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- "Six Nations Fair Featured New Events"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1988 "This year's Six Nations Indian Fair was different in two ways than previous years. First, there was an Indian powwow on Saturday and Sunday. This was popular with those who come to this particular fair to see Indian dancing. The other difference was a motocross, which features motorcyles."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1988 "This year's Six Nations Indian Fair was different in two ways than previous years. First, there was an Indian powwow on Saturday and Sunday. This was popular with those who …Six Nations Public Library
- "Confederacy Welcomes Fouth 'Fire'"Brantford Expositor, 12 Aug 1989 "In a traditional spirit of timelessness, the recent third annual maanjidowin (gathering) of Three Fires Confederacy, held at New Credit, ran slightly behind schedule. Things happened when they happened and not a minute sooner."Brantford Expositor, 12 Aug 1989 "In a traditional spirit of timelessness, the recent third annual maanjidowin (gathering) of Three Fires Confederacy, held at New Credit, ran slightly behind schedule. Things happened when they happened and …Six Nations Public Library
- "Boycott May Last Till December"Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "It may be December before 1,200 children on the Six Nations reserve can start school, Chief Coun. William Montour said Monday."Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1989 "It may be December before 1,200 children on the Six Nations reserve can start school, Chief Coun. William Montour said Monday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Grand River Sewer Project"Brantford Expositor Grand River Sewer Project Put On Hold Protesters have won a battle to stop a sewer line from crossing the Grand River - at least until summer. The Ministry of Natural Resources has told the city that any construction must be stopped and equipment removed from the river by ...Brantford Expositor Grand River Sewer Project Put On Hold Protesters have won a battle to stop a sewer line from crossing the Grand River - at least until summer. The Ministry of …Six Nations Public Library
- "Fair Ladies"Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, 1991 FAIR LADIES : Claudine Longboat, 21, (seated) was crowned Miss Six Nations on Friday night at the annual pageant held in conjunction with the Six Nations Fall Fair. Other winners in the pageant, held at the arena in Ohsweken were (from left) Tanya Viola Thomas, 9, (Miss Mini Six Nations), …Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, 1991 FAIR LADIES : Claudine Longboat, 21, (seated) was crowned Miss Six Nations on Friday night at the annual pageant held in conjunction with the Six Nations Fall Fair. Other winners …Six Nations Public Library
- "New Plan Would Have Reserve Schools Open Nov. 13"Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor "Six Nations Chief William Montour has released details of an "action plan" designed to get reserve children back to school by next week."Gallagher, Beth, Brantford Expositor "Six Nations Chief William Montour has released details of an "action plan" designed to get reserve children back to school by next week."Six Nations Public Library
- "Court hears first traditional native oath"Radley, Scott, Brantford Expositor Court hears first traditional native oath By Scott Radley, Expositor Staff For the first time in Brantford, a Mohawk man called to testify in court has taken a native oath instead of the traditional swearing-in process. Richard Hill, a resident of ...Radley, Scott, Brantford Expositor Court hears first traditional native oath By Scott Radley, Expositor Staff For the first time in Brantford, a Mohawk man called to testify in court has taken a native oath …Six Nations Public Library
- "All governments should be making some resolutions"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1991 As 1991 draws to a close and the new year begins, a lot of people will make New Year`s resolutions."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1991 As 1991 draws to a close and the new year begins, a lot of people will make New Year`s resolutions."Six Nations Public Library
- "In the beginning..."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 23 Feb 1994 In the beginning... OHSWEKEN - When I was a small boy growing up on the Six Nations Indian Reserve, I thought that everyone lived in a log house just like me and that in winter all boys everywhere wore little rubber shoes just like me. Later on I discovered ...Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 23 Feb 1994 In the beginning... OHSWEKEN - When I was a small boy growing up on the Six Nations Indian Reserve, I thought that everyone lived in a log house just like …Six Nations Public Library
- "No Deal to End Island Protest"Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, 19 Jan 1994 No Deal to end Island Protest Brian Thompson, Expositor Staff At right is the protesters' encampment on an island in the Grand River. ...Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, 19 Jan 1994 No Deal to end Island Protest Brian Thompson, Expositor Staff At right is the protesters' encampment on an island in the Grand River. ...Six Nations Public Library
- "Smoke factory on Six Nations"Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, 1994 Smoke factory on Six Nations Investors in Grand River Enterprises, which wants to manufacture cigarettes on Six Nations, take part in a press conference on Monday. ...Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, 1994 Smoke factory on Six Nations Investors in Grand River Enterprises, which wants to manufacture cigarettes on Six Nations, take part in a press conference on Monday. ...Six Nations Public Library
- "Snowsnake"Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, 1994 Snowsnake Christopher Smith, Expositor Staff A centuries-old tradition whizzed down a frozen strip of the Six Nations Reserve on Sunday, as dozens of competitors took part in a snow snake contest. Originating at least 400 years ago, the game involves ...Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, 1994 Snowsnake Christopher Smith, Expositor Staff A centuries-old tradition whizzed down a frozen strip of the Six Nations Reserve on Sunday, as dozens of competitors took part in a snow snake …Six Nations Public Library
- "Island Campsite"Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, 11 Jan 1994 Island Campsite John Hanselman and Alex Jamieson at their island campsite on the weekend. ...Smith, Christopher, Brantford Expositor, 11 Jan 1994 Island Campsite John Hanselman and Alex Jamieson at their island campsite on the weekend. ...Six Nations Public Library
- "Cliff DeLeary is in full flight..."Brantford Expositor, 29 Jul 1991 Cliff DeLeary is in full flight as he competes in the weekend Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at Chiefswood Park on the Six Nations reserve. Sandy Benson Jr. travelled from Curve Lake, Ont., to take part in the Grand River Powwow. Willie St. Cyr of Lac ...Brantford Expositor, 29 Jul 1991 Cliff DeLeary is in full flight as he competes in the weekend Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at Chiefswood Park on the Six Nations reserve. Sandy Benson Jr. travelled …Six Nations Public Library
- "Memories of berries"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor OUR TOWN Memories of berries George Beaver, Ohsweken From time immemorial the Six Nations people have looked on the strawberry as medicine as well as food. Before people knew about vitamins, this idea of strawberries as a bringer ...Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor OUR TOWN Memories of berries George Beaver, Ohsweken From time immemorial the Six Nations people have looked on the strawberry as medicine as well as food. Before people knew about …Six Nations Public Library
- "Reflections for a day in June"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor OUR TOWN Reflections for a day in June George Beaver, Ohsweken What is so rare as a day in June? It must have been a beautiful sunny day like today when another writer of the past wrote this. As a small boy growing up on the Six ...Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor OUR TOWN Reflections for a day in June George Beaver, Ohsweken What is so rare as a day in June? It must have been a beautiful sunny day like today …Six Nations Public Library
- "Village of Little Buffalo has many tales in store"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 14 Jul 1995 Village of little Buffalo has many tales in store George Beaver, Ohsweken Little Buffalo store and restaurant is situated on the southern boundary of the Six Nations Reserve, where Chiefswood Road crosses Indian Line. It is owned and operated by former ...Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 14 Jul 1995 Village of little Buffalo has many tales in store George Beaver, Ohsweken Little Buffalo store and restaurant is situated on the southern boundary of the Six Nations Reserve, where Chiefswood …Six Nations Public Library
- "'On Sprocket, on Joe' in Ohsweken"White, Vicki, Brantford Expositor, 21 Dec 1992 'On Sprocket, On Joe' in Ohsweken By Vicki White, Expositor Staff OHSWEKEN - Their names don't ring like Dasher and Dancer, but if Santa was in a pinch, he could call on Sprocket and Joe. The champion chuckwagon race horses aren't used to the ...White, Vicki, Brantford Expositor, 21 Dec 1992 'On Sprocket, On Joe' in Ohsweken By Vicki White, Expositor Staff OHSWEKEN - Their names don't ring like Dasher and Dancer, but if Santa was in a pinch, he could …Six Nations Public Library
- "Origin of name of corner probably linked to church"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 7 Feb 1994 Origin of name of corner probably linked to church OHSWEKEN - I have often wondered how the corner of 6th Line and Cayuga Road on the Six Nations Reserve came to be called Beaver's Corner. Now I think I know. I recently received a letter from Prof. Donald ...Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 7 Feb 1994 Origin of name of corner probably linked to church OHSWEKEN - I have often wondered how the corner of 6th Line and Cayuga Road on the Six Nations Reserve came …Six Nations Public Library
- "Snowsnake tourney a hit with kids"Brantford Expositor, 7 Feb 1994 Snowsnake tourney a hit with event kids Three-year-old Jordan Johnson is only chest-high to a snowsnake track. But that didn't stop him from tossing his mudcat farther than the other kids. The secret was in the technique. Like the other ...Brantford Expositor, 7 Feb 1994 Snowsnake tourney a hit with event kids Three-year-old Jordan Johnson is only chest-high to a snowsnake track. But that didn't stop him from tossing his mudcat farther than the other …Six Nations Public Library