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You cannot give a better title than the one you have

The Nanfan “Treaty” of 1701 Does NOT Give Six Nations People Special Hunting, Fishing and Consultation Rights in Ontario By: Deyoyonwatheh (DeYo) Six Nations – Haldimand Tract – Beliefs versus Facts If one believes in the maxim that one cannot … Continue reading

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“Conveyance of lands by the Native American Chiefs of the Five Nations”

Part 2 The original “Nanfan Treaty” document, the “Conveyance of  lands by the Native American Chiefs of the Five Nations” – (The Albany Deed of 19 July  1701), is held at the National Archives in Kew, Surrey, England. The back (reverse) of … Continue reading

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Haudensaunee deer hunting in Dundas Valley – a “treaty right” or a fraud?

Part 1 “Nanfan Treaty” is a hoax. It is not a “treaty.” It is a fraudalent interpretation of historical facts and a legally invalid claim of “treaty rights.” Nanfan Treaty does not exist. Historically, the deed of land to the English King, made by … Continue reading

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Why we oppose the deer hunt in Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Introduction There are many aspects of the annual Haudensaunee deer hunt in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) that need to be cleared of the smoke and mirrors that surround this highly controversial issue.

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Hunting in parks is at odds with conservation

The following article by David Suzuki addresses a similar situation in the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site but it also directly relates to the deer hunting in Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Short Hills Provincial Park near St. Catherines, and other similar places proudly parading … Continue reading

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St. Catherines: Deer hunt foes crowd public meeting

by Jeff Bolichowski St. Catherines Standard Foes of a native deer hunt at Short Hills Provincial Park are still hoping to build traction against the coming event. Opponents of the November hunt, open only to Aboriginals, crowded an open house … Continue reading

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We need a change at the Hamilton Conservation Authority

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is implementing a new approach to maintaining the trails in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA). Our beautiful and naturally looking trails are now being covered with large, coarse gravel and crushed rock the size of table tennis balls. The trails are beginning to look … Continue reading

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Effective solution desperately needed

As the old saying goes, “Shit happens.” But in Dundas Valley Conservation Area shit, literally, “happens” too often.

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Mountain biking in Dundas Valley

In addition to the KML and GPX files for Dundas Valley Trails and Dundas Valley Single Tracks, we have now posted KML and GPX files for the Dundas Valley Cocktail mountain biking routes. A detailed description of the routes can … Continue reading

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Horseback riding in Dundas Valley

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Looking good!

Great job. Thank you, guys.

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Finally!! Good News…

Work at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre has finally resumed. The ugly portable is being modified to match the style of the old Georgian train station. Hurray!

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Dundas EcoPark Film

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Deer hunters worry band council involvement will hurt treaty

(May 23, 2013) — The Turtle Island News has just posted an article, written by staff writer Chase Jarrett, “Deer hunters worry band council involvement will hurt treaty”. Here is the beginning of this text published on their home page: Ontario … Continue reading

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The Nanfan Treaty 1701 – Hoax of History

With the Author’s permission, we are presenting, below, two documents meticulously researched and compiled by Thomas Kennedy, member of the Ontario Historical Society, St. Catherines Historical Society, Ontario Genealogical Society, and McMaster ’50. Kennedy’s work clearly demonstrates that the so called … Continue reading

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Where there’s a will there’s a way

Europeans are very sensitive to style. In each city, there is a department responsible for reviewing development projects and making sure that new buildings match the  style of the surrounding architecture. This seems to make sense. You don’t want the … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Chris Firth-Eagland, HCA

Following, please find an open letter addressed to Chris Firth-Eagland, the new Chief Administrative Officer of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. This letter deals with the extremely controversial issue of annual deer hunting in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.

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Deer hunting in Dundas Valley “Conservation” Area resumes with higher intensity than last year

I was told by one of the HCA employees that in 2011 the natives failed to kill enough deer. Therefore, in 2012/2013, one day per week and 10 days in January were added to the killing of our deer by … Continue reading

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Haudenosaunee deer hunting in Dundas Valley – history and legal aspects

In a few months, another winter will come and again, deer hunting will capture the attention of many people in our communities. In light of emerging evidence, the validity of this procedure is being questioned. We need a strong public debate … Continue reading

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Renewal

This video deals with annual deer hunting taking place in Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The area is administered by the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) – an entity of somewhat misterious status – a private corporation using the taxpayers’ money and posing as … Continue reading

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Access to the Desjardins Recreation Trail

Although Princess Point and the Desjardins Recreation Trail are not parts of the “Dundas Valley proper”, they remain connected to it ecologically and recreationally. In this article, we would like to address some serious concerns expressed by many Hamiltonians who frequently use the … Continue reading

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Review: Environmental impact of the outdoor ice rink located at the Sanctuary Park in Dundas

Following our meeting with the Parks Superintendent for the City of Hamilton, a review of environmental impact of the outdoor ice rink located at the Sanctuary Park is to be conducted in the spring.  In the absence of a formal environmental assessment, this review will provide information for  … Continue reading

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