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THE SPEAKER’S WEEKEND eekender EDITION WVol. 18 – No. 47 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 Visit us on Exploration continues on geothermal energy project Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter

COBALT - The possibility of drawing energy from old silver mine shafts is still being explored. Temiskaming Rift Valley Aspiring Geopark repre- sentative Graham Gambles met with Cobalt council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting to report on the progress to date in examining whether it is possible.

Evaluation of underdeveloped geological resour-

Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe ces is part of the Geopark’s activities that will help the organization achieve full recognition in the UNESCO Global Geopark initiative, Gambles explained October 1. To determine the potential for a geothermal energy project in the Cobalt and Coleman Town- ship area, Gambles arranged a site visit by Univer- sity of Guelph geothermal researcher Professor MADD ABOUT THE CAUSE Mostafa Elsharqawy, Gambles told council, add- Supporters of the campaign against impaired driving stepped behind bars and “earned” their release by soliciting ing that the university is linked to Temiskaming donations for MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Pictured above at the October 19 jail-a-thon were, from through its management of the New Liskeard Agri- left, Dan Dawson, chair of the Temiskaming area Crime Stoppers group; Gina Lawrence of Walmart, where the cultural Research Station. fundraiser was staged; and Caitlin Johnston of the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department. Funds will support MADD Canada awareness initiatives in Temiskaming. MADD itself turns 30 this year. (Sta photo by Diane Johnston) Continued on 3a DID YOU GET The Speaker THIS WEEK? Here are some of the stories in our October 23 edition… • Anthony Rota returns as MP in the October 21 Ontario Northland Transportation Commission. • Cobalt council has stated its support for the federal election joining Prime Minister Justin • Temiskaming Shores and Temagami are preparing Temiskaming Shores and Area Physician Recruitment Trudeau in a minority government. to share building inspection services. and Retention program. • Area o cials are backing a call for the provincial • NDP’s Charlie Angus wins a sixth term as Timmins- • Joseph Dube is elected as Cobalt’s new councillor. government to appoint a local representativeSpeaker to the James Bay MP. • The New Liskeard Cubs are out of last place in the Great North Midget League and are now tied for See Get Active fires Speaker a new round. Sports WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 Three Speaker Sports THE TEMISKAMING fourth. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 THE TEMISKAMING in • The city welcomes the new recreation director, three SPEAKER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 Mathew Bahm. (H.S.T. included) 1C $1.75 per single copy Cubs riding Vol. 114 – No. 37 www.northernontario.caSPEAKER streak after • The New Liskeard Lions rally for silver at the Porcupine weekend wins Booking the move Fifth term Steven Larocque Speaker Editor tourney. Rota returning to TEMISKAMING SHORES – Three con-con secutive wins can do a lot for a team. The New Liskeard Cubs are out of City library last place in the Great North Midget • The City library is moving into the former New Parliament Hill League (GNML) and are now tied for fourth. Darlene Wroe Temiskaming Shores council has yet to decide the fate of the existexist- Speaker Reporter They have the second and third highest scorers in the league after ing New Liskeard library branch building. The city’s new library is preparing for NORTH BAY - Anthony Rota won an- seven games. expected to open next spring. (Sta Photo) Liskeard medical clinic in 2020. other term as MP in the October 21 And con dence is back. Ian McDonald, goalie Zack Prusky and Kaelan Chief of the Cubs (from the left) look to corral a loose puck in rst period action federal election, joining Prime Minis- “Three in a row and they start bebe- Diane Johnston ter Justin Trudeau in a minority gov- lieving they can beat teams, you Friday at The Shep. New Liskeard poured it on against the Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves, winning 15-1. (Sta photo by Diane Speaker Reporter new home in 2020 Johnston) ernment. know con dence is good,” said New “And we’ve come across some interesting Speculation exists about how long Liskeard head coach Steve Polyblank. TEMISKAMING SHORES – The shelves may be nds. ‘Oh, we didn’t know we had that.’” for special programs. the government will last because it is “It’s fun for them to come to the rink • People joined the fth and nal fun run/walk of the looking a little bare in the coming months at The big move to the new library’s location on A room will be set aside for the digital creator in a minority position, but Rota em- now for the last few games which is Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard is slated phasized that the upcoming term will Anthony Rota, MP Temiskaming Shores’ two library branches. and associated programs. There will also will be Nipissing-Timiskaming fun for all of us, it’s really nice.” But it’s necessary to weed out the colleccollec- for early in 2020. a small study/meeting space as well as admin- be one of working with other parties The Cubs got their rst win on City welcomes new rec director tions as the Haileybury and New Liskeard In September, Venasse Building Group of istrative oces. and Canadians across the country. Thanksgiving weekend against the The Nipissing-Timiskaming MP, who branches consolidate their holdings and prepre- North Bay began renovations to transform the Six public access computer stations are North Bay Major Midget Trappers. Diane Johnston former medical clinic into a library. Get Active in Temiskaming series in a new theme, pare to move into a single location in New planned. Visitors will also be able to plug in is 58 and speaks four languages, obtained 18,101 of 45,173 votes In an interview earlier this month, Bahm said Rebecca Hunt They followed that up with a 15-1 Speaker Reporter Liskeard, said Rebecca Hunt, library CEO and head librarian. Hunt said the entrance will oer a couple of their own mobile devices to use. (uno cial result) in the riding which stretches from Mattawa to he was still getting to know Temiskaming Shores. Temiskaming Shores and includes North Bay. shellacking of the Sudbury Minor “We’re nding quite a few items that we think are mis led, es-es comfy chairs, a table and perhaps even a coee The bulk of the library’s collection – includ- A community’s assets can sometimes be over- Conservative candidate Jordy Carr was well behind in second Midget Wolves October 18 and then TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s new recrea- pecially in non- ction,” she said. station. ing junior and young adult titles, ction and looked by people who live there, he said. place. She was closely followed by New Democratic Party candi- got by the North Bay Minor Midget tion director has Northern roots and prairie ex- The children’s section will be housed upstairs, non- ction, and local history materials – will be date Rob Boulet. In distant nishes were Green Party candidate Trappers 5-3 on October 20. perience. “You forget the opportunities that are avail- together with a separate room that will be used on the lower level. Hunt and Harvest. able because they’re always in front of you.” Alex Gomm and People’s Party candidate Mark King. “It’s exceptionally nice for the kids,” Mathew Bahm grew up in North Bay and at- Hunt said there will be seating and tables Rota saw the issues of jobs, the economy, seniors’ issues, and said Polyblank in a telephone interinter- tended the University of Waterloo, where he But because they’re new to him, he said he can the environment as topping concerns of voters during the 40- view Oct. 21. earned a degree in recreation and business stud- oer a fresh perspective. where library users can spread day campaign. “Of course it’s nice for me too, I want ies. His previous experience was in a much smaller out to do homework, for ex- community. ample, or read newspapers. “I feel honoured that the people of Nipissing-Timiskaming are to win, I don’t like losing,” said the He spent the last six years as facility operations Mathew Bahm TOPPING THE POLLS allowing me to represent them in Ottawa for another term,” said coach. manager in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, a community of But despite its size, he said Whitewood – like She sees positives in the li- Rota in a telephone interview in the early hours of Tuesday, Oc- There are some players who’ve about 1,000 just o the TransCanada Highway about 65 many communities in Saskatchewan – oered a commun- brary’s relocation to its new The lines were long and loud at English Catholic Central School (ECCS) when students cast their tober 22. been with the team “for three years kilometres from the Manitoba border. ity centre that included an arena and of course a curling home. ballots in a mock federal election vote late last week. Overseeing the voting were Grade 4 students, He said the campaign went well and he is “very proud of all that have been taking it on the chin On October 1, he was ocially named Temiskaming rink. It also ran a campground, ball diamonds and a heated Materials will no longer have from left, Maddy Dufresne-Falls, Avery Goetz and Daniel Addison. ECCS was among some 9,500 the people who worked in this campaign. It is probably the best and it was nice to see them get three Shores’ recreation director. He takes over from long-time outdoor pool. to be ordered and transferred Assante Capital Management Ltd. schools across Canada that staged their own votes in an e ort coordinated by the CIVIX organization between two branches, re- campaign I ever had.” in a row,” said Polyblank. rec director Tammie Caldwell, who retires at the end of the There was a strong community spirit, he said, and living to stimulate interest in the electoral system. And the students’ choice? ECCS students would also have ducing delays for library users, “Who knows, con dence is a big month. and working there was “a fun experience.” elected Liberal Anthony Rota in Nipissing-Timiskaming. But students then diverged from the actual she said. thing in the game and you keep gogo- polls, with Green candidate Alex Gomm running a close second and followed by the New Democrat, PROGRAMMING ing, you never know.” Conservative and People’s Party candidates. (Sta photo by Diane Johnston) Overall square footage in CUBS 5 TRAPPERS 3 the single new location will be Sunday in Témiscaming, Quebec, a little less than the combined New Liskeard pulled ahead 2-0 in the total now available in the two Democratic Party caucus. It has shrunk from 44 in rst period on goals by Zachery La-La But while the win was a repeat 2015 to a projected 24. Breaking the ice The exterior looks the same, but renovations are underway inside the former medical clinic in New Liskeard to transform it into Temiskamingbranches. joie and Dean Chitaroni. NDP’s Angus back in Timmins-James Bay But the new location will of- The campaign of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh “really for Angus, he’ll return to a House of Helpers went to Tyson Bradford Shores’ new library. (Sta photo by Diane Johnston) Diane Johnston Commons under a Liberal minority took o” in the week and a half to two weeks prior to rst, Nolan Fong in the fer more space to expand both and Lajoie. the number of programs the Speaker Reporter government. the election, Angus said. Lions rally for silver second. “But I think a lot of votes had already been locked The lone goal in the second was library can oer and their var- In speaking to the riding’s voters, scored by North Bay’s Chase Lefebvre. “On Saturday we played “we certainly felt that people were down at that point,” he said. some of our best hockey of the year especially in the semi nal iety, she said. DISTRICT – “It was a good night for us,” The biggest loss for the NDP came in Quebec, Benjamin White scored twice for not believing what they were hearing at Porcupine tourney game against Schumacher,” said Fleury. She said it will also open new said New Democrat Charlie Angus on where it dropped from 16 seats in 2015 to one. At New Liskeard in the third, assisting opportunities for partnerships coming out of Ottawa,” he said. The Lions doubled-up on the host Porcupine Gold Kings 6-3 the morning after winning a sixth term the same time, the Liberals lost ve seats and the were Kaelan Chief, Bradford and Steven Larocque with schools. In 2015, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau in the afternoon game. as Timmins-James Bay’s MP. Conservatives, two. The Bloc Québécois, by contrast,Jackson Buam. Speaker Editor She envisions more class vis- In preliminary results posted by won “such a convincing mandate based Nic Caron, Hunter Rheaume, Caron again and Tommy Pichette on so many progressive promises, and I rose from 10 seats to 32. North Bay kept pace with markers its and greater use of the digit- with what would prove to be the winner all scored in the rst Elections Canada, Angus received think people were feeling that they were What happened in Quebec is unfortunate, by Chase Thompson and Lefebvre. TIMMINS – Porcupine and Timmins are known for their gold but al creator program by high 14,357 votes, or almost 40 per cent of all not being heard.” said Angus, because the province’s controversial Buam scored into the empty net for the New Liskeard Lions silver was a decent nd. period. school students. Robert A. Nicholls, CPA, CA, CFP Ivan Dewar Erik Nicholls, CFP, B.Sc. (Fin) ballots cast in the sprawling riding. Charlie Angus, MP As he talked to voters, Angus said he secularism bill banning the wearing of religious with 19 seconds left in regulation, The Abitibi-Témiscamingue Hyundai Midget BB team took a Francis Charland added a marker in the second and Rivet For sta, she said all its be- “We had really great teams right across Timmins-James Bay heard about “really meat and potatoes symbols by some civil servants put the issue of Carter Richmond assisting. break from league action October 18-20 to compete in the Por- scored in the third. hind-the-scenes work, such the region, and the results showed. We race “front and centre” during the campaign in that Saturday night the Lions dropped the Schumacher Cubs 5-2 issues,” such as the housing crisis, fentanyl and The Cubs took 24 minutes in penalpenal- cupine Ice Breaker Tournament. as processing interlibrary loan received our mandate from the furthest province. ties, the Trappers 22. “All in all it was a pretty good weekend,” said Lions head coach in a penalty free game for New Liskeard, “the rst time this year,” requests and preparing new di culty accessing dental care. “I think we’re going to have to reect on what north of Ontario, all the way down to the farm belt.” CUBS 15 WOLVES 1 Dom Fleury. noted the coach. materials for lending, will be He said people wanted Ottawa to reect on the happened in Quebec because the rise of the Bloc is, I Conservative Kraymr Grenke was a distant second, struggles they’re facing “and I think that’s why we Friday at the Don Shepherdson Me-Me “The rst two games we thought we played pretty well, a cou- “We were aggressive on the puck, not taking any shifts o, it centralized in one spot. with 9,784 votes, or 27 per cent of the riding’s support. don’t think, a positive thing for Canada. It’s disturbing.”morial Arena everything went right was a complete game from start to nish,” said Fleury. have a minority government, and people supported He said he hopes it’s not tied to “a backlash against ple of miscues in both those games cost us,” he said in an email A single location will make Financial Peace of Mind Starts at Assante Close behind him was Liberal Michelle Boileau, with me, I think, because they recognize in a minority for New Liskeard. interview. Sunday afternoon it was a rematch with Kap and this time library operations more e- 9,457 votes (26 per cent). Renaud Roy of the People’s racialized people, but we shall see.” government you’re going to want people with “Friday night they were fantastic. I The Lions took on the Kapuskasing Icehawks in game one of New Liskeard was blanked 3-0. cient and enable new materi- Party of Canada, with 1,244 votes, and Max Kennedy experience.” don’t want to say that Sudbury is that “Unfortunately we took way too many sel sh penalties in the als to hit the shelves faster, she the round robin, losing 2-1 on Friday. With the opening of a new library in New Liskeard, the Haileybury branch of the city’s library is slated to close. Discussions are underway of the Green Party, with 1,226 votes – each received Angus is also a member of a much smaller New bad or they’re not a good team, we nal game,” said the coach. said. about 3.4 per cent of the total vote tally – rounded Hunter Huppe got the lone NL goal in the second period, un- with Northern College on establishing a satellite library for the public at its Haileybury campus. (Sta Photo) just played exceptionally well,” said “Five-on- ve we played really well, we had a breakaway when She anticipated that the out the ballot. assisted. Polyblank. Friday night they were edged 4-3 by the Schumacher Cubs. we were down 1-0. If we scored there I think it would have move would be complete by Goal scorers were Hunter Rheaume and Jacob Rivet in the turned the momentum in our favour.” the end of April. 11 Armstrong St., New Liskeard 705-647-6838 • 1-877-850-6838

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HUNTERS AND GATHERERS Leaves were still on the trees along the’ route for the fi fth and fi nal event of this year’s Get Active in Temiskaming series October 20. The season-ender was moved up almost a month from previous years, when snow was sometimes on the ground for the so-called Chilly Run. One constant remained – at the end of the walks and runs, participants could warm up with a bowl of chili. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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Local schools where students and the public can gather to hear the presentation include Timiskaming District Secondary School, Englehart High School, and Kerns Public School. Students and adults who attend the presentation will hear from Williams about what is involved in achieving peak personal performance. These qualities include endurance, persistence and the ability to overcome obstacles. Williams will draw on his own experiences from which he has concluded that success is built on using effective judgment, skill and knowledge. He will also share with audiences methods to manage emotional energy for yourself and with others. Along with his approach to achieving peak performance, he also addresses environmental stewardship, leadership, the future, and risk management. As well as being an astronaut who has had three space walks and has participated in two shuttle missions, Williams is a for- ALARMING INFO mer healthcare chief executive officer. He has shown leadership If a fire breaks out at your home in the middle of the night, do you have a plan for a safe, quick exit? through developing a culture of innovation, best practices, fiscal Planning was a focus of the Fire Prevention Week display by Temiskaming Shores Fire Department responsibility, and patient-centred care. in New Liskeard October 9. Dropping by the display in the RONA parking lot were the Knott family Williams also has authored books which outline his insights. – Harley Township firefighter Kyle holding future firefighter Walker, 2, and seven-month-old Lincoln with mom Jessica. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston) Temagami Family Health Team Submitted by Ellen Ibey Exploration continues on Health Literacy…..Why it should be important to you! Have you ever been confused by what your healthcare provider is saying? Have you ever asked a question and not understood the answer? Have you ever not asked a question because you were anxious or embarrassed? geothermal energy project YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Continued from A Front create a successful geothermal in the design of the project, What is Health Literacy? Elsharqawy made a tour of heating/cooling system for making it possible to use the Health literacy means using many different skills to get, understand, former mine sites, in company most of the community’s pub- system in other hard rock min- communicate and use information to make informed decisions about your health and find your way through the health care system. with Gambles, and retired min- lic and private buildings. It was ing communities. ing instructor Don Hillier. estimated a geothermal energy Partners are needed, and For example, you are using health literacy skills when you: “The associated tunnels and system would save 50 per cent Temiskaming Geopark would Follow instructions for taking your medications stopes of mined veins today on the combined costs of heat- be the not-for-profit partner. Prepare before a test or surgery hold huge reserves of water ing and air conditioning com- Other potential partners have • Act on medical advice and filling out medical forms with geothermal potential, to pared to a fossil fuel system. also been identified, and Co- Understand treatments and medical terms a depth of 100 metres (on av- Because the potential proj- balt has been identified as a Find and use health information Know where to go to get health services from home or in the erage) below the community,” ect would be in a hard rock set- potential municipal partner. Gambles outlined. community ting rather than a coal mining The town would not be ex- “The professor noted that Ask questions and advocating for yourself or your family member operation, it would be unique pected to provide funding, the presence of Cobalt Lake, Tips to Improve your health literacy: and could be considered for said Gambles. contaminated though it may • Bring your questions so you can remember everything. Write down funding from Natural Scienc- An envisioned one-year pilot be, is in the middle of the com- what your provider tells you munity and the waters also es and Engineering Research project that could extend to Bring all of your medications, including vitamins and any over-the- hold great potential for energy Council of Canada because it five years would range in cost counter or herbal remedies reserves.” would mean the development from $20,000 for one year to If you can, bring a family member or trusted friend along to help you of new management practices $5 million for five years. remember what your health care provider says He continued that evalua- • Ask questions if you do not understand. If you are still not sure about tions of both underground and the message, ask your health care provider to repeat using everyday surface waters would have to NOTICE FROM THE Celebration language be undertaken to identify any COBALT SILVERLAND Repeat the information you hear in your own words Of Life for limits to energy exploitation. CEMETERY BOARD Stress or how you’re feeling can affect your ability to understand and act on Gambles noted in his presen- All persons having solar health information. tation that there are buildings Joan lights, potted plants, Health literacy applies to everyone! The better your understanding of health in the downtown core which Sutton plastic owers and/or information, the better you will be able to manage your health and move have stopes under them that at the First ornaments on gravesites through the health care system more easily. are filled with water. Baptist Church The deeper Menago Shaft in are asked to remove these in New Liskeard The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team ... Coleman Township (near the items from the site by committed to keeping you as healthy as possible! at 11 a.m. on Colonial Adit site which is used October 31st, 2019. Any Ref: UHN Patient and Family Education Program for public tours in the summer) November items not removed by was visited. 1st. Luncheon that date will be removed There are also deeper shafts will be served. by the caretaker and in the Brady section of Coleman Committal to all broken items will be Township, the group noted. follow at Valley disposed of. Gambles told council mem- View Cemetery. Call for information: 17 O’Connor Drive, P.O. Box 98, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0 bers that Cobalt appears to 705-647-2508. Tel: 705.569.3244 Fax: 705.569.2610 have all features needed to

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November Recycling Dates: Tuesday, ovember , and ovember , Spooky dental Autumn Fire Safety - Heating your Home Most Important heck all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they work, and change the batteries It is the law for all ntario homes to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping lowdown areas This covers single family, semi-detached and town homes, DISTRICT (Special) - Hallow- “Sour candies are even more loot until after a meal to limit whether owner-occupied or rented een used to offer the prospect dangerous because the acid that chances of overdoing the candy. • ave a useable fire etinguisher available. Central Heating of so much illicit fun – a few makes them tart can also erode • Eating cheese before your et your central heating system cleaned, inspected and serviced by a scares, a little minor vandalism, enamel.” treats provides “a protective, certified A heating venting and air conditioning contractor every and the excuse to eat a lot of It offered some “good news” for vitamin-rich coating on your year before using it candy, guilt-free. chocolate lovers. teeth.” If you have a gas heater make sure that you have a sufficient quantity But it’s now 2019. “Plain chocolate dissolves • Nuts are a healthy, more of fully functioning carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home The association representing quickly in the mouth which tooth-friendly snack. ee all ammable materials away from your furnace. his includes some 9,000 Ontario dentists is lessens the chance of causing • Chewing sugar-free gum is clothing, paint products, toxic materials, cardboard and more offering its own list of tricks to cavities. But it’s still sugary, so also great “for your teeth and Fireplaces and Woodstoves avoid dental damage as the an- try to eat it in moderation.” your breath.” • ave heating aliances serviced and chimney ues eamined for defects nual treat-fest approaches. So what’s a candy lover to do? • And don’t forget to floss. • ave firelaces and firelace damers checked. The ODA offers the following “Floss is boss, so use it every The Ontario Dental Association • irelaces should be equied with an aroriate screen or glass (ODA) is doing so with all ages suggestions: day to get any leftover debris enclosure to revent sarks from ying out. in mind. • Swish with water after eating from in between your teeth.” • Wood burning stoves should be eamined and the ue and chimney In a pre-Halloween press re- treats to wash away the sugar • Wait 30 minutes before brush- checked for creosote buildup reosote is a deposit from smoke that lease, it acknowledges that and acid. ing to prevent damage to tooth can build u in a chimney and can start a fire. adults have already begun in- • Hold off on the Halloween enamel. Use only seasoned woods, and avoid soft woods like Pine, etc dulging in the bite-sized treats • ever use a ammable liquid to start a firelace. at home or the office. • ever overload the hearth with wood or artificial logs the resulting fire may be too large for the unit Here’s what the ODA calls “the Put all ashes outdoors and away from the house in a metal container frightening truth about your favourite treats, and how to pre- Information ollected from: Autumn Fire Safety ntario Association of vent horrifying damage to your Fire hiefs eb September , http: www oafc on ca autumn- mouth when you eat them.” firesafety Potato chips stick to teeth and REMINDER: Burning ermits are required from Aril st to une th break down into sugar, which and from etember st until ctober st each year. uring this time can cause cavities. burning is only permitted between : p m and : a m As for hard candy, slow suck- Coleman Fire Department: In Case of Fire Emergency - Please Call ing “soaks your teeth in cav- 911 ity-causing sugar,” the ODA advises. Biting down is also risky, because teeth may chip or crack. Chewy candy – like caramels, gummy bears, licorice or raisins – can lodge in the crevices of teeth and cause decay.

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MATACHEWAN - A traditional moose hunt camp was run by The Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group (TNWSG) near Matachewan First Nation Octo- ber 4 to 6. The event brought together First Nation (FN) hunters, elders and families from the First Na- tions of Matachewan, Beaver- house, members of the Metis Na- tion and invited guests. They came together for the event with community members and their families as part of a three-day hunt camp dedicated to sharing the teachings of elders involving traditional moose harvesting on the land. Community volunteers including Matachewan FN Chief Jason Batisse, local First Nation coun- cillors and hunters gathered at a central camp dotted with canvas tents to bring together people in cooking, harvesting and socializ- ing environments. “This was the fi rst time ever that we have run the … camp and it has been such a success that already we are looking at partnering with Matachewan First Nation and other possible sponsors to make this an annual event,” said Anne Batisse, executive director Teaching the traditional methods of skinning and butchering a moose was provided by elders and hunters at the recent traditional of the native women’s group. moose hunt camp near Matachewan FN held October 4 to 6. From the left are elder Gertie Nolan, Chief Jason Batisse, Matachewan “My thanks to all of our mem- FN, Loretta Doupe, Brittany Batisse and elder Mario Batisse. (Photo by Xavier Kataquapit) bers of the TNWSG that worked so hard to make this happen. We moose, moose calling, harvesting are also grateful to Chief Batisse, a moose and skinning and butch- his son Anthony and wife Saman- ering the animal. tha for all of their help and for Elder Mario Batisse of Matach- harvesting a moose.” ewan FN, who is also a traditional Melissa Gill of the TNWSG as- hunter, with help from Chief Ja- sisted with the organizing of the son Batisse and William Edwards, event with help from many vol- a traditional Cree elder and hunter unteers and the Chief and council originally from Fort Albany, led of Matachewan FN. everyone in hands-on participa- “I want to thank our leadership tion in skinning the moose and and elders for having the vision to butchering it to be shared. establish our fi rst ever traditional “I feel so good to be here today moose hunt camp,” said Gill. and surrounded by several gener- “It takes a lot of expertise, skill ations participating in the tradi- and knowledge to set up and run tional moose hunt on our lands,” a hunt camp like this, that is based said Mario Batisse. on respect for the land and shar- “I thank all of the elders, the ing the tradition and culture relat- families and in particular the chil- ed to moose harvesting.” dren who came to join us for this The event featured teachings hunt camp so that they can learn and demonstrations in respect for about our connection to the land the hunt, setting up camp, pre- and respect for all of the animals paring for the hunt, tracking the Continued on 12a

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A musical reunion with the Batisse brothers occurred during campfi re teachings at the moose hunting camp held near Matachewan FN earlier this month. This was the fi rst time the trio had performed together in about 25 years. From the left are past Chief Alex “Sonny” Batisse, David Batisse and past Chief Mario Batisse. (Photo by Xavier Kataquapit) Moose skinning and butchering were some of the teachings provided by elders and hunters at the moose hunt camp which was held near Matachewan FN from October 4 to 6. Clockwise around the table from the left are William Edwards, Erin Baker (in back), Ann Batisse, Anthony Batisse, Camp shares moose hunting Brittany Batisse, Paris Burns-Judd, Mario Batisse, Amanda Julien (holding baby Parker), Chief Jason Batisse (in back), Chelsea Daley, Katlyn Julien, Gavin Gill and Melissa Gill. (Photo by and traditional knowledge Xavier Kataquapit) Continued from 11a Much of the event was centred as well as the harvesting and around the fi re where stories were preparation skills needed to pro- told and a reunion of the Batisse vide for a good hunt,” explained brothers music group took place Batisse, who is also a past Chief with performances by David, Ma- of Matachewan FN. rio and Sonny Batisse. Elders Vina Hendrix, Jeanette “I think it is been more than 20 Gilbert and Gertie Nolan were on or 25 years since we played gui- hand to assist with the teachings tar and sang together. I feel very and to share their knowledge of blessed tonight as I sit here play- the land, the ceremony and lan- ing the tunes we loved so many guage. James Bay Cree elders years ago. I thank my brothers Margaret Chookomolin and Ma- Mario and Sonny for joining me rie Sackaney assisted with food here at the campfi re to make ev- preparation and teachings. eryone feel welcome and to en- “I grew up on the land and our tertain our people,” commented family lived in tents and small David Batisse. buildings on the land much the Sonny Batisse has played with same as our ancestors did,” said an award winning native band in Hendrix. Nashville and continues to per- “Our survival as a people de- pended on our relationship to the form locally. land, the animals and the fi sh and “This night was a good time we always had respect and made and a lot of fun. I can’t believe offerings when we harvested any the three of us managed to get of these for food.” together here at this camp to play Nolan added that it made her our tunes here around the fi re and feel very nostalgic to be part of I know how important music is to this gathering as she remembered all of us as it is healing and up- the people meeting up on the land lifting,” explained Sonny Batisse, to hunt many years ago. also a former Chief of Matache- “I think we need to see this wan FN. event run every year because it A feast was hosted by Matach- brings us all together in a good ewan FN at the Ann Batisse way to give thanks to the Creator, Community Complex and fea- the land and the animals for our tured a moose supper with all the survival. Everyone has been so trimmings by Adam Gilbert of helpful to the elders and it is great Matachewan FN. NOMINATIONS to be out here with the hunters (Xavier Kataquapit is a First and the children as culture and Nation Writer/Columnist based tradition is shared,” said Nolan. in Northern Ontario) WANTED! Gilbert, an elder on campus with Northern College in Kirk- Do you know someone between the ages of land Lake, pointed out that In- 6-17 who is making a difference within their digenous people have always had a culture and tradition based on community? Nominate them for an Ontario gatherings many times over the Junior Citizen Award today! year. “We need to do more work to DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2019 make sure our traditions and culture are passed on to future gener- Nomination forms are available from thisis nnewspaper,ewspaper, ations and I know that gatherings and at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen. such as this moose hunt camp will Or call 416-923-7724 ext. 4439 ensure that our young people do not lose the skills and knowledge COORDINATED BY: of our ancestors. These gatherings and teachings serve to ground our youth to assist them on their jour- neys,” explained Gilbert.