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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Chief Mark Hill sent a letter to municipalities along the Haldimand Tract, saying the elected council is the only entity with the legal ability to enter into consultation and accommodation discussions for projects affecting Six Nations.

The letter, issued on July 11, invites municipalities to engage with Six Nations to advance reconciliation and development, but says that those talks must exclusively be had with the elected council of the Six Nations of the Grand River — and no one else.

The letter comes, as the chief says confusion is being solicited along the Haldimand Tract by provincial staffers directing municipal leaders and

developers that they must seek accommodations with multiple entities including Six Nations, Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council Chiefs via the Haudenosaunee Development Institute.

This, he says, is bad information.

“Certain provincial officials have created confusion for municipalities and developers within the Haldimand Tract concerning whom they must consult with when development is proposed in our territory. The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed and recognized that elected Chief and Council of the Six Nations of the Grand River as the only legitimate government of our Nation. The law is clear that it is the elected government of the Six Nations of the Grand River with whom any consultation concerning development in the Haldi-

mand Tract must occur,” writes Chief Hill.

“The elected Chief and Council of Six Nations of the Grand River are uniquely accountable to the SNGR community, and our deliberations and governance are marked by transparency. We report and are answerable to our community members. Fro this reason, consultation processes or discussion may not be held without prior consent, awareness and involvement of our Chief and Council,” writes Chief Hill. “No outside official or proponent may engage with any organization or individual that has neither legal standing nor accreditation by SNGR.” The letter comes as towns, cities and institutions along the Tract look to take steps toward reconciliation, engage in creating land acknowledgements and other policies to recognize the land rights of indigenous people — while Six Na-

tions is struggling through a season of political polarization and extremes internally.

Chief Hill acknowledged the diverse political beliefs on the territory and said that there are people within the provincial system — who are not Six Nations members — are giving out bad information, advising people to dirsregard the legal processes for consultation on Six Nations matters and are instead inserting their own directions on what consultation should include. That, the Chief says, is inappropriate, and harms the community — adding to internal political strife.

“Six Nations of the Grand River is vibrant and diverse, and as a political community is indivisible.

We hold our traditional leadership in high regard, maintaining ties of respect and frequent communication. But our reverence for their position and our tra-

ditions must not be used against us by external parties,” writes Chief Hill.

“It would be unacceptable interference in our affairs if external bodies to engage in parallel discussions outside of the SNGR process. For municipalities, provincial officials or proponents to hold separate parallel discussions or consultation processes would not only divide our people but undermine the principle of governmental accountability in our community. The very idea creates suspicion and is seen as a ‘divide and conquer’ approach.”

The Chief says SNGR will be meeting with provincial authorities to insist the confusion is cleared up and that no one at the provincial level is directing developers or municipalities to consult with anyone other than SNGR on Six Nations matters along the Haldimand Tract.

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Attempted arson on 6th Line STAFF REPORT

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SIX NATIONS — Police say they are investigating after a business on Sixth Line reported an attempt-

ed arson at their automotive business.

In a statement, Six Nations Police say the business owners, whose home is also located on the property, attended the business at 4:00 a.m. on July 8 and saw a vehicle

destroyed by fire near the business building.

Police continue to investigate this incident and are asking if anyone from the public has any information that would assist the investigation to please call 519-445-

2811. If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward please call Crimestoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestoppersbb.com

Davis advocates for Six Nations

By TRT Staff BRANTFORD — At the July 5 City of Brantford’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor Kevin Davis put forward a motion calling for the federal and provincial governments to settle the outstanding land claim with Six Nations of the Grand River.

That trial was initially filed by Six Nations in 1995 and just this year was again delayed to 2023.

In a statment, city officials say this call includes expanding the Municipal Land Transfer Tax program that exists in Toronto to include tax revenue sharing in all municipalities with Ontario’s First Nations as part of reparations for land theft and other historic injustices committed by those who built Canada and its infrastructures.

Davis says that a portion of all Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges collected on new development should be shared with local First Nations and says that move will strengthen the economies of everyone in the region.

Mayor Davis called the delay in Canada and Ontario resolving the lawsuit for the Haldimand Tract and Six Nations “a national shame that has been going on for 27 years,” adding, “IO wouldn’t be surprised if it takes another decade or two to work through the courts.”

He described the lack of engagement with other levels of government on this important issue “extremely disappointing,” saying all they do is “download the issue to municipalities without any clear direction or guidance leaving municipalities to fend for ourselves, which gives rise to frustration and tensions between municipalities and indigenous communities.” He added that “while we can’t go back in time or provide a land dispute settlement, we can take concrete steps beyond the realm of words into one of concrete action, resulting in a new direction and new path forward to address the injustices of the past.”

The mayors motion was approved and heads for ratification by city council on July 26.

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Six Nations mourns passing of Mississaugas withdraw support for Canada Summer Games former councillor Lillian Montour STAFF REPORT

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Six Nations is remembering former councillor Lillian Montour, who was heavily involved in the community throughout her life.

She served on Six Nations Fair Board, Grand River Post Secondary Education Committee, and on the Six Nations Health Foundation.

Lillian (Lolly) was one of the founding members of the Six Nations Public Library and was also the first librarian there.

She was later the head librarian at the Woodland Cultural Centre.

Lillian, who was also a former Six Nations elected councillor from January 1994 to December 1995, began her journey on July 2, 2022 surrounded by her family.

“Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation has withdrawn its support from the Canada Summer Games, citing lateral violence and disrespect to staff and youth from the community who had been working with games officials.

In a statement signed

by Chief Stacey Laforme, MCFN said it would not sign a memorandum of understanding to support the games in August in the Niagara region.

“The Mississaugas of the Credit will be removing our name, logo and all support for the Canada Summer Games,” the statement noted. “MCFN

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of Lillian Montour as they navigate this difficult time,” SNGR council said in a statement. “Our thoughts, prayers, and good medicine are with her loved ones as we mourn and reflect on her tremendous contributions to Six Nations throughout her extraordinary life.”

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administrative assistant at the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres until her retirement.

She was also a long-time member of the Mohawk Singers, St. Peter’s Church Choir, and was also an organist.

In lieu of flowers, Lillian’s family instead asks that donations be made to the Six Nations Health Foundation.

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have, over the course of many years, acquired a mutually respectful relationship with the federal government based upon our treaty relationship. We have had many challenges and we have managed to move ahead.

Unfortunately, we are unable to see a clear path forward with regards to Canada’s Summer Games.”

MCFN will not be involved in any of the Indigenous programming at the games.

“In this time of reconciliation, we did not agree with the signing of an MOU with a consultant to coordinate the Indigenous programming of the games, as we believe signing an agreement with First Nations communities directly would have been more meaningful and

respectful.”

The statement said MCFN was also made aware of disrespect towards MCFN staff and youth.

“We continued to attempt at relationship building, until staff from MCFN who participated in these discussions reported disrespect and lateral violence. We were also made aware of disrespect to youth who were invited to participate in the opening (ceremonies of the games).”

The statement concluded: “This behaviour is more than enough for us to withdraw our support.

We wish all athletes competing in the games the best.”

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OHSWEKEN — No, they were not kicked out of Chiefswood Park.

This from Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow Committee member Charlene Bomberry Tuesday evening, who appeared during SNGRs General Council livestream via Zoom.

Bomberry addressed misinformation that was published alleging the pow wow committee was asked not to hold the annual pow wow at Chiefswood Park, where the event has been held for the last 40 years.

“Unfortunately, misinformation was given and I just

want to clarify that yes we did move to the speedway and that is where the pow wow will be held this year and in the future. I just want to make sure that everyone knows that the pow wow did not get kicked out of the park, as was reported to council,” said Bomberry.

“We did not get kicked out.”

Bomberry clarified that Chiefswood Park has gone through changes to its layout that have reduced the available space for attendees. Cabins at the hilltop portion of the park and new glamping huts have been placed where visitors normally would park, creating a reduced capacity for both guest and vendor/ dancer parking.

Bomberry said that council was also concerned

about traffic control for the event, which draws close to 20,000 people daily to Six Nations. She said that the move to the Ohsweken Speedway this year will also reduce traffic congestion and that the pow wow committee are working with Six Nations Police to ease traffic issues.

There is a race scheduled at the Ohsweken Speedway on Friday night ahead of the pow wow but Bomberry said that the pow wow committee is prepared to have things ready for dancers and visitors on Saturday morning.

“We will have an area set aside for seniors and handicapped seating ready,” said Bomberry. That area will be under a canopy and water will be available for

elders as well.

The departure is bittersweet and Bomberry said it was a hard decision to make, but says that the opportunity provided by Glenn Styres to use the Ohsweken Speedway space for the pow wow is also an exciting opportunity for the event that has grown exponentially in the last few years.

This will be the first post-COVID pow wow for Six Nations since the global pandemic began and Six Nations declared a state of emergency.

The Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow will be held at the Ohsweken Speedway, 1987 Chiefswood Road on Six Nations July 23-24.

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The Festival of Friends, an annual celebration of music, food and fun at Hamilton’s Gage Park, is celebrating Indigenous talent for one day during its three-day festival during the upcoming Civic Holiday weekend.

The celebration of Indigenous talent is part of its goal to put a spotlight on Indigenous vendors, makers and musicians.

The celebration kicks off July 30 at noon, with

a performance from the Dwayne LaForme Blues Band. LaForme is a member of Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit.

From there, the bandshell will feature more Indigenous talent, with performances from roots singer Mimi O’Bonsawin; Billboard top 40 Six Nations artist Jace Martin; singer-songwriter James Wilson; and blues virtuoso Keith Silver.

The programming will be capped off with a performance by the award-winning hip-hop pair Snotty Nose Rez Kids at 8 p.m. on the main

stage.

The festival will also feature a one-day market of Indigenous makers. To include as many Indigenous vendors as possible, the Festival of Friends is offering free vendors spots to all vendors with an Indigenous background.

“We are one of Canada’s largest festivals, with tens of thousands of attendees every day,” said Robert Rakoczy. “I’m thrilled that we get to introduce Hamilton and the rest of Southern Ontario to some of the amazing Indigenous talent that’s right in our

own backyard.”

Other names to look forward to at the festival include the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s brass quintet and headline performances from Serena Ryder, Good Bamford, Monster Truck and George Canyon.

Admission is free and the event runs rain or shine.

The festival of friends is a large outdoor music, arts and crafts festival produced annually in Hamilton at Gage Park since 1976.

It’s the largest festival of its kind in Canada.

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Land defender John Gawahowene Garlow dies DONNA DURIC

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He always showed up.

Wherever he was needed, wherever his people were fighting for a cause, John “Gawahowene” Garlow was there.

His heart always called him to every cause and protest he could attend.

He lived his life for the love for his people, the language, the culture, and Indigenous rights.

Gawahowene, 57, is on his way home after a peaceful transition in his sleep at Land Back Lane in Caledonia on Sunday morning.

Gawahowene’s passion for land rights goes back a long time.

He was one of the original land defenders during the land reclamation by Six Nations people at a former housing development site in Caledonia, on Argyle Street near Sixth Line Road, that was shut down in early 2006.

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Gawahowene was there when the OPP attempted to remove a small handful of peaceful land defenders from the site, now called Kanonhstaton, in a pre-dawn raid on April 20, 2006 that later in the morning saw thousands of community members pushing armed police off the site.

In Jonathan Garlow’s film “Day Zero”, which documented that day, Gawahowene can be seen fearlessly advancing toward OPP at the reclamation site, using a coat as a shield to

protect women from tasers and other arms being launched at demonstrators by police.

He kept the sacred fire going there for months at a time, stoking it day and night, through freezing temperatures.

That wasn’t the only place you could find him.

Any time there was a protest or action involving his people, Kawahowene was there, whether it be on Six Nations, in Hamilton, Toronto, or Brantford.

He spent his final months at LandBack Lane in one of the tiny homes there, where he passed in his sleep.

Kawahowene is survived by his children Johnny, Maura and Allen. Predeceased by his parents Robert K. Garlow and Wilma L. Garlow (nee VanEvery).

Brother of Donna LaForme (deceased), Kelly, Wayne, Paul (Evibe), John, Larry (deceased), Karen (Rob) and Greg (Kelli). Survived and missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Two eared listening is essential for understanding restorative justice in Canada

By Chief Mi'sel Joe, Dorothy Vaandering, Rosemary Ricciardelli, Sulaimon Giwa, and Sylvia Moore Restorative justice was introduced in the western world in the late 1970s as a way to rethink crime and punishment. It's an approach to criminal justice that sees crime as a violation of people and relationships and makes it the obligation of those responsible to put right the wrongs committed.

In time, restorative justice grew to include nurturing relationships and is now also practiced in education, community, employment and environmental contexts.

Indigenous communities around the world have always lived in alignment with what we now call restorative justice _ it is tied to Indigenous worldviews and influences all aspects of life. When understood holistically, restorative justice has the incredible potential to support healthy community life.

And while advocates of restorative justice may acknowledge its Indigenous roots, meaningful collaborative dialogue and leadership with Indigenous people is often lacking.

Why are Indigenous Peoples' worldviews not more involved in growing restorative justice's approach? Could it be that they once offered insights, but a willingness to listen was missing?

Two-eared listening At a National Restor-

ative Justice Week panel in 2018, Chief Mi'sel Joe (one of the authors of this piece) from Miawpukek First Nation said, ``If you want to know about restorative justice, just ask.''

Chief Joe's invitation challenged panel attendees by forcing them to acknowledge how white-centric the field was. It encouraged people to question how a western perspective of restorative justice might be contributing to colonization.

True to his word, Chief Joe was willing to answer the question. So we embarked on planning an event, Two-Eared Listening for Deeper Understanding: Restorative Justice in N.L., where Indigenous people would lead attendees towards a deeper collective understanding of restorative justice.

From the start, our academic approach was challenged and we learned to listen deeply.

After watching a video clip of Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall explaining the concept of two-eyed seeing, Chief Joe shares: ``What we are doing is not two-eyed seeing, but two-eared listening. At the heart of justice is listening. Before you can restore justice, you need to listen to the stories of injustice.''

We realized that what we were being taught, and what we had been learning, was encompassed in this term two-eared listening.

Two-eared listening is based on the idea of learning and understanding,

a willingness to suspend judgment and the desire to communicate respectfully in a way that might challenge previously held beliefs or assumptions.

Chief Joe says: ``When we talk about justice and injustice, that concept is not just spoken words. Injustice is about hurt and pain, so that brings in parts of our body, including the heart and soul. [This talking] includes body language [and] knowing someone is listening and caring. If you are listening from your core, you will understand the telling of these stories of justice and injustice.''

Restorative justice in Newfoundland and Labrador After over two years of planning and discussing restorative justice we held a three-day event in November 2021. Every component was led by Indigenous people and two-eared listening was the key focus.

The event was a technology-free space that allowed people to be present without distractions. Attendees practised two-eared listening by being open to receiving new learning, suspending judgment, listening with intention and purposefully engaging in (re) conciliation.

Each day began with Elders smudging, lighting the kudlik (a traditional lamp used by Inuit on the coast of Labrador) and offering prayers. The event featured insights and teachings from Elders and musicians, communi-

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ty leaders who presented contemporary realities and sessions that focused on education, community and justice.

Elders shared stories and reflections, and the event concluded with prayers and blessings followed by a meal and a mide-wiigwas, a Mi'kmaw ceremony of gift exchange.

As participants and presenters left the gathering, we heard repeatedly, ``We need to do this again!'' and planning has already begun for future events.

Two-eared listening paved the way for deep listening, which is a critical part of truth-telling in the restorative justice process. But it's just the beginning; truth must be followed by action and take on new meaning, otherwise current conditions will remain unchanged.

As restorative justice continues to be developed and practised in western contexts, it is imperative that Indigenous people lead the conversations and non-Indigenous people listen with two ears. In this way, the load of (re) conciliation can be carried together ``in a good way.''

Two-eared listening is a critical element for western advocates of restorative justice. Acknowledging the Indigenous roots of restorative justice is not enough. Authentic relationships that allow for reciprocal engagement and leadership that look at and listen to the past, present and future are required — not just for the healing of the Nations, but for the well-being of all.

2030 Olympic Games in B.C. offers chance for reconciliation: bid leaders The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — The opportunity for the 2030 Olympics to be hosted in British Columbia offers a chance for reconciliation, Indigenous leaders said as the organizing group behind the bid released its estimate of staging the event.

The Indigenous-led group, made up of the Lilwat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, said the cost for hosting the event could range from $3.5 to $4 billion, blending a mix of public and private funds.

Mary Conibear, with the 2030 Feasibility Team, said in order for the event to be financially and environmentally sustainable the group is proposing to use many of the same venues from the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The four Indigenous nations announced on Feb. 1 that they had signed an agreement with the City of Vancouver, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee to explore a bid. ``We know the public is eager to hear what the cost of the 2030 Games will be, and I hope that the financial estimates are reassuring that it is not only feasible to host these Games, but it is beneficial to all of our communities,'' said Wayne Sparrow, Chief of the Musqueam Nation, in

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It would be the first Indigenous-led bid for an Olympic Games. ``We have heard from our people that sport is medicine. That sport has the power to heal us, and inspire us and provide hope for the future.

This is the opportunity surrounding sport and development,'' said Dennis Thomas-Whonoak, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Olympic technical team lead and elected council member.

The 2030 Olympics would feature some different locations from its 2010 incarnation, including utilizing Vancouver's Hastings Park and moving events from Cypress Mountain to Sun Peaks near Kamloops.

Conibear said the move from Cypress is being done in response to climate change and issues that occurred during the 2010 Games where a lack of snow on the mountain forced the rapid production of artificial snow.

Debate over hosting the Olympics has been brewing in Vancouver, where in April its city council voted down calls for a plebiscite on the matter.

When asked about support from various levels of government, Andrew Baker, the vice president of International Relations and Public Affairs with the Canadian Olympic Committee, said discussions are still ongoing.

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After only one week, a breathtakingly beautiful birchbark canoe made entirely by hand by members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation will set out on its maiden voyage on Boston Creek today.

The unique project brought hundreds of community members together, from children to elders, to learn about the unique art of building a canoe.

Canoe building hasn’t changed much over the millennia.

The conveyance, used by Indigenous people for thou-

Mississaugas organized a canoe building camp for their members.

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Community members learned together how to build a birch bark canoe.

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sands of years, is still built

as their ancestors, only with different materials.

Whether it’s made using birchbark or steel, the physics and technology remain the same, ensuring a leakproof and buoyant ride along most bodies of water.

That’s according to Darren Lentz, an expert canoe builder, who partnered with MCFN elder Mark Sault to conduct the community canoe build.

“A couple years ago, the chief asked me we should have another canoe,” said Sault. “This was just before Covid.”

So he enlisted the help of Lentz, a principal, who learned how to build canoes during his travels in

using the same technology

Community hopes to launch the canoe on the waters near Toronto Islands.

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PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Vancouver Island First Nation says the first phase of scanning for unmarked graves has begun on the grounds of a former residential school near Port Alberni, B.C. The Tseshaht First Nation says the project at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School began Monday and will take about two weeks.

The statement says

children from at least 100 First Nations across British Columbia attended the school while it operated from 1900 to 1973.

It says GeoScan, a company with experience carrying out ground-penetrating radar scans at other former residential schools, will conduct the work in co-ordination with the First Nation and with cultural protocols in mind.

The First Nation says a formal announcement with results of the scan will be released once some time is taken to analyze the findings.

Similar investigations are being done at former residential schools across Canada, following the discovery of what were believed to be more than 200 unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. ``We recognize this work may be difficult for our people and those carrying memories connected to residential schools,'' the statement says. ``Together we are working to find answers from the past and bring truth to the present.''

northwestern Ontario.

“I spent the last 25 years learning to build bark canoes, learning off elders, how to harvest materials, how to do wood-working, things like that,” said Lentz.

“I go to different communities to build. Mark knew me so he got me to come to this community.”

Lentz is now in high demand.

“I already have him booked for next summer,” said Sault, when they’ll build two more canoes at MCFN. “It was nice having the community come together,” he said.

Community members both young and old helped with the “lashing" - the

process of tying together the birchbark on the hull of the canoe with the cedar planks inside the canoe using a spline made from spruce root.

They sourced a large piece of birch bark from a tree outside the community because there aren’t any birch trees big enough on MCFN, and they used traditional technology, along with modern technology, to shape the canoe pieces and secure it together.

The wooden pegs were shaped by hand and the canoe is decorated with whimsical animal imprints, such as a turtle, bear, eagle and moose.

After the voyage on Boston Creek, community members are hoping to launch it near the Toronto Islands before bringing it back home to be displayed in the community centre.

The whole build encompassed four essential elements: community, culture, language and land.

“Everybody shares and comes together as a community to teach their culture and then the language is shared throughout the building process and everything comes from the land,” said Lentz. “It brings us all together.”

The canoe will be launched at 2452 Second Line Road at 10:30 a.m.

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OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Police are alerting the public about a fraud scam by someone claiming to be a Six Nations Police officer.

In a statement, SNP said a community member was contacted by a male with a middle eastern accent by phone, using the Six Nations police telephone number of 519-445-2811 and claimed he was a

“federal constable from Six Nations Police”.

First, the man claimed the victim had to pay $2000 for an item ordered on Amazon. When the victim explained they had not ever made a purchase on Amazon another individual claimed the victim had money laundering and drug trafficking charges and said if the victim paid a fee the courts could void any warrants or charges.

The two men attempted to lure the victim to Caledonia for a money transaction until family

became involved and told the victim it was likely a scam and called police.

SNP says they are investigating the incident.

Police also say not to provide banking or personal information over the phone to anyone and say Six Nations Police will never ask for money to clear charges before the court — and that if anyone attempts to demand money from you to clear up court charges to hang up and immediately contact police.

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FNHMA to launch “RISE Against Racism” campaign

By TRT Staff Accessing quality health services can be a stressful experience. Anti-Indigenous racism in Canada's health systems, such as discriminatory language in interactions with patients and negative stereotyping that influences care decisions, can have a negative impact on health outcomes.

That is why the First Nations Health Managers Association, in partnership with the First Peoples Wellness Circle and the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, are working to change problematic language and perceptions within the context of health systems through the RISE Against Racism campaign.

"RISE Against Racism is an important campaign that will help to address anti-Indigenous racism that has persisted in Canada's health systems for far too long. I commend the First Nations Health Managers Association,

along with the First Peoples Wellness Circle and the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, on their hard work and vision to launch this campaign, as it will help to foster better experiences and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples when they access health care,” said Honourable Patty Hajdu Minister of Indigenous Services in a press release.

Focusing on hospitals, health care providers, health authorities and medical schools, this campaign will work to change problematic biases and perceptions by promoting mutual respect, understanding and empathy toward Indigenous Peoples seeking health services.

After its official launch later this year, the campaign will include print marketing, a series of television interviews, radio interviews and commercials, as well as public service messaging to communities informing them of available resources.

"Working together

with our partners — the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and the First Peoples Wellness Circle — provides an opportunity to incorporate our collective strengths, voices, and values into this campaign.

We collectively call on Canada and our allies to RISE against racism,” said Marion Crowe, CEO First Nations Health Managers Association.”

Indigenous Services Canada is supporting this work with a $400,000 contribution in 2021 to 2022 and $480,000 in 2022 to 2023. This investment is part of $126.7 million allocated through Budget 2021 over three years to address anti-Indigenous racism in Canada's health systems.

The Government of Canada remains committed to working with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners and health providers to increase safety and respect for Indigenous Peoples in Canada's health systems.

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Summer fun for active seniors STAFF REPORT

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Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun.

Studies recommend that adults age 65 and older get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. There are plenty of ways for active seniors to meet this exercise goal and have some fun along the way. Here are some good starting points: Join or start a walking club: Walking is a great way to stay in shape and

work the mind as well.

View new sights along the way by changing the route each time you go. Walking with friends can pass the time and provide the motivation to keep going.

Catch a sporting event: Attending a sporting event can be an entertaining way to spend several hours, and that includes amateur and recreational sports. Catch a grandchild’s swim meet or a baseball game for an action-packed way to connect with loved ones and get out.

Take a fishing charter: Casting a rod from a dock or pier is perfectly acceptable, but securing a spot on a fishing charter is a great way to spend hours out on the water enjoying the scenery and the sport of fishing. Plus, there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fruits of your labors by cooking the day’s catch

Active seniors can embrace long, warm summer days to enjoy plenty of time away from home.

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for dinner once you arrive home.

Be a tourist: Many cities and towns have their own tourism boards and showcase interesting spots that have historical significance or appeal to other interests. Be a tourist for the day — even in an

area with which you are familiar. Hop on a trolley or sightseeing bus to view the town as an outsider.

Spend time swimming: Swimming is a low-impact activity that can work the body in many different ways. Devote time to doing a few laps in the

pool. Or make a day of going to a lake or another body of water to wade out and enjoy some strokes in nature. Stick to swimming areas that are monitored by lifeguards for optimal safety.

Tend to a garden: Gardening is a great form of

light exercise that can produce rewarding results. If you don’t have a garden or enough space for one at home, many neighbourhoods have community gardens in which you can secure a plot.

Visit a fair or farmer’s market: The warm weather months are a peak time for outdoor activities, including various community fairs and farmer’s markets. Chances are you can find a farmer’s market nearby most days of the week, but especially on the weekend. A town market or state fair is a great way to get out and walk, play games of chance or enjoy some live entertainment. Check your community calendar for local events.

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12 fun things to do this summer JACE KOBLUN

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If you couldn’t tell by the heat, summer is in full swing in Ontario and there are endless opportunities to have fun this season.

Whether it’s learning something new by yourself or

Explore a cave: Explore the hidden nooks and crannies of Ontario’s caves, some popular destinations include the famous Tyendinaga Cavern and Caves – the province’s oldest natural cavern, and the Bonnechere Caves. Bonnechere Caves, 1247 Fourth Chute Rd, Eganville. Greig’s Caves, 407 Scenic Caves Rd,

Lake Huron, Ontario.

spending quality time with friends and family, here are some things listed on todocanada.com to check out.

dren and students to new ideas about food, wildlife, and plants. It should also help children choose behaviours that support their own health, the health of the planet, and all its plants and animals. Kayanase is giving out free pollinator kits to Six Nations community members, Monday to Friday during its opening

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Lion’s Head. Warsaw Caves.

289 Caves Rd, Warsaw.

Tyendinaga Cavern and Caves, 2623 Harmony Rd, Belleville Visit a provincial or national park: From climbing on a “sleeping giant” to walking the world’s longest freshwater beach, there are so many unique activities in Ontario’s Parks. Enhance your trip with camping.

With warm weather during the day to explore and enjoy the outdoors, temperatures cool down at night, making it ideal for a summer camping trip. Having so many to choose from, each campground has its own charm and will cater to campers looking for specific features. Point Pelee National Park; 1000 Islands National Park; Rouge Urban National Park; Georgian Bay Islands National Park; Pukaskwa National Park; Bruce Peninsula National Park; Fathom Five Marine Park.

Pick up a pollinator kit: Pollinator kits are a fun way to help expose your chil-

hours.

Visit a lavender farm: Opt for a calming, meditative activity out in nature this summer, with lavender farms offering up the opportunity to roam around beautiful fields of purple flowers and a place to shop for fresh lavender goodies. Weir’s Lane Lavender and Apiary, 223 Weir’s Lane, Dundas; Terre Bleu Lavender Farm, 2501 25th Sideroad, Milton; Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and Winery, 410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford; Christel Lake Lavender, 1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank – Scugog; Laveanne Lavender Fields, 8667 Gilmour Road, Campbellcroft – Port Hope.

Be a beach bum: No summer bucket list is complete without a classic trip to a golden, sandy beach.

Laying around in the hot sun, enjoying the sand between your toes, and going for a dip in the water, these little pleasures can’t be missed. Binbrook Conservation Area, Canatara Park

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Beach, Sarnia; Grand Bend, Lambton Shores; Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto; Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton; Moonlight Beach, Sudbury.

Go diving: With the number of shipwreck sites and underwater activity in the plentiful bodies of water around the area, you can’t miss a diving journey in these waterways with tons of shipping history.

Just in the Fathom Five National Marine Park alone, 22 historic shipwrecks can be found.

Tour a brewery: Ranging from independent small craft breweries to large-scale breweries, you can take a brewery tour this summer to places that showcase the best of Ontario’s beers and ciders.

Afterward, shop around or take some time on a patio to sample some of the brewery’s best creations.

Niagara Craft Brewery Tours; Windsor Essex Barrels Bottles & Brews; Saints & Sinners Bootleggers’ Run Trail.

Go fruit picking: Summer is synonymous with fruit picking, the opportunity to pick mini-mountains of your own fresh strawber-

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ries, blueberries, raspberries, and plenty of others for a small fee. Spend an hour or two roaming the bushes and finding the best produce on a farm in the province.

Visit some geological wonders: Rock formations like the Canadian Shield and Niagara Escarpment are a spectacular haven for activity, natural features, and flora and fauna. These wonders are demonstrative of an incredible nature in Ontario, and walking or viewing these structures is a breathtaking experience.

Flowerpot Island, Fathom Five National Park; Sleeping Giant Provincial Park; Ouimet Canyon, Greenwich Lake Rd, Pass Lake; Cheltenham Badlands, Caledon; Bon Echo Provincial Park, Bon Echo Explore a battleship: Go on a tour of a submarine, explore a warship and see historic ships at Discovery Harbour. HMCS Ojibwa, 3 Pitt St., Port Burwell; HMCS Haida National Historic Site, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton; Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene.

Check out a waterpark: Cool off with friends and family while slipping and

sliding through various fun water structures for an adventurous excursion.

Whether you are planning a family trip to an outdoor resort or curious to explore the many, expanding inflatable parks across the province, make visiting one of Ontario’s 20 water parks a must-do, this season.

Bingeman’s Big Splash, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener; Splash Town, 69 Lake Rd, Port Colborne; Wild Water Park, 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton; Canada’s Wonderland Splash Works, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Maple; Calypso Water Park, 2015 Calypso St, Limoges.

Watch a movie at a drivein theatre: Experience a rare yet classic experience at a drive-in theatre. With 16 still in operation, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy snacks and a great flick from the comfort of your own car. 5 Drive-In, 2332 Ninth Line, Oakville; Mustang Drive-In Theatre, 5012 Jones Baseline, Guelph; Muskoka Drive-In, 1001 Theatre Rd, Gravenhurst; Hanover Drive-In Theatre, 033277 County Road 28, Hanover.

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Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views CANADIAN PRESS

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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A sparkling landscape of baby stars. A foamy blue and orange view of a dying star. Five galaxies in a cosmic dance. The splendors of the universe glowed in a new batch of images released Tuesday from NASA's powerful new telescope.

The unveiling from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope began Monday at the White House with a sneak peek of the first shot — a jumble of distant galaxies that went deeper into the cosmos than humanity has ever seen.

Tuesday's releases showed parts of the universe seen by other telescopes. But Webb's sheer power, distant location from Earth and use of the infrared light spectrum showed them in a new light that scientists said was almost as much

art as science. ``It's the beauty but also the story,'' NASA senior Webb scientist John Mather, a Nobel laureate, said after the reveal. ``It's the story of where did we come from.''

And, he said, the more he looked at the images, the more he became convinced that life exists elsewhere in those thousands of stars and hundreds of galaxies.

With Webb, scientist hope to glimpse light from the first stars and galaxies that formed 13.7 billion years ago, just 100 million years from the universe-creating Big Bang.

The telescope also will scan the atmospheres of alien worlds for possible signs of life. ``Every image is a new discovery and each will give humanity a view of the humanity that we've never seen before,'' NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday, rhapsodizing over images showing ``the formation of stars, devouring black holes.''

Webb's use of the

infrared light spectrum allows the telescope to see through the cosmic dust and see faraway light from the corners of the universe, scientists said. ``We've really changed the understanding of our universe,'' said European Space Agency director general Josef Aschbacher.

The European and Canadian space agencies joined NASA in building the telescope, which was launched in December after years of delays and cost overruns. Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope.

Some of Hubble's most stunning images have been shots of the Carina nebula, one of the bright stellar nurseries in the sky, about 7,600 lightyears away. Webb project scientist Klaus Pontoppidan decided to focus one of Webb's early gazes on that location because he knew it would be the frameable beauty shot.

The result was an image of a colorful landscape

of bubbles and cavities where stars were being born. ``This is art,'' Pontoppidan said. ``I really wanted to have that landscape. It has that contrast. We have the blue. We have golden. There's dark. There's bright. There's just a sharp image.''

On tap for release Thursday: A close-up of Jupiter that shows one of its faint rings and a few of its moons, he said.

Also among the new shots: - Southern Ring nebula, which is sometimes called ``eight-burst.'' Images show a dying star with a foamy edge of escaping gas. It's about 2,500 lightyears away. A light-year is 5.8 trillion miles. ``This is the end for this star, but the beginning for other stars,'' Pontoppidan said.

As it dies, it throws off parts that seed the galaxy with elements used for new stars, he said.

- Stephan’s Quintet, five galaxies in a cosmic dance

that was first seen 225 years ago in the constellation Pegasus. It includes a black hole that scientists said showed material ``swallowed by this sort of cosmic monster.'' Webb ``has just given us a new, unprecedented 290 million-year-old view of what this Quintet is up to,'' Cornell University astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger, who wasn't part of the Webb team, said in an email.

- A giant planet called WASP-96b. It's about the size of Saturn and is 1,150 light-years away. A gas planet, it's not a candidate for life elsewhere but a key target for astronomers. Instead of an image, the telescope used its infrared detectors to look at the chemical composition of the planet's atmosphere. It showed water vapor in the super-hot planet's atmosphere and even found the chemical spectrum of neon, showing clouds where astronomers thought there were

none.

The images were released one-by-one at an event at NASA's Goddard Space Center that included cheerleaders with pompoms the color of the telescope's golden mirrors. ``It moves you. This is so so beautiful,'' Thomas Zurbuchen, chief of NASA's science missions, said after the event. ``Nature is beautiful. To me this is about beauty.''

The world's biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth in January. Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court.

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Five year old boy missing in Saskatchewan since April found dead in river CANADIAN PRESS

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RED EARTH CREE NATION — A five-year-old boy missing from a First Nation in northern Saskatchewan since April has been found dead in a river in the community, police announced on Sunday.

RCMP issued a news release saying officers in their Carrot River detachment got a report on Saturday evening that Frank Young had been found deceased in the river on Red Earth Cree Nation, near the location where he was originally reported missing on April 19. ``This is not how anyone wanted the search for Frank to end. Our deepest condolences are with Frank's family, loved ones, and community who have been greatly impacted by this tragedy,'' detachment commander Sgt. Richard Tonge said in the news release.

Police said there is no indication of suspicious circumstances at this

point but the investigation, which is being conducted in partnership with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, is still in its early stages. An autopsy is planned, it added.

Young was last seen at a playground near his home wearing Paw Patrol rubber boots, green pyjamas with dinosaurs on them and a navy blue windbreaker-style jacket.

RCMP suspended their aerial and boat search late last month, at which point Red Earth Cree Nation Chief Fabian Head said more than 92 square kilometres had been searched by more than 600 people, with nearly 500 areas tracked by a global positioning system. ``We would like to thank everyone within the community and beyond, who assisted in the search for Frank.''

In announcing that the child's body had been found, Head said more information would be released at a news conference to be held later. ``For now, we ask for your prayers and contin-

ued support during our time of grief,'' Head said in the post.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald said in a statement Sunday that she reached out to community leaders when she heard the news and they immediately put her in touch with the boy's grandmother, Teresa Whitecap.

Archibald said Whitecap had been at last week's AFN annual general meeting in Vancouver, where she made an emotional appeal to the chiefs-in-assembly for support and assistance to find her grandson. ``On behalf of all Chiefs across Turtle Island, I relayed our deep and abiding love and care for her and little Frank's family and communities,'' Archibald said.

Archibald concluded her statement with a call for both the federal and provincial government to provide ongoing mental health support.

In May, RCMP asked the Canadian Armed Forces to deploy Canadian Rangers,

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a sub-component of the Canadian Army Reserve who live and work in remote, isolated and coastal regions, to assist in the search.

But Tonge said at the time the request was denied because Rangers are generally deployed within 100 kilometres of their own community, and there

was no ranger element within that distance of Red Earth Cree Nation.

A spokeswoman for the Canadian Armed Forces had said it decided, following consultations with the RCMP, that its resources were not best placed to assist in the search.

Head said at the time the RCMP suspended their

aerial and boat search that his community members were continuing to treat the search for Frank as a rescue mission, at the request of his family. ``Each day amounts to more emotion, and becomes harder and harder as each day passes that we don't find Frank,'' Head said in late June.

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Senate report says government must implement rights based Indigenous fisheries CANADIAN PRESS

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OTTAWA — A new report from the Senate is calling on the federal government to implement Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati rights-based fisheries on Canada's East Coast and overhaul its approach to negotiations.

One of the report's 10 recommendations is that discussions with First Nations be immediately transferred to Crown-Indigenous Relations from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which is something Indigenous communities have been calling for. ``The committee found that Fisheries and Oceans Canada has not been an effective lead negotiator regarding the implemen-

tation of rights-based fisheries,'' the report says.

It suggests DFO can act in an advisory capacity.

The Senate's fisheries and oceans committee was asked to study the issue in February in response to violence that first erupted in southwest Nova Scotia in September 2020.

At the time, fishers from Sipekne'katik First Nation began hauling lobster outside of DFO's regulated commercial fishing season, claiming they had a treaty right to fish that was affirmed by the Supreme Court's Marshall Decision in 1999.

That decision affirms that First Nations fishers have a treaty right to fish for a moderate livelihood, although the report notes that Canada has never defined what constitutes a moderate livelihood, which has slowed nego-

tiations with Indigenous communities.

The federal government has also refused to negotiate moderate livelihood fishery deals unless they are constrained within its regulated commercial season. The Senate committee says Indigenous rights-holders also have the right to co-manage and co-govern the fisheries. ``Seasonal limits and other restrictions cannot continue to be imposed unilaterally,'' the report says.

Local commercial fishers in Saulnierville, N.S., responded with anger to Sipekne'katik's self-regulated fishery in 2020, leading to several days of violent clashes as non-Indigenous people destroyed First Nations catch and burned down a lobster pound.

The report says the

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To address issues with enforcement, the Senate committee says an expert panel should create a report about ``the prevalence of institutional and systemic racism'' in DFO, the RCMP and other agencies. It wants that report tabled in Parliament within a year.

The committee says future work should be based on ``true collaboration and a shared decision-making framework.''

The report defines rights-based fisheries as those based on Aboriginal and treaty rights, which ``must be under the sole jurisdiction of Indigenous Peoples.''

It further states that this does not mean Indigenous people don't have a right to access commercial and recreational fisheries as well.

It recommends reallocating some existing commercial fishing quotas to Indigenous communities and integrating Indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts.

The report says the government should implement a three-step plan, beginning with co-operating with all three First Nations groups to review and change ``all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and practices regarding rights-based fisheries'' to ensure they're in line with the Constitution and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Next, it says Canada should negotiate nation-to-nation agreements, and finally, create a legislative framework that allows for the implementation of rights-based fisheries.

is yet to be determined.

Still, the fact that it has already been detected in many parts of the world even with lower levels of viral surveillance ``is an early indication it is spreading,'' said Shishi Luo, head of infectious diseases for Helix, a company that supplies viral sequencing information to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The latest mutant has been spotted in several distant states in India, and appears to be spreading faster than other variants there, said Lipi Thukral, a scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi.

It's also been detected in about 10 other countries, including Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada. Two cases were recently identified on the West Coast of the U.S., and Helix identified a third U.S. case last week.

Fueling experts' concerns are a large number of mutations separating this new variant from

omicron predecessors.

Some of those mutations are in areas that relate to the spike protein and could allow the virus to bind onto cells more efficiently, Binnicker said.

Another concern is that the genetic tweaks may make it easier for the virus to skirt past antibodies — protective proteins made by the body in response to a vaccine or infection from an earlier variant.

But experts say vaccines and boosters are still the best defense against severe COVID-19. In the fall it's likely the U.S. will see updated formulations of the vaccine being developed that target more recent omicron strains. ``Some may say, `Well, vaccination and boosting hasn't prevented people from getting infected.'

And, yes, that is true,'' he said. ``But what we have seen is that the rates of people ending up in the hospital and dying have significantly decreased.

As more people have been vaccinated, boosted or naturally infected, we are starting to see the back-

ground levels of immunity worldwide creep up.''

It may take several weeks to get a sense of whether the latest omicron mutant may affect the trajectory of the pandemic. Meanwhile Dr. Gagandeep Kang, who studies viruses at India's Christian Medical College in Vellore, said the growing concern over the variant underlines the need for more sustained efforts to track and trace viruses that combine genetic efforts with real world information about who is getting sick and how badly. ``It is important that surveillance isn't a start-stop strategy,'' she said.

Luo said BA.2.75 is another reminder that the coronavirus is continually evolving — and spreading. ``We would like to return to pre-pandemic life, but we still need to be careful,'' she said. `` We need to accept that we're now living with a higher level of risk than we used to.''

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public perception of what happened _ including that of commercial fishers _ was shaped by misinformation and contradictions that at times came from government.

Since then, there has been increased enforcement by DFO and the RCMP in the area.

DFO issued a reminder on Monday that First Nations have the right to fish for limited purposes outside federally regulated fishing seasons, adding that hefty fines await those who prevent them from exercising that right.

While the federal government acknowledges the rights of Indigenous people to fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes, it will not allow them to sell that catch.

In April and May, three people and a business were fined a total of over $100,000 for selling lob-

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

Scientists say the variant — called BA.2.75 — may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection. It's unclear whether it could cause more serious disease than other omicron variants, including the globally prominent BA.5. ``It's still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions,'' said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. ``But it does look like, especially in India, the rates of transmission are showing kind of that exponential increase.'' Whether it will outcompete BA.5, he said,

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Haaland tour casts light on Native boarding school abuses CANADIAN PRESS

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will visit Oklahoma on Saturday for the first stop on a yearlong nationwide tour to hear about the painful experiences of Native Americans who were sent to government-backed boarding schools designed to strip them of their cultural identities.

Haaland, of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, is the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history, and the agency she oversees recently released a report that identified more than 400 of the schools, which sought to assimilate Native children into white society during a period that stretched from the late 18th century until the late 1960s.

Although most closed their doors long ago and none still exist to strip students of their identities, some still function as schools, albeit with drastically different missions

that celebrate the cultural backgrounds of their Native students. Among them is the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City, which is one of the oldest and is where Haaland will meet with former students and their descendants Saturday.

Riverside, which opened in 1871, serves students from grades four through 12 these days, offering them specialized academic programs as well as courses on cultural topics such as bead-working, shawl-making and an introduction to tribal art, foods and games. Currently operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, it has nearly 800 students from more than 75 tribes across the country, and the school's administration, staff and faculty are mostly Native American.

It is one of 183 elementary and secondary schools across the country funded by the Bureau of Indian Education that seek to provide education aligned with a tribe's

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needs for cultural and economic well-being, according to the bureau's website.

Until recently, the federal government hadn't been open to examining its role in the troubled history of Native American boarding schools, where children were taken from their families, prohibited from speaking their languages and often abused. That has changed

For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language CANADIAN PRESS

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EDMONTON — For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language.

Edmonton Elks president and chief executive officer Victor Cui announced Friday the franchise's July 22 home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be broadcast live in Cree.

It will air across Alberta on Windspeaker Media's radio stations CFWE (98.5 FM in Edmonton) and CJWE (88.1 FM in Calgary).

The Canadian national anthem will be performed in both Cree and English, the pre-game coin toss will be handled by Grand Chief of Treaty 6 First Nations George Arcand Jr., and there

Edmonton Elks game will be broadcast in Cree.

will be an Indigenous performance at halftime.

On-air duties for the broadcast will be handled

by Wayne Jackson, Darcy Houle, and Edwin Thomas. ``Sports has the power to transcend all language barriers,'' Cui said in a statement. ``As a community-owned team, bringing people together around the game of football is one of our main objectives. ``We're excited to be working with a tremendous

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partner like Windspeaker Media, who has gone above and beyond to make this historic broadcast a reality.''

The Elks say it's part of the team's commitment to truth and reconciliation. ``This will be an exciting and historic broadcast as it will allow the Cree language to be broadcast on an entire network to football fans across Alberta,'' said Bert Crowfoot, the founder and CEO of the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society.

because people who know about the trauma that was inflicted hold prominent positions in government.

At least 500 children died at such schools, but that number is expected to reach into the thousands or tens of thousands as more research is done.

The Interior Department's report includes a list of the boarding schools in what were states or territories that

operated between 1819 and 1969 that had a housing component and received support from the federal government.

Oklahoma had the most, 76, followed by Arizona, which had 47, and New Mexico, which had 43. All three states still have significant Native American populations.

Former students might be hesitant to recount the painful past and trust a government whose policies were to eradicate tribes and, later, assimilate them under the veil of education. But some welcome the opportunity to share their stories for the first time.

Lahoma Schultz, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation who lives in Bixby, Oklahoma, said she uncovered records that show her grandfather was forced to wear military clothing, learn English and perform unpaid labor while attending boarding schools in Oklahoma and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania.

Schultz said she got angry as she pieced together

how such schools affected generations of her family. Her mother, Mollie Hicks, attended boarding school for a semester in 1938 and was punished for speaking the Creek language. ``She said if she ever got married and had children, she would not teach them the language,'' Schultz said. ``Here I am in my 70s trying to learn my language, and it's really disheartening.''

Her mother's experience led Schultz to research boarding schools and her family history in the early 2000s after getting a doctorate in psychology. She has learned the names of relatives she never knew and better understands why her parents were adamant that their children not attend boarding schools. ``That's been healing, even for me, because I'm putting together more information on my own family,'' she said.

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EDMONTON — Cultures collide each Sunday morning at Edmonton's Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, with sage burning alongside candles and both hymns and Indigenous drumming resounding through congregations.

The century-old religious institution, located in the vibrant and diverse McCauley inner-city neighbourhood, routinely blends Catholic and Indigenous rituals in its services, making it an obvious backdrop for the pending visit from Pope Francis later this month. ``It's a tremendous opportunity for the healing

of Indigenous peoples of this land,'' said church elder Fernie Marty about the Pope's visit after he smudged the room where a recent mass took place on Sunday. ``People from all over the country come to Sacred Heart. They want to experience what it is like to smudge and pray in a totally different way. We're still using the Catholic faith. It's a combination of both worlds where we can learn to work and live together as individuals, regardless of who we are and where we come from.''

Pope Francis is to meet about 150 parishioners of the church on July 25 as a part of his six-day Canadian tour, which also includes stops in Quebec City and Iqaluit. On that morning, he is to also

stop at the former site of a residential school in the community south of Edmonton to apologize to survivors.

Ronald Martineau, a Indigenous member and financial secretary of Sacred Heart Church, said the Pope's visit to the church was confirmed after a reverend with the church handed the Pope a letter in April inviting him to Sacred Heart. The Pope had just apologized to Indigenous delegates at the Vatican for the Roman Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential schools and the intergenerational trauma it caused.

After the Pope confirmed his visit, Martineau said the church has been focusing on speeding up renovations following a fire that started when a

sage was left burning in August 2020. It damaged the church and exposed asbestos in its walls.

Churchgoers have been attending mass in different buildings while church leaders raised $900,000 to pay for construction.

Martineau said even though the church won't be fully renovated by the time the Pope arrives, he isn't disappointed. ``How disappointed can you be when the Pope is coming and he wants to bless your church?'' he asked.

Theresa Yetsallie, a church member, said after mass she's looking forward to seeing the Pope and will be thinking about her uncles who were residential school survivors. ``They lost their life to alcoholism and they never

once talked about their experiences in residential school,'' the 70-year-old said. ``Every time I hear about what other people went through, I can imagine what my my uncles still went through. And now, with the Pope coming, it's a great blessing. It's a great reconciliation. I'm so happy that I'm here for my uncles to say this is so beautiful. I'm going to be thinking of them the whole time that the Pope is here.''

Church Rev. Mark Blom said he hopes the Pope is able to recognize during his visit to the church that Catholics can embrace difference cultures. ``We are an Indigenous, Metis and Inuit community of faiths and we have many other people who also have joined us who are

not Indigenous or have an Aboriginal background,'' he said. ``That in itself is a sign of reconciliation, where you have people from all nations praying, serving and working together ...

It's possible for Catholicism to honor (different) traditions, symbols and spirituality without fearing that somehow our Catholic identity won't be preserved,'' he said.

He called the Pope ``a blue collar missionary.'' ``He insists on riding the bus and visiting people in their poor neighborhoods.

So he is already very, very strong on the fact that the church needs to shape itself to people's needs rather than people posturing themselves to fit a certain image of church.''

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Absence of difficulty 5. Preserve a dead body 11. Gratitude 14. The act of coming together again 15. More cushy 18. Visionaries 19. Large, fish-eating bird 21. Indicates near 23. NY Mets legend Tommie 24. Icelandic books 28. Pop 29. Hammer is one 30. Sense of self-importance 32. Thyrotrophic hormone 33. Can’t be found 35. Electronic data processing 36. Passports and licenses are two 39. Snake-like fishes 41. Air Force 42. Popular computers 44. Intermediate ecological stage 46. Wings 47. Used in combination 49. Laid back 52. Jewelled headdress 56. Slow 58. Famous Falls 60. Reassertions 62. Periods of time 63. Hyphen CLUES DOWN 1. Body part 2. Mimics

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try not to question the mysteries of the universe right now, Aries. Unconventional vibes are coming your way, which may lead you on some bizarre, yet enjoyable journeys.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Don’t believe everything you read on social media, Taurus. Some strange information is coming in and you have to weed through misinformation to make some smart choices.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There may be surprises around the workplace this week, Gemini. A supervisor could act out of sorts and the momentum may be a bit erratic.

Ride out this unsettling wave.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You have a sensitive and compassionate demeanor, Cancer. Unfortunately, this can make you vulnerable. Keep a few tough friends in your corner.

3. Expel large quantities 4. Sea eagle 5. Genetically distinct varieties 6. Dialect of Chinese 7. Famous Mr. T character 8. Consumed 9. Chinese dynasty 10. Menace to yards 12. Ireland 13. Palm trees 16. Fungal disease 17. Willis and Robert are two 20. Affirmative! (slang) 22. It shows who you are 25. The First State (abbr.)

26. Get older 27. Associations 29. Woman (French) 31. Sunscreen rating

Answers for July 13th, 2022 Crossword Puzzle

34. Brew 36. Leader 37. Plants in the legume family 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Junior’s father 43. Scads 45. Morning 48. Length of a line (abbr.)

50. Double curve 51. Small, thin person 53. Worn by exposure to the weather 54. Mars crater 55. Humanities 57. Word element meaning ear 58. To the __ degree 59. Residue of something burned 61. It cools your home

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, advocate and negotiate for yourself as much as you can in the days to come. You can’t expect anyone to promote yourself better than you can.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Give yourself a break, Virgo. You have been putting your nose to the grindstone for so long, you deserve an opportunity to enjoy the lighter side of life for a bit.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your responsibilities are at an all-time high right now, Libra. That means you are in much demand.

Pick and choose your projects because your schedule is packed.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, celebrate yourself this week. You deserve some recognition and celebration just for being you, and what better person to initiate it than yourself?

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have a sudden urge to get organized at home or at the office, Sagittarius. Spend ample time sorting and cleaning out the clutter. You’ll be more productive for your efforts.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Light banter is the name of the game for conversation this week, Capricorn. Avoid any topics that can be deemed controversial or lead to confrontation.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Appreciate the world around you, Aquarius.

It’s easy to get fixated on what is going wrong.

Instead, be grateful for all of the things that are going right.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good vibes are heading your way, Pisces. Cosmic energy continues through your sign, articulating visions of future ambitions.

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