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Volume 21 Issue 5 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 JUNE 2009 Madahbee seeks unity on rights AAMJIWNAANG FN – Patrick years. Madahbee’s first official act as Hare was elected over Alder- Grand Council Chief of the An- ville Chief J.R. Marsden and Greg ishinabek Nation was to stage a Plain of Aamjiwnaang FN near ceremony calling for unity among Sarnia, host community for the the 42 member communities. 2009 assembly. Madahbee and re-elected Dep- Serpent River FN Chief Isa- uty Grand Chief Glen dore Day, assisting in Hare distributed squares the Unity Ceremony, of burgundy cloth bear- said the Governance ing the image of the An- Cloths were intended to ishinabek Thunderbird, symbolize “the work we along with tobacco ties, have to do together to to representatives of clarify the relationship each member First Na- we have with the British tion at the annual general Grand Council Chief Crown and the govern- assembly to remind del- Patrick Madahbee ment of Canada.” egates of their collective The ceremony began Protest growing against dump proposal responsibility “to move the rights- with the Governance Cloths placed Lorna Murray is one of a growing number of landowners supporting a group of women from Beausoleil First based agenda forward.” in a pile on the floor between fold- Nation who are protesting a proposal to create a garbage dump in Simcoe County directly above one of the The traditional stand-up elec- ed British and Canadian flags. One purest sources of drinking water on earth. Details on Page 2. – Photo by Sharon Weatherall tion process – where supporters by one Chiefs were called forward lined up behind the candidates of to accept the cloth squares and to- McIvor wins Sinclair heads their choice – selected Madahbee bacco ties. but appeals IN BRIEF new commission to his second term as Grand Coun- Beaucage, stepping down after OTTAWA – Sha- Card okay …for now OTTAWA – Mr. cil Chief over Tom Bressette, for- five years as Grand Council Chief ron McIvor will Justice Murray mer chief of Kettle & Stony Point, to focus on his campaign for the WASHINGTON D.C.–The Depart- appeal a B.C. court ment of Homeland Security (DHS) Sinclair, the first and Robert Corbiere, former chief office of National Chief, handed Sharon decision that she is allowing an extension on the use Native judge ap- of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian over the Anishinabek leadership McIvor NO HARMONY says continues to of current versions of Indian Status pointed to the Reserve. In 1980 Madahbee, a headdress to Madahbee following discriminate against thousands of Manitoba bench, Murray citizen of Aundeck Omni Kaning a traditionalIN THIS ceremony TAX conducted Cards to gain land or water entry to Sinclair women who cannot pass on their the United States. has been appointed FN, was elected at the age of 27 as by HarmonizedElder Gordon tax out ofWaindubence tune with financial of Indian status to their descendants. the new chair of the youngest-ever person to hold Sheguindahrealities facing First First Nation Nation. citizens and This extension will remain in other residents of Ontario While the B.C. Court of Appeal place, at the discretion of U.S of- Canada's residential schools the office. He subsequently served (Assembly news on pages decision found that McIvor’s truth and reconciliation com- as Chief of his community for 17 8,9.) ficials, as Canada works to imple- grandchildren qualify for Indian ment new secure cards. mission. Judge Sinclair will status, she is seeking leave to ap- be joined by two new commis- hhhhh peal the decision to the Supreme sioners – Wilton Littlechild, the NO HARMONY Court of Canada on behalf of an Alberta regional chief for the IN THIS TAX estimated 100,000 people who Assembly of First Nations and hhhhh Marie Wilson, a former region- Harmonized tax out of tune with financial are still excluded. Indian Affairs realities facing First Nation citizens and minister Chuck Strahl said the al director of CBC North who hhhhhother residents of Ontario government will re-write the defi- is married to Stephen Kakfwi, nition of Indian Status. former NWT premier. Anti-flu plan kicks into high gear UOI OFFICES – A special Community Planner has pregnant women. been hired by the Union of Ontario Indians to lessen Doreen Cachagee, who had been assisting First the impacts of what the World Health Organization Nations in Ontario to develop and test Pandemic has officially declared a world-wide influenza pan- Plans two years ago, was contracted in mid-June demic. to fill a similar role for Anishinabek communities “We just want to assure the citizens in our 42 through a funding partnership with the First Nation member communities that our staff are taking all and Inuit Health agency. precautionary steps possible to minimize the im- FNIH recently surveyed all First Nations in the pact of any possible health emergency,” said newly- Ontario Region to see which communities would elected Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. like further assistance. The Grand Chief said UOI health unit staff was Emergency medical supplies were purchased working with provincial and federal government two years ago and stockpiled in each First Nation officials to put in place community services and community. Supplies included disposable masks, infrastructure needed to ensure that all preventive gowns, and gloves, and each community was also ‘I’ll take two’ measures possible are in place. supplied with one folding stretcher and a pulse oxi- One of John Beaucage’s last acts Grand Council Chief was to urge In Ontario as of June 11th close to 2,000 cases of meter to record how effectively a patient’s system is Anishinabek Nation citizens to participate in a postcard-writing H1N1 influenza had been reported, including out- metabolizing oxygen.to 48 hours on a hard surface. campaign asking Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Dalton breaks on six unidentified First Nations. For further information, contact your local McGuinty to respect First Nation treaty rights to tax exemption in the Health officials say those most at risk of de- Public Health Unit, your local health care provid- event plans proceed to “harmonize” Ontario’s provincial sales tax and veloping serious complications from the flu virus er, TeleHealth toll-free at 1-866-797-0000, Tony the federal Goods and Services tax. Phoenix Sky Cottrelle, 13 months, are those with underlying medical problems such as Jocko, health policy analyst, at the UOI or visit the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, was the first in line to get a supply of the Asthma, Diabetes, or cardiac problems, as well as Health Canada website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca postcards. – Photo by Marci Becking Page 2 Anishinabek News June 2009

WALifebloodTER: of Mother Earth Farmers follow women’s lead in water protest By Sharon Weatherall fulfilling their traditional role as TINY TOWNSHIP – Public caretakers of the water, which the attention is becoming focused on Anishinabek refer to as the “Life- a plan to create a garbage dump blood of Mother Earth.” on the site of the Alliston Aquifer, Following the parking ban, the which scientists say is a source of women moved into the centre of some of the purest drinking water the roadway, offering prayers and on earth. smudging with sweetgrass, which On June 12th after Simcoe was mistaken as a bonfire by OPP County met in emergency ses- officers who later blocked both en- sion to impose a ban on protesters trances of Concession 2 due to “a parking on Concession 2 of Tiny public safety threat”. Township, the group, led by five Police asked protesters to move Spokesperson Elizabeth Brass-Elson informs police mediator Heidi Fisher on June 12th that protesters had women from neighbouring Beau- after six tandem trucks had lined decided to block truck access to Site 41. soleil First Nation, began blocking up waiting to dump loads of earth trucks from entering the proposed inside the proposed landfill site. Simcoe County administrator owned by Tiny Township resident Danny Beaton, a resident of Tiny landfill site. “They started pumping water Mark Aitken told Beausoleil coun- Art Parnell who says Site 41 is not Township. “We talked it over and the de- from the site on March 30 this year cilors that the provincial Ministry a proper site for a dump and he Simcoe North MP Garfield cision was made that the trucks and are dumping 810 litres per day of the Environment issued approv- would like to see it stopped. Dunlop -- who has spoken out are going nowhere today,” said into MacDonald Creek – I have al for the Site 41 dump. A sacred fire is burning in a against Site 41 for year -- was Elizabeth Brass-Elson, a Beauso- seen them do it,” Monague said. Construction at the site began lodge that was built for the pro- joined by council members of Tiny leil band councillor who joined the “It’s all a business transaction and in June, 2008, a permit to pump testers by local farmers, who have Township at the second tractor ral- protesters as an individual. a legal way to swindle tax dollars water was issued in December, cell demonstrated their support in ly in early June. Spokesperson Vicki Monague out of taxpayers but they are going construction began this spring, and weekly rallies involving as many “This show of community sup- said aboriginal people of the area to contaminate the water doing it – the landfill – which has cost $40 as 50 tractors. Native men are sup- port today is incredible,’ said Dun- had made it known they were the fish will die and people are at million to develop to date -- will porting the women protesters by lop. “We have two opposite edges peacefully protesting Site 41 in risk of getting cancer.” be operational this fall. acting as fire-keepers. of the spectrum, with the Native the adjacent farmland. “The government of Canada Beausoleil Chief Rodney Mo- The women say they are com- women on one side the farmers on “To put a parking ban on that has a band-aid approach to water nague said that council has a “re- mitted to keeping their protest the other. Both are bringing more road is a public statement convey- on First Nations. We should have served opinion” on the matter and peaceful, that this is not a native awareness to the fact that Site 41 ing the message to aboriginal peo- been consulted in 1990 (when the that more information is needed issue but one that involves unity of is a mistake. Water is the centre of ple they may be trying to interfere project was initially proposed) and before any decision can be made all peoples, regardless of gender, the universe and I have never seen with the peaceful encampment,” were not – they do not respect our regarding the landfill. race or colour. anything like this.” said Monague, who set up camp in treaty. Simcoe County passed a He says the protesters camped Clean water activist Steve “The county should shut it mid-May with four other women resolution only two weeks ago to across from Site 41 are not repre- Ogden says in his wildest dreams down. It’s a mistake and a waste of from Christian Island. “This park- involve Beausoleil First Nation sentative of the entire First Nation he could never have imagined a money – not something we should ing ban is being viewed by the but it will take us six months to get community, but are gaining sup- coalition of Native and non-Native hand down to our kids. The bar people at the encampment as dis- a seat on the Community Monitor- port from other area residents. protesters. was set higher in Walkerton and criminatory and racist.” ing Committee. When we asked Neighbours and citizens from “We will stand up together and that should have stopped this.” As many as 50 Native protest- them about the integrated waste several First Nations have been when we stand together we have to Aboriginal Day Celebrations ers – with the support of nearby transfer station and other issues at supporting the protesters with push – a lot of people pushing is were planned at the camp for June landowners – were at Site 41 dai- the council meeting on Christian food, money, firewood and other a lot of power,” said Ogden, who 21 and a benefit concert at the site ly. Island, they lied or would not an- donations. launched the movement against was in the works for later this sum- Monague said the women were swer our questions.” The protest camp is on land Site 41 with Mohawk activist mer. Michigan plans to build pipeline from Lake Huron By Shawn Jeffords future of our Great Lakes and we need to doubled in recent years. Lennox said he from the Lambton Area Water Supply The Observer welcome input from our neighbours.” can sympathize with ratepayers wanting a System, which would come in August, SARNIA – Ontario is being ignored Lennox said until recently most better deal but a solution should be worked will be too late, Lennox said. He’s urging as a Michigan county prepares to build a Canadian officials didn’t know of the out with Detroit water system officials. Ontarians to write their local members of massive pipeline that would divert millions project pitched by Genesee County, which “If this is approved it will lead the way provincial and federal Parliament to voice of litres of water a day from Lake Huron. includes the city of Flint, to the Michigan’s to dozens of new pipelines across the Great their objections. He’s also appealing to So says Dennis Lennox, the drain Department of Environmental Quality. It’s Lakes, mass diversions and the commercial those same government officials for help. commissioner from Cheboygan County, work that’s been planned for years, he said. exploitation of water resources,” he said. Sarnia-Lambton MP Pat Davidson had Michigan. Lennox said a proposed pipeline Genesee County officials want to build the “It’s a precedent-setter.” not heard about the proposed project until from Genesee County, Michigan, would pipeline, which would draw 322 million Michigan’s Department of she was contacted by The Observer. She damage the Great Lakes and hurt residents litres (85 gallons) of water from the lake Environmental Quality requires that a 45- said it was a surprise, especially since she on both sides of the border and that’s why per day. day comment period, which ends July 15, had just met with a panel from Michigan he opposes it and Ontarians should too. The county wants the $400-$600 be provided before it renders a decision. and Ontario concerned about water levels “I absolutely think Ontario is being million pipeline so it can control its own That news could come before the end of in Lake Huron and they didn’t mention ignored,” Lennox said in an interview with water system. It currently buys water 2009. anything to her about the proposed The Observer. “It’s very dangerous to the from the city of Detroit and rates have But that period will fly by and a response pipeline. June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek Putting IN BRIEF Moose Deer grows a face MOOSE DEER POINT FN– Grand Council Chief Patrick Mad- ahbee has congratulated Moose Deer Point First Nation for achieving deregulation and disposition of approximately 160 hectares of park on poverty lands and disposition of approximately of 103 hectares of provincial By Rick Garrick Crown lands to be transferred to the Government of Canada for addi- THUNDER BAY–Poverty has tion to the First Nation’s land base. been given a face and a voice in A special celebration will be held at a later date with the Ontario Thunder Bay. Ministry of Natural Resources. A photo-voice slide show –Poverty in Thunder Bay: This is Ground broken in Alderville Reality was shown at the Thunder Tracy Hurlbert displays the Poverty in Thunder Bay: This is Reality ALDERVILLE FN – The first home built by Habitat for Human- Bay Art Gallery on April 22, an photo voice book she and the Thunder Bay Economic Justice ity in a First Nation community for a First Nation family will be in exhibition of the 30 photos in Committee presented during a slide show presentation at the Thunder Alderville. the show were hanging in the Bay Art Gallery. Ground was broken for the project May 30th and construction of Thunder Bay Art Gallery front the house will take place throughout the summer. lobby until the end of May, and vision of poverty in Thunder cent in 2000. a companion 34-page book of Bay, and the Economic Justice The photographs range from photos has been published for Committee published the book an image of a man with his cap sale in the community. using the photographs and out begging for change on a “As soon as people walk captions used in the exhibition. downtown sidewalk to an image in (the Thunder Bay Art “Some people don’t think of a hearing aid and an apple to Gallery) they see the show,” there is poverty in Canada,” an image of a garbage can. says Thunder Bay Economic says Hurlbert, one of the seven “We don’t know his real story Justice Committee member Joy members of the Economic Justice of why he is here like this,” reads Asham, explaining how she and Committee. “Yes, we do have the caption of the image of the six other photographers used poverty in Thunder Bay.” man holding the cap. “We passed disposable cameras to take the A 2006 report by the him on the street every day. We 30 photographs which show the committee estimated that in 2000 see them everyday, but I think face of poverty in Northwestern almost 17,000 people, or 14 per sometimes people forget they are Five-pin champs Ontario’s largest city cent of the population, lived human too. They have feelings. in low income situations, most They have struggles too, and we Becky Commanda, Nipissing First Nation, and Daniel Dokis, Dokis Louis Brizard, Tammy FN, were members of a team that finished second at this spring’s Cyr, Tracy Hurlbert, Amanda of those being of Aboriginal are in no position to judge.” descent, women and children. The photo book and the slide national championships in Regina of the Canadian Five-pin Bowling Perreault, Laureen Sagutch and Association. Earlier the two, who have each been bowling for only Sandra Taggart shot the images The report also estimated an show are both available; phone Aboriginal poverty rate of 40 per 807-344-1589 to order. three years and practice in Sturgeon Falls, were on the provincial along with Asham to show their championship team. –By Marci Becking Regalia on the auction block By Karen J. Pheasant inter-tribals coaxes the body back lenge to have enough cash flow to WIKWEMIKONG– Last sum- to sleep. I roll over, determined to defray the costs of a summer on mer, I went to a pow-wow where a sleep a few more minutes until I the pow-wow trail and often times poster announced an “Indian Auc- hear the gentle camp stir of voices one sees individuals or families tion” and thought perhaps it was a and generators starting up… and I going camp to camp selling their fundraiser for a local community hear what sounds like an auction- wares -- dry meat, pow-wow CD’s, project, maybe auctioning off the eer’s voice. beadwork or sage and sweetgrass. service of hired hands –strong In- Pow-wow participants flock to The other unfortunate reality dian men to clean yards, fix cars or fill up the dance arena in a circle is the presence of pawn shops near better yet, a dinner date! around the previous evening’s large reserves or sites of annual I was wrong in my assump- emcee, Howie Thompson, ex- large pow-wows like the Montana tions. cept he isn’t announcing a dance Crow Fair. In the windows can be The pow-wow was out in the or a song, but is auctioning off seen rows and rows of dancers’ middle of a field beside the Trans- camping gear, star quilts ,danc- outfits, everything from to head Canda highway, and the grounds ing gear accessorie …and dance to toe, from the roach to the moc- were filled with tents, 5th wheels, outfits. A tall traditional dancer casins. Howie Thompson realized trailers and tipis on each side of walks around the circle, holding this and decided to form a venue the dance arbour. We danced be- up his bone breastplate, while the in the best interests of pow-wow yond the midnight hours. auctioneer takes bids, starting at sellers and buyers. Sales take place The night air was cold, but ridiculously low prices, consider- out in the open for all to witness. after hot soup, laughter and the ing the detail, and history of the This summer many of you are dance of the last song sleep comes breastplate. Next it’s an almost attending the AFN assembly in quickly amidst the gentle flapping brand new tent, some beadwork, Calgary, Alberta and if you are of the tents. It doesn’t seem very a roach and a little girl’s jingle driving, stop and visit the Carry long before the sun’s rays glim- dress. The Kettle Wacibi (Pow-wow) mer through the tent door, but the Howie Thompson says several west of Regina. Howie Thompson tiredness of the long drive, danc- things triggered the concept of an will be the weekend emcee. ing the long Grand Entry and Indian Auction for him. It’s a chal- Perhaps you will find yourself a good deal on regalia, and know that you are lending support to Pow-wow Trail someone else in the pow-wow OPP Traditional Pow-wow Wahnapitae First Nation circle. Thursday, July 9, 2009 14th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow Karen J. Pheasant B.A. Poli.Sci. OPP General Headquarters August 15 & 16 and Eng. Lit., is a citizen of Wik- Front lawn, 777 Memorial Ave. Wahnapitae First Nation, Wahnapitae, wemikong Unceded Indian Re- Orillia, ON located N. of Sudbury, ON serve and former Creative Writ- Registration opens at 10:30 am Grand Entry: Saturday 1pm & 7pm; ing Instructor with the Enowkwin Grand Entry: Noon Sunday 1pm Centre, Penticton B.C. kj_pheas- Closing: 6:00pm [email protected] /www.karenjpheas- Vendors: Call for fees and info Auctioning a jingle dress. Contact: Ashley (705)329-7674 Contact: Annabelle (705) 858-0610 ant.com Page 4 Anishinabek News June 2009

The Anishinabek News is a monthly pub- Maanda ndinendam /Opinion lication of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not neces- sarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and edito- Two peoples in search of a better brand rial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek I’m always looking for parallels between News Editor or UOI Executive. my two heritages, and a dandy one literally He has been more interested in the poten- Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. fell into my lap a few weeks ago. tial of resource revenue-sharing agreements Please include your name, address and as tools to eliminate First Nation poverty telephone number on all material submit- ted. All submissions will be reviewed for The Consul General of Israel was visiting than on perpetually relying on a paternalis- publication based on priority of interest North Bay and the wall-to-wall crowd he at- tic fiduciary relationship with Canada. He and edited for clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. Remuner- tracted to the cozy little Sons of Jacob Syna- understands the importance of holding Can- ation will be paid for submissions only gogue would have made a Rabbi envious. ada’s feet to the fire to resolve treaty rights if a written agreement with the Editor is made prior to publication. People don’t always like what Israelis have Maurice Switzer and land claims, but sees this process as a NOTE: All formal comments and complaints to say but they seldom have trouble drawing building block to self-sufficiency. must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o a crowd. Jewish scholars have won more Nobel prizes Anishinabek News. than any other identifiable group, or that the During his Anishinabek leadership he Editor: Maurice Switzer Amir Gissin is typical of those chosen beaches in Tel Aviv rival those anywhere on encouraged the development of templates Assistant Editor: Marci Becking by the Middle East’s only true democracy to for economic development processes and Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais the planet. Contributors: Joyce Atcheson, Holly represent its interests around the world. He laws that protect the interests of women Brodhagen, Lynn Cloutier, John Fox, is sturdy of stature and conviction, seeking Gissin travels the country enlisting the and children in First Nation communities. Rick Garrick, Lynn Gehl, Margo Little, peaceful solutions but never backing down His comment about bringing an end to the Karen J. Pheasant, Harmony Rice, Chad support of Jews everywhere to help polish Solomon, Richard Wagamese, Sharon from a necessary fight. Israel’s brand, which he says is constantly AFN’s image as an “old-boys’ club” drew Weatherall. tarnished by the traditional negative bias of an appreciative roar from the sellout crowd With anti-semitism rife around the world mass media reporting. He is a big enough that attended his first campaign fund-raiser PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 – even in some pretty polite company – Gis- in Sudbury. FX: 705-497-9135 man to admit to listeners that mistakes are WEB: www.anishinabek.ca sin broached the topic head-on. And he sur- made by soldiers in any conflict – including E-MAIL: [email protected] prised more than a few in his audience by members of the Israeli Defence Force – but When Canadians think of First Nations, MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, making his points – not from the expected reminds us that they call it a “defence force” John Beaucage envisions the day when time- North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 ideological stance – but by framing his sub- for a reason – Israel is not a wanton aggressor worn stereotypes will not be the first images ject in terms of a marketing challenge. that targets civilians with terrorist bombs. that pop into their heads.

“Israel has a branding problem,” he said, The power of effective branding was still He wants a better First Nations brand – reminding his listeners of the power of a in my mind three days later when I was read- not just a shinier public image created by globally-recognized name like Coca-Cola. ing remarks made by John Beaucage to the handshakes and photo-ops with cabinet min- The good news is that Israel, like Coke, has Economic Club of Canada, a very upscale isters – but a positive public perception based become a household name; the bad news is Toronto crowd of corporate movers and on the reality of First Nation success. that, unlike the world’s favourite soft drink, shakers. Approaching the end of his five- Israel has become increasingly synonymous year tenure as Grand Chief of the 42 mem- This is not a paid public announcement with negative perceptions. ber communities of the Anishinabek Nation, – nobody tells me what opinions to have or Beaucage was stumping the country as a can- who to vote for. PUBLISHING CRITERIA “When people think of Israel, the word didate for the office of National Chief of the GOAL that comes to mind is ‘conflict’,” says Gis- Assembly of First Nations. And I would vote for John Beaucage To publish a quality newspaper and sin, whose role to a great extent involves when I attend the AFN assembly in Calgary related publications designed to foster pride and share knowledge about An- convincing Canadians that his country is a He told his Bay Street audience about his July 22nd...if I was one of the 630 Chiefs ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, good place to invest, to send their children to plan to make economic development the en- who currently enjoy that exclusive privilege. and accomplishments. school and to visit as tourists. It’s a tough sell gine that improves social conditions for First OBJECTIVES with a brand like that. Nations. On this night Beaucage was talking But that’s a story for another day. To provide information that reflects about creating healthy First Nation commu- the Creator’s four original gifts to the What Canadians don’t know, he says, Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Missis- Anishinabek: nities through job creation, not higher wel- Respect: To welcome diversity is that the computer chips that power the fare cheques. Self-government, he observes, saugas of Alderville First Nation. He serves and encourage a free exchange of Canadian-made BlackBerry personal digital means providing citizens the opportunity to as director of communications for the Union opinions that may differ without being assistant were invented and manufactured of Ontario Indians and editor of the Anishin- disagreeable. Fair and humourous feed, clothe and house their own families. comments are welcomed, but not by an Israeli company. They don’t know that abek News. ridicule or personal attacks. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s content. Just call me ‘Heavy Purple Thunder Ox’ Sharing: Providing opportunities for people from the four corners of the As a kid I was surrounded by Hollywood someone get a name like that? Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and and comic book Indians with names like Wa- record achievements, and to keep our hoo, Stalking Bear, Many Knives and Roll- I think we should all be able to choose citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. ing thunder. My name, in contrast, was Wag- our own Indian names. We’d be far more Strength: To give a voice to the vision of amese. I always felt as though I got shafted interesting sounding if we did. But there’d the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates in the great Indian name department. We have to be a formula. First you’d have to pick our history, culture and language, promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal were supposed to have great, grand-sounding a verb and then an animal. So you could be rights, and supports the development of names and Wagamese didn’t seem to cut it. It Dancing Fox, say. Then you’d have to pick a healthy and prosperous communities. took a long time to get over that. Richard Wagamese colour and an attitude or an attribute. So in the end you could be Shy Blue Dancing Fox. Then, when I was in my late thirties, I that informational void of the 50s and 60s, Wow. Imagine that? Advertising & News Deadlines lived in southern Alberta. That’s the home- I romanticized the idea of having a great, The current circulation of the Anishinabek News land of the Stoney, Peigan, Blackfoot and Yessir. No more Wagamese for me. I’d is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 grand-sounding Indian name. I wanted to be distributed at various events. Blood people. While I lived there I got a a Wolfchild, a Black Bear, a Thunderchild join the ranks of other awesome-named chance to attend some of their ceremonies, or a Medicine Crane. Anything but plain people. I’d have a list of requests of course. DEADLINE FOR JULY/AUG pow-wows and cultural gatherings. I got a All those great sounding names from my Advertising old Wagamese. That didn’t sound dramatic real glimpse into their traditional lives. enough to qualify as an Indian name. childhood when Indians were people of the Bookings: June 20 movies, the comic book or the rumour. I’d be Final Art: July 10 They have great grand names. There are memorable and far more brown by virtue of News Even white people acting like Indians had people called Shot Both Sides, Many Grey better sounding names than mine. You could my great name. News submissions: June 20 Horses, Starlight, Heavy Shields, and Eagle For more information or inquiries to the see them at pow-wows all dressed to kill in Anishinabek News related to advertising and Speaker. For a transplanted Ojibway with skillfully-copied regalia. They were Cougar Heavy Purple Thunder Ox. That’s me. circulation issues please call our Toll-free the name Wagamese, I wanted one of those Stalking Man, Whispering Cloud Woman number: 1-800-463-6408 romantic, image-evoking family names. You and Heavy Thunder Wind. Wow. Nowadays could say I had a pretty bad case of genus there here are websites where non-native Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wabas- envy. people are called Coyote Dreamer, Eagle semoong FN in Northwestern Ontario. His Canada Post Customer Wind Woman, Deep Blue Crystal Medicine novel Ragged Company and his collected #1905929 Like most people who were kids during Woman or Songs in the Wind. How does memoir, One Native Life, are in stores now. agreement #0040011021 June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Dwindling pedigree Cowboys and Indians Many of our people may not The corner store in my neighbourhood (KwikWay at the corner see it, but this family where our of Lasalle and Rideau St in New Sudbury) sells "Indian Chief Head- blood and culture still run deep is bands" and plastic "Cowboys and Indians" figures as toys. not very far from losing all status The clerk said that they were just toys and I quietly explained that recognition, which includes the I didn't see any other cultures or ethnic groups represented on the toy established rights gained by trea- wall. I had hoped that we had moved beyond the point where the ties that we enjoy today that was First Nations culture would be regarded as a child's game. established with future generations Leslie Blais in mind. By the Canadian facts of Copper Cliff determining who were are, who is Native, what constitutes an An- Cutting hair ‘abuse’ ishinaabe, and picking and choos- ing which future children may be People can't go around chopping other people's hair, especially a recipients of rights by treaty and child at a vulnerable age of 7. such, from being told 'you are no I have six sons and one daughter; no one has the right to touch longer Anishinaabe…or Cree… anything or any part of my children’s person. you are not longer Native' -- the I was in such disbelief when I read how lightly this is being tak- family will never get this back. en by the Crown. How can he say there are no grounds for criminal After two consecutive inter- charges and that it wasn't in the public interest? marriages, it is a pull towards It doesn't matter why the child was growing his hair. The issue is elimination of recognized peoples. that the teacher's aide took scissors and cut off a part of his person and This 'Abocide' Bill has the po- heritage. This is child abuse. tential over the short span of two Our children are supposed to be safe in schools as they have been generations to do what 500 years entrusted to our schools and teachers away from home. of colonization failed to do – the RoseMarie Trudeau elimination of all status Indians. Wikwemikong Robert Animikii Horton "Bebaamweyaazh" A book for Jeremy Rainy River First Nation I wrote a book about the last thing my Anishnabe grandson did be- fore he went on his journey at age 14. All the money that this book makes goes into the Jeremy Whetung memorial fund to help other stu- Memories of foster care ‘terrorism’ dents that are much like him to further their education. I hope to get this By John Fox and I felt alone, alienated and scared. The power- book in the schools for ages 4-8. I am on disability and don't have the family member told me about the multi-mil- lessness and loneliness a child feels while in CAS money for printing. I am looking for some direction, or grant to put this Alion-dollar class action lawsuit against the At- care cannot be described. It is a deep, soul-wrench- book out. You see when you lose a child one of the things you think torney-General of Canada on behalf of Aboriginal ing sadness one feels when the child feels no one about is that others will forget how wonderful he was. foster kids and adopted children. cares or is not allowed to talk to their family or is Patty Whetung, Curve Lake At first, I was glad this action is taking completely cut off from their community. (705) 654-3163 place. After some thought, my feelings My last foster home placement consisted about this issue as a Crown Ward turned of me having to sleep on the couch with no to anger as I reflected about my experi- privacy. I never did meet the social worker Liked Dudley’s story ences in the Children’s Aid Society system assigned to me – not once. At about sixteen I liked the story about Anthony “Dudley” George. It’s wrong – most of which were not very positive, years of age, I got booted from my last CAS that a person has to die for self-government. The government but I managed to survive. I thought about foster home and I felt I never wanted to look should be ashamed of themselves. the hundreds of other CAS survivors who back. For a short time, I stayed with a fam- It hurt my feelings to see a person die for nothing. were not as fortunate! Many are lost, John Fox ily member but with no money I ended up Jerry E. Wenlock, beaten, abused and some have passed on on the streets. Barriere. B.C or living on the streets of our inner cities or towns. I found the next best thing to camaraderie and I asked myself “Why did I survive?” The way I that was fair-weather friends, drinking, getting into lived after foster care I should have been one of the fights and small-time criminal activity. It meant Feeling Sam’s passing first casualties of this system. After my sixteenth changing everything --my lifestyle, my thinking, The passing of Sam George is felt here as well. The family name year matured as a CAS Crown Ward I was on my learning to live my Native spirituality -- and it re- is that of my grandfather Isaac George (1898-1985), whose father was own; I did not know who I was, I no longer spoke quired my humbleness to get the healing from my John George Mandoka (Spirit Maker). my language, I had no family or community con- elders. In the end, my self-sacrifice paid off and I remain amazed and honoured by the brave efforts of all of my nection and I had no life skills. this August I will be sober 25 years. Today, I am relatives in Canada. Please convey to Grand Council Chief John How did I live through the terrorism --the bul- very grateful for my life, my family and I count my Beaucage my respects for making such a declaration in honour of lying, the physical assaults and the verbal abuse I blessings daily. First Nations warriors. We offer prayers and a pipe on behalf of all of endured in non-native high schools just because I want to bring closure to the CAS issue which I the George family in Canada as well as your leaders and yourselves I was different and native? The CAS foster care dodged and avoided all my life. It was a very shame- as well. placements were outside of my reserve. ful and painful chapter in my life. In my mind, I was Even though it’s sad, I like how it’s said “Dudley and Sam will And how do I explain the violence I used to wit- lied to, manipulated, humiliated and abused within celebrate a victory dance in the Spirit World, surrounded by our an- ness in one of the foster homes when the husband this system. Now, I want to see the Government of cestors and our mightiest warriors of our Nation.” beat his wife to a pulp because of his own jealous this country held accountable for how our people Donna VanZile rage, his own infidelity and his seeming hatred of were treated by the child welfare system. Forest County Potawatomi Indian people? In the end, he targeted his assault The practice of genocide and oppressive policy Crandon, WI upon me. is ongoing even to this day and it scares me that Lastly, how do I explain being manhandled the Children’s Aid Society hides under a cloak of while in foster care by the care-givers or members secrecy, family law and the courts to kill the child Unhappy in Rama of their family who would casually come down- within the Indian. This sort of child welfare prac- Without any community consultation Chief and Council struck a deal stairs to beat us at their leisure? tice has to be stopped in its tracks and to this end, with the Province negotiating Casino Rama revenue post 2011, when the As a foster child, I dared not mention any of this I have created a Facebook link called CAS.lawsuit- current deal expires. This deal did not include negotiations for jobs for First to any of the countless CAS social workers deemed Toronto. The link has information and if need be, I Nation people, nor did they seek input from the community to address their to provide a service. Most of these people – who can forward an application to any survivor. questions or concerns. The people of Rama were informed after the fact and sounded like robots– said the same thing, “I was to No amount of payment will give me or the hun- never had their voices heard, which has become a problem and a pattern blame for any bad experiences because my family dreds of other Aboriginal children our lives back! between the community members of Rama, and the current leadership. did not want me and I was not allowed to speak John Fox is a CAS survivor from Wikwemikong Un- I want neighbouring communities and First Nations to know that life in with them”. ceded Indian Reserve, currently living and working Rama is not the picture of idealism that the leadership paints it. With this said my self-defeatism was complete in Ajax, Ont. Elder Arnold Snache Page 6 Anishinabek News June 2009 Mno-Bmaadziwin/Health Drugs COO launches First major Nation integrated plan Assembly to promote health By Harmony Rice “It is important for us to topic TORONTO–A Chiefs in celebrate the leadership within our By Marci Becking Ontario (COO) Health Forum – communities who have challenged AAMJIWNAANG FN – Working Together: Strengthening our notion of healthy living, Health issues were at the top of the the Circle of Wellness – attracted and healthy communities,” said agenda at the 2009 Anishinabek dozens of First Nation health Regional Chief Toulouse. “Former Nation Grand Council Assembly. professionals and community Chief Pamajewon was dedicated to Many Chiefs talked about recom- service providers to the three-day making this change and we honour mendations and issues that came event this spring. his commitment.” The goal of the forum was to The Aboriginal Health Human out of the February’s Booniikan Chesney Wright from Walpole Island with car seat Technician Bill Arch encourage First Nation to engage Resources Initiative announced Neshnaaskaagwin Mshkiki “War from Onigaming. on Drugs” conference held in Sud- with government and participate in a new Health Care Role Model bury. the health care system. campaign. Geared to First Nation Chief J. R. Marsden of Alder- Project promotes According to Regional Chief students, the campaign features ville First Nation said that individ- Angus Toulouse the forum was a several First Nation Health uals are handed as many as 100 great success. professionals, para-professionals OxyContin pills at a time. child car seat safety “At all levels of First Nation and students from across Ontario “We need to talk to doctors By Harmony Rice government –directors, leadership, in a poster and web campaign. and pharmacists about overpre- TORONTO – Securing Our Future, a new public education cam- coordinators and community The role model winners are scribing,” said Chief Marsden. paign to promote child passenger safety was launched by Regional Chief members – were all engaged in Miranda Hill -- who is achieving “These pills are getting into the Angus Toulouse at the Chiefs in Ontario Health Forum. important discussions around her Bachelor of Science degree wrong hands. We need to support The project aims to increase awareness on the proper use and instal- the most necessary issues key to in nursing from Oneida, Rhonda any resolution that protects our lation of car seats through targeted interventions at five community dem- our survival as communities. It Angeconeb -- a successful nurse communities.” onstration sites, a promotional campaign and an educational resource was important to take the time to practitioner from Lac Seul First Chiefs passed a resolution giv- package that will be sent to all 133 First Nation communities across address relationship building with Nation, Samantha Boshart – from ing the Union of Ontario Indians Ontario. government, from a nation-to- Chippewas of the Thames who Chiefs Committee on Health di- “There is a need to increase awareness on child car passenger safe- nation perspective. I am confident is studying to become a doctor, rection to take any steps deemed ty, through culturally- appropriate initiatives for Ontario First Nations that this forum and the community Ron J. Thomas – a primary care necessary to control the wide- which will promote correct usage and installation of child car restraints participation in the work will lead paramedic from Six Nations, spread abuse of OxyContin in the to reduce injuries to children in automobile collisions,” said Toulouse. to the success of the new tripartite Bernadette Wabange – a health 42 member communities. All re- “We are working with communities who currently offer no child car relationship we are seeking.” director for Eagle Lake First search is to be integrated into the restraint safety initiatives. We will evaluate our success and publish a During the forum the Chiefs Nation and Ross Corston from Anishinabek Nation Strategic Plan report that will inform best practices for Ontario First Nation Child Pas- in Ontario launched the Ontario the Moose Cree First Nation – a on Drugs, which includes the four senger Safety Initiatives.” First Nations Integrated Health pharmacy technician who plans to pillars of Prevention, Treatment, In November, 2008, the Ontario First Nations Special Chiefs Assem- Promotion Strategy, a new be a pharmacist. Protection and Harm Reduction. bly passed a resolution supporting an Injury Prevention Initiative and initiative to promote healthy Please see the chiefs-of-ontario. Funding is also being secured projects like the Securing our Future campaign. eating, active living and healthy org website for more information. by the UOI health department to COO coordinated training for two facilitators as Certified Child Car smoke-free communities. The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand host a youth “war on drugs” con- Seat Technicians for each participating community. The launch featured new strategy is dedicated to the Chief Stan Beardy was recognized ference in the fall. The confer- a live demonstration with Mischa Williams, a young toddler who re- late Howard Pamajewon, a former for his years of service in the health ence will address the illegal and ceived a brand new car seat from the Chiefs in Ontario. The installation Chief from Shawanaga FN who field, and Ontario Minister of prescription drug issues that are was completed by two certified technicians from Onigaming First Na- promoted healthy living, sports Health Promotions Margaret Best having serious negative impacts tion, Bill and Colleen Arch. and culture. Family members Ann and Ontario Minister of Health on First Nations. “I am so glad that I agreed to participate,” said mother Chesney and Bella Pamajewon participated and Long Term Care David Caplan Chiefs also passed a resolution Wright from Walpole Island. I have learned so much about installing the in the launch of this new initiative addressed relationship-building calling for recognition and easier car seat and securing my daughter safely.” with an inspirational tribute to with First Nation leadership in the access to traditional healers. For more information please visit the chiefs-of-ontario.org website. Howard. province. The UOI will begin drafting a strategic plan with interested com- munities to be presented at the next BIIDAABAN HEALING LODGE Anishinabek Grand Assembly. Annual NOTICE OF Program Dates Meeting Anger Management of the MEETING Head Start • Sept. 21-30/09 • December 7-16/09 • March 22-31/10 Corporation Grief & Abandonment has 4 sites July 13-22/09 • Oct. 19-28/09 • Jan. 11-20/10 TORONTO–The Aboriginal The annual meeting of the Hôpital régional Head Start program is a non-profit Sexual Abuse Survivor’s de Sudbury Regional Hospital Corporation early intervention, pre-school read- • Nov. 16-25/09 iness program that can be found in will be held on Monday, June 29th, at the four locations in Toronto. Community Wellness Conference Laurentian Site cafeteria in the South The program sessions to First Nations, Inuit and Métis children Oct. 6-9/09 Tower. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. ages two-and-a-half to six years Time for Renewal for former graduates of and the meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. old. The philosophy of the program Biidaaban Healing Lodge: August 10-15, 2009 is to offer a holistic approach to Revitalization of the Spirit for people who are in recovery All members of the public education that emphasizes the are welcome to attend. needs of the child within the fam- August 24-28, 2009 ily, school and the community. Biidaaban Healing Lodge, P.O. Box 219, Hwy. 627 The program recognizes par- Pic River First Nation via Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0 ents are the “first educators” who have a right and responsibility in Via: Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0 regards to their child’s education. Ph: 807-229-3592 Fax 807-229-0308 For information contact Christine Toll Free: 1-888-432-7102 Vautour at 416 656 3773. June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 7

Aboriginal OntarioOpen for Business www.aboriginalontario.com A Special Report on Economic Development Blueprint follows 3 steps By Barret Dokis The Anishinabek Nation’s Economic Blueprint contains 21 recommendations which are Barret Dokis grouped into a process which Aanii, my name is Barret was developed by the Member- Dokis My title is Economic tou First Nation. This model is Development Coordinator. and called the First Nation Progres- I will be responsible for helping sion Model and is intended as the Anishinabek Nation devel- a guide for communities to fol- op the implementation strategy low as they work towards their for the recently developed Eco- Sisters Sarah and Stacey Monague were among 20 students in the Seneca College Entrepreneurship pursuit of eliminating poverty nomic Blueprint. Certificate Program staged on Christian Island by instructor Jerry Shapiro to encourage adult students to within their communities. This I bring over 10 years of pursue self-employment and other career opportunities. Progression Model includes experience working in com- three steps in order to achieve mercial fields and economic economic development success. development. In my previous Islanders learn entrepreneurship The first recommendation of the roles In 2002 I graduated from By Sharon Weatherall people out of fast-paced environments and junk food Anishinabek Nation’s blueprint Cambrian College’s Business BEAUSOLEIL FN --Sarah and Stacey Monague and offering them a healthy, peaceful environment.” recommends that all communi- Administration Program in the are working together on a plan to expand an existing Topics covered include Introduction to Small ties use this model as a basis for Management stream. camping business on Christian Island and make it Business, Defining an entrepreneur, Self-evaluation their economic planning. If you have any questions more lucrative. The lifelong residents of Beauso- of an entrepreneur, Marketing strategies, Financial The first step focuses on about the blueprint, do not hesi- leil First Nation were among 20 who registered for needs, Human Resources, The Business Plan, Modes what our communities must do tate to give me a call at (705) a course on entrepreneurship being taught by Seneca of Instruction and Traditional Classroom. in order to build capacity within 497-9127 ext. 2502 or I can be College instructor Jerry Shapiro. Beausoleil director of education Peggy McGregor their communities to prepare for reached by email at barret.do- “The island has the best freshwater beaches north says bringing Seneca College to the reserve is a economic development. The [email protected]. of the Caribbean and through the course we want to community development initiative that will encour- second step within the progres- learn how to promote and market our business.,” age people to get their feet wet and pursue business sion model requires that com- says Sarah. “Mr. Shapiro says we have a good idea options on the island or further education. munities then prepare to convert the Anishinabek Nation Eco- and is helping us with our business plan.” “In the past we featured an educational assistant this capacity into specific stra- nomic Blueprint both internally “Most people have some kind of business idea program here from which five grads have gone onto tegic plans. The third and final within the Anishinabek Nation but don’t know what to do with it,” says Shapiro. “It pursue further education in the field and last year we step focuses on the pursuit of and externally. takes a lot of planning and research to find out how had 20 nurse practitioners graduate. economic development within Step Two – Preparing for to get it out there and get financing for it. If you don’t Local delivery of education programs is integral the Anishinabek territory. Be- Economic Development includes have a business plan you can’t go anywhere. to our community’s development. Certificate pro- low is a listing of the 21 recom- recommendations such as: De- “In this course we are trying to open the eyes grams have proven very worthwhile in our commu- mendations categorized into the velop and implement an Eco- of the people who live here and help to make them nity and in most instances; it is a stepping stone to three steps. nomic Development Strategy in more self-supportive or give them something they further education or a different career. “ Step One includes recom- each Anishinabek First Nation take off the island and share with others. This is a McGregor said she was inspired by a speech by mendations such as building Community and develop and tax-free island – a remote community with all kinds Sylvia Maracle, Executive Director of the Ontario Local Capacity in Financial implement Anishinabek Human of opportunity for the people that live here.” Federation of Indian Friendship Centres in which and Quality Management rec- Resource Strategy. One of six Seneca College instructors involved she spok about the need to train and educate ALL ommends that all First Nations Step Three – Pursuing Eco- in the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program, Sha- community members regardless of family name, within the Anishinabek Nation nomic Development recom- piro says Christian Island presents “huge” opportu- age, or address.” need to make economic develop- mends that First Nations should nities to provide experiences for tourists looking for The Seneca College program is held on-site in ment a priority. seek out business opportunities “health, wellness and peace of mind.” alternate weeks, and complemented with online in- Develop a communication throughout the Anishinabek Na- “On Christian Island there is a market for taking struction and independent study. strategy to consistently promote tion territory. Wiky booth best of show By Margo Little WIKWEMIKONG –A team of young entrepreneurs from Wasse- Abin High School took their innovative business ideas to the ninth annual E-Spirit competition in Kelowna, British Columbia, parlaying their intensive 16 weeks of training into a prize for Best Trade Show Display during a gala ceremony May 15. The Whacky Kart Way booth entered by Zane Aguonie and Nadine Oshkabewisens caught the judges eye during the annual competition which attracted over 160 Aboriginal students from across the country. The Wikwemikong delegation consisted of Theresa Fox and Alycia Shawana with their Mskwo-Waaskone Designs concept and Theresa Peltier, Sky Trudeau and Marshall Odjig with their Nawautin Well- ness Spa business plan. Also represented were Santana Eshkawkogan and Pam Kimewon with the Teen Stylists scheme and Fawn Jacko with Maamweh Anishnaabemowin. Wasse-Abin High School students won a prize for best trade show display at the 9th annual E-Spirit Accompanying the Wikwemikong student contingent was Wasse- competition in Kelowna, British Columbia. From left: Marshall Odjig, Pam Kimewon, Skye Trudeau, Abin business and techology instructor and staff advisor Jason Thi- Theresa Fox, Fawn Jacko, Nadine Oshkawbiswens, Santana Eshkawkogan, Alyca Shawana, Zane bault. Aguonie and Theresa Peltier. The event was organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada and hosted by the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Page 8 Anishinabek News June 2009 Grand Council Assembly Leadership council results The Anishinabek Nation lead- ership elections were held in June. Southwest Region: Chief Chris Plain (Elder Leroy Dolson); Southeast Region: Chief James R. Marsden (Elders Joan Hendrick and Rod Monague Sr.); Northern Superior Region: Chief Peter Col- lins (Elder Mike Esquega); and Lake Huron Region: Chief Isa- dore Day. (Elders Martin Assin- ewe and Elsie Bissaillion). Chief Hazel Fox-Recollet is the Wikwe- mikong Unceded Indian Reserve representative. Gordon Waindubence is the Grand Council Elder. Commercial code Chiefs at Assembly were briefed on Commercial Code by Douglas Sanderson from the Uni- versity of Toronto and UOI legal counsel, Fred Bellefeuille. For economic development, Rule of Law and governance reasons, First Nations my want to adopt a com- mercial code – a set of laws that regulates commercial law. Commercial law is the law of contracts, and so the proposed Code would govern commercial transactions into which a First Na- tion, its members, or corporations enter. Wind power Wind and alternative energy are becoming a popular business venture for First Natons. Peter Bettle, VP of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. said that New Anishinabek Nation leadership just about all of his company's Grand Council Chief Pat Madahbee and Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare speak to the Chiefs and delegates at assembly. Youth Council energy projects run through First represenative Sandra Albert, Chippewas of the Thames FN, made blankets for the new Anishinabek Nation leadership. The power is given to Nations. the new leadership by women who drape the Chiefs with the blankets.

Traditional stand-up elections Chiefs, proxies and Elders stood behind each of the three candidates, Tom Bressette, Patrick Madahbee and Robert Corbiere for Grand Council Chief and Glen Hare, J.R. Marsden and Greg Plain for Deputy Grand Council Chief. – Photos by Maurice Switzer June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 9 Grand Council Assembly

Jeannette Corbiere Lavell Citizenship law urgency By Marci Becking AAMJIWNAANG FN – Jean- nette Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek Nation Citizenship Commissioner spoke to the Chiefs and delegates at Assembly about the urgency for a citizenship law. "We need to do this citizenship law now," said Corbiere Lavell. "We know that there is no dispute Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons Junior Kindergarten of a one-parent law. We know who our people are." Students and instructors sang "Oh Canada" in Anishinaabemowin at the start of the Grand Council Assembly. Back row: Instructors Carletta Over 400 participants were M., Tammy P., Laura R., and Mrs. Henry. Middle row: Derrick O., Lexi M., Zak C., Shepherd J., Nolan C., Shayla A., M'skwa P., William J., reached in the 18 consultation ses- Krislyn R. Front row: Tristen N., Macy H., Emma B., Ember N., Kalleigh V., Faith R., Avery R., Corbin W., and Launa G. sions held in four regions and two – Photo by Marci Becking Nation-level conferences. Corbiere Lavell said what she heard from the participants was that Anishinaabe language was needed for our culture and spiritu- ality. "It is who we are as a people," said Corbiere Lavell. She also heard participants ex- press the importance of incorporat- ing our Treaties to help explain the history of our ancestors who de- termined E-dbendaagzijig – those who belong.. Other reponses included keep- ing Canada responsible. Canada must recognize our citizens adn our right to determine our citizens. "The issue is Citizenship, not membership, Nations have citi- zenship and social groups have members," said Corbiere Lavell. "Nations have land, their own governance, culture, language and spirituality. We cannot be fooled into a discussion on membership." "There are two different crite- ria. The one-parent rule was ac- cepted overall as being the only way to ensure that we continue to exist and that we protect the lands we now occupy. The other is Cul- tural Criteria," Corbiere Lavell. "Our Grandfather's teachings will help to explain our history. We need to use the Clan System to de- Unity Cloth presentations termine citizenship roles, responsi- bilities and issues." Chief Chris Plain, Aamjiwnaang First Nation received a Unity Cloth from newly-elected Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Jeannette Corbiere Lavell can Grand Council Chief Glen Hare. Looking on is new Lake Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day. –Photo by Marci Becking be reached by E-mail at commis- [email protected]. Page 10 Anishinabek News June 2009

MahngMahng Intergovernmental Affairs LOON Curriculum needs more Native content By Karen Biondi If there is one area that can be agreed upon by both First Nations and the government it is the need to improve First Nations content in the education system. One of the major challenges that are faced by policy makers, teachers and students is the lack of quality material to use in the classroom. The majority of teachers are not of First Nation descent and frequently do not have a lot of exposure to the various First Na- tion cultures, unless they are teaching on a First Nation community. Many of those teachers find working there extremely positive, but Serpent River First Nation Chief Isadore Day cut the ribbon June 1st welcoming community-based after several years, they move away from the community to be with policing to the community. From left: Emma Meawasige, Anishinabek Police Service Representative, their own families or escape the isolation or remoteness that can of- Chief Isadore Day and Dorothy McLeod-Tremblay. ten exist. As a former high school teacher myself, I saw first-hand how First Nation students would struggle to adapt to their new environ- Anishnawbek Police Service ment. Often, they had attended school on their communities but were now being bused to larger high schools in the public education sys- tem. The rivalries were blatant, in many schools the First Nation debuts in Serpent River FN students stuck with their friends from the community, and if you By Nadine Schofield as any Ontario police officer to stop speeders, ‘messed’ with one, you "messed" with them all. Mid-North Monitor respond to 9-1-1 calls and all duties requiring Some steps have been taken to incorporate First Nation curricu- Constable Vernon Macumber was wel- an officer. lum into the general school system. This is necessary not just be- comed to Serpent River First Nation on June “We don’t consider this cutting the ties. cause of the current political climate, but for the positive inclusion 1st. SRFN will be policed by the Anishnaw- We’re looking forward to working with you,” of the people who were fundamental in the shaping of Canada. A bek Police Services replacing the majority of said the OPP. Native Studies class is now offered in some schools, but usually at Ontario Provincial Police services with com- Vernon The Sagamok Anishnawbek detachment those schools that already have a large First Nation population. En- munity based policing. The service is already Macumber will be home base for the SRFN services and rollment is mainly by First Nation students. This course, while a step successful in Sagamok Anishnawbek and officers will back up Macumber as needed. ahead, still does not meet the need of bringing First Nation content Macumber will be based out of that office until such The OPP will also be sharing their resources as into every classroom to every student. time as a satellite office can be set up in SRFN. needed. The community was advised that nothing Part of the problem begins in the education of teachers them- “We’re here to celebrate a milestone in the histo- changes except perhaps who is the first to respond selves. Some teachers' colleges have courses on educating First Na- ry of our community,” said Chief Isadore Day who to the needs of the community. tions where students learn about the cultural differences that impact hopes to increase the size of the force over the next APS will be working with elders and a recruited the lives of First Nation students and what it would be like to teach several years. committee of volunteer advisors to access the needs in a First Nations community. These courses are not, however, man- A representative from the Ontario Provincial Po- of the community. Macumber will be in the commu- datory and most teachers find the extra time and expense during a lice said, “He will never be alone, we will always nity full time by Monday, June 15 after two weeks frantic year too much to take on. Were this class mandatory, think of be a phone call away. APS has the same authority of orientation in Sagamok Anishnawbek. the difference it could make for the future teachers entering the pub- lic system when dealing with First Nation students and attempting to incorporate their culture into the teaching? Native communities deserve same policing Progress is in the hands of the grassroots people: teachers, com- TORONTO (The Canadian aboriginal communities, a jury at tional building code standards or munity members and elders. An excellent example of this is the Press) an coroner's inquest said Thurs- have sprinkler systems installed. work of the late Sam George, brother of Dudley George who was To prevent another tragedy day. The jury noted that while its killed in 1995 while protesting for the return of his people’s land at that killed two aboriginal men in The panel also urged that all advice was largely aimed at the Ipperwash. Sam visited schools and shared his brother’s story with a jailhouse fire three years ago, unsafe holding cells in Nishnaw- Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, the students. Ottawa and Ontario must bring be-Aski Police Service facilities many of the recommendations He discussed how the family struggled to get the Inquiry that policing services in First Nations be closed, noting that as many as could apply to other First Nations answered so many questions about his death and how the recom- to the same level as those in non- 19 detachments didn't meet na- police forces across Canada. mendations will hopefully prevent future tragedies. Sam said, “The most effective way to get the student’s attention is to introduce them to Dudley. To show them that he was a real person.” If these people could form a working relationship to have events as simple as a guest Chief's Corner speaker, major progress could be made on how First Nations history and culture is taught in the public school system. First Nation: Pays Plat Name: Chief Xavier Thompson Political Career: 6 years as Band Councillor (3 terms) 1 Year as New Ipperwash coordinator Chief (1st term) Hello, my name is Nicole Lat- Vision for Community: Creating policies to create stability. Rules ulippe, Métis from the North Bay have to be made and followed to avoid chaos. It is the foundation on area. I’m delighted to be the new which the community should be built. project coordinator for the Union of Ontario Indian’s involvement in the Ipperwash implementation Community Accomplishments/Challenges: Pays Plat has created Chief Xavier Thompson process. thier own water treatment plant, the beginnings of high speed internet I have a BA in human ge- access and the introduction of street lights all in the last decade. ography from Nipissing Uni- Nicole Latulippe versity and a master’s degree in in India and West Africa; but am Personal (hobbies, interests, family, influences: geography and international de- anxious to apply myself to work Chief Thompson is a trained musician; he entered politics at the age of 25 and became Chief at 31. velopment from the University for social justice in the regional Chief Thompson’s goal is to revitalize Pay Plat’s language and traditions. of Guelph. I’ve spent the last few context. It’s true what they say: years working and doing research Think Global, but Act Local! STAFF mission Allan Dokis Kerry Assiniwe Alicia McLeod Melissa Stevens Nicole Latulippe The Union of Ontario Indians Intergovernmental Director Relations Coordinator Treaty Research Coordinator Treaty Research Clerk Project Coordinator Affairs department is committed to the protection [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of aboriginal and treaty rights, ensuring access Ext. 2251 Ext. 2320 Ext. 2264 Ext. 2237 Ext. 2253 to land and resources, and supporting the political goals, values and aspirations of the Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca Anishinabek Nation. June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 11 Lands and resources Shka-kami-kwe, our Mother Earth By Arnya Assance The Anishinabek Nation I may not be the most quali- Grand Council Chief visited the fied person to write an article site on May 22, participating in about the environment, however, a traditional Water Ceremony for the month of May it was an around the sacred fire, and tasting eye-opening experience relat- the water from the artesian well. ing to our Shka-kami-kwe, our Grand Council Chief John Beau- Mother Earth. cage spoke to the media at the I traveled with Rhonda Ga- site, and had a telephone inter- gnon to Aamjiwnaang First Na- view with 740 AM Radio’s Dale tion to the Southwest Regional Goldhawk to get the message out Water Session. While the meet- to the general population about ing was informative, the post- Site 41. meeting activity was what was The visit was topped off with so moving. a feast prepared on site by the Ron Plain, Josephine Man- women and their supporters. A damin (Chief Water Commis- continuous stream (no pun in- sioner), Rhonda Gagnon, Kath- tended) of supporters stop by, of- leen Padulo (Chiefs of Ontario) fering whatever they can -- food, and I hopped in the van for a their support, money, firewood – “Toxic Tour”, of the Aamji- and all is very much appreciated. wnaang FN, and Sarnia’s Chemi- The protest adjacent to Site cal Valley. My heart ached as I 41 has brought the Anishinabek witnessed a glimpse of what it is community together with its non- like to be surrounded by such an native family. Peacefully. Hope- environmental shame. fully the landfill proposed for Grand Council Chief John Beaucage showed his support at Site 41 in May. Tears rolled down my face Site 41 will not go forward, and as we made our first stop at the road, Josephine prayed for the wa- its toxicity. Our host, Ron Plain aquifer – streams, rivers eventu- that we can find new ways to pre- community cemetery. The cem- ter. While this is typically a mov- explained the impacts of living in ally all feed into Georgian Bay and serve our water for our seventh etery is surrounded by huge oil ing experience, the signage posted a place you love so much, but that eventually into the Great Lakes generation. silos on either side, but what is about serious health concerns at causes serious health damage to water system. A group of Anishin- more intrusive are security cam- the creek made it an oxymoronic his own children. It truly was an abe Kwewag from Beausoleil First Arnya (Asinii Kwe) is a First De- eras that face the cemetery. I saw experience. So many signs of life eye-opening experience. Nation have established a perma- gree Initiate of the Three Fires firsthand the invasion of privacy in the background -- birds chirp- A few weeks later, I traveled nent peaceful protest site directly Midewiwin Lodge, a traditional to mourn your loved ones in ing, leaves and flowers blooming to Site 41 in Simcoe County. Site across from Site 41. Site 41 is lo- society of the Anishinabe (Ojib- peace. – yet the very life source flowing 41 is a proposed landfill located cated closest to my home commu- way, Odawa and Pottawatami) At another stop down the was so toxic you were warned of on top of a pristine aquifer. This nity, Christian Island. people. New water assistant at UOI Focus is on the water: Mandamin Hi! My name is Sarah Louis Technology. Prior to Josephine Man- danced to the water drum with generations. This walk is helping and I am a new addition to the Seneca, I attended damin – long-time the women in the community. us understand what doing the Union of Ontario Indians! I have Nipissing University water activist work is all about. been brought on as the Water where I also gained and leader of the April 24, 2009: We walked in April 30, 2009: After a beautiful Unit Assistant for the Lands and a bachelor degree in Mother Earth Wa- good spirit, strong walkers, long day of great joy, even if Resource Department. Environmental Ge- ter Walk – is one of Josephine Today was Pipe Day and it was all are tired, we are resting in I am a community member ography. Sarah Louis the founding com- Mandamin completed with the music of the Sainte Flavie.The water view is of Nipissing First Nation, and I am looking for- missioners of the flute from Natalie. The day ended spectacular. It is so good to be am returning home as a recent ward to excising the knowledge Anishinabek Nation's Women's with a beautiful spectacle of here and walk for the Mother graduate, after having spent and expertise that I have gained Water Commission. Mandamin, honking snow geese: thousands Earth Water. the last three years in Toronto, throughout my education and citizen of Wikwemikong Unced- of them on the shore. Today we were greeted by a Ontario. There, I received my work experience here at the UOI. ed Indian Reserve, has walked beautiful shooting star as the advanced diploma in Environ- I can be reached at (705) 497- around all five great lakes and April 25, 2009: We started the walkers were starting their first mental Technology from Sen- 9127 ext. 2245 or by e-mail to this spring, walked the St. Law- day @ 3:45 am, we walked steps of the Water Walk! then eca College of Applied Arts and [email protected] rence River. This is part two of from Saint Antoine de Tilly to at lunch time, The Walkers an abbreviated account of her Beaumont. Walked through were greeted in Rimouski by six journey. For more information Quebec and Levis, and it was Migmaq community members, Forestry Framework Agreement visit www.motherearthwater- fast paced, really hot. It was many eagles visited today, and a walk.com. really good to feel the fresh women from Rimouski, Gabrielle, Key Messages breeze as we approached walked with us. Representatives of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ministry of Beaumont, with still some April 23, 2009: We were warmly Natural Resources have begun to draft the key terms and concepts refreshing snow on the ground in May 01, 2009: The grand finale welcomed by Chief Jean Philippe related to strengthening their relationship and to incorporate these Sioui, his wife Michele their some spots. of the Mother Earth Water There is a lot of traffic on the Walk. The celebration will be concepts into the first draft of a Forestry Agreement. beautiful children, and her son at The parties have agreed to turn their attention to Forest Wendake. Such beautiful tradi- river, and on the road too! We held at the community hall of the municipality of Riviere de la Management. The negotiations continue to be constructive and tional people. They really made met a few people who were Madeleine in Gaspesie, Quebec progress is being made. us feel like family. We are Fam- really interested in the Mother at 6 pm, with the community, the The Parties continue to make progress in defining their relationship ily. Earth Water Walk. I have rarely seen so much presence of the Migmaq from resulting in good discussions regarding capacity, opportunities and love and dedication for the Gaspe, and news people. Please economic development. We then went to the Longhouse children of the future. The focus contact the municipality for more The Parties have each put forward constructive ideas regarding where we were again treated like is on the Water and the future information. We may arrive a strengthening their relationship and forest management planning. we had known them forever. We little late, but we will be there! They continue to work towards practical and workable solutions. STAFF mission

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Page 12 Anishinabek News June 2009 Restoration of Jurisdiction Anishinabek have right to own Citizenship Law By Lynn Gehl It was one year ago when Grand Coun- cil Chief John Beaucage mandated Jean- Anishinabek Nation nette Corbiere Lavell as the Anishinabek Commissioner on Nation's Commissioner on Citizenship. It Citizenship, Jeannette was my privilege to present as a keynote Corbiere Lavell speaker at the Anishinabek Nation Citizen- (left), presents Lynn ship Law Initiative Wrap-Up Conference Gehl, Algonquin held April 21 and 22 in Garden River First Anishinaabe-Kwe, a Nation, Sault Ste. Marie, where well over gift in appreciation for 150 people attended. her key-note address Hosted and facilitated by Commissioner at the recent (April Corbiere Lavell herself and Mike Restoule, 21 and 22,2009) Director of Restoration of Jurisdiction with the Union of Ontario Indians, the confer- E-Dbendaagzijig ence was packed with a dense schedule of (Those Who Belong) presentations, discussions, and question conference in Garden and answer periods. A pipe ceremony with River First Nation Anishinabek Nation Leadership Council El- in Ontario. Gehl is der, Gordon Waindubence, and an opening currently leading a prayer offered by Elder Doreen Lesage of Charter challenge Garden River called in good spirits. regarding the continued All Nations have the right to establish discrimination in their own Citizenship Laws. This right is Section 6 of the Indian an inherent right bestowed from the Cre- Act. ator versus a right delegated from another human source such as the governments of –Photos by Mary Canada. Laronde As many Anishinabek know, matters of identity, membership, and citizenship are tightly woven. An added dilemma in estab- lishing a Citizenship Law is the interference imposed through the Indian Act that has both gendered and racialized our under- standing of who we are. Adding to this dilemma is the relation- ship that exists between status registration and band funding. Regardless of these dilemmas, in its de- termination to remain a strong Nation, the Anishinabek must look beyond the impris- oning box of INAC funding. Let’s face it, even if legal cases such as McIvor and Gehl are successful in challenging the Indian Act, the elimination of status Indians will always remain the Government of Canada’s primary goal. Given this, it simply makes sense for the Anishinabek to reject the government’s The Anishinabek Nation Elders Council offers guidance at the opening of the E’Dbendaagzijig conference at Garden River, April 21 and 22, 2009. From left: Wayne Beaver, Alderville; Mike Esquega, Northern Superior Region Elder; Elsie Bissaillon, Lake Huron Region Elder; definition of status and for the establishment Bonnie Bressette, Anishinabek-Kwewuk Council; Anishinabek Nation Leadership Council Elder, Gordon Waindubence; and Rod Monague of our own Citizenship Law. Sr., Southest Region Elder. On the first day of the conference Com- missioner Corbiere Lavell presented what Alderville First Nation. Given the projected she heard during the many consultation analysis that the last person born with status sessions held over the past year. Sugges- could be as soon as the year 2032, Beaver tions from community peoples included the promotes the one-parent citizenship code. need: Fred Bellefeuille, UOI Legal Counsel •for change; and member of Commissioner Corbiere •to take responsibility in defining who we Lavell’s technical team, helped participants are; understand the process of drafting, ratify- •for Canada to be responsible in recognizing ing, and implementing a Citizenship Law. who we are; He explained that all law is based on •for unity in defining who we are; principles, which serve to act as a guide. •to appreciate our culture and language in The principles established through the com- defining who we are; munity consultation phase of this project •to reject Indian Act and blood quantum will serve well in guiding the process of definitions of who we are; drafting a Citizenship Law. The process of •for lineage (descendancy) to define who we voting and ratification will serve to give the are; law legitimacy, where implementation will Terry Debassige of M’Chigeeng offers his opinion at the E’dbendaagzijig conference in April •for adoption, marriage, and dual citizen- require infrastructure and the training of 2009. Donna Debassige, Anishinabek-Kwewuk Council, (in front) and Robert Beaudin were ship provisions; registration clerks. also part of the M’Chigeeng delegation. "Use Anishinaabe b'maadziwin," he said. •to embrace and include the Anishinabek During discussion regarding the impor- who are denied status; tance of an impact analysis to identify and zens versus based on the quickly depleting Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, •to address the matter of depleting band quantify the impact of the new law, confer- number of status Indians in INAC’s regis- which stated, “the right to self determina- memberships through the implementation ence participants called for an exhaustive ter. Only through this position of increas- tion is vested in Aboriginal Nations rather of a one-parent citizenship rule; and, pro and con study, including short and long- ing strength can we ensure our land related than small local communities in that Na- •to establish an impartial appeals process to term analyses. rights, such as our share of all revenues de- tions must be of sufficient size and capacity resolve grievances. Although there is much work to do, once rived from them. to enable them to assume and exercise the Councillor Wayne Beaver, who has been this new Citizenship Law is in place and all It is precisely for this reason that Cor- powers and responsibilities of Nationhood” a champion in this area for well over 20 Anishinabek citizens are established, the biere Lavell argued, developing and imple- years, offered conference participants a case Anishinabek can then begin to present the menting our own Citizenship Law is cru- Lynn Gehl is Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe, study of the implications of the second-gen- argument that funding transfer-dollars must cial. and a Ph.D. Candidate at Trent University eration cut-off rule and marriage-out rate to be based on the number of Anishinabek citi- In closing, Corbiere Lavell quoted the in Peterborough. [email protected] June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 13 Restoration of Jurisdiction ROJ Briefs Chiefs Committee wants Nation’s focus on citizenship and constitutions At its May 19 and 20 meeting in Orillia, the Anishinaabe Anokiiwin Aanokiitoojig (Chiefs Commit- tee on Governance) heard a report from the Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Citizenship, Jeannette Corbiere Lavell that at the June 2009 Grand Council, she would be tabling recommendations on the draft citizenship law as well as an outline of a strategic plan needed to see the law through to implementa- tion. The Commissioner will facilitate the development of the strategic plan at a work shop with the An- Merle Pegahmagabow, Anishinabek Nation Head Negotiator on ishinabek-Kwewuk Council and other women leaders prior to the Grand Council. Included in such a Education strategy will be the need for an impact and benefits study. The CCoG supported the Commissioner’s approach, noting that a detailed work plan for studies, ad- ditional community engagement and awarenesss, and identifying costs could be tabled at the subsequent Grand Council in the fall. Cabinet adds two years The CCoG also decided it would seek support from the Nation’s leadership to focus on and actively pursue establishing all 42 First Nation constitutions and the Anishinabe Chi-Naaknigewin or the Anishin- to education mandate abek Nation constitution. Canada has given its education negotiators another two years to A founding convention for establishment of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin will be recommended complete the Anishinabek Nation Agreement with Respect to the Ex- to the Grand Council. Restoration of Jurisdiction director, Mike Restoule, previously the coordinator for ercise of Education Jurisdiction. This moves the potential ratification the constitution development processes, suggested that the ratification of the draft Anishinabek Nation vote to the fall of 2011. constitution be done through a convention of delegates from the 42 Anishinabek First Nations, to be held Canada invited the Anishinabek Nation education negotiations prior to March 31, 2010. team to attend a meeting on April 22nd, 2009 with the federal caucus, In a convention process, delegates from each First Nation would meet for a week to review the draft one of Canada’s internal approval bodies. Canada sought an exten- document chapter by chapter, revise wording, and come to consensus on the Nation’s constitution. First sion to their negotiations mandate which currently expires in June Nation constitutions, however, would be established through individual community ratification votes. 2009. After the federal caucus meeting, the next step in the federal approval process was a review by the Federal Steering Committee, which is comprised of central federal agencies such as Finance, Jus- Update on constitution development tice, Treasury Board, the Privy Council Office, and Indian Affairs. The following briefly outlines the history of the education nego- To date there are 10 First Nation constitutions ready to get on with final community consultations and tiations: ratification processes: Alderville, Aundeck Omni Kaning, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Curve Lake, • Canada and the Anishinabek Nation begin education negotia- Garden River, Kettle and Stony Point, Red Rock, Wikwemikong, and Whitefish Lake. tions April 1998 The Anishinabek Nation constitution needs two chapters on Relationship of Laws and Appeals and • Signed Agreement in Principle November 2002 Redress drafted. In a parallel process the Anishinabek System of Appeals and Redress is being developed • Negotiations of the Final Education Agreement commenced by the Union of Ontario Indians Legal Department. A system to address appeals is required in both edu- 2003 cation and governance agreements and can be later part and parcel of the envisioned Anishinabek nation • Anishinabek Nation presented its Fiscal Proposal to Canada justice system. September 2006 • Anishinabek Nation tabled an Implementation Plan February 2009 Education fiscal transfer agreement update The outstanding negotiations issues with Canada are: • the definitions of “Members” and “Students”; An education fiscal negotiations meeting was held May 21st between Canada’s representatives, Patri- • the definitions of “General Funding Increase”, “Enhanced Fund- cia Stirbys, Federal Fiscal Negotiator, and Diane Bain, Senior Inter-governmental Relations Officer, and ing” and “New Funding” and the way this funding will be addressed Anishinabek Nation representatives, Merle Pegahmagabow, Head Education Negotiator; Andrew Arnott, in the Fiscal Transfer Agreement Fiscal Relations Analyst; Austin Acton, Articling Student; Bernadette Marasco, Education Administra- • the Ratification Process that will be used by the First Nations to tive Assistant; and Lisa Restoule, Fiscal Policy Assistant. approve the Education Final Agreement; Meetings have been ongoing around the wording of the Fiscal Transfer Agreement. While there • Canada’s complete response to the Anishinabek Nation Fiscal continues to be discussions and agreement on the text, there have been very little negotiations around the Proposal; actual dollar figures to be included in this agreement. Fiscal negotiation meetings are scheduled through- • The details of the dispute resolution process for resolving dis- out the summer to coincide with the main table negotiations on the Education Final Agreement. putes between Canada and the Participating First Nations after the Education Agreement takes legal effect; and, • The harmonization of definitions and similar provisions be- tween the Education Agreement and the Anishinabek Nation Gover- Canada sends in new education negotiators nance Agreement In addition to the negotiations with Canada, the Anishinabek At the next main table and fiscal meetings in June, there will be a new slate of federal negotiators Nation has initiated formal discussions with Ontario for Ontario’s at the education table. The new Chief Federal Negotiator for education is Jide Afolabi. Afolabi will be recognition of the Anishinabek Education System that will be estab- replacing Patricia Stirbys as the new Federal Fiscal Negotiator at both education and governance tables. lished under the Education Final Agreement. There was a meeting on Stirbys and Diane Bain have been assigned to other files within INAC. April 23rd where the Grand Council Chief John Beaucage discussed the arrangements that need to be put in place with Minister Wynne, the Minister of Education, and Minister Duguid, the Minister of Ab- Grand Council Chief gets ministerial original Affairs. The Anishinabek Nation’s proposed timeline to complete all ne- support for education agreement gotiations and to establish the Anishinabek Education System are as Recently Grand Council Chief John Beaucage met with the Ontario ministers of aboriginal affairs and follows: education, Brad Duguid and Kathleen Wynne. • Finalize negotiation of the draft Education Final Agreement and The Grand Council Chief sought commitment from Ontario to continue bilateral discussions and Implementation Plan by November 2009 garner support for the Anishinabek Education System, resulting from a final negotiated agreement on • Complete the draft Fiscal Transfer Agreement by March 2010 education. In a subsequent meeting with the Minister of Indian Affairs, Chuck Strahl, the Grand Council • Complete the Participating First Nation Fiscal Contribution Chief sought similar commitment and support for a successful conclusion for the draft final agreement on Agreement by June 2010 education between the Anishinabek Nation and Canada. • Present the final negotiated package to the June 2010 Anishin- In his address to the spring assembly of Treaty #3, Minister Duiguid is reported to have said, “There's abek Nation Grand Council nothing more important than that gap in education…That, in my view, is why I'm here... That's what • Initiate approval process to initial the Education Final Agree- drives me as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs." ment – June 2010 In 2006, the Anishinabek Nation education negotiators tabled a funding proposal based largely on fill- • Finalize arrangements with Ontario – September 2010 ing the funding gap in education as an essential part of the means to getting better education results and • Initial Education Final Agreement - November 2010 therefore, filling the education achievement gap between First Nation and Canadian students. • First Nation Ratification Vote – November 2011 • The Anishinabek Education System is operational – April 2012 Page 14 Anishinabek News June 2009 Restoration of Jurisdiction Anishinabek Nation way of dispute resolution closer to implementation By Karen Biondi ticipant in the drafting of the Ap- North Bay – Anishinabek peals and Redress policy, says Nation citizens have asked for “…not all of our issues can be ad- a system of dispute resolution dressed by Chief and Council and which reflects our cul- our Appeals and Redress ture and traditions and a System is one that was March 25-27 workshop put together by grassroots has helped move a unique people who face issues Appeals and Redress sys- either personally or in tem another step closer to the workplace. Our issues implementation. will be dealing with our Citizens from across own people and will not Anishinabek territory have to be dealt with by convened at the Union of Janine Huggins the non-native system.” Ontario Indians offices Janine led the future in North Bay to participate in the commissioners of the Appeals first of a two-part mediation train- and Redress system through the ing session. theory of mediation, including Titled Mediation Founda- the circle of conflict and how to tions, the session was presented effectively end it. Participants at the March 25-27 "Mediation Foundations" workshop in North Bay. The goal of creating an by trainer Janine Huggins, from Beverly Bressette, of Kettle Appeals and Redress system is to help Anishinabek communities deal with conflict internally without having the Continuing Studies depart- and Stony Point, said “The Circle to spend time and money in the courts. ment at the University of Western of Conflict was especially helpful The training goal is to dem- ent realistic models of the types (dispute) and coming to an un- Ontario. because it clearly shows potential onstrate that mediation may be a of conflict trainees could expect derstanding (resolve) to a certain Janine is a lawyer who active- mediators where to focus the dis- better alternative than BATNA, to see working in the Appeals and concern. Basically, mediation is ly practices mediation and whose cussion. Time can be saved by since even a court win can mean Redress System. Scenarios in- a fifty-cent word for sharing cir- considerable training experience knowing which topics to avoid a costly legal bill. cluded conflict between Chief and cle.” includes working in Nunavut for such as history which cannot be Trainees had the opportunity Council and citizens, employees As the Appeals and Redress several years. changed. It's more productive to to apply what they had learned, of band programs and citizens and process continues to move for- The goal of creating an Ap- discuss concrete steps that can be assuming the role of mediator in business management. ward, we will keep you up to date peals and Redress system is to taken in the present or future to role-play scenarios. Aldophus Trudeau captured through the Anishinabek News. help Anishinabek communities resolve the conflict.” This provided the future com- the ideals of the Appeals and Re- To read the full Appeals and deal with conflict internally with- Participants discussed the missioners the chance to see what dress system quite eloquently: “I Redress policy, go to www.an- out having to spend large amounts concept of BATNA, which stands it would feel like to sit on both honestly believe that mediation is ishinabek.ca and proceed to the of money in the courts and to for: Best Alternative To a Nego- sides of the mediation table. an important process to the An- Legal Department webpage. avoid conflicts festering out of tiated Agreement. BATNA lists Conflict scenarios were de- ishinaabe people, for the simple Karen Biondi is a policy analyst proportion. options, aside from mediation, to veloped by the UOI legal team in fact that the process involves talk- for the Union of Ontario Indians Cynthia Behm, a citizen of resolve a conflict, such as taking a cooperation with Janine to pres- ing (sharing) each others concern legal department. Aundeck Omni Kaning and par- case to the court system. New system for appeals and redress fundamental to good governance and future Anishinabek Nation justice system A system of dispute resolution dress system as it now stands. For is absolutely critical to good gov- example, if a citizen had an issue ernance; if citizens feel that they with a constitution, extra measures have nowhere to turn when they would need to be taken to ensure disagree with the policies or laws that there was a system in place to of their government, then the in- handle legal issues and develop an tegrity of that government is lost Anishinabek system of law. along with the free speech of its Anishinabek citizens, through people. consultations and workshops, A meeting was held April 27 have said what they want their ap- to specifically determine how peals and redress system to look the Appeals and Redress system, like. It includes sharing circles, which has been under develop- mediation and a Dispute Resolu- ment for the past six years, will fit tion Panel. The idea of arbitration, into the Final Agreement on Gov- having one person hear the case ernance, which identifies a system and render a decision, was reject- for appeals as a minimum gover- ed as being too similar to the court nance standard. system which is already in place Several key issues arose from both provincially and federally. the April meeting between the As governance negotiations Governance Negotiation Team continue and the Appeals and Re- and the UOI legal team. Since the dress project continues to move Appeals and Redress system is toward implementation by spring running ahead of the governance of 2010, these issues will need to negotiations, it will likely be fully be addressed so that the best pos- implemented by the time the Final sible conflict resolution system Agreement on Governance is in and the foundation for an Anishin- R. Martin Bayer, Anishinabek Nation Chief Negotiator, addresses the March 2009 conference on the place. One of the problems is that abek Nation justice system can be Anishinabek Nation constitution. Constitutions at both the Anishinabek Nation and First Nation levels, broader questions of law cannot put into place to tackle the needs and citizenship need priority and special focus by the Anishinabek leadership, the Chiefs Committee on be dealt within the appeal and re- of the communities. Governance has determined. June 2009 Anishinabek News Ogemawahj TribalPage Council 15 P.O. 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'Native students need access' Dr. Beaucage gives PM a prescription NORTH BAY – In one of his front and centre in my platform last public appearances as Grand to become the next National Council Chief of the Anishinabek Chief," said Beaucage, who holds Nation, John Beaucage accepted an economics degree from the an honourary Doctor of Letters University of Western Ontario from Nipissing University, and and served for five years as Grand took the opportunity to challenge Council Chief of the 42 member the federal government to improve communities of the Anishinabek access for First Nations students Nation. to higher education and skills During his address, Beaucage training. referred to an internal review During his June 5th by Indian and Northern Affairs convocation address to Faculty Canada of its Post-Secondary of Science graduates, Beaucage Student Support program, since outlined the education elements the authority for the program must of his campaign for the office of be renewed by 2010. National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations have learned that First Nations for which he will be some recommendations point to a candidate at the AFN assembly drastic policy changes to all facets On June 5 former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage received an honourary Doctor of in Calgary July 22nd. of the program, including changes Letters degree from, left, Dr. Dennis Mock, President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University, and, right, "I want to thank the Chancellor, to administrative processes and David Liddle, Chancellor of Nipissing University. –Photo by Marci Becking the President, the Board of program-delivery structure, and renew the existing authority of the that the government evolve the number of post-secondary Governors, and the Senate for this perhaps a change from grants to Post-Secondary Student Support the Post-Secondary Student graduates exponentially over great honour and opportunity to a loan system administered by an Program with enhanced dollars. Support Program into a legislated the next 10 years as a means of address you today. I am grateful outside agency such as Canada "More resources are needed to program. Currently, this program eliminating poverty and enhancing for this recognition and am Student Loans. ensure more First Nations students is considered "discretionary" by First Nation economies," said very honoured to carry with me "It is my position that such can attend college, university and the federal government, while Beaucage. this distinction from Nipissing unilateral changes will be disastrous skilled trades programs, including First Nations assert that lifelong Beaucage also proposes University," said Beaucage, who for the success of the program for apprenticeships. The importance education is a right. removal of a two-per-cent federal was joined by supporters, wife First Nations, as these changes of education for our people, and "First Nations need to play a funding cap on post-secondary Bonnie, their three children and will result in even less access our people's right to education, leading role in the evolution of education that has been in place eight grandchildren. and opportunity," said Beaucage. cannot be stressed enough," he the post-secondary program. The since 1996, in favour of a two-per- "Education is of the highest "I am strongly recommending added. overall goal of such a legislative cent annual increase in funding priority for me, and it will be that the Government of Canada Beaucage is advocating initiative will be to increase over ten years. Language comforted loneliness at residential school By Elizabeth Bower, The Examiner "Praying, Sister!" she recalls She still shudders, she says, abuse in Canada's residential schools. PETERBOROUGH – Shirley Williams replying. whenever she hears a slap be- During the June meeting, 42 people lis- used to get so lonesome in her residen- The anecdote drew laughter cause it brings back memories tened to guest speaker Marlene Brant Cas- tial school, where she was physically and at a Kawartha Truth and Recon- of public beatings of the children tellano, professor emeritus with Trent Uni- emotionally abused, that she'd sometimes ciliation Group meeting held June and sounds of continual slaps be- versity's Indigenous Studies department crawl under her bed covers and imagine 15 at the Peterborough Public Li- hind closed doors. and a recipient of the Order of Canada. she was in her family's kitchen with her brary. She spent six years at the Castellano was involved in the launch mother and father. But Williams knows there's school and when she went home of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Com- During these stolen moments, says the not much to laugh over from Shirley Williams each July and August, she says her mission in 2008. Ojibwa woman, she'd have imaginary con- those dark times. father always told her, "Don't forget She said part of the mission is to in- versations out loud in Anishnaabe – the It was 1949 and Williams was 10 years your language; don't forget who you are." crease public awareness of the history of language she was forbidden to speak at St. old, living with her parents in the Wik- Williams is now a member of the residential schools. Joseph's Residential School in Spanish, wemikong reserve on Manitoulin Island, Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Group, She said Canada could create a muse- Ont. when a priest took her away, like other formed a about a year ago and made up of um with archived documents, akin to the Williams, a retired Trent University First Nations children, to be assimilated 12 people who meet regularly to share sto- Holocaust Museum in Washington D. C., professor, recalls a nun pulling the covers into western culture through residential ries and promote healing from the legacy to ensure the history of residential schools off her and asking what she was doing. schools. of physical, emotional, cultural and sexual is never forgotten. Anishinabek Nation Credit Union *Specialists for on-reserve mortgages *Over 1800 First Nation members 7 Shingwauk St., Garden River First Nation P2A 6Z8 1-866-775-2628 Allan Moffatt Proudly owned and controlled by the Anishinabek ANCU manager Page 18 Anishinabek News June 2009 ParticipateParticipateParticipateParticipateParticipateParticipate Excellence InformationInformationInformationInformationInformationInformation Centre Centre Centre Centre Centreto Centre toreview toreview to toreview toreview proposedreview review proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed operations operations operations operations operations operations SudburySudburySudburySudburySudbury SudburyForest Forest Forest Forest Forest Forest 20102010 2010- 20102020 2010- 20102020 - 2020- Forest-2020 -2020Forest 2020 Forest Forest ManagementForest Forest Management Management Management Management Management Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan

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Plan Plan Author AuthorPlan Plan PlanAuthor Plan Author Author Author Cheryl Recollet, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, com- Tim TimLehman, Lehman,TimTim Lehman,TimR.P.F., TimLehman, R.P.F.,Lehman, AreaLehman, R.P.F., Area Forester,R.P.F., R.P.F., AreaForester,R.P.F., Area Area MNRForester, Area Forester, MNRForester, Forester, MNR MNR MNR MNR BruceBruce Richard,Bruce Richard,BruceBruce BruceRichard,P &Richard, IMPRichard, &Richard, Supervisor, IM P &Supervisor,P IM&P &IMP Supervisor, &IM Supervisor,MNR, IM Supervisor, Supervisor,MNR, MNR, MNR, MNR, MNR, pleted her undergraduate studies at Laurentian University in Sud- Project Project Manager Project ProjectManager Project Project Manager Manager Manager Manager bury, Ontario. 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They grow stem sap), anemia, them look for areas protected from abundantly without any fertilizer, kidney disease, contaminants such as chemical- and add a bright yellow hue to jaundice, arthritis, free backyards, farms and wooded dull-green lawns. Let’s not forget respiratory infec- areas. the joy that comes with blowing tions and gallstones Holly The greens (before the flower the seed parachutes off the stem. (roots) and are used Brodhagen grows) can be cooked or eaten raw Dandelions are a great source as a diuretic. after a few cool water changes to of Vitamins A and C, potassium, Although dandelions are great remove dirt and debris. Roots can iron and calcium. They have me- to eat, don’t harvest from areas be roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute. The yellow flow- ers (remove the sepals and stems) can be used in baking and to make wine. Search the internet or your local library for wild food recipes to find some interesting and yum- my recipes. Although I advocate for the preservation of all dandelions, I did find some tips about how to get rid of dandelions on your lawn. To prevent them taking root, keep a healthy lawn by overseed- ing with grass to crowd out the weeds, mow frequently and leave the clippings on the lawn, set mow- er height to 2-2 ½ inches, don’t cut off more then the top 1/3 of your lawn and don’t over--water. Avoid using lawn fertilizer that contains potassium. Applying vinegar or boiling water directly to the plant is the most environmentally-friendly chemical way to kill dandelions, but be careful because you can also kill grass this way. Remem- ber, Ontario bans the use of pes- ticides for cosmetic use on lawns, gardens and parks. Clearly dandelions are not go- ing away, so it might be time to embrace their beauty and useful- ness. Reminder: Submissions for the Pioneer Challenge are due no later than July 10th. 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Let’s put our Hearts into it! June 2009 Anishinabek News Page 23 Ipperwash

Sam George at the launch of the Anishinabek Nation’s Era of Action campaign to implement the Ipperwash Inquiry recommendations, held June, 29 2007 at the Union of Ontario Indians head office. – Photo by Priscilla Goulais A life full of firsts By Maurice Switzer There were many firsts in Sam George’s life, most of them not pleasant ones. His brother Dudley was the first person to die in a land claim dispute in the 20th Century when he was shot and killed by an OPP sniper at Ipperwash provin- cial Park on Sept. 6, 1995. He was undoubtedly the first aboriginal person to file a lawsuit against a sitting provincial premier, Mike Harris, whose instruction to cabinet colleagues to "get the f---ing Indians out of the park" was a factor in how police dealt with Dudley George and the other unarmed protesters. And Sam was the first presenter in the first class of a new aboriginal journal- ism program that was launched at First Nations Technical Institute in June of 1997. When people asked staff how our course differed from other journalism programs, we would point to our first guest lecturer as an example of someone who had really lived the news that others merely wrote about. There was another first associated with Sam George this month. For the first time since the Union of Ontario Indians installed a sturdy stainless-steel flagpole outside its Highway 17 offices last fall, the red flag of the Anishinabek Nation was lowered to half-mast. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 3rd, Sam George Sam George and his wife Veronica admire a hand-made quilt presented to him during an Oct. 4, passed into the Spirit World, his body weakened by his lengthy battle to uncover 2008 tribute gathering at a downtown Toronto restaurant. – Photo by Christine McFarlane the truth about Dudley’s death.

He was a He was Sam is a true His last days We just modern-day instrumental Ogitchidaa - a were spent in his wanted hero, whose in creating a warrior of kind- home in a room to know legacy will impact “ “ “ “ new relationship ness and servi- “full of the photo- the truth." future genera- between tude." graphs and memories tions." government and of a rich life." Brad Duguid, aboriginal people." John Beaucage Murray Klippenstein, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Premier Dalton McGuinty Grand Council Chief George Family lawyer Maynard "Sam" George Ipperwash Park land transferred IPPERWASH PARK – Following a traditional mendations of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry,” sunrise ceremony on May 28, Aboriginal Affairs said Brad Duguid. Minister Brad Duguid and Chief Elizabeth Cloud “We are grateful to see this Ipperwash Inquiry signed an agreement to transfer Ipperwash Provin- recommendation fulfilled and are thankful for the cial Park land to the Kettle and Stony Point First Na- many people – especially Dudley for his personal tion. sacrifice,” said Chief Cloud. The agreement sets out the next steps for the QUICK FACTS: The Ipperwash Inquiry investigated transfer of park land, including environmental and the events surrounding the tragic death of Chippewas archeological assessments and discussions on how of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation member An- park land will be used until the land transfer is com- thony O’Brien (Dudley) George in September 1995. plete. Justice Sidney Linden’s Report of the Ipperwash The transfer of Ipperwash park land is just one Inquiry was released on May 31, 2007. step toward local healing and reconciliation as dis- LEARN MORE: Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry: Kettle & Stony Point FN Chief Elizabeth Cloud and Ontario Aboriginal cussed in the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry. Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Affairs Minister Brad Duguid at Ipperwash Park handover. Looking on “This agreement will lead to further healing and Scott Cavan, Minister’s Office, 416-314-7395, Greg from left, Pam George, Dave Henry, Barb Bressette, Bonnie Bressette, reconciliation across Ontario as we work together Flood, Communications Branch, 416-314-9455, Brian Monague, Justice Sidney Linden, MPP Gerry Phillips, Maria Van with Aboriginal partners to implement the recom- Web: ontario.ca/aboriginal-news Bommell. -- Photo by Greg Plain Page 24 Anishinabek News June 2009 Dohm-Nuk/Let’s Play Rabbit & Bear Paws

Herstory Valeraya Hookima, 11, from Mother St. Bride School stands beside a project she and brother Skylar created as their entry for the 2009 North Bay regional Historica Fair. Over 100 Grades 4-9 students from both English and French school boards presented projects showcasing the history, geography and heritage of the community, province and country.

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