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- "Natives Look Back on a Decade"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990 "Some day Six Nations Indian Reserve residents may look back on the 1980s as the "good old days." If nothing else, it will be recognized as a period of unprecedented growth. For example, if someone had gone to sleep for 10 years, something like Rip Van Winkle or (RIP Van …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990 "Some day Six Nations Indian Reserve residents may look back on the 1980s as the "good old days." If nothing else, it will be recognized as a period of unprecedented …Six Nations Public Library
- "Gathering Will Awaken the Spirit"Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor "What have I done for Mother Earth today? In this time of environmental concern, many native people believe we have now passed the seventh fire. The eight fire will be either destruction or eternal peace. According to prophesy, our white brothers will turn to us and ask, "How will we …Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor "What have I done for Mother Earth today? In this time of environmental concern, many native people believe we have now passed the seventh fire. The eight fire will be …Six Nations Public Library
- "Awakening the Spirit Event Popular Attraction on Reserve"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Several weeks ago there was an interesting conference at Ohsweken on the Six Nations reserve. It was called Awakening the Spirit and it was sponsored by the Iroquois Women's Circle. The Iroquois Women's Circle is a group of concerned women of the Six Nation community which gathers together for the …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Several weeks ago there was an interesting conference at Ohsweken on the Six Nations reserve. It was called Awakening the Spirit and it was sponsored by the Iroquois Women's Circle. …Six Nations Public Library
- "Designer's Fashions Are Unique"Johnston, Sue, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1985 "When Charlane Starlight was a high school girl in the state of Nevada, she had "long arms, long legs and no waistline" which made it difficult to find clothing that fit properly. Sp her mother taught her to sew, and she began making her own clothes. From hat meager beginning, …Johnston, Sue, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1985 "When Charlane Starlight was a high school girl in the state of Nevada, she had "long arms, long legs and no waistline" which made it difficult to find clothing that …Six Nations Public Library
- "Baby Beauty"Livick, Howard, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1985 "Burgandi Martin, of the Six Nations Reserve, flashed a wimming smile Saturday when she was selected as the Most Typical Indian Baby at the annual Six Nations Fall Fair."Livick, Howard, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1985 "Burgandi Martin, of the Six Nations Reserve, flashed a wimming smile Saturday when she was selected as the Most Typical Indian Baby at the annual Six Nations Fall Fair."Six Nations Public Library
- "Signs of Old City Still Clearly Visible at Site in Illinois"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Thanksgiving Day, which came in October here in Canada, was celebrated on Nov. 23 in the U. S. It seemed life a good time to visit a young family from the Six Nations Indian reserve who had moved to Dallas. On the way we stopped off in Nashville to see …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Thanksgiving Day, which came in October here in Canada, was celebrated on Nov. 23 in the U. S. It seemed life a good time to visit a young family from …Six Nations Public Library
- "Special Dinner Planned for Seniors"Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "One of the highlights of the Six Nations Indian Fair in September was the free sample of freshly-cooked fish and game given out in the arena. And what sampled they were. My dish was heaping with venison, moose meat and fish. Lots of fish-even octopus. All of the meat was …Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "One of the highlights of the Six Nations Indian Fair in September was the free sample of freshly-cooked fish and game given out in the arena. And what sampled they …Six Nations Public Library
- "Chief Doubts Reserve Schools Will Be Ready to Open Nov.13."Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor "Six Nations Chief William Montour said Thursday elementary schools on the reserve likely not be ready for students by Nov. 13."Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor "Six Nations Chief William Montour said Thursday elementary schools on the reserve likely not be ready for students by Nov. 13."Six Nations Public Library
- "Parents Still Want All of Asbestos Out of Schools"Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Marion Martin shuffles through No. 8 school on the Six Nations reserve with many questions-the kind of queries that have earned her the name of nitpicker."Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Marion Martin shuffles through No. 8 school on the Six Nations reserve with many questions-the kind of queries that have earned her the name of nitpicker."Six Nations Public Library
- "Schools on Reserve Will Not Reopen Until Report on Conditions Reviewed"Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Schools on the Six Nations Reserve and New Credit reserves will not reopen Monday as planned by the department of Indian Affairs."Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Schools on the Six Nations Reserve and New Credit reserves will not reopen Monday as planned by the department of Indian Affairs."Six Nations Public Library
- "Classes Held in Five Reserve Schools"Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "John Donnelly, director of education, said Monday afternoon that 500 to 600 children attended school on the first day of regular classes Monday."Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "John Donnelly, director of education, said Monday afternoon that 500 to 600 children attended school on the first day of regular classes Monday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Museum Honors Oklahoma Tribes"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1989 "Last week I mentioned my trip down to Texas. On the way back we stopped for the night at Muskogee, Okla. This was fortunate for me because I got to visit the Five Civilized Tribes Museum before we drove on the next day."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1989 "Last week I mentioned my trip down to Texas. On the way back we stopped for the night at Muskogee, Okla. This was fortunate for me because I got to …Six Nations Public Library
- "Business Complex"Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Workmen from the Six Nations Reserve public works department are in the final stages of closing in the new Eagle's Nest Business complex."Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Workmen from the Six Nations Reserve public works department are in the final stages of closing in the new Eagle's Nest Business complex."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Arts Festival a Fine Attraction"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Last week I attended the International Festival of Native Arts at Exhibition Place in Toronto. it was a fundraising program for the Native American Center for the Living Arts in Niagara Falls, N. Y. this institute is called The Turtle because the building, which is near the Rainbow Bridge, is …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "Last week I attended the International Festival of Native Arts at Exhibition Place in Toronto. it was a fundraising program for the Native American Center for the Living Arts in …Six Nations Public Library
- "A Traditional New Year's Celebration"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990 "Last year, the New Year was ushered in at Oshweken by an unusual celebration. The Iroquoian Institute headed by Yvonne and Jake Thomas brought together Indians from South America, Central America and North America for a potluck supper, singing and dance demonstrations. This year the event was repeated on Saturday …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990 "Last year, the New Year was ushered in at Oshweken by an unusual celebration. The Iroquoian Institute headed by Yvonne and Jake Thomas brought together Indians from South America, Central …Six Nations Public Library
- "New Woodland Exhibit Honors Native Loyalists"Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "An original portrait of Chief Joseph Brant will become part of a new permanent exhibit commemorating native loyalists that opened Sunday at the Woodland Cultural Centre."Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "An original portrait of Chief Joseph Brant will become part of a new permanent exhibit commemorating native loyalists that opened Sunday at the Woodland Cultural Centre."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Students Need Better Schools"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "I have recently been asked by numerous non-Indians my opinion of the boycott of schools on the Six Nations Indian Reserve. Because I was a teacher working for Indian Affairs for more than 30 years, perhaps they thought I would be against it. It that's what they thought, they rattled …Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "I have recently been asked by numerous non-Indians my opinion of the boycott of schools on the Six Nations Indian Reserve. Because I was a teacher working for Indian Affairs …Six Nations Public Library
- "Artist Operates Gallery-Studio"Ferguson, Sheila M., Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Brantford artist Shelley Niro is doing something she has long wanted to do; she is operating an art gallery which also houses her studio. In May of this year, the Niroquois Gallery opened at 318 1/2 Colborne Street in downtown Brantford. Its second exhibition is just now winding down."Ferguson, Sheila M., Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "Brantford artist Shelley Niro is doing something she has long wanted to do; she is operating an art gallery which also houses her studio. In May of this year, the …Six Nations Public Library
- "Children Keep Up With School Work As Boycott Continues"Judd, David, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "School's out. But education continues on Six Nations and New Credit Reserves. As the school boycott ends a second week, many of the reserves' 1,200 elementary school pupils are studying at home."Judd, David, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "School's out. But education continues on Six Nations and New Credit Reserves. As the school boycott ends a second week, many of the reserves' 1,200 elementary school pupils are studying …Six Nations Public Library
- "Boyhood Treasure Returned"Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "More than 60 years after digging it out of the soil near Paris, Frank Southern has returned his boyhood treasure to the town. The 78-year old Sudbury resident presented the Paris Museum and Historical Society on Wednesday with about 100 flint Indian arrowheads, spearheads and knives that he and his …Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "More than 60 years after digging it out of the soil near Paris, Frank Southern has returned his boyhood treasure to the town. The 78-year old Sudbury resident presented the …Six Nations Public Library