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Christmas Past


It’s around 9am Christmas morning I turned on the coffee pot, made a few phone calls and decided to turn on my Christmas window lights and tree display in celebration of the day.  I’ll be hitting the gym early this morning @ 11 am for a good workout because I have two turkey functions to attend later in the day.  One at the local community centre and another with a Scottish clan I’ve known for many years who reside on the mountain. Thanks to my fellow tenants for the wonderful Christmas cards. 
Urban Native Homes Inc. decided to ignore me this Christmas time with no gift card or presents while other tenants received something.  UNH’s management claims they’re a unique organization which is far from the truth.  This year there was no Christmas tree in the KMHC community room and no Christmas light display in the front entrance of the building.  
Christmas Past used to be filled with conversation and laughter while enjoying a turkey dinner in the community room, tenants and UNH’s staff would celebrate together, food baskets were available to all tenants, gift cards would be handed out from Santa and smiles from the KMHC staff.
Despite the disappointment the Native Elders kept the Christmas spirit going, we exchanged greeting cards and pleasantries.  A special thank you to tenant Miss Judy and here’s why she asked me did I receive anything from UNH’s I replied no.  Immediately she insisted I accept the gift basket UNH’s gave her, she was also upset that UNH’s doesn’t know the true meaning of Christmas.
A Christmas message to UNH’s current Director and her mommy.  Your attempt to ostracize me from the Native community is futile and I feel sorry for both of you.  Happy Holidays.  
Now on to some good news!   So far this holiday season I ran into many familiar faces in the downtown area.  One was former UNH’s staff member Lorraine Brown she saw me, gave a big hug and introduced me to her son. (My Gawd!  He’s a big young man with a firm handshake.)
This year I received a Sony Walkman 4GB MP3 player (which is great while working out), a substantial cash gift (who doesn’t love cash!), a pair of jeans and toiletries and of course the gift basket from tenant Miss Judy.  :)

On this day of December 25 2015 regardless of your beliefs I wish everybody a Merry Christmas from Hamilton’s own Native Blogger Tony King. 

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