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- "Tom Longboat Outdistanced Them All"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 …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 …Six Nations Public Library
- "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
- "Donations Helped Pay for Monuments"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 …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 …Six Nations Public Library
- "Police Force on Six Nations Called "Historic First Model" by Ontario's Solicitor General"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Arts festival a Fine Attraction"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 …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 …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
- "School Social"Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992 ...Thompson, Brian, Brantford Expositor, Summer 1992 ...Six Nations Public Library
- "Moving Wall Coming to Area"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Midwinter Ceremony Gives Iroquois of the Longhouse Faith a Renewal of the Spirit"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Native Hunters Used a Sign Language When Stalking Prey"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."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, …Six Nations Public Library
- "Fair Finalist"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."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."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
- "Natives Know Many 'Tricks' on How to Live with NatureBeaver, 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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "New Life for Poet's Birthplace"Miller, Lawrence, Brantford Expositor, 1 Jun 1962 Article detailing the renovations being undertaken at Chiefswood Museum.Miller, Lawrence, Brantford Expositor, 1 Jun 1962 Article detailing the renovations being undertaken at Chiefswood Museum.Six Nations Public Library
- "Reject Bid for Assist with Hall"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.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 …Six Nations Public Library
- "Six Nations Fall Fair"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Courses Offered in Native Studies"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 …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, …Six Nations Public Library
- "Prominent Speakers To Attend Workshops"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Wild Game Feeds Six Nations Elders as People Return to Old-Fashioned Way"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."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."Six Nations Public Library
- "Vets Hoping To Make A Dream Come True"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."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 …Six Nations Public Library