Volume 18 Issue 4 Published monthly by the Union of Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 May 2006 IN THE okay school compensation NEWS OTTAWA (CP) – A fi nal deal has been able to residential school survivors who Lebret, Sask. “What else can I say? It’s nalized by the courts. reached that will offer about $2 billion were 65 or older as of May 30, 2005. If pretty good.’’ That interim deal offered all for- Goulais not running in compensation and healing programs upheld and accepted by enough survi- Payments are not expected before mer students of the once-mandatory NIPISSING FN – After serving for former students of Native residen- vors, the agreement would allow about early next year even if the legal pro- network of live-in schools $10,000 his community as Chief for a to- tial schools. Indian Affairs Minister 78,000 people to apply for compensa- cess goes smoothly. plus another $3,000 for each year they tal of 17 years, Philip Goulais has Jim Prentice confi rmed in the House of tion. Many are over age 65 and living Prentice has been pressured by op- attended. announced he will not seek offi ce Commons that ’s Con- in poverty. position critics and survivors’ groups Descendants of those who died in this July’s servative Cabinet had approved the The money could allow Louise to offer advance or fast-track cheques after May 30, 2005 – when Ottawa ap- election. First Aboriginal Residential School Settle- Moine, 101, to return home to Val as promised last November when an pointed former Supreme Court Justice elected Chief in ment Agreement. Marie, Sask., from her care home in interim deal was announced by the Frank Iacobucci to help negotiate a 1978, Goulais The next stage will be to seek Court Ponteix. “She has nothing,’’ said her former Liberal government. settlement – could also apply. was Robinson- approval of the class action settlement daughter Jacquie Richards. “All she Hundreds of former students have The new fi nal agreement also pro- Huron regional and that process is likely to take a few wants to do is go home.’’ died waiting for such a gesture. Those poses funding for healing and educa- Grand Chief months. “I feel happy,’’ said Moine, who who are sick or over age 65 were told tion programs and for a truth and rec- from 1982-92, Philip Goulais Prentice also confi rmed that an ad- wrote a book about her experiences last fall that they could apply to receive onciliation forum to allow survivors to served as com- vance payment of $8,000 will be avail- in the Qu’Appelle Industrial School in $8,000 even before the agreement is fi - tell their stories. missioner of the Indian Commision of Ontario from 1992-2000, and is a recipient of the Anishinabek Na- First Harper budget tion Lifetime Achievement Award. OPP tactics failed produces frustration FOREST, Ont. (CP) – Aboriginal protesters foiled new provincial OTTAWA – Regional Chiefs of the Assembly of – representing police crowd management tactics First Nations peoples from all parts of the country – have met with AFN Na- at Ipperwash Provincial Park in tional Chief to express their “overwhelming disappointment” 1995, an OPP commander said. with the fi rst budget of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government “They fi rmly believed they were “The Regional Chiefs report to me that First Nations across the country on sacred ground... everything we stand together in solidarity in calling for action on the commitments made at tried didn’t seem to work,’’ retired the First Ministers Meeting,” Fontaine said. police commander Wade Lacroix “The First Nations Action Plan that resulted from was about told the Ipperwash inquiry into the closing the gap in the quality of life between First Nations and other Cana- shooting death of Dudley George. dians within ten years. Those commitments held out a promise of progress and hope. The fed- Pelletier top social worker eral budget ignored that promise and instead holds out only the possibility SUDBURY – Lorie Pelletier has John and Eugene Pelletier – two generations of U.S. Marines from of more disappointment, frustration and anger amongst our people. We are Sagamok Anishnawbek. been selected Social Worker of the seeking nothing more and nothing less than a better quality of life for First Year from the Association of Social Nations, and we believe that Canadians who believe in fairness and justice Workers, Sudbury Chapter. Lorie is Father-and-son share stand with us in this goal.” married to artist Leland Bell. Provincial and territorial organizations – including the 43-member An- Kash moving? ishinabek Nation – have been unanimous in condemning the April 23 federal (CP) – New land has warrior tradition budget. been approved in principle for the By Perry McLeod-Shabogesic alone.” Sadly, many of his friends Meanwhile, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell urged Harper to support beleaguered Kashechewan First ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Ab- did not return and he says he left the $5-billion to improve the lives of Canada’s aborigi- Nation, which has been given original people who served in the a part of himself there with them. nal peoples. The accord, signed last Ontario government permission armed services of both Canada Eugene also married a Ma- November by former prime minister to pursue a move to provincial and the United States are greatly rine – Maria Payan (now Pelle- , the premiers, territorial Crown territory on higher ground honoured in First Nations across tier) who was a Lance Corporal. leaders and aboriginal organizations, some 30 kilometres upriver. The Turtle Island, especially at pow- Together they had three children was not mentioned in the April 23 land swap would see the northern wow time. – Jean, Jessica and Jonathan – the budget, leading to speculation Ontario community, which faces This role is celebrated in the latter of whom would follow in his its demise is imminent. annual fl ooding that last month led pow-wow by having Veterans parents’ military footsteps. Campbell said the accord is to an evacuation of virtually all its carry in the Eagle Staffs fi rst and Jonathan Matthew Pelletier is Canada’s moment of truth and the 1,700 residents, move to new land carry them out last. a Lance Corporal of Marines in country will be poorer as a nation if Many Natives from Canada the Reserve. He served his fi rst it doesn’t fulfi ll its promises. agreed upon in a meeting between National Chief Phil Fontaine and provincial Aboriginal Affairs Min- carry on the proud warrior tra- “Tour of Duty” in Ar Ramadi Iraq “That document was the product dition by enlisting in U.S. mili- in 2005 and has been re-activated of an unprecedented government- Anishinabek Nation Grand Council ister David Ramsay and aboriginal Chief John Beaucage discuss cur- leaders. tary forces, and Eugene and John for a second tour this year. The to-government collaboration,’’ he Pelletier have taken that a step prayers of his family and friends said. “It was agreed to by the prime rent political events during a First further. The father and son from will be traveling with him. minister of Canada and all premiers Peoples’ reception in Ottawa. KKK on poster More on page 17. CALEDONIA, Ont. (CP) – The Sagamok Anishnawbek First Na- as an article of good faith and as a provincial police hate crime unit tion have both served as U.S. Ma- compact to restore trust, hope and is investigating a poster inciting rines. confi dence with aboriginal peoples UN slams citizens of this community near Now living in New Mexico across Canada.’’ The National Chief Hamilton against aboriginals oc- with his family, Eugene, a Viet- said, “Acting on the plan we crafted cupying a housing development. nam Veteran, was born in Blind with Canada and the provinces and Canada Janie Jamieson, spokeswoman for River in 1948. He served his FREE territories is the best way forward. GENEVA – A United Nations com- the First Nations occupiers, said a “Tour of Duty” with Lima Com- Kelowna represented not only an mittee has criticized Canada’s “un- concerned citizen from the town pany, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine investment in First Nations but an changed” record on dealing with Regimant, 1st Platoon. He was a gave her a copy of the document INSIDE acknowledgment of First Nations Aboriginal peoples. 0311 Rifl eman (also known as a calling for a town meeting to dis- rights and jurisdiction. It will raise “The situation of aboriginal “Grunt”) serving from April/69 For cuss a “Final Solution’’ to what it the quality of life for First Nations; it peoples ... doesn’t seem to be im- to March/70. He experienced s! calls the Indian problem. A photo will save Canadian taxpayers money proving,” said Ariranga Govin- plenty of frontline action in the of Ku Klux Klan members fi gures and it will reduce the potential for dasamy Pillay, a member of the jungles of Vietnam. Subscriber confl icts on the ground because it UN Committee on Economic, So- prominently on the poster. “I joined the Marines because More on page 10. will give our people hope for a bet- cial and Cultural Rights during the a lot of my buddies did,” says Eu- ter tomorrow. This deal is good for committee’s review of Canada’s gene. “I didn’t want them to fi ght Canada.” performance. Page 2 Mining company takes community to court on Aboriginal Day By Rick Garrick nent injunction long-term losses First Nations. “They’re very entry- – To raise aware- enjoining the for short-term level positions,” Cutfeet says. ness of a $10 billion lawsuit by a respondents and gains?” “Sure it’s a job, (but) how many mining company against his com- any person who The First Aboriginal people are actually get- munity, a Kitchenuhmaykoosib In- has notice of the Nation is con- ting a higher paying job?” So far, ninuwug band member has begun order from im- cerned about any Platinex has been saying that they a 43-day province-wide walk from peding, obstruct- potential pollu- are only doing exploration, Cutfeet to Toronto. ing or interfering tion problems added. Mark Anderson expects to with, directly or because PCB’s “There is no talk of revenue be joined by supporters along indirectly, Plat- were released sharing,” he says. “There is no talk his 1500-kilometre trek, which inex’s and its of- at some point in of any economic benefi ts at this he hopes to complete before the fi cers’, employ- the past in their point.” scheduled June 21-22 fi rst court ees’ consultants’, immediate envi- Cutfeet also noted that David date in a suit fi led by Platinex, Inc., contractors’ or ronment. Ramsay--Ontario’s Minister of a junior mining company whose agents’ access “We’ve had Natural Resources and Minister plans to drill for platinum near Big by road or by Mark Anderson, the Big Trout Lake First Nation band member walking PCB’s in the Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs Trout Lake have been blocked by air or by water to Toronto to bring awareness of the $10 billion lawsuit fi led by a mining area for a long – has been proposing the concept Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. to the Platinex company against his community, is interviewed on the fi rst day of his time,” Cutfeet of a Northern Table for the prov- The court hearing in Thunder Bay camp, drill sites walk near Mishkeegogamang First Nation, south of Pickle Lake, by Bill says, adding that ince and First Nations to discuss coincides with the annual obser- and claims and Morris, Voice of the North for WRN (Wawatay Radio Network). cancer rates have resource issues. vance of National Aboriginal Day leases. since been grow- The proposal has involved in Canada. Platinex pulled out from its use planning in Ontario’s northern ing in the community, as well as in the 49-member Nishnawbe-Aski KI, also known as Big Trout claim, which the company esti- boreal forests, which are home to the next community downstream, Nation, he says, but Kitchenuh- Lake First Nation, is being charged mates as possibly containing the about 30,000 First Nation residents Wapekeka. “It’s impacted our food maykoosib Inninuwug is an inde- with “unlawfully obstructing” a largest platinum deposit in North and numerous species of animals, as well. That’s why our people are pendent First Nation, and not affi li- drilling exploration program by America, in mid-winter after a such as caribou and wolverine, concerned.” ated with NAN. Platinex on mining claims located blockade by the community of which studies have found will Cutfeet worries that even if the Cutfeet’s interpretation of Ram- on the south shore of the lake, and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug leave areas of intense economic mine doesn’t pollute the environ- say’s proposal is that economic ac- covering an area of about 10,000 over a moratorium on development development. ment, the activities associated with tivity has to continue in the north acres. of traditional lands it had called Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninu- the mine will frighten the caribou if any of ’s First Filed April 18 in Ontario Supe- for years earlier, and reiterated this wug has been questioning whether and moose away from the area. Nations are going to get a piece of rior Court of Justice in Thunder Bay past January. the gains will outweigh the losses Once the animals are gone, the that economic pie. for general damages in the amount Since then, Kitchenuhmaykoo- if a platinum mine opens on their community will have to depend on “He just circumvented the Su- of $10 billion, the lawsuit names sib Inninuwug, along with other doorstep. store-bought meat, which is very preme Court’s ruling and his duty Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug northern Ontario First Nations and “Yes, the jobs will be there,” expensive due to the high shipping to consult,” Cutfeet says, noting First Nation, Chief Donny Morris, a group of environmental organi- says John Cutfeet, a band coun- costs, and frozen. that Ramsay also spoke only of Deputy Chief Jack McKay, and six zations, including CPAWS Wild- cillor and one of the people being Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninu- benefi t sharing, not revenue shar- band councillors. The suit also seeks lands League and the Sierra Legal sued by Platinex. “But for how wug is also concerned about the ing. “How many years have we special damages in the amount of Defence Fund, have called on On- long? What do you have after the type of economic activity that has watched resource extraction in our $1 million, punitive damages in tario Premier Dalton McGuinty to mine pulls out? The land will have resulted from mining develop- traditional territories? How many the amount of $500,000, and an live up to his pre-election promise been torn apart and the lake con- ments in the traditional territories of these revenues have come back interim, interlocutory and perma- of instituting comprehensive land- taminated. Are we willing to have of two other northwestern Ontario to our people?”

Media Buying Services 10.25” x 7” Page 3 Anishinabek Urban youth offer vision to city leaders By Shirley Honyust SUDBURY – A dynamic group of Aboriginal youth have presented members of city council with the results of months of discussions and planning – a DVD called Voices of Aboriginal Youth – which refl ects their views of their environments at school and in the community – the good, the bad, and changes that need to be made. The presentation culminated almost a year’s efforts following the staging of the fi rst-ever Urban Aboriginal Dialogue in April 2005 and refl ects the city youths’ vision that the issues they raise will be ad- dressed by students, parents, and civic leaders on an ongoing basis, not just once a year. The video and presentation refl ected such concerns as racism encountered by Aboriginal youth on city streets, and lack of culturally-relevant school curriculum for Native students. The Urban Aboriginal Youth Dialogue has since been re-named Urban Aboriginal Youth Leading the Way, and is networking and mak- Sudbury Urban Aboriginal Youth Dialogue members making their presentation to City Hall. From left, Janet ing presentations to Native and non-Native organizations, including Gasparini, City Councillor, Heather Manitowabi, Randy Pitawanakwat, Theresa Manitowabi, Mayor David Rainbow District School Board and the Sudbury Police Department. Courtemanche, Michele Manitowabi, Jason Peltier, Laurie Manitowabi. – Photo by Caroline Recollet Another Youth Forum is also planned for the fall. Wiky hosting national conference By Marcia Trudeau In addition to Chief Louie, generated through wind power. WIKWEMIKONG – Economic four others have confi rmed as Speaking on law and justice will growth as a means for self-reli- keynote speakers, with a total be Robert Yazzie (Navajo Na- ance is something Chief Clar- of seven tion) of the University of New ence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian planned. Mexico, and Leroy Little Bear Band fi rmly believes in, and he is The keynote (Small Robes Band of the Blood a confi rmed keynote speaker for speakers will Indian Tribe) of the University of this summer’s national confer- cover a range Lethbridge will speak about gov- ence on governance. of topics that ernance. Wikwemikong Unceded In- are key to The site for the conference dian Reserve will host the 2006 good gover- will be the Wasse-Abin High National Conference on Gover- nance prac- School. nance – “Best Practices Fostering tices: Bernd Internationally acclaimed Community Success” August 15- Christmas of Wikwemikong artist James Si- 17, 2006. Membertou mon Mishibinijima designed the “This conference has been de- First Nation conference logo, which depicts signed for participants all across will speak James Simon sweetgrass representing a circle Canada to be able to network and about strate- Mishibinijima de- of protection to all people who recognize the communities that gic business signed conference are inside the circle of knowl- logo. have adopted good governance develop- edge. Seven bear claws represent practices which will in turn foster ments, and William Big Bull of the seven Grandfather Teachings success stories,” says Chief Rob- Piikani Utilities-Piikani Nation of bravery, honor, humility, love, ert Corbiere. will present on sustainable energy respect, truth and wisdom. Comedy Kettle and Stony Point Native Veterans Memorial depicts Tecum- delivers seh, a woman soldier, a Canadian soldier and a prisoner of war. message Teaching lodge spirit RED ROCK – Don Burnstick is a well-known Cree standup co- takes southern trip median who uses his humour to By Cindy Crowe deliver serious messages. KETTLE & STONY POINT – The Spirit of the planned - Burnstick was invited by the Don Burnstick brought his humourous teachings to a gathering of area Teaching Lodge took my sister Sandra Cameron and me on Red Rock Indian Band and the Red Rock Indian Band youth. a quest to Forest, Ontario at the most southern tip of Lake Huron Lake Helen Youth Pride Commit- to meet Bruce Bressette – an extremely gifted artist. We enjoyed tee to present his workshop Sex, Burnstick obtained post-sec- importance of healing through the hospitality of Bruce, his wife Vanessa Shawnoo and their sons Alcohol and Drugs at the Nipi- ondary training at the University humour and his continuing desire Cheyenne and Shilo. gon Legion. He also performed of San Diego in holistic urban to leave a better world for our fu- We had the great pleasure of having a personal tour of the his play I am Alcohol – Healing youth development and obtained ture generations. fantastic Native Veterans Memorial created by Bruce in 2002 and certifi cation as an Alcohol and the Wounded Warrior. Burnstick’s hosts Kirstine located in the heart of the Kettle and Stony Point community. The “I lived on the streets of Ed- Drug Abuse Counselor and grad- Metansinine, Volunteer Youth memorial depicts four individuals – Tecumseh, a woman soldier, a monton as an alcoholic and drug uated from the Native Trainers Coordinator, and Susan Martin, Canadian soldier and a prisoner of war, and the colours of the four addict,” recalls Burnstick, who Development program at the Ne- Brighter Futures Coordinator directions. group up the youngest of 15 chi Institute in Edmonton. for the Red Rock Indian Band We also visited three other locations: the thunderbird eggs along children on Alexander First Na- He has been involved within and the Lake Helen Youth Pride tion outside of Edmonton. “In the healing/personal wellness the shore of Lake Huron, a place where fl int is harvested, and the Council said the response to the site of where Dudley Moore was shot at Ipperwash. It is inspiring to 1985, when I sobered up at 21, movement for the past 20 years presentation was so positive they realize that the Spirit of the Teaching Lodge is reaching as far away there were not too many 21-year- and has used humour and perfor- wanted the comedian to make as Lake Huron and touching the lives and spirits of individuals from old males who were alcohol and mance to provide a holistic ap- another visit to coincide with the the other side of the Great Lakes. The Spirit revealed itself to us on drug-free so I just started asking proach to healing. His message release of his new DVD in Thun- to go and tell my story.” speaks to a proud heritage, the der Bay. three separate occasions that weekend. Page 4 Anishinabek News May 2006 Maanda ndinendam/Opinion

The Anishinabek News is a monthly publication of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political Cartier’s exploration of New France. position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including advertisements, artwork, photos and History means editorial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishi- “The other thing I wanted to tell you about history nabek News Editor or UOI Executive. is that there is always more than one version of it,” I Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. continued. “When I was your age, I was also taught Please include your name, address and telephone number on all material learning from in school that Jacques Cartier was one of those great submitted. All submissions will be reviewed for publication based on priority of interest and edited for clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. people from Europe who ‘discovered’ North America. Remuneration will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement with the It wasn’t until much later that I found out that when Editor is made prior to publication. past mistakes he fi rst met Native people – the of the St. Lawrence River – he kidnapped two of the chief’s Editor: Maurice Switzer sons.” It’s amazing how smart kids are – until they become Contributors: Holly Brodhagen, Cindy Crowe, Rick Garrick, adults. Shirley Honyust, Edna H. King, It suddenly got very quiet. Nothing like a good historic crime story to stop kids squirming and Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, Peggy McGregor, When I asked a group of 100 elementary school Karen J. Pheasant, Waubgeshig Rice, Kevin Schofi eld, shuffl ing. Marcia Trudeau pupils why they thought studying history was important, I got the answer I was looking for on only my third try. Sensing I had their attention, I reached into a Editorial Board: Fred Bellefeuille, Les Couchie, Cathie Favreau The young lady who had raised her hand had obviously Tupperware container and pulled out the fi ve-foot-long given a lot of thought to the subject. Production: Deb Sullivan blue and white replica of the 1764 Great Lakes Treaty wampum belt which I carry around for just such special Co-ordinator: Priscilla Goulais “Because we can learn from the mistakes we have occasions. A couple of educational dignitaries sitting made in the past,” she volunteered in an unwavering Telephone: (705) 497-9127 Toll Free: 1-877-702-5200 behind me volunteered to hold the belt aloft so all the voice. Fax: (705) 497-9135 e-mail: [email protected] kids could get a better view of it. Anishinabek News P.O. Box 711, , North Bay, ON P1B 8J8 That was very profound. Here was a pre-teen “If it weren’t for the 2,000 Chiefs who agreed to be indicating she grasped a concept that seems to be allies of the British government in Canada when this beyond the understanding of presidents and prime belt was exchanged,” I said, “the fl ag fl ying outside ministers. your schools wouldn’t likely be the maple leaf – it would probably be the stars and stripes.” “Exactly, Lisa,” I replied. “That’s Few sounds are as rousing as the cheering applause why I don’t think that a gym full of schoolkids can generate, but what Publishing Criteria anybody should be made me feel even more appreciated was being GOAL able to graduate from approached later by 11-year-old Mahikun Chum from To publish a quality newspaper and related publications de- high school without Moose Factory, who shyly wanted to say “miigwetch” signed to foster pride and share knowledge about Anishinabek having to study history for what he had heard me say. current affairs, culture, goals, and accomplishments. – maybe we wouldn’t have so much poverty “Always be proud of who you are,” I told Mahikun, OBJECTIVES and so many wars in who later learned that his multi-media display about To provide information that refl ects the Creator’s four original the world.” his Cree ancestral contributions to Canada’s war efforts gifts to the Anishinabek: had won the Sunset Park student the RBC Foundation Teachers attending prize. Respect: To welcome diversity and encourage a free ex- the fi rst North Bay change of opinions that may differ without being disagreeable. Regional Historica Maurice Switzer I also spoke to Brandon Ciesielski from Mattawa, Fair and humourous comments are welcomed, but not ridicule Fair confi rmed my whose project about his great-grandfather – Albert or personal attacks. suspicion that schools in most jurisdictions these days “Nishe” Belanager, a Native guide – included a papier don’t require students to take history after Grade 10. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth – is the cornerstone mache canoe, and won the HBC Explorers Award. of our newspaper’s content. Latin, or geometry, I can understand – although I did use the Pythagorean theorem once to fi gure out the Marcie Patrick, 11, from Peawanuck described her height of a fl agpole! Sharing: Providing opportunities for people from the four “Native Culture” display for me, but younger sister corners of the Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and record Tasheena was too bashful to explain why she had But history an optional course? Socrates would achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activi- chosen “Vampire Bats” as her topic. ties of the Union of Ontario Indians. roll over in his urn. Tayler Winstanley, a fi fth-grader from St. Joseph’s Strength: To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek I told the students who had carted their assortment school, had a family tree the size of Queen Elizabeth’s to Nation that celebrates our history, culture and language, pro- of heritage-themed projects to the Nipissing University show her connection with Archie “Grey Owl” Belaney. motes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the gym that there was an old saying : “Those who forget “We’re fi fth cousins,” the ten-year-old beamed. development of healthy and prosperous communities. the past are condemned to repeat it.” One of them excitedly attributed that quote to Winston Churchill, Before I left the gym, I wished them all good luck but my recollection was that it came from a 19th Century wherever their paths take them. As our future doctors, NOTE: The Editor reserves the right to edit all submissions Spanish philosopher named George Santayana – not lawyers, and Indian Chiefs, I hope history teaches them for brevity, clarity, and suitability for publication. All formal to be confused with the 20th Century Mexican guitar all to learn from their mistakes. comments and complaints must be addressed to Editorial player Carlos Santana. Board c/o Anishinabek News. Since I had been invited by event organizers to address the assembled Grades 4-8 students, I also Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississaugas thought it was important to make them feel good about of . He serves as director of their projects, which are not every elementary school communications for the Union of Ontario Indians and Advertising & News Deadlines student’s cup of tea. editor of the Anishinabek News. The current circulation of the Anishinabek News is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 distributed at various events. “Don’t let anyone tell you what you’re working on isn’t ‘cool’,” I encouraged them. “When I was your age DEADLINES FOR JUNE ISSUE some kids teased me about getting involved in these Advertising kind of projects. Now I’m doing really ‘cool’ things Bookings: May 23 and they’re not!” Final Art: May 26 News We have a little unwritten rule around the Union News submissions: May 23 of Ontario Indians’ communications unit that, if any Scheduled printing: June 2 group invites us to speak to them, they better expect us to say something about Indians. For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek News related to advertising and circulation issues please call our new I eased into it by asking for a show of hands to see toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 who could identify a familiar monument on Main St. North in North Bay. It took a teacher to get this one right. He knew that the white cross had been erected to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Jacques CUSTOMER #1905929 AGREEMENT #0040011021 Tayler Winstanley and me. May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam/Opinions

Journalist doesn’t understand Canada’s land claim liabilities Editor: the Crown, which relates to trust-like ests of Indians in a myriad of reserve the administration of this procedure, cess fraught with confl ict of interest. Response to Margaret Wente April responsibilities the Crown unilater- land surrenders across Canada. thereby subverting its duty to ensure Past efforts to establish an indepen- 25/06 Globe and Mail column: “The ally assumed when it imposed its In- The building of Canada’s rail- the interests of the band. dent claims body, which could facili- politics of protest don’t truly empow- dian Act and other laws on First Na- ways brought about a number of If any other Canadians had suf- tate negotiations and refer disputes to er.” tions, despite its treaty relationships classic cases where Crown offi cials fered such losses at the hands of the a tribunal with binding powers to re- Margaret Wente’s opinion about with most of these First Nations. and politicians colluded with devel- government, they would naturally solve such cases have failed to secure First Nation land claims is mislead- In Canadian law, the standard opers to swindle First Nations out of pursue all legal remedies available support. ing in at least one signifi cant respect: of conduct required of the to them. The difference The point is that Canadians do not she does not appear to understand Crown in such matters is with First Nations is that understand the legal issues involved that there are hundreds of outstanding much more onerous than ‘Time and again it is proven that federal these losses are collec- in First Nation specifi c land claims legal land claims across Canada that that of a typical trust rela- offi cials did not secure the interests of Indians tive in nature, damaging and therefore do not understand the represent millions of dollars of legal tionship; as the Supreme in a myriad of reserve land surrenders the social and economic frustration exhibited by communities liability, which have deprived many Court has clarifi ed, the hon- prospects of entire com- when such claims come to head, as communities of the economic op- our of the Crown is always across Canada.’ munities. in the current case (Caledonia). No portunities to which they are legally at stake in such matters. The Six Nations com- wonder well-meaning people like entitled. There should be no perception of a reserve lands without adequate com- munity along the Grand River has Ms. Wente miss the point. Canadians These liabilities relate to one type confl ict of interest when fulfi lling pensation. in fact fi led dozens of claims in the who want to talk about the rule of law of legal claim, generally known as fi duciary duties. This is why when The key case which elaborat- courts, which have proven to be an should look at the confl ict of inter- specifi c claims under federal policy. such cases involving the alleged sur- ed this fi duciary principle was the inadequate and prohibitively expen- est their governments are engaged in Such claims arise out of outstanding render of land refer to so-called Guerin case in 1984, in sive remedy for most communities. when it comes to resolving outstand- lawful obligations on the part of Can- this higher standard of conduct, the which Canada was found liable for Six Nations tried to address their ing land claims. If there is one law, ada arising from the administration of Crown is expected to protect the in- the losses the Musqueam Band near claims in the courts, but as with many why is it not applied in a fair and Indian lands or other assets, as well as terests of Indian bands from unjust Vancouver suffered when it facili- other claims, the cases are held in reasonable manner when it comes to the non-fulfi llment of specifi c treaty deals. The court has sometimes said tated the surrender of reserve land abeyance while court-supervised First Nations? provisions. no sharp dealing should be tolerated. for a golf course. The court found the discussions seek to establish nego- Rolland Pangowish At issue (in Caledonia) are the Time and again it is proven that fed- Crown liable despite the existence of tiations. Much of the problem arises Wikwemikong Unceded outstanding fi duciary obligations of eral offi cials did not secure the inter- a surrender, because it mishandled from a federal claims policy and pro- Indian Reserve Propane Aboriginal hunting rights profane? treated like a privilege Editor: Editor: people. It seems that the Ontario I am a Native inmate in Northern I would like to express my concern government is advocating a viola- Ontario, doing a provincial sentence as an Anishinabek – many Anishi- tion of the Canadian Constitution of at Algoma Treatment and Remand nabek are traditional hunters and not 1982, the highest law of this land, Centre. On the treatment side of this sport hunters – on the important issue when they view First Nations people institution they built a sweat lodge of our Aboriginal and treaty right to as not having a separate and distinc- in a concrete court, which is a great hunt and fi sh in our territory. These tive Aboriginal right other than the deal. rights are viewed by the government treaty right. However, this sweat lodge has of Ontario as being a privilege to the In Section 15, the Constitution no sacred fi re pit to heat the Grand- Anishinabek Nation similar to that Act reads: “ (1) Every individual is fathers. They use propane above of a driver’s license. equal before and under the law and ground. As an Aboriginal, I fi nd The Canadian Constitution Act, has the right to the equal protection this practice sacrilegious. I can’t be- 1982, Part 11, Rights of the Aborigi- and equal benefi t of the law without lieve our sacred ceremonies are be- nal Peoples of Canada, Section 35 discrimination and, in particular, ing performed without a sacred fi re. (1) states: “the existing Aboriginal without discrimination based on I believe the two go together like and Treaty Rights of the aboriginal race, national or ethnic origin, co- the pipe and the stem. I don’t think people of Canada are hereby recog- lour, religion, sex, age or mental or we should compromise the way we nized and affi rmed.” physical disability”. practice our traditional ceremonies. Section 25 of the Canadian Con- In the 2003 annual report of Sweat lodges in provincial in- stitution Act states: “The guarantee the Anishinabek/Ontario Resource stitutions have been carried out in in this Charter of certain rights and Management Council (a copy can other institutions for many years freedoms shall not be construed so be obtained on the website of the – with sacred fi re pits. I strongly op- as to abrogate or derogate from any Anishinabek Nation) reference is pose this practice with propane to aboriginal, treaty or other rights or made on page 34 : “…. There are compromise our sacred fi re. freedoms that pertain to the aborigi- a number of thorny issues that this Melvin Pine nal peoples of Canada including: working group will be discussing in (a) any rights or freedoms that 2004” relating to harvesting rights. have been recognized by the Royal In the 2004/05 Annual Report on Speak out against abusive comments: Chief Proclamation of October 7, 1763; page 26, the issue still remains. Editor: It is not our desire to persecute the manager or the and Negotiating our Aboriginal right I would like to make a few points about the news ar- motel for what was a terrible mishandling and inap- (b) any rights or freedoms into a privilege by the recently-an- ticle ‘Chiefs fi ght against racist attitudes’ – April, 2006 propriate action on his part. Nor is it our intent to judge that now exist by way of land nounced inter-treaty harvesting ac- regarding an episode involving my wife and I at the other businesses in Sault Ste. Marie in this same man- claims agreements or may be so ac- cord doesn’t address the fundamen- Ambassador Motel in Sault Ste. Marie. ner. But we do not want to see anyone treated this way, quired.(92)”. tal question of our Aboriginal right. In my opinion, this incident appeared to be ra- and we have yet to receive a formal apology from the The Ontario Metis signed an The narrow interpretation taken by historic interim agreement in 2005 the province of Ontario that our cially-motivated. This was based upon the fact that the man. with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Aboriginal right derives from our manager decided that the issuance of a motel receipt in All persons have recourse and should speak out Resources to exercise their Aborigi- treaties is outwardly wrong and im- combination with a debit transaction slip constituted against this type of treatment. nal right to hunt inside of our treaty moral. a second receipt which he said then left it open to my Filing complaints to the business management, territory. These forced negotiations The Anishinabek have an Ab- wife to “double claim.” She had paid with her First Chambers of Commerce, and if need be to other tribu- between the Ontario provincial gov- original right which is inherited and Nations Bank Card so he knew she was Native. nals such as the Ontario Human Rights Commission ernment (MNR) with the Metis or- given by the Creator prior to any My wife properly asserted her right to fair and are all methods that can be pursued. ganizations was a result of a court contact with the Europeans and this equal treatment and was basically thrown out because Miigwetch. case won by the Metis Nation. As right is affi rmed by the Canadian of this. Then she was called a “f***ing Paiute.” Chief Dan Couchie, Ojibways of Pic River Anishinabek, our traditional teach- Constitution. Our treaty right came ings dictate that we share and our at time of contact with the Europe- teachings must be respected. On the ans and is also affi rmed in the Cana- Shrimp article left bad taste in his mouth same note, we can’t be treated as dian Constitution, 1982. Editor: You are really missing the boat Once the editorial circulates, second-class citizens in this country Please contact your leadership That was a poorly-written and slop- on this whole scene and really dig- you’ll be receiving more letters and and more importantly in our treaty and let’s hope that we all get on the py “editorial” on “real” Native art- ging yourself in deeper. Shrimp I assume they won’t be very kind. territory when the Ontario provin- same page! ists. (“Real artists don’t eat shrimp” and wine? Sprucing up for the af- Jamie Monastyrski cial government doesn’t recognize Brian Shawana – Anishinabek News, April/06) ter-party? Editor, Spirit Magazine the Aboriginal right of First Nation Serpent River First Nation Page 6 Anishinabek News May 2006 Hints for using microwave Mno-bmaadziwin/Health From Johns Hopkins University 1. No plastic containers in microwaves. 2. No water bottles in freezer. 3. No plastic wrap in microwaves. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don’t freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talkedabout dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not beheating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware or ceramic contain- ers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn’t bad but you don’t know what is in the paper. It’s just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that Saran wrap is just as dangerous when placed Sue Vainer, Beausoleil FN Telemedicine site coordinator demonstrates how an X-Ray can be viewed “long over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the highheat distance.” causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into Patients treated by long distance the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead. By Peggy McGregor rural First Nations in Southern Ontario. Trips off the BEAUSOLEIL FN – Members of this First Nation island to the mainland are often impossible during win- – also known as Christian Island or Chimnissing – can ter months or periods of high winds. now access the best medical advice from the comfort In good weather conditions, a trip to the nearest of their own community. hospital in Midland takes 30 minutes by ferry and an A new Telemedicine site was offi cially launched additional 30-minute car ride. Though scenic, the trips Tuesday, April 19, allowing community members to can be time-consuming, expensive and challenging see, hear and talk to health professionals and special- for resident, factors which led to a search for different Pitawanakwat ists from across Ontario. models of health-care delivery. Facilitated by a Community Telemedicine Site Co- The Telemedicine site is a three-way partnership ordinator, patients book consults and referrals through with the Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) Telehealth Child & Family their regular family physicians and then are able to set Network in Northwestern Ontario and North Network up appointments right in the Beausoleil Family Health situated in Barrie. Dr. McNamara, the local visiting Centre Telemedicine Site. physician in Midland, will provide expert advice and Services The idea was championed by the Beausoleil First “visits” through his telemedicine site since his in-per- Nation after a presentation on the benefi ts of Telemedi- son bi-weekly visits to Christian Island patients are cine from North Network and Dr. Martin McNamara. It over-subscribed. Currently, there are 200 health prac- didn’t take long for band council to become convinced titioners and specialists hooked into the network and 4” x 4.5” about the idea and its four major benefi ts: increased available to provide services. access to clinical resources and specialists, improved Susan Vainer, a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), health education opportunities and conferencing capa- the new Community Telemedicine Site Coordinator bilities for existing health staff, translation services for and a member of , jokingly calls physicians/specialists, and community-based consul- herself a “cyber-nurse.” tations. At the grand opening, Chief Val Monague re- Located on Christian Island, Beausoleil FN is of- marked that “No-one appreciates our isolation predica- ten isolated by water and by weather. Although the ment. Because we are in southern Ontario, people do community is located at the far southern edge of Geor- not view us as an isolated community, so I appreciate gian Bay, it has more geographically in common with this recognition in the form of this exciting new devel- remote northern communities than with urban and opment.

National Aboriginal Health Organization 10.25” x 5.25” May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 7 Spotting a stroke victim Doctors suggest a simple test to out their tongue . . . if the tongue is Mno-bmaadziwin/Health identify possible stroke victims. ‘crooked,’ if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication S Ask the individual to SMILE. of a stroke. T Ask the person to TALK. To If he or she has trouble with speak a simple sentence. ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9- Coher ently. (i.e. It is sunny out 1-1 immediatley and describe the today.) symptoms to the dispatcher. R Ask him or her to RAISE A cardiologist says if everyone BOTH ARMS. who reads this message tells 10 Note: Another ‘sign’ of a stroke people you can bet that at least one is this: Ask the person to ‘stick’ life will be saved.

UOI staff members Monica Lister, Jody Cotter, Greg Brown, and Anna Peltier try out “Walk the Medicine Wheel,” a game developed by the UOI AIDS Education Program to be distributed to member communities. ONFTSC – Photo by Priscilla Goulais Program discusses sexual diversity Job Posting By Jody Cotter and around the world. The middle male relationship. NIPISSING FN – The Union of couple, consisting of a man and The AIDS program is also in- Ontario Indians’ AIDS Education woman, is portrayed in the centre. troducing a new board game titled (Branch Manager) Program is launching a new poster To the right is a female couple and “Walk the Medicine Wheel” that and resource series entitled “Sex- to the left a male couple. is geared toward children 12 and ual Diversity.” The world we live in today under. It teaches them about uni- Each of our 43 member com- has much sexual diversity and we versal precautions in a fun way. 4” x 11.5” munities will receive a new poster must respect and honour those The object of the game is to and brochure that portrays the who are two-spirited whose cho- complete the Medicine Wheel cir- three different types of relation- sen life partners are different than cle while overcoming obstacles, ships that exist in First Nations the commonly-accepted male-fe- such as answering questions and having to move back spaces when required. If a player lands on a red ribbon or a needle space they must answer the corresponding Pitawanakwat question. The fi rst player and or team to complete the Medicine Wheel circle wins but in this game of Barristers education and awareness of HIV/ AIDS everyone wins. This game is also being mailed out to each of 4” x 2” the UOI First Nations. For more information or to book a free workshop in your community please contact the HIV/AIDS Educator/Coordinator at the Union of Ontario Indians. Jody Cotter [email protected] www.anishinabek.ca Phone: 705-497-9127 ext.2231 Biidaaban Healing Fax 705-497-9135 Beausoleil boy Centre best washer NIPISSING FN – Joshua Mc- Gregor, 12, of Beausoleil First 4” x 4.5” Nation provided the winning entry in the Hand Washing Ac- ronym Contest published in the March 2006 edition of the An- ishinabek News. For suggesting “Soap Up Dirty Skin,” Joshua received an autographed colour photo of NHL hall-of-famer Bryan Trot- tier. The contest was held to pro- mote hand-washing as the fi rst line of defence against the vari- ous viruses so easily spread dur- ing fl u season. Page 8 Anishinabek News May 2006 Aakziwin/Sickness

A group of pipe carriers and youth from Long Lake #58 First Nation gather around a sacred fi re to prepare for the singing of four ceremonial pipe songs and the offering of prayers for their community. Community healing after prescription drug crisis By Rick Garrick our community members. We can for one-ninth of the community’s was at the party, and I didn’t see Dilico’s director of mental health LONG LAKE #58 – Prayers rise no longer trust friends, neighbours, total population of 450. anything.” and addictions, emphasizing that high into the sky along with a sa- sisters or grandchildren because Waboose has even found her- Kakegabon explains that a the OATC is a for-profi t metha- cred fi re’s smoke. of their addictions to these pills self under investigation by the community meeting was organized done clinic which requires funding A circle of Anishinabe pipe and how it affects their behaviour. OPP. in mid-March by people who had to implement the program. carriers and youth are busy singing “I was accused of giving out circulated a petition calling for As of mid-April, Long Lake ceremonial pipe songs and shaking Oxy’s,” Waboose says. “On the Waboose’s resignation, but the pe- #58 was working to access the rattles to the beat of a traditional night we had the election (Jan. tition has yet to be presented to the required funding for the program, hand drum as the sacred fi re radi- 17), that’s the night he (the police band offi ce as of early April. which involves three components; ates a glowing warmth amongst offi cer) accused me of giving out “They fi gured we had identi- intake and detoxifi cation, the de- them, while the bright voices of Oxy’s.” fi ed the people to be investigated,” livery of a maintenance dose of neighbourhood children at play Waboose remembers inviting Kakegabon says. “What they don’t methadone along with individual and the jar of an occasional pass- people who were working on the understand is how the OPP oper- counselling sessions via videocon- ing vehicle pierce the cool spring election results at the band offi ce ates.” ference with Dr. Jeff Daiter from evening air. that night to her home for cold cuts The OPP has a mandate to serve OATC, and aftercare sessions once Just before sunset one early and a drink after they were fi nished, First Nation communities which the methadone doses are fi nished. April evening in the community at about 5 a.m. in the morning. don’t have any other police ser- The intake component involves of Long Lake #58, which is lo- “A lot of people came,” she vices, Kakegabon says, noting that health screening, addiction/mental cated on Hwy. 11 across the river says. “I went to bed around 7 Long Lake #58 had been served by health screening, a doctor’s assess- from Long Lac, a group of over 30 a.m.” the Anishinabek Police Services ment, the prescription of a metha- youth and traditional people have Chief Veronica Waboose talks When the police asked her out- until 2004, when the Elders in the done withdrawal management gathered behind a home on the about the proposed methadone right if she had given out Oxy’s at community called for a change. dosage and a client agreement to western edge of the community to treatment program in her offi ce at the party, Waboose says she replied Since the OPP’s drug raid, Wa- follow the treatment program. pray for love and forgiveness and a Long Lake #58 First Nation./ “No.” boose and the 11 remaining band The daily methadone doses and letting go of anger and hurt within “I told the police I don’t have councillors, with the assistance of counselling sessions will be deliv- the community on the fourth and When members ask for money to anything to say,” she says. “I never Dilico Ojibway Child and Fam- ered at an outreach clinic in the fi nal day of the sacred fi re. buy groceries, we give them food saw those pills before in my life.” ily Services and First Nations and community, as will the aftercare “Every night we go to make our instead of money, but they sell the The police then asked her if Health Branch, have worked sessions. prayers,” says Chief Veronica Wa- food to buy drugs . . . so we open three specifi c people who were in- out an action plan involving the “We have a couple of coun- boose. “Then we sing and drum. food cartons and boxes so they volved with the Oxy’s had been in Red Path counselling training pro- sellors who will help the commu- Then we put our food offerings in cannot be exchanged . . . and they her home that night, to which she gram and a methadone treatment nity’s health workers if they have the sacred fi re. And then we go in- still fi nd a way to get these pills. again replied “No.” program through the Ontario Ad- any problems,” Pittis says, adding side the house to have lunch.” People are stealing from each other “I have my reputation to pro- dictions Treatment Centres, an To- that Dilico will be hiring addition- Waboose, the band council and are afraid to leave their homes tect,” Waboose says, adding that ronto-based addictions treatment al counsellors once the program is and the whole community have . . . everybody is suffering, irrel- she believes the investigation into centre with clinics across Ontario, underway. found themselves embroiled in evant of their age.” her conduct is based on hearsay by including one in Long Lac. Health Canada is currently set- controversy ever since the Ontar- Seven band members, includ- people who are retaliating against Ten community members have ting up a high-speed video confer- io Provincial Police conducted a ing one band councillor, were ar- her in the mistaken belief that she already taken the Red Path coun- encing unit in the community with prescription drug raid in the com- rested by the OPP during the raid, and the band council had called in selling training program, which is the help of K-Net for the patient’s munity on March 1, following fi ve and two others have since been the OPP. “It was the people who designed to enable them to help the counselling sessions. months of investigation. arrested; all are now being held called Crime Stoppers. Sixty peo- community members with drug ad- As for the nine band members “We fi nd ourselves in a dis- in a Thunder Bay jail on a variety ple called.” dictions or their families during any in jail, Waboose would prefer they turbing and emotionally exhaust- of drug related charges, including Narcisse Kakegabon, the band crisis situations that may develop, were released to participate in the ing predicament,” Waboose told traffi cking of Oxycodone (Oxy- manager, also believes that the ac- and 26 community members have program. reporters about a week after the contin), a prescription drug de- cusations against Waboose are in already undergone health assess- ”I would rather have all my police raid. “We have been very rived from thebaine, a constituent retaliation for the OPP’s drug raid. ments in preparation for OATC’s community together so we can transparent about prescription drug of opium, and commonly known “The three people who (made methadone treatment program. heal,” Waboose says. “The way I abuse in our community for years on the street as Oxy’s. Fifty band the accusations) were not even in- “They provide a methadone see it, my role is in the commu- now. The situation is an epidemic members were interviewed by the volved at the party,” Kakegabon (treatment) program for those ad- nity helping the community. I can’t that is destroying the lives of all OPP during the raid, accounting says. “It was based on hearsay. I dicted to opiates,” says Rose Pittis, take sides.” May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 9 Nishnaabewin/Culture

Family – one of the most importance reasons to dance. Photo taken at Lansing pow-wow, March, 2006 includes three Grandma’s – Linda Eshkawkogan, Karen Pheasant and Viola Rec- ollet – and Grandpa Ray Trudeau, all of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and their children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren. – Photo by Alanna Trudeau Karen’s top ten reasons to attend pow-wows By Karen J. Pheasant the pow-wow trail. communities, and how everyone is 5. To be inspired. restriction for all participants. In fact, It’s that time of the year when you Sometimes when several dancers integral to keep each other strong. It is stunning to see the designs, restrictions are minimal; the only re- repair your moccasins, make new get together, besides talking about 8. To hear and feel the intricacies and creativity in the dance quirement is to be respectful in con- dresses, clean your outfi t, check out new beadwork, colours, host drums songs. regalia and movement. It is inspiring duct. Everyone can dance, from tod- your camping gear, take your chairs and who is the M.C. one of the most Long before we had pow-wows, to hear the songs, original as well as dlers to Golden-agers. out of storage and look forward to a interesting topics is “Why I Pow- we had our ceremonies. Each tribe contemporary style, which is usually 1. To dance, because I love pow-wow or two, to dance, sing or wow”. This does not come up too of- held their society and lodge ceremo- refl ective of one’s tribal background. to dance: maybe just to get a good taco. ten, but when it does, it sure is power- nies, which were banned by the fed- 4. To be in the Heavens. My dad was a square-dancer/ You have a choice between tra- ful and funny. eral government. When I asked one of my sons caller who loved to dance and have ditional or competition pow-wows, Before I share other dancers’ Department of Indian Affairs is- why he dances he said: “It’s spiritu- people dance when he called. Times urban or rez, Canadian or American, thoughts about their pow-wow trail, sued a circular to all Indian reserves al without it being spiritual; it takes have changed – I don’t square dance, local or far-away, contemporary or here are my top ten reasons that I in 1921 from Duncan Campbell Scott us somewhere, where our ancestors I round dance. I dance to celebrate, I original style, casino or community- pow-wow. directing all Indian agents “to use have been for hundreds and hundreds dance to heal, and I dance for the pure sponsored, or maybe you just want to 10. To eat tacos and buffalo your utmost endeavours to dissuade of years.” joy of dancing. catch a pow-wow demonstration? burgers. the Indians from excessive indul- 3. To be with friends. What is your reason for Pow- What’s the difference between all Who needs drive-thru processed gence in the practice of dancing.” Travel to any part of North Amer- wowing? During the course of the of the above? If you’re a pow-wow food, when our fi nest cuisine is a few Our songs and dance went hidden ica and there will be a pow-wow summer, I will share what other danc- spectator, maybe you just want to go steps away from the dance fl oor? I from the public eye. somewhere. If you are far away and ers have to say about dancing. I’ll be to hear the drum, and be reconnected. noticed my belt buckle is not on the 7. To be healed. homesick, go to a pow-wow – you are checking out all sorts of pow-wows If you’re a seasoned dancer, maybe same notch as I left it at last fall. It Not just because I wear a Jingle sure to run into someone you know, and give you the scoop, who placed, this is the year to attend a “big” pow- takes a lot of inter-tribal dance to Dress, but the power of the people more likely an old snag. If not, when who sang and what is happening. wow celebration. If you’re a mom burn off the frybread! who come to celebrate their iden- we get to a pow-wow, it’s like going Baamaapii. and dad, maybe you want your chil- 9. To express and share my tity and their expression of song and home and meeting old relatives (in dren to share in a creative, exciting pride as an Anishnaabe Kwe. dance exude positive energy. fact they are). Next thing you know, Karen Pheasant, Wikwemikong and cultural enriching experience . One of my greatest pleasures to 6. To keep healthy. you’re at their home for a feast and Unceded Indian Reserve, is cur- Whatever your reasons, pow- this day is coming in Grand Entry One of my greatest teachers is warm surroundings. rently Chairperson of the National wow celebrations are one of our with hundreds of dancers. Hearing Ann Wilson of the Lake of the Woods 2. To have quality family Aboriginal Dance Collective, an greatest places for beauty, friendship those songs and the Jingle Dress area. I asked her one time about a Jin- time. English Literature major at Lau- and cultural expression. dancers is simply amazing. Often gle Dress ceremony. She raised her During the summer months on rentian University, previous adjunct If you’re a dancer, as I am, you times as the women come in you can eyebrows and said “Grand Entry time, every weekend, Friday and Saturday Professor in Creative Writing with consider several things when decid- hear the M.C. speak about the role when there is convocation (prayer), nights, I knew where my teens were, the www.enowkincentre.ca and ac- ing which pow-wow to attend next. of the women for families. Aunties, dance Grand Entry, and dance hard, dancing alongside of me at a pow- complished Jingle Dress dancer, Over the next few months, I invite Grandma’s and sisters – and extended your dance is your prayer, your offer- wow. choreographer, educator and histo- you to travel with me as I share with family members are acknowledged ing.” Her words are good medicine Pow-wow dance is one of the rian. She can be reached by e-mail you an insider’s perspective of life on for their backbone strength for the for keeping healthy. few activities where there is no age at [email protected] Page 10 Anishinabek News May 2006 A’ki/The Land

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Six Nations “reclaimer” Janie Jamieson has been participating in the land claim protest at Caledonia since it began Feb. 28. – Photo by Ariel Hill Ontario pays developer, businesses for land claim inconvenience Indian & Northern CALEDONIA, Ont. (CP) – Fi- occupation,’’ Henning said. minister of Indian and Northern nancial aid will be fl owing from “It doesn’t cover the losses that Affairs Canada and a prominent the province to the developer em- we expect to suffer as the occupa- long-time resident of the Brantford Affairs Canada broiled in an aboriginal land dis- tion continues, either.’’ area, as its special representative pute in southern Ontario, but the Ramsay said the deal with to the Caledonia discussions. company insists the money is not the developer will give all parties “I am pleased that someone 4” x 4.5” a buyout. more time to fi nd a solution. with Ms. Stewart’s experience “We did accept the offer,’’ Don “With that developer facing and knowledge of Six Nations Henning, owner of Henco Indus- potential in particular and Aboriginal is- tries, said of the provincial govern- bankrupt- sues in general, has accepted this ment’s funding assistance. cy in a challenging position,” said David “It’ll help us pay the costs and couple of Ramsay, minister responsible for expenses that we’ve incurred over weeks, that Aboriginal Affairs. “It is key that the past two months as a result of was a big this situation be resolved and that the Native occupation.’’ concern the communities be returned to Neither Henning nor Ontario to us,’’ normal conditions.” Aboriginal Affairs Minister David he said. Ms. Stewart will be responsible Ramsay would say how much the “What it for working with the Six Nations aid package is worth. really is, is representatives, Canada and local Henco is developing a subdivi- just some parties, such as Haldimand County sion called Douglas Creek Estates temporary Jane Stewart to look at ways of mitigating the on the contested 40 hectares in bridge fi - longer-term issues that have led Caledonia. nancing.’’ to the situation in Caledonia. This Six Nations members have Caledonia will be receiving delivers on the three-party agree- been occupying the site since Feb. $100,000 in provincial compensa- ment signed by representatives 28, arguing that the land belongs tion to boost local businesses hurt of Haudenosaunee/Six Nations, to them. They say they agreed to by the occupation. Canada and Ontario on April 21, lease the property for a road in Haldimand County council is 2006. 1835, and dispute arguments that directing $50,000 of the funding Ontario’s special representa- it was later sold to the Crown. towards promoting the businesses tive will report to the Minister Re- Indian & Northern The aboriginals have proposed in the small community and en- sponsible for Aboriginal Affairs. the provincial government buy out couraging people to return to Cale- Ottawa has appointed former Henco in a bid to settle the dis- donia to shop, Mayor Marie Train- federal Conservative cabinet min- Affairs Canada pute. er told the Hamilton Spectator. ister Barbara MacDougall to mon- However, Henco says the pro- “We have to get people back itor developments on behalf of the vincial aid package is only interim in,’’ Trainer said. “Every business federal Crown. 4” x 4.5” help, and the company wants work has been hurt by this.’’ The standoff escalated April to proceed on the planned 250 Former Liberal Ontario pre- 20, when provincial police raided homes. mier was appoint- the site and arrested 16 protesters. “We’ve always stated that our ed to work with the Six Nations Police were pushed back later that goal is to continue to work on our and the Caledonia community to same day after hundreds more pro- subdivision,’’ Henning said. “That fi nd short-term solutions to the testers arrived on the scene from remains to be our position.’’ crisis. a nearby reserve. The aboriginals He said the company, which “Mr. Peterson will focus on then set up blockades across the has said it is on the verge of bank- urgent concerns, aiming to restore main road through the town and ruptcy, had no choice but to accept calm and return the community to into the disputed territory. Five the offer. normal conditions,’’ Ramsay told days later, about 500 non-aborigi- “The amount that was offered the Ontario legislature. nal locals stormed a police line, in no way represents the losses that Ontario has also appointed Jane demanding the blockades be re- we have incurred as a result of the Stewart, a former federal Liberal moved and the road reopened. May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 11 UOI Staff Maggie assists funding Maggie Wright with daughter, efforts Chloe Raine NIPISSING FN – In her new ca- the private sector. This includes pacity as Funding Research Co- the coordination of employability ordinator, Maggie Wright will training in southern Ontario, teach- provide recommendations for the ing and program development in direction and administration of Japan, program delivery and man- UOI funding and will assist in the agement of an Arctic Bush School development and evaluation of on Baffi n Island, and the provision business plans and proposals from of resource support for the Depart- UOI departments seeking funding. ment of Native Studies at Trent Maggie is a graduate of Trent University. She has also worked in University with an Honours Degree research, project management, and in Native Studies with a Northern community economic development Emphasis. She completed her pri- for the Department of Indian and mary and secondary school edu- Northern Affairs, the Department cation in the international school of Foreign Affairs and Internation- systems in Africa, Southeast Asia, al Trade, and Community Futures and Europe. Maggie feels that this Development Corporations. international exposure has taught Equally important to her expe- her to embrace diversity and has rience, is her commitment to Ab- developed her cross-cultural and original communities throughout interpersonal skills. Her post-sec- Ontario and her desire to play a Earning their papers ondary education, coupled with meaningful role in contributing to Three Union of Ontario Indians staff members have received their Certifi ed Aboriginal Financial Manager having lived and worked in both their sustainable growth and pros- designation. From left: Anita Couchie, fi nance manager, Glenda St. Amour, director of operations, and Vivian remote and more urban Aborigi- perity. Naponse, AEI Nipissing site co-ordinator, received their certifi cates at a meeting of the Aboriginal Financial nal communities, has afforded her Maggie lives in North Bay, Offi cers Association of Canada held Feb. 23 in Winnipeg. a unique cultural understanding with her husband, two kids and a of Inuit and Anishinabek politics, black lab, where she follows ecol- culture, language, and community. ogy-based principles in the keen Maggie has years of experience pursuit of simple, sustainable com- in education, government, and in munity living.

OFNTSC (Cindy Owl) Media 6” x 8” Buying Services (Ministry of Culture & Tourism) 4” x 7.25” Page 12 Dnakmigziwin/Sports Algonquins appreciate athletes By Susan Magill PIKWAKANAGAN – The Algon- quins of Pikwàkanagàn held an Ap- preciation Dinner to honour com- munity athletes who applied for the North American Indigenous Games, including the seven who qualifi ed to attend the games in Colorado. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is a celebration of sport and culture for North Ameri- can Indigenous peoples from across North America. The 2006 NAIG ‘Sports Warrior Games’ will be held July 1-9, 2006 in Denver and Colo- rado Springs, Colorado. The Chief and Council of the Al- gonquins of Pikwàkanagàn hosted the Appreciation Dinner. Framed certifi cates of recognition and/or congratulations were given to those Algonquin athletes who won medals during the Ontario Aboriginal Sum- The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan honoured community athletes who participated in the 2005 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games and those who mer Games (OASG) 2005 and those will participate as members of Team Ontario in July’s 2006 North American Indigenous Games in Colorado. From left: Dwayne Levesque – NAIG who qualifi ed to attend the NAIG. senior canoeing, Jordan Dick – NAIG midget boys track, Derek Benoit – OASG midget boys basketball, William Dick – NAIG midget boys track, The following Algonquin ath- Jordan Two-Axe Kohoko – OASG juvenile boys basketball, Matthew Sarazin – NAIG midget boys basketball, and Mitchel Kohoko – NAIG midget letes will be members of Team On- boys basketball. tario NAIG 2006: William Dick and Jordan Dick – midget boys track and fi eld, Erin Baptiste – juvenile girls track and fi eld, Matthew Sarazin and Mitchel Kohoko – boys midget bas- ketball team, and Dwayne Levesque and Angelina Commanda – senior canoe team. Also recognized for their athletic ability were the following OASG participants: Derek Benoit, Wil- liam Dick, and Jordan-Lee Kohoko – midget boys basketball, and Jay Greenwood, Artie Benoit, Kris Au- Erin Baptiste, NAIG track brey, and Jordon Two-Axe Kohoko letes, have begun campaigning for – juvenile boys basketball. funds. Gaggimedia Organized and managed by the The fi rst North American Indige- Native American Sports Council, a nous Games were held in Edmonton, member of the United States Olym- , in 1990. There have been (Ont. Power Generation) pic Committee, the NAIG games fi ve games since then, four in Can- offer competition in Olympic, Pan- ada and one in Blaine, Minnesota. American, and North American in- The games will be held in the Uni- 6” x 7.5” digenous sports for youth between versity of Denver DPS South Multi- the ages of 13-19 of all abilities. Sports Sports Complex, as well as at The games in Colorado include Regis University, Gold Crown Field events in archery, athletics, badmin- House, Sloans Lake, Tall Bull Me- ton, baseball, basketball, boxing, ca- morial and at the Olympic Training noeing, fastball, fi eld lacrosse, golf, Center in Colorado Springs. rifl e shooting, soccer, swimming, Participation in 2006 NAIG Tae Kwon Do, volleyball, and wres- Sports Warrior Games is expected tling. to reach 6,000 Native athletes, 1,200 The athletes and family mem- coaches and staff, and 2,000 vol- bers will be responsible for their unteers, with over 50,000 families own fund-raising to compete in the and spectators participating in the games. With less than three months Opening Ceremonies at INVESCO left before the games commence, Field Stadium (formerly Mile High Administration, Council, and ath- Stadium). Leafs let Les down For one day – the day after his be- loved Toronto Maple Leafs fi nished out of the running for this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs – Les Couchie had to accept a role as the world’s biggest Canadiens’ fan. The manager of the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charities accepted his fate in good humour. But check the number on his Habs’ sweater – was Les really paying tribute to a famous former Leaf? Page 13

Photos from 2006 Anishinaabemowin Teg Anishinaabemowin/Language language conference by Perry McLeod-Shabogesic.

Zoey Wood-Solomon, Wik- wemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, displays a piece of her artwork at the Anishinaabemowin Teg language conference. Images of 20 of her original paintings will be featured in a new book entitled Healing Through Art – a collection of Zoey’s poetry and prose in both Ojibway and English. She says her painting “has helped me heal many hurts” experienced at board- ing school and foster homes. The book will be available this summer and is sponsored by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council.

Ron and Sylvia Deleary from Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejanong) and Bonnie and Summer Bressette, Kettle and Stoney Point FN enjoyed Halford Hides a break between workshops at March’s Anishinaabemowin Teg lan- 4” x 4.5” guage conference at Kewadin Inn and Casino.

Earl Restoule of Dokis Bay First Nation shows off his very fi rst quillwork creation done in the free crafts room at the 12th annual Anishinaabemowin Teg language conference in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Music played a role as a language tool during the Anishinaabemowin Teg conference as Marilyn Monague from Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation serenades her husband Brian between workshops. NAAF (Important Awards) 6”x 6” ONECA 4” x 4.5” Page 14 Anishinabek News May 2006

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Culture key part of social work KITCHENER – A groundbreaking graduate social work program that is rooted in the traditions, teachings and healing practices of Canada’s Ab- original Peoples will begin in September at Wilfrid Laurier University. The new, 10-month master of social work degree in an aboriginal fi eld of study is the only program of its kind in a mainstream university in North and South America, program co-ordinator Mac Saulis said. Students will be “expected to respect and seek to practice within the aboriginal world view,” a program description says. “This means that along with intellectual development, students will also engage in the development of their spiritual, emotional and physi- cal selves.” Elders will play a key role in teaching students. Students will take part in aboriginal ceremonies, explore how to facilitate the “healing journey for the individual, their family, their extended family, their community, their nation and for spiritual relationships,” the docu- ment says. As soon as they enter the program, students will take part in a fi ve-day “cultural camp” that will immerse them in traditional values, philosophy, ceremonies, songs, dances and healing with medicines like sage and sweet grass. Military honours Natives KINGSTON – The Canadian Forces Leadership Institute will celebrate National Aboriginal Day 2006 by hosting the fi rst conference on Ab- original contributions to the Canadian military experience. This June 21-22 event aims to celebrate, raise visibility and increase Mahikun makes history awareness of Aboriginal contributions to the Canadian Forces. It also endeavours to build bridges between these communities and develop Mahikun Chum, 11, from Moose Factory, won the RBC Foundation award for celebrating Aboriginal Heritage ideas that will help strengthen Aboriginal-military relations in the fu- in a display featuring his Cree ancestral contribution to Canada’s war efforts. The Grade 6 student at Sunset ture. The conference will incorporate traditional Native elements in the Park school shows his prize-winning display to Maurice Switzer, Union of Ontario Indians’ communications opening ceremony, a feast for participants, displays of CF Aboriginal director. Switzer, keynote speaker at the fi rst North Bay Regional Historica Fair, congratulated the 100 partic- programs and testimonials from past and serving Aboriginal members. ipating elementary school students for their “cool” projects. He said studying history was important because The conference will also have an academic component, providing a it reminds us of our past errors and gives us a chance to avoid repeating them. With specifi c regard to Na- venue for presentations of research fi ndings, discussions and analysis. tive issues, Switzer asked students to remember that there are always more than one version of history, and Information available at http://www.cda-acd.forces.gc.ca/aborig_ that some of the stories they encountered would not always be pleasant ones. The fair was staged at Nipiss- conference_autoch/engraph/home_e.asp ing University in North Bay. – Photo by Jennifer Graff

Native Studies Half page ad Page 16 the “secret recipes,” tips and other miscellaneous information passed on by friends and strangers. I am always looking for new and inter- DOHM-NUK/LET’S PLAY! esting “secrets” that will make my life a little easier or are just inter- esting tidbits to know and share. Up to this point, my sources Rabbit and Bear Paws have been limited to people I have ASK HOLLY actually met. But now I’m think- BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN ing why not ask the thousands of readers of the Anishinabek News for their help and share the infor- Send us mation they send me? So if you have a recipe, tip or piece of helpful advice that you your hints would like to share with other readers, please forward them to Since I was a child I have had a me. I will compile a list and in- deep respect for the experiences clude your tips in my column in of my elders – and not specifi cally the coming months. just the elderly. Perhaps it relates To kick-start the process, here to my experience being raised as are a few tidbits from my personal a military “brat” or the values in- “Tips Binder”. stilled in my parents by their par- 1) I prefer to use Jello as a set- ents. But in recent years it has be- ting agent for making homemade come more important than ever for jam. It adds additional fl avour, me to turn to my elders for advice cuts cost and does the same job as and assistance. other products. When I was awaiting the recent 2) Soak (marinate) wild meats arrival of Sylvanna, my fi rst child, in milk and apple juice to take I welcomed the helpful advice of away the strong “gamey” taste. experienced parents in how to deal 3) To soothe a baby with a sore with the needs of a newborn while tummy, place her/him belly-down maintaining some sanity. I ap- on a hot water bottle in your lap preciated all the helpful hints and and rub her/his back. look forward to the years to come 4) Red apples relieve heart- when they will once again be my burn. Anishinabek Crossword #12 only salvation. 5) To clean smelly hands rub Beyond parenting help, there them on stainless steel. has been wonderful advice from 6) To relieve nausea, try ginger DOWN women teaching me their secrets – including ginger candy, ginger 1. Peril to homemade jam, tips to make tea and fresh ginger in recipes. 2. Superior in certain orders cooking and cleaning easier as well 7) Try relieving leg cramps by 3. Wink as ideas on how to balance work, placing your bare feet on a cold 6. Hinder family and life in general. Male fl oor surface, such as tile, hard- 7. Force friends and family share advice wood or linoleum. 9. Relatively little weight; on whatever subject they excel at, Please send your advice to not heavy including how to subdue an assail- me at Ask Holly c/o Anishinabek 11. Engage ant, how to drive in bad weather, News, Hwy 17 West, North Bay, how to write an interesting article Ontario P1B 8J8. 13. Elevation, raising and, yes, a million handy uses for 15. Gaze, look duct tape. Holly Brodhagen, Dokis First 19. Invade Bookstores have shelves full Nation, welcomes suggestions or 21. Strife of volumes offering advice on questions for future articles. If you 22. Procedure every topic imaginable for those have anything you want to talk 25. Odjig, 1960-2000, artist seeking all sorts of information. about please contact Holly at the who is famous for seeing I myself have a binder fi lled with Anishinabek News. with ‘new eyes’ 26. Bacteria that produces a powerful toxin and can cause severe illness (2 words) 27. Urchin 28. Alight 29. Smirch 32. Doom ACROSS 18. Fund 33. Extol 2. Communicators 20. Act or process of gathering 35. Famed 4. Ease a crop 36. Town in the western part 5. Ranking 22. Serenity of the Niagara Peninsula 8. Upper-class 23. Picket in southern Ontario 10. Alight 24. Who shows the way by 37. On fi re 12. Panic, anxiety leading 39. Challenge 14. Journey 30. Demand 40. relatively little weight; 16. Country 31. Body of water not heavy 17. High temperature 34. Clan 41. Thankful 38. Fraud 42. Peace agreement 43. Relic 47. Demand 44. Fire light 49. Move rhythmically 45. Remark 50. The fi rst light of day 46. Defi cient Five letter Hidden Word (pictured): 48. Unite 51. Shared 52. Not suffi cient; inadequate Prize for Puzzle 53. Pawl All completed crosswords sent to us by May 31 will be entered into a 54. Offi cial comment draw for a Miniature Digital Camera

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Anishinabek Nation Political Office Grand Council Chief, John Beaucage Deputy Grand Chief, Nelson Toulouse Chief-of-Staff, Bob Goulais Executive Liaison Officer, Monica Lister Executive Secretary, Patricia Campeau UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS Nipissing First Nation P.O. Box 711, North Bay ON P1B 8J8 Ph: 877-702-5200 Fx: 705-497-9135 E-mail: [email protected] NIIGAAN ZHAAMIN “Moving Forward, Together” First Harper budget lays ‘patchwork’ foundation NIPISSING FN – First Nations had been expecting Beaucage expressed disappointment in the $450 some key fi nancial deliverables arising from the No- million “new approach” plan to improve education vember First Ministers’ meeting including fi nancial outcomes, socio-economic conditions for aboriginal commitments to address the elimination of poverty, women, children and families and water supply and aboriginal health care, drinking water quality and housing on-reserve. substandard infrastructure, and housing. Beaucage was particularly critical with the lack “This budget is a far cry from what was com- of any fundamental investment for on-reserve hous- mitted by the First Ministers,” said Grand Council ing. First Nations have long maintained there is a Chief John Beaucage. “Once again, we’ve been left signifi cant shortage of housing in First Nations’ out in the cold. Like the proverbial poor person look- communities across Canada. Needs estimates range ing in through a frosted window watching somebody from 35,000 to 85,000 new units. having a real nice dinner in a fancy restaurant.” April’s fi rst budget of Stephen Harper’s Conser- “Addressing poverty and improving the living vative government did include a $300 million com- conditions of First Nations people is arguably the mitment to address immediate pressures in off-re- most pressing social issue in Canada today,” said serve Aboriginal housing. Beaucage. “Unfortunately, the government is laying “I acknowledge the government’s attempt toward only a patchwork foundation to Stephen Harper’s addressing housing especially off-reserve and in ur- aboriginal agenda.” ban centers. It may not be what was committed by “This budget will mean First Nations will con- the First Ministers but it’s a start,” said Grand Coun- tinue to be marginalized and subject to third world cil Chief Beaucage, who hold the National Portfolio poverty,” he said. for Housing at the Assembly of First Nations and the Ontario First Nations portfolio for Housing at the National Chief Phil Fontaine addresses First Peoples Reception May Chiefs of Ontario. 4 on Parliament Hill. Charles Coffey, executive vice-president of RBC These funds, however, will be allocated to the Financial Group – the event’s major sponsor – looks on, along with Provinces. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage. “The Government of Ontario must now begin – Photo by Bryan Hendry working with our First Nations governments in ad- dressing off-reserve and urban housing,” said Beau- cage. The Grand Council Chief looks forward to working with The Hon. David Ramsay, Minister Re- sponsible for Aboriginal Affairs and The Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing to implement a constructive approach to imple- menting this new funding commitment for housing. “Despite our disappointment, we are very willing to work with this government and the Province of Ontario to address our immediate housing needs and demonstrate that our vision of housing can work,” he said Despite this overall disappointment, Beaucage expressed pleasure in the $2.2 billion commitment to address the legacy of residential schools. “I am excited to see the Harper government hon- our the agreement to compensate residential school survivors,” said Beaucage. “Our elders have fought their entire lives, have sacrifi ced so much in addressing this tragic part of Federal health minister and National Chief Phil Fontaine chat during May 4 First Peoples Reception at Parliament Hill. Clem- Chief Tom Bressette, Kettle and Stony Point FN, Canadian history. I now look forward to the estab- ent and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage were with Union of Ontario Indians’ political staff members lishment of a truth and reconciliation commission co-hosts for the event, fi rst of its kind, attended by First Nations Chiefs, Monica Lister and Patricia Campeau during First that will educate all Canadians about Residential Aboriginal leaders, Members of Parliament, and Senators. Peoples’ reception in Ottawa. Schools and how it has affected all First Nations so- – Photo by Bryan Hendry – Photo by Bryan Hendry ciety.” UOI taking steps to improve corporate operations NIPISSING FN – The Union of Organization (PTO) in Ontario cesses to improve its management of reporting relationships and job for his service to the Anishinabek Ontario Indians is undergoing a and one of the largest First Na- function. descriptions on management and Nation over the past three and a review of its structure to better po- tions organizations in Canada, be- 1. Corporate Relationships policy development functions. half years. We wish him all the sition itself as a leading First Na- hind the Assembly of First Nations Review: As per a resolution of Strategies to mitigate job-related best in his latest endeavour and tions organization in Canada. and Federation of Saskatchewan the Anishinabek Nation Chiefs- stress, staff turnover and apprecia- look forward to working with him “Conducting a review of this Indian Nations. “There are always in-Assembly, the Management tion of staff will also be integrated in his new capacity,” said Beau- kind is very healthy and posi- challenges in dealing with nearly Committee will undertake a com- into the strategy. cage. tive,” said Grand Council Chief 70 staff, three corporations and co- prehensive review of the corpo- Grand Council Chief John As per the direction of the UOI John Beaucage from his offi ce at ordinating an Assembly of Chiefs rate structure, reporting relation- Beaucage has expressed his appre- Board of Directors, the Manage- Anishinabek Nation Headquar- that oversee the mandate of count- ships and processes of the Union ciation for the work of out-going ment Committee will be posting ters. “There is always room for less agencies,” said Beaucage. of Ontario Indians including its Chief Executive Offi cer Alan Oza- for a new Chief Administrative improvement in our organization. Grand Council Chief John Grand Council Assembly, Board wanimke. Grand Council Chief Offi cer – a position that better re- We also have to facilitate growth Beaucage will lead a Management of Directors, Treasury Board and accepted the resignation of Oza- fl ects the reporting relationship to as an organization in meeting our Committee that will oversee the its other subsidiary and ancillary wanimke as he moves on to a new the offi ce of the Grand Council political mandate.” operations of the Union of Ontario entities. position within the First Nations Chief and is more refl ective of a The Union of Ontario Indians Indians and its subsidiaries while 2. Human Resources Strat- leadership. functioning governmental organi- is the largest Political Territorial it undertakes two internal pro- egy: This will include a review “I would like to thank Alan O. zation. Page 18 Anishinabek News May 2006 Restoration of Jurisdiction

What goes into a nation’s constitution?

The Anishinabek Nation Constitution Development Com- mittee has put together a “Table of Contents” as a guide to drafting the Constitution of the Anishinabek Nation. The Table of Contents, below, contains a draft list of the components that will make up the Constitution. You are en- couraged to review the list and suggest additions or deletions. Your input is required during the drafting phase as well as dur- ing the review phase and approval phase. Anishinabek citizens are invited to follow the development of the Constitution in this monthly column. As the articles are developed by the Committee, they will be posted in this column and on the website of the Union of Ontario Indians. If you have any comments, concerns or suggestions about the proposed contents of the constitution, you are encouraged to send them to the attention of the Committee’s coordinator, Mike Restoule by telephone, fax or email as follows: By email: [email protected] By telephone: (705) 407-9127 or Toll free 1 877 702-5200 By fax: (705) 753 –9135

Anishinabek Nation Constitution Table of Contents 1) Founding Provisions d. Statement on Right of a. The Anishinabek Nation Citizens to be heard – (defi nition, short history) 6) Jurisdiction and Authority b. Values / Principles of the (Law making powers) Anishinabek Nation a. Law enactment procedures (Above based on Anishinabek b. Administration and Declaration, Dodem System) Management of Government 2) Culture and Language Operations Laws (Confl ict of Elders, Women and Youth were in high-spirits and and totally engaged in a recent conference on Anishinabek a. Offi cial language(s) interest etc) Nation Governance where participants embraced the Dodem System as the foundation for a modern, revived b. Statement of commitment to c. Anishinabek Nation Anishinabek government system. language in operations of gov- Elections Law ernment d. Citizenship Law Elders, Youth, Women 3) Anishinabek Nation Citizenship e. Culture and Language Law a. State that Anishinabek f. Other Laws(?) First Nations constitute the 7) Institutions enthusiastic about traditional governance Anishinabek Nation a. Establishment of b. State that each First Government Institutions By ROJ Staff Elder Waindubence talked Legal counsel Tracey Nation’s citizens are the b. Anishinabek Education There was an impressive level about the history of the Three O’Donnell facilitated discussion citizens of the Anishinabek System (state existence and relationship to ANG) of enthusiasm and desire to learn Fires Confederacy and about the circles to get ideas about how to Nation and that each First c. Anishinabek Health more about Anishinaabe tradi- responsibilities each dodem had in establish a modern-day Anishina- Nation has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine its Commission (state existence tional governance at a recent two- Anishinabek society. He then took bek government that refl ects our and relationship to ANG) day conference entitled Anishina- the group through practical exer- traditional laws and is based on the citizenship 4) Anishinabek Nation Government d. Others bek Governance: Mewzha (Past), cises designed to teach traditional dodem system. a. Governing Principles for 8) Justice and Dispute Resolution Megwa (Present) and Ge-bi-zhi- law and how the dodem system of Elder Assance-Beedie urged government operations System we-bak (Future). governance operates. that, while the process might be b. Role of the Dodem System a. Outline structure and “There is a desire to incorpo- Participants expressed grati- “trial and error,” we need to go c. Composition of Anishinabek process rate our traditional structures in tude for the opportunity to receive forward. Nation Government: 9) Financial Administration our governance systems and such meaningful lessons in Anishinaabe “We have been talking about i) Law-Making (Legislative) a. Principles eagerness to learn more,” said tradition in a circle of belonging this for a long time and we need ii) Executive and Bureaucracy b. Treasury Board (role and lead facilitator, Tracey O’Donnell, and self-worth. to do something…as a start maybe iii) Courts and Justice responsibilities) summing up the event. Day 2 opened in Bawating our programs at our band offi ces d. Authority, responsibility and c. Budgetary process O’Donnell, a citizen of Red (Sault Ste. Marie.) with eloquent could be identifi ed by the clan re- accountability of the Elected 10) Statement concerning the Rock Indian Band and legal coun- messages from Elder Martin Ass- sponsible for that area.” Representatives; Youth, Wo- Relationship of the sel in the Canada-Anishinabek ne- inewe of Sagamok Anishinawbek About 50 people attended the en’s and Elder’s Councils, and Anishinabek Constitution to gotiations on education, said peo- First Nation, Elder Merle Assance- conference of Anishinabek Elders, Executive, including a other laws ple seemed to be encouraged that Beedie of Beausoleil First Nation Women’s and Youth Councils held Treasury Board. a. Relationship to Canadian we are moving ahead and believe and Youth Councillor Arnold Yel- at Kitigan Ziibii (Garden River 5) Assembly of the Anishinabek Constitution that the dodem teachings need to lowman. First Nation) and Bawating (Sault a. Regular (The requirement to b. Relationship to Treaties be offered in every First Nation Each in turn urged participants Ste. Marie) on March 28 and 29, meet x times per year) c. Relationship to other Anishinabek Laws community. to rely on Anishinaabe knowledge, 2006. b. Special (How called and who calls) d. Relationship to First Elder Gordon Waindubence of to stay close to nature to solve The purpose of the conference Nation laws. offered problems, to direct our attention was to learn about our traditional c. The requirement to have Rules of Procedure for e. Relationship to Federal Anishinaabe teachings at the Dan to ourselves and our families, and dodem system of governing and and Provincial laws. Pine Sr. Healing Lodge in Kitigan to each seek out the knowledge we to discuss how we can rely on our government (these would be under the administration and 11) Constitutional Amendment (to Ziibii on Day 1, starting with the need to revive the dodem system traditional Anishinaabe ways of management law making add jurisdictions and other sunrise ceremony, traditional An- and become more unifi ed as a na- governing in today’s world, for our power) changes) ishinaabe songs, and prayer. tion of people. future generations. Indian Arts & Crafts 10.25” x 1” May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 19 Restoration of Jurisdiction Education system gets a passing grade By Mary Laronde The principle of Anishinabek ju- government/governance regime. have an education system that con- The results of the Education Working risdiction (“control”) over education Participants said that more in- forms to the principle of life-long Group’s (EWG) consultation strat- and the proposed governance model volvement with Ontario was needed learning (“from cradle to grave”). egy found that there is a very high to effect jurisdiction/control are to gain provincial recognition of the Participants also stated that new and degree of support for the purpose well supported. Feedback regarding AES and to assist in setting educa- more schools are need and that ur- – the mission and vision – of the An- Anishinabek jurisdiction and gov- tion standards for transferability of ban, off-reserve members must be ishinabek Education System (AES). ernance over education indicates students between education sys- included in the AES in both admin- Further, there was no substantive that unity, consistency and account- tems. istration of the system and receiving disagreement with the model of the ability are necessary, expected, and Teacher training and develop- its benefi ts. AES as developed by the EWG. desired. ment, connections to the Ontario The main goal of the strategy From November 2005 to March The funding model was general- College of Teachers for accredita- was to get greater citizen input and 2006, a total of 29 sessions were of- ly supported as an acceptable system tion, and fair and equitable remu- support for the proposed educa- fered – 22 in 21 different First Na- for the fl ow of dollars if it results in neration were seen as very important tion system. In addition to the main Henry Lewis, ran two workshops tions and 7 regional sessions in Bar- more dollars available for education to the success of the system. The role goal, the strategy aimed to increased at the Language Conference. rie, Sudbury, London, Thunder Bay programs and services at the local of parents, grandparents and com- grassroots knowledge and aware- and 3 in Sault Ste. Marie during the level. munity members generally in educa- ness about the system and the draft Anishinaabemowin Teg Language Proposed changes to the fund- tion was seen as crucial to offering Agreement with Respect to the Ex- Aamjiwnaang, Conference. ing model for the AES were to to- holistic education, promoting com- ercise of Education Jurisdiction. There were 436 participants in tally break with Indian and Northern munity responsibility, and ensuring A full report on this and a fi nal Mississauga #8 total – 228 in the community work- Affairs Canada (INAC) since the student success. Education needs to report on the activity of the EWG shops and 208 in the regional ses- department was seen as a “middle be rated as the top priority in First over the past year will be soon pub- get behind AIP sions. man” who ate up First Nation dol- Nation communities. lished and will be posted at www. Aamjiwnaang and Misssissauga Based on a 51% return of com- lars and unnecessary in the new self- Many expressed the desire to anishinabek.ca/roj #8 have signed Band Council Res- pleted evaluation forms, 90% indi- olutions (BCRs) in support of the cated that the presentation provided Anishinabek Nation Agreement a clear understanding of the Anishi- in-Principle With Respect to Gov- nabek Education System (AES). ernance (“AIP on Governance”), Participants comments indicated bringing the total to 18 First Na- that the quality of the presentation tions that will approve the agree- was very good – “very informative, ment negotiated by Anishinabek fl ow of presentation was great, lots Nation Chief Negotiator, R. Mar- of information that was easy to un- tin Bayer. Bayer, a lawyer from derstand, great hand-outs…” Aundeck Omni Kaning, will con- Eighty per cent (80%) said they tinue to present the draft AIP on would be comfortable talking about Governance to Chiefs and Coun- the AES with others, indicating that knowledge was increased. For their cils over the next several weeks in part, the remaining 20% indicated response to First Nations’ requests that there was too much information for detailed reviews of the agree- to grasp at one sitting and more in- ment with their negotiator. formation was required. Although the agreement has The comments and feedback been initialled, it is not legally received centre on the urgency of binding at this stage. revitalizing Anishinaabemowin Among other things, the AIP (language) and providing culturally on Governance sets out the estab- appropriate education to Anishina- Sisters Raven Williams and Stepahnie Stone, Pike Dodem from proudly display lishment and recognition of two bek children; the initiative represents resources from the “Ojibway Language Library”, a stand alone collection at the Aamjiwnaang Lambton Library levels of government – one at the real progress; and the education of (www.lclmg.org). Stone developed the collection as a way to help revitalize the Ojibway language in her First Nation level and the Anishi- Anishinabe children is an Anishina- community. Stone presented fi rst-hand knowledge about setting up a community language library at the nabek Nation government level. bek responsibility. recent Anishinaabemowin Teg conference held in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Wikwemikong Pow Wow 10.25” x 5” Page 20 Anishinabek News May 2006 Ezhoosgaged/Arts Native visual artists discuss need to start building networks By Waubgeshig Rice another,” says Maria Hupfi eld, TORONTO – Prominent Aborig- Anishinabe artist originally from inal visual artists and key Aborig- . inal media and communications “I couldn’t help but be aware fi gures gathered in Toronto to of how far we have come as First discuss the future of Aboriginal Nations artists considering the arts in Canada. history behind how our work The Association for Native has been collected and situated Development in the Performing historically. The world really is and Visual Arts (ANDPVA) as- ready for us to step up, do our sembled the eclectic group on thing and get out there.” March 30 and 31 to generate ideas It was the conclusion of and suggestions for future initia- ANDPVA’s “Gathering of Nine tives. ANDPVA is the country’s Circles” project, a comprehen- leading Aboriginal arts services sive forum made up of a variety organizations, representing some of artists. It got underway last 300 active artists. fall, focusing on theatre, music, Artist Barry Ace from M’Chigeeng First Nation leads a discussion in the ANDPVA circle for visual artists. For artists, it was a great op- design, and many other media. porunity to network and share “It is such an amazing and we are doing as artists and story- us, now it is time for ANDPVA to First Nation. “There is still lots of ideas. “I think it really showed important time and I believe that tellers in our communities. take that information, process it important work that our commu- just how rich and diverse our arts any opportunity we can use to We are strong, powerful, and deliver a new set of services, nities must continue to do to help community is and just how much gather together to share ideas, beautiful and most of all resil- programs and policies that adhere ourselves and others at all levels we can learn and support one create support systems and form ient.” to the current fast-paced, techno- and in all fi elds,” says Hupfi eld. partnerships is benefi cial not only ANDPVA is a not-for-profi t logically advanced artistic and “The biggest issue has been to ANDPVA but it also supports advocacy organization estab- cultural scene that is all around how to get our peoples to start the other Native organizations lished in 1972 by Cree Elder us today from the urban centres working together. I see AND- that are out there working on James Buller. It provides Aborig- to the remote rez communities.” PVA as a vechicle for artists to be their own,” says Harmony Rice, inal artists across Canada with As an artist, Hupfi eld sees able to organize ourselves, build ANDPVA President. resources and professional devel- lots of potential in her peers, support networks, educate the “I think ANDPVA has bridged opment opportunities. With these and in ANDPVA’s ability in the mainstream, create partnerships, some of the gaps with the circles. consultations, ANDPVA hopes to future to nurture the arts. She re- and advocate while providing ac- On a personal note, I can’t say further bolster the grassroots Ab- cently had a show in New York cessiblity for our artists so that enough how inspired and pas- original arts. Rice adds: “The art- City with fellow Anishinabe art- they may continue to advance ANDPVA 9 circles logo. sionate I feel about the work that ists have shared their dreams with ist Barry Ace, from M’Chigeeng their professional careers.” Page-turners, debaters like aboriginal topics By Rick Garrick John Rafferty and Pat Lang voting for Walk soon as the library opened the next morn- THUNDER BAY – Both of this year’s to New York, a book by Thunder Bay writ- ing. Hopefully the people of northwestern CBC Radio book debates, Canada Reads er Charles Wilkins. The People’s Choice Ontario will also search out the book to and Northwest Ontario Reads, included Award went to Walk to New York. gain a better understanding of what is caus- books with Aboriginal subject matter. Chee Chee, a McGill-Queen’s Univer- ing the suicide epidemic among Aboriginal The Northwest Ontario Reads debate sity Press book written by Al Evans, suicide people and what can be done to ease the was decided on a pleasant March evening expert and professor situation, which Goodchild-Southwind with Chee Chee, A Study of Aboriginal Sui- emeritus at the Uni- noted during the panel discussions took the cide chosen as the panelist’s choice for the versity of Waterloo, life of yet another young teenaged Aborigi- region’s best book. Nominated by Mela- describes the life sto- nal girl that very morning. nie Goodchild-Southwind, a Herons of Pic ry of Benjamin Chee Besides the serious topic covered by River band member and Decade for Youth Chee, a First Nations Chee Chee, the Northwest Ontario Reads coordinator at Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, the artist who took his debate was an enjoyable outing, fi lled with book was described by panelist Esteban own life by suicide in laughter from the audience of about 100, Figueroa as a textbook that “everyone in 1977 at the age of 32, fun-fi lled discussions by the fi ve panel- northwest Ontario should read.” gives a history of Ab- ists about the pros and cons of each of the Figueroa emphasized during the panel original Canadians, fi ve books, which also included Alistair discussions that in order for the people of and presents many of Rick Garrick McLeod’s No Great Mischief, Varda Chee Chee, A Study of Aboriginal Suicide northwestern Ontario to make the next step the reasons why sui- Burstyn’s Water Inc., and Don S. Co- has been chosen as the Ontario Reads choice for the region’s best book. forward, they need to better understand cide is occurring at epidemic rates among chrane’s Die Laughing, and reenactments First Nations people, a process which Aboriginal Canadians. Having also written of scenes from each book performed by a ple, and is partly based on the World War would only be encouraged by a thorough about Aboriginal suicide, specifi cally an group of local highschool students. I exploits of Cpl. reading of Chee Chee. award-winning series of stories based on And my son Menowaywin was the of Wasauksing First Nation. Boyden – a He then gave the tie-breaking vote in visits to fi ve different First Nation commu- grand prize winner that evening, taking Metis writer – lost the Canada Reads title favour of Chee Chee after listening to the nities and interviews with people from two home a CBC Canada Reads bag fi lled with to Winnipeg author Miriam Toews, whose fi nal votes and comments from the other other First Nation communities, the discus- all fi ve of this year’s Canada Reads books, book A Complicated Kindness dealt with four panelists; Goodchild-Southwind and sion about Chee Chee piqued my curiosity one of which, Joseph Boyden’s Three Day the life of a 16-year-old girl growing up in David Peerla voting for Chee Chee and so intensely that I searched out the book as Road, also features the First Nations peo- a Mennonite community. May 2006 Anishinabek News Page 21

Aboriginal OntarioOpen for Business www.aboriginalontario.com A Special Report on Economic Development by and Million- dollar view for only $79

By Kevin Schofi eld NIPISSING FN – The newest hotel in the North Bay area of- fers a million-dollar view at very modest prices. “Our guests wake up to a spectacular view of Lake Nipiss- ing,” says owner Ron Avery, who opened Sundown Ridge 18 months ago. “It’s a relaxing stay here – it’s not simply just a hotel.” Avery, who along with wife Deborah, operates the new ten-room hotel perched on a bluff about 300 feet above Lake Nipissing, says he is starting to see a lot of First Nation people as customers. “People do not know that we are here and when they fi nd out that there is a Native-owned ho- tel in the city they tend to come to us. We make sure they have a good stay. We are a professional and legitimate hotel with excel- lent value.” Sundown Ridge, the new Native-owned hotel perched on a 300-foot bluff high above Lake Nipissing offers spectacular views from the balcony. Room rates start at $79, for which guests get sparkling new all our rooms have a private bal- would come in droves,” he year-round tourist market – the accommodation located con- cony. It’s a good price and an chuckles. Averys hope to add food ser- veniently close to Highway 17 excellent location,” says Ron. “Now we realize it’s a pro- vice for Sundown Ridge guests. West, complimentary coffee and “Once you come you will cess. You have to win people Meantime, he knows he’s in a muffi ns in the morning, and one want to spend two or three days over. It’s a big risk to take and highly-competitive industry. of the most spectacular views in here it’s so beautiful.” you have to take your chance if “All we need is a few more the region. Located on Nipissing The package they were offer- you feel you can do it. I have my guests a night and we will be First Nation territory, Sundown ing seemed like such a natural wife Deborah to help me and it’s more viable.” Ridge offers a tax-free advantage business winner that the Averys something we can do together.” Information about Sundown for First Nations customers, and, were surprised people didn’t Once marketing and pro- Ridge is available by call- says Ron Avery, “a home away beat their doors down when they motion help build up clientele ing toll-free 1-866-245-4133 Owner Ron Avery invites guests to from home.” We have a room opened. – largely by tapping into the or by e-mailing Ron Avery at experience the beauty and hospi- with a fi replace and Jacuzzi and “At fi rst we thought crowds Nipissing region’s burgeoning [email protected] tality of Sundown Ridge. Website offers virtual tour of aboriginal tourism businesses OTTAWA – The Virtual Tour of the world,” said Minister Pren- able them to tell their own sto- nal Trade Show, a web portal pation of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal Canada (VTAC), a tice. ries online, in real-time. launched by Indian and North- the economy. Both portals will new web portal which provides “It will help Aboriginal com- The Virtual Tour of Aborigi- ern Affairs Canada in March continue to expand to refl ect the an online showcase of Aborigi- munities and tourism businesses nal Canada will be rolled out in 2004 to connect Aboriginal busi- growing diversity of Aboriginal nal communities and Aboriginal to market themselves, in a num- three distinct phases. nesses and organizations with businesses in Canada. tourism businesses in Canada, ber of languages, to domestic The fi rst phase provides a international partners and buyers Funding for this project was was unveiled during the 2006 and international suppliers and directory of connected Aborigi- online. It is another example of provided by the Economic De- National Aboriginal Connectiv- wholesalers, including for key nal communities across Canada. an on-going partnership between velopment Branch of Indian and ity and E-Services Forum. events such as the upcoming Subsequent phases will be rolled the Government of Canada and Northern Affairs Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs 2010 Olympic Games.” out in later stages. national Aboriginal organiza- To fi nd out more about VTAC, Canada launched this new tool One of the main goals of the All phases will be co-devel- tions to apply technology to go to www.vtac-gvtac.ca on behalf of Hon. Jim Prentice, new portal is to help tourism oped with our Aboriginal, feder- support Aboriginal economic To fi nd out more about VTAS, Minister of Indian Affairs and marketers and their customers al, provincial and territorial part- development and to showcase go to www.vats.ca Northern Development and Fed- gain a better understanding of ners. Together, they will create a Aboriginal products and servic- To fi nd out more about the eral Interlocutor for Métis and the unique Aboriginal tourism comprehensive single window of es online. Aboriginal Canada Portal, go to Non-Status Indians. opportunities available in Can- information on Aboriginal com- Both portals were developed www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca “This new electronic gateway ada. Aboriginal communities munities and Aboriginal tourism by the Aboriginal Canada Portal For more information, con- allows users to virtually visit will be able to use this electronic development. Working Group as part of the tact: Media Relations Unit, Indi- connected Aboriginal communi- gateway to regularly update their VTAC is the tourism com- Government of Canada’s on-go- an and Northern Affairs Canada ties in Canada from anywhere in web information directly to en- panion to the Virtual Aborigi- ing efforts to expand the partici- at (819) 953-1160. Page 22 Entertainment

Last of the Mohicans depicted lots of tomahawk-wielding Indians and handsome buckskin-clad warriors. Hollywood can’t escape stereotypes By Edna H. King headdress, but still fought the law-abiding white hero. BEAUSOLEIL FN – Last January The New World, di- Little Big Man (starring Dustin Hoffman) saw the rected by Terrance Malick, opened to rave critical re- beloved Chief Dan George in a role of a grandfather views in theatres across North America. named Old Lodge Skins, Chief of the Cheyenne Tribe, Malick has tried to be politically correct on many who called themselves “The Human Beings.” things including hiring indigenous actors to play the Films like Little Big Man, and other movies such roles of the Powahatans, the Algonkian-speaking tribe as Cheyenne Autumn, A Man Called Horse and Danc- who occupied the coastal area of the mid-Atlantic. He es with Wolves used a narrative to attach Eurocentric tries to make his fi lm more realistic than any other Hol- values to Native acts which provided an accurate and lywood attempt to tell the story of Pocahontas. sympathetic treatment while at the same time stomping Media The new Hollywood stereotypes include the buffed, out their identity under European interpretation. But at glistening skin of long- haired handsome Native Amer- least, in most cases, Indians were portraying Indians. ican males and glowing, doe-eyed females who make Kevin Costner’s movie Dances with Wolves, made a Buying Services love with chaste smiles. This is a far cry from the Indi- breakthrough by allowing the Indians (Lakota) to dem- an side-kick who onstrate motive and emotion, thereby depicting them grunted one-lin- as human beings. Further, he went so far as allowing ers in affi rmation the Lakota to be geographically and culturally correct, (Neighbourhood) of his white part- even to the point of having Lakota language teachers ner’s masculinity on hand to help with pronunciation, and articulation. and heroism, and But it took Native writers and directors to bring Na- 4” x 12.85” who could whoop tive Americans into the 21st Century. blood-curdling One of the most dynamic Native American directors screams on cue. is Chris Eyre, a Cheyenne- Arapaho, raised in Klam- Indians fi rst ath, Oregon. In 1998 he produced and directed a fi lm appeared in the si- called Smoke Signals starring Adam Beach (Ojibwa), lent movies around Evan Adams (Coastal Salish) and Gary Farmer (Ca- The Indian stereotype became 1904. Most early yuga). Smoke Signals was written by Sherman Alexie a popular trademark appearing Westerns depicted (Spokane/Coeur d’Alene), a talented writer whose top- on everything from fruit crates to ashtrays. Hollywood’s ver- ics reveal a realistic, and at times humorous look at life sion of their life- on a reservation. style. Thus was born the romantic Indian, the symbol After Smoke Signals Eyre went on to later produce of integrity, stoicism, and idyllic love. Movies at this and direct Skins (based on the novel written by Paiute time included such titles as Silver Wing’s Dream, and writer Adrienne C. Louis), Skinwalkers (based on a A Squaw’s Love. “The Indian became the hero by sac- Tony Hillerman Novel) and A Thousand Roads, a fi lm rifi cing his or her life to save an unfortunate migrant he made for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the of the west. American Indian. America fell in love with the Indian, whose stereo- Other Native Americans who are now making typical head became a popular advertising trademark. feature-length fi lms include Randy Redroad (Chero- Companies believed that their labels were not inten- kee), Gary Farmer, and Shirley Cheechoo (Odawa), to tionally racist but legitimate ways to advertise fruit, name a few. Chris Eyre and a few others have orga- tobacco, and other merchandise. The images appeared nized a non-profi t group called the Native American on crates, cans, magazine covers, ashtrays and even on Producer’s Alliance to promote and support producers, writing tablets. Unfortunately, later the Indian head directors, writers, technicians and talent. Its aim is to also appeared on beer cans, jiggers, alcohol fl asks and involve Native Americans in key positions in produc- other images that promoted the stereotype of thedrunk- tions about Native Americans. en Indian. The New World aims to be the “true” story of Poca- By 1911, sympathy for the Indian began to wane. hontas and John Smith, depicting a 14-year-old Indi- In the silent fi lm Flaming Arrows, (Director, G. W. an girl saving, and then falling in love, with an older Griffi th) pioneers were attacked by Indians without white man. “Pocahontas” was a nickname, meaning warning, thus assuming the characteristics of another “the naughty one” or “spoiled child”. The stories say stereotype – the blood-thirsty savage. Indians became she became the hero of Euro-Americans as the “good the enemies that North America loved to hate. Indian,” one who saved the life of a white man. The For the next 50 years the average portrayal of In- truth of the matter is that the fi rst time John Smith told dians in Hollywood fi lms included a package that in- the story about this supposed rescue was 17 years after cluded tipis, horses, war-painted warriors, a buffalo it may have happened. In earlier accounts of his winter hunt, and on some occasions a stage-coach robbery. stay with Powhatan’s people, In these westerns the Indians had been the antagonists, Smith never mentioned who needed to be tamed in the settlers’ quest to claim such an incident. the Wild West. The roles of the Indians in these fi lms Someday, Hollywood were often played by Italians or other Europeans with will get it right. tanned skin tones. They grunted, wore head-dresses, In any case, sit back scalped settlers, and waved tomahawks at the camera. and see what the In the 1970’s Hollywood began to slightly change movie says to the image of the Native American once again. Billy you. Jack (starring Tom Laughlin) helped introduce the Shaman-type role. Billy Jack was a half-breed Chero- Edna King is kee who kicked and karate-chopped his enemies. In editor of a his other guise, fi lm-watchers also saw Billy Jack call Beausoleil First upon the spirit world by battling a poisonous snake to Nation community seek his vision. The fl ick may have hoped to obtain newsletter called empathy for the Indian, but for many depicted an anti- Wiigwaas hero, a bad guy who no longer wore buckskin and a D’Baajimowin. Chief Dan George Page 23 Intergovernmental Affairs

In Brief Drug companies tap into traditional knowledge Will polars bears be fi rst By Doug Belanger shaving millions of dollars and logical knowledge to pharmaceuti- its nature, traditional ecological Traditional ecological knowledge, perhaps years off the research and cal industries. knowledge belongs to communi- victims? specifi cally the knowledge of development phase for the phar- One recent study demonstrated ties which may cross present day Two U.S. explorers plan to start plants for medicinal purposes, has maceutical industry. that the base compound in most of international and national bound- a four-month summer expedition proven an effective tool in identi- It has been diffi cult to ascertain the top 150 commercial pharma- aries. to the North Pole next month to fying potentially valuable plants, the dollar value of traditional eco- ceuticals is also known and used Therefore, any rights to tradi- gather information on the habitat of in a comparable way by traditional tional ecological knowledge are an animal they believe could be the A CASE STUDY healers. collective. Who can claim owner- fi rst victim of global warming – the Pharmaceutical companies ship of the knowledge when that polar bear. utilize intellectual property rights knowledge has origins buried deep Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen Hemlock helps fi ght cancer laws that are based on narrowly- in the peoples’ history? Who can plan to travel 1,100 miles by foot defi ned, time-delineated rights assert an ownership right when the Ground hemlock is a low-grow- Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario. and canoe over the Arctic Ocean to granted to individuals or corpora- knowledge is shared collectively ing shrub that prefers the shade Sustainable harvesting of wild test the depth and density of the ice tions for new discoveries. among related communities? of sugar maple and yellow birch ground hemlock is required by the in summer in a mission sponsored Once an intellectual property Currently, there is limited or which is abundant within our ter- pharmaceutical industry based on by Greenpeace. According to some right expires, usually twenty years, no legal protection for traditional scientifi c predictions, the Arctic ritories. In 2002 ground hemlock U.S. Food and Drug Administra- attracted the attention of First Na- tion Regulations. Ground hem- the information falls into the pub- ecological knowledge related to Ocean could become ice-free in the lic domain. Traditional ecological medical, scientifi c and commer- summer within a hundred years. tions and others in the Ontario lock was the plant identifi ed by region as pharmaceutical compa- the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- knowledge is not protected under cial value of plants, animals and Polar bears are losing weight intellectual property rights. By ecosystems. as their hunting grounds melt away, nies from Quebec, New Bruns- tration to establish rules and regu- making it harder for them to hunt wick and Prince Edward Island lations governing pharmaceutical seals, experts say. The polar bear moved in to the Ontario region. companies use of wild harvesting population fell 14 percent to just Much of the initial harvesting in to supply their production needs. 950 in the 10 years to 2004, accord- 2003 was conducted on private Under sustainable harvesting ing to Greenpeace and the Natural lands as there were no legal in- guidelines, no more than three Resources Defense Council. struments for access to ground years’ growth should be harvest- hemlock on Provincial Crown ed from a branch and not every Lands. By 2004 harvesting on branch on a plant may be harvested Staff Provincial Crown lands started to within any given year. Individual occur and continued throughout plants should be harvested only Allan Dokis the 2005 harvesting season. once every three years or more. Director Taxanes, specifi cally paclitax- The sustainable harvesting pro- [email protected] el, are extracted from tocol developed and Jason Laronde the ground hemlock approved by govern- Resource Management Council for the manufacture ments and industry Coordinator of cancer drugs used is still evolving but [email protected] in chemotherapy. Pa- could be compared clitaxel is known as a to trimming a cedar Ground hemlock grows by spreading along the ground. The foliage and Sandra Restoule small twigs are collected for their medicinal properties. Treaty Research Clerk Active Pharmaceuti- hedge . With a cedar [email protected] cal Ingredient (API). hedge you only trim APIs are living organ- the last two to three Nadine Roach isms which have been years’ growth and the Forestry Coordinator identifi ed to success- cedar responds with [email protected] fully combat and in Ground hemlock increased growth and Yves Chenier some cases destroy density. Policy Analyst other living organisms which may On the other hand, some com- [email protected] be life-threatening, such as can- panies like Bristol Meyers Squibb cer. have all their paclitaxel needs Barb Naveau There are fewer than one hun- supplied by a plantation produc- Forestry Assistant [email protected] dred APIs identifi ed in the world tion model. today and half of those can be ar- Ground hemlock seedlings Kerry Colnar tifi cially created through special- raised in tree nurseries are planted Operations Support Offi cer ized laboratories. Based on phar- in large fi elds and then allowed [email protected] maceutical industry projections in to grow for a specifi ed number of the early 1990’s, ground hemlock years and then harvested. China, biomass demand would continu- one of the largest producers of Website ally increase and businesses in- paxclitaxel for the world market, Participants brainstorm at the Aboriginal Youth Involvement in Forestry volved with the production of the is developing large plantation- Think Tank in Sault Ste Marie, May 4-5, 2006. Participants included fi nal product would enjoy stable models to meet world demand. First Nations, industry and both levels of government. All agree that the prices. All species of ground Initial projections by the in- number of youth choosing forestry as a career path is dwindling and the hemlock have taxanes. dustry and the prices available recruitment is high on their list of priorities. The taxanes found in ground in 2002 suggested harvesters, hemlock were initially found in harvesting companies and value- the Pacifi c yew tree. The Pacifi c added processing would be profi t- yew tree was over-harvested in able. http://www.wigwamen.com the 1980’s almost to the point of In 2004, prices for ground being placed on the endangered hemlock and the fi nal product pa- Wigwamen species list in the U.S.. clitaxel started a downward trend. Other species of ground hem- In 2002 paclitaxel was selling for lock containing taxanes growing $650,000 U.S. for one kilogram in the wild in South America, of the fi nal product, whereas in Southeast Asia, India, Pakistan 2005 the same kilogram of pacli- Wigwamen Incorporated is On- and China were also being threat- taxel could be purchased for less en by over-harvesting. In some than $300,000 U.S. tario’s oldest and largest urban cases the countries had no regu- Rising transportation and en- Native housing provider which lations and whole plant extraction ergy costs in wild harvesting op- is based in Toronto. They have was occurring to meet market de- erations combined with increased excellent links on their website mand. The only large wild stands plantation production models Dokis elects fi rst woman Chief to many other websites for hous- of ground hemlock available for means the ground hemlock in- ing, sports, political organiza- First-time councillor Tina Restoule, left, Dokis’ fi rst woman Chief Denise commercial harvest in the world dustry is facing many of the same Restoule, and incumbent councillor Roger Restoule celebrate Chief tions, media, criminal justice, today may be found in Nova Sco- challenges as other forest-related Restoule’s victory on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Missing are councillors Indian Act plus much more. tia, Prince Edward Island, New industries in Northern Ontario. Tim Restoule, Leonard Dokis and Derek Restoule. The new council takes offi ce May 21, 2006. Page 24 Anishinabek News May 2006

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