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An agreement with the builder of a massive Amazon warehouse in Cambridge has agreed to a compensation deal with Six Nations for $250,000. The facility, which is located on Six Nations Territory, is a project by Broccolini Construction. SNEC says HDI is rumored to have also recieved a confidential compensation package for the BROCCOLINI project with no details being released about how much they were paid shared with the community to date by either HDI, the HCCC or Broccolini.

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Six Nations getting $250k from Broccolini warehouse project; environment more important than money

By Donna Duric

Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council said they’re getting a onetime payment of about $250,000 for a massive Amazon warehouse being built on traditional lands in Cambridge but it skipped out on a bigger payment in exchange for trees being and environmental protection.

Six Nations Lands and Resources Consultation Supervisor Peter Graham told about 50 people who turned out for a community engagement session at The Gathering Place last week that although the amount seems small, it’s because Six Nations wanted trees planted instead.

The company is building a warehouse on Old Mill Road in Cambridge, an area covered by the Haldimand Treaty and Fort Albany Nanfan Treaty.

Six Nations has signed an agreement with Broccolini Construction and is now seeking community input on the project.

The agreement, according to SNGR, recognizes that developers should accommodate Six Na-

An Amazon warehouse being built on Six Nations Territory has been given the thumbs up by Six Nations. The deal will see a $250,000 AMAZON payment to the community and environmental protections in place.

tions of the Grand River for structures built on its traditional and treaty territory. The company has agreed to a 10 to one tree placement ratio, longterm protection of a nearby wetland and a payment of $250,000 to Six Nations of the Grand River.

Graham said the company has also consulted with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI), which represents

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the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council, and that he heard a “rumour” that the HDI signed a confidential agreement with the company for less

than $100,000 compensation.

The Two Row Times contacted the HDI for confirmation but did not hear back by press time.

All comments, questions and answers are being gathered into a report that will be presented to elected council.

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will then decide based on the report whether they think there is enough community support for them to be comfortable to go forward with the agreement.

Elected Council said the only way to stop the project would be through litigation and that the proponent/developer currently aren’t legally required to give anything to Six Nations and that they duty to accommodate rests with the Crown.

Six Nations is expected to head to court this year in a 30-year-plus land claim case against the Crown for expropriation of its lands along the Haldimand Tract.

The area where the project sits is part of the Six Nations’ land claims litigation case.

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Eating healthfully - with Dean Hill DONNA DURIC

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The amount of nutritional and weight loss information out there is astounding.

But people like Coun.

Dean Hill, who is also a personal trainer, have made some sense of the nonsense and can offer tips to help you improve your diet in 2024.

“The basis of all weight gain is calories in and calories out,” says Hill.

Consuming too many calories that aren’t burned off through activity or metabolic processes will result in weight gain, while fewer calories than your body needs will result in weight loss.

Everyone has a certain daily caloric need to maintain their body weight but that number can vary greatly based on weight, sex, age, lifestyle, height, and a host of other factors.

The basic calculation is that if someone maintains their weight at 2,000 calories per day, going above that will result in weight gain and going below that will result in weight loss.

A deficit of 500 calories a day for one week - seven days - equals 3,500 calories which is equivalent to one pound of fat loss.

But it’s also important to be conscious of what you eat, as well, says Hill.

You can eat below 2,000 calories worth of Twinkies in one day and still lose weight but you won’t feel very good because you’re not getting the nutrients you need for proper bodily functioning, he says.

He recommends a diet consisting of a variety of foods with a mix of healthy fats, carbs and protein - three diet components often referred to as “macros.”

When it comes to carbs, Hill recommends healthy carbs like rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, and even popcorn - hold the butter

and salt.

“You want to make sure you’re eating good nutritious foods.”

Protein is the macro that Hill and nutritionists recommend focusing on, because it helps satiate hunger and therefore aids in weight loss, because you’re not over consuming calories from other food sources high in fat or sugar.

Many protein sources are low in fat and sugar, such as chicken, extra lean ground beef, fish and venison.

Calculating how many grams of protein you need every day can vary greatly from person to person, says Hill, but his most basic recommendation is eating the equivalent of 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

He cautions not to eat too much protein because it can be hard on the kidneys.

He says a 300 lb person aiming to get down to 200 lbs should consume about 150 grams of protein per day.

Hill, who is a personal trainer, weighs 220 lbs and eats 220 grams of protein per day to maintain his muscle.

A basic guide for judging protein content is that one pound of meat has 100 grams of protein, says Hill. That’s about the size of one package of ground beef in the supermarket.

He also recommends using protein powders that can easily be added to drinks but to look for protein supplements that are dairy-free because he says a large portion of people on the reserve are lactose intolerant, including himself.

And when it comes to dietary fat intake, it’s important to eat good fats, Hill says.

Good fat - the kind that doesn’t clog your arteries - comes from foods like olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds.

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margarine, he says, and when it comes to dressings, he recommends yogurt-based dressings, which are much lower in calories and sugar than traditional dressings.

And when it comes to affording to eat healthfully, it comes down to watching for sales, and learning how to cook and prepare meals, and also, time.

Hill acknowledges that time plays a huge role in preparing healthful meals and time is a luxury not many people have.

Processed foods provide convenience and save time, but they also cause weight gain.

“It really comes down to how much you’re willing to cook,” he says.

Also, Hill suggests, as a start, just cut out one thing from your diet at first.

Whether it’s pop, juice or a ton of sugar in your coffee, simply eliminating sugary drinks in the beginning of your journey can result in immediate rewards and weight loss and provide the motivation to continue with other habit changes, he says.

“Avoid drinking your calories,” says Hill. “Your body’s going to fight you the first couple of weeks and you’ll go through withdrawal because sugar is addictive. But give it a shot.”

As a councillor, Hill is hoping to influence more programming on the reserve to help people eat better foods.

However, it’s not just about food and exercise.

Hill acknowledges one of the biggest factors in weight management and weight gain is mental health.

He knows emotional eating plays a big role in shaping the foods people choose and that’s something that needs to be addressed.

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First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental health crisis

By Alessia Passafiume First Nations leaders held an emergency meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a mental health crisis they warn could get even worse without government help.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation says there has been an alarming spate of suicides and suicide attempts in the northern Ontario First Nations it represents.

That includes the suicides of a 12-year-old from Sachigo Lake First Nation and a 20-year-old in Deer Lake First Nation earlier this month.

And in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, nine people have died between December and January.

The group is also raising concerns about the recent unexplained deaths of 14-year-old Mackenzie (Nathan) Moonias and 21-year-old Jenna Ostberg in Thunder Bay, and how

their deaths are being investigated.

"Our communities are under so much pressure with these multiple tragic events," the group's Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said in an interview.

"And it's not just human costs — its financial costs that they have to bear. …

(Chiefs) are just running on fumes."

Fiddler said more lives will be needlessly lost without meaningful collective action, adding his organization is aware of the existence of youth suicide pacts in some communities.

"If immediate help doesn't come, we will lose more young people. We'll have to attend more funerals and try to comfort grieving families."

Fiddler asked a list of political leaders to come to the meeting.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu attended, along with

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Health Minister Mark Holland and Ya'ara Saks, the minister responsible for mental health and addictions.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and provincial ministers were invited but didn't attend due to scheduling conflicts.

Fiddler said the province's absence was frustrating.

"Not only is this dealing with the immediate crisis of these tragic losses, but the preventative work that needs to happen so that we don't lose any more of our children," he said.

Speaking during the meeting Wednesday, Neskantaga First Nation Chief Chris Moonias said northern First Nations are at a point of collapse with mental health and addiction issues.

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whose community declared a state of emergency over completed and attempted suicides in 2016, said colonialism and bureaucracy are preventing people from accessing care. Cracks in the healthcare system are causing people to die, she said.

Hajdu said the stories she heard from folks in the meeting were devastating, and there's room for both the federal and provincial governments to do more to support communities.

She noted that besides mental health supports, community members are also highlighting overcrowding and a lack of clean drinking water as prominent issues, adding that they are in the best position to suggest solutions.

"It's not going to be the government that knows exactly what to do," said Hajdu.

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be in the driver's seat of designing whatever intervention it looks like."

Fiddler said he wants the federal and provincial governments to commit to working with his organization's youth council so community members can speak directly with politicians about what they're dealing with, and propose solutions.

On Thursday, Hajdu made the promise that her government will fund a meeting for the youth council in Ottawa so its members can meet with ministers and potentially Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Fiddler also said he wants changes to how funding is being administered and delivered in a way that empowers communities to implement solutions of their own.

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Fiddler said she often tells her community members to do what they need and she'll try and find funding later as matters are often urgent.

"They have their own initiatives, their own solutions. But there is no funding mechanism to support initiatives like that and others across (Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory)," Fiddler said.

"We're at the mercy of the federal government and the provincial government."

And if meaningful change doesn't happen soon, he said, "We will lose more youth — that's the bottom line."

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First Nation creative sees power of matriarchy and mentorship in the fashion industry

By Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Amanda May Daly is a creative director, a descendant of Mattagami First Nation, an Anishnaabe community in Ontario, though she grew up in Timmins. She has built a career in the fashion, photography and filmmaking industries.

Daly went to school in London, England, which led to 15 years in fashion with ready-to-wear collections and in creative production for esteemed fashion brands by styling lookbooks and doing photo shoots.

Her passion for showcasing Indigenous creations in her work has led remarkable projects, from producing the Sotheby diamond collection photo shoot to working with Māori actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last September. Daly also worked on several events with Tantoo Cardinal to support Killers of the Flower Moon premieres in Toronto and New York.

“I'm so excited to play a small part in this wider tapestry of Indigenous folks being able to tell their stories in an authentic way,” Daly said. “Just being a cog in that wheel is super special and an honour.”

“What really motivates me is Indigenous excellence,” said Daly, who finds herself working “at a really interesting junction where I feel like Indigenous representation is exploding.”

Daly was born into

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culture, and she’s quick to name her grandmother Grace as her earliest mentor. She would spend every Sunday at her grandmother’s house, “Each week it would be different. If she was baking bread, she’d make a tiny bread pan out of tin foil to bake me a loaf, or she would make rawhide clothes for my dolls.”

Daly says she remembers her grandmother talking about the strong women in the family, with her cousins being the first all-woman chief and council of Mattagami First Nation in 1962.

“So I always had the sense that women can do anything,” said Daly, explaining her grandmother’s influence, “She was also very ‘extra.’ She loved anything glittery, sparkly, loud or kind of kooky, and that really stuck with me. I'm super grateful to her for giving me her flare, and also her pride in being an

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Daly acknowledges the profound influence that matriarchy and mentorship had on her journey.

She draws on the analogy of mushroom mycelium networks to emphasize the hidden strength in women's support systems.

Just as mushrooms spread beneath the surface for years before emerging, matriarchal movements and achievements may seem to appear suddenly, but they are built upon the teachings, support and strength of generations of women, she said.

“It might be 10 years before you see a certain kind of mushroom, but the whole time it's going under the surface. I think matriarchal movements, these achievements, may seem to kind of spread up out of nowhere, but really all of these advances, all of the new ground that we gained as women is standing on the shoulders of the

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women who came before us who've taught us things and supported us.

“And taught us to be strong and gentle, to be wise and open to learning.”

Indigenous women, in particular, stand out for their collaborative spirit, advancing arts and fashion through unity and shared values, Daly said.

Her dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable fashion world made global news in 2009 when she cast plus-sized models at a key show at London Fashion Week with Canadian designer Mark Fast.

Daly sees the power in matriarchy and mentorship in the fashion industry.

“I think that that's where the relationship is super strong between those two concepts, because people learn to embrace matriarchal values by watching other people do it, and by being teachable or being open or being supported by people who are living those values.”

Supporting and uplifting Indigenous designers within the fashion industry is important to Daly, she said.

Mentorship and collaboration “starts to feel like second nature when you're open to it. And I think that it's so beautiful to see the way that Indigenous women are advancing arts and fashion through collaboration and working together.”

“A friend I met at the DTES sweatlodge is a Coast Salish carver, Bambi Smith of Salish Thunder Designs, and she cus-

tomized a pair of combat boots for me with an orca design that I wore for all of TIFF,” said Daly. This led to Smith customizing a pair “for Tantoo in a gold formline design.”

Daly saw Evelyn Alec’s streetwear brand EvAlec79 on Instagram and asked her customize a jacket with her Queen of Spades print, “which is another show-stopping piece. I’ve learned to expect a lot of conversations with strangers when I wear it.” This led to Alec also making “the deadly hand-painted biker jacket for Tioreore. The back is hard to read in the photos but the copy around the war bonnet print says ‘You not only represent yourself, you represent your ancestors’.”

Kaija Heitland of Indigenous Nouveau is “another artist that has my heart exploding,” says Daly. “I approached her because I love her beadwork and we started discussing some custom concepts together. I was having trouble sourcing handbags for red carpet [events].” This led to medicine bag inspired evening clutches, “and she just literally blew me away with her talent and vision,” said Daly.

Inspired by the spirit of collaboration, Daly wants to create more spaces for celebrating Indigenous talent.

As she reflects on her journey, Daly emphasizes the importance of maintaining childlike curiosity and a teachable spirit.

“Even though I'm get-

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ting older and I'm letting my gray hair grow in and accepting my wrinkles and all of that, I still in a lot of ways try to look at the world through the eyes of a child,” she says.

Approaching life with an open heart and an open mind is key for Daly. “I think if we remain open and curious and teachable, life is filled with so much joy. And I think that there's also innate wisdom in that.”

In embracing Indigenous values, she has discovered the wisdom of collaboration, innovation, and the celebration of Indigenous excellence.

Daly's path from Mattagami First Nation to the heart of the fashion industry in the UK and back to Turtle Island is a testament to the power of culture, mentorship and collaboration.

“There is a lot of opportunity for Indigenous brands to really explode into a notoriously exclusive scene (fashion) in a way that champions both modern and accessible fashion and bespoke oneof-a-kind museum quality work,” said Daly. “That will bring traditional knowledge and techniques into the epicentre of the dialogue around 21st century fashion.”

Daly reminds us that the path to success is not only about personal achievement but also about lifting others up, and embracing the wisdom of those who came before us.

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Excessive social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges

By Emma G Duerden, Canada Research Chair, Neuroscience & Learning Disorders, Assistant Professor, Western University; and Michaela Kent, PhD Candidate, Neuroscience, Western University How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours of children and youth?

Social media platforms are seemingly designed to capture the attention of users and produce habitual checking of apps and notifications.

In recent years, our lives have become increasingly dominated by social media, either as a source of information, entertainment, or just a way to connect with others.

In Canada alone, more than 30 million social media accounts are currently registered, with teenagers one of the highest user groups.

During the COVID-19

pandemic, young people were drastically affected by the sudden shift to a digital world and the explosion of a reliance on screens. School closures, coupled with social isolation, led to dramatic increases in daily screen time use and exacerbated mental health challenges for many young people.

Research shows strong links between screen time and mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression, although few longitudinal studies have been conducted in the pandemic or post-pandemic eras to determine causal relationships. The stress of lockdowns and the absence of typical support networks left adolescents more vulnerable than ever to the negative effects of social media.

Now, in the years following the pandemic lockdowns, it’s imperative that we study and address the impact excessive screen time can have on brain development.

Reward and punishment A key facet of social media is that it engages brain systems involved in reward and punishment, which could place children and adolescents at risk for adverse brain development. During childhood and adolescence, our brains are still going through dramatic periods of development, making them more susceptible to the impact of excessive screen time.

Children and youth have very active reward systems in the brain. Natural rewards can cause a brief release of “feel good” chemicals in the brain like dopamine. Social media can offer constant levels of rewards that are higher than normal and affect brain chemistry, leading to children seeking out more rewards, even to addictive levels.

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not fully mature until we reach our 30s. The fact that this brain area has not fully developed in children and teens might affect their ability to control scrolling behaviours and monitor emotional triggers.

Coupled with changes in brain chemistry, this could lead to excessive screen time use. The timeline of the prefrontal cortex’s development could also explain why adults are less likely to face the same consequences of the negative effects of social media.

Additionally, some studies have reported changes in cortical and subcortical brain activation and structure in children and teenagers that were associated with high screen time use. These studies have reported changes in the brain’s reward and punishment centres.

Another example of this comes from a longitudinal study that followed children for three years,

showing delayed development of regions involved in social connectedness and understanding the thoughts and feelings of others.

Different impacts However, not all research points to screen time as being associated with changes in brain development. A largescale imaging study that was designed to examine childhood experiences throughout the United States — including smoking, video games and sleep — in nearly 12,000 children showed no association between screen time and brain development.

There may be several explanations for the dissonance between the largescale child development study and smaller studies that were designed to look at screen time. For example, potentially heavy users of screen time chose to participate in smaller, more focused studies.

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adverse effects of screen time may represent a smaller fraction of the data in a large cohort.

Given the widespread use of social media, it’s no surprise that not all children and youth are impacted in the same way.

Adolescents and young adults who have pre-existing mental health concerns, particularly anxiety, may be most at risk to the harmful effects of social media use on the brain and behaviour.

Those who experience anxiety may use social media more frequently to seek validation and reassurance, or as a maladaptive coping mechanism to avoid in-person interactions and real-world stressors.

More longitudinal research is needed to better understand mental-health risk factors for adverse outcomes associated with excessive social media use as well as the long-term effects on brain development.

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WHO SHOULD USE A RAPID ANTIGEN TEST (RAT)?

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Stay home if you are feeling unwell, Stay up to date on all of your immunizations and vaccines, Wear a mask if there is poor ventilation, Wash your hands often, Clean and disinfect high touch surface areas and objects frequently.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ohsweken Public Health at 519-445-2672 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits are available at: Ohsweken Public Health (1769 Chiefswood Road) OR; White Pines Wellness Centre (1745 Chiefswood Road)

Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 vary from person to person and knowing your baseline health is most important: Use a RAT if you have any of the following symptoms: Fever and/or chills; Cough; Shortness of breath; Decrease or loss of taste or smell; OR Two or more of: Runny nose/nasal congestion Headache Extreme fatigue Sore throat Muscle aches/joint pain Gastrointestinal symptoms (i.e. nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea)

Rapid Antigen Test Kits can be picked up at Gane Yohs Community Health Centre (1769 Chiefswood Road).

WHAT DOES MY TEST RESULT MEAN? Positive Result: It is highly likely that you have COVID-19.

Self-isolate immediately until you have no fever and symptoms have been improving for 24 hours (or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms). After isolating, wear a mask in public spaces and avoid vulnerable individuals and high-risk settings for 10 days from when your symptoms started (or from your positive test result if you don’t have symptoms).

If you are immunocompromised, self-isolate for at least 10 days after the date of your positive test result or when your symptoms started (whichever is earlier) and until you have no fever and symptoms have been improving for 24 hours(or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms).

If you are at high-risk, antiviral medication can help reduce severe outcomes if you access them within 5 days of symptoms starting. Visit ontario.ca/antivirals or call 811 for more information.

Negative Result: If you have symptoms, and your test is negative, you may still have COVID-19.

Use another rapid antigen test 24-48 hours after your first negative test. If it is negative, you are less likely to have COVID-19. Self-isolate until your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours(or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms).

Different Symptoms Between A Common Cold, Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

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Common symptoms may include cough, headaches, sneezing, runny nose and congestion. different symptoms may include:

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ACHES DIFFICULTY BREATHING FATIGUE

FEVER LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL SORE THROAT

WHEEZING source:https://www.nfid.org/resource/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-flu-rsv-covid-19-and-the-common-cold/

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RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) VACCINE Available daily at Gané Yohs Community Health Centre *Walk in’s Welcome!

Individuals must meet the following requirements: 60+ Indigenous individuals, including urban dwelling Dialysis and transplant patients Individuals who are experiencing homelessness Hospital ALC patients

MYTH ABOUT COVID-19 FACTS Myth: COVID-19 is over, and the variants are no worse than a common cold or flu.

Fact: COVID-19 is not over. While COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency, the virus is still infecting people and mutating into other variants. It can be hard to distinguish between COVID-19, flu, and cold symptoms and the only way to know for sure is to get tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 can still cause serious complications to vulnerable people, and it is still important to take precautions to protect yourself and others.

Myth: You can only get COVID-19 once, and after you’ve had the infection, you are immune for a long time.

Fact: It is possible to get infected more than once. Natural and vaccine-acquired immunity decreases over time, and we’ve stopped being as careful as we once were, plus new variants are more infectious and can evade your existing immunity.

Reinfections are often milder, but you can still spread the virus to others.

Myth: A negative COVID-19 test means you are safe.

Fact: If you get a COVID-19 test and the result is negative, that means you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. But if you get tested too soon after exposure to the coronavirus, it could be too early for signs of infection to show up on the test. If you have still have symptoms 24-48 hours later, take another test and self-isolate until your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ohsweken Public Health at 519-445-2672

Myth: You can’t spread COVID-19 if you don’t have symptoms.

Paxlovid

(Oral COVID-19 Antiviral) For those testing positive for COVID-19 and interested in receiving Paxlovid; an oral antiviral medication that can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in people at higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, please call Ohsweken Pharmasave at 519-445-4471 or any surrounding Pharmacy to speak with a pharmacist.

Those meeting the following requirements may qualify for Paxlovid: 60 years of age or older; 18 years of age or older and immunocompromised; Must be taken within 5 days of symptom onset Adults who have one or more comorbidity that puts them at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease; or Adults with inadequate immunity, i.e., unvaccinated or under-vaccinated A PCR is NOT required The pharmacist does not need to see a test Source: https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/202204/Guidance%20for%20health%20care%20providers%20-%20Access%20to%20Paxlovid%20-%20EN.pdf

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Fact: Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

This time after exposure and before having symptoms is called the incubation period. You can still spread COVID-19 before you have symptoms. This is called presymptomatic transmission.

Common symptoms can include: Fever and/or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath, Tiredness, Loss of taste or smell, Runny nose/nasal congestion, Headache.

Myth: Supplements will prevent you from getting COVID-19.

Fact: Supplements such as Vitamin C, zinc, Vitamin D can boost your immune system but are unlikely to prevent you from getting sick if you are exposed to illness.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine causes sudden cardiac events, such as blood clots, heart attack or stroke in every person who has received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fact: In rare occasions, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) events have been reported following vaccination with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Information to date indicates that these events occur more commonly after the second dose, mainly in adolescents/young adults 12 to 29 years of age, and more often in males than females.

There is also a risk of myocarditis from COVID-19 infection itself, and the risk is higher from the infection than from the vaccines. Vaccinated individuals also have a decreased risk of myocarditis from COVID-19 infection.

Myth: Natural immunity to COVID-19 is better than the vaccine.

Fact: Natural immunity to the COVID-19 virus is no better than vaccine-acquired immunity.

Studies have shown that natural immunity wanes over time faster than immunity provided from the vaccine and natural immunity can come at far greater risks of developing complications.

Myth: Antibiotics will kill the COVID-19 virus.

Fact: Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses.

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Report details cost estimates, risks of proposed Manitoba landfill search for remains

By Steve Lambert

The proposed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost $90 million — about half the projected maximum in an earlier estimate — although searchers could face a "very high risk" from asbestos, a new report says.

The operational planning report is a detailed followup to a feasibility study last year into a possible search of the Prairie Green Landfill. The privately run facility north of Winnipeg is where the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are believed to have been taken after they were killed in the spring of 2022.

The 153-page report was prepared by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and ISN Maskwa, an Indigenous-owned company that provides emergency response training and services. A copy of the report, which has not been released publicly, was obtained by The Canadian Press.

"The initiation of a thorough and complete search … demands intervention from both the Manitoba premier's office and the federal government to close gaps in bureaucratic systems and to ensure immediate funding," the report says.

"If this is not done, the search will be held off indefinitely."

The earlier study determined a search was feasible, despite some risks from asbestos and other toxic material, and would not be guaranteed to succeed. It also said a search could take up to three years and cost anywhere between $84 million and $184 million.

The new report estimates the cost is closer to $90 million, if the search can be done within one year. The document lays out specific amounts, such as $3.25 million for machinery and operators, although it adds overall costs could rise.

"This is an approximate financial overview that is expected to change over

time, particularly with considerations to fluctuations in various markets, labour costs and other items that are beyond the control of those involved in the preparation of the following interrelated plans."

Unlike some other landfills, the Prairie Green Landfilll accepts asbestos, a material that can cause cancer if ingested. Asbestos in the landfill is placed in thick double bags and, along with other material, is placed in pre-excavated holes and capped with a minimum two metres of soil or other waste to prevent it from escaping.

The report notes the sections, or cells, of the landfill where the women's remains are believed to be recorded a total of 712 tonnes of asbestos deposits between April 11 and June 20, 2022. About 12 tonnes of that were deposited after May 16, 2022 — the day the remains were believed to have been placed.

Excavating that area could cause the bags containing the asbestos to break and the asbestos to

Community Engagement:

Broccolini Old Mill Road Project Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council via the Lands and Resources Department is hosting community engagements for the Broccolini Old Mill Road Project.

Join us for our upcoming community engagement sessions! We want to hear your feedback.

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become friable, the report states. Friable is a term used to describe a state of being soft, crumbled and easily airborne.

"When asbestos is disturbed, it can become friable, which is a major health hazard. Consequently, an excavation and search could be a very high-risk endeavour," the report says.

The report, and the earlier feasibility study, lay out plans to control the asbestos, such as having full protective gear including respirators for the workers and keeping the landfill area wet to prevent the asbestos from becoming airborne.

Blair King, an environmental chemist with experience in asbestos investigation and remediation in British Columbia, has said risks would remain.

"Water reduces the dust risk but doesn’t eliminate that risk, and the amount of water needed to keep the asbestos fibres down to a relatively safe level will be too much to allow for the operation of any of the equipment needed to move

or sieve the material," King wrote in a recent blog post.

David Ganetsky, president of EnviroDoctors, an asbestos abatement company in Winnipeg, said the landfill search is "absolutely a challenge" but can be done.

"Basically you want to mist it and keep water on top of that area so that nothing becomes airborne," Ganestky said Friday.

Material from the landfill can be put in trucks with thick bin liners that can be sealed quickly and taken away, he added.

The report envisions having specialized buildings in which landfill material would be put on conveyor belts and examined in a closed environment, where workers are fully protected from inhaling any toxic material.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is waiting for various governments to agree to move forward with the plan. It has asked for an immediate commitment of $20 million for initial costs, including the purchase of equipment and the con-

struction of a search facility.

The Manitoba government said this week it is reviewing the report.

Jeremy Skibicki has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Harris, Myran and two others — Rebecca Contois, whose partial remains were found in a different landfill last year, and an unidentified woman Indigenous leaders are calling Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe or Buffalo Woman.

The report echoes concerns from the earlier feasibility study about what could happen if governments decide not to proceed with a search.

"By failing to act to ensure that a search occurs as soon as possible, government institutions … risk setting precedent that would-be serial killers fixated on killing First Nation women are left with the impression that not only will the bodies not be recovered, but that inaction by authorities will effectively obstruct recovery of victims."

LAST CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

Public Relations Training This is the last chance for Public Relations consulting firms to submit their bids to provide training for Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.

Proposal Deadline: Friday, February 2nd @ 4 PM (EST) Submit proposals electronically to: renayross@sixnations.ca For more info, visit sixnations.ca or linktr.ee/sixnationsgr

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Julius Brown Niomie Cronk Landon Gairns TWO ROW TIMES Jack Harvey Ashton Henry Alexis Herkimer-Avery Jaxon Honner Trinity James Paige Kerst Ashlee LaForme Brian LaForme Morgan LaForme HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL Chase Leclerc Blessed Sacrament SCHOOL Mariah Lewis Alyssa Maracle Blessed Sacrament SCHOOL Kenneth Mathieson Eagle Hill Middle School Natalie McNeil Eagle Hill Middle School Lauren Porter Grandview Public School Avery Rowe Middle School Curtis Rowe Algonquin Public School Carly Sardine Lloyd S. King Elementary School Alexander Sault Peace Bridge Public School JT Richard Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School Shantel Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School Brooke Tobicoe École Confederation Elementary School Daniel Tobicoe Lloyd S. King Elementary School Quinten White Lloyd S. King Elementary School

Holy Trinity Catholic High School Pauline Johnson Collegiate North Park Collegiate Saugeen District Secondary School Holy Trinity Catholic High School Paris District High School Centennial High School Pauline Johnson Collegiate Assumption College School Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville Secondary School Cayuga Secondary School Mount Boucherie Secondary Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Assumption College School Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville Secondary School North Park Collegiate Grand Erie Learning Alternatives Appleby College Hagersville Secondary School Simcoe Composite School Hagersville Secondary School Newstart/Hagersville Secondary Alberta High School Greater Fort Erie Secondary School

Congratulations MCFN 2023 Graduates ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Alyson Banks Macy Banks Jessica Beasley Rebecca Beasley Nicholas Beauvais Masyn Cheatwood Ashayah Desouza Braedyn Francis Kaeden Hill Collin Francis Wiley Jacko Ciena Jamieson Kyle Johns Vlora Kercanaj Austin King Hanson King Jaxon King Jordin Kopitin Charlee LaForme Donavin Longboat Katara Lyons Chandler McKenzie Hailey McKenzie Cole McMann Maisin McMann Alivia Racette Christopher Reading Lavinia Rowe-Gosse Camilla Sault Micah Sault Mariah Sawyer Meadow Sayer-LaForme Dante Toneguzzi Arion Wallace Chantelle Wythe

Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Emily Stowe Public School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School St. Peter Catholic Elementary School Walter Gretzky Elementary School Mon Avenir Conseil Scolaire Catholique École Publique Monck École Confederation Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Lloyd S. King Elementary School École Dufferin Public School Lloyd S. King Elementary School Bellview Public School Lloyd S. King Elementary School

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Holy Trinity Catholic High School Pauline Johnson Collegiate North Park Collegiate Saugeen District Secondary School Holy Trinity Catholic High School Paris District High School Centennial High School Pauline Johnson Collegiate Assumption College School Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville Secondary School Cayuga Secondary School Mount Boucherie Secondary

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A famed NYC museum is closing two Native American halls. Harvard and others have taken similar steps

By Philip Marcelo

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects starting Saturday, acknowledging the exhibits are “severely outdated” and contain culturally sensitive items.

The mammoth complex across from Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is the latest U.S. institution to cover up or remove Native American exhibits to comply with recently revamped federal regulations dealing with the display of Indigenous human remains and cultural items.

The museum said in October that it would pull all human remains from public display, with the aim of eventually repatriating as much as it could to Native American tribes and other rightful owners.

Sean Decatur, the museum's president, said

in a letter to staff Friday that the latest move reflects the “growing urgency” among museums to change their relationships with tribes and how they exhibit Indigenous cultures.

“The halls we are closing are vestiges of an era when museums such as ours did not respect the values, perspectives, and indeed shared humanity of Indigenous peoples,” he wrote. “Actions that may feel sudden to some may seem long overdue to others.”

Earlier this month, Chicago’s Field Museum covered several displays containing Native American items. Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology has said it would remove all Native American funerary items from its exhibits. The Cleveland Museum of Art is another institution that has taken similar steps.

Shannon O’Loughlin,

head of the Association on American Indian Affairs, a national group that has long called for museums to comply with the federal requirements, welcomed such developments but said the true test is what ultimately becomes of the removed items.

“Covering displays or taking things down isn’t the goal,” she said. “It’s about repatriation — returning objects back to tribes. So this is just one part of a much bigger process.”

Todd Mesek, a Cleveland Museum of Art spokesperson, said the institution is consulting with Native American groups to secure their consent to display certain items as well as reviewing archival records to determine if there is already some agreement on record.

Jason Newton, a Harvard spokesperson, said the Peabody is committed to returning all ancestral

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remains and funerary items and has more than doubled the number of staffers working toward that end in recent months.

The museum also announced this month that it would cover the expenses of tribal members traveling to campus as part of the repatriation process.

The revised regulations released in December by the U.S. Department of the Interior are related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. The changes include expanded requirements for consulting with and receiving tribes' consent to exhibit and conduct research on Indigenous artifacts, including human remains and funerary, sacred and cultural objects.

Native American groups have long complained that museums, colleges and other institutions dragged out the process of returning hundreds of thousands of culturally significant

items.

“The only exception to repatriation is if a museum or institution can prove they received consent at the time the item was taken,” O’Loughlin said. “But most institutions can’t do that, of course, because these items and bodies were usually taken through violence, theft and looting.”

Decatur said in the letter that rather than simply covering up or removing items in the Eastern Woodlands and Great Plains Halls, the ones closing this weekend, the decision was made to shutter them entirely because they are “severely outdated.”

Meanwhile, some displays elsewhere in the museum, including ones showcasing Native Hawaiian items, will be covered, he added.

Decatur acknowledged one consequence of the closures will be the suspension of visits to them

by school field trips. The Eastern Woodlands Hall, in particular, has been a mainstay for New York-area students learning about Native American life in the Northeast.

The museum remains committed to supporting the teaching of Indigenous cultures, Decatur said, and officials are reviewing the new federal regulations to understand their implications.

O’Loughlin of the Association on American Indian Affairs said there isn’t as much gray area as museum officials might suggest.

“The new regulations make it crystal clear,” she said. “It doesn’t prohibit research. It doesn’t prohibit exhibiting native cultural heritage.

It only requires prior and informed consent before doing so.”

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10 facts about trade school JACE KOBLUN

jace@tworowtimes.com

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Vocational programs attract students who do not want to attend a traditional college or university.

Prospective trade school students can keep this information in mind as they consider if a career in the trades is right for them.

1. Students can often learn a trade and enter a related profession within 10 to 24 months of enrolling in trade school.

2. Schools focused on specific trades have strong job placement rates that often exceed those of schools where students pursue four-year degrees, according to the Philadelphia Technician Training School.

3. Qualified instructors and trade industry experts tend to be on staff at vocational schools. The instructors bring years of on-the-job experience to the classroom.

4. Many trade school programs offer accelerated formats that lean heav-

ily on specialized training for specific career goals.

5. Trade schools tend to merge instruction in a traditional classroom setting with hands-on training in real-world situations. That means those studying electrical trades may work in laboratories that mimic both home and business settings.

6. Forbes reports that students in trade school often take part in a paid apprenticeship where they earn money while learning on the job. Statistics from the U.S. government state 92 per cent of apprentices who complete their programs retain employment and go on to earn a salary.

7. Many trades are quite lucrative and in demand.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, carpenters earn a median wage of $54,000 while an elevator and escalator installer and repair person earns an average of $86,000 per year.

8. Many trade schools offer industry support and career services, just like traditional colleges.

These departments can assist students in funding tuition through federal aid and scholarships and help them find jobs.

9. Students enrolled in accredited vocational schools could be eligible for federal student aid.

That’s particularly true for students enrolled in programs that last longer than 15 weeks, according to The Balance, a financial resource. Individuals living in the U.S. can file the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they’re eligible for assistance.

10. Apart from elevator installers and repair people, dental hygienists and radiation therapists tend to earn the highest salaries in the trades.

Students interested in trade education can speak with school guidance counsellors or reach out to accredited trade schools to learn more about opportunities near them.

January 31st, 2024

Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims

By Liam Casey An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.

The Chiefs of Ontario says there has been a 30-per-cent increase in such claims on their territories over the past year.

The organization says there have been more than 35,000 claims since May alone.

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare says the sheer number of claims outstrips First Nations' abilities to respond to them.

The organization says the switch to virtual stake-claiming in 2018 has exponentially increased the number of claims to a point where there are now more than 160,000 claims in total on their territories.

A spokesman for Greg Rickford, the province's minister of Indigenous

affairs, says Ontario meets its obligations to consult on all resource projects and the Aboriginal Participation Fund supports First Nations throughout the consultation process.

Hare wrote in a statement that a 365-day moratorium is necessary "as it will give First Nations communities the time that is required to assess the impacts of the MLAS (Mining Lands Administration System), the effects of the mine claims currently being staked, as well as develop a process whereby meaningful and fulsome engagement and consultation can be integrated into the MLAS processes."

Prospectors can stake mining claims online for a nominal fee and are not required to engage or consult with First Nations even on their traditional territories.

Premier Doug Ford's government has been bullish on mining northern Ontario as it tries to

develop an end-to-end manufacturing chain for electric vehicle batteries.

Vast volumes of critical minerals such as nickel and lithium will be needed for a Stellantis battery plant set to become operational next year in Windsor, Ont., and Volkswagen's PowerCo gigafactory set to open in 2027.

Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire region has become a flashpoint over the issue.

Two First Nations are on board with a plan to build roads into the 5,000-square-kilometre region – which is 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont. – that will connect to the provincial highway system.

Ring of Fire Metals, owned by Australian mining giant Wyloo, wants to build a mine in the region.

Several other First Nations in the area oppose that development without their prior consent.

Notice of Study Commencement Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment

The Project

Public Involvement

The City of Brantford has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study (Study) for improvements to Powerline Road, from Paris Road to the east municipal boundary.

The City would like anyone with an interest in this study to have an opportunity to provide input, which will help the project team in the decision-making process. If you have any comments or would like additional information regarding the project works, please visit the project website Brantford.ca/PowerlineRoadEA or contact one of the following Project Team Members:

The purpose of the Study is to identify and evaluate alternative solutions and design concepts to address transportation capacity constraints along Powerline Road to accommodate future growth to the 2051 planning horizon.

The Process The Study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning process for a Schedule “C” project, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. A key component of the MCEA process will be public consultation.

This notice signals the commencement of the MCEA. Throughout the process there will be opportunities for First Nations, agencies, partners, interested stakeholders and community members to provide input and comments to aid in the development and selection of the alternative solutions and design concepts for Powerline Road.

Mehemed Delibasic, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager Egis Canada Ltd. 6240 Highway 7, Suite 200 Woodbridge, ON L4H 4G3 647-463-7993 mehemed.delibasic@egis-group.com James Clarke, C.E.T., PMP Senior Project Manager City of Brantford 58 Dalhousie Street, P.O. Box 818 Brantford, ON N3T 5R7 519-759-4150 Ext. 5198 PowerlineRoadEA@brantford.ca Personal information is collected and authorized under Section 10(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used to assist in the decision-making process throughout the study. Except for personal information, including your name, address and property location, all comments received throughout the study will become part of the public record and included in project documentation. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Senior Project Manager, 324 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, ON N3T 4Y8, 519-759-4150 Ext. 5198. In addition, personal information collected will be used in accordance with the purpose noted above, as well as with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This Notice first issued January 25 and February 1, 2024

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Sport and physical activity alone can’t tackle health inequities in Indigenous communities By: Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Brock University and Janice Forsyth, Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia Organized sport is often positioned as a remedy for the many health issues that Indigenous Peoples face. While there are many benefits to sports participation, overstating those benefits risks obscuring the systemic problems they endure in trying to create their own visions for health.

While research indicates that encouraging youth to be engaged in sport and physical activity is essential for improving health outcomes, the relationship between sport participation and health in Indigenous communities is not so simple.

For instance, a recent literature review by the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health calls attention to a significant policy problem: Indigenous youth are more physically active than non-Indigenous youth, and yet they self-report poorer health outcomes.

This illustrates why using sport participa-

tion as a policymaking lodestar for affecting positive health outcomes is troublesome. Sport has historically failed to address the systemic issues that burden Indigenous Peoples and their communities. To address these deep-seated issues, a more comprehensive and culturally grounded approach to sport policy is needed.

National sport policies National sport policies are important because they serve as a guide for how and why the federal government will invest in sport. Canada’s first sport policy, An Act to Encourage Fitness and Amateur Sport, dates back to 1961. It mostly featured cost-sharing agreements with the provinces and territories to get people involved in sport for fitness and competition.

After that, the federal government began to focus increasingly on high performance sport. Since the 1970s, billions of dollars have been invested in athletes to win gold, silver and bronze medals, as if their accolades would stimulate greater physical activity among citizens.

The overall orientation of these policies is captured by the expression

Two teens arrested after fire destroys First Nation's only school: chief and council The Canadian Press A northwestern Ontario First Nation says two teens have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the community's only school.

Chief Solomon Atlookan and the band council of the Eabametoong First Nation say no one was hurt in the early morning fire at the John C. Yesno Education Centre.

They say police have deemed it to be the result of arson and have taken two suspects, aged 14 and 17, into custody.

In a statement, the chief and council say the com-

munity is "devastated" by the loss of the school, which they say will affect close to 300 students from junior kindergarten to Grade 9.

They say a task force that also includes the Ontario government, Indigenous Services Canada and others will be working to address the community's immediate, short-term and long-term needs, including plans to continue education.

That will include an interim online schooling system, as well as continuing to pursue plans to build a new school, now on a more urgent basis.

“from playground to podium” — a fitting summary of the reach and ambition of most of them.

Now, a new national sport policy is on the immediate horizon, and with it will come a renewed discussion regarding the connection between health and sport in Canada. The consultation report that forms the basis for the new policy refers to sport as an “integral component of health and culture in Canada,” with quotes throughout that describe it as a form of health care.

Sport and health The relationship between sport participation and federal policymaking is longstanding and rooted in the conventional wisdom that encouraging youth to be engaged in sport reliably leads to better health outcomes.

For instance, the first goal of the 2002 Canada Sport Policy aimed to significantly increase the number of Canadians participating in sport, saying sports participation “contributes to healthier, longer, and more productive lives.”

The 2012 Canadian Sport Policy continued to highlight the positive health benefits of sports

participation, saying it “strengthens their personal development, provides enjoyment and relaxation, reduces stress, improves physical and mental health, physical fitness and general well-being, and enables them to live more productive and rewarding lives.”

Clearly the 2012 policy meant health in a wide sense. These were grand claims, considering only 34 per cent of Canadians participated in some form of organized sport in 2012. By 2023, that number rose to almost 50 per cent, due in large part to return-to-play initiatives after the COVID-19 pandemic — a trend that may be in reverse due to the rising cost of living.

For Indigenous Peoples, there is no official survey that tracks Indigenous participation in sport in Canada. This means assumptions about sport being a driver for Indigenous health may not be relevant for many segments of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations. It also means sport policy may exacerbate their existing health inequities, instead of addressing them.

Social determinants of Indigenous health Although sport is an

important and valued aspect of Canadian life, the relative impact it can have on the overall health of a community is tempered by many external factors — a point illustrated by the federal government’s public health resources.

Approaching sport from a social determinants of Indigenous health perspective would shed light on why and how this happens. The Canadian government currently uses the 12 social determinants of health and health inequalities to guide its policies.

The social determinants of Indigenous health go beyond the government’s current approach to include assessments of other negative factors like settler colonialism, as well as positive factors like Indigenous culture and spirituality.

Likewise, Call to Action 89 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission urges decision-makers to embrace a broader perspective of sport that engages health. It states: “We call upon the federal government to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring that policies to promote physical activity

as a fundamental element of health and well-being, reduce barriers to sports participation, increase the pursuit of excellence in sport, and build capacity in the Canadian sport system, are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples.”

Dangers of sport evangelism Without critically considering how we frame sport’s role in Canadian life, any new policy risks the dangers of sport evangelism: the false belief that sport alone can provide a miraculous fix for social and structural issues.

The long list that makes up the social determinants of Indigenous health is a visible reminder of the need to understand sport in that complex matrix.

In both mainstream and Indigenous communities across Canada, sport is neither inherently good nor bad. Rather, it is a tool that must be used responsibly. This requires us to acknowledge both its potential and limitations for enriching the lives of its participants, especially those who we know face health inequities, as Indigenous Peoples do.

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Gift ideas for post-secondary students JACE KOBLUN

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Post-secondary education is the natural next step for many graduating high school students.

In 2022 there were 17.9 million students enrolled in degree-granting colleges and universities in the U.S., according to Best Colleges.

Many other students began their college careers in the fall 2023 semester, joining the ranks of people working toward their degrees.

Holiday gifts that aim to meet the needs and interests of students can ensure the presents will be enjoyed and utilized.

Modern college students likely can use a few things to simplify life on campus.

Laptop or tablet: Gone are the days when students primarily use pen and paper for school assignments. Students are often introduced to tablets and other digital devices to complete assignments and take notes as early as elementary school. This reliance on paperless

Got a college, university or trade school student in your life? Here are some gift ideas for students to help you out!

communication continues at high school and university levels. Most, if not all, assignments are posted online and then completed and submitted through various portals or cloud services. Therefore, college students will require a laptop or high-functioning tablet with the right processing speed and memory capacity to handle the demand.

Student card funds: Colleges utilize different programs for paying for meal plans and incidentals purchased on campus. This likely involves funds linked to a proprietary card that functions similarly to a debit or credit card. Savvy gift-givers can deposit funds into students’ accounts so that they’ll have a little extra spending money to put toward

books or that mocha latte at the campus coffee shop.

Parking pass: Although freshmen may be restricted from bringing cars to campus unless they are commuter students, sophomores and upperclassmen may be able to park in campus lots. Parking typically is an extra cost for students, meaning friends or relatives can gift the cost of annual parking

passes to the college students in their lives.

Dorm gear: College students who opt to live in campus housing often want to make their dorm rooms a home away from home. They will need to outfit these tight quarters with items that won’t take up too much space. Small pod-type coffee pots, compact microwaves, mini-fridges, under-bed

storage shelving, area rugs, cozy comforters, and bathroom essentials can make college kids’ dorm rooms feel more like home.

Event tickets: Not every moment should be spent in classrooms or residence halls. College students may want to venture away from campus, and what better way to enjoy the sights and offerings of what nearby venues have to offer than by attending various events? Gift-givers can offer tickets to art shows, music festivals, comedy club nights, amusement parks, or other events in college towns.

Travel assistance: Attending college far from home means that students will take planes, trains or automobiles to return home for holidays and other special events. Gifting college students airline or train fare, or providing gift cards for gas station fill-ups, means students will be able to afford trips home when needed.

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Ontario Native Basketball Invitational 2024 announced by ISWO to partner with Rez Hoops By 2RT Staff with notes from onbi.iswo.ca MISSISSAUGA – on January 25, Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) unveiled the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational (ONBI), set to take place from May 17-19, 2024, at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario.

The invitational tournament will bring together Indigenous youth basketball teams from across the province for a spirited competition, fostering friendship, community strength, and personal growth once again. Having held last years tournament in March, the ONBI will return to provide a platform for youth aged 13-18 to engage in friendly yet competitive matches. Beyond the court, the tournament features cultural and leadership activities designed to build confidence and create lasting connections.

Leading up to the ONBI, ISWO has joined forces with Rez Hoops for a preliminary tournament

ONTARIO — On January 25, Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) unveiled the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational (ONBI), set to take place from May 17-19, 2024, at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. The final winners of ONBI 2023 - Female Division ISWO Facebook page last year were posted on March 1, including the pictured Female 19U Silver medalists, the Kenhte:ke Wolves.

annual funding.

ISWO invites media representatives, community members, and basketball enthusiasts to join in celebrating the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational, a vibrant showcase of talent, culture, and community spirit.

According to the ISWO website, registration for the ONBI may be done as a team, through the coach, or as individual players who will be assigned to a team. All players, whether registering individually or as part of a team, must create an account and submit the required information, including emergency contact information, health information and sign-off on waivers.

Payment can be made by individual athletes or by the coach for the entire team. Payment options include payment online by a credit card, by e-transfer, or by certified cheque/money order (detailed instructions and prompts are included in the registration system).

on Feb. 9-11, 2024, at the Dijon Youth and Elders Centre in Ohsweken on Six Nations. According to the Six Nations Basketball Facebook page, Six Nations Basketball is dedicated to offering “kids and youth with an opportunity to play hoops in Southern Ontario, Western New York, Michigan and Ohio.” The top 3 teams in each division of this event will receive travel

assistance and entry fees to attend ONBI. In collaboration with Moose Cree First Nation, ISWO is also proud to support the James Bay Invitational All-Indigenous Basketball Tournament in Timmins, Ontario, taking place from Jan 26-28.

Top-performing teams in the 18U and 15U male and female divisions will be sponsored by ISWO to

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Other clinicians joining the event were Olympian and Pan-Am Champion Dorothy Yeats, Kahnawake's own judo national champion Nick Cross and North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 Coaches Kelsey Dayler and Gary Lynch.

“The passion and dedication shown by the enthusiastic participants were truly inspiring! It's amazing to witness the commitment to promoting physical literacy and combatting intergenerational trauma in indigenous youth,” wrote the ISWO Facebook page.

The event was curated for all youth aged nineyears-old and up who reside in Ontario.

AKWESASNE — A photo of the participants was shared by Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario (ISWO) on January 24, just a few days after the Akwesasne Mohawk School was the location host of the Indigenous Wrestling Camp. The camp was acilitated by the Indigenous Sport and Wellness, Ka’nikonhri:io Good Mind Grappling, and Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association, and deemed a sucPHOTO COURTESY OF THE ISWO FACEBOOK PAGE cess.

attend the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational.

Adding to the anticipation, ISWO is organizing the 2nd Annual Northern Ontario Indigenous Basketball Tournament on Feb. 24th & 25th at Cambrian College in Sudbury, ON. Divisions for this tournament include Masters Male & Female, U18 Male & Female, and U12 Male & Female. Following the event, the Sudbury

5 will host the Indigenous Heritage game at Sudbury Arena, showcasing and celebrating the rich Indigenous culture and talent in the region.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport supports the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational, providing $1.3 million in crucial support for ISWO’s ongoing sport programs and tournaments through

Indigenous Wrestling Camp in Akwesasne deemed a success

By 2RT Staff with notes from iswo.ca AKWESASNE — Last weekend provided a taste of empowerment to those that participated in the Indigenous Wrestling Camp, which brought together National Champions in grappling to empower young grapplers.

On January 20-21, Akwesasne Mohawk School was the location host of the Indigenous Wrestling Camp facilitated by the Indigenous Sport and Wellness, Ka’nikonhri:io Good Mind Grappling, and Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association.

The exciting event was led by dynamic duo Thomas and Philip Barreiro, both multi-time Canadian Greco-Roman Wrestling National champions and current operators of

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Weather postponements show impact in standings, but not game scores in the ALL By 2RT Staff with notes from arenalacrosseleague.ca

SIX NATIONS— With the weather postponements that took place this month, the Arena Lacrosse League has seen the Ohsweken Bears drop several spots in standings to place sixth out of the eight teams.

Those scores have not been redeemed on the standings board, but have seen great impacts on game scoreboards as the Bears continue to go toeto-toe with highly ranked teams.

Last Sunday evening at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena, the Bears hosted the Peterborough Timbermen.

In an evenly played match, the Bears consistently gave the lead to the TImbermen, but consistently earned ties right until the end. The first period saw Dalen Burning, Kyle Pedwell and James Whitford score for the Bears, but the Timbermen maintained just one more goal to stay ahead of them.

In the second period, Weylon Abrams (2) and Layne Smith (2) were a

dynamic duo to see the Bears reach a 7-7 tie by the end. This opened a tie in the third which was carried on by Eddie Renaud, and further panned

by Layne Smith, Weylon Abrams, who earned the Bears a lead. But the Timbermen didn’t lie down, as they fired back to earn a 13-10 lead.

In the final period, the Bears played catch up, earning goals by Eddie Renaud (2), and Lucas Beaver (2), but not enough o knock the Timbermen off of the winners podium.

The Bears took a loss 16-14, but showed they shouldn’t be ranked sixth in the league.

Weylon Abrams was awarded a game star for his performance for the Bears.

Earlier on Saturday evening, however, the Six Nations Snipers ventured to the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) to face the Toronto Monarchs.

Six Nations Snipers 12 Toronto Monarchs 15 While the Six Nations Snipers got out to a quick 2-0 lead, with goals from Tye Argent and Cheyton King, Toronto got them-

selves back in the game with three. Cheyton King mustered another goal before the end of the period, giving the Monarchs the lead 3-5.

In the second, Brent Longboat, Cheyton King, Tyler Brown and Josh Miller, earned goals but the lead was maintained by the Monarchs. By the third, the back and forth play-style continued, as Tyler Brown, Brent Longboat, Ross Hill and Josh Miller ate the lead to make the game a closer 10-11.

But that lead remained in this fourth period, where only Cheyton King (2) could find the back of the net while the Monarchs solidified themselves. The game went to their opponents, putting the score at 12-15 for Toronto.

Cheyton King was awarded a game star for his performance with the Snipers.

The Bears and Snipers next games agains the Oshawa Outlaws and Whitby Steelhawks respectively will be held in the Children’s Arena on February 3.

SIX NATIONS — More Arena Lacrosse Games commenced this past week, with the Ohsweken Bears playing out of the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena and the Six Nations Snipers playing out of the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. Both saw losses, but redemption make come with the deficit left behind by STAFF weather postponements earlier this month.

Corvairs lose one and win one, and still top rankings

By 2RT Staff CALEDONIA — The Corvairs hit the ice again on January 20 after some game postponements due to increment weather.

But last week, they shook off the dust off and got back into the swing of full schedules by facing their top rivals, the St. Catharines Falcons, within the Haldimand Community Centre (HCCC) last Saturday.

The Corvairs were evenly matched with the visiting Falcons throughout the game, with a first period that ended with a 2-2 tie. Ryan O’ Keefe fed

by Ethan Girard and Tyler Clark, and Clark Dunford fed by Tyler Savard and Brayden Russell buried to cancel out the two Falcons goals within minutes of each other.

In the second period, Six Nations Brendan Anderson put a goal away for the Falcons, while Markus

Dempewolf took a pass from Jayden Lammel and cancelled it out three-minutes later. The Falcons were able to put one more away, making for their first held tie.

In the third periods Jayden Lammel hustled for the tie-maker with only 14-seconds left on the clock, fed by Markus Dempewolf and Steve LaForme. Reaching an over-time period saw the Corvairs lose some steam, and the Falcons took advantage with a final goal just under 3-minutes in. This finalized the game 4-5 for the Falcons.

Shaking off the loss on the following night away from home at the Pelham Accipiter. A rougher game ensued, with the Panthers taking 16-minutes in penalties and the Corvairs taking 18-minutes by the end.

This led to a strong lead held in the first period by the Corvairs, with Markus

CALEDONIA — Last week, the Corvairs came up short against their top rivals, the St. Catharines Falcons 4-5, within the Haldimand Community Centre (HCCC), but redeemed themselves 3-1 against CALEDONIA PRO-FIT CORVAIRS FACEBOOK PAGE the Pelham Panthers.

Dempewolf scoring and Brayden Russell following with another goal just

37-seconds later. Both were fed by Evan Bradacs, Jayden Lammel and

Zachary Naherne consecutively.

In the second period,

Noah Beltzer opened scoring alone with an unassisted goal, putting the Corvairs lead higher. But the Panthers offered a single retort, before moving into the third period. The third period held no scoring, and closed the game at 3-1 for the Corvairs.

This redeemed their earlier scuffle with the Falcons and sets them up for their February matches which will see them travel further that months previous.

In fact, the next Corvairs game will see them travel as visitors to the Pat Stapleton Arena to face the Sarnia Legionnaires in their first match of the season, on Thursday, February 1. Their next home game will be on February 3, agains the Stratford Warriors held within the Corvairs home arena in Caledonia.

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NLL nearing season halfway point, Albany FireWolves still in the lead By 2RT Staff nationalacrosseleague.ca Nearing the halfway point of the season in Week 10, the National Lacrosse League has held one of its most interesting seasons in a long time.

It is nearly impossible to determine or guess which teams will secure spots to play in this year’s playoffs, and an NLL Cup favourite has yet to be determined. The standings and week-to-week rankings make this season one of surprise but also excitement.

At the top of the rankings still with a record of 6-1, the Albany FireWolves had a Bye Week in Week 9, but will be back in action on Week 10 to face the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Their 6-1 record still has them sitting at the top of the standings heading into Week 10. But more upsets were happening in the league on other fronts.

In Week 9, the New York Riptide went up agains the Georgia Swarm, who had

previously done toe-to-toe with the higher ranked Toronto Rock. But for the first time in franchise history, the New York Riptide reached the league’s power rankings by defeating the Swarm 14-11. With the victory, the Riptide have won three of their last four games – the second time in franchise history that the team has done so. They’ve beaten the Buffalo Bandits (on the road), the Philadelphia Wings (on the road) and the Georgia Swarm (at home) during that streak.

Ron John, formerly of the Seneca Warchiefs, is having standout seasons on defense with a team that is meshing and working well on the floor.

On the other side, the Buffalo Bandits seem to have made a comeback. In facing the Toronto Rock in Week 9, they secured a 16-14 win over their fiercest rival. The Bandits scored seven goals in a quarter against the Rock defense in two periods on Saturday evening. And defensively, they shut the

Rock down. With wins against the Rock and the San Diego Seals so far this season, the Bandits have shown they can step up to the occasion when they’re facing the league’s best.

To keep up in rankings though, the team will have to muster the effort consistently.

As for the San Diego Seals, the teams Week 9 victory wasn’t stellar, but a win away from home is still a win. In facing the Philadelphia Wings, the team secured a tight victory 12-11 which might have seen the pendulum swing in the opposite direction. The Seals 10.14 goals against per game is the second-best in the NLL this season, so the goaltending and defence has been very reliable.

If the Seals defence can continue to hold up under pressure and the offence can get into form, the Seals may be a team to watch in standings as the rest of the season progresses.

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In loving memory of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, Carmen Porter, who left us on January 30th, 2021.

Some broken hearts never mend Some memories never end Some tears will never dry My love for you will never die Forever remembered by Kathy, Rod Hill and family and the Porter kids.

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Hal (Neil) Clause - Awedanawe: June 30, 1950-January 20, 2024

WEBSTER: Tyrone Isaac November 21, 1986 - January 22, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Brantford General Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 73 years.

Neil will be forever and lovingly missed by his wife and best friend Brenda, of 52 years. Loving father of Melissa (Chris), David (Patricia). Loving papa to Shannon, Noah, Brooklynn, and David Jr. of California.

Loving son of Reva, the late Ray, brother to Wayne (Beverly) late brothers Terry, Larry, and late sister Evonne. Uncle to Scott, Brad, Terri, Candace, Kevin, Ian, and Amber.

Also survived by aunts, uncles, many cousins, sister-in-laws in California, friends, and his beloved fur babies Kingston (deceased) Bailey, and Micci.

Neil lived in California most of his adult life, but came back to the Six Nations Reserve a few years ago to care for his mother and help care for his late father-in-law.

After arriving in California, he went to college to further his education obtaining degrees, being in the top of his class. The majority of his career was in Aerospace as a Computer Programming Engineer designing space shuttles for the B52’s, F18 Hornet fighter and C17’s.

Neil was a man of many interests and hobbies.

Neil loved hockey and lacrosse, playing drums and his guitar. He and his wife Brenda loved taking road trips riding their motorcycles to Sturgis, S. Dakota and Laughlin, Nevada.

Suddenly passed at the young age of 38. Tyrone will be greatly missed by his mother Jennifer Murdock and the late Karl Webster. Tyrone is survived by his sisters and brother; Kimberly, Precious (Michael), Jenyka, Quintin, and Mineesha (Dex). Tyrone was a loving uncle to Chloee, Cyra (Beeps), Treyvon, and Arlo. Tyrone will be greatly missed by his special aunt Christal and many cousins. Tyrone is finally reunited with his grandmother Janet Murdock. Tyrone will always be remembered for his smile and friendly greeting by those he knew well.

(He never failed to say “hello” to those he knew.) He was adored by his Bingo family and was famous for his chicken wraps. Tyrone was passionate about cooking and received a certificate from Liaison College.

He will be brought home on Thursday at 6:00 pm. There will be a service at 7:00 pm. on Friday. The funeral service will be held at 3217 2nd Line on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com In Memoriam The best of times are those spent with those you love” in life and forever after in loving memory until we meet again.

Wife Ruby

Neil lived life to the fullest, but above all, he loved his family.

As per his wishes, cremation will take place with no service. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. Online condolences can be shared at www.rhbanderson.com.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Become less intense 6. Variety of pear 10. Religion native to China 14. Type of tooth 15. Fitted out 17. Make every effort 19. Autonomic nervous system 20. Complete 21. Alternate name 22. River in France and Belgium 23. Miami’s mascot is one 24. Turfs 26. Most cognizant of reality 29. Broad volcanic crater 31. Canadian surname 32. Satisfaction 34. Traitorous Greek mythological prince 35. Collide 37. Immune response 38. Feline 39. High opinion of one’s own appearance 40. Thin strip to align parts 41. Containers 43. Convicted American spy 45. Breathe noisily 46. Taxi 47. Pancakes made from buckwheat flour 49. Swiss river 50. I.M.__, architect 53. Have surgery 57. Formal withdrawal 58. Dutch and German surname 59. Square measures 60. 2,000 lbs.

61. Degrade someone CLUES DOWN 1. Siberian river 2. Blessing 3. Substitutes (abbr.)

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Something will occur this week that surprises you, Aries. You may even wonder if it is a trick being played on you. It is no trick, so buckle down for an adventure.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You have pushed your mind and body quite far over the last several days, Taurus. Now you have to slow down or pay the consequences. Do not add anything else to your list.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may believe you have discovered a good thing and it could be right. But don’t wait too long to act since this good thing has an expiration date. The clock is ticking.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you might not be able to control what is happening this week, but you can control how you react to different situations. Keep your distance if an altercation arises.

universe 5. Work unit 6. Yellow edible fruits 7. Gemstone 8. A place ships dock (abbr.)

9. Evergreen tropical tree 10. Reality TV star Richards 11. Nonflowering aquatic plant 12. Stakes 13. Antidiuretic hormone 16. Make warm again 18. Light beams 22. Lethal dose 23. Terrorist group 24. Kids love him 25. Naturally occurring solid 27. German surname meaning “man from Saxony” 28. Popular cuisine 29. Partner to cheese 30. Type of horse 31. __ Diego 33. Defensive nuclear weapon

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35. Most shrewd 36. It may be for shopping 37. Midway between south and southeast 39. A stock of foods 42. The bindings of books 43. Swiss river 44. Megabyte 46. Sammy __, songwriter 47. Dutch colonist 48. Clare Booth __, American writer 49. Sun or solar disk 50. Popular type of bread 51. Transfers of money (abbr.)

52. Association of engineering professionals 53. Young women’s association 54. City 55. Niger-Congo branch of languages 56. Pointed end of a pen

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Something you discover about a friend this week could leave you reeling, Leo. The signs have been there for awhile and you really should have seen it coming.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you are on the move this week, there is a chance that you will experience some interesting people along the way. At least one person might be a good networking contact.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 More than anything right now, this week you need to relax and unwind, Libra. Take things at a slow pace, and spend more time at home with family then at work.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Try not to take any financial risks right now, Scorpio. If you are planning to invest, then you may want to get all of the facts before gambling too much in the stock market.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 This week you will be back to your best, Sagittarius. Things will work out, so use your positive attitude to the benefit of yourself and others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you are conservative by nature, this week you are ready to take a chance of some sort. Enjoy the journey even if the efforts do not bring you enormous success.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a kind word from you may be all that is needed to bring a smile to someone’s face. Do not underestimate the power of a kind and simple gesture.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You don’t usually lack confidence, Pisces. But you may not want to push ahead with a project for fear of failure. You should be more adventurous and not worry too much.

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Men’s Fire of the Six Nations Grand River Territory 724 Chiefswood Road, RR #6, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 519.445.2493 2024-01-11 Hodiskeagehda Men’s Fire Grand River Territory of the Six Nations Ohsweken Ont. N0A 1M0 Request for Support from the Community to help preserve the Kaianerenko': wa (Mohawk) Gayaneshra'go:wa (Cayauga) Culture "Our Way of Life". This request is made on behalf of the Senecas, Mohawks, Cayugas, Oneidas, Tuscaroras, Anishinabecks.

It has been a very daunting couple years of expenses; of activities to continue with our quest to preserve the Kaianerenko': wa (Mohawk) Gayaneshra'go:wa (Cayauga) The Hodiskeaghda have shouldered a number of events to date, and have successfully paid all expenses, including travel, lodging, and food. The task has come full circle, as we are pressured to continue our fight to preserve the eroding of our lands, all the while our culture is falling by the wayside.

The sale of lands is at the for front, it is not for sale.

The ones exploiting our resources for the one time payments or chump change has to stop, since the process is dealing with courts. This process is expensive and costly as we have labored intensely to prove our culture is the Law of the Land. The Kaianerenko' wa, Gayaneshra'go:wa, the laws is in the 117 Wampums, location, in A.C. Parker also our responsibilities.

Therefore, we are asking for monitory donations, of any sizable amounts, as our budget is not capped or locked down to anyone project, the situation has grown expeditiously.

To name a few: The Green Belt Battery Storage areas, (not enough information) The expansion of Caledonia, Hagersville, Mount Hope, Brantford The search for missing and murdered children McGill University All of these have costs associated with them to be addressed. If we can come together in 2024 as like minds to help achieve our objective, we will make presence known throughout Turtle Island.

It is a fact we the Hodiskeaghda (Men's Fire) are a not-for profit contrary to public opinion.

This request, is so we can continue to preserve our inherited rights for the next generations (5) and beyond; instead our selling for today’s market value, "the land".

So, if you or your organization are able to contribute (Harvest Contribution) to our endeavor it will be much appreciated.

Nia: Weh Respectfully submitted, Hodiskeagehda (Men’s Fire) Secretary Wilfred Davey, Wolf Clan Latudalasluni This is the address to make direct deposits to the account: kayanerehkowa@yahoo.com