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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
With Six Nations languages at risk of extinction, school gets funding boost
Tired of waiting for Ottawa to cough up the money to build a permanent home for the only school in Canada offering Cayuga and Mohawk language immersion to students from kindergarten to Grade 12, Six Nations of the Grand River is going it alone — for now. On May 30, Six Nations elected council announced construction will begin on a new building for Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo Elementary and Secondary School. Council has allocated $27 million in community funds for construction, as well as water and sewer servicing for the site of the future school on Tuscarora Road. Lanca Contracting won the tender to build the school, with administrative oversight by Ohsweken-based consulting firm KL Martin and Associates and a building committee whose members will 'support decision-making' throughout the anticipated two-year construction period, Six Nations elected council said in a media release. The private Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo school was founded in 1985, but has never had a permanent home. For the last 15 years, classes have been taught on the second floor of the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Ohsweken. Limited space has meant capping enrolment at 125 students, despite growing demand from band members interested in learning the traditional Haudenosaunee languages, which are considered at risk of extinction due to a decline in the number of native speakers. 'I am beyond thrilled. Words cannot describe what this means for our community,' Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo board chair Ruby Jacobs said in the media release. 'Our children can finally enjoy a full school environment to pursue a culturally appropriate education in their first language.' Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill praised supporters of the school 'for your perseverance and commitment to our languages and to our children.' Community donors have contributed more than $3 million for the new school building, but federal funding has proven elusive, despite numerous applications to Ottawa and support from Conservative MP Larry Brock, whose riding includes Six Nations. At a meeting with elected council in April, Indigenous Services Canada said future funding is on hold until the newly-elected Liberals table a budget, which is not expected until the fall. That prompted Six Nations council to commit the money up front while continuing to push Ottawa 'to uphold their fiduciary duty to provide for the education of our children and youth, and to fully fund construction' of the school, the media release said. Last August, then-CEO of Six Nations Nathan Wright told councillors the band would seek a $23-million loan to finance construction. A spokesperson for Six Nations did not return a request for comment for this story, leaving it unclear if the $27 million announced last week represents a successful loan application or if Six Nations allocated the money from other sources. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
27-05-2025
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- CTV News
Home in Cayuga, Ont. hit during drive-by shooting
Road closed sign on Thorburn Street in Cayuga on May 27, 2025. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News) Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the person, or persons, responsible for a drive-by shooting in Cayuga. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said OPP received multiple 911 calls about a weapons incident on Thorburn Street at around 2:15 a.m. 'It was determined that unknowns attended the address and fired several rounds from a firearm, striking a residence and vehicles parked in the driveway, causing damage,' he explained. 'I'm glad to say there were no injuries involved of anyone that was inside the house.' Thorburn Street was expected to remain closed, between Joseph Street East and Concession Road 1 South, until almost noon while Haldimand County OPP were on scene investigating. No description of the suspect, or suspects, have been released at this time. '[Haldimand OPP are asking] any residents, living on Thorburn Street and surrounding side streets that may have video surveillance systems, to check their footage to see if they have captured the vehicle or suspects involved,' Sanchuk said. Tips can also be called in to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Drive-by shooting leaves damage to vehicles and residence in Cayuga, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police badge is shown in this undated file image. CTV NEWS/BARRIE Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for help from the public after they said a drive-by shooting caused property damage south of Brantford early Tuesday. In a social media post, OPP said they were called to a residence on Thorburn Street in Cayuga for reports of a shooting at around 2:15 a.m. Police determined an unknown suspect drove-by the home and shot a firearm multiple times, causing damage to a residence and vehicles parked in the driveway. No one was hurt. Thorburn Street was closed between Concession Road 1 South and Joseph Street East for several hours. OPP are asking anyone with information or video of the area during the incident to contact them at 1 (888) 310 1122.
