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Faithkeeper at Sour Springs longhouse sentenced to 20 years in prison for child rape STAFF REPORT
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GREEN BAY, WI — A Wisconsin court has handed Six Nations man, Hayehe:s Matthew Joseph Myke, a 20 year sentence after being found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child. On September 4, Myke was sentenced by Wisconsin Justice John P. Zakowski to 10 years in state prison along with an additional 10 years in extended supervision. He must complete 1000 hours of community service and can have no contact with the victim or anyone under the age of 18. Myke was also ordered to undergo a sex offender treatment evaluation and must submit a DNA sample to the Sex Offender Registry Program. Myke was appointed a faithkeeper at Sour Springs Longhouse on Six Nations. Eyewitnesses at trial say Myke apologized to the victim, saying he never meant for things to go as far as they did, just prior to the judge reading
Matthew Myke is currently serving a 20 year sentence in Wisconsin State prison for repeatedly raping a child. The court received thirty character reference letters from cultural leaders and community members stating that Myke is an asset to the Six Nations PHOTO OBTAINED BY TRT community despite his rape conviction.
his sentence. As part of the sentencing hearing, 30 people from Six Nations, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Oneida Nation of the Thames and Fort Erie’s Haudenosaunee communities wrote letters to the judge — asking for Myke to not be sent to prison. Several of the supporters stated that Myke did not deserve to serve time in prison for child rape because he is a faithkeeper, can speak the Cayuga language and conduct ceremonies.
Sources familiar with the case say that it was Myke’s traditional role as a faithkeeper in the longhouse tradition that introduced the man to the victim. TRT has obtained copies of the character reference letters sent to the courts on behalf of Myke. Several of the letters are authored by persons in senior levels of leadership in the Haudenosaunee longhouse community, the Grand River Pow Wow, Haudenosaunee cultural
centres and education. Included in the submissions is a letter from a cultural resource program coordinator for the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre on letterhead giving the appearance that it was coming from the Centre itself. It offered the convicted child sex offender an opportunity to resume work with the Centre upon his release from prison. It reads, “Matthew Myke was an upstanding member of our Friendship Centre community and I believe that the cultural work he has done with the Centre will continue once he is back in the community.” The letter is dated May 17, 2020 — after Myke was found guilty by a Wisconsin court of multiple acts of child rape against an indigenous girl — which came on January 23, 2020. Part of Myke’s sentencing was that he not be in attendance with anyone under the age of 18, and that he submit DNA evidence to the registered sex offender database. FENFC Director Jennifer Dockstader says they
were not aware of the letter. “[He] was not authorized by us to write the letter that was provided to the courts,” said Dockstader in an email to TRT. “To the best of my knowledge Matthew Myke has never been employed by us, is not a visitor to us, or had any contact with any program participants in the almost 6 years I have been here. We did not, nor could we, offer employment to Matthew Myke given his conviction and our public knowledge of his actions,” said Dockstader. On January 23, a Wisconsin court found Hayehe:s Matthew Joseph Myke, 35, guilty of Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child (At Least 3 Violations of 1st or 2nd Degree Sexual Assault). The sentencing was originally slated for March of this year but was delayed to September due to pandemic restrictions in place across the state. According to the Wisconsin State Court, Myke has filed an intent to appeal his sentence. PM42686517
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TORONTO — A documentary highlighting the journey of Wiikwemkoong water walker Autumn Peltier premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14. The film, ‘The Water Walker’, tells the story of Peltier’s advocacy work for safe dining water for First Nations people in Canada and around the world. The film is produced by Seeing Red, a film produc-
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SIX NATIONS — The former head of the Haudenosaunee Development Institute, Hazel Hill, was arrested by Six Nations Police Wednesday during a raid on her home property. Police say they executed a search warrant at Hill’s home on Sour Springs Road and recovered stolen vehicles, firearms and drugs. Police say when they arrived at the property a man jumped from a second floor balcony and attempted to flee. He was apprehended and taken into custody. A total of four firearms were located, two of them loaded, along with rounds of loose ammunition. One of the firearms was on file reported stolen from a break and enter with OPP Wellington County. Additional items recovered included drug packaging, debt lists, and cell phones and digital scales which tested positive for Fentanyl. Officers also found a bulk amount of lottery
Former HDI director Hazel Hill was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and weapons charges along with four other individuals at a Police raid at her home on September 9th. PHOTO BY TRT
scratch tickets also believed to be from a break and enter. A search of the large detached garage and rear property was conducted with police seizing five vehicles confirmed stolen, and a snow mobile awaiting confirmation. One of the vehicles was involved in a robbery on Monday. Hill was arrested and charged with five counts of careless use of a firearm, four counts of unauthorized possession,
three counts of possessing stolen property and possession of fentanyl. Police say she was taken into custody and released on an undertaking. Along with her, four others were arrested: John Alexander Hill, 30; Richard Andrew Hill, 29; Lyle Anderson, 23; Madolyn Twyla Porter, 31 — all of Ohsweken. All are charged with possession of weapons possession of stolen property and possession of fentanyl.
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SIX NATIONS – As part of the on-going pandemic and keeping with social distancing guidelines, Chiefswood Park is hosting a virtual launch of the new completed cabin accommodations. The virtual launch event will be streamed live via the SNGRDC YouTube Channel beginning at 11:30 a.m.. Attendees will hear from various presenters over the course of the
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Jennifer Podemski launches The Shine Network for Indigenous women in film and TV STAFF REPORT
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TORONTO — Actor-director Jennifer Podemski has launched an online platform to support Indigenous women in Canadian film and TV. The Shine Network is free and offers subscribers virtual training, mentorship and a digital exhibition space for content created and owned by Indigenous women. It will also have special presentations, including discussions and exclusive online screenings. A news release says the project is ``a direct response to the chronic underrepresentation of Indigenous women on
screen and behind the camera in Canada's media production sector.'' The site will offer full programming early next year. Podemski, who is also a producer, has acted in projects including ``Empire of Dirt,'' ``Dance Me Outside,'' ``Cardinal'' and ``Degrassi: The Next Generation.'' ``Being forced to pivot during a pandemic got me thinking about how I can best serve my community and make a positive and lasting impact on the Canadian media landscape,'' she said in a statement. ``The Shine Network is my call to action to address the grossly disproportionate realities Indigenous women face when it comes to inclusion, access and funding.''
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The McKenzie Meadows residential development has been the site of demonstrations since July 19. Demonstrators say the land is theirs and the development violates the sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee people. Earlier this week, an Indigenous journalist and a Six Nations researcher were arrested in relation to the occupation of the disputed land and vowed to fight the charges.
Former Six Nations Elected councillor dies STAFF REPORT
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OHSWEKEN — Former Six Nations Elected Councillor CW Martin has died. Martin was the former manager at Six Nations
Forestry department and an Ironworker with Local 721. Martin was elected as a District 3 Councillor in 2016 and served through to November 2019. He died on Tuesday at the age of 63. Funeral services were held on Friday.
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PUCALLPA, Peru — As COVID-19 spread quickly through Peru's Amazon, the Indigenous Shipibo community decided to turn to the wisdom of their ancestors. Hospitals were far away, short on doctors and running out of beds. Even if they could get in, many of the ill were too fearful to go, convinced that stepping foot in a hospital would only lead to death. So Mery Fasabi gathered herbs, steeped them in boiling water and instructed her loved ones to breathe in the vapours. She also made syrups of onion and ginger to help clear congested airways. ``We had knowledge about these plants, but we didn't know if they'd really help treat COVID,'' the teacher said. ``With the pandemic we are discovering new things.'' The coronavirus pandemic's ruthless march through Peru _ the country with the world's highest per-population confirmed COVID-19 mortality rate _ has compelled many Indigenous groups to find their own remedies. Decades of under-investment in public health care, combined with skepticism of modern medicine, mean many are not getting standard treatments like oxygen therapy to treat severe virus cases. In the Ucayali region, government rapid response teams deployed to a handful of Indigenous communities have found infection rates as high as 80% through antibody testing. Food and medicine donations have reached only a fraction of the population. Many say the only state presence they have seen is from a group responsible for collecting bodies of the dead. At a spot known as ``Kilometre 20'' near the city of Pucallpa, a new cemetery has sprung to life with the remains of about 400 people. ``We've always been forgotten,'' said Roberto Wikleff, 49, a Shipibo man who turned to Fasabi's treatments to help treat his COVID-19. ``We don't exist for them.'' Peru is home to one of
Latin America's largest Indigenous populations, whose ancestors lived in the Andean country before the arrival of Spanish colonists. Entire tribes were wiped out by infectious diseases introduced by the Europeans. Today many live and work in urban areas, but others reside in remote parts of the Amazon that have few doctors, let alone the capacity to do complex molecular testing or treatment for the virus. Wikleff said the 10 doctors, nurses and aides who usually staff a nearby clinic abandoned their posts when the coronavirus arrived. The Shipibo had tried to prevent COVID-19's entrance by blocking roads and isolating themselves. But in May, he and others nonetheless came down with fevers, coughs, difficulty breathing and headaches. A month later, he was still feeling ill and turned to Fasabi, who along with 15 other volunteers had set up a makeshift treatment centre. ``I was taken there in agony,'' he recalled. The Shipibo highlight the use of a plant known locally as ``matico.'' The buddleja globosa plant has green leaves and a tangerine-colored flower. Fasabi said that by no means are the remedies a cure, but their holistic approach is proving effective. Unlike in hospitals, volunteers equipped in masks get close to patients, giving them words of encouragement and touching them through massage. ``We are giving tranquility to our patients,'' she said. Juan Carlos Salas, director of Ucayali's regional health agency, said efforts to expand hospital capacity have proven only marginally successful. The region of about a half million people located along a winding river had just 18 ICU beds at the start of the pandemic and today has around 28. A shortage of specialists means they have not been able to staff all the beds. At the peak of the outbreak in May and June, around 15 people were dying a day, he said. Overall, about 14,000 cases have been diagnosed, likely a vast undercount. ``We didn't have a way of tending to patients,'' he said. ``We couldn't accept more.'' He said transportation is
one of the biggest hurdles in treating Indigenous groups, some of which can only be reached by helicopter or an eight-hour boat ride. Pucallpa's bustling port where wood, bananas and other fruit are loaded onto ships for export is believed to be one main source of contagion. Of about 59,000 rapid antibody tests, some 2,500
were administered to Indigenous groups. ``We were surprised,'' Salas said. ``The majority had been infected.'' Lizardo Cauper, president of the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest, said that of about 500,000 Indigenous people living in the Amazon, his group estimates
that 147,000 have been infected by the virus and 3,000 have died. While the lucky recover with ancestral remedies, the less fortunate often die at home. A government team travels from one spartan, thatch-roofed home to the next, plucking the dead from the beds and chairs where they took their last breaths. The poor
are taken to the COVID-19 cemetery and interred in the burnt-orange dirt. Rider Sol Sol, 48, said he and a crew of gravediggers buried up to 30 people a day at the height of the pandemic. The father of four had been out of work before getting this gravedigger's job. ``I give thanks to God that I have a job,'' he said.
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When faithkeepers lose faith The Gaiwiyo Handsome Lake tradition, which started in the 1850s, has occupied the ceremonial space in Haudenosaunee longhouses in our communities — at the exclusion of all other traditional expressions of Haudenosaunee ceremony. Sadly, the tradition is not exempt from the human failings and hypocrisy of the rest of the world’s religious authorities. The conviction and sentencing of a Sour Springs longhouse faithkeeper was a tragic enough story to start with. Now, a total of 30 character reference letters in the sentencing of that faithkeeper have surfaced — several of them with the same harrowing plea. Child rape convictions be damned — some Gaiwiyo community leadership say they need Matt Myke to return to Six Nations immediately so he can resume conducting ceremonies. “Our communities.. would be at a great loss if he were to be punished at any level or any length of time. Especially for something he may or may not have done,” writes one author. Still casting doubt on his guilt — this is the signature move of what we call a rape apologist. It is toxic behaviour that has no place anywhere near Haudenosaunee culture or our children. Especially in a people group that is historically grieved with the sexual assault of indigenous boys and girls by religious leaders in the residential school system. Another author writes, “He has been around my children since they were
9,6 and 3 years old. He has never come off as a danger to them or to myself as a sexual predator.” One man, also a faithkeeper at Sour Springs longhouse writes, “I have the utmost respect for Matt and I completely believe he is a valuable asset to our community, longhouse and families.” No, he is not and shame on anyone who placed the responsibility of our ceremonies in his hands after his arrest and conviction. Is this the cost of keeping the Gaiwiyo tradition alive? That one can be excused from child sex assault and a victim’s pain ignored as long as the perpetrator has been able to properly memorize some prayers and songs? One of the authors, also a faithkeeper and an elementary school teacher for students in Grades 4-6, pleaded with the judge saying, “we need him back as soon as possible” in order for Myke to conduct ceremonies. In the longhouse tradition, Faithkeepers serve as the spiritual leaders of our only sanctioned Haudenosaunee ceremonial spaces. As such, they become the sole arbiter of the truth as those who hold the ceremonies and language. But what happens when those who are tasked to hold the truth — lie? One author took to social media over the weekend and attempted to change the subject — spinning a new narrative: that the Haudenosaunee community had no right to be holding faithkeepers and Sour Springs longhouse leadership accountable for supporting a con-
victed child sex offender. Instead, the community should be ashamed for demanding ethical leaders because the children of the convicted child sex offender were becoming upset by the controversy. Anyone who abuses the role they have as a ceremonial leader by presuming to tell throngs of followers on social media that they are wrong in their outrage against child rape are deceitful and abusive and should not be leaders. People are thirsty for our culture because of genocide. But when the well we come to drink from — that you are responsible for taking care of as a ceremonial leader is poisoned with untruth — you make the people sick. We as a people know in our spirits what is right and what is wrong. We know in our culture what is right and what is wrong. Do not let poisoned people define the world for you. It is reprehensible that a rape apologist would put forward so much effort to use shame against people for holding a pedophile accountable to his community by trying to change the subject and label society the “real” guilty parties in this situation. It is the responsibility of the people to hold hereditary leaders and ceremonial leaders accountable to their choices when they hold such important positions. It is shameful that anyone would prioritize language and ceremony over and above the accountability and punishment due to a man for raping a child.
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Michelle Latimer reverses the white settler lens with 'Inconvenient Indian' TORONTO — Director Michelle Latimer was poring over about 100 years of archival film footage for the Indigenous-focused short ``Nimmikaage'' a few years back when she noticed a trend. ``There were very few instances where Indigenous people looked at the camera, looked down the barrel of the camera. They were always being looked at, and the people behind the camera were non-Native people filming them,'' says the Toronto-based writer-director-actor, who is of Algonquin, Metis, and French heritage. ``And so at the end of 'Nimmikaage,' all these young women look at the camera and they look down the barrel of the camera, and it's this montage of one after another of women. But I had to go through hours and hours and hours of footage just to find those 10 shots. ``There's something about the idea of a person being filmed, but then looking at the person filming them and going: 'I see you, you see me, I exist in my acknowledgment of seeing you.''' Latimer is reversing that white settler lens once again with ``Inconvenient Indian,'' which debuts Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she's also getting a major spotlight with another project _ the Indigenous series ``Trickster.'' Based on Thomas King's award-winning 2012 non-fiction book, ``The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America,'' the documentary looks at the cultural colonization of
Indigenous peoples. King appears throughout the film and narrates. For much of the story he's seen sitting in a movie theatre, watching images of Indigenous people on the big screen and talking in a voiceover about how their history has been shaped by stereotypes and stories told by others. More Indigenous movie patrons trickle in to sit in the theatre with King. At times, they're facing the camera directly. ``I'd been thinking a lot about how Indigenous people have been represented throughout the ages; I always felt like I was passively ingesting these images,'' says Latimer, who grew up in Thunder Bay, Ont. ``There's something that feels very disempowering to be given images of your own community and you don't see yourself in that way, but you don't have the tools or the maybe the platform to speak out. And here I was given this platform and the tools to say something about that, and to use the same medium that's been used to misrepresent our community for so long.'' The National Film Board of Canada, which produced 2015's ``Nimmikaage,'' is also behind ``Inconvenient Indian.'' Latimer says she started making the film about three years ago, immediately after directing the Indigenous resistance Viceland series ``Rise,'' which includes footage she shot during protests at the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota. Shooting ``Rise'' was ``an insane time'' and Latimer wanted to work on some-
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5 ways to support online homeschooling through the coronavirus pandemic By Jennifer Sparks, PhD Candidate, Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto This fall, some elementary and high school students will continue with online learning due to COVID-19. When classrooms went online due to COVID-19, this marked not only a major transformation in kindergarten to Grade 12 education, but a shift in parents' involvement in their children's education. Schools communicated primarily online via email and social media (or sometimes the phone) to keep in touch with parents, and every family had to determine to what extent supporting remote learning was possible. This shift built upon changing patterns which emerged years ago, as parental ``e-nvolvement'' is now in many schools today. Now, there is greater reliance on technology not only for teacher-parent communication, but technology has also become embedded within projects and homework.
Students are increasingly likely to become engaged in online or hybrid (both in class and online) learning, and this is not only due to the pandemic _ there has been a rise of online learning in school systems. Researchers' understanding of how parent involvement supports students when students are engaged in hybrid and in fully online educational environments is developing. Some parents who chose remote learning for their children this fall could also be facing work schedules or family circumstances that make supporting remote learning difficult. Fortunately, small acts of parental support and encouragement can have big impacts on student success. Amid the varied constraints and barriers families face, there are myriad ways parents can and do support their children's education. 1. Motivate by taking an interest Parents can be an important source of motivation for their children, but not only in terms of reprimands and rewards. Parent involvement, which gently motivates students through encouragement and sup-
port has been shown to be effective in promoting student success. Research suggests motivation to persist is particularly important for online education. Studies of university learners find that virtual learners can experience higher drop-out rates than those in traditional face-to-face environments. Some students may require a parent to physically sit with them when engaged in online learning, while others benefit more from periodic parental check-ins. Casual opportunities to verbally share learning outcomes and activities with their family members can also benefit students. Even nuanced parent involvement, such as conveying a belief that students will succeed, or spending quality time expressing interest and care, can help motivate learners to persevere through challenges. 2. Help students organize the home learning environment Some students may struggle when tasked to complete their schoolwork online, because home environments are typically
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less structured than school. A little planning in the management of household spaces for learning, technology resources and routines can go a long way in terms of proactively reducing household stress and supporting students when learning from home. Creating space for remote learning within the home may involve establishing new family routines. Both students and parents might reflect on previous remote learning experiences to understand what kind of environment and routines allow everyone to be productive while at home. 3. Encourage children and youth's self-regulation When engaged in online learning, students' self-regulation can be a challenge. Online learners who are still building their self-regulation skills may need additional parental support. For example, some students may benefit from having their learning device set up in a communal area of the home. By being accessible to students _ for example, working at the same table or nearby _ parents can provide online
learners with another level of accountability and support. 4. Maintain homeschool communication With information about school operations and policies changing rapidly, communication between home and school is essential this fall. Thus, engaging in regular and ongoing two-way communication between home and school is another way parents can support online learners. Parents who stay abreast of happenings in the school community can be an additional source of information for students and can help online learners to understand, prepare and adjust to the expectations of their evolving learning environment. Establishing specific times to read school emails, check social media feeds, review classroom communications or news may help. Home and school communications shouldn't be reserved for only when there is a problem. Establishing regular communication and two-way feedback between students, families and teachers can go a long way to establish the trust and rapport needed to
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In the 2005/2006 NHL season, San Jose Sharks forward Jonathan Cheechoo made the jump from an average player to superstar status. Following a strong OHL 1997/1998 rookie season where Cheechoo scored 76 points (31 goals and 45 assists) with the Belleville Bulls, this right winger from Moose Factory Ontario was selected that summer 29th overall in the NHL entry draft by San Jose. Prior to Cheechoo’s breakout campaign, his previous high was 47 points (28 goals, 19 assists) in 2003/2004 with San Jose, but two years later, he developed some strong chemistry on a line with elite playmaker Joe Thornton. Playing much of the season with Thornton, this right winger erupted in the 2005/2006 campaign with a franchise best 56 goals to capture the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, which is awarded to the league’s best goal scorer. Along with becoming the seventh player to officially win this award, Cheechoo, who is a member of the Cree First Nations, became the second aboriginal player to hit the 50- goal plateau, with Hockey Hall of Famer Reggie Leach being the first. Cheechoo had a strong finish to the year, as he tallied 11 goals in the final 10 games, which included his fifth hattrick, in becom-
San Jose Sharks right winger Jonathan Cheechoo had a year to remember when in 2005/2006, he set a club record with 56 goals, as he went on to win the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for leading the league in goals scoring for that season. Cheechoo, who is from Moose Factory Ontario, is only the second Native PHOTO American NHL player to eclipse the 50-goal mark.
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ing only the third player in Sharks franchise history to win a major award. During what was truly a breakout season, this 25 -year-old proved clutch as he ranked number one in game winning goals with 11. He also loved playing at home and games within his division as he led the NHL with 31 goals on home ice along with ranking number one with 29 tallies against divisional teams. Other historic achievements from Cheechoo that season include becoming the first player since former Pittsburgh Penguins captain Mario Lemieux to register five or more hattricks in a campaign. Lemieux, who of course is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, accomplished that feat in 1995/96, when he
achieved six hattricks. Affectionately known as ‘Cheech,’ other accomplishments which came his way from that magical 2005/2006 season include finishing on top of the Play Station “Three Stars of the Game Award, where he ended up being named one of the three stars for 23 of the 82 regular season games played. During the season, Cheechoo’s stellar play got notice as he was named “Sharks player of the Month” for November and January. Not surprisingly Cheechoo was selected for the mid-season NHL all-star game which was played in Dallas. Unfortunately for the 6- foot 200 -pound power forward, as time went on,
his numbers started to sharply decline. The following season he had a more than respectable 37 goal, 69- point season and an impressive +11 as his popularity in the Bay Area was still very high. The numbers however continued to decrease as he went from 69 points to only 37 (23 goals, 14 assists) in 2007-08 followed a year later with only 12 goals and 29 points. Getting a fresh start, Cheechoo was in September 2009 part of a deal which sent him to the Ottawa Senators where in the 2009/2010 season he finished up his NHL career by scoring five goals and 14 points in 61 regular season games. Following several years in the American Hockey League and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), Cheechoo officially retired from hockey in 2018. “I have been privileged to be able to reach my goals and to play the game that I love,” Cheechoo said in a statement upon retiring. “Hockey has taken me from Moose Factory to San Jose and many places around the world.” For his NHL career Cheechoo played a total of 501 games where he scored 170 goals and 305 total points. Today, he is best remembered for that magical 2005/2006 season when he elevated his game and became the second Indigenous player to hit the 50 -goal plateau in scoring 56 to win the Rocket Richard Trophy.
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Arena Lacrosse League season re-start might not happen NEIL BECKER
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As the calendar hits September, it was officially announced by Arena Lacrosse League President Paul St. John that the 2020 season re-start in now in jeopardy of happening. “We have the luxury to try and wait this virus out, but we’ve hit September and the Canadian Government have not had the confidence to allow indoor contact sports therefore keeping us on the sideline looking in.” St. John also went on to add, “We understand and agree with their reasoning as the health of every individual is priority. We will further delay our remaining schedule with the hope to get it finished by mid- November, but eventually we will have to shut it down completely and move forward towards the 2021 year, if we continue to see no change.” Due to COVID-19, the Arena Lacrosse League was shut down on March 14th, with original plans to re-start in September, which has now been
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changed to a possible midNovember start. “We’re all disappointed by the new way of life given by COVID but public safety is most important,” Arena Lacrosse League commissioner for the Women’s Division, Wade Thompson said. When the stoppage came about, a big story in the Arena Lacrosse League Men’s Division was about the Six Nations Snipers who had caught fire by winning five straight while outscoring their opponents by a 78-53 count, as they found themselves fourth in the overall standings. Meanwhile, over in the women’s circuit, it was the Six Nations Lady Snipers who occupied first place with a 6-2 record when things were put on hold. “There is not a date set as to when we have to decide. Well I guess December 31st. lol,” Thompson said about deciding to not re-start the season. “We look forward to the return of lacrosse when it is safe to do so.” While everyone wants to see the return, naturally the top priority is safety to the players, management and fans alike.
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Iroquois Nationals to compete at 2022 World Games
2022, they compete for gold in the first ever men’s lacrosse to be held at the World Games. “It’s been a long road for the Iroquois Nationals. We’ve had some hurdles to go over and this most recent one, we’re just glad the right thing is being
done an inspiration to see the world lacrosse community, the world Indigenous community, all stand behind us to get to this point again. We look forward to continuing our efforts on the field,” said David Bray, who is a member of Iroquois Nationals board of directors. In the last two men’s world field lacrosse championships the Iroquois Nationals came away with third in 2014 and 2018. Originally, the 2022 World Games were supposed to take place next year but were delayed a year because of COVID-19. “I was really excited for my people to be able to enter the tournament,” former Six Nations Rebels star Marshall Powless said. Powless, who is a prime candidate to be an early pick at the upcoming Virtual NLL draft also stated, “Big kudos to Ireland for allowing Iroquois Nationals to have their spot.” Reflecting on the prospects of participating at the 2022 Worlds, Powless stated,
“It would be awesome to wear a jersey at the 2022 worlds. It would be such an honor representing my people.” Participating and being part of history at the 2022 World Games will be a proud moment for the Iroquois Nationals, which was made possible by the incredible gentleman like gesture of Ireland pulling out. “It’s a sport I love playing. I love playing for those who can’t, and seeing the smile on elders faces when they are watching the game means a lot to me,” Powless said. “Watching my older brother Johnny play on team Iroquois on such a big stage made me want to work just as hard to get there to.” Due to Team Ireland pulling out, players such as Marshall Powless will get to try out and perhaps have an opportunity to live out that dream on the big stage and win gold.
Powless, who has been contacted by a couple of teams went on to add, “I’m not really to nervous right now. But I know once the time comes closer, I won’t be able to sleep.” Following a standout Junior ‘B’ career, which was capped off in 2019, by a regular season league leading 54 goals and 151 points with the Six Nations Rebels, Powless had his sights set on playing this summer for the Six Nations Arrows. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen because of COVID-19, but that didn’t stop this talented forward from practicing his lacrosse skills this past summer. “I have had backyard games with friends this summer a few times,” Powless said. Reflecting on what he does well, Powless stated, “I like to move the ball around and play as a team. I like to put the ball in the net as well as bring a positive attitude to the team.” Showing to be a clutch
performer, this future NLL star has always produced when games matter most. This includes most recently that 2019 season, when following his MVP regular season with the Rebels, Powless went on a post season tear which saw him eventually being named the Founders Cup tournament MVP. Prior to Founders Cup competition, Powless had an Ontario Junior B playoffs to remember, as he finished second highest on the Rebels with 82 points (31 goals, 51 assists) in playing a big role in helping them win the 2019 Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse League Championship. Following the league championship, it was off to the Founders Cup tournament where he produced 26 points ( 8 goals and 18 assists) in helping Six Nations make it to the gold medal game where they ended up dropping a heartbreaking 16-15 decision against the Calgary Shamrocks. During that same sum-
mer, Powless played as an AP for the Six Nations Rivermen where he scored 10 goals and 21 points in 7 games, before eventually winning with his brother Johnny the 2019 Presidents Cup. Another impressive feat on Powless’ resume occurred a year earlier when in 2018, he was awarded MVP at the World Juniors after helping team Iroquois win silver. Leading up to the NLL draft, this speedy forward has been getting some valuable advice from brother Johnny on what to expect. “Me and Johnny have been talking a few times about the draft and what to prepare myself for,” Marshall Powless said. “It would be a dream come true to play with Johnny!” No doubt, there will be a lot of talented Six Nations players at home tuning into the draft, and anxiously hoping to be selected.
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The Iroquois Nationals can now breathe a sigh of relief, as they will be competing in Birmingham Ala at the 2022 World Games. Earlier this summer, the Iroquois Nationals weren’t among the eight Men’s Lacrosse teams welcomed to compete, which resulted in a major international movement of support, including 25,000 signatures added on a petition demanding that the Iroquois Nationals be included. In early September, Ireland, who finished 12th at the 2018 men’s world championship, made headlines by officially pulling their men’s senior national team from among the teams scheduled to play at the 2022 World Games. “We recognized that there was a problem with us going and with the Iroquois being number three in the world and not being deemed eligible for this
Recently Ireland lacrosse officially pulled out of the 2022 World Games, and the Iroquois Nationals were named to take their place among the eight men’s lacrosse teams who will be competing. Originally, the Iroquois Nationals were told they were ineligible to compete, which sparked an internaPHOTO BY CANADIAN LACROSSE ASSOCIATION tional movement of support.
event,” Catherine Conway, communications director for Ireland Lacrosse and assistant coach for the women’s senior national team said. “We felt really strongly that just putting another graphic on social media saying we support the Iroquois was not the
appropriate thing to do because talk is cheap. We very much felt that action was necessary.” As a result, it was recently made official that Team Iroquois will in fact be welcomed as among the eight teams primed to make history when in July,
Marshall Powless excited about upcoming NLL Virtual Draft
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Marshall Powless admitted that chances are he won’t be able to sleep prior to the 2020 Virtual NLL Draft, Powless, who is one of many Six Nations talents eligible for the Thursday, September 17th draft, has since the age of 12, had the burning determination to play like his brother Johnny Powless in the National Lacrosse League. “‘Ever since I was 12, when my brother Johnny got drafted and I saw him play, I told myself I’m going to make it here (NLL) someday,” Powless said. “My first NLL game I ever went to was his. But Kim Squire was one of my favorite players besides Johnny lol.” As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the draft, which starts at 7 p.m., will be taking place virtually. The NLL will have it being broadcasted on B/R Live, NLL’s You Tube Channel, and Facebook (@NLL).
Six Nations Rivermen AP Marshall Powless is all smiles as he celebrates a 2019 Presidents Cup win with teammate and older brother Johnny Powless. These are exciting times for Marshall Powless, who will be following the upcoming September 17 virtual draft, PHOTO FROM MARSHALL POWLESS and seeing where he ends up.
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an ordinary day. But when the draft comes on, my family and my girlfriend have plans to watch it (with me) at home,” Powless said. “It is going to be a family event.”
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TORONTO — Increasing COVID-19 case rates could plunge Ontario into another lockdown, the head of the province's hospital association warned as the government reported a case spike for the fourth consecutive day. Ontario Hospital Association president Anthony Dale said that infection rate increases in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa could spread to the rest of the province if people don't respect public health guidelines. Some Ontario residents have been lulled into a false sense of security and they must practise physical distancing, wear masks when required, and neither host nor attend unsafe gatherings and parties, he said. ``If current trends continue to accelerate, economic restrictions may tighten once more, and the school year for our children will be in jeopardy,'' Dale said in a statement. His statement comes as
Ontario's new case count increased for the fourth consecutive day, with 313 cases reported today along with one new death from the virus. Dale said he was making the request on behalf of the province's hospital staff who are the anchor of Ontario's pandemic response. ``We implore the people of Ontario to strictly adhere to the public health measures that helped bring wave one under control and allowed Ontario to reopen its economy,'' he said. The total number of cases in Ontario now stands at 44,817, which includes 2,816 deaths and 39,974 cases classified as resolved. Health Minister Christine Elliott said that nearly 80 per cent of Ontario's cases are from three regions. She said Toronto is reporting 112 cases, 71 in Peel and 60 in Ottawa. Elliott said that almost 70 per cent of today's cases are in people under the age of 40. Ontario reported two new cases of COVID-19 in
schools, one in Mississauga and one in Pembroke, Ont., according to the government's website. Four school boards also reported new cases of the novel coronavirus not posted on the government page. Halton District School Board had two new cases, according to its COVID-19 advisory page. Meanwhile, Ontario's legislature returns to Queen's Park for its fall session on Monday, but with the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting daily life, the Progressive Conservative government's house leader said it will not be business as usual. Calandra says Ontario's 2020-2021 budget _ which was delayed by the pandemic _ will be delivered on Nov. 15. ``We're seeing the (COVID-19 case) numbers are creeping up so if we get into a second wave, we want to be able to react quickly,'' Calandra said in an interview. ``Should time be needed on the legislative schedule to pass bills, we're building that in.''
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Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must: -
Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age; Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required) Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record; certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks
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Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset
Desirable Qualifications: · Six Nations Band member preferred Assets: · Previous policing related experience · Law and security courses, etc.
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Official transcripts are due from students funded for any of the three previous application periods (Summer/Fall/Winter). Community Service Activity forms are due from first-time funded students (funded for any of the three previous application periods -Summer/Fall/Winter). Due to COVID – 19 THE DEADLINE FOR completed community service activity forms are NOW due August 1st, 2021 from 1st time funded students. Please contact your Funding Advisor for more information. For all APPROVED FALL applications - Any documentation that was requested by the Funding Advisor to be submitted to GRPSEO by August 1, (as outlined in the “Check List of Required Documentation” form provided to the applicant), and not received by this deadline date will result in CANCELLATION of the approved application and loss of funding. Application Deadline for Winter semester – Apply on-line! Summer Marks/Progress Reports due for all continuing students. Levels 3 & 4 (Master or Ph.D. students) provide Letter of Good Academic Standing. Fall course registration/timetable and detailed tuition fees due. STUDENTS MUST APPLY ON- LINE BY SPECIFIED DEADLINE LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Please, check the local newspapers, our website at www.grpseo.org FaceBook or give us a call at (519) 445-2219 for more information.
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Jean F. Wilson Bauer, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 94 in the home of her daughter, Gloria Judy. Jean was born June 28, 1926, a beloved daughter of James F. and Minnie Catlett Wilson in Brooklyn, NY. As a child, she had many homes on the east coast, as her father, James, an Iroquois iron worker, worked on many bridges and skyscrapers. His crew erected the top of The Empire State Building. He repaired The Brooklyn Bridge, and had built many of the skyscrapers and bridges in Pittsburgh. During high school in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Jean was a “Rosie-theRiveter” who worked making airplane parts for landing gear during World War II. As a volunteer, she could choose factory work or spotting planes. In 1943, Jean married Raymond Sylvan Bauer, a staff sergeant in The U.S. Army. They moved to Lucinda, following the war. Raymond preceded her in death in February 1995. Jean was very proud of her Native American ancestry. Jean and her family belong to the Lower Mohawk Six Nations Tribe in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Her mother’s great-great-grandmother became the mother of the famed Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh. Jean and Raymond retired to Currie, NC near Wilmington in 1985. Together they built an underground home. It was the third home that Raymond had built for Jean. Jean had volunteered for more than 22 years at The Moore’s Creek National Battlefield, a Revolutionary War Park; and was recognized for her service by receiving an award presented in Raleigh, by The Governor of North Carolina. Jean is survived by her daughters: Gloria Judy (Frank) of Franklin; and Mary Jo Bauer (Scott Bovender) of Chesapeake, VA; and by a son, Stephen Bauer (Lynn) of Cleveland, TN. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Shane Judy (Karen); Shannon Jolley (Josh); Jason Bauer (Missy); Matthew Bauer (Amy); and Sarah Huang (Yih); and step-grandchildren; great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Vickie Wilson of Brantford, Ontario, Canada; and families who were very special friends: Doc and Karen Lindley; and Lloyd and Catherine Strickland, all of Currie, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons: Raymond Bauer, Jr.; and Patrick Bauer; two brothers: James Wilson, Jr.; and Ronald Wilson; and by her sister, Gloria Rosenwald. She was the last surviving member of hers, and of Raymond’s family. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public visitation; nor funeral service. Jean will be laid to rest beside her beloved mother, Minnie Abigail Wilson, and father, James Floyd Wilson in Franklin Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin. Please visit www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave a note of condolence.
It is with broken hearts the family announces the passing of “Preston Bryan Wayne Porter” on September 5, 2020. Cherished son of Patricia Porter & Gerald Froman. Beloved father of Coden & Levon. Loving brother to Miles (Andrea), Andrew, Paige, Jessica & Calvin. Proud uncle to Domonic, Mya, Maddison, Avery, Cameron & Kyla. Loving Nephew to Sandra (Whitney), Tina, Ronald (Sheila), Ross (Reese/ predeceased), James, Linda, Freddy, Robert (Bobby/predeceased), Harvey, Marvin, BettyLou & David. Predeceased by Grandparents, Elizabeth (Betty) Bomberry, Cecil (Bert) Froman, Margaret Porter & Ross (Dubby) Porter. He will be deeply missed by all his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, & band members. Preston was a welder by trade just like his dad Gerald. Preston’s first love was his son Coden. He loved music and playing with his band “Valley Boys”. Resting at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Cremation to follow. Covid safety measures will be in effect. www. rhbanderson.com
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Greasy powder (abbr.) 5. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.) 8. Amount of time 11. Greeting 13. Form of “to be” 14. Israeli diplomat 15. Outfit 16. The 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet 17. Deceptive movement 18. Anxious 20. Popular Letterman guest 21. Saints’ signal caller 22. Intoxicate 25. Relationship 30. Ask for one’s hand in marriage 31. Popular Will Ferrell film 32. Gargle 33. Warning sensation before migraine 38. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 41. Erases 43. At ease 45. Small branch of an artery 48. Mother of Hermes 49. Body part 50. Cavalry sword 55. Wellness chants 56. Helps little firms 57. Afflicted 59. Peep 60. Nellie __, journalist 61. Spiritual leader 62. Doctor of Education 63. Affirmative 64. Cheek CLUES DOWN 1. Popular kids’ game 2. Away from wind 3. Round water pot 4. Drink quickly 5. A simple type of jet engine
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, let yourself drift off into a creative mode this week. Explore any artistic endeavor and dream as big as your mind allows. Don’t limit this expressive outlet.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, when faced with too many choices, you may find it hard to make a decision. Instead, select two or more and sample which is best. Don’t let indecisiveness derail your plans. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Calming, relaxing activities are the best way to fill up your week, Virgo. Spend time taking long walks with friends or hanging out without much advance planning.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, one minute you feel one thing and another you’ve changed your mind. Sit down and think over the pros and cons of each direction before making a final decision. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your social schedule fills up quickly this week. You may enjoy getting out of the house or the office, but remember to do it in a responsible and safe way. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 No one but you can start working toward your goals, Sagittarius. Stop dragging your feet and put a good plan into action in the next few days.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, whether you realize it or not, you have a great deal of freedom to do what you want. Be spontaneous and start pursuing some of your goals. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 People may not be receptive to your usual brand of humor this week, Aquarius. Do more listening than talking. Try to keep sarcasm to a minimum and lay low.
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