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SN Band council buys $5,000 table at Sports Hall of Fame

Six Nations Band council will be sending 8 members of lacrosse legend Gaylord Powless to his induction into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, one of the many highlights of his career. Elected Council were asked to buy a table at the ceremony. Tables cost $5,000 and seat eight people. Councillor Sherri-Lynn Piece put a motion on the floor that the Elected Council buy a table and donate it to the families of Gaylord Powless. “I think we should buy a table and give it to his family, with the money coming out of the Sports fund.” said Councillor Sherri-Lynn Pierce. The table seats eight people, and Councillor Terry General, laughed and told Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry, that she should make sure that the table is full. Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry is...

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Longhouse project gets $215,000 funding from Canada 150

By Chris Pimentel Writer Six Nations Kayanse longhouse project has received an injection of $215,000 from the Canada 150 project that will help finish off the longhouse and install a turtle shaped garden. Kayanse operations manager Carole Smith said the project “has been a long time coming. I’m happy it’s here.” She said some of the $215,000 in funds have gone to the building of the longhouse. She said the remainder of the funds will go toward the creation of a turtle garden estimated to cost over $100,00 with an outdoor learning space at its heart. During the speak, Bryan May, Canada 150 representative said the project “blew” him away. “Honestly, when you walk in it truly hits you. It’s like wow, it’s beautiful,” said May He said the longhouse...

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Annual Bread and Cheese packed

Sunshine brings out the crowds for annual Bread and Cheese Celebration Photos by Jim C Powless and Lynda Powless After a cool and grey weekend the community was ready to get out and celebrate. First came the parade, then the opening ceremonies, games and rides before it was time to get their bread & cheese. Amid the smiles and the chatter, volunteers sliced, chopped and passed along welcome portions of bread and cheese at the Gaylord Powless Arena Monday afternoon. Not a soul went away disappointed.      ...

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Turtle Island News’ Earth Day

By Chris Pimentel Writer Ralph Jamieson smiled held up his tree and said “ I am going to give it to my daughter and help her plant trees all along the property.” For Honey Paul it’s about taking care of the earth. “Ever since it started I’ve come here. Lynda (Powless, publisher Turtle Island News) is doing a great thing for the community and making people aware which is awesome. People need to pick up after themselves and compost so that we don’t fill the landfills up.” said Honey Paul. Holding her tree Charity Hill echoed Paul’s comments. “It’s my favorite day of the year, and I’ve been coming here for the past four years, “said Hill. For the past 11 years Turtle Island News has been encouraging Six Nations...

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Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

December 22, 2016 – Ottawa, ON – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement: When I was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, I was given a mandate by the Prime Minister that was, and continues to be, ambitious. At that time, I welcomed the opportunity to meet the important goals outlined in my mandate letter. Today, I remain as committed as ever to achieving them. As we approach the end of 2016, I am proud to say that we rose to the challenge, fulfilling many of our commitments and making strong progress on the remaining priorities. The Prime Minister asked me to bring forward a number of important pieces of legislation and...

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Canada Supports the Indigenous Tourism Industry

MEMBERTOU, NS, Dec. 13, 2016 – Indigenous tourism is a key economic driver in generating long-term social and economic benefits for Indigenous people and for all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced an investment of $3.15 million for the implementation of a five-year national strategy, the Path Forward 2016‑2021. This includes a contribution from Innovation Science and Economic Development. The implementation of this strategy over the next few years in order towill support and promote both new and existing Indigenous tourism businesses, enhance product and market readiness, increase the visibility of the Indigenous tourism industry, and facilitate the sharing of best practices within and between regions. This investment will ensure that Indigenous communities can continue to grow the tourism industry, which is shared and celebrated...

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ATTAWAPISKAT FIRST NATION, NISHAWBE ASKI NATION CONCERNED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWSUIT

GATINEAU, QC (December 7, 2016): Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Ignace Gull and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statements following legal action by an environmental group over monitoring at the De Beers diamond mine near the remote First Nation community. “The issues facing our community with respect to our relationship with De Beers, the operation of the Victor Diamond Mine and its impacts in our territory are complex and challenging. I was surprised to learn that this legal action has been taken, and I am concerned that issues of great importance to our community are being addressed in the courts and media without our knowledge, consent or participation. I must clarify that the Wildlands League, their lawyers and spokespeople, do not speak or act...

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57th Six Nations Elected Council sworn in

By Alex Riese Writer The 57th Six Nations Elected Council was sworn in on Dec. 2 at the Six Nations Tourism building. The new council was introduced, most of whom retained their seats from the previous term – the only newcomers were District One’s Audrey Powless-Bomberry and District Three’s Charlie Wayne Martin. The councillors then spoke an oath swearing their loyalty to the Six Nations of the Grand River, and signed a contract swearing themselves in Elected Chief Ava Hill  highlighted some of the 56th council’s successes, which included holding galas for the fire depeartment, supporting the Save the Evidence campaign in support of residential school survivors  and overseeing the construction improvement of buildings and infrastructure. During her speech, Hill spoke mainly of keeping communication lines open with governmental and...

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OPP REMINDS HUNTERS TO OBEY TRESPASSING LAWS

               (HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is reminding hunters to adhere to the Trespass to Property Act as they enjoy the hunting season. OPP have received complaints from concerned citizens regarding trespassers hunting on their property.                         OPP is reminding hunters that their hunting license, in no way, gives them the right to enter or cross private property without the owner’s permission. To avoid problems and potential charges, hunters are reminded to ask for permission before entering a property and always obey posted “No Trespassing” signs and symbols. Property owners should avoid confrontations with trespassers and obtain names and/or plate numbers and vehicle(s) descriptions. The matter can be reported to police and dealt with in that matter. Hunters...

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Ava Hill wins second term, only slight increase in voter turnout

By Alex Riese and Lynda Powless Six Nations Elected Chief Ava Hill held onto her job Saturday after being re-elected in the 57th General Election. Hill receive 623 votes, compared to former chief Bill Montour with 303 votes and Cynthia Jamieson  with 286. That’s a total of 1, 212 votes cast for the elected chief out of a total of 1230 ballots cast. Electoral officer Steve Williams said there were no spoiled ballots translating into  18 people not voting for the electing chief but casting ballots for councillors. The 2016 vote  inched up from 2013 by 173 electors but is a long way away from Six Nations highest voter turnout. That occurred in 2001 when 1, 823 people cast ballots and former chief Roberta Jamieson won the race in a...

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A female chief and five women on council

Six Nations Band Council new council will include  five women and will be led by a female chief! For the first time women have come close to outnumbering men. Only District 2 remains an all male domain.  Female faces on band council include from District 1 Audrey Powless-Bomberry, District 3 Sherri-Lyn Hill-Pierce, District 4 is Helen Miller, District 5 Hazel Johnson and District 6 Melba Thomas....

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Election oddities: from tie breakers to baskets to Marilyn Monroe

By?Lynda Powless Editor Like any election there are always events that raise eyebrows or cause outright laughter and Six Nations Band Council’s 57th general election was no different. From tie breaking to oddly placed signs to win a basket the 57th election was  one for the books. A tie breaker Six Nations Elections officer Steve Williams found himself in the unfavourable position of having to break a tie at Saturday’s band council elections. Only he allowed the competitors to do it instead. A tie occurred in District Six when two candidates, Mark Hill and Lynn Travis Bomberry tied at 75 votes each. Hill is an incumbent, Bomberry a newcomer to the race. Under the Six Nations Election Code the electorial officer has up to two weeks to break the tie....

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Declaration of the Aboriginal Women of Val-d’Or

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2016 – It is with bitter disappointment and deep concern that we learned that the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions of Quebec (DCPP) will lay no criminal charges against the six police officers of Val-d’Or implicated by our denunciations last year. Eighteen months ago, at the Val-d’Or Native Friendship Centre, we had decided, after careful consideration, to forget about fear, break the silence and finally speak out with an open heart by publicly denouncing to reporter Josée Dupuis of Radio Canada’s Enquête program how we had been, for many years, victims of intimidation, abuse of power, and sexual and physical abuse by SQ officers in Val-d’Or. We made these denunciations for our friend Sindy and the Ruperthouse family with the hope that she would be found,...

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Six Nations Election 2016

Three vying for Six Nations elected chief seat Cynthia Jamieson is a Mohawk, Turtle Clan, born, raised and attended school at Six Nations and continues to live here. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree. Has been a  teacher, a Human Rights Commission (Sask) investigator, Six Nations director of Health and Social Services and Six Nations Director of Operations. She is currently the Executive director of the Mississaugas of New Credit Briefly outline why you are running for Six Nations Elected Band Council? We are a Community in a state of unrest. It is my belief that we together must turn our minds to the common good of our people.. We need a leader who will listen and urge others to listen and together...

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AFN at UN Climate Change conference in Morocco

November 16, 2016 AFN at UN Climate Change Conference to Ensure First Nations Involvement in International Action on Climate Change  (Marrakech, Morocco)? Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart and Elder Francois Paulette of the Dene Nation are participating in the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22) on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). National Chief Perry Bellegarde has tasked the AFN delegation to ensure First Nations peoples have a strong voice at the discussions and play a role in designing the COP22 Climate Change action plan. AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart, Co-Chair of the Chiefs Committee on Climate Change and portfolio holder for Water, Infrastructure and Alternative Energy, said: “Our presence here is essential so that the inherent responsibilities, roles and rights...

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Ontario Regional Chief calls on Federal Government to repair damage inadequate financing for First Nation Child Welfare

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO Regional Chief Isadore Day CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD AND REPAIR THE DAMAGE DONE BY DECADES OF INADEQUATE FUNDING and DISREGARD FOR FIRST NATION CHILD WELFARE  TORONTO, ON (Nov 1, 2016) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says that now the parliament has unanimously passed the motion on First Nation child welfare all jurisdictions must come together now to immediately repair the damage done to the most vulnerable members of Canadian society – Indigenous children and their families. “We have never given up jurisdiction on child welfare. Federal underfunding and misguided provincial child welfare systems do not work: they continue to fail our children and families,” said Regional Chief Day. “Renewal in child welfare is our highest priority. We will continue to call for...

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