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      "In recent days thoughts of Pauline Johnson have been much with us. This came about through the great kindness of our friend Dr. James Goodwin and his daughter Barbara, who presented us with a fine letter written by Miss Johnson years ago."

 Beaver, George, Brantford Expositor, Spring 1992     "A couple of weeks ago I went around to visit Kaweni: ie, the Mohawk Immersion School. When I went into the portable classroom usually occupied by the Grade 1 class, it was empty. I soon learned that Mrs. Loft's class had gone over to the Iroquoian Institute's sugar bush. They …

      "Back in the 1820's, enterprising businessmen believed water transportation would be the key to unlock the riches of the continent. As a result, a frenzy of canal building took place."

      "Six Nations Chief Coun. William Montour has accepted the position of chief of staff for the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa."

      "When the tide is high it's a 15-minute trip by freighter canoe and high-powered outboard across the Moose River separating Moose Factory Ont., from Moonsonee. When the tide is low, sand-bars rise in the river like great brown whales. Those sandbars are one of the things people worry about when …

      "Dreams have come true for Jim Simon, a 38-year-old artist from Manitoulin Island."

      "A law-breaker in the tiny native community of Teslin, Yukon can expect an unusual brand of justice."

      "The Winnipeg department is expected to decide today that a native constable will be the first allowed to wear his hair in a braid."

 Southam News, Fall 1992     "Native employees interviewed said they often are passed over for promotions or training programs because non-aboriginals in the department don't understand aboriginal culture."

 Southam News, Fall 1992     "When Obibwa Elder Randel Prouix lit the plait of sweetgrass and cut the cedar decorated ribbon he opened the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre's new home to 20,000 people."

      "Native people, especially members of the Six Nations, played a significant role in the early settlement of Haldimand County. Many of the early settlers fought side by side with native warriors during the American Revolutionary war. Afterwards, friendship and family alliances led some members of the Six Nations to invite …

      "In a week of camping out, drumming late into the night, media attention, and direct negotiation with the department of Indian Affairs, the Chippowas of Nawash accomplished what had failed to come about in the previous year."

 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 ...

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      "A native band in Northern Ontario will manage 129 hectares of provincial park, allowing members to care for the land that's been in their realm for thousands of years"

      "Some see it as an ideal jolt for a lacklustre economy, but casino gambling does not appeal to all Six Nations leaders."

      "One by one the neat vials of colorful beans are lifted from beneath the checkered dish towel that had hidden them in the three-quart fruit basket. Iowne Anderson is very careful how she protects her precious collection which represents a life-long interest in "the food that is there for all …

 Brantford Expositor     "Repairs to Chiefswood, birthplace of famed poet E. Pauline Johnson, could begin this summer, says the museum's former curator."

      "Native elders from the United States and Canada will be in Ohsweken this weekend to participate in a conference."

      "A Chippewa band is mixing traditional transportation with modern business practices."