Volume 20 Issue 9 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 November 2008

Sam George IN BRIEF engaged in Chuck Strahl still minister another struggle TORONTO– Chuck Strahl is Maynard (Sam) George and still Canada’s wife Veronica admire a hand-made Minister of quilt presented to him during an Oct. Indian Affairs 4 tribute gathering at a downtown and Northern Toronto restaurant. Development. Min. Chuck George, 56, has been diagnosed Strahl is Strahl with pancreatic and lung cancer, and one of 38 Con- doctors say he might not live to see servative MPs named to the 14th anniversary of the death of Prime Minister Stephen his brother Dudley, who was killed by Harper’s cabinet which he an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at shuffled after being elected Ipperwash Provincial Park. to form another minority Sam George’s persistent search for government in the Oct. 14 the truth about what happened Sept. federal election. 6, 1995 resulted in the establishment of a landmark commission of inquiry Bernard McCue that made over 100 recommendations to improve relationships between First passes away Nations and other Ontarians. TORONTO – Guests at the tribute included Bernard Mc- George’s lawyer Murray Klippenstein, Cue, the 2008 Ontario’s first Minister of Aboriginal recipient of Affairs Michael Bryant and his the National successor Brad Duguid, Toronto Star A b o r i g i n a l reporter Peter Edwards, author of a Achievement Bernard best-selling book about the Ipperwash Award for McCue incident, Ontario Regional Chief Angus Technology and Trades, Toulouse, and Justice Sidney Linden. passed away Oct.18. – Photo by Christine McFarlane A former Chief of Beau- soleil First Nation, McCue made significant contribu- tions to the development of synthetic jet aircraft lubri- Anti-drug strategy taking shape cants. UOI OFFICES – The Anishin- are willing to go to any lengths to of new youth-specific initiatives, address who can come onto An- AFN assembly abek Nation is taking significant make their communities safe – to including counselling, recreation, ishinabek Nation Land including steps in eliminating illicit drug use force if necessary”. education and community support provisions to forcibly remove drug in Calgary abuse, trafficking and associated The “War on Drugs” will en- programs dealers. OTTAWA – Treatment Enforcement organized crime in their 42 First compass four pillars, based on a The Assem- Nations across Ontario. strategy developed by the City of An important facet of this strat- The Anishinabek Nation and bly of First Grand Council Chief John Vancouver to combat drug prob- egy is to establish First Nation- member First Nations will support Nations has Beaucage has announced the lems in Canada’s most notorious based outpatient and peer-based the investigation, enforcement and announced framework for the War on Drugs area, the Downtown Eastside. counseling and on-going medical prosecution of illicit drug activity. that the City strategy that was declared by the Those pillars include the follow- care. A War on Drugs policy con- of Calgary Ogitchidaawin: Protecting Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-As- ing: ference will take place February and Treaty 7 First Nations Prevention Our Own sembly last November. 16-17, 2009 at the Whitefish Lake submitted the winning bid “We will eliminate the drug A specific focus will be on The Anishinabek Nation will First Nation near Sudbury, On- to host the 30th Annual problem on First Nations,” said Youth, including the development develop new customary laws to tario. General Assembly next Grand Council Chief John Beau- July. cage. “Our leadership and com- munities are fully committed to the War on Drugs. This is another Rama appeals significant step in re-claiming our own jurisdiction and eliminating a ruling difficult barrier to wellness, com- TORONTO – Chippewas munity healing and ultimately, our of Rama First Nation is nationhood.” appealing a Sept. 15 court Last fall, the Chiefs of the ruling that said it was not Anishinabek Nation communities entitled to an ongoing 35% unanimously passed a resolution portion of Casino Rama’s giving First Nation councils the net revenues by virtue of authority to rid their communities being the casino’s host of drug dealers. Beaucage stated community. The 35% funds their First Nations are “prepared will continue to be held in to be aggressive, to take extraor- Garden River elders just cruising an escrow account until the dinary steps to rid our First Na- Peter Jones, Pat Jones, Bernie Belleau and Jimmy Lewis chat as they cruise along the St. Mary’s River appeal is heard, likely in tions of drug abuse, trafficking aboard the Chief Shingwauk tour boat. Garden River First Nation’s elders’ program treated them to a spring or fall of 2009. and associated organized crime. breakfast and cruise through the Sault Locks and along the shoreline of the Essar Steel Plant. Our Chiefs told their citizens they –Photo by Margaret Hele Page 2 Anishinabek News November 2008 Dnakmigziwin/Sports Saying ‘Good-Bye’ to biking and ‘Hello’ to skiing By Laura Robinson Girls 10-11 Category in September. Chippewa of Nawash’s Soon after she flew across the line Anishinaabe Racers had another in first place at Chippewa of the successful mountain bike Thames, Squires decided to enter season, led by Steve Nadjiwan, the Girls 12 and Over race and had who excelled this year with a the fastest time in that event too. seventh place at the Ontario Her brother Wolf took the gold in Elementary School Mountain Bike Boys 12 and Over, with teammate Championships at Hardwood Hills, Cody Campbell scooping silver, and gold at both the Chippewa of Dakota Cutting grabbing the the Thames race on July 11 and the bronze, and CJ Hussen following Sixth Annual Nawash Invitational up in fourth. Mountain Bike Race in the Boys But it isn’t gold medals that 10-11 Category on Sept. 6 in Cape are so impressive: it is the amount Croker Park. of participation by communities, When he wasn’t mountain whether at Chippewas of the biking, Nadjiwan was perfecting Thames or Chippewas of Nawash. his skill at BMX racing, winning For instance, many, many little the novice title at the Ontario cyclists lined up for the Under Six Championships in his age category and 6-7 age categories at Cape in September. Croker Park, while older children Steve Nadjiwan won gold at both Julia Migwans, 3, was the Shania Squires took first place Joining Steve was his sister volunteered as marshals and the Chippewas of the Thames youngest Bike Championship at the Nawash Invitational in the Rose, who took the bronze “sweepers” to make sure all of the and Nawash Invitationals. participant. girls 10-11 category. at the Ontario BMX novice little ones went safely around the championships, and gold in the race course. Next up for the team is the Stevens will also open up for Training Camp as Inuk coach Girls 8-9 Category at the Nawash Parents and volunteers fanned cross-country ski season. This weekly “Skiing and Scrapbooking” and former Canadian champion Invitational.. Steve hopped off out along the 2.5 km circuit in the year Cape Croker Park has a new sessions for the Niish Nobbie Angus Cockney returns to coach the bike and started the month of park to ensure that no one became 2 km trail. Through the generosity Girls Rock program sponsored by the season’s opening camp from October with a silver medal at the lost, while Shannon Fillo took care of Mountain Equipment Co-op and the Canadian Association for the December 21-23. Cockney, whose Bluewater District Elementary of first-aid, Natasha Akiwenzie Hardwood Hills, and funding from Advancement of Women, Sport children Jesse and Marika, race School Cross-Country Running and Judy Nadjiwan were in charge the Ministry of Health Promotion, and Physical Activity, and the for Team Alberta, will have as his Championships. Teammate Kayla of timing, and Bill Salter, Dave Nawash has enough ski equipment Aboriginal Sport Circle. This is a assistant instructors Sekwan and Keeshig placed 14th in a large Latremouille, Dave Robinson, to provide rentals for the whole great program for girls that aims Takwakin Trottier, Saskatchewan girls’ field. John Cameron and Sean Laporte community. for high activity levels in sport and cross-country ski champions from Shania Squires, also a racer with were kept busy at the bike repair Keeshig is opening up an recreation. the Lac La Ronge Cree Nation. the Anishinaaabe Racers, won the stands as anxious racers brought unused building at the park to As of 2008, the junior girls While the Anishinaabe Racers bronze medal in her first Ontario broken bikes in need of repair. provide space for rental skis, while cross-country ski team is ranked prepare for winter, they ask that elementary school championships Nathan Keeshig, director of Diane Stevens, who owns the café third among Ontario elementary everyone “Think Snow.” and then went onto gold at the the park welcomed the public for and store at the park’s entrance, schools while the boys’ team Laura Robinson, a former member Chippewa of the Thames race in the day, and Diane Stevens hosted will provide hot chocolate and is ranked second. The teams of Canada’s national cycling and cross- July, and first place once more a picnic for one hundred, under nutritious snacks for hungry will once again take part in the country ski teams, writes extensively at the Nawash Invitational in the sunny skies. skiers. Indigenous People’s Nordic Ski on women and Native issues. GOOD BAD CREDIT Call the CAR CREDIT EXPERTS 1-800-461-4900 Ted Nolan Hockey School Chris Simon, Ted Nolan, Jamie Restoule, Denny Lambert at the July 100’s of Cars, Trucks & SUV’s Ted Nolan Hockey School in Garden River First Nation.

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Chi Miigwetch to Dreamcatcher Fund This summer I attended the North American Indigenous Games in Cowichan, British Columbia. I played on the Juvenile Girls Basketball team and we came in 5th place. It was a great experience playing at a high level with other First Nation girls. So, I would like to thank the 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER Dreamcatcher Fund, Anishnabek Nation, and Big Arrow Gas Station of Garden River First Nation for their support and sponsorship. I SPRAGGE ESPANOLA ELLIOT LAKE would have not been able to attend without their help. Chi Miigwetch for everything! – Quazance Boissoneau 705-849-2227 705-869-3000 705-848-2227 November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek First Wiky Whitefish Festival attracts over 500 participants By Melissa Cooper Manitowabi acted out various skits with some input from WIKWEMIKONG – Fish was on just about every- their audience. body’s menu in the largest Anishinabek Nation commu- “We were in character almost all day – I also learned nity Oct. 25. how to skin fish and tried catching a fish with my hands,” “It was a great community gathering, a real opportuni- said Matthew Manitowabi, 26, from Wiky, who has been ty for people to come together,” said Puc’ne Eshkawkogan employed with Debajemujig for three years. during the Whitefish Festival. “Families do not do these Three commercial fishermen provided 1,200 pounds sorts of things anymore so it was really great to be a part of whitefish to feed over 500 festival participants. of.” “After all the fish we ate here today you can just smell “This is what it’s all about – memories of nice outdoor it on your hands and some people are going to take that adventure stuff,” he added. fishy smell home with them tonight,” said Eshkawkogan In part, the festival was geared at paying homage to The event took about six months to organize and was past commercial fishermen of Wikwemikong, and a me- sponsored by the Wikwemikong Lands department, which morial plaque was installed for Henry (Smuggler) Sha- also contributed the services of eight staff members as vol- wana who passed away on Oct. 8. Based on Rabbit Island, unteers. Shawana made his livelihood from fishing and his family “It went very well – we got more people than we ex- has continued on with this tradition of fishing the waters pected, said John Manitowabi, one of the main organizers. surrounding Wikwemikong with his nets. “Everything turned out other than the rain we got here and Activities for kids throughout the day included a pup- there throughout the afternoon.” pet show, a fish pond for goody bags, contests for moose Organizers got the idea from band member Stitch and deer calling, and an improvisational play put on by Manitowabi who held a similar event last year in Sagamok Wikwemikong Chief Hazel Fox-Recollet smiles while frying fish the Debajemujig Theatre Group. Actors Jessica Wilde, where he now lives, and hope to make the Wiky festival with Beverly Osawamick at the Oct. 25 Whitefish Festival. Tabitha Peltier, Barry Beaver, Travis Escoma and Mathew an annual affair. New UOI Staff

My name is Tracey My name is Polly Boozhoo! My Armstrong and I am Bobiwash and I am name is Eric Nahwe- Anishinabek Elder Garry Sault the Governance Ad- honored to introduce gahbow, citizen of from Mississaugas of New Credit ministrative Assistant myself as the recently Whitefish River First First Nation shared his wisdom for the Restoration of hired AHRDA Man- Nation. I am current- during the Species At Risk Act Jurisdiction Depart- ager for the Anishin- ly working as the Tu- (SARA) Aboriginal Traditional ment. I bring with me abek Union of Ontario tor Field Placement Knowledge (ATK) conference Elders Russel Abitong Sr. and Joseph Owl from Sagamok years of experience Indians. My experi- officer for the An- Oct. 28-30 in Toronto. Anishnawbek discuss treaty issues and swap hunting stories during a having worked for ence in the Employ- ishinabek Educational SARA recognizes the essential three-day community gathering to discuss the Provincial Gov- ment and Training Institute. I have lived role of Aboriginal peoples in the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850, Hunting and Fishing practices ernment for 10 years field includes work in The North Bay the conservation of wildlife and and rights, Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Inter-Treaty with the Freedom experience as Em- area to attend school that their traditional knowledge Harvesting. The event included a community hunt and fishing camp, of Information and ployment Counsellor at Canadore College, should be considered in the which involved the harvesting of a moose using proper practices and Protection of Privacy and Project Officer graduating from the assessment of species at risk ethics, and setting trap nets for a feed of fish enjoyed by the camp Office as a Program helping individuals Indigenous Wellness and recovery strategies. participants. Analyst. A citizen of and communities de- and Addictions Pre- Temagami First Na- velop programs to as- vention and Mental tion, I live in North sist them in achieving Health Worker pro- Bay with husband employment goals. I gram. I’ve worked at Tony and our three am a citizen of Thes- the North Bay Indian children. salon First Nation. Friendship Centre.

Fisheries biologist Kim Tremblay, a staff member of the Anishinabek /Ontario Fisheries Brian Monague, Kettle and Stony Point FN – a board member of the Resource Centre, was the guest Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre – chats with Ontario speaker at the Serpent River Regional Chief Angus Toulouse of Sagamok Anishnawbek at the First First Nation Habitat Workshop Nation Water Policy Forum held in Garden River First Nation. The Dinner Oct. 15. The workshop session shared information on water initiatives in Ontario so that First included both in-class and Nations and governments can work more cooperatively. Agenda items hands-on field experience in local included Traditional Ecological Knowledge, aquaculture, the Canada- streams. Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare and David Perez, a member Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem, of the Saginaw Chippewa Ogitchedaw Veterans and Warriors Society. – Photos by the UOI/MNR Resource Management Council and the United Nations The Society is located at the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, 7070 East Perry McLeod-Shabogesic Declaration on Indigenous Rights. Broadway Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858; (989) 775-4175; AOVWS@ sagchip.org Page 4 Anishinabek News November 2008

The Anishinabek News is a monthly pub- Maanda ndinendam /Opinion lication of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not neces- sarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and edito- rial content may be reproduced without Journalism: a job fit for savages written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit letters, There used to be distinct differences be- nent position in such an important field with articles, and photos for publication. tween what we called the so-called “responsi- so little background knowledge of such a ma- Please include your name, address and telephone number on all material submit- ble” press and “the tabloids” – those slippery- jor topic as Native Affairs is more than a sad ted. All submissions will be reviewed for sheeted magazines that catch your eye at the commentary on Margaret Wente. publication based on priority of interest and edited for clarity of thought, taste, grocery checkout counter with headlines that brevity and legal implications. Remuner- scream “Madonna having Martian’s love It is a terrible indictment of Canada’s me- ation will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement with the Editor is child,” or “How to lose 80 pounds on a jelly- dia industry, a business that used to produce made prior to publication. bean diet.” information respected by important pillars of NOTE: All formal comments and complaints Maurice Switzer society that now amplifies voices which often must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o An industry insider once told me that – have nothing meaningful, original or even ac- Anishinabek News. unlike other businesses – the quality of news- Thank goodness her ignorant myopia was curate to say. It is safe to say that many jour- Editor: Maurice Switzer met by a flood of outraged responses, many Assistant Editor: Marci Becking papers is inversely proportionate to the level nalists are little better than savages – people Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais of competition in their marketplace. And the reminding her that Mr. Pound had already with no values, accurate knowledge or ability Contributors: Rene Abram, Jennifer current state of journalism certainly proves apologized for his inappropriate and inac- to discern right from wrong. Ashawasegai, Holly Broadhagen, him right. Political leaders, professional ath- curate remarks, and others offering specific Heather Campbell, Melissa Cooper, Rick Garrick, Christian Hebert, Margaret Hele, letes, movie stars – they’re all treated the historic evidence that refutes her theory. Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississau- Shirley Honyust, Christine McFarlane, same in stories that focus more on celebrity gas of Alderville First Nation. He serves as Laura Robinson, Karen Pheasant, Perry than substance. That someone can achieve such a promi- editor of the Anishinabek News. McLeod-Shabogesic, Chad Solomon, Richard Wagamese, Sharon Weatherall, Shirley Williams, The pathetic state of affairs becomes Editorial Board: Cathie Favreau more obvious when it comes to dealing PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 with issues that require some knowledge FX: 705-497-9135 or research, and Native Affairs is one WEB: www.anishinabek.ca E-MAIL: [email protected] of those areas where a largely-ignorant MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, public would really benefit from a well- North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 informed press.

So when a Canadian V.I.P like Rich- ard Pound tells reporters that this country was nothing but a land of “savages” 400 years ago, you’d like to think someone in the news business would have enough smarts to set him straight.

Instead, Globe and Mail columnist PUBLISHING CRITERIA Margaret Wente chimed in that Pound GOAL – a member of the International Olym- To publish a quality newspaper and pic Committee and chancellor of McGill related publications designed to foster pride and share knowledge about An- University – is actually right. From her ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, lofty perch, Ms. Wente writes that North and accomplishments. American native peoples were “Neo- OBJECTIVES lithic”, and evidence of their savagery To provide information that reflects is that they “had not developed broader the Creator’s four original gifts to the laws or institutions, a written language, Anishinabek: evidence-based science, mathematics or Respect: To welcome diversity and encourage a free exchange of advance technologies.” She mocks indig- opinions that may differ without being enous traditions and culture as romanti- disagreeable. Fair and humourous comments are welcomed, but not cism fuelled by white guilt. ridicule or personal attacks. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s content. Sharing: Providing opportunities for people from the four corners of the Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and The trick to making clouds disappear record achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. I used to make clouds disappear. life began its swells and buckles and turns Strength: To give a voice to the vision of and I found myself suddenly a grown man in the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates When I was small I would wander out on grownup world that’s far too short on every- our history, culture and language, pro- high-sky summer days and lie down in the day magic. There are bills to pay, chores that motes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the development of grass to watch clouds skim across the sky. beg doing, worries, problems and a life to be healthy and prosperous communities. I’d tell myself that there were pirate ships tended to and nurtured. in them, great bears or carousels or that they were the exhalations of a dragon’s breath. It’s all so busy. But when I take the time Advertising & News Deadlines to wander out and find a quiet place in the The current circulation of the Anishinabek News I was a foster kid then and I’d grown used Richard Wagamese sunshine, I can still make clouds disappear. I is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 to being alone. But the time I spent watching can still move myself beyond accepted rules distributed at various events. the sky was never a lonely time for me. In- I always laughed then. Always felt like and order. I can still come to believe in an DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER stead, I had the company of my imagination the world’s greatest magician. Always felt ordinary magical all around me. Advertising and all the incredible stories and creatures I happy, content and never lonely. Bookings: November 20 saw in the clouds. It was magical. But I dis- That’s the trick of it, really, this life. To Final Art: November 26 covered my own particular kind of magic Oh, I knew that it was just the wind. Even never forget that we are stardust. That we car- News as a kid I was cognizant of the everyday sci- ry comets and whirlwinds inside of us. That News submissions: November 20 I could make clouds disappear. I’d lay ence of things around me. But for that brief we are all magical beings. For more information or inquiries to the there and watch and when a wispy cloud ap- moment I allowed myself to slip out of the Anishinabek News related to advertising and peared, I’d hold my arms up in front of my hold of rules and knowledge and accepted circulation issues please call our Toll-free belief. I allowed myself the freedom to be- number: 1-800-463-6408 face and blow sharply on my wrists. Then, Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wa- while I kept my eyes on that small cloud, lieve in the power of ordinary magic, allowed bassemoong FN in Northwestern Ontario. I’d rub them together in a counter clockwise myself to be a kid who lived beyond all of His new novel Ragged Company and his that. Ca n a d a P o s t C u s t o m e r #1905929 circle and concentrate and watch and eventu- collected memoir; One Native Life are in Ag r e e m e n t #0040011021 ally, that little cloud would vanish. stores now. Well, things change as they always do and November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 5

Anishinabek Nation Political Office Grand Council Chief, John Beaucage Deputy Grand Chief, Glen Hare Chief-of-Staff, Bob Goulais Executive Liaison Officer, Monica Lister Executive Secretary, Patricia Campeau UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS Nipissing First Nation P.O. Box 711, North Bay ON P1B 8J8 Ph: 877-702-5200 Fx: 705-497-9135 E-mail: [email protected] POLITICAL DIGEST NIIGAAN ZHAAMIN “Moving Forward, Together” Anishinabek focus On War on Drugs By Bob Goulais our Nation and throughout our territory. These are A fall lobbying session is being planned for indeed our top priorities.” Queens Park to support the War on Drugs and Treaty ●Development has begun on the facilitation plan Implementation. Our main focus will be on meeting for the Strategic Communications Council retreat that The Hon. Margaret Best, Minister of Health Promo- will take place Dec.17. tions to support the War on Drugs, as well as youth ●The Leadership Council asked the UOI to de- sports, the possibility of a new Ontario Sports Circle. velop the Strategic Communications Council – a.k.a. Possibilities for all of this are looking really good. “The War Room” – an initiative proposed by Chief On Oct. 30 we distributed a news release support- Patrick Madahbee. A smaller group of our leadership ing the War on Drugs. The framework of the strate- and executive will come together, identify some high- gies will be based on a strategy developed by the City level priorities, identify some key messaging for our of Vancouver to combat drug problems in Canada’s organization and their fellow Chiefs, and give some most notorious area, the Downtown Eastside. direction on communications/public relations initia- A consultant has been hired to coordinate the strat- tives. This would be the upper-echelon of our po- egy and conduct the War on Drugs policy conference litical communications that would set the tone in our that has been set for Feb.16-17, 2009 in Whitefish messaging of our organization to government and the Lake First Nation. The next War on Drugs steering general public. committee meeting will take place Nov. 17. We’re ●Some lobbying will be taking place at Parlia- hoping the Chiefs will be pleased with our progress ment Hill, November 6-7, starting with the Official thus far. Opposition (national caucus chair) and beginning the ●Grand Council Chief John Beaucage delivered daunting task of establishing relationships with the a speech to the B.C. Treaty Commission conference new NDP MPs from Northern Ontario. We will be Oct. 29 in Vancouver. discussing comprehensive self-government. “We must use the treaty relationship we already ●Grand Council Chief Beaucage, in his role as have with the Crown to give us the access and in- chairman of the First Nations Market Housing Fund, volvement in the greater resource-based economy. will be the keynote speaker at the National Aboriginal The theme of the speech was Forging Linkages Lands Managers Association in Quebec City Nov.18. Grand Council Chief Awards and Finding Solutions. ●In the spirit of solidarity, the Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare receives a Grand Council Chief “Unfortunately, the treaty relationship that exists has shared information on our Pre-Budget Submis- Award from John Beaucage. Other recipents of this year’s award were has a lot to be desired. We must spend time to re- sion process to the Association of Iroquois and Al- Andrew Arnott, Fiscal Relations Policy Analyst for the Restoration of define the treaty relationship between First Nations lied Indians, who will be presenting their position on Jurisdiction department, Marci Becking, communications officer, and and the Crown in Ontario. the Ontario Economic Statement in London. We are Bernadette Marasco, Education Negotiations Administration Assistant. “We must assert our goals and priorities. And we happy to work together to assist our fellow PTOs. Ray St. Louis, IT Systems Coordinator for the Union of Ontario must also spend time to develop and foster a posi- Bob Goulais is the Executive Assistant to the Grand Indians recieved the peer-to-peer Grand Council Chief Award for his tive economic and investment environment within Council Chief. outstanding staff support.. Not everyone in Canada so happy Recently I read an article Canada face a number of problems Sports circle missing about an international happiness to greater degrees than Canadians Grand Council Chief Beaucage brings up important points – survey and how happiness for overall. Higher unemployment, “Giving funding to our athletes three months before the games start Canadians was on the rise. rates of crime and incarceration, isn’t going to win us medals” Sept, 2008. substance abuse, health problems In fact Ontario finished second at the North American Indig- Denmark came out on top as and lower levels of education. enous Games with 143 medals ! Although winning medals is not the happiest country. The U.S. Marci Becking Suicide rates are more than twice the only reason we attend this, the largest cultural sporting event ranked in 16th place and Canada the sex-specific rate and three of its kind, it does demonstrate the abilities, strengths and commit- placed ninth on the happiness times the age-specific rates of ment of our youth that we managed to finish ahead of larger , better scale. The authors of the study say to 1979. The government’s land non-Natives. organized teams. the reasons for Canada’s strong distribution is perhaps the most The next NAIG is scheduled for Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2011. showing are probably linked to crucial and the most bitterly Life expectancy at birth is The next National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are in spring, prosperity and political freedom. contested political issue today. significantly lower for First 2009. Ontario doesn’t have an Aboriginal Sport Body to enter our Nations babies than for babies teams in these or other events. So who was at the bottom of In January 2006, Agriculture in the Canadian population as a I have a stake in this, I volunteered over 2000 hours in 14 months the happiness list? Zimbabwe. Minister Joseph Made said whole. As of 2001, Indian and on this project, because I see the value, for our communities, for my Zimbabwe was considering Northern Affairs Canada estimates extended family and for the many friends made along the journey Zimbabwe is ruled by legislation that would compel First Nations life expectancy to who share this passion. My wife’s time commitment has been the President Robert Mugabe, who commercial banks to finance be 8.1 years shorter for males and same as mine, and many other sport leaders gave of their time to is accused by the international black peasants who had been 5.5 years shorter for females. prepare their teams on shoestring budgets, but without commitment community of massive violations allocated formerly white-owned from the Native leadership it ends. of human rights. Zimbabwe farmland in the land reforms. I suspect that if someone Let your leaders know what the NAIG movement, the NAHC is currently experiencing an surveyed First Peoples in Canada and all-Ontario sports mean to you. This is important, it can’t wait. economic crisis, with inflation The newly resettled peasants about their happiness quotient it We love our sports. We need a new sport circle! running in the millions of had largely failed to secure loans would be somewhat lower than Marc Laliberte, chef de mission percentile points. Mugabe’s from commercial banks because the 9 per cent ranking of the Chair, Ontario Aboriginal Sport Circle critics blame his program of land they did not have title over the country’s general population on Cowessess First Nation reform. land on which they were resettled, the international standings. and therefore could not use it as Land reform…what’s that you collateral. They might even give Grateful for moose hides ask? Land reform in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe a run for their money I am writing to say thanks to the staff at the Union of Ontario began after the signing of the Back in Canada, First Peoples for last place. Indians for the generous donation of moose hides you got for the Lancaster House Agreement are still trying to resolve land Native Brotherhood at Beaver Creek Institution. I am still teaching in 1979 in an effort to more claim settlements. Both money the moccasin-making class and all the guys who signed up are truly equitably distribute land between and time are spent while the Marci Becking is Communications thrilled for being able to learn this craft. the historically-disenfranchised world keeps moving forward. Officer for the Union of Ontario Glenn Laginskie blacks and the minority whites Indians and assistant editor of Native Brotherhood who ruled Zimbabwe from 1923 First Nations peoples in the Anishinabek News. Page 6 Anishinabek News November 2008 Lands and resources Chief welcomes MNR charges By Nadine Roach Sayers welcomes the actions from take advantage of this failed at- The Ministry of Natural Resourc- the Province saying this is an op- tempt at stewardship and begin es (MNR) laid charges Oct. 10 portunity to clear up future terri- exercising their jurisdiction as set against Chief Dean Sayers and torial disputes . out in the treaties signed between three other Batchewana First Na- A press release was issued each respective government. tion citizens for harvesting timber by the Batchewana First Nation Chief Sayers also said he on Townships that are disputed Chief and Council on the same hopes the Crown does not drop the jurisdiction. day stating that “this is a historic charges as a trial date approaches. Ten days after logs were seized moment for our people. “Everyone deserves this issue to by MNR, Chief Sayers along with This most recent action on the be resolved in its entirety.” harvesters Phillip Swanson, Gilles part of the Crown is welcomed. In a counter charge, the Batch- Robinson, and Clinton Robinson We look forward to generating ewana First Nation served an in- were served with summonses clarity with regards to our treaty vestigation notice to Minister of for unlawful harvest of forest re- relationship with the Crown.” Natural Resources Donna Cans- sources in a Crown forest without Cutting permits were issued fi eld and other representatives of the authority of a forest resource by the Batchewana First Nation the Crown stating that charges license. (BFN) based on their own forest may be pending once their inves- This harvesting took place sustainability plans. In an earlier tigation has concluded. within Batchewana First Nation interview Chief Sayers outlined The ministry was contacted territory in the area townships of lack of confi dence in the methods for comments and said they were VanKoughnet, Fisher, and Palm- of MNR and current license hold- not at liberty to comment due Batchewana First Nation Chief Dean Sayers receives summons from er. ers in managing territorial lands. to the incident being before the a Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources offi cial on October 10. Despite these charges Chief This has led the First Nation to courts. Wasauksing hosts fi rst Green Fair By Jennifer Ashawasegai booth which showed different ways to recycle tires, WASAUKSING FN–Wasauksing’s Sept. 6 Green such as making a swing and enviro-sandals. Fair was organized by the Wasauksing Women’s Faith Pegahmagabow showcased traditional Environmental Group. Spokesperson the seven- medicines that can be found throughout the area. member group, Lila Tabobandung says, “this event Other booths included information on environmental has been in the works for a few years now.” health issues and endangered species. “We got together and have been talking about Speakers at the event included community this for a couple of years, our environment and the member Cheryl Partridge who talked about the condition of our dump, and we’re also concerned elements of Mother Earth, which are all connected about the water.” and need to be in balance in order for her to be Over a couple of years, the group met and healthy, and Partridge says that human beings all discussed what they could do to help the environment contain the same minerals as Mother Earth. Each and raise awareness in their community–and the idea direction represents an element: East represents of holding a Green Fair was developed. Earth, South represents Fire, West represents Water Wasauksing Lands Incorporated donated about and North represents Air. $49,000 to the event. That money went towards Union of Ontario Indians also sent its Water purchasing green baskets for all community Policy Resources Analyst Rhonda Gagnon to speak households. on behalf on Josephine Mandamin, Anishinabek The kits included a de-humidifi er to address Women’s Water Commissioner. mould issues in homes, water heater thermo-blankets, At the end of the day, Tabobondung was very recycle bins, water fi lters, energy bulbs along with pleased and said there was a lot of community interest, bio-degradable garbage bags. especially in the green baskets. Tabobondung adds, There were also several different booths at the “We want people to start thinking of the earth as Wasauksing citizen Faith Pegahmagabow at her traditional medicines event. Community member Tracey Pawis had a Mother Earth and that we have to take care of her.” booth. –Photo by Jennifer Ashawasegai

and engaging Treaty rights way. Afterwards MNR builds capacity with First Nations he said, “People TORONTO – The Ontario Waterpower Association Since 2006, the Ontario Waterpower Associa- explained want to be better (OWA) has launched a self-directed video series, tion, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ab- NORTH BAY – Understanding informed about tailored to meet the needs of Aboriginal Communi- original Community representatives have worked Treaty Rights in Today’s Society treaty rights, ties interested or involved in waterpower develop- to deliver a series of “Building Capacity Together Oct. 21 presentation was well in particular ment. – An Introduction to Waterpower” workshops fo- received by an attentive group rights related “My ministry understands the need to generate cused on the information and knowledge require- of about 60 people at the to confl icts Fred Bellefeuille clean, renewable energy for generations to come. ments of Aboriginal Communities. The most recent Natural Classroom of the North over land. I try And we need to work together with Aboriginal session was video-taped and edited into a self-di- Bay Mattawa Conservation to make it clear to people that communities to make this happen. This toolkit will rected learning series, now available in English, Authority. Treaties were not simply real open the information door with respect to water- Ojibwa and Oji-Cree. The speaker, Mr Fred estate transactions involving the power projects” said Hon. Donna Cansfi eld, Minis- “The Wabun Tribal Council and its member Bellefeuille, Barrister and trade of land for money. Treaties ter of Natural Resources. communities continue to support every effort to Solicitor, explained the historic are institutions that provided “I am extremely pleased with the result of this provide First Nations the capacity to participate in and legal roots of modern distinct nations with what they initiative” said Paul Norris, President of the OWA. waterpower development in Ontario”, said Jason constitutional decisions around needed to survive and that they “This product is an excellent example of collabo- Batise, Wabun’s Technical Advisor and an instruc- aboriginal fi shing, hunting and must be understood in this way ration between industry, Aboriginal organizations tor in the program. For more information, contact logging rights in an informative today.” and government”. Paul Norris, OWA President at 705-743-1500. STAFF mission

Jason Laronde Nadine Roach Barb Naveau Rhonda Gagnon Arnya Assance The mission of the Lands and Resources Director Forestry Coordinator Forestry Assistant Water Resources Policy Analyst AORMC Coordinator department is to foster a better quality of life [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] by ensuring access to natural resources in Ext. 2263 Ext. 2234 Ext. 2255 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2340 support of the goals, principles and values of the Anishinabek Nation. Union of Ontario Indians - Head Offi ce, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 7

MahngMahng Intergovernmental Affairs LOON New rules in place for specific claims OTTAWA – The Specific Claims Tribunal Act came into effect Oct. 16, a day National Chief Phil Fon- taine says marked the beginning of a “new approach” to resolving the long-standing claims of First Na- tions. “We have seen too often that ignoring or delaying the legiti- mate claims of First Nations can adversely affect all Canadians,” said the Assembly of First Nations leader Phil Fontaine “This legislation will foster a address outstanding issues,” said more fair, just and expedient ap- National Chief Fontaine stated. proach to resolving these impor- “We are ready to move forward tant matters.” on key priorities identified in the United election front The new Act, which creates Political Agreement, including ef- Members of the First Nation Political Confederacy in Ontario met before the Oct. 14 federal election an independent Tribunal, was the fective engagement in a process to to jointly encourage First Nations’ participation in the election, and to urge all parties that “Not dealing result of a collaborative effort be- appoint Tribunal members as well with First Nation issues, not addressing the clear obligations to consult and accommodate First Nations tween the government of Canada as the development of a process to interests will cost Ontario a great deal”. From left, Deputy Grand Chief Simon Forbister, Treaty #3; and First Nations. In addition to deal with specific claims that do Randall Phillips, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Stan Beardy, Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, the new legislation, a companion not fall within the mandate of the Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, Chiefs of Ontario, Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, Anishinabek Political Agreementestablished a Tribunal. Nation, and William (Bill) Montour of Six Nations. joint committee between the AFN “ I am optimistic that the new and the federal government to deal government and Parliament will with other important issues relat- demonstrate the required support ing to the resolution of outstanding and good will to move forward specific claims. and work together in the same co- GIS web mapping has many uses “Now that the election is over, operative manner that was critical we expect to see further progress to the development of the Act in with the federal government to the first place.” Ottawa rejects Peguis attempt to curb drug abuse on rez CBC News The federal government has shot down a Manitoba First Nation’s by- law intended to curb drug abuse on the reserve, but aboriginal leaders say the reserve should ignore Ottawa’s directive on the matter. The Peguis First Nation, home to about 3,400 people in Mani- toba’s Interlake region, brought in a bylaw last fall that imposes strict The Mapping a Brighter Future (MBF) project has the capacity to create web mapping applications. penalties on people caught using or dealing drugs, and that requires For the October 14, 2008 Federal Election, an Anishinabek Nation Federal Electoral Districts mapping ap- drug testing for all band employees. plication was developed to assist communities in identifying what electoral district their community was But in a recent letter, the Department of Indian Affairs rejected the located in. This application was beneficial in determining the types of GIS tools that can be developed by new rules, saying the band is only allowed to write bylaws for minor the Mapping a Brighter Future Project. The link for Electoral District mapping application can be found concerns, such as animal control or smoking. The band can’t regulate on the GIS page on Anishinabek.ca. For further information please contact: Cheryl Recollet (cheryl.recol- drug use — only Ottawa can. [email protected]). “We really do encourage them to work with local police to enforce those existing federal laws,” said INAC spokesman Jeff Solmund- son. Anishinabek GIS Day November 19 By Cheryl Recollet The UOI is celebrating Anishinabek GIS Day on November 19, 2008 in conjunction with International GIS Day. It’s of utmost im- Aborigines control coast portance for us to ensure our communities are aware of and have SYDNEY – Australia’s High Court has ruled Aborigines control more access to up-to-date information using state-of-the-art geospacial than 80 per cent of the Northern Territory coast, ending a 30-year technology, Communities are encouraged to host information ses- battle for indigenous rights to the sea. sions regarding geospatial capabilities and the substantial data it can Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called for calm following the land- access for use in community planning and development initiatives. mark ruling, which has massive implications for Aboriginal people, The UOI is celebrating Anishinabek GIS Day with the launch of the Anishinabek Community Inter- governments and the fishing industry. face (ACI) training video. This step-by-step video demonstrates the tools available on the ACI. The It means traditional owners can control where and when com- ACI is a web-mapping application that enables Anishinabek communities to access, print, display mercial and recreational fishing is carried out, but not catch-sizes or and query geographic data. The ACI employs leading-edge internet-based GIS mapping technol- limits. ogy to begin managing and using geographic information to its fullest. This is the 10th anniversary of The decision gives indigenous people unprecedented control over GIS DAY celebrations across the globe; 48 countries participate in GIS Day activities (www.gisday. the territory’s billion-dollar fishing industry, with the introduction of com). GIS Day was developed to create an awareness of geospatial activities. For more informa- permits a likely result. tion on GIS and the UOI GIS site, please contact Cheryl Recollet ([email protected]). STAFF mission Allan Dokis Kerry Assiniwe Alicia McLeod Cheryl Recollet Melissa Stevens The Union of Ontario Indians Intergovernmental Director Relations Coordinator Treaty Research Coordinator Geospatial Project Manager Treaty Research Clerk Affairs department is committed to the protection [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of aboriginal and treaty rights, ensuring access Ext. 2251 Ext. 2320 Ext. 2264 Ext. 2253 Ext. 2237 to land and resources, and supporting the political goals, values and aspirations of the 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 Anishinabek Nation. Page 8 Anishinabek News November 2008 Milltown The North Shore Motors The City of Elliot Lake Sentinel War should never be glorified. 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Older Than America filmmaker Georgina Lightning (left) speaks with Tibetan researcher Alexandra Grigoryeva (centre) and friend after her thriller on the aftereffects of residential school abuse closed the 2008 imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival. Festival closes with residential school thriller By Rick Garrick ally looked to all my friends; they said, ‘Just let us know with Lightning’s film at the Royal Cinema. Georgina Lightning’s 102-minute thriller “Older Than where to be and when.’ We need to keep getting stronger as Nine radio works – including Bob Philip’s AVR Arts America” closed the 2008 imagineNATIVE Film & Media filmmakers, producers and actors.” Review “Norval Morrisseau”; four new media works –in- Arts Festival, held in Toronto from Oct. 15 to 19. Over 100 Indigenous films and new media works from cluding Chad Solomon’s Rabbit and Bearpaws, two youth Starring Adam Beach, Tantoo Cardinal and Lightning, around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecua- activities – including the Takin’ Charge: Filmmaker Panel the film had the audience cheering along for Lightning and dor, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Ger- for Youth, two special screenings – including Alanis Obom- friends as they uncovered residential school abuse and the many, Russia, the US, Venezuela and Canada, were featured sawin’s “Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance”, two per- impacts it still has upon the community. in the 9th Annual imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Fes- formance art pieces including Terence Houle’s “Casting “People just don’t understand these issues,” says the tival, which was held in various downtown Toronto venues, Call”, and two installation works, including Ryan Rice’s actor/director originally from Hobbema, Alberta, whose including the Al Green Theatre, Bloor Cinema, The Royal “How: Engagements with the Hollywood Indian,” were father attended residential school and committed suicide Cinema, the Native Canadian Centre and the NFB Media- also featured during the festival. when Lightning was 18. “All of our difficulties are related theque. Just before the final two films were shown at the Royal to what happened to us in residential schools.” “Every year the festival reaches a larger audience,” says Cinema, Ryle explains that he was particularly impressed Lightning, who now lives and works in Los Angeles Jason Ryle, chair of the festival’s board of directors. “We with many of the short films in this year’s festival and is and has acted in “Johnny Greyeyes”, “The West Wing” and show the diversity of filmmakers in the Aboriginal commu- looking forward to next year’s 10th anniversary of the fes- “Walker, Texas Ranger”, rounded up her actor friends and nity.” tival. about $1.2 million in investments from two sources to com- Metis director Janelle Wookey’s 30-minute documen- “It’ll be a big one,” Ryle says, explaining that 10 Ab- plete Older Than America over a three-year period, “from tary “Memere Metisse” (My Metis Grandmother) and Aus- original artists, including seven filmmakers, two new media conception to completion” she is currently looking at a tralian director Darlene Johnson’s 52-minute feature film artists and one new radio artist, have already been invited to number of upcoming directorial projects, including a film “River of No Return” opened the festival at the Bloor Cin- collaborate on a creative manifesto for next year’s festival. out of Vancouver. ema while Coast Salish/Squamish/Kanaka director Richard “We’re going to showcase that next year. While we’re here “I met Adam on Smoke Signals,” Lightning says. “I re- Story’s seven-minute film “Palace” closed the festival along for the filmmakers, we’re also here for the community.”

In Memoriam Post your SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS in the RESTOULE, Catherine (née Couchie) - 1915-2008. The family announces with sorrow her death, peacefully at home in Dokis Derek Anthony Births, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and obits Bay, Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the age of Restoule 93 years. GWIIOWZENS Carol Ella Brown (Little Boy) Celebrating Daughter of the late John and of the One year… 50 years! late Edna (née Laronde) Couchie. Wife Derek I think of the late Andrew Restoule. Loving about all the Ken and Dorothy Fisher things you would are celebrating their 50th Congratulations to Mary Smith mother of Dorothy Dokis (Robert), be doing; should wedding anniversary this of North Bay who just be doing. July and wish for friends completed the Anishinabek Roy, Charlie (Bernie) and Yukon Jack Playing hockey, playing football, and family to come Governance and Management (Mary-Lynn) all of Dokis Bay, Edna celebrate with them on Carol Ella Brown passed into program at the Anishinabek cheering on Jamie and all your their farm on Green Acres the spirit world last Tuesday Educational Institute - Nipissing Laliberté (Aimé) of Sturgeon Falls, cousins. Road on July 16th. in her 96th year. Campus. Derek I can hear you cheering and I Carol had a great love for her Mary will be continuing her Mike (Brenda) of Nipissing, Fred (Jo-Ann) of Cache Bay, Therese can see you… children George (Sally), Beth studies at Nipissing University (Carl) and Dorothy (Ken). in the fall where she will be Crawford (Nestor) of North Bay, Carol Legault (Shahan) of Hanmer You are a wonderful big brother and She will be missed by her five enrolled in the Regional you are a true friend to so many. grandchildren and two Planning and International and Jill Daoust (Dan) of Dowling. Predeceased by her son Andrew Derek, you are my SON and I am great-grandchildren. Development Geography jr. (Sonny) and by her daughter Margaret Penasse. Dear sister of so proud and honoured to be your In lieu of flowers, the family program. is asking for donations be Your family is very proud of Delma Sawyer, Evelyn Avery, Barbara Jolicoeur all of North Bay, mother… made to the lung association. you! I wake up every morning and pray Theresa Lintner of Columbus Ohio, Ivy Restoule of Dokis Bay and to the Creator that I will see you Jack Couchie of Nipissing. Predeceased by her brothers Thomas, and I pray every night that you will Announcements 2” x 4.5”, including photo, come to our dreams. I pray to the can be booked for $35. Additional inches are $10. Lawrence and Fred as well as by her sister Leda McLeod. Sadly Creator… missed and lovingly remembered by her 29 grandchildren, 21 I trust that you are safe and happy Send text and photos to the Anishinabek News c/o Elliot Lake and I trust that you are forever Standard, 14 Hillside Drive South, Elliot Lake, Ontario, P5A 1M6 great-grandchildren and by her two-great-great-grandchildren. smiling. Catherine was a devout catholic who served her parish community Derek, we are on a journey and we or email [email protected]. All ads must be will see you again pre-paid by cheque, money order or credit card. For payment and prayed for their well being. Her greatest joy was her children Miss You, Love You information and advertising deadlines, whom she wished to keep united in love and respect for each Mom and Jamie call 1-800-463-6408 or 1-705-848-7195. other. November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 11

Twiggs Coffee Company wins business award By Nick Stewart 14 per cent Since she Husband Doug has since left Northern Ontario Business growth in profits moved to her behind his career as an Ottawa- NORTH BAY– In a market typi- throughout the current home based paper-plant manager to help cally dominated by a chain bear- last four years. on Nipissing with the business, which now has ing the name of a famous Canadi- By the end of First Nation in 25 employees. an hockey player, Twiggs Coffee 2008, Twiggs 1995, this end- The business also hosts an Company has skilfully carved is expected to lessly energetic annual mini-telethon during the out a space for itself with a name see incomes in entrepreneur Christmas season to raise money that’s become famous in its own excess of $1.1 has struggled for less fortunate families. In its right. million. with countless first year, it raised roughly $3,500; These days, owner Jennifer In fact, suc- Jennifer Twigg, President of Twiggs Coffee Company in North Bay. obstacles from last year, it saw more than $40,000 Twigg roasts coffee and the com- cess has been “It’s been a long road, and the get-go, in- in pledges. petition at her 13-year-old North such that the business is in the we’ve seen a lot of challenges, but cluding the very culture of coffee Twigg has also developed a Bay location, which offers fair process of being franchised, with it’s all come back in spades,” says consumption in the North. “quick pay card” system where trade organic beans alongside various parties from across the Twigg. Having spent several years five per cent of every dollar spent sterling service and perfected pas- North having shown an interest. “I’m really proud of what’s in British Columbia after grow- on the card goes to the North Bay sion. After years of struggling and been accomplished.” ing up in Kirkland Lake, Twigg Regional Hospital. Her business The business, which also fea- powering through 15-hour days, The journey to the company’s had already been exposed to the has nearly completed a separate tures an espresso bar, fresh juice Twiggs Coffee Company has fi- current caffeinated success hasn’t higher-end way of approaching $50,000 pledge for the children’s bar and deli, has seen consistent nally hit its stride. been an easy one, however. the coffee business. medical treatment room.

BDO Dunwoody’s Rising Talent: Karen Bird

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BDO Dunwoody LLP welcomes Karen Bird to our team of professionals in Sault Ste. Marie. Karen comes to us with 10 years of lending experience in the finance industry with a specialized focus in the First Nation and Aboriginal market.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies from Trent Former Nipissing First Nation Chief Philip Goulais, Leo McArthur, President, Miller Paving Ltd., Chief University and is currently pursuing her Certified Management Marianna Couchie, former Chief Gerald Beaucage. Accountant and Project Management Professional designations. – Photo by Joan McLeod Growing up in her community, Batchewana First Nation, Karen offers an important First Nation perspective and will be working as a part of our dynamic Aboriginal Financial Services Group and Aboriginal Special Interest Group. Each of these groups Miller signs lease with Nipissing concentrates on providing the most practical and extensive host of services to our First Nation and Aboriginal clients differentiated NIPISSING FIRST NATION – On what Chief over the past number of years”, said Leo McArthur, by commitment and understanding from both an internal and Marianna Couchie termed “a historic day” for her President of the Miller Group. “Our relationship external viewpoint. community, the Nipissing First Nation Chief and has been built on goodwill and hard work and we Council signed a 35–year land lease with Miller look forward to continuing to build on that positive In addition, Karen also represents BDO on the Aboriginal Paving Limited and McAsphalt Industries that also relationship. I want to reiterate my commitment Financial Officers Association (AFOA) newly formed Corporate Relations Committee. This group will focus on continuing to build included the sale of an industrial building in the for Miller to be a good corporate citizen within the solid corporate partnerships and support a long term effort to Couchie Industrial Park located on Nipissing First Nipissing First Nation.” strengthen Aboriginal participation in Corporate Canada. Nation, west of North Bay. The signing was held Miller and McAsphalt will now begin planning during a public Council meeting in Garden Village, for development within the industrial park. We look forward to her future contributions as a part of our team Sept. 16. Miller Paving is a member of the Miller Group of outstanding professionals. Contact Karen at 705-945-0990 for all your accounting and financial advisory services needs. “The arrangement that we are signing with of companies, a diversified, family-owned Canadian Miller and McAsphalt today is a historic event in enterprise that services North America. our community”, said Chief Couchie. “We are very It provides public and private sectors with road proud to have enhanced our partnership with the construction, paving, road rehabilitation, engineering With 95 locations and over 1200 advisors nationwide, we offer a Miller Group. construction, waste management and recycling breadth of expertise, innovative thinking, and valuable insight to The deal expands upon an existing lease that services, transit operations, winter maintenance every client who walks through our doors. Locally, BDO operates a Miller has with NFN to operate a quarry within the services, aggregate-based materials, cement and full–service accounting and advisory practice with 6 partners and First Nation territory. This expansion includes the ready-mix concrete. over 40 client service staff specializing in Accounting & Auditing, maintenance of equipment used in Miller’s various McAsphalt Industries Limited is a sister Tax, Financial Advisory Services, Insolvency, IT and Management operations in the North Bay area, the storage of company to Miller, owned by the same families. Consulting. liquid asphalt and asphalt emulsions used in the McAsphalt develops, produces, distributes and maintenance of highways and industrial applications markets asphaltic products, related services and and administrative offices. technology. McAsphalt offers the widest range “We are very pleased to have built upon all of our of asphalt products from 21 strategically–located success we have had with the Nipissing First Nation terminals, coast to coast, across Canada. Page 12 Anishinabek News November 2008 November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 13 Restoration of Jurisdiction Constitution workshops for specific needs The Restoration of Jurisdiction department sup- ports and facilitates the development of First Nation constitutions and the Anishinabek Nation constitu- tion through the Constitution Development Project. This year’s workshops and conferences are aimed at revitalizing and stimulating development of First Nation constitutions and the Anishinabek Nation constitution. The workshops are designed to assist those First Nation committees that are ready to advance their constitution initiative to the com- Fiscal Policy Analyst, Andrew Arnott, right, led the fiscal sub-committee of the new Governance Working munity consultation and ratification stage. Another Group through a discussion of its work plan and expectations. The fiscal sub-committee will attempt to workshop will assist those First Nations that are just put a price tag on the new governance responsibilities that could result from the draft Final Agreement on now getting on board and are beginning to write their Governance. initial draft constitution. Below is a list of workshops and conferences planned for this year. The workshops are designed Working Group supports negotiations specifically to accommodate the various stages of SAULT STE. MARIE–Members of the new our leadership, determine our citizens, and manage development the First Nations constitution commit- Governance Working Group (GWG) and the and operate our governments. tees. Anishinabek Nation governance negotiation team Three GWG sub-committees were struck to The two Anishinabek Nation Constitution con- held their first meeting, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, to discuss address key elements in the draft Final Agreement ferences are a response to many requests by citizens the draft Anishinabek Nation Final Agreement on on Governance. to hold more conferences with enough time allotted Governance, a self-government agreement with The Anishinabek Nation Government (ANG) to fully discuss the draft Anishinabek Nation Con- Canada that will recognize Anishinabek jurisdiction sub-committee and the Participating First stitution. in several key areas. Nation (PFN) Government sub-committee will GWG members represent those 27 Participating be identifying and recommending appropriate Workshop 2– Sault Ste Marie–November 19 – 20 First Nations (PFNs) that submitted Band Council governing structures, functions and processes Garden River, Thessalon, Sheshegwaning, Aundeck Resolutions (BCRs) supporting the signing of the related to each of these levels of government. Omni Kaning, Wikwemikong, Whitefish Lake, Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) and supporting The third sub-committee on Fiscal Relations will Sagamok Anishnawbek further negotiations toward a Final Agreement on be taking a look at the financial resources required Governance. to manage and operate First Nation Governments Workshop 3 – Orilla – December 17 –18 Similar to the Education Working Group, the and the Anishinabek Nation Government. Wahnapitae, Beausoleil, Nipissing, Mississaugas new Governance Working Group is made up of First The initial meeting produced a workplan and a of Scugog Island, Dokis, Moose Deer Point, Nation representatives who will provide grassroots timeline for completion of activities up to the fiscal Wasauksing, Chippewas of Rama, Curve Lake, input into how First Nation governments and the year ending March, 2009. Alderville, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Anishinabek Nation government will operate as a The governance team, which includes chief Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Kettle and Stony result of a ratified Anishinabek Nation Agreement negotiator, R. Martin Bayer, legal counsel Fred Point With Respect to Governance. This will inform the Bellefeuille, and Andrew Arnott, fiscal policy further negotiation of the Final Agreement, and will analyst, will be facilitating the deliberations of the Workshop 4 – Sault Ste. Marie–January 27-29 be especially informative to the negotiation of the GWG. Fort William, Sand Point, Mississauga #8, Henvey Fiscal Transfer Agreement and the accompanying The next scheduled meeting is Nov. 24 – 26, Inlet, Serpent River, Zhiibaahaasing, Sheguiandah, Implementation Plan. 2008 in Sault Ste. Marie at the Holiday Inn. If Whitefish River, Aamjiwnaang, Munsee-Delaware The draft Final Agreement on Governance you have any questions around the activities includes the exercise of law-making authority of of the Governance Working Group, please feel Regional Anishinabek Nation Constitution Confer- First Nation governments and the Anishinabek free to contact Dave Shawana, Working Group ences will be held Feb. 10-12 (location tbd) and Nation governments to preserve, promote and Coordinator at (705) 497-9127 or by email at March 3-5 in Sault Ste. Marie. develop Anishinabek culture and language, to select [email protected]. Citizenship consultation sessions The Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Citizenship, Jeannette Corbiere-Lavell has set out the following schedule for conducting consultations on the development of an Anishinabek Nation Law on Citizenship. All sessions are open to Anishinabek First Nation citizens.

December 2 – Red Rock, meeting space TBD December 3 – Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay Friendship Centre January 20 – M’Chigeeng, meeting space TBD January 21 – Sudbury, N’Samok Friendship Centre January 27 – Garden River, Community Centre February 9 – Aamjiwnaang, meeting space TBD February 10 – London, N’A merind Friendship Centre February 24 – Toronto, Native Canadian Centre February 25 – Rama, meeting space TBD

ROJ Staff Esther Gilbank, Chiefs Jamie Restoule Committee Coordinator Self-Government Project Manager Mike Restoule, Special Projects Coordinator Education Negotiations Terry Restoule Capacity Development Coordinator Merle Pegahmagahbow Head Negotiator Dave Shawana Tracey O’Donnell, Legal Counsel Education Working Group Coordinator Bernadette Marasco, Administrative Assistant Lorie Young Governance Negotiations Ratification Coordinator Mary Laronde R. Martin Bayer, Chief Negotiator Communications Coordinator Fred Bellefeuille, Legal Counsel Jason Restoule Tracy Armstrong, Administrative Assistant Communications Liaison Officer RESTORATION OF JURISDICTION Contact Andrew Arnott, Fiscal Relations Analyst Lisa Restoule, Fiscal Relations Assistant Ph: (705) 497-9127 or 1-877-702-5200 web: www.anishinabek.ca/ROJ Page 14 Anishinabek News November 2008 Naadmaadwin Tek/Social Services Get rid of clutter! De-cluttering our lives and our homes has become big business. We now pay strang- ers to go through our personal belongings and throw out or BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN organize what we don’t use. Or [email protected] we spend tons of money on or- ganizing devices such as storage boxes, shelving units and closet organizers to make it all fit into our homes. Somehow our houses are getting bigger, our families are get- ting smaller and we still have no room. This is where the concept of “clutter” comes in. Have you ever bought something and never used it? This in- cludes tools, clothes, kitchen appliances, etc. Are there things in your house you have not used in ten years but you swear you will use them one day? Yes, ladies this includes your secret stash of “skinny” clothes. Are there boxes that have moved from house to house with you and now you have no idea what is in them? Do you have a garage that is filled with stuff to the point where there is no longer any room for your car Welcome to the world of clutter. Serpent River and Mississauga First Nation residents participated in third annual walk to recognize You don’t need to buy books about decluttering and organizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. that will probably end up[ in boxes with your other clutter. Instead you need to think about what is causing the clutter and deal with it. Are you a shopaholic who just can’t turn down a deal? Are you Walkers promote abuse prevention too lazy to deal with everything that comes through your door? Are you afraid to get rid of anything in case you need it or because By Shawna Boyer Rosalind Johnston offered some learn how to report abuse to the it has a special memory attached? SERPENT RIVER FN–Nog- comments about the importance appropriate authorities. If an item holds sentimental value for you, then maybe you da-win-da-min Family and of child abuse prevention Nog-da-win-da-min Family should hang onto it – you don’t want regrets later. As for the rest Community Services in awareness, noting that over one- and Community Service provides of your clutter, try to apply the three R’s. partnership with Serpent River third of children in foster care are prevention services to seven Stop accumulating the “stuff” before it becomes clutter. First Nation’s Health Department First Nations. First Nations between Sault Ste. Throw out the trash and then stop it from re-entering your house. organized October’s third annual Team supervisor Karen Marie and Sudbury, including a walk in recognition of National Kennedy encouraged community youth justice alternative program A “no flyer” sign at your door will stop a lot of the useless paper Child Abuse Prevention Month. members to become informed – Mino-Madzwin– a highly from ending up in your magazine racks. Don’t buy food you won’t Nog-da-win-da-min staff about different types of child interactive e-learning course for eat, clothes you won’t wear or tools you won’t use. If you haven’t handed out flashlights to children, abuse, attend workshops and youth between 12 and 17. touched it in a year, you probably don’t really need it. and provided door prizes, light Use containers in your house to store the stuff you are going refreshments and snacks for to keep-- (jars for small items, shoe boxes for bills, wood to make participants. shelves, etc). Make unusable space into usable space by adding The community fire truck Feast for foster parents shelves or moving furniture. flashed its lights to lead the Give it a good home somewhere else. Give it to a charity, list way for children and parents of CUTLER – Nog-da-win-da-min honoured Native Foster Parents by it on a recycling website (Freecycle.com) or send it to the recy- Serpent River and Mississauga hosting an Oct. 25 appreciation dinner for them in Serpent River First cling centre. First Nations, and the vehicle’s Nation’s Community Centre. My favourite rule is: Get rid of it before you change your mind. flashing hazard lights also Nog-da-win-da-min Family and Community Services is a Native If it is gone, it hopefully won’t come back. ensured safety for the walkers. Child Welfare Prevention service agency that works in collaboration The procession helped create with seven First Nations in ensuring that children, youth and families Holly Brodhagen, citizen of Dokis First Nation, holds a Masters community awareness about receive culturally-appropriate services. of Social Work degree. child protection issues. Contact Kathleen Chiblow, Foster Care Recruiter, Nog-da-win- Following an elder’s opening da-min Family and Community Services – telephone (705)946-3700, prayer and a drum song, Nog-da- ext. 207, or e-mail at [email protected]. Website: nog.ca, and toll-free: win-da-min’s Executive Director, 1-800-946-0999. Child care a human right NEED A VEHICLE? OTTAWA – National Chief Phil Fontaine and First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) executive director Cindy PROBLEMS WITH Blackstock praised the Oct. 16 decision by the Canadian Human CREDIT? Rights Commission to allow a tribunal to hear a human rights com- plaint regarding First Nations children in state care. The Assembly of First Nations and the FNCFCS filed the com- 100’s of plaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Feb. 23 2007 after the 2005 Wend:e Report revealed that First Nation Child Wel- cars & trucks fare Agencies receive approximately 22% less funding than provin- cial agencies. to choose from Since the complaint was filed in 2007, the federal government has twice refused mediation, and has been unwilling to discuss national solutions outlined in both the Wend:e Report and the AFN’s 2006 Leadership Action Plan on First Nations Child Welfare. In May 2008, a report by the Auditor General of Canada found that the federal government is not providing First Nations Child and % Family Services agencies with enough funding to meet the number or o the needs of children in care. Financing The report stated that the funding formula has not been reviewed Available since1988, and it has not been adjusted for inflation since 1995, leav- ing First Nation Child and Family Services under-funded compared Contact us Now!! to provincial services. www.northernontariolenders.com November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 15 Mno-Bmaadziwin/Health Losing doctor creates Christian Island crisis By Sharon Weatherall replacement is not found. According to Gravelle has told Monague that “no local BEAUSOLEIL FN – The Beausoleil First Monague about 200 of the community’s 700 physicians are interested in taking on new Nation Family Health Centre is facing possible residents are 55 and over – an aging population patients, particularly anyone with “high closure if a doctor cannot found immediately. with medical needs. needs” as many of the community members Come Dec. 1, Dr. Martin McNamara will “I don’t think it has really sunk in yet to are viewed. no longer make weekly trips to Christian most people here – they are not taking it to “Financial and other incentives are Island where he has operated a family practice heart that he is leaving. There will be a huge repeatedly suggested as a lever within the every Thursday for the past ten years and goes impact for patients financially and medically. current competitive environment but we out of his way to make community house Prescriptions will expire and need to be unfortunately do not have the wherewithal to calls for patients who would otherwise be renewed all at once. Patients will require visits offer incentives of this nature at this time,” said inconvenienced. to the mainland for treatment at local hospital Monague who added that the community may Health manager Valerie Monague says the emergency departments and lab work,” said have to resort to “virtual doctors” using the doctor’s departure creates a crisis situation Monague. Telemedicine system until other arrangements which becomes more evident each day a North Simcoe medical recruiter David can be made. Christian Island heath manager Val Monague. Brotherhood Encouraging contributes breastfeeding By Lynda Banning canoes FORT WILLIAM FN – The for FASD Union of Ontario Indians Fe- tal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Members of the Native team is launching a campaign to Brotherhood inmates of Kingston encourage mothers to breastfeed Penitentiary participated in their newborns. Teachings asso- a Union of Ontario Indians ciated with breastfeeding will be education program about Fetal incorporated into a culturally- Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. based resource it is hoped will Brotherhood members heard be used as a training tool. an FASD presentation by UOI Statistics are being compiled staff member Autumn Watson on the number of births on and and in September presented off-reserve and about how many Corrections Canada staff with moms breastfeed. The FASD miniature birchbark canoes lined team has been facilitating the with sweetgrass, containing creation of breastfeeding sup- a tobacco pouch, and with an port pillows to encourage the FASDS knot made of buckskin. adoption of this practice.

Silver Anniversary for Health Centre Councilor Rick Stevens and Angeline Commanda listen to Susan Commanda speak at 25th Anniversary open house for the Lawrence Commanda Health Centre, Nipissing First Nation. Susan, who works at the health centre, spoke of her dad in the early days. “He worked out of his car and our home until finally the band office had some space for him.” Lawrence Commanda was improving health care in Nipissing, Dokis, Bear Island and Whitefish Lake. The health centre’s motto is Kina Ji-wiidoogtaadyang ji-mno-bmaadziyang which translated means “To help people feel good about themselves”. – Photo by Priscilla Goulais BIIDAABAN HEALING LODGE Program Dates Dancers from Nairobi, Kenya educated while entertaining the participants at the AIDS 2008 International Conference held in Mexico City in August.

Anger Management Conference entertains and educates Nov. 17-26/08 Feb. 16-25/09 By Jody Cotter results were perfect – the campaign prevented HIV UOI OFFICES – Mexico City was host to this year‘s among those men for those three months. AIDS 2008 International conference One prominent message that I received was that Grief & Abandonment People from all over the world participated in people who are at the highest risk for HIV are un- Dec. 8-17/08 March 16-25/09 workshops and everyone shared what they have derprivileged, poor, minorities, abused, people who been doing in their communities to assist with pre- use drugs, and this is consistent all over the world. vention of the spread of HIV. HIV is not a person’s first problem that they have to Many education strategies were shared, such as deal with. Without food and shelter they can’t even Sexual Abuse Survivors how to get the message to underprivileged people, think about HIV and how to prevent it. Jan. 12-21/09 women and people who are in higher risk catego- Another interesting session was a performance ries. titled “I’m sexy too” put on by a group of women There were many different programs for self-es- from Nairobi, Kenya. They did a stage performance teem, harm reduction, sexual abuse and other gen- where they sat around and took turns sharing inti- eral information for participants regarding bullying mate details about themselves in a playful way that Biidaaban Healing Lodge, P.O. Box 219, Hwy. 627 against LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) raises awareness for the audience about serious life Pic River First Nation via Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0 and people who have HIV/AIDS. defining questions about love, pleasure, power, de- Via: Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0 One study from Switzerland called Mission sire and what it is like to be discriminated against Possible had motivated men who practice safe sex for being HIV positive. Ph: 807-229-3592 Fax 807-229-0308 for three months while getting an HIV test. They Jody Cotter is the HIV/AIDS coordinator for the Toll Free: 1-888-432-7102 handed out condoms at all bathhouses and then the Union of Ontario Indians. Page 16 Anishinabek News November 2008 Pow-wows Pow-wows

Round Dance traditionally marks Bebamikawe Studios presents the end of each pow-wow season By Karen J. Pheasant food was passed around to all the visitors and Round The first snowflakes have fallen before us. Cords Dance participants. It was getting late in the day and of wood move around in preparation to spark the first I was starting to feel hungry. Christmas Gala flames of warmth for the winter season. Fall ceremo- I was eagerly awaiting the tantalizing traditional nies and feasts for the drum and dance regalia com- foods when a large bowl was passed to me contain- plete another summer of Pow-wows. ing what looked like Cream of Wheat. Famished, I with Crystal Shawanda During pow-wow season, emcees often use Round dipped into the bowl and filled my mouth with some Dances as a good way to get spectators to join of the contents, only to realize that it was opening act Mason Dixon Line “official” dancers in their regalia around the not porridge but chilled animal fat! I couldn’t arbour. But in many First Nations, the round spit it out -- it was sacred food, so I did what dance takes place at a ceremony and feast that is expected, swallowing it with thoughts of marks the end of the pow-wow season. gratitude and good intentions for our evening Individuals dance without regalia and together. generally in their everyday best. The men After the feast was completed, a knowl- bring out their hand drums and sing collec- edge keeper was introduced as the Stick Man, tively; taking turns with each set of round Karen Pheasant generally a singer who is familiar with Round dance songs. Dance etiquette and protocol. The dance can- Generally, a Round Dance is hosted by a family as not start until the first four songs are sung. The Stick a memorial to a departed family member or in celebra- Man selected the first round of singers with the pass- Saturday, December 20, 2008 tion of such events as birthdays and anniversaries. An ing of the drum sticks. After the initial round of songs Dream Makers Theatre early memory for me of these traditional round danc- was completed, the lead singer passed the drum sticks Kewadin Casinos Hotel and Convention Center es came in the eighties at Hobbema, Alberta, home to to the next lead singer. The next round of songs was some of Canada’s award-winning hand-drum singers. then led by that singer, and the process continued un- 2186 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan I was told to “bring something for the feast, and bring til the wee hours of the morning. Men and women an empty belly -- this is usually a big feast.” dancers joined hands on the dance floor, leading with We entered a large hall and saw the blanket set their left foot, in circular fashion, unlike the forward aside for the feast and give-away. As well, in the cen- dancing of pow-wow inter-tribal dancing. tre was the table for the hand drums and beside that Traditional Round Dances may differ in different was a collection of cultural prayer items marking the communities, but the basic principles are as I observed JURIED ARTS MARKET 10 am – 5 pm traditional altar. them many years ago in Hobbema. We are fortunate Other fundraising activities throughout the Once people were settled in their seats, pipes were to have knowledge-keepers in Anishinabek Territory evening for Mississauga Community Radio prepared, with family members seated alongside the who are familiar with the Round Dance tradition. ceremonial blanket. Food was mindfully prepared Lead singers in groups like Bear Creek, Eagle Flight, Silent Auction with prayers and blessings, with intentions of good- Poplar and White Tail Cree pass on their knowledge Toy Table will and well-being. Appropriate prayers are offered to future generations. Money Tree Raffle by the male pipe carriers for the feast, give-away and Karen J. Pheasant, from Wikwemikong Unceded songs being offered. Indian Reserve,is a Jingle Dress Dancer with her B.A. The role of women was in the feast preparations, in Political Science and English Literature. She is a CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SHOW starts at 5 pm which were regarded as being equally important as former Creative Writing Instructor with the Enowk- the pipe offerings. There is an understanding that win Centre, Penticton B.C. [email protected] the food is not wasted or thrown out. Afterwards the www.karenjpheasant.com Call 1-800-KEWADIN to book your room UnionUnion ofof OntarioOntario IndiansIndians Tickets available November 1, 2008 visitvisit ourour boothbooth atat thethe Call 1-800-KEWADIN Box Office Canadian Aboriginal Festival, For further information contact Nov. 28-30, 2008 Toronto Georgina 1-705-859-2273

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Kinoomaagewin A SUPPLEMENT TO THE ANISHINABEK NEWS November 2008 IN BRIEF Wiky woman new lawyer TORONTO – Lori Mishibinijima, Odawa from Wikwemikong Un- ceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, was called to the Bar Sept. Lori Mishibinijima 24. Lori is currently working at the Human Rights Legal Support Centre in Toronto. A graduate of Osgoode Law School, the new lawyer assisted in the revival of the Osgoode Indigenous Students Association. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Ryerson University where she still sits on the Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee for the School of Social Work. Lori articled with Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto where she assisted with Charter litigation, inquests, and judicial reviews. Apache sets OSM standard Students in Joanie Sunday’s senior kindergarten class spent some time with author Darcy Fischl and GRAVENHURST – Robert (Junior) daughter Emily, seen holding copies of ‘The Adventures of Molly Doodle’. Odman, Apache, graduated from the On- tario School of Masonry with the highest ranking in the school’s ten-year history. Junior Odman Kids talk to Molly Doodle creator From Seattle, Washington, Robert’s Level By Sharon Weatherall years ago and she is not so little now.” One Masonry Apprenticeship certificate qualifies him as a brick- BEAUSOLEIL FN – Molly Doodle– a big and very Author of the very successful “The Bumble-bee layer. The school has graduated over 500 Native students in its shaggy white do – left her paw prints at Christian with too many bathing suits” and other children’s ten-year history. Island School in October. books, darci-que told the children how she got Molly is a lovable book character that’s mak- started. ing people stand up and take notice of the canine “The first three books I illustrated several years McGregor wins RBC award world these days. She has been a guest on television ago were written by an elderly gentleman about his TORONTO – Matthew McGregor, Whitefish River First Na- and radio shows, as well being featured in many granddaughter. It was through editing this project tion, is one of eight winners of a 2008 RBC Aboriginal Student newspaper publications in the Simcoe County area. that I learned the most about writing children’s Award. Matthew is working to achieve his Master’s degree in Later this year Molly will be featured in a national books. I would read the stories over and over to Commerce and Administration from Laurentian University. magazine. children I was looking after to see how long I could To date, RBC has awarded 77 scholarships totalling $906,000 Illustrator-author Darcy Fischl – better known keep their attention. It is very important that a book to Aboriginal students in Canada. to her young readers as “darci-que” – took the ferry is not too long or children become tired of listening. to Christian Island to share “The Adventures of That’s how I figured out how long my books should Molly Doodle”, the first book in a series about a be,” said darci-que. real dog which belongs to her daughter Emily. The Along the way to obtaining success as an au- AEI develops students were excited and interested to learn more thor, darci-que said she met many challenges and about the author’s family pet and stared wide-eyed obstacles but she views them all as learning curves. nursing program as Darcy she turned colourful pages depicting her She encouraged the children to always believe in CHATHAM – Anishinabek Educational Institute is working with own backyard and many rooms inside her house. themselves and work hard to the make their dreams St. Clair College to develop a Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) “Is it really your house?” they wondered. come true. Program. Members of an advisory committee struck by AEI Di- darci-que told the kids she was excited to visit “People laughed at me and told me I would rector of Education Murray Maracle Sr. include Mary Deleary, them on her very first trip to the First Nationcom- never be able to do it when I said I wanted to write AEI Munsey site co-ordinator, Chochi Knott, AEI program de- munity. children’s books but I didn’t listen to them. I shut veloper, Heather Nicholas, R.N., Director of Health for the Chip- “You are so lucky to live here on an island; them out, used my talents and followed my heart. pewas of the Thames, and Carol Hermiston, R.N., Garden River when I got off the ferry I noticed you have some It was expensive but I found ways to save money First Nation. The RPN program may be offered at two sites, one dogs here too,” laughed the author. by illustrating, writing and even publishing them in the south and one in the North Shore Area. “My book is about a little Golden Doodle puppy myself.” For more information contact Mindy Taylor or Chochi Knott that came from very far away to live with us when Before leaving darci-que did crafts with the stu- by telephone at (705) 657-9383 or by e-mail at taymin@anishin- she was still just a baby. Emily found her on the dents and invited them to draw pictures of Molly abek.ca or [email protected]. internet and she was delivered to our home in the which she promised will be printed on the back Village of Creemore a few days later. That was two page of the next book in the Molly Doodle series. ANISHINABEK NATION CREDIT UNION Committed to educating our future generations. Located in Garden River First Nation 7 Shingwauk St., Garden River, On P6A 6Z8 1-866-775-2628 PROUDLY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY THE ANISHINABEK Niigaan zhaa daa. Moving foward. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ancu.ca Page 18 Anishinabek News November 2008 Kinoomaagewin/Education School faces service lapse due to structural damages M’CHIGEENG FN –The Kenjgewin Teg Educational The Institute may soon face the reality of not be- Institute (KTEI) Board of Directors say that in order ing able to open its doors to educational and train- for the institution to make it through another winter, ing, programs and delivery of services to its members the building needs undergo emergency repairs to the if capital building plans for a new facility have not roof, interior walls, washrooms and hallway areas. started by April 1, 2009. All assessments by contractors, the UCCM First “The reality is that the existing portable structures Nation building inspection unit, and the Health and will no longer safely house the 75 or more staff and Safety Inspection Unit for First Nations all report the students because of its decrepit state, and I’m exhaust- same dire conclusion – there are serious structural de- ing all the available options at this time” says Stepha- ficiencies in the current facility. nie Roy, the Executive Director of the Institute. In 1995, KTEI purchased portables and located KTEI is an Anishinaabe controlled and directed them in the M’Chigeeng as an interim and temporary education organization located in M’Chigeeng First solution in which to provide services. Nation and strives to provide a comprehensive, quali- Since that time, KTEI has grown extensively by tative, cultural and holistic approach to First Nations- expanding its educational and professional services based education, training and services through com- Grand Council Chief to meet the needs of First Nations. munity development initiatives. We’ve educates in Sudbury got careers By Janet Gibson Northern Life in almost SUDBURY–The Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation every field. called for the elimination of the Indian Act on Oct. 21 in a speech to aboriginal and Métis students at St. Charles College. The Indian Act is “a paternalistic document that has kept us poor and was meant to assimilate us,” John Beaucage said. “We have to be self-governed. In ten years, we’ll be doing that within the An- Look here first. No matter where your expertise lies, chances are there’s a place for you in the ishinabek Nation.” Ontario Public Service. From foresters to highway engineers, software designers to registered First Nations, he said, want to be recognized as the third order nurses – more than 60,000 Ontario government employees make a difference in the lives of of government in Canada, next to the federal and provincial govern- 12 million people across the province every day. You, too, can enjoy a truly enriching and ments. satisfying career in your field as part of our team. The Anishinabek Nation represents about 30 per cent of On- tario’s First Nation population and seven per cent of Canada’s. “It’s no surprise that our people are labelled as the most poor RESEARCH COORDINATOR in Canada,” Beaucage said, adding, “We can’t rely on government This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the advancement of the Province’s relationship largesse. It can come and it can go.” The Political Manifesto of the with Aboriginal persons in Ontario and in the resolution of outstanding land claims. Bring Anishinabek Nation says the Nation’s people will work together to your strong leadership and excellent research abilities and become a part of the new, growing eliminate poverty in 20 years. Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. As an integral part of this strong government priority, you will Beaucage spoke of the trend to provide clean energy for Ontario conduct major historical research studies to assess and document the validity of Aboriginal land and the construction of supporting infrastructure such as transmis- claims and provide a basis for the development of Ontario’s preliminary negotiating position sion lines and wind turbines on treaty land. and/or assist with Ontario’s position in litigation. You will also coordinate historical research “We want to benefit from this in a big way,” he said, referring to activities to contribute to efficient, effective branch operations. To excel in this role, you the windfall as “our casinos.” bring advanced knowledge of federal and provincial Aboriginal affairs legislation, policies, Beaucage was thanked by native studies teacher Jennifer Pe- programs and areas of jurisdictional authority, plus Aboriginal histories and cultures. Location: tahtegoose, who had invited him on a whim and was thrilled when 720 Bay St., Toronto. he accepted. “Just the fact that we are a living, breathing culture - Please visit our website to view detailed job information, including qualifications and salary, and you affirmed all of that today,” she said. to apply online. Alternatively, you may send your resume, quoting Job ID 12292, by Nov. 7, 2008, Did you know? to: Ministry of Government Services, Western Recruitment Centre, 231 Dundas St., 2nd Fl., Canada has one million First Nation citizens. Canada has a total London, ON N6A 1H1. Fax: 519-439-7785. population of about 33, 400,000. Canada has 633 First Nations with an average on-reserve pop- ulation of 400. The largest is Six Nations, which is located near POLICY ANALYST Brantford, with over 12,000 residents. Are you experienced with policy analysis and evaluation techniques? Do you have knowledge of There are four First Nation political groups in Ontario – the federal and provincial Aboriginal affairs legislation, policies, programs, jurisdictional authority and Union of Ontario Indians, representing the Anishinabek Nation; historical and current Aboriginal issues? Then, you will want to join the Ministry of Aboriginal Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Treaty 3 and the Association of Iroquois Affairs’ special projects branch, and use your policy expertise to conduct policy research and and Allied Indians. analysis and develop a variety of reports, summarizing issues, problems, background, policy implications and status of various branch projects for internal and external distribution. You will apply your strong judgment and communication skills to articulate policy and analysis More resources for education recommendations, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences on complex and highly sensitive Aboriginal rights issues, policies and programs. Strong analytical, research and evaluative skills are TORONTO –School boards across the province are strengthening also essential. Location: 720 Bay St., Toronto. programs and resources that support First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. Please visit our website to view detailed job information, including qualifications and salary, and to apply online. Alternatively, you may send your resume, quoting Job ID 12208, by The Ontario government is increasing its annual investment in Nov. 7, 2008, to: Ministry of Government Services, Eastern Recruitment Centre, First Nation, Métis and Inuit education by $5 million, to help First 14 Gable Lane, South Cottage, 2nd Fl., Kingston, ON K7M 9A7. Fax: 613-548-0106. Nation, Métis and Inuit students increase their success. This new funding is part of a $15.5 million annual grant for cul- ______turally-relevant education programs to assist First Nations, Métis Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. and Inuit students. These programs are open to all students, which is part of the The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in government’s strategy to educate Ontarians about First Nation, Mé- accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. tis and Inuit histories, cultures and perspectives. “We want all First Nation, Métis and Inuit students to reach their full potential and to be successful,” said Education Minister Kath- leen Wynne. “This means making sure their cultures are reflected in ontario.ca/careers the curriculum and making them feel welcome at school.” November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 19 Masinaigan/Books Rama writer a top ten finalist Nish poet By Sara Ross at how the young person took Orillia Packet & Times that moment and presented it CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA – When with creativity,” Faulknor said. both edgy Shawna Snache learned she was “We also make sure they took among 10 finalists selected in the time to research the event and erotic the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and made the historical link ac- Contest, one question came to curately.” By Rene Abram her mind. Snache, who entered the 19- CAPE CROKER – The “Why didn’t I win?” Snache 29 age group category, said she Recklessness of Love: laughed. “It took me a couple of Shawna Snache put a lot of thought into deciding Bawajiganan gaye Ni-maanedam days to get over the fact I didn’t The contest originated four on a topic. (Dreams and Regrets), the second win.” years ago and is run by the Do- “I talked to my mom and de- book of poetry from Al Hunter, is The resident of Rama First minion Institute. It challenges cided to write my story on Bill a collection of beautifully-crafted Nation said she was so confident aboriginals between the ages of C-31. It’s about Indians’ status poems that are at times erotic, in her writing skills and the topic 14 and 29 to write a short story being reinstated after marriage or brooding and world-weary. frustration, surrender, longing, she selected that she was sure her on a defining moment or event in if their children weren’t born into There is edginess, passion, pain and loving that go with story would emerge the winner. aboriginal history. Alison Faul- native status,” she said. and, at times, desperation to these being human. “After a couple of days, I knor, acting director of the insti- Her story, titled “Homecom- poems. Some are irreverent, Al Hunter is a citizen of put it into perspective,” she said. tute, said the goal is for youths to ing,” is about a woman who re- some dreamlike, some filled with the Anishinaabe Nation within “The competition was really stiff explore their heritage. turns home after being away for a mixture of sex and spirituality Treaty 3 who has served as Chief — 80 talented writers from all “We judge on basic writing many years, and is welcomed as and in others pop icons appear. of his community and worked as over Canada. I did pretty well.” skills, but more than that we look warmly as if she had never left. Hunter brilliantly conveys the a land-claim negotiator. Anishinaabe flavour in trilogy Consider your future at… By Christian Hebert My favourite non-academic reading genre is adult fantasy. 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The Power to Choose: Arthur Nolan By: Rick McGee Other critical help came from within the family, the After working in manual jobs,Archie returned to recent graduate emphasized:“Without the support of Archie Nolan remembers a school in 1986. He completed Sault College’s Native my brother Richard and his wife Christine, I might special day in 1980. His Community Worker program and subsequently held have had some difficulties.Their offer of mother (Florence Fletcher) holistic counseling programs with various accommodation and encouragement helped me and he walked about the organizations. He often combined traditional methods tremendously.” building she had unwillingly and Western practices. called home decades earlier. Little did Archie know Archie continues to be a positive presence on that this exact spot – by then long since transformed Archie also participated in First Nations politics, campus, serving as a Teacher’s Assistant for Native into Algoma U – would one day change the course of playing a lead role in helping his home community – programs. YourYour University...University... his life. Missanabie Cree First Nation – achieve a land claim You Belong Here settlement that will come to fruition in 2009. Algoma U is located in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, You Belong Here More than time separated two journeys taken in the home to 75 000 people and at the heart of the Great same place.“My mother was forced to come to That experience influenced Archie’s academic path at Lakes on the U.S. border. Shingwauk Residential School in 1927,”Archie Algoma U.“I love politics and I thought this major www.algomau.ca recalled.“I came to Algoma U by choice. It was always (Political Science) would serve me best,”he said. Sault Ste. Marie was known to the ancestors as my dream to go to university and acquire a degree.” Bawating and was the central meeting place of the Still, a return to full-time studies presented challenges. Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi people for centuries. University of Ottawa “When I first came back, I wondered when I saw all Now it is a place where you can meet people from these young kids and questioned how I’d compete many different cultures and backgrounds. Sault Ste. The Aboriginal Studies Program with them,”the alumnus chuckled. But he found his Marie is located next to the Batchewana First Nation, A four-year baccalaureate program stride, completing a three-year BA in two years with the Garden River First Nation and the Sault Tribe of offered in both official languages an 80 per cent average. Chippewa Indians in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; all three First Nations host many cultural activities and Aboriginal community and While expressing appreciation for guidance from all ceremonies throughout the year. Aboriginal Resource Centre on campus faculty members,Archie singled out some individuals for special mention:“The two professors who helped Sault Ste. Marie is a great place to learn, live, work and Come grow with us in the nation’s capital. me the most were Prof.Terry Ross and Prof. Don play. It has all the amenities of a major urban centre Information: Jackson.The new director of Anishinaabe Initiatives, and is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Georges Sioui – 613-562-5800, ext. 1165 Jerry Fontaine, has also influenced me greatly.They Algoma region.You’ll enjoy studying here – you’ll find www.arts.uOttawa.ca were all key people for me.” a quality of life that few cities can offer.

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Visit us: www.usudbury.ca Contact us: [email protected] November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 21

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The Power to Choose: Arthur Nolan By: Rick McGee Other critical help came from within the family, the After working in manual jobs,Archie returned to recent graduate emphasized:“Without the support of Archie Nolan remembers a school in 1986. He completed Sault College’s Native my brother Richard and his wife Christine, I might special day in 1980. His Community Worker program and subsequently held have had some difficulties.Their offer of mother (Florence Fletcher) holistic counseling programs with various accommodation and encouragement helped me and he walked about the organizations. He often combined traditional methods tremendously.” building she had unwillingly and Western practices. called home decades earlier. Little did Archie know Archie continues to be a positive presence on that this exact spot – by then long since transformed Archie also participated in First Nations politics, campus, serving as a Teacher’s Assistant for Native into Algoma U – would one day change the course of playing a lead role in helping his home community – programs. YourYour University...University... his life. Missanabie Cree First Nation – achieve a land claim You Belong Here settlement that will come to fruition in 2009. Algoma U is located in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, You Belong Here More than time separated two journeys taken in the home to 75 000 people and at the heart of the Great same place.“My mother was forced to come to That experience influenced Archie’s academic path at Lakes on the U.S. border. Shingwauk Residential School in 1927,”Archie Algoma U.“I love politics and I thought this major www.algomau.ca recalled.“I came to Algoma U by choice. It was always (Political Science) would serve me best,”he said. Sault Ste. Marie was known to the ancestors as my dream to go to university and acquire a degree.” Bawating and was the central meeting place of the Still, a return to full-time studies presented challenges. Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi people for centuries. University of Ottawa “When I first came back, I wondered when I saw all Now it is a place where you can meet people from these young kids and questioned how I’d compete many different cultures and backgrounds. Sault Ste. The Aboriginal Studies Program with them,”the alumnus chuckled. But he found his Marie is located next to the Batchewana First Nation, A four-year baccalaureate program stride, completing a three-year BA in two years with the Garden River First Nation and the Sault Tribe of offered in both official languages an 80 per cent average. Chippewa Indians in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; all three First Nations host many cultural activities and Aboriginal community and While expressing appreciation for guidance from all ceremonies throughout the year. Aboriginal Resource Centre on campus faculty members,Archie singled out some individuals for special mention:“The two professors who helped Sault Ste. Marie is a great place to learn, live, work and Come grow with us in the nation’s capital. me the most were Prof.Terry Ross and Prof. Don play. It has all the amenities of a major urban centre Information: Jackson.The new director of Anishinaabe Initiatives, and is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Georges Sioui – 613-562-5800, ext. 1165 Jerry Fontaine, has also influenced me greatly.They Algoma region.You’ll enjoy studying here – you’ll find www.arts.uOttawa.ca were all key people for me.” a quality of life that few cities can offer.

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Social Services Worker - Native (2 year diploma) The University of Sudbury’s Department of Native Studies promotes Anishinaabemowin Immersion (1 year certificate) an understanding of Aboriginal peoples, their traditions, aspirations and participation in local, national and international communities. For more information, contact us at:1-800-461-2260 Key areas include: cultural studies, political issues, www.saultcollege.ca

Visit us: www.usudbury.ca Contact us: [email protected] Page 22 Anishinabek News November 2008 Anishinabemowin/Language Speakers seek language strategy GARDEN RIVER FN – A workshop geared at established to implement both long-term and short- developing a community language strategy aimed at term recommendations. language revitalization attracted over 40 participants “This will be a process in and of itself as we Oct. 10-11 to the Garden River Education/Recreation recognize the need to secure additional funding to Centre. advance our position,” said Roach. Currently 18 students with an average age of 60 “We have a great number of leaders in our are attending Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion at community who remind us of the recent apology Bay Mills Community College. from Canada and how the government promises to “Our elders are telling us something,” said right the wrongs that were done to our parents and Dianne Roach, community Education Manager. grandparents. “Many (elders) have lost the language through their “Without our language, we’ve lost our culture. own experiences, most related to the Residential Elder Charlie Pine, a workshop participant, blamed School era.” “the foreign tongue” (English) for most conflict “Their willingness to travel to Bay Mills a couple amongst our people. times a week and spend every other weekend listening “We were disciplined and taught through our own and learning our first language has provoked the language,’ said Pine. “We wouldn’t be in the place need to gather the community to establish our own we are now if we still had this. We are speaking in language strategy for Garden River,” said Roach. another people’s tongue. Once you take the language Facilitator and Anishinaabemowin teacher Barbara Nolan A Volunteer Language Committee was out of your structure, everything starts to fall apart.” Shirley grateful for ‘Nish Oscar FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to all Anishinabek Nation members Shirley Williams Aanii Boozhoo kino gwaya! Hi everyone! Contact The Standard

Aapji go naa ngii-maamiikwendam Wikwemikong gii-paa-zhaayanh! Wikwemikong Kinoomaage maawn- 1-800-463-6408 jidoowaad ngii-zhaa. Ngii-wiikimigoo wii-oo-naangi- doonyaah, wii-dibaataamaa ezhi-webak membidetoong kinoomaageng eta mooshkin wii-nishaabe-kinoomaageng. I was very grateful and surprised when I went to Wikwe- mikong. I went to Wikwemikong Education conference. I was invited to speak to talk about Immersion school program- ming.

Mii dash gaa-giizhiitaawaad, mii gii-mnaajindwaa nswi kwewag gaa-bi-sambizjig wii-bi-binmoowaad Anishinaabe kinoomaagewin zhiwe Shkoniganing gaa-bin-njibaajig. Rita Corbiere, Mrs. Eric di-naawaan, Josephine Peltier miinwaa dash niin! When they finished the conference, they honoured some people who have worked in education that live or came from the reserve. Rita, Mrs. Eric she is known, Josephine Peltier and me.

Aapji dash go naa ngii-shkoogok! Gaa-go naa gegoo ngii- dinendziin wiikaa maaba gegoo ji debinaamaa. Ngi-gchi- nendam iidig piitendaagoziiyaanh enokiiyaanh gegoo ezhi- naadimaageyanh iw sa iw-anishinaabe-kinoomaageyaanh! I was surprised (shook up!!) I never expected to get any- thing like this or recognized. It was a pleasant surprise and am very happy that you acknowledge my work; for that I am grateful.

Nongwa dash, kino ge-miigwechiwenim I want to thank everyone from Wikwemikong. My heart is always in the spirit of Wikwemikong. That is where I was born and raised. I know what it feels like to leave the reserve and work off reserve alone. So it is my pleasure to help the mothers from Wikwemikong who send their children to school here at the University or college, and if I can help in any way I can, I do that because they are part of my extended family! So again Miigwech for the Anishinaabe Oscar!!! November 2008 Anishinabek News Page 23 Nishnaabewin/Culture Moon once determined way of life By Christine McFarlane TORONTO– Mohawk Elder Re- nee Thomas-Hill offered Grand- mother Moon teachings dur- ing the 22nd annual Traditional Awareness gathering Sept. 27-28 Young women from Wiingashk playing the songs they learned at The Native Canadian Centre. at Wiingashk Cultural Camp: Keely Jensen; Alana Antone and Renee Thomas-Hill, Mohawk, and master of ceremonies Derrick “Grandmother Moon encom- Stephanie Newton. Bressette, Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation. passes all living things and is a gift given to us by the Creator,” spected for who they were and tions that can stop the very life Seven attend culture camp said the Turtle Clan teacher. “At what they represented to our life force that women were made By Shirley Honyust one time, everything was done force.” to give to our world.” In going LONDON , Ont.–“I learned a lot.” “I thought it brought me closer to by the moon. Ceremonies were In speaking about a woman’s against traditional teachings, she my family.” “I really liked putting up the teepee.” “I loved learning done, our healers knew when it moon time, Thomas-Hill said in said “we bring about illness such the songs.” was time to build and create, and recent times, “woman and her as depression, suicide, war and This is the type of feedback received from students from men knew when to hunt and not abilities are not respected because crime because we are forgetting Wiingashk Alternative School, N`Amerind Friendship Centre, who to hunt, to plant their seed and there has been the introduction of about our ceremonies and living attended the 2008 Cultural Camp at Edgewood Camp, Eden Mills, women were honoured and re- medical procedures and medica- in a good way.” Ontario. Early in October, seven Wiingashk students boarded a yellow CWFMVQ school bus with tents, sleeping bags, extra clothes, shoes and personal vice Special items, to attend the Cultural Camp as a four-day educational activity. Parts, Sales & Ser Financing Stephanie Newton, Keely Jensen, Robby Diabo, Julian Bunting, Doug Newton, Alana Antone, and Alex Kennedy were this year’s 314 Harrison Dr. participants, all of whom will receive a full secondary school credit in Native Studies. OFF LONG LAKE ROAD Education Counsellors Dorothy French and Gerrard Sagassige 705.675.5555 were supported by Peter Mintsioulis, Wiingashk teacher, and teaching assistant Panagiota Skobris. Lifestyle. Leisure. Fun. www.sudburyboat.com DRASTICALLY REDUCED!!!

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Board game antique parody Imagine you’re walking as a gift from a relative sometime through the board game section in the 70’s, and stored it for a rainy of your local department store, day with Monopoly and the other looking for something to amuse board games in the basement. kids aged 6 and up. Images like those in “up the Suddenly, one jumps out at creek” were a product of another you, screaming “Take me home!” Christian Hebert era, when First Peoples could This stereotypical beauty be routinely parodied without is called “up the creek” – The the tee-pee (didn’t we always protest. amusing battle game of Indian travel with our tee-pees erected in Today we treat them like War Canoes. our canoes?), and the moonshine. embarrassing antiques, not unlike Significantly, the game Yes, one card actually illustrates those Little Black Sambo lawn wasn’t created in the dark ages a keg, with a pair of feathers tied ornaments. when political correctness was to the handle and “60%” marked I reassured my mother-in-law a completely alien concept; on its front. that she was blameless…but I “up the creek” made its debut a Any toy distributor selling this better not see her wearing a ball scant 31 years ago, a product of game today would run the risk of cap with a Cleveland Indians logo Waddington’s House of Games their parking lot starting to look a on the front! Ltd. in Bramalea, Ontario. lot like Caledonia. Admittedly, the world was still My mother-in-law was Christian Hebert is a citizen of a different place then, but since mortified at the idea of my writing Dokis First Nation and is currently it debuted during my lifetime, it something about this game. enrolled in the Anishinabek seems all the more relevant – and I think she felt truly Educational Institute’s First frightening– to me. embarrassed once she realized Nations Governance program. Players are supposed to what the game was about and the He lives in Sturgeon Falls with assemble the strongest Indian image it depicted. his partner and their two-year old War Canoes by collecting cards The family received the game son. depicting Big Chiefs, medicine men, and Indians on the warpath. My partner and I stumbled upon this anachronistic treasure in the basement of her parents’ home when we were visiting last Christmas; I appropriated it on our last visit. She and her sisters evidently played the game when they were small children, but they didn’t follow the rules. They simply made patterns out of the canoe parts and competed to see who could build the longest canoe. But if this game was distributed on a wide enough scale to reach Snow Lake, Manitoba, I wondered how many impressionable young minds it influenced? How many snickers erupted at the sight of these large-nosed, orange-coloured men sitting in their canoes, adorned with feathers in top-knots of hair, red war-paint, and horned Viking helmets? “If a player draws an Indian with a bow…” “If a player draws an Indian with a lasso…” Of course it’s just a game. The object is to make three canoes on each player’s sheet, with points given for the cards making up the canoes, but there are some inappropriate and even outrageous objects appearing on the canoe pieces. My favourites were the parrot,