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  • "Tom Longboat Outdistanced Them All"
    "Tom Longboat Outdistanced Them All"
    Newspapermystery  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor     "Sometime in the early 1940s, I vaguely remember a visit to our house by the great marathon runner,Tom Longboat. I was a small boy at the time,s so I just have the impressiong of a quiet-spoken, well-dressed, middle-aged man who was taller and thinner than my father. He shared our …
    Newspapermystery  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor   "Sometime in the early 1940s, I vaguely remember a visit to our house by the great marathon runner,Tom Longboat. I was a small boy at the time,s so I just …
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  • "Six Nations Fair Featured New Events"
    "Six Nations Fair Featured New Events"
    Newspapermystery  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."
    Newspapermystery  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 …
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  • "Donations Helped Pay for Monuments"
    "Donations Helped Pay for Monuments"
    Newspapermystery  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor     "You won't find these granite monuments on any map or listen in any registry. They sit quite dignity as intended by their constructors. They are placed at significant locations throughout Iroquoia and Grand River Territory is honored with three of them. One is at Iroquois Village, another at the Forest …
    Newspapermystery  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor   "You won't find these granite monuments on any map or listen in any registry. They sit quite dignity as intended by their constructors. They are placed at significant locations throughout …
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  • "Police Force on Six Nations Called "Historic First Model" by Ontario's Solicitor General"
    "Police Force on Six Nations Called "Historic First Model" by Ontario's Solicitor General"
    Newspapermystery  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Spring 1989     "Const. Misti Anthony was sworn in Monday as the first native female officer on the Six Nations Police Force."
    Newspapermystery  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Spring 1989   "Const. Misti Anthony was sworn in Monday as the first native female officer on the Six Nations Police Force."
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  • "Native Arts festival a Fine Attraction"
    "Native Arts festival a Fine Attraction"
    Newspapermystery  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 in …
    Newspapermystery  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 …
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  • "Grand River Sewer Project"
    "Grand River Sewer Project"
    NewspaperPublicationmystery  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 ...
    NewspaperPublicationmystery  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 …
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  • "School Social"
    "School Social"
    NewspaperPublication  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992     ...
    NewspaperPublication  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992   ...
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  • "Moving Wall Coming to Area"
    "Moving Wall Coming to Area"
    NewspaperPublication  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor, 1994     "This will be the first time the Moving Wall will be displayed in an Indian community north of the imaginary line dividing Canada and the United States."
    NewspaperPublication  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor, 1994   "This will be the first time the Moving Wall will be displayed in an Indian community north of the imaginary line dividing Canada and the United States."
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  • "Midwinter Ceremony Gives Iroquois of the Longhouse Faith a Renewal of the Spirit"
    "Midwinter Ceremony Gives Iroquois of the Longhouse Faith a Renewal of the Spirit"
    NewspaperPublication  White, Vicki, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1992     "According to most Canadian calenders, the holiday season has come and gone. But many Six Nations residents are still in the middle of their New Year's celebration."
    NewspaperPublication  White, Vicki, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1992   "According to most Canadian calenders, the holiday season has come and gone. But many Six Nations residents are still in the middle of their New Year's celebration."
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  • "Native Hunters Used a Sign Language When Stalking Prey"
    "Native Hunters Used a Sign Language When Stalking Prey"
    NewspaperPublication  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992     "A couple of months ago I wrote a column about Joseph Brant. One of the unusual facts about this unusual man was that he was a freemason. In other words, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge."
    NewspaperPublication  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992   "A couple of months ago I wrote a column about Joseph Brant. One of the unusual facts about this unusual man was that he was a freemason. In other words, …
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  • "Fair Finalist"
    "Fair Finalist"
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992     "Claudine Longboat, Queen of the Six Nations Fall Fair, was one of the semi-finalists at the Canadian national Exhibition's Ambassador of the Fairs contest this week."
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992   "Claudine Longboat, Queen of the Six Nations Fall Fair, was one of the semi-finalists at the Canadian national Exhibition's Ambassador of the Fairs contest this week."
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  • "Fair Ladies"
    "Fair Ladies"
    NewspaperPublication  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), …
    NewspaperPublication  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 …
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  • "Natives Know Many 'Tricks' on How to Live with Nature
    "Natives Know Many 'Tricks' on How to Live with Nature
    Newspaper  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1990     "I would like to tell you about a couple of "old Indian tricks" to illustrate the difference between our modern ideas of handling nature and the native way."
    Newspaper  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Fall 1990   "I would like to tell you about a couple of "old Indian tricks" to illustrate the difference between our modern ideas of handling nature and the native way."
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  • Mt Pleasant, Oliver Wendell
    Mt Pleasant, Oliver Wendell
    Genealogical ResourcePublication  Brantford Expositor, 24 Feb 1996, Section Local     MT PLEASANT Oliver Wendall - At Brantford General Hospital on February 22, 1996, Oliver Wendell Mt Pleasant, age 90 years; beloved husband of Lola (Garlow) Mt Pleasant; dear father of Joan C. Ainslie of California; Myrna L. Welty and Russell C. and Marilyn A. Mt Pleasant, all of Clifton ...
    Genealogical ResourcePublication  Brantford Expositor, 24 Feb 1996, Section Local   MT PLEASANT Oliver Wendall - At Brantford General Hospital on February 22, 1996, Oliver Wendell Mt Pleasant, age 90 years; beloved husband of Lola (Garlow) Mt Pleasant; dear father of …
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  • "10,000 Visited Chiefswood"
    "10,000 Visited Chiefswood"
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 7 Apr 1967     An article detailing the visitation statistics for Chiefswood from May 1 to December 31 of 1966. Improvements, both suggested and in progress, are also noted.
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 7 Apr 1967   An article detailing the visitation statistics for Chiefswood from May 1 to December 31 of 1966. Improvements, both suggested and in progress, are also noted.
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  • "A Cultural Icon Passes"
    "A Cultural Icon Passes"
    NewspaperPublication  Gamble, Susan, Brantford Expositor, 14 Nov 2011     An article describing the life and accomplishments of the late Mona Staats.
    NewspaperPublication  Gamble, Susan, Brantford Expositor, 14 Nov 2011   An article describing the life and accomplishments of the late Mona Staats.
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  • "Chiefswood Due for a Renovation"
    "Chiefswood Due for a Renovation"
    NewspaperPublication  Ramsay, Laura, Brantford Expositor, 2 Nov 1983     "Pauline Johnson's house is falling down. However, a plea by Six Nations museum committee chairman John Staats to have Chiefswood's leaking roof reshingled this year was rejected Tuesday night by the band council, which hopes to renovate the entire building as soon as it can find the money."
    NewspaperPublication  Ramsay, Laura, Brantford Expositor, 2 Nov 1983   "Pauline Johnson's house is falling down. However, a plea by Six Nations museum committee chairman John Staats to have Chiefswood's leaking roof reshingled this year was rejected Tuesday night by …
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  • "Chiefswood Needs Help"
    "Chiefswood Needs Help"
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 21 May 1985     An article detailing the restoration requirements of Chiefswood and the efforts undertaken to secure funding for them.
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 21 May 1985   An article detailing the restoration requirements of Chiefswood and the efforts undertaken to secure funding for them.
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  • "Chiefswood Renovation Scheduled"
    "Chiefswood Renovation Scheduled"
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 18 Jan 1984     "Chiefswood, the childhood home of Six Nations poet E. Pauline Johnson, will be the reserve's next major renovation project."
    NewspaperPublication  Brantford Expositor, 18 Jan 1984   "Chiefswood, the childhood home of Six Nations poet E. Pauline Johnson, will be the reserve's next major renovation project."
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  • "Curator Proud of Indian Heritage"
    "Curator Proud of Indian Heritage"
    NewspaperPublication  Gedney, Darlene, Brantford Expositor, 4 Sep 1965     Article profiling the curator of Chiefswood Museum, Mrs. Angus Smoke, in 1965.
    NewspaperPublication  Gedney, Darlene, Brantford Expositor, 4 Sep 1965   Article profiling the curator of Chiefswood Museum, Mrs. Angus Smoke, in 1965.
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