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v Turtle :44. e c2ANL_Naur' _ _ t-4- Okarahsonha kenh Onkwehonwene Six Nations of the Grand RIr )3003)3 New P.M. sends message to Citristnn ' J lteç get ready for fi away! --1 Canada on importance of 3 aboriginal issues By Lynda Powless Editor -Prime Minister has sent a clear mes- -rk sage out to Canada that aboriginal issues get front and cen- tre attention in his government. 4.4 Martin is the first Prime Minister Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to be sworn into office with an abo- National Chief wel- a riginal smudging ceremony, has comed the new prime minister by also hired the first aboriginal per- paraphrasing the Prime Ministers son to work in the Prime Minister's own statement made to aboriginal O'ffice (PMO,)appointed a new leadership last summer at an AFN Minister of Indian Affairs and will meeting. chair a cabinet committee on abo- riginal issues, himself. (Continued on page 2) New Credit re- elects Bryan Laforme in landslide By E. J. GOODER Staff writer NEW CREDIT- The Mississauga's of New Credit have re- elected chief r Bryan Laforme for a second term in what turned out to be a landslide Caroline Miller of the AGAPE Food Bank youth project hugs a giant bear looking for a new home as part victory. of Six Nations Christmas baskets program. The baskets are being given out this weekend. (Photo by Edna Chief LaForme, who was sworn into office Monday won his bid with Gooder) a resounding 178 votes for a second two- year -term as Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit Reserve. Four incumbent councillors Andy Mitchell also won their bids for reelection and three first time newly elected councillors were added to the band council. New Minister of Indian Affairs will take (Continued on page 16) "comprehensive approach" to issues By Lynda Powless Andy Mitchell told Turtle Island swearing in ceremony said in the ,a_. Inside 6 ; - _ Editor News he plans to take a "consensus" immediate term he is going to will be Local 2 r i'- -_ -: RONALD McDONALD OTTAWA -In his first media inter- styled approach to dealing with abo- "interacting with my officials and n I,' FINGER PUPPET view since being named Minister of riginal issues and people. getting briefed on particular short Editorial 4 ` A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS [? E Will BE DONATED TO RONALD Indian and Northern Affairs MP Mitchell, appointed in Friday's term files" - _ Spots 8 McDONALD HOUSES He said they will be undergoing dis- cussion on the approach to take to a National 16 Six Nations band council hires 0t McDonald variety of issues, inlcuding the con- House Careers 20 - fill . troversial legislation, Bills C6,' C -7 development company to and 19. Classified 22 ? E $ 99 industrial park and GRM bill "We will hold discussions on the Business Dll w 23 .- 1 approach we take and that includes By Lynda Powless the legislation." This Issue Editor He said the "legislation and legisla- with and Ir Six Nations Band Council has entered into an agreement King tive approach will be the subject of Benton Developments to develop and lease out the Grand River Mills 1 282 Argyle St., Caledonia discussion both here in the depart- - r _ -rte . Building in the Oneida Industrial park. in a sense, the gov- Caledonia Restaurant ment and broader DAYS In a press release issued at press time, Six Nations Band council said it ernment's overall legislative agenda would be working with the Brantford company to try to attract business cabinet will discuss," he said. L( ® 2003 McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. here. Mitchell in a quick interview with For the exclusive use of McDonald's Restaurants of details will be CHRISTMAS. Canada Limited and its franchisees. At participating Construction has already begun to finish the building and Turtle Island News between meetings McDonald's Restaurants in . For a limited time only. Valid only alter breakfast hours to restaurant clos- presented in the new year, the press release said - ing time. (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 3)

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F December 17, 2003 2- Local December 17, 2003 *-7 LOCa.9 3 New Prime Minister begins changing "things" in Ottawa with smudging New Credit elects council split with new and veteran faces ICn RsfInin frond Sault won with IA) votes and - (CAnnnueGfmmfmm)to everything Mat surrounds him, swam fig or the new Chief and Adam Sault won with 199 voles. k°Sem.; pool Marlin sayrg ne was gong , Continuo later said. "s his spa - --- ran wasan hem be s ner Laforme, 56. said he will , change the ways Wags are done in 3 is cleansed to negro work.'' On Elementary School on concentrate on momnly nu t about the lengthtake ihe nett >n ear wltF Fis sweañng in El , Onondaga Rd such -good,, I mo cider; bringinó in a, he lan.M It rakes finger Lloyd S. Klee perform. the safe water,ksub-division. e Elder's 3, aboriginal cider o perfora m than ir aF ....Mmes." swearing in care.. Monday home and keeping die nary ecrcmonY vlcansing Na óp1, ear n ion, mudp.m Clue B cyan laa e MIS an mfomed of meetings and monad w Prune 01 Tarhi rite rra Phil Fontaine,m ly national Mitivee 0lI bad agle featim he he spiñts negativeiseff elle[ of the Assembly of 4 a. amp oath of a 5 The seven mu He midc he nas by do Martin, asked for rule was Afrom lac hMxlf die ear- 05" he large d theuaesl cloo duly. Both mrn are the h. m condo.'o'unt was Wan. B , Sault lie stood in front of ils ministers, Sagkangh Firs[ 11,490 in rah wima Governor General grinned ACINN o Ile said n was a Wumblin - pi., and visitas and griped Martin's ollim had asked the nonce- to hate the c id.en pof while an rsmudg elder owl native idem gaup d n.,30.1y die people. lie adds he wm happy endwelder, assembly parronned Oranne. smudge au Me people of Ncw Cloth, approved ensmn on an prime mine spokesmn Don Kelly. locum. organ work he had aaomPlisheil in Mato h. Oa [il wasaanM POweiíN tor. om wink. his fiat term as chief. "It means.- slued" dime. the ceremony. Laforme said, 'tic vixen under- The armed were rang, war pct- Andy Mitchell, fairR Ala for hANS stand whit work had to be done in formed a[ Rideau Ilan the ana for mal affairs and north¢. n council,- Smiling, he said he wane Irev Cretan new ram.: IbaeA rue) ,Mervin ear orme, Adam Seek Stacey LSFOrme, Cecil Sauk (front) Moser. Cooked and Martin's Affársdevelopment, replaced Indies ed to Wink his 'wife Lie- for her Janice Soak Maureen LaFomre, Chief lay, fAFOrme and Kem King (Photo by Edna Geode') newvNA cabinet looked Affairs Minister Robert Noll support and all Ne people who had ear him during his last rom oat. to thank those who came out to of the new council. th a white burning fan Nadi faith in him. valor Leon. said h anted io mad He adds the strong words he re. and the smoke of burning sego, Nadi had Ye treer astan- Ile mid he enjoy. his rirsi term as 'congratulate all O. new council- Cecil Sault also thanked the cam- Maw oath were ry poignant, for I Inter Counts. helped die n rec0(11 erre r G idea n Chief. was the fastest two rears. lot and foresees two shy for Ming and wan., to he hoped he would never forget damaging inn pr manPa rdm electoral h went. so lea. years a unified band council. "congratulate the incumbents and Meir moan. The solemn process Ina. aile aduv rid finalended ov Fiel _ Incumbent Keni L. King said she Lamfor seas he will "work to welcome the new council..." Ile results of the other candidates three the fr he paned Ma. Naines, Chief leyan IRFnrme, speaking couldn't believe she won with so the best" of his alloy! the peo- Smiling, has dictation was a running for election eon, e Fend, front a. haleback with Mitchell d Friday he'll rake et his swearing in, says he was many votes. Smiling, she adds, the pie have placed their wain hill. success. "It ...mud denim Chris Waal 43, Sparc NeMe ceremonial riels, Al time mea colle AbRAgea, with "Inanblea"DythheoWPoarfng of f 101 ohm Adam Sault said he was "shocked" Stacy Laforme said he wanted to Bonham a 91, Leslie E King 91n drawing chuckle from curium Mens on elf- govem- AcEat Meth, osshe guessed people were happy he won. Sault adds he was "really thank King for out to Lonnie P. King '56, A Dianne owd, mom. Safe,. Firer Nat eYe Elmer (nu* Mold deeming..., m'fn 11011 M.,,?, ma Ire area councillors were worn In and with what she accomplished in her surprised" to see all the people administer Mc oath of office and Laforme, (Sue) 42, G. Blain Its cleaning.M1e whole spier and Menin hyi Oat.0,4,6 Be Mow Alan Friday .d.na repealed the oath of oceoffice first term. She messes that during who came out Ill roe. lie way he tanked all the people who voted. Lafomm 82, Stephanie L. Laforme wove living standards.standards, And haM1< mom. Dinh spec. cabinet corn.. aborigine affairs mints Mai our times offs us, we . Tic returning fK r s penext two years We have a had l0000M. "pretty omit. and ram Laforme said he is looking forward 50, Andrea Sault 85 od Brenda M. that he will lead. an break the one of poverty, tom turnyer tern oh Kern road ahead of us." vous" about winning and 'MI do o Working together and a u, Sault 57. Fontaine and orner leaders hope to AMA and injustice which so L. King, who won with 180 vote.. King stresses the neat council will my tor Smiling, Sault od he phdt. tone things ". a member an fresh and focus on fulfilling many ahoriginalCma.am gaie" Marvin K. Laforme, who won with succeed if Mey work together for sanird to thank die vwted oters for giv- treaties andd nerve as recog- 'Me share this goal and see It as rd. 140 votes. Cecil Sault won with the community's tema. S. want- ing non a chance to "show what he Cabinet List Regions nod In Mc Constitution. being directly connected to the fun - ITS votes and R. Stacy Laforme ed to thank, she said, all the people do- OTTAWA P271 Ant.. "If we can ore the opportunities mmtal work of implementing ollo ',deem! breakdown of the 39-member Ond Pod N.. Defence won 1 30 ore who cams -nor k %NA, we that ow rima offer ua eral Ind. as appointed ridaay Tony Wier noon we can the lleadm and the full expression The first term councillors Marvin K. Lido. also thanked and over.. that I got in" Sault break the cycle of poverty, of the rights of Fist Nations peo- by Paul Martin, newly Install.. Andy Mitchell: Indian Affaim inns., to a are Maureen S. the people a corning taro vole id she is "proud to represent New ty and injustice in which so many ples," said Fontaine. - Canada's 21st prime minister: and Northern Development Laforme with 110 votes, lanice and to all the people who suppum- Credit." She adds she also wanted aboriginal live," said "Eking life to the Treaties end (S) ludy Sgro: Citizenship and gram Fontaine, quoting Martin's ow Aboriginal rigid as Arad in Andy Mitchell new Minister of Indian Affairs : Labour, 11°07:411h-- --41116---.1"5 Me Volpe: Human Resources and 10 mords Canada's (Maim helping to parmersNps with homelessness form (Continued from front) Fisheries and Skills Development "We share this goal." political they are the falmm Der Nano. on economic develop- Geoff Raman, s Tuesday. "in very general aria what Oceans loin McCallum: Veterans Affairs Rona. said "If we are saunas dation on which Fist Nations can 1/ Ill 'Item projects. "1 !unison./ of dif- Co- 1 is Jere is a Resources , i about solving the many Issues Mild their annal., MAMA would lay smarm ferent things Oat invested me with IoM ElIot Natural lie. .. before a today need to fully their macrame. and vitalize gap socially and economically Joseph McGuire, Atlantic Canada operation , this file and waking widest,. understand between Agnon peoples and Opportunities Albino Mummer( Assoc. and recognize the their eiMens. This pork is central vi rommomate AS., alfa. is Andy 51001: of State Minima of National Defence anal 'Dewy rights as entrenched widen to economic development, social Coin_ Ilc said Me First Odom Minister Section 35 of the to close Uw gap and work towards thdrastructure) Minister of State ICivil Canadian developmet, hall education and !) Goes. Acl will . revisitedisiul iin Constitution and give continuing the full spectrum of issues we must closing Um gap with al kinds ohm deen.iora ohm 19/ Preparedness) kingM1lalw actions Paul Prime minister Alaril Mann, Deputy Lea. life to our room, O no,- Csuak He said. "I think the issue of Mann will Owing Piero, of the Gov in the Porte On of the inherent Bright to s Rf- Fontaine welcomed the appoint- that address chat...of accountability and demo., Nil node officialoffice lee Coma., Minister of se govemmer,(P.1 MnitiMly 22. ment of Andy Mitchell, Member of that Mow principals, av ones Oat art Insert e (Federal Economic- Development 2002 speaking at the APN Annual Pvtiament for pay Souud- ß gees conn. kr.r geneedly avem. by mire people. languages le It Linen. Robillmd: Industry, Initiative for Northern Onwio)' General Assembly, Kahnawake) mkoka, as Minister for Indian moo. one.. The issue .vines 10 Mow you go aMv Agency , Moot of Smte Fontaine said he hopes to develop Affairs ana Northern Development. veal Wreck fix . nglnarllun: where the Econ0MiC Development Health) Ott41111k 'collaborative working relation - 'The fresh perspre..epoAded sure e We nripnle and offends for die Repoas of (PUNIC by áNne is x wire l ore t n Secretary of State or parks I dealt el of State ship with the and ana c,axJti n Nis. If you Quebec Care Knutson: Miniver Prime MiMster new Cabinet Moho, of my ndml to. I haven't beam .0. with dmpalwsmmllolhd and Fmmging Markets) his Ind. Affairs gives fis an men. Awry pick fiefinale component Irwin Coder. Justice, Attorney INN. national pats, fmm people Odd Mnd PAPA with mess- 60 in...sling new General lean Augustine: Minister of Siam Fontainen re mid he hopes to work pity to proceed on an agenda fa or pan you will a shouldn't be accountable and trans- rn U of deem and in maagement Jacques House leader. - ( Multiculturalism and Status of with Ono to Improve the social realmchange," Fontaine. es . II needs ncomprehensry xe 8Mug Mala development First paten. It's the waY de my tale in rma nsibhe for democratic Women) and a conditions facing l hooping tu meet with the approach to issues." nhieving that in consensual ister 9. Nations commurdtia are n imor- about he had expeñwce work- reform PRAWFS(4) Wu Nations and to begin new Minishr aria o - He said h. way" He said no group world he left Worn of rural Canada" Anne McLellan, Deputy prime the work fgivncìt ás life lo 1. cuss are. where we ra ing kith WW1. communities in women. Helene pant Scheirer ..h waked extensively ut including boriginal He said h bas Canadian Heritage minister public safety and erne, Treaties and the recognition of the together. f mule raise immediate the past. all pn of a with co a...0, FedNa "That's ...he,. inherent rights of Aboriginal peo- pinto slikee new usiinahte-tg "In [Ile different ways. As . Liza Ruda, serial Deat gency preparedness for Ontario. He said he worked in pin" 1 P idM of th Ralph GINA' Finny 1.9 gy fore Ihr :Odom Moot.. Cane. l a for Northern Ontario in 1999, Mr. Treasury Road .A, Man mar hopeful that today marks Miningoing and budding capacitiess Rural Report, comprehensive Quee s Privy Conned for : ,M Whoo is he...? to Mitchell has continued to work in Pagakban: Western b ho ginning of AAA anions our people. Mr.g Mitchell's cross-country study ...ken Canada, Rey Andy Mitchell I1 Member of aevelopI the best Interes¢ of our rural and Diversification renewed relation.' between Fist commitment to m.o. nerd mom. economic federal interlocutor for Meth Economic so PF1,11 S AI11,80. Nations and Canada" said economic melopme....ic- nR Parry in rural ana remora are. of the remote and mama. Indians, La BRITISH COLUMBIA (3) to Ne House o ng politics, Mr. Mitchell had nab.. I. in rani um the First elated non, Fro eophome, 06 of Indian David Anderson, Environment Commons in 1993, Andy Mitchell Secret, long and successful career in the Stephen Owen: Public Works and Let it snow, Let it snow Let it snow. across the country euMonment providese him with an cgber being appointed Residential Schools Resolution has long a strong advocate Mg banking industry. Mr. Mitchell Services are opd'amnic that we can work in understanding of the issues facing ban of State for Parks in 19., Denis Pamdis: Minister of State Government rural Canada and was hora in and educe, the (Dort worry, well be there) partnership with tO nos govern- FastPinions." for We needs of Mitchell introduced new opera- (Financial Institutions) : Leader of within the ear in Ottawa. He is nuns. m Senate ment boldly road .Trim. id °We anticipate Northern Ontario ing framework muting that.. ONTARIO OD Government in Me Oaring effet- Hodson -Mitchell, has (1) lue sad litulag change that benefits strong, nnrespectful and moults Govemmem of CAM.. Canada was an Affective and Christine Bill Graham: Foreign Affairs TERRITORIES his first arm in office, he serval being named three enddmn and resides in Ethel BlandimAndrew: oar people . well as all benefntin relationship h the one agency. Since Stn Keyes: National fie en., Chair of sha MAMA for Rural Graven.. locoed in the of State (Children and Canadan, nos Prime Alba. the lira as Secretary of State Minister of State (Sport)) v Mare. WISHING YOU A SAFE ANA WARM of Party Sound - HOLIDAY SEASON, hydro the Nadund Chief nut. the new of Indian Affais rid Ne entire fed- Common. `nod Resources, Development and the Federal Ontario riding Sim Peterson: Intemaional Dade You.) one Ptime Minister's recent statement mal government" *Ore O authored me Thmk Economic Development otdative Muskoka: : Agriculture rid rtdie Mr we can seize ...pore

4 4, Turtle Island News - Commentary - DeNe Might. 17, 2003 North America's kl Native Weekly Newspaper! December 17, 2003 5 Okaralmonha kenh Onkwehonwene /.. /MAKING HiS LIST, local hURTLE USLAND CHECKING IT TWICE.. NAssembly of First Nations, National Chief Phil Fontaine address MEWS !Pontinued from at/ A new foie. budget.. in the works Imo. but we muss e ready to /Mon should fit you Weill enter Centre :an be itructured so that it tine. and we must be ready to influence act. I don't want to get w hung-up into a dialogue region-by-region and meets our priorities and our goals. the many decision, surrounding that on process Mat we end up twisting in Nation-by-Nation, Our exmations are no different Torte Island News is published weekly tin Me Six Nations Grand For example, agpointmem to the Press.. the wind while the rest of Ne world This is an exciting process than what Canadian's expect. We River Territory. bliss politically independent newspaper Mat o Claims Body and Tribunal are as the As many of you know, I presented a moves forward. ing times. It's a leading enge of cer .lieve government should enema wholly owned and operated by aboriginal people. wile authority of the feller. govern. No Pre. Budget to the There is still time to influence Ne Genoa Results Agenda age economic growth and pale ment. This ,s again. Ne Iona Submission portion of the newspaper, including advertisements, pintares or Parliamentary Standing Committee upcoming budget discussions. Let, Getting Result, Agenda high quality, accessible md cost T.k Force recommendations calling editorial content may he reproduced without permission. on Finance in late October seize those opportunities. You will recall that full Getting effective services. far joint appointments. But we can - Island News I was by some of the mn- When Paul spoke to you in Result, Agenda was presented to you This is directly related to imp, PUBLISHER Tolle Publiearinar still push for joint appointments. Bill Rapti, !damn cems Nat were raised about my Kahnawald he mated, and I quom at our Special Assembly in meMing the Treaties and recazing EDITOR -Lynda Poole,, C-6 doesn't insist on it but it doesn't I#111 AFN cQuite simply, the economic dilena Swum. I hope you've all had an Aboriginal title. Staff Reparter-EAna Grader ,vent it either. It would send a Wpee r C.wam. M ma ma, of our First Nations. opportunity in We past time monNs Our Pleural must !redefined Talk Island News is a member of. Powerful signal a.ut the new Prime ,he.eMp..Vnm.um of. T every year for the last five ycers. indeed of all aboriginal peoples. to review it in the mitten°, of jurisdiction, ade- Native Journalists Association Minister's willin,. to renew t. beginning with my first term as must become a national priority as We'll have a full Maass. on it owe land base and thniugh cemss to Native American Journalists Association , avAll relationship if he worked with us on National Chief and continuing never before." later tolay, but I want to say here that revenues and resource,. + International Committee to Protect Journalists Worldwide joint appointments. my Ne Oa. Results Agenda is not There must be a clear division of MEMBER ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL Still, it would send a more porterla .men predecessors' . radical I. Nab on pass read,. powers among First NM.. provin. Turtle Island Nero - P.O. Box 326. signal if the new Prime Minister Pl. tem. Our Pre. r from Me Assembly and longmand- Mal anit federal governments. 220ti Chiefs,. Rocel were to witha We Bill until r. V Bndget +a1 ing concerns of larst Nations citi Comm.. must stop finger point- Olaweken. Ont NOA IMO im,ved w can acIdeve the., Submission is á mils. h was cryssalli. thaing my ing and line up to dmir mace.. Telephone t510,-15-0.8 Fax (516) tice it was gm. to address_ ^ 4454.5 about Paid, artm the con, during dr ties concerning First Nat. or Otherwise, Me process will not be mw e , Edmuladvenisecetheturtleislandnewsdran resources and campaign. I listened to Chiefs and Thu is how sic will give life to truly indemndent and it will not news mthetudietslandnewsmtn co..., men .1 women. youth Section 15 anti remsnire the spirit mince the heal, int claims. h will MR... 4405.7..' Volume 8, Edition 48 t;! and intent of the Treaties. tome more Finn Nations to the .m .e. wl ' l ., Fldn. Mg tam t Y going Results is about eradicating Om is our vision. And in carrying Second Class Postage Registration 80728276 (Mans and that will cosi all of its - ' .ny g iry md building hope It's about out Om vision we mum take a harti Web:rite:am -thet figislandngos.com Firrt Nations.. ancemment and all eJ.tllp aa ' ory oce exercising kink at the realities facing our pee. dept., AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine's opening Canadians great deal of time. 1 ar. JdaBa.m ol alrrrna.mMdmJ Im.. Cora It's we've Oa ore an agreement in extend and a lot we wam to work on Nese issues. on. and housing; Images amt hea. ce of organizations- Ng, W Wmaw. sions hke Delgamaikw. anti I. over the pea few years memos and explore to aim the situation and lamam deadline from WPM Now Mat Governance Act is off In order for a new process of dim ...0'p.d1000w1IwcR.kevm.a0s W. cam Equally important. we present. ple - look at whew they've been and a and Corbierm and landmark agree- fighting initiatives that are not ours. lama Canada wads. fiducia- March I, 2.. 1W deadline could the table First Nations meaning bomb eommence we have to agree ed compelling arguments . to why where they want to go. It's a natural ' aru.onHoveNr6a.'I00.-1 ara, like the Pisgah. and Cho. We have won most of those banks ry obligation tu First Nations. We'll be further if t. AFN and the to their sys. amongst ourselves that we rott mac- weal these prim.. must take precedence time to nary about hoer to do ...Ice create 6. ° wp,mm.am. 1 These achieve.. did aot come T. Governance Act get an update on 011th, legislation Health Canada feel there is work and liana lice it. beginning with this 24adW..¡mab<-r`ioJ nail. over competing priorities, our business and structure our dia. 1000 for accountability easy. They are Dome out of energy, But winning those battles only leaves /0,0 are the nations a COnIederaey. I am prepared to 0 tomorrow hut to be done. m Meir fully p dmsh.cola u The PreBudget Submission logue. pro.. They are wo.nx commitment. determination and vol- us with tine status quo, And we all regardice Bill C-6. If you have ory. We will oar a Mil ,sentation on Mi- own Aries for financial accountabiii- participate in a new dialogue with .ml.halu-= -kmmymtv.yoJ embraced a vision of nation-Wilding We will hear MN our renewal iSommuratiem littfctO. Mid Wordier. men,. agree that the status quo must ers then I'm keen to hear Mcm Nis issue shonly.. we will...a- IN elections and Yoc 0a one Positive tem. I.ra boa for all Hm Nations. Some mat tiative later today. am pleased to emcee.. Pce- ',Rai. and Ney Ole Yes... is much me. work to be Man. M. Bill C.n yea been pro- Wen you informed of our work our cies. clear we believe in be. both in nur own deliberations and in ardor. daY ce.. think this was a budget for ffie AFN. announce that Me Co-Chairs Is done. But I believe we c. learn. 2001 Is Me year when we can focus claimed into force. The incoming on this important issue. simply did not our discussions with the Government alarmed had been running in Re regions If you mom.. document you will renewal initiative will be Joe practices. Our people again dollara desimed to help aboriginal to Nip aMmigh lium our setbacks and build on our our energies on designing our own Prime Minister can delay this until avant want to do it under the weight of a of Canada. On. pee.. Ogaultiti. see that One AFN's budget request Miskokomin and Wendy Granalohn. cuCCextes. plans, implementing our own agenda we've fixed the and creat- believe most of us me hopeful Mal like ihe We owe it to the people who found. Aar chtldren never made it pmt die bureaucracy of Indian MNYw pane I represents only 19 nf the total They11 be omrating at ammi,th prescriptive template We can demonstrate w Me and ...Mg with government md ed an doomed and useful Bill. the new Prime Minister will honour ed this organization to build the best Marna a rending out a signal he wants coopcmtion, he wants to work, amount. That try is designed to IN. from t. organization to emote an Governance Act. Government of Cauda and to all my other parties this coun- Another opporninity is for the new big commitment to a new way of heard that an AFN we cam based on respect and with aboriginal peopli, IN want s to made the Junes hut 1,10 511 for- was Ne AFN as a viml and data repro and objective process. You may have Cmadims Mat we can woh balm try ferward Now is thc time to foces toad for an immediate .ing business with First Nations. Aboriginal Caveman. Cent. was mnsensus. We owe it tom., to get Ne former finance monster will always babas the bottom irn,. i palms ic omen., h is ahnut restoring Vic want this to be a bro. and wide. un of discussion address the First Nati,s ,enda on Getting Results. joint review of the Bill by First We will be quick to remind him amongst all our announced week in Vancouver have m o, and honest And vaw, no soleIl,, the htph ptoT6 tohosgln,l osso. 0111 mks witg t. ca,ity and ability at the nat.- ranging dialogue , is an as and where we It age. as old Me Iloyal Key Opportunities Nations and Canada. The Bill as it is the commitments made when he people. They'll convene regional Our former Regional Chief Swan about Mere we are the new EA arnn government no can only hope the energy being put Rei al office that was lost *seta Proclematim vet still as vital and rel. We mutt focus our and calls for an automatic review after spoke to you at the 1002 General and was for wan, go. And we owe it to alai. get was slashed two years ago. forums across the country and be will be involved mint a Sao SoyeMolont e.11 eran mal new developmenm for abongient:, event m our generations dram the ucred Trceties. Our seize the opportunities before us. We three years. lit do not need to wait Assembly in Kahnawakc. far and wide for the announcement. There are still children seven push band council, accouniable, If the content or substance needs canvassing people P., confine. to nuking more Ii 0100,1,04 the words of to be yearn. it nnw. to influence the next line to foster a new covenant with WsSa in need ready. these We can review We will work their ide. md opininns. We need to details to be worked out, but 1 sum fore economic dlevelognnent enterpriso, wnrk then I want to hear your ideas, (RRy for private wet', Nee our Elden and swept the Thc new government will be in We also put forward some nee- from the Throne and will pay uf Ne on Canada bas. on mutual respect, broad. c. Spa, priorities teas talk heu from everyone. We nano be mined Ne creation 0211. baah cOunmla fatl many times at businms We need to see a frah., If there sse oNer . energy and hope of our youth_ The place by Ne end of the week. This escery and crucial improvements to close mention to We words and com- We basis that it can assist First mutual arras and room. about there are ways to inclusive. Oats based on teal inatatives 01 1,01 mort prommes Nat noel ta, If /n.4 Fine Nations agenda is Canada, new Mime and a the outlined in the made in that speech. in building capacities M tin5 . moo Anion Fame Ian. salmi. improve the messages then la, Our goal is not to len you how you Nalians n put Me government, own bucemancy agenda. Our is the from all. we base our It is in Mat npiN Nat I welcome you age. Impe new Cabinet A new Speech But most of will - order to exerci. their rightful juriss (Mane, St improve them. But RN focus on should fit into our organization it's ratignonts un actions. not words. My focus is on how this here today. Content and substance. Process is Mont you telling oar. organ, diction. December 17, 2003 7 6 - - December 17, 2003 axai I --- -- 411 Styres puts us in the Christmas mood with her festive creations Company hired to fill indus- ITAIr By E d. GOODER - Nations, such. the clan mural sur- The beak, she adds, is doing well. rea m - / j f rounding the main Boor of the Gallant said a. will he writing Confections of velvet ribbons, gold s G.R.E.AT building and wreaths series nsbooks about her ' and silver n men nestled fI .+ trial park and GRM l T. n banging in building. Irk a oa child and de celebrations among inside as variety of (Continued ol) m ,gresmyL and m grec I:y ^ ^ She received funding thiough Two experleneed- laced ir stt Nation's ...none fill the rev oc the m a b King a. Benton fro communia,°s, P i, A jj Rion l'.mmnnr eiopme. Smiling, she adds, her second largest G.R.E.A.T., building u with the 1 Centre at Ne training will be spoliesman 144:.4 Icm. ,a14 Je Je private industrial &a- GREAT. ref children's book about NO- and decorations of m° will werk . get tenants inn be opt In the city of Branford an y ((MI< and her businessRB is boom- IA a Mohawk word for New Year sound building. "Ne have ark Brat Cou Y will c mana Our Styers said she has customers and what her Tuscarora traditions ' . ¿',y , ,ç onth tl.re a..e tinge ogge est fore - Florence's O. of Six Ár . i from all over the region and does include in this brad. Nations thma ror. Nt win be iro,ily bers and local bus klieg rof Roto er Cmfis - bit job a s of u ,ma kr ones. 'Gellnisaid she eplied to the I on Rd., is the acreator x compte.. and Iapdee ue nbegro devciop Fifth Line of (-u * dds ber company is indeed a Canada Council for the Ants for a working .redevelop Ile enced f the park for the bneefii of the beautifully, crafted marne. family business with everyone grant to write her next book and and bring new business w coemmunity;' and acrue.p m display n the C 61, pitching ìn. hear from them in the there."e I :1'.' N atrium. reg Lento said them A m - . Lr.`i gaily Upon es 1 v§AS 5. She adds, Brenda Ou, is "a big Newcoate Year. She adds ber series of The m t band o oeil a* ' a slated o wilding people on their lunch SA e helps c erwldren M1eif RnMau says e a go MN ami a J : f help' b de s staries will concentra. i this u old ntot predict -. vt- 3 breaks are trottin about Ile dis- sa' . and "goes shows. She on 'native celebrations." ongtm e a"Tnec ,, - f 9 sa bird strength m[ one of Canadas when that might napp plays admiring the various _ 1 y ) helps, Slalom adds f [o and The women aid .b ng6nm fume rand. r r fr a y 4= helps where ev r all6 can. Of moda Giildr n to understand that

f11 N'ers a 001000eom of the Tlmle /. cure. she stresses, her children grow n the reservc m Christmas baskets ready A Scarborough man was raker to Brantford Generaf Hospital wilt many "varies after a one ire rident Clan Is married with five children helps in her shop;' ng the different then growing up a the village of Moddfepon, near Caledonia, One Constable X. York OPP officer at the scene said, the and is a well known artisan Florence p everyan tally mood al the totals used In the centmplcccs. anywhere a e. Smiling with a 810 J. GOODER Martin said for three weeks in accident occurred al I0: cam.. Tires, Rio 16. York stresses the accident h Doll under investigation. The Shestan cd her home - business skills a rare these days.r mHer sister Torne Gallant or sparkle In ber green eyes, she Soif miter Nom. sM1e not only coordinates driver, he said, of the late mode( blue, Venture, Chevroter van was the only occupant He adds the man wail seven-years-ago and bacs about 16 well. like to enlarge her bas Brantford is an author, an artist ses, she is "proud "of who she I. spmtof the holiday is alive the c annual Christmas drive, but conscience, but complained about pain in his knees at the rime ft'ans,. York said he silo b maul, le people helping ber create her styets said she uses both dried and include native acted tumnu publishing a children's book titled s and where she came from. and well on the Sua Nations, for keeps up herd ' mmwupr f den n the man'sametme (May," but dent know when. visions of prinks artificial materials in her pece, o n designs. 'Bread and cheese:' Her charade Both women said they have no more des 600 families Iii e th S' Nd,... Welles Smiling, she add., coact nn. who ever the customer wants. Site, uri she has Men involved little Louie tells about going to get specific training other then the wonderful Chum. ,Haute of Department. tenìeces for every - i d Eventually, she stresses New.. in many projects around Six bread and cheese at the community innate ability the Creator gave the generous m and the Six Nations band council Martin Urban centres to get funding will make made to order pieces as hall, when she was Boole gvl. ilium, Fard work of a network of roux said, donated $3000 for this year's TORONTO (CP) Aboriginals living in and three Ontario communities should have man caca! and Six Nato ens Bingo Hall local access to federal funds for job training pogroms instead of having to apply through He annuel Six Nouons Christmas donated $2500 as well as donations their homereserves, the Federal Court /Appeal has ruled. Basket and Food Drive was Mid at from individuals hein make Co "The court has said that decor. Nancy Martin. ables mentioned in the original the ove unity centre on Dec even success.ass. The total cost for ernment of Canada has to realize "Ibert are many reasons why pro- suit. 10,11 and 12 from to 5 p.m. this 0Y aria will be about there are such things as urban pie ma necessarily attached -'ItNdoesn't ..ally mean Christmas, food baskets will be 550,000,2 sMartin said. Besides .Chris native m nklea. Reid, to den reserves. A lot of people that C will have to recognize There's a limit to how much you can give. Ue scorn and given donations $20,1100 was received lawyer fil the aboriginal group, who live In Toronto have never and deal with the aboriginal cam- out onbSat Dec Milan 9 a.m., to from the National Child T0 said of this deeim liven in their home community" " s of Vancouver. Regina or whenever all the boxes are gone. Benefit (NCB) Manin sasses .ad. Currently, when urban aboriginals Finding the home-band employ- Saskatoon... Reid. pat Ford a 10 yr. volunteer said portion of this funding would be Starting on January 1, 2004, new rules governing federal political financing apply for Job training fun, nt office, negotiating over the But future taus brought from the Gnomes Basket end Food used to help par for the yearly will set out clear limits for everyone. through m Resumes and telephone anoadbo One other urban aboriginal come Drive is "free ta the public" end event, but this wading is also used .t Developlent Canada, they Nom charges are roadblocks for tics could possibly benefit from the As fan. n citizen or permanent resident of canada, am unions (with some exceptions) can anyone can come in end register Pre r projects, who[ n give up to [$1,000 pet year mn total to St. name- - negotiate MM their home band. aboriginal cats rocision, he said. you can give up to $5,000 in total per year to each ream ..dates, for the yearly event. used will go back nro the NCTB including Itssir registered riding .urea e ed or In October 2002, fudge Farces "The ot tof Canada g Wednesday's sling can be d alaty, Sham Mann of Six Nation the Smiling, Manin said, no family, lions. mmlndron contestants registered antler party, end can give op to $1,000 Lemieux ruled that Canada had vol aver employment training e appealed Robe Supreme Cowl of nodine.. of the dove ana nor child has been turrad away pr election to each candidate who is not of a registered discriminated against aboriginals funds for aboriginals t the Canada. 11 was unclear whether imen u rce 1972. from receiving a gift, or a basket of You can also give up to $5,000 in total to the leadership party. in Winnipeg. Toronto, Hamilton rvenased band councils." said that would n a salts to the Martin said the Clam. Basket fend. Chuckling, she adds, on of a registered party per leadership race, and nd the Ard.h native community Reid.2 "Why wouldn't you din the attorney general's office were not per election to each candidate who is not ate regis- Corporations`he and trade unions cannot make conMbudorns ana Food Drive requires many vol- ye. th, ratt out tudiro0 so she $5,000 in the Ottawa Valley by making it same thing with urban commun, immediately returned. to ter. parties themselves or to their leadership who p began banding out $20. famines, ter. paid. difficult for them to access Veining Itapresenlatives from HRDC, contestants. limesrc rsthroughout cthe ro week so they could boy Meir own funds. uAlthpgh the same issues could whicM1 m alit Fried into two coco The maximum tas credit has been increased 0 $650 for dine and help were they are need- turkeys. Brown eyes d.hing, He ordered HRDC to renegotiate apply to aboriginals living in cities entities on by Prime apode politicalliti al contributions. ed, such. helping fil our regular Manin stresses, there has "always10., funding for those groups. across Canada, the court's ruling Minister Paul Martin, wo also not tien forms, piling rays, clothing been enough toys," bu[ if there - An appal of Lemieux's decision was contained ware four comm. available for comment For more falls on these and many other important changes t the Canada Elections Act, click In the "Political Fine acing" more on and winter weer coco we long tables arc toys left over they are peal was brought by the government, our Web site at www.electtens.ca or all 1800 463 -6868. spread about Ne banquet hall, or and stored away until the following but a Nreejudge panel upheld his preparing the volunteers a bite to year. Although, she said, taming federal ruling Wednesday. Jamieson makes and pointing m the ables bolding T1wt dl all oro ae.m.waW r.a ero That opens the way for albee. ern After registering familles stroll the clothing end winter wear - aboriginal centres like Toromós committee...for now about the ream picking mur toys these will be all gone. Midi Biik to drew on federal TORONTO- Six Nations Band and winner clothing and carry their Tables [Far were piled nigh a few ' coney for training programs, Council Chief Robe. ran e gifts out [o wincing cars in pan.a d s. before sacre rhino m regardless of the applicant's home - ow plastic bags. Matt said don quickly, for many community has been y`1 bend. for the annual event core from members took advantage of the al health councilw She was mN "It has a huge impact on the bile. ?.` coing individuels and businesses. C.istmas gestura ly smll- ated by Ontario Premier Dalton ty for our community to pro. McGUinty. She 00 one of two 1 a limites à tout. Some people, she adds, have Men Mg Martin Irks about ore room Il y des employment and training set donning money, or merchandise ana urn. Ibis is my Christmas"'T appmtmenti to the council. - I vices. said centre director for many yeas. got more jar out of doing this:' However officials in Health and Long -Term Care Minister George À compter du lei' janvier 2004, de nouvelles dispositions régissant le finance- s$ off. me InreelYa ri ...Al ment politique fédéral établiront des limites claires pour tous. reg whether an RCMP investiga- Jamlesmr Six Nations Chiropractic Centre! Les [reprises et les syndtcats ,Saul quelques exceptions) tion into ne the sale by Six Nations e event last weeklami.on also En tant que citoyen canadien ou resident permanent du Canada, vous pouvez verser des contributions maximales de peuvent apporter des contributions maximales de 1 000 $ receives a S OS Si, year lime Council, including chief aux candidats à l'Investiture et aux 5 000 $ par année à chaque part politique enregistré, y par année aux candidats, Do you staffer from? lamieson, stock chiefs salary es Six Nation de chaque parti of commun, will compris a ses associations ire circonscription enregistrées, associationsns de circonscription enregistrées We gladly Accept utlons lave en erect on the appointment. In the past band council chiefs ses candidats a investiture et ses candida.. mleN. eneeNs et Ils peuvent verser des eirj have turned Mumps for maximales de 1 000 $par élection k chaque candidat qui ne the following: The official said, "we - des maximales represente pas un parti enregistré. status w c of any RCMP in stigati n. tees and speakingcaking Vous pouvez également verser contributions à d'un parti enregistré he band. de 5 000 $ aux candidats la direction But are looking in et sure over to However faire de con - chaque course à la direction, et de 5 000 $ par élection e[ les syndiats ne peuvent pas ina George s therm said lam n has refused to comment partis enregistrés eus -mémos ou à leurs can- à chaque candidat qui ne reg... pas un pane enregistré. tribu[lons""nt'"'" aux government on the issue. Jamieson h. also ditlats à la direction :Oz Auto Insurance lait week, "Our ..,, 1 v.. ongly suppns the new National been as. to provide a list dill Le crédit dtimpét maximal a été augmenté à 650 $ pour les r 'a whow[ uJV ualth Cnncirs mandate . faster aide commutes, o. contributions politiques admissibles. Now pour made ablitr our she ses m. She bas cliquez ...loi health carelsynarnun r01011ros provide hie tin lank Pour en savoir plus sur ces dispositions et les nombreux changements importants apportés à la Loi électorale du Canada, ckm. Accepting lamicsnn recently returned to Six had just from Ion. eek sur lé cadre eFlnancement politique. de notre site Web à www.eleRlens.ca ou composer le 1 800 463 -6868. s.rAA ,' Nations from avendingo abnrigi vacation treelo Australia. While in atrale appeared New Patients nal .urism conference ion Whistler .he as a guest 0 C., where she ived MU a speaker at natinal public Amin, straunn in Brisbane. Elections Canada I t in the nom Village Cent. any in hoaomna. attend the Pour coiffe.. Call 445 -4121 (tesit..dGónd'a> i:p December 17,2003 December 17, 2003 I 9 1 I 7 ts net/eiVindaresa. Jordin Tootoo to stay up with Nashville Predators for now Bush League is here, who do you know playing Thursday? s been discussed and I've secutive deful following a a big bit on Radek Martinet: that NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) holm 1 to Jordin about it and mak- itemizer. six-game winning left the New York Islanders -1 J, - Bush League was a place m go to doing to corm out and playa game Tootoo will he able to enjoy m, ' 8 . ing sue mal he's still progress- defenceman with a coma* L hang with your friends, and watch of hockey, with people watching successes of the N . ing," Predators coach Barry Trou 511f the line s back to full Moms. has been O¢ some hockey. Se what happened? who areal v ally paying Predators for at a little l ak, ak'e / ( Jrá ,vid wa roen aim heal. and it appears Tootoo 2$ do m tad I know when 1 go now, what goes attention to the game The 20-yeauoldrocNe,s who is ` _ developing players, and we don won't get necessary Waller s.sed six games in which through my head is, "I got nothing The fact of the matter is I like e first person of (` win ondin to regress. then a trip to th minors might bee the Predators non a2 ' 1 why winch J will most like- 1 = . e a better to do so not go watching hockey. dement I o play in the * NHL, has ' . He's not going my the mesh mv"c. entered the weekend It, --12 It, nine hockey,. ly keep going to watch Bush seen e his \ 'Ste ice time cut signlfie.ly here now, or right now ve been going prow goad points behind Central Before l used to he excited to fix to League on Thursday's. I will most recently. He ratchet from j'° ¡jr And he brings real dynamic ele- and he'. little bit (Wee O on- leading Devil at( Bush League, People would actu- likely be the one wanting to chef the lineup four sail t k.-.rf /J reearo nr hockey tint.'. time because Welke. has "I was a little bit concerned that {tC l' ally be in the stands cheering for when one of my friends or family gam before m play YJ i Tom i lee time hovered in the come hack and now e have would not t off to the Ilti:'l thee friends or family members. scores a goal but wont because 1 Thursday's loss to Los . Angel.. -Be,_ o to-seven min. range, Andre Johann close n eon man .e needed. But our players Now, when someone scares a will probably be the only one Talk surfaced that the hard lnrt 81. g. re he played Just under II min- nog back," Torts said. really pulled through and it feels r, gm, the only people tha really apple, Tootoo might be beaded to \V' uni indo loss lu the Kings. t 523 games, Tootoo has goal. an gout" Thaw said. cheer are the players an the bench, S We see how far gene Milwaukee of the AHL. That was Nashville's second eon- assist 38 penalty mints. and it mere are any. dung has pm downhill In such a 1 fLte 11,- Thu. another thing. Sometimes. short period of lime. It went from, e am doer, even have a goalie, Maws you Thursday at Bush Brantford Blast and Brantford Golden Eagles Statistics and Line -ups they o ly h enough Legg:.. to, "There's nothing else Silverhawks players for one shin a tne people that are to du so I guess I'll just go to Bush Í-r Brantford Golden Eagles r. , Ri . Line -up 1L N {fytnCi ( CR1 el Adrian Barber cdon -rol I » Jason PM - Geoff TK 4r_71! »JD.2 - Eric dodgy I I' b T. Groll Kill^ng Iki »6- Andrew Ferguson »21-MikeMcKinley . 1 I 411S. »Y- EncHill »30-AndicwDuncan - -. »Itl- MikeNemeth 4ntiv orc 1C, 3 ) r Y ' Make B kl (+jk"y Staff ;S l2 Th ` pwvi Presider. CEO G 1 1 i4 3 - Josh Pooch, Manager, Nick Pellegriro III`:\ :- Cl N Spooner Spirits Smarm.`s Ram Chlenn . ,, N' " Montour dedicated to playing are sink League. SpaYers oilfi d RM.r I playing the whole fio -minute 1 think you should go, just once. By Samantha Martin There e n gaines e We ream are mete up d perm! Same- lust to if you like it. Chances Sports Reporter Thursday between Me four teams who live ben- on SU`immnand It seems kind of unfair, I are you seeknow someone so playing, Six Nation uneil Chris.. kk.mmn Bush League is back. Silverhawks, Spoilers, Spirits, like to play hockey. I gees it think, il is really only for l ifun aso go and cheer them on. C rsm Bush League has been back at the and Martins. The first game is al can be described as a drop -in why should they drop what they are ar r s..rn Gaylord Powless Memorial Arena Pon and the second game is at mini hockey tournament once a - --w ry ' since Mutter 420 pm. week am 1 admit, not a lm of people go to I^ peouro ram. rem. mamma, rimer,. omasou Bush League. 1 doti l really under. G7OBn ®ii E-ií 13i sum annua and why. sports are bit on the .... "OLD reserve; everyone who lives here CHICAGO" aumum io knows this. So why dont more . e°z`.... man, aura.. cum h,d o«a i,m n> w ... with Murray Porter people go most support our boys a.. : ...... _ ,.. :. ,.d Old Lawson House on Thursday nights? ma nor ma na I Caned going to Bush League woo Moe At" Hagetsville wins cuu one. nimi am. .curl exactly .1.' place obeo Sat. Dec. 207, 2003 pm ra - 950 -1:30 am a Thursday but there were quite a i .a..w fe opt there der ly more ,.. .,.. ,... em ev p t e.D....._ .ww t..... rí°' _ t° E 7 Man those who attend now. Martins ti

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December 17, 2003 0 OA; twat Health career fair becoming popular spot for youth on career search BY E. T. GOOBER as Optometry from Dave Bob, of rogwerr Brantford. 55h an 000umfae . The gymnasium as picked with said Ise has clients m the 'r + students looking Six Bowe aide biggest Nei. 4 G health careers, At the annual Six problem is Me enne of diabetes He quid he h ahle Nations M1 ]cras Wadi n the eyes m Careers Fair held al 1. C. Hill Ie. vise rire marls in the eyeball. High School on Dec. 12 mom when the pool is. tar W. Diahetes . ma the ve.,el.. in m 4 p.m. W" 7 u About 25 health fold displays Me eye leak and swell and the , mot midi lots of inform scarring tnheft after the leak heals for the yruq minds to absorb, cauNs the Nrson 10 start loosing m such a, ring, egoical nursing. ous:. e diagrb , he afd.. speech therapy and optometry. he s the patine to an opMhal pa lled about the gymna- m olo®st who lasers the leakage giber 17, 2003 sium lemopping periodically to listen thus Napping Me scaring. Bohm to explanations of program.. ,urh said the University of waled. has Health care profess n. pointed ant different jabs to maws whntatended. (Autos by Jim(' htsl rkry four-year Optometry proprogram nursing,g, but m b o B.C: to Folk, and laemm The Brandy Do lb, d Sì. end ua miry. I.C. enjoyed Nations came with a group from Besides da mainstreamr prof.. king tat the 2,0,,,, displays. her school TWlinc Tech ea. there prc earn Dallas sod be would like to he an Skills Centre k ford prrofesa such mete Universal artist because he "films o draw" Sher D oaater said she ends s Pauline Energy oTrai and Learning peek and memos. Simon Johnson Secondary School in Centre is mills. Danielle k mouser Mohawk College's B randon, in me ages who, Bum id panne one Swam/ Aboriginal Arms. aril Studer

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Cool. hear someone commenting on the Stir with wooden spoon rink coat- Cover poem with foil. at to Do you like holiday party Tree make and fun to eat. great you will he able to say, shat mialwe into large ball cShactana II fwd Peso= makes a centre -piece you food? "I made it myself" using greased with Sharing food connects games eat a t (Warn gospareras of 4ri m pals. ,EaPELe°Zy Do you like making it? Reminder from the chef: Wash maagme. The Basket Cas you with friends and all lids about the t.mahmak, J If your friends like dips your your hands and all fruits and veg. Place tu Veggie Working moldy, shape cone CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BOOBS Wreath will wow them. ,tables. SL pupped Pupcom 20% off If bring a Monday to Wednesday loam to 5 pro ! Festival of you Gummy Bear FEAST ON FESTIVE 120m1 Betel (Ill cup) Thursday And Friday to 9 am At1 Popcorn Tree. as your host gift, Carefullyyapiere ach gummy bear our already low prices (, roam 11 4568 bag of way white marsh./ 2 you are sure to be invited back next FUNNIES... with toothpick nark stick into Saturday And Sunday to am to pm Lessons lows on 10k & 14k gold jewellery What do you get if you 500g small gummy beats The Snowball cookies and candy FREE Christmas Draw OPEN HOUSE & Carols deep -fry Santa? Preparation: Put popcorn In Inge s, one bark are greet additions to any bowl, °'4 In 5" Anniversary Sale!! H cookie tray. Krise Kringle. store specials Melt Baal margarine m large pot December 19" cider low heat. `{ Open 10 am to 9 am ...idles Mohawk Haeersville Add marshmallows. Get That Good Iroquois Village Plaza, 1 p 205 Off Purchases, Secondary School Stir until aa .looms,.. Ohsweken Chapel z'd Annual Artsy Christmas melted smoothly. _ 9 Christmas Feeling.' >ao ° 519-445-4260 Thursday. December ti. toot l pm Ili ®aM "NATURAL WAYS TO Sat. December Tickets: Seen rât11. LOTHING Smiting Students- $4.00 FACTORY] BETTER HEALTH" fib 13m 7 at pm non nanwoosmano.con OUTLET ace ismiomen m. SIAM 06 With Item Donated \_3 .!ti t.est l'.A1 L11.f "".a,.a-..J `A.. Featuring the To The Food Bank PRE -XMAS SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS iMPPrt voltes of the your holiday shopping tarty :l BLOWOUT FOR THOSE DIFFICULT NAMES ON YOUR UST ° Farmer's Gas Children s Choir MASSAGE /REFLEXOLOGY No Interest from 25 % -40% ,l` 1 SESSIONS Bar & No Payment is oN r. .r Oh! General Six Nations SUNDAY. DECEMBER N. 2003 till June 2004 i Moslem r 35.59D/D°`. 1. Laos. TURTLE ISLAND HEALING COTTAGE. s GIFTS 1'°. Store Free Delivery and Conversation D exbacy. Li 21M ONO AD. ¡BAIRN sa and ME csar) ,say wane downstairs Tune: 10 am -4 pm ,Free Christmas Practitioners: GAIL WHITLOW , P& 445 -2851 following. PRO -KNITTING INC. i- Hl$ e, coy z NCQUELYNN HILL 7 DAYS Z,-AP'Ii n n eti OPEN WEEK 1 . able 'dose Pram* ^N wro.M. noon.. we NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY ., _ .,..r,.-...,...... P,.. roger, go, os 047 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: In Store Bakery y air I _ All are I ...... Gall ONO. 445 -0618 05111 ,äaC.....,,,.....m--.."...,.- 36 Easton Road Gas, Propane, Welcome! Jacquelyn.. Hä1445 -1220 ` 90S-7611-33197 751 -1980 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE !LI Diesel, Vo -, Se MAIN NE. N.. II AMEILSVILLE Lotto Centre

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Sis Nations t Dore ms warn Polytechnic offers programs and courses of study in partnership end a I,malnm.rra,.x with all levels of government; commissions; industries; and rseoa.rmuw.al...w ver commerce and other education and training institutions with an _ C.. iticates mwswi emphasis on developing and promoting the retention of Give the gift PO mil Hodinohso :ni/Rotinonhshonni culture and languages; and tó reflect the culture values and traditions of Hodinohso:ni'/ do of Music, °'api0°aá ' ,-.....wa Rotinonhshonni people. Theatre or jp r.lerrrsma Comedy! Happy a Safe Holidays from The Board of Directors, Sham t2J 511)- nLtiFb Six Nations Polytechnic Inc. le (Cgaua ?J1249hov..a1..tJ , 058 D977M15O8a09t0, Bongo. ;" -19.758.8090 or 1a00 .285-0710 a .. Entertainment Purpati Only! 0 Turtle Island News - Gift Guide Section - December 17, 2003 15 14 Tattle Island News - Gift Guide Section - December 17, 2003 a. y4.eCNW '- rtik,a i'`,6`ioltÿti ease 1 rat 1r;,S.;...iii,;:- lit t`ÿ -' .y v =1 To all Aniahirlabe Nations & Councils tâ ' lidaiN & Gift Guide 14 M` + Season's Greetings & a safe âa & Gift Guide Candy Cane Bark st joyous New Year as Too Veggie This pretty bark will look great V.* Prom Community members, staffsta & council A. Pretty to eat! Wreath on yes.' cookie plate It will keep 1 of Nama ygoo $stun Broccoli never looked or 500g container of road dip for eels in a sealed con- Gordis Garage 1t / or 2 small Mad, .,crop. lainer. .. -.. it tasted so good. But don't large s - -..Q:^ Ap A r; ¢, D mhoPLL'I', dpreces Season's Greetings from tr. `ACvA try to hang this wreath! 4 Towing ~3, pmt ba,áet ojsma(l cAerry d red and whim candy canes 675 Chief & Council of the & ent ey ?25d while homlam chopped Chippewas of the Thames (905) 765 -3210 gifted cWitlf * First Nation PREPARATION: cookie Pact as wan or parchment oPA 2, paper. Season's Bert WrAer Put canes in lightly closed plastic bag. Crush with rolling pin. 4fldGraf!ludee7bo! tomatoes. halted Greeting's .'Snell Meltchocolateocolate onlon in I red Pell pepper trimmed into Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Ioaod mining N amdl cane large Pledgees fill it with and Happy New Year hits and pour on to prepared cook- from PREPARATION: Spread dip Dave, Cheryl b Mike from Smooth with a spatula. evenly over a large round planer Chief William McCue and the Chippewas ìf- does not reach of pima pan. cheer! a edge,/We wen noose, twee minatiO /,warn of Georgina Island First Nations Anange broccoli into wreath Refrigerate 20 minutes or until Sweet Grass Cafe shape around onside edge. hardened. Break into pieces with Hwy IX6, New Credit Plaza, Hagersvllle Place tomatoes cut sides down, as "our Panda. it- omainans 1 fs WINTER HOURS: MOP: dame pm DA rr Put pepper triangles together to Sai. B D pm form bow at top of wreath. Caramel Fruit Dip ..yrr(((T COSCLOSED Wait Our V'A* 3, ,Wá Regis's. Pahl serving. For a su -eel seal. atone Xmas Day, Boxing Day 8 New Years Day HOME canueNrtma w apple and pear7h slicesi around HEALTH CARE HOME I.0 Warmly wishing you all the hope and joy sAwucs thin dip DEPARTMENT that the holiday season can bring. FEAST ON FESTIVE FUNNIES... Obus Porn. HEALTH PAC Stgr package creme cheese BACK EST From the Chief & Council of paie ñfr9fiea.t Pwu¢!c Polar FleeCe Heatable What smells like milk and l'0 brown .fil+ SLIPPERS Sheshegwaning First Nation. 4 iii 44 $59.99 SLIPPERS cookies? n'N:4 creel eV de Sea 714tlaatm Childld $10.99 $24.99 Santa herbs 511 /ATION/ceco "g RATION: Using eisurie Se. Potosi ehw,t. Sna/aq Demoted. 2! at 549.99 adult $12.99 6reone_.o.,emlwx- - e.drAr.9dt eÇL a 7,00 ZL' S»w., LIFESTYLE too. Pillows $8.99 1 $12.99 ucei :u, od uoff linked d e,mKe These Pre-Christmas spesata mash Ni,. until read, to LLooh for serve. Serve cold. or dip in ( Sr Patto CR eL. Deenxb Ptl at 7:00 Marce/le P.a. Color Workshop .all, Reeoweaeptan MULES .u. eLme«ae £ne ea.dldyydt So.wce t0 KR ¡j $2.99--- Remotalola or +301-'-'7,41/V47.401, $7.99 Professionals 30 PC SET cGp HOLIDAY MENU gip, $4.99 MOH* ver with FREE $11.99 ENTERTAINING WITH EASE Eye Shadow v$4.99 $7.99 VC' @ Zehrs Markets- Caledonia CAVAaNAGH IDA SAVE TIME... We do all the work for you! DECK .. * . `4: Our freshly prepared Deli Platters are always a favourite for special occasions at home or at the office. Tit ilk' aví 2003 CHRISTMAS { STORE HOURS rest Wishes Sun., Mons rues., December 21', 22 HAM. °, Me- it I^.S- An me ul. plasm fen the . ._. Regular Store Hama apace our holiday memo. we recall the Puny scot! 4 Wed., December id° - ]am- bras Mend the: hnv.: helped to make on Thurs., December 2S' -All Stores Closed foci nt Itt iuh...holm Impel -t1 Set. December 26° -All Stores Closed i,s N Merry CLraelm:m ani mmry tannin Sal., December 27°- Regular More Noon Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year '- Regular Stores Hours from the Michipi oteo First Nations Wed., Dee. 6 Have a Safe & Happy Holiday 31, awn- p tçi Slade Council yA . Thurs., an. All Store Closed Season from all of as at WI, lao. 2' - Regular 1 d Store Hones Styres Lumber As the year draws too close. '\ a Have Safe and Enjoyable Holiday Season 445 -2944 The ll, ',mower, First Nation Sue caul ZEHR'S MARKETS Council would like to wish everyone a .t 322 Argyle St, S, Caledonia happy and safe holiday. ,ÿ,J 4 (905) 765 -8207 ;qt ;ô. or Turtle Island News - Gift Guide Section - December 17, 2003 - 17 16 Turtle Island News - Gift Guide Section - December 17, 2003 0 / / aceful a!, S' MINGTON liday v liday hes & Gift Guide ^ AUTOMOTIVE AXA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY & Gift Guide WASHING Start the ball rolling! Snowballs Feast on festive funnies Wishing all of our YOU A Which reindeer has n able NW kind 01 cookie does Sirs 460y earn yur Thew are fun and messy to eesieca,M the enema. aefridgenue I hour. n .- Radraaph Chins bake for the elves? s.Where do the reindeer amp for customers a very make and delicious to rat 12 maraschino cherries. se in hall asst mixture imo halls the sizes of HEAVENLY PREPARATION: Using large marbles 15äe oekoF'plair us orn sbs, your 4° Mi-Car Crafter's °# The D é, Queen Merry Christmas d mix cheese, mar ad nar Roll n N nine coconut A,.awa HOLIDAY no.m.illa ON What did the Gingerbread Lady Press ry half into lop of each 121.í- yam. AB RV 00111011.. PINNY 1.11111W/ pul un her bed? and a C 1811114 < rte\ al Christmastime, may an the bless; . (905) 768 -3108 )., A two. silt, wady to serve. of the season shine on you and Lava, Happy New Year yours- Season's Greetings What Santa have for "Seasons Greetings 11;tri Sgerate until .support from customers like you has helped from NIA( Carol & Staff hreakfast a Christmas morning? from FEAST ON FESTIVE wait. 1103 o wonderful year fin us. M.rt(woasl from What's red a .mer., nue Modern Auto Parts l FUNNIES... Thanks /coyote, kind patronage andfriendship 4 ` sama lea ....Wow,- Rob, Jane & Staff How did Mrs. Claus make k(519) 443-8632 Santa Claus stew'.' Why did !he elves let the the PHARMASAVE- Hagersville turkey f-in hand? 15 Church St., West, Hagersville, ON '. O 1- 800 -265 -8005 /o"! She kept him waiting 30 Main St., N., Hagersville, ON le had drum.. 1,41 for an ha,r. (905) 768-1127 AMON ew.ern m..ws,.t., w..dJ s4. (905) 768-1144 A.. A71 # 444- Merry Christmas 7 se. Taykwa Tagamou Nation _ 11r rJr t,Sptie l(' av.r Merry Christmas and a .1 happy New year - 1 Chief & Council, Staff and \ 1,, Community members wish all from the Office of Chief Council and and everyone a very happy staff Kitchenuhmaykoosib lnninuwu holiday season. May the Great s- spirit bless you all. From all the staff& management. Se eeee eeeTe lie ill Wishing you a safe and enjoyable ZZ-Offro. holiday season. °:4i.se e - J gierrY`ehristtnasdElel7oile! j1di . .r. (R1IROIRII TIRE . !,*' 'A Seine River First Nation Chief \ Caledonia d .. P & Council Wishes a Merry Christmas 4sI? f o 3ti & a safe happy holidays to all r ( 365 Argyle St., S., Caledonia, ON OPEN 1 TO ALL 1 . aboriginal communities. OUR FRIENDS eu- Day 1!n1 (905) 765 -8477 as BOTH 10 am -spin. NEAR AND "DEER" Best Wishes of the Season -- 101 4t ta ct >:4i P ° K iiP1S : December 17, 20113 /9 aseful Ornar cm ideaa - Business bireEtory A >sYP liday I WE BUY 6 SELL " I 11111 70 (1)SIC111S L 6 V NEW & USED & Gift Guide- VIDEO VIDEO GAMES g /Il2filik It ,t rt01/.11 L .. Sony MO SAWS IBM 2l' 1 11 t t( .l I When did Santa officially take up resi- 11 4.4141991) r-// w--:c: ä::.- ó H. a e. 11 n1 mt> dence at the North Pole? .< \ / - r more 111.1017),Itl n 7NG'K`MOw.-a,r' t7PÏ+(V!kat`aka-1I. JUMBO VIDEO.a No one knows when bila Prior to tbia srods,Thildren's letters Call Sh-Ik Ball Satellite hegan writing letters to Sama. but to liana ddressed Let L's Entertain You Iksll.rnrarh t ttblt/ lll c it was common by h *Heaven," 603 Colborne St. E. Check was not officially established s a ssimply to 'Swim Claus. (Coca- 751.1073 : 905 765-5780 c resident of the Noe. Nile until the Cola) The Cow -Cola Company. Christmas Girt Ideas

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