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- Group Photo Toronto Exhibition 1937Photo of a Native group dressed in traditional clothing at the 1937 Toronto Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).Photo of a Native group dressed in traditional clothing at the 1937 Toronto Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).Six Nations Public Library
- "Indian Union to Hold Queen's Park March""About 100 Indians are expected to join a march on Queen's Park today to demand a new Indian Development agency that would be entirely outside the provincial government.""About 100 Indians are expected to join a march on Queen's Park today to demand a new Indian Development agency that would be entirely outside the provincial government."Six Nations Public Library
- "Six Nations Photographer Has Work Displayed in Gallery""The Jane Corkin Gallery in Toronto has an exhibition of work by Six Nations photographer Greg Staats.""The Jane Corkin Gallery in Toronto has an exhibition of work by Six Nations photographer Greg Staats."Six Nations Public Library
- "Legal Service for Natives Gets Funding""Some urban natives in trouble with the law will have the chance to go before a council of elders for a traditional hearing instead of through the regular court system.""Some urban natives in trouble with the law will have the chance to go before a council of elders for a traditional hearing instead of through the regular court system."Six Nations Public Library
- "Memorable Show Presented by Group of Touring Dancers"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 24 Jul 1991 "Last winter, one of my nieces who lives in Cleveland told me about a travelling dance troupe that was coming to that city. They were a group of champion powwow dancers from native cultures across North America."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, 24 Jul 1991 "Last winter, one of my nieces who lives in Cleveland told me about a travelling dance troupe that was coming to that city. They were a group of champion powwow …Six Nations Public Library
- "In Memory of Missing and Murdered Women"Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 12 Feb 2014, p.1, p.3, p.10 "February 14th is becoming known as a day of action for missing and murdered indigenous women. Organizers are planning over a dozen memorial events from coast to coast this year. The goal is to encourage people from all nations to journey and heal together because women face physical, mental, emotional, …Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 12 Feb 2014, p.1, p.3, p.10 "February 14th is becoming known as a day of action for missing and murdered indigenous women. Organizers are planning over a dozen memorial events from coast to coast this year. …Six Nations Public Library
- "Grand River Mohawks in Superior Court"Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 19 Mar 2014, p.3, p.4 "Tensions were high last week as members of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River (MNGR), formerly known as the Mohawk Workers, were at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto asserting their sovereignty to not only the federal court but the federal government as well."Mt Pleasant, Jen, Two Row Times (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON: Two Row Times), 19 Mar 2014, p.3, p.4 "Tensions were high last week as members of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River (MNGR), formerly known as the Mohawk Workers, were at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto …Six Nations Public Library
- "War of 1812: Battle of York, Celebrates 200th Anniversary"Turtle Island News, 1 May 2013, p.5 "Over 7,000 people participated in the commemorative ceremonies held inside the walls of Fort York National Historic Site marking the anniversary of the Battle of York."Turtle Island News, 1 May 2013, p.5 "Over 7,000 people participated in the commemorative ceremonies held inside the walls of Fort York National Historic Site marking the anniversary of the Battle of York."Six Nations Public Library
- "A Personal Visit to Canada's Largest Reserve -- Toronto"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "I recently visited the largest North American native community in Canada. No, it wasn't a large reserve in the Prairies. It was Toronto."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor "I recently visited the largest North American native community in Canada. No, it wasn't a large reserve in the Prairies. It was Toronto."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Occupation Could Turn Violent, Warn Ontario Chiefs""A tax protest by natives occupying a Revenue Canada building in Toronto could turn violent unless the federal government agrees to negotiate, aboriginal leaders warn.""A tax protest by natives occupying a Revenue Canada building in Toronto could turn violent unless the federal government agrees to negotiate, aboriginal leaders warn."Six Nations Public Library
- "Natives End Tax Protest""Natives said they would take their anti-tax fight to Ottawa after emerging from month long occupation of Revenue Canada building Friday.""Natives said they would take their anti-tax fight to Ottawa after emerging from month long occupation of Revenue Canada building Friday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Famous Mohawk Doctor Gets Overdue Recognition""A Mohawk doctor who became one of Canada's most remarkable citizens was immortalized in a brief ceremony at a downtown park Sunday.""A Mohawk doctor who became one of Canada's most remarkable citizens was immortalized in a brief ceremony at a downtown park Sunday."Six Nations Public Library
- "Aboriginals Demand Settlement Over 1927 Land Deal""A long battle by a band of Ontario Chippewas was supported Thursday by the Indian Claims Commission, which recommended their land claim be settled.""A long battle by a band of Ontario Chippewas was supported Thursday by the Indian Claims Commission, which recommended their land claim be settled."Six Nations Public Library
- "Movie Skewers White Ineptitude About Natives""When asked by pollsters if they are in favor of self-rule for the country's native population and swift settlement of land claims, most Canadians say yes.""When asked by pollsters if they are in favor of self-rule for the country's native population and swift settlement of land claims, most Canadians say yes."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
- "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
- "Relocation Violated Inuit Rights"Haper, Tim, Toronto Star ( TorStar), Winter 1992 "A Canadian Human Rights Commission study confirms Inuit families relocated to the Far North in the 1950s had their rights violated."Haper, Tim, Toronto Star ( TorStar), Winter 1992 "A Canadian Human Rights Commission study confirms Inuit families relocated to the Far North in the 1950s had their rights violated."Six Nations Public Library
- "Ohsweken Flautist Among Native Scholarship Winners""Tiffany Longboat of Ohsweken gets $1,000 to continue flute lessons; Shannon Wadsworth of Victoria gets $800 for art supplies.""Tiffany Longboat of Ohsweken gets $1,000 to continue flute lessons; Shannon Wadsworth of Victoria gets $800 for art supplies."Six Nations Public Library
- "Dome Powwow Hits Toronto's Sky"Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Spring 1994 "For many native people, summer time is powwow time."Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Spring 1994 "For many native people, summer time is powwow time."Six Nations Public Library
- "Loyal To His People"Brantford Expositor, Spring 1992 "...the 29-year-old lawyer from Six Nations, who created a nation-wide stir one year ago when he refused to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen, sometimes feels as if a ceiling still hangs over his head."Brantford Expositor, Spring 1992 "...the 29-year-old lawyer from Six Nations, who created a nation-wide stir one year ago when he refused to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen, sometimes feels as if …Six Nations Public Library