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OHSWEKEN — Three Six Nations people are facing a number of charges after a raid of cannabis dispensary shop on Sour Springs Road Monday where police also discovered cocaine residue. Armed with a warrant, Six Nations Police entered the store that advertised Cannabis and THC for sale. The Six Nations People’s Cannabis Coalition co-Chair Hayley Doxtator posted to social media Monday afternoon, saying the dispensary was called Upper End Glass and Stash and is a member of the Coalition. Upon police arrival, one man was located at the
front door and another man was in the rear area of the store. Both were taken into custody. Police said cannabis items were on display at the store. During the raid, police discovered: large bulk of cannabis bud, edible products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a variety of gummies containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Vape products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Psilocybin chocolate bars (also known as mushrooms), Cocaine residue, $1,870 in cash and a replica “air soft” hand gun As a result of the investigation, Tyden Jeffery Hill, 22, of Brantford, and Kaleb Quwade Powless, 19, of Ohsweken, are facing various charges under
the controlled Drugs and Substance Act for possession and trafficking of psilocybin and possession of cocaine. They are charged for possession and distribution of illicit cannabis for the purpose of selling under the Cannabis Act. The female owner, Mona Darlene Racette, 64, of Ohsweken, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Psilocybin; the Cannabis Act for distributing illicit Cannabis, the Cannabis Act for Possession for the Purpose of Distribution, and the Cannabis Act for Possession for the Purpose of Selling. All three were released and are expected to answer to the charges in court on July 22, 2021.
Then the OMSK student and her mom Amanda were notified this past March that the second grader won second place in the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council project for Tiana’s fine colouring skills. She won a Packard Bell AirBook 8 laptop for her efforts. Over 80 First Nations
youth from eight different Indigenous schools entered the fire safety poster campaign, organized by the Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada (AFAC). Tiana’s teacher, Ms. Woods, entered the youngster’s artwork into the contest. The poster stressed fire safety in the kitchen.
Six Nations Youth Wins National Fire Poster Contest DONNA DURIC
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Tiana Anthony didn’t even know she had entered a contest when she coloured a fire safety poster as part of her regular school work packages that have been sent home.
Organizers of the Marvin "Joe" Curry Veterans Powwow at Salamanca have cancelled the event for 2021 due to the coronavirus MJCV POWWOW COMMITTEE pandemic.
Seneca Nation cancels 2021 Salamanca powwow NAHNDA GARLOW
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ALLEGANY TERRITORY — Organizers of the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow announced they were cancelling the 2021 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The powwow was an annual event with a thirty year history prior to being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic and again this year for the same reason. “We had been hopeful to invite our family and friends from across Indian Country back to the Allegany Territory this year, but we feel that it is in everyone’s best interests to instead focus on 2022,” said Seneca Nation Councillor Tina Abrams, co-chair of the powwow committee.
The yearly event honours the memory of all indigenous veterans and is named after Marvin “Joe” Curry, Seneca Snipe Clan, who was a Navy veteran serving in both the Korean War and Vietnam. In a statement the powwow committee acknowledged the importance of powwows coming back after the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has had across indigenous communities. “The powwow is about community and coming together,” Abrams said. “For Native communities, the dancing, the drums, the songs and the culture bind us together. Being able to celebrate with one another and with our neighbors in the local community is especially meaningful. We’re looking forward to a long awaited reunion and celebration next year.” PM42686517