NEWSLETTER Volume 6 Issue 1 Spring 2007 Bear Island's Angele Egwuna Remembered Angele Egwuna (1888- a native woman. This summer, the but finally returned in the summer 1955) was from one of Bear Temagami Community of 1925. While staying with Island's original families, She Foundation in partnership with Angele and getting to know his was raised by her uncle, John the Kennedy Gallery will bring teenage daughter Agnes, he met Egwuna. John's sister, Helen was the exhibition to the Train Station Gertrude Bernard. He and married to Chief I;lrank White site in Temagami, Coincidentally, Gertrude, whom he called Bear. Angele married Archie 2007 is the 100th anniversary of Anahareo, were companions for Belaney in 1910 and they had a Archie Belaney's arrival in the next decade while Archie daughter, Agnes (1911-1998). Ternagarni, and the lOOth went from a barely-surviving Archie's relationship with anniversary of the station. trapper to the author of four Angele, and his connection to The Trillium books, numerous articles and two Bear Island greatly influenced his Foundation provided funding standing-room-only lecture tours. transformation into , to the W.K.P. Kennedy Gallery Thanks in part to Angele, "the best known Canadian author to bring the exhibit to Temagami Archie's brilliant transition as an and lecturer of his day:' Archie's and to hire a project coordinator author, conservationist and native conservationist message and his and educational assistant. Frog's rights advocate is one of 's support of native rights were well Breath Foundation awarded TCF great success stories. ahead of their time. a grant of $14,500 in support of For more information about the boxcar refurbishment (to the exhibition, visit the Angele house the exhibition) and the Project website: Cultural Symposium to be held in www.angeleproject.com . September. We deeply appreciate We hope you will join us this the support of both of these foun- summer to learn more about the dations. The exhibition will fea- remarkable stories of AngeJe and ture a range of activities through- Archie, their daughter Agnes and out the summer. (See the schedule their descendants. below). Back Row: Unknown; Angela and Agnes (in T.,LL,U .. front of Angele) Belaney;unknown; Chief Frank \tfOll\> "D'H'''AT'D" WMe Bear (centre); Second Chief Alex Paul; John Egwuna; and "Temagami Ned", Anthropologist Frank Speck Photo, 1913. '* Canadian of Civilization !! Museum 123991, After five years in Last summer, a multi-media Temagami, Archie worked as a exhibition at the WK.P. Kennedy fire ranger and trapper in Art Gallery in North Bay high- Biscotasing, then fought in WWI. lighted Angele's role in Archie's He only occasionally visited life and chronicled her own life as Temagarni during those ten years, Agnes Belaney (right) and Friends in the early 19205. Tcurc-augama Anishnabai, Bear Island photo.

THANK'YQO TO THE FOLLOWING DOI,IIORS WHO HAVE GENEROUSt;V SUP,PORTEiD THE

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Sherry Guppy with her mother Peggy Guppy (one of the women Sherry will Poster greeting visitors at the Chamber Having fun at the basketball toss game interview for the Women's Narrative) of Commerce -- Temagami Public School principal, Keri Shepherdson, Cindy Fraser, Evan Shepherdson

The TCF will consider projects that: The TCF will not fund: • Meet an obvious community need within our Mission • Individuals for personal support • Promote community discussion & dialogue • Capital Campaigns •"Foster shared responsibility and common well-being. • Operating deficits • Involve volunteers • Political or religious activities • Create excitement in thecommunity • Fundraising dinners or event sponsorships Profiling Our Donors

Diane MacLeod talks with In 1995, Charlie Reeder died and Spencer Johnson and Diane, Mark and their young Sherry Guppy daughters began spending more time in Temagami, helping In 1940, Georgette Pinon, Diane's Georgette on Island tt2l6. In 1998 Morn, was a young girl of seven they moved back to Lake when her family moved from Temagami, and Mark and his busi- Quebec to Goward, one of ness partner, Marshall Smith, Temagarni's historic lumber mills opened a flight school on the north of Temagami on the narrows Reeder family island. of Net Lake. Diane's father, Charlie Reeder, was a seventeen year old, Although Diane remained busy at fresh out of Montreal when he spent home raising her young daughters, his first summer on she stood behind Mark in all his in 1944, working at Camp Wabikon. school years when Diane attended ambitious aspirations. She also He would return again after a seven- New Liskeard Secondary School, managed a seasonal ice bungalow year absence, working lip North in graduating in 1982. business during these busy family Abitibi. Georgette was waitressing years. at The Minawasi in Temagami and Diane left Temagami and attended Charlie was working at Humber College for two years, Copperfields Mine when the two graduating with honours from the met in 1956. They married in 1958. Developmental Service Worker pro- gram. Her interest in working with Diane, the third of four Reeder chil- young people and adults with spe- dren, was born in Haileybury on a cial needs was greatly influenced by chilly January day in 1963. The the nature of her relationship with newborn was delivered home by her her special-needs sister Cathy proud, young parents, Georgette Reeder. After college, Diane and Charlie, to her beloved island worked in group homes, schools #216 on Lake Ternagami. Diane is and workshops in Toronto and New Tragically, in April of 2003, Mark the first to admit that from her earli- Liskeard, implementing develop- was killed in a local plane crash. est memories she always loved Lake mental programming for adults with Although Diane and her family's Temagami and never wanted to special needs. lives were altered forever, she never leave. The lake community of her considered leaving Lake Temagami. childhood was small but very close- In 1989, Diane married Mark She's received overwhelming sup- ly knit and active. She reflects, MacLeod from Oshawa. They had port from the community at large "being raised on the Lake, you learn met at the infamous Manitou on and her immediate neighbours on to do many things young, like swim, Lake Temagami. His family had the lake. drive a boat and a snow mobile ... " spent many summers at their family cottage on Narrows Island, where Diane maintains a very active and they developed a strong bond with involved life with both Meghau and Lake Temagami. Like Diane, Mark Morgan who take great pleasure in shared a great love for the Lake. pursuing their individual interests. She has a very close relationship Mark was studying chiropractics. with Mark's family, and his mom Once he graduated, he and Diane often visits Diane and the girls on began setting up a chiropractic prac- Lake Temagami. tice in North Bay while sti II living at Boat Lines. They also briefly part- Each May, Diane still helps out at nered with Charlie and Ken, Diane's the Boat Lines preparing for yet Charlie Reeder and the kids brother, in running the Boat Lines. another busy summer season on the Shortly afterward, Diane and Mark lake. Diane appreciates the Diane remembers when her eldest moved to North Bay to focus on Temagami Community Foundation brother Fred was ready to begin Mark's chiropractic career. and said, "I like whatTCF does sup- grade one at Temagarni Publ ic porting different programs, and it's School, the family had to move to Their first daughter, Meghan, was great for the area." The Reeder town for the school year since there born in 1991. In the same year, the Family has long been a vital link in wasn't a school bus on the access ever-entrepreneuring Mark part- Temagami's Lake Community and road. These were the kinds of deci- nered with Charlie Reeder once we take great pleasure in acknowl- sions families living on the lake had again, this time to purchase a private edging Diane as our featured donor to work around. Thankfully for the four-seater Stinson plane to fly on to the Temagami Community Reeder family, by the time Diane Lake Temagami. Mark's passion Foundation. was ready to attend school, there for flying was renewed, licensing was a school bus that transported extended, and soon he was teaching Interview at Spencer Johnson's, the kids daily from the Mine at Algonquin Flight School in North Temagami Landing to school and back. The Bay. In 1994, Diane and MllIk's bus trips lengthened for the higb Friday, March 15,2007 second daughter, Morgan was born. Profi,ling Our Board Members his own construction business, Kirk Smith Construction, which Board Member now employs fourteen full-time people. Kirk and Cathy recently Profile: KirkSmith started TGC Propane, a propane by Judy Gouin supply and service business. They are proud to contribute to Kirk Smith grew up in Toronto Temagami's economic and and, like many kids in The social stability through their South, discovered The North businesses, and are proud that through summer camp in their success has been substan- Algonquin Park. He took his tially based on their faith in first trip when he was nine Temagami and its potential. years old, and at age nineteen, in 1972, he came to Temagami for in the 1990's, the local debates the first time as staff for an over amalgamation, the-environ- Algonquin-based camp. ment and land use planning intensified. Kirk's diverse edu- Kirk had always wanted to live In the late 70's, Cathy Dwyer cation and experiences gave him in The North. In 1977, when worked 9-month contracts with a unique perspective on these Hugh Stewart offered Kirk a job the MNR (Ministry of Natural issues and he saw big changes at Headwaters on Lake Resources). She filled out the coming for Temagami. He ran Temagami, Kirk decided to stay. other three months working in for Township Council in 1994 to In those days, Headwaters was the kitchen at Headwaters. She take an active role in setting an all-season camp offering and Kirk met there in January Ternagami's future direction. As winter camping, cross-country 1980. They were married in a Council-member from '94- skiing, and summer canoe trip- May of 1981. This same year, '97, Kirk participated in the ping. Kirk guided canoe trips Kirk: started learning construc- transition planning process and from Temagami north to James tion from Gordon and Alf. His the completion of amalgama- Bay and Hudson Bay, and east to first big job was the house that tion. He was and is still confi- the Kipawa region and La he and Cathy bought on Bell dent that the lake communities, Verendrye Park. His year-round Island. It was September and the town, and Bear Island can camp work included guiding, the house was just a shell, so work together for their mutual managing, maintenance, and getting the insulation and vapour benefit. building. barrier in before winter were top priorities. The couple's first It was this vision of a diverse Kirk graduated from York Thanksgiving dinner was community working together University with a BA. in politi- brought to the island by Cathy's that drew him when he was cal science and Canadian histo- family; photograpbs show the asked to help create the ry. He had planned to study law dinner party in the all-pink Temagami Community - his father and older brother (fibreglass) interior of the "new" Foundation. While the had both trained to be lawyers. house. Foundation itself is not political, But he decided on a different its accomplishments have impli- path and instead studied bush Kirk had always been interested cations for the body politic skills with Gordon Guppy. in the timber business and its across all of Temagami. Kirk Gordon was the son of Bill role in.the economy and history sees the Foundation as a mirror Guppy, the famous "King of the of The North. When the MNR of the community - it has enor- Woods" who taught Archie began to "outsource" (as we say mous potential, and the realiza- Belaney (Grey Owl) about liv- now) some of its work, Kirk .tion of that potential will be a ing in the bush. Kirk describes shifted his focus. He became a long process. The Foundation's Gordon as having "the mind of logger for Wm. Milne & Son. In strengths are its clear objectives, an engineer without the educa- Milne's last year of business, experienced board members, tion - brilliant, and a great char- Kirk ran its logging operation strong donor support, and sound acter." Gordon, his cousin Alf, with Joe Montreuil. After investment strategy. It has Gus Friday, and Fred Blake were Milne's closure, Kirk and Joe established credibility with the the last of the real bushmen - ran busb operations for Fryer community through its grant "The Ternagami Originals" - Forest Products in the Spanish giving. Being the first who made their living guiding, Forest/Vermilion River area. Community Foundation in trapping, prospecting and hunt- Canada to include both First ing. Kirk spent time with all of In the summer of 1989, Kirk and Nation and non-Native commu- them, trapping, staking claims, Cathy started the Ternagami nities in its make-up and man- cutting line and prospecting. He Garden Centre, which quickly date is key to the TCF's unique- deeply admi.red them and expanded to include landscaping ness. Kirk says, "Special is respected their skills, outlooks, and related construction proj- always the term we end up using and long histories in the ects. Cathy was still working for when we try to define Temagami area. Kirk still has the MNR, and Kirk worked in Temagami. And we think we are the trap line that used to be construction for George special." Gordon Guppy's. Mathias. In 1992, Kirk started 2006 Report and Comments from the Co-Chairs

We begin our report with an expression of thanks to Vicki Grant who completed her term as Chair of the Board of the Ternagami Community Foundation in 2006. Vicki's enthusiasm for and dedication to the Temagami community have been exemplary. In her report last year she compared the Foundation to a pine seedling, slow to grow, but one with a very healthy root structure that will ensure future strength. Thank you Vicki.

During 2006, we made a number of grants to worthwhile community projects which are described elsewhere in this newsletter, and once again, for the fourth year, our summer arts camp was a great success. Many thanks to Bettina Schuller and hervolunteers for making this week a time when Temagami kids meet and have a good time together.

We are very grateful to Temfund for a grant of $50,000 to be received in 2006 and 2007. In applying for this grant, we received the strong endorse- ment of both the Ternagami Municipal Council and the Band Council of the Ternagami First Nation. This community support is most gratifying. Also dur- ing 2006 we received a donation from the of $20,000 for the benefit of the Laura McKenzie Learning Centre, the school on Bear Island. These two donations signify strong support for the Foundation.

As we look forward, we hope that the "healthy root structure" of the Foundation will be well nourished in the next few years. Our objective is to sub- stantially increase the size of our endowment to at least $2 million. The Board has ideas, the Foundation has the roots, and we need your support.

At our Board meeting on March 25-26,2007, we convened a morning roundtable discussion on the subject of community sustainable economic devel- opment, an important aspect of' our mandate. Chaired by Kirk Smith of the Foundation, we bad presentations from Ike Laba.and representatives of the Municipality, and Doug McKeJl:lie and representatives of the Temagarni First Nation. Kirk Smith and Walter Ross discussed the potential role of the Temagami Community Foundation, and Ike and Doug spoke about their current activities and long-term plans. The discussion was constructive with good- will evident from all. Follow-up activities are planned.

We have exciting plans for 2007. This slimmer the Foundation, in partnership with the Kennedy Gallery in North Bay an

, "' As we conclude thisreport, we would like to acknowledge with appreciation the contributions made by retiring Directors Maureen O'Sullivan and particularly John Turner, one of our Founding Directors. Sadly Mar] Belanger passed away, and her enthusiasm will be much missed. In 2006, we wel- comed three new Board members: Kim Krech, Mac Mckenzie and Bill Porter. At our meeting in March, 2007, we were delighted to announce the elec- tion of our two newest Board members: Carol Imbeau and Murray Pridham. Both are eager to lend their energy, strong connections, and their enthusiasm to contribute to our common good. Continuing their excellent participation Sara Manderstrom and Spencer Johnson were reelected at this meeting as youth Directors. We also thank our Executive Coordinator Lorie Hunter for her dedication' to the Foundationand her cheerful willingness to accommodate our many needs.

Finally, we pay tribute to our two new Honourary Directors: Lome Pacey and Vicki Grant. Both have served the Foundation with great distinction, and the Temagami community is better for-their generosity and vision.

Respectfully,

Dick Lewis and Walter Ross, April 2007. TEMAGAMI Co-Chairs of the Ternagarni Community Foundation COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Email address: _ o I would like to access the newsletter on the website rather than having one mailed to me. TEMAGAMI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION o I would like to continue receiving the newsletter in the mail. Y Finance and Investment Report for 2006

In 2006 the Temagami Community Foundation made grants of $15,179 to various community projects including, for the fourth year, support for the summer art camp. Our cumulative grants now exceed $100,000 amounting to $105,508 to December 31,2006. Total Foundation assets increased to $154,000 from $144,000.

Our grants are made possible by generous donors, 103 in total for 2006. We are very proud of tbe wide, diverse and growing group of supporters listed in this newsletter. Many thanks to all of you. We are particularly grateful for a $50,000 grant from Temfund, $ 12,000 of which was received in 2006 with the balance to be received in 2007.

Much has been achieved in the past few years. We have excellent operating policies and procedures. Assets are invested as part of the Community Foundations of Canada/Bank of Montreal "Supporting your Community" program which for 2006 had a 13.5% return on our funds invested. While we are not expecting these excellent returns to continue in 2007 we are confident that the funds are prudently managed.

All donations are welcome, large and small. We are particularly pleased that so many in Temagami have expressed their support for the Foundation by making a financial contribution. We would welcome, and we need, larger donations, memorial contributions, bequests, etc. to expand our capacity. As noted above we have made over $100,000 of grants in our first five years. But think of tbe things we could support if we could make $100,000 in grants annually.

The Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable foundation. We have equivalent charitable status in the United States thereby making all donations tax deductible. Our financial statements have bee~ audited by KPMG, Chartered Accountants, and are available on request.

As noted last year in May 2006 the Canadian government announced the complete elimination of capital gains tax on securities donated to public foundations such as the Temagami Community Foundation. For Canadian donors of securities that have appreciated in value, this is a great opportunity to make a significant dona- tion, and reduce taxes. I would be very pleased to assist anyone with the tax planning around such a donation.

There is no such thing as a small donation, they "accumulate to form a mountain" in the words of the monks of Taimyoji. We commit to being good stewards of all resources entrusted to us.

Walter Ross FCA, Marcb 2007

Cumulative Temagami Total Temagami Grants Community Foundation ($000'5) Foundation Community Foundation Made .Assets Assets ($000'5) Annual I Financial Report . 150 110 100 2006 <:> 2001 - $ 56,557 90 Grants - Cumulative 2005 2002 - $120,266 80 2002 - $ 25,835 70 2004 2003 - $137,039 2003 - $ 50,631 60 2004 - $129,282 50 2003 2004 - $ 76,096 40 2005 - $144,068 30 2005 - $ 90,329 20 2002 2006 - $154,254 10 2006 - $105,508 2000 01 02 03 04 05 06

In support of the goal of the Temagami Community Foundation to establish. DONOR'S INSTRUCTIONS a permanent capital fund, I am pleased to make the undernoted pledge/gift: o The revenue from my gift is to be used for the general charitable pW'pose of the Foundation to meet the changing Amount: $ Payable in a lump sum by: __ ;-;-:-;- __ needs of the community. (date) - or - - 01·- o The revenue fr:om my gift is to be used Payable over future years to make charitable grants in the fol- lowing areas: by December 31, 20 $ _ o Environmental awareness and by December 31, 20 $ _ stewardship COMMUNITY FOUNDATION o Community arts and culture by December 31, 20 $ _ Y D First Nation heritage by December 31, 20 $ _ D Sustainable community economic development by December 31, 20 $ _ Other: Instructions: P.O_ Box 338 o Temagarni, Ontario POH 2HO Nam~ _ Telephone: (705) 569-3737 Email: temafountsonlink.net Address: _

Charitable Registration No. 88889 8723 RROOOI Date: Signature: _