Part Time TBD Until Fil ed Child Protection Worker Family Ogwadeni:deo Full Time/ Permanent TBD Until Fil ed Kanien’kehá:ka Teacher Assistant Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Family Engagement Supervisor Ogwadeni:deo Full Time/ Permanent TBD Until Fil ed for Elementary Classroom Positions Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Casual $16.90/ Hour Until Fil ed Maintenance Worker Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Part Time TBD Until Fil ed Cook Ki t chen Hel p Sade: k oni h TOJ TBD Unti l Fil ed Financial Assistant Finance, Core Services Full Time TBD Until Fil ed Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Part Time TBD Until Fil ed Maintenance Staff Housing, Built Environment Full Time $25.63/ Hour Until Fil ed Gas Bar Attendant Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Contract/Casual $16.90/Hour Until Fil ed Food Service Worker Iroquois Lodge, Health Services Part Time $23.08/ Hour Until Fil ed Supply Cook SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT The GREAT Job Board is brought to you by Employment Ontario and Service Canada. Only local positions are posted in the paper. For Child Care Assistant Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Full Time TBD November 23, 2023 more positions in the surrounding area, visit our job board at www.greatsn.com! To apply for funding, book your intake appointment with an ETC by calling 519-445-2222 (Toll-Free long distance at 1-888 218-8230 or email us at info@greatsn.com.

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ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS (2008) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Executive Assistant Permanent Position

Ontario First Nations (2008) Limited Partnership (OFNLP2008) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Executive Assistant.

OFNLP2008 is a special entity that was established in 2008 to distribute the funds that it receives from the Province of Ontario to the First Nation Partners. OFNLP2008 also manages and directs several major initiatives as mandated by the First Nation Partners. OFNLP2008 is a major, high profile organization among Ontario First Nations and operates in a highly dynamic environment. OFNLP2008’S head office is located on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, southwest of Hamilton, Ontario.

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As an Executive Assistant you will fulfill a key support role within the Administration and Management within the organization. This position provides the successful candidate an opportunity to broaden office administration and management acumen, gain experience in office procedures and understanding of key organization functions.

Under the general and direct supervision of the General Manager the Executive Assistant will perform a wide range of administration, management and executive support related to tasks. Administrative and management duties requiring a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents; provides support and assistance to office staff, Board of Directors and technical advisors; performs related work as required. This position requires the ability to work independently and work as a team member with other employees and the Board of Directors while exercising judgment and initiative. Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Candidates must have completed the twelve (12th) grade and have a minimum of five (5) years proven experience in an organization performing duties comparable to those of an Executive Assistant; and/or • Graduation from an accredited and recognized community college with a Diploma or Certificate in Office Management and Administration.

• Candidates must have proven experience, skill and have proven high efficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

• Basic understanding and working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping.

• Candidates must be able to provide own transportation and willingness to utilize own vehicle as needed in connection with employment and be willing and able to travel.

• Candidates should also be aware of and have respect and sensitivity for Indigenous/Aboriginal culture, heritage, traditions and protocols.

• Compensation for this position will be in the $25.00 to $36.00 per hour range with pension and health benefits, subject to salary guidelines, qualifications and experience.

• Candidates must be able to work up to 37.5 hours per week (9:00am to 4:30pm), Mon-Fri, subject to change and fluctuations.

A detailed Job Description is available. While we thank all qualified candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested persons must submit a resume and covering letter with two current letters of work references, no later then Friday, December 1, 2023 by 2:00 p.m.

SHOP THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 3 - 6 PM SATURDAYS 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Ontario First Nations (2008) Limited Partnership New Credit Commercial Plaza 78 1st Line Road, Suite 204 HAGERSVILLE, ON N0A 1H0 Attention: General Manager

3404 Mississauga Road, Hagersville, ON

For Further Information, please visit www.ofnlp2008.org or call 1.905.768.7557, Toll free 1-800-208-0884. Applications will be accepted electronically to rsault@ ofnlp.org, or by facsimile.1.905.768.7667.

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THOMAS: Jacob Frederick March 30, 1943 - November 18, 2023 Peacefully and surrounded by his family, our beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle and papa, passed away on November 18, 2023.

Beloved husband to Dale Thomas, loving dad to Pam & Jason, Christine, Tara & Jeffrey, Dan & Judy and Dereke.

Dear grandpa to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, the late Jake and Doris Thomas.

Resting at 2243 Onondaga Road, after 5 pm on Monday. Funeral service and burial will be held at Onondaga Longhouse on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at 11 am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

CHRISTMAS

Craft Sale

Saturday, November 25th, 2023 30 Cao Lane, Ohsweken (behind Tim Hortons)

Crafts, Silent Auction, Corn Soup/ biscuits, tea/ coffee, pie, cookies

HILL: Pamela Lynn June 13, 1971 - November 13, 2023 Loving mother of James, Russell (Spencer), and Isabelle.

Dear grandma to Sophia. Daughter of the late Claire & Wendy Hill. Sister of Rebecca, Florence, Yvonne, Shelly, Jeff, and Eric.

The family will honour her life with visitation at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken on Friday from 5-8 pm where funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1 pm. Interment Ohsweken Pentecostal Cemetery. www.rhbanderson. com

Business For Sale Mohawk Asphalt Small Asphalt, Driveway Business Call Mike 905.765.1934 For Full Details Serious inquiries only.

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of Robin General November 23, 2017

In life we loved you deeply In death we love you still The moment that you passed Our hearts were torn in two Remembering you is easy We do it every day, but Missing you is a heartache That never goes away We hold you tightly, deep Within our hearts And there you shall remain Until the joyous day arrives When we will meet again Loved and dearly missed

by Rick, Rocky, Courtney Shane and Harrison

Our Six Nations Agricultural Fair Board

AGM Meeting

is November 28th 2023, at the Dajoh at 6pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Sincerely, Leslie McDougall SNA Fair Board President

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nocturnal S. American rodent 5. Requesting 11. Give temporarily 12. Happiness 16. Military branch 17. -__, denotes past 18. Middle Eastern city 19. Air hostesses 24. Partner to Pa 25. Percussion instrument 26. Popular computers 27. Decrease light 28. Valley in the Osh Region 29. “To __ his own” 30. Absence of difficulty 31. Notice announcing intended marriage read out in church 33. Trims by cutting 34. Impact 38. Military member 39. A French river 40. Member of prehistoric people in Mexico 43. Messenger ribonucleic acid 5. Developed over time 44. Musician Clapton 6. Not the leader 45. Greek sophist 7. __ Lang (country singer) 49. Largest English dictionary 8. Adults need one (abbr.)

9. Nests of pheasants 50. Narrow valley 10. Antelopes 51. A way to disentangle 13. One quintillion bytes (abbr.)

53. Indicates not an issue (abbr.) 14. Japanese three-stringed lute 54. Recommending 15. Type of cat 56. Genus of legumes 20. Cools your home 58. Friend to Larry and Curly 21. The ancient Egyptian sun 59. Off-Broadway theater award god 60. Fencers 22. Pouches 63. Small Eurasian deer 23. Trigraph 64. Denoting passerine birds 27. Form of Persian spoken in 65. Separate by category Afghanistan 29. __ route CLUES DOWN 30. Body part 1. Colorless fluid part of blood 31. Bridge building degree 2. Of a main artery 32. Indicates position 3. Photographic equipment 33. Political action committee 4. Confirms a point 34. Tasty snack

Answers for November 22nd, 2023 Crossword Puzzle

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s important to pay attention to your physical health this week, Aries. It’s key to give your body plenty of rest and healthy foods to strengthen your immune system.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Something out of the ordinary may happen to you this week, Taurus. You don’t know what to expect, but be aware of your surroundings and the people you meet.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This is a perfect time to review your goals or todo list, Gemini. If you don’t have things jotted down, brainstorm with friends on what you may want to accomplish, then make plans.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not turn anyone away if they come to you looking for assistance. Someone in need is likely to seek you out in the days to come and you should be ready.

35. Part of a quadruped 36. Locate 37. Pitching statistic 38. Of I 40. City in Utah 41. Football players in the trenches 42. Hammer is one 44. A “nightmarish” street 45. Performers 46. Slang for cut or scrape 47. More breathable 48. Most slick 50. Provokes 51. Home to college’s Flyers 52. Sodium 54. Large fish of mackerel family 55. Zero 57. __ and behold 61. The Palmetto State 62. Popular Tom Cruise movie franchise (abbr.)

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 There is no shame in taking a day off or slowing down for a breather, Leo. Spend the day in bed or lounging on the couch if you desire. Give yourself a break if you’ve been running around.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 If emotions are high, Virgo, you might need to figure out a way to relieve some stress. Turn on the music loudly and dance around in your home while singing along.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you could feel sluggish a few days this week. Once some friends urge you to get out and do something, you’ll quickly feel reenergized and ready to have a good time.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, failure can be a tough pill to swallow, but if you don’t succeed at something you have to get back up and simply try again. Don’t let one setback eat at you for long.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t let your pride get in the way of rekindling a friendship Sagittarius. Rather than drum up old news, talk about the things you look forward to doing together.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, things may work out if you give them another chance. Don’t throw in the towel on your ideas just yet. Figure out a new angle and then get started on a new course.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Take the blinders or rose-colored glasses off, Aquarius. You can’t adequately handle a situation unless you know all of the facts and have a clear grasp of reality.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 If things are starting to feel boring, it might be time for a change of pace, Pisces. Simple things like changing around the furniture or taking a new route home can help.

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