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By Lynda Powless Editor A storm of controversy has erupted over the legitimacy of a letter claiming to be evicting a man from the Six Nations of Grand River territory. The letter, being circulated, is signed by Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill, but is not on Six Nations Elected Council letter head raising questions of its legitimacy. At the same time a similar letter, sent to Six Nations Police, does appear on Six Nations letter head. The letter itself is addressed to John Michael Blackburn claiming the man does not appear on Six Nations band membership lists yet is residing at Six Nations. The letter came as a result of a complaint from a Six Nations community member. However, the online controversy also includes support comments from neighbours saying the man… <\/p>\n

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By Lynda Powless Editor A storm of controversy has erupted over the legitimacy of a letter claiming to be evicting a man from the Six Nations of Grand River territory. The letter, being circulated, is signed by Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill, but is not on Six Nations Elected Council letter head raising questions of its legitimacy. At the same time a similar letter, sent to Six Nations Police, does appear on Six Nations letter head. The letter itself is addressed to John Michael Blackburn claiming the man does not appear on Six Nations band membership lists yet is residing at Six Nations. The letter came as a result of a complaint from a Six Nations community member. However, the online controversy also includes support comments from neighbours saying the man... <\/p>\n

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