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Volume 24 Issue 1 Published monthly by the Union of Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 JAN-FEB 2012 IN BRIEF New arts award The Ontario Arts Council is launching an annual Aborigi- nal Arts Award. Nominations for the first $7500 winner close April 2. Each year’s winner will be asked to name an emerging Aboriginal artist, who will re- ceive a $2,500 prize. Circle loses funding Federal funding for Aboriginal Sports Circle has been cut off over reports of financial mis- management and governance issues. The Aboriginal Sports Circle (ASC) was launched in 1995, ``as a national voice for Aboriginal sport in , bringing together the interests of , Inuit and Metis people.'' With branches across Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, Elder Gordon Waindubence and Lake Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day hold up a replica of the 1764 Canada, it has coordinated ma- Treaty of Niagara Covenant Chain Wampum belt at the Crown-First Nations Gathering in Ottawa on Jan. 24. – Photo by Jennifer Ashawasegai jor events such as the National Aboriginal Hockey Champion- ship and the Aboriginal Sports Awards. The government has Canada keeps forgetting First Nations given financial support to the ASC since its inception, provid- OTTAWA– Instead of boasting Nations Gathering, said the post- the globe – over a million in Can- "We have epidemic health and ing 90 per cent of its budget. In about Canada's success in avoid- event consensus was that Canada ada. We are the fastest growing social issues, gross inequities in 2010-11, Sport Canada commit- ing much of the impacts of the re- is intent on pushing through its population. We are the students funding for our students, and vir- ted $634,000 to the ASC. cent global economic downturn at own legislative agenda for First and workers of the future. Why do tually no share in the billions in January’s World Economic Forum Nations, instead of working with governments constantly overlook resources being stolen from our in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Min- them on comprehensive and cre- us? traditional territories," said Ma- Dene joins ister Stephen Harper should have ative solutions. "If financial self-sufficiency dahbee, speaking for 39 member been sharing with them a ground- Madahbee said Canada is of First Nations" is truly the “end- communities of the Anishinabek Supremes breaking Canadian plan to stimu- missing out on an opportunity to goal” of the Canadian government, Nation. "What we heard from Mr. The N.W.T.’s new- late its economy with initiatives be seen as a leader on the world they need to be talking to us about Harper was a lame re-hashing of est Supreme Court that create genuine partnerships stage. "The National Chief has the treaty promises and resource his government's so-called accom- justice, and the with First Peoples. told Prime Minister Harper that a revenue-sharing. This is the only plishments for our communities first Dene person Grand Council Chief Patrick comprehensive action plan would way to create certainty for corpo- and citizens." to hold that posi- tion, was sworn in Shannon Madahbee, one of 120 First Na- add $400 billion to the Canadian rate projects. They can no longer Madahbee said the Gathering Smallwood tions leaders from across Canada economy, and eliminate $150 bil- expect to barge into our territories began with some sources of opti- Jan. 13 in Yellow- to participate Jan. 24 in what was lion in social costs. There are 400 without dealing with First Nations mism, a ceremonial opening that knife. billed as a historic Crown-First million Indigenous peoples around peoples." included numerous references to Shannon Smallwood of Fort the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Good Hope is also the only jus- by which the Crown in Canada tice who was born in the territo- envisioned a nation-to-nation rela- ry. She attended university and tionship in its dealings with First law school in Calgary, where Peoples. she discovered the challenge "But the Harper Conservatives of criminal law. She returned just cannot bring themselves to North to work as a crown pros- truly honour the treaty relationship ecutor. of sharing upon which Canada's creation was based. They should Mohawk joins be convening First Ministers' meetings involving our people and Saints the provinces to create compre- The Vatican an- hensive action plans. nounced that Kateri "Instead, they continue to rely Tekakwitha, of Kahnawake, will on their bureaucrats who, like the become North America's first ones who created the racist Indian aboriginal saint. Act in 1876, still act more as road- Tekakwitha was born to a blocks to First Nations progress Mohawk father and Algonquin than facilitators. mother. Her parents and brother "The Prime Minister himself died of smallpox when she was said in Ottawa that the old rules – only four years old. The disease Little NHL mascot like the Indian Act – don't get good left her visually impaired and Christian Toulouse and Kyla Toulouse with Zagmok, this year’s official Little NHL tournament mascot, named results. disfigured. They say when she by Anishinaabemowin students at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik. Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation is the died, at the age of 24, she was official host of the 2012 event in Sudbury March 11-15. Please see details on Page 2. "Let's start working together on some new rules." "glorified" and her facial scars –Photo by Candalee Beatty vanished. Page 2 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Crown - First Nations Gathering Economic development a priority: Marsden ALDERVILLE FN – The South- says Chief Mars- work with the surrounding town- east Regional Chief for the An- den. "We are look- ship if the government is stalling ishinabek Nation, Chief J. R. ing to regain some with additions to reserve," says the Marsden, says that the Jan. 24 land in order to Regional Chief. Crown-First Nations meeting was focus on economic The United Nations Declara- important for First Nation econo- development ven- tion on the Rights of Indigenous mies in his region. tures." Chief Marsden People, to which Canada is a sig- "The Federal Government's "In Alderville, I natory, states that First Nations Additions to Reserve policy is have been trying unsuccessfully to have the right to engage freely in holding back communities in the get answers as to why this process all their traditional and other eco- area of economic development,"" is so dysfunctional. It is hard to nomic activities. Self-determination a hot topic: Day SERPENT RIVER FN – Lake Hu- private sector eco- in this country means that Canada ron Regional Chief Isadore Day nomic interests can must recognize the formal ad- says that self-determination and no longer be done vancement of First Nations as an economic development had to be at the expense First existing level of government in the addressed at the Jan. 24 Crown- Nations not being Canadian political fabric." Some 250 people marched from Victoria Island to Parliament Hill for the First Nations gathering in Ottawa. at the table. He noted that the United Na- Crown-First Nations Gathering rally held on Jan. 24 in Ottawa. "Treaties in Canada must be "Self-deter- tions Declaration of the Rights – Photo by Theresa Stevens Chief Day honoured," says Day. "The spirit mination and of Indigenous Peoples, to which and intent of Treaties in Canada restoring Anishinabek Nation Canada is signatory, states that was about sharing in the wealth government must be the next ju- First Nations people have the right and bounty of traditional lands. risdictional frontier in a new rela- to self-determination and to freely Instead we see poverty and a failed tionship between First Nations and pursue their economic, social and Crown-First Nation relationship. the Crown. A new social contract cultural development. Advancing federal, provincial, and of First Nation self-government Force-fed lower living standards: Collins FORT WILLIAM FN – Canada ments imposed on Regional Chief Collins, whose forces First Nations to accept low- our populations community recently concluded a er standards of living," says Peter for decades. We 160-year-old land claim, hopes the Collins, Northern Superior Re- are concerned that summit of Chiefs and the Prime gional Chief for the Anishinabek cuts to funding Minister will make a commitment Nation. in these areas are to streamline the existing land Collins, also Chief of Fort Wil- likely and will lead Chief Collins claims policy and procedures. liam First Nation near Thunder to crisis situations in many of our "The processes are long and Bay, wanted this to be an issue dis- communities. Housing and health costly, directed by Canada and cussed at the Jan. 24 Crown-First care services are paramount to the decided upon by the very gov- Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, right, at the Attawapiskat drum at Nations Gathering in Ottawa. basic survival of our people and ernment who broke the pacts. It the Crown-First Nations Gathering rally outside 111 Sussex. "First Nations are forced to should be a shared priority for all is our position that First Nations – Photo by Lynzii Taibossigai deal with lower standards for their concerned as we try to move for- should have stronger positions and citizens in housing and health ward, strengthening our citizens, control mechanisms in these pro- care because of funding arrange- communities and nation. cesses. Need to hear our voices on environment: Plain AAMJIWNAANG FN – Anishi- be identified, mini- many values of importance to First nabek Nation Southwest Regional mized, mitigated Nations. Effective consultation Chief Chris Plain says that First or avoided,"” says should mean more than how many Nations are being burdened by Regional Chief First Nations are consulted by the environmental assessments and Plain. “"Each fed- Crown or project proponents. communities are not able to partic- eral and provincial "First Nations in the present ipate in all consultations regarding governing body Chief Plain environmental assessment process aboriginal and Treaty rights with has its own requirement and pro- are mere stakeholders," says the Ontario or the federal govern- cess."” Regional Chief. "They have no ment. Re-establishing the Treaty But Chief Plain says that power or authority over the de- relationship was the foundation of First Nations often do not have sign of the process or the ultimate the Crown-First Nations gathering the resources or technical staff to decision. First Nations should be in Ottawa on January 24. comment on proposed projects' directly involved as it is their tra- "The benefit of undertaking environmental impacts. The con- ditional territory that is being im- Rally ended at 111 Sussex, the site of the Crown-First Nations an environmental assessment is sultation process is inadequate pacted by the decision-making of Gathering. – Photo by Lisa Abel that environmental effects may and fails to meaningfully consider others." Parade to launch 41st Little NHL event By Colleen Toulouse gether!” SUDBURY –As the 2012 host of the Little NHL tournament, Sagamok Tournament organizers introduced its community mascot, “Zagmok” Anishnawbek started gearing up to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the the Eagle which was named by the Anishnabemowin program at Biidaa- event with a ceremonial puck drop in Tom Davies Square. ban Kinoomaagegamik. The Eagle is a symbol of strength, leadership “Giving back to our community has always been a significant part of and doing things in a good way. He will be featured in the first-ever our rich history as people,” Sagamok Chief Paul Eshkakogan says. “As Little NHL tournament parade, for which there will be a mascot contest. we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Little Native Hockey League, Shawn Desman, Canadian pop singer, is confirmed for the opening we are proud to continue that tradition.” ceremonies. His hit songs include "Electric", “TDoT”, "Shook", "Spread The March 11-15 tournament is expected to draw over 4,000 players My Wings" and "Get Ready". and spectators and provide a March Break economic spin-off of over $5 Body contact has been removed from all six boys and four girls di- million dollars to Sudbury. Official opening ceremonies are scheduled visions, and Marvin Assinewai, president of the Little NHL executive for 7 pm, Sunday, March 11, with all games taking place over the fol- committee, says he anticipates a faster game with an emphasis on skills. lowing four days. For more information contact Mike Abitong or Julie Toulouse at This year’s theme is “Aambe Taage Maamwi!” -- “Let’s Play To- 705-865-2421 or http://www.sagamok.ca/communityevents.htm January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek Beausoleil honours Seven Grandfathers IN BRIEF By Sharon Weatherall achieve little steps to make their thing is possible. ful member of the Medewiwin BEAUSOLEIL FN – Two groups, dreams comes true - when people Emergency Service members Lodge, an Anishinabek protector Stingrays open one couple and four deserving are doing the things they love and were honoured for professionally of the water and a founding mem- camp doing them well - they are in their providing 24-hour essential ser- ber of the Barrie Native Friend- individuals were honoured at COBOURG – Team Ontario element," said McGregor. vice for islanders and increasing ship Center. the 8th Annual Seven Grandfa- Stingrays are holding their open Musicians John and Alan services in all areas. Transportation Department ther Awards for demonstrating tryout camp at Cobourg Com- Copegog were commended on be- Ivan and Sandra Mixemong, members received individual the teachings of Wisdom, Love, munity Centre March 30, 31 ing "Ambassadors of Chimniss- who have been happily married medallions as positive role mod- Bravery, Humility, Truth, Respect and April 1. ing" for being more than willing for 40 years, were recognized els for their patience and service and Honesty. The Triple A level all-On- to share their gifts of music and for standing together and sharing in operating the ferries and hov- The dinner and awards pre- tario, all-Native program will love with the community. dedication to each other and their ercraft to provide transportation sentation, sponsored by Beauso- ice 12 teams for the 2012 sum- Artist Clayton King was family. for Christian Island community leil First Nation Health Centre, mer hockey tournament season. called "a deserving role model of Rose Monague commended members and visitors in good recognizes community members Stingray teams have won 28 the community" for his native art her sister Gloria King for her times and in emergency situa- who champion the values and tournament championships in and for working with youth in the strength as traditional language tions. The group received a stand- qualities of the Seven Grandfa- their six-year history. area of arts showing them any- and culture teacher, a faith- ing ovation. ther teachings and who have been For information, contact nominated by their peers for the Gordon McKenzie Crowe at honour. 705-653-5122, 705-313-1061, Councillor Valerie Monague or by e-mail at shopatd@sym- said that while the awards were patico.ca. initiated as a result of residential school and those who survived, the event has successfully contin- Relay runner ued on an annual basis in the com- By Colleen Toulouse munity. Massey, ON –Allison Abitong "It has been an amazing ex- of Sagamok Anishnawbek par- perience for all those being hon- ticipated as one of 7,000 Medal- oured each year and in time we Bearers in the re-creation of the hope that everyone in the com- Canadian-portion of the Man in munity will be recognized," said Motion World Tour to celebrate Monague. the 25th Anniversary Rick Han- Special guest speaker for the sen Relay. evening was Dr. Hayden King Jr. On Decem- who completed his Master of Arts ber 16, 2011, and Political Studies and PHD in Allison proudly Political Science and was the re- wore the Rick cipient of an award for Truth in Hansen Medal, 2010 for his remarkable academic the symbol that Allison Abitong achievements. A noted scholar, links each par- strong defender of indigenous ticipant in the relay that began peoples and proud community on August 24, 2011 in Cape member, King spoke on the work Spear, Newfoundland and Lab- it takes for an individual to learn rador and concluded on May and deserve the teachings that 22, 2012 in Vancouver, British help to mould and create a person Columbia. in life. Allison, a Special Education "The Seven Grandfather Resource Teacher at Biidaaban Awards are not an instant thing Kinoomaagegamik in her com- that happens - they are about munity, had over 30 Biidaaban learning and earning," said Dr. students show their support King. as well as the Biidaaban Girls Emcee Melvin King said that Hand-Drum Group singing at over 25 nominations were re- Recognized at the recent 8th Annual Seven Grandfather Awards were, (top) 'Zaagidwin' the event. Allison was proud ceived for the 2011 awards and it - 'Love' winners Sandra and Ivan Mixemong. 'Nbwaawin' - 'Wisdom' winner Gloria King was presented her to show a group of Biidaaban had been "an extremely difficult award by her sister Rose Monague. students her medal. Her tak- task to select an award winner in ing part was in the relay was to each category". raise awareness in communities Recipients receiving recogni- about spinal cord injuries. tion were: Peggy McGregor for the Debwewin - Truth Award; Archie McGregor, 94 Brothers John and Alan Copegog “Little Sturgeon” Joseph Arthur for the Dbaadendizwin - Humil- “Archie” McGregor, 94, passed ity Award; Beausoleil First Na- into the Spirit World on Dec. tion Transportation Department 24, 2011. - Ferry Captains and Crews for The well-known Elder from the Aakdehewin - Bravery Award; Whitefish River First Nation BFN Emergency Service Depart- is survived by his wife Violet ment for the Mnaadenmowin - Re- (Nee Wemigwans) of 59 years, spect Award; Clayton King for the children, grandchildren, and Gwekaadzinwin - Honesty Youth great-great grandchildren. Award; Sandra and Ivan Mix- emong for the Zaagidwin - Love Award; and - Gloria King' for the Leonard Gray, 69 Nbwaawin - Wisdom Award. Former Peggy McGregor, the person Chief Leonard Gray has passed who initiated the awards program Fisheries group relays gift into the Spirit World. eight years ago in her role as Gray, 69, was first elected Health Centre Director, was rec- The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre passed on a donation of a ping pong table to Whitefish as a band councilor in 1969, ognized for her community and River First Nation Youth Recreation Program. A/OFRC General Manager Ed Desson, left, and staff member served three terms as Chief, Morgan Recollet, Whitefish River, loaded the table onto a truck for delivery. The donation of the table and ping personal vision and her ability to and was a band councillor until pong paddles was made by Desson’s neighbor Gilles Barriere, Corbeil, who was aware of the A/OFRC Youth constantly "achieve new heights". 2011. "I would like to congratulate Engagement Program. –Photo by Maureen Peltier all of those other people who Page 4 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion The Anishinabek News is a monthly publi- cation of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and editorial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor In police country it’s a dog’s world or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please Even someone who hadn’t made his ac- Rest in peace Dudley. Rest in peace include your name, address and telephone quaintance had to be impressed by the high Cloud II. number on all material submitted. All sub- missions will be reviewed for publication opinion in which he was held by his employ- based on priority of interest and edited for ers. clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. Remuneration will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement “Cloud II was a well-known and re- Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississau- with the Editor is made prior to publication. spected police dog,” according to the Ontario gas of Alderville First Nation. He serves as NOTE: All formal comments and complaints Provincial Police news release, which cred- director of communications for the Union of must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o Anishinabek News. ited the member of their K-9 unit with track- Maurice Switzer Ontario Indians and editor of the Anishina- bek News. Editor: Maurice Switzer ing down 123 fugitives. Unfortunately, the Assistant Editor: Marci Becking “brave and dedicated” German Shepherd was troopers into Ipperwash Provincial park on Media Specialist: Lisa Abel gunned down while helping corner a criminal the night of Sept. 6, 1995 – 20 years after Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais in a cabin near Sudbury. Contributors: Joyce Atcheson, Eden Cloud II was laid to rest with such ceremony Beaudin, Candalee Beatty, Sarah Blackwell, in North Bay – didn’t give a second thought Helen Bobiwash, Holly Brodhagen, Emilie Corbiere, Keith Corbiere, Rick Garrick, The police bulletin says Cloud II was fi ve to longstanding First Nation claims that there Margaret Hele, Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Harvey McCue, Christine McFarlane, years old in 1975 when he became the only were burial sites on the property. Peggy Monague-McGregor, Greg Plain, OPP dog in history to be killed in the line of Beverly Roy-Carter, Chad Solomon, Col- leen Toulouse. Richard Wagamese, Sharon duty. The 90-pounder was at the height of Did Kenneth Deane worry about treading Weatherall. his four-year policing career. A year earlier on sacred ground when he fi red three rounds PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 FX: 705-497-9135 he had been inducted into the Purina Animal at Dudley George, later lying that he saw his WEB: www.anishinabek.ca Hall of Fame and stumped the panel on tele- target brandishing a weapon, or was he just E-MAIL: [email protected] vision’s Front Page Challenge. thinking about premier Mike Harris’ mandate MAIL: P.O. Box 711, , to “get the f….ing Indians out of the park”? North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 Visits to local schools and public events made Cloud II somewhat of a hero in North Will a dog’s fi nal resting place be a more Bay, so it was decided to bury him on the important shrine for new OPP recruits to visit grounds of the OPP district headquarters in a than the spot – now marked by a marble cairn ceremony attended by numerous offi cers, lo- carved by his brother Pierre – where Dudley cal residents, and schoolchildren. George fell, mortally wounded by an OPP sniper’s bullet? This police reverence for a departed col- league – albeit a four-legged one – did not PUBLISHING CRITERIA Let’s hope the provincial police and their seem out of order for me. I am fond of ani- GOAL employers at Queen’s Park remember the 100 To publish a quality newspaper and mals myself and keep the cremated ashes of recommendations of the two-year Ipperwash related publications designed to foster a beloved cat in a place of honour in my den. Inquiry by Justice Sidney Linden, including pride and share knowledge about An- ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, No. 22 – “The provincial government should and accomplishments. What got my attention was when the work with First Nations and Aboriginal orga- release started talking about exhuming the OBJECTIVES nizations to develop policies that acknowl- To provide information that refl ects dog’s remains and moving them into a spe- edge the uniqueness of Aboriginal burial and the Creator’s four original gifts to the cial stone urn to be on permanent display at heritage sites….” Anishinabek: the OPP Museum at general headquarters in Respect: To welcome diversity and encourage a free exchange of Orillia. Of course, this was accompanied by They could start by pondering the im- opinions that may differ without being another ceremonial event. That’s an inordi- portance of keeping things in perspective. disagreeable. Fair and humourous nate amount of respect to show for a departed comments are welcomed, but not Such a public display of affection for a dead ridicule or personal attacks. colleague, and demonstrates a lot of respect dog does not sit too well with First Nations Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth for the dead. people frustrated by the lack of progress in – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s obtaining action on just one of those 100 Ip- content. I got to wondering why the 50 heavily- perwash recommendations. Sharing: Providing opportunities for Cloud II people from the four corners of the armed OPP offi cers who marched like storm Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and record achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. Strength: To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates our history, culture and language, Four-leggeds can teach us about love promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the development of When you get to be my age you come to was looking after her. Once I made sure she healthy and prosperous communities. believe that you know all about love. By this was alive and aware I went back home and time you’ve lost a bit, compromised some, called her folks. Advertising & News Deadlines taken huge leaps off high places and if you’re The current circulation of the Anishinabek News lucky like I am, found it and locked into it The car’s a write-off but she’s going to is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 distributed at various events. with the right person. But there’s always be okay. But what amazed us most was Bod- Annual subscriptions are $25 . more to learn. There’s always something ie. He knew exactly where to go. He knew DEADLINE about the nature of love that surprises you. that we would help so he ran with a wounded FOR MARCH Richard Wagamese shoulder after a horrifi c crash and made sure Advertising and Not surprisingly, I learned a lot about if his friend would be okay. News submissions: from an animal. A dog. His name is Bodie few times but he ran from the wreck full-tilt February 20 and he’s a border collie cross. He’s a young Animals love with their whole soul. They to our door looking for help. He’d had sur- For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek dog, full of life and zip as his breed is and he love with their entire being. There’s no com- News related to advertising and circulation issues belongs to long-time friends of ours. gery on his shoulder a few days before and he promise, no negotiations, they just love pure- please call our Toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 broke the stitches and he was bloody. ly and simply with forgiveness and loyalty. When I saw him I was on high alert. We We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the A while ago Bodie was in the back seat Government of Canada throught the Canada of their car when their daughter ran off the calmed him down, tried to call our friends but Human beings are animals. Maybe we Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian there was no answer. They were at the airport Heritage. road. There was no other car involved but the need to remember that more. wreck was horrendous. The back door sprung on their way to Toronto when we reached open when it settled after rolling and Bodie them on their cell phone and we learned that lept free. Their daughter was unable to move. Bodie had been with their daughter. Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from ISSN 1182-3178 ANISHINABEK NEWS (PRINT) I drove down the road knowing that there Wabassemong FN in Northwestern Ontario. ISSN 1923-0710 ANISHINABEK NEWS (ONLINE) The accident happened about a kilometer from our house. Bodie had only been here a must have been trouble. I came across the ac- His new book, The Next Sure Thing is CANADA POST CUSTOMER #1905929 cident site where the local fi rst response team available in stores now. AGREEMENT #0040011021 January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Voting best way to let governments know what’s important By Helen Bobiwash the necessary infrastructure and Compound the situation with have no choice because they have effect the change. The Canadian public is mobilizing services within the communities. jurisdictional disputes between limited options for hiring skilled First Nations people in Can- and telling the Harper government When it comes to large spending the provinces and the feds about workers to work in, mostly, rural ada are Canadian citizens who that the situation for on infrastructure, the federal gov- who should be responsible for is- or isolated locations. have a right to vote. If every Attawapiskat is not ernment makes the decision on sues such as education, literacy, Every Canadian should exer- First Nation citizen over the age acceptable. Many the actual construction that occurs health, mental health. The list cise their democratic right to tell of 18 took the time to vote when are opening up their perhaps due to fiscal constraints goes on. Further compound this their MP and MPPs that enough is federal, provincial, municipal or pocketbooks and or due to their comfort with cer- by transferring millions of dol- enough. The government needs to First Nation elections occurred, making donations tain contractors. I’ve seen many lars to communities who haven’t make effective change in collabo- we would have a stronger voice in to alleviate the situ- Helen times where government choices built their capacity to manage the ration with the First Nations, not this democracy. Whether or not ation. I feel, how- Bobiwash that didn’t benefit the community funds or to deliver the services in a dictatorial manner, to address we vote has an impact on which ever, that sending money is only in the long-term. Rather, it was a necessary for their people because the underlying issues. Only if political party is elected. a band-aid, and more needs to be short-term benefit to the govern- they’ve been focussed on social Canadian voters tell their elected It’s time for each one of us done to help Attawapiskat and all ment cash flow. The communities issues, lack of potable water/ad- officials that this is a priority will to exercise our right to vote and First Nations in the long term. are then portrayed in the media equate housing, etc to get the edu- something happen. Then hold the show the government what is im- Every year, inadequate fund- as irresponsible. National Chief cation needed for this. A multi- government accountable. If the portant to us. ing is provided by the various Shawn Atleo has expressed that billion- dollar company wouldn’t government does nothing about Helen Bobiwash is a Certified government departments to assist we need to stop blaming and we hire someone without a degree the situation, show the politi- Management Accountant living in Councils to govern the commu- need to start constructive prob- and significant experience to be cians that the voters are serious by Sudbury. She is a citizen of Thes- nities and to build and maintain lem-solving. their CEO. Yet the First Nations electing a party who is willing to salon First Nation. Cell phone Canada's wealth came big help to on backs of Natives Oh Canada, have you gone too land and resources on the backs on far this time? Native people. protesters How much can we take? Canadians, we want the same By Emilie Corbiere How many years can we watch thing you do. We want the poli- I like to think of myself as an am- you use the resources and land you cies directed towards us to offer ateur protester. I started protest- took to enhance the lives of Cana- a fair chance for our children to ing when I was about 16 years old dians and hide us in the shadows have a future. The public is so un- and I haven't stopped yet, some on the edges of Canadian society, informed, they have not been told 25 years later. Here is a brief his- initially placed there to protect our the truth of their history, let alone tory on where it all began. land from your enemies? ours. Unfortunately they have My mother was a very proud You don't need us as your developed a social contract that and strong -kwe and shields anymore, so you let the sustains this propaganda about when she saw the injustice con- years of neglect compound and ac- our people. We should all be the stantly being put upon our peo- cumulate. Every now and again, same? Sorry, you're not that great! ple, she decided to do something your neglect explodes in your face, We can't live together if you want about it. ‘Amateur protester’ at work. – Photo by Keith Corbiere but most often you are able to use us to be just like you. A race is only Our first protest together start- and lesbians. Now, I don't regret crowd started to move out onto the bigots to distort our human- fair if we are starting at the same ed at the Native Canadian Centre being in that march but seeing the street, and by this time, there ity. Compounded neglect works starting line. Many of us do not of Toronto and we were to march my mother and I holding hands were a couple thousand people in much like compounded inter- aspire to be like you! Residential to Queen's Park. We weren't ex- and marching on the six o’clock attendance. est, except in reverse. To deflect School is just the tip of the iceberg actly sure what we were protest- news, well, it just looked differ- We were marching along from this, you inject psychological of Canadian history and many are ing that day but judging by all of ent on TV. We laughed about that and somehow my son and I got propaganda that creates divisions just finding out about this now. Be the Native women there, it had to one for many years following. separated. Talk about a mother’s amongst us and between us and the patient; we will teach you about be something important. When my son was 16 years worst nightmare. Thank goodness Canadian public, to distract from Canadian history. There are many Well, we marched across old, I took him to his first protest for cell phone technology. I called the truth, and you've been getting Canadians who are listening and Bloor street and stopped traffic at Queen’s Park. We were march- him up and told him to meet me away with it for years. But now their voices are being drowned out like no tomorrow. We were re- ing to protest the HST and the ef- at Tim Horton's. By this time we have pictures and the means to by these loud obnoxious bigots ally picking up steam too; others fects it would have on aboriginal we were almost back at Queen’s move them across this native land. who are being encouraged by the from the street were joining us people. My belief is that we as Park and things were starting to The solution is to NOT to move racists hiding in the shadows of along the way. As a united front, aboriginal people of this coun- die down, so we decided to head off reserve. Just imagine when their tidy suits behind glass doors. the women at the head of the line try – our home and Native land home because we had been there they force us all off the reserves, Let us hope that they will hear began to hold hands, so Mom and – shouldn't be paying any taxes all day. they will have free access to all the over the noise! Oh Canada, tell the I just shrugged our shoulders and at all. In the car on the way home, resources sitting under and around truth about our home and Native held hands too. It was April of 2009 and it I said to my son, "if we ever go our home and Native land. That's land, it will set you free! It didn't dawn on me until we was still a little chilly outside, so to another protest together, will what this is about…follow the got to Queen’s Park that we were we bundled up and headed down you hold my hand"? To which his money trail and you will find the Lorie Bell marching in a protest for the rights to Toronto. When we arrived reply came, "no way". We still truth. Naughton and equalities of gays and lesbi- there were about 500 people. Af- laugh about that one. An apology, we learned in ans; make that aboriginal gays ter more people showed up, the grade school only has meaning when it comes with changes, it was nice but now it's time to tell Thanks Ronda the truth and stop using the Cana- A very special Miigwetch/ No respect since War of 1812 dian public against us by manipu- Thank-you to reader Ronda Regarding the buzz relating to the War of 1812: to each reserve’s elected leadership. This tells us as lating the facts! J. Brook of Ottawa who, in “200 years of what?”. Surely this isn’t about honour individuals we are not capable of making sound de- Stop the distortions and own renewing her subscription or respect from the Canadian Government. cisions for ourselves. up to your responsibilities. A par- to the Anishinabek News, in- Our hardships today come from remaining quiet. The rule was “majority rules” so if you had a ticularly insulting remark I hear cluded a generous $75 dona- The federal government is quite cunning. Remem- big political family within and without the reserve’s over and over again is the gov- tion. ber the story about Nanabush and how his eyes were boundaries, subtle yet stern fear-minded behaviours ernment is giving us money. No- Publishing a print edition covered so he couldn’t see what was being stolen ruled, behaviours that instilled even more fear. body is "giving" us money, all the is a costly endeavour, and any from him? We are no different; our eyes are covered We are not free to tell our real stories, we are not money that accumulated in the financial support from read- while our identity is being stolen from us, what little free to use our minds. Indian, or sorry now, Aboriginal ers, advertisers and subscrib- we have left. So again I ask:”200 years of what?” Affairs department for generations ers is greatly appreciated. The government gives a certain dollar amount Vanessa Shawnoo, Kettle and Stony Point has been money accumulating and compounding for years from the Page 6 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Reference Health care was to getting ‘dangerous’ Robert By Joyce Atcheson members of the public (including I currently live in Nova Scotia but those of us in the South)? Louie have intimate knowledge of I am a woman of Plains I have read the article entitled Canada's dangerous health Cree descent who worked as “Ec-Dev Harper priority” on page care delivery to isolated an RN in the Northwest Ter- 7 of the December issue http:// First Nations, having been ritories and Alberta doing the www.anishinabek.ca/download/ the subject of many news job these RNs do. In 1991 news/2011-12.pdf . articles, radio and TV spots my work as a as a qualified I wish to provide some clari- in my 1991 efforts. Nurse Practitioner in Ft. Mc- fication on the story. The story At this time when re- Murray was stopped because states: Joyce mote First Nations are in the I was seen by the Alberta Duncan singled out leaders Atcheson news for deplorable hous- doctors' licensing body as like Chief Clarence Louie, who ing, water, sewage and liv- “practicing medicine without has made the Osoyoos Indian ing conditions exist, I want to add a licence”. Band the driver of the Okanagan another major issue: health care The nursing association did economy. by Registered Nurses who func- nothing to back me, although they “Just last week, I signed a tion as doctors and pharmacists in had authorized my urban practice Memorandum of Understand- these remote areas. Recently with and collected money from me for ing with Chief Louie, Chair of the deaths of an infant in God's about 25 years! I lost the court Wild Rice suggestions the First Nations Lands Advisory Lake Narrows, Manitoba, a young case amid provincial, national and Board which will allow more First man in Manto Sipi, Manitoba, and international coverage in newspa- Several readers offered ideas about why Anishinaabe tied the ends of Nations to undertake greater re- a near death of another baby in pers, radio and TV, and lost my wild rice stalks as pictured in a 1915 photo published in the December, sponsibility for land management Pukatawagan, Manitoba, the is- livelihood unless I was prepared to 2011 issue of Anishinabek News. Julian Manitowabi writes: “ The rice and respond more quickly to eco- sues are at the forefront. There are work only in remote communities fields were divided by stakes for family identification. Ten days before nomic development opportuni- many such events that never make or in a hospital doing much less the rice was to ripen, they would be tied in this manner, this would ties.” the news as these communities are than what I was qualified to do. give the rice a slightly different flavor and the kernels were said to be At the Aboriginal Entrepre- “'out of sight, out of mind” to the The result gained me personal heavier, requiring longer boiling than the untied rice.” neur Conference and Tradeshow, majority of Canadians. integrity but I gave up nursing; Medora Hicks from Wikwemikong said the wild rice stalks were tied up although Minister Duncan did People who present at the nurs- the licensing authorities would “to prevent geese and ducks from eating.” discuss the success of Chief Clar- ing station with a health/illness not do their job and my ethics and And Millie Rose from Curve Lake said the tied stalks “looked like geese ence Louie, later on in his address concern are seen by an RN whose standards were far higher than the decoys”, noting “that was really smart!” he was referring to a different role is to assess (examine, inves- professions'. I would not lower my Chief Louie in the quote above. tigate with blood tests, x-rays, standards nor would I work in the as a nurse practitioner in other set- there might be a rare nurse practi- The statement made was “Just last etc., diagnose, dispense treatments system in remote areas so I could tings. tioner (NP) in these remote areas week, I signed a Memorandum of such as inhalation, drugs, stitches, be used as a shield for others to In 1999 I wrote an entire issue but remember they'd rather work Understanding with Chief Robert first aid, etc.) independently. RNs hide behind as they provide inad- of Wawatay News devoted to ex- in the south close to their families. Louie”. The story leads one to determine what drugs to use de- equate, inappropriate care. I could posing double standards in health So RNs with RN preparation, not think that the MOU was signed spite having inadequate education not work in any capacity using my care services provided to Ontario's an MD or NP education, do this by Chief Clarence Louie, it would to properly select, and provide nursing knowledge without the remote First Nations. As Spir- work without scrutiny by any li- be clearer if that distinction was drugs to the people from the drug licensing body's approval under its intervened to have it happen, censing authority, without a mea- made. supplies, with no pharmacist inter- legislation. The AARN threatened Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug surement of their competency in vention. An MD resides hundreds me with charges under statute law and the acting Zone Director in this area. Julie Pellerin of miles away and truly does not of practicing nursing without a li- Sioux Lookout opened the doors This is a dangerous and frankly Advisor Economic Development know how much the nurses do not cence when I did try to work with- for an in-depth look at nursing in genocidal practice that occurs only & Communications know. He doesn't know most of out them. I was to work only with the North. in Native communities, under the First Nation Land Management them as they are not permanent First Peoples in isolated settings; Now in 2011, 20 years this past authority of federal authority of Resource Centre employees; they are RNs who go I was not deemed to be qualified May since I challenged the system, Health Canada. north to make “good money” and to provide their skills to First Na- tions in a paternalistic and patron- Prescription drugs feeding vicious cycle izing manner. This care would not By Greg Plain In Ontario ishment might be what it takes with external agencies, case man- be seen as appropriate in the south In the Anishinabek Nation and there are ten treat- to make change, yet people are agement, public relations, pro- or for their own families. These across Turtle Island the abuse ment centers to as- wondering if this bylaw is legal. gram coordination, advocacy and RNs may/may not have physi- stories are all the same: our youth sist our people in Our people are hurting from referral. This program has been cal assessment skills, sufficient are falling into drug and alcohol getting the desired the drug and alcohol abuses, but in existence for over 25 years in knowledge and skill to determine abuse. Whether it is in South or help they need and there is help for us out there. our community. NNADAP is not the nature of the problem but they the North, we hear stories of our want dealing with Through the National Native Al- affiliated with Alcoholics Anony- have the authority to order or deny youth either committing suicide, drug/alcohol prob- Greg Plain cohol and Drug Abuse Programs mous, but the program does pro- a medical evacuation for the per- or getting into the court system lems. You would (NNADAP) most of our com- mote the 12-Step approach. son. With inadequate skills many because they steal to feed their be hard-pressed to find a family munities have access to a worker We are very proud and some- peoples' lives are threatened and habits, which has contributed to a in any community that has not in our Health Centres. From our times private people who wish seemingly no one cares. crime wave in our communities. been affected. very young to the elders in our to have our business stay within How much education do the A growing sector of youth What does one think is the so- community we can find many our own families. But when we nurses at God's Lake or any north- are experimenting and getting lution to this epidemic? Is a zero people having problems coping require outside assistance there ern nursing stations have? Are hooked on drugs. With the quan- tolerance attitude part of the solu- with their abuses. are service workers who can there any qualified nurse practitio- tity of Oxycontin painkillers and tion? One NNADAP worker says The mandate of the NNADAP help. Do not hesitate to contact ners or are they RNs who function other pills available in our com- that it starts with Chief and Coun- worker is to improve the physical, your Health Centre to get the as- in the role of doctors with only munities, the vicious cycle of ad- cil of all First Nations to start get- mental and social well-being of sistance for your loved ones and an RN preparation? What does diction is easily fed. ting tough in their communities community members by provid- family members. the licensing body for nurses say Police drug raids are now or we can just walk around acting ing prevention and intervention Through more educational about this care? That body has the finding prescription drugs among like nothing is wrong. services. The approach is holistic and public forums can we get our responsibility, accountability and the top drugs of choice on the Hobbema First Nation in Al- and integrated building on the heads out of the sand and work as authority under law to ensure that street. Those caught in the pill berta is in the process of passing theme of partnerships and iden- a community to tackle the prob- RNs provide safe, ethical, compe- addiction are turning to fraud and a bylaw that gang members are tifying solutions through drug lem. tent care to all recipients of all RN break-and-enters to feed their not allowed on the reservation and alcohol counseling, cultural Greg Plain is a citizen of Aamjiw- services. If the college of nurses is $80-per-pill Oxycontin habit. since the chief’s grandson was (Anishinaabe) awareness, educa- naang First Nation. not doing its job, why is it there? Families are being torn apart. shot by a drive-by shooter. Ban- tional information, relationships Is it only to provide illusions to all January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 7

Sault, AEI partners in FASD program By Marci Becking The Anishinabek Educational Institute is partnering with Sault College for a post-diploma program dealing with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – the first of its kind in Ontario. Union of Ontario Indians FASD coordinator Laurie McLeod-Sha- bogesic says that they have been working towards this since 2002 and are very excited about this new program. “This program will enable our frontline workers to develop seam- less and effective health care programs to meet the complex needs of individuals and families struggling with this complex, lifelong disabil- ity,” says McLeod-Shabogesic. “Our goal is to provide training that will help communities learn how to plan for the care of individuals with FASD and to recognize the impacts that the developmental trajectory of this disability has on families, communities and our nations." Ron Common, Sault College president says that this program is cutting-edge, innovative and much-needed program. “It’s particularly great for me to be working with Anishinabek Edu- cational Institute since I was part of the founding members of the in- stitute,” says Common. “It’s nice to see how much bigger AEI has grown.” He signed the articulation agreement with UOI chief operating of- ficer Walter Manitowabi. Walter Manitowabi, Chief Operating Officer, Union of Ontario Indians, and Dr. Ron Common, president of The post-diploma program will be delivered at the AEI campus lo- Sault College, hear Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic speak about the ten-year development of the first post- cated at the Union of Ontario Indians head office on Highway 17 West secondary program dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. –Photo by Lisa Abel on Nipissing First Nation.

This dra- Exercise matic increase does not Dr. John Ratey, good for Harvard Pro- fessor and au- the brain thor of Spark: Laura Liberty SUDBURY – Participants at the A revolutionary New Science Anishinabek G7 FASD: Car- of Exercise and The Brain. Dr. ing for a New Generation con- Ratey explains how exercise can ference had the opportunity to spark new brain-cell growth. view a CBC documentary called And not just any exercise, but “Brain Gains” at a Building Bet- specifically aerobic exercise. Marking World AIDS Day ter Brains through Exercise ses- “Exercise turns on the at- sion facilitated by Lake Huron tention system, the so-called The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network observed World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, with a day of reflection for those FASD worker Laura Liberty. executive functions-sequencing, who have gone on before us in the HIV/AIDS movement. Executive Director Ken Clement, centre, said:“It was The documentary is set in working memory, prioritizing, also a day to celebrate the hard work of frontline workers and showcase the positive work we do." Activist Doris Winnipeg and teacher Allison inhibiting and sustaining at- Peltier, left, said we shouldn’t be silent about HIV and that we should show compassion to our fellow community Cameron describes the positive tention…on a practical level it members who have HIV because they are somebody’s sister, grandmother, brother, grandfather, mom,dad or impacts treadmills have had on causes kids to be less impulsive friend. Jody Cotter, right, HIV/AIDS Educator with the Union of Ontario Indians, attended the event in Ottawa. her inner city high school stu- which makes them more primed dents. to learn,” says Dr. Ratey. “I had kids that couldn’t sit Aerobic exercise is some- B.C. First Nations oversee own health services still for more than ten minutes thing Canada is failing miser- ably at according to the 2011 Ac- VANCOUVER– First Nations to take over province-wide health important and historic milestone” and they are now paying atten- tion in class,” said Cameron. tive Healthy Kids Report Card. in British Columbia have taken service delivery from the federal “This will streamline adminis- Despite continued alarming the next step toward health-care government,” said Grand Chief tration, encourage the integration One of the students featured in the story increased his read- statistics on childhood obesity autonomy with the signing of Doug Kelly. “We will work closely of the federally and provincially and diabetes, only 32% of On- a groundbreaking agreement to with the provincial health system funded health services and allow ing comprehension by 200%. Cameron insists the only thing tario children achieve the recom- oversee their own health care ser- to enable it to better meet First Na- health-care decisions to be made mended 60 minutes of moderate vices, rather than relying on the tions health needs and priorities.” closer to home,” she said at the that changed in that four-month period was the daily use of tread- to vigorous physical activity ev- federal government. Federal health minister Leona signing. “I am so proud that our ery day. “We will be the first in Canada Aglukkaq called the signing “an hard work has finally paid off.” mills every morning before class. STAFF Union of Ontario Indians - Curve Lake Office, Ph: 705-657-9383 Fort William Office – Ph: 807-623-8887 Munsee Delaware Office – Ph: 519-289-0777

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Jamie Restoule Laurie C. McLeod Lisa Palangio Laura Liberty Patricia Campeau Director AHWS Policy Analyst Policy Analyst FASD Regional Worker Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tony Jocko Ext. 2242 Ext. 2314 Jody Cotter Ext. 2306 Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic Ext. 2319 Karen Linklater Ext. 2310 Policy Analystr HIV/AIDS Coordinator FASD Coordinator Administrative Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2313 Ext. 2231 Ext. 2296 Ext. 2239 Page 8 Anishinabek News January-February 2012

Waubetek winner long on empathy By Marci Becking CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA – The 2011 winner of the Waubetek Business Achievement Award says the key to everything in life is to work hard. “Keep it honest and never quit,” says Michael Saucier, owner of the Winmar franchise servicing Sudbury and Manitoulin. Winmar does property restoration under insurance claims. From his humble start do- Michael Saucier, owner ing building renovations, Michael now operates from a new 6,000 sq. Ft. of Winmar in Sudbury. facility with a fleet of ten vehicles. It is his work ethic and performance dedicated to getting jobs done well and on time that got Michael Saucier noticed in the construction industry. It is what has helped him succeed in building a multi-million- dollar insurance restoration company from a small subcontracting reno- vation business. Since purchasing the franchise in 2006 with two to three subcontract- ed employees, his company now directly employs 30 – with 85% being aboriginal. Fuelled by growth activities, taking advantage of the benefits of economies of scale and keeping all operations performed in house in- stead of sub-contracting any jobs to outside firms, Winmar Sudbury has experienced growth of approximately 300%. His successes are measured by the phenomenal growth of his com- pany in an industry known for its stiff competition, administrative re- quirements and customer attention. Michael is involved in every aspect of Winmar’s operations. Self-described as a hands-on kind of guy, he strives for quality and trust. “That’s what people are paying for; my final say and I’m there,” says Michael. There are times when it is difficult to separate business from empa- thizing with clients. In his home community of Wikwemikong, a fire that ravaged a multi- residential complex prompted him to extend a helping hand. Hearing that the victims were without insurance coverage for the contents of their homes, he and his secretary took a truck and trailer to pick up all their personal property like clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, and linens. With special cleaning equipment, he managed to save all of the personal prop- erty and had it returned in one week – all at his own expense. “Running your own business isn’t easy. Expect long hours and a lot Dealing with water damage and structural drying of commercial property is a Winmar specialty. of hard work if you want your business to succeed and continue to grow."

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imaadzewin –for my children,” geared to the abilities, age and says Bernadette Shawanda. interests of participants. We Canoeing connects youth to land “How we get connected to a specialize in canoe and kayak good life is understanding life courses such as Basic Canoeing, SAULT STE. MARIE – Great engaged in outdoor activities,” ming for the Cultural Camps out there in nature – and taking Canadian Style Paddling, Ca- Lakes Cultural Camps aim to says Maheengun Shawanda, – which are held in various lo- care of it.” noe Tripping and Moving Wa- help Native youth get establish a about the Sault Ste. Marie-based cations across The Shawandas have ex- ter (white water) canoe courses, connection to the land. family business. “When we were – include a Winter Snowshoe panded their program offerings Whitewater Kayak, Sea Kayak, Gradually, the focus has kids we were climbing trees, Cultural Journey, Wilderness by taking whitewater kayak GPS & Navigation, backpacking moved more to Northern Ontario playing in the bush, out on the Advanced First Aid, and a Win- training from the Ontario Recre- and backcountry and authentic waterways. water.” ter Cultural Camp. ational Canoeing and Kayaking Cultural Experiences. “We need to find a way to be Some of this year’s program- “I want a good life – Bi- Association (ORCKA). “We also coordinate and of- “Last spring ORCKA held fer a variety of other year round its annual ten-day Moving Wa- indoor and outdoor experiential ter and River Running Instruc- learning activities in a First Na- tor course,” says Maheengun. tions cultural context. “Myself and fellow course par- We will custom fit any of our ticipants had a chance to paddle unique programs to meet person- with some dynamic instructors al and professional needs includ- and pick up fresh new skills. ing group size, location, time, “The water was pushy, the private or group instruction, and air was crisp and there were still unique personal requests.” remnants of snow lingering. Maheengun, an Odawa from Mamaadaashkaa is the Al- Wikwemikong Unceded Indian gonquin translation for fast mov- Reserve, serves as the Director ing choppy water, white water. of Great Lakes Cultural Camps. Oh how we love the spring run!” His technical skills include The introduction to the in- ORCKA Moving Water, River structor course began on the Running, Canoe Tripping, Ca- Madawaska River, providing nadian Style Paddling, Basic participants with a refresher and Canoe, Flatwater Kayak and creating the foundation required Movingwater Kayak Instructor, to teach future students. Swift Water Rescue Technician, Course director Andy Con- Assistant Ropes Course Instruc- very and his team shared both tor, National Green Check GPS their skills and passion for pad- Instructor, Advanced Wilderness dling, advancing instructor train- First Aid and Emergency First ees from flat-water to moving- Responder. water techniques over the course He also is the First Nation Li- of the program. aison to ORCKA. Maheengun describes Great For information call 705- Participants in 2011 Running River Instructor Course offered in Madawaska River By Ontario Lakes Cultural Camps as “in- 942-9909, e-mail info@cultural Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association tensive adventure experiences camps.com.

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No nuke waste in our backyard UOI OFFICES, NIPISSING FN – Anishinabek Na- hockey rinks. tion Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says Three of the five sites in Northern Ontario in- that First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation Ter- volved in NWMO's 10-year selection process - ritory have been opposed to nuclear waste storage Wawa, Horne Payne and Schreiber - are in Anishi- sites since 2004. nabek Territory. Elliot Lake, Blind River and the "We always hear non-Native communities say- Township of North Shore have also expressed inter- ing they don't want certain projects or developments est in becoming storage sites. in their backyard. Well, First Nations don't want Historical uranium mining and processing within nuclear waste in our backyard," says Madahbee. Anishinabek Nation Territory has resulted in signifi- "Representatives from Chiefs in Ontario have been cant and long-term consequences not only to the en- attending information sessions held by the Nuclear vironment, but also to the people who live and thrive Waste Management Organization and this is not the off the land and waters for their livelihoods. proper consultation we are entitled to." The Grand Council Chief said there is abso- The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of lutely no guarantee that the Government, Industry or Indigenous Peoples states that no storage or disposal NWMO can provide assurance that a natural hazard of hazardous materials shall take place in the lands such as an earthquake, volcanic activity, rock frac- and territories of Indigenous Peoples without free ture, corrosion, ice age or any other naturally- oc- and prior consent. curring disaster can be avoided - only their unproven The Nuclear Waste Management Organization scientific theory. (NWMO) is federally mandated to assume respon- NWMO is offering to provide a Jan. 26-27 all- sibility for the long-term management of Canada's expenses paid junket for journalists to participate used nuclear fuel. A Deep Geological Repository in an "information-sharing" exercise in Toronto and Program is seeking long-term storage for Canada's Ottawa, including a tour of the Pickering Nuclear growing amount of high-level spent nuclear fuel power-generating plant. bundles. Grand Council Chief Madahbee said Anishina- Since the Nuclear Industry started using nuclear bek Nation Resolution 2010-30 declared that our reactors to produce electricity in the early 1970s, communities were united in their opposition to both 'Not in our backyard': Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief they have accumulated about two million spent fuel export of nuclear waste and deep geological nuclear Patrick Madahbee bundles, a number that could fill six NHL-sized waste disposal.

Species at Risk

Beach recreation threatens Plover Features: named for its "piping" call, is a small stubby- billed shorebird with a thin, often incomplete, black neck band. It lays its eggs directly on the beach in what is little more than a shallow, scraped out area in the sand. The plover's sandy colouration provides Bald Eagle pair nesting in Royal Botanical Gardens excellent camouflage as it forages for insects and small crustaceans along the water's edge and in small beach pools. Range: The endangered Piping Plover has a wide, but localized Bald Eagles return to Lake Ontario distribution from the Atlantic coast, through the Great Lakes region, HAMILTON – And it’s happening. Two young bald efforts of Project Paradise,” says RBG’s Head of and west to Nebraska, South Dakota and Alberta. The Piping Plover Eagles have decided to settle down on a nesting site Natural Lands, Tys Theysmeyer. is reestablishing on the Great Lakes in Ontario. In 2008, nests were inside Royal Botanical Gardens property at Cootes It has been a long time coming for bald Eagles found at Wasaga Beach and near Sauble Beach. Paradise. Could this couple be the first pair of bald to once again nest on Lake Ontario’s shores. In fact, Threats: Loss or degradation of habitat resulting from the recre- Eagles to raise Lake Ontario’s first home grown by the early 1980s, mostly as a result of widespread ational use of beaches is a serious threat throughout the plover's range. birds in decades? Egg incubation time is 30-40 use of the pesticide DDT, there were only four ac- In addition, high water levels have resulted in the loss of beach habi- days so that question will be answered very soon. tive nests in all of the Great Lakes. That equals ap- tat on the Great Lakes and elsewhere. Increases in predators such as Since 2009 these young Eagles have been test- proximately 15 surviving birds. The species was all the red fox, raccoon and ring-billed gull have contributed to the poor ing their nest building skills working on sites on but locally extinct. breeding success of this beach nesting bird. both the north and south shores of Cootes Paradise Nowadays, with the effects of DDT behind us Protection: The Piping Plover is listed under Ontario's Endangered marsh, always in towering white pines overlooking — it was banned in the early 1970s — and with se- Species Act, which protects the species and its habitat. The National the water. Now they have finally reached maturity rious conservation efforts, the bald Eagle has made Piping Plover Recovery Team is spearheading implementation of a and returned to their north shore site, and all things a comeback. There are now 31 active nests on the recovery plan which recommends beach closures, the installation of are pointing to a historic return and environmental Great Lakes, and another 30 on lakes north of 49th predator exclosures at nests, predator control, and re-introductions of achievement. parallel. But not a single nest on Lake Ontario. Un- plovers to previously occupied sites “This milestone is a testament to the restoration til now, we hope. STAFF mission Jason Laronde Barb Naveau Sarah Louis Marlene Bilous The mission of the Lands and Director Forestry Assistant Water Resources Assistant L&R Policy Analyst Nadine Roach Rhonda Gagnon Arnya Assance Resources department is to foster [email protected] [email protected] Water Resources Policy Analyst [email protected] [email protected] a better quality of life by ensuring Ext. 2263 Forestry Coordinator Ext. 2255 Ext. 2245 AORMC Coordinator Ext. 2183 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] access to natural resources in Ext. 2234 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2340 support of the goals, principles and Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca values of the Anishinabek Nation. January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 11

More Algonquins confuse land claim By Mohammed Adam on for 20 years between federal, Ottawa Citizen provincial and the Golden Lake OTTAWA – At least 10 different Algonquin over a vast swath of Algonquin groups are now con- Eastern Ontario that includes the testing ownership of the 36,000 nation's capital. Six Quebec Al- square kilometres of Eastern On- gonquin communities led by the tario that's the subject of a historic Kitigan Zibi of Maniwaki, who First Nation land claim, further also claim the territory in ques- complicating already complex ne- tion as part of their ancestral gotiations with the government. land, recently threatened a court The latest twist in the longrun- challenge, saying they are being ning land claim saga is notice of cut out of the negotiations. Two a class-action lawsuit against the separate Quebec Algonquin com- Ontario government filed by law- munities are also opposed to the involved in that undertaking and was never ceded or surrendered, tensions between those who live yers representing the off-reserve negotiations. they ignored the traditional he- there is no reason to limit nego- on the reserves and enjoy gov- Ottawa Algonquin First Nation, Further muddying negotia- reditary people," Swinwood said. tiations to a small group anointed ernment support and funding, the Algonquins of Kinouchip- tions that the parties involved be- "We are giving Ontario notice by the government. The Ottawa and non-status Indians like the irini (Pembroke) and Metis of lieved would serve as a template that we will not accept any agree- and Kinouchipirini Algonquins Kinouchipirini and the Ottawa Ontario. These three groups and for other settlements, several non- ment-in-principle that they might say the Golden Lake Algonquin, Algonquins, who often feel ne- many others are challenging the status Algonquins and Métis, who make with Algonquin negotiation the only recognized group that glected. legality of the land claim by the also claim a stake in the land, are representatives." the federal and provincial govern- The land negotiations have Golden Lake Algonquin, known opposed to the negotiations and "We've been opposed to the ments are negotiating with, at best been controversial since they be- as the Pikwakanagan, saying the considering their options. Ottawa negotiations from Day One. We owns a tiny fraction of the land, gan in 1991. The federal govern- provincial government is exclud- lawyer Michael Swinwood, who are challenging the whole land and cannot act on behalf of the ment recognizes 10 communities ing them from negotiations over filed notice of the lawsuit in No- negotiations because people the majority. as being part of the Algonquin land that also belongs to them. vember, told the Citizen that the government is negotiating with What's worse, they say, the Nation. Of these, nine are in Que- The impending lawsuit also in- law requires Ontario to be given are illegitimate," added Grant government has allowed First bec, including the largest of them cludes several individual aborigi- a 60-day notice of any action, and Tysick, chief of the Kinouchip- Nations people who are not even all - the Kitigan Zibi. The only nals who say Ontario is interfer- proceedings will likely begin in irini. Algonquin to take part in the ne- recognized band or community ing with their hunting and fishing March. The nub of the lawsuit is that gotiations, even as it cuts off true in Ontario is the Pikwakanagan rights, and want relief from the "The land claim negotiation since Canada has acknowledged Algonquins from the talks. The of Golden Lake, with whom the courts. currently underway was thought that Algonquin territory, which negotiations are indeed bring- land claim negotiations are being It is the latest blow to the ne- up by the government. They cuts across Ontario and Quebec, ing to the boil long-simmering conducted. gotiations that have been going hand-picked certain people to be

Anishinabek Nation have input UOI assists with review of jury process into the Iacobucci Review, and By Austin Acton tice ordered that a murder trial be on-reserve, and ment is leading this initiative. find a way to ensure that the jury You probably already know postponed in the Northwest re- many First Na- The Anishinabek Nation has system in Ontario is more fair to that even though Aboriginal peo- gion of Ontario until all persons tions citizens are been working on building its own Anishinabek citizens and ensure ples make up 3% of the Canadian accused of an indictable offence reluctant to partic- justice system for approximately that Anishinabek citizens can play population, they represent 17% of in that region have the opportu- ipate in Ontario’s 10 years, culminating in the cre- a meaningful role into investiga- federal penitentiary inmates. But nity to be tried by a jury that is criminal justice ation of four regional dispute res- tions of suspicious deaths of its did you know that in cases where representative of the population system, for a vari- olution commissions, as well as Austin Acton own people. those accused of crime had a trial of the region. The Ontario Court ety of reasons. the Anishinabek Nation Tribunal Anyone interested in com- in front of a jury, there was al- of Appeal also ordered a judicial The province has appointed and Commission. This appeals menting on this crisis is welcome most never a First Nation or Ab- inquiry into whether the lists of former judge of the Supreme and redress system has been ad- to send their concerns or sugges- original person on the jury? potential jurors in Ontario proper- Court of Canada, Mr. Frank Ia- opted by the Chiefs in Assembly tions to Linda Seamont, Legal Did you know that Ontario ly represents the First Nation and cobucci to spend one year doing and already has a roster of trained Administrative Coordinator, at Court Services does not have an Aboriginal population in Ontario. a review of the justice system in Anishinabek mediators. Commis- [email protected]. Addi- accurate list of First Nations citi- The order was based on coro- Ontario, how the lists of potential sioners will be trained this year to tionally, consultation meetings zens living on reserve? And did ner’s inquests into two suspicious First Nation jurors are made, and hear disputes which cannot be re- will be held directly with Mr. Ia- you know that the same list is deaths of First Nation citizens. why First Nation citizens are ex- solved through mediation. cobucci at Garden River First Na- used to select people to partici- Since then, Anishinabek citi- cluded from juries and coroner’s Although Anishinabek First tion on February 20, 2012, at Fort pate in investigations into suspi- zens have died under suspicious inquests. The Union of Ontario Nations have never relinquished William First Nation on March cious deaths and deaths of First circumstances or in prisons, Indians has been asked by Mr. jurisdiction over self-governance 20, 2012, and in Toronto at a date Nations persons in prison? without a coroner’s inquest be- Iacobucci to present the Anishi- and dispute resolution, the ANTC to be determined. The under-representation of ing carried out. However, many nabek perspective on Ontario’s will not hear criminal matters, First Nations citizens on juries Anishinabek leaders are reluctant justice system and make recom- provincial or federal offences, Austin Acton is a legal counsel and coroner’s inquests is so bad to provide the province with up- mendations on improving the or deal with suspicious deaths. with the Union of Ontario Indi- that the Superior Court of Jus- to-date lists of their citizens living situation. The UOI Legal Depart- Therefore, it is imperative that the ans.

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Allan Dokis Kerry Assiniwe Alicia McLeod The Union of Ontario Indians Director Relations Coordinator Treaty Research Coordinator Intergovernmental Affairs [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] department is committed to the Ext. 2251 Ext. 2320 Ext. 2264 protection of aboriginal and treaty Mike Sawyer Theresa Stevens Kevin Restoule rights, ensuring access to land Treaty Research Clerk Administrative Assistant Policy Analyst and resources, and supporting [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the political goals, values and Ext. 2237 Ext. 2327 Ext.2304 aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation. Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca Page 12 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Wenji-Bimaadziying/ Our Environment

Green for life Hillside School primary students in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation participated in the “Landscape Ontario Green for Life Community Project” from October 2010 to September 2011. “It began with a bulb, continued with a composter and finished with a flower,” said Cathy Hampshire Principal/ Program Manager, “It has been a very busy, but very rewarding year of greening and growing.” This community-based project was recently awarded the provincial Judges Award from the Communities in Bloom organization. Partners and supporters are KSP Chief & Council, KSP Economic Development Office, Point Preference Grocery Store, Hillside School administration, staff and students, KSP Gardening Team, Westland Greenhouse and many parents and citizens of Kettle and Stony Point. Video contest about stopping ‘bullies’ By Maureen Peltier Do you know what zebra mussels are? What about sea lampreys? Or Purple loosestrife and spiny water flea? They are all aquatic invasive species! They are also just a few of the 186 non-native species pres- ent in the Great Lakes. They have a direct impact on biodiversity and can spread parasites and viruses. So, let’s put a stop to these bullies! The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Sea Lamprey Centre is having a Video Contest for Anishinabek ated and submitted on an individual or group basis. Youth aged 7-20 where you can tell us how you will Prizes include a 32GB Apple iPad and a GoPro get rid of these Aquatic Hitchhikers! Camcorder! The theme of the contest is “How to stop the More information can be found on our website transmission of aquatic invasive species” www.aofrc.org under the ‘Video Contest’ tab. We All you need to do is create a video that describes will also be at the Little NHL Hockey Tournament i) an aquatic invasive species and ii) what you think in Sudbury, so look for our booth and receive a free we should do to stop them from taking over. All calendar to boot! videos are to be 60 seconds in length and can be cre- Contest ends April 16th, 2012. January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 13

Working Group members Isadore Peltier – Beausoleil, Noella Jocko – Wikwemikong Unceded , Albert Cada – Sheshegwaning, Narcisse Kakogabon – Long Lake #58 and Genevieve Solomon-Dubois – Henvey Inlet, engage in a group exercise to discuss the articles of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin at the November 28 & 29 Community Engagement Strategy workshop Community Engagement Strategy gears up By Andrea Crawford status of negotiations, the contents of the Agreements and livery of education and governance presentations at various ROJ Communications Officer the effects of the Agreements on citizens. Other initiatives, community information sessions throughout the Territory. Governance and Education Working Group members such as First Nation Constitution Development and fiscal Anishinabek Nation Elder Gordon Waindubence will recently took part in a two-day communications training arrangements, are also supported through the CES. once again offer a traditional Dodemaag (Clan) teaching at workshop to prepare for this year’s Community Engage- Last year, the Community Engagement Strategy held a each session; a component of the CES that has become very ment Strategy. similar training workshop for First Nations leadership, em- popular and appreciated in every community. The November 28-29 workshop was held in Sault Ste. ployees and citizens. The workshop was then followed by The Community Engagement Strategy is scheduled to Marie as a kick-off to the 2011-2012 Community Engage- a series of nine information sessions in communities across hold five community information sessions from January ment Strategy (CES), which serves to support various Res- the Anishinabek Territory, which reached more than 1,000 through March 2012, including sessions in Henvey Inlet toration of Jurisdiction (ROJ) initiatives in a communica- Anishinabe citizens. First Nation and Garden River First Nation. tions capacity. In order to build on its previous success, this year the For more information on the Community Engagement One of the main goals of the CES is to inform and up- CES will have increased support from the Governance and Strategy and to find out if an information session will be date citizens on the Governance and Education Agreements Education Working Group members, many of whom will held in your area, please contact Andrea Crawford at 705- that are being negotiated between the Anishinabek Nation deliver presentations in their respectful communities. 497-9127 or at [email protected]. and Canada. This includes providing information on the Working Group members will also assist with the de- Henvey Inlet first CES stop By Tammy Desmoulin Grand Council Chief Community Relations Officer Patrick Madahbee and “Our Elders need us. Our Deputy Grand Coun- kids need us. It is a great honor cil Chief Glen Hare and privilege to see people grow. addressed the com- This will be your Constitution” – munity with powerful Henvey Inlet Councillor Brenda words. Contin Presentations on The Restoration of Jurisdic- the Anishinaabe Chi- tion department of the Union of Naaknigewin and the Ontario Indians will be visiting Anishinabek Educa- various First Nations throughout tion System were pre- the year conducting Community sented by Councilors Education Working Group member Irvin Contin (standing far left) delivers a presentation on the Anishinabek Engagement Strategy sessions Genevieve Solomon- Education System to Henvey Inlet First Nation citizens. The community information session took place on (CES). Dubois and Irvin Con- January 12, 2012, at the community fire hall. Henvey Inlet First Nation was tin. the first of this string of CES ses- A wide variety of band members must be proactive reserve citizens. The teaching generated posi- sions, on January 12, 2012. questions and comments were in their participation and make Following the formal presen- tive feedback from the partici- Roughly 50 citizens attended generated by the audience, in- regular contact with their com- tations on governance and educa- pants and ended the community the event, with Chief Wayne Mc- cluding some comments regard- munities to keep abreast of cur- tion, a dinner feast was offered by visit on a spiritual and cultural Quabbie opening the session with ing the inclusion and participa- rent events. the community. note. an address to the community, fol- tion of off-reserve band members. Another conclusion found Elder Gordon Waindubence The next community visits lowed by a welcoming prayer by Leadership and citizens de- that each First Nation must also continued the session into the are scheduled in Whitefish River Elder Joanne Barr. bated back and forth about this make an effort to reach out to its evening with a traditional teach- First Nation on January 26 and An energy of excitement subject and one conclusion to members via website, newslet- ing on the Anishinaabe Dode- in Garden River First Nation on flowed through the room as the discussion suggested that ters and family members of off- maag system of governance. March 8, 2012. Page 14 Anishinabek News January-February 2012

Brand new Anishinabek Nation citizen Kolby Legarde (centre) poses for a photo with his Anishinabek Nation leadership at the December 13 & 14 Citizenship conference in Munsee- Delaware Nation. Top Row (L to R): Grand Council Elder Gordon Waindubence, Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, Bonnie Bressette – Kwewuk Council, Arlene Barry Knowland – Kwewuk Council, Mike Esquega Sr. – Elder’s Council. Bottom Row (L to R): Elsie Bissaillon – Elder’s Council, Citizenship Commissioner Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, Kolby Legarde, Bess Legarde – Youth Council, Donna Debassige – Kwewuk Council E'Dbendaagzijig (Citizenship) Law for the Anishinaabe children

By Andrea Crawford Anishinabe children. us to where we are now, we know ROJ Communications Officer Deputy Hare also referred to for sure that we are in a situation The Restoration of Jurisdic- the Declaration of 1980 to remind of challenge,” said Day, “but at the tion department finished off 2011 participants of everything that we same time, we are also in a situ- with the Anishinabek Nation are striving for in the fight to re- ation of great opportunity for our E’Dbendaagzijig conference on store inherent jurisdiction to the Nation.” December 13 -14, in the Munsee- Anishinabe. The belief in this opportunity Delaware Nation. He clarified that even though was shared by presenters and par- Scan with Smartphone to find out While the focus of the Decem- the Anishinabek Nation is now ticipants alike, with many agree- more about ROJ on Facebook. ber citizenship conference was to trying to restore its jurisdiction ing that only the Anishinabek Na- have participants provide feed- in citizenship by developing the tion has the right to recognize its back on the E’Dbendaagzijig Law E’Dbendaagzijig Law, deciding citizens. and contribute to the development who belongs is a right that was For Damien Lee, this statement NEED A VEHICLE? of its implementation plan, a lot never given up. couldn’t be truer. Lee is a citizen PROBLEMS WITH was said by participants and pre- This message was reiterated by of Fort William First Nation who CREDIT? senters at the event that gave re- Lake Huron Regional Chief Isa- was adopted into his stepfather’s inforcement to the Anishinabek’s dore Day, who made it very clear family at a very young age. Hav- ability to unite and work towards that “determining our citizenship ing resided in his community since a common goal. is more than just a Treaty right, it’s 1981, Lee has only ever known 100’s of Roughly 65 participants at- our Inherent right.” life as an Anishinabe person, but tended the two-day conference, Regional Chief Day delivered he has never been recognized as cars & trucks which gathered Anishinabek citi- an affecting presentation on the such by the Canadian government. to choose from zens of all ages and from great concept of citizenship and treaty The passing of the Anishinaabe distances. rights by exploring the past, pres- E’Dbendaagzijig Naaknigewin is The youngest participant on ent and future of Anishinabe peo- something he hopes will change site was Kolby Legarde, the eight- ple. this situation for himself and many week-old son of Anishinabek He defended the relationship others like him. Youth Council member Bess Le- that the Anishinabek have to the With the acceptance of the garde. Treaty of 1850 and how that rela- citizenship law on the horizon of % Many of the conference pre- tionship connects to the Inherent the Anishinabek Nation, the op- Candy comedian o senters, including Deputy Grand rights which allow Anishinabe to portunity that Chief Day spoke of Financing Candy Palmater, Mikmaq comedian Available Council Chief Glen Hare, ac- exercise their own citizenship laws is something that Lee, and young and internationally-recognized knowledged Kolby’s presence and and traditions. conference participant Kolby motivational speaker at the Self- associated the value and the ben- “When we look back at the Legarde, will one day have the Government Conference in Toronto Contact us Now!! efits of the E’Dbendaagzijig Law way our ancestors lived and con- chance to experience. on January 19. to his future and the future of all sider everything that has brought www.northernontariolenders.com January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 15

Ontario opens door to self-government dialogue By Mary Laronde – Communi- ward the establishment of the An- Palmater, Mikmaq comedian and cations and Policy Analyst ishinabek Education System. internationally-recognized motiv- TORONTO – Minister of Ab- Minister Wynne focused most iational speaker, and Eric Robin- original Affairs, Kathleen Wynne, of her remarks on education, son, Deputy Premier and Minister says Ontario wants to be “part- pointing to Ontario’s Aborigi- of Aboriginal Affairs and North- ners in the conversation” about nal Education Strategy – “which ern Development, Manitoba. Anishinabek Nation self-govern- is about seeing that no kids are Minister Robinson (Ka-Kee-Nee ment and her government is will- left behind” – and system-wide Konee Pewonee Okimow) is a ing to work to ensure First Nation changes including a new, specific member of the Cree Nation, Cross governments are successful in line in provincial school board Lake First Nation, also known areas such as education and child budgets for Aboriginal education. as Pimicikamak Cree Nation, in welfare. Anishinabek legal counsel and Northern Manitoba. The Minister delivered her negotiator, Tracey O’Donnell, Panelists and work shop pre- welcome message at a conference said “Minister Wynne gave a pos- senters, representing Canada, the devoted entirely to Anishinabek- itive and encouraging message to Provinces, and Indigenous Na- self-government in Ontario, Ni- work with us as we advance our tions, came from across Canada igan Ga-Zhaamin – We Are Go- education goals. She showed she to share their experiences in self- ing Forward Together. Thanking is knowledgeable about the gaps government in British Columbia, Minister Wynne, Grand Council in funding and success rates that Alberta, Manitoba, Labrador and Chief Patrick Madahbee said, must be closed to provide Anishi- Nova Scotia. “We will take you up on your of- naabe students the education op- Liz Morin, Chief Federal fer to work with us.” portunities that they need to suc- Negotiator at the Anishinabek Noting the complexities inher- ceed.” Nation-Canada governance table, ent in federal-provincial-First Na- In fact, Minister Wynne urged observed, “This was an excellent tion relationships and in self-gov- Canada to come to the table for a event: delegates and speakers ernment discussions, the Minister First Ministers’ meeting on edu- went away with a better under- was clear that Ontario wanted to cation. She also urged the federal standing of the 'self-government' “figure out how best to work to- government to close the unaccept- landscape in Canada, and First gether.” She pointed to the exist- able funding gap for First Nations Nation leaders, citizens and el- ing bilateral relationship with the students which is at least $2000 to ders shared an inspiring message Anishinabek Nation at the Anishi- $3000 per capita for students at- about the challenges and oppor- nabek Nation Round Table, and tending First Nation schools. tunities of advancing Anishina- the Memorandum of Understand- Over 150 participants, includ- bek Nation Governance. I was ing on education between Ontario ing official representatives from also very pleased with Ontario's and the Anishinabek Nation, in the Anishinabek Nation, Canada, participation in the conference. Eric Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs which Ontario supports the bilat- and Ontario attended the January Their partnership in this con- and Northern Development, Manitoba accepts a gift for speaking to eral negotiations between Canada 19 -20 event in Toronto which in- versation wil be welcome as we participants at the January 19-20 Self-Government Conference in and the Anishinabek Nation to- cluded key-note speakers Candy move forward together.” Toronto. Progress in First Nation constitutions By Lorie Young Presentations on consultation Constitution Development and ratification processes were Coordinator delivered, which addressed vari- As our Nation moves closer to ous communication issues that restoring our governmental juris- are found to be common in many diction, writing and ratifying First First Nations. Nation constitutions becomes im- The presentations also dem- perative. onstrated how different ratifica- The writing and ratifying of tion processes could be applied in these constitutions is our oppor- individual First Nations. tunity to express our Nationhood, The main message relayed empower our people and rebuild throughout the workshop was that Community councillors from Wahnapitae First Nation work on the elements of their constitution traditional governance. each First Nation has the ability at the First Nation Constitution Development Workshop in Sault Ste Marie on December 6, 2011. In an effort to assist First Na- and the autonomy to develop a Henry Burke, Bob Pitfield, Christina Anderson and Larry McGregor. tions currently seeking to com- communication plan and ratifica- plete the constitution develop- tion vote based on their own com- of the articles in their individual laws is one of the most important workshop, the Anishinabek Na- ment process, two workshops munity’s needs. constitutions. things,” explained O’Donnell. tion had nine First Nations with were held last Fall. The second of two workshops Workshop facilitator Tracey “The community members completed draft constitutions that The first workshop, titled was held on December 6-7 in O’Donnell examined the elements will want and need to see that are ready for ratification, and 27 “First Nation Constitution Devel- Sault Ste Marie. that need to be included in a con- connection in their constitution; First Nations in the process of opment – Preparing for Ratifica- Titled “First Nation Consti- stitution and explained how each that will ensure their full support completing draft constitutions. tion” was held on November 8 & tution Development – Drafting one can be applied differently or when ratification takes place.” For more information on the 9 for those First Nations who have a Constitution”, this workshop similarly in every community. O’Donnell demonstrated how First Nation Constitution De- completed draft constitutions. provided an opportunity for First The need to incorporate cul- the policy for law enforcement in velopment project, or to inquire Eighteen participants attended Nations to review a basic consti- tural sensitivity and individual Wasauksing can be completely about assistance in developing the workshop, representing nine tution template and examine the community traditions was high- different from the law enforce- your community’s draft constitu- First Nations within the Anishina- document article by article. lighted as an important factor in ment policies in Magnetawan, but tion, please contact Lorie Young, bek Nation. Seventeen participants, repre- constitution development. each community will still set out Constitution Development Coor- The focus of the workshop senting seven First Nations, then “Building a constitution that provisions for the Enforcement of dinator, at 705-497-9127 or you- centered on community consulta- broke out into sessions where is reflective of your community, laws in each of its constitutions. [email protected]. tion and the ratification process. they worked on developing all your traditions and your existing By the end of the second Page 16 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Dohm-Nuk/Let's Play Rabbit & Bear Paws

Les and Lindy—a love story Cupid shot arrow in hacky sack circle By Jorge Antonio Vallejos “Pretty early on I knew I really liked Leslie. She’s the only girl I ever told, ‘I love you,’” says Lindy Kinoshameg of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve. Celebrating their ninth year together as a couple at the end of Janu- ary 2012, Leslie Kachena McCue of , and Lindy Kinoshameg weren’t so sure of each other early on. Meeting one another through a friend, Lindy and Leslie would have never thought they would end up together. Their first encounter saw Lindy ignore Leslie as he watched hockey on television. Their second Read Anishinabek News meeting, a game of hacky sack, lasted two minutes: “Everyone in the hacky sack circle left except for me and Lindy so we were forced to talk to each other again. We talked for two minutes and then left,” says McCue. “I still liked him for some reason.” online at Hearing that Lindy was a successful artist, wrestler, and hockey play- er, McCue wanted to find out more about the silent man she met. Emails led to chats on MSN Messenger to real talks on the phone. www.anishinabek.ca “We started talking on the phone and I asked him out and he said, “Yeah,”” says McCue. Four years of long distance love followed. Phone calls became more intense, and costly, one phone bill reaching $400, and the couple saw one another every other month doing everything they could to arrange funds and rides from Wiki to Curve Lake, and vice versa. Trips taking 10 hours by bus or car became normal for the young couple. “We got in a lot of trouble for phone bills,” says McCue. “It was pretty bad,” says Kinoshameg. In their fourth year together the couple moved to Toronto and lived humbly. “We had a couch, Leslie’s bed, and a kitchen table,” says Kinoshameg. Now 24 and 25, Leslie and Lindy are working toward economic sta- bility and fluency in their language with marriage holding off until then. Lindy has one more year left in the kinesiology program at University of Toronto. Leslie is finishing an accounting course at George Brown College while working as the Partnership Facilitator at ANDPVA. The couples plans to move to Wiki and work with the community when done school. “No rush for marriage. We both know we love each other. No need to prove it to anyone,” says McCue. “I can’t imagine myself with any- one else.”

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Chantel places in top three of national math competition By Sharon Weatherall "The questions were fact ques- Raaflaab says last May's com- BEAUSOLEIL FN–A Grade tions as well as word problems. petition involved a practice and 4 Christian Island Elementary Some problem questions were then a half-hour test about ba- School (CIES) student has placed about money and measurement. I sic math concepts with problems in the top three of a national math- was surprised and didn't expect to which involved abstract thinking ematics competition. win anything," says Chantel. skills and was based on age level. Chantel Jamieson was pre- Teacher Marilyn Raaflaab was "Students from across Canada sented a certificate and monetary less bashful in praise of her stu- take part in the contest and all award for her third-place finish in dent's achievement placing third participants received a five dollar the Wiseman Mathematics Contest nationally. participation award. From CIES staged by First Nations University "The top students from each we had 11 Grade 4 students and of Canada from the Prince Albert, class were recognized with a cer- ten Grade 5 students take part. Saskatchewan campus. tificate at a school assembly last Braeden McCue was the top CIES Chantel says she feels good month. At that time we were noti- student for Grade 5." about winning a prize because she fied the Canadian winners would CIES principal Angela John- didn't realize she was that good be announced in a month so when son said she was "very excited in math. When tested with class- the news came it was a big sur- and proud" to have a student from mates in the spring, the Grade 4 prise to learn that Chantel had the school achieve this prestigious student agreed the contest was placed so high and we were very award. "kinda hard". excited,"says Raaflaab. In all, 860 students from 39 First Nations schools in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Sco- tia were registered for the 2011 contest. The annual Wiseman Mathematics Contest (WMC) project was initiated by Dr. Arzu Sardarli in 2008 to involve Grades 4 and 5 students of First Nations schools. "The purpose WMC is to mo- tivate young students of First Nations schools for learning mathematics in a competitive en- vironment," says Sardarli. "This is the first mathematics contest in North America developed for ab- original students." Responsible Gambling While there are a variety of mathematics contests in North America, Sardarli says aboriginal students are not often encouraged enough to participate. WMC is or- ganized by First Nations Univer- Help is AvAilAble: poster 11x17 dreamcatchersity of Canada, is free of registra- Ontario problemposter 11x17 Gambling drum Helpline tion or participation fees and pays Chantel Jamieson, a Grade 4 student from Christian Island Elementary a $5 honorarium to each contestant 1-888-230-3505

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Reconciliation must be James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth a two-way street Creative Writing By Christine McFarlane TORONTO – Alderville First Nation scholar and author Leanne Simpson Award launched “Dancing On Our Turtle’s Back: Stories of Nishnaabeg Re- Submission deadline is Creation, Resurgence And a New Emergence” at First Nations House May 31 (FNH) of the University of Toronto in December. The James Bartleman Ab- Simpson, who is also the editor of This is an Honour Song (2010) and original Youth Creative Writ- Lighting the Eighth Fire (2008), read to a packed room. Many audience ing Award recognizes Aborig- members were drawn to the new book’s philosophies and pathways ex- inal youth for their creative ploring reconciliation and what it means for Indigenous peoples. writing talent. “I was questioning how many promote reconciliation as a ‘new way’ Every year up to six Ab- for Canada to relate to Indigenous peoples,” she said. “(I) found that original students each receive within my questioning, in order for reconciliation to be meaningful to the award of $2,500. Indigenous peoples and for it to be a de-colonizing force, it must not The award is named after only be interpreted broadly but also grounded in cultural regeneration the Honourable James Bartle- and political resurgence.” man who was the 27th Lieu- The title Dancing On Our Turtles Back (2011), comes from the Nish- tenant Governor of Ontario, naabeg Creation story and explores regeneration, resurgence and how serving from 2002 – 2007. reconciliation is far from new for Nishnaabeg peoples. Mr. Bartleman was the first "Resurgence means restoring Aniishnabeg jurisdiction, regenerating Aboriginal Lieutenant Gov- our political systems and rebuilding our nations because we can do a lot ernor of Ontario. The award of our own work in our communities ourselves and there is no reason was set up as a legacy to his why we cannot have a just relationship with our state just like our An- efforts in promoting literacy ishnaabeg ancestors,” said Simpson, who has taught in the Indigenous among Aboriginal youth. Studies program at Trent University in Peterborough.” Writer-in-Residence Cherie Dimaline was excited to have FNH play Contact Us host to another literary event. “It’s always great when we can bring In- Email: ontariohonoursan- digenous writers into the space so they can share their talent with the [email protected] community.” Phone: 416-314-7526 Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back is available through Arbeiter Ring Toll-free: 1-877-832-8622 Books, Winnipeg and online through goodminds.com and amazon.ca. Leanne Simpson launches latest book at University of Toronto. Book Reviews Ironically he has been granted colour has made them superior warrior status by the chief and the Facts become real to all other living creatures. Aki medicine man for actions to save is forced to teach them a lesson another but Red Squirrel doesn’t By Joyce Atcheson in manners and respect. Aki not recognize their decision because A relic is more than an interesting only takes away the colours, but he hasn’t given up his perception museum piece. the leaves as well, leaving the of himself as being "less than". Finding an ancient Salish trees totally bare. As a victim of pranks and ridi- spindle whorl is exciting for a Aki, the all-loving guardian, cule because he doesn’t believe young non-Aboriginal child, not relents after a time and provides in himself, he accomplishes great only for the adventure of discov- the maples with their leaves things on his journey and learns to ery, but for an experience like no which sprout in the spring, wave talk to creatures. His reward is big- other. gaily in green splendor all sum- ger than he could have imagined. Through the spindle she be- mer long and paint the skies with This is a great book for youth gan to understand the depth and red and gold in the fall only to whose self-esteem is low and who meaning of history for the Salish fall to the ground for the winter do not hear the words of praise people. The facts Hannah learned months. Hence Aki creates the from those around them. in school became real; smallpox Message in trees four seasons. Little Brother Real Snake – Billy and family disruption by settlers Albert Dumont’s The Ma- Moore (Junebug Books, Mont- moved her beyond any prior grasp By Emily-Jane Hills Orford ple Leaves of Kichi Makwa is a gomery, AL; 2004; ISBN 1-58838- of book knowledge. Aki is the guardian and the simple story with a much deeper 147-1; 143 pages; $10.95) Hannah & the Spindle Whorl creator of the great land of Kichi message. It is a story to teach Believing brings to life past history from a Makwa, a land full of health, wis- young people not to be too proud, different view as she learns the By Joyce Atcheson dom and peace, a land full of vivid not to boast that they are better settling of the BC coast was not Feeling inadequate doesn’t mean colours and, of course, a land full than others. only the settlers' history. we are. of maple trees. The trees are proud An uncomplicated story, per- She feels the pain of death, Written as historical fiction of their strong trunks and their vi- haps, The Maple Leaves of Kichi fear, legends, friendship, and re- this book of a young man’s jour- brant green leaves. They are proud Makwa is not a tale to be taken sponsibility to use the gifts given ney from childhood to warrior of the way birds make their nests lightly. Perhaps the anti-bully- to you by the Creator. has its applications to present in the branches and the way people ing message is important for the Carol Anne Shaw weaves the times. seek cool shelter beneath them. younger audiences, but the older past and present so the unseen be- Red Squirrel, feels inad- The leaves whistle wistfully in the generations would do well to lis- comes the seen. Curling up with equate, has no "man" name, wind, sadly, because the leaves are ten as well. this book will be enjoyable and compares himself to others his always green. The maples cry The Maple Leaves of Kichi broaden youths' views of history. age who are bigger, more accom- their sad tale and are heard by Makwa, Albert Dumont (Al- Hannah & the Spindle Whorl plished than him and believes he Aki, who gives the trees the gift gonquin, Kitigan Zibi) English, -- Carol Anne Shaw (Ronsdale is unworthy. of colour. The trees become con- French, Algonquin (Les Éditions Press, Vancouver, BC; 2010; He sets out to prove himself ceited in their lush colours of red de la Femme 2011) ISBN: 978-2- ISBN 978-1-55380-103-0, 241 through a vision quest. and gold. They believe that the 923845-01-2, $30.00. pages, $10.95) January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 19

Helping Cree cousins Laurie Minor –Photo by Keith Corbiere By Emilie Corbiere With all of the troubles that and packers. our Cree cousins are having up My next volunteer mission in Attawapiskat, it's no wonder was to head to Wilford Laurier that relief efforts are being held University in Kitchener, Wa- across Ontario to help these terloo. There I met a wonderful people. During the months of lady by the name of Laurie Mi- December and January, I had the nor; she works at the university opportunity to volunteer for two as an administrative assistant great organizations. to the Dean. She is an amazing One of them is a registered Anishnawbe kwe who descends charity called True North Aid from Mnjikaning First Nation. and since their beginning in Laurie had planned an af- 2009, they have been to At- ternoon of beading as her fund- tawapiskat five times to deliver raiser with the finished projects food, clothes, medicine, toilet- going up for a silent auction the ries, toys, etc...They also visit following week. When I arrived, many other reserves in the area a few of the students and fac- and the founder of True North ulty members were hard at work Aid, Rachael Brown tells me that creating beautiful beaded neck- all of the reserves up there look laces. just like Attawapiskat. The char- If all goes well, Laurie hopes ity is 100% run by volunteers to raise about $1000 to send di- Baking on Birch Island from truck drivers, fundraisers, rectly to the elementary school Mr. Lester's Grade 5/6 Classroom at Shawanosowe School in Birch Island, Whitefish River First raised $236 media gurus, government rep- in Attawapiskat, which is in in a bake sale to support community members of Attawapiskat. From left: Zena Pregent, Alera Owl, Monikka resentatives and super shoppers need of immediate repairs. McGregor, Athena Jacko, and back row Mr. Lester. –Photo by Peggy Monague McGregor

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By Harvey McCue British to retake Fort George. Who were the participating First Nations What was the outcome? in the War of 1812? Although there is an ongoing debate By most accounts, numerous First over who won the War of 1812 – the Brit- Nations contributed to the war on both ish or the Americans, there is little doubt sides – American and British. The most that the First Nations lost. Tecumseh celebrated participants included Tecum- died on the battlefield at Moraviantown seh, a significant leader of the Shawnee and with him so did his vision of a vast nation, and his half-brother, the Prophet, First Nations territory with a powerful Tenskwatawa. They forged a temporary confederacy of warriors and leaders as its confederacy of First Nation warriors from defender. No leader since Tecumseh has the Wyandot, Pottawatomie, Ojibway, Ot- ever articulated anything resembling his tawa (Odawa), Creek, Winnebago, and concept. Kickapoo nations, as well as their own At war’s end and the signing of the Shawnee supporters. Treaty of Ghent in 1814, peace between Although less numerous than Tecum- the British and the Americans dissolved seh’s force, the Iroquois confederacy (the instantly the strategic military importance Six Nations) whose various nations ini- enjoyed previously by the First Nations. tially sought neutrality early in the con- No longer were First Nations leaders and flict eventually entered the war assisting their warriors considered essential to the both sides. Supporters of the British imperial interests of either the Crown or included warriors from the Grand River the Republic. Within a decade, the robust under the leadership of John Norton and relationship between the British and First John Brant; those who settled on land at Nations was dead and First Nations were the Bay of Quinte bestowed to them by seen not as invaluable allies whose loy- the grateful British for their alliance dur- alty was rewarded with gifts and presents ing the War of Independence; as well as but as impediments to the colonial inter- members from St. Regis, and Kahnawake ests in the land and its riches, their former and Kanesetake in Lower Canada. military value all but forgotten. Mississauga and Ojibway warriors Within a decade and a half, Christian from , Lake Couchiching, missionaries, several of whom were First Lake Muskoka, and Rice Lake bolstered Nations, spread across Upper Canada the defence of Fort York in addition to among First Nations settlements, using all serving as members of the British forces manner of tactics to gain converts thereby alongside notable Odawa and Ojibway weakening irrevocably centuries-old spir- leaders, Assiginack, and Shingwaukonse, itual and cultural beliefs and traditions. respectively, and Ojibway leaders Yellow- Without diminishing the impact of the head, Snake, Assaince, and Mesquakie end of the war on First Nations, unques- from Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching, and tionably Ontario and to a lesser extent Muskoka. Quebec owes its continued existence to Supporters of the American military the successful participation of First Na- included warriors from the Choctaw and tions in the war. Significant victories at Creek nations. Not all nations from the Queenston Heights, Stoney Creek, and Iroquois confederacy (Six Nations) sided Beaver Dams would not have been pos- with the British. Warriors from the Sen- General Sir Issac Brock and Tecumseh. – Painting by David Geister sible without First Nations leaders and eca, Onondaga, Oneida and Tuscarora warriors. And the British retaking of Fort nations, many residing on the Alleghany, and final opportunity for First Nations in America enfeebled by Britain’s principal George and Fort York might not have Cattaraugus, and Cornplanter reservations North America to hold onto a vast tradi- preoccupation with the Napoleonic wars been accomplished. in present-day New York, allied with the tional territory unencumbered by a for- in Europe desperately needed the addi- Had the British and First Nations Americans and fought against their Brit- eign presence. tional resources offered by the First Na- forces not won at these strategic conflicts, ish-leaning confederacy brethren. For the British-leaning Iroquois, the tions as both defenders and combatants. Americans might still be here and Cana- Why did they fight? war provided a setting in which they could Sir Isaac Brock embraced and ac- da’s borders would be considerably dif- For Tecumseh, Tenskwatawa, and retaliate for the razing of their traditional knowledged the military acumen of Te- ferent and smaller than they are. their warriors, the war offered another, communities by Americans in upper New cumseh and the ferocity of his confed- possibly a final, opportunity to defend York that began in 1779 and continued eracy warriors. Together they captured their traditional lands from increasing after the War of Independence. It also en- several American forts ( and Mich- Harvey McCue – American encroachment, a campaign that abled them to demonstrate yet again their ilmackinac, and possibly Meigs and Dear- Waubageshig– a began in earnest in 1763 under the Odawa allegiance to the British crown, an alle- born) early in the campaign and despite citizen of Geor- leader Pontiac and carried on in 1791 by giance with roots in the Seven Years War Brock’s untimely death during the Battle gina Island First the efforts of Tecumseh’s predecessor, the and the Proclamation of 1763. of Queenston Heights, Tecumseh contin- Nation, co-found- Shawnee leader, Blue Jacket and his Mi- For the Mississauga, Ojibway, and ued to battle American forces until he died ed the Department ami ally, Michikinikwa. Despite promises Odawa warriors and leaders such as As- on the battlefield in 1813 during the un- of Indigenous from the British in 1775 and after the War siginack (Blackbird) and Shigwaukonse successful Moraviantown campaign. Studies (origi- of Independence that their traditional ter- (Little Pine), recipients of annual treats Under the leadership of John Norton nally, the Indian ritories would be inviolable, First Nations and presents from the colonial British and John Brant, the Grand River contin- Eskimo Studies throughout present-day Illinois, Indiana, Indian Department since its creation in gent of the Iroquois confederacy distin- Program) with Ohio and Michigan, saw their territorial 1755, the war not only tested their loyalty guished themselves also at Queenston Professor Tom Sy- boundaries besieged by encroaching set- to the British crown but it also served as Heights and fighting with the warriors mons, President of tlers and subjected to American military the means whereby they fulfilled the Brit- from the other participating First Nations Trent University. He taught at Trent for assaults. ish expectation of their loyality. particularly during the battles at Beaver 14 years attaining the rank of Associate Although Pontiac, Blue Jacket and What was their role? Dams and Stoney Creek, they overcame Professor, and served as the Director of Michikinikwa rallied against these incur- Simply, the First Nations leaders and American forces with few casualties. Education Services for the Cree School sions, over-all their efforts to stem the tide warriors served as strategic and vital allies Ojibway and Iroquois warriors con- Board, the first Indian-controlled provin- of unchecked aggression were unsuccess- during the war, more so in support of the tributed to the defence of Fort York and cial school board in Canada, in northern ful. In reality, Tecumseh and the Proph- British than the Americans. From the out- their participation aided immeasurably in Quebec between 1983 and 1988. et’s confederacy in 1812 became the last set of the war the British forces in North repelling American forces enabling the January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 21

Teachings kids how to cope By Lynda Banning healthier, happier in their relation- ner strength. Helping children to CURVE LAKE FN – The Union ships, more successful in school develop their patience is an impor- of Ontario Indians has been offer- and jobs, and less likely to become tant part of self-control. ing Reaching In…Reaching Out depressed. Learning to wait helps us fo- (RIRO) Training since the fall Research shows that children cus on our goals, keep trying and of 2008 to promote resilience in as young as 2 years old copy the finish things we start. These are young children and their caregiv- way adults around them think and important to children’s success in ers. act when they deal with challenges school and work. Thinking skills But what exactly is resilience? and opportunities. are important to our resilience be- Well…we can all expect rough Dr. Ann Masten, a well known cause there are many ways to look patches along our journey that are resilience researcher says resil- at situations that happen to us. It’s difficult and stressful. These can ience comes from the “ordinary important that we learn to stop be surprising and traumatic like a magic” of our minds, as well as our ourselves, catch our thoughts, and car accident, or just the everyday relationships and the resources in look for other ways to think about challenging situations like heavy our communities. Inner strengths a troubling situation. traffic. People who are resilient are like thinking skills and self-con- A positive outlook is one of the able to handle these difficult situa- trol are important resilience skills most important strengths anyone Lynda Banning and Crystal Cummings, Union of Ontario Indian tions better. When difficulties hap- that help parents keep families can have. It makes us feel better, staff members, are both trained to facilitate the Reaching in… pen they bounce back and reach close and strong. Self control is gives us hope and protects us from Reaching Out workshop. out to others for support. They are the foundation for developing in- depression. It is important to teach calm and focus them. Stepping mote resilience. When kids help children a positive view about back and letting kids do things for out they feel good about them- making mistakes because they themselves helps them to build selves, gain a sense of purpose and provide learning opportunities and confidence. It lets them know that feel like they are contributing to ASK HOLLY encourage us to keep trying. we believe they are capable. their family. Opportunities to help Outside supports like caring Become a “strengths detec- others allow children to practice BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN relationships, positive role models tive”. When children have chal- empathy, compassion and kind- and community supports also help lenging behaviours it might be ness. Children also gain a sense of in the development of resilience. difficult to see their strengths, but purpose and direction by partici- [email protected] Research shows that being in na- everyone has some. Giving chil- pating in activities that celebrate ture can help with well-being and dren choices helps them make de- their heritage and nurture their in- for kids with hyperactivity it helps cisions and take responsibility for terests. Life off-grid their actions. These life skills pro- Fathers …without sun Nature helps To begin the New Year I thought I would share a story about my family and our adventure living with solar power. missing By Jeff Dedekker, My husband is mildly embarrassed by the situation since we are protect kids Regina Leader-Post great supporters of living off-grid and always rave about its benefits. "How can you be a father if you By Sarah Blackwell He finds it hard to share with people that we have been without on- haven't had a father?" Does your child lack self confidence or self es- going power for over a month. Personally I feel proud that we have According to the CBC docu- teem? faced it with very little disturbance to our lives. mentary "Blind Spot", two-thirds Are they struggling at school or dealing with Sarah Blackwell My family lives off-grid with no links to an outside power source. of children living in Regina's bullies? We have a back-up generator intended for use in high power situa- North Central neighbourhood are It is the harsh reality that many First Nations children and youth tions such as the use of large power tools or when the sun doesn’t doing so without a father in the will suffer from mental illness and other social issues at some point shine for to many days in a row. Well, many of you have experi- family home. in their life. However, we may not have considered that reconnecting enced the same dreary days of winter that we have. For most people it Within 10 years, half of all ab- our children with nature can help protect them. means a little light deprivation but for us it means no power. In over original children will grow up fa- In his book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv discusses the 70 days we have been able to only go about ten days without having therless; benefits of connecting children with nature. He also asserts that chil- to turn on our generator to pump water or cool our refrigerator. Children without an involved dren can learn street safety by first learning about assessing safety in Please do not feel sorry for us. We knew it was a possibility al- father are 80 per cent more likely the wilderness. For example, teaching children to assess the safety though our solar provider has reassured us this is not normal weather. to end up in jail. of thin ice can also be related to learning about assessing the risk The benefit of this is that I feel reassured that we can survive quite The most crushing blow to of riding the bus or subway. However, nature teaches children in a comfortably without ongoing power. Thankfully it is winter so it is aboriginal families came with the much deeper way that cannot be replaced, and goes back to the way cold enough to keep food outside. Ice kept in the fridge helps cool creation of residential schools. humans have learned about risk for millions of years. food that shouldn’t freeze and we rely on canned and homemade food Children were sent to these As a society, we traditionally lived off the land and our ancestors from dried goods. Not really any different from what life was like schools, separated from their par- learned to assess risk all the time. Our abilities to do so have been before we bought the refrigerator. ents except for summer or holiday tainted by years of assimilation, racism and industrialization. Our My children still have the opportunity to watch cartoons as long visits. While the policy may have children and youth have little knowledge of our traditional ways that as I remember to power up the portable DVD player in the car while I been created with the best of inten- carry so much of our culture, language and beliefs. However, return- am at work. If not, they go about their day without a T.V. break. tions, it removed the day-to-day ing to the land and our traditional ways may also prepare them for We use our water more economically. Dishes, showers and clean- family roles from the aboriginal struggles they face at school and with peers. Could this help solve ing up are done in the evening when the generator is on for a few children - they didn't get to see the social issues so many communities face? hours of lights. We fill up kettles, pots and other containers before how a father or mother dealt with I wish I knew this would be THE answer. However, I do know we shut off the generator. It is enough water to drink, cook, water the their responsibilities and as such that we cannot rely solely on schools or professionals to “fix” the animals and do basic clean up for the next day. were unprepared when they be- social problems our children may be exhibiting. Instead, we can also After bedtime, I enjoy a few hours of handcrafts or reading by came parents themselves. use nature as a way to protect and guide our children/youth. candle light with a battery- operated radio providing background When outdoors children learn to be aware of their surroundings noise. and become observant. As parents, we can assist them in relating Although it can be an inconvenience it is not a hardship. We are Court forms their experiences to problems they are having at school or with peers. warm and snug in our home with the means to keep clean, warm and Band Reps can access elec- Prepare them for life, and keep them safe from predators, by learning fed. I would still recommend solar to anyone who asks with the rec- tronic court forms for Family, about both good and bad in the wilderness. You can share a moment ommendation that they have a back-up plan such as wind, water or Civil and Small Claims Court of skipping rocks, making snow angels or catching snowflakes on generator, something that was always in our future plans. proceedings in Ontario at the your tongues. Any outdoor activity you share with your child will be If my biggest worry is the late charge on a movie that is stuck in following link:. memories that will last forever, and may even offer some protection the VCR because I didn’t turn on the generator to have power, I think www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca when you are not beside them. we are doing okay. ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������� �������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� �����������������������������

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Cultural relevance, intermediate ate opportunities for Aboriginal grassroots innovations that boost programs that don't address the mentorship, positive role model- students men- people, and particularly Aborigi- the success of First Nations, Métis lifelong learning necessary for ing and leadership development tor and lead nal youth to demonstrate their full and Inuit learners throughout the youth to develop the skills to be have all proven to be successful junior level potential,” says Doug Dokis, Man- lifecycle. successful,” says Dokis. “In the approaches in building self-esteem students al- Doug Dokis ager of Aboriginal Services and Developed by Nipissing Uni- case of education, current systems and improving educational attain- lowing for Community Outreach at Nipissing versity's Office of Aboriginal Ini- don't address the unique cultural ment rates for Aboriginal youth. seamless transition into post sec- University in North Bay. “Ab- tiatives and in partnership with two barriers many students face on Unfortunately, we have been un- ondary. Aboriginal Student Links original Student Links addresses local school boards, ASL sends their journey to post-secondary.” able deliver comprehensive pro- university interns visit six North one of the biggest barriers to the current university students to men- “The biggest barrier to con- grams that provide all these com- Bay area secondary schools week- graduation of secondary school tor secondary students in order to tinued success for these youth has ponents of lifelong learning into ly and meet with students, de- students: ongoing support and ensure their successful transition been the lack of ongoing support one sustainable model.” livering program material geared mentorship.” into the next stage of learning. to achieve their goals. We build ASL creates leadership capac- towards leadership, cultural, per- Aboriginal Students links is “Historically, programs and them up, tell them they can be suc- ity among secondary students, sonal and career development. Dancers raise dollars By Beverly Roy-Carter M’CHIGEENG FN – Sell-out support from 340 guests at Ken- jgewin Teg Educational Insti- tute’s 4th Annual Snowflake Gala helped raise an estimated $5,000 for student bursaries. Gala guests did not stay seat- ed for too long after the hearty meal catered by The Roosterant (guests had a choice of prime rib or smoked ham with apple reisling sauce!) - as the musical tribute show to Rod Stewart immediately had the crowd dancing and sing- ing to the top hits of this musical legend. And, to make sure the musical interests of all guests were met, KTEI Snowflake Gala organizers decided this year to add a second entertainment act – the award win- ning Canucky Bluegrass Boys! “In previous years, the Snow- flake Gala raised funds for the KTEI Capital Building Fund but with construction of the capital facility now complete and educa- tional and skills development pro- grams well underway at KTEI - the shift toward fundraising efforts for student financial needs was an easy decision”, said Stephanie Roy, KTEI Executive Director. The Anishinabek Nation was the event’s platinum sponsor, and both Grand Council Chief Pat- rick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare were on hand to lend political support to this stu- dent fundraising initiative. “KTEI’s accomplishments and hard work over the past years in securing capital infrastructure to offer community-based educa- tion has certainly paid off…and, it’s great to see many of the same sponsors of the KTEI capital cam- paign efforts now continuing to support KTEI student financial needs”, said Grand Council Chief Madahbee.

Rod Stewart January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 25 Nishnaabewin/Culture Debajehmujig stages play with first all-elder cast By Peggy Monague McGregor mainstage production. He went MANITOWANING – For the first on to perform in countless other time in its 28-year history, Deba- productions such as “New Voic- jehmujig Theatre Company staged es Woman” written by Larry E. a production with a cast entirely Lewis and in “Global Savages”, composed of elders. which was staged in Halifax in “Elders Gone AWOL” grew 2010, at the Talking Stick Festival out of an “aha” moment by Ron in Vancouver last February, Rot- Berti, the company’s Artistic Pro- terdam, Netherlands last April 1st, ducer and Joe Osawabine, Artistic and most recently at the Assembly Director. of First Nations (AFN) gathering Originally produced and in Enoch, Alberta. staged in July, 2011, “Elders Gone The coming season marks the AWOL –the Early Years” --was 28th year of Debajehmujig The- staged Saturday, Dec. 17 to a sold- atre Group. It also signals the out house. Set in 1945, this latest start of another theatrical debut for installment weaves a period story three one-woman to be performed Peter Mishibinijima, Marjorie Trudeau. about what on-reserve family and Joe Osawabine and his mom, by Elisha Sidlar, Sarina Merling home life and values were in this Audrey Wemigwans, Cultural and Jessica Wilde-Peltier. era. Liaison for Debajehmujig Joe Osawabine says this 2012 “The setting is just after WW Theatre production will focus on Anish- II ended, a time when soldiers console her by having a bridal nabe Kwe’s self-image and about were returning home from the war, shower from an idea that they read giving “voice to women.” There when life was simpler, when fam- in a book. If you’ve ever watched are plans to stage “Global Sav- ily and friends were connected and “The Three Stooges” then you can ages” at the international level engaged,” says Joe Osawabine. “ relate to how funny the great brid- once again in Great Britain and to We can all relate to a time when al shower caper becomes. host a group of performers from we are waiting for someone to Ironically, the story mirrored South Africa this coming summer. come home. This is the setting for one of the actor’s lives. Lucy But he reminds u: “That’s the big this presentation.” Ida Pitawanakwat, an Elder from shiny stuff. We remain true to our Various film vignettes spoken Wikwemikong, shared the story of roots of growing local talent and in Ojibway, with subtitles, told how she met and fell in love with preserving the Aboriginal world- the story about a young Ojibway her husband Valentine. She said it view and language. The Outreach woman waiting for her love to was 1945 and he had just returned program is also still very much in return from the War. With her to Wikwemikong as a soldier after demand.” friends and family (played by the war. She met him through his De-ba-jeh-mu-jig means “Sto- Anishinabek2 1-4 page ad OAC_Layout 1 1/26/12 9:21 AM Page 1 elders dressed as children/ado- cousin, fell in love and he pro- rytellers” in the Cree and Ojibway Lucy Ida Pitawanakwat and Henry Peltier lescents) by her side, they try to posed to her six months after that. language. Debajehmujig Theatre She laughed and said “and I had Company was the first and re- my first baby Cecilia a year after.” mains the only professional the- Lucy talked about how this was atre company located on an Indian VOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOV her first time on stage and how Reserve. In 2009, the Company Nominations for The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal much it helped her to heal after the expanded with the opening of the Arts Award are now open. loss of her husband last year. Debajehmujig Creation Centre “Doing this play and perform- in Manitowaning where a 25,000 This new annual award honours an Aboriginal artist’s ing the songs I’ve known since square foot creation, production childhood helped me out of my and training centre now stands. or arts leader’s distinguished career and outstanding depression. There was so much Contact Joe Osawabine or Ron New Award achievements in Ontario. laughter and fun times that the Berti at Debahjehmujig for Out- time just passed.” reach Performances or Tours 705- The $7,500 Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award Not new to the public eye was 859-2317 or visit www.debaj.ca also provides the winner with the opportunity to select newly-trained actor Henry Peltier, for Ontario’s former Chief and Councillor for a promising new Aboriginal artist who will receive a Wikwemikong for over 30 years. separate $2,500. He said that he had been on stage Any Ontario resident may nominate! before when he was part of a Aboriginal country music stage show in 1951. Josephine Pelltier, a retired DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: APRIL 2, 2012 Wikwemikong teacher of 34 years and also a novice actor, talked Artists For more information, call Carolyn Gloude at 416-969-7423 or about how she was recruited for 1-800-387-0058 ext. 7423 (toll-free) or [email protected] the play while sitting in the Bingo or go to www.arts.on.ca and click on Awards and Fellowships hall! She said the hectic rehearsal for details. schedule – three days a week with and Arts a voice coach and other directors “ Pour plus de détails, contactez Luciana Pierre au 416-969-7400 / was all in good fun.” sans frais 1-800-387-0058 poste 7400 / [email protected] / Mixed intermittently through- visitez le site www.arts.on.ca et cliquez sur Prix et bourses. out the program were superb per- Leaders! formances by the elders choir and other Debajehmujig talent. Bruce Naokwegijig, Music Director for the production and Wikwemikong

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pany for 20 years. He explained VOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOV that he had first auditioned for “Debaj” in 1991 and got a part in “Lupi, The Great White Wolf” Josephine Peltier shares which toured for 1991/1992 as the stories of her early days. Page 26 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Anishinaabemowin Community uses the language to gain traditional knowledge Mne (Sturgeon) may have: where the spawning beds were or Aandi Pii (When): are; who used to fish them: how it was cooked, Jiibii’yaatogiizhgak (Friday) what it was used for, ANY stories pertaining to Mkwa Giizis (Bear Moon – February) the sturgeon. Nswi (3rd) This information is very important, as all Mtaaso Dibagane – Naawkweg (10:00am – 12:00 pm) heritage information is. This information will Aandi Maa: (Where): be useful for future plans of Lake Nipissing and society, we will meet monthly at the Senior’s Complex in Nbiising Gchi-Anishnaabeg Endaawaat wede Gtigaaning. the Nipissing Nation. Garden Village, to record our valuable information as gath- (Senior’s Home in Garden Village) The Nbiising Culture and Heritage Program, together ered from our community. Our elders carry very important WAANANKIING (What We Want To Do – AGENDA) with the Nbiising Natural Resources department, will once knowledge, as they also have heard the stories from their We need any information in regards to the sturgeon again continue with the work of recording the history and parents and grandparents. We invite you to share with us, (fish) of our waterways. Any historical knowledge you heritage of the Nbiising Anishnabek. Similar to a historical so that our younger people can use this knowledge for the future. 1 in 5 grasp language

OTTAWA – A report by Canadian Social Trends entitled "Family, community, and Aboriginal lan- guage among young First Nations children living off reserve in Can- ada" says that, as of the 2006 Cen- sus, one in five (20%) off-reserve First Nations children aged two to five were able to understand an Aboriginal language, regardless of whether it was learned as a mother tongue or second language. Cree and Ojibway were the languages understood by the largest number of these children –About 1 in 10 off-reserve First Nations children aged two to five were spoken to primarily in an Aboriginal language at home. –The odds of understanding an Aboriginal language for young off-reserve First Nations children who were exposed to an Aborigi- nal language on a daily basis at home were 6.6 times the odds for children who were not

Immersion moccasins Elder Grace Nagy proudly shows her handcrafted moccasins made in the Ojibwa language class instructed by Barbara Nolan at Garden River First Nation. One of 20 participants in the Nishnaabemwin Immersion class at Adults in Motion School, Nagy is also enrolled in her third year of language classes in Bay Mills, USA. Nagy is a descendent of John Bell, a signatory of the Robinson Huron Treaty . Nishnaabemwin Immersion commenced in September of 2011 and will be completed in March of 2012. The Immersion students chose to make either mocassins or mitts. –Photo by Margaret Hele January-February 2012 Anishinabek News Page 27 Employment unit helped My name is Tyeler Commanda and I am a Nipissing Nation mem- ber. It has been a dream of mine to serve my fellow person, especially within our community. That dream was realized in August when I was hired by Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service as a Police Constable. I recently graduated from the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, On- tario in December and am now currently posted in the community of Mishkeegogamang, which is just south of Pickle Lake, Ontario and 5.5 hours northwest of Thunder Bay. All of this would not have been possible without the assistance and support of the Employment and Training unit at Nipissing First Na- tion. Brenda Restoule and her staff were instrumental in me realizing my goal. From the initial interview process to supporting me with my tuition at police college, I would not be where I am today without their help, and for that I am truly grateful. Hopefully in the near future I can return home to Nipissing and police within my own community, but until then I just want to say "mi- Tracy Toulouse igwetch" for being given the chance to live my dream. Const. Tyeler Commanda and mom Karen Fashion designer overcomes her fears By Beverly Roy-Carter M’CHIGEENG FN – Tracy Tou- louse, a Sagamok Anishnawbek citizen, was a featured speaker during November’s second instal- ment of the e-Spirt Learning Café, a youth entrepreneurship project of Kengjewin Teg Educational In- stitute. Some 21 participants heard the Sudbury-based owner of Swirl- ing Wind reveal that her inspira- tion as a designer came from her grandmother, who is a gifted quilt maker. She began to follow her inspiration in high school by tak- ing clothing construction and then continuing on to take fashion de- sign at Fanshawe College. As part of her three- year Business diploma she completed an internship with prominent Canadian designer, Linda Lund- strom. Tracy designs her garments with Aboriginal and Woodland motifs, using natural fabrics such as leather, wool, cotton, embel- lished with beadwork, appliqué, hand-carved bone, fur, airbrushing and silk screening. Trace recalled a major disap- pointment when she attended a prestigious Toronto fashion event with her clothing line – and not one of her original designs was showcased. “But you know what?”, she said. “Those million tears of dis- appointment and that feeling of rejection afterwards only made me stronger, and made me even more determined to succeed!” Tracey said she is now ready to take her business to the next level, and wants to begin planning the move from her home-based op- erations to that of a larger location to showcase and begin selling her clothing line in retail stores. She later admitted that she ac- tually has a difficult time getting the courage to do public speaking events, and that she was very ner- vous coming out to speak to the group. But,, knowing that this is a challenge that she must overcome to in order promote her business, she agreed to do it. AnishinabekPage 28 Anishinabek News January-February 2012 Educational Institute MAY 2012 Munsee-Delaware Campus – London, ON • ECE Resource Teacher Certificate – Post- Diploma

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