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- "Finding a path toward healing"United Church Observer, Jan 1994 "Now we know what happened. For many years, the Canadian government and the Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Anglican and United Churches took native children from their parents and placed them in residential schools. There they learned English instead of their own language, book-learning instead of trapping, and Christianity instead of a …United Church Observer, Jan 1994 "Now we know what happened. For many years, the Canadian government and the Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Anglican and United Churches took native children from their parents and placed them in …Six Nations Public Library
- Johnson, Ardie NortonJOHNSON; Ardie Norton - At the Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, on Thursday, August 11, 1983, Ardie Norton Johnson of R.1 Ohsweken, in his 86th year; beloved father of Carl Johnson, R.1 Ohsweken and Mrs. Charles (Jeanette) Schuey, Niagara Falls, New York; dear brother of Fred Johnson, ...JOHNSON; Ardie Norton - At the Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, on Thursday, August 11, 1983, Ardie Norton Johnson of R.1 Ohsweken, in his 86th year; beloved father of Carl Johnson, …Six Nations Public Library
- "Mohawk Institute Plans""The changes taking place at the Mohawk Institute were explained by Rev. Canon W. J. Zimmerman to 100 members of the Women's Auxillaries of the Anglican Church attending the fall meeting of the Brant Deanery at St. John's Anglican Church parish hall.""The changes taking place at the Mohawk Institute were explained by Rev. Canon W. J. Zimmerman to 100 members of the Women's Auxillaries of the Anglican Church attending the fall …Six Nations Public Library
- "Monture Nominated to Head Tin Council""Dr. Gilbert C. Monture, a native of the Six Nations Reserve who has gained world recognition as a mining engineer and tin expert, was nominated for a top international post in London, England, today.""Dr. Gilbert C. Monture, a native of the Six Nations Reserve who has gained world recognition as a mining engineer and tin expert, was nominated for a top international post …Six Nations Public Library
- "No Comment at Ottawa on Indian 'Land Offer'""The Six Nations confederacy of chiefs claims a hereditary right to govern the Six Nations reservation near Brantford. On Monday the rebellious chiefs passed a resolution offering to sell about 2,000 acres of Southern Ontario to any foreign power. The offer excluded Canada and the United States.""The Six Nations confederacy of chiefs claims a hereditary right to govern the Six Nations reservation near Brantford. On Monday the rebellious chiefs passed a resolution offering to sell about …Six Nations Public Library
- "Pauline Johnson on Her Indian Kin""In recent days thoughts of Pauline Johnson have been much with us. This came about through the great kindness of our friend Dr. James Goodwin and his daughter Barbara, who presented us with a fine letter written by Miss Johnson years ago.""In recent days thoughts of Pauline Johnson have been much with us. This came about through the great kindness of our friend Dr. James Goodwin and his daughter Barbara, who …Six Nations Public Library
- "Pauline Johnson Stamp""The Post Office Department will issue this special five-cent stamp on March 10 to commemorate the strides made by Canada's Indian population and their contributions to the development of Canada. The stamp will be issued on the date of the centennial of the birth of E. Pauline Johnson, famed Mohawk …"The Post Office Department will issue this special five-cent stamp on March 10 to commemorate the strides made by Canada's Indian population and their contributions to the development of Canada. …Six Nations Public Library
- "Can't Get Answer""Dunnville Consolidated Telephone Company will receive 30 days notice to present a plan for changes in service to members of the Six Nations Reserve or face a bid to remove its telephone lines from the reserve.""Dunnville Consolidated Telephone Company will receive 30 days notice to present a plan for changes in service to members of the Six Nations Reserve or face a bid to remove …Six Nations Public Library
- "Know How at Pow Wow""A slight solemn-faced dancer stamped and whirled at a recent powwaw, watched by curious Indians. The figure in woodland garb was evidently expert in Indian dances but he wasn't an Indian and many in his audience wondered who he was. They were watching John Willis, 24-year-old native of Sunderland, England, …"A slight solemn-faced dancer stamped and whirled at a recent powwaw, watched by curious Indians. The figure in woodland garb was evidently expert in Indian dances but he wasn't an …Six Nations Public Library
- "Montour Accepts First Assembly Job""Six Nations Chief Coun. William Montour has accepted the position of chief of staff for the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa.""Six Nations Chief Coun. William Montour has accepted the position of chief of staff for the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Painting Accepted By Vatican""Dreams have come true for Jim Simon, a 38-year-old artist from Manitoulin Island.""Dreams have come true for Jim Simon, a 38-year-old artist from Manitoulin Island."Six Nations Public Library
- "Dry Lips: Breaking New Ground""This is also a special moment for native theatre. An all-native play written by a native man and produced by a native theatre company has just finished a six-week run in the posh, sometimes pompous, and generally mainstream Royal Alex.""This is also a special moment for native theatre. An all-native play written by a native man and produced by a native theatre company has just finished a six-week run …Six Nations Public Library
- "Ontario Chiefs to Discuss Native Issues at Chiefswood""Canada's top native leaders gathered in Ohsweken today for the annual Chiefs of Ontario conference.""Canada's top native leaders gathered in Ohsweken today for the annual Chiefs of Ontario conference."Six Nations Public Library
- "Natives Face Another Hot Summer""Georges Erasmus has a map of Canada marked with little red flags. There are some over logging areas in Northern British Columbia. More over Mohawk communities in Quebec. Another batch is around James Bay.""Georges Erasmus has a map of Canada marked with little red flags. There are some over logging areas in Northern British Columbia. More over Mohawk communities in Quebec. Another batch …Six Nations Public Library
- "Health of Natives Gets Priority""Ontario's NPD government wants to improve health care for natives through the creation of an Aboriginal Health Office, Health Minister Frances Lankin announced Thursday.""Ontario's NPD government wants to improve health care for natives through the creation of an Aboriginal Health Office, Health Minister Frances Lankin announced Thursday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Colonel's Ignorance Almost Cost Him His Life""Native people, especially members of the Six Nations, played a significant role in the early settlement of Haldimand County. Many of the early settlers fought side by side with native warriors during the American Revolutionary war. Afterwards, friendship and family alliances led some members of the Six Nations to invite …"Native people, especially members of the Six Nations, played a significant role in the early settlement of Haldimand County. Many of the early settlers fought side by side with native …Six Nations Public Library
- "Many Things Have Happened Since Last Summer's Armed Standoff""Today, more native grievances are being tackled than at virtually any other time in Canadian history.""Today, more native grievances are being tackled than at virtually any other time in Canadian history."Six Nations Public Library
- "Natives Want Spills into River Stopped""The natives of Walpole Island said Monday they want government and industry to form an environmental task force to find a way to stop chemical spills to the St. Clair River.""The natives of Walpole Island said Monday they want government and industry to form an environmental task force to find a way to stop chemical spills to the St. Clair …Six Nations Public Library
- "Anniversary Marches in Oka""Drum-beating natives from across Canada marched through the town of Oka on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of a crisis that gripped the country and galvanized Indian politics.""Drum-beating natives from across Canada marched through the town of Oka on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of a crisis that gripped the country and galvanized Indian politics."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Linguist Struggles to Preserve Indian Culture""There are a variety of answers given by Indian traditionalists when asked to explain what happened to their native language.""There are a variety of answers given by Indian traditionalists when asked to explain what happened to their native language."Six Nations Public Library