Mohawks declare war on Canada

Vincent J. Curtis

1 Oct 21

RE: Public Notice published on Pg A6 of Sept 30^th issue of the Hamilton Spectator.  This was a half-page “Public Notice.”

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chief’s Council, the military government of the Six Nations reserve, celebrated Truth and Reconciliation Day by declaring war on Canada.

In a public notice, the military government of Six Nations declared a piece of property in Townsend, Norfolk County, to be their sovereign territory, it never having been “surrendered, extinguished, or otherwise relinquished” to the Crown.  To date, nothing concerning this declaration has been heard from the elected Six Nations band council.

If the German military declared that the territory known as Alsace-Lorraine was sovereign German land, it would amount to a casus belli with France, particularly if the declaration weren’t immediately denounced by the official German government.

This is how “reconciliation” is handled by the Mohawks, with a declaration of war, however laughable that declaration may be.  It ought to teach everyone who isn’t a fool that the aboriginal community isn’t monolithic, and reconciliation is possible only with those who sincerely desire it, as the Mohawks do not.

In contrast, the Mississaugas of the Credit held a wonderful ceremony at Massey College in Toronto, attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Premier Ford, and several Chiefs, all of whom spoke warmly and inclusively and without recrimination.

Reconciliation is a fool’s errand.  It has to be wanted, and offered where wanted.

If the Mohawks want war instead, then they should be given it instead.

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This notice reads as follows:

“1582 Concession 2, Townsend.  The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chief’s Council (HCCC) hereby gives notice to the public that it holds exclusive use, occupation, and possession to the lands described by the Crown as 1594 Concession 2, Townsend.  The HCCC’s title to these lands has never been surrendered, extinguished, or otherwise relinquished.  Prospective purchasers of subject property are hereby notified that any attempt by Norfolk County to sell the subject property is unlawful and a breach of treaty obligations owed to the Haudenosaunee.  Prospective purchasers are hereby notified that the HCCC will not allow any non-Haudenosaunee use, occupation, or possession of the subject property and will take all necessary steps to protect Haudenosaunee use, occupation, and possession.  The HCCC accepts no liability for loses to prospective purchasers where notice has been provided to Norfolk, the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada with respect to our intention to maintain possession and full control of the subject property.”