OPP block roadways at Tyendinaga territory
A group of people have gathered at the Mohawk Territory of Tyendinaga today and gathered in a direct call for an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women across Canada.
News
High risk of spring floods in Grand River watershed
After a cold and snowy winter, we could be facing a spring of high water. The possibility of flooding in the Grand River system is the highest it’s been in years, according to flood control staff at the Grand River Conservation Authority.
3-year-old genius has Six Nations roots
ARIZONA – Millions have read recently about the 3-year-old toddler with an IQ estimated to be equivalent to Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates and Charles Darwin.
Missing Inuk woman Loretta Saunders found slain
Sadly, yet another indigenous women has been found dead. The body of Loretta Saunders, who is Inuk from Labrador and was almost three months pregnant, was found Wednesday afternoon along the Trans-Canada Highway in New Brunswick. The disappearance of Saunders, 26, has now shifted into a homicide investigation.
Two Row Times hosts public information meeting on Bill C-10
Almost exactly twenty years ago, in February 1994, the RCMP threatened to invade the Six Nations territory in a crackdown on cigarette smuggling. And now once again, the federal government is threatening Haudenosaunee people to send in their “goon squad” in an attempt to seize any and all ‘illegal’ tobacco.
100-year anniversary of WWI lecture series at Laurier Brantford
The Great War Centenary Association (GWCA) of Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations held their first lecture on World War One. Taking place from now until April, the GWCA focuses on Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations’ involvement in the Great War of 1914-1918.
Loretta’s Disappearance Part of a Horrific Pattern
K’JIPUKTUK (Halifax) – On February 13, The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) delivered over 23,000 signatures to the House of Commons in support of NWAC’s call for a National Public Inquiry into the more than 600 missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in Canada.
Aboriginal Youth Supportive Housing Program gets extra funding dollars
The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) recently announced that they have successfully obtained funding for High Support Housing through the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (TCLHIN).
St. Lawrence River islands ownership, authority and free usage examined
AKWESASNE – Yet another one of the vaunted 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River has been put up for sale. According to published reports, Sheep Island has now been made available on the Canadian real estate market. Other islands have been claimed by the United States government on behalf of the “Mohawk people”. Ownership of the islands has never been ceded, according to Akwesasne residents.
The 5th Annual Frosty Fest was celebrated in downtown Brantford
The 5th Annual Frosty Fest was celebrated in downtown Brantford this past weekend with lots of winter fun for families over three days. The event is put on by Freedom House Church located in downtown Brantford with proceeds going to their anti-bullying campaign, which “Captain Kindness” (aka Pastor Dave Carrol) and Pastor Brian Beattie have plans to bring into area elementary schools.
Local Day Care May Have to Close Its Doors
SIX NATIONS – Privately owned day care, Little & Littler Treasures may be forced to shut its doors within the next few months if they can’t come up with funding dollars. Owner Sarah Jayne, approached Band Council last week to ask for financial assistance.
J.C. Hill and Jamieson Elementary Oral Communications Winners
J.C. Hill and Jamieson Elementary held their annual Oral Communication presentation last Thursday and the votes are in.
Awareness, Attendance and Hope grows at Hagersville vigil
The third annual Strawberry ceremony and Vigil for the missing/murdered aboriginal women and girls took place February 13 at Hagersville and New Credit community hall. As awareness of this issue has grown so has the attendance, which more than doubled from last year. The organizers of the event were Edebwed Ogichidaa (Val King) and Aileen Joseph.
Grand River Spa certified to provide oncology esthetic skin therapy
Grand River Spa has recently obtained an Oncology for Skin Care specialist. Corrie Gallant just completed Oncology for Skin Care from the leading Oncology for Esthetics certification program, which was first launched in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and now Canada.
February 2014 Education Report
This term of council I have again volunteered to focus on Education. I do have my work cut out for me because there are so many issues with Education right now. This report is to highlight many of those issues.