2013 Rock your mocs
The moccasin has walked many trails in the footsteps of the Original People. From the Navajo and Sioux, to the nations of the Haudenosaunee, it has been crafted into many likenesses to sooth the soles of the people.
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What about SN litigations against Brantford and the Crown?
SIX NATIONS/BRANTFORD – A development is being proposed for more than 100 acres in Caledonia, as well as the transfer of 7,000 acres in Brantford/Brant for the purpose of development.
Jamieson Toy Bingo, scores another big hit
SIX NATIONS – Jamieson Elementary School held its annual Toy Bingo Saturday, which was very well attended by Six Nations and area Christmas Toy shoppers.
New Chief for Six Nations Elected Council
SIX NATIONS – Chief Bill Montour had to say after congratulating longtime Council colleague Ava Hill for her victory was, “I’m Free!”
BAND COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS: 56th Six Nations Elected Band Council
She will have a swearing in ceremony in early December. #sixnay pic.twitter.com/sSYsvPsBM2
— Two Row Times (@TwoRowTimes) November 17, 2013
Candidates for Band Council Chief offer closing words for those undecided.
Today Six Nations band members will make the journey to the Community Hall in Ohsweken and cast votes in the Six Nations General Election. What about those folks who are as of yet undecided? What about those who are not sure if they are going to head out to vote yet?
We took time with the candidate to get some closing comments on voting, why Six Nations band members should take part, and what focus they will take on governance if elected. Good luck to them all.
Long Awaited Water Treatment Plant Opens
SIX NATIONS — After years of empty promises from various levels of government, unforeseen delays, protests, controversy over a protected species of fish, and damage done by a flooding Grand River, the new $41 million Six Nations Water Treatment Plant is now finished and ready to bring enough potable drinking water to take the community into the 21st century. And they did it all on budget, according to Chief Bill Montour and economic development director Matt Jamieson.
Sounds good, but will Kearns’ disintegrator work?
SIX NATIONS – When inventor John Kearns accepted the challenge of cleaning up Six Nations' overflowing landfill site, he also accepted an even bigger challenge…
Haldimand Quilters Guild were on hand to showcase the beautiful handcrafted quilt
Members of the Haldimand Quilters Guild were on hand to showcase the beautiful handcrafted quilt they are donating to the West Haldimand Hospital Foundation Auction.
The “Baltimore Bliss” appliqué quilt measures 94 X 80 inches in heritage hues of blue, gold and wine colours. In the above photos from left to right are: Audrey Mitchell, Shirley Kellar, Debbie Allan, and Betty Carpenter.
Remembering an Ongwehowe Soldier – Lloyd Clifford Curley
When Tesha Emarthale’s aunt handed her a bundle of her great-grandfathers belongings, she only had a small picture of who he was. “For me prior to receiving this collection my grandfather was only a name.” she shared. “I knew his name and I knew that he served in World War I. I knew that he died young and that my grandfather didn’t get a chance to know him.”
Her Great Grandfather, Lloyd Clifford Curley, a soldier with the 107th Battalion, fell in battle during the First World War on August 15, 1917 on Hill 70 in the Battle for Vimy Ridge. His Battalion brought 600 men to that battle; 21 lost their lives and 130 were wounded.
Mohawks face-off on Erie Ave over land conveyance
BRANTFORD – There was another clash of ideals on Erie Ave Monday when members of the Mens Fire, HDI director Hazel Hill, the Mohawk Workers and Guswenta Holdings faced off over a proposed development deal that involves land at the corner of Erie Ave and Birkett Lane in Brantford.
Brantford museum honours Onkwehon:we warrior allies
BRANTFORD – The Canadian Military Heritage Museum in Brantford has a great display section dedicated to the Onkwehon:we allied warriors from the American Revolution to today’s warriors in uniform around the world.
Rick Shaver, chair of the museum, says his display has been heavily viewed by non-Native visitors and school children.
Shop Local, Shop Native at the Christmas Bazaar
Craft shows were held simultaneously at the Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations Community Hall, J.C.Hill School, Two Row Architect and the Social Services Gym. Haudenosaune artisans from as far away as Akwesasne had their best works on display; from handmade traditional corn husk dolls, to wallets completely made out of duct tape.
White corn shortage explained
Times to his farm this weekend to discuss the corn shortage and what some have been calling the ‘Corn Crisis of 2013’.
“I’ve head people say our land isn’t fertile, that we can’t grow this stuff anymore.” says Hill. “There was a whole negativity that was brought to it. I thought, no that isn’t happening there is nothing wrong with our fields. Our fields can grow cow corn, they can grow wheat, beans, gardens are growing perfectly fine, there’s tobacco. I was on the board for the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario, and there is more native farmers on this reserve than there ever has been.”
Food Drive always a win for the community
Students from all Six Nation public schools went trick-or-treating this Halloween for the hungry and with the help of Six Nations Police Services, delivered the…