Jim Windle, Author at Two Row Times

Family video appeals for information in triple homicide

SIX NATIONS — The surviving family members of the victims in a still unsolved triple homicide, released a video today – appealing to the public for help. On November 4, 2018, OPP discovered three bodies near a stolen 2006 grey Chevy Silverado pick up truck just outside Oneida Nation of the Thames on Bodkin Road.

Florida Hoop Dancer wins top world championship title

PHOENIX, AZ – Cody Boettner (Creek) of South Daytona, Florida, captured his first adult title at the 29th Annual Heard Museum Hoop Dance Championship contest on Feb. 9 and 10. Boettner earned a spot in the finals after two preliminary rounds of competitions and took home the grand title and cash prize of $3,500. Boettner faced

Young Spirit performs impromptu song on the red carpet

LOS ANGELES — As announced days before, the drum group, Young Spirit, headed to the 61st Grammy Awards Ceremony as nominees for one of the most prestigious music awards in the world. Their album Mewasinsational – Cree Round Dance Songs was nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Heads turned as the sound of traditional

Attempted murder investigation after man shot

SIX NATIONS — OPP say they are assisting the Six Nations Police in an attempted murder investigation. In a statement, OPP say on January 12 shortly after 4:00 a.m., Six Nations Police responded to a report of an injured male at a Sixth Line residence. Police say that man was taken to hospital with injuries.

Indigenous midwives honoured at 2019 Cape Awards

TORONTO — Two indigenous midwives were honoured at a ceremony in Toronto this week for their service at the 2019 Iewirokwas Cape Award for Midwifery Heroes. Laurie Jacobs, an indigenous midwife with Six Nations Tsinonwe Ionnakeratstha Ona:grahsta Birthing Centre was acknowledged for her years of service helping indigenous parents welcome their children into the community.

Police Briefs: two collisions and weapons charges
- Local News, News
- February 13, 2019
Police received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Fourth Line Road on Wednesday, February 6. Two westbound vehicles collided with each other, sending both into the ditch. Police spoke with both drivers, a 28 year old male and a 19 year old female. Minor injuries were sustained as a result of the collision. Both
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Students at Russell Reid Public School Demand Action on Climate Change
- Local News, News
- February 13, 2019
BRANTFORD — A group of environmentally consciously Grade 8 students organized a rally to raise awareness of climate change, and to put pressure on elected officials who are in a position to do something about it. “We wanted to grab as much attention as we could, and inspire people to make small changes to help
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Police find toddler at suspected break and enter
- Local News, News
- February 13, 2019
DELHI – OPP Norfolk County Detachment investigated an incident after being called to a Delhi, Norfolk County address. On Monday, February 4, 2019 at approximately 2:00 p.m., police received an emergency 911 call for a report of a break and enter in progress. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that a female
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First Nations boil water issues ‘enormously complicated’: Morneau
- National, News
- February 13, 2019
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the “enormously complicated” effort to end all drinking-water advisories in First Nations communities isn’t being held back by a shortage of money. In response to a university student’s question Thursday in Guelph, Ont., Morneau acknowledged that fulfilling the Liberals’ 2015 campaign pledge has been a big challenge and
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No response from HCCC
- Editorial
- February 13, 2019
Last month men claiming to represent the interests of the people of Six Nations along with ex-HDI lawyer, now possibly reinstated HDI lawyer Aaron Detlor shut down the construction of the Six Nations Grand River Development Corporation’s Niagara Reinforcement Project. The reason? They say that Hydro One needed to make the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council
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