Media Coverage

2019

Annual Haudenosaunee deer hunt in Dundas Valley starts next week
CBC News – 8 November 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/haudenosaunee-dundas-valley-deer-harvest

Racist Words Disgrace Short Hills Deer Hunt Protesters and their Cause
Doug Draper, Niagara At Large – November 7, 2019
https://niagaraatlarge.com/2019/11/07/racist-words-disgrace-short-hills-deer-hunt-protesters-and-their-cause/

Brock severs ties with Niagara Action for Animals over racist comments
Niagara This Week – November 7, 2019
https://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/9682051-brock-severs-ties-with-niagara-action-for-animals-over-racist-comments/

COMMUNITY REACTS TO VILE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ABOUT SHORT HILLS HUNTERS…
Matt Holmes, 610CKTB – 7 November 2019
https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/audio/community-reacts-to-vile-social-media-posts-about-short-hills-hunters-1.10190998

OPP INVESTIGATE RACIST AND VIOLENT REMARKS MADE TOWARDS SHORT HILLS HUNTERS
610CKTB – 7 November 2019
https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/news/opp-investigate-racist-and-violent-remarks-made-towards-short-hills-hunters-1.10191447

SJC Statement of Solidarity With Haudenosaunee Hunters
Brock Student Justice Centre – Facebook – 6 November 2019
https://www.facebook.com/BrockSJC/photos/a.228158870614381/2502671203163125/

Police investigate violent posts about Indigenous hunters
Grant LaFleche, The Standard – 6 November 2019
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news-story/9680490-police-investigate-violent-posts-about-indigenous-hunters

COMMUNITY REACTS TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CALLING SHORT HILLS HUNTERS ‘DRUNKS’ AND ‘SAVAGE HUMANS’
610CKTB – 6 November 2019
https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/1.10183644

Short Hills hunt opponents label Indigenous hunters drunks, call for their deaths
Grant LaFleche, The Standard – 5 November 2019
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news-story/9678653-short-hills-hunt-opponents-label-indigenous-hunters-drunks-call-for-their-deaths/

OPIRG Brock’s public statement in response to NAFA’s racist comments on the Haudenosaunee Deer Harvest
@Opirg Brock – Facebook – 4 November 2019
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=524565555047246

Indigenous deer hunt and protests resume at Short Hills Provincial Park
Allan Benner, The Standard – 22 October 2019
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news-story/9657395-indigenous-deer-hunt-and-protests-resume-at-short-hills-provincial-park/

Stephanie Piovesan & Elizabeth Chitty – The Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right To Hunt
Radio Interview – 610CKTB – Matt Holmes, 13 October 2019
https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/audio/stephanie-piovesan-elizabeth-chitty-the-supporters-of-haudenosaunee-right-to-hunt

Workshop ideas sought for Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt conference
Satbir Singh, Niagara This Week – 10 October 2019
https://www.niagarathisweek.com/whatson-story/9637384-workshop-ideas-sought-for-haudenosaunee-right-to-hunt-conference/

Short Hills again to host First Nation deer harvest
The Voice of Pelham Staff – 9 October 2019
https://www.thevoiceofpelham.ca/2019/10/09/short-hills-again-to-host-first-nation-deer-harvest/

First Nation deer hunt returns to Short Hills Oct. 22
Niagara This Week – 27 September 2019
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news-story/9618446-first-nation-deer-hunt-returns-to-short-hills-oct-22/

2018

Niagara Letter to the Editor – Treaty rights at stake in Short Hills hunt
Saleh Waziruddin, The Standard – December 17 2018
https://sixnationsrighttohunt.com/treaty-rights-at-stake-in-short-hills-hunt/

Letter to the Editor – The province has no authority
Saleh Waziruddin, The Voice of Pelham – December 12 2018
https://sixnationsrighttohunt.com/the-province-has-no-authority/

Letter to the Editor – Understanding and reconciliation
Donald Alexander, The Voice of Pelham – December 12 2018
https://sixnationsrighttohunt.com/understanding-and-reconciliation/

Letter to the Editor – Stop forcing assimilation
Stephanie Piovesan, The Voice of Pelham – December 12 2018
https://sixnationsrighttohunt.com/stop-forcing-assimilation/

Remembering our nation-to-nation relationship
Jodielynn Harrison – Co-founder of Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt, 20 November 2018
https://www.niagarathisweek.com/opinion-story/9041687-remembering-our-nation-to-nation-relationship/

‘Abusive’ behaviour at hunt protest
Don Alexander, 15 November 2018
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/opinion-story/9035134-niagara-letters-to-the-editor/

Protest at Short Hills Provincial Park
Allan Benner, 4 November 2018
https://www.chch.com/protest-short-hills-provincial-park/

Jodielynn Harrison, Co-founder of Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt, and Emily Green from the Christian Peacemaker Teams
Radio Interview – 610CKTB – Matt Holmes, 4 November 2018
http://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/audio/jodielynn-harrison-co-organizer-of-supporters-of-haudenosaunee-right-to-hunt-emily-green-christian-peacemaker-team

Greg Wilson – Ontario Parks on Short Hills deer hunt
Radio Interview – 610CKTB – Matt Holmes, 3 November 2018
http://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/greg-wilson-ontario-parks-on-short-hills-deer-hunt

Deborah Cartmer with Chester Gibson of Haudenosaunee Wildlife and Habitat Authority and Short Hills harvest coordinator, and Rachelle Friesen Canada coordinator of Christian Peacemaker Teams
Radio Interview – Brock Radio CFBU
http://www.cfbu.ca/aud/DH_2018.mp3

Elizabeth Chitty- Member of Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt
Radio Interview – 610CKTB – Matt Holmes, 28 October 2018
http://bmradio-a.akamaihd.net/media/610Cktb/1540728214_elizabeth_chitty_-_member_of_the_supporters_of_haudenosaunee_right_to_hunt.mp3

Right To Hunt Workshop Leaders Needed – Tim Speaks with Celeste Smith Co-founder of Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right To Hunt
Radio Interview – 610CKTB – Tim Denis, 22 October 2018
http://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/audio/right-to-hunt-workshop-leaders-needed

Why protesters are against an Indigenous confederacy’s deer harvest
Allyson Aritcheta, April 2018
https://this.org/2018/04/09/why-protesters-are-against-an-indigenous-confederacys-deer-harvest/

2017

Best photos by Globe and Mail photographer Fred Lum for 2017
Fred Lum, Globe and Mail, 29 December 2017
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/best-photos-by-globe-and-mail-photographer-fred-lum-for-2017/article37464294/#c-image-12

At Six Nations’ deer hunt, aboriginal rights become a target
Dakshana Bascaramurity, 11 December 2017
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/at-six-nations-deer-hunt-aboriginal-rights-become-a-target/article37300882/

Short Hills deer harvest begins
Voice Staff, 17 November 2017
http://www.thevoiceofpelham.ca/2017/11/17/short-hills-deer-harvest-begins/

Local animal rights advocates protest Indigenous hunt near St. Catharines
Julien Gignac, 14 November 2017
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/11/14/local-animal-rights-advocates-protest-indigenous-hunt-near-st-catharines.html

Animal rights groups oppose Indigenous deer hunt
Julien Gignac, November 3, 2017
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/11/03/animal-rights-groups-oppose-indigenous-deer-hunt.html

It’s Harvest Time! Deer harvest in Short Hills and the olive harvest in Palestine
Rachelle Friesen, 12 January 2017
https://www.cpt.org/cptnet/2017/01/12/indigenous-peoples-solidarity-palestine-it%E2%80%99s-harvest-time-deer-harvest-short-hills

Celeste Smith Co-founder of Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt, discusses short hills deer harvest
Radio Interview – Brock Radio CFBU
http://www.cfbu.ca/aud/DH_CS_2017.mp3

Paul Williams of Haudenosaunee Wildlife and Habitat Authority
Radio Interview – Brock Radio CFBU
http://www.cfbu.ca/aud/DH.mp3

2016

Short Hills Deer Hunt: Focusing On Reconciliation
Kathleen Driscoll, 10 December, 2016
http://www.niagara-news.com/short-hills-deer-hunt-focusing-on-reconciliation/

Lines divided on Short Hills deer hunt
Niagara Falls Review, 27 November 2016
https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news-story/8191716-lines-divided-on-short-hills-deer-hunt/

Related to Graciously Pleased – Reflection on Week One
Elizabeth Chitty – 21 November, 2016
https://elizabethchitty.ca/2017/02/07/related-to-graciously-pleased/

A call for peace and dialogue – Ceremony opens annual deer hunt at Short Hills park
Mike Zettel, 19 November 2016
https://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/6975557-a-call-for-peace-and-dialogue/

Haudenosaunee Hunt
Kathy Kern, Spring 2016 Issue – 10 May, 2016
http://geezmagazine.org/magazine/article/haudenosaunee-hunt/

2015

IPS: Accompanying the Hunters at Short Hills
Indigenous Peoples Solidarity, 31 December 31, 2015
https://cpt.org/news/sott/articles/2016/ips-accompanying-hunters-short-hills

Bringing Peace Amid Annual Deer Hunt Protests
Jayson Koblun, 26 November, 2015
https://tworowtimes.com/news/bringing-peace-amid-annual-deer-hunt-protests/

Transformative Action: Building The Good Instead of Reacting to the Bad
Vidya Kauri, 24 November, 2015
http://sixnationsrighttohunt.tumblr.com/post/133871247062/transformative-action-building-the-good-instead

Barricading Sovereignty At Short Hills Provincial Park In Niagara Ontario
Doug Draper, 20 November, 2015
https://niagaraatlarge.com/2015/11/20/barricading-sovereignty-at-short-hills-provincial-park-in-niagara-ontario/

Peace table project calls for greater understanding of Haudenosaunee hunting rights
18 November, 2015
https://tworowtimes.com/news/peace-table-project-calls-for-greater-understanding-of-haudenosaunee-hunting-rights/

Native Peoples Ask For Peace, Understanding And Respect For Treaty Rights During Short Hills Deer Hunt
Doug Draper, 14 November, 2015
https://niagaraatlarge.com/2015/11/14/native-peoples-ask-for-peace-understanding-and-respect-for-treaty-rights-during-short-hills-deer-hunt/

Indigenous Peoples Solidarity: Supporting Treaty Rights: CPT at Short Hills Provincial Park
Chuck Wright, 13 April, 2015
https://cpt.org/news/sott/articles/2015/indigenous-peoples-solidarity-supporting-treaty-rights-cpt-short-hills-provi

2014

“Fake Vegans”: Indigenous Solidarity and Animal Liberation Activism”
Dr. Melissa Marie Legge & Rasha Taha, Volume 6, Issue 1
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/media/V6i1-04_legge_taha.pdf

2013

Short Hills Protests Are Short On Patience With The Hunters
Karl Dockstader, 28 November, 2013
https://niagaraatlarge.com/2013/11/28/shorthills-protests-are-short-on-patience-with-the-hunters/

Short Hills Hunt and Protest
Don Fraser, 24 November, 2013
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2013/11/23/live-short-hills-hunt-and-protest

Traditional Haudenosaunee Hunt Meets Opposition
Jeff Bolichowski, The Standard, 15 November, 2013
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2013/11/15/traditional-haudenosaunee-hunt-meets-opposition

Short Hills Should Be a Lesson in Settler Animal Advocacy
Dylan Powell, 18 September, 2013
https://tworowtimes.com/opinion/short-hills-lesson-settler-animal-advocacy/

2011

HCA, Six Nations strike hunting deal
Daniel Nolan, Hamilton Spectator – 8 November 2011
thespec.com/news-story/2222370-hca-six-nations-strike-hunting-deal/

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