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      "Last week, we looked at the formation of the Grand River Navigation company."

      "Back in the 1820's, enterprising businessmen believed water transportation would be the key to unlock the riches of the continent. As a result, a frenzy of canal building took place."

      "Last week, in tribute to the 250th anniversary of Joseph Brant's birth, this column looked at some of the details of his life, up to settlement along the Grand River. Although many of the Six Nations took up land near Brantford, others preferred to follow John Deserontyon to land near …

      "He's a hero or traitor, a madman or visionary."

      "When his cash runs out, Clifford Crane pawns his war medals for $150."

      "The tension over native hunting is the provincial government's fault, agreed people on both sides of the debate at a meeting here Thursday night."

      "Six Nations parents are ready to hit the pavement again."

      "Her mom is one of the best native cooks in the country, but Pam Skye may have to settle for a fast-food restaurant meal on Thanksgiving."

      "Sheila Ferguson and Raymond Skye have recently returned from a two-week visit to Russia, where they spoke about the life and work of the famous Mohawk poet."

      "Parades, protests, and a re-enactment of Christopher Columbus' landing in the America's marked the controversial 500th anniversary arrival in the New World."

      "There isn't a short answer to the seemingly high number of native youth committing crime, says Ontario first native judge."

      "With a wild war whoop, Pauline Johnson leaped onto the stage. Dressed in fringed buckskin, a bear claw necklace around her neck, human scalps dangling from her wampum belt, she began her recitation..."

      "A kind of peace treaty, the two-row wampum was a beaded belt with a design consisting of two dark rows of beads on a light background. The design indicates two nations, says Kahgee, the Europeans and the First Nations, symbolized by two canoes travelling down a river side-by-side. 'And you …

      "A hunting and fishing agreement between the province and traditional chiefs at Six Nations may have been jeopardized by the band council."

      "Mrs. General-Lickers, 53, is a former hospital medical records technician, notary public and human relations student at Niagara College. She was sworn-in as a JP three years ago this month."

      "It might be enough to make natives and non-natives want to head to the nearest powwow."

      "New Credit women who are victims of family violence will soon have access to counselling services, Ontario's Minister of Community and Social Services announced Tuesday."

      "Larry Clause hopes to engineer a brighter future for himself and his community."

      "It's time to stop talking and start acting on native justice issues, says Justice Minister Kim Campbell."

      "The hunters are bringing their goods and the cooks are warming their pots in preparation for the annual wild game dinner for Six Nations elders."