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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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  • "New Life for Poet's Birthplace"
    "New Life for Poet's Birthplace"
    Newspaper  Miller, Lawrence, Brantford Expositor, 1 Jun 1962     Article detailing the renovations being undertaken at Chiefswood Museum.
    Newspaper  Miller, Lawrence, Brantford Expositor, 1 Jun 1962   Article detailing the renovations being undertaken at Chiefswood Museum.
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  • "Reject Bid for Assist with Hall"
    "Reject Bid for Assist with Hall"
    Newspaper  Brantford Expositor, 10 Feb 1962     This article details the refusal of the Province of Ontario to provide a grant for the Sour Springs Community Hall because the Six Nations of the grand river does not qualify as an organized municipality.
    Newspaper  Brantford Expositor, 10 Feb 1962   This article details the refusal of the Province of Ontario to provide a grant for the Sour Springs Community Hall because the Six Nations of the grand river does not …
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  • "Six Nations Fall Fair"
    "Six Nations Fall Fair"
    Newspaper  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1990     "Eight-year-old Michael Bomberry, 8, of the Six Nations Reserve, performs a traditional dance at the Six Nations Powwow on Saturday at the fairgrounds in Ohsweken."
    Newspaper  Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1990   "Eight-year-old Michael Bomberry, 8, of the Six Nations Reserve, performs a traditional dance at the Six Nations Powwow on Saturday at the fairgrounds in Ohsweken."
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  • "Courses Offered in Native Studies"
    "Courses Offered in Native Studies"
    Newspaper  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1990     "One of my neighbors on Indian line, which runs along the southern edge of the Six Nations reserve, is Jake Thomas. For the last few years Jake and his wife, Yvonne, have been striving to build the Iroquoian Institute. For the last couple of years a large sign at the …
    Newspaper  Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1990   "One of my neighbors on Indian line, which runs along the southern edge of the Six Nations reserve, is Jake Thomas. For the last few years Jake and his wife, …
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  • "Prominent Speakers To Attend Workshops"
    "Prominent Speakers To Attend Workshops"
    Newspaper  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor, Fall 1990     "It is timely that the Iroquois Women's Circle presents a second annual gathering entitled Healing The Spirit Within."
    Newspaper  Green, Richard G., Brantford Expositor, Fall 1990   "It is timely that the Iroquois Women's Circle presents a second annual gathering entitled Healing The Spirit Within."
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  • "Wild Game Feeds Six Nations Elders as People Return to Old-Fashioned Way"
    "Wild Game Feeds Six Nations Elders as People Return to Old-Fashioned Way"
    Newspaper  White, Vicki., Brantford Expositor, 17 Nov 1990     "Six Nations elders were treated to a bit of old-fashioned generosity Saturday night at the annual wild game dinner."
    Newspaper  White, Vicki., Brantford Expositor, 17 Nov 1990   "Six Nations elders were treated to a bit of old-fashioned generosity Saturday night at the annual wild game dinner."
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  • "Vets Hoping To Make A Dream Come True"
    "Vets Hoping To Make A Dream Come True"
    Newspaper  Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990     "Penny Montour sat under hot lights and endured flashing cameras with a gentle grin, playing with her necklace and sometimes flirting with he captive audience. There was little evidence of a terminal illness until the raspy cough, or until one realized, that, at 22 months, she still can't crawl."
    Newspaper  Roper, Wayne, Brantford Expositor, Winter 1990   "Penny Montour sat under hot lights and endured flashing cameras with a gentle grin, playing with her necklace and sometimes flirting with he captive audience. There was little evidence of …
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