DGC Naveau Provides COVID Updates and Promotes Mental Health Support

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Northern Ontario’s First Nation Voice since 1974 Blending Tradition with Technology 6000 copies distributed June 18, 2021 Vol. 48 No. 6 www.wawataynews.ca DGC Naveau provides COVID updates and promotes mental health support

Rick Garrick two in Constance Lake and one in Lac Wawatay News Seul. “Long Lake #58, Attawapiskat and Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau Fort Albany are under lockdown due to highlighted the 215 children found the outbreak of COVID-19 in the com- buried at the Kamloops Indian residen- munities,” Naveau says. “It is an impor- tial school and the COVID-19 situation tant reminder that COVID-19 is still a across Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory threat — the vaccines will protect you during his Wawatay Radio Network if you receive it, but people who have (WRN) COVID-19 update on June 8. not received the vaccine are still vul- “We are very saddened to learn nerable.” that the final resting place of so many Naveau says vaccination clinics in innocent children has been discovered urban areas are now booking appoint- at the Kamloops Indian residential ments for youth aged 12-17, including school,” Naveau says. “Our thoughts at the Matawa Health Co-operative, and prayers are with the families of Ontario Native Women’s Association these youth and the entire Tk’emlúps Mindimooyenh Clinic, Anishnawbe te Secwépemc community. This dis- Mushkiki, Northwestern Health Unit covery shows how the legacy of the and Porcupine Health Unit. residential school system continues to “Tribal councils and SLFNHA (Sioux impact the lives of residential school screenshot Lookout First Nations Health Author- survivors and the families of those who Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau, pictured during the launch of the Choose Life video and two reports, delivered the WRN ity) are organizing upcoming (clin- never returned home.” COVID-19 update. ics) in Sioux Lookout that are specific Naveau says people who need sup- to their (citizens),” Naveau says. “To port can contact NAN Hope at 1-844- “We encourage all youth 12-plus in Naveau says COVID-19 remains an “If you get tested for COVID-19, it is book an appointment please contact 626-4673 or the National Indian Resi- these communities to book an appoint- ongoing threat to the region, adding important to isolate with your entire your tribal council or if you are from dential School Crisis Line at 1-866- ment to be vaccinated,” Naveau says. that the risk will not be eliminated household until you get results. Avoid an independent community contact 925-4419. “During ORI 2.0, any adult (citizens) until herd immunity is reached every- gathering with anyone outside of your Charles Meekis at 620-1468 or charles. Naveau adds that Operation Remote of our communities who have not where. household or social bubble and non- [email protected].” Immunity (ORI) 2.0 to administer the received the vaccine and are interested “There are many things you can do essential travel. Instead reach out to Naveau says the COVID-19 vaccina- Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for youth in being vaccinated will be able to to help reduce the risk and stay safe, people you care about online or over tion schedule for urban Indigenous aged 12-17 in NAN’s remote communi- receive the Pfizer vaccine at that time. including physical distancing, (using) the phone to check in.” people has returned to the original ties is now underway, with Ornge dis- If someone received Moderna as their close-fitting three-layer masks in pub- Naveau says there has been an schedule between 21-28 days between tributing the vaccines in Fort Severn, first dose, Ornge will not give Pfizer lic where physical distancing cannot increase in active cases of COVID-19 the first and second dose. Nibinamik, Sachigo Lake, Cat Lake, as the second dose. Moderna will be be maintained, proper hand wash- in the NAN communities, with 59 in The WRN COVID-19 updates Wapekeka and Poplar Hill during the available in the communities on an ing and getting tested if you have any Kashechewan, 56 in Fort Albany, 23 in are posted online at: nancovid19. week of June 7-11. ongoing basis.” symptoms of COVID-19,” Naveau says. Attawapiskat, five in Moose Factory, ca/?cat=62.

ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᓀᐢ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᐧᑕᒪᑫ ᓴᑭᐸᑲᐱᓯᑦ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐱᒥᔭᒪᑲᐠ ᑭᒋᐊᑭᑯᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ

ᕑᐃᐠ ᑲᕑᐃᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐊᐧᑯᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᑲ ᑲᑭᐱᑭᐁᐧᓂᐨ.” ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᓂ ᑕᑭᒥᓇᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᐁᐧ ᐊᐱ. ᐸᑭᑎᓇᐣ ᒋᐱᒪᒪᐃᐧᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯᑫᐧ ᒪᒪᐊᐧᓄᑭᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᐣᑎᒧᔦ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᐊᔕ ᑲᑭᒥᓇᑲᓄᐸᐣ ᓂᐢᑕᑦ ᑭᑲᐯᔑᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᐊᑲᓯᓂᒪᒪᐃᐧᓂᔦᐠ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ, ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᓀᐢ ᐊᐧᓫᑐᕑ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐊᓱᐡᑲᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂ ᑕᑭᐃᔑᑭᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᓂ ᒪᐧᑐᕑᓇ ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᓂ, ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᑲᐧᐣᑕ ᒋᐸᐸᒥᔭᔭᐣ. ᒪᒪᑕᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᒪᐡᑭᑭ, ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᓀᑲᐱᐦᐊᓄᐠ ᒥᓄᔭᐃᐧ ᐅᑭᔭᓂᒧᑕᐣ ᑲᑭᒥᑲᐃᐧᑕᐧ 215 ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᐊᐢᑭ ᐊᐯᓂᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑕᑭᒥᓇᑲᓄᓯᐣ ᐸᔾᓱᕑ ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᓂ ᓂᔕᐧ ᐅᒋᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᓂᒥᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᑭᑐᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐸᐧᕑᑭᐸᔾᐣ ᑲᑭᒪᒪᐃᐧᓂᑲᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᑲᑦᓫᐅᑊᐢ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐅᒪ ᐊᑭᑕᓱᐣ 1-844-626-4673 ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᓂ ᒋᒥᓂᐨ. ᐃᐁᐧ ᒪᐧᑐᕑᓇ ᒋᐅᒋ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᐦᐊᑕᐧ.” ᒥᓄᔭᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᐣ. ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑎᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᐣ ᒥᓯᐁᐧᑲᒥᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑐᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑕᐱᒥᐊᔭᑭᓀ ᐸᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌ ᐃᒪ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᓂᒥᔑᓄᐊᐧᐠ “ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐊᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐁᓂᐡᑭᑲᒪᑲᐠ ᑭᒋᐊᑭᑯᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᑲᑭᐅᒋᔭᓂᒥᓴᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᒪ ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓇᐣ.” ᑲᐊᔓᐦᐃᑎᐊᐧᐠ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᐅᒪ ᐊᐧᓂᓇᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧᑭᒪᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑌᑎᐸᐦᐃ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ 1-866-925-4419. ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑭᒋᐊᑭᑯᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ - ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐁᐧᑎ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᑐᓇᑐᓇᐊᐧ ᐊᓇᐱ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ ᑲᑭᑎᐸᒋᒧᐸᐣ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᓇᑊᔪ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ 19 ᐱᒥᓇᓂᓴᓂᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐣ ᐅᐁᐧᑎᓀᑫᑲᒥᐠ, ᑭᔐᒋᐊᐧᓄᐠ 59 ᑭᐊᔓᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᐱᑕᐯᑯᐠ ᑫᓂᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐃᒪ ᓇᑐᑕᒧᐃᐧᓂᐠ (WRN) ᑲᐸᑭᑎᓇᐠ ᓄᐱᒪᑲᒥᐠ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᐁᐧᐃᐧᓇᐣ (ORI) 2.0 ᒥᓇ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑕᑭᓇᑲᓂᑲᑌᓯᐣ ᐸᓂᒪ 56, ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ 23, 5 ᒧᐢ ᐸᐠᑐᕑᐃ, 2 ᐊᐧᓂᓇᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧ,” ᐊᑯ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᐅᑕᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐸᔾᓱᕑ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᒋᒥᓂᑕᐧ ᑭᑌᐱᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᓀᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑕᓯᐣ ᑲᐧᐣᐢᑎᐣᐢ ᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ 1 ᐅᐱᔑᑯᑲᐠ. ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑊᔪ. “ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᓂᑲᐣ ᐃᐧᐅᓇᑐᔭᐣ ᓴᑭᐸᑲᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 8. ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᓇᐳᓂ ᑲᐅᐡᑲᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ 12 – ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑫᑭᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧᐸᐣ ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᑲᔭᑭᐣ “ᐁᑲᐧ ᐁᐧᑎ ᑭᓄᑲᒥᐠ #58, ᒋᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᔭᐣ ᐃᔑᑭᑐᐣ ᑲᐅᒋᑎᐯᑕᑯᓯᔭᐣ “ᓇᐱᐨ ᓂᑭᒪᒉᑕᒥᐦᐃᑯᒥᐣ ᐊᐱ 17 ᑲᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓇᐣ. ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑕᐯᑯᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᓄᑕᒪᐠ ᑲᑭᒥᑲᐃᐧᑕᐧ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᐊᐢᑭ ᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ, ᐁᑲᐧ “ᒥᔑᓀᐧᑭᓭ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᑫᑭᑐᑕᒪᑭᐸᐣ ᑭᑭᐸᑲᐧᐦᐃᑲᑌᐊᐧᐣ ᐁᐧᓴ ᑲᑭᒥᓯᑌᓭᑭᐣ ᐅᒋᑎᐯᑕᑯᓯᔭᐣ ᑲᑎᐱᓇᐁᐧ ᐱᒧᓂᑎᓱᒪᑲᐠ ᓂᐣᑲᐧᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᒥᔑᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᑯᓯᐃᐧᐱᒥᓭᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐊᐸᑕᐣ ᐁᑭᐊᐃᔕᒪᑲᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᑐᔭᐠ ᑫᑭᐅᒋᓇᑲᓇᒪᓱᔭᐠ ᐁᑲ ᐊᔓᐦᐃᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐃᒪ ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓇᐣ,” ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐣ ᑲᓄᐡ ᑲᕑᓫᐃᐢ ᒥᑭᐢ ᐊᑭᑕᓱᐣ ᑲᑦᓫᐅᑊᐢ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑎᑲᒥᑯᐠ,” ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᑕᐃᐧ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᒋᐊᔓᐦᐃᑎᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒋᐯᑕᑭᓭᔭᐠ, ᑐᑲᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑊᔪ. “ᑭᒋᓀᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᑕᐡ ᐅᐁᐧ 620-1468 ᓇᐣᑕ ᒪᒪᑕᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᐅᒪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑊᔪ. “ᓂᑐᒋᒪᒥᑫᐧᓂᒪᒥᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᐧᔕᐦᐅᐠ, ᓂᐱᓇᒥᐠ, ᐁᑲ ᒋᐯᔕᐧᐸᒥᑎᔭᐠ, ᒋᐊᑭᐧᑫᐱᓱᔭᐠ ᐁᐅᒋᑲᓄᑫᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐠ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᑭᔭᐱᐨ [email protected].” ᓂᑕᔭᒥᒋᑫᑕᒪᐊᐧᒥᓇᐠ ᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᒋᑯᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ, ᐱᔓᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ, ᐊᐧᐱᑭᑲᐠ ᑲᓂᓱᐦᐊᑭᑌᐧᔦᑭᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᒋᒥᓄᐡᑲᒪᐣ ᐁᓇᓂᓴᓂᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐠ - ᑲᑭᓇᑕᒪᑯᐣ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧ ᐅᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᑭᒥᑭᑲᑌᓂᑭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐸᓴᑎᑲᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓴᑭᐸᑲᐱᓯᑦ 7 – ᑭᐃᐧᐣᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᑭᑭᐡᑲᒪᐣ ᐊᐱ ᐃᔕᔭᐣ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐅᑕᐱᓇᒪᐣ, ᓂᑲᐣ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᓂᑲᐧᐦᐊᑲᓂᐊᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐃᒪ 11 ᑲᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲᐠ. ᑲᐃᔑᒥᔑᓇᓂᐊᐧᐠ, ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᒋᑲᓯᓂᒋᔭᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲ ᑲᒥᓂᑕᐧ ᑫᓂᔑ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑌᓇᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐅᐁᐧ “ᓂᔕᔑᑭᒪᒥᐣ ᑲᑭᓇ ᑲᐅᐡᑲᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᒋᒣᒋᑲᐦᐃᑯᔭᐣ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᓇᓂᓴᓂᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᑭᐅᒋ ᐊᔓᐦᐃᑕᐧ.” ᑭᑭᐁᐧᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌ ᓂᑕᑦ ᑲᑭᔑᐅᓇᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᒥᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᔑᐊᐧᐸᑕᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ 12 ᒥᓇ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᑲᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᓇᐱᓀᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᓇᒪᒋᐦᐅᔭᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑊᔪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐃᒪ ᐅᑌᓇᐠ ᑲᔭᑭᐣ 21 – 28 ᑕᓱᑯᐣ ᓂᑕᑦ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᔑᐱᒥᓇᑲᑕᒪᑫᒪᑲᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐃᒪ ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᓂᑲᐣ ᒋᐅᓇᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᓀᑊᔪ. “ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᒣᒋᑲᐦᐃᑯᔭᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19, ᑲᑭᔑᐅᓇᑌᑭᐣ ᑫᑕᔑᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᓂᔕᐧ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᐣ. ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐣ ᑲᑭᐱᔑ ᐱᒧᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒋᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑊᔪ. “ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᓀᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᐱᓇᒪ ᑲᑭᓇ ᑲᐃᐧᒋᑲᐯᔑᒪᑕᐧ ᒋᑕᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᓂᑲᐣ ᐅᑲᑭᐅᓇᑐᐣ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᓇᑐᑕᒧᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐱᒥᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᑲᐱᒥ ᐸᑭᑌᐡᑲᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ ᒋᑕᐦᐃᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᐱᑯ ᐊᐁᐧᓀᓇᐠ ᒋᓴᑲᑭᓂᑎᓱᔦᐠ ᑭᑲᐯᔑᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᐱ ᑫᒋᑕᐦᐅᐨ ᐃᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ 12 ᑭᒋᐊᑭᑯᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑯᐱᐟ - 19 ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᔕᐳᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᒋᐦᐊᐃᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲ ᒪᔑ ᑲᑭᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧᐸᐣ ᐸᓂᒪ ᐊᐱ ᐱᒋᓂᔕᐦᐊᒪᑯᔭᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ – 17 ᑲᑕᓱᔭᑭᓀᐊᐧᐨ, ᐊᔑᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐃᒪ ᐃᔑᑲᓇᐁᐧᒋᑲᑌ ᒪᒪᑕᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᐅᒪ: nan- ᑲᑭᐱᑕᔑ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑎᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᒋᑕᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᐸᔾᓱᕑ ᐁᔑᓇᑲᐧᐠ ᑭᒣᒋᑲᐦᐃᑯᐃᐧᐣ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᑕᐊᐧ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ covid19.ca/?cat=62. 2 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Letter

Open Letter to: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Canada and Attorney General of Canada

and upper echelons of Indigenous leadership. The Agreement is a legal document that was Racism and Lynn Beyak: I do not need to June 02, 2021 With this said, well operated healing initiatives drafted by lawyers for lawyers and it was not repeat what happened in the Senate regarding were relegated to the back of the room. drafted in a way that Survivors could easily the actions and words of former senator, Lynn Sent via email A fellow Survivor once said to me, “How can understand; one reason why so many Survivors Beyak. But I must ask: why did the Senate and I talk about reconciliation when my sister went fell through the cracks was the lack of under- the Government of Canada allow the racist The finding of 215 children’s remains at the missing from the residential school?” [Of the standing of the Agreement. actions to go on for so long, and, how does the Kamloops residential school site is yet another number of Survivors who have fallen through Senate and the Government of Canada plan to tragic and dark story of this country. There has the cracks of the Indian Residential Schools rectify the situation so it never happens again? been much reaction and there also remain so Settlement Agreement, how many are engaged Other Areas of Concern many questions to be answered. in dialogue of reconciliation? Likely not too many.] Healing and Support Services: Especially In the recent national discussion triggered Concerns About Law Societies – “Unfin- at this difficult time, what healing support ser- by the Kamloops residential school situation, We need not look too far in this country to ished” Business: The Agreement, particularly vices and programs will be available to address many have referenced the important work of witness that there remains unresolved grief the Independent Assessment Process, is known the ongoing effects of historic trauma? A crisis the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. But within the Indigenous community to mention to have further caused injury instead of repara- help line is not sufficient. We need community in recent days, I have heard little mention of the a few: the disproportionately high number of tion. For numerous Survivors, there are feelings based healing initiatives. historic 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settle- missing and murdered Indigenous women and of anguish due to unresolved conflicts with ment Agreement, the legal Agreement that gave girls; the disproportionately high number of their legal advisors. mandate to the Truth and Reconciliation Com- Indigenous men and women in Canada’s pris- Conclusion: While there have been many mission. My guess is that most Canadians do ons; ongoing issues of child welfare; the threat The law societies are not part of the Agree- good things that resulted from the Agreement, not know the TRC is an appendage of the Indian of deadly drug abuse, homelessness, the 60s ment, but some are implicated by it: British only Survivors can measure that they feel more Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Scoop; racism and poverty. The list goes on. Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba empowered because of it. There is still unfin- and Ontario. ished business... so much more to do in redress. As a Survivor of the Indian residential school Unresolved historic trauma carries with it Healing is still essential including addressing system, I strongly believe that, although very many heavy burdens and complexities. For In northwestern Ontario, some Survivors the intergenerational impacts... believe me. important, we cannot focus discussion just on many, the pain eats away at the very core of lodged complaints with the Law Society of the TRC 94 Calls to Action alone. The redress their daily existence. The pain must stop. Ontario (LSO) over accusations of mishandling Because of the magnitude and depth of this of the Indian residential school legacy also of claims by their lawyer. For some Survivors, historic Agreement, surely you could support includes the work of the Royal Commission their complaints remain unresolved. In the Kes- the call for a legal review... it’s only just for the on Aboriginal Peoples, the Aboriginal Healing The Indian Residential Schools hen matter, the Law Society of Ontario clearly government and others to respond accordingly. Foundation, and the courage of Survivors who Settlement Agreement Must Undergo a bungled the case. disclosed during a time when no one was listen- Thorough LEGAL Review I plead with you to listen to the Survivors’ ing. The Law of Society of Ontario has not been voices at the community level. No more top Has the Agreement fully accomplished what fully accountable for miserably failing Survivors down approach.... please! We must look at the impacts of the entire it was intended to do, especially for the Sur- in the Keshen matter. I strongly accuse the Law Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agree- vivors? Have all parties honoured the Agree- Society of Ontario of a major cover-up. There Meegwetch ment: its strengths and shortcomings. I person- ment? These are good questions that need to remain too many unanswered questions. I rec- ally know the Agreement that was supposed to be answered from a LEGAL perspective and ommend that the review of the Agreement also Garnet Angeconeb C.M. bring about a sense of closure and healing has process. include probing the Law Society of Ontario on Indian Residential School Survivor also re-traumatized many Survivors. the Keshen matter. The review must have meaningful input and I believe that in many ways, the Indian participation of community Survivors and not Further, the review process should reach out Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, just for government and churches. Questions to all Law Societies and to examine disciplin- particularly with its compensation components, swirl around the Independent Assessment ary cases related to lawyers engaged under the interrupted and derailed the healing move- Process Secretariat and Crawford. A thorough Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agree- ment of our people: shutdown of the Aboriginal examination of the Common Experience Pay- ment. Healing Foundation by the Harper government. ment, including the Personal Education Credits Compensation money mesmerized some Survi- must also be done. Emphasis is stressed for a vors and sadly, understandably so. The smell of need to involve Survivors from the community money was also taken advantage of by numer- level: our voice must be heard. ous others including some lawyers, consultants

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screenshot screenshot Lac Seul’s Tatyana Quezance delivers her Secondary Ted Nolan speaks about the importance of pursuing School valedictorian address at the Seven Genera- your goals. tions Education Institute’s 2021 Virtual Convocation Ceremony on June 10. Seven Generations holds 2021 graduation

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Seven Generations Educa- tion Institute held its 2021 Vir- tual Convocation Ceremony on June 10 with a keynote address by Ted Nolan and valedictorian addresses by Tatyana Quezance and Shelly Jones. The Virtual Convocation Cer- emony is posted online at: www.7generations.org/2021- virtual-convocation/. “I wasn’t 100 per cent sure what I was going to talk about but I guess it’s about journeys and beginnings and where it all starts, and this is where Millions of people across it all started for you,” Nolan says. “For me it started on the Ontario have received their Garden River First Nation just outside of Sault Ste. Marie and I remember leaving home as a COVID-19 vaccine. young 16-year-old kid. I remember crying myself to sleep on a number of occasions and being screenshot homesick and missing home. Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing’s Shelly Jones delivers her Post-Sec- I just lost my father that year ondary valedictorian address. and it was a very trying time but I stuck through it, I stayed, Do your part. and hindsight being 20/20 I’m glad I did because it gave me an up their school year as well.” ated,” Jones says. “Having the opportunity to see the world.” Quezance says her family option to complete a post-sec- Nolan says he played with enjoyed watching the Virtual ondary education so close to Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman Convocation Ceremony along home has been such a blessing. Get your shot. and Mario Lemieux during his with her on her laptop. I have the unique opportunity hockey career. He also coached “My mom said she was pretty to be both an employee and stu- the Buffalo Sabres and New proud and she felt honoured dent here so I see all of the hard York Islanders in the National to watch everybody graduate,” work and dedication it takes Hockey League and started Quezance says. “The school from an extraordinary group of up the Ted Nolan Foundation, was in Hudson but everything people to get to a celebration Health Canada-approved vaccines which has contributed about $2 had to be online so I had to do such as we are having this eve- million in donations towards my work from home on my lap- ning.” are conveniently available at hospitals, Indigenous youth and women. top through the Google Class- The Secondary Awards “I’m a strong believer in our room. It was pretty good for me recipients were Rebecca Jour- doctors’ offices, pharmacies and women because you know because I had to stay home and dain with the Secondary School how important moms and sis- keep my kids because they were Highest Academic Achieve- mass vaccination sites. And every dose ters are,” Nolan says. “I really home from school too.” ment; Jamie Bannatyne with brings us closer to what we’ve missed. wanted to honour my mom Jones, a Bachelor of Arts the Secondary School Out- so we did that, and all of a Indigenous Learning graduate standing Achievement; Reagan sudden those dark moments and an Anishinaabeg of Naon- Calder with the Seven Genera- that I thought blocked me gashiing citizen, spoke about tions Secondary School Bur- Book your appointment today at out of hockey, it wasn’t a dark missing the traditional ways sary; Trinity Morrisseau with ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call 1-888-999-6488 moment, it was an opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic the Scott Clendenning Bursary; for me to do some other things.” during her Post-Secondary vale- and Robert Boucha with the for help in 300 languages. Quezance, a Lac Seul citizen, dictorian speech. Booty’s Hat Trick Bursary. spoke about overcoming dif- “Hearing the sounds of the The Post-Secondary Awards ficulties during the COVID-19 drum is one thing I sure missed recipients were Maggie LeM- pandemic to pursue her educa- this year — there really is noth- esurier with the Highest Aca- tion goals during her Secondary ing like it,” Jones says. “Our demic Achievement Award for School valedictorian speech. culture is part of who we are as a College Program; Jones with “I would like to congratulate Anishinabe and I’m grateful we the Highest Academic Achieve- all my fellow graduates on all have started this celebration in ment Award for a University your hard work and achieve- a good way.” Program; and Jones with the ments,” Quezance says. “I know Jones says one of the key Delbert Horton Memorial Bur- that times are crazy and a little points from her valedictorian sary Award. Paid for by the bit hard but it’s really up to you speech was about reminding The Elementary and Second- Government of Ontario on how you choose to respond her fellow graduates of what it ary Support Program Awards to life right now — for me I took to get to graduation during recipients were Braydon Chris- chose to use this time to com- the COVID-19 pandemic. tiansen with the Perseverance plete my Grade 12 once and for “This year has brought forth and Achievement Award for a all although being a full-time a lot of change and uncertainty Male Student award; and Kay- mother of four young children. but we can relax now and take lyn Levesque with the Persever- On top of that I had to teach a deep breath and be proud ance and Achievement Award and help my own kids to finish because we did it, we gradu- for a Female Student award.

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what took place. Consider the Xavier frank words of Duncan Camp- Kataquapit bell Scott, Deputy Superinten- dent General of Indian Affairs submitted photo UNDER THE from 1913 to 1932 who in 1916 Health Sciences North (HSN), Greater Sudbury Police Services (GSPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have partnered NORTHERN SKY said ‘I want to get rid of the together to provide better and more enhanced mobile crisis services for those experiencing a mental health or addictions-related Indian problem ... Our objec- crisis in Sudbury. The new Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) pairs officers with an HSN crisis worker to respond to men- tive is to continue until there is tal health and addictions emergencies reported through 911. not an Indian that has not been absorbed into the body politic he news that the graves and there is no Indian question of 215 children had been and no Indian department’. Tdiscovered near the site Scott is also famously quoted From Spring to Summer Weather Warnings of a former residential school in 1910 as referring to the poli- in Kamloops, British Columbia cies of the government at the and, with the exception of a day four tornadoes occurred - three The following discussion is came as shock to me, my family time as leading up to ‘the final Graham of moderate to heavy snow on in Quebec and one near Chap- limited to Weather Alerts issued and to every First Nation person solution of our Indian problem’. Saunders May 10, also in the Northeast. leau, Ontario.) Another poten- in May and June this year that across the country. As shocking This is a haunting statement Warmth returned in tial tornado site near Gogama apply to Northern Ontario. In as it was, it was also knowledge that is reminiscent of the Nazi WEATHER mid-May and daytime highs has not been confirmed. my experience there have been we had known about our entire government who used the same increased into in the 20s. Then many more than usual. lives. language 30 years later during the first 30° C in the region I am a child of residential the holocaust. occurred on May 18 in Ogoki A warm start to school survivors and the trauma When you read the history Post and May 19 in Moosonee. June Heat my parents faced as a result of of Canada from an Indigenous and on May 22 in Thunder Bay. June 1 is the start of Heat warnings and advisories this inhumane period of history perspective, the policies, the These temperatures were part Meteorological Summer, the for Northern Ontario are based has affected me and genera- laws and the words of the he usual practice in this of a heat event between May beginning the three warmest on weather forecasts. They are tions of my people. Both my people who dealt with Native column is to talk about 18 and the 22nd. Temperatures months in the calendar year. It issued when “2 or more consec- parents attended residential people is clear. They wanted us Tweather highlights during were well above normal for is uncommon that the first of utive days of daytime maximum school with my father Marius gone and they wanted us out the previous month and then much of Northern Ontario but June features an instant begin- temperatures are expected and his siblings going to St of the way for development of compare temperatures, snow then the final days shifted to ning of summer weather but, by to reach 29°C or warmer and Anne’s Residential School in this land. and rain to “normals”, the aver- well below seasonal. Most of coincidence this year, it marked nighttime minimum tem- Fort Albany and my mother Imagine the shock and terror ages from long-term records. the region experienced several an abrupt change to above peratures are expected to fall Susan flying off to a residential all of these children felt as their Last month provides an exam- mornings from May 26 to 29th seasonal conditions. The first to 18°C or warmer. Or, when school in Fort George, Quebec parents could not protect them ple of how averages often miss with “light” or “killing” frosts. week of June was the warmest 2 or more consecutive days of on the other side of James Bay. from being kidnapped from parts of the story. Many loca- “Killing frost” is often defined beginning on record to June in humidex values are expected to My siblings and I grew up their home communities and tions had days with new records as -2° C and/or a prolonged an extended area that included reach 36 or higher”. hearing so many strange stories families. It was law, enforced established for both heat and time of such cold. Kenora and Fort Frances. Both Note that so far in the region, about these schools but we by law enforcement and par- then, within a week, the coolest May was a dry month for communities had maximums of Atikokan has had the most con- could never really understand ents and guardians would be on record. However, when the most areas and a number of 36° C on June 4. In one week, secutive “hot” days (four) at or or appreciate these experiences arrested and punished if they temperatures for 31 days in May forest fires took place. Kenora, Fort Frances had shifted from above 30° C. because no one ever told us the resisted this capture of their were averaged, many locations Geraldton and many locations frigid temperatures, with a few full story. Our parents acknowl- children. The idea or notion across the entire region were in the Northeast recorded 50 snowflakes (-5° C on May 28), edged that they attended these that the Canadian government almost identical to long-term percent or less of the long-term to record heat - a change of 41 Severe Thunder- schools but they never fully could even think it was appro- averages. averages. However, a storm sys- degrees in one week. storm Watch and/ explained what happened to priate to steal away children May began with a continu- tem moved from the Thunder or Warning them. from their parents is horrifying. ation of warmer than seasonal Bay area to Timmins during The clouded recollections It is genocidal. temperatures across Northern May 20 to the 22nd. Moderate Public Weather Typically, a Watch is issued of many residential school It is important that the gov- Ontario. This warmth and to heavy rains took place in and Alerts when conditions are favourable survivors were filled with ernment fully acknowledge this some overnights without freez- around both these communities The Meteorological Service for one or more of the following memories that children died history for what it was, an act ing temperatures was enough and resulted in average precipi- of Canada, a branch within conditions: wind gusts of 90 regularly at these places, were of genocide. There is no way to prompt budding on shrubs tation totals for the month. Environment and Climate km/h, hail of two centimeters punished, tortured and abused. to make amends for the lives and some trees, especially in On May 25 a fast-moving Change Canada issues a variety (cm) or larger in diameter; or I’ve heard many personal sto- that were lost, the children who southern areas. However, it low-pressure system in the of severe weather alerts, warn- heavy rainfall. A Warning is ries of children who just never died, the broken people that was not quite long and warm Northeast resulted in intense ings and advisories. The criteria issued when there is evidence came home, children that survived and the generations of enough for “Green up”. Cool thunderstorms, some golf-ball and thresholds vary consider- based on radar, satellite images, disappeared and families that people like me who have had to arctic air established over most sized hail and at least four con- ably across Canada and with “or from a reliable spotter that learned of their child dying live with the fallout. of the region and persisted for firmed tornadoes. (The West- different seasons. any one or more of these condi- months after the fact. There are A way forward from this is to about 10 days. This time period ern University-based Northern Source: Criteria for public tions is imminent or occurring”. also many stories of children first acknowledge and accept was quite dry in the Northwest Tornadoes Project verified that weather alerts - Canada.ca who ran away. Some of them this terrible part of our shared did escape back to their families history. Then we can move on and some just simply disap- towards a healing path that can peared. ease the lives of the remaining I imagine my mom Susan survivors and help the people of CONTACT US faced with leaving her fam- my generation to cope with this ily as a small child and not tragedy. 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denly in our home community Eli, John, Mary, my mother be in that meegwam with our Residential School burial sites in Attawapiskat. She was 86 Susan, Gabriel, Josephine and families. Teh-nes was a serious Xavier years of age. Cecile. They had difficult lives and knowledgeable woman but Kataquapit Her passing was especially surviving in the remote north she loved to laugh and she had Wawatay News between 1870 and 1996. sad as she had a significant con- and to add to that hardship, a quick wit that poked fun at According to the Truth and UNDER THE nection to our local Catholic government influence also everything. The Ontario government Reconciliation Commission of NORTHERN SKY Church which was destroyed in meant that they were forced Teh-nes and Meeshen were is providing $10 million to Canada, there were 18 Indian a fire recently. to attend residential school as a great couple. Although they help support the identifica- Residential Schools in Ontario; Aunt Theresa held the posi- children. It was a trauma they presented as a rather conserva- tion, investigation, protection the last of these closed in 1991, tion for many years as our endured to receive an education tive pair, in reality they were all and commemoration of Indian with some sites since repur- church organist and led the in a Catholic school where they about caring about others and Residential School burial sites posed, abandoned or destroyed. n our Weenabaykoo Ininew community in countless ser- lived. It terrorized them to be making people laugh. across the province. The fund- “We know that the tragic Peemahteeseewin, our vices. She played mainly on taken away from their parents We were always welcomed ing will also ensure that cul- findings at a former Indian IJames Bay Cree way of life, Sundays, major feast days and and the lives they knew in the into their home and space and turally appropriate, trauma- Residential School site in Brit- Elders play a pivotal role in at every wedding and funeral wilderness. in quiet moments around the informed mental health sup- ish Columbia are sadly not an the lives of everyone in a com- that happened in the commu- In my early years as a youth smouldering fire of her meeg- ports are available for Indian anomaly,” said Greg Rickford, munity. nity. in Attawapiskat, mom and her wam, we listened to her and Residential School survivors, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. In the James Bay Cree cul- Although we identified her sisters were a prominent part mom recount their lives on their families and Indigenous “Indigenous leaders and Ontar- ture, our language, stories and closely with the church, Teh- of my life. Teh-nes was mar- Nawashi River. Every year they communities. ians are looking to governments history are all passed down in nes, the Cree pronunciation of ried to Michel Hookimaw and left Nawashi River to spend the “Like all Ontarians, I was to commit to the work of inves- an oral tradition. We learn from her name that we all knew her in our family we knew him as summer on the shores of the heartbroken by the news of tigating Indigenous Residential the time we are children by lis- as, had a very strong connection Meeshen. They lived close to Attawapiskat River. a burial site containing the School burial sites on a prior- tening to the stories our parents to our traditional way of life on our home and we saw them I recall their vivid tales of remains of 215 Indigenous chil- ity basis and our government share with us and the teachings the land. often because their family had paddling canoes out on to the dren at the former Indian Resi- is taking action to support this we hear from our Elders. She had a great knowledge decided that they would raise ocean of James Bay. Often they dential School in Kamloops, process through to completion.” It was important for us to of stories and histories that she their grandson Bruce Hooki- would set makeshift sails to British Columbia,” said Premier Ontario is working in collab- spend time with our Elders. learned from her mother Louise maw as their son. Bruce was the capture the strong breath of the Doug Ford. “That is why our oration with Indigenous lead- People from my parents age and father Xavier Paulmartin. same age as myself and together wind on the bay. The last time government is partnering with ers to establish processes that group were the last generation Ten-nes was born on the with my two younger brothers they made that trip as a group Indigenous communities to will guide the work related to of Cree people to have been Nawashi River, north of Joseph and Paul and all our was in 1967. address the loss of generations Indian Residential School site born and raised on the land Attawapiskat on the James Bay other cousins, we roamed the Teh-nes passed away recently who are no longer with us, and identification, investigation, along the James Bay coast. coast to the Paulmartin family. neighbourhood in play. and Meeshen went before her. the continued loss experienced protection and commemora- This generation of people are They were a tight knit group There were many spring Happily many of their stories by residential school survi- tion. Initial site identification very dear to our families. Over of siblings, aunts, uncles and goose hunts when our two live on through their children vors and their families. As we will be the first step in a much the past decade many of them grandparents that lived in the families came together. Teh-nes John, George, Raymond, Irene advance meaningful reconcilia- more extensive process, pend- have passed on in quick succes- wilderness on their own. and Meeshen set up a beautiful and Pauline. tion, it is important that all of us ing the wishes of the affected sion and it is terribly sad when My mother Susan, Teh-nes’s meegwam or teepee on their I like to think that their lov- continue to deepen our collec- families and communities. we lose them. When these younger sister, told us often front yard every spring and ing energy is still around in all tive understanding of the legacy The province will identify Elders pass, we lose so much how their family lived out the mom was more than happy to of their children and grandchil- of the Indian Residential School technical experts, including history, so much knowledge winters on their own at cabins spend time with her sister as we dren. Kee-sah-kee-eh-tee-nan system.” archaeologists, forensic special- and such valuable teachers of the men built on the Nawashi all prepared smoked goose and Teh-nes neshta Meeshen. Across Canada, over 150,000 ists and historians, available to our language. River. roasted birds for two weeks or Indigenous children were forc- lead the related research, anal- Recently, my Aunt Theresa There were eight siblings more. ibly removed from their fami- ysis and technical field work Hookimaw passed away sud- altogether including Theresa, It was very comforting to www.underthenorthernsky.com lies and communities and sent required and ensure it is con- to Indian Residential Schools ducted to the highest standard. ORD ER YOUR SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILE NOW LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE – DON’T MISS OUT

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Rick Garrick return home from the Kam- contributions to Ontario and Canada. Wawatay News loops Indian residential school,” Mamakwa says. “I also took Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol an opportunity when we did Mamakwa recently called for that to acknowledge the First action from the provincial and Nations, the communities in federal governments after 215 B.C. where these children came children were found buried at from.” the former Kamloops Indian Mamakwa says he acknowl- residential school in British edged the First Nations people Columbia. across across the country who “I am calling on Ontario have been in pain since the dis- and the Canadian government covery of the 215 children. to work with all First Nations “And I spoke directly to the at the sites of the schools and House, the government, the look for our lost children,” Members of Provincial Par- Mamakwa says. “It is a great liament, my colleagues, that open secret that our children lie the death of our children is a on the properties of the former crime against humanity and schools – an open secret that that Canada never treated it as Canadians can no longer look such,” Mamakwa says. “And I away from. In keeping with the told them that the country must Truth and Reconciliation Com- own up to its past, and so must mission’s Missing Children Proj- all the governments and the ects, every school site must be institutions, for their role in cre- searched for the graves of our ating the residential schools.” ancestors.” Mamakwa says he also spoke Mamakwa says he believes to the Ontario Legislative there are more lost children Assembly about how Pope Fran- than the official numbers pro- cis, the Catholic Church and vided for the different residen- all the other churches involved tial schools. must own up to their part in this “We need to bring back our genocide, apologize and offer children,” Mamakwa says. “I financial restitution to survivors think what is happening here is and the families of those who it’s our ancestors that are talk- were lost. ing to us — we need to bring “When you are standing them back and we need to there speaking, and you see acknowledge them. This has (non- gone for far too long and we Native) people looking at cannot accept anything less you speaking, that was hard to and that is one of the reasons say that,” Mamakwa says. “My why I asked this government parents were both Anglican, so to be part of that searching for I was brought up that way — I our children, searching for our never learned my traditional ancestors, at these residential ways — so it was really hard to schools.” say that, but that’s what people Mamakwa says it is impor- were saying. So I think that was tant that the search be First important to say.” Nation-led. Mamakwa says the discovery “We just need to be given the of the 215 children has under- resources and the tools to be scored the daunting amount able to do it,” Mamakwa says. of work to be done to ensure Mamakwa says he also called justice, dignity and equity for for the provincial government Indigenous people. to lower the flags at all provin- “All Indigenous peoples liv- cial buildings to half-mast to ing today in Canada are survi- honour the 215 children lost vors of Canada’s tools of geno- and to institute an annual Day cide,” Mamakwa says. “We are of Mourning and Remembrance survivors of Indian residential for those lost to residential schools, survivors of the Indian schools and to the survivors. Act, survivors of the Sixties “I made a 10-minute state- Scoop and survivors of ongoing ment in the House, and also systemic racism which attempts opg.com I did a moment of silence to to erase us. But we are still acknowledge and honour here.” the 215 children who did not Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 7 Politics Candidates for National Chief announced

Rick Garrick improving the quality of life for our people. In every political office that we as First Nations face, while respecting the individuality Wawatay News I have held in my life, the success of my tenure is measured on the and diversity of each Nation. When we think about the issues we ground, in the lives of the people I serve. I know that the ways to face across our Nations, the prime reason for the commonality of autonomy, self determination and right relations with Canada can- these issues is because they are the result of the blanket and band- RoseAnne Archibald — Taykwa Tagamou not be found in another Inquest, Commission or Inquiry. Our col- aid approaches by the Federal government. Within the Charter Nation. lective path forward does not come from them. It comes from us. tolerance and respect are the foundations for coming together “One of my goals as National Chief is to always stand by First Together, and as independent sovereign nations, we must forge — to strengthen and maintain our inherent rights and traditions Nations in their battles. I have been in politics for 31 years and since way forward for our people and Canada will follow our lead. I know while we work with other governments to continue closing the gap my first foray as a Chief, I have been on the front lines organiz- this is true because I have lived this change in my years of service at between our Nations and mainstream Canadians.” ing, marching and standing up for Inherent and Treaty Rights as NAN and beyond. I believe that I am ready to build on this model at Martin also plans to work on the issue of systemic racism and to a defender and a protector. When elected as the National Chief, I a national level as National Chief of the AFN.” advocate for input for First Nations at the decision-making tables commit to answer any request to be there on the front lines stand- with upper level policy-makers. ing shoulder-to-shoulder with First Nation leadership. I will support Martin is a grassroots politician, mother and grandmother. First Nations in their negotiations (having negotiated over half of Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse — Michel First “I am an academic. What I want to convey is that I have a Doctor- a billion dollars in forestry agreements for my own community of Nation in Treaty 6. ate Degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Instruction, Taykwa Tagamou Nation). I also commit to be pushing in Ottawa “My main goal is to return the AFN to its original intent, guided and how the skills I have acquired can lead to great progress in and opening doors for Chiefs. Whatever you need, I will be there.” by the mandate provided by the Chiefs in Assembly. The AFN addressing the issues we face. My specialty as a curriculum devel- Archibald also plans to create a national consensus-based agenda National Chief must no longer take partisan positions on Canadian oper is taking the objective from here, and bringing it to a realiza- for action, and rights recognition and implementation for First legislation and prescribe it to First Nations rights holders. The AFN tion over here, in a step-by-step process that entails stake holder Nations and to listen and be responsive to Chiefs across Canada. cannot be used as a conduit for consultation. Canada has a fidu- input – our community citizens, elected and traditional governing Archibald is a third-generation Chief in her family. ciary duty and obligation to consult with every one of the 634 First bodies, and Elders, with consideration of effects on surrounding “My leadership was ground-breaking having been the first Nations across our land.” communities, urban Indigenous, our resources and environment, woman and youngest Chief (Taykwa Tagamou Nation), Deputy Calahoo-Stonehouse also plans to make space for the Chiefs, pro- legislations, financial implications and future generations.” Grand Chief (Nishnawbe Aski Nation) and Grand Chief (Mushkeg- vide them with a platform to speak for themselves and keep their wouk Council). I have been a leader at every level of our political priorities at the forefront of the AFN and to ensure that no nation is system, including the last three years as the first woman Ontario left behind. Lee Crowchild — TsuuT’ina Nation in Regional Chief. I have built positive working relationships with all Calahoo-Stonehouse is the executive director of the Yellowhead Treaty 7. Regional Chiefs across Canada. As the National Chief, together with Indigenous Education Foundation, a member of the Edmonton “The need to strengthen confidence in the AFN is going to Regional Chiefs, we would provide much needed stability at the Police Commission and the great granddaughter of Treaty 6 signa- require a concerted effort by all our nations. Canada is such a large AFN while moving toward the evolutionary and positive changes tory, Chief Michel Calihoo. country with every region wanting to be heard. I want to be able still needed. I’m known for building positive relationships with our “What makes me the best person for National Chief is my ability to first: take down the barriers that prevent us from hearing each Government partners while also holding them to account when to be ingenuitive and innovative, my experience with databases, other fully, and, secondly; to build the bridges necessary for the free they infringe or impact our Inherent and Treaty Rights.” my experience with managing teams, my work as the reconciliation flow of connections and confidence that result in the answers that advisor to the vice president provost at the University of Alberta. I we all seek to address our community issues. Community issues know how to manage bureaucratic systems. My experience at my cannot just be given lip service but action. My goal is to start that Alvin Fiddler — Muskrat Dam First Nation. post-secondary level in resource economics as well as studying process. It will take the concentrated efforts of Chiefs and leader- “There are two things that matter to me in my first term as Indigenous legal theory and governance, the time I have spent in ship across Canada to assist me in this process. We need to be able National Chief — first, and most importantly, I believe that we need ceremony across Turtle Island with other nations learning has given to bring back a balanced approached to leadership. A balanced improve the quality of the lives of our people. I have had the chance me a clear view and scope of our peoples’ diversity, our strength, approach also means we have to listen to the words and spirit of our to work at a regional level to support the system of 49 First Nations and it’s going to take that skillset of understanding systems and life-bringers. That is the voices of our mothers, aunties, grandmoth- of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, each with their own history, capacity bureaucracies and our peoples’ complex ways to navigate the way ers that runs through the veins of our women Chiefs.” and needs. We used the collective power of the NAN structure to forward. I’m a leading Indigenous innovator across Canada — I get Crowchild served as Chief of TsuuT’ina Nation from 2016-19. teach and learn from each other, to collectively build the capacity of called to communities and post-secondary institutions across the “I have been mentored for many years by my grandparents, par- each of our parts, for a stronger whole.” country, and we need innovative solutions.” ents, uncles and aunties, cousins, and my children. I am a man who Fiddler also plans to work with the AFN so it is driven by the pur- takes these learnings and applies it to my daily life and leadership. pose to get Canada to uphold the treaties and to build towards a I also bring the experience of being third generation of traditional future where the Indian Act is nothing more than an artifact. Cathy Martin — Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Chieftanship as Chief of Tsuut’ina Nation. I have learned what the Fiddler is a two-term Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. He Nation in Quebec. foundation of Traditional leadership is and can be here and now, as also served as Deputy Grand Chief. “My vision for the AFN stems from my value of inclusivity and well how to incorporate knowledge of the western world. Together “My community and my family have made me who I am. They from the Charter that was adopted in 1985 and its original intent. as a strong voice for the people we can navigate through the chal- ground me in the work that we do. They are the reason any of this The Assembly of First Nations is just that — an assembly. It is an lenge and find the balance. As the next AFN Chief, I can bring this matters. There is nothing more important to me as a leader than organization designed to allow us to gather and discuss the issues to the Chieftainship.”

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nan.on.ca/FireSafety 8 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Politics Ginoogaming files law- Confederation College program suit to stop exploration to further support decolonization Wawatay News that ensure students will be tradition of bringing their wis- educated with diverse popula- dom and compassion to their Rick Garrick (Ginoogaming) have inherent Taylor adds that if Confederation College’s tions in anti-oppressive ways. critical work as helpers, while Wawatay News rights to use and protect these Ginoogaming succeeds in Native Child and Family Ser- The new “Onajigwan” name becoming catalysts of change, lands as sacred and to seek the lawsuit, this will mark an vices program has undergone a was gifted to the program by shaping a better and more Ginoogaming recently filed permanent injunctions so that important turning point in transformation to become Ona- Elder Sam Achneepineskum of hopeful future for us all.” a motion for an injunction to outsiders cannot develop in that Canadian law as it affects Indig- jigawin Indigenous Services. Marten Falls First Nation. An Courtney Forbes, a 2021 stop mineral exploration in a area in the future.” enous peoples. The new name and an updated Anishinaabemowin word, it graduate of the former Native sacred and cultural keystone Kempton says the sacred and “Most cases in the courts vision for the program were means “being prepared for the Child and Family Services pro- area within the community’s cultural keystone area is the about our rights are about shared at a small on-campus work that you will be doing as gram shares that hope for the territory on June 1 at Ontario centre of Ginoogaming’s cul- harvesting – hunting, fishing, gathering Wednesday. a helper.” future. “It [the renewed pro- Superior Court in Toronto. tural identity. trapping, gathering plants,” “Confederation College The new direction for the gram] means hope and a new Ginoogaming had previously “It’s where they’ve always Taylor says. “Those were the began a comprehensive review program highlights a decolo- beginning, especially, with filed a lawsuit seeking decla- gone to worship, to teach, to bases of our economies once, process for our program in nized approach to curriculum everything that’s been going rations that it has Aboriginal practice harvesting, but more,” when settlers first came here 2019, which represented a criti- development and assessment, on,” she said. “It’s what the rights to protect sacred areas Kempton says. “There are likely and until about 50 years ago. cal opportunity to build upon applying innovative approaches ancestors have been waiting for, and engage in sacred practices, burial grounds throughout the But nowhere else are people past program success, while to support integrated and holis- the first step in the right direc- and that these areas must not area, the locations of which defined merely by their econo- re-envisioning the program to tic learning experiences for tion. Training for Anishinaabe be desecrated with industrial some are known but many mies, and we should not be better reflect the contempo- students, while acknowledging and non-Anishinaabe to be and exploitative development. aren’t because some history either. We live by the laws of rary context and reality of our the value of community respon- helping people in the commu- “The hearing went very well was lost with residential schools the Creator as interpreted by graduates’ work to support sibility and self-determination. nity. I would love to see more — we have to wait for the deci- and other colonialist disrup- our ancestors. Our spirituality, Indigenous children, families It will provide students with Indigenous people helping their sion now,” says Kate Kempton, tions. But what they do know culture and laws are one.” and communities,” said Pam the knowledge and skills they families for the sense of com- Ginoogaming’s lawyer and part- is this has always been an area Kempton says Ginoogaming Burton, Professor and Program need to become effective help- munity. We also need strong ner at OKT Law. “The hearing of extremely high spiritual and hired an archeologist, a tradi- Coordinator. “Change is never ers across a number of sectors. allies, helpers to learn the ways is to seek an injunction to stop cultural relevance, that the Cre- tional land use and occupancy easy, but absolutely necessary Graduates will leave prepared and go in with a good lens to further mineral exploration ator made this place the centre expert and an environmental on the path of cultural humil- with a basket full of culturally support Indigenous families.” in an area of high spiritual, of what they call Ginoogaming’s expert to look at the sacred and ity. This renewed vision hon- safe tools, which they will need The program will welcome sacred and cultural value called heart.” cultural keystone area. ours our program’s rich history, to walk safely with those they its first class of students in the Wiisinin Zaahgi’igan, not across Ginoogaming Vice Chief Sheri “We produced three of these but seeks to prepare graduates will be helping. fall of 2021. The program is their whole traditional territory Taylor says Ginoogaming is try- reports that show this whole for their critical work as help- “The Onajigawin Indigenous being offered at all Confedera- but just to stop it within this ing to have its sacred and ances- area is filled with archeologi- ers with an increased focus on Services program is one of the tion College campuses and via particularly important area.” tral identity respected as a right. cal sites and potential sites and the decolonization of systems many ways Confederation Col- Distance Education. Kempton says the community “Our rights cannot be extremely high value and high within the human and com- lege is contributing to a process Derek Hrynczak is an incom- will have to wait for likely one reduced to only harvesting on use,” Kempton says. “At that munity services field. The fun- of reconciliation and healing,” ing student for inaugural Ona- or two months for a decision the land — we have always point when we produced these damentals of advancing child said Kathleen Lynch, President. jigawin Indigenous Services from the court on whether they been much more than that,” reports that were a combina- well-being, keeping families “Thanks to Pam’s thoughtful class. “I believe being part of this will get their injunction or not. Taylor says. “We are a people tion of Indigenous science and together and strengthening and passionate leadership, and new beginning at Confederation “We sought an injunction for and our rights to continue to western science done to the best communities remain.” the incredible support of our College is only going to help me the period of time it takes to go survive as a distinct people were standards, Ontario still rejected The renewal process involved faculty, staff, students, alumni realize that potential, and I am to court and get a decision on not all swept away by signing a them and so we ended up hav- representatives from across and community partners, this honoured to be a part of it,” he said. our underlying legal action,” treaty. It is the time that courts ing to go to court. And that to us the College community, along- first-choice program is well To learn more about the Ona- Kempton says. “The legal action recognized that Indigenous is the furthest from reconcilia- side 12 partnership agencies. positioned for long-term suc- jigawin Indigenous Services will take years, and that’s to peoples are not two-dimen- tion that Ontario could get.” The collective contributions cess. Graduates of the revital- program, visit www.confedera- seek declarations that they sional.” informed the program changes ized program will continue the tioncollege.ca/OIS.

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For information or support visit indiandayschools.com or call 1-844-539-3815 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 9 Politics Glen Hare Candidates for 2021 Nishnawbe Aski Nation elected Executive Council Election Announced Ontario Wawatay News Candidates for Deputy Grand • Bobby Narcisse, Aroland Chief: First Nation Regional Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer • Anna Betty Achneepines- • Andrew Solomon, Fort Jocelyn Formsma has received kum, Marten Falls First Albany First Nation Chief and verified nominations for Nation the following candidates for the Chiefs from NAN’s 49 First Wawatay News position of Grand Chief (1) and • Randall Crowe, Deer Lake Nation communities will vote on Deputy Grand Chief (3) for the First Nation Wednesday, August 11 during The Chiefs in Ontario elected 2021 election for the NAN Exec- the 39th Keewaywin Conference Glen Hare, former Anishina- utive Council. • Joseph Duncan, Muskrat to be held August 10, 11 & 12, bek Nation Grand Chief from Dam First Nation 2021, in a virtual environment. M’Chigeeng First Nation, as Candidates for Grand Chief: The official campaign period Ontario Regional Chief in an • Lawrence Jefferies, Moose runs from June 12 until August online traditional ceremony • Derek Fox, Bearskin Lake Cree First Nation 9, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. during the 47th Annual All First Nation Information on the election Ontario Chiefs Conference • Victor H. Linklater, Taykwa process and the NAN Election hosted by Grand Council Treaty • Bruce Shisheesh, Tagamou Nation Code is available on the NAN #3. Attawapiskat First Nation Election website: www.nanelec- Ontario Regional Chief Elect • Howard Meshake, Aroland tion.ca. The election will be Glen Hare ran a platform based First Nation livestreamed. on addressing important top- ics such as the housing crisis, clean drinking water, economic development and advocacy for all First Nations communities within Ontario. The Ontario Regional Chief is a member of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee and the Leader- ship Council for the Chiefs of Ontario, which is comprised of the Grand Chiefs of the Asso- ciation of Iroquois and Allied Indians; Grand Council Treaty #3; Nishnawbe-Aski Nation; Anishinabek Nation; representatives from the Independent First Nations; and the Ontario Regional Chief. With the guidance and direction of the Leadership Council and the mandates set out by the Chiefs-In-Assembly, the Regional Chief’s primary role is to actively advocate to ensure Ontario First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights are protected, respected, and implemented, and address priority issues articulated by the First Nations in cooperation with the federal and provincial governments. The Chiefs of Ontario supports all 133 First Nations in Ontario as they assert their sov- ereignty, jurisdiction, and their chosen expression of nation- hood. The activities of the Chiefs of Ontario are mandated by the Chiefs-in-Assembly and guided by the Leadership Coun- cil (LC). “I wish to thank everyone for their support. I am look- Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021 ing forward to getting to work immediately in addressing some of the most important priorities to First Nations com- June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all munities within Ontario and to ensure a path toward shared Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, prosperity that is reflective of all our Nations,” said Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare. “Remem- diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, ber who you work for, and I work for you, the 133 Chiefs in Inuit, and Metis peoples. Ontario.” On June 18, 2021, Ontario Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare, the Grandmothers, Elder Wain- Due to COVID-19, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre dubence, and representatives of the Chiefs of Ontario Secretar- will not be hosting our celebrations this year. However, we iat will meet to conduct the traditional Pipe and Blanket Cer- want to take the time to honour this day and hope that all of emony and Oath of Office for the Regional Chief in Nipissing our patients, residents, families, staff and partners in health First Nation, Anishinabek territory. Through the traditional care take time to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day Pipe and Blanket Ceremony and Oath of Office for the Regional Chief, Glen Hare will officially in your own unique way. take office as Ontario Regional Chief. The Chiefs of Ontario would like to thank the following sponsors: First Nations Finan- www.slmhc.on.ca | @menoyawin cial Management Board (FMB) and MNP, Member of Praxity, Global Alliance of Independent Firms. 10 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 11 Community Sacred Fire honours 215 children found in B.C. Rick Garrick the Sacred Fire was held for at the Kamloops Indian resi- who never returned home.” Wawatay News people to attend in Thunder dential school,” Fox says. “Our Grand Council Treaty #3 Bay. thoughts and prayers are with Ogichidaa Francis Kavana- Nishnawbe Aski Nation and “I’m really glad this was done the families of these youth ugh also expressed his “deep Fort William held a Sacred Fire this way with the Sacred Fire and the entire Tk’emlúps te condolences” to the people of to honour the 215 children burning for four days,” Johnson Secwépemc community. Even Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First found at the former Kamloops says. “I think it really needs to after all these years there are Nation and all the communi- Indian residential school from happen.” new tragedies of the residential ties whose children attended May 31-June 4 at the former Deputy Grand Chief Derek school system coming to light. the Kamloops Indian residen- St. Joseph’s Indian residential Fox expressed his “heartfelt We commend the Knowledge tial school in a Treaty #3 press school in Thunder Bay. condolences” following the dis- Keepers and the families for release. “I came here Saturday morn- covery of the 215 children at their perseverance to uncover “I am outraged, saddened, Rick Garrick/ Wawatay News ing to offer some tobacco and the Kamloops residential school the truth behind the terrible and completely heartbroken Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler looks on as Fort William Chief Peter Collins say prayers at the (St. Joseph’s in a Nishnawbe Aski Nation loss of these young children. upon hearing the news,” Kava- speaks at the May 31-June 4 Sacred Fire held in honour of the 215 residential school memorial) press release. This discovery shows how the naugh says. “This story has res- children found at the former Kamloops Indian residential school. monument here,” says Grand “We are very saddened legacy of the residential school onated with people from across Chief Alvin Fiddler. “I went to learn that the final rest- system continues to impact the the country because every from the intergenerational the residential school system is home to have a talk with my ing place of so many innocent lives of residential school sur- First Nation person has been trauma inflicted by residential still impacting our communities wife … about the outpour- children have been discovered vivors and the families of those impacted, whether directly or schools. The trauma inflicted by to this day.” ing of grief and anger and sorrow and sadness that has been expressed, not just here in Thunder Bay but across the country, and what we can do REVIEW to help facilitate that grief and to try to provide a forum or an Review of Draft Forest Management Plan environment where people can come and process their grief. Kenora Forest 2022 - 2032 Forest Management Plan We thought a Sacred Fire would be the most appropriate place The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), to do it.” Miisun Integrated Resource Management Co. (Miisun) and the Fiddler says the hundreds Kenora Local Citizens’ Advisory Committee (LCAC) invite you to of people who attended the review and comment on the 2022 – 2032 Draft Forest Sacred Fire “just speaks to Management Plan (FMP) for the Kenora Forest. tragic news and the horrific news we heard last week” about The Planning Process the 215 children who were The FMP takes approximately three years to complete. During found buried at the Kamloops this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and residential school. First Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation “It has touched so many lives, are provided. The third opportunity (Stage Three) for this FMP not just Indigenous people but people all over the world,” Fid- occurred on January 27, 2021 when the public was invited to dler says. “I know there are a lot review and comment on proposed operations for the ten-year of inquiries being made from period of the FMP. This ‘Stage Four’ notice is to invite you to: other countries and the leader- • review and comment on the draft FMP; and ship in Kamloops are getting • contribute to the background information overwhelmed with the requests for them to comment to other Comments from the public will be considered in revisions to media outlets from around the the Draft FMP. world. So it’s not just impacting Indigenous people in the coun- How to Get Involved try, I think it’s having a pro- The Draft FMP, including supplementary documentation, the found impact on everyone right Draft FMP summary and the current versions of the information around the world.” and maps which were previously accessible will be available Fiddler says there needs to be electronically on the Natural Resources Information Portal at action on the search for miss- www.nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online and can be made ing children at other residential available by contacting the Miisun Integrated Resource schools. “Maybe even here where we Management Co. (Miisun), contact listed below, during normal stand right now, the former St. office hours for a period of 60 days: July 5, 2021 - September 3, Joseph’s residential school,” 2021. Comments on the Draft FMP for the Kenora Forest must Fiddler says. “We know that be received by Kyle Myschowoda of the planning team, by students died here — some of September 3, 2021. them are still unaccounted for The Information Forum related to the review of Draft Forest and that’s the sad and tragic Management Plan will be held via individual or group remote truth right across the country.” Fort William Chief Peter Col- meetings which may be arranged by calling the individuals lins says there is more work listed below during the review period. Remote meetings with to do regarding the missing representatives of the planning team and the LCAC can be also Stay Involved children at residential schools requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable across the country. opportunities to remotely meet planning team members during Further information on how to get involved in forest “We have to continue that non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you management planning and to better understand the stages journey — I’ve heard eastern require more information or wish to discuss your interests with of public consultation please visit the following link: Ontario has similar cases of kids a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals https://www.ontario.ca/document/participate-forest- not being found, not return- listed below: management-ontario/how-get-involved-forest-management ing home,” Collins says. “I listen to Prime Minister Trudeau Kyle Myschowoda, R.P.F. Stage Five - Inspection of the MNRF-approved FMP. The MNRF- talk about reconciliation — I MNRF Kenora District Office approved FMP and the FMP summary will be available for don’t know how this country 808 Robertson Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3X9 inspection for the 10-year duration of the FMP. is ever going to reconcile the tel: 807-456-2697 loss of 215 kids. I don’t know if e-mail: [email protected] The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for anybody will ever be account- November 15, 2021. able for the loss of those 215 Kurt Pochailo, R.P.F. Miisun Integrated Resource Management Co. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is kids. That is a problem for all collecting your personal information and comments under the 510 Ninth Street North, Kenora, ON P9N 2S8 of us, it is a problem for our authority provided by the Forest Management Planning Manual, tel: 807-467-3351 society, it is a problem for each 2020 approved by regulation under Section 68 of the Crown of our nations. We must stand Dean Caron Forest Sustainability Act, 1994. Any personal information you together to make sure some- Kenora LCAC provide (home and/or email address, name, telephone number, body is held accountable for the MNRF Kenora District Office etc.) may be used and shared between MNRF and/or the loss of our loved ones.” Full Moon Memory Walk 808 Robertson Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3X9 sustainable forest licensee to contact you regarding comments submitted. Your comments will become part of the public organizer Sharon Johnson says During the planning process there is an opportunity to make consultation process and may be shared with the general everyone should be affected by a written request to seek resolution of issues with the MNRF public. Your personal information may also be used by the the discovery of the 215 chil- District Manager or the Regional Director using a process MNRF to send you further information related to this forest dren at the Kamloops residen- described in the 2020 Forest Management Planning Manual management planning exercise. If you have questions about the tial school. (Part A, Section 2.4.1). “I know I was,” Johnson says. use of your personal information, please contact Shannon Diehl, “This morning it really hit me The last possible date to seek issue resolution with the MNRF District Business Co-ordinator, MNRF, at 807-468-2538 or when I was thinking about my Regional Director is September 18, 2021. [email protected]. late mom — she went to St. Margaret’s residential school. I allowed myself to think about what happened and then I started getting really emotional and I felt really angry, just a lot of anger and frustration.” Johnson was “glad” to see 12 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Community

Rick Garrick/Wawatay News Matawa First Nations Management has created a vegetable and medicine garden at the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay. Matawa creates garden project in Thunder Bay

Rick Garrick “I was there yesterday plant- Wawatay News ing and we already had two or three people coming up just to Matawa First Nations Man- name what they were seeing in agement is creating a vegetable the garden, to ask what is going and medicine garden this sum- on here, and they were people mer at the Matawa Training and that lived in the area,” Tropea Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay says. “So I can see this garden, to complement their vegetable just because it’s in its infancy garden in the Slate River Valley. doesn’t mean it’s not going to “On the south side of the be something special this year. Rick Garrick/Wawatay News (Matawa Training and Wellness In the future I can just see it The Matawa Training and Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay. Centre) building we have raised blooming into something really beds that people from the food beautiful.” Tropea says the Matawa staff switched over to growing pota- security team have built and Tropea says Matawa has are excited about having a place toes this year because of a lack they are filled with some trans- plans to grow long rows of veg- to go outside with clients that is of funding, the low mainte- plants that people have been etables, a medicine garden ded- COVID-19 safe. nance required for potatoes and growing at home,” says Farren icated to the traditional medi- “It’s not about necessarily the ease of storage over the win- Tropea, registered dietician at cines, berries and fruit trees in working so much in the gar- ter. the Matawa Health Co-opera- addition to the raised beds. den,” Tropea says. “I think we’ll “Last year the funding came tive. “We had some perennials “But for now we’re worrying have a good response if it’s just from a COVID-19 emergency donated by someone from Col- about where we’re going to get a place for people to visit and which wasn’t available to us this liers group, who is an architect water from,” Tropea says, not- meet and see plants, talk about year so we weren’t able to lock from building that new site, so ing that she planned to set up plants and just ground them- down any bathroom facilities she’s even in on the garden.” some rain barrels. “It’s still very selves.” for volunteers or transportation Tropea says people from early but we’re really excited, Tropea says the garden is still to get our Matawa family and the community are starting to and really excited to have more in its early stages, so “it could community (citizens) out there show an interest in the garden Matawa (citizens) coming out. look like so many things.” to help,” Tropea says. “So it’s a even though it was only started We’ll also be running programs “Maybe we could have plots little bit different this year — this year. The garden currently through there so once everywhere people could just grow I’m sure there will still be volun- has zucchinis, tomatoes, broc- one is transferred over to that whatever they wanted on their teer days.” News Brief coli, squash, peppers, rhubarb, site we’ll be transferring more plots,” Tropea says. “I think peo- Tropea says the goal for all of chives, sunflowers and calen- energy over into that site as ple would really like that.” the food grown in the gardens Public Review Period dula flowers. well.” Tropea says Matawa’s Four is to distribute it to Matawa Rivers Group set up the Slate citizens as well as possibly ship- Generation PGM Inc. (GenPGM) would like to extend a River Valley garden on a piece ping it up to the Matawa com- sincere thank you to all the support, comments and of borrowed land, where they munities. Matawa distributed questions for the Marathon Palladium-Copper grew about 10,000 pounds of a variety of Thanksgiving meal Project. We have been having successful meetings Find Your Place produce last year. favourites, such as carrots, pota- with local and regional communities and look forward “It’s really beautiful there, toes, apples and pumpkins, to to providing more updates as we progess through the STUDY WITH THE there’s cows across the road,” Matawa citizens last fall. Environmental Assessment Process. Tropea says. “They are able to “We’ll see how those potatoes DEPARTMENT OF NATIVE STUDIES use their irrigation systems and get used throughout the year, The Joint Review Panel recently announced the their equipment so it’s a pretty but hopefully another distribu- extension of the public comment period to good system they have there.” tion day,” Tropea says. July 26, 2021. 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Rick Garrick only in Thunder Bay but across Wawatay News the country,” Fox says. “We stand today in solidarity with Brayden Bushby was sen- Barbara’s family and all those tenced to eight years less one who seek to end systemic rac- month for time served in pre- ism and support equality and trial custody in the death of justice.” Barbara Kentner on June 7 at Coralee McGuire-Cyrette, the Ontario Superior Court of executive director at Ontario Justice. Kentner, 34, died five Native Women’s Association, months after Bushby, then 18, says there can be no true justice struck her with a trailer hitch for Kentner’s family as her life that he threw at her from a has been lost. moving vehicle while she was “No sentencing can ever walking with her sister on a address the grief from her fam- street in Thunder Bay in 2017. ily and her community and Bushby was convicted of man- the community as a whole,” slaughter in her death in 2020. McGuire-Cyrette says. “We also “What you did, Mr. Bushby, have to remember Brayden was not brave. It was not Bushby was participating in manly; it was not impressive. It the normalization of violence did not make our community against Indigenous women, a better place,” states Ontario particularly in Thunder Bay. Superior Court Justice Helen The practice of throwing objects Pierce in her Reasons for Sen- at Indigenous people and Indig- tence. “Something happens enous women here in Thunder when you attack the dignity of Bay is normalized, it’s been another person: you lose your acceptable. We have to look own in the process. That is at calling for transformational what happened here. With your change to address this vio- trailer hitch, you targeted a vul- lence.” Rick Garrick/Wawatay News nerable woman on the street McGuire-Cyrette notes that Brayden Bushby was sentenced to eight years less one month for time served in pretrial custody in the death of Barbara Kentner on June 7 at when she could not protect her- Bushby appealed his conviction the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Thunder Bay. self. You did it from the safety of and requested bail within hours a vehicle, so that you could just of being sentenced by Pierce. “Your actions are an affront Indigenous women and girls to be safer for Indigenous peo- Girls’ findings cannot just sit on drive away.” “We are so pleased that to all women,” Pierce stated. and 2SLGBTQIA+ people,” ple. The government of Ontario the shelf. Deputy Grand Chief Derek the Court of Appeal denied “The court has also been told Mamakwa and Morrison stated. has a role to play to ensure that “The province must actively Fox says Kentner, a Wabigoon his request for bail,” McGuire- that it is a common experience “This pattern must be broken. call is honoured.” work to increase safety for Lake citizen who had lived in Cyrette says. “We are definitely for Indigenous people in Thun- The sentence today is just one Mamakwa and Morrison also Indigenous women and girls,” Thunder Bay, was much loved very happy and pleased that the der Bay to have objects thrown part of the long healing pro- stated that the provincial gov- they stated. “A sentence for one and is very much missed. court denied the bail while he at them from passing cars: eggs, cess for Barbara Kentner’s fam- ernment’s Pathways to Safety man is a start, but not an end “Barbara was taken from goes through the appeal pro- drinks, bottles, bricks, garbage. ily, who are still without their plan and the federal action to Indigenous women and girls us far too soon, and no sen- cess.” You have joined in this disgust- mother and sister. The Kentner plan in response to the National being the targets of an epidemic tence can relieve the anguish Pierce stated in her Rea- ing activity. Now we can add family has asked for justice for Inquiry into Missing and Mur- of violence, abuse, taking and her family and friends have sons for Sentence that Bushby trailer hitches to that list. You Barbara, and for Thunder Bay dered Indigenous Women and killing.” experienced,” Fox says. “It is treated the Kentner women perpetuated the feeling of dis- encouraging that Justice Pierce like they were disposable and trust and insecurity that Indig- acknowledged the powerful their lives and dignity were not enous citizens in the commu- victim impact statements while worth his concern. nity feel when they are on the delivering this sentence, and “When you threw that trailer streets. You have confirmed that she recognized the need to hitch, the impact was both that these assaults continue.” send a strong message of deter- immediate and far-reaching,” Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol On the Summer Solstice, we recognize our rence.” Pierce states. “At the centre of Mamakwa, NDP critic for Indig- ancestors, celebrate our cultures and wisdom, Fox adds that Pierce high- the circle was Barbara Kentner. enous and Treaty Relations, lighted how Bushby targeted a She was seriously injured. The and Toronto Centre MPP Suze and empower future generations. vulnerable, defenceless woman, complications from her injury Morrison, NDP critic for Miss- and that his actions have per- caused her pain and hastened ing and Murdered Indigenous petuated feelings of distrust and her death.” Women and Girls Response, insecurity for Indigenous peo- Pierce adds that she con- stated that the justice system ple in Thunder Bay. cluded that Bushby knew he has consistently failed Indig- “This brutal and senseless was throwing the trailer hitch enous people in a press state- Together we honour attack demonstrates the racism at women and had minimized ment. and violence that Indigenous women, disrespected them and “This long-standing pattern peoples continue to face, not made them feel unsafe. has normalized violence against NATIONAL

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Mayor, Councillors and the staff of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout extend best wishes to all aboriginal residents, stakeholders, neighbours and friends on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2021. Day We recognize and appreciate the value of aboriginal peoples’ contributions to our community, including those who visit and do business here, and wish to foster continued relationship-building opportunities and ongoing efforts to work collaboratively on joint ventures.

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Graduates Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 15 Community MMIWG National Action Plan announced

Rick Garrick “What do Indigenous women Wawatay News need for safety — how do we make Indigenous women safe The Ontario Native Women’s in our communities, whether Association (ONWA) called for it be on a First Nation commu- the addressing of Indigenous nity or in an urban community women’s immediate safety all across Canada,” McGuire- needs after the National Action Cyrette says. “And the second Plan to end violence against was what do families and sur- Indigenous women, girls and vivors need in part of their heal- 2SLGBTQQIA+ people was ing.” launched on June 3. The federal McGuire-Cyrette says the government released its com- country witnessed the “devas- ponent of the National Action tating impacts of colonization” Plan, the Federal Pathway to in late May-early June with Address Missing and Murdered the 215 children being found Indigenous Women, Girls, Two buried at the Kamloops Indian Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ People, residential school, the coroner’s during the launch by contribut- inquiry into Joyce Echaquan’s ing partners from across Can- death in Quebec and the release ada. of the Federal Pathways of the “The National Action Plan National Action Plan. speaks of systemic racism “What all of this has shown submitted photo screenshot and colonialism, but forgets us is we cannot address colo- Coralee McGuire-Cyrette, executive director at ONWA, called for the Dawn Lavell-Harvard, board president at ONWA, called for the recog- to address immediate safety nization with the same sys- addressing of Indigenous women’s immediate safety needs after the nition of Indigenous women’s leadership. needs, sexism, patriarchy and tem that has sustained and National Action Plan to end violence against Indigenous women, girls their intersectional natures,” perpetuated violence against and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people was launched on June 3. says Coralee McGuire-Cyrette, Indigenous women and girls,” Plan takes a holistic and com- are here today releasing the executive director at ONWA. McGuire-Cyrette says. “We Indigenous women’s voices. more important that we talk prehensive approach to address National Action Plan and the “Indigenous women go missing have to begin to overcome “Our women are reclaiming about reinstating the Aboriginal the root causes of violence by Federal Pathway because of and are murdered because they the destruction of Indigenous their place and it is time for Healing Foundation and heal- committing to take concrete their dedication to this impor- are Indigenous and because women’s voice, we have to be the government to recognize ing for our Indigenous commu- action in four key areas, as iden- tant and challenging work. The they are women. We expected strength based and we need that, that we have a shared nity (citizens) because it’s not tified by the National Inquiry Federal Pathway is a key con- a National Action Plan to pro- to look at it from an intercon- leadership role and if we want something that happens within into Missing and Murdered tribution to the National Action vide concrete solutions to this nected Indigenous approach, to restore balance for our fami- a few years in a short-term pro- Indigenous Women and Girls: Plan that will lead to real, last- violence.” which means that everybody lies and safety for our commu- gram. We need the restoration culture, health and wellness, ing and widespread change. By McGuire-Cyrette says has a role to play in addressing nities, we need to recognize of our identities, our culture, human safety and security and working with over 100 Indig- ONWA was not invited to par- the violence.” that women’s leadership,” says our world views to restore our justice. enous women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ ticipate in the development of ONWA also called for the Dawn Lavell-Harvard, board balance and learn to take care “We honour the strength, people and Indigenous, provin- the National Action Plan, but reinstatement of the Aborigi- president at ONWA. “We also of our families and our commu- resilience of the families and cial, and territorial partners, we noted that Indigenous women nal Healing Foundation for all need to recognize and right nities and be able to stand up survivors and their decades of will put in place the concrete and girls had raised key fun- Indigenous community citi- now as we honoured those pre- for ourselves again.” advocacy for justice, healing measures and the accountabil- damental pieces with them for zens in Canada to have access cious lives of those 215 children The federal government’s and prevention,” says Carolyn ity framework that will truly ONWA’s Reconciliation with to healing programs that meet of the need for healing in our press release states that it’s con- Bennett, minister of Crown- end this ongoing national trag- Indigenous Women report. their needs and the inclusion of communities. Never has it been tribution to the National Action Indigenous Relations. “We edy.” 16 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Class of 2021

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The staff of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School are proud to recognize the achievements of this year’s graduating class. You have all worked hard, especially through the challenges of completing your high school courses online this year during a pandemic. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We wish you all the best in your future adventures. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᒪ ᑲᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑌᓇᐢ ᑊᕑᐊᐣᐠᓫᐃᐣ ᑲᓫᐊᒧᑎ ᐦᐊᔾ ᐢᑯᓫ ᐅᑭᒋᓀᑕᒧᑕᒪᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᑭ ᒥᓄᑭᔑᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐠ ᐅᑭᑭᓄᒪᑯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ. ᑲᑭ ᑭᒋᐊᓄᑲᑕᒣᐠ ᑭᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ, ᐃᓀᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐊᓂᒪᑭᐣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᑲᑫᐧᑭᔕᓄᑲᑕᒣᐠ ᒪᒪᑕᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᐊᓄᑲᑕᒣᐠ ᑭᐱᒥ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᐱᒥᔭᒪᑲᐠ ᑭᒋᐊᑯᓯᐃᐧᐣ. ᑭᑭᒋᐸᐸᓯᓂᒋᐊᒪᑯᑦ ᑲᑭᑭᔑᑐᔦᐠ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᐠ 2021! ᑭᐸᑯᓭᑕᒧᑕᒪᑯᓇᐊᐧ ᒋᐃᐧᔭᓂ ᒥᓄᓇᑭᐡᑲᒣᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ ᓂᑲᐣ ᑫᓂᐸᐱᒪᑎᓯᔦᐠ.

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photo submitted by Sergeant Janet Butt, Canadian Army photo submitted by Ranger Terrance Angeconeb, Canadian Rangers Master Corporal Rita Brisket of Lac Seul packs a food hamper for a family quarantined in its home because Sergeant Freeman Ningewance, left, with Lac Seul Chief Clifford Bull, centre, and Sergeant Janet Butt. of COVID. Canadian Rangers playing vital role in Lac Seul COVID crisis

Peter Moon with the chief and council, pro- was frightened when the army are doing in Lac Seul. COVID are Sergeant Ningewance, Warrant Office Carl Wolfe, Ser- Special to Wawatay News vided transportation, and gave asked him to go on active duty causes all kinds of problems. So Master Corporal Rita Brisket, geant Butt, and Corporal Randy humanitarian assistance. to help his community. “I was their fear is a real concern. But and Ranger Terrance Ange- Jones. A small number of Canadian scared of catching COVID,” he it makes me very proud when coneb. The Rangers from Long Rangers are playing a big part said. “All the Rangers were. they and the three support staff Lake No. 58 are Rangers Lionel (Sergeant Peter Moon is the in helping a small First Nation People were panicking but we from our headquarters answer a Abraham, Reed Finlayson, Jody public affairs ranger for the 3rd cope with a serious outbreak of The military contingent wanted to help.” call for help from a community.” Grenier, and Curtice Waboose. Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at COVID-19. provided ... food and The response of the commu- The Rangers from Lac Seul The three full-time soldiers are Canadian Forces Base Borden.) Lac Seul First Nation water to housebound nity to the army presence has declared an emergency on been rewarding, he said. “We May 2 when 44 of its residents residents, collected go to their doors to deliver food tested positive for COVID and their mail, delivered and toys for the kids and we get it asked for assistance from toys and games to big smiles and thank you’s. It Spring Specials now on! the Canadian Army. The army makes it all worthwhile.” responded by sending three children... Sergeant Janet Butt, a new full-time soldiers to the commu- Ranger instructor, said living on nity, which has a population of the reserve during the crisis has about 1,000 and is 320 kilome- The number of COVID cases been a memorable experience. ters northwest of Thunder Bay. has now dropped from 44 to 12. “It is a first time experience liv- It also activated three Cana- “There was a lot of anxiety ing on a reserve for me,” she dian Rangers from the Lac Seul at the beginning,” said Lac Seul said. “I’m really enjoying it. The Ranger patrol and four from Chief Clifford Bull. “People people are great. All the Rang- Long Lake No. 58 First Nation. were scared and very afraid of ers I have with me are so great. The Rangers are part-time army getting COVID. It has been an amazing experi- reservists. “But, oh man, the Rang- ence working with them.” The First Nation and its staff ers were helpful, very helpful. Lieutenant-Colonel Shane were overwhelmed by the We very much appreciate all McArthur, who commands the number of COVID cases and the support they gave us. We 600 Rangers in 32 First Nations the community went into lock- could not have handled it with- across the Far North of Ontario, down. The military contingent out them. The sight of their said he is proud of what the provided a range of supports red sweaters and ball caps, Rangers are doing in Lac Seul. to the frightened community. their boots on the ground, that “They are always doing things It delivered food and water to meant help to us. They have that make positive differences housebound residents, col- been great.” in their communities,” he said. lected their mail, delivered toys Sergeant Freeman Ninge- “It always amazes me when and games to children, con- wance , who commands the they rise to challenges and ducted wellness checks, liaised Lac Seul Ranger patrol, said he answer a call for help as they

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FAST_2019_Wawatay_Ad_10.25Wx16H_BW.indd 1 2019-02-21 2:10 PM Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 19 Community ᑊᕑᐁᑎᐣ ᐳᐡᐱ ᐊᔕ ᑭᑭᔑ ᐅᓇᑯᓇᑲᓂᐃᐧ ᕑᐃᐠ ᑲᕑᐃᐠ ᑭᒋᑭᓇᐁᐧᐣᑕᑯᓯ. ᑭᑭᔑᐱᓂᑲᑌᓂ. “ᐁᐧᓴ ᐃᐧᐸᐨ ᑭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐦᐊᒥᐣ, “ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑊᕑᐁᑎᐣ ᐳᐡᐱ ᑭᐃᓇᑭᑕᒪᐊᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᓇᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᓇᑯᓇᑲᓂᐃᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᓇᓀᐃᐧᔭᑭᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᑕᑭᐅᒋ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᐯᔑᑯᐱᓯᑦ ᑭᔭᔐᑭᑕᒪᐊᐧ ᒥᓇᐧᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐊᐧᑯᒪᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᒥᒋᓇᐁᐧᓯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐃᒪ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑲᑭ ᑭᐸᐦᐊᐧᑲᓂᐃᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᑐᑌᒪᐣ ᑲᑭᔑᐱᓇᑭᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐅᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ.” ᑲᓂᒪᐧᔦ ᐅᓇᑯᓇᑲᓂᐃᐧᐸᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐸᐧᐠᐢ. “ᑭᐅᒋᐅᐱᐡᑭᑫᒪᑲᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᐠᑲᐧᔭᕑ - ᓯᕑᐁᐟ. “ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᓂ ᐱᕑᐢ ᒥᓇ ᒋᑲᓄᑫᐣᑕᐊᐧᔭᐠ ᐳᐡᐱ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓴᑭᐸᑲᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 7 ᑲᑭᒪᒥᑯᑕᑭᐣ ᑲᑭᒪᐡᑲᐃᐧᑕᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐨ ᑲᒪᓀᓂᒪᑲᓂᐃᐧᓂᐨ ᑲᑭᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᑫᐣᕑᓄᕑ. ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐣ, ᐃᒪ ᐅᑎ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑕᐡ ᐃᑫᐧ 34 ᑭᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀ, ᐊᐧᑯᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᐯᑭᐡ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑭᔭᓂᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯ ᓂᔭᓄᐱᓯᑦ ᐊᐱ ᐊᓂᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑫᐃᓇᑲᐧᐦᐊᐧᐨ, ᑲᐸᐱᒪᐧᑎᑲᐧᓂᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐳᐡᐱ, ᒣᑲᐧᐨ 18 ᐁᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐸᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᐃᐧᐣᑕᐠ ᐁᓂᓯᑕᐃᐧᓇᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᐅᒪ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐅᑕᐸᓂᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐁᐱᒥᐱᓱᓂᐨ ᐁᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᒋᒪᐡᑲᐃᐧ ᐯ ᐅᓂᑕᑐᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐣ ᐁᑭᐅᒋ ᐱᒪᐧᑎᑲᐧᓇᐦᐊᐨ ᑲᓄᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐁᑲ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᐃᑯ ᐁᑲ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐁᒪᒪᓂᐊᐧᐠ, ᐅᑕᐸᓂ ᓴᑲᐱᒋᑲᓂ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᒋᑭᐁᐧᒪᒪᓂᐨ.” ᒥᑕᐡ ᐃᑯ ᐁᔑᐅᑕᐱᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᐃᐸᓂᐦᐅᒪᑲᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐱᕑᐢ. ᒋᐱᒥᐃᓯᓭᑭᐣ.” ᑕᐱᑕ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᓇᑕᒪᐃᐧᐨ ᐁᐃᐧᒋᐱᒧᓭᒪᐸᐣ ᐅᒥᓭᓴᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐸᐧᐠᐢ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐱᕑᐢ ᒋᑕᔑᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐠ. ᐊᔕ ᑕᐡ “ᐃᒪ ᒪᔭᑦ ᓀᓇᐤ ᑭᐊᔭ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓂ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ, ᒥᓇ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ 2017 ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐠ. ᐅᑭᐊᐧᐃᐧᑕᓇᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ ᐳᐡᐱ ᐃᓯᓭᐸᐣ ᒋᑭᑲᓄᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑫᐣᐟᓄᕑ. ᒥᑐᓂ ᑭᑭᒋᓇᐱᓇᓇ. ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᓴᐧᓫ ᒣᒣᑫᐧ, ᐁᐣᑎᐱ ᒋᐃᐧᐸᔭᑕᑫᑕᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐳᐡᐱ ᑕᐡ ᑭᐃᓇᑭᑕᒪᐊᐧᑲᓂᐃᐧ ᑲᑭᐊᔕᐧᐦᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐸᐸᒥᐯᔑᑯᓂᐨ ᑐᑲᐣ ᒪᓀᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᐳᓂᒋᑲᑌᐠ.” ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᐃᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᐁᐧᐱᐡᑯᓱᐨ ᑲᒪᐃᐧᓀᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐃᒪ ᒋᔭᐊᐧᐨ. ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᐱᑕᐱᓇᓂᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᑲᑭᓇᑕᒪᓱᓂᐨ ᒥᐠᑲᐧᔭᕑ - ᓯᕑᐁᐟ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑭ ᑲᑲᐧᑕᑲᐱᓇᓂᑯᐣ ᐱᓂᐡ ᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒥᑯᐣ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᔭᓂᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ ᐃᑫᐧᐊᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑎᔑᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐳᐡᐱ ᐃᐧᐸᐨ ᐃᑯ ᑭᓇᑐᑕᒪᑫ ᐁᑭᔭᓂᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ.” ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᒥᓇ ᐸᑯᓭᑕᒧᐃᐧᓂ ᒋᐱᒥᓂᔕᐦᐃᑲᑌᓂᐠ.” ᑲᑭᐃᓇᐱᓇᓇᐨ 2020 ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐠ. ᐁᑭᐅᒋ ᒧᑭᒪᑲᓂᑭᐣ ᐁᑲ ᑲᐃᐡᑲᐧ ᑭᔕᑯᓇᑲᓄᐨ ᐱᕑᐢ ᑲᑭᔭᓂ ᑭᔑᑐᐨ ᑐᕑᐊᐣᑐ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐊᑲᐣ ᓱᓯ ᒣᒣᑫᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐧᕑᐃᓴᐣ ᑲᔦ “ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᓱᑭᑌᐦᐁᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᑌᐸᑫᓂᒥᑎᓇᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᒋᑭᓇᐱᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᐅᑕᔭᒥᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᐁᐧ ᐳᐡᐱ ᒪᐧᕑᐃᓴᐣ, ᐁᐣᑎᐱ ᑲᒪᐃᐧᓀᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᒋᐅᒋᒪᑲᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᒋᑫᔭᐣ, ᒥᐢᑐᕑ ᒋᐊᐯᓂᒥᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᑫᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑭᔕᑯᓂᑯᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭ ᑭᑫᑕᐣ ᐁᑭᐱᒪᐧᑎᑲᐧᓇᐦᐊᐨ ᑲᐊᐧᓂᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᓂᓯᐣᑕᐧ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑐᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐳᐡᐱ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᐃᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ, ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᐣᐸᕑ ᐯ. ᐅᓴᑭᒋᑎᐸᐦᐅᑯᐃᐧᐣ. ᐃᑫᐧᐊᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑭᑕᐸᓭᐣᑕᑯᐦᐊᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ ᐊᔭᑲᐧᒥᓯᐃᐧ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒋᒥᓄᓇᑲᐧᐠ. “ᐅᐁᐧ ᑐᑲᐣ ᑲᐱᒋᐊᐦᑲᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ “ᓂᓇᐦᐁᑕᒥᐣ ᑕᐡ ᐃᑫᐧᐊᐧᐣ, ᐁᑭᒪᒋᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒪᐨ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐱᒧᑐᐨ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᐯᐦᐃ ᐱᑯ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᓇᑐᐨ ᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑭᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᓇᑐᒪᓀᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᓂᓯᑕᐃᐧᓇᑲᐧᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᑭᓭᑭᐦᐊᐨ. ᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧ ᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑫᓂᔑᒪᑕᓄᑲᑕᐠ ᑲᑭᑲᓄᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᒋᓇᓂᓴᓀᑕᑲᐧᐣ,” ᑲᑭᐃᐧᑕᑭᐣ ᒪᒉᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒥᑲᓱᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑕᔑ ᑭᐁᐧᐅᓇᒋᑲᓂᐊᐧᐠ “ ᑭᑎᔑᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑎᐱᓇᑕᒪᐃᐧᑕᐧ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᓯᐁᐧᑲᒥᐠ ᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫ ᐦᐁᓫᐃᐣ ᐁᐱᒥᓇᑭᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ, ᐁᑭᐅᒋ ᐊᓀᐧᑕᐊᐧᑲᓄᐨ ᑭᑐᒋᒪᒉᑕᒥᐦᐊᐠ ᑲᑭᓇ ᑲᑭᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑫᐨ. ᑲᐊᐧᓂᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᓂᓯᑕᐧ ᐱᕑᐢ ᑫᑯᓀᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᑭᔕᑯᓇᐨ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑕ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ, ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐱᑯ ᒋᓴᑭᒋᑎᐸᐦᐅᑎᓱᐨ,” ᐃᑫᐧᐊᐧᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐱᕑᐢ. “ᐅᐁᐧ ᐊᔕ ᐁᐧᐡᑲᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ “ᑫᑯᐣ ᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐣ ᐊᐱ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᑲᐊᐱᑕᑲᒥᑲᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐸᐧᐠᐢ. “ᓄᑯᑦ ᒥᐠᑲᐧᔭᕑ - ᓯᕑᐁᐟ ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐅᒪ ᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐱᒥᐃᓯᓭᐠ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᐃᑯ ᒥᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑲ ᒋᒧᒋᑕᓇᑌᐠ ᐅᑭᑌᑕᑯᓯᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᓀᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ, ᑲᑭᔑᑲᐠ ᓂᐃᐧᒋᑲᐸᐃᐧᑕᒪᐊᐧᒥᐣ “ᑌᐯᐧ ᑕᐡ ᓂᒥᓀᐧᑕᒥᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑭᑎᐸᒋᒧᓇᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᐯᐦᐃ ᐁᑲ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐁᔑᒪᒪᓂᑲᑕᐃᐧᑕᐧ ᐊᒋᑲᓇᑎᑯᐠ. ᑭᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑭᑕᓂᐊᐧᓂᒋᑫᐦᐃᑎᐢ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᐅᐊᐧᑯᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᓂᓇᐦᐁᑕᒥᐣ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᐱᒥᓇᓇᑭᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᔑᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑲᑌ ᑲᐃᔑᒪᓀᓂᒥᑕᐧ “ᐃᓯᓭᓂ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑭᒪ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᓂᓂᑲᐣ. ᒥᑕᐡ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᓇ ᑲᓇᓇᑐᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᐊᓀᐧᑕᐊᐧᑲᓄᐨ ᐅᒪ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ ᐅᑕᐸᓂᐠ ᐁᐅᒋ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ, ᒋᒪᑕᓄᑲᑕᑭᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᐁᔑᐊᐧᐸᑕᒪᐣ ᐁᔑᐁᐧᐸᐠ. ᒋᐃᐧᐳᓂᓭᐠ ᒪᒉᓂᒥᑐᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒋᓴᑭᒋᑎᐸᐦᐅᑎᓱᐨ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐸᐱᒪᐧᑎᑯᓇᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ, ᒥᓇ ᑲᐸᓇᑲᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ,” ᑫᑭᐅᒋ ᑕᑲᐧᑭᐣ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᒪᐣ ᐅᑕᐸᓂ ᓴᑭᓯᒋᑲᐣ, ᐱᑯ ᒋᐃᐧᔭᓂᐱᒥᓂᔕᐦᐃᑲᑌᐠ ᐱᒥᔭᓄᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᑭᐁᐧᐅᓇᐸᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂ.” ᒧᑌᔭᐱᑯᐣ, ᐊᓯᐣ, ᐁᐧᐱᓂᑲᓇᐣ. ᒣᒣᑫᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐧᕑᐃᓴᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐧᐃᓂᐧᐊ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᑭᑭᐊᔕᐧᐦᐊᐧ ᒋᐊᐧᐸᒪᐨ ᑫᒪᓀᓂᒪᐨ ᑕᐱᑕᐃᐧᓂ ᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑐᐃᐧᐣ ᐱᕑᐢ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᑫᑯᓀᓇᐣ ᑫᑭᐣ ᐃᒪ ᑭᑭᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ. “ᐅᓀᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᑕᐡ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ,” ᑭᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ. ᐃᑫᐧ ᒋᐱᒧᓭᐨ ᐁᑲ ᑫᑭᓇᑕᒪᓱᐨ. ᒥᓇ ᑕᐱᑕ ᒋᔑᐱᒧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᐅᓀᑕᑭᐣ ᑫᐃᓇᑯᓇᐨ ᑲ ᑲᑲᓂᓴᑫᐣᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᐃᔑᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ. ᑲᑭᐱᒥᔑᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ “ᒥᐦᐅᒪ ᑫᐅᒋᒪᒋᑕᒪᑲᐠ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑭᑭᑐᑕᐣ ᑕᐡ ᐁᑭᒪᓀᓂᒪᐨ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ.” ᐳᐡᐱᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᑐᑕᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᐣᐟᓄᕑ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑕᐡ ᓂᑲᐊᔑᒋᐱᐦᐊᒥᐣ ᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑲᐧᓄᐣ ᒋᐳᓂᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ. ᐯᔑᐠ ᓇᐯ ᑲᑭᐅᓇᑯᓇᑲᓂᐃᐧᐨ, ᐁᑲ ᑭᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᐅᒋ ᒪᒋᓭᔭᐣ ᑲᐧᕑᐊᓫᐃ ᒥᐠᑲᐧᔭᕑ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᐱᑯ ᐃᑫᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᐁᐧᐱᓂᑕᐧ ᐅᑕᐸᓂ ᓴᑭᓯᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᒪ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᑭᔕᑯᓂᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᔕᑯᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᐳᓂᓭᐠ ᐱᐣᒋᐅᑕᐸᓂᐠ, ᐃᐧᐸᐨ ᒋᐅᒋ - ᓯᕑᐁᐟ, ᑲᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᒥᓇ ᓂᐱᑌᐱᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ. ᑭᑭᐅᒋᐱᑕᒪᑫ ᒥᐦᐅᐁᐧ ᐯᔑᑫᐧᐠ ᑫᓄᒋᒪᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ ᒪᒋᐱᓱᔭᐣ.” ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᑫᐧᐠ ᐅᑭᑌᑕᑯᓯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᑲ ᑲᓇᑫ ᐁᑲ ᒋᑌᐸᑫᓂᒥᑎᓇᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑭᓀᐧᐡ ᑫᐱᒧᓴᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᑫᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᑲᐊᔓᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᒋᒥᑲᓂᑕᐧ, ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᓀᐢ ᑌᕑᐃᐠ ᐸᐧᐠᐢ ᒪᒪᐊᐧᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑲᑭᔑᔕᐁᐧᓂᒪᐨ. ᒋᐅᒋ ᑯᑕᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᑫᐣᐟᓄᕑ ᐅᐊᐧᑯᒪᑲᓇᐣ, ᒋᑲᑲᐧᑕᑭᐦᐃᑕᐧ, ᒋᒪᒋᐸᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑫᐣᐟᓄᕑ, ᐊᐧᐱᑯᕑ ᐃᐧᑲ ᑕᑭᐅᒋ ᐊᐧᐸᑕᐦᐊᓯᐊᐧᐠ “ᐊᐱ ᑲᑭᐱᒪᐧᑎᑲᐧᓇᐦᐊᐨ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᐸᐸᒥᔭᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᑲᐧᒋᐠ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᓂᐦᐊᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᒪᒪᒥᐊᐧᐣ ᒋᓂᓯᑕᐧ.” ᑭᐅᒋ ᑭᑲᐯᔑ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ, ᑕᐱᑕ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐸᕑᑊᕑᐊ ᐅᑕᐸᓂ ᓴᑭᓯᒋᑲᓂ, ᔐᒪᐠ ᐅᑌᓇᐠ. ᑭᑭᑫᒋᓇᐁᐧᑕᑯᑐᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐃᐧᒋᓂᑕᐃᐧᑭᒪᑲᓂᐊᐧ. ᑭᓴᑭᐦᐊᑲᓂᐃᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐊᐧᑯᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᐊᓂᐡ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐸᑭᑌᐡᑭᑫᒪᑲᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐊᐧᓴ ᐅᓀᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᒪᓀᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᐧᑯᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᐅᑭᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ

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submitted photo A group of Cat Lake heavy equipment operator trainees recently completed a five-week Surface Miner Program in early June through First Nation’s Safety and Training. Cat Lake offering heavy equipment training

Rick Garrick different machinery in the com- getting under the program is (equipment) we have,” Ombash cleaned it up, making it look heavy equipment operators, Wawatay News munity for different projects. recognized under the Ministry says. “I’ve been on the dump- nice.” including mining operations They’re pretty eager to learn of (Labour, Training and Skills ster, loader, dozer, excavator, Oombash says they also and the Wataynikaneyap Power A group of Cat Lake heavy and they’ve been here every day Development),” Quequish says. skid-steer and the backhoe. installed some culverts during Transmission Project. equipment operator trainees all day. It’s a great opportunity “We’ll get the transcripts sent to Because there’s a lot of us, we the program. “It’s a positive outcome for recently completed a five-week for them also because we don’t us and then we’ll issue them all get about an hour each time, “We showed up for class at the people who took the train- Surface Miner Program in early normally have training oppor- of their cards.” then we switch (and) take turns 9 a.m., and we usually took ing because now that they’re June through First Nation’s tunities like this happening on Jones Ombash, one of the throughout the day.” off about five minutes later to certified they are able to find Safety and Training. the reserve.” trainees, says it felt good to Ombash says they did some use the pieces of equipment,” employment,” Quequish says, “We wanted certified opera- Quequish says about 30 learn how to operate the heavy groundwork for future projects Oombash says. “There was noting that a virtual job fair was tors within our community,” citizens were interested in the equipment, noting he has in the community as well as usually two groups, one goes held with Valard Construction says Star Quequish, Ontario training opportunity, with 16 wanted to do the training for maintaining the roads during to the sandpit and the other on June 10. “They did encour- Works administrator at Cat selected to participate in the about 20 years. the program. stuck around the community to age sending in resumes and Lake. “They’re very interested first session of the program. “I really wanted to learn “With the basketball court, work around here. We usually sending in applications.” in learning how to operate the “The certification they are every one of them, all of the we just finished that yesterday,” switched off in the afternoon.” Jonathan Chum, owner and Ombash says. “I think there’s Oombash says the heavy operator of First Nation’s Safety a couple of more things to be equipment operator program and Training, says he had to go done.” was “very good.” through COVID-19 protocols in Ombash says he plans to “We’re actually going to get order to do the training in Cat apply for a job at one of the transcripts from the Ministry Lake, including an isolation local mining operations after he of Labour, (Training and Skills period for about a week when completes the program. Development) that will really he first arrived in the commu- Schyler Oombash, another help us apply for jobs outside nity. trainee, says the program was the community,” Oombash says. “We specialize in the Surface interesting, noting that the “I’m really grateful that they Miner Program,” Chum says. front end loader was his favou- came here so I didn’t have to go “The Surface Miner Program is rite piece of equipment. out of town to get trained.” the hierarchy for heavy equip- “It was simple, fast, you Quequish says another group ment anywhere in Canada. could get a lot of work done,” of about 15 heavy equipment We’re here for five weeks all Oombash says. “I just mostly trainees will be participating together — whenever they have loaded our sand trucks and in a second session of the pro- showed themselves as compe- moved stuff around that was gram beginning on June 28, tent operators, that’s when we in the way in the community noting that there are a range of do sign offs.” — we just moved everything, projects in the area that require Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ 21 Community

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Booshoo! Wacheya! Aaniin! Chiefs, Elders, women, youth and citizens of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

This past year, there have been a lot of changes in the way we live, work, and interact with each other. At this time last year, we didn’t know how long the pandemic would last, and couldn’t understand the full impacts this would have on individuals and communities. When I think of COVID-19, I remember all of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chiefs meetings. I would find comfort in seeing the Elders there, and appreciated them sharing their wisdom, knowledge, friendship, and concerns.

Throughout this pandemic, I have found comfort in knowing that even when we can’t see one another, I know the Elders are still praying. When the pandemic has passed, this will be a story of how we persevered and succeeded through strength and unity. For now, each Nation must continue to practice safety measures so we can continue to be healthy and strong so that one day soon, we can all sit at the table together, talk in our languages, greet the Elders, Chiefs, and be able to shake each other’s hands. It is difficult for me not to be able to see my colleagues, some of whom have taken me by their side and under their wings. I know for a fact that it is difficult times for families, but I believe in prayer and we all need to pray for one another. I see NAN as one big family under creation. One day, we will be able to greet each other as neighbours and friends and share what is in our spirits and hearts.

We will continue to move forward by looking after the interests of our Elders and children. I believe we will persevere. There are people in place ensuring that NAN communitycitizens members are being looked after in the best way possible. In the meantime, remember that simple acts of kindness can make a large impact in someone’s life. I am hearing stories of how people are following the COVID-19 safety protocols and delivering food and checking on our Elders in a safe way. I’m hearing about people going out on the land and sharing geese door to door for those who can’t go out. With that, I would like to encourage those out on the land hunting to share what you bring home from the hunt. Give to the Elders, as they cannot longer do what you do, as they once did when they were younger, and remember to continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau

Boozhoo,

The pandemic has made this year a challenge for all of us. For the safety of ourselves and families, we must avoid large gatherings, wear a mask, wash our hands, and stay 6 feet apart. I know we all look forward to getting back to normal, but we must be patient and continue to follow the direction of our leaders.

We proclaim the first week of July as the Family Well-Being Week. This year, Family Well-Being Week is set for July 4-10, 2021. Family Organizing events with limited physical contact can be a challenge, but we know all NAN communities can be very creative in finding ways to promote family bonding and community togetherness while practicing social Well-Being distancing. Please contact your local Family Well-Being Program Coordinators to inquire about programs and activities during the Family Well-Being Week. Here are some ideas for activities to host Week throughout Family Well-Being Week: • Social Media Games and Contests July 4-10, 2021 • Colouring/Essay/Poem Contests • Online Teachings • Online Karaoke Contest • Radio Shows • Camping with Family • Fishing with Family • Vehicle Community Parade with No Contact

As we navigate through these challenging times, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be a part of strong communities that supports each other to accomplish great things. Meegwetch and God Bless!

Roderick Fiddler, Program Coordinator

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Greetings, I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. We are now well into the second year of the pandemic. Preparing for an emergency is especially difficult for First Nations, children, youth and families and for those who have had a change in lifestyle due to the pandemic and community lockdowns.

Our department has been coordinating with federal and provincial governments to secure additional COVID-19 response resources. Depending on the individual’s situation there are many resources that can be accessed to provide for the health and well – being of the person(s). We ask that you continue to follow your community’s pandemic protocols and contact your First Nation or your local Ontario Works office if you require assistance during this time.

In January 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found Canada guilty of racially discriminating against First Nations children by insufficiently funding child and family services located on reserve. In May 2016, NAN was granted intervenor status to ensure that the unique needs of remote communities were being addressed. NAN Social Services continues to advocate before the Tribunal on matters including but not limited to: NAN Remoteness Quotient, Compensation Order, Prevention Funding, Agency funding at Actuals, etc.

The Social Services Department wants to support First Nations in pursuit of the exercise of their inherent rights, in relation to their children and families. We are available to assist the First Nation with implementation of the C-92 Act and Band Representative Services. We will be hosting regional sessions to assist communities, please look out for the invitation in the future!

If you have any questions, please contact myself at [email protected] or the Social Services policy analyst, Nichole Kinzel at [email protected].

Our thoughts and prayers are with you take care and stay safe!

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Rick Garrick language and immersed in my we talk about land and lan- Wawatay News community, it gives you such guage and culture, it’s like those a different view of the world. plant beings and those stone Pamela Toulouse encour- This is what I really want to talk beings, when we can again aged participants to create a about — how understanding relate to them in our original feather visual organizer during the language has this different languages, they carry this beau- her The Land Is Our Language, worldview that is so beautiful, tiful worldview that cannot be Culture and Ways of Learning and that is what this will be replicated in English.” keynote presentation on the about because the land is our Lisa MacLeod and Tanya second day of Nishnawbe Aski language, culture and ways of Moses spoke about the alterna- Nation’s Land-Based Language learning.” tive secondary school program and Learning Gathering 2021. Toulouse says she often went at Hammarskjold High School The second day of the June 2-3 for outings with her grand- in Thunder Bay during their gathering also featured presen- mother at Toulouse Bay where Kendomang Zhagodenamenon tations by Lisa MacLeod and she would share traditional sto- Lodge presentation. Tanya Moses, Darren Lentz and ries from the land. “Kendomang Zhagode- Lisa Osawamick and Akiesha “She would look at the rocks namenon Lodge is now in the Absolon-Winchester as well as and she would talk about: third year of programming,” Greg the Goose and Bay during ‘Could you imagine all of the Moses says. “The first year we screenshots the lunch hour. stories that these beautiful opened up we had approached Kingsway Park Public School principal Darren Lentz spoke about the different initiatives at his school dur- “That’s our visual organizer stone beings have,’” Toulouse an Elder in the community and ing his Academy Programs-Community Culture Language and Land in an Experiential Education Model for today — that’s what we’re says, adding that her grand- he gifted us with the name — presentation. going to be using to document mother also shared stories Kendomang Zhagodenamenon what we’re learning here about about plants such as the lady’s Lodge. That refers to utilizing The Kendomang Zhagode- culture and building up school/ asters,” Lentz says. “So they the land is our language,” Tou- slipper, or Gookooko’oolii, the Seven Grandfathers to get namenon Lodge is delivered community-based partner- grew together so the bees could louse says. “Growing up in which means owl’s moccasin in over your challenges in life and through a partnership between ships.” pollinate them and they could Sagamok, to be immersed in Anishinabemowin. “So when achieve success.” the Thunder Bay Indigenous Lentz spoke about the impor- reproduce and send their pollen Friendship Centre and Lake- tance of looking through a dif- everywhere. So beauty did have head District School Board to ferent lens during his Academy a very important part, but the incorporate Indigenous land- Programs‐Community Culture narrow view that sometimes we based learning and lifeskill Language and Land in an Expe- have with those blinders on sort building in a mainstream school riential Education Model pre- of hinders us, and it hinders our setting. sentation, noting the story of an education system. We’ve heard “The main goal of the pro- Indigenous botanist who chose amazing examples of working gram is to provide added sup- to look at science in a different outside that square box that we port to Indigenous youth by manner than her professor, who often envision education to be, providing a soft landing that had said beauty is not a ques- and it was very enlightening helps to ease student transitions tion that could be answered in to see this kind of discussion into the mainstream second- science. talked about in this forum that ary school setting,” MacLeod “She looked through a dif- NAN is doing with this educa- says. “Some of the main goals ferent lens and she found truly tion symposium.” of the program are to create a that the beauty in asters and Osawamick and Akiesa welcoming, safe and supportive goldenrods was an important Absolon-Winchester delivered and inclusive learning environ- part of what made them impor- their presentation on Teachings ment. Also we are trying our tant things in the environment of the Medicine Wheel — The best to integrate holistic inte- because bees have receptors Medicine Wheel as it Informs gration of land-based curricu- that notice the opposites in our Work. lum, language connections and the colours of goldenrods and

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screenshot Kris Morrison delivered his Learning with the Land for Mental Health and Wellness presentation during Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Land-Based Language and Learning Gathering 2021. NAN hosts language learning event

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Indigenous Mens Alliance founder and educator Kris Mor- rison shared some of the residential school impacts affecting his life during his presentation at Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Land-Based Language and Learning Gathering 2021. The first day of the June 2-3 gathering also featured presentations by David Thompson, Cassandra Spade and Denise Baxter and Christy Radbourne as well as a screenshot Student Panel during the lunch Cassandra Spade delivered her Gigikino’amawigonaanig Mitigoog: hour. Land-Based Learning with Trees presentation. “It’s been a challenging week considering the 215 (children found at the Kamloops Indian speaking in the language and child who was intimidated by residential school),” Morrison going with them out to differ- speaking publicly when she was says during his Learning with ent seasons to fish, hunt, trap, growing up in her community. the Land for Mental Health and gather, pick berries, and I got to “But it was when I started tak- Wellness presentation. “I am listen to stories endlessly.” ing care of language and start- a first-generation survivor of Thompson says he never ing to put my time into it that I the residential school system. realized at the time that all the felt more comfortable and con- My oldest uncle and my oldest information he learned would fident speaking in spaces.” aunt died in residential school be an important resource for his Baxter and Radbourne deliv- and my grandparents weren’t career as an educator. ered their presentation on even told about that until they “All that knowledge I still Trauma Informed Education: came from the trapline late in have and anybody that’s willing Supporting Learners Through the spring. I didn’t even know I to open their ear to listen and Relationship‐Based Education. was carrying that trauma until want to learn, I’m pretty willing “A trauma-sensitive school about six years ago.” and accessible to share at least is really one in which we feel Morrison says he created the what I know,” Thompson says. safe, welcomed and supported Indigenous Mens Alliance to “I don’t know everything but and we’re addressing explicitly create a brave space for Indig- what I know has done me pretty trauma’s impact on learning enous men, using the Seven good out in the bush, out on the on a school-wide basis,” Rad- Grandfather Teachings for suc- land.” bourne says. “This includes cess. Spade spoke about several factors, most impor- “What I’m going to be talk- the importance of tantly leadership and staff need ing about today is your mental Anishinabemowin dur- to share an understanding of health, how you can relate it to ing her presentation on trauma’s impact on learning the land so you can have that Gigikino’amawigonaanig Miti- and the need for a school-wide wellness about you,” Morrison goog: Land‐Based Learning approach.” says. “The four aspects are our with Trees. Baxter says another key mind, our heart, our spirit and “I owe all of my language aspect is a focus on relation- then our bodies, so they are all learning to all of the Elders ships, noting that there has interconnected. My approach to who have invested so much been much discussion about the teaching about that ties in with time with me and really hon- important relationships chil- the Seven Grandfather Teach- ouring the space and giving dren and youth have with car- ings, so when I begin these me the space to learn and to ing adults as well as with each teachings I always start with cry because language is also a other during her 25-plus years the circle.” healing process,” Spade says. in education. “For me, language very much “So how do you think about Thompson spoke about reinforces my identity and my building those relationships the traditional knowledge he worldview and it keeps that becomes a really important learned from his grandparents connection to my home strong piece to supporting learning,” and great grandparents during so I don’t ever have to question Baxter says. “So when we think his Spring Land-Based Activities where I come from or who I of outside the home, school is presentation. am.” the next most important and “I was raised by my grand- Spade says one of the Elders influential environment for parents, which was a fortunate told her, when she was starting children. It’s really important thing for me,” Thompson says. to learn Anishinabemowin, that for children and youth to make “I spent a lot of time with not if you take care of language, it sure they have that safety, secu- just my grandparents, but with will always take care of you. rity and consistent relationships my great grandparents, so that “And that is something I con- — we know those are a funda- was my early upbringing lis- tinue to carry on,” Spade says, mental human need.” tening to all these old people noting that she was a very shy 26 Wawatay News June 18, 2021 ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ Business Directory

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photo submitted by Canadian Rangers photo submitted by Canadian Rangers Ranger Malachi Wynne organizes food for delivery to families confined to their homes by a 24-hour curfew A tired Ranger Brandon Spence rests for a moment while delivering food to residents of Kashechewan. in Kashechewan. Canadian Rangers supporting northern communities affected by COVID-19

Peter Moon tion clinics in First Nations as a result of COVID-19 precau- northeast of Thunder Bay, has protective equipment, and communities to help,” he said. Special to Wawatay News in Northern Ontario and, at tions. a serious COVID-19 outbreak cleaning supplies to community “Where the Rangers are com- the same time, dealing with The army sent Rangers from and asked for help from the citizens who are in a 24-hour ing from, to aid another First The Canadian Rangers of COVID-19 outbreaks on the six First Nations - Kasabonika, Canadian Armed Forces, which lockdown. Nation, their chiefs are aware of Northern Ontario are fully James Bay coast.” Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninu- placed the local Ranger patrol “The Rangers start early in where they are going and why engaged in the fight against The Canadian Army has sent wug, Lac Seul, Moose Factory, on active duty. the morning and try to be done and they are giving their full COVID-19. Rangers, who are part-time Nibinamik, and Peawanuck - to “In Kashechawan the Rang- by supper time but they can’t do support. There seems to be a “The Rangers are doing mul- army reservists, to Kasheche- assist Kashechewan and Fort ers are helping to set up a vac- that much of the time. A small deep appreciation for what the tiple operations at the same wan to assist the hard hit Cree Albany. cination clinic and testing sites,” number of Rangers are provid- Rangers are doing in helping so time,” said Major Douglas Fer- community of about 1,800 resi- Members of the Ranger said Master Warrant Officer ing a huge amount of support to many First Nations.” guson, the acting command- dents, which has 232 positive patrols in Attawapiskat are cur- Carl Wolfe, a company sergeant Kashechewan.” ing officer of the 3rd Canadian cases of COVID-19. Rangers rently providing assistance in major at the headquarters of 3 Major Ferguson said the (Sergeant Peter Moon is a Ranger Patrol Group (3 CRPG), were also flown to assist Fort their community, both of which CRPG. “They are working at the reaction from First Nation public affairs ranger for the 3rd which commands the Rangers Albany First Nation when all have outbreaks of COVID-19. airport, unloading cargo planes, chiefs and council have been Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at of the Far North of Ontario. the members of its local Ranger Long Lake No. 58 First and processing, packing and positive. “They have welcomed Canadian Forces Base Borden.) “They are supporting vaccina- patrol were forced into isolation Nation, about 250 kilometers delivering food, water, personal the Rangers coming to their

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submitted photo Anishnawbe Business Professional Association co-founder Jason Rasevych recently joined Deloitte Canada as a partner within the Financial Advisory Practice and national leader of Indigenous Client Services. Jason Rasevych partners with Deloitte Canada

Rick Garrick ciliation. So that’s what really worked at the community level Rasevych says it has been an goal of economic reconciliation munities and land.” Wawatay News excited me about the opportu- in finance and band manage- “exciting journey” so far with and drive Indigenous communi- Rasevych says recent studies nity.” ment and regionally at the his new position at Deloitte ties toward economic prosper- indicate the Indigenous econ- Ginoogaming’s Jason Rasevych says he has worked tribal council level on negotia- Canada. ity.” omy will grow to $100 billion Rasevych is looking forward to with First Nations in the north tions for resource development. “There’s a lot of learning Rasevych says the four pillars by 2024, up from $24 billion his new role at Deloitte Canada over the past two decades to “So now with Deloitte com- and meetings with partners allow him to operate within the today. as a partner within the Finan- advocate for “more participa- ing into the picture, we’ve got across Canada,” Rasevych says. firm to advocate and educate “But more work needs to be cial Advisory Practice and tion in the bigger economy.” access to this wide network of “There’s really some great work internally about the challenges done to eliminate the infra- national leader of Indigenous “I’ve helped First Nations experts that could assist First that’s going on with the firm, and barriers that First Nations structure gap that exists in Client Services. negotiate agreements in the Nations to look at ownership and part of it is ensuring that and Indigenous business face. Indigenous communities,” “They’re a big firm with over mining sector, forestry sector, of infrastructure not only at we’re authentic.” “Deloitte’s position as a Rasevych says. “As an organi- 10,000 professionals across construction sector and energy the community level but also Rasevych says Deloitte Cana- trusted firm attracted me to this zation, we’d like to become a Canada that work in various sector,” Rasevych says. “I’ve enabling infrastructure for da’s release of a Reconciliation job — its reputation and influ- trusted advisor to Indigenous fields,” says Rasevych, who been involved in David vs Goli- industries that are adjacent to Action Plan last year was one of ence provide me with a power- communities and companies, co-founded the Anishnawbe ath-type projects that are five, the communities and then own- the key factors that influenced ful toolbox to bring together all as well as an integrator to sup- Business Professional Asso- seven, 10 years in the making ership of natural resources,” him to join the company. practice areas of the organiza- port economic and business rec- ciation in 2019. “I was able to and now at this point of time in Rasevych says. “We really want “In that action plan there’s tion to help facilitate Indig- onciliation in Canada. We also join the firm at that (partner) my career I’m looking to make to help push the agenda to see four pillars: inclusion, edu- enous ownership of infrastruc- aim to help our non-Indigenous level to be able to lead now a bigger impact and work with First Nations move into equity cation, employment and ture and natural resources as clients develop equitable eco- this Indigenous Client Services First Nations across Canada positions and really driving economic empowerment,” well as improve access to capi- nomic partnerships with Indig- practice that is going to work but also continue to work with these resource projects, when Rasevych says. “My role is to tal,” Rasevych says. “This will enous communities.” with government, industry and First Nations in northwestern you look at the mining sector, of work with corporate, govern- help ensure that Indigenous First Nations on a shared jour- Ontario.” the potential there that is in the ment and Indigenous leaders to peoples rights are respected in ney towards economic recon- Rasevych says he has also north.” identify ways we can reach the projects that affect their com-