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JUNE/ JULY 2008 • THE PUBLICATION OF THE MÉTIS NATION OF ONTARIO SINCE 1997 MÉTISVOYAGEUR AT THE SO YOU RACES THINK YOU OSHAWA MÉTIS JOIN FIRST NATIONS AND CAN JIG? INUIT AT DOG OSHAWA COUNCIL SLEDDING EVENT STARTS MÉTIS DANCE HEALTH IN A BOX PAGE 9 GROUP. PAGE 12 PAGE 19 NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW ENERGY, NEW DIRECTION: PRESIDENT THE MÉTIS BIRDWOMAN ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT LIPINSKI ENTHUSIAST MAKES “It is with a deep sense of humility and high resolve that I accept the DOCUMENTARY ... responsibility with which you have entrusted me as the new Presi- PAGE 21 dent of the Métis Nation of Ontario.” – President Gary Lipinski’s Presidential Address May 6, 2008 by Katelin Peltier teers’ relying solely on the goodness of their Our new president is not a new face to hearts and their commit- the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). Gary ment to their nation. Lipinski, has been a tireless champion of This must change!” the Métis in Ontario since he was first As you may recall, in elected as a councillor for the Sunset April of 2008, the MNO Country Métis in 1994. Next, Gary became met with the Hon. Region 1 Councillor on the PCMNO and Michael Bryant, Minis- subsequently, Chair of the Métis Nation of ter of Aboriginal Affairs Ontario, a post he held for the next nine for Ontario, and jointly years. In May of 2008, Gary was acclaimed announced that work is FIDDLE as President of the MNO. being undertaken to President Lipinski’s first order of busi- develop a new Frame- STORIES ness was to deliver his presidential work Agreement PAGE 23 address to the people of this province. between the Government This address outlined his personal goals of Ontario and the MNO, for his term of office. As well, he reflected an agreement which will on all the hard work that has been under- improve the quality of life taken in the past 15 years by past Presi- for Métis people in Ontario. dent, Tony Belcourt. Looking forward, President Lipinski has out- Lipinski stated, “It is a time to take stock, lined that “…the capacity to consolidate and build on our many needs of community councils gains, to seize on the opportunities that will be a key part of the discus- are all around us, and to place the MNO sion with the Ontario Govern- OBESITY & on a firm financial footing so that we can ment in negotiating a framework achieve our collective goals. To do this, agreement and community capac- OOLICHAN we must develop a new plan which ity will be a priority for the MNO in COULD EATING LIKE focusses on developing stronger citizens, its discussions with the Ontario Gov- OUR ABORIGINAL families and communities.” ernment.” ANCESTORS BE THE KEY “…Stronger citizens, families and The new president hit the ground TO FIGHTING DIABETES communities”, this one statement sums running. Two days after taking office Pres- up President Lipinski’s focus for his term PAGE 16 ident Lipinski had an opportunity to move forward on one area that he “I LOOK FORWARD spoke of in his acceptance TO WORKING WITH ALL speech, his desire “to enhance Gary Lipinski MEMBERS OF THE PCMNO AND COMMUNITY COUNCILS MNO’s ability to further assist Biography TO ESTABLISH OUR Métis people…” in several areas DIRECTION FOR THIS including education. It is no sur- NEXT TERM.” prise that his first meeting was Gary Lipinski was born in Fort with the Honourable John Mil- Frances, an area where his nicely. Within his address, and repeatedly loy, Ontario Minister of Training, mother’s family has lived since throughout various meetings and discus- Colleges and Universities. Here, pre-treaty as commercial fisher- sions, Gary talked about the amazing President Lipinski focussed on the men and trappers. Located in things that are being done at the local need to improve Métis educational out- north-western Ontario along the and regional levels to empower Métis comes and to address the labour market Ontario/Minnesota border about people and to promote the Métis nation, and skills training needs of Métis people half way between Thunder Bay all with little or no capacity or financial as essential to improving the quality of and Winnipeg, Fort Frances is on support. “The dedication and ‘can-do’ life of Métis children, families and com- the old voyageur trade route attitude of our citizens and leaders, munities in the province. and at one time was a trading whether a senator, a community council One week later, President Lipinski fort. Situated in the Rainy president or a regional councillor is joined Minister Bryant and Ontario Lake/Rainy River area, the area exemplary. Too often, other Aboriginal Regional Chief, Angus Toulouse, at has an adhesion to Treaty #3 in peoples are funded and have staff to par- Queen’s Park to announce the cre- which Métis were given lands ticipate in important initiatives, while our ation of a “New Relationship Fund” and said to have the same rights 1785370 people are left to participate as ‘volun- MORE ON PAGE 3 as First Nations. ∞ 2 MÉTIS VOYAGEUR MÉTIS COMMUNITY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE OBITUARIES MÉTIS VOYAGEUR editor Raymond Tucker Linda Lord aerial fire detection observer for 21 Nov., 1935 - 25 Nov., 2007 the Ministry of Natural Resources. design & production In 1973, Ted became a police Marc St.Germain Sunset Country Métis is sad to officer with the Dryden Police announce the passing of Ray- Force, where he remained until contributors mond Tucker on November 25th, his retirement in 2002. Anne-Marie Armstrong 2007, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. In 1970, Ted met Doreen, who Scott Carpenter Raymond was born November in 1972 became his wife. They Reta Gordon 21st, 1935. He was an active Métis were blessed with two children: Bernard Leroux citizen and a well-known com- Trevor, born in 1973, and Tija, Glen Lipinski mercial fisherman, logger and born in 1975. Rob Pilon trapper in the Fort Frances area. Te d had a passion for the out- Stephen Quesnelle He leaves behind his beloved doors that included prospecting Chelsey Quirk wife of 50 years, Carol, and his as well as hunting and fishing. Ruth Wagner-Millington sons Blaine (Janice), Tim (Cathy) After his retirement, Ted began his Sabrina Stoessinger Ray Jr., and daughter Julie (Rick). singing career. Many afternoons Leora Wilson He also leaves behind numerous were spent in Moody’s garage Rebekah Wilson grandchildren and great-grand- jamming with Kenby’s Jammers. Jeff Wilson children and two sisters, Elsie Tay- He also sang at local concerts, fairs Barbara White lor, and Loretta (Karl) Lipinski. and family gatherings. Barbaranne Wright Future youth leader of the Funeral services were held on In 2007, Ted became a grand- contact Windsor/Essex Métis Council Nov. 29, 2007, in Fort Frances pa, and even when he was very ill, Linda Lord, editor with Reverend Georgina Connor his granddaughter, Hannah, RR1 Hartington, ON K0H 1W0 By Marie Carew in at 8lbs 2oz and 20” in length. officiating. The pallbearers were could bring a smile to his face and Ph/Fx: 613-374-3430 He is welcomed into the family Raymond’s children, grandchil- a twinkle to his eye. They loved to [email protected] ynne Rhody and Dennis by proud great-grandparents, dren and friends Leonard Noo- watch Treehouse together. Knapp are proud to Mel and Marie Carew, grandpar- nan and Don Easton. Ted is lovingly remembered by If undeliverable return to: L announce the birth of their ents Bill and Charlene Rhody his wife of 36 years, Doreen; his Métis Nation of Ontario son, fourth generation Métis, and aunt Wendy. son Trevor and daughter-in-law 500 Old St.Patrick St, Unit D Andrew William Knapp. Andrew Marie Carew is a Councillor Nadine; daughter Tija and son-in- Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4 was born November 5, 2007, at on the Windsor/Essex/Kent Métis Jerry Bellaire law Shane; granddaughter, Han- PH: 613-798-1488 Metropolitan Hospital, weighing Council. 24 March, 1950 - 20 March, 2008 nah; mother, Margaret; brothers, [email protected] Robert, Roger and Paul; sister Sue www.metisnation.org Bellaire, Jerry (Gerald) passed (John) Gamble; mother-in-law away, suddenly at home, Thurs- Amy Rollins; brothers-in-law Jim deadline: date of events: WELCOME, day, March 20, 2008, at the age of (Jean) Walker and Dale (Crystal) January 1st 15 Feb–15 Apr 57. Jerry was the beloved hus- Rollins, as well as numerous March 1st 15 Apr–15 Jun BABY band of Doreen Bellaire (née cousins, nieces, nephews and May 1st 15 Jun–15 Oct Stevens) and loved father of Jen- friends. Ted was pre-deceased by September 1st 15 Oct–15 Dec BROOKE! nifer Valley (Cliff), Jody Cotter his father, August and father-in- November 1st 15 Dec–15 Feb Katelin and Alex Peltier wel- (Jim) and Buck Bellaire. law, Stan. comed a beautiful baby girl He will be lovingly remem- Funeral services were held into the world on June 12th, bered by his four grandchildren, March 29th with interment at the 2008 at 7:16am. Brooke Jonah and Sabrina Valley and Jack Dryden Cemetery. Donations weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 oz. and Maddison Cotter. He was dear were directed to the CT Scan Congrats! brother of Réjeanne Fauvel Fund and Cancer Care Manitoba (André), Jocelyne Birtch (Ron), through the Moffat Funeral The MNO recently posted the Pauline Daley (René), Aurel, Paul Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON. position of Métis Housing Policy (Pauline-deceased), Yvon (Romona), Condolences may be e-mailed to Analyst, reporting to the Direc- A New Richard (Chris), Ron (Christine), [email protected] (sub- tor Housing Branch and located Don (Denise), Ernest (Dawn), ject, Ted) in the Thunder Bay office.