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When Marley Fisher’s three-year-old daughter asked her to pick up ingredients for corn soup at the grocery store, she unknowingly highlighted the gaps that still exist for Indigenous Peoples.
“White hominy corn, used in the traditional Indigenous dish corn soup, is difficult to get,” said Fisher, a registered dietitian from Munsee-Delaware Nation and a graduate of the foods and nutrition program now housed within the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Western University.
As a dietitian serving Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and one of the few Indigenous dietitians in the region, Fisher is aware of the barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing traditional foods.
“We have to bring white corn in from other communities as it isn’t available in local grocery stores. But it makes you think, why isn’t it?”
Identifying gaps in Indigenous health
Born and raised in Munsee-Delaware Nation, Fisher became interested in food and nutrition after a high school course introduced her to the relationship between food and the body.
“I never thought about how food affected me until that class, where I learned what happens to our bodies after we eat certain things.”
Marley Fisher
Fisher went on to Brescia University College, where she earned a bachelor of science in food and nutrition in 2017, followed by a dietetic education and practical training diploma in 2019. The one-year professional, post-graduate program – now part of Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences – prepares students for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam.
After passing the exam in 2020, Fisher began working as a community dietitian on Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. In this role, she offers nutrition counselling services and nutrition and diabetes programming with an Indigenous lens.
“I wanted to work as a community…
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Mathias Mitchell scored 17 points to lead Nanticoke Area over Elk Lake, 33-26, in a nonleague boys basketball game Tuesday.
John Heitsman paced Elk Lake with eight points.
Shamokin Area 61, Crestwood 51: At Crestwood, the Indians jumped out to a lead after the first quarter, and netted 34 points in the second half in the nonleague win.
Shamokin had three players in double figures, led by Jenssyn Shuey’s 19 points. Joe Hile added 18, and Case Lichty finished with 11.
Ayden Agapito had a game-high 21 for the Comets, and teammate Connor Wagaman added 10.
Northwest Area 57, Hanover Area 32: At Hanover Area, Northwest scored 40 points in the opening half and rolled to a nonleague win over the Hawkeyes.
Josh Miner had the hot hand with a game-best 27 points.
Hanover Area’s Gernard Williams hit six shots to pace the Hawkeyes with 14.
Valley View 55, Wyoming Valley West 27: Noah Veno scored 17 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead Valley View past Valley West in a nonleague game Tuesday.
Beyon McLean added 15 points for the Cougars, while Aiden Smola had 13.
Lemar Weatherspoon and Jacob Stevens paced Valley West, scoring six points apiece.
Danville 62, Berwick 45: At Danville, the Ironmen scored 18 in the opening quarter, and used a 21-point third to pull away from the Bulldogs.
Nicholas Hand dropped a game-best 17 points. Teammates Mason Kingery and Daniel Walker each added 14 in the win.
For Berwick, William Hanson scored 12 points and teammate Julian Howie added 10.
Pottsville 68, Hazleton Area 59: At Hazleton Area, Pottsville closed with a 23-point fourth quarter in the nonleague win at Hazleton.
Ryder Bowers had 18 to pace the Crimson Tide. Latrel Montone and Derek Watkins each scored 16 in the win.
For Hazleton, Luis Guzman hit 10 shots in a 22-point night. Teammate Dylan Stish…
With its recent national census and long-overdue parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq is secure and stable despite the obstacles it faces, the senior United Nations official in the country told the Security Council today as speakers expressed concern over proposed changes to the country’s Personal Status Law and its impact on women and children.
“Today’s Iraq is not the same as the Iraq of 20 years ago, or even five years ago,” said Mohamed al Hassan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), briefing the 15-member organ for the first time and presenting the latest Secretary-General’s reports on key developments in the country since May (document S/2024/844) as well as on progress on the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and Kuwaiti property (document S/2024/857). “A major milestone was the successful conduct of the national census on 20 November, which I had the opportunity to watch live together with the Prime Minister,” he said, pointing out that preliminary results from the first census to include the Kurdistan Region since 1987 indicate a doubling of the population in 30 years to more than 45 million people. “Decision makers will now be able to plan based on reliable facts and figures,” he said.
On the security front, despite the region “on fire”, Iraq’s Government has shown resolve in staying out of the widening regional conflict while standing firm as a strong voice for regional peace and stability, he continued, citing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani’s consistent calls for an end to regional tensions. Turning to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, he noted that parliamentary elections took place after two years of negotiations and delays, re-establishing the legitimacy of the Region’s institutions. With 2 million people casting their votes, voter turnout reached 72 per cent,…

STOCKBRIDGE — At the first meeting of the town’s new Stockbridge Mohican Commission, members shared a number of ideas about how to foster closer ties between the town and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians President Shannon Holsey, shown in 2023, told members of the Stockbridge Mohican Commission last week that she appreciates “the opportunity to expand our relationship and work collectively on behalf of our nation and Stockbridge.”
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But the message from the community’s tribal president was pointed yet friendly: We’ll take the lead on closer ties with the town.
“I look forward to working with all of you, I appreciate the opportunity to expand our relationship and work collectively on behalf of our nation and Stockbridge,” Shannon Holsey told commission members via Zoom at their Nov. 25 meeting televised by CTSB-TV.
The co-chairs of the commission are tribal liaison Sherry White and Select Board member Patrick White. Other members include Stockbridge Land Trust President Rich Bradway; Bonney Hartley, Stockbridge-Mohican tribal historic preservation manager, and local researcher and former Police Chief Rick Wilcox.
Holsey’s comments followed suggestions by Patrick White ranging from adding the names of Revolutionary War soldiers from the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians to a proposed Revolutionary War memorial on the town green next to the First Congregational Church.
The town already has a memorial to honor local troops who fought in the Civil War, the two world wars, as well as the Korea and Vietnam wars.
Another suggestion by Patrick White involves installing Main Street historical markers — up…

The Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Culture Fair will bring together Lenape and other Indigenous artists from around the region.
Photos by Denise Dunkley and Traditional Hands via Prospect Park Alliance
Head to Prospect Park this weekend for art, music, and culinary delights at the inaugural Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Culture Fair. The event, a collaboration of the Prospect Park Alliance, Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Collective, and the American Indian Community House, will bring together Lenape and other Indigenous artists from around the region.
On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, more than a dozen Indigenous artisans will display their hand-crafted wares. Attendees will also be able to check out food vendors, participate in workshops, and experience the music, dancing, and drumming of The Red Blanket Singers.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Picnic House and is free to the public. More information, including a list of some of the participating vendors, can be found on the event page online.
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Fairfield (2-3) vs Yale (3-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Betting Odds: Fairfield +10.5 / Yale -10.5 — Over/Under: 140.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Yale vs Fairfield prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 23rd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are 3-3 this year after they defeated Stony Brook by a score of 86-64 in their last game. Yale led 48-28 at the half and was able to maintain the comfortable lead for the win. The Bulldogs shot 50.7% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 43.8% on free throws in the game. John Poulakidas led Yale with 22 points with three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Minnesota by a score of 59-56 but did beat a non-D-1 team before that. Yale has scored 82.2 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 40.2 rebounds and 20.3 assists per game this season. John Poulakidas is averaging 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Yale is shooting 50% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 41.4% on three-pointers this year. Yale will play against Delaware, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Akron following this one.
Fairfield Stags Betting Preview
The Fairfield Stags are 2-3 this season after they lost to Drexel by a score of 67-61 in their last game. Fairfield trailed 33-21 at…

More than one out of every four District 2 basketball teams are competing in a different classification than a year ago.
Changes caused by the enrollment adjustments the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association makes every two years have led to new divisional opponents and different teams to compete against for playoff positioning for squads from Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail and Scranton Prep.
Here is what is new this winter:
Class 5A boys, where Abington Heights is the defending champion, has been reduced from six to five teams.
West Scranton moves up to 6A; Dallas drops down to 4A; and Nanticoke moves up to 5A.
Old Forge moves to Class 2A as part of major changes in the district’s small schools.
The Blue Devils will be joined in the class by Blue Ridge, Forest City, Lackawanna Trail, Mountain View, Susquehanna and Wyoming Seminary. Only three of those seven teams competed in Class 2A a year ago.
Scranton Prep is part of the district’s largest classification. Class 4A grows by one to 11 teams. Unlike other classifications, not everyone makes the playoffs. The 11 teams will be chasing eight district berths unless a team or team that finishes lower than eighth in the power ratings has a .500 or better record.
While Dallas comes down from 5A and Nanticoke leaves for 5A, Carbondale joins in after moving up from 3A.
Berwick, Hanover Area, Honesdale, Lake-Lehman, Tunkhannock, Valley View, Western Wayne and Wyoming Area join Carbondale, Dallas and defending champ Scranton Prep in the 4A field.
In all, 11 boys teams and nine girls teams, out of the 39 schools, changed classifications for the latest cycle.
Abington Heights is now part of a seven-team field in Class 5A girls for the 2024-25…