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Newly designated Federal Surplus land is a beneficial prospect for the Six Nations Community, and for the community members who have made Brantford their home. The property is currently occupied by the Crown, however with its new status of surplus property Six Nations peoples may want to pay close attention to this change of events.

On January 7th, HRNABrantford sent a letter to Six Nations 56th Elected Band Council Chief, Ava Hill. The letter was sent to open a discussion about the source of Band Councils empowerment.

BRANTFORD – A recent announcement about a Chinese Private School purchasing the long-empty Victoria School in Brantford has caused some to see it as a forward thinking step toward the globalization of education.

On January 20th the Brantford community will receive seven student visitors from China. The school they will be attending is now owned by the private company Henan Education Canada Inc. in partnership with the Henan Provincial Government. It will be teaching the Ontario curriculum as a base.

BRANTFORD – A member of the Kanienkehaka (Mohawk Nation), living within the city of Brantford has begun a neighbourhood association. On its agenda is clearing up a number of assumptions on the part of Mayor Chris Friel and his council as well as Conservative MP Phil McColeman and Liberal MPP Dave Levac.

The first new moon after the summer solstice is a great time to enjoy the new moon and give thanks. On june 27th about 15 people gathered early morning at the Bell Monument in Brantford to bring in the New Moon. Benjamin marshalled the gathering offering a smudge and a few words on the reason for the gathering. Benjamin explained…