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,-.. h- Assembly of First Nations r, _6 ty r t .: chief challenges , t MED provinces over poverty By Lynda Powless Editor YELLOWKNIFE- It's the land of the midnight sun and that may mean the more than 300 chiefs meeting here this week for the Assembly of First Nations 26th annual gen- eral assembly won't need to burn the midnight oil as they reach crunch time in setting the path for the future of First Nations. And it marks the halfway point for accomplished, but critics argue, leader Phil Fontaine who has what will it mean to First Nations reached the halfway point in his rights in the long term. three year term and will beunder Fontaine took office under a the gun for not only what has he (Continued on pagel) .r , ' j ALL Federal government wants res t[tvrAfl Of NATIVE t OP to create Cree Nation . k- TER; NS ca. QUEBEC (CP) _ In what appears to be a major turn- r,,' around, the federal government announced Monday it ' -a wants to negotiate the creation of a Cree Nation govern- T' ment, granting self-rule to the Northern Quebec Cree. Six Nations Veterans Association held its annual Decoration Day Services at St Peter's Church Sunday Ottawa and the Cree reached an Raymond Chretien, Ottawa's where 32 veterans are buried The veterans served with both American and Canadian forces. (Photo by "outline for an agreement" on the head negotiator, for the break- Jim C Powless) More page 7. eve of Canada Day that calls for through. "a new relationship between the Namagoose said previous federal Six Nations band council faces community government of Canada and the negotiators acted like defence Cree Nation of Quebec." lawyers, maintaining despite heat over water "crisis" plan Bill Namagoose, the chief Cree years of litigation that the federal By Donna Duric nated with e -coli, and 80 per cent immediate water concerns, as well negotiator, gave credit Tuesday to Staff Writer are contaminated with coliform as work out an solution to (Continued on page 5) Six Nations council is facing criti- bacteria. Six Nations water woes. - cism from local residents after The public meeting came almost a Council's preferred plan of action Assorted Dalian going ahead with a $100 million week after band council approv ed is to create 69 km of new water - Y Inside water crisis action plan without a $101 million plan to pipe the main and extend it to non -water Local 2 first obtaining community input. whole reserve and decomission bearing areas across the reserve. It On June 29, council held its first wells and released the information will cost about $47.5 million and Editorial 4 c public meeting since October con- to off reserve media. construction is hoped to begin in ... Spats ..8 cerning the quality of water of cer- In the past 10 months, council has three years. tain wells on Six Nations, which hired engineers to conduct an Some residents felt slighted in that 19 - - National studies have shown are highly con- extensive hydrogeological study on they should've been consulted on i Carvers 20 Try a taminated with various bacteria 104 wells throughout the reserve the action plan before making any such as e-coli and coliform. About and based on the findings, came up recommendations to Indian and Classified 22 20 wells contami- with an action plan to deal with TOASTED DELI per cent of are (Continued page 6) Business Directory 23 SANDWICH By 2017, one in 5 Sask. people will have today! 0 1> aboriginal roots: Statistics Canada REGINA (CP) One in five Saskatchewan residents will be of aboriginal origin within little more than a decade, figures released this week by Statistics Canada suggest. is much higher than the national average, which will increase to one person of aboriginal ances- Ìn1 k)Vtdl' rt . That projection try for every 25 people, or about four per cent, by 2017. 282 Argyle St., i will also see a sharp increase in its First Nations population. In all o 74470 04551 9 Resturant (Continued on page í Caledonia scenarios projected by Statistics Canada, Ontario and Saskatchewan will add Bob Hoover & Sons Inc. "Home Comfort Specialists Since 1952" HWY. N., Plumbing Heating . 662A #6 CALEDONIA, ONTARIO Air Conditioning N3W 1M6 Goodman Sales Service Installations J BUS. (905) 765 -2627 Air Conditioning & Heating FREE ESTIMATES -r FAX. (905) 765 -8527

1 ((,L/ hume Island News - Local Section - July 6, 2005 3 2 Local July 6, 2005 0 AFN general assembly to set future governance blueprint Wontinued from fWm) and he's been able to do that - to force and to actively pursue w Cree Nation an Treety ATTENTION ALL, II promise of reconciliation and get- quite effectively." amendments to the SCRA; rights .d consultation, Barney Critics point out that it will still be PI ackwater) regarding residential ting n business ith the fed- l Nord teem (a years before wnymnsu.n n she AFN d the Meal schools; eral govemnie, after the AFN had e, govern- GOLFERS.., DUFFERS.,, BEGINNERS alienated irself from the Nderal paid out to victims of resi.ntial ment oil May II. os which AFN support for the Harda and bl school abuse, despite hopes a final renews e political0,0 1 relationship Taku River Tlingit decision by the This week chiefs from across the agreement would be achieved last between the federal Crown and Supreme Cow of Canada which country will be laying the ground- spring. First Nations and outlines a colla- addresses Aboriginal rights and work for controversial fall First As well, Alfred says Fontaine has and cooperative approach title and the duty of governments Minis meeting that coed set the moved the assembly from mining to future First Nation policy Peel. and private companies to consult on with future path for .self government, National Chief First Nations; and relarionsInPmw'ìrh l'lo -go mmwie sHols have the fed- We a n health, education and housing in bFamwr Ongoing . P intervene nat fits within ensnturions' a government ti dec the Baxter clan o regarding Fire Nations notmnwiities. and affirmed throughrough Treaties and agenda Is not he ley reatment s m x post- econdary as residential schools Ilea week's packed Aboriginal rigid and titre, inter=- - now is fair Caned within the tame provided to F'usr on sIn sOngoing political, legal and only with big locket items but with 'onal law and Canada, framework of Canada," Alfred de.; media eft s to prevent the big guns Cameo, we will he able to Bard Providing political and legal drainage of waters from Devil's The Minister of Indean Affairs move beyond the Indian Act and Oneida band council chief Randy awnwme w Mackenzie Olsen and Lake, North Dakota into the Red Andy Scott Isn't here due to ill mism the poverty oar people Fillips agrees with Allied.. IN said Fis family which rosulted in his River basin and lake health, instead MP Ethel Blondin live with" eventually will be in attendance. New meth 1 t a t be' g condo ñ peg, hush threatens the Democrat Leader lack Layton will nail; rights of First Nations; also address the assembly. -What they are advocat- Establishment of a joint AFN Successfully lobbying the federal Canada Revenue Agency Advisory Minister of Environment Tuesday morning Fontaine told they ing right now, is fair to con- chiefs there have been "some very Committee In advise on aria duo review to We Beana PCB significant developments and treatment within the issues affecting Fir Nation people MI grail New events," in heMa year. framework of Canada," and co Brunswick which poses anMeat Establishing ¢ or re-establishing the rights and' health of First Fontaine said told the chiefs for Taiaiaka Alfred the first time aboriginal leaders Prof the AFN Women's, Elders' and Nations in the Atlantic: have attended a federal cabinet Youth Councils, said Ne AFN h. "after g g k f rn AFN many years of had work and dedi- meeting aboriginal issues, there Ile told the chiefs, nate can ocean Ramat Much will calks err witnessed lea passing ot h. been onmovement on residential te our own systems of govern Conemm I.ae s final report and re several First Nera led school compensation, albeit no nom. including our own gov - , mandations in the fall of 2005; in Me House of Commons &The money has been agreed to, and , with o n law - Tolafade Alfred Ongoing preparations for the first new laws include the First Nations leaders will be earl. first making powers that will Provide us he is concerned about the approach 7i-constitutionally mandated Fiscal and Management ministers meeting on health carts with both the jurisdiction and Statistical the AFN is taking. First MnMlen' Meeting on Act, the Th Land and September. machinery It governments that Go Clam Ile said as the elected chief of Aboriginal own that will take Sel0Govcrnment Treaty, and the Fontaine points to these u psis will be recognized and respected Ge achievements, saying under his Oneida he is comfortable dealing place Nis fall; u ,.slur. self-government Act In with and "but Memo programs services, the AFN Earl Development the F N Oil 12th of addition, and Annual rial leadership the AFN has been -aal cess. negotiators" on nation neon ant Faye O !I g Action Plan d lobbying Gas Mane., was um, traditional I don't know how any could a very woe Oneida 'i dueed nue the House of Commons. argue against all that we've beeen council here that I feel should be Securing 5100 Million add- F Id she Fly "I I was engt able in said, dealing with these issues. filarial inseam .; in lien Venom have been In public ION since Golf Taurna Phillips aid is also disappoint- and a first elected my commutn- "We've been effect negotiators. r.a1eÌ health commitment. level- Chief of We did very, very well." ed Bat the AFN is expected the e Fis Nationso Health o, Semen. I ie N n 1972 But be warned the assembly the chiefs to make decisions on major Blueprint,e cam un with a en hat time have h ^! %$10,000- .°. only stumbling block to their sic - items with link input or chance to First Nations. well as a commit- many significant menu which would be Internal bickering. analysis the material. "We'll be mad address First Nations have advanced the cause and ,pit ti SATURDAY JULY 9m, 2005 "The only thing that could possibly seeing Nis material on education, health tsu inability through the rations of our peoples. However, CASH PRIZE health, housing, self governance, negotiationon and funding of an esca- this past year, ore organization hath slow down progress now is Ins-.ds 'Thanks to Lakeside !nuisance for the first time in Yellowknife cal itsnbiliN in national politics achieved successes that may be COURSE and be expected to make Rally rotlipr Brokers fHomilton Ii SUNDRIM GOLF Howev en the situation aper to denim Ongoing work with federal gov - among the most important victories Oneida elected chief (Soon Wt..) have stabilized and we have politi- on a major policy change or move. eminent o address First Nations we have non to dare. $50,000 I'm just not sure how effective this with chronic wider -fund- We signed a significant political and join us ford 10:00 am Sharp Shotgun Start cal momentum heading into the fall by other governments. We will he Come at Tee- times: m will be." Ins mks and unfounded myths agreement on Indian Residential First Ministers Meeting" he said. able to give full effect to engaging .fFun In the Sun But warning signs his o ning address lo the about lack HamnelWlry of First Schools and a second political THOLE IN ONE have gone out oath odic on ... Golf & Dinner $110.00 / person...Dinner to uwm regions. assembly Tuesday Fontaine said Nations their citizens, INAC's accord on the Recognition and nation-to-nation' and go m- . *Compliments of The Chiefs of Ontario (COO)are e have wee silo bed our organi- an policy, unfair report- Implementation of First Nation n-m -gov t basis" Only $25.00 Bora or Associates, arcing Ontario's 134 First Pffealve, credible and ing burden on First Nations and the Governments, which includes poll Fontaine said series of seven & "...II" phial voice forr First need for the of Canada Z (Steve Bomber.) Nations to be leery of signing any national meninge were held last government ydevelopment." Prize, Green fee, NY Steak Nations in she rimy. This is how to start b bl m F Fontaine Id the assembly 'This Includes AON Reed Stenhouse. agreements while poi - al organs fall and early this year. The AFN we ere w by other in m fiduciary and legal awns time in our history On T.. ,.,o Shaw! rations wish no legislative base, politics depresented "ts national policy ?woes business. media and mtemanonally obligations to F' Nations, inch April 19, 2004, Prime Minister & Sockeye Salmon BBQ, Dessert like the National Aboriginal positions and plans Iv each of the as ell'. ing the development of a First Paul Manin began a new political Women's Association or friendship tables. J Moil in his two years the have Nations Auditor General and First process of renewal. The Prime centres or urban groups who are at Fontaine said the AFN made "sig- by: made the most significant progress Nations Ombudsperson, and his government have sponsored the able. The COO worries the reforms gains in policy and inter- MA, we have er been able to achieve AFN0 0, the Tsunami demonstratedst through their words, couldmo be a denigratingg of governmental affairs." HOLE IN ONE PRIZES Grand River Enterprises rst Nations rights. umber ofkey iss relief errors. including partnering lance, áa and 9 '. Fis Ile mid in sadiron the AFN has F said the number ore with CARE Canada to send an mere to produce eal lasting and M COO aren't the only ones pro- n - elm been embed tels 2005 Pontiac Cobalt Lakeside Insurance Brokers of Hamilton been his fire two and AFN team to assist in the rebuild- .sformative ¢change, tin pars ceeding with t yeas RUNG Report and Specal been the RecognitionFirs and ing efforts Wet has resulted in an ership Fire Nations." *Thanks to Lee Munro Chevrolet. Oldsmobile. & Wings Critics bregges Chiefs Assembly to address Me with Erlinds Restaurant - Village Pizza Implementation of Fee ongoing partnership through a as a of the n has been a reopen Nations l'Repro: Fontaine said result Corvette of Parts° Gouemmedts (Ran Memorandum of Understanding hard work over the pass two - Village Café federal funding taps for abodgissl Fife Ministers' Meeting on years,, Irografts - Wahta Springs "Though the ('anal.Canada Aboriginal. with the Alliance of Indigenous "We have aken a major. step oiganimtioss a the expense of the Aboriginal lease. Peoples Roundtable Proems Peoples of the Archipelago .wards bringing about real recon- 'Thembly'siefples. 2004 AIN p developed holistic, inclusive and -Dodger (AMAN) in Indonesia; ciliation and resolution of long- Closest 50 Pin lien's) " ey've managed to work with Submission and the investments PRIZES INCLUDE: Men's Long Drive' Ladies Long Drive' comprehensive policy agenda with wok so assist she siding grievances, Including the Liberal perry to secure a fund- for Firs Nations contained in the base for aboriginal organim- aFNG e the overarchingand theme Indigenous Peep n n Argentina to ndian Residential Schools for to Pin [Carl ($20.00 Entry) 2005 federal n to Pin (Ladies)' Skin's - $10.00 Skin's -$5.00' Closest and the of India and Healing host the Second Indigenous 81,000 living survivors. The Closest ng in exchange for aboriginal Special Marring of the Federal of the Legacy of Indian Residential Summer of the Americas that Rent mensal mgenim s becoming rubber Cabinet with Aboriginal ofaddrsSchools at important component includes baseness, trade secures commitments, In tamp forr gaveimnent policy' said Leadership; political, 6th... No Walk -One of addressing @n injustices. and writing, Canada that miss!), Money to paid in full b July Taiaiake Alfred, director of the Poland coed between the from indigenous governance program at- said during those arks. "We AFN ainterventions the me lomsn w Shanna 519-445-4790 AFN v she federal t For bookings please call have consistently and aggressivelyNB Supreme Court of Chnada t IsmsLump an compensation for all the of Victoria "n Ida Residential Schools; maintained than the full defend d inherent, Aboriginal survivorsv m address loss of Inn- g PLEASE NO N:ALK -ONS "(Fontaine)was elected to deliver wee. Successful lobbying efforts to expression of as nah of -_..-- rights and a dOM1U m pages and culture more resources to band councils sec, ensure the Specific Claims leek I[-0eteimìnatioq as recognized Marshall and BernardBemaN for logging,lagging and national aboriginal o é,.. - Resolution Act was no proolaemed (Confined on page S) Turtle Island News - Commentary -deny 6, 2005 July 6, 2005 .North America's #I Native Weekly Newspaper.' 5 4jOkaraheovha kenh Onkwehnnwene Mks LIURTLE USLAND AFN general assembly will deal with health, education, housing

issue me, is one I have (ConMmerIfromfront) for it fought upcombg Feat Ministers' Meeting hid be able to use his Liberal parry the provinces to commit to a LO. MEWS hard for many years to have this fall. These commitments and government contacts to year. goal of eradicating poverty A public apology by Me Per on addressed mete and for all. tie well improve a relationship Turtle Island News a published weekly on the Six Nations Grand Minister; that had Indian reserve, says W Wim¡peg as a mener of my personal own become frayed coder then -chief Free Press m a report out of River Territory. It is a politically independent newspaper that is !moored Alternative Dispute healingjoma Matthew oonCme. Ottawa. wholly owned and operated by aboriginal people. No Resolution process for claims of Ile told the assembly they made .IP r_. Next year will Fontana will be Phil Posen, called poverty a the newspaper, including advertisements, pictures or Physical. sexual and severe ems portion of history with the Canada - First non. reelection and straitjacket preventing progress uasl abuse; ones_. for editorial content may be reproduced without permission. Nations Political Accord. the assembly are already watching the people he represents. that Ne sick and elder- PUBLISHER - Turtle Island Neon Publications mm Nation political leadership r Ovide Mercredi, recently elected He minted to the United Nations apure. paymml as with y EDITOR -Lynda Poules imps lee Prime Mansur aM chief of Oren Rapids human development index slots Mama, which Reporters , Samantha Martin, )m C Powless, Donna Durit nisi Cabinet in Special Cabinet First Nation, to assess whether shows Canada holding the eighth- And a national dialogue for truth Advertising Manager-Ikeda Brant Meeting earlier Nis year hill be mounting abid for the highest rennin while sharing healing, reconciliation and Fin Nations Tarde Island News is a member of. He said major mamma. were gland chefs jab m Were year's pOa 61M. commemoration. mdd *Caned ¡era Journalists Association second, elms. We need M dose Mis gap dam - Ihm Mny 30,2005, Mnno Supreme RS s +Native American Journalists Association Fontaine said the political accord J don't know what Ovid's intro- prey wein 10 years if ow per- Court Justice Frank bcemei was cow Reta. nth , - International Committee In Protect Journalists Worldwide °n Few Na`ions governments is Ilona " said Fontaine, who he pie are M be truly equal to other appninod Odra negotiator ofres- Ov¡/e Mercrcp MEMBER ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL needed [o man. 'impel. tried to contact his longtime rival. Canadians," said copy of Media schools, with a very broad ma The Contender," Tank Island News - Pt/. Box 329, morales co guide epot! asa "1 Mink it's good that Chief Fontaine's speech delivered behind and flexible mandate. His Boat 08 Ch¡ebwd. Road O Men Ont. NOA IMO latish a new and borer mince would include investments to Geom. is going to be more the cloud -door meeting. report is due on March 31, 2006, ° 2Telephone, 1 91443 -0868 I,ax- M 15191375-0865 relatioship" directly bvolved. We IT believe It years is a challenging however, we me esouagine Nis 6- - ixt then.cislandmv.s corn or The accord, he mid will ore him m an =For- but achievable time frame to make work to he concluded earlier." S t4SSEb1g Z n aumemrtldd:ndnen, corn allow First Nations and ç unt contributor." significant progress in Fontaine said he is "confident that adds. Volume 10, Edition 27 Canada mech.. As well, Fd Morgan the poor socio-economic ondi- Nt acabu del will condo. w Postage Registration #0728276 Letter: Water Crisis reader not happy daub which w can president or the dons affecting FirstNation Pm- Second Class negotiations quickly and efficient- 1 am fresh off the Inna29 lone of line from Lake Erie right through n the femibility study. I wonder begin o give greater effect R Cawdim wish Website:www.theto Ole/Bondi/ mos.cnnt ly, based o ivity, fairness si the few) residents that went tone our Six Nations to Kitchener. Are why not? 1 heard the nod err Treaty Peen. to latmmw K Congress is tern Font., plea got a strong show sited eomw,'s water crisis infor- for a l and justice for our people. were plans mina hooked up tial throw and lot am on- between the federal Crown cd' those expected o [ o of rapport from ministers gathered Its AFN crunch time, can and community input In nee water line? A few of our daring for 100's of years we used The political agreement, he said is and First Nome,. spirit speak. to plan a meeting ordo primes meeting. Thougp,nit did not seem youth said they had attended a open wells and the result of discussions regarding and outhouses. We had ¡ment of ore Treaties, Monet. leader mine and premiers this fall which the federal gavemment's response Confederacy needed to c be m much into unity week long conference on comer up b be any, and our rights, self -government G David mina. will be devoted to aboriginal input. It seems council has already north A inle while ago, experts rhl'f g ourselves to Math, but [o Ile Report on Grid." For National Chief Phil Fn h1 crunch time. Ar''' and the setting ' d ale strained re tenons Laura re talks Dispute Resolution Plan d nee, with MAC about the from across Canada are Mere of w pipe lived M be concept olea.mrcs.mi .. iM ÿry between Jews and "There are all kinds of indicators He's half way through his Mee year andate and while there has been Compensate for Abuses m Indian ti,; solutions to our water problems when Me youth told tinan of our ripe old age. How would the that rot dressing and photo cps over the past there has ore rights in g First Nos in en m aborigine/ people have .tors. year, al Schools and its such as it may bee Come to think water crisis. The expos were experts explain this? Now sae roam- Roaring way been s commitment of fords from Me federal government to help by to praise long b twee order for that of it .until aM Meir engineers aghast nab why no awned the hazards still these but we did mendadons. even much He said the accord sets out the Holocaust and gap to be closed' said Manitoba struggling Fiat Nations and tie prized Residential School "Our Report advised Canada t9 did not have any dear cut action or the water engineers did not of know soil.. and drank the new tamewoM Met Fontaine said Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ouar agreement win a oath of dollars or resolution. will pro, ...ono plan. The few residents that stood ioo0100l water all the hazards change its entire approach. Under guide think it enough to win potential Mime negotiation of .bran, address is Lathlin, a former native chief Instead Canada appointed stodge to come back ward yet another report the federal plan, it would have up and asked questions or voiced Mend. 1 believe with all these and lived rather healthy or not? I all federal policies, R an nempttto build "I support Phil Nebr., sNoa in 2006. taken to settle all ore- opinions were rather abruptly cu experts willing to offer free advice Mink the word tin- s being Years or decisions that two ties do of having a 10-year plan became I qle AFN is meeting in Yellowknife discuss how it will proceed on standing claims. costing bllions of shoo Seems the in de bum.interest of it makes me wonder who is sloe. used to rush someN rig through affemsFirst Nation, mcrW .tinkle important Mr us M sea- the coming discussions with the federal government and d foes an nor. due to the "crisis" only, the onto this ship Floyd Mona also that we will be sorry for 1 believe .. rig Ne aaelopmmt of new po ¡ address the n ore., of Fist e the oCanadian tnMw sure prowess. First Nations owes including health housing education and even cr. p learned engineers should be raised a good issue Seems he had that we are with only a fraction amount going Federal Indian Minister doing if "really" thinking of through con Bons and 701 Nations education, housing, ea- Congress as an important ally sin Affairs ernance. tut to to '- settlements. Om nee whim But I con rather been plagued with undrinkable our neat corn rations one will I E nomic opportunities, and further our struggle," heeald. node, Andy Scn also 55e050d m inside Al Me same time the federal penis's bragging how they plan b approach will result m far better impressed by our residents, die water for years and a few years delete Me word crisis and get back 'e III be moo about bow m funding in health_ influence public opinion and we with Fontaine. work with Na Cree Nation to ion. the Cm Nov.. together. Wü for did wry good comments and ago invested in a water purified to the lobe Its with a Meal' feasibil- 'MI.... achieve this though jurisdiction The Mime Minister has committed believe the Canadian Jewish 'No are talked in way which One has to ask since the Sn Nations elected bred council is not taking gniflcmtly, survivors will receive questions. Same Wt stuck out was tion men that gave him 100% ey study, with -real" community and by First Nations for his to an agenda of Con cm bean important ally could be construed n negative, and these fights issues seriously, (they sent two councillors Yellowknife control gov b a public apology film Me federal this feasibility mods with nee drinkablele woo nine seven days. input, and some near° experts, ¡e Nation. torn chug and the in bringing Wee' Out ¡^closes sold Scat. with nomaneatand w direction prr pick up the files, for we could government they choose, ono. of getting lake Erie won Ile gets his water checked four from university and some other d aid Tuesday "We have cods deliver n Mis comma. Army members will accent. We have to establish some test have had them mailed and aced the airfare) it's time for the sod' FatFamine they will M abler testify1 m their piped tint studied. It awn that times year. hits always 100 per reputable water engineers Please m mem,"Fon said congress's moons to it Israel line which is and l have Confederacy to wake up t bemmidthen besuban- experie Tenth and said. IO years being such few ,erne m' ease was piped in cent It ,roam 1020 maned ha let us be prudent and patient. ial c mhrnma and specific This week ¡1L also assessment time later this yea. Fontaine Strong Mis WI the federal government will begin discussion with its Commission. New Credit, and we were been impressed by his system, Nye era Kana lea Nah TM Reconciliation ts for for Fontaine who was elected grand Late last week in time lbe,o band council governments over how to make changes to them and how "Has is merely a a.N¡m1 askased if we wmted to get camin it, even though he het to buy water at Cameron F Stares, Rakbwissiobru m Fioo Nations to be 7made at the chief in 2003 m an *ending Fontaine challenged Ottawa and much power the reds and provinces will avow them to have lore cow. said no I under.. times, his water mill checks out Added to Mat scenario i. do federal government downgrading the Men me plans to nee a 22 -wan 100 per cent eHis system was not miry or power of its Indian An band councils by allowing Moen- Federal government to help create Cree Nation in northern Quebec nal otganiratiore at Me table. Northern man after the signing ofthe lames First Nations across Canada, he Nation and to pay $3.5 billion over The side effect is while Fontaine may Mink he has made Any and Quebec tudo.. Letters to the Editor (Continued from from) term Me pars. Agreement. 5 Bay and Northern Quebec added. de of he is treading in dragoon wars. up ,0 its P.M. In order to foster public government wu between Ottawa 3 and three years after the "Were not there yet," said The agreement mOac -A2 The (Metal t bmavve comes Amon Anything the AFN does could be treated in the same light as signing a discussion of matters mC: obligation under '¡".Me 1975 James Cree resolved se, the nephew of former and Me Cree Nation would include Mogrmn proposal fm an organization. mOle Northern Quebec effecting the residents of What, happening this fall is not nation building. It's deportment re- TURTLE ISLAND NEWS their differences with Quebec prime minister lean (denim. funding "commensurate with the the Grand River Territory Sask aboriginal population booming mgm n n North x through the Pan des braves actor. "If nor is a Cree government up funding provided by the province '1 no First Nations people as a Turtle Island News web (Conrinuedfsom from) Me des As long as "First Nations" sit at the tattle with orgpnimlons, they can - .)' okvnkmnhe moo Omkuxe mweeewpst N The Cree took ChMien oo nard in Quebec Mati Win n of Quebec under Pein comes all opinion pieces well over 60,000 aboriginal peu- great wapps market wen b em profess moment the rights of the first peoples of this land. They of thin nine northern Quebec acoin- real government, with far more keno." by 2017. of potmtial for 0a work..: merely mpoem pogroms and depam°enü. and letters to the editor. Nome plc to their mulatto. fetal reached need to ramifies shortly after he was authorities and powers, it will be Once admen.: Süo Statistics Canada is predicting Sutter said- "We tore And tan's wow makes no fall meeting m dangerous. Letters must be signed and at very carefully across and ratfied,Ne Cree prob spend ú total aboriginal lays well -positioned to Moo crowd enuwis rcp... in May looked Equally so for Su Nations, a people with urate. manes and documents Saskatchewan's must include ...date.. Cmuda.' ilote Years drawing use a Cree con - i((, Postal Code Moo population willincreaseby67,000 Pete for lobe b SaffoteMwm9 2000. cad rights. A people with a basis in its constitutionality and its lands. and phone that X ..berm economy" Cnretien, who has served as Plan call for reaching draft nos. FV1 Mnall address. X people the next decade, but only And became of Mat it ¡s time for the Confederacy to move and make city of the letter spokesman for n...t those people will Outside of the temnones, Costa's ambassador to France. agreement by Sept. 3d with Me Kevin Dottie, sureme Nose rights are Pn nn.ed about 12,400 of an be verified. Tonle TIN Subscription ONLINE SOON, ¡tan areas such Snkahew. has the largest abo- Sates, Mexico and goal of signing a final 20 -year Geoffrey Kelley, Quebec's native &x Nation bud council has been unable to produce anything x live in me ropoh r the United Island News reserves the Saskatoon or Regina. The vast ono. population per capita. n diplomat .teed by shod of the year. affairs minister, said Monday Mm undo elected chief Dove General other than debts. 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- Mum/ - - kale loll, Six Nations Chiefs in three way tie for second place after weekend wins Arrows Express defeat Toronto and Ottawa to remain in first By Samantha Martin a power play, from Kim Catharines the extra man - place tie Sports Reporter Kim." Squire and Derby advantage. They scored the U I! L. By Samantha Martin Six Nations dominated the fiel SIX NATIONS -The Six Powless at 12:07 and 15:31 to first of two power play goals at w . p Sports Reporter pried leaving Ottawa seamless Nations Chiefs are in a three take the lead going into the sec - SIX NATIONS- The Six N arions going rode ound period. way tie for second place after and period. 6 St. Catharines scored another ^*; Arrows Express defeated the Cody Jacobs earned both Arrows two weekend wins over St. SYse earned an n goal al 8:35 before nia Ottawa Titers and the Toronto Express goals in the first period Catharines and Akwe both e goals and Powles and Nations' Poole red his Beaches Sunday and MoMayto and Craig Point, Aronkske -Tho Chiefs narrowly defeat St. Squire earned assists on each second of the game with assists remain in a ne for first with Elijah, Jacob Kicknosway -moor}. Catharines others goals- from Monture and Squire and and Andy Seem earned assists. The Chiefs hosted the Sr. The Chiefs opened up the set. to mom his third of the Arrows double thane score Ottawa managed to score one goal Catharines Athletics Friday and period with two more back game a 17:50 with an assn. Ottawa made the tripn down to Six at the beginning afthe second peri- night at the Iroquois sLac back goals from Troy from Darryl Gibso Nations and were rent packing od but it was all Six Nations for the Arena and were was Bonterre and Brock Boyle a The Chiefs led 6-4 going into when Six Nations doubled their remainder as they went on to more a narrow 8-7 score, 2,01 and 3:52, the third period and were close score for the 8-0 win. four more goals from time. The Athletics starteds out Tom Montour, Stew ur to being defeated after S rang with . goal in the first and Squire earned assists. Catharines took the lead sac /(.CATHAHINEI 0 n a!' half of the period but Six Chiefs captain Clay Hill ing three bark to back goals in ATHLETICS A Nations red back with received a 1 minute penalty the first half of the period. two back to back goals, one on for slashing at 6. 04 giving Sr Six Nations managed to one back and more at 14HOveha ('I fir goal from Cam Bomber, and assists from Gibson and Ken 2j Monster" Manieur. IR! 15 -.rC, , Six N owless scored s & his fort. of the game and the c+ Chiefs 5 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 :14 with a JJJ[[[SSIS!i`yI assists from Boyle and Mon 1 The t Chiefs took the win with a close 8 -7 score. defeat Akweaaaoe Chiefs Galleon., at 'Saturday night's game in The 00iefs trvellad hi /IIxmm (Photo \rteriSamantha '/ r , Kent Squire scored four goals and three assivn when the Arrows ravelled fa Toronto to face the Beaches 1 Merit' are Akwe e aer their Monday night The Arrows defeated the Beaches 11 -8. (Photo by Samanrho Martin) nad 1P arbor ueh da Friday and came horn rima ,tn T mast antl cox losses 2005 Senior B' Point labs and Huey Johnson. Monday night to face the Toronto "The: boys kept trying the whole 11 3 win. us.on.im For the first time ln the entire Beaches and after dominating the game and it almost paid off. Six Mike Longboat and Roger Standings TM1es Chiefs only have five game Ottawa dominated the Bur first two period they nearly lost in Neon basa very deep heap Y edfiäganals ea'Vge wiring Six Patina in the the third period They are very very more games - Welded. Montour ayce e t ends ontJ,le24. Gear third penne. Point red Six Six Nations out scored Toronto 5- physical team with a la of disci - scored ana agalost Peterborough and Iwo WEST DIVISION Nations' final two goals. 1 in the period with two goals pone 1 f and they have a nie defen- -, 8 Bomber and Eh Bill sac rad Arrows nearly lose game in Iwo Kent Squire and single goals sire We were able to get in n FINAL ) third Period from Jacobs, Callum Crawford and on it a couple times but it yowl r 1 do -I 'eterboroeChi e afar an four spots of the lorlacrossenT. Team f, VI L T The Arrows tra, riled to Toronto Isaiah Kicnmsway enough," said Toronto Beaches J p/ ploc with e B and Owen Sow. I The Arrows out card Toronto 2- coach Ian Wiles Bh weir are o t I s more wins I Craig Point seared three goals in Sunday's game against the eight pla Junior A Standings The ti4Che if Mohawk 5 6 1 in the second period also with The Arrows Express are in action hf a / piece. However the Chiefs have , w th 7 7 0 The Arrows wan with per 84 seam (Photo by Samantha of July 4.2915 - I, So Arthin goals from Squire and Craw. again this Sunday at 7 p.m. mama 5 1G played more games han both Martin) Team N oR r .fneed Only thine x St. Clair 14 3 10 I G L PIA The Arrows had a 7 -2 lead going Burlington at the Iroquois ` ytp play offs. Slx Nationsa^salle 9 17 2 04 teams head into shoo the third period but Toronto Arena 2005 Major Series rlk 20 17 3 r BRANTFORD AND AREA DRAMA went on a ring blitz W morte This will be the Arroyo Express Whitby " 19 it 6 1 25 five back to back goals in the first apse of the season before play Standings K -W 4,9. 12 6 I 25 I¡f. AND DANCE CAMPS 15 minutes of the the third period offs tea under way. If the Arrows Brampton 19 12 7 24 ai r rand VIOey Christian Centre, 379 GIDRO, Brantford . 0 tying the game at 7-7. keep up the. wary streak dees JAIMESONS (comer of Fenced and G tbPSO1,B4O 19-Jb 7, r 24 OW , Six Nations came back with One will fora in first place in the Brampton I AUGUST 15th 19N DANCE CAMP LYdrob..,aL,áGatnJó goals in two minutes from Elijah, Junior bad Sunda Rsmrborough 10 0 Half Days Ages 5 12 pm 7-91 pm 3 ììA6í '". 20/09 11` ó Id Crawford and Squire, When asked about the playof sit- 4 0 I AUGUST 225. 260' DRAMA S. C tnmine,f9s 6 11 12 Toronto scored one more goal with nation Arrows Coach Randy "Payment Plans" CAMP T . r pll m 39-. a 15 0 8 . N SvN Ages 8-1110 am 3pm seconds left and Six Chrysler said "It doesn't matter Whom., Cory Bomberry gets an defense Friday night eI rho Iraq LaCrosse r' "Warranty Packages" SI Cttharincs I To regmOI.00 do chinch office, 7537770,1heday TIp B fngmtei IS ë216 0 4 same a we plays and . the with goal from who it down matter 4rena. The Chiefs nmtowh JJarea Sr 1,ini0r,ne. 8, (Photo by Phone: 519- 153 -9290 __ 1004 Colborne H. East 30mn m 41an.Regimatimsm.be m mie week bef rare Mississauga 218 0 4 Crawford with 12 seconds left o what style, were ready. Á° the, - Samoa. Manin) _ 10 0 4 Sales - Rentals Laming N35 Ois the clock ta win the game l lei 01111 Loomis News: The Brnklinne 12 Mohawk Sun were moan, in SIX NATIONS PARKS & RECREATION FOR INFORMATION CALL (519) 443 -4311 .5 their last game of the season. They ' WEONEsnnr THURSO. Team Game JULY 6" F.M. SATURDAY S. 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E mily C. General Elemente Nicholas, Whitney .e.e Mathew henry Matthew Henry Ryan Burnham AC. agill Peters, Ann Marie Nathan Henry Jordan Kick kirk Carpenter Teo.( K. 0.1011 Pone. Kenny lames Mania Misty Kick Nathan Claus rumor Bmmnaer. RecalPam Kmelyn Manin Alysha Longboat Shannon Crawford BoaMerry. Fatly Skye, Andrew Louis Mann Gebnegiyosta Manin Sara Curley 0.nnisary. Tory Smirk, Carolyn Tiffany Martin Michael Miller e Dakota Davey PARK o ventla Thomas, Calvin Sandra Miller Jeffrey Ponce Namsba Davey Greene lacks /mice T -Hill waihc Powless Cole Davis Henry, Amber -Lea Kawennitio Elementary School Ontario scholars: Jessica roses Powless Lindsey Doolittle Hill, Chelsea Mamma Heheawk ombehry, Taylor Gibson, lemma JordanJor Sandy Melissa Fesse Hill, Colton thhariwenhawih (Rawls) Hill- Thomas -Hill Raechelle Williams Lilly Furman Hill, JOlwtlan M. rvaughmn Valedictorian. lark, Tams. Justin Williams Hm Garlow Hill, Made Christie Martin Hill Valedictorian: Margaret Greene Aria Gìaarelli Jamieson, Charnel Brennor leitlos I.L. Thomas Grab. Donee lame lannemon Jodi Dakota Miaow Paul Anderson J.C. HM Grade Eight Chase Hess Kawku11k. Kau Jesse Whitlowt Jesse Bombe, Paula Anderson Jeffrey Hill agit L. TekkAree Kew ':io/Gaweni:yo high KaniehteMa ' Deer Elimbeth Bomber, Jenica Hill Imrk Ka yla School Margaret Greene Kevin Bomberry Jerry Hill Mike. crylor hass Bonrens Arlyn Henry Rachel Bombent' Jessie Hill These beautifully dressed grata from Emily C. General wait intently far lb n to he culled and to rat their diplo Min. Mamma James Tawlñt m Sluice Ikon Robert Bombera Jonathon Hill ac Outside rthe alas sweltering summer night, a lima awaited ro whisk r. student- away for some graduation Julie Hill girl n (Photo by Donna Darla) Natalie Hill Nathan Hill Rack Hill Ron Limes Shies Jamesonmi A Proud Native óteru2 Gs174.paily Tyler lamimon f Randy Johnson Ryles Johnson Aaron Kirk Line eft,teriarltie Gei e?LGé tGt AGGtUGGGt07'(,e Etyma Longboat tone Landon Mani', Andy Powless Jasmine Powless Waite. Ashhe Sandy Tyke Sandy ben GRADUATES! Amber Silversmithmith ' m Sal.mmiW Ryan Smoke Redd Squire Cody Staau !Cody Suas Man llamas wad I Tiffany Maims Leeman Turkey Man Tuner - 1 Brittany White (Above) fa rn Elementary senior r n Rily Whlians kindergarten r graduate gives a thumbs Owen Woodruff up at the corm held last month Jordan Wright (Photo by Edna J Gender) ahta Springs (Malaga meaning. Valedictorian Ryan Burnham Horne-mom Awards. t Sugar Maple) is located on the (Coned an page Po) right, Roearatù Jamieson student pose fora g rnuppFomq/terMeirRrad- ragged Prove nanan Shield, dotted with aap., ceremony. They looked every bit Congratulations LEIGH the rb uiathgrads ins an d lakes and rocky outcrops Protected and g owns. (Photo by Donnaa Drin to all graduates on undisturbed miles of treed woodlands, BAKER Include's a job well done Alta Springs emerges and is bottled Stone Graduation From t the source It is the perfect blend of Slinger dissolved minerals in one of the purest Greetings , Service For Six Nations & New ....of the world. t' a 3 Radio Dispatched Credit /area Youngsters, n WA-HTA SPRINGS Trucks for Young, & Young at ,ti Heart - Quality Service Natural S Water PH: (905) 768.3833 FAX: (905) 768.1038 A Product of Wahta Mohawk Territory -- OW"

Att5^. Kawennitio/Galvenitya ¡Men, James Martin, above, expresso. FL. I excitement at finally receiting his high school diploma. t '1 (below) Beau %ul JamWan Grade hold apose at theirgraduation Irrt month. (submitted photo) r.# t Ar; g ti) fe) 1e OMSK, EMS Memo", beaky, kindergarten. graduating dd. wait rhfor e .a..b,, nw..r,....eere.Mnr. omit, held ,..,m..e,r.. by (beb OMS/ uenu, wan to receive their diplomat xtude n graduated jom eight thúY ear. by Donna Durk) PJ Ea..) I Sl: x ,Mw..

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Ceiebratinjj one yea of maküj dreams come true In celebration of our first year the Dreamcatcher Fund is holding a Gala Banquet to help celebrate the achievements of our recipients. We are so pleased with the success of the recipients who received funds during our , i first year that we would like to invite you to join with us in helping aboriginal organi- zations and individuals Catch Their Dreams by being part of the Dreamcatcher Fund. You can be part of this wonderful foundation by purchasing a table for eight at t a cost of $1,500, that would include designating two of those seats for a Dreamcatcher Fund recipient or representative and your corporate, business or organization's logo will be prominently displayed. Dollars raised for the Gala are being invested in the Dreamcatcher Fund. We invite businesses, Corporate leaders and organizations to purchase a table for this prestigious event and become part of the Dreamcatcher Fund foundation. You can help make dreams come true across Aboriginal Ontario.

Festivities begin with a cocktail hour at Individual tickets can be purchased for $225. a 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Prizes to be won: Entertainment will follow dinner along with 1st A weekend at the Delta Chelsea Hotel testimonials from individuals who have been 2nd Portable DVD Player 3rd assisted in making their dreams come true. Gift Certificate to the Keg Restaurant help us help S.! Become part of this exciting venture and Aboriginal organizations and people Catch Their Dreams.

Cheques can be made payable to The Dreamcatcher Fund and mailed to: _, t THE DREAMCATCHER FUND . P.O. Box 659, Ohsweken, Ontario, NOA 1MO If you have any questions, please contact Ava Hill at 519 -445 -4399 or Darryl Hill or Alisha Anderson at 905- 768 -8962, Thank you and we look forward rn to youry positivep response.res P re a m ca tc k e r Fund

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