Six Nations councillors are voicing concerns over the impact heightened U.S. border security and Donald Trump’s changing policies could have on Indigenous people. Councillor Helen Miller raised the alarm suggesting Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) host an in-depth information session about the Jay Treaty Border Alliance and discuss the future of cross-border relations for First Nations. Miller told SNEC at its Jan. 28 General Council meet she wasn’t certain new councillors were aware of the Jay Treaty and border issues. “I think it’s time we do that just to fill everybody in,” she said. “I know some councillors are not that familiar with it. I think everybody needs to know.” She suggested inviting former Elected Chief Ava Hill, who has been involved in the treaty alliance for several years, to…
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