Hamilton Indigenous Housing

Christmas Eve: Weeks ago the tenants were asked to make a Christmas wish list of 5 items.   On Christmas Eve I got a knock on my door around 9:30am it was H.O.W. Charles delivering gifts that were donated by anonymous donors outside of   KMHC.   I was glad to see Charles was Santa’s helper for the day.   Charles and I both smiled and wished each other a Merry Christmas.   Aside the fact Ingrid the Grinch doesn’t want the staff to talk to me and the gifts are not from KMHC she has no say in the matter, Charles Jacobs did the right thing. Later in the day I ran into Catherine who’s the oldest tenant in the building. She & I get along great and she’s such a sweet old gal, she introduced me to her son in law and will be spending the holidays with them.   Holy Moses & I met on the elevator…the poor guy he told me he’s not feeling well but is determined to spend time with friends on the rez. I told him to take it easy and wished each other a Merry Chr...

This little tree has a special meaning to me, many moons ago a dear close friend gave it to me just before she died.  In memory of tenant Germaine may she RIP.  I don't spend all my time at my blog site I'm usually involved in discussions on many social websites one of my favorite is Facebook.  Here is a holiday message to the members of my Facebook group.  Feel free to join us.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/26445576221/ Happy Holidays to all members of The "X" Generation Group By Tony King in The "X" Generation Group   I'd like to take this time to thank all those who contributed to the discussions and to the silent ones who just like to read the posts. from Australia, South Africa, the UK, Canada and USA and places unknown. We've shared alot this year, from Harry's dirty comments about his dick to Suzanne's daughter's wedding to Mark admitting he's a nudist it's all been fun to share. Of course it hasn...

This afternoon fellow tenant Deano and I decided to attend the “Idle No More Rally” held at the Hamilton city hall grounds.   The protest rally was a triumph I was inspired by the speaker’s words.   “No more will we Natives be complacent and go along with asinine polices and empty promises from the Federal Government. We will not be repressed”.   As my friend and I were walking towards the rally I overheard a non aboriginal male say to the cops “What’s going on, are the Indians taking over City Hall?”   Ha! I just walked by and shook my head.   Speeches where heard, drumming chants where loud and the people of Hamilton, Natives & non Natives and even pets united in solidarity marched down Main street to the downtown core and back to City Hall.   As we were about to start I noticed the Hamilton Police were helpful by stopping traffic for our march.   You know me I’m an out going person so I approached one officer and said “Thank you for allowing u...

This afternoon I received an N5 notice so I immediately went to the Hamilton legal Clinic for advice, the lawyer read Ingrid Nosel’s claim and asked for my version on this isolated incident and wrote it down.   Her recollection of what happened is totally off base and full of lies, she claims I tried to force my way in the laundry room and yelled obscenities to her which is not true and the hallway surveillance video will prove it.  I was worried about poor Howard who had an accident and there she was raising her voice yelling at me in the hallway.   Howard knew I was there for him yet Ingrid seems to think if a person falls on the ground it’s something shameful and should be hidden.   In her claim she goes on like she’s the victim.   Any sane person would have welcomed a strong man (me) to assist with the fallen man. I have first aid training.  After Howard said "Go Tony I'll be ok"  I left and went back to the luncheon we continued the festivities th...

Well my friends nothing but drama going on around KMHC…an hour ago I got a visit from a police officer in regard to what happened yesterday afternoon.   He asked if we could have a talk and could he come in, I said sure.   The officer was pleasant and we had a good straight forward conversation.   He said the HSC Ingrid Nosel feels intimidated by me so the officer suggested I don’t talk to her & the staff.   According to what Ingrid said to the officer, KMHC staff feel intimidated by me as well as some tenants. I told the officer that’s a false statement because I’m friendly with the O.W. staff and the majority of my fellow tenants and I never sensed fear from any of them.   Gosh! I received 15 Christmas cards & a few gifts from tenants in this building alone, does that seem like people are afraid or don't like me!   Ingrid also said to the officer I loiter and harass the OW staff which is another false statement.  I went inside the office onc...

Hey bloggers today there was a scheduled Pot luck Christmas luncheon at the community room and I spend 3 hours last night preparing my famous potato salad for the function. This year there was a low attendance even the UNH's director couldn't find the time to show up and Santa didn't drop by.  :(  Regardless there was laughter and jokes all around our table from the UNH’s staff and tenants.  Special thanks to Debbie E. for the excellent trifle. :) Unfortunately during the serving of the dinner Deb the driver and I heard somebody calling for help. I immediately put my plate down to see what was wrong.   Poor Holy Moses he slipped and fell while doing his laundry.  Now whenever a fellow tenant is in trouble and needs physical assistance I’m always there for them.   The Acting HSC Ingrid Nosel was standing at the laundry room doorway and rudely told me to move along.   First of all Mr. Moses is a big man and an acquaintance of mine, H.O.W. Charles ...

Hey bloggers today I was asked by a fellow tenant to post this in my blog.   A protest rally is scheduled for: Saturday December 22, 2012 Time 3.00 PM Hamilton Ontario City Hall A collective in Hamilton to support the Idle No More Movement!   Meet at the city hall to voice our discontent with Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s agenda and Bill C-45. First Nations people are here to protect Mother Earth, we need to stand in solidarity to exercise that right.  

This is my second review of the Christmas Community Dinner hosted by The Hamilton Native Centre. To start off a few weeks back there was a notice on the KMHC bulletin board about the event but there was no indication transportation would be available so I decided to ask HOW Charles, he would ask Ingrid and get back to me.  Since Urban Native Homes Inc. motto is "We Have No Money"  I figured Ingrid would pull a sleezy act by cancelling the transportation.  Finally after a week Charles got back to me, we can get a ride there and back.  Fellow tenant Deano and I decided to collect as much food as we can for the food drive also held at the dinner.  I'm pleased to announce we donated 3 large heavy boxes of food for the Native children who are  less fortunate. We arrived at the banquet hall as the volunteers were setting up and found good seats I didn't know if Deb the driver was going to leave or stay so I suggested she join us. Many improvements at the dinner ...