Turtle Island News Quenims on the Gene Urby Press Archeological Sites to the Bather.Concerns and Environment
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r . 5 North America's #1 Native Weekly t t tat - 7 ,. Turtle't, I m Jc 'CdItJ Okarahsonha kenh Onkwehonwene Six Nations of the Grand River Wednesaay vutu°f_'3J3 . / L, -7. -t, y17 FNGA, fiscal act, bills may e0_liC' > lo4 L: .t.. .... 4 p - .*.s 1/_a m t.K resurface under Paul 1. 0- 1 I - - -anew- ' Martin's leadership -4.1 = :a. By Lynda Powless : - : Editor ,. OTTAWA- Six Nations Band Council members are in Ottawa this week watching and waiting to see if the House of A 7 °7 #7.* AP Commons will rise, prorogue or dismiss in early November and depending on which avenue it chooses, three bills affect- . r ing aboriginal lands, financial affairs and governance may ¡' J. either die or simply be put on hold until the new year and under a newLiberal leader. r I tÿ1 ; Minister of Indian Affairs Robert it into the House of Commons, but Nault says he doesn't expect the that doesn't kill the act, just this current version of the First Nations version of it, says Alistar Mullin , t I` - .%y Governance Act, Bill C -7 to make I (Continued on page 5) r Six Nations Cops charged in ó t L . ;: l wy t , _ , two old E year eviction attempt :_ ,..4., By Lynda Powless -.k_-. zez,z- ..t / .. Editor ! .I/1ir/ . t::-:r Three Six Nations Police officers and a housing are r manager facing Six Nations Veterans' Association heldr their annual Remembrance Day service at the Ohsweken cenotaph criminal charges after a justice of the peace signed charges against Sunday. The parade marched from the community hall to Veterans' Park where wreaths were placed in memory them following a closed door hearing last Wednesday in a Brantford of Six Nations veterans. ArtSmith placed a wreath in memory of those that served in the Persian Gulf Nina court. Burnham for the Ladies Auxiliary and John Farmer for Second World War veterans. Families placed wreaths in I The hearing, known as a pre -enquete came as a result of a private memory of their loved ones. The services are held in the milder weather of October because of the age of most of complaint laid by Arnold Douglas. Douglas had been involved in an the Six Nations veterans. (More back page. Photo by Jim C. Powless) altercation with the officers that broke out during an attempt to evict him from his Mohawk Road home two years ago. Red Hill Creek Agreement may be near (Continued on page 6) could see joint stewardship of the Valley Our Sundae Best Inside HAMILTON- While city of allow limited work Every Day on the Red Hill been cut, but protesters at the Red Hamilton f Local 2 officials are hopeful an Creek Expressway to get underway Hill Valley encampment said some agreement may soon be reached cutting of about 255 trees was city workers had been on site mark- Editorial 4 2 for with negotiators for the Six expected to begin this week. ing trees. Now. One toonie geu lave delicious M(Uonaid's sundaes. and we're ready to serve up your favourite flavour - Mt fudge. suawberry Or caramel. Nations Confederacy that will Tuesday morning no trees had The trees are expected to be cut in Sports 8 sn rome on in today and enjoy our sundae best! the coming days. National 15 The trees being cut are maple the Man charged after running majority are less than 30 centime- i Careers 16 ' k tres in diametre and are being cut Classified 18 "amok" attacks four men near Mud Street to allow a Mount Albino Road detour and realign- Business Directory 19 r A Six Nations man is facing a series of charges including aggravated ment. The detour will allow the city f This Issue: assault charges after four men were attacked by what is believed to have been a "bat" wielding man who chased their car, ramming it in the rear to bring in equipment to test bore Don't digs for bridge footings. tz end down Fifth Line from Tuscarora Road to Seneca Road early Sunday , . m. Forget morning. Chris Murray project manager city with Sunday 282 Argyle St., Caledonia Six Nations police said the spree apparently began at about midnight on for the met Confederacy turn Caledonia Restaurant Saturday night when two men were found driving through Veterans' Park officials at Grand River and Training Friday. in Ohsweken with their lights off. Sgt Rocki Smith said the two men told Employment those o 2003 McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Nations Confederacy For the exclusive use of McDonald's Restaurants of police they were being chased by someone in another vehicle. The Six clocks Canada Limited and its franchisees. At participating a negotiat- McDonald's Restaurants in Ontario. For a limited time Police said at about 5:01 a.m. police were called to the Moccasin Trail appointed four member only. Valid only after breakfast hours to restaurant clos- ing time. (Continued on 2) back! (Continued on page 2) page him 4..r Dinnis WsII NEW Pump and Water Treatment Systems 41 SALES AND SERVICE NEW OR RECONDITIONED NO WATER Don'16e le a paver go Dry íiSanddr DrilleoaIe!!s NO PAY For a Free Estimate Call 519443 -4440 Waterford Toll free -1- 866-744 -1436 robertdennis@onaibncom t a t. t l rep .re. 3lYr.}asai,)' 70 Y 4 I 1 I . 7 1 Y 1 / October,22, 2003 2 /( C Local October 22, 2003 3 Red Hill Creek Valley Expressway tree cutting to begin soon, agreement coming Royal Bank helps out Agape Food Bank (Continued from frs And prat W gather Band Council Briefs ingofa m ( 1¡ I-+- The six Nations Confederacy g, hunornsand itime tat." Band council receives funds appointed a four member negotias Murray how. an agree. Y fn Six Nations Band Council has received S1,850.000 in funding for the tog team Ns h 'flw meat would henready lor 11..E Grand River Employment and Training eonstru.on prof, The money made upo of lawyer Paul an by ci ocil and the hen'di- }. as applied for by GREAT w help onsetoffset coca for their new building. rWilliams a and members Brian ary chiefs in obis war Finance director T Dame, said Ile funds are being reported as rev - Doolittle. dy Henry and t Meanwhile' he said preparatory cnue tothelfeaoltasaROwlMwgh.Aa revenue de band council may Donna Silversmith. FjN sank for the 5200mil. have the °pion of charging an Administrator fee to GREAT Imam.. The ring. Mundy said dealt lironexpressway will carry °a J- ing the dollars. However. public relations officer soon Cavan had not with issues ranging from burial and Trees Ming c new Mau of - responded to Turtle Island News quenims on the Gene urby press archeological sites to the Bather.concerns and environment. 'me. Cavan was asked if the band was going to charge GREAT an m of a valley stewardship baiah-rd d« hrad. " . homo., fee Imo Thursday, almost a week ago. He said he is still that would representatives in., NomN crtM.bcst time. M sail. p o Ming for an answer to the question. from Sit Nations Confederacy. the .fore winter sea in and wildlife Everything was OM al IF. Ases.. camp 2hesdar morning. Finance company can repossess city of Hamilton cnvMonmenalis s experts have said the city only has Nan 44.000 cacee to make way for fled in the near future. Bard council passed a bad council resolution giving permission to moll window of mtge..ry to tbecxpressway. He says .e "natives" arc hank Qua Capital Corporation to come onto the reserve to repossess e com- cut trees lo make a minimum A handful of "n the city Is attempting to erect ana. pact roller if Ronald 1. Vanevery owner of R.1. Construction defaults on te. imp:c on ring flying squirrels o luna t these. Six Nations y fores aroundand future work his loan. The request from W finance company, band council oOie Balky. Confederacy Roy i had asked ana. Heew s Ile work is making Robert. Jamieson Is a stad ard request. However, councillor Dave Hill A handrail of protesters. any Inc small group r e hark t people . How Turtle said he had cancan about hew the move affected "our rights. We're Hamilton reside.. remain nthe Six Nations Grand e Rive and Island New a. unable to on fine always saying the province or anyone doesn't have juidiction here so Red Hill Creek Valley. They have Ming sacred fire with them if the ao with any Six Nations how does dais affect our righa: told him "I hear people caring barn amend out me Augurs and they chose Mmr reside, who could not be found all the eme they h going to charge people with trespassing. Here are plan o build a wooden langhouse But they have refused m on granting permission. They're recognizing our rights." she said. to provide shelter. They rah Meadúk Onondaga Royanni Minor capital allocation have already cut trees to build the Murray says the city may use the Arnold General has commented Six Nations had council has allocated $1,483,812 in minor capital coton injunction received onth '.here nothing cama funds from Indian and Norther Affairs Canada fa red 2004 -2005 year sTteday morning m rien will e+ remove natives' from the on g' but admits be did tat u', Environmental Management $óR00% bend administration w . sleeping when Turtle Island News «nd the last tConfederacy Royal Bank Manager Elaine dickers a cheque $500 In Dan and Linda of Me Agape presented for Haolirrl.