Eight people are facing a raft of charges after police shut down a tobacco manufacturing facility on Six Nations last May in connection with an investigation known as Project Panda.
In a joint press release, the Six Nations Police and Ontario Provincial Police said Project Panda resulted in the seizure of more than 25,000 kg of contraband tobacco they say was part of a non-Indigenous criminal network operating on the reserve.
In February 2025, the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OECB) began Project Panda to support the Six Nations Police investigating “a criminal network producing and manufacturing contraband tobacco” on the territory, the media release states.
In May 2025, the investigation led to the seizure of contraband tobacco and more than 1,360 lbs. of cannabis.
The investigation
remained ongoing and after a continued review of evidence, police arrested eight people last month in connection with the facility.
Police arrested the suspects over a week, from Jan. 20, 2026 to Jan. 26, 2026.
The following individuals are facing a host of charges:
-Laura Fernanda Rodriguez Reyes, 26, of Ancaster
-Edson Ivan Martinez Alvarez, 32, of Ancaster
-Moises Agustin Mendoza Sanchez, 22, of Hamilton
-Juan Antonia Murilla Mendez, 36, of Hamilton
-Juan Jose Salazar Paz, 37, of Hamilton.
Each of the above are facing the following charges:
-Trafficking in contraband tobacco
-Unlawful manufacturing of a tobacco product
-Unlawful packaging of a tobacco product
-Unlawful possession or sale of tobacco products
-Possession of tobacco manufacturing equipment
-Possession of illicit cannabis
-Possession for the purpose of distributing Yuze Wang, 26, of Markham, was also arrested and charged with trafficking in contraband tobacco and unlawful pos-
session or sale of tobacco products.
All of the accused were taken into custody and released on a promise to appear in court in Brantford on Mar. 5.
Two men from Ohsweken were also arrested and charged.
Ethan Kanghu Cho, 26, of Ohsweken, was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, device or ammunition.
Haeki Cho, 57, of Ohsweken, has been charged with contravention of firearm storage regulations and unauthorized possession of a firearm. They are expected to appear in a Brantford court to answer to the charges on Mar. 6.
Police said in the media release that proceeds from the facility, “were not invested in nor utilized by the community.
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In a joint press release, the Six Nations Police and Ontario Provincial Police said Project Panda resulted in the seizure of more than 25,000 kg of contraband tobacco they say was part of a non-Indigenous criminal network operating on the reserve. OPP
Indspire Awards 2026 in Nova Scotia
For over three decades the Indspire Awards have recognized Indigenous visionaries and role models;
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Indspire has announced the recipients of the 2026 Indspire Awards, honours given to Indigenous professionals and youth whose leadership, innovation and service strengthen communities across Turtle Island. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 14 at the Halifax Convention Centre in Nova Scotia.
Considered the highest distinction the Indigenous community bestows on its own, the Indspire Awards celebrate achievements across diverse fields and provide role models for future generations. This year’s announcement was made during a nationally livestreamed presentation hosted by Indspire President and CEO Jocelyn W. Formsma and 2018 Métis Youth Laureate Tracie Léost.
A notable addition in
2026 is the inaugural Music category, reflecting the expanding global influence and creativity of Indigenous artists. Laureates span categories including youth achievement, arts, business and commerce, culture and heritage, education, health, law and justice, public service and sports.
“A community cannot exist without the hard work and determination of certain individuals to help build and sustain them. These outstanding First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders’ achievements and services are representative of that, strengthening our communities across Turtle Island,” says Indspire’s Instagram account.
Recipients include First Nation Youth laureate Tia Wood of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta; Inuit Youth laureate Simik Komaksiutsiksak of Kangiqliniq, Nunavut; and Métis Youth recipient Garrett
Hrechka of the Manitoba Métis Federation. In the arts category, Jessica Brown from Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, is among the honourees.
Other categories recognize leaders such as Albert Dumont for culture, heritage and spirituality; Dr. Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin in health; Naiomi Walqwan Metallic in law and justice; and Bernard A. “Buzz” Manuel in sports. The lifetime achievement award will be presented to Fred Kelly (Kizhebowse Makwa) of the Ojibways of Onigaming, Ontario.
Indspire acknowledged the support of partners including the Government of Canada and corporate sponsors that help sustain the awards and related programming. The organization also invests in Indigenous education through bursaries and scholarships across the country.
Six Nations Library suddenly closes; CEO devastated
The Six Nations Public Library is closed indefinitely after a closed-door decision by Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council last September.
The library’s board was only given one day’s notice.
“We are devastated,” read an emotional post on the Six Nations Public Library Facebook page last week.
The library shuttered its doors on Friday, Feb. 13, with no alternative space for the library, which is celebrating its 60th birthday this year.
SNGR made the decision to close the building during a meeting on Sept. 8, 2025 “to support a comprehensive structural assessment to determine potential hazards, and establish what immediate and long-term measures are required to ensure safety.”
Feather Maracle (Library CEO) and Donald Lynch (Board Chair) were
informed of the motion on Feb. 12 and had to vacate the next day.
The library, housed
on Chiefswood Road in the heart of Ohsweken, is the oldest First Nations library in the world
“Your Library has a CEO and is governed by a Board,” the SNPL said in the Facebook post. “It is not a department under SNGR Council. We offer our services from a Council-owned building.”
The library opened at the Chiefswood Road location in 1967, which was the old doctor’s residence.
I am very very sorry,” Maracle wrote. “I know what the Library means to the Community. This news is very fresh. I am working in the background on our next steps. The Six Nations Public Library is the oldest and largest First Nation public library in the world. We were established on March 3, 1966.”
Maracle said they will still be celebrating Chapter 60 (their 60th anniversary) on Mar. 3. but they’re not sure where or how.
“We have a long history, and have much to cele-
brate. We will celebrate more Chapters in our future, always honouring the Chiefs of 1909 who first decided Six Nations would have a public library on these lands,” wrote Maracle. “I will share more details as I have them. I continue to move forward with a good mind. Please share your good mind with me, Library staff, Library board and all the Library Lovers!”
SNGR Public Relations Coordinator Darrien Bomberry told the Two Row Times he would look into why the decision to conduct a structural assessment was made behind closed doors and where the library will be housed in the interim, if at all.
The Two Row Times also asked why the library board was only given one days’ notice but did not hear back by press time.
Settlement compensation: your money, your plan
Your compensation is yours. Planning ahead can help you use it in ways that honour your goals, values, family and community.
Receiving compensation can bring many emotions. You may have ideas about how you want to use this money, and you may also feel unsure. Your compensation belongs to you, and you have the choice to decide what feels right for your life, your family and your future.
Be aware of people or organizations offering advice that does not respect your wishes or boundaries.
Some people find it helpful to take time before making big financial decisions.
It is okay to pause, ask questions and seek guidance from a trusted financial professional, community organization or person in your circle.
Understanding your short-, mediumand long-term goals may help you plan. Consider if arranging to receive your compensation through monthly payments may help you meet those goals.
Planning with care can help your compensation continue to support your wellbeing over time.
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"The Six Nations Public Library is the oldest and largest First Nation public library in the world. We were established on March 3, 1966.," Library CEO Feather Maracle said in a post. FILE
Reclaiming Sovereignty: Flow of responsibility and the duty imposed by law in the Grand River Territory
Reclaiming Sovereignty:
Acquired Territory, Constitutional Burden, and the Duty Imposed by Law in the Grand River Corridor
The Grand River Territory was not a charitable land grant. It was acquired territory—acknowledged and set apart in 1784 for the “exclusive use and enjoyment” of the Mohawks and their posterity following alliance, military service, and displacement during the American Revolution. That distinction is foundational. The corridor was not a discretionary administrative reserve carved out of undisputed Crown domain. It was territory recognized by the Crown after Mohawk acquisition and political continuity in a transformed geopolitical landscape.
If that dedication imposed a constitutional condition upon sovereignty, then everything layered onto the six-mile corridor since 1784—provincial statutes, municipal taxation regimes, infrastructure authorities, licensing systems—must operate subject to that burden. The question is not whether governments have acted as though the corridor were unburdened. The question is whether they were ever entitled to.
That distinction—between land and territory—is critical.
Under Canadian statutory frameworks, “lands” often refer to parcels administered under federal legislation such as the
Indian Act. These lands exist within a system of delegated oversight. Title may be described as held “for the benefit” of a band, but alienation powers, taxation authority, and expropriation frameworks remain circumscribed. This is not territorial sovereignty in the international sense. It is statutory administration within a federal system.
“Territory,” by contrast, reflects inherent jurisdiction. For the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, territory is bound to law, kinship, diplomacy, and economic networks that predate Confederation. It encompasses not only surface occupation but underlying interests: waters, minerals, timber, transit routes, and the economic potential flowing from them. These interests do not evaporate because fee-simple title has been registered in a provincial land registry. Canadian jurisprudence recognizes that Indigenous interests can persist beneath asserted Crown sovereignty. Registration is not constitutional extinguishment.
When discourse narrows to “Land Back,” it frames the issue as parcel transfer. “Territory Back” restores the proper scale: jurisdictional authority across the original corridor, including regulatory, fiscal, and economic control consistent with constitutional commitment.
Internationally, acquired territory refers to land obtained through recognized means—cession, treaty, recognized occupation, or acknowledged transfer of sovereignty. Once acknowl-
edged, such territory is not treated as provisional occupancy but as juridical entitlement. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms that Indigenous peoples have rights to the lands, territories, and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied, or otherwise acquired, and that states shall give legal recognition and protection to these territories consistent with Indigenous customs and tenure systems.
The Grand River corridor fits that language. It was not assigned as a favour; it was acknowledged and set apart as territory acquired and to be enjoyed exclusively by Mohawk posterity. If that acknowledgment is constitutional in character, then under both domestic hierarchy and international standards, it carries binding force.
Modern governance within the six-mile boundary proceeds as though the corridor were ordinary provincial land. The Municipal Act, 2001 empowers municipal councils to levy property taxes, enact bylaws, and regulate local matters. The Planning Act authorizes rezoning, subdivisions, and development approvals that transform farmland into residential and industrial estates. The Assessment Act supplies the valuation mechanism that underpins municipal taxation. The Electricity Act, 1998 structures transmission corridors and provincial grid control. The Conservation Authorities Act governs watershed regulation along the Grand River.
Federally, the Telecommunications Act and the Radiocommunication Act establish national control over telecom networks and spectrum licensing. The Canada Transportation Act structures national transportation undertakings intersecting the corridor.
Each statute asserts authority. Each presumes that Ontario and Canada possess unburdened sovereignty within the corridor. None explicitly administers its powers subject to the prior dedication for exclusive use and enjoyment.
Ontario has argued in various contexts that it established itself on the land irrespective of the Haldimand commitment, partly because the dedication is not categorized as a modern Section 35 treaty. But constitutional character does not depend on administrative classification. A Crown assurance that burdens sovereignty does not dissolve because later statutes omit reference to it. If the dedication formed part of the constitutional architecture inherited at Confederation, then provincial sovereignty was inherited subject to that condition.
The Manitoba Language Rights Reference clarifies how hierarchy operates. The Supreme Court of Canada held that statutes enacted contrary to constitutional requirements were invalid, even after decades of operation. Constitutional supremacy is not defeated by administrative practice. Legislation inconsistent with higher law is of no force or effect, though courts may preserve continuity tem-
porarily to prevent chaos.
The absence of a criminal penalty for violating the Haldimand dedication does not diminish its potential constitutional force. Constitutional obligations are often structural rather than penal. They bind through hierarchy, not punishment.
If the Grand River dedication imposed a constitutional condition, then public officers—municipal councillors, provincial ministers, federal regulators—are under a duty imposed by law to administer their powers consistently with that condition. The remedy for breach is not prosecution; it is declaration. If necessary, mandamus compels observance of the duty.
Authority flows downward through offices; responsibility flows upward.
Municipal councils exercise delegated provincial power under the Municipal Act and Planning Act. They cannot exercise more sovereignty than the province holds. If the province’s sovereignty in the corridor is burdened, municipal authority is doubly constrained.
Provincial ministers— Municipal Affairs, Energy, Environment—administer statutes that structure land use and infrastructure. Their portfolios derive authority from legislation enacted by the Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Lieutenant Governor in the name of the Crown. If the Crown pledged exclusive use and enjoyment of the corridor, those ministers must administer their portfolios subject to that pledge.
The Lieutenant Gov-
ernor, as the Crown’s representative in right of Ontario, embodies provincial sovereignty. Orders in Council, regulations, and Royal Assent flow through that office. If the Crown’s honour was pledged to Mohawk posterity in relation to the Grand River corridor, the representative of that Crown cannot treat the pledge as symbolic. At the federal level, Parliament and responsible ministers exercise authority over telecommunications, spectrum, and transportation. Those powers are exercised in the name of the Crown in right of Canada. If the dedication binds sovereignty itself, federal action within the corridor must align with it.
Telecommunications makes the constitutional collision especially visible. Canada treats telecom not as mere commerce but as a core sovereign function. The Telecommunications Act structures national connectivity. The Radiocommunication Act vests spectrum licensing and control in federal authority. Connectivity supports defence, commerce, emergency services, and governance. Telecom is a prong of sovereignty. Yet telecom infrastructure in the Grand River corridor occupies territory pledged for exclusive use and enjoyment. Historically, the irony is profound. Alexander Graham Bell’s early work in the Brantford region unfolded alongside Mohawk communities. Bell studied the Mohawk language and later received honorary recognition within the
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community. Early telephone demonstrations included Mohawk words spoken into the transmitter. The corridor’s telecom history is intertwined with Mohawk presence.
Today, spectrum is monetized nationally through geography physically situated on pledged territory. Towers are sited. Fiber is laid. Subscription revenue flows from households within the six-mile boundary. If telecom is sovereign authority exercised through land, then it is sovereign authority exercised through land constitutionally burdened by prior dedication.
Sovereignty cannot expand in one direction while pretending that earlier constitutional commitments never existed. Telecom may continue—but as burdened sovereignty, administered subject to the exclusive-use condition.
The economic stakes are substantial. Residential and commercial development across the corridor represent asset values in the billions. Beneath each home lie pipes, fiber cables, hydro lines, and roadway infrastructure created through planning
approvals. Aggregate extraction removes subsurface resources under provincial licence. Agricultural production generates export value. Insurance markets collect premiums tied to property and vehicles operating within the corridor.
Yet Mohawk institutions outside federal statutory frameworks have no independent revenue base proportionate to this wealth. There are no corridor-funded Mohawk education endowments. No healthcare systems capitalized by land-based revenue. No elder-care trust sustained by infrastructure participation. No territorial insurance architecture capturing risk borne by pledged land.
Vehicles traverse the territory daily, insured under provincial systems. Aircraft pass overhead. Pipelines and transmission corridors create environmental exposure. Risk is monetized elsewhere. The land bears exposure; the beneficiary class receives no structural return.
The objective is not chaos or confrontation. It is recognition. If municipal councils, provincial ministers, the Lieutenant
Governor, and federal authorities acknowledge that the Grand River corridor is acquired territory burdened by constitutional dedication and affirmed by international standards such as UNDRIP, they can realign administration voluntarily. Taxation regimes can be adjusted. Infrastructure compacts can be negotiated. Telecom and transmission can be administered in partnership rather than unilateral presumption.
If they do not, courts may be asked to declare what constitutional hierarchy already implies: that the Crown and its officers are under a duty imposed by law to observe the exclusive use and enjoyment condition of the Grand River Territory.
The Grand River corridor is not merely a municipal footprint. It is pledged territory. Acquired territory. Territory embedded in constitutional order. If that condition is recognized, sovereignty within the six-mile boundary will be administered as it always should have been: not as absolute dominion, but as authority exercised within the limits of a prior pledge.
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MarketFest: In Peace and Friendship
By 2RT Staff
BRANT COUNTY - One person is in custody following a firearms incident in Burford.
Today, February 12, 2026, at approximately 3:47 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle. The complainant reported the driver of the vehicle brandished a firearm. The weapon was not discharged. There were no injuries.
The suspect was located at approximately 7:30 am, at an address on Huron Street in Woodstock.
Members of the Woodstock Police Service responded and took the suspect into custody without incident.
Following the arrest, a 33-years-old male, Mr. Garrett Joseph LAHEY awas transferred into Brant County OPP custody and subsequently charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Assault with a Weapon
· Pointing a Firearm
· Possession of Weapons for a Dangerous Purpose
· Careless Use of a Firearm
· Dangerous Operation
· Driving While Prohibited
The OPP wishes to thank Woodstock Police Service for their assistance with this investigation.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-3101122. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
By Jazz Fuller
Welcome back to the sports world, let’s dive right in! After a few cracks at it Team Canada has finally sniped some gold medals at the olympics!
Canadian trio of Ivan Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann & Valerie Maltais successfully defended their 2022 olympic gold medal by taking down the Speed-Skating Team Pursuit competition. Megan Oldham took down a gold medal for Team Canada in the Freeski Big Air competition and the slope mogul king Mikael Kingsbury snagged a gold medal in the Men’s Dual Mogul
know the score.
Scoreboard Watchin' 2026 Week 6ix
competition, which was Canada’s first gold medal of the 2026 Milano Cortina games. Currently Team Canada stands at 3 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 5 bronze medals for a total of 12 medals. Women’s Hockey Team Canada has already secured at least a silver medal as they look to avenge a 5-0 loss to Team USA last week, playing in the gold/silver medal final this upcoming Thursday February 19th. The gold medal game is set for a 1:10pm start with Team USA currently a -2.5 goal 1.22 heavy favourite. Team Canada should be much better this time around
with Team Captain Marie-Philip Poulin back in action after her injury earlier in the tournament. She has scored 3 goals in her past 2 games, scoring both of Team Canada’s goals in a 2-1 semifinal victory over Team Switzerland this past Monday. She was injured and didn’t play in last week’s game against 5-0 loss to team USA. Heading into the final, Team Canada carries in a 5-1 record up against an absolute juggernaut in Team USA as the Americans holds a flawless 6-0 record scoring 31 goals, only giving up 1 goal, and holding down 5 shutout victories in a row.
Team USA hasn’t given up a single goal since their opening matchup against Team Czechia over 12 days ago. Head to head overall, Team Canada holds a 10687 wins edge over Team USA. Very few rivalries in sports have been as fierce as Team USA vs Team Canada in Women’s hockey. This will be the seventh time in eight gold medal games that United States vs Canada square off in the olympic championship title game. In the Men’s hockey side of things, Team Canada heads into their Quarterfinal matchup against Team Czechia tomorrow on an absolute tear. The Men’s
team is currently 3-0 with 20 goals scored and only 3 goals given up. 19 year old phenom Macklin Celebrini currently leads the team in goals scored with 4 snipes in 3 matchups. Connor McDavid currently leads the team in points scored with 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in just three games. Goalie Jordan Bennington currently has 2 wins in 2 games and Logan Thompson is 1-0 is his one game between the pipes. Jordan Bennington looks to get the starting nod ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against Czechia in a 10:40am elimination matchup start time with
the loser of the game heading back home medal-less.Currently the top 5 medal counts as of Tuesday February 17th, 2026 looks like this:
2026 WINTER OLYMPICS MEDAL COUNT
1. TEAM NORWAY 13 golds, 8 silvers, 9 bronze. 30 Total Medals 2. TEAM ITALY 9 golds, 4 silvers, 11 bronze. 24 Total Medals
3. TEAM USA 6 golds, 9 silvers, 5 bronze. 20 Total Medals
4. TEAM NETHERLANDS
6 golds, 6 silvers, 1 bronze. 13 Total Medals
5. TEAM AUSTRIA 5 golds, 8 silvers, 3 bronze. 16 Total Medals 11. TEAM CANADA 3 golds, 4 silvers, 5 bronze. 12 Total Medals
In Basketball news, It was NBA ALL-STAR Weekend this weekend, with a little shift in how the games were played. Players were split into three teams, Team Stripes, Team Stars & Team World. Team Stripes were the OG’s of the American NBA stars, Team Stars were the young guns of the American NBA stars and Team World was represented by the league’s best Non-American athletes. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers took down the 3 point contest tournament after not playing a single game this year due to injury. Miami Heat’s Kesha Johnson took down the slam dunk contest, defeating Spurs rookie Carter Bryant in the final. Team Stars took down the old heads of Team Stripes in the finale of the Allstar game with a final of 47-21 in the 12 minute championship game. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took down Allstar Game MVP Honors. In college basketball news, the Michigan Wolverines have taken down the top spot in the country after firing off 10 wins in a row, holding down a 24-1 record. Previous #1 spot holder Arizona Wildcats have dropped two straight games shifting them down
to the #4 spot. Currently, the top 5 teams in the country look like this.
College Basketball Nationally Ranked Teams
#1 Michigan Wolverines 24-1
#2 Houston Cougars 23-3
#3 Duke Blue Devils 24-2
#4 Arizona Wildcats 23-2
#5 UCONN Huskies 24-2
College Basketball Leading Scorers
#1 AJ Dybantsa of the BYU Cougars 24.4 points per game average
#2 Daeshun Ruffin of the Jackson State Tigers 23.6 points per game average
#3 PJ Haggerty of the Kansas State Wildcats 23.3 points per game average
#4 Jordan Riley of the East Carolina Panthers 23 points per game average
$5 Cameron Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils 22.8 points per game average
After a week long break, NBA Action picks back up tomorrow with the Toronto Raptors visiting the Chicago Bulls in an 8pm matchup. The 6ix side Raptors are currently -6.5 favourites in this game and look to continue to push up the Eastern Conference rankings. The Allstar break serves as the midway point, heading into the second half of the season the Raptors hold down a 32-23 record lodged in as the current 5th seed. The Detroit Pistons (40-13) & Oklahoma City Thunder (42-14) continue to lead their respected
conferences. Let’s have another amazing week of sports as we cheer on the men’s and women’s Team Canada hockey teams as both their shots at taking down gold medals remain in the cards! The women’s team may be up against a juggernaut USA team but anything is possible! Have a great week, thanks for tuning in to read! I love to see the kids local hockey teams tearing up the ice with March Break Little NHL Hockey just around the corner! Please email me rosters and tournament schedules times as I would like to get them in the paper to spread the word before tournament puck drop. That info can be emailed to me at jazzfuller@outlook.com Thanks and be well!
For more information, please visit our website at www.grpseo.org, connect with us on Facebook/Instagram, call our office at (519) 445-2219 or see our updates in the local newspapers.
Honour. Educate. Empower.
SIX NATIONS POLICE
Constable - Contract Position
Applications for a contract position for Constable with the Six Nations Police are now being called for.
All applicants must fill out a standard application form available at the Six Nations Police Station.
CRITERIA for applicants are as follows:
Minimum Requirements to be considered for a career in First Nations Policing with the Six Nations Police Service, you must:
- Be 19 years of age or over and able to provide an official birth certificate or proof of age;
- Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to your own safety and the safety of members of the public
- Have successfully completed at least 4 years of Secondary School education or its equivalent (official transcripts and diplomas will be required)
- Be of good moral character and habits, meaning that you are an individual other people would consider being trustworthy and having integrity, with no criminal record;
- certified by a physician to be fit for duty as a front line Six Nations Police Constable and able to pass physical tests which are required in the recruiting process
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 accumulated demerit points, permitting you to drive an automobile in Ontario with full driving privileges
- Be able to pass a security clearance as well as background investigation, credit card and reference checks
If you have any criminal convictions under a Federal Statute you must obtain a pardon.
Special Requirements – for the Six Nations Police Service, in order to address the unique and at times urgent needs of the Six Nations of the Grand River Community and Haudenosaunee culture, additional requirements include:
- Extensive knowledge of the unique social dynamics of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
- A sound understanding of Haudenosaunee culture, customs, traditions and social political issues of the Six Nations of the Grand River
- Six Nations of the Grand River Band Membership/ Citizenship and residency is considered a preferred asset and
- Membership or extensive working experience with any Indigenous Nation will also be considered an asset
Desirable Qualifications:
· Six Nations Band member preferred
Assets:
· Previous policing related experience
· Law and security courses, etc.
Closing Date: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. March 12, 2026
Applications in complete form are to be mailed or hand delivered to:
Six Nations Police P.O. Box 758
2112 4th Line Road
Ohsweken, Ontario
N0A 1M0
Attention: Policing Administrator
For further information, please contact the Policing Administrator at 519-445-4191.
COVID-19 Restrictions will be exercised.
SIX NATIONS COUNCIL
SIX NATIONS AND NEW CREDIT
To the family and friends of Bird Hess
We wanted to send out a huge thank you to everyone for their sincere condolences, stories and memories of Bird. There aren’t enough words to express our heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy, love and support you have all shown to our families.
A very special thank you to sisters Shell, Beanie and Linda for organizing our gatherings with such grace. Brothers Doot and Luck for their support. Thank you to the General Girls at Little Mikey’s for cooking a great turkey dinner. Thank you to Garlow Grocery for supplying the cutlery and paper plates. And everyone that donated, cooked or brought food.
Thank you to Cec Sault for the songs and prayers. Thank you to all of the pallbearers. Thanks to Markie and Sandi for helping set up our gathering at Mom’s.
Thank you to all our kids that came together to help and support each other. Gibb, Kyle, Trish, Amber, Shannon, and Tom.
Thank you to Sydney for always bringing donuts to her only Papa Birdie.
A special thank you from Jackie to Cora, for standing by my side any chance you got to help me through this heartbreaking loss of my Bird.
Thank you to Jackie for taking Bird on his last ride past Mom’s and stopping at her laneway. Thank you for making the funeral arrangements to accommodate mom and make it easier for her. From Linda, Shelly, Ash & Bun.
Thank you to all Jackie
Open Jam
At Chiefswood Fellowship
506 4th Line – 5KM west of Ohsweken, Six Nations February 21st 1-4PM
Bring a friend and your instrument and enjoy the best in local talent –Nashville North Potluck Lunch Info… Linda… 9-05-768-5442
Road conditions permitting
CLUES ACROSS
1. Cut quickly
5. A way to state clearly
11. River in NE Scotland
14. Expansive
15. Lacking social polish
16. Amount of time 17. Frame 19. Automobile
20. Toadstools
21. High school dances
22. Utilize
23. Experimented with 25. One-sided 27. Acquisitive
31. Potted plants
34. Everyone has one
35. Kalahari Desert lake
38. Unidentified flying object
39. People 65 and over
41. Small amount
42. Daughter of Acrisius
44. Ornamental box
45. Government agents
46. Uncertain
49. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish
51. Treeless plains
55. One’s sense of self-importance
56. Consumer advocate
60. Type of lounger
61. Body part
62. Can be persuaded
64. Woman (French)
65. Ready and willing to be taught
66. Arab ruler title
67. Unhappy
68. Gradually went away
69. Able to think clearly
CLUES DOWN
1. Brushed
2. Small water spirit (Germ.)
3. Heroes
4. Monetary units
5. Some don’t want to share theirs
6. Free-swimming invertebrate
7. Litigates 8. Outer
9. Parallelograms
10. Uneasy feelings
11. Cross
12. A way to remove
13. Pages can be dog-__ 18. Ukrainian city
24. A citizen of Denmark
26. Month
28. Hindu queens
29. Group of chemicals
30. Rider of Rohan
31. Wet dirt
32. Southwestern Russia city
33. Observed
36. Angry
37. Drivers’ licenses
39. Musical composition
40. Auction
43. They __
45. Women
47. Be filled with love for
48. Thick-soled sock
49. Appears
50. Old World lizard
52. The leading performer
53. Protein
54. “Gunga Din” script writer
57. Art __, around 1920
58. __ Blyton, children’s author
59. Abnormal breathing
63. A place to rest
SUDOKU
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition —it’s sharper than ever.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Abundance is knocking, Taurus. Your hard work is translating into tangible rewards, and you may receive unexpected good news regarding finances or resources.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Your mind is sparkling, Gemini, making you the most magnetic person in the room. Use this vibrant energy to connect, share ideas and lead discussions.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, a feeling of emotional security empowers you to tackle any professional challenge with grace and confidence. You are totally centered right now, so go for it.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you are radiating charisma this week and attracting positive attention wherever you go. Use this incredible visibility to network or showcase your talents.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
You’ll find great satisfaction in clean, organized work that earns sincere praise this week, Virgo. Your dedication is about to unlock a significant reward. Surprises are in store.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Relationships are the key to your happiness this week, Libra. Expect delightful interactions, smooth negotiations and the forging of beneficial alliances.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
This week is all about your own transformation, Scorpio. You feel a surge of internal power and clarity that allows you to confidently pursue deep, personal goals.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Your sense of optimism and love for exploration is fully charged, Sagittarius. Even if you can’t take a trip, your mind is open to exciting new philosophies or ideas.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Your professional reputation is soaring, Capricorn. Key figures at your job are recognizing your dedication and leadership. Expect exciting opportunities for advancement.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Your network is buzzing with opportunities, Aquarius. Collaborative efforts are highly favored, and you’ll find incredible support for your most innovative ideas.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, your intuition is a superpower that guides you toward fulfillment and emotional satisfaction this week. Embrace your artistic side and allow your imagination to lead the way.
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