Two lucky people walked away with $30 grand each on the weekend after winning the jackpot during Six Nations Bingo’s 30th anniversary extravaganza on Apr. 19.
“The event was a major success, setting a postCOVID attendance record at the Bingo Hall with 659 guests attending the anniversary game,” said Katie Montour, public relations officer for Six Nations Economic Development Corporation, which runs the bingo hall. “Two $30,000 jackpots were claimed by lucky winners, one of whom was from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.”
The event, dubbed the “Double Dazzle” sent a buzz throughout the bingo world, with a lineup
Six Nations Bingo celebrates 30th anniversary
extended around the entrance an hour before doors opened.
Natalie Renusz and Trena Stark travelled from Kincardine and Kitchener to enjoy a girl's day playing Bingo.
"Honestly, it's pretty exciting," said Renusz. "I think that they've gone through a lot of changes over the years since we first started playing, but overall, I think it's exciting and I think it's fun."
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation President and CEO Matt Jamieson was also in attendance, assisting staff with set-up.
“Today is a monumental anniversary for Six Nations Bingo," said Jamieson. "For the past 30 years, the community has been proudly hosting bingo and welcoming thousands of loyal patrons from all over the region who continue to choose
Six Nations Bingo as the best place to play and win. I am tremendously proud that after all these years we continue to welcome them back to our community. I’ve heard directly from many patrons that
they continue to visit us with excitement and enthusiasm largely due to our dedicated staff who go the extra mile to create a memorable experience. Bingo has a deep history at Six Nations; it brings
people together while also generating much needed financial benefits to support our youth and minor sports teams. I would like to thank all of our patrons for choosing Six Nations Bingo - we look forward to continuing this tradition for the next 30 years and beyond.”
Six Nations Bingo (SNB) is a 125,000 sq. ft gaming facility located on the Six Nations just off Chiefswood Road.
Six Nations has a rich history of bingo spanning over 50 years, said Montour.
Six Nations Bingo has been a regulated industry on the territory for 30 years.
Six Nations Bingo as it’s known today used to operate out of the building that now houses the Gathering Place by the Grand, until a fire damaged the facility.
Its current location next
door was constructed in 2009 and opened in 2010.
The hall offers both electronic and paper bingo, with daily sessions and a range of prize structures to accommodate different levels of play. SNB is a division of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Six Nations community.
Six Nations Bingo is not just about prizes, though.
A portion of Six Nations Bingo’s annual profits (about 40 percent) goes to the Six Nations Gaming Commission and is then directed to local charities and initiatives, such as youth sports, elementary schools, and other community initiatives.
Since 2016, SNB has contributed over $4 million through its charitable gaming program.
In 2025, 116,890 players attended the Six Nations Bingo Hall.
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Jackpot winner Theresa is from Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation. PHOTO BY X
Governor General calls for Indigenous self-determination
By Jace Koblun
Governor General Mary Simon delivered a powerful call for greater Indigenous self-determination in health care during her address at the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York on April 20.
As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, Simon returned to the international forum where
she previously spoke as president of the Inuit Circumpolar Council. Her remarks aligned with this year’s special theme: “Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.”
“The health of Indigenous Peoples is rooted in their culture and their self-determination,” Simon told delegates.
She emphasized that meaningful improvements in Indigenous health
require solutions designed and led by Indigenous communities themselves. These approaches must reflect Indigenous languages, traditions, knowledge systems, and connections to land and spirituality.
Simon pointed to the ongoing impacts of colonialism, including the residential school system, as major contributors to current health disparities. While Canada has taken
steps toward reconciliation, she said much more work remains to build health systems that truly serve Indigenous Peoples.
“Health systems must provide culturally relevant care delivered by professionals who understand local traditions,” she stated.
Simon highlighted the importance of increasing the number of Indigenous health professionals. She pointed to the example of
an Inuk medical student training to bring culturally safe care back to northern communities.
She also spoke about broader efforts to develop Indigenous-led education institutions grounded in Indigenous languages and ways of knowing.
Her address referenced Canada’s commitments under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Simon urged all
countries to move beyond words and fully implement UNDRIP by embedding Indigenous leadership in health system reform. The 25th UNPFII session runs from April 20 to May 1, at UN Headquarters. Discussions this year focus on a holistic understanding of health. One that includes physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, and environmental dimensions and the unique threats posed by conflict.
Fraser Report giving Six Nations schools dismal scores misleading, says director Travis Anderson
Travis Anderson, director of federal schools on Six Nations, says the methodology is flawed for a 2025 report by conservative think tank The Fraser Institute placing Six Nations schools near the bottom of its list for education quality. Anderson presented parts of the report to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council last week and said the low rankings for Six Nations Schools do not accurately reflect the quality of education or learning at Six Nations federal schools.
The 2025 provincial school Fraser Report ranked thousands of Ontario schools from zero to 10 based on the EQAO test results from the 20232024 school year.
Emily C. General received the lowest score for all Six Nations schools, at 0.8 out of 10 on the Fraser Report of school rankings. It came in 3,036th place out of 3,053 schools.
J.C. Hill ranked 2,969 on the list and I.L. Thomas ranked 2,963.
OMSK ranked 2,913 out of 3,053.
The Fraser Institute arrived at its rankings by extrapolating data from the province’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) tests on numeracy and literacy for the 2023-2024 school year.
The EQAO tests are standardized tests in reading, writing and mathematics for grades three and six.
Schools are given test results that rank their students’ achievements on levels from one to four.
Level one means below the provincial standard, level two means approach-
ing the provincial standard, level three means meets the provincial standard and level four means exceeds the provincial standard.
However, when looking at provincial test results for grade 6 reading at Oliver M. Smith Kawennio (OMSK) for 2023-2024, the school showed it was meeting or exceeding the provincial standard (level 3 or 4).
That is a “perfect example” of not focusing on the
Fraser Report to determine school success, said Anderson.
“The data tells us a little bit different.”
Numerous factors affected Six Nations’ scores, including the lower number of students taking the EQAO tests, as well as just coming out of the pandemic that year, which was the first full year back in class after two years of virtual learning.
“Coming out of the pandemic was quite the task,” said Anderson, who oversees operations for all five Six Nations federal schools, including Emily C. General, OMSK. I.L. Thomas, J.C. Hill, and Jamieson Elementary.
Anderson said there were issues with the Fraser Report methodology, including the pandemic and the fact that if one or two students opt out of the test, that hurts the whole school’s EQAO results.
“We’re a small cohort,” Anderson said of Six Nations schools. “Anything under 20 is not ideal and results are unreliable and federal schools do have those small cohorts. Those are the things that aren’t taken into consideration and this misleads parents about school quality.”
EQAO results are based off a one-day, 40-minute test for literacy and numeracy.
Comparing provincial schools against each other using EQAO results without context is misleading, said Anderson.
The report also failed to take into account special education needs, consideration for test-taking errors, and student participation numbers.
“Using any single test to judge a school is oversimplification,” he said.
Anderson said even the EQAO objected to the use of its data by the Fraser Institute to compile its report.
Despite the issues with the Fraser Institute’s reporting methodology, Six Nations schools will be using EQAO results to focus on student improvement where needed, said Anderson, with grade three reading being a priority. He said large-scale reform takes about three years.
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Anderson presented parts of the report to Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council last week and said the low rankings for Six Nations Schools do not accurately reflect the quality of education or learning at Six Nations federal schools. FILE
Ontario’s enforcement tactics and the Mohawk Vision for comprehensive levies and tariffs on the Haldimand Tract
Historically, a Letter of Marque empowered privateers to engage in state-sanctioned economic warfare, seizing vessels and goods from hostile nations. This historical precedent offers a potent analogy for understanding Ontario's enforcement actions on the Haldimand Tract in 2026. Crucially, the Mohawk Nation has historically maintained a distinct and enduring alliance with the British Crown, a relationship that predates and, in many respects, supersedes the formation of Canada and Ontario.
This foundational alliance places the Mohawk on a separate legal footing, a reality often overlooked in contemporary discourse. Despite rhetoric of reconciliation and partnership, Canada and Ontario's provincial policing and tax regimes often function as modern privateers, interdicting and appropriating asserted Mohawk commerce. This dynamic, termed “reconciliation at gunpoint,” illustrates a stark asymmetry: one vessel, fully equipped with comprehensive licensing, registration, liability, and enforcement systems, targets the Mohawk helm, hindering their efforts to establish parallel navigation and self-determination.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, while a cornerstone of Canadian law enacted in 1982, can, in this context, be seen as operating in a manner akin to a modern Letter of Marque, enabling provincial actions that chal-
lenge Mohawk sovereignty rather than upholding the spirit of their original nation-to-nation agreements. Notably, just two years after the Charter's enactment, in October 1984, Queen Elizabeth II visited the Mohawk Chapel, directly reaffirming the enduring connection between the Mohawk Nation and the Royal House, thereby bypassing Canadian governmental bodies and underscoring the Mohawk's distinct legal footing.
The historical foundation is clear. The Haldimand Proclamation of 1784 granted the Mohawk a six-mile-deep tract along the Grand River “to enjoy for ever.” The Two Row Wampum envisions two vessels traveling side by side—parallel, neither steering the other. Yet daily reality reveals stark asymmetry. Ontario’s system operates unilaterally across the Tract, while Mohawk institutions assert exclusive use and enjoyment rights rooted in inherent jurisdiction and the original covenant. The pressing question in 2026 is no longer whether Mohawk jurisdiction exists, but how it becomes fully operational through a comprehensive framework of levies, tariffs, and stamps that generate community-controlled revenue and fund true self-sufficiency.
The Asymmetry in Action: Tobacco as Flashpoint
The imbalance is evident in routine incidents along routes like Pauline Johnson Road. For instance, on March 3, 2026, Brant County OPP stopped a vehicle carrying unmarked tobacco products, framing it as contraband enforcement under the provincial Tobacco Tax Act. From
the Mohawk perspective, grounded in inherent jurisdiction, such actions are state-sanctioned raids on sovereign commerce within unsurrendered territory, undermining the principle of parallel coexistence. Mohawks have consistently asserted their right to produce, trade, and sell tobacco under nation-to-nation relations, disavowing any obligation to collect or remit taxes to Canada or Ontario on their lands.
Project Panda, initiated in 2025 with charges laid in January 2026, further exemplifies this dynamic. This operation, involving Six Nations Police and OPP, targeted a non-Indigenous criminal network operating an illicit tobacco and cannabis manufacturing facility on Chiefswood Road. The seizure of over 25,000 kg of contraband tobacco, more than 1,360 lbs of illicit cannabis, and 15 firearms highlighted a significant public safety threat, with profits fueling external organized crime rather than benefiting the community. However, this bust also reinforces the 'privateer' pattern: provincial authorities assert interdiction rights, arresting and detaining individuals, instead of fostering a robust internal Mohawk system capable of distinguishing legitimate operations, collecting its own levies, and directing revenue locally. This asymmetry cuts deeper when juxtaposed against true nation-to-nation dealings. In international relations between sovereign nations, mutual legal assistance treaties and extradition agreements govern cross-border enforcement—requiring for-
mal requests, due process, and mutual consent before one nation’s authorities can arrest or detain citizens of another and remove them from their jurisdiction. Yet here, Ontario routinely arrests and detains Mohawk people on asserted territory without any such treaty or agreement to “extradite” them from our vessel to theirs. There is no mutual legal assistance framework recognizing Mohawk sovereignty; instead, provincial forces act unilaterally, pulling individuals from our waters into their system as if parallel jurisdiction does not exist. Imagine the reversed scenario: Mohawk officers conducting routine, professional stops on highways crossing the Tract, inspecting goods under clear internal protocols, and processing cases through a functioning Mohawk justice system. The reaction from surrounding areas would likely be swift and condemnatory—headlines decrying overreach, calls for federal intervention, the fully rigged vessel opening fire in outrage while setting further fire to our sails. This double standard reveals the core issue: what one vessel does routinely becomes intolerable when the Mohawk vessel attempts equal fullness.
Building Institutional Completeness: A Comprehensive Levy and Tariff Framework
To move beyond mere assertion, Mohawk jurisdiction must manifest in daily governance, encompassing travel, safety, accountability, and economic value with the same confidence demonstrated by external authorities. A structured levy and tariff system, consistently applied across sectors under Mohawk na-
tional authority, provides a viable pathway. This framework transforms inherent use-and-enjoyment rights into sustainable infrastructure, reducing reliance on perpetual litigation or external negotiations.
Tobacco: The Immediate Model
Every carton produced on territory could carry a clear Mohawk-issued stamp or digital marking. Shipments entering or leaving would face structured levies based on volume or value. Compliant operators would proceed smoothly; unmarked or non-compliant product would trigger internal enforcement. Revenue would remain local, funding community priorities rather than external coffers. This respects tobacco’s sacred status as medicine while supporting collective prosperity, guided by teachings of equitable sharing—resources directed around the table for the benefit of all Mohawk people.
Transport and Highways: Tolling Shared Arteries
Major routes such as Highway 6 and sections of the 403 cross asserted territory. A Mohawk-led toll system—modern, tech-enabled with electronic tags or apps—could apply reasonable per-kilometer or per-vehicle fees for commercial and heavy transport. Passenger vehicles might receive community passes or reductions; logistics firms and cross-border haulers would contribute. Funds could maintain or upgrade local roads, create jobs in operations and security, and reduce dependence on external grants. This recognizes the land’s ongoing use without constituting
a blockade, allowing the Mohawk vessel to sail with steady, self-funded momentum—its sails no longer under fire.
Trades, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Tourism Goods produced, imported for resale, or exported through Haldimand lands could carry modest value-added levies at entry or production points. Utility corridors (pipelines, hydro lines, renewable energy projects) and tourism developments (hotels, events) could include usage or occupancy fees. Manufacturing or other operations would function under negotiated Mohawk rules, ensuring benefits flow directly back to the community. This levels the playing field for Mohawk-owned businesses and supports diversification into clean energy, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
Public health considerations remain central. Commercial tobacco carries known risks, with quitting supports available locally. Ceremonial use stays sacred and distinct. Revenue from the system could fund language programs, skills training, clean energy expansion, and protection of Mohawk innovations. Current Momentum and Structural Realities in 2026 Recent developments indicate some foundational elements are in place. The Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust, for example, announced $459,599 for its second round of 2026 funding, derived from development corporation surpluses. However, these initiatives often operate through entities like the Six Nations of the Grand River
Scoreboard Watchin 2026 Week 15
Welcome back to another week of sports talk! We got a mix of hail, snow, rain and sun over the weekend but to offset that we have playoff sports heating us back up! I’d like to first start this week’s article off by congratulating the U11 A Team Brantford IceCats hockey team on their U11 Provincial Championship Title! The team consists of 5 first nation players, 4 from Six Nations, Madison White, Yonteserontyes Brant, Sky Bomberry and Cadence Johnson, 1 from Curve Lake, Josephine Knott-Wright. A total of 75 players tried out for the team that finished the season by capturing the BGHA Walter Gretzky tournament over the #1 seeded team in Ontario (Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds), finishing second in the provincial playoff championships, as well as taking down the U11 provincial championship game in triple overtime with a game winning goal from Six Nations own Yonteserontyes Brant. In Addition to this phenomenal season, the team was recently named the Brant Sport Council Team of the year. A Total of 75 girls tried out for the team, with 5 aboriginals landing a roster spot, congrats to
a great season girls, and good luck to you in your future hockey endeavours!
In NHL Hockey news, the first weekend of playoffs hockey was pure cinema! The gritty young Montreal Canadiens upset Tampa in game one 4-3 in overtime, Carolina took a 2-0 series lead with back to back wins over Ottawa, The Flyers lead Sidney Crosby & the Penguins 2-0 in the series with two massive playoff road victories, Vegas leads the Mammoth 1-0 in the series, Minnesota and Dallas are squared off with 1 game a piece, the Avs and Oilers also have 1-0 series leads in their series matchups vs the Kings & Ducks. The talk of the league was the Buffalo Sabres massive comeback victory over the Boston Bruins. The Bruins led the game 2-0 with less then 9 minutes left in the 3rd period before the Sabres woke up and went on a 4 goal onslaught, within 7 minutes the Sabres took a 4-2 lead and had the crowd and the entire city of Buffalo in an uproar. Tage Thompson scored 2 goals to tie the game and had an assists on the 4th goal to finish the game with 3 points. The Sabres went on to win the game 4-3 and take a 1-0 series lead heading into Tuesday night’s game two. In NBA Basketball news, the hometown Raptors fell in games one and two, 126-113 in game one & 115-105 in game two. The raptors were overwhelmed on the road in Cleveland with Raptors star forward Brandon Ingram scoring a combined 24 points in both games,
with Scottie Barnes dropping a respectable 21 pts in game one and 26 points in game two. The Raptors look to change their fortune with the series heading back to Toronto for Game 3 tomorrow night. Currently the Raptors are a +3.5 underdog in the game set for a 8pm start. Currently, the Celtics, Spurs, Thunder, Lakers, Magic & Cavs lead their playoff series matchups. The Knicks/Hawks, Nuggets/Timberwolves series are both knotted up 1-1. Through the weekend, Cade Cunningham 39 ppg, Victor Wembanyama 35 ppg and Donavan Mitchell 31ppg lead the playoffs in scoring.
In NLL Lacrosse news, the regular season has commenced and the playoffs are set to start this upcoming weekend! Round one of the playoffs follow a single-elimination game format between the top 8 teams in the league. First off, we have Halifax visiting Vancouver Friday night at 10pm est. On Saturday there are two games with San Diego visiting Colorado for a 9pm est game and Toronto visiting Saskatchewan for a 9pm game. Week 1 of the playoffs ends with a Sunday night matchup between the current back-to backto back reigning champion Buffalo Bandits heading to Georgia to play the swarm in a 7:30pm matchup. Good luck to all of our indigenous players from the Six Nations Reserve and through out all of Turtle Island as they begin NLL playoff action!
In MLB baseball news, The Toronto Bluejays are
looking to turn around their slow start to the season. The Bluejays are coming off to back to back wins over the Arizona Diamondbacks (Sunday 10-4 win) and Anaheim Angels (Monday 5-2 win). The Bluejays currently hold a record of 9 wins with 13 losses. As of right now they are cemented in the basement of the AL East Division tied with the Boston Red Sox with a similar 9-13 record. This week, the Bluejays finish their 3 game series off right the Angels today with a 3:07pm matchup against the Angels before taking on the Cleveland Guardians back home in Toronto this upcoming weekend, Friday @7:07pm, Saturday @3:07pm and Sunday Funday matchup @1:37pm. Currently, the NY Yankees have the best record in the American League with 13 wins and 9 losses, with the LA Dodgers 16-6 & Atlanta Braves 16-7 leading the National League in wins. Toronto’s Vladdy Jr leads the American League in batting average .354%. Houston’s Jordan Alvarez leagues the MLB in homers with 10. Miami’s Liam Hicks leads the league in RBI’s with 21. Toronto’s pitcher Dylan Cease leads the league in strikeouts with 44. Angels pitcher Jose Soriano leads the league in wins with 5. That’s it for this week’s sports news, I hope the weather continues to warm up and you have a wonderful rest of the week. Thanks always for tuning in to read what we got cooking. We’ll see you all next Wednesday!
The Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home is seeking community members to join its Board of Directors.
This is your opportunity to help guide the future of long-term care in Norfolk County. As we plan for a new and modern nursing home, your voice can help shape decisions that affect residents, families, and our community.
The Board meets approximately six times each year. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Experience in finance, healthcare, law, governance or business are an asset but not required.
Our Board values diverse perspectives. We encourage applications from Indigenous community members and newcomers to Norfolk County. Apply by April 24, 2026
If you’re 16 or older, please take this short survey from GREAT. It asks about your work, education, and future job or training interests so we can better support our community Takes 30 mins to complete in person ONLY
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Development Corporation, which, while generating revenue and jobs through corporate partnerships (e. g., with Boralex), are often perceived as third-party structures rather than direct manifestations of Mohawk inherent jurisdiction. Such approaches, therefore, do not fully replace the need for an independent levy and tariff framework applied under direct Mohawk national authority.
The Haldimand Tract litigation—filed decades ago and encompassing claims of improper land sales and mismanagement—has a liability trial scheduled to begin in October 2026. While this process continues, unilateral provincial enforcement persists, often setting fire to Mohawk sails in the process. A comprehensive internal system could reduce reliance on such litigation outcomes or external grants, building self-sustaining capital for the second vessel.
Toward Parallel Prosperity on Shared Ground
From the perspective of Brant in 2026, this vision is not merely aspirational but pragmatic. The unchecked proliferation of unmarked or illicit activity negatively impacts local businesses, strains enforcement budgets, and disrupts daily life. Conversely, when Mohawk-led governance tools succeed, the entire region benefits from enhanced stability and reduced friction. While historical mistrust will not dissipate overnight, a consistent and transparent levy and tariff approach—encompassing stamps on tobacco, tolls on key corridors, and fees across energy, manufacturing, and trade—offers a tangible path forward. This framework asserts exclusive rights on Mohawk terms, effectively combats crime that benefits no local community, and strategically invests in long-term diversification, fostering improved infrastructure,
clean energy initiatives, skills development, and collective prosperity.
This approach aligns seamlessly with the Haldimand Proclamation’s intent of perpetual enjoyment and the Two Row Wampum’s principle of parallel navigation. Rather than perpetuating endless disputes over jurisdictional authority or enduring unilateral arrests and detentions without treaty-based mutual assistance, Mohawk authorities can establish their own regulations, generate revenue for their community, and fully equip their vessel for independent navigation.
The Grand River continues its flow, and in 2026, the critical dialogue in Brant and beyond should shift from questioning the existence of the grant or parallel sovereignty to actively exploring how Mohawks can operationalize it for sustainable growth, by and for Mohawk people, on their own waters.
Grand River Post Secondary Education Office Telephone: (519) 445-2219 Toll Free: 1 (877) 837-5180 P.O. Box 339 Fax: (519) 445-4296
Grand River Post Secondary Education Office
P.O. Box 339
2160 4th Line
2160 4th Line
Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Telephone: (519) 445-2219
Toll Free: 1 (877) 837-5180
Fax: (519) 445-4296
E-mail: info@grpseo.org
E-mail: info@grpseo.org
National Jelly Bean Day sweetens April 22 with candy fun and history
By Jace Koblun
April 22 marks National Jelly Bean Day, a light-hearted celebration dedicated to one of the world’s most colourful and versatile candies.
Observed annually on this date, the day invites people of all ages to enjoy the chewy, sugar-coated treats that have delighted generations. Jelly beans trace their roots back to the mid-1800s.
Boston confectioner William Schrafft helped popularize them during the American Civil War by encouraging customers to send the firm-shelled candies to Union soldiers. Their convenient, portable nature made them ideal for care packages. By the 1930s, their egg-like shape had firmly linked them to Easter baskets and egg hunts, though manufacturers now produce them year-round in countless flavours and
colours.
The candy gained even more fame in the 1980s when President Ronald Reagan, a devoted fan, kept a jar of jelly beans on his Oval Office desk. He began eating them as a way to quit smoking and continued the habit during meetings, using them as conversation starters. For his 1981 inauguration, the Herman Goelitz Candy Company supplied red, white, and blue jelly beans, even creating a new blueberry flavour specially for the occasion. Jelly beans later made their way into space aboard the 1983 Space Shuttle Challenger.
One jelly bean contains roughly four calories, making it easy to indulge without too much guilt –at least for the day. The holiday also nods to pop culture appearances, from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to literature like F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story “The Jelly-Bean.”
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Today, jelly beans come in traditional fruit flavours like cherry, lemon, and Very Cherry – a longtime bestseller – as well as adventurous options such as buttered popcorn, cinnamon, strawberry cheesecake, and even wild Harry Potter-inspired varieties including earwax and vomit. Making a single jelly bean takes between seven and 14 days, involving a chewy centre, flavouring, and multiple layers of hard sugar shell. Communities and families celebrate National Jelly Bean Day in many creative ways. Simple enjoyment tops the list: grabbing a bag of favourite flavours and sharing with friends or coworkers. Others host jelly bean tasting parties, guessing games, or charity raffles where participants guess the number of beans in a jar.
The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office is accepting tenders for Cleaning Services.
The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office is accepting tenders for Cleaning Services.
Frequency: 2 days per week
Frequency: 2 days per week
Start Date: June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028
Start Date: June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028
Experience: Experience an asset
Experience: Experience an asset
Work Setting: Office building
Work Setting: Office building
Duties:
Duties:
• Sweep and mop floors
• Dust furniture/window sills
• Sweep and mop floors
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Dust furniture/window sills
• Clean and disinfect all door handles and light switches
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Empty trash containers
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Wash windows
• Clean and disinfect all door handles and light switches
• Wax and polish floors
• Empty trash containers
• Wash windows
Must have own equipment.
• Wax and polish floors
Must have own equipment.
Take part in a community health survey to help us better understand the health status of our community! Participants must be at least 16 years old and reside on Six Nations OR belong to Six Nations and live in any of the following locations: Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton, or Niagara
If interested in viewing the office, please contact Lisa White at (519) 445-1947. Please submit a quote to: ElisaW@grpseo.org or
If interested in viewing the office, please contact Lisa White at (519) 445-1947.
Please submit a quote to: ElisaW@grpseo.org or
Grand River Post Secondary Education Office P.O. Box 339 2160 4th Line Rd. Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
The successful candidate must provide a police check. Deadline Date: April 23, 2026 at 4 PM.
Grand River Post Secondary Education Office P.O. Box 339 2160 4th Line Rd. Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
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The successful candidate must provide a police check.
Deadline Date: April 23, 2026 at 4 PM.
Contribute positively to the community while having your voice heard $50 in gift cards upon completion of the survey Up to $75 in gift cards for referring other community members Be entered into a monthly
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Relocation Sale
April 22 - 30th
Due to lack of ongoing community patronage, after 6 years in the prime location of the Iroquois Village Plaza, Life Sustainers is left with the option to relocate the business to online sales.
All purchases will be at 15% off while there are other clearance sales as well.
This includes all natural health supplements, essential oils, super foods, wellness remedies, organic personal & homecare, eco-friendly, earth friendly products & gift items.
Attention All Casino Fans!
The Six Nations Casino Bus Group has another Casino Trip Planned you’re invited!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 202 6
There have been a small number of customers over the 11 years in business who have regularly put Life Sustainers on their go-to list, and thank you for the support.
WHERE: Casino RAMA
HOW MUCH: $30/PERSON
I hope that you will continue to support the transition of a 100% Onkwehon:we woman owned business promoting natural wellness and earth-friendly sustainability that’s supports the health of community members, others and Mother Earth. What could have been a 11 year anniversary sale is going to be a relocation sale. May 1, 2026, Life Sustainers will close at the Iroquois Village Plaza.
The Casino Bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Dajoh/Community Parking lot and return back to Ohsweken around 7 p.m. (SN Parks and Recreation have asked that you park vehicles along the fence line on the North Side parking lot)
You can RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY by e-transfer $30 to pipedreams10@gmail.com
or phone: 519 802 5799 BINGO AND 50/50 WILL BE PLAYED DURING THIS BUS TRIP BRING YOUR $5 BILLS!!
OR you can pay in person on THURSDAY, April 2 3, 2026 at DAJOH SENECA ROOM from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM. EXACT CHANGE ONLY please!
Once $30 has been paid, no REFUNDS will be allowed. It will be your responsibility to sell your seat . THIS TRIP IS A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE BASIS The LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS: Friday, April 2 4, 2026 LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!!
For more information please contact via email: pipedreams10@gmail.com or phone: 519 802 5799 AND 50/50 WILL BE PLAYED DURING THIS BUS TRIP BRING YOUR $5 BILLS!!
CLUES ACROSS
1. Egyptian bull-god
5. Romanian monetary unit
8. Will Ferrell holiday film
11. “It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” actor
13. Error-related negativity
14. Volcanic crater
15. Boston Herald columnist
Margery
16. True market value
17. Italian term for exchange rate
18. Informal loan clubs
20. Men’s fashion accessory
21. Children’s craft supply
22. Extra benefits
25. In an early way
30. A judge has one
31. Soviet Socialist Republic
32. Tractor unit
33. Defunct supercomputer developer
38. Promotional materials
41. A forgetful state
43. One who beheads
45. Photographers
48. Small, rich sponge cake
49. Clergy’s vestment
50. Expressed pleasure
55. Abba __, Israeli politician
56. Zero
57. Ancient Greek word for “earless”
59. Nigerian governmental area
60. Mild expression of surprise
61. Places to hang things
62. Keyboard key
63. Make a mistake
64. One-time president of Republic of Korea CLUES DOWN 1. Bridge building degree
2. Expression of sorrow or pity
3. Large, stocky lizard
4. Romanian river
5. Communication
6. Stoats
7. Showcases
8. Bird of prey
9. King of Thebes
10. Cleaving tool
12. Large African antelope
14. Three are particularly notable
19. Meet one’s needs
23. C. European river
24. Dictator
25. Indicates how much out of
100 (abbr.)
26. The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet
27. Consume food
28. Woman (French)
29. Scrape a surface
34. Green vegetable
35. Pacific Standard Time
36. Capital of Brazilian city
37. Paddle
39. Cause to become insane
40. Drier and flakier
41. Mimic
42. ESPN personality Kimes
44. One who moves slowly
45. Secret political clique
46. Behind the stern of a ship
47. Supernatural force
48. Sanctuary
51. Swiss river
52. Grayish white
53. Engrave by coating
54. North Carolina university
58. Midway between south and southeast
SUDOKU Answers
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, a delay turns out to be a blessing this week. You end up somewhere better than planned with this redirected route. Trust how things turned out.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
A decision you have been avoiding suddenly seems completely obvious, Taurus. Money as well as work clarity arrives closer to the weekend. Hold on to it while you can.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You are the go-to person for the job when anyone needs some comic relief or a mood-lifter, Gemini. Your humor and insight will help someone more than you realize.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, offer your help to a friend or colleague in need but make sure you don’t go it alone. Enlist the help of others to ensure this new project goes smoothly.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
A compliment will hit you differently this week, Leo. You have earned the recognition, so don’t brush off the kind words that are offered to you in the next few days.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, something you thought was a problem this week, eventually will turn into a learning experience. This is a time for you to experience some emotional growth.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
It is time for an aesthetic and artistic reset, Libra. Figure out a way to change your decor, music playlist or your fashion sense. Your shift in attitude will attract good things.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
A moment of truth hits you this week, Scorpio. It won’t be dramatic, but it will clarify something you already knew. This revelation will free up mental space.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Last-minute plans can sometimes be the best plans, Sagittarius. Spontaneous fun is coming your way, so reach out and grab it.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, this week you will get proof that your effort matters to others. Praise from some close people in your life will have a notable impact.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
If you have been looking to expand your squad, Aquarius, this is the week when some new people will find you. A conversation helps you feel understood.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
You feel more motivated than usual, Pisces. Ride the wave that this energy boost offers you. It may be easy to get carried away, however.
