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Six Nations’ long-awaited land claim case against the Crown could drag out until 2037 according to the Ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. With the estimated length of the trial being five years and the potential for appeals, the case could drag out for over 10 years. The amount of money that could be owed to Six Nations will also make it the largest land claim case in Canadian history, if it is settled. According to Six Nations’ estimates, the value of the land claim could amount to anywhere from $13.9 billion to $8.7 trillion. The trial is expected to begin on Oct. 5 this year. Six Nations’ litigation comprises 46 unique claims centred on 950,000 acres of land along the Grand River (including Waterloo, Brantford, Caledonia) granted by the British to the Mohawks “and their allies” by the 1793 Haldimand Procla-
mation. Six Nations says the Haldimand Proclamation is a Section 35 Treaty that created a reserve and imposed related Crown duties, and that over the span of 150 years, the Crown improperly sold the lands and mismanaged the proceeds. Even at the absolute lowest end of the estimated financial compensation it would still be the largest land claim settlement in Canadian history. The largest previous land claim settlement in Canadian history was to the Siksika Nation, totalling $1.3 billion. Six Nations’ land claim case is divided into two main phases: phase one will determine Crown liability for the 46 claims, and phase two will determine damages arising from that liability, as well as cross claims (between Canada and Ontario). The federal government says where claims of this kind have merit, Canada resolves them financially and not through dispossession of any third-party property rights. The Six Nations people today live on only five percent of the original
Haldimand grant or roughly 48,000 acres. Phase one is scheduled to begin Oct. 5 and is expected to last up to five years. Phase two would follow. Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada are possible. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is an intervenor in the case and said it doesn’t expect a portion of any settlement. MCFN’s position is set out in its statement of defense: “MCFN supports Six Nations of the Grand River in its effort to hold the Crown accountable for its mismanagement and abuses relating to the lands allocated to Six Nations of the Grand River under the Haldimand Proclamation and related assets. “As an intervenor, MCFN participates in this action on a targeted basis as a steward of its history, its rights, and its traditional territory, all of which this litigation engages. MCFN seeks to ensure these topics are accurately, holistically, and respectfully portrayed and in MCFN’s own words. MCFN does not seek compensation for itself and does not intervene to prevent the Crown
Justice Ira Parghi has been appointed to preside over the FILE case.
from fulfilling its obligations to Six Nations of the Grand River.” There are two main defendants in the case: the Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, and the King in Right of Ontario, on behalf of the Government of Ontario. But as the beginning of the trial draws near, there are competing voices in the community, namely, the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council, and the Mohawk Workers. Elected Council has put a call out for the creation of a community-led ad-hoc committee to plan for the upcoming litigation and its results. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Downtown Brantford update STAFF REPORT
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BRANTFORD – Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive continues. Icomm Drive closure remains in place Icomm Drive has reopened between Market Street South and Clarence Street South. One lane remains open in each direction between Hill Street and Clarence Street South. Detours are available via Colborne Street, Dalhousie Street, and Clarence Street South.
The map below shows the affected lanes and traffic restrictions. Construction area map of the affected lanes and traffic restrictions on Icomm Drive Lorne Bridge Bell Canada utility relocation update Telecommunications splicing work has been completed throughout most of West Brant. Final splicing at maintenance holes on either side of the Lorne Bridge is planned in the coming weeks. Following this work, Bell Canada’s utility relocation will be complete. Public advisory Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged
to follow posted signage and allow extra travel time. Detour routes are being monitored and adjusted as needed to support traffic flow. Stay informed The City says they appreciate the community’s patience as this necessary infrastructure work continues. For information on road closures, including an interactive map, visit Brantford.ca/RoadClosures. To receive updates directly by email, visit Brantford.ca/ Subscribe. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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HipFest returns to Brantford’s Harmony Square on August 15 STAFF REPORT
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BRANTFORD – The City is pleased to bring back the free beloved outdoor rock concert, HipFest, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 to Harmony Square downtown Brantford from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening begins with live music by Backburner performing blues rock and soul blues, followed by The Hip Experience, Canada’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band. Food and local goods will be available for purchase. “The iconic music of The Tragically Hip not only floods people with a sense of nostalgia, it also brings together fans who share a love for their music,” said Jennifer Middleton, Special Events Supervisor. “We’re thrilled to offer the com-
munity an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of one of Canada’s most beloved bands through an unforgettable evening of live entertainment.” The Hip Experience is Canada’s ultimate tribute to The Tragically Hip. The Hip Experience is dedicated to faithfully recreating the live sound and energy of The Tragically Hip. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, The Hip Experience delivers note-for-note renditions of hits from every album in The Tragically Hip's catalog, capturing the essence of the original performances while connecting with audiences through their own dynamic stage presence. With a growing national following, the band has performed across Canada at festivals, theatres, and private events, earning a reputation for high-energy,
The evening begins with live music by Backburner performing blues rock and soul blues, followed by The Hip Experience, CanaFILE da’s ultimate Tragically Hip tribute band.
authentic shows that celebrate the legacy of one of Canada's most beloved rock bands. Their commitment to excellence and passion for music continues to captivate both longtime fans and new listeners alike. The Hip Experience will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
Backburner is originally from Brantford, Ontario and combines a fusion of Canadian roots blues rock and soul and blues and the band has been singing, performing, and playing together for 25-years. With four voices, twelve strings, a keyboard or two and a set
of drums, the band puts a brand-new spin on some great old and new soul, blues and Canadian roots music. They are inspired by Led Zeppelin, The Guess Who, The Sheepdogs, The Black Keys, Elton John, Leon Russell, The Black Crowes, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King and Aretha Franklin. Backburner is in the middle of recording their first album of original music at Jukasa Studios in Oshweken/Six Nations, Ontario. Backburner will take the stage at 7 p.m. Support local at the on-site marketplace where a variety of vendors and artisans will be selling a variety of handmade goods, unique treasures and more. Food trucks will also be onsite to purchase throughout the evening. Be sure to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the performances. Free parking is available
on weekends at the Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Drive). Brantford Transit is also available to attendees looking for transportation to Harmony Square with the main terminal conveniently located only one block away. Schedules, routes and rates are available online at www. Brantford.ca/Transit. For attendees looking for accessible transportation, Brantford Lift will be available and must be booked before 9:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. A full listing of Harmony Square summer programming can be found at calendar.brantford.ca/ HarmonySquare. Find more details on Harmony Square programs and events at Brantford.ca/HipFest or by calling 519-759-4150. Join the conversation on the Harmony Square’s Facebook page.
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Unfavorable weather? Join us indoors at Jamieson Portable, 1613 Chiefswood Rd. The program is free for Six Nations band members, with light refreshments available while supplies last. For inquiries, contact Jaycie from the Family Well-Being Program at (519) 717-5892.
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As for the trial, it will be overseen by one judge. Justice Ira Parghi has been appointed to preside over the case. Parghi, a Toronto lawyer, was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in 2024 by the Attorney General of
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Six Nations’ land claim case could run to 2037 continued Canada and Department of Justice, replacing justice C.A. Gilmore. Parghi is the daughter of East Indian immigrants who was born and raised in Kamloops, B.C. She holds a B.A. in in public policy from Stanford University, a Bachelor
of Laws from the University of Toronto and Masters of Public Policy from Harvard. She was admitted to the bars of Ontario, New York and California. Her private practice focused on litigation and, digital health, tort law,
health regulatory law and privacy and information law. Her biography describes her as an experienced adjudicator and has served on numerous boards throughout Toronto. There is no jury in land
claim cases. In Canadian land claim cases, one judge presides and makes the decision. Appeals, however, can be heard by three judges. Those judges would review the case and check for legal mistakes. In the supreme court,
the case would be heard by nine judges. Elected Council is holding a meeting on Aug. 11 at the community hall with its legal team from Blake, Cassels and Graydon to answer questions regarding the litigation.
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Attached to the Crown, Not Beneath It BENJAMIN DOOLITTLE UE ben@tworowtimes.com
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There is a distinction buried in the founding documents of this country that almost never gets spoken aloud, and it may matter more to the Grand River than any argument about acres or boundary lines. It is the difference between two ways a people can stand in relation to the Crown. You can be under the Crown's protection. Or you can be attached to it. The words sound like near neighbours. They are not. They are the difference between a subject and a nation, and nearly everything the Mohawks of the Grand River are owed turns on which of the two we are held to be. This is not a distinction we invented for the occasion. It sits in the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the instrument the Crown itself issued to describe how it would deal with the nations of this continent, and it offers two footings that could not be more different. Protection, for all its kindly sound, is the posture of a subject — someone the Crown looks after and, in the looking after, governs. Attachment is another thing entirely: a nation joined to the Crown the way one party is joined to another, a relationship the Crown recognizes rather than one it presides over. Those are not two grades of the same standing. They are two different legal worlds, and it decides a great deal which one you are held to live in. The Haldimand Proclamation of 1784 set the Grand River aside — six miles deep on either side, from the mouth of the
river to its source — for the Mohawks and those who would come after them, in acknowledgement of the loyalty they had given and the homelands they had lost in the American war. Our position, and I will name it as a position rather than a ruling handed down, because honesty is the only thing that makes an argument worth reading, is that the Haldimand Proclamation belongs to the second world. It was not a domestic arrangement between a government and its own subjects. It was an instrument between allies, nearer in kind to an international treaty than to anything found in the Indian Act, and in that respect close to singular — one of the very few instruments the Crown ever confirmed on that footing. The Crown understood the difference perfectly well, which is why it set about blurring it almost at once. In 1793, only nine years after Haldimand, Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe produced a new instrument for the very same territory that quietly did two things at the same time. It shrank the land the Crown was now prepared to acknowledge, and it opened the door to third parties as beneficiaries of what remained. Joseph Brant saw the manoeuvre for exactly what it was and refused to accept it. The shrinking of the map was only the visible half. The reframing underneath it was the half that has done the lasting harm, because from that year forward the Crown has worked, patiently and by small degrees, to convert a nation attached to it into a people gathered beneath it. You can watch that conversion happen in
something as ordinary as a word. When a relationship is spoken of as "Treaty 8," when it is given a number and filed as one more entry in a series, a great deal has already been decided before a single line of its content is read. A treaty with a number on it announces a domestic process. It says, before it says anything else, that this belongs to Canada's own internal order — to be administered, adjusted, and in the end controlled from within. That is genuinely how the numbered treaties function, and it is a real and honourable way for many nations to stand in relation to the Crown. But it is not our way, and it was never meant to be. To let the Grand River relationship be renamed and renumbered into that series would be to accept, quietly and in advance, the very demotion Simcoe began — to sign our name to being beneath the Crown when the whole point of Haldimand was that we stood beside it. You need not imagine what accepting that number would have cost us; you can look east. The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte received their own instrument from the same Governor Simcoe, in the same year of 1793, and it was drawn into the numbered series as Treaty No. 3½ — a fraction of a number, as if the relationship it recorded were itself a fraction of a thing. I say that with nothing but respect for our relations at Tyendinaga, whose footing was not of their own choosing. But the fork in the road could not be plainer. The same Crown, the same governor, the same year, and one community's instrument was numbered into Canada's internal order
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while the Grand River's foundational grant, the Haldimand Proclamation of 1784, stood apart and older than any of it. Had we taken the number, we would have taken the world the number belongs to, and closed with our own hands the very door it was drawn to close. You can watch a nation wrestle with that same demotion in real time, and reach for the wrong tool to escape it. At the end of July 2026, the body long known as the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta renamed itself the Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations, announcing that the new name "more accurately reflects and reinforces the sovereignty held by every First Nation throughout Treaty No. 8 Territory." Its Grand Chief, Trevor Mercredi, put it plainly: "Our Nations were sovereign long before the creation of Alberta, and no government has the authority to diminish our Treaty rights." I take that at its word and I honour the conviction in it — it is an assertion of sovereignty flung at a hostile provincial government, and it is not wrong about the sovereignty. But look at what the assertion is asked to stand on. It keeps the number and sets the word "sovereign" in front of it, as though sovereignty were an adjective you could bolt onto a treaty of 1899. You cannot make a domestic instrument international by renaming it. Sovereignty is a footing a people hold, not a word they add to a number. And here the legal history matters, because the difference is built into the country's own bones. When Canada was formed in 1867, section 109 of the Constitution Act settled the ownership
of lands and resources on the provinces as they then stood — but it did so, in its own words, "subject to any Interest other than that of the Province." That saving clause is the hinge the whole Grand River argument turns on: an interest already burdening the Crown's title in 1867, such as the Haldimand grant of 1784, is preserved against the province that inherited the land. Ontario took its title already carrying our interest, and section 109 is the reason it carries it still. But Treaty No. 8 was signed in 1899, and the land it covers was no province at all in 1867. It was Rupert's Land and the North-West Territory, transferred to Canada in 1870; Alberta was not carved out of it until 1905, and control of its lands and resources did not pass to the prairie provinces until 1930. There was no province "at the Union" out there for section 109 to fix, and no pre-Confederation title for a prior interest to burden. The very mechanism that carries the Grand River forward has no ground to stand on in the West. That is why a number can be dressed in the word "sovereign" and still not become what the Haldimand Proclamation already is. Our footing is not a matter of a better name. It is a matter of an instrument that predates and binds the very title Ontario holds, and a constitutional door — section 109 — written to keep exactly that kind of interest alive. And this is not a quarrel about vocabulary. It decides where the remedy lives. A domestic wrong is answered, if it is answered at all, inside a domestic system: on the Crown's own terms, by the Crown's own institutions, at the Crown's
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own pace, which is to say slowly enough that a grievance can outlive the people who first raised it. And a numbered treaty, whatever its value at home, stays at home. Being a domestic instrument through and through, it has no natural reach into the places where nations answer to one another — no matter how grave the breach, you cannot carry a domestic bargain into the councils of nations and demand that it be heard there. A wrong between nations is a different creature altogether. It is not so easily kept in the family. It reaches toward forums the Crown does not own and cannot quietly close. That is the practical stake in an argument that can be made to sound abstract. The footing you are held to determines not only what you are to the Crown, but what you are able to do on the day the Crown fails you. Walk down to the water and look at what six miles on either side actually takes in — the flats, the bush, the town, the farms, the streets people drive every day without once being told what question hangs over the ground beneath them. Then be clear about who this argument is not against. It is not against the families who bought their homes in good faith and hold deeds they were assured were sound. The neighbour on the next lot is not the adversary here. The argument that his title traces back to a Crown that reduced and reframed what it had no clean right to touch is an argument against that Crown, not against the man who trusted it. It is the Crown, and only the Crown, that has spent two and a half centuries trying
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Indigenous news briefs August 5th First Nations leaders remain critical of federal clean water bill More than 35 long-term drinking water advisories remain active as Indigenous leaders question liability and rights language in the legislation. As of late July, more than 35 First Nations communities across Canada still face long-term drinking water advisories. The legislation, introduced earlier this year, aims to establish standards, support infrastructure and provide funding for water systems on First Nations lands. Leaders have criticized key elements of the bill. They argue it limits federal liability and does not sufficiently recognize clean drinking water as a basic human right. Some have pointed to decades-long problems in certain communities, including industrial pollution and historical underfunding, as issues that require stronger protections. Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation has previously noted that the legislation is imperfect
even as discussions continue. Other First Nations organizations have echoed calls for clearer commitments on source water protection and enforceable standards. The federal government has stated that the bill includes measures for agreements between First Nations and other levels of government, along with dedicated funding. Officials have emphasized a focus on practical improvements rather than fixed deadlines for ending all advisories. Ontario communities form a significant portion of those still under advisory. The situation has drawn renewed attention as the legislation moves through parliamentary processes. The issue remains live. Communities under advisory continue to rely on bottled water, treatment systems and temporary measures while longer-term solutions are negotiated. Leadership across multiple First Nations has indicated they will keep pressing for amendments that better reflect community priorities and legal
obligations. AFN national chief meets premiers at Council of the Federation Discussions in Charlottetown focused on the economy, climate change and the upcoming First Ministers meeting Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Canada’s premiers on July 22, during the Council of the Federation gathering in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The meeting took place on Mi’kmaq territory. Topics included the Canadian economy, climate change and preparations for the First Ministers meeting scheduled for later in the year. The Council of the Federation brings together the premiers of the provinces and territories. First Nations participation in such meetings has varied over time, with ongoing advocacy for consistent and meaningful seats at the table. Economic development, resource projects and climate impacts on First Nations communities were
among the subjects raised. Climate change discussions touched on both mitigation efforts and the disproportionate effects felt in many Indigenous communities, particularly in northern and remote areas. No formal joint statement outlining specific commitments was issued immediately after the meeting. The national chief’s office indicated that follow-up would continue through existing channels ahead of the First Ministers gathering. The Charlottetown session forms part of a broader pattern of engagement between the Assembly of First Nations and provincial leaders. First Nations organizations have repeatedly called for early and substantive involvement in decisions that affect their rights, lands and economies. Northern First Nations continue to manage wildfire disruptions Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities face ongoing impacts including postponed events and evacuation pressures.
First Nations communities in northern Ontario continue to deal with the effects of the 2026 wildfire season, with Nishnawbe Aski Nation reporting adjustments to community events and sustained pressure on some members. Recent updates from Nishnawbe Aski Nation indicate that certain gatherings have been postponed because of fire activity and related safety concerns across the region. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place or have been recently lifted in various communities depending on fire behaviour and weather conditions. Leadership has emphasized the need for coordinated support covering shelter, transportation, health services and communication. The organization represents 49 First Nations across a large geographic area, many of which face challenges related to remote location and limited infrastructure during emergencies. Provincial and federal agencies have deployed resources, including firefight-
ing crews and emergency management support. Community leaders have continued to call for clear protocols that include early notification and direct involvement of First Nations leadership in response planning. The current season follows patterns seen in previous years, where rapid fire growth, dry conditions and wind have complicated containment efforts. Some communities have hosted or received evacuated residents from neighbouring areas, adding logistical demands. Nishnawbe Aski Nation has stressed the importance of culturally appropriate services and accurate, timely information reaching members. Postponed events reflect both practical safety considerations and the prioritization of community well-being during the active fire period. As weather patterns shift, fire activity is expected to change. Leadership continues to monitor conditions and work with emergency management partners.
First Nations press for public inquiry; Ontario offers limited review of wildfire response Chiefs of Ontario joins calls for independent examination after multiple communities were evacuated and some destroyed; province maintains its after-action approach STAFF REPORT
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First Nations leaders in northern Ontario continue to press the provincial government for a full public inquiry into its handling of the 2026 wildfire season, even as Ontario has declined the request and committed only to a limited review. The Chiefs of Ontario formally added its support to the call in late July, aligning with Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the chiefs of several directly affected communities. The combined pressure comes after more than a dozen First Nations faced full or partial evacuations, with at least two communities reporting near-total destruction of homes and infrastructure. Leaders have described serious gaps in communi-
cation, delayed support, and insufficient resources during the height of the fires. Several chiefs told media that communities received little or no advance warning before being forced to leave, in some cases with only hours to act. Evacuees have been housed in host communities across the province, including larger numbers relocated to southern Ontario with assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces. At a series of press conferences, including one at Queen’s Park, chiefs argued that an independent public inquiry with the power to compel testimony is necessary to examine operational decisions, emergency co-ordination, resource allocation, and the overall state of provincial preparedness. They have also called for long-term measures such as improved real-time
First Nations faced full or partial evacuations, with at least two communities reporting near-total destruction of FILE homes.
monitoring, greater First Nations involvement in fire management, and a dedicated recovery and compensation framework. Ontario’s response has been consistent: the government acknowledges the severity of the season, described as one of the worst on record, but maintains that a full public inquiry is not required. Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris and other officials have pointed to the volume of fires fought,
the number already extinguished, and ongoing coordination efforts. The province has indicated it will conduct an after-action review of its response rather than establish an independent inquiry. Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has stated that the organization is documenting the experience of member communities and will continue to push for accountability and structural improvements. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and individual community leaders have similarly framed the issue as both an immediate emergency failure and a longer-term question of how remote First Nations are treated when climate-driven disasters intensify. The human and material cost remains significant. Residents of communities that burned have
described losing homes, personal belongings, and community infrastructure. Some leaders have said members escaped with little more than the clothes they were wearing. Recovery planning is only beginning in the hardest-hit areas, and questions persist about timelines, funding sources, and the degree of First Nations control over rebuilding. Opposition parties at Queen’s Park have echoed the call for a public inquiry, arguing that only a process with subpoena power can fully examine what went wrong. The provincial government has not shifted its position. As of early August, dozens of wildfires remained active in the northwest, though many of the largest threats to specific communities had eased. Evacuation orders continue to be adjusted based on fire behaviour and
weather. Leadership organizations are maintaining public pressure while also focusing on immediate support for displaced members and the practical work of recovery. The dispute highlights deeper tensions over emergency management in remote northern territories, the adequacy of intergovernmental coordination, and the expectation that First Nations will be treated as partners rather than afterthoughts when disasters strike. Whether the province’s planned review will satisfy the demands for transparency and change remains an open question. Leaders have made clear they intend to keep the issue before the public and before both levels of government.
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BRANTFORD - Today, the City of Brantford hosted a community recognition event within Brantford’s beautiful Mohawk Park to acknowledge the significant impact that revenues received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have made to the Brantford community. Since 1999, the City has re-invested casino funds through annual contributions to not-for-profit organizations, administered by the Brant Community Foundation. As of November, the City has received more than $110 million dollars in total gaming revenue payments from OLG as a host community, including $4,718,169 in 2025-26. “Since this program’s inception, the City has proudly re-invested these funds through annual
Mayor Kevin Davis said, “We are deeply grateful for the ongoing partnership with OLG."
contributions to support the efforts of various notfor-profit organizations in our community,” says Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis. “We are deeply grateful for the ongoing partnership with OLG and for their ongoing commitment as a corporate citizen and generous contributor to Brantford's growth and well-being.” “OLG truly values being a long-standing partner in the City of Brantford
and communities across Ontario,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager. “Every dollar of OLG’s profit is returned to Ontario to support the things people care about most, like critical infrastructure, local initiatives, grant programs and community events. Those dollars are making a difference here in Brantford. The impact wouldn’t be possible without the great
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team at Elements Casino Brantford, whose work supports both the local economy and community well-being. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario.” “The Brant Community Foundation is proud of its partnership with the City of Brantford and its City Grants community granting program. Since 2001, the program has helped to shape the vitality and sense of belonging that is
enjoyed in our community. The City is committed to working with local charities and nonprofit organizations to facilitate opportunities to enhance community wellbeing through grants that align with the City’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan priority areas. “The Brant Community Foundation plays a key role in carefully reviewing applications and recommending funding, ensuring that grants make the greatest possible impact across the community” said Anne Marie Peirce, Executive Director of the Brant Community Foundation. To date, the Brant Community Foundation has administered over 1,600 grants on behalf of the City. Many of these organizations would not be able to continue to deliver vital programs and services to our community without the essential support provided by the City and the Casino Legacy Fund.
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to change what we are without ever once admitting out loud that it was doing so. So when you hear the Grand River spoken of as a domestic matter — a file to be processed, a claim to be managed, a treaty still waiting for its number — hear it for what it is. It is the oldest move the Crown has, the one it began in 1793 and has never once stopped making: the slow, unadmitted demotion of a nation into a subject. We were attached to the Crown. We were not gathered beneath it. Brant knew the difference and would not sign it away, and neither will those who carry his posterity now. Call the relationship by its right name, insist on the footing the Haldimand Proclamation actually set, and the Crown's whole comfortable arrangement begins to come apart at the seam it has worked hardest to hide. A number is not our name.
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By Jazz Fuller Good day Ladies & Gents, I hope your week is going as well as the LA Dodgers week is going! The reigning back to back world series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have officially won the Tarik Skubal trade deadline sweepstakes by acquiring the Cy Young Award winning All-star left handed monster this past weekend. The Dodgers already had one of the best starting pitching rotations in baseball history but they
might’ve just solidified having the best starting rotation ever established in MLB baseball history after the addition of Tarik Skubal. When healthy, the Dodgers starting rotation will consist of Tarik Skubal (Allstar), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2026 Finals MVP & Allstar), Blake Snell (Former Allstar), Justin Wrobleski (Allstar) & Shohei Ohtani (Former MVP & Allstar) along with no slouches in pitchers Roki Sasaki, Kris Bubic & Tyler Glasnow. It’s almost set in stone that the Dodgers will be back in the world series final this upcoming Fall winning possibly their 3rd World Series Title in a row. In other MLB baseball news, The Toronto Bluejays departed with starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was a big piece of last year’s team that had the bluejays within an
inning away of winning the 2025/2026 world series title. Gausman was traded to the Chicago Cubs. Although the Bluejays hopes of making this year’s postseason, that didn’t stop the team from making some major moves at this year’s trade deadline. The Bluejays actually acquired the second most sought after starting pitcher that was available after Tarik Skubal in Jose Soriano. Soriano has been having a fantastic season this year for the Anaheim Angels posting a 3.29 era to go along with a 9-6 record with 127 strikeouts on the year. The Bluejays also acquired starting pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Gausman trade as well as starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti from the Houston Astros for Bluejays Golden Glove award winning outfielder Dalton Varsho. Gausman
& Varsho will be missed in Toronto moving forward but both moves significantly helped the Bluejays in the long run clearing up some cap space as well as making room for up and comers in the Bluejays farm system who currently has four of the top 100 prospects in all of major league baseball. Whether the Bluejays make the playoffs or not this season they are set up to be a competitive baseball team capable of beating any one for the foreseen future. In NHL hockey news, the new goat Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks signed a massive five-year $94-million dollar extension last Wednesday to continue to be a Shark for the foreseeable future. This deal kicks up a $18.8 million dollar cap hit and it stands to be the highest in the entire league
when it kicks in. Celebrini finished the 2025/2026 season fourth in Hart Trophy voting and was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay award after erupting for 115 points in 82 games during his age-19 campaign season. Celebrini could’ve asked for 20% of the team cap space which would have been $20.8 million but attempted to be “team-friendly” and take a little less and leave some money for his team to operate/grow through other financial moves with regard to creating other team roster moves. Celebrini was seen training with Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna throughout this off season both on and off the ice as the superstar Celebrini has been helping young McKenna prepare to play in his NHL debuting rookie campaign season.
McKenna was quoted saying “My trainer’s probably wouldn’t like to hear this but there was a week where we were on the ice for like 17 hours. Crazy but every skate out there, you’re getting better and it’s a competitive group, so I’ve had a lot of fun with it.”Mckenna and Celebrini will have their first head to head game against one another this upcoming October 19th when the San Jose Sharks visit Toronto to take on the Leafs in regular season action. That is it for this week’s edition of the wonderful world of sports. I hope every one enjoyed their long weekend and continues to enjoy the 6 weeks or so left of Summer 2026. Thanks for tuning in to read our newspaper, we at the Two Row Times appreciate each and every one of you! See ya next week!
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Six Nations Chiefs eye fourth straight Mann Cup after strong regular season By 2RT Staff The Six Nations Chiefs have set their sights on a fourth consecutive Mann Cup after finishing the 2026 Major Series Lacrosse regular season in first place. The club recorded 16 wins in 18 games and secured the top seed in the seven-team league. That result gives the Chiefs homefloor advantage through the Ontario playoffs and positions them to host the national championship series if they advance. As three-time defending national champions, the Chiefs are chasing a rare four-peat. The last time the franchise won three consecutive Mann Cups was in the mid-1990s. A fourth straight title in 2026 would mark the first such run in club history and would bring the team’s overall national championship total to 10. The Chiefs open the best-of-five Major Series Lacrosse semi-final against
the Cobourg Kodiaks at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Six Nations. The other semi-final pairs the Oakville Rock and the Peterborough Lakers. The winner of the Ontario final will face the Western Lacrosse Association champions in the best-of-seven Mann Cup series, scheduled for September. Team officials have described the regular-season finish as one of the primary goals for the year, specifically the securing of homefloor advantage. With that objective met, attention has turned to the playoffs and the larger aim of extending the current championship streak. The Chiefs have built a strong record of success in recent seasons, capturing the Mann Cup in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The current roster and coaching staff enter the post-season with the experience of those title runs and the pressure that comes with defending a championship.
Local support is expected to be strong once the playoffs begin in earnest at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. The building has served as a reliable home venue during previous successful campaigns, and another deep run would again put Six Nations lacrosse in the national spotlight. The path to a fourth consecutive title is not guaranteed. The Major Series Lacrosse playoffs are competitive, and the Western Lacrosse Association side that emerges will present its own challenge in the national final. Still, the Chiefs enter the post-season as the team to beat after a dominant regular season. Further updates will follow as the semi-final series progresses and the Ontario champion is determined. For now, the focus in Six Nations remains on the immediate task of advancing and on the larger possibility of making franchise history in September.
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JOB POSTING: Regulatory Affairs Trainee Department: Administration Reports To: General Manager Status: Full-Time Location: Six Nations Natural Gas Limited Partnership Salary: TBD
Position Summary Six Nations Natural Gas (SNNG) is seeking a motivated individual interested in developing a career in utility regulation. The Regulatory Affairs Trainee is a developmental position designed to provide hands-on training in all aspects of natural gas utility regulation and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) proceedings. Working closely with the General Manager, regulatory consultants, legal counsel, and other industry professionals, the trainee will progressively develop the knowledge and practical experience necessary to support regulatory applications, represent the utility in regulatory proceedings, and ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in regulatory affairs while contributing to the long-term sustainability and affordability of natural gas service for the Six Nations community. Regulatory Affairs Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the Regulatory Affairs Trainee will learn to: • • • • • •
Learn the complete OEB hearing process from application through final decision. Attend settlement conferences, technical conferences, and hearings. Monitor filing deadlines and regulatory compliance requirements. Maintain regulatory records and supporting documentation. Research legislation, regulations, Board decisions, policies, and regulatory requirements. Support ongoing compliance with Ontario Energy Board licences, codes, rules, and reporting obligations. Education A diploma or degree in one or more of the following disciplines is considered an asset: • • • • • • • •
Commerce Economics Public Administration Political Science Environmental Studies Law Indigenous Governance Regulatory Affairs
Career Development This position has been established as part of Six Nations Natural Gas’s long-term succession planning strategy. The successful candidate will receive progressive training and increasing responsibility with the goal of developing the knowledge, technical expertise, and practical experience necessary to support and ultimately complete regulatory functions on behalf of Six Nations Natural Gas.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to pick up an application package at Six Nations Natural Gas, 1953 Fourth Line Road (Blue bldg) and submit along with cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until August 5, 2026 at 3:30. NO LATE APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN PERSON: Six Nations Natural Gas Limited Attn: General Manager 1953 Fourth Line Road (blue bldg.) Ohsweken, Ontario, NOA IMO OR BY EMAIL: tracy@sixnatgas.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re pure rocket fuel this week, Aries. Charge ahead with all of your bold ideas. Your charisma is off the charts right now. Use it before your energy starts to wane. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Treat yourself to something delicious and expensive this week, Taurus. Just do not blame the cosmos when you get the receipt for this luxury. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Say yes to spontaneous plans this week, Gemini. Your brain is going a mile a minute, so you may need someone along for the ride to keep you grounded. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, right now home is your fortress, so create a welcoming space to relax and recharge. You may want to spend some time in the kitchen baking up something delicious.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The spotlight is on you this week, Leo. Shine as brightly as you can, post that selfie and own the room you walk into. Be grateful to those who helped get you to the top. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 All of your organizational superpowers will be activated this week, Virgo. Tackle that messy drawer you have been putting off or conquer a chaotic schedule. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, romance and fun are in the air for you. Your charm level is very high this week, and you may have a lot of people circling in your orbit as a result. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you will dig out all of the secrets this week like a super sleuth. Although you are on the hunt for information, remember to keep these pursuits lighthearted. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your adventure mode is engaged, Sagittarius. It’s time to book the trip, try an exotic dish or say something wild. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Reward yourself with something that makes you feel important, Capricorn. It may be different depending on the day, and only you know what you desire. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Someone is ready to hear any wild ideas you can come up with, Aquarius. Tap into any genius that arises in your brain and share it with your close crew. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week is about dreamy and magical vibes, Pisces. It’s the perfect time to create art, fall in love with a song or float through the week.
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