When most people think of mental health, they think of mood disorders like depression and anxiety or serious actions that occur due to mental health struggles, such as dying by suicide or substance use disorders.
And while the conversations about those issues have helped erase a lot of stigma around mood disorders, there are still too few conversations about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or C-PTSD, even though millions are now diagnosed with the debilitating condition.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s time to start raising awareness about C-PTSD and how to heal from a
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lifetime or childhood of extreme interpersonal or relational trauma.
C-PTSD, which is sometimes also called Enduring Personality Change After Catastrophic Experience (EPCACE), is marked by a deep distrust, social withdrawal, or hopelessness that occurs after extreme trauma such as torture, captivity or natural disasters.
People can either relive or re-experience feelings similar to the feelings during the catastrophic experience if triggered, but they can also have an enduring change in their personality.
According to WebMD, C-PTSD is a lasting alteration in how a person relates to others, thinks about themselves or thinks about their environment following exposure to ongoing, catastrophic stress.
Torture, human trafficking, slavery, confinement, severe ongoing childhood abuse, war, religious ritualistic abuse, being in a cult, and genocide are some examples of ongoing catastrophic experiences that can lead to developing C-PTSD.
It includes not only standard PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance and high alertness (hyper-vigilance to surroundings and scanning one’s environment for danger) but also changes in one’s personality, such as difficulties in regulating emotions, feelings of low self-worth and persistent relationship struggles, according to the ICD - International Classification of Diseases.
Residential schools caused catastrophic stress in countless generations of Indigenous people who were - by definition - held
captive and tortured in the church-run boarding schools.
Symptoms of C-PTSD include intense rage, depression or emotional numbness, and a profoundly negative self-concept, with feelings of shame, guilt and feeling permanently damaged and unloveable.
People with C-PTSD will have trouble trusting others and maintaining stable relationships. They can feel detached from reality (depersonalization) or lose track of time, “space out” and sometimes use substances to cope with these overwhelming feelings and memories.
There are tons of therapeutic tools available for people suffering from C-PTSD but first, getting a diagnosis is crucial.
Mental health evaluators will take patients
through a series of in-person interviews as well as questionnaires that are quite in-depth to seek information about the patient’s past and interpersonal struggles before arriving at a diagnosis.
There are many treatment modalities available today backed by research to help people lessen the severity of their C-PTSD symptoms.
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy are just a few modalities that have shown tremendous improvement in the quality of life and relationships for people with C-PTSD.
CBT helps people recognize cognitive distortions in how they view life and relationships and how to correct their distorted thinking.
For example, fortune-telling is considered a cognitive thinking error - “If I say X, he or she will leave me or never talk to me again.” There is no proof that will happen but the person believes their own future version of events and might act out in an unhealthy way due to their belief in that cognitive distortion.
CBT helps people learn to correct these thinking errors related to the world, people, work and relationships.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is similar to CBT but with a focus on regulating emotions and improving relationships.
EMDR is an exercise that involves moving the eyes back and forth while replaying past traumatic memories to help re-process those memories but CONTINUED ON
MMIW walk Six Nations
The Walk started at: Sonhatsí:wa, 15 Pine Crescent in Ohsweken on May 5, 2026th at 12:30pm and finished at Veterans Memorial Park. There was Grief Medicine Giveaways available and a Pizza Lunch was provided. The event was sponsored by Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services. Speeches were given by Amber Silversmith and Sandra Montour. Chastity Martin (above) is hopeful that sharing these pictures of her relatives will help shine some light on the circumstances of their deaths.
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A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation last Thursday. The truck left the scene of the hit and run collision and police are asking the public to help identify the driver.
On May 7 at about 11:20 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
responded to a fail to remain collision near the intersection of Mississauga Road and New Credit Road on Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
After an investigation, police determined that an individual was walking westbound on the north side shoulder of the roadway when the person was struck from behind.
The vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on New Credit Road and is described to be a white coloured pickup truck with a light bar on the roof.
Police are reviewing footage from the area and investigators are also equesting residents in the area to review any video surveillance from that time and to contact the OPP if anything was captured that would assist this ongoing investigation. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-310-1122, where you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The Commander-in-Chief of Canada: The Haldimand Standing Order and the Unfulfilled Covenant
The office of Governor General and Commander-in-Chief represents a pivotal constitutional role, embodying unbroken sovereign, military, and fiduciary obligations that predate Confederation. As the Honourable Louise Arbour prepares for her installation on June 8 as Canada’s 31st Governor General—the first appointed directly by His Majesty King Charles III—the Mohawk Nation of Grand River respectfully emphasizes the enduring significance of the Haldimand Proclamation as a foundational military and sovereign order.
The Nation has consistently sought to engage with the Crown on these matters, recognizing that the covenant, established by a previous Commander-in-Chief, continues to bind this office today. Upholding this covenant is essential to maintaining the honour of the Crown, and the Nation looks forward to renewed engagement on these critical constitutional matters.
The Constitutional Chain of Command and Viceregal Succession Section 15 of the Constitution Act, 1867 unequivocally declares: "The Com-
mand-in-Chief of the Land and Naval Militia, and of all Naval and Military Forces, of and in Canada, is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen."
This prerogative power flows unbroken from the colonial era, establishing a direct and continuous link between the Sovereign and military command in Canada.
The delegation of this authority to the Governor General is formalized through the Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor General of Canada, issued in 1947 by King George VI. These Letters Patent explicitly constitute the holder as "Governor General and Commander-in-Chief in and over Canada." Crucially, these Letters Patent, issued under the Great Seal, continue by constitutional succession across Sovereigns and appointments. The office and its duties do not reset with each transition.
The recent succession exemplifies this continuity. Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II held the title of Commander-in-Chief throughout her reign.
Upon her passing on September 8, 2022, the Commander-in-Chief title, along with the Crown itself, vested in His Majesty King Charles III by constitutional succession. The Right Honourable Mary
Simon, who served as Governor General, continued to exercise the powers of Commander-in-Chief under King Charles III's authority for the remainder of her term. Now, the Honourable Louise Arbour will assume this office, directly appointed by King Charles III, thereby continuing this unbroken chain of command.
The Haldimand Proclamation: A Standing Military and Sovereign Order
Sir Frederick Haldimand exercised this exact authority on October 25, 1784. As Captain General and Governor in Chief, General and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty’s Forces, he issued the Proclamation "in His Majesty’s name," granting the Mohawk Nation six miles deep on each side of the Grand River—"which them and their posterity are to enjoy for ever". This was a military covenant, a direct undertaking by the Commander-in-Chief in recognition of alliance and sacrifice. It has never been lawfully revoked.
This Proclamation functions as a standing order—a permanent directive from the Commander-in-Chief that remains in force until explicitly superseded. No such revocation has occurred. It created perpetual possessory rights and a corre-
sponding Crown duty that attaches to the office itself. The Mohawk Nation's foundational relationship was thus forged with the Commander-in-Chief of the day, establishing a constitutional lineage wherein the obligations arising from that covenant run to the Commander-in-Chief of every succeeding day.
Section 109 of the Constitution Act, 1867: Pre-Existing Interests Crucially, the interests established by the Haldimand Proclamation were constitutionally protected at Confederation itself, long before the Constitution Act, 1982. Section 109 of the Constitution Act, 1867 states:
"All Lands, Mines, Minerals, and Royalties belonging to the several Provinces… shall belong to the several Provinces… subject to any Trusts existing in respect thereof, and to any Interest other than that of the Province in the same."
The Haldimand Proclamation created a pre-existing Crown-to-Nation covenant and trust interest in the lands. This interest survived Confederation and binds the provinces. Ontario’s claim to underlying title in the Haldimand Tract is explicitly subject to these perpetual rights. Section 109 does not create new rights; it acknowledges and subordinates provincial ownership to
existing Indigenous interests such as those of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River.
In the view of the Mohawk Nation, the modern framework of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982—while important— has too often been interpreted in ways that may inadvertently relegate the ancient Mohawk Crown covenant into a generic category of “Aboriginal rights.” The relationship with the Crown, forged through the Commander-in-Chief in 1784, stands on stronger, earlier constitutional footing. It is a specific, solemn covenant protected at the birth of Canada and running directly with the office that made it.
Expectations for the New Commander-in-Chief
Louise Arbour assumes this office with a distinguished record in international justice and human rights, having held powerful institutions accountable for violations abroad. This background suggests a deep understanding of constitutional responsibilities and the importance of upholding foundational commitments. The transition from Mary Simon to Arbour changes nothing about the enduring obligations. The Letters Patent, Section 15, Section 109, and the 1784 standing order remain
fully operative.
Engagement at the Commander-in-Chief level is constitutionally appropriate for a covenant made at that level. The Mohawk Nation of Grand River, as sovereign allies who have upheld their commitments, expects the Crown to uphold its own. The standing order of 1784 is active and binding, and the Commander-in-Chief is duty-bound by it.
Arbour’s installation on June 8 presents a significant opportunity for direct dialogue and restitution, aligning with the Two Row Wampum vision of parallel nations in mutual respect. This approach would reinforce the Crown’s credibility and honour its solemn commitment to non-interference and respect on Mohawk territory.
Conclusion: Honouring the Covenant The Mohawk Nation of Grand River remains steadfast in its commitment to the principles of the Haldimand Proclamation and the Two Row Wampum. The standing order endures, and the Commander-in-Chief is called upon to acknowledge, honour, and act upon it. The covenant persists, and the Nation seeks an end to any perceived breach, advocating for justice on the Haldimand Tract.
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Nepinak calls for action on cannabis jurisdiction and fuel price relief
nabis jurisdiction and the rising cost of fuel in First Nations communities.
Assembly of First Nations
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has issued two strong calls to the federal government this week, pressing for meaningful action on can-
On May 8, the National Chief called on Canada to amend the Cannabis Act so it aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and fully implements recommendations from a federal expert panel creat-
ed in 2024. She highlighted the leadership shown by Chiefs since cannabis was legalized in 2018 and noted that recent RCMP raids on First Nations cannabis stores, particularly in Nova Scotia, have created tension instead of respectful dialogue.
“We are proud of Nova Scotia Chiefs for their lead-
ership on this issue,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “Since cannabis was legalized in 2018, Chiefs from coast to coast to coast have debated and supported thoughtful and responsible cannabis policies at our Assembly. This leadership influenced the recommendations of the Expert Panel that the
federal government created two years ago to review the Cannabis Act. Sadly, nothing has changed and it’s time for action.”
She urged the federal government to facilitate national engagement with First Nations to co-develop a framework that respects inherent jurisdiction over the production,
processing, distribution and sale of cannabis on their lands. The National Chief also called for tax and revenue sharing agreements and increased support for First Nations police services to enforce their own laws.
At the same time, National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak addressed the growing burden of high fuel prices on First Nations, especially in rural, remote and northern communities. She pointed out that First Nations already face higher unemployment and lower incomes, making fuel costs even more difficult to manage. Many northern communities rely on diesel for heat and electricity, a situation made worse by recent market instability and supply disruptions.
“The costs of fuel already impact First Nations more severely than any other community,” she said. “Now, First Nations are being hit especially hard because of market instability and supply disruptions. This affects all our people and is especially dangerous for our citizens in rural, remote and northern First Nations.” High fuel prices are driving up the cost of transportation, food, emergency preparedness and traditional activities.
The National Chief called on the Prime Minister and key ministers to sit down with First Nations immediately to create a plan for financial support and relief. She also stressed the need for a long-term strategy to close the infrastructure gap, including reliable power supplies and all-season roads.
“Going forward, this is yet another urgent reason why we need a strategic plan to close the infrastructure gap for First Nations,” she added.
Taken together, the two calls reflect the AFN’s continued push for self-determination, economic fairness and practical support that honours First Nations priorities.
National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak made it clear that Canada must move from words to action on both files so First Nations can exercise their rights and keep their communities safe and strong.
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The Government of Canada is investing nearly $2.4 million to support six new Indigenous-led and co-led research projects that
Nearly $2.4 million will support community-based research across the country
will examine how plastic pollution affects First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
The funding was announced May 12, by the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, in partnership
with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. The two-year projects will explore the social, cultural and economic impacts of plastic pollution while also providing training and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous
students and emerging scholars.
The initiative aims to bridge Indigenous Knowledge systems with academic research and help fill critical knowledge gaps about plastic pollution. Project results will inform Canada’s broader plan to
reduce plastic waste and support decision-making that respects Indigenous priorities.
The six projects include:Dr. Max Liboiron of Memorial University of Newfoundland working with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Yukon to
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create a community-run plastic pollution monitoring program on their lands and waters.
Dr. Heather Igloliorte of the University of Victoria collaborating with Northern Indigenous artists, scientists and Knowledge Keepers to raise awareness about plastic pollution in Northern communities.
Dr. Darlene Sanderson of the University of Northern British Columbia partnering with the Tsilhqot’in Nation to study how plastic pollution affects local water and community well-being, while developing a framework other Indigenous communities can use.
Dr. Nil Basu of McGill University working with Indigenous partners to examine impacts on Indigenous peoples, identify barriers to participation in plastics governance, and build a national Indigenous network on plastic pollution.
Dr. Stephane McLachlan of the University of Manitoba collaborating with First Nations communities across Manitoba to study effects on lands and waters while supporting intergenerational learning.
Dr. Nicolas Brunet of the University of Guelph and the community of Arviat, Nunavut, mapping plastic pollution on their territory and its effects on well-being, food systems and ecosystems to develop an Inuit-led reduction plan.
Minister Dabrusin said the investment shows Canada’s commitment to Indigenous leadership.
“This targeted research investment supports partnerships that bridge, braid, and weave Indigenous science and Knowledge systems with academic research,” she stated. “It is through these scientific and complementary actions that we will be able to address critical knowledge gaps about plastics across their lifecycle.”
Sylvie Lamoureux, chief operating officer and vice-president of research at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, added
that the projects reflect the strength of community-driven approaches.
“These projects reflect the strength of collaborative, community-driven approaches and will generate meaningful insights that inform policy, support Indigenous priorities, and contribute to more sustainable and inclusive solutions for the future,” she said.
Plastic pollution is found nearly everywhere on Earth and poses risks to ecosystems, wildlife
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First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities have long called for greater involvement in environmental research that directly affects their lands, waters and ways of life. These six projects put Indigenous voices and leadership at the centre of the work.
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or it can make traumatic memories worse.
C-PTSD has a profound impact on a person’s day to day functioning.
When a person with C-PTSD is triggered, they can act out in numerous ways, known as fight (aggressive toward others), flight (run from the person or situation), freeze (shut down and go silent) or fawn (people-please). At the core of these behaviours is self-protection.
With community awareness month on the go right now until May 29, let’s make sure mental health awareness is part of that. CONTINUED
The majority of “difficult” people we encounter are not evil at their core - they are most likely severely wounded humans with deep-rooted trauma they never processed.
C-PTSD has a profound impact on a person’s identity and sense of self-worth and with the extreme amount of trauma we have seen in Indigenous communities due to colonization, it’s worth bringing the discussion of C-PTSD to the forefront.
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By Jazz Fuller
Welcome back to this week’s episode of Scoreboard Watchin’! We are smack dab in the middle of 3 major sports fighting for their playoff lives, so let’s dive right into it! Let’s start off by congratulating the Halifax Thunderbirds on their massive playoff series win over the Georgia Swarm this past weekend which has landed the hometown heroes back into the NLL Championship series. In the deciding game of the series this past sunday Halifax beat Georgia 15-11 to advance to their first NLL Championship. Halifax Thunderbirds goalie Warren Hill stood on his head through out the series making save after save, totalling 89
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saves over the three game series to help push his team to the league finals. Six Nations vets players Cody Jamieson (2 goals, 3 assists) and Randy Staats (1 goal, 4 assists) finished with a total of 10 points in the series clinching 15-11 win. They will face off in the championship series against the lethal Toronto Rock in a 3 game championship series that kicks off this weekend in Hamilton. The finals is set for a best 2 out of 3 series with game 1 of the series beginning this Friday May 15th at 8:30pm. Followed by game #2 On Sunday in Halifax with a 7pm local start time. Game 3 if needed will be played back in Hamilton on Saturday May 23rd at 8:30pm. Good luck to our Six Nations players in the quest for 2026 NLL lacrosse championship glory!
In NHL playoff hockey news, just seven teams remain! The Carolina Hurricanes made light work of the Philadelphia Flyers by beating them 4 straight games in dominant fashion to punch their ticket
to the eastern conference finals. So far the Carolina Hurricanes are 8-0 in their playoff hunt, haven’t dropped a game at home or on the road and look like the team to beat thus far through out the playoffs. In the Buffalo/ Montreal series, the Canadiens took down game 3 sunday night 6-2 after an onslaught of goals. Game 4 of the series kicks off Tuesday night in a 7pm start where the Buffalo Sabres look to even up the series at 2 games a piece. The Anaheim Ducks battled back on sunday night to get a 4-3 win over the Vegas Knights to even up their series at 2 games a piece. Game #5 of that series moves back to Vegas and will be played Tuesday night at 9:30pm. The Colorado Avalanche bounced back after a game 3 loss to take down game #4 Monday night with a final score of 5-2. Colorado Avalanche now lead that series 3-1. Game 5 of the series goes tonight back in Colorado at 8pm where the Avalanche look to clinch the series with
a win and move on to the western conference final. Mitch Marner of the Vegas Golden Knights leads all scorers in the NHL Playoffs with 6 goals and 10 assists for a total of 16 points. Frederik Anderson of the Carolina Hurricanes leads the NHL Playoffs with a 1.12 Goals Against Average, .950 Save Percentage and 2 shutouts. In NBA playoff basketball news, LeGoat James season is LeFinished after the OKC Thunder finish the series sweep Monday night after getting the 115-110 win Monday night. Is that a wrap for one of the greatest players of all time or does he come back for a 24th season at the tender age of 42? I guess only time will tell. Lebron becomes an unrestricted free agent today and says he will be considering his basketball future whether that be retiring, coming back to the LA Lakers next year or possibly playing elsewhere with a hometown return to the Cleveland Cavaliers not being out of the question with the
Western Conference being an absolute juggernaut to battle through. Nevertheless, whatever LeGoat decides will be blockbuster news when a decision is made. The San Antonio Spurs/Minnesota series is currently tied at 2-2 with game #5 being played Tuesday night in Texas. The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in their series and will sit back and relax as they await the winner of the Detroit Pistons/ Cleveland Cavaliers series which is currently knotted at 2 games a piece. Game #5 in the Pistons/Cavs series plays tonight at 8pm in Detroit.
In MLB baseball news, The Toronto Bluejays continue a dreadful start to their season. The jays are currently 18-23 with just 4 wins in their past 10 games. They are in the middle of a series with the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays who are currently 27-13 leading the American League in the standings. Griffen Jax gets the starting nod for Tampa for tonight’s
7:07pm game and Dylan Cease gets the nod for the Bluejays. Toronto will have an off-day tomorrow as they head to Detroit to start their weekend series against the Tigers. Division leaders in MLB after roughly 40 games (1/4th through the season) look like this:
AL EAST LEADER Tampa Bay Rays 27 wins, 13 losses
AL CENTRAL LEADER Cleveland Guardians 22 wins, 21 losses
AL WEST LEADER Sacramento Athletics 21 wins, 19 losses
NL EAST LEADER Atlanta Braves 28 wins, 13 losses
NL CENTRAL LEADER Chicago Cubs 27 wins, 14 losses
NL WEST LEADER San Diego Padres 24 wins, 16 losses
That is it for this week’s edition of sports news abroad. As always thank you for continuing to tune in to read. Enjoy the warmer weather, it looks like its here to stay! We’ll see ya next Wednesday!
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, a professional door you thought was locked is actually just heavy. Push a little harder. Your honesty is exactly what a stalled project needs to move forward.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Financial clarity is coming your way, Taurus. You might discover a subscription you don’t need or a better way to save for that big-ticket item. Your future self will thank you.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Your words have extra weight this week, Gemini. Use them to bridge a gap between friends or to draft that important email. A sibling or close neighbor has some surprising news for you.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Don’t ignore your dreams right now, Cancer. Your subconscious is trying to solve a puzzle while you sleep. Keep a notepad by the bed; a “Eureka!” moment arrives soon.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
You’re the glue holding your team together this week, Leo. While you’re busy leading, don’t forget to delegate. You’ll find that people are more than willing to help if you seek assistance.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
A change in your daily routine brings a massive boost to your mood, Virgo. Try a morning workout or a different lunch spot. Breaking the cycle opens the door for a fresh perspective.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Romance is leaning toward the intellectual this week, Libra. A deep conversation about your values or goals will bring you closer to a partner or a new interest.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, whether it’s your home life or a longterm project, pay attention to the small details and you will prevent a headache later. A family member offers some sage advice.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Your curiosity is your best asset this week, Sagittarius. Take a deep dive into a topic that usually bores you —you’ll find a hidden connection that benefits your career.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Patience is your mantra, Capricorn. You’re waiting for an answer, and while the silence is frustrating, the result will be worth it. Use the downtime to refine your current strategy.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
You are a magnet for eccentric people this week, Aquarius. Embrace the weirdness. A chance encounter with someone outside your usual circle sparks a very profitable idea.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Quiet reflection is more productive than busy work right now, Pisces. Slip away for some solitude. You’ll soon have the clarity you need to make a big decision about your living situation.
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