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ISSUE NO. 72, FALL 2012 MÉTISVOYAGEUR 19th MNO Annual General Assembly Musket volleys kick off 2012 MNO Assembly s it does every year, the people to protect the territory we share Métis Nation of Ontario with you the British, the Canadians and (MNO) kicked-off its our First Nations brothers. We fought Annual General Assembly side by side and some of us are proud (AGA) by re-living the tradi- recipients of medals that will be treas- tions of the Métis voyageurs. ured by our descendants. Let it be On the evening of August remembered today and for all days 25, voyageur canoes carry- onward that when the call went out, the ing members of the Provi- Métis remembered their friends and Asional Council of the Métis Nation of carried their share. Ontario (PCMNO) and special AGA Following the War of 1812 com- guests travelled down the St. Mary memoration, the MNO veterans’ River at Bell’s Point Beach Camp- colour party led a procession that ground near Sault Ste. Marie. The included President Lipinski and journey concluded on a beach near other dignitaries who arrived by the campground where the modern canoe. They were followed by Rick voyageurs were enthusiastically Meilleur and a group of singers greeted by a cheering crowd of MNO dressed in traditional Métis clothing, citizens. members of the PCMNO, MNO Sen- 2012 marks the bicentennial of ators, Métis women, youth and other photo: Marc St. Germain the War of 1812, and Métis contri- celebrants. Rick and his group led butions during the war were com- everyone in singing The Métis memorated in the ceremony. Waiting Anthem, which includes the lines: for the canoes was a group of Sault Ste. Marie military re-enactors por- We are proud to be Métis traying British soldiers. The soldiers Watch a nation rise again fired two musket volleys to salute the Never more forgotten people voyageurs as they arrived, and fol- We're the true Canadians. lowing the landing, MNO President, Gary Lipinski, flanked by Métis When the procession reached the youth in colourful traditional cloth- campground, several hundred citi- ing approached the soldiers where zens and friends of the MNO joined their leader, Brian Tremblay stated: the singers in another stirring rendi- Thank you for joining us hardy tion of the anthem. voyageurs. We are here to recognize After the song, a ceremony swear- your service in the Corps of Canadian ing-in the new PCMNO was held. Voyageurs and the Provincial Commis- The swearing-in included all the photo: Sam Baynham sariat Voyageurs and to thank you for executive positions: Regional Coun- your bravery in the historic battlefields cillors, Senators, Youth and Postsec- Top: Delegates to the 19th MNO AGA of the War of 1812-14. You were in the ondary Representatives. The oath arrive via voyageur canoe. front of battle during the stirring scenes was administered by Clément of Plattsburgh, Mackinaw, St. Joseph Chartier, the President of the Métis Above: Royal Newfoundland Regiment- Island, Sault Ste. Marie and other san- National Council and was followed Armstrong's Company fires a volley to guinary points during the war. You carry by each PCMNO member signing his greet arriving delegates. the wounds received while gallantly or her own Oath of Allegiance. defending our territory and these are a After these formalities, the AGA testimony more eloquent than words to delegates enjoyed a rousing campfire MNO President, Gary Lipinski confers the loyalty and valour of the Métis. celebration and a feast of corn pre- with Armstrong's Company as part of a President Lipinski responded: pared by former PCMNO Regional commemoration of Métis contributions photo: Beth Honsberger We joined these battles as a proud Councillor, Art Bennett. ∞ in the War of 1812. MVDF 1812 MÉTIS WAY 2012 The Métis Voyageur Fort St. Joseph is invaded OF LIFE ASSEMBLY Development Fund has again! The Sault Ste. Marie Potential impacts of Full coverage of the 19th opened its doors Historic Métis Council takes development projects on Annual General part in War of 1812 event. Métis communities. Assembly of the MNO Page 3 Page 5 Special Insert Pages 13-19, 28 40025265 MÉTIS VOYAGEUR 2 Fall 2012, Issue no. 72 AROUND THE MNO OBITUARY AWARD WINNER THE PCMNO Councilor MÉTIS Pauline Saulnier VOYAGEUR FALL 2012, NO. 72 receives OPSEU Tim editor Brown award Linda Lord designer n April 21, Provisional Council Marc St.Germain Oof the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Region 7 Councillor, contributors Pauline Saulnier, received the “Tim Anne Trudel Brown Award” at the Ontario Public Barbaranne Wright Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Brenda Powley Annual Convention. In 2007, Chris Paci Pauline joined the OPSEU Aborigi- Donn Fowler nal Circle under Tim Brown’s lead- Jessie Dolan ership and became Vice-chair in Joan Panizza 2008. With Tim Brown’s passing, Joseph Paquette she was elected Chair of the Circle. Loma Rowlinson Pauline was honoured both for Madison Goodwill Former PCMNO member, her work with the MNO and her Markus B. Tuohimaa role in the OPSEU Aboriginal Circle. Mike Fedyk Donna Lee, passes Pauline became an MNO citizen in Pauline Saulnier (right) receives Ruth Wagner 1996 and by 2000 was elected Pres- the Tim Brown Award at the Tera Lynn Copegog Donna Lee (Sassy Crowe) ident of the MNO Georgian Bay Ontario Public Service Scott Parent 1952-2012 Métis Council. In 2005, she was Employees Union (OPSEU) Raymond Tremblay elected Region 7 PCMNO Council- Annual Convention from Richard Cuddy Sam Baynham he Métis Nation of Ontario manager at the Kitchen Creek Golf lor and was re-elected to that posi- OPSEU President, Warren (MNO) has lost a good friend Course and for the last ten years has tion in the recent MNO election. “Smokey” Thomas (left). contact and strong defender of Métis been Manager of Transportation for T Linda Lord, editor rights. Former Provisional Council the Rainy River District School RR1 Hartington, ON OBITUARY of the Métis Nation of Ontario Board. K0H 1W0 (PCMNO) Region One Councillor Donna will be greatly missed by [email protected] Donna Lee (Sassy Crowe) passed (her grandchildren) Randi-Rae, Tel: 613-374-2305 away in Fort Frances on August 5, Justin, Carlee-Rae, Braeden, (her 2012, after a courageous battle with children) Tracey Baldwin, Aimee, Glen Higgs If undeliverable return to: cancer. Greg Beazley, (her mother) Minnie 1955-2012 Métis Nation of Ontario Donna served on the PCMNO Crowe, (her sister) Betty Mainville, 500 Old St.Patrick St, Unit D from 1999 to 2002 and during her (brothers) Ray, [Wendy] Crowe, len Higgs was born He is also survived by his parents Ottawa, ON, K1N 9G4 term earned the respect of all of us Fred [Lori] Crowe, Tom [Ruth] August 23rd, 1955, and Carol and John Higgs, and his PH: 613-798-1488 in the Métis Nation for her dedica- Crowe, Darrell Crowe, and Bob Gpassed away May 25th, brothers Steven (Barbara) and www.metisnation.org tion to the Métis cause and her hard [Tammy] Crowe, along with 2012, in a plane crash at Lillabelle Dennis (Linda), his sisters Linda work to advance Métis issues. numerous nieces and nephews. She Lake in Cochrane ON at the age of Linklater (Lorne) and CarolAnn The next Donna is also remembered by all is predeceased by her husband, 56. He is survived by his wife O’Grady (Gerry), his grandparents Voyageur deadline: who knew her for her gift of story- Wayne; father, Wallace Crowe; as Nancy and his children Rob Gabriel and MarieAnge Groulx. September 21, 2012 telling and the hours of volunteer well as her grandparents, Margaret (Ruthann) and Jennifer (Craig He leaves behind 24 nieces, 17 and community service she pro- and Lute Calder. Vanier). He was the beloved nephews, aunts, uncles, many PUBLICATION #: vided. She started as a casual with A celebration of her life took grandfather of Mikayla, Evan, Stu- cousins and friends. PM 40025265 the local school board, was later place on Saturday, August 11, 2012. art, Kailyn, William and Abigail. CONGRATS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONGRATS PHOTO OP Truth and Reconciliation committee meets The Reverend Riscylla Shaw, daughter of Senator Ruth Wag- ner, with Métis National Coun- cil President, Clem Chartier, at the last Truth and Reconcilia- Judy Baxter. tion committee meeting. (See Barbaranne, Kirby-Lynn and Métis Voyageur 70, page 20, for Harry Wright. more on Reverend Shaw. Great job, Congrats Judy! to a Recent Graduate he MNO Niagara Region TMétis Council Secretary/Trea- surer, Judy Baxter, has success- ongratulations to Kirby- fully completed the Quick Books C Lynn Wright, who recently Premier 2010 Level 1 course at graduated on the President’s Hon- Niagara College. This training our Roll from a two year program South of the border was made possible by the New in Recreational Therapy at Niag- Relationship Fund (NRF) and ara College, Welland Campus. en Simard, (right) Métis Reservation in Minnesota where will enhance Judy’s success in her Kirby-Lynn will continue her K Nation of Ontario Captain of he was one of the dancers, and role on council. “On behalf of the studies at Brock University. She is the Hunt for Region 2, attended was also asked to carry the Métis NRMC, I would like to congratu- Rev. Riscylla Shaw and the daughter of Barbaranne and the “Honor our Elders Pow Wow” Nation flag in the grand entry. late Judy for achieving her goal,” MNC President Clement Harry Wright. on the Grand Portage Indian said President Quesnelle. Chartier. MÉTIS VOYAGEUR Fall 2012, Issue no. 72 3 MÉTIS NATION NEWS MVDF | SUPPORT FOR MÉTIS ENTREPRENEURS Métis Voyageur Development Fund opens it’s doors étis entrepreneurs in Ontario have a new “financier of choice” with the Métis Voyageur Development Fund M (MVDF) commenc- ing operations August 14.