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Fulfilling Riel's Dream ISSUE NO. 73, MIDWINTER 2012 MÉTISVOYAGEUR Fulfilling Riel’s Dream very year, Métis from across the Day events. Although Louis Riel Day progress the Métis people are making in E Homeland, honour the anniversary of commemorates one of the great tragedies fulfilling Louis Riel’s dream of the Métis the unjust execution of Louis Riel on of Canadian history, it is also a day to taking their rightful place within November 16, 1885, by holding Louis Riel celebrate Métis culture and the continuing Confederation. More on pages 12-14. The Todmorden Colour Guard leads a march from the steps of the Legislative Building at Queen’s Park to the Northwest Rebellion Monument on Louis Riel Day, November 16th. A VIBRANT LEST WE SENATOR MANITOBA CULTURE FORGET SCOFIELD MÉTIS Métis Community Métis veterans participate WWII Veteran, Métis Government of Manitoba Festivals across province in Remembrance Day Senator Dies at 87 signs harvesting rights celebrate our heritage Ceremonies agreement with MMF Page 7 Page 11 Page 19 Page 5 40025265 MÉTIS VOYAGEUR 2 Midwinter 2012, Issue no. 73 AROUND THE MNO CONGRATULATIONS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THE Fundraising on the MÉTIS golf links VOYAGEUR LATE FALL 2012, NO. 73 his past June, the Métis This very successful event was Nation of Ontario (MNO) to raise funds for bursaries and Produced by T the Métis Nation of Ontario Geraldton-Greenstone Métis scholarships to benefit youth in Communications Branch Council was a major sponsor of the Greenstone area. We are the Confederation College always pleased to take part in Sam Baynham Scholarship Golf Tournament. this yearly event. Mike Fedyk Linda Lord Marc St. Germain contributors Proud Dad Anne Trudel Métis Barbaranne Wright Paige Daniel Rivers, born June Chris Paci 12, 2012, and weighing in at 6 lbs. student Donn Fowler poses with her dad, Peter Rivers of Mike Fedyk Windsor, ON. achieves Raymond Tremblay Richard Cuddy Valerie-Rose Jean Gordon gradu- Sam Baynham ated June 8th, 2012, from the Uni- versity of Toronto as a pharmacist. To submit stories She is the daughter of Irene and Allan and pictures contact: Gordon (Vice-president, MNO Métis Voyageur Greenstone Métis Council). Born and Métis Nation of Ontario raised in Geraldton with her brother from left: William “Torch” Gordon, Brian Burgess, Ted Pile and 500 Old St. Patrick St., Unit D Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4 Scott, Valerie attended B.A. Parker Bob Velanoft at the Confederation College Golf Tournament. E-mail: [email protected] Public School and Geraldton Com- Phone: 1-800-263-4889 posite High School. Fax: 613-722-4225 “Val”, as everyone calls her, began OBITUARY working as a cashier at a corner store The next at the age of eleven. She eventually Voyageur deadline: owned and managed her own ice Shirley L. Corriveau Janaury 14, 2013 cream shop for three years before (née Dumont) deciding upon a degree profession. 1948-2012 PUBLICATION #: Promoted Desiring to help her community, PM 40025265 Val first considered being a pediatri- The Métis Nation of Ontario cian and attended the University of he family announces with Diane Danis (Florian) of Field, (MNO) would like to join Emery Western Ontario where she studied T sorrow, her death in Sudbury, Roger Corriveau (Christine) of and Maureen Gervais in congratu- health and pharmaceutical sciences Friday, May 11, 2012 at the age of Welland and Paulette Turnbull lating their son, Grant Gervais, for three years. She was then accepted 64 years. Daughter of the late (Dave) of Ottawa. Dear sister on his promotion to “Sergeant” for at the Leslie Dan School of Pharmacy Hector Dumont and the of Jim Dumont (Diane), Peel Regional Police. at the University of Toronto where she late Doria (née Dusome) David Dumont (Jeanette), Grant completed 20 years in studied for a further four years, and Dumont. Wife of the Rita Dumont, Stella the Canadian Army and was hon- graduated as a pharmacist. late George Cameron Dumont (Gilbert) all of ourably discharged as a Warrant Valerie’s steadfast perseverance and the late Oscar Cor- St-Charles, Kenneth Officer. After the army, he was and determination were rewarded by riveau. Loving mother Dumont of Sudbury and employed by the Peel Regional success and she is grateful to those of Mario Germain (Anita) Steve Dumont (Sylvia) of Police where he now serves. who helped ease the financial bur- of Barrie, Diane Malette Warren. Lovingly remem- His mother, father, brother den: The Métis Nation of Ontario (Richard) of Hanmer, Karen bered by 16 grandchildren, 5 Murray and sister Leanne, are very bursaries; and, Aboriginal Grants for Hykin (Brian) of Chelmsford, great grandchildren and many proud of their Métis son and Health Education from the Govern- Joyce Cameron (Terry Rand) of nieces, nephews, extended family brother. Congratulations Grant! ment of Ontario. Wahnapitae and step mother of and friends. HOLIDAY SEASON | MÉTIS SANTA CLAUS BY-ELECTION AGA Métis Claus is A great coming to town Métis anta Claus isn’t coming to town; he’s already here and he’s gathering SMétis. In private life his name is Raymond Tremblay, but in the By Ken Simard Christmas season he becomes Santa’s Captain of the Hunt, Region 2 representative in eastern Ontario. You might meet him almost any- o all Métis citizens who missed where (right top), such as with the Tthe 19th AGA: you have missed Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, and Region 5 the best one yet. All the activities Cindy Smith, Executive Director of were great. The accommodation, the Caring and Sharing Exchange, a By-election food, meetings, and workshops were charity located in Ottawa, with a the best. mission to serve all residents who Results I want to express my thanks for face economic hardship, regardless the enjoyment and laughter at the of age, ethnicity, creed or culture. By Paul Devillers Kiwanis Community Theatre. It was If you are very, very, good, you Chief Electoral Officer a pleasure to see such a good turnout might even see his smiling face on sharing our pride with performers the Honourable Peter MacKay’s Paul Devillers, Chief Electoral Offi- like James Kirkham, the Métis Christmas card (right bottom). The cer, has declared Denis Juliette the Dancers, and the Métis Fiddler Quar- MNO would like to thank the Hon- winner of the Region 5 By-election tet. The presentation of the Volunteer ourable Peter MacKay for sharing with 334 votes. Maurice Sarrazin of the Year Award is always inspiring. this photo with us, and Madeleine received 293 votes. I also want to thank all the organ- Ashe, Personal Assistant to Peter izers for their time and hard work MacKay, Minister of National Denis, Juliette - 334 putting this AGA together. My family Defence for her assistance. Sarrazin, Maurice - 293 really enjoyed it. MÉTIS VOYAGEUR Midwinter 2012, Issue no. 73 3 MÉTIS NATION NEWS POWLEY DAY | SEPTEMBER 19 POWLEY DAY | SEPTEMBER 19 Steve Powley at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2003. 2013 AGA in Ottawa Ottawa Regional & High Land Waters Métis Councils to co-host Powley n October 13, the Provisional “We are very pleased that the two coun- major fur trade route. Council of the Métis Nation of cils in Region 6 have stepped forward to pro- “Ottawa has a lot to offer,” explained Dan Personal sacrifice and OOntario (PCMNO) accepted a pro- vide the MNO with this opportunity,” stated Gilbeau, President of the MNO Ottawa Métis commitment to the ongoing posal from the MNO Ottawa Regional and MNO President, Gary Lipinski. “Ottawa is a Regional Council, “and we are excited to struggle for Métis rights High Land Waters Métis Councils that beautiful city with great venues for AGA invite all MNO citizens to the national capi- Ottawa serve as the location for the 2013 events, including several with important ties tal. We plan on making sure that the MNO’s Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Annual to the Métis Nation.” Among the locations of twentieth anniversary AGA is an event to By Gary Lipinski General Assembly (AGA). The AGA is sched- special interest to Métis are the Supreme remember!” President, Métis Nation of Ontario uled for August 24-26, 2013, and the 2013 Court of Canada building, where the Powley The MNO has already started work on AGA marks the twentieth anniversary of the decision was announced; the stunning securing venues for meetings and accom- s many of you are aware, Wednesday, Sep- MNO, which was formed in 1993. It also Museum of Civilization in nearby Gatineau, modations and will be making more tember 19, 2012, marked the ninth marks the tenth anniversary of the historic which was designed by Métis architect Dou- announcements about the AGA in the com- anniversary of the Supreme Court deci- R v Powley Supreme Court of Canada case glas Cardinal; the Aboriginal Veterans Mon- ing months. sion in R. v. Powley. The ground breaking that affirmed Métis harvesting rights. ument; and, the Ottawa River, which was a ∞ decision ushered in a whole new era of A Métis rights in Ontario and across the Métis Homeland. Especially important at this RIDEAU HALL | MÉTIS HISTORY time of the year are the Métis harvesting rights, which are now recognized by the Province of Ontario through our harvesting agreement. Take time to reflect on the pride that each of us feels when we look at what has been accom- plished. Take time to enjoy, participate in organized events, and be proud to be Métis! This fall, as you participate in the harvest or in MNO Community Council events celebrat- ing the harvest season I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on how the Powley decision has raised the profile of the Métis, and con- tributed to the recognition of our rights as a distinct Aboriginal people within Canada.
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