SWN awarded injunction against “protesters”
SWN was awarded an injunction earlier today preventing “protesters” from blocking thumper trucks pathways, and allowing the company to return to unceded Mikmaq territory to continue shale gas exploration.
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At the summit of hypocrisy: Harper boycotts Commonwealth meeting in Sri Lanka citing “human rights” concerns
Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have boycotted the Commonwealth meeting in Sri Lanka last week, but he still managed to reach the summit of hypocrisy.
Brant to wait for meeting with new SN council
BRANT — Public consultations with citizens of the Municipality of the County of Brant, has given Mayor Ron Eddie and his council a good feel for what the people want, regarding the turbulent negotiations between Brant and Brantford over a proposed land transfer that would involve 5,000 acres of the 7,000 acre Johnson Settlement lands, still under Six Nations land claim, removed from the control of the County and put under Brantford’s jurisdiction.
Last chance to speak up on Caledonia development
OHSWEKEN — An important community meeting is coming up this Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Six Nations Community Hall regarding an accommodation package being put forth by a Caledonia developer to build a large subdivision within the Haldimand Tract.
HDI loses appeal – on the hook for $375,000
SIX NATIONS – Somebody is on the hook for $350,000 plus another $25,000 in court costs after the appeals court rejected HDI’s bid to have the fine assessed to named and un-named Six Nations people as well as HDI’s Aaron Detlor and Hazel Hill reduced.
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.
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.
Obama pays lip service to “covenant chain” at Tribal Nations Conference, but “pummeled” behind the scenes
Since coming to office, the Obama administration has perhaps done more than any that has come before it to keep up appearances of good relations between the American government and its “domestic dependent nations”, despite the long list of grievances held by Onkwehon:we that are not reflected in the photo-ops and official press releases.
Nisga’a first to privatize reserve land
NLast week, the Nisga’a Nation in northwestern B.C. became the first First Nation in Canada to introduce private property, when the community’s land registrar signed off on the transfer of three pieces of land that can now be sold to non-native peoples.
First Nations Finance Authority will begin selling their debt
First Nations bands and governments who are party to the First Nations Finance Authority are about to make a sell-off of between $100-150 million of their debt in the form of 10-year bonds to institutional investors this coming February 2014.
Candidates prepare for Dec 7th Election in Tyendinaga
Election time in Tyendinaga is always controversial. It was almost 130 years ago when the Canadian Parliament passed the Indian Advancement Act to allow the “intelligent Indians” – according to the Deputy Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs – “advancement in civilization and intelligence with a view to eventually attaining to an equality…with the white portion of the population.”
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.