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Mohawk Nation represented on Family Feud STAFF REPORT

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TORONTO — A family from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory was the featured winner of Family Feud Canada.

Kimberlee Maracle and her husband — Mohawk musician David R. Maracle — appeared on the Canadian version of the long-running television game show on October 4.

It was an awesome celebration of Mohawk family fun and togetherness as the couple, along with three of their nieces

— Gudgie, Rebecca, and Tammy, opened the show with the Iroquois Stomp Dance, bearing Lacrosse sticks, and representing Mohawk love for lacrosse by wearing Tyendinaga Thunder jersey’s.

Kimberlee Maracle spoke to TRT about the experience and said the Maracle family was chosen out of 1000 other families that auditioned for the show.

Filming was in early September and the episode aired just after the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

David R. Maracle said

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first time in two years.

“It was a the best. I think it made us all feel closer. We really missed each other,” said Maracle.

The show aired on CBC October 4 but can also be watched online through the CBC Gem app at gem. cbc.ca.

Though the Maracle’s defeated their opponents, the Mercer family, they did not win the $10,000 fast money prize during their episode. However, they were awarded a small cash prize for points accumulated in the game and have been invited to come back in another episode to defend their winning title.

And on October 5, the organization’s Chairman, Elijah Williams, released another statement, looking to address misinformation being distributed on social media.

“The Policy does not mandate vaccination,” says the statement. “GRETI is not forcing anyone to get vaccinated. The Policy provides an alternative to vaccination in the form of Rapid Antigen Testing. The Policy is in harmony with the freedom of personnel and clients and respects their choice whether to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or not. GRETI is confident that this is a reasonable alternative for those who choose not to be vaccinated.”

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“To us it’s a great time to reflect on what was going on but also to bring the understanding and pride and that laughter to the screen and let them

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the opportunity to show a national audience a true picture of indigenous families and the community of Tyendinaga was a welcome one.

know about who we are.

That opportunity to shine for our community was pretty positive for me,” said Maracle.

Strict COVID protocols were in place prior to and during filming.

“They ran a tight ship with COVID protocols. We were tested 3 times,” said Maracle.

Maracle said that the family had a tradition of all getting together to play games as an extended family — but that those gatherings were put on hold due to the pandemic.

The show provided the Maracle an opportunity to come back together for the

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Six Nations COVID case count declining STAFF REPORT

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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations active COVID-19 cases are on a steady decline.

Ohsweken Public Health reported 6 active cases and 1 person in the hospital on October 4. Currently there are 58 people in self-isolation and no new reported deaths.

The current infection rate is sitting at 31 cases per 100,000 — that is matching the regional infection rates and far beneath the current rates in Brant County of 44 cases per 100,000 and Hamilton with 52 cases per 100,000.

None of the positive confirmed cases in the last seven days were in vaccinated individuals.

The decline in infections is a hopeful indication. The fourth wave of infections on the territory saw Six Nations with rates the highest in the entire province, more than eight times the provincial average. This was also the pattern in the second and third waves where COVID cases on the Territory far exceeded the rates in the rest of the province.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Six Nations has counted 670 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with 655 resolved and 13 deaths.

On Monday, Ontario announced 511 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.

A total of 159 patients were listed in intensive care. No breakdown on how many of those patients are unvaccinated.

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300 graves identified COWESSESS FIRST NATION — A Saskatchewan First Nation says it has identified about 300 unmarked graves at a former Indian Residential School site.

Earlier this year, Cowessess First Nation used ground-penetrating radar that discovered as many as 751 graves near where the Marieval school stood.

Not all the graves were believed to belong to children.

Catholic Church parishioners are thought to have been buried there, as well as members of neighbouring communities.

In the months since, The First Nation has worked with the Roman Catholic Church, the RCMP and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to put names to the unmarked graves.

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Six Nations’ Aleria McKay takes home two awards from Miss World JACE KOBLUN

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Aleria McKay competed in this year’s Miss World Canada placing Top 15 out of 40 competitors and won the Beauty with a Purpose award as well as the Head To Head challenge.

McKay says she accomplished everything she set out to do, is proud of how she represented herself, and wouldn’t have changed anything about how she competed.

“Going into this pageant I was focused on the many different aspects Miss World represents.

The competition isn’t a beauty pageant. It focuses on public speaking skills, communication skills, community work, and giving back. That’s what

I was focused on leading into the competition and I think I showed that by winning awards in the two areas that emphasize those skills,” said McKay. McKay said it was important for her to maintain a true sense of Haudenosaunee identity heading into the national showcase.

“I’m glad I represented myself and my community authentically. Going into any competition it’s really easy to feel and give in to the pressure of conforming to what other people want you to be. I wanted to represent myself genuinely and did not want to win any award pretending to be someone else,” she said, adding that the support she felt from home was overwhelming.

“The support was there for sure and it felt great.

I was posting a lot to my

social media accounts and I had so many people send me messages of encouragement and support and I really felt it. I knew the support was going to be there. So, being able to count on that is awesome.”

McKay said she really enjoyed the Head To Head challenge and appreciated that the judges saw the value in her Beauty with a Purpose project.

“At the beginning of the week, all 40 girls were separated into five groups of eight by a random draw.

We all had the opportunity to sit down with the host of the competition and answer questions. I won that round and then competed in the final round with four other winners from their groups. On the final night, they announced the overall winner and I found out I won,” she said. “It was a good feeling.”

Aleria McKay competed in this year’s Miss World Canada and took home two awards.

This is the last pageant McKay will be able to compete in as she is getting married soon, which makes her ineligible to

compete. For her final completion, she said she is happy with the outcome and her performance.

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Truth and Reconciliation marked across southern Ontario DONNA DURIC

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Indigenous people and allies came out in large numbers to mark the first-ever national Truth and Reconciliation at various events across Southern Ontario last week.

Orange shirts sold out in stores and online and conversations were sparked all over social media regarding the legacy of residential schools on Indigenous peoples, a conversation that came to the forefront of Canada’s national consciousness after the horrifying discovery of the previously hidden remains of 150 children at a former residential school in May. Close to home, the Mississaugs of the Credit First Nation came together in a large healing ceremoney, the largest gathering of community members since the pandemic began, with an at-times somber and other times uplifting walk and jingle dress dance at the community’s sacred powwow grounds.

“We talk about truth and reconciliation and truth is the important word there,” said MCFN Chief Stacey Laforme. “If you don’t build on truth, you build on sand and you might as well not even start. The truth is important and we all have to learn it. The only education we do today is by example

Elder Garry Sault helped lead the procession of flags and the Eagle Staff from the sacred fire to the MCFN Grove and powwow grounds, where a healing jingle dress dance took place on Wednesday to honour victims and survivors of residential schools.

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by showing our love and respect.”

The walk was a wonderful experience, said Chief Laforme.

“There was a time not so long ago in our history where we had almost no language and no culture and didn’t understand who we are. We may have a long ways to go but I am so proud of how far we’ve come.”

It was the largest gathering on the territory since the pandemic started, bringing together community members and allies under the tranquil grove on the Mississaugas of the Credit Powwow grounds after hundreds walked throughout the community from Hwy. 6 down First Line in a sea of orange shirts, all the way to the centre of the community.

Orange shirts symbolize

the experience of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, the inspiration behind Orange Shirt Day, which is also held on Sept.

30 every year.

The sound of drums and jingle dresses echoing in the grove were a healing salve for many, for the memories of the children lost and for those who survived.

The jingle dress is a healing dance, explained traditional knowledge keeper and dancer Val King-Green.

“A lot of people will ask the jingle dress dancers to come and dance for them if they’re not feeling well. I’ve seen many, many dancers to come and dance together for an event.”

The dancers and drum group took part in an honour song to honour the children and survivors as well as sixties scoop survi-

vors and Indian Day School survivors.

In Burlington, hundreds gathered to hear Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers speak their truth on residential schools, healing and reconciliation at Spencer Smith Park, where flags flew at half mast and the pier was lit up orange at night to honour residential school survivors.

“I’m so grateful for the spirit in which our city and council have approached these very difficult issues,” said Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. “The discoveries of mass graves at residential school sites have been devastating news. These

discoveries have helped start an incredibly important conversation about Canada’s true history. I’m so grateful to have met with Burlington and Halton Indigenous residents who have helped Council in our learning journey around what more we can do to implement Truth and Reconciliation in our city, as well as put into action measures that bring diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

We must acknowledge the generational damage that has been done and continues to this day, and act to right this ship.”

In Hamilton, hundreds came out to participate in the first Every Child

Flags flew at half mast at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington during a Truth and Reconciliation event organized by Urban Indigenous People of Burlington.

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Twelve year old Jobi Isaacs ran the 5km Every Child Matters race in honour of his great grandmother who is a survivor of Residential Schools. He won a plaque for first place in his age category.

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Matters 5k run on Saturday at Bayfront Park. Runners from Six Nations were joined by allies from across southern Ontario, with all registration fees going towards the restoration of the Woodland Cultural Centre (former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford).

12 year old Jobi Isaacs ran the whole 5k route in honour of his great grandmother, who is a residential school survivor.

“The reason I ran is because of all the kids in residential schools, all the ones who died and survived. My great-grandma was in one and she survived. A couple of years before I was born, she died. She brought me into this world.”

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Want to decolonize education? Where classes are held matters

By Shauna MacKinnon, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies, University of Winnipeg and Kathy Mallett, Indigenous activist and community research partner Murray Sinclair, who was chair of Canada's Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has made clear the importance of ``forging and maintaining of respectful relationships'' in the process of truth and reconciliation.

At the department of urban and inner-city studies at the University of Winnipeg, we aim to create a safe and supportive space for Indigenous and other structurally disadvantaged learners who would otherwise not attend university. We also aim to build trusting relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. These aims are central to our decolonizing approach.

Although remote learning has been necessary during COVID-19, it has disrupted our ability to engage students in the kind of meaningful, often uncomfortable, dialogue that is critical to moving from truth toward reconciliation and action.

Our research is ongoing, but initial surveys sent to students confirm that the majority of students want be back in class at our unique location.

Heart of Indigenous activism We are located in Winnipeg's North End, a largely Indigenous neighbourhood that has long

both struggled with and resisted the devastating effects of colonial policies.

Our building sits on a corner where an old vacant hotel, the Merchants Hotel, was repurposed into a multi-generational learning building in response to the wishes of the local Indigenous community. Today, our campus is known as Merchants Corner.

We have learned that welcoming students who wish to learn about inner-city issues in an inner-city space with individuals experiencing poverty, racism and oppression is an important part of reconciliation in a city that is infamously known for its anti-Indigenous racism and north/south geographic divide.

The North End neighbourhood has been the heart of Indigenous activism in the city. We share some stories of this resistance in a forthcoming book which we will use as a textbook in a course we will offer at Merchants Corner. Far too many people aren't aware of the history of Indigenous resistance and development in our city.

Kathy Mallett, book co-editor, Indigenous activist, knowledge keeper and one of the authors of this article, shares: Many Indigenous people have worked tirelessly, with passion and commitment, to resist systemic racism and colonization.

We have made progress, standing on the shoulders of our ancestors.

The North End campus at Merchants Corner is one

of many organic developments in Winnipeg's inner city, advocated for by the Indigenous community for many decades.

Post-secondary education has been on the agenda of Indigenous activists since the 1960s. In those early days universities and colleges did not make space for Indigenous peoples. Our children and grand-children must now stand on our shoulders to challenge oppressive systems and reclaim our space. Sharing our stories _ our truth _ in the North

ination and cultural insensitivity continue to be a reality, typically don't work well for them.

For non-Indigenous students, learning in the inner city with people for whom the inner city has long been home _ many who have known poverty and racism as everyday experiences _ the meaning of being an ``ally'' begins to become more than a concept learned from a textbook. This is particularly true for non-Indigenous students who benefit from the privileges of

them further behind.

In their survey responses, students described barriers including inadequate access to technology, lack of child care and crowded living spaces with nowhere quiet to participate in synchronous online courses. But the biggest concern noted by students is missing the interaction with teachers and peers.

A common theme was that online classes were ``less engaging and personal.'' Among student comments were: ``I enjoy in-person classes at Merchants Corner because it is really inviting and it is nice to talk with different people.'' `` ? online, the sense of community is lacking ? urban and inner city studies courses benefit from being based on personal stories shared by peers ?'' ``There is a level of diversity at Merchants Corner that just doesn't exist at the main campus ? I'm so much more comfortable there.'' ``You can't build meaningful relationships online.''

Comfort zones, support Our preliminary findings tell us that remote learning as we have been able to offer it is not an ideal space for reconciliation. It doesn't permit North End residents to enter a physical space where they can focus on studies; it doesn't promote the kind of relationship building that we know to be important for reconciliation; it doesn't encourage non-Indigenous students

Indigenous people have worked tirelessly, with passion and commitment, to resist systemic racism and colonization.

End, with Indigenous students and their non-Indigenous allies, is the best way to ensure that our work continues. Reconciliation begins here.

Transforming for students Research informing the development of our program shows that structurally disadvantaged students thrive in physical learning environments where they feel safe to openly question and actively challenge oppressive systems and structures. Indigenous students tell us that university learning environments, with large class sizes and where racism, discrim-

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Learning at our campus in the North End has been described by students as transforming the way they understand the social, economic and racial divides in our city. Moving from in-person learning to remote learning presented a philosophical and teaching challenge for our department.

What students have said Adapting to online learning was difficult for many of our students.

Some found it sufficiently challenging that they chose not to take courses remotely and this has left

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to remove themselves from their physical comfort zones and be present in Indigenous spaces, actively listening, learning and hearing hard truths from their peers.

Having difficult conversations through online platforms can be particularly problematic for students who are triggered from those conversations and want to debrief with peers, instructors and others they have grown to trust. At Merchants Corner, it isn't uncommon for students to seek out supports after class.

Online learning, decolonizing and reconciliation?

As we transition back to in-class learning, there has been much talk about the benefits of remote learning. Some suggest that remote learning could be the future of post-secondary education or that emergency remote teaching in the pandemic can't be compared with online learning led by experts in online teaching.

Post-secondary institutions and educators committed to reconciliation and indigenization should be wary of these claims.

We need to hear more from other programs founded with Indigenous participation and partnerships.

Reconciliation is hard work. Post-secondary institutions have a responsibility to create safe decolonizing spaces for this work. These are spaces where painful truths can be shared, relationships developed and nurtured and a process of genuine reconciliation can emerge.

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Federal Court dismisses feds' Indigenous child welfare appeals The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A prominent child-welfare advocate wants Canadians to ask their MPs to urge Ottawa to cease its court battles around services and compensation for First Nations children after the Federal Court upheld two key rulings on Wednesday.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had earlier ruled Ottawa had ``wilfully'' and ``recklessly'' discriminated against Indigenous children by knowingly underfunding child and family services on reserve.

In September 2019, it ordered the federal government to pay $40,000, the maximum the tribunal can award, to each First Nations child removed from their home after 2006, as well as to their parents, because of the discrimination.

It was estimated that around 54,000 children and their parents could be eligible to receive compensation, which would likely cost the federal government more than $2 billion.

The second legal battle stems from a separate rul-

ing in 2020 that expanded the scope of Jordan's Principle, which is a rule stating when there is jurisdictional disagreement over what level of government should provide a service to First Nations children, Ottawa takes on the responsibility and worries about the costs second.

The tribunal ruled the principle should apply to children who are members of a First Nation even though they don't have status under the Indian Act as well as kids whose parents are eligible for status when they are not. ``No one can seriously doubt that First Nations people are amongst the most disadvantaged and marginalized members of Canadian society,'' Federal Court Justice Paul Favel wrote in his decision released Wednesday. ``The Tribunal was aware of this and reasonably attempted to remedy the discrimination while being attentive to the very different positions of the parties.''

Favel found that the government failed to establish that either of the tribunal's

decisions were unreasonable. ``In my view, the procedural history of this case has demonstrated that there is, and has been, good will resulting in significant movements toward remedying this unprecedented discrimination. However, the good work of the parties is unfinished,'' Favel wrote. ``The parties must decide whether they will continue to sit beside the trail or move forward in this spirit of reconciliation.''

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, which is one of the parties fighting for Indigenous children to be compensated, said the judicial reviews Ottawa launched took direct aim at central calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada regarding child welfare and Jordan's Principle. ``This is the moment for Canadians, with the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow and knowing that these are some of the top calls to

action, to get ahold of their elected officials and say, 'put down your sword.''' ``They have been fighting this case against First Nations kids to get equitable services and their families to get help to recover from the residential school trauma for now 14-and-a-half years ? the Canadian people are now at a place where they want to see the TRC calls to action realized.''

The parties have 30 days to appeal Favel's ruling.

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said the government is reviewing the Federal Court's decision. ``Canada remains committed to compensating First Nations children who were removed from their families and communities and to continue implementing significant reform of the First Nation Child and Family Services Program, recognizing that class actions have been filed, including by the Assembly of First Nations and Moushoom,'' Miller said in an emailed statement.

Miller said that Jordan's

Principle continues to ensure that First Nations children can access the products, services and supports they need when they need them.

He said the government continues to work with Indigenous governing bodies to implement an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families, under which First Nations are enabled to exercise their jurisdiction in relation to child and family services and make decisions in the best interest of their children. ``These are important steps in redressing the intergenerational impacts of colonization.''

Blackstock said the work has been done to set up a system to provide payments to First Nations children and their families who are eligible to be compensated. ``We're ready, as soon as the federal government puts down its sword and stops fighting these kids,'' she said.

Opposition parties and Indigenous leaders have criticized Prime Minister

Justin Trudeau's decision to fight both of these rulings, saying that's not the appropriate course of action for a government committed to reconciliation. ``Today was an absolute victory for First Nation children. For six years Justin Trudeau spent millions fighting the rights of Indigenous children and trying to overturn a ruling that found his government guilty of 'wilful and reckless' discrimination against vulnerable Indigenous kids. The court has thrown his case out,'' NDP MP Charlie Angus said in a statement Wednesday.

He called for the government to immediately end its legal battle in the matter and focus on closing funding gaps and chronic denial of services to First Nations children. ``Given that tomorrow is the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is imperative that the federal government finally take clear steps towards truth, justice and reconciliation for all Indigenous people in Canada,'' he wrote.

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TROIS-RIVIERES — Joyce Echaquan's family said Tuesday it would launch legal action against the hospital where she died, hours after a Quebec coroner said a combination of ``undeniable'' systemic racism and health-care system failings contributed to her death.

Lawyer Patrick Martin-Menard was flanked

by Echaquan's husband, Carol Dube, as well as other members of the family as he announced the civil suit.

Martin-Menard told reporters in Becancour, Que., that Echaquan was the victim of negligence ``at several levels'' and said her death was ``triggered by a combination of deficient health-care and racist prejudices and misconceptions.'' Details of the civil suit would be announced in the coming days, he added.

Dube, who was joined by one of his daughters, spoke quietly and kept his

head bowed as he once again called for changes to a system that he said discriminated against Indigenous families and judged his wife for having had multiple children. ``Joyce is dead because she was Indigenous,'' he said. ``A woman with seven marvellous children _ what she had that was most beautiful was used against her in a system that still allows this kind of tragic situation to happen.''

Earlier Tuesday, coroner Gehane Kamel said that from the moment Echaquan entered the hospital in Joliette, Que., in 2020, she was falsely labelled as a drug addict and a ``difficult'' patient _ a label that would impact her care until her death two days later.

Kamel's report into Echaquan's death found that her demise was accidental, but avoidable. As she presented her report on Tuesday, Kamel said the 37-year-old Atikamekw woman would likely still be alive if she were a white woman.

The coroner reiterated

her recommendation that the government should recognize the existence of systemic racism and make a commitment to root it out of institutions _ something the Legault government has steadfastly refused to do. ``We have witnessed an unacceptable death, and we must ensure that it is not in vain,'' Kamel told reporters. ``It is unacceptable that large sections of our society deny such a well-documented reality.''

In Quebec City, Premier Francois Legault told reporters he agreed that Echaquan was subjected to prejudice, discrimination and racism at the hospital northeast of Montreal. But he maintained that systemic racism does not exist in the province, blaming what happened to Echaquan on a few health-care employees and quoting a definition of ``systemic'' from the dictionary to back up his position. ``Is the entire education system, or health system racist? I believe the answer is no,'' Legault said. ``But it's possible that

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at certain places, there are employees, groups of them who have discriminatory approaches. But to say that the entire system is racist, I can't accept it.''

Echaquan filmed herself on Facebook Live as a nurse and an orderly were heard making derogatory comments toward her shortly before her death Sept. 28, 2020, at the Joliette hospital.

The video of her treatment went viral and drew outrage and condemnation, and the coroner's final report into her death concluded her initial diagnosis was based on prejudice and she wasn't properly monitored before finally being transferred to intensive care.

Echaquan died of a pulmonary edema that was linked to a rare heart condition.

Kamel said she wouldn't get involved in a political debate, but maintained that systemic racism was ``undeniable'' in Echaquan's case. ``From the first minute she entered the hospital, a label was placed on Ms. Echaquan,'' she said.

sion-makers to give equal weight to her other recommendations, which include better staff-topatient ratios, improved communication between health authorities when it comes to patient medication, and more training for staff on racial sensitivity and standards of care.

Kamel became emotional when she thought about Echaquan's daughter trying to comfort her dying mother at her bedside, and she said her hope is that her report will be an invitation to a discussion and reconciliation with Indigenous groups. ``In the name of her partner, her children, for this Indigenous nation, let's come together to extend a hand,'' she said.

Martin-Menard said that in addition to the civil lawsuit, he would also be filing a complaint against Quebec's order of nurses and the order of physicians, asking them to review the entirety of her care. He said he would also file a complaint with the province's human rights commission.

ner's recommendation, the Legault government has steadfastly denied systemic racism exists in the province. ``We have witnessed an unacceptable death, and we must ensure that it is not in vain,'' Kamel told reporters. ``It is unacceptable that large sections of our society deny such a well-documented reality.'' ``When asked if the 37-year-old Atikamekw mother of seven would still be alive if she were a white woman, Kamel replied: 'I think so.'''

Echaquan filmed herself on Facebook Live as a nurse and an orderly were heard making derogatory comments toward her shortly before her death Sept. 28, 2020, at a hospital in Joliette, Que., northeast of Montreal.

The video of her treatment went viral and drew outrage and condemnation,

and the final report into her death concluded her initial diagnosis was based on prejudice and she wasn't properly monitored before finally being transferred to intensive care.

Echaquan died of a pulmonary edema that was linked to a rare heart condition.

Kamel said she wouldn't get involved in the political debate over systemic racism, but she said she concluded that Echaquan's treatment was an undeniable example of its existence. It'll be up to elected officials to decide where to go next, she said.

Her hope, she added, is that her report will be an invitation to a discussion and reconciliation with Indigenous groups.

Echaquan's family will speak to reporters later on Tuesday.

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WAHTA - Lenny Montour, owner of Wolf Energy Fuels in Wahta Mohawk Territory has made the single largest donation to the Save the Evidence fund to date. The Mohawk businessman drove an orange shirt campaign along with the sales of other items to fundraise for the initiative to restore the former Mohawk Institute Residential School into a museum to educate about the dark legacy of Indian Residential Schools in Canada. The cheque was presented to Wahta Mohawk Chief Phillip Franks, Vice-Chairperson of the Woodland Cultural Centre's Board of Directors. Montour told reporters he is aiming to raise $100,000 overall for the Save the Evidence campaign, hoping to inspire and challenge other indigenous business owners to do the same.

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Kamel said medical staff, who assumed Echaquan was experiencing opioid withdrawal, failed to properly evaluate the medications she was taking and ignored the symptoms she described, including heart palpitations.

Later, after Echaquan became agitated and fell from bed twice, she was branded ``theatrical'' and strapped down. Healthcare workers didn't explore alternatives to calm her down or reassure her, such as calling the hospital's Atikamekw liaison officer, Kamel said.

But while she maintained that racism played a part in Echaquan's death, Kamel noted that it wasn't the only factor.

She said emergency room overcrowding and a lack of trained staff on the floor meant there weren't enough people to supervise Echaquan once she was restrained. There was also was a failure to notice and react quickly enough when her condition began to deteriorate, the coroner added.

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TROIS-RIVIERES — The existence of systemic racism in the way Joyce Echaquan was treated in a Quebec hospital is undeniable, coroner Gehane Kamel said Tuesday, a few days after releasing her report on the Indigenous woman's death.

Kamel oversaw the inquiry into the death of Echaquan, finding that the demise of the Atikamekw woman was accidental but avoidable. The coroner said the racism and prejudice she was subjected to contributed to her death, and Kamel recommended the government should recognize the existence of systemic racism and make a commitment to root it out of institutions.

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Residential school survivor proposes Indigenous museum as part of reconciliation STAFF REPORT

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OTTAWA — Residential school survivor Doug George-Kanentiio appealed to the federal government Thursday to help create a permanent museum in Canada to preserve the collective memories of Indigenous Peoples. ``We the survivors will be there to guide people towards this reconciliation,'' George-Kanentiio said from a stage on Parliament Hill during a ceremony to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

George-Kanentiio told the crowd the story of his friend, Joey Commanda, who was killed by a train in 1968, when he was escaping the Mohawk Institute residential school in Brantford, Ont. He said in August he was part of the Walk for Joey, which retraced the steps Joey took, and that the event sparked healing when Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Caroline Bennett attended, not for political benefit but because ``they felt in their souls this needed to be done.'' ``It was at that moment

(that) the history of Canada began to change,'' he said.

He is now hoping Miller, Bennett and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are prepared to hear the calls from survivors for ``tangible'' actions, including demands for criminal investigation and prosecution concerning the abuses and deaths of hundreds of children in residential schools all over Canada. ``Every residential school site, 130 of them, has to be declared a criminal site, a place where the most grievous crimes were brought to bear upon those children,'' he said. ``Every site has to be protected.''

He received the loudest applause, however, when he said the survivors want ``a stand-alone Indigenous national museum with a residential school component attached.'' ``We will not be put into the museum of culture and Canadian history, we will not be shuffled off to some other corner,'' he said. ``We need our own facility.''

George-Kanentiio, a member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation that straddles the Canada-U. S. border, is a former trustee of the National Museum of the American Indian.

He said the vision for that museum, which opened in Washington, D.C., in 2004, started from nothing, but

``we did it because we had this compelling vision that became a moral obligation that we were going to build a national museum literally within the shadow of the United States Capitol.'' ``Nothing less should be done here in Canada,'' he said, as the crowd roared its approval. ``That we need this institution, to preserve our heritage, to collect our memories, and to ensure that Canadians into the seventh generation remember this part of our common experience.''

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is the archive for the documents and oral histories collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Currently housed at the University of Manitoba, the Liberals promised to fund construction of a ``permanent home'' for the centre, budgeting $60 million in their platform for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and $5 million in annual operating funds after that.

Exhibits on residential schools are also part of the offerings at multiple museums, including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg and the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. But Canada does not have a national museum dedicated to and built by Indigenous Peoples.

and get killed by police, and he noted there were seven present in Levi's death, including history of conflict with the law, stressors and suicidality. ``Rodney Levi died as a result of the phenomenon known as suicide by cop,'' Zed told the inquest.

Police attempted to get Levi to drop two knives he was wielding and jolted him three times with a Taser. Officers testifying Monday at the inquest said at one point Levi said, ``You're going to have to put a bullet in me.''

They said he lunged toward an officer and was shot twice.

Zed said he believes suicide by cop is present in a third of all police shootings.

He said more services are needed for mental health in New Brunswick and they must also be culturally sensitive by involving members of First Nations communities.

Levi's niece, Becky Levi, said Tuesday she doesn't believe Zed's theory. ``It was so frustrating,'' she told reporters after the inquest had ended for the day. ``I knew my uncle Rodney. He was a lot of things, but suicide wasn't one of them. ``He had his troubles with depression but he just wouldn't do that. He tried so hard. Look at how many times he reached out for help,'' she said. ``Instead of getting help, he was shot and killed.''

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By Canadian Press MIRAMICHI — The fatal police shooting of an Indigenous man in New Brunswick last year was a case of ``suicide by cop,'' a researcher who studies suicide told a coroner's inquest Tuesday.

Forensic suicidologist Greg Zed testified at the inquest into the death of Rodney Levi, 48, who was shot by RCMP on June 12, 2020, when police responded to a report of a man with knives at a home in Sunny Corner, N.B. Zed said he examined Levi's history of mental health issues, addiction and interaction with police. He said he looked at eight factors that lead people to try

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'Reconciliation demands honesty and transparency,' says chief of B.C.

By Canadian Press KAMLOOPS, BC — Indigenous people have had enough apologies and want action from the Catholic Church and federal government, says the chief of the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation in British Columbia.

As the country marked its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Chief Rosanne Casimir called for the disclosure of all relevant records from the church and government to help identify missing Indigenous children at former residential school sites, including those in unmarked graves. ``Reconciliation requires truth,'' Casimir said. ``And this is but one milestone along with the restitution and potentially retribution, and a path toward reconciliation. At the very least, steps toward reconciliation demands honesty and transparency.''

Tk'emlups te Secwepemc announced in May it used ground-penetrating radar to locate the remains of more than 200 children long believed missing from the residential school that operated there between 1890 and 1969. Since then, other Indigenous nations have announced finding unmarked graves using similar search methods.

Records show that about 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Metis children were forced to attend 140 schools that operated across the country beginning in 1831. The last residential school in Canada closed in 1996.

Casimir said less than a hectare of land was searched around the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and another 65 hectares still need to be explored.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a national apology on Sept. 24, acknowledging ``the suffering experienced in Canada's Indian Residential Schools.'' ``Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spirituality, failing to respect the rich history, traditions and

wisdom of Indigenous Peoples,'' it said in a statement.

Casimir said the apology brought a ``disturbing sense of deja vu,'' with no acts of contrition or promises to disclose documents.

On Monday, the conference pledged a $30-million national fund to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for residential school survivors, their families and their communities.

Casimir said the nation is asking for the implementation of the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report about missing children and unmarked burials, including maintain-

ing a registry of residential school cemeteries and allowing for the review of relevant documents. ``If this apology is truly a commitment, then the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc insists on the complete and full production of all relevant documents and records in a manner and form that is useful and accessible to Indian residential school survivors to help identify those missing, and those unmarked graves and repatriating those lost,'' she said.

The Canadian Conference of the Catholic Bishops did not reply to a request for comment.

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Megan MacLean, spokeswoman for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, said in a statement that advancing meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is paramount in moving forward.

The parties to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, including churches, were responsible for handing over the records for the schools they administered, she said Over four million documents have been disclosed by various departments and are housed at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, her state-

ment said.

The government is committed to working with all partners to implement the commission's Calls to Action, MacLean said. ``The prime minister formally requested an apology when he met Pope Francis at the Vatican and the government of Canada continues to call upon the Pope to apologize,'' she said.

Murray Rankin, B.C.'s minister of Indigenous relations and reconciliation, said the province is providing access to records to First Nation groups investigating residential schools.

``So, there's going to be in our case, at least in the province of British Columbia, as much transparency as possible,'' he said.

B.C. has worked with Indigenous leaders to develop a draft action plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the province, one of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he added.

There's much more work to be done, and the province acknowledges that, said Rankin, who was in Kamloops attending a gathering to mark the day of reconciliation.

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New bursary program for Black and Indigenous student-athletes STAFF REPORT

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BURLINGTON – Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS) Bursary in the month of September.

The BIHS Bursary, a two-year pilot program commencing this season (2021-22) after being approved by the OUA’s Board of Directors, allows Members to provide additional financial support to student-athletes whose heritage is self-identified as either Black or Indigenous and who demonstrate financial need.

The OUA is a regional membership association for Canadian universities which assists in co-ordinating competition between their university level athletic programs and providing contact information, schedules, results, and releases about those programs and events to the public and the media.

An OUA Board member and President & CEO of Indspire, Dr. Mike DeGagné, stated that “this bursary marks an important step toward increased financial support and more equitable access

for Black and Indigenous student-athletes” in the announcement on the OUA website.

The financial support through the BIHS Bursary comes in the form of a potential bursary envelope of up to $50,000 awarded by member institutions each year, allowing for the provision of up to $2,000 per student-athlete.

This bursary could be in addition to any athletic financial award provided by the university for qualified student-athletes.

Total potential funding for the program could reach up to $1M annually across the OUA, explained the announcement.

The key recommendation made by the OUA’s Black, Biracial, and Indigenous (BBI) Committee in 2020 was a driving force behind its development which came on the heels of frequent dialogue with key stakeholder groups the months prior.

For Corey Grant, CoChair of the OUA’s BBI Committee and Offensive Coordinator for the McMaster Marauders football team, the ability to create tangible opportunities from these conversations shows the conference’s dedication to affecting real change as he versed in the announcement: “The OUA is showing

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that they’re listening to their members. After going through the Town Halls last summer and having student-athletes, coaches, and administration talk about some of the things that were lacking, the OUA is showing that what the members say is important and it’s important to them.”

“The BIHS Bursary is hopefully the first step of many to change the system we are in,” chimed Lakehead Thunderwolves student-athlete and BBI Committee member Troy Williams in the announcement. “The creation of the bursary acknowledges that there are problems within the current system of university sport and helps to work towards a better, more inclusive and accessible space for BIPOC student-athletes.”

It is hoped that program will have a strong impact on the student experience so that students can focus on their studies and passions in academics and sport in tandem.

“Those looking to learn more about the Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete Bursary are encouraged to talk to their respective athletic departments for additional details as it pertains to their university,” finished the announcement.

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TORONTO — On September 30, the Blue Jays returned home for a match up against the New York Yankees in the Rogers Centre Stadium, and in light of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the anthem was performed by Mary Nahwegahbow. She transversed the song in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin before a large hometown crowd. The Jays were shy of a win 6-2 that evening.

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CAROLINA — The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Ethan Bear this offseason from the Edmonton Oilers, and the blue liner is preparing to make a difference for the team already.

The team kicked off training camp last week with a slew of new faces on the ice, which was an off-season change for most of the line up.

In a trade for Warren Foegele, the hurricane acquired Bear, as a piece to quell the loss of Dougie Hamilton. The 24-year-old Cree has two and a half years of NHL experience under him and performed in 71 games in 2019-20.

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The ceiling is high for Bear, and unlocking that potential starts with training camp. The good news for Bear and the Canes is

that he is skating with one of the best defensemen in the league in Slavin, something that makes any player more comfortable and free to play their game on the ice.

For any player that comes to the Carolina Hurricanes, there’s a certain excitement that comes with the opportunity to play for a coach like Brind’Amour who has a forward-thinking presence.

That hard-work mentality is something that has become ingrained in the culture of the Hurricanes, and another thing that stands out to new players and those viewing the team perform at home.

Bear is hoped to excel in the coming season after fitting in early on so well.

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NLL to support National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Season-long efforts

By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com PHILADELPHIA — On September 30, the National Lacrosse League announced its support of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a series of initiatives that began and will continue throughout the upcoming 2021-22 season.

The season-long program will start with a specially designed decal to be worn on all player helmets, an in-depth story with Halifax Thunderbirds player Cody Jamieson about the impact of the residential schools on his life, and more to come through the 2021-22 season.

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ries of Social Responsibility programs that the league and its teams will be part of in the coming year.

“Having the opportunity to spend several days in Six Nations, learning of the history of the residential schools and touring one of the schools when I first became Commissioner was an experience of a life-time and one I will never forget.

The NLL is humbled, very proud and honored to support all the efforts by our teams and players in this important recognition of a sacred day,” said Nick Sakiewicz, NLL Commissioner.

“Indigenous culture is indelibly tied into the sport of lacrosse, and we are proud that so many across

the league want to support these initiatives to remember, reflect, honour and most importantly influence positive change.”

This program is inspired by its teams and players, including Halifax owner/GM Curt Styres and equipment manager Dave Sowden, who have shared their design of a leftward-facing palm print and feathers to be used by all teams for the 2021-22 season in the form of a decal to acknowledge the ‘Every Child Matters’ movement.

“We thank the other NLL teams for their support and appreciate that they will also be adding the Every Child Matter decals to their helmets for this season,” said Curt Styres. “We see

this as a time of healing and we want to be here to support any way that we can and encourage everyone to become educated on the history of residential schools, become aware, increase awareness and reach out in their communities to see what can be done to help.”

Designated by the Canadian government as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation beginning last year, on September 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada.

Boston Marathon honour 2-time champion

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BOSTON – A public apology was provided by Boston Marathon organizers for running the 125th foot race on Indigenous Peoples Day. They will be seeking to make amends by aiming the spotlight on a citizen of Rhode Island’s Narragansett tribe in the run-up to the race’s pandemic altered October 11 date.

Ellison M. “Tarzan” Brown, a 22-year-old a citizen of Rhode Island's Narragansett tribe, won the 40th annual Boston Marathon, in Boston, in this April

19, 1936, and won the race twice in the same decade.

The Boston Athletic Association, said it will honour the legacy of Brown, set a world record with his second victory at Boston and represented the U.S. in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Patti Catalano Dillon, a citizen of the Mi’kmaq tribe, a three-time Boston Marathon runner-up and a former American marathon record holder, also will be honoured.

In 1975, Brown was killed at the age 60 after after being deliberately run over by a car.

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BRAMPTON - The Six Nations Warriors U-15 ‘B’ Field Lacrosse Team took home an undefeated gold on Sunday, October 3, after the Ontario Men’s Field Lacrosse League finalized in the Brampton over the weekend. The Warriors matched up against Milton first, then Owen Sound, and a double game versus Guelph. This placed the Warriors as a winning seed and they closed the championship 1-7 over Guelph.

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SIX NATIONS — As a recognized team body, the SixMiles Inspiring Friends Team held the very first Six Nations Terry Fox Run of Hope contribution over the past weekend at the Ohsweken Blue Track. S Miles General, who has been following the path sobriety for 5 years, announced the run on Sep-tember 16, explaining that the team is “thrilled” to announce the “first of many.”

“This morning our SixMiles Inspiring Friends team participated in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope,” General wrote to Facebook. “I loved that it was a well rounded body of participants that represented Six Nations.

The inspiration and pride that radiated was something. Almost as much as Ryan Sandy and his family.

He’s battling Cancer and today his family came and together did their part in helping complete some of the laps. A beautiful sight.”

Participants were encouraged to run various lap goals to achieve lengths such as 25 laps, which is equivalent to 10km, while the track while the team collected donations.

“I’d like to thank all that came together to help make this first of many real,” wrote General.

By the end of the event, the team collected just under $300 in donations that were given to a local cancer Foundation.

“Donations can still be made be searching the Terry Fox Foundation.”

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Indigenous filmmaker's 'every breath' a fight for his people STAFF REPORT

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CARSON CITY — Myron Dewey, a filmmaker and journalist who helped draw worldwide attention to the concerns of Native Americans fighting an oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, has died.

Dewey, a citizen of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, passed away Sunday when his car crashed in rural Nevada, the Nye County sheriff said. The 49-yearold had posted footage on Twitter a day earlier from a central Nevada military installation where he and other members of local tribes have long protested the proposed expansion of a U.S. Navy bombing range.

Dewey won acclaim for his live footage of the 2016 demonstrations

over the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation, which straddles the North Dakota-South Dakota border. His visuals of Native Americans being sprayed with water cannons in freezing weather were viewed by hundreds of thousands after appearing online and in the news.

He later co-directed the documentary ``Awake: A Dream from Standing Rock,'' which outlined the demonstrators' motivations _ to preserve the environment and fight for clean water.

Friends and relatives said they will remember Dewey for his commitment to advocating for Native Americans, for being a devoted friend and family member and for the authenticity of his work. ``He was able to show a perspective and viewpoint that was simply being ignored because of the

Myron Dewey was killed in a car crash this week. He was a renowned filmmaker highlightning Indigenous and environmental issues across Indian Country.

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systemic oppression our people have encountered as long as we've been here,'' said Dewey's cousin Lance West. ``It was his story to tell, and only someone like him could share it in a manner that really spoke to us.''

Dewey was among a group of Native journal-

ists arrested during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests when he filmed employees of the company constructing the pipeline.

The Morton County sheriff accused him of stalking private security workers using a drone video recorder, but prosecutors ultimately dropped the

charges.

His footage from the fight's front lines was one episode in a long career of chronicling Indigenous and environmental issues throughout North America.

Dewey founded the media production company Digital Smoke Signals, which produced work about schools on reservation land in Nevada and about tribal land management practices in the Pacific Northwest.

In recent months, he participated in demonstrations against a proposed lithium mine near the Nevada-Oregon border and the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation. Environmentalists and local Native Americans oppose the project, saying it would desecrate land the Northern Paiute and Western Shoshone consider sacred and have adverse environmental

impacts on the region's residents.

Dewey, who primarily resided in Schurz, Nevada, on the Walker River Paiute Reservation, started his career as a wildland firefighter in Nevada. He also worked as a professor, teaching courses on film at Duke University's Center for Documentary Studies and on digital media at Northwest Indian College in Washington state. He leaves behind a wife, Deborah Parker, five children and a nephew whom he considered a son. ``His every breath was a fight for his people,'' Parker told Indian Country Today, noting Dewey also was passionate about sharing his experiences as a Native American boarding school survivor. ``He didn't want to be silent when others wanted him to be. He didn't want the atrocities to go unnoticed or unrecognized.''

Fame. In 2021, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia.

The story of how the Osoyoos Indian Band—“The Miracle in the Desert”— transformed a Native community that once struggled with poverty into an economic powerhouse is wellknown. Even today, guided by his years growing up on the Rez, Chief Louie says he believes that economic and business independence is key to self-sufficiency, reconciliation, and justice for First Nations people.

In Rez Rules, Clarence Louie writes about his youth in Osoyoos, from early mornings working in the vineyards to playing and coaching sports, and attending a largely white school in Oliver, B.C..

Louis writes about his first involvement in activism, when he participated in a treaty bundle run across the country to Ottawa, and the path he embarked on when he was elected. Together, he and his band have worked hard to attract business invest-

ment, including record levels of employment.

Inspired by the youth on his reserve, Chief Louie continues to work for First Nations self-sufficiency and independence. He believes that all First Nations come from “a working culture,” just like his ancestors once did.

Direct and passionate, Chief Louie writes in these pages on wide-ranging subjects: life on the Rez, including Rez language and humour; per capita payments on reservations; elections and the role of elected and hereditary chiefs; the devastating impact of residential schools; the need for First Nations to look to culture and ceremony for governance and guidance; the use by professional sports teams of First Nations names and logos; his love for motorcycle “honour” rides; and what makes a good leader.

Throughout, Chief Louie takes aim at systemic racism and examines the relationship between First Nations and colonial Canada and the United States.

BC Chief pens new book

By TRT Staff OSOYOOS — Chief Clarence Louie, who is Canada’s longest running elected chief, has released his memoirs in a new book.

Louis was elected Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in BCs Okanogan Valley in the 1980s and has led his community for nearly four decades. In that time he has earned a reputation for being a progressive business focused leader, that has brought financial prosperity to the First Nation.

In 2013, Maclean's named him one of the “Top 50 Canadians to Watch.” In 2003, Louie was chosen by the U.S. Department of State as one of six First Nations leaders to review economic development in American Indian communities. In 2008, he received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is a member of the Order of British Columbia, the Order of Canada, and in 2019, he was the first First Nations person ever inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of

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Delivering on TRC recommendation 57: training public servants How Government says it has been responding to TRC’s Calls to Actions JACE KOBLUN

jace@tworowtimes.com

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The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, began in 2007. One of the elements of the agreement was the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) to facilitate reconciliation among former students, their families, communities and all Canadians.

But how has the Government of Canada been delivering on these recommendations? Let’s take a look at what’s being done under museums and archives (Call to Action 57) as we continue this series on the TRC Calls to Action.

Call to Action 57: We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal– Crown relations.

The Canada School of Public Service is a common learning service provider for the federal public service. In response to Call to Action 57, the school continues to develop the Indigenous Learning Series intended for all public service employees, Indigenous employees, leaders and functional specialists.

The series aims to increase cultural competency and awareness within the public service about First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada and the Government of Canada's roles and responsibilities.

It focuses on the rights, perspectives, cultures, history and heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada and their relationship with the Crown.

The insights gained through this series will support public service employees in working

effectively with diverse Indigenous populations and in developing federal policies and programs that meet the unique needs and realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada.

Since 2016, the school has been delivering learning events such as armchair discussions and workshops as part of the series. The school also continues to update course material and integrate Indigenous content into courses and programs for leaders and functional

specialists.

Since 2017, the Government of Canada has; conducted internal and external engagement sessions to seek input from Indigenous communities and academics in addition to public service partners; launched online content; launched three classroom courses across Canada of the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, Reconciliation Begins with Me, and the Leadership and Indigenous Affairs course; established a Circle of Elders and

Elders in Residence initiative to support content development, delivery of courses as well as support for school employees; organized regional and national learning events; established a governance structure to ensure content is truth-based and reflective of Indigenous perspectives; worked collaboratively with internal and external partners to advance the Call to Action 57/ Upcoming initiatives include; the launch of the

Leadership and Indigenous Affairs course; the launch of a classroom course on cultural competency and modern treaty implementation, in partnership with Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; the development of a learning roadmap or passport for Indigenous employees; the development of Indigenous training offered in all departments; additional training sessions for facilitators and increased number of classroom offerings across

the country; additional online learning products, including videos and job aids; continuing to integrate Indigenous learning content within functional specialists and learning development programs; learning solutions and support for Indigenous employees; enhanced engagement with external partners such as provinces and territories and Indigenous communities and representatives to leverage and share existing materials.

Notice of Plan Addendum and Public Information Centre Paris Master Service Plan Update

Why is an addendum needed for the Zone 3 Elevated Tank?

Through the Paris Master Servicing Plan Update (MSPU), initiated in 2018 and finalized in 2020, a water system needs analysis was completed to identify water infrastructure required to accommodate full buildout of the County’s Paris Settlement Area. The MSPU identified the need for additional storage to support future growth within Zone 3 and noted that the timing, sizing, and location of the elevated tank would be subject to further review. Timing of the elevated tank implementation has been accelerated in order to accommodate increased fire flow needs for the south Paris employment lands. The purpose of the addendum is to confirm the size and preferred location of the Zone 3 elevated tank, with the intent of strengthening overall capacity and resiliency of the Zone 3 system and supporting the needs of existing and future users.

The Process The Paris MSPU Addendum will be completed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process to fulfill Schedule ‘B’ project requirements. The Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, evaluation of alternatives, an impact assessment of recommended alternatives, and identification of measures to mitigate potential adverse effects.

We want to hear from you!

Public consultation and feedback are important components of this project. The County invites residents, agencies and interested stakeholders to participate in this planning process and learn more about the Zone 3 Elevated Tank MSPU Addendum through the virtual Public Information Centre (PIC).

PIC boards and recorded PIC video will be available for viewing at the County’s consultation and engagement platform, EngageBrant www.engagebrant.ca starting on Monday October 18, 2021.

A comment sheet will also be available at www.engagebrant.ca – we appreciate your input by Monday November 1, 2021.

This notice has been posted on the County’s website www.brant.ca, EngageBrant www.engagebrant.ca, Facebook and Twitter @BrantCommunity, in local newspapers and mailed to the project stakeholder list, including those asking to be placed on the project mailing list. Future project updates will be posted on the County’s website and EngageBrant.

If you wish to submit comments or would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact: Clint Brown County Project Manager The Corporation of the County of Brant 26 Park Ave., P.O. Box 160 Burford, ON N0E 1A0 Phone: 519-449-2451 x.2211 Email: Clint.Brown@brant.ca

Julien Bell, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 330 Trillium Drive, Unit D Kitchener, ON N2E 3J2 Phone: 519-748-1440 Email: Julien.Bell@gmblueplan.ca

With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the study. The study is being conducted according to the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act. Questions regarding the collection of information should be referred to Clint Brown at the County of Brant.

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Delivering on TRC recommendation 66: youth programs How Government says it has been responding to TRC’s Calls to Actions JACE KOBLUN

jace@tworowtimes.com

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The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, began in 2007. One of the elements of the agreement was the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) to facilitate reconciliation among former students, their families, communities and all Canadians.

But how has the Government of Canada been delivering on these

recommendations? Let’s take a look at what’s being done under museums and archives (Call to Action 66) as we continue this series on the TRC Calls to Action.

Call to Action 66: Establish multi-year funding for community-based youth organizations to deliver programs on reconciliation, and establish a national network to share information and best practices As part of the Government of Canada's commitment to implement Call to Action 66, Budget 2019 announced $15.2 million over three years, start-

ing in fiscal year 2019 to 2020, for an Indigenous youth pilot program delivered by Canadian Roots Exchange.

Canadian Roots Exchange is a non-for-profit organization which works to advance reconciliation by bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to promote mutual understanding and respect. Funding will support the establishment of a distinctions-based national network of Indigenous youth, help ensure that government's policies and programs are informed by the diverse voices of Indige-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY For Grand River Post Secondary Education Office The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office provides financial as well as other support services to Six Nations post secondary students in order that they may accomplish their goal of graduation from a college diploma or university degree program.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Administration Assistant

LOCATION: Ohsweken

nous youth and provide support to community events and gatherings for Indigenous youth and reconciliation-focused community-based Indigenous youth activities.

The Government of Canada also launched the Canada Service Corps, which was supported by an investment of $105 million over five years and $25 million per year ongoing and was developed with and for youth.

Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.

All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station.

CRITERIA for applicants are as follows: Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must: -

JOB SUMMARY:

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The Senior Administration Assistant with the GRPSEO reports to and is directly responsible to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services for: 

The organizational accomplishment of identified Board Ends policies; and

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Operating within established Board and Operational policies and procedures to accomplish these Ends.

To do this the Senior Administration Assistant will not fail to:

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Be knowledgeable about all Board, Operational policies, and procedures of the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office.

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Provide, establish and implement administrative support to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services.

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Establish and implement administrative support to student services of the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office.

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Provide, establish and implement administrative support to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services with respect to the operations of the Grand River Post Secondary Board.

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Provide, establish and implement administrative support to the Post Secondary Funding Advisors.

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Document and report all special project activities as required by the Director of Post Secondary Student Services.

University Degree or College Diploma education with concentration in a relevant field such as office administration, public/community service work and evidence through work history of prior achievement in a related field.

Prior successful experience in a multi-task work environment requiring professional level of time, information and project management skills is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

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Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively with a high level of attention to detail.

Ability to work efficiently with various software applications. This includes working knowledge and experience of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office programs, Internet/social media and a proven ability to ensure accuracy of work dealing with data entry, editing.

Proven ability to ensure accuracy of work dealing with research, analysis, communication and data.

Demonstrated ability to: communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written and verbal forms.

Be dependable, flexible, and take initiative when necessary. (i.e.: work flex hours as required).

Submission of a satisfactory police check.

Must be bondable.

SALARY: To be determined dependent upon qualifications.

CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2021 Applicants must submit their resume with (3) recent reference letters by: e-mail to Justine Henhawk-Bomberry, Director of Post Secondary Student Services at: justineb@grpseo.org or drop box located at the front entrance of the office located at 2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken or by mail to the: Attention: Director of Post Secondary Student Services GRAND RIVER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE P.O. BOX 339, OHSWEKEN, ON N0A 1M0

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

If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

They will be encouraged to consider reconciliation while identifying and addressing a social issue in the community. Special priority and consideration will be given to projects submitted by Indigenous organizations and up to 25 per cent of the projects funded through the call for proposals address reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

SIX NATIONS POLICE Constable - Contract Position

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time employment 37.5 hours weekly.

The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) is a very busy office environment that necessitates multi-tasking by all staff and for duties to be carried out in a professional manner consistent with a team approach.

This initiative encourages young Canadians to make a difference in the lives of Canadians by getting involved in service to communities. Youth benefit by developing skills for life and work, while experiencing personal growth. As a key element, youth will learn about reconciliation, allowing them to develop mutual understandings and establish and maintain mutually-respectful relationships.

Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:

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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.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2021 Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to: Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758 2112 4th Line Road Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Attention: Policing Administrator For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.

COVID-19 Restrictions will be exercised.

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Employer/Location

Term

B O A R D Salary

Closing Date

SIX NATIONS COUNCIL Native Corrections Officer

Corrections, Social Services

Full-time

TBD

October 20, 2021

Community Paramedic

Paramedic Services, Health Services

Full-time

TBD

October 20, 2021

Community Paramedic Administrative Supervisor

Paramedic Services, Health Services

Full-time

TBD

Family Support Worker

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Term

Salary

Closing Date

Full-time $24,953.50 - October 14, 2021 (Contract) $46,805.50 TBD

October 15, 2021

Full-time

TBD

October 17, 2021

Executive Assistant to the COO Indspire

Full-time

TBD

October 18, 2021

Building Maintenance

Native Women’s Centre

Part-time

TBD

October 18, 2021

Grounds Management Staff

Six Nations Economic Development

Contract

TBD

October 29, 2021

Financial Analyst

Six Nations Economic Development

Full-time

TBD

October 31, 2021

Building Attendant Staff

Six Nations Economic Development

Full-time

TBD

October 31, 2021

Support Staff Position

Skaronhyase’ko:wa – The Everlasting Tree School

Part-time

TBD

October 31, 2021

Occasional Support Staff

Skaronhyase’ko:wa – The Everlasting Tree School

Part-time

TBD

October 31, 2021

Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Human Resources & Training Manager

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Human Resources Generalist

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Job Developer

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Program Assistant

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Youth Navigator

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

TBD

October 13, 2021

Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Services, Health Services

Contract – 6 Months

TBD

October 13, 2021

Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Services, Health Services

Contract – 1 Year

TBD

October 13, 2021

Health Transformation

Administration, Health Services Policy Analyst

Contract

TBD

October 13, 2021

Alternative Care Resource Team Ogwadeni:deo, Social Services (2 positions)

Full-time

Contract (Maternity) TBD

Employer/Location

Full-time

Full-time

TBD

Position

Senior Administrative Assistant Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) October 20, 2021 Guidance Counsellor Six Nations Polytechnic

Cultural and Language Instructor Child Care Services, Social Services

Alternative Care Resource Team Ogwadeni:deo, Social Services

October 6th, 2021

October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021

Support Team Members – Family (2 positions)

Ogwadeni:deo, Social Services

Full-time

TBD

October 13, 2021

Support Team Members – Intake (2 positions)

Ogwadeni:deo, Social Services

Full-time

TBD

October 13, 2021

SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT Comprehensive Community Plan Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Coordinator (CCP Coordinator)

Contract (Full-time)

$16.89 - October 7, 2021 $23.49/hr

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Part-time

$19,110.50 - October 7, 2021 $26,720.34

Operations Manager

Kayanase

Full-time

TBD

October 8, 2021

Youth Success Mentors

NPAAMB

Contract

TBD

October 31, 2021

Development Coordinator

Indspire

Full-time

TBD

October 12, 2021

Program Support Person

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Full-time

$29,281.50 - October 14, 2021 $40,297.50

Finance Administrator

Brantford Native Housing

Full-time

TBD

Until Fil ed

-

TBD

Until filled

Governance Coordinator

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Full-time

$41,641.50 - October 14, 2021 $67,837.50

Cultural Facilitator

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Full-time

$32,953.50 - October 14, 2021 $45,805.50

Field Coordinator First Nation

Mississaugas of the Credit

Group Visits & Cultural Interpreter Woodland Cultural Centre Etiya’takenhas Shelter Relief Counsellor

Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

Full time

TBD

Open until filled

Electoral Officer

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Contract

TBD

Until filled

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Thanksgiving Weekend is 9-11 October Many people traditionally use this opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones. Getting to your holiday destination and back to base safely is the goal. Holiday travelers are reminded that this is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Proper planning is crucial to minimize travel delays and maximize time with family and friends. Ensure a back-up plan is established to reduce potential stressors.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Leg shank 5. A way to recognize 11. “VeggieTales” character 12. Getting out of by cunning 16. Mythological mountain 17. Atomic #18 18. Viscous liquid 19. 2010 Denzel film 24. 12th star in a constellation 25. Made better 26. Pouches 27. Nervous twitch 28. This (Spanish) 29. Tennis legend Bjorn 30. Hand (Spanish) 31. Afrikaans 33. Int’l interpreters organization (abbr.)

34. Treated with kid gloves 38. Leaseholder 39. Frogs, toads, tree toads 40. Popular dance 43. Sailing maneuver: tack &_ 44. Indicates speed of rotation (abbr.)

45. Mark 49. Health insurance 50. Custom clothing brand 51. One who makes suits 53. Execute or perform 54. Degree of pleasantness when tasting 56. Equal to roughly 5.6 bushels 58. Blood group 59. Imaginary line 60. Hopeless 63. Darken 64. Spoke 65. Work units CLUES DOWN 1. A way to fit out

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, be gentle with your approach this week as you look to persuade someone. You don’t want to scare anyone away by being too flashy or forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is a great time to go out and try to grab yourself a bargain, Taurus. Head to a thrift store or garage sale, or even test your negotiation skills at a car dealership.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, situations that have slowly been building will finally come to a head this week. A resolution will be better than the roller coaster you have been on recently.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may have little motivation this week.

One or two days of relaxation could be just what you need to recharge. Expect to reemerge full of renewed vigor.

2. Football carries 3. Force out 4. Maintaining equilibrium 5. Sealed with a kiss 6. Type of container 7. Hollywood 8. We 9. Small freshwater ducks 10. Norse personification of old age 13. Says who you are 14. Candidate 15. Sugar found in honey and sweet fruits 20. Defunct language (abbr.)

21. Take too much 22. Iranian province 23. Records electric currents 27. __ and feathers 29. Beloved Mr. T character 30. More (Spanish) 31. Beverage 32. Promotional material 33. Green vegetable

Answers for October 6th, 2021 Crossword Puzzle

34. National capital 35. To any further extent 36. Swollen, inflamed lymph node 37. Anger 38. Pound 40. Popular Yugo 41. Salt of acetic acid 42. Millihenry 44. Israeli city __ Aviv 45. Make wider 46. Drink containing medicine 47. Acknowledging 48. Private, romantic rendezvous 50. Calvary sword 51. Disease of the lungs 52. 2001 Spielberg film 54. Fleshy, watery fruit 55. In one’s chambers 57. Set of information (abbr.)

61. Dorm employee 62. Indicates position

SUDOKU

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, issues involving your finances take center stage. It is time to do some long-term financial planning and get all of your ducks in a row. Ask for assistance if you need it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, someone may be trying to slow you down, and you’re not having any of it. Keep yourself busy at all times this week and assess your priorities.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, concentrate on a creative project that you have been pondering for some time now. Explore your imagination and don’t hesitate to utilize it.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a little homework can help your cause as you seek to persuade others to see things from your perspective. Some credibility can go a long way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 This may be a very expensive week for you, Sagittarius. You’re finishing up on projects around the house and may enjoy a weekend getaway to a spa or resort.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try to connect with people on a deeper level this week, Capricorn. You can then strengthen your friendships and get to know one another even better.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Spend some time alone where you can center and concentrate on the bigger picture, Aquarius.

You may have to make a few adjustments to an existing plan.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take action so others know you are dependable. This may pertain to work or assisting a friend with a task that needs completion.

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Total in Self-isolation

Currently Hospitalized

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Date

Positive Results

COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE 670 AT OHSWEKEN PUBLIC HEALTH

Resolved

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Total Positive Results

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Total Resolved

Total Deaths

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By phone: # of Cases Last 7 Effective reproductive 226-227-9288 days number

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Core-Monitoring Indicators- Virus Transmission

Clinics every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Indicators: "Low risk" Indicators for virus spread and transmission are in the low risk categories and are on a decreasing trend. *Note this is not the overall risk level

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Six Nations COVID-19 Update

Six Nations COVID-19 Update For more information about the data visit the FAQ in the report at system sixnationscovid19.ca.

For any further virus transmission, community health capacity (Public Health, EMS, Assessment testing centre), our surrounding area health care system, and For more information about the data visit the FAQ in the report at sixnationscovid19.ca.

For any further community compliance toepidemiologist@sixnations.ca the public health measures (isolation adherence, reports of gatherings, quarantine adherence). These measures we use as part questions about this data or report please email How is level of risk measured? Each week we conduct a risk assessment to track our core monitoring indicators in Six Nations. Indicators are based on

questions about this data or report please email epidemiologist@sixnations.ca

of determining our alert level. For more information see the COVID-19 response framework.

(Update as of 2021-10-04 16:54PM) Status of Cases How do we compare to our surrounding areas?

Status of Cases (Update as of 2021-10-04 16:54PM)

How many cases have we had in the last 7 days?

Date

Total in Active Self-isolation Cases

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Positive Results

Currently Total in Hospitalized Self-isolation

6 58

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2

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Total Positive Results

Total Resolved

Total Deaths

9/30/2021

670

655

13

10/2/2021

Total Positive Results

670

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Total 10/1/2021 Resolved 10/3/2021 655 10/4/2021

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Indicators: "Low risk" Indicators for virus spread and transmission are in the low risk categories and are on a decreasing trend. *Note this is not the overall risk level

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How is level of risk measured? Each week we conduct a risk assessment to track our core monitoring indicators in Six Nations. Indicators are based on virus transmission, community health system capacity (Public Health, EMS, Assessment testing centre), our surrounding area health care system, and community compliance to the public health measures (isolation adherence, reports of gatherings, quarantine adherence). These measures we use as part of determining our alert level. For more information see the COVID-19 response framework.

Positive Results

days

=

3

923 6

0

29

How many total cases have we had?

500

Effective reproductive number

4

0 Apr 2020

1

Total # of cases who 6 had a VOC

0

TotalWhat trends are occurring 4 in Six Nations?

How many daily new cases have we had?

Core-Monitoring IndicatorsVirus Transmission # of Cases Last 7 Effective reproductive 40

0

10

Total # of cases positive for Delta variant

20

10/4/2021

Core-Monitoring Indicators- Virus Transmission Indicators: "Low risk" Indicators for virus spread and transmission are in the low risk categories and are on a decreasing trend. *Note this is not the overall risk level

29

9/28/2021 What variants of concerns2are in Six Nations? 0 9/29/2021 0 0

10

0

TPH Cases per Resolved 100,000

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9/30/2021

6 Total Deaths # of cases that have Total # of

0 0

Total

SN Cases per Date BCHU Cases per 100,000 100,000

Positive Resolved results Currently that were fully Hospitalized vaccinated

58 9/28/2021 

HowBrant many cases have weHamilton had in the last 7 Haldimand/Norfolk Toronto County days?

Cumulative cases

Active Cases

Six Nations

0.45 0

Oct 2021

Jul 2020

Jan 2021

How is level of risk measured? Each week we conduct a risk assessment to track our core monitoring indicators in Six Nations. Indicators are based on Date Date virus transmission, community health system capacity (Public Health, EMS, Assessment testing centre), our surrounding area health care system, and How do we compare to our surrounding areas? community compliance to the public health measures (isolation adherence, reports of gatherings, quarantine adherence). These measures we use as part of determining our alert level. For more information see the COVID-19 response framework.

Six Nations

Brant County

SN Cases per 100,000

BCHU Cases per 100,000

31.28

44

Haldimand/Norfolk

Hamilton

Toronto

HNHU Cases per 100,000

HPH Cases per 100,000

TPH Cases per 100,000

18

52

29

How do we compare to our surrounding areas?

Six Nations

Haldimand/Norfolk

Brant County

SN Cases per BCHU Cases per 100,000 100,000 What variants of concerns are in Six Nations?

31.28

# of cases that have screened positive for a variant (Lineage unknown)

39

+

Total # of cases positive for Beta variant

Total # of cases positive for Delta variant

19

2

32

=

HPH Cases per 100,000

TPH Cases per 100,000

18

52

29

Total # of cases who had a VOC

What variants of concerns are in Six Nations?

# of cases that have Total # of screened positive for are a occurring in Six cases positive What trends Nations? variant (Lineage unknown) Alpha variant

How many daily new cases have we had?

39

Cumulative cases

+ How many total cases have we had?

19

Total # of cases positive for Beta variant

Total # of cases positive for Delta variant

2

32

=

Total # of cases who had a VOC

500

How many daily new cases have we had?

40

0

Oct 2021 Date

Jul 2020

Jan 2021 Date

20

0 Apr 2020

Oct 2021 Date

How many total cases have we had?

Cumulative cases

0 Apr 2020

92

What trends are occurring in Six Nations?

20

Positive Results

Positive Results

40

Toronto

HNHU Cases per 100,000

44

Total # of cases positive Alpha variant

Hamilton

500

0

Jul 2020

Jan 2021 Date

92