SNEC Briefs: Administrative details make up meeting
New Signing Authorities Six Nations will remove former staff as signing authorities from its bank more than four months after a resignation. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) passed a motion to remove the former CEO, Nathan Wright and former director of Policy, Records and Communications, Duane Jacobs at the General Finance meeting on March 3. Wright resigned at the end of October 2024 and Jacobs, a long time SNEC employee, left his position at SNEC last week. Both were signing authorities on the First Nation’s Royal Bank of Canada accounts and will be removed. Councillor Dayle Bomberry asked if anyone else should be added as signing authority to replace the two directors. Acting CEO Jennifer Court said there are three current signing authorities, and she will come back with a...
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Local woman wins $200,000
Six Nations own Sally Henhawk is $200,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT RUBY SOLITAIRE. A retiree, she has been playing the lottery with OLG for decades. She says she plays a variety of INSTANT and jackpot games. The mother and grandmother’s favourite INSTANT game is CROSSWORD, but it was a RUBY SOLITAIRE ticket that led her to her first big win! “On the day I won, I was with my family, celebrating my grandson’s birthday,” she said. She said that night she decided to play her ticket. “I decided to play my ticket and thought I’d won $20,” she said, while visiting the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her windfall. “I showed my ticket to my husband, and he was the one who said, ‘No–you...
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Some Brant County residents will head to the federal polls as part of a new riding
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New changes to the federal election boundaries will put several Brant County communities in different districts for the upcoming election. Federal parties are anticipating an election call as soon as next week – once the Liberals announce their new leader – and for some voters, that will mean heading to the polls as part of a new riding. The federal electoral boundaries are reviewed after each 10-year census to ensure the population is reflected equally in the House of Commons, according to the Elections Canada website. The most recent redistribution process began in 2022, with the 2023 representation orders coming into effect now. How do the new electoral boundaries affect Brant County residents? Residents of Paris, St. George (formerly Brantford-Brant) and Glen Morris...
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Mississauga man charged with arson
OHSWEKEN, SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-A 24-year old Mississauga man is facing charges in connection with an arson investigation at Six Nations of the Grand River. The charges came after Six Nations Police (SNP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Canine Unit and Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a Third Line Road structure fire at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025. An investigation determined a fire had been set intentionally to a structure. The fire caused minor exterior damage to the building. No injuries were reported. SNP arrested a man Wednesday, March 5, 2025, without incident at a Fourth Line address in Ohsweken. As a result of the investigation, Daryoush Khosravi, 24 from Mississauga, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences: Arson –...
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It’s LIl NHL time!!!
Now we could take time to remind people there’s a new Prime Minister . ‘ But that’s a topic for another day or days! Today it’s all about Indigenous youth! And you don’t have to put on your skates, but you do have to get ready. It’s Lil NHL time! It’s the biggest year ever with over 250 teams signed up and more than 6000 Indigenous youth family and supporters from across Ontario hitting the arenas. That translates into one heck of an injection into the economy. The 2024 tournament alone pumped some $8 million into the Markham economy in just six days. And this year is even bigger! Millions more will be injected into Southern Ontario this week as Lil NHL players hit the ice and family, and friends...
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Xavier Kataquapil: UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY
By Xavier Kataquapil, Writer Winter flu season is causing all kinds of sickness and notably for our senior citizens and those with compromised immune systems. This past couple of weeks have been so hard as two of my favourite Elders have passed. John Mercier of Timmins and Ignace Koostachin from my home community in Attawapiskat. They will always have a place in my heart and memories and they were known and well respected far and wide. John started out with a vibrant French Canadian family and at a young age excelled in hockey. He progressed to the point that he was playing at high levels and although he had his aim on the NHL he got sidetracked when he met his wild Irish Rose Celia Dunn from Iroquois Falls. The...
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Six Nations man killed in double homicide
BUFFALO NY- City Police are investigating a double homicide that saw a Six Nations man and his partner killed in their home Tuesday March 4th. Jordan Celotto, 37, and his partner, Michael (Mickey) Harmon, 40, were both found dead in their residence in the Allentown area at about 4:30 p.m Celotto was known as a artist. Buffalo’s acting mayor, Christopher Scanlon, told media both men were victims of a double homicide and cause of death was blunt force trauma. Police said a friend of the couple went to the home after one of the two men failed to report to work and saw a person with a knife inside the home. He called 911. Police found a man on the scene with a knife. Police said he cut himself before...
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Six Nations Economic Development Trust gives out over $79,000 to local organizations
A number of Six Nations community organizations are sharing $79,842.38 after receiving funding from the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT) The EDT funding will go to seven local volunteer organizations and initiatives during 2025. Receiving 2025 funding were: Two Row on the Grand will receive $15,000 for Two Row on the Grand 2025 canoeing event. J.C. Hill Home & School Association will receive $15,000 for their Grade 8 Year-End Trip to Quebec The Miss Indigenous Canada Committee will receive $7,500 for Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 Emily C. General Home & School Association will receive $15,000 for their Grade 8 Year-End Trip to Quebec The Indian Defense League of America will receive $4,842.38 for their Fight for the Line initiative The Six Nations Skating Club will...
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Six Nations Blackhawks register shutout at Little NHL opener
By Sam Laskaris Writer It’s not a huge surprise that Kayla Miller is hanging around hockey rinks at this time of year. “As far as I could remember, this is what I do on March break,” said the Six Nations member. To be more specific, Miller is participating in this year’s Little Native Hockey League tournament, often simply referred to as the Little NHL. Miller is serving as the head coach of the Six Nations Blackhawks, who are competing in the boys’ Under-13 recreational division. The Blackhawks’ roster includes her son Zayden. Miller’s brother Brody is the club’s trainer while his son Keidrick is also on the squad. The Blackhawks started off the Little NHL on a positive note. They blanked the Chippewas of Nawash Warriors 6-0 in their tournament...
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Six Nations Arrows sign affiliation agreement with Kahnawake Hunters Junior B team
By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Arrows have a new affiliate. It was announced this past week that the local Junior A lacrosse squad has joined forces with the Quebec-based Kahnawake Hunters, who compete in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League. “I think it’s a really good opportunity (for our players) to be able to play at a higher level and for another Haudenosaunee team,” said Hunters’ general manager Greg Horn. The Arrows participate in the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League. Since they are from the same community, the Arrows are automatically affiliated with both the Six Nations Rebels, a Junior B team, and the Six Nations Stealth, a Junior C franchise. “We are allowed one more affiliation with a Junior B squad,” said Delby Powless, a director with the...
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New Report Shows Indigenous Entrepreneurs Are Key to Canada’s Economic Resilience – But the Digital Divide is Holding Them Back
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 — As Canada navigates economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions with the U.S., a groundbreaking new report from the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) reveals an overlooked opportunity to strengthen Canada’s economy from within. The report, Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Access for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada, shows that Indigenous businesses are primed for growth, yet digital barriers—high costs, unreliable broadband, and limited access to training—are holding them back from contributing fully to the national economy. “Indigenous entrepreneurs are not just an untapped economic force—we are an essential part of Canada’s future prosperity,” said Michelle Okere, Executive Director of IPF. “In a time of global economic uncertainty, investing in Indigenous businesses is not charity—it is smart economic policy. When we create pathways for Indigenous-led innovation, digital...
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Judge reserves sentence in Prince George sexual assault case
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A judge in Prince George provincial court reserved decision Monday, March 10 in the sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a woman with which he had a relationship. The identities of both parties are protected by a publication ban. Crown prosecutor Gregory Furmaniuk asked Judge Judith Doulis to sentence the man to two years less a day in jail, plus three years probation. Conditions would include registration as a sex offender and a ban on firearms possession. Defence lawyer David Hopkins asked for 12-to-18 months to be served in the community on a conditional sentence order. The court heard that the victim and the accused were together on Oct. 2, 2021. He stayed over at...
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B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow
BC-British Columbia’s Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation to water supply and salmon restoration in the region. The ministry says in a news release that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration “is conducting a broad review of its international engagement.” The two countries reached an in-principle deal on a new version of the decades-old treaty last July, and while officials from both countries pushed for its finalization before Trump took office in January, the treaty’s fate remains unsettled. The Columbia River’s headwaters are in British Columbia before it flows down into the states of Washington and Oregon. The stoppage in talks comes amid trade tensions between Canada and the United States,...
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Inspiring Indigenous youth one stitch at a time: Indigenous fashion designer sows call to action
By Anasophie Vallee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Telegram Historically, women have more often than not found themselves working extra hard to prove their worth, capabilities and intelligence in their respective fields. Understanding the role that intersectionality plays in this issue means acknowledging the different barriers that women face depending on varying factors, including race and class. Innumerable inspiring stories could be told of strong women from differing backgrounds going after what they want and achieving their goals while simultaneously uplifting other women and raising awareness about critical social issues. April Allen is one of those stories. Allen is a contemporary Inuk artist from Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, on the North Coast of Labrador. Known for her fashion designs and brand, Stitched by April, she began beading and stitching with her mom...
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Building a French women’s network in Nunavut
By Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Association Francophone du Nunavut (AFN) has a new department for women and gender equality and the co-ordinator of the new initiative spoke with NNSL Media about just what the plans are. Samia Solomon began her role last month and right before International Women’s Day on March 8, as well as before the start of Francophonie Month. She said the job is profoundly meaningful to her because it reinforces her values of engaging in the promotion of women’s equity. “The promotion of their rights, the struggle against gender-based violence, as well as developing female leadership,” she said. “I am really willing to integrate myself and get involved in the territory because this is a dear hope of mine. I hope...
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Treaty 8 and Fort St. John documentary to honour 125th anniversary of agreement’s signing
By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John has announced a new documentary project with the Treaty 8 Tribal Association to commemorate a special milestone. According to a press release on March 11th, “The Spirit of Treaty 8” will honour the 125th anniversary of the agreement’s signing. Treaty 8 covers 840,000 square kilometres stretching from Saskatchewan to the Northwest Territories. It was first signed in June 1899 by representatives of the Crown and members of the Lesser Slave Lake area in Alberta. The statement said the film will be a “documentary explor[ing] Treaty 8’s history, significance and lasting impacts” with interviews from the First Nations community and leaders from around the region. “We are excited to share the story...
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School boards prepare for cuts to Jordan’s Principle funding
By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press MANITOBA-Manitoba school boards are bracing for cuts to their Jordan’s Principle funding as trustees assess staffing needs and budget pressures for next year. The Hanover School Division laid off 93 educational assistants in the fall, citing the “unexpected loss” of federal dollars to support First Nations students. The announcement out of Steinbach and recent changes to eligibility under the child-first principle have sent a chill across the kindergarten-to-Grade 12 sector. Since its inception in 2016, the fund has sought to ensure First Nations kids do not face gaps, delays or denials in accessing government services available to their peers. It was named in memory of Jordan River Anderson, a five-year-old boy from Norway House Cree Nation. Jordan, who lived with...
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Grand Erie Public Health warns three new measles exposure areas
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is advising community members of three new measles exposure locations in their region. Exposure to the measles virus may have occurred at the following locations, dates, times as indicated: Delhi Community Health Centre Walk-In Clinic, 105 Main St. Delhi, March 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glen Meyer Old Colony School, 1436 1st Concession Rd., Langton, March 3-5, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Valley Heights Secondary School – Safety Night, 2561 Highway 59 South, Langton, February 25, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. If you were present at any of the above locations at the identified time(s) or you have been exposed to measles elsewhere in the community, please complete our measles exposure form at www.geph.ca/measlesform. The form will collect information...
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Brantford Police continue attempted jewelry store robbery
BRANTFORD-The Brantford Police Service are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery that occurred on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m.at a Lynden Road jewelry store. Polcie said five black male suspects, wearing masks and dressed all in black, attempted to enter the store by smashing the front window. The suspects were unsuccessful in gaining entry and fled the scene. Suspect descriptions are as follows: Suspect #1: Male, black, approx. 17-22 years old, wearing a black hoodie and face covering Suspect #2: Male, black, approx. 17-22 years old, between 5’11”- 6’2” tall, wearing a black jacket, balaclava and sunglasses Suspect #3: Male, black, approx. 17-22 years old, between 5’8”- 5’11” tall, wearing...
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