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Vol. 112 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017

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The first meeting for the Community Action Committee was held on May 29, 2017. At the meeting it was decided that some questions go out to the community in a survey regarding community action and safety. The results were:

Would you like to see a Neighbourhood/ElderlyWatch in our community?YES: 88.5% NO: 11.5%

Would you be willing to participate in theNeighbourhood/Elderly Watch?

YES: 57.37% NO: 42.63%

Would you like to see a Crime Stoppers Program on Six Nations?YES: 87.63% NO: 12.37%

Would you like to see Methadone Clinics on Six Nations?YES: 37.31% NO: 62.69%

Should Six Nations get involved in medical cannabis?YES: 51% NO: 24.5%

I’M NOT SURE/NEED MORE INFORMATION: 24.5%

Our next meeting to discuss the results from the survey and what direction the Committee wants to take will be on November 29, 2017 at 3:00 pm in the Six Nations Council Chambers (1695 Chiefswood Rd).

What have we been doing from May until November?There will be 6 billboards going up in the community supporting our fight against drugs and alcohol in Six Nations, signs will also be translated into a traditional language.

At the entrances onto the Territory there are 3 signs stating our zero tolerance to drugs in our community, and to contact the police if anyone comes in contact with illegal activity. In total we have produced 82 signs and 6 billboards using a grant provided by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Nia:weh to Nichole Martin for the Mohawk translations, Lindsay Brook Johnson for the Cayuga translations and for consulting with other Ohsweken language speakers to find the best phrases for our messaging.

Six Nations Elected Council signed a declaration supporting our fight against drugs in our community at the Fall Fair.

COMMUNITY

ACTIONCOMMITTEE

-UPDATE-NOVEMBER 2017

COUNCILLORSherri-Lyn Hill Pierce

District No. 3

On April 16, 2017 the Elected Council held a Community Forum for

Wellness & Unity to address substance abuse in the community of Six Nations. The following is an update from your

Community Action Committee, developed

after the Forum.

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The Community Collaboration Committee has continued working with other agencies in the community to provide Six Nations with community resources and prevention activities, including posting informational flyers in the restrooms at various locations, schools and Parks and Recreation facilities.

We have researched drug testing, and various testing methods. Councillor Sherri-Lynn Hill Pierce will be bringing these findings back to Council.

Six Nations Elected Council currently has a spot on the CrimeStoppers Committee in Brantford.

We have advocated through Chiefs of Ontario and the Assembly of First Nations the impact drugs are having on our community, and that all of our

communities need to work together to make a difference. We will continue advocating the federal and provincial governments to help.

We have developed a Cannabis Task Force in anticipation of the upcoming legislation to legalize marijuana. The Task Force will also develop a community plan with pros and cons.

Currently staff is being trained in how to dispense Naloxone Nasal Kits.

Six Nations Police are working on drug raids and laying charges.

The High Risk Committee continues to collaborate to ensure the safety of the community.

Below is a list of agencies within our community, and how they aresupporting the fight against drugs/alcohol and helping people in need.

New Directions GroupSUPERVISOR: PENNY HILL

Providing Six Nations community members with direct care through individual addiction counselling – short or long term weekly sessions, couples and family counselling, referrals, grief recovery counselling, pre-treatment preparation, after-care, and assessments for treatment and safety planning.

Current and Upcoming Groups with New Directions:• Ohahase (began October 16 and finishes

December 1) every Monday & Wednesday days• Relapse Prevention (began October 20 and

finishes December 8) Friday evenings• Boys 2B Boys (begins November 7 and finishes

December 19) Tuesday evenings• Grief Recovery (begins November 8 and finishes

January 10)• Wellbriety Group (begins January 11 and finishes

March 15)• FemPower (began September 27 and finishes

December)• FASD Connections (November 27) at Stoneridge

monthly• Baby Food Making (November 14-December 19)

at Stoneridge Tuesday mornings• Dehdwadatho:kwa:k Addictions Support Group• Prenatal Drug, Alcohol and Smoking Information

and Screening• Student Suspension Program (addictions

related) as needed

Community Education with New Directions:The Elected Council has signed a declaration to fight drugs in Six Nations. A declaration has also been presented to the Confederacy Chiefs Council for consideration of signing.

National Addictions Awareness Week with New Directions: • November 14: Minute to Win It with traditional

speaker and supper • November 15: Community member speaks on

their life of addiction and their road to healing with free supper and entertainment

• November 16: Booth at New Credit National Addictions Awareness event

• November 17: Ball room dancing series finale and supper

Informational Mailings from New Directions: • September 2017 – Cannabis/legislation

57TH ELECTED SIX NATIONS COUNCIL 3

• October 2017 – Fentanyl newsletter • November 2017 – Through the Eyes of Addiction

newsletter • December 2017 – Making Memories Event • January/February 2018 – Hidden in Plain Sight • Campaigns with New Directions: • Roots of Addiction’s – 3 poster series, bi-

weekly mailings (begins November 14 through December 11)

• FCK Shirts – ongoing • Drug Awareness Presentations – at various

community agencies when requested (attending G.R.E.A.T and JC Hill school in October)

• In-School Drug, Alcohol and Addictions Presentations

• Community Drug Awareness Presentations • In-School Drug and Alcohol presentations as

well as on Addictions

Coming Soon from New Directions: • TEEN Empowerment Camp (coming THIS

summer) • FASD March Break Group

“Caring people working hand-in-hand with the community to help people help themselves.”

Six Nations Mental HealthSUPERVISOR: CRYSTAL BURNING

Provides direct client care to individuals who are using substances. Services include case management, group programming, supportive housing, access to psychiatric consultation and access to traditional supports.

When clients present with substance use, Mental Health Staff take a harm reduction approach to educate about the substance being used and to look at alternatives when abstinence is not a consideration for the client. Our psychiatrist takes the same approach.

Gane Yohs Health CentreHEAD NURSE: DEBORAH JONATHAN

Physicians sign opioid contracts with clients, which includes random drug screens on anyone being prescribed opiate therapy.

At this time, Gane Yohs has held two Naloxone Nasal Kit distribution days in partnership with the BCHU and are scheduling more dates for November and December 2017. Ideas currently in consideration are a needle exchange program, Naloxone distribution form within the community, etc.

Six Nations Long Term Care/Home and Community CareMANAGER: LORI MONTURE

The Long Term Care/Home and Community Care (LTC/HCC) has received complaints from seniors and possible situations of abuse. Seniors are often caregivers for grandchildren due to drug addicted parents. There are also situations where there is financial, verbal and physical abuse to seniors who are taken advantage of by their children, grandchildren, nieces and/or nephews who take their money and prescription medication(s).

At this time, LTC/HCC holds Case Conferences to encourage individuals and families to involve the police as well as encourages families to take charge of the situation and to help their aging parent or grandparent otherwise LTC/HCC is obligated having the duty to report.

Six Nations Maternal & Child CentreMIDWIFERY SUPERVISOR: JULIE WILSON

The Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) is currently addressing the drug problem by doing random drug screening on pregnant women as a routine part of care provided, to ensure they are low risk and meet the eligibility for an out of hospital birth.

In addition the MCC makes referrals for those who have a history of drug use and/or are currently at risk to the FAS Coordinator at New Directions Group for more detailed screening and prevention. Pregnant women who use drugs during pregnancy are referred to an obstetrician, while midwives provide comprehensive supportive care.

The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program provides home visits for all community members who are pregnant or have children up to 6 years of age. This includes mothers who are using drugs and/

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or are on methadone treatment. Both programs work closely with Child Protective Services to assist mothers with parenting gaps and learning needs as identified by the Children’s Aid Society (CAS).

Six Nations Parks and RecreationDIRECTOR: CHERYL HENHAWK

Six Nations Parks and Recreation has facilities such as the Gaylord Powless Arena, Ball Diamonds, Dajoh Youth & Elders Centre, Sports Fields, Running Track and Skate Park where community members can play sports and do physical activities to help prevent them from wanting to be involved in drugs.

“While this may be a utopian perspective, it is my firm belief that if the recreation facilities did not exist at Six Nations or in any community there would be an even larger problem in dealing with substance abuse,” says Director Cheryl Henhawk.

Behaviour and Discipline Guidelines, including drug related incidents, were developed and will be implemented December 1, 2017.

Six Nations Social ServicesDIRECTOR: ARLISS SKYE

Approaching community work from a prevention perspective, Social Services (SS) has invested in youth leadership and provided opportunities for cultural growth and knowledge building. Substance use prevention can be seen when young people are provided with the chance to be productive and active.

SS has made efforts to engage young people by offering cultural activities and workshops. The most recent being an overnight camp at Chiefswood Park, the Oldest Sister Series (corn harvest workshops), Traditional Sewing Workshops and other cultural gatherings.

“Offering alternatives to sitting at home after school is one part of keeping young people engaged in their culture, interested in expanding their horizons, and

decreasing addictions to substances,” says Director Arliss Skye.

Please watch for the leisure guide and keep an eye open for upcoming events like the Maple Syrup Tree Tapping, March Break Language Camp and March Break Gardening.

Six Nations Ontario WorksDIRECTOR: SANDY PORTER

Ontario Works (OW) primarily provides financial and employment assistance.

“One of our objectives is to assist individuals address barriers to employment. Although Ontario Works is not an addictions service provider, support is offered to individuals who choose to deal with their addictions,” says Director Sandy Porter.

Ontario Works staff provides encouragement, guidance and referral services to individuals who express a desire to seek help with their addictions. Information on addiction programs/support is provided to clients to assist them when determining their choice of treatment. Limited financial support may be provided to individuals who decide to pursue treatment/support services. The Ontario Works Department also works in collaboration with other departments to support local efforts when dealing with addiction issues.

Six Nations HousingDIRECTOR: KAREN BOMBERRY

The Housing Department has issued tenant notices to “Speak Up, Speak Out” for opioid awareness, encouraging neighbourhood watch, encouraging tenants to report suspicious activity to Housing and Six Nations Police and issues immediate evictions for those raided and/or charged.

Housing has reached out to CrimeStoppers in Brantford with the intent of doing an awareness campaign with them including promo items that can be used door-to-door for those in Six Nations tenancy portfolio.

If you would like to help by sitting on the Community Action Committee with Neighbourhood and Elder Watch or if you have any ideas on how we can get messages out to the community please contact Central Administration at 519-445-2201. Nia:weh.


In support of World AIDS Day, Six Nations Health Services and the Ohsweken Public Health Office partnered with the AIDS Network of Hamilton, Halton, Norfolk and Brant to cover communities with red scarves on December 1, 2017.

The scarves were handmade in an effort to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS, decrease stigma and discrimination and promote education of the disease. The scarves were free to anyone who needed a warm scarf, complete with a tag with further information.

The campaign began in 2012 for World AIDS Day

by the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection in London and Stratford, as a project to create red scarves that resembled the international symbol of AIDS Awareness – a red ribbon logo.

People who found the scarves were encouraged to wear them, take them home, read the attached information and spread the important message of awareness.

For further information on AIDS/HIV call the Ohsweken Public Health Office at 519-445-2672 or visit www.sixnationssexualhealth.ca.

HIV/AIDS BASICSWHAT DOES HIV MEAN?Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Only humans can become infected with the virus, insects or any other kinds of animals cannot get it from you or give it to you. The virus needs the human body to live.

WHAT IS AIDS?Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. This is when a person has been exposed to HIV, and has been infected. The virus has to enter the blood stream to infect you. Your body gets the HIV virus that leads to AIDS.

HOW IS HIV SPREAD?Unprotected sexual intercourse, intravenous drug use or from an untreated infected mother to her unborn baby.

HOW IS HIV NOT SPREAD?HIV is not easily spread because HIV is fragile outside of the body and is easily killed by heat, dry air and disinfectant chemicals. HIV is NOT spread through casual contact like shaking hands or hugging, saliva, sweat, tears, coughing or sneezing, sharing towels or clothing, sharing telephones, toilet seats, swimming pools or hot tubs or biting insects like mosquitoes.

There is no cure or vaccine for HIV…but there is treatment!

FREE ANONYMOUS TESTINGNo health card or appointment needed, at The AIDS Network (140 King St. E – Suite 101, Hamilton) on the last Tuesday of every month from 1pm-4pm. Call 1-866-563-0563 or visit www.aidsnetwork.ca/hiv-testing for other sites in the area.

FREE CONDOMSAvailable at Gane Yohs Health Centre/Public Health Office (1769 Chiefswood Rd, Ohsweken) Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Red Scarf Campaign

Have you gotten your flu shot yet?

Visit Gane Yohs Health Centre Monday through Friday

between 9am-4pm.

For more info contact the Ohsweken Public Health Office at 519-445-2672.

Get your Flu Shot & get it early!

Six Nations Elected Council has partnered with St. Catherine’s and the Niagara Region in a bid for the 2021 Canada Summer Games. A meeting was also held with Doug Hamilton, CEO of the Games to discuss having lacrosse played as one of the sports. CEO Hamilton agreed and will work with Six Na-tions to ensure this happens. Fur-ther information will be provided as the games move forward.

Six Nations Elected Council will also be submitting a bid to host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).

GAMES

Thank you for joining us in our mission to support families and keep kids safe by wearing your purple on Dress Purple Day! Together we collectively shared a positive message that child abuse and neglect can be prevented and that help is available.

DRESS PURPLE DAY

WHAT BRINGS HOPE, PURPOSE &

MEANING TO YOUR LIFE? As determined by Six Nations Community survey respondents.

Health Services SurveyRecently Six Nations Health Services conducted a service about “what brings hope, purpose and meaning to your life?” and would like to share the results with you! We appreciate your participation.


Please note that Bridge No. 7, located on Chiefswood Road between Third Line and Fourth Line, will NOT be closed for rehabilitation this year as initially scheduled. Unfortunately no bids for the rehabilitation of the bridge were received, and with the winter season approaching the project must be delayed until the next fiscal year.

In the meantime Six Nations Public Works will be advocating for full funding for this project during the 2018 construction season from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Nia:weh for your patience and understanding.

Questions? Contact Six Nations Public Works at 519-445-4242.

Bridge Rehabilitation Update

BRANTFORD CORRECTIONAL FACILITYSix Nations Elected Council has received notice from Minister of Community Safety and Correction Services that the Brantford Correctional Facility will be closing, a date is not yet known.

It is expected that inmates of the facility will be relocated to the Maplehurst Correctional Facility in Milton, Ontario. The Elected Council has expressed a number of concerns to the Minister regarding transportation and court procedures once inmates of the facility have been relocated, and are currently working with the Ministry to address these concerns. Further information will be provided as discussions and/or solutions with the Ministry progress.


ELECTED COUNCIL UPDATESBlue BinsSix Nations Public Works has blue bins available FREE of charge, 2 per household. Pick up at the Public Works Office (1953 Fourth Line) Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm.

BridgesAn overall inspection was completed on all large cross road culverts and bridges, by a third party consultant to ensure the proper maintenance plan is in place for these structures and the safety of the community.

Council BuildingsThere is a three floor expansion being planned for the Six Nations Social Services building.

A conceptual design has been completed for the Paramedic Services building in order to accommodate the service needs of the community for the next 20 years.

There will be upgrades completed to the Central Administration building to provide wheelchair accessible washroom access for the community.

Four Way StopSome homeowners on Sixth Line and Chiefswood Road have inquired about a four-way stop at the corner. The Elected Council and Six Nations Public Works are looking into this.

FundingWe will be advocating for full funding to complete the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 7 located on Chiefswood Road between Third and Fourth Line and Bridge No. 15 located on Ondondaga Road between Second and Third Line.

Six Nations Elected Council was approved by the Six Nations Community Trust Fund for $160,000

to complete over-coating of the water tower in 2018.

We are happy to announce that the 57th Elected Council has successfully secured over 4 million dollars in capital projects, and will continue to seek further capital funding.

We have successfully secured $403,000 from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to purchase a new tanker truck for Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services.

Six Nations Elected Council has also secured funds from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to replace the heat exchanger in the J.C. Hill Elementary School.

Household Hazardous WasteThe next Household Hazardous Waste event is scheduled for June 2018 at the Six Nations Landfill Site. Bring any stored household hazardous waste for safe removal from the Territory, and an environmentally responsible disposal.

For more information on how to safely store household hazardous waste in the meantime or for other disposal facilities available in surrounding areas visit www.sixnations.ca/ PWHouseholdHazardousWasteInfo.pdf

HousingConstruction of the access road to the planned 95 housing development and the proposed Six Nations Archival Repository and Public Library building across from the Village Cafe is underway. Staff are currently working with The Little Treasures Daycare and residents within the area to minimize the impact of the construction.

Construction of the housing units will begin in April 2018, with November 2018 as the hopeful

completion date.

When the watermain tie-in at Fourth Line occurs everyone East of the Village Cafe will be without water for a short period of time. Notice will be sent out ahead of time.

Roads will be left as gravel until Spring 2018 when paving and curbs can be completed.

Nia:weh to the Economic Development Trust for granting Six Nations Public Works $1.4million towards this project. A special thank you also goes to Six Nations Housing for securing partial funds from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to construct one (1) 5-unit 3 bedroom townhouse as the beginning phase of this housing development.

Housing PolicyThe Elected Council approved changes to the Six Nations Housing Policy, including changes to the Six Nations Housing Application. The application does include the requirement of having land in your name before you can apply to be added to the waiting list. The rationale is that this will help to reduce wait times to build for those who are ready, and to reduce the current waiting list.

LandfillSix Nations Landfill Site is now operating on winter hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 8am-4:30pm with gates closing at 4:15pm.

Road MaintenanceSix Nations Roads Department has purchased a new Grader for road maintenance.

Sanitation TrucksSix Nations Public Works has had two sanitation trucks providing

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septic service to the community for the past 6 years. In case of emergencies a third truck is available. Septic service must be pre-paid in order to dispatch the sanitation truck. The call will be completed within three business days; however the date that the payment is made does not count towards this timeline.

Six Nations Housing requires septic beds to be installed unless the individual is constructing on the existing sewer line – there is a one acre minimum. Holding tanks are not an option for current construction due to various environmental, health and safety concerns.

Save the EvidenceThe Woodland Cultural Centre is working on completing long overdue renovations and repairs to the Former Mohawk Institute for their Save the Evidence Campaign.

Phase 1 involved roof replacement and structural work, which is almost complete. Phase 2 involves mechanical and electrical work is anticipated to begin in the coming weeks with funding for this phase recently secured.

Secure Status CardsThe wait time to receive a new secure status card is roughly four weeks. Remember to apply for the

new card before your laminated card expires. You do not need to hand in your old laminated card to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).

Eventually Six Nations Lands and Membership will receive training and begin processing applications for these new secure status cards, but not issuing the cards. The reason for the new secure cards is to cut down on the amount of fraud happening with the laminated cards.

Seneca RoadThere is a road settlement issue on Seneca Road between First and Second Line. We will be working to patch the road for the upcoming winter season with major construction planned for the 2018 year. Please drive carefully in this area.

WastewaterThe Elected Council has secured $900,933 from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund to complete work to the communal wastewater system. The engineering consultant firm is currently assessing the lagoons to provide upgrading options for current and future community needs. In the meantime the system is operated and maintained by certified operators.

Watermain ExtensionWe are continuing to work tirelessly to secure funds to complete Phase One of the watermain extensions to the outlying federal schools and the Oneida Business Park.

In August of this year the Elected Council wrote to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council to request financial assistance to complete the watermain extension to the Oneida Business Park and are awaiting a response, as it is understood the Confederacy are in receipt of funding to be used for the community. Elected Council staff also made an application to the Community Trust for funding, however the application was not approved.

Once installed there are 498 homes that may connect to the watermain at their own cost. The cost of installation will be based on how far from the road the residential home is located and/or whether the connection needs to cross the road. Based on the average housing density of 4.7 people per home there are 2,340 community members who could potentially benefit from this project. The total cost is estimated to be over 14 million dollars.

Chief Hill speaking at the Leaders in Legislature All Ontario Chiefs Conference in Toronto.

University of Toronto Health Science students visit Six Nations as part of their Health and Healing Excursion.

ELECTED COUNCIL UPDATES

NOVEMBER 20171st Meeting with Deloitte in Toronto

1st Chiefs of Ontario Political Confederacy in Toronto

2nd Meeting with Officials from the City of Brantford and the County of Brant re: Boundary Agreement and Accommodation for Six Nations

4th Thank-A-Vet Luncheon

5th Anglican/Lutheran Church Gathering at the Woodland Cultural Centre

7th Students from the Canadian Youth Exchange visit Six Nations

8th Meeting with Minister of Finance Charles Sousa re: Gaming

9th Chiefs Committee on Hydro Rates in Toronto

9th Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Induction of Gaylord Powless

10th St. John’s College Remembrance Day Ceremony

10th Third Annual Firefighters Grand Gala at Carmen’s in Hamilton

11th Remembrance Day Ceremonies

11th Dr. Gabor Mate Lecture on Addictions

12th Speaking at the St. George United Church

14th Six Nations Polytechnic Brantford Campus

14th Safe Streets, Safe Lives Presentations

15th Meeting with Representatives of Brant Health Care

16th Speech by Hydro One CEO Mayo Schmidt in Toronto

16th Deloitte Toronto

18th Indigenous Economic Development Conference in Victoria, BC

18th Santa Clause Parade

18-26th Walking with Our Sisters Exhibit

20-23rd Leaders in the Legislature, All Ontario Chiefs Conference in Toronto

22nd Chiefs of Ontario Energy Round Table

24th Iroquois Caucus Strategy Session in Ottawa

24th High School Education Awards at the Community Hall

29th Speaking with the Ontario Agriculture

30th Launch of the Restoration of Identity in Toronto

DECEMBER 20171st Anti-Racism Conference in Toronto

3rd Ceremony at the Mohawk Chapel

3rd Iroquois Caucus in Ottawa

4th Meeting of All Women Chiefs with Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-First Nations Relations in Ottawa

4-7th Assembly of First Nations Special Assembly in Ottawa

10th Six Nations Figure Skating Club Hosts Special Skate at the Gaylord Powless Arena

14th Meeting with Sharp’s Bus Lines and Indigenous Affairs

18th German Consul General visit to Six Nations

19th Minister of Early Learning and Status of Women, Indira Naidoo-Harris visits Six Nations

20th Deputy Minister of the Attorney General’s Office visits Six Nations

Chief & Elected Council Community Engagements


Congratulations!KEN “MONSTER” MONTOUR

on being inducted into theOntario Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Chiefs in Ontario are having a meeting with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to discuss employees who have been required to pay income taxes from their employment period with OI Leasing. Chiefs are hoping to come to a resolution for the sake of all employees.

If you were an employee of OI Leasing and have been asked to or have paid income taxes for your period of employment with the company please collect all of your information and have it available for Six Nations Elected Council. Further updates will be provided as discussions with the CRA progress.

Taxation for OI Leasing Employees


Walking with Our Sisters

Nia:weh to everyone who volunteered and/or took the time to visit the Walking with Our Sisters commemorative art installation.

This amazing installation was comprised of over 1,760 pairs of women’s and over 100 pairs of children’s moccasin vamps (tops). Each adult vamp represented one missing or murdered Indigenous woman. The unfinished moccasins represented the unfinished lives of the women who were taken too soon. The children’s vamps were dedicated to the children who never returned home from residential schools.

Student Awards

At a special General Council on November 28, 2017 we were proud to recognize some amazing Six Nations students for achieving awesome, excellent, perfect attendance and the top three highest grade averages.

We also took this opportunity to recognize Thomas Anderson for his participation in the Brantford Public Library Mural, Six Nations award-winning U19 Boys Basketball Team and the 2017 Minto Cup Champions Six Nations Arrows.

Congratulations to all of the award winners, keep up the great work!


Random Act of Kindness Day

Nia:weh to everyone who helped us spread the kindness as part of this year’s Random Act of Kindness Day!

With heavy hearts, Six Nations Elected Council and its services offers sincere condolences and prayers to all of the families impacted by the recent loss of Robert “Bob” E. Johnson.

A District Five Councillor, a veteran of the Vietnam War, the Director of Gane Yohs for over 30 years and actively involved with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 as well as the Hagersville and the Six Nations Veterans Association, he will be missed by many.

“Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are. Our condolences and prayers go out to everyone who has been affected,” said Chief Ava Hill.

As a member of the Elected Council, Councillor Johnson strived to improve the quality of life for each and every member of Six Nations.

“Councillor Johnson has always been a strong proponent for Six Nations and for the district that he served,” said Senior Administrative Officer Dayle Bemberry. “He will certainly be remembered for his outstanding commitment and dedication to building a strong, prosperous and healthy community for all.”

Councillor Robert “Bob” E. Johnson

District Four Councillors Helen Miller and Wray Maracle will be holding district meetings on the last Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Dajoh. Come out, eat pizza and talk!

The Elected Council has also asked all Councillors to discuss the establishment of a Neighbourhood Watch in each of the districts. This will be an upcoming topic for the District Four Monthly Meeting.

MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR DISTRICT FOUR

Six Nations Child and Family Services

Programs will be offering activities during the Christmas Break.

Be sure to follow Six Nations Elected Council

on Facebook or@SixNationsEC

on Twitter for event notices and details.


Union Gas donates $5,000 to Six Nations Food Bank this Holiday Season (left: Ken McCorkle, Union Gas and

right: Dayle Bomberry, Elected Council SAO)

Chief Hill speaking on a panel for the Nation to Nation Paradigm at the Victoria Forum on Inclusion and

Diversity in Victoria, BC.

SIX NATIONS WELCOMES THE POLISH MEN’S NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM

Six Nations Elected Council proudly welcomed the Polish Men’s National Team and Head Coach Ted Nolan to the community of Six Nations on Thursday, December 7.

NIA:WEH UNION GAS

The Launch

On January 10, 2018 CTV will be airing their all-new, six-part musical series called The Launch. The show will highlight musical talent from across the country, including Six Nations own Logan Staats.

Throughout the series, artists on the show will be mentored by a panel of internationally renowned music industry legends, and will also have the opportunity to record and perform a new song written by a world famous songwriter/producer.

Only 30 artists out of 10,000 applicants were chosen for the show. Congratulations and good luck Logan, we can’t wait to see you!


Do you need assistance with disconnections,arrears, corrections to billing information,

unexplained usage, individual payment plans, incorrect smart meter readings, tax exemption,

high delivery charges, budgeting or poor interaction with telephone representatives? Have you signed

a contract with a retail energy company likeSummit Energy or Just Energy?

FOR ASSISTANCE WITHTHESE ISSUES CONTACT:

Arleen MaracleCommunity Liaison Officer

SIX NATIONS ELECTED COUNCIL CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

1695 Chiefswood Road, OhswekenPhone: 519-445-2201 x3230

Email: [email protected]: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

HYDRO

Hydro One Shares Acquisition to First Nations in OntarioThe Government of Ontario has broadened the ownership of Hydro One, a utility owning the majority of electricity distribution and transmission infrastructure in the province. They are open to the acquisition of meaningful equity in Hydro One by First Nations in Ontario.

Six Nations Elected Council has passed a resolution to participate in the Hydro Equity/Sovereign Wealth Fund. Participation of at least 80% of the 133 First Nations in Ontario is needed to sign as Partners in order for the deal to be accepted. At this point in time, 122 other First Nations in the province have agreed to participate and the deal will move forward.

Community EngagementSix Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and Six Nations Elected Council have been engaging in exploratory talks to determine a mutually beneficial solution which would energize the Niagara Reinforcement Line and create long term value for the community of Six Nations.

The 76km Niagara Reinforcement Line has been sitting near completion and unconnected for over 10 years. The proejct’s final connection point is located along the Highway 6 bypass in Caledonia. The Development Corporation has proposed a three-phase bundle solution which has been accepted by the Ministry of Energy and Hydro One to energize, acquire and optimize this reinforcement line.

Submit your comments at the Six Nations Tourism building located at 2498 Chiefswood Rd or visit www.snfuture.ca for more information and/or to watch the video.

COMMUNITY EVENTSTo see a list of upcoming community events be sure to follow Six Nations Elected Council on Facebook or Twitter @SixNationsEC. You can also visit www.sixnations.ca or visit Central Administration at 1695 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4pm to view the Community Board.

At their recent meeting, the Iroquois Caucus developed a position paper on a variety of current issues including border crossing, taxation, hunting, etc. The paper also includes how the Caucus sees developing a relationship with the Federal Government that takes into consideration:

• The Federal Government’s stated commitment that “no relationship is more important than the one with Indigenous people”

• The implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

• The Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

• The review of federal laws and policies

• The fiscal relations table and the ten principles recently released

On December 7 the Iroquois Caucus met with Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relationships Carolyn Bennett during the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Assembly in Ottawa. At this time the Caucus presented the paper and requested a meeting with the Prime Minster to further discuss these issues.

IROQUOIS CAUCUS


Six Nations Youth Connectthe Dots with David Suzuki

Photo and article by Paula Hill, Public Engagement Specialist, David Suzuki Foundation

Esteemed scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki was the keynote speaker at Burlington Green’s “Connect the Dots with David Suzuki,” educating students about the Blue Dot campaign for the right to a healthy environment. The event took place on November 21, 2017 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Six Nations students were invited to play a role in the event.

Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo students Elliana Longboat, Jayden George, Makeleigh Johnson, Robbi-Lynn Hill, Montana Martin and Joshua George opened the Burlington Green event by reciting Ganohonyohk / Ohenten Karihwatehkwen. In unison, the youth brought the minds of more than 500 Halton students together and gave thanks for, as Joshua George said, “everything the Creator gave us.” Cameron Brown, Australian musician and seasoned traveller, encouraged students to “take responsibility and take action” about the state of the environment. Suzuki delivered a powerful presentation, punctuating his strong science perspective with humour and insightful storytelling — and a few naughty words!

The Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo students met Suzuki backstage. Twin environmental activists/journalists Maryam and Nivaal Rehman interviewed the students on Facebook Live.

Kawenni:io students said they felt “inspired” by the event and enjoyed the presentations. Elliana Johnson said, “It was really good and funny. All of it was true and I liked it.”

The Blue Dot campaign is the David Suzuki Foundation’s initiative to encourage the Canadian government to strengthen laws to protect the environment. The federal government is currently considering the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canada’s primary law on pollution and toxics, for modernization and improvement. Since 2014, more than 110,000 people have signed the Blue Dot petition in support of the right to a healthy environment — the legal right to clean air and water, safe food, a stable climate and a say in decisions that affect our health and well-being.

Suzuki encouraged the youth to tell their parents that the environment is an important issue. He encouraged them to take action. He offered hope, and showed respect for Indigenous knowledge.

Left to right: Amy General, Elliana Longboat, Jayden George, Makeleigh Johnson, Robbi-Lynn Hill, Montana Martin, David Suzuki, Joshua George

Holiday WishesThe Six Nations Community

Action Committee wishes you and your family safeand Happy Holidays!

SEASON’S GREETINGS

Warmest wishes this holidayseason and for health & happiness

throughout the coming year,from your 57th Elected Council.

COUNCIL HOLIDAY CLOSURESDec. 22, 25, 26 & Jan. 1, 2018

LANDFILL SITE HOLIDAY CLOSURESDec. 23 & 26

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Parent and student information nights for those entering Grade 9 in the fall of 2018 have begun at Grand Erie District School Board.

GRADE 9 STUDENT AND PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS

Specialized ProgramsBrantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolFrench Immersion ProgramJanuary 18, 2018 – 6-8 p.m.

Brantford and Brant CountyBrantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolJanuary 18, 2018 – 6-8 p.m.

Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational SchoolJanuary 17, 2018 – 6-8 p.m.

Tollgate Technological Skills CentreJanuary 17, 2018 – 6-7:30 p.m.

Norfolk CountyDelhi District Secondary SchoolJanuary 17, 2018 – 6:30-8 p.m.

Simcoe Composite SchoolJanuary 16, 2018 – 6-7:30 p.m.

Valley Heights Secondary SchoolJanuary 11, 2018 – 6-7:30 p.m.

Waterford District High SchoolJanuary 18, 2018 – 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.granderie.ca or contact:

KIMBERLY NEWHOUSEManager of Communications and Community RelationsGrand Erie District School Board349 Erie Avenue,Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5V3519-756-6301 ext. 281147

Grade 9 Information Nights begin atGrand Erie DistrictSchool Board

Congratulations to all of the Science and Technology Awards for Youth (STAY) award winners. Keep up the great work!

STAY Award Winners

REKINDLING OUR FIRES Cordially Invites Individuals and Families Who are Grieving Past Loved Ones

To Attend Our

3rd Annual Free Community Gathering

and Dinner Sunday, December 24, 2017

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Six Nations Community Hall, 1738 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken

Pre-Dinner family activities: 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 pm Dinner (seating 200) begins at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Please R.S.V.P. by December 22, 2017 (limited seating of 200)

Text or Call:

Lisa Green 519-750-4702 Ellie Joseph 226-920-3203

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REKINDLING OUR FIRES Cordially Invites Individuals and Families Who are Grieving Past Loved Ones

To Attend Our


and Dinner Sunday, December 24, 2017

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Six Nations Community Hall, 1738 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken

Pre-Dinner family activities: 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 pm Dinner (seating 200) begins at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm


Text or Call:

Lisa Green 519-750-4702 Ellie Joseph 226-920-3203



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REKINDLING OUR FIRESCordially Invites Individuals and Families

Who are Grieving Past Loved Ones To Attend Our


and DinnerSunday, December 24, 2017

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Six Nations Community Hall,1738 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken

Pre-Dinner family activities: 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 pmDinner (seating 200) begins at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm


Text or Call:Lisa Green 519-750-4702

Ellie Joseph 226-920-3203


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