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/
Readers write in about the Short Hills protest, elimination of the Ontario College of Trades, and unleashed dogs
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 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
Unmerciful Short Hills Deer Hunt
Podcast – Brock Radio CFBU – Heather Clemenceau, 2015
https://soundcloud.com/heather-clemenceau/unmerciful-hunt
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/
Releases
Solidarity with Wet’suwe’ten land defenders
Joint Statement – 20 February, 2020
Indigenous Rights Conference – November 16, 2019
Media Release – 13 November, 2019
Indigenous Rights Conference – November 16, 2019
Media Release – 4 November, 2019
Welcome to the Haudenosaunee Hunters
The Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt Issue Call for Workshop Proposals for Full-Day Conference, Sat Nov 16, 2019
Highlights of 2018 Haudenosaunee Deer Harvest
Haudenosaunee Deer Harvest
Radio Ad – November 2018
Petition to Niagara Regional Police Service to Move Short Hills Barricade Surpasses 1,300 Signatures in Treaty Recognition Week
Supporters of Haudenosaunee Right to Hunt Issue Call for Educational Workshops
Resources
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission:
Reconciliation TRC Final Report
Reconciliation Canada:
Reconciliation Canada Backgrounder
Healthy Eating and Food Security an Urban Aboriginal Case Study: Why a traditional diet is important :
Healthy_Eating_and_Food_Security
Dr. Tamari Kitossa, Brock University:
“Same difference: Biocentric imperialism and the assault on indigenous culture and hunting”
Jodielynn Harrison, MA Social Justice and Equity Studies, Brock University
Locals Support Haudenosaunee Treaty Right to Hunt in Short Hills Provincial Park
Wampum Belts and Treaties:
Treaty Making by Chief Irving Powless