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Volume 24 Issue 7 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 SEPTEMBER 2012
Jordan Nolan, member of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, brought the trophy home to his community of Garden River First Nation Aug. 20. More on Page 9. – Photo by Melissa Lesage, Marketing/Communications Intern, Garden River First Nation. Last raise in 1874 for Robinson Huron By Mary Laronde tember 9th, 1850, the Anishinabek (“Ojibewa Indi- UOI Offi ces – First Nations parties to the Robinson ans”) agreed to share their lands and resources with Huron Treaty haven’t seen their benefi ts increased in the newcomers – approximately 35,700 square miles 138 years. of territory. In return, the Crown, among other things, Chiefs representing the 21 First Nations who par- was supposed to pay annuities that were to be aug- ticipated in the 1850 treaty ceremonies have notifi ed mented from time to time. the Crown that they intend to commence an action to The Chiefs are seeking an accounting, want the have the annuities provisions of the pact enforced by level of annuities increased, and are claiming com- the courts if a settlement cannot be negotiated. pensation for losses suffered as a result of the Crown’s The Notice of Claim was served upon Her Maj- failure to increase the annuities under the treaty, as esty the Queen in Right of Canada and Her Majesty promised. They have given notice to Canada and the Queen in Right of Ontario, on behalf of Treaty Ontario that they intend to commence a court action benefi ciaries, each of whom currently receives $4 per against the Crown should it refuse to engage in nego- year. The annuity has not increased since 1874. tiations, or in the event negotiations fail. The Notice “This day is a long time coming,” said Patrick of Claim was served Sept. 10 at the Ontario Legis- Madahbee, Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek lature at Queen’s Park in Toronto on the Lieutenant Nation. “I hope every benefi ciary of the Robinson Governor of Ontario, The Honourable David Onley. Huron Treaty joins me in saying ‘miigwetch’ to our It has also been served on the Governor General of Robinson Huron Chiefs for taking this gigantic step Canada, The Right Honourable David Johnston. together. Serpent River First Nation Chief Isadore Day “The Treaty is pretty clear that the annuities would serves as Robinson Huron Treaty Commissioner for increase when the resource revenue generated from the Anishinabek Nation. the territory increased,” said Madahbee, who helped “I am holding out hope that the Crown will choose initiate this process over 30 years ago. “It couldn’t be to negotiate and engage in negotiations to settle our plainer that the territory has generated vast amounts claim,” he said. “We are in for a battle that could take of revenues from forestry, mining and other resource a lot of time. I urge our citizens to be patient and to development. Still we receive four dollars per year. continue their support.” That is unfair and not what we bargained for.” Chief Day also noted that the number of benefi cia- The Grand Council Chief pointed to the annual ries is unknown. report of the Mining Association of Canada, which “I am a direct descendant of Wiindawtegowinini, referenced an estimated $9 billion in payments last a signatory chief. I am a benefi ciary but my brother year to provincial and federal governments in ag- is not. Many benefi ciaries were illegally disentitled gregate mining taxes and royalties, corporate income to their treaty benefi ts through federal policy and leg- Lake Huron Regional Chief and Anishinabek Robinson-Huron taxes and personal income taxes. islation around ‘status indians’. Treaty entitlement Treaty Commissioner Isadore Day collects his annuity from INAC “Corporations have realized trillions of dollars and Indian status are not the same thing. Our treaty representative Janice Brisson. “Collecting the $4 a year treaty in resource wealth from our territories. And various predates the 1867 British North America Act and the annuity is important not from an economic gain perspective, but we collect this pittance under the sacred obligation of ‘honoring’ the levels of government in Canada are taking big shares Indian Act and it is constitutionally protected. I would treaty relationship,” says Chief Day. “The ‘Spirit and intent’ of our of that wealth, some of which rightfully belongs to say that trumps the Indian Act.” treaties is a legal imperative that will eventually be formally called the First Nations who agreed to treaties like Robinson There are 21 First Nations parties to the Robin- into question either in negotiations or in the courts. The reality Huron.” son Huron Treaty, 19 Anishinabek communites plus is that the four dollar annuity is legally wrong from a contractual Under the Robinson Huron Treaty, signed on Sep- Batchewana and Shawanaga. perspective.” – Photo by Lisa Abel Page 2 Anishinabek News September 2012
‘Take-it-or-leave-it’ approach the real problem OTTAWA – The federal govern- agreement, and the average nego- tantly bad that we can’t even look “If they’re genuine about munities have been negotiating ment’s “take-it-or-leave-it” ap- tiating time is 15 years. at them. (This announcement) is accelerating negotiations with for almost 20 years, land use re- proach is a major stumbling block Madahbee said he views these their way of saying ‘Well, we’ve groups that are ready to move, strictions and a federal demand to success in First Nations self- sorts of announcements “with come to an impasse, we’re not go- that’s great,” said Madahbee. that communities pay taxes once government negotiations. caution” because “history has ing to be able to move on this one, “But, we haven’t seen anything they achieve self-government, Anishinabek Nation Grand taught us that talk is cheap.” so we’ll move on to somebody like that happen so far.” are mostly likely to be the issues Council Chief Patrick Madahbee The Grand Council Chief said else,’ ” said Madahbee. The Union of Ontario Indians that stall talks, said Madahbee. was responding to an announce- that negotiations typically fall A spokesman for Duncan said is currently at a Final Agreement “That’s part of their strategy: they ment by the federal government down when the federal govern- that under the new approach, if the stage on both its self-government send in negotiators and bureau- that it is changing the way it ne- ment comes to the table with a parties cannot agree, “we would agreement and a deal on educa- crats with no authority to make gotiates treaties and self-govern- “take it or leave it” offer on issues consider suspending those” dis- tion. “We’re waiting for some any decisions to prolong or disen- ment agreements with First Na- such as a self-government agree- cussions, but that the government fi scal offers from the federal gov- gage the discussions.” tions. ment or an education plan. The plans to “engage with” aboriginal ernment and they keep getting The federal government is Minister of Indian and North- Union of Ontario Indians, which groups and provincial and ter- delayed,” he said. “We’re ready involved in 93 separate negotia- ern Affairs John Duncan an- represents 39 communities and ritorial partners in the coming to move and we’ve got plans in tions, 44 per cent of which have nounced his plan to implement 55,000 citizens of the Anishina- months to fi gure out where the place -- specifi cally on education lasted 16 to 20 years. a “results-based approach” to bek Nation, has been negotiating government should “focus its re- -- but now the government is talk- Liberal Aboriginal Affairs negotiations in response to a de- education and self-government sources to achieve faster results.” ing about their own model so I cades-long process in which some agreements with the federal gov- “Canada will also look at don’t know why they spent years critic Carolyn Bennett said the communities have been mired. ernment since 1993 and 1997 re- ways to speed up its internal pro- working with our community to onus is on the federal government According to department data, it spectively. cesses,” said a government press develop something.” to come to the negotiating table can take up to 30 years to reach an “Some of the offers are so bla- release. In Ontario, where some com- prepared to make a deal. Core-funding cuts latest Canadian effort attack First Nations
UOI OFFICES – On the heels of recent cuts to First Nation services in such key areas as health and social services, the federal government is further marginalizing First Nation organizations by cutting core funding by ten per cent to representative organizations like the Union of Ontario Indians. “It’s a shame that Canada has decided to cut First Nation budgets in Northern Superior picks order to justify its attacks on First Nations in general,” says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. “Canada has made a lot Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, right, congratulated re-elected Northern Superior Grand Chief of statements about how they want to work with First Nations, yet every Peter Collins, centre, and Ed Wawia, chosen the region’s member to the Anishinabek Nation Leadership Council. –Photo by Judy Currie time we turn around they’re cutting funding to health,social services and other key areas that impact First Nations peoples’ day-to-day lives. Let’s be truthful here, Despite legislation, land still ours Canada is aiming to divide First Nation communities so they can create a vacuum in order to gain control over ourpeople and our land.” By Jody Kechego (in isolation) understands the legal land claim with a First Nation “It’s clear to me that Canada and even Ontario to a degree, has three Despite our challenges with weight of our underlying title to unless that First Nation agrees to objectives when it comes to First Nations People: divide, control and government policies, racist views our land. We are asked to vote in surrender their land rights fi rst. In conquer,” says Madahbee. “Our people need to know that they are un- and chronically -underfunded ser- their systems even though this is land claims, the feds will argue der attack. The unilateral, incremental changes to policy and legislation vices, Canada still sits on First Na- the same government that had sent that they can only compensate regarding First Nation land, water and rights are in directviolation of tion lands. First Nation children to residential with money despite the fact that Constitutional rights, treaty rights and even international human rights As an Anishnaabe citizen I schools and placed the crime they committed was that Canada has endorsed.” take issue with the derogatory term a 2% cap on Post- stealing title to land. The Grand Council Chief points to a number of legislative bills in- “Aboriginal” – a term that has be- Secondary Educa- While the government cuts troduced by the Harper government that FirstNations and First Nation come so widely accepted that In- tion in the same funding to health and social ser- organizations continue to oppose based on jurisdiction. dian and Northern Affairs Canada year that the last vices, despite the fact that First “We’ve seen this type of attack on First Nations before. They’ve tried changed its name to refl ect its nar- residential school Nations remain the most margin- residential schools, they’ve funneled ouryoung people into their jails and row view on First Nation rights. closed. They will alized population in the country, Jody now they’re cutting funding where we were already underfunded to be- I realize that the term Aboriginal say they uphold Kechego they do so with a hand shake and a gin with. replaced another derogatory term the Honour of the smile, showing no regret for their “What the federal government fails to understand is that no matter “Indian” – however, by Canada’s Crown while they legislate First past, no reservation in their agenda what tactics they use to divide us we willnever be Canadian citizens and legal standards, Indians have trea- Nations through an archaic policy and no remorse in their demeanor. we will never surrender our land. We are Anishnaabe and have always ties that are tied to their ownership called the Indian Act. It is up to us to say enough. It beenNations with our own land, our own culture, our own language and to all lands in Canada. Canada and In thinking about the struggles is up to us to reject poverty and our own identity.” mainstream media may no longer of our people and the division that dependency. We do not have to ac- Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy says unilateral core funding cuts consider treaties as a serious factor is created by government policies cept infringements on our land and of 10 per cent to First Nations representative organizations is a clear in their day-to-day business, but and paternalistic funding process- we do not have to accept division breach of Canada’s fi duciary obligation to uphold adherence to treaties. Canada’s interpretation of treaties es, I remind myself that this is still where it does not belong. "How can we move forward in a positive nation-to-nation relation- is no more important than a First our land. When elected govern- We are, after all, the original ship when our rights are being undermined and the federal government's Nations interpretation of treaties. ment offi cials travel the world to people of this land and no mat- constitutional obligations are ignored. Where is the government's fi du- What we think matters because we offer resources from land that does ter what legislation is thrown at ciary obligation to uphold adherence to the Treaties when ignoring their are directly impacted by the impli- not belong to them, how can they us our land is something we can spirit and intent is allowed to persist? cations of these interpretations. not expect First Nations to react always draw strength and unity "At the very time that our First Nations people are optimistic that Canada’s insistence on First with collective frustration? It is from. Jody Kechego is Senior Pol- government and First Nations can move forward on a myriad of pressing Nation land surrenders in order for highly offensive that the govern- icy Analyst for Anishinabek Na- issues this government intends to slash the already tenuous funding that us to enjoy economic prosperity ment has an actual policy where tion Grand Council Chief Patrick maintains an already unacceptable status quo,” said Beardy. lends to the position that Canada they will not accept a legitimate Madahbee. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek IN BRIEF Rose Nolan scholarships GARDEN RIVER – Cassandra Manitowabi- Trudeau, Wikwemikong, is one of eight win- ners of a 2012 RoseNolan Scholarship. winners. The Scholarship Fund assists First Nation women Cassandra across Canada in pursuingtheir education and Manitowabi- training goals, and is in honour of the mother of Trudeau hockey legend Ted Nolan. Cassandra graduated with honours from Cambrian College’s Physical Fitness Management program and plans on entering Lauren- tian University’s Health Promotion program. A cross-country runner, she has volunteered for the Special Olympics hockey program and Camp Quality for children with cancer. Other Anishinabek Nation winners are Abigail McCue, Curve Lake First Nation, and Alanna Jones, Garden River FN. The foundation received 180 applications from across Canada this year and has awarded over $130,000 since it was established Canadore nominee Chippewa of the Thames homecoming parade. Casino Rama executive Kevin Wassegijig, a citizen of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, is one of three Canadore College nominees for the 2012 Premier’s Awards for outstanding college Kevin graduates to be held in Toronto in November. Wassegijig Director of First Nation and Corporate Affairs at Casino Rama and graduate of Canadore’s Recreation Leadership program, he is the co-founder of the Wikwemikong Thunderbirds Foundation, an initiative to support young athletes in his home com- munity in their pursuit of education and sports development oppor- tunities. Medal for historian Alderville First Nation councillor Dave Mowat is one of 60,000 Canadians to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Chief James R. Marsden said :” We congratulate Dave for all his hard work Dave Mowat Corn soup making lesson with Alfreda and Theresa E. Henry and studies on our history of Alderville and the Treaties we are in- volved in.” The citation said Mowat “ has been key in preserving Alderville’s history, including its military history, Olympic history Homecoming re-connects Chippewa and political history.” –Photo by http://northumberlandview.ca By Greg Plain land. CHIPPEWAS of the THAMES – A week-long “Rock the Park” began with a parade, and Commanda honoured “Homecoming Week” was held this summer to included family fl oats, children’s slides and other NIPISSING FIRST NATION – June Comman- bring community members back to their First Na- activities, and musical presentations by bluegrass da, Deputy Chief of Nipissing First Nation, has tion and re-connect with families through culture, singer Hector Sturgeon and country music rising been awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. history, social and recreational activities. star Genevieve Fisher. Chief Marianna Couchie’s nomination praised June The agenda included an art show, workshop Homecoming Week wound up with the com- the residential school survivor for her extensive Commanda on treaties, Eagle Staff teaching, family slow- munity's 35th Annual Competition Pow-Wow, volunteer work in the community, especially with various Home- pitch and dodge ball competitions hoop danc- which attracted fi ve drums and 135 dancers from makers Club projects to help families in need. A mother of eight and ing lessons, traditional corn soup lessons, and a across Turtle Island. a fl uent Ojibway speaker, Commanda has served eight terms on coun- three-day Anishinabe language immersion camp Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is lo- cil, two of them as deputy chief. taught by Doris Boisseneau from Manitoulin Is- cated 20 minutes west of London, Ontario. Jones wins fi shing derby Joey Jones won the $200 First Place prize in the 2012 Magnetawan First Nation Fish Derby for Fire service celebrates 30 years hauling in a fi ve-pound smallmouth bass. By Sharon Weatherall Response/EMS support, wildland prevention and education pro- – Photo by Anthony Laforge Joey Jones BEAUSOLEIL FN – Three de- fi re fi ghting, fi re inspections, fi re grams including First Nations cades of keeping a community Remembering When, and a fi re Soldier top youth safe earned Beausoleil Fire and alarm program, to name a few." Rescue Service special recogni- Today the service has 22 per- AAMJIWNAANG – Corporal Jeffrey Plain tion this summer. sonnel and a fl eet that includes received the Outstanding Youth Achievement During First Nations Solidar- one main pumper, one pumper Award at the Southern First Nations Secretariat 2012 Elders and Youth Gathering. Currently sta- ity Day celebrations, Chief Roly rescue vehicle, one tanker and Jeffery Plain Monague and portfolio council- one command unit. tioned with the Canadian Forces infantry at Gag- lor Dan Monague presented a It enjoys a supportive partner- etown, New Brunswick, Jeffrey served a 2010 tour in Afghanistan. plaque to Fire Chief Allan Mani- ship with the Offi ce of the Fire He lives in Oromoncto with partner Tiffany and two daughters. towabi for the little department Marshall, National Fire Protec- –By Marina Plain that began with 16 dedicated tion Association and the Fire volunteers and ran with just one Marshal`s Public Fire Safety Singer wins record deal pumper. Council J. W. Stevens, 21, Nipissing First Nation, won "Over the years there have Manitowabi said, pending the North of Nashville singing contest staged by been over 75 members who have funding issues, there are plans Kicx 106 Barrie Radio at Casino Rama in Au- served the community," noted to bring community emergency gust. Manitowabi. "We have also ex- services under one roof, hous- Forty competitors were after the top prize, panded our services over the ing fi re, emergency and police to which included cash and the opportunity to re- years to include ice water rescue, Beausoleil Fire Chief Allan better serve the Christian Island cord three singles for national radio play. auto extrication, Emergency First Manitowabi community. J.W. Stevens Page 4 Anishinabek News September 2012 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion The Anishinabek News is a monthly publi- cation of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and editorial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor or UOI Executive. Strong nations like good families Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please include your name, address and telephone Strong nations are like good families. every premier of every province and territory number on all material submitted. All sub- They owe their existence to ancestors stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the country’s missions will be reviewed for publication based on priority of interest and edited for who had strong personal beliefs and values, prime minister on an issue, instead of bicker- clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal and who made a practice of passing those ing about pipeline royalty rights and transfer implications. Remuneration will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement traditions on to their children and their chil- payment shares? The party system has turned with the Editor is made prior to publication. dren’s children. most national political landscapes around the NOTE: All formal comments and complaints must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o Whether they’re the Seven Grandfather world into something akin to a Three Stooges Anishinabek News. Teachings or the Golden Rule, such val- food fi ght. Editor: Maurice Switzer ues are important tools in creating common Maurice Switzer Unity requires discipline and determina- Assistant Editor: Marci Becking ground between people who often have very tion, often a tall order to expect of any group Media Specialist: Lisa Abel and support designed to help each member Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais different personalities. community succeed. Small First Nations larger than one person. For example, when Contributors: Joyce Atcheson, Jeff Families have a responsibility to keep with 100-or-so citizens simply don’t have Anishinabek leaders encourage their citizens Beaver, Sarah Blackwell, Barbara Burns, Heather Campbell, Melissa Cooper, Rick their children healthy and educated, to pre- the wherewithal to develop all the tools they to support their own businesses and stop the Garrick, Kristin Grant-Smith, Margaret Hele, pare them to enter a world where a strong fl ow of 80 cents of every dollar out of First Melissa Lesage,Christine McFarlane, Falcon need to achieve everything of which they are McLeod - Shabogesic, Peggy Monague- work ethic and respect for others will give capable. Nations, it’s disappointing when people de- McGregor, Greg Plain, Marina Plain, Ben Powless, Laura Robinson, Chad Solomon, them a better chance to prosper and succeed. That’s why the UOI political organization cide not to because they can buy a loaf of Hali Tabobundung, Richard Wagamese, Sharon Weatherall. They establish expectations and rules of con- can use its staff to do the R & D – research bread fi ve cents cheaper at a store 20 miles PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 duct and prescribe consequences to lessen and development – required to create tools away. There is nothing politically stronger FX: 705-497-9135 WEB: www.anishinabek.ca the likelihood that misbehaviour s can cause like an economic blueprint, templates for than people speaking with one voice. E-MAIL: [email protected] permanent damage to the family’s dreams for laws on important issues like citizenship, and Unity is supposed to be, as the clergymen MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 the future. communications products and services like tell newlyweds, in sickness and in health Nations can play a similar role. For ex- a newspaper and website – all of which are We haven’t really talked about the family ample, members of the Anishinabek family designed and intended to benefi t individual members who get into real trouble – at their have agreed on the need for their own laws member communities and increase the op- school, with the law, with the neighbours. and proclaimed a Chi-Naaknigewan (consti- portunities that they are able to provide their Well, the fi rst thing a good parent does is talk tution) at June’s annual assembly. The pre- own members. to the child to get their side of the story be- amble – Ngo Dwe Wangizid Anishinaabe – Parents often must come to the defence of fore deciding if any punishment or remedial describes the common values and teachings children who get bullied in the schoolyard, or action is in order. that give the constitution moral authority, taken advantage of by unscrupulous people. Nations or governments don’t spank most rather than just legal force. The Anishinabek can count on their political unbehaving citizens – just the worst cases. PUBLISHING CRITERIA Governments can be seen as playing the leadership to defend their collective position But they do need to have an open dialogue GOAL role of parents, in the sense that they provide with individual communities or citizens to re- To publish a quality newspaper and against federal, provincial or municipal gov- related publications designed to foster guidance and direction to their family mem- ernments on key issues like tax exemption, or mind them that their actions refl ect badly on pride and share knowledge about An- bers. The Anishinabek are patiently working territorial infringements. the whole. Just watch the media when a First ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, and accomplishments. towards establishing our own model of na- Family members can count on one an- Nation goes into third-party management, or tional governance through negotiations that other to feel safe and secure, for support and a citizen accuses a Chief of misconduct. OBJECTIVES have continued for the past 15 years with the The bottom line is that members of fami- To provide information that refl ects protection, for help in achieving their goals. the Creator’s four original gifts to the goal to have Canada recognize the validity of But it’s a two-way street. lies and nations have responsibilities to peo- Anishinabek: our jurisdiction to manage our own affairs. The inter-connectedness enjoyed by suc- ple other than themselves, a link that should Respect: To welcome diversity That inherent right is already enshrined in govern all their actions. and encourage a free exchange of cessful families requires them to give as well opinions that may differ without being Canada’s Constitution, but the political en- as get, to be willing to stand up for one an- Strong nations are like good families. disagreeable. Fair and humourous dorsement of such principles is required to other, as well as be honest enough to express comments are welcomed, but not achieve such goals in practice, and not just ridicule or personal attacks. disappointment to siblings when they are be- Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth theory. having badly. Because a delinquent child – Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississau- – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s In the meantime, the Union of Ontario In- or parent – can give the whole family a bad gas of Alderville First Nation. He serves as content. dians, under the direction of the Grand Coun- name. director of Communications for the Union of Sharing: Providing opportunities for cil Chief, acts with authority delegated by the Ontario Indians and editor of the Anishina- people from the four corners of the Unity is the glue that builds successful Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and nation’s 39 Chiefs to provide ideas, direction nations. Can you imagine a Canada in which bek News. record achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. Strength: To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates our history, culture and language, On being an ‘urban Indian’ – whatever that means promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the development of healthy and prosperous communities. It was the middle of the 1980s when I fi rst as “a culturally-empowered but displaced heard the term Urban Indian. I didn’t exactly community.” Whatever that means. know what that meant but I had an idea that it referred to people like I was who lived their That was just the Native view. Other The current circulation of the Anishinabek News lives in the city. That wasn’t far off the mark people had an image of someone standing at is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 actually. the corner, looking through the tangle of one distributed at various events. Annual subscriptions are $25 . braid undone, the rest of it falling against my What it refers to specifi cally is any ab- cheek while I toed the butts at my feet before DEADLINE original person -- be they First Nations, Me- stooping to pick one up, lighting it and sigh- FOR OCT. tis or Inuit -- who lives in a town, village, or Richard Wagamese ing my day into being. Oh and they assumed Advertising and any kind of settlement. What it refers to less there would be alcohol on my breath too. News submissions: specifi cally is a ways and a means to cause one less than ideally Indian, whatever that Sept. 20 separation and disunity. term means. The term urban Indian is wrong. Be- For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek cause what’s seen with the eye is always less News related to advertising and circulation issues please call our Toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 See, when you’re a culture that’s used It took some getting used to, the idea of than the full story. We’re human beings who to being labeled, any tag at all that comes being separate again. When I returned to my happen to be aboriginal and who happen to We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the along to add to the weight of all the other tags people after being separated for twenty some live in a city. Human beings fi rst – and that’s Government of Canada throught the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian causes consternation. It’s like, the old divide odd years by adoption and foster homes, I the only label that’s ever necessary – regard- Heritage. and conquer routine all over again – only this thought being painted with the same brush less of where we live. time we learned to apply it to ourselves. was over for me. I was wrong.
We used to use the word “apple.” That Being an urban Indian meant that I was Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wabase- ISSN 1182-3178 ANISHINABEK NEWS (PRINT) charming little slur meant you were red on different and lumped in with a lot of other dif- mong First Nation in Northwestern Ontna- ISSN 1923-0710 ANISHINABEK NEWS (ONLINE) the outside and white on the inside. In other ferent people. Apparently we all wore suits, rio. His new book, One Story, One Song is CANADA POST CUSTOMER #1905929 words, not really Indian. The tag was para- carried briefcases, lived in condos, never available in stores now. Hardcover $29.95 AGREEMENT #0040011021 phrased to mean sellout, race traitor or some- spoke our language and referred to ourselves ISBN 9781553655060. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion
Political overtones to shootings in Dallas, Ipperwash By Maurice Switzer that a lone gunman had committed the be treated as Nations with inviolable rights site – does not erase the reality of Dudley I can remember where I was when I crimes under investigation – Lee Harvey to their traditional lands. Its hearings in the George’s death. What is important, Jus- heard that Dudley George had been killed Oswald in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963 and Forest, Ont. community centre took place tice Linden recognized, is that changes be much more clearly than I can recall fi rst Acting O.P.P. Sergeant Kenneth Deane over 25 months, and concluded that mis- made in Ontario to minimize the likelihood learning about President John F. Kennedy’s at Ipperwash Provincial Park on Sept. 6, understanding about First Nations peoples of such calamities recurring. assassination. 1995. and their inherent and Treaty rights had Seventeen years after the shooting, The two events are linked in my mem- There was no doubting that Ken Deane spawned racist attitudes that were evident Camp Ipperwash is still being occupied by ory, partly because of the horrifi c nature of had pulled the trigger – he was convicted in the highest corridors of political power. citizens of Kettle and Stony Point First Na- acts of public violence, but primarily be- of criminal negligence in Dudley George’s One of the report’s most dramatic fi nd- tion. The federal government has promised cause there were political overtones to both death a decade before Justice Linden re- ings was that former Premier Mike Harris to return it to the First Nation, and the site slayings. leased his Ipperwash report. Justice Lin- had berated a meeting of cabinet members is currently being combed for the possible While no concrete evidence ever sur- den’s contribution to public awareness was and senior police offi cers about what he presence of unexploded ammunition. faced to support the murky conspiracy in creating some context for the police kill- saw as the illegal occupation of Ipperwash The provincial government closed theories that surrounded the Kennedy as- ing of an unarmed First Nation protestor by a few dozen First Nations citizens, de- nearby Ipperwash Provincial Park and sassination, the reputable human rights in hopes that greater understanding might manding that they “get the fucking Indians promised to return it to the First Nation, but agency Amnesty International felt com- prevent the likelihood of similar tragedies out of the park.” This type of incendiary the transfer is bogged down in bureaucratic fortable in characterizing the police shoot- in the future. (Had the Warren Commis- behaviour helped create an environment, red tape involving both provincial and fed- ing of Dudley George as an “extra-judicial sion been given a similar mandate, it might the report suggested, that made the sub- eral governments. execution.” have given a higher profi le to recommen- sequent police killing of Dudley George Dudley George was no John F. Ken- Both positions were supported by the dations for more stringent gun control in more likely to occur. nedy; family members have described him reports of exhaustive public inquiries – the a nation that records over 30,000 fi rearm- What has changed since the fateful as somewhat of a practical joker, a cut-up President’s Commission on the Assassi- related fatalities each year.) night of Sept. 6, 1995? who liked to clown around. Yet if Ontar- nation of President Kennedy, chaired by The Ipperwash Inquiry took evidence The fact that the protestors’ cause was ians don’t get serious about dealing with U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren – and the from Elders and academics about the just – yes, the federal government had not the issues that ultimately led to his death, Ipperwash Inquiry conducted by Sidney B. Treaty relationship between Canadians returned land expropriated in 1942 to cre- I’m willing to bet that his name will still Linden, former Chief Justice of the Ontario and First Nations going back to the Royal ate a military training base, and yes, ar- hold currency in this province as long as Court of Justice, Provincial Division. Proclamation of 1763, which decreed that chaeologists have found First Nations buri- portraits of dead presidents grace the fronts The respected jurists each concluded the Indian tribes of North America were to al remains at the former provincial park of American dollar bills. Second thoughts about killer wanting native hearing By Austin Acton ther was outraged, if Bromby was just looking for a der will open and close the hear- Even if it is, why is it so hard to It was back in January of this and the story hit break, we should be upset. First ing with a prayer.” How quaint believe that First Nation systems year that Gregory Bromby made the national news- Nation traditions are not meant to and aromatic. I guess I was be- of justice just might be superior national news, but despite be- papers before the be an “easy way out”. Restorative ing foolhardy when I thought to Western practices? How could ing asked, I haven’t been able to hearing even hap- justice entails so much more than that Canada was at a point when we blame people for choosing a clearly express how I feel about pened. Austin that, and we should not stand by smudging didn’t require quotation system that is “better”? What is his actions until now. And that’s But the hearing Acton and watch them be abused. marks. so bad about focusing on rehabili- because it is a complicated sub- did happen: which Secondly, I cannot help but Finally though, this event tation anyway? ject. leaves me with three thoughts. note how the mainstream media makes me question our own faith Elder Mike Esquega Sr. talks Bromby, of Haitian origin, First and foremost, this guy is contributed to the stereotypes of- and resolve. Sure, this guy may about a theoretical day when a was convicted of raping and mur- a heinous villain and we can only ten associated with First Nation have been looking for a break, First Nations court will exist and dering his girlfriend, Tara Man- assume that he was looking for or aboriginal justice and healing. but why are we so quick to jump prosecute non-Native hunters and ning, stabbing her 51 times. Out- a “break”. And he isn’t the fi rst. For example, the National Post to that conclusion? The Correc- fi shermen for violating First Na- side of Quebec, this horrible act Non-aboriginal Craig Munro, a wrote “… the hearing will be tional Service of Canada only al- tion laws. If we don’t have the went relatively unnoticed – that heroin-addicted career criminal conducted in a circle rather than lows non-aboriginal inmates to courage to at least believe that was until Bromby requested an who shot Toronto Police Con- across a table, the smell of burn- participate in the program if they such a thing is possible, how can “aboriginal” parole hearing (an stable Michael Sweet in a botched ing sweetgrass, cedar or tobacco “demonstrate a commitment to we expect the past to stop repeat- elder-assisted, circle-style hearing 1980 restaurant robbery, was will likely fi ll the room due to a aboriginal spirituality or way of ing itself? focused more on rehabilitation similarly granted an elder-assist- ceremonial process known as life”. Is that such a terrible thing? Austin Acton is legal counsel for than punishment). Manning’s fa- ed parole hearing in 2009. And “smudging” and an aboriginal el- Is Native life an exclusive club? the Union of Ontario Indians. Page 6 Anishinabek News September 2012
DID YOU KNOW? Chiefs Committee on Governance 3. Economic and Community Development The Anishinaabe Anokiiwin Aanokiitoojig, also 4. Communications known as the “Chiefs Committee on Governance” (CCoG), was established by the Grand Council of The Chiefs Committee on Governance plan rep- Chiefs-in-Assembly and has two representatives resents a common vision and a strategic approach from each of the four regions of the Union of On- to implement the inherent right of self-government. tario Indians. We can no longer accept the regulation of our in- The Grand Council Chief and Deputy Grand herent rights and our lives by fl awed government Council Chief are non-voting or “ex-offi cio” mem- policy. bers of the committee. The committee receives up- This new approach to regain Anishinabek Nation dates on the Restoration of Jurisdiction process and comprehensive self-governance and self-suffi ciency provides direction on strategies and positions to take must include a new, sustainable approach to fi scal at the negotiation tables and various initiatives in- relations. Consultations with leadership and citizens volving other sectors of self-government. over the past several years identifi ed that the An- Purpose ishinabek are very clear on one point: Anishinabek The purpose of the Committee is to provide a governments must be adequately funded through forum that links political vision with the progress revenue sharing, transfer payments, and equaliza- of the self-government negotiations and the nation- tion payments in the same manner as provincial and building activities. On an ongoing basis, the Chiefs territorial governments. Committee on Governance: The CCoG is now embarking on a solution- Chief Operating Offi cer Walter Manitowabi addresses Restoration ● Provides guidance, leadership and direction based approach that is built from the grassroots up. of Jurisdiction staff at a strategic planning retreat on June 28, to Anishinabek Nation self-governance negotiations No First Nation can affect the needed changes on 2012. in all sectors; its own, which means all Anishinabek communities ● Solicits the advice and direction of First Na- must work together toward these common goals and tions and Anishinabek Nation citizens on self-gov- visions. Responsibility falls on each First Nation to ernance negotiation issues; focus, commit and implement the required initial ROJ sets priorities ● Reports on progress of negotiations to respec- changes. tive regions and individual Anishinabek First Na- All Anishinabek communities are encouraged to tions; strive and prepare for change, and to help one an- inHEALTHY two-day retreat ● Recommends ways of implementing the di- other. Those communities that have the capacity to rection received from regions, First Nations, and move forward more quickly must continue to set the By AndreaEATING Crawford – ROJ Communications Offi cer citizens; and example. In a two-day retreat facilitated by former Anishinabek Nation ● Recommends ways to address feedback re- Let us mark the beginning of fundamental Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, the Restoration of Jurisdiction ceived from regions, First Nations, and citizens. changes in our Nation. As we move forward togeth- team set out to identify the department’s priorities for the 2012-2013 A Course of Action – A Critical Path er, remember, we are not Indians. We are Anishina- fi scal year. Over the past three years, the CCoG has devel- bek. For more information on the Chiefs Commit- The Restoration of Jurisdiction project, which is negotiating with oped a strategic plan called A Course of Action - A tee on Governance, please contact Esther Gilbank, Canada for agreements under governance and education, has just Critical Path. Central to the plan was the identifi ca- Chiefs Committee on Governance Coordinator by been renewed under a three-year mandate extension. The extension tion of four priority areas: phone at 705-497-9127 or by email at gilest@an- gives the Anishinabek Nation until March 2015 to complete the ne- 1. Governance ishinabek.ca. gotiations and ratify the agreements, making the next three years a 2. Citizenship crucial time to secure the interest and support of Anishinabek Nation leaders and citizens. “We have to fi nd a way to bring ROJ initiatives to the top of the Support for First Nation constitutions priority list among our Chiefs,” said Beaucage. Ready to take on this challenging task were 16 Union of Ontario By Faye Sabourin Indians staff members, including the Chief Operating Offi cer, Re- Special Projects Coordinator gional Directors and legal counsel. An historic event took place Staff members identifi ed numerous priorities, among which a for Anishinaabe people in June handful of items topped the list, such as preparing for ratifi cation of 2012 – the proclamation of the the education and governance agreements, developing a marketing Anishinabek Nation’s Chi-Naak- strategy and hosting regular fall assemblies to move forward on ROJ nigewin. While this is a funda- mandates over the next few years. mental achievement towards Communications and information-sharing were also a main focus Anishinabek governance, nego- throughout the session, with staff and regional directors agreeing that tiations also continue on the Edu- communication with leadership and citizens must increase. cation and Governance Agree- “These next three years will go by very fast, and everyone must ments. Anishinabek First Nation participants take part in a group exercise be involved,” said Chief Operating Offi cer Walter Manitowabi. “We Within both of these agree- at a First Nation Constitution Development Workshop in December need to use all of our communication methods, we need to fi nd cham- ments there is an imperative re- 2011. (fi le photo) pions and we need to engage our people as much as possible.” quirement for participating com- worked through the different derway to facilitate one of two Lake Huron Regional Director Charlotte Commanda and South- munities to establish First Nation stages of constitution develop- Regional Constitution Develop- east/Southwest Regional Director Val Monague participated through- constitutions. In addition to this ment, with varying results. To ment Workshops on October 9th, out the two days, in order to determine how they can support the ROJ requirement, developing First date, almost all Anishinabek Na- and 10th, 2012. There are also department in achieving its goals and objectives. Nation constitutions is an impor- tion communities have started the plans to further assist communi- Additional priorities discussed under the umbrella of a marketing tant step toward establishing self- constitution development process ties that are in the developmental strategy included developing orientation packages for new Chiefs governance in individual com- and fi ve of these First Nations are phases, with communications and and Councillors and providing quarterly newsletters that promote munities, as these constitutions ready for the community consul- consultations activities. These ROJ initiatives, events and activities. give First Nations jurisdiction tation and/or ratifi cation of their activities help to promote and so- “I think it’s important to have a good marketing strategy that re- over such things as leadership, constitutions. licit the support, input and under- ally tells people what ROJ is, and what it’s doing,” said Val Mona- law-making, lands and resources, The ROJ team can provide standing of First Nation citizens gue. “But even the smallest efforts can have an impact on peoples’ citizenship, etc. technical and administrative ex- during this rewarding, benefi cial awareness and interest levels.” In light of this, one very im- pertise when developing tool kits, and important time for Anishina- The regional directors will be assisting the department through- portant objective in this year’s attending community meetings bek First Nations. out the year by sharing information and promoting ROJ initiatives Restoration of Jurisdiction (ROJ) and functions, facilitating com- Contact Faye Sabourin, Spe- among their respective region’s Chiefs. The Restoration of Juris- work plan is to assist and support munity information workshops cial Projects Coordinator, 1-877- diction department has integrated many of the listed priorities in its First Nation constitution devel- and providing one-on-one as- 702-5200 ext. 2316 or email faye. 2012-2013 work plan, and will continue to strategize the implemen- opment. Throughout the years, sistance with constitution com- [email protected]. tation of additional priorities over the next three years. Anishinabek First Nations have mittees. Plans are currently un- September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 7
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Faye joins Constitution Development team in ROJ Aniin – Booshoo My name is Faye Sabourin from Pic Mobert First Nation; my family and I re- cently moved to North Bay for this won- derful opportunity in supporting First Na- tion Constitution Development. In recent years, I graduated with an Aboriginal Law and Advocacy diploma and a Political Sci- ence degree. I am the newest member of the Restoration of Jurisdiction Department at the Union of Ontario Indians, specifi - cally the Special Project Coordinator of the First Nation Constitution Development Program. This is a very important time in the department’s ultimate goal of restoring Faye Sabourin our governmental jurisdiction, which is why I am eager and excited to get started out the years– so as you can imagine I am and to meet our First Nation leaders, citi- honoured to be a part of this team in work- zens and working groups. I have always ing towards nation building. I am looking admired and respected the ROJ department forward to meeting new people and creat- and all the work they have done through- ing positive relationships. Page 8 Anishinabek News September 2012 Stories written by Laura Robinson, winner of the 2009 Dnakmigziwin/Sports Debwewin Citation Award and former member of Canada’s cycle and Nordic Skiing teams. Boxer Podium hoping just part to build of success LONDON – Clara Hughes fi n- ished the Olympic 29 km cycling Clara Hughes new club time trial in 5th place – not on the podium, but, she says, happy caribou drum before the couple CAPE CROKER – Mary Spen- with the result because it was the left for this summer’s Olympics. cer is surrounded by young peo- best she could do on that day. “They sent us a bit of water ple. Clara’s contribution to Can- from Great Slave Lake too” says It is just one week since the ada is not actually measured by Clara and looks at Peter, who London 2012 Games ended. In- medals, although, turning 40 this has accompanied her to the press stead of seeing the famous sites month, Hughes has undeniable conference. “We had a little bit of that city she has returned competitive credentials. She is of water on the race course from home, exchanging the Olympic tied with Cindy Klassen as the Great Slave Lake. I really hope I boxing ring for the annual pow- Canadian with the most Olympic can help bring sport to those kids wow at Chippewa of Nawash medals, with six in total, and she -- that will always motivate me. (Cape Croker). She is an hon- is the only person ever to have I hope to work with the people oured daughter of the commu- won multiple medals in both who are doing all the good things nity where her father lived and Winter and Summer versions of in this respect.” later became the United Church the games. Hughes also supports Van- minister. Spencer was born in Hughes described the 2012 couver-based Take A Hike Foun- the Wiarton hospital, south of Olympic road race as terrifying, dation that is committed to help- Nawash and grew up mainly in with its endless tight corners in ing at-risk youth fi nd themselves Windsor after her family moved torrential rain resulting in nu- and a path to a healthy meaning- south, but her heart is now in this merous crashes. But speaking ful life through experiences and land by Georgian Bay. It is her openly about one’s personal challenges in the natural world. second home. Olympic boxer Mary Spencer, right, chats with Shelagh Robson during Chippewas of Nawash Pow-Wow at Cape Croker. struggles with mental health dis- Many of these youth are First When she’s not being con- orders could be much more terri- Nations. gratulated by an endless ar- shown by Nawash on this late As a three-time world cham- fying, and Clara has been willing Clara is candid about why ray of fans, her eyes search the August pow-wow weekend has pion and 2011 Pan Am Games to do that to try and help the one kids she has never met matter landscape. Where, she wonders, helped her recover from a disap- champion, Spencer was one in fi ve Canadians facing similar so much to her. She grew up in could she start a boxing club in pointing Olympics. of Canada’s highest hopes for situations. North Winnipeg with First Na- this community that has given “It’s a nice reminder, at a medal. But like many of her She is also on the interna- tion friends. But when she was her such a warm welcome, reas- the end of the day -- ya, it’s the Canadian teammates, she didn’t tional board of Right to Play – an able to get out of a downward suring her they so very much ad- Olympics but it’s a sport.” perform at the top of her game. athlete-driven international hu- spiral of drugs and alcohol af- mire her even though she didn’t Spencer looks around --com- At 28, she’s decided to leave manitarian organization that uses ter fi guring out she wanted to bring an Olympic medal back munity and family are here. Na- those dark days behind. sports to encourage the develop- speed-skate at age 15, her family from London? wash erected a huge TV screen “I really want to start a box- ment of youth in disadvantaged had enough money to help. That “It puts winning in perspec- at the community centre on the ing club here” says Spencer, as areas – and supports its work in wasn’t the case for the children tive” says Spencer of the over- day of her bout so everyone she prepares to write a new chap- Moose Cree Nation on James she grew up with who lived in whelming support she has re- could cheer her on. Some were ter in her life. She looks around Bay. After winning her 5000-me- poverty. She cares deeply that ceived. She is waiting in line shouting so loudly she must have at all the kids – there’s so much tre speed-skating gold medal at real change occurs. Her ties to for an Indian taco. It’s nearly 4 heard them at the Excel Centre in talent and enthusiasm. the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, First Nation and Inuit people p.m. and she hasn’t had lunch. London, England. The next step is to fi nd land she donated $10,000 of her own have remained The community has honoured Spencer fought China’s Jinzi and a building that is suitable money to Right to Play. As a result of her success her with an Eagle feather, bead- Li in the 75 kg weight category for a boxing gym. In 2011 she When Clara and partner Pe- in multiple sports and her hu- ed with symbols of her past and and lost 17-14. Li went through organized a shipment of boxing ter Guzman, an American Indian manitarian efforts, Hughes was present. “People are going to to the semi-fi nals. In a matter equipment to Nawash. Young with family roots in Mexico, named to both the Order of Man- support you if you try hard and of minutes the Olympic dreams people ate up the new skills they were kayaking in Great Slave itoba and the Order of Canada, in do your best.” to which she had dedicated ten learned from one of the top box- Lake, they met other First Na- which she holds the title of Of- She believes the support years of her life were over. ers in the world. tions people who gave Peter a fi cer. John Furlong’s fame causes nasty fl ashbacks VANCOUVER –John Furlong has been feted nationally and chose, say former students, a brutal way to do it. internationally. For his work as CEO of the organizing committee for One student called “Anne” from Babine Lake First Nation had him the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics The Globe and Mail as a phys-ed teacher and school disciplinarian when she was 11 and named him Canadian of the Year, and he’s received the Order of British 12. On July 12, 2012 she went to the Burns Lake RCMP Detachment Columbia and Canada. He’s been recruited to serve on several high- and alleged that Furlong had sexually abused her. She said earlier in an profi le boards, is the executive chair of the Vancouver Whitecaps affi davit, “He worked us to the bone. His attitude was very bad. ‘You professional soccer team, and has been awarded fi ve honourary good for nothin’ Indians – come on, come on. If you don’t do this you’re doctorates. He commands $25,000 for speaking engagements, in which going to be good for nothing’.” he usually emphasizes the importance of values, honesty and integrity. She is one of eight former students of Furlong’s who have signed John Furlong actually fi rst arrived in Canada, not in 1974 as his affi davits alleging his physical, mental and her case, sexual abuse. offi cial Olympic CV says, but in 1969 as a Frontier Apostle missionary, Many more are on the record about the abuse Furlong meted out. and he went – not to Prince George to direct a high-school athletic Furlong refuses to answer questions about the fi ve unexplained program – but to Immaculata Elementary School in Burns Lake to years from 1969-74 when he was a frontier apostle missionary and why save the souls of First Nations children. It was here where 18-year-old he was not honest about his arrival date and work in Canada. Sean Furlong, fresh out of Dublin’s St. Vincent’s Christian Brothers Ronnie Alec, a hereditary chief, also fi led an affi davit about Furlong. Secondary School (CBS), with no formal training as a teacher and no The Olympic CEO’s image on TV brought disturbing fl ashbacks. “When university schooling, ran physical education classes. If his goal was you're not doing too good in basketball all of a sudden you get kicked in to persuade First Nations children of the rightness of Catholicism, he the butt or slapped on the head.” John Furlong September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 9 Bringing home Stanley By Melissa Lesage GARDEN RIVER FN – This community’s Stanley Cup cel- ebration started with a traditional drum, as Bear Creek welcomed Jordan Nolan home with a victory song. A day-long celebration be- gan at the community’s Bingo Enterprise parking lot as a cheer- ing crowd watched Nolan hoist aloft the three-foot-high trophy Garden River First Nation cheers for Jordan Nolan and the Stanley Cup during Aug. 20 community celebrations of which his Los Angeles Kings were welcomed by Garden River trophy to community youth at the hoisted the Cup while standing sold as a fund-raiser for Garden were the 95th winners, beating Chief Lyle Sayers. Garden River Recreation Centre, in the middle of the community’s River’s Little NHL hockey pro- New Jersey Devils 4-2 in last “I have to say in all of my and balloons were released sky- most familiar landmark, the rail- gram. spring’s fi nal playoff series. years in being on Council with ward as the hometown hero and way bridge with “This is Indian “I heard about how the com- Visiting VIPs included On- Garden River First Nation, this is the Stanley Cup were paraded Land” painted on the side. munity was gathering during the tario Regional Chief Stan Beardy, the proudest day of my career,” down Highway 17B. Jordan, The parade concluded at the playoffs and I wanted to win the Anishinabek Nation Grand Coun- said Chief Sayers. brother Brandon, and father and Community Centre, where Jordan Stanley Cup even more so that I cil Chief Patrick Madahbee and Jordan Nolan, who wore No. NHL player and coach Ted pro- posed for countless photos, and could bring it home to you,” Jor- Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare, 71 for the Kings, displayed the vided photo-ops for fans as they signed autographs which were dan Nolan told his cheering fans. Regina Paddler to host puts down ’14 games tobacco By Laura Robinson proximately 5000 athletes and Shkaabewis Tabobondung The federal government, in cultural performers. This is the has enjoyed a banner fi rst year conjunction with the Federation same amount they gave to the in competitive canoe and kayak of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, 2008 NAIG which were hosted racing. Metis Nation of Saskatchewan, by the Cowichan First Nation on Shkaabewis Tabobondung The 11-year-old from North University of Regina, prov- Vancouver Island. First Nations, silver medals in the 1000 metres Bay won six medals in seven in on a scratch!" says Tabobon- ince of Saskatchewan, and City Metis, provincial and municipal in both canoe and kayak disci- events at the provincial canoe- dung, explaining that he failed of Regina has announced the governments are responsible for plines. He was also part of the kayak racing championships in to qualify for the race when he hosting by Regina of the North fi nding the remaining necessary Pee-wee War Canoe that won the Welland, including a fi rst-place tipped two weeks earlier at the American Indigenous Games for funds. gold medal by only half an inch. fi nish in the A fi nal 100-me- Eastern Ontario Qualifying races the summer of 2014. This might be compared to "Before my races I put tobac- tre sprint for Pee-wee fi rst-year in Ottawa. The feds will contribute $3.8 million: amount spent on co in the water to ask the water boys. Representing the North Bay a total of $3.5 million for the the Vancouver Olympic Torch clans to take it easy and be gen- "I wasn't even supposed to be Canoe Club, Shkaabewis demon- Games, which will host ap- Relay. tle," he says. in the race but my coach got me strated his versatility by earning Made most of invitation By Hali Tabobondung MIDLAND, Mich. – The Parry Island Hawks made the most of being the fi rst Anishinaabe team to be invited to the International Softball Congress World’s Fast- ball Tournament. The Wasauksing First Nation team won the ISC II Champi- onship and the Gord Newman Memorial Trophy with a 1-0 win over Aurora, Illinois. The Hawks lost their opening two games in the event, dropping them into the ISC II bracket, then roared back with fi ve straight wins over Wiarton, Venezuela, St. Thomas, and Aurora , Illinois (twice). Parry Island pitcher Ward Gosse was named all-tourna- ment pitcher and the division’s most valuable player. Lt Jacques and Matt Greer were named all- tournament infi elders. Coach/Manager was Wally Tabobondung Sr. Parry Island Hawks, winners at their fi rst-ever entry at the World Fastball Tournament Page 10 Anishinabek News September 2012
TAXATION Algonquin claim 1-866-668-8297 HOTLINE could be settled The Ontario Ministry of Revenue currently has a tax hotline in opera- tion. This hotline can be used for a va- riety of purposes ranging from fi elding as early as 2013 questions regarding Ontario taxation to dealing with issues concerning the By Steve Newman the Algonquins of Ontario’s as- 8% provincial tax exemption for Sta- Renfrew mercury sertion they never entered into a tus First Nations. treaty with the Crown, but that Status First Nations people hav- Ottawa Region Media Group ing questions regarding the HST or PEMBROKE – No Ontario First they have unsurrendered Ab- experiencing diffi culty obtaining the Nation land claim has resulted in original rights and title to 36,000 exemption may use the hotline to get a treaty settlement since 1924. square kilometres of eastern On- answers to their inquiries or to report But federal, Algonquin and pro- tario. a retailer who is either not honoring vincial offi cials are hopeful one This territory consists of the exemption or whose policies and about eight million acres, of practices are not consistent with gov- will be approved by the Algon- ernment policy concerning the HST. quin people next year. which half is Crown land, includ- First Nation citizens have the If about 9,000 registered vot- ing Algonquin Provincial Park, right to tax exemption. This was rec- ers, representing 10 different explained Doering. ognized in an agreement between Algonquin groups, approve the Any new land would not in- Negotiators for the Algonquins of Ontario land claim include chief the provincial government and the agreement in principle, offi cials clude Algonquin Park territory, Ontario negotiator Brian Crane, seen making an observation in Chiefs of Ontario at the time the HST anticipate a treaty being com- leaving about two million acres front of the eastern Ontario map showing the area from which was being introduced. Ontario law from which property could be Crown land transfers will occur. Seated is Bob Potts, chief however, does not require retailers to pleted and government-approved provide this exemption at the point provided to the Algonquins. Nor, negotiator for the Algonquins of Ontario, during a negotiating by 2016. update in Pembroke. of sale. With this understanding, the Offi cials say this treaty will say the negotiators, will any land Ministry of Revenue has designed a consist of the transfer of Crown be expropriated from private benefi t. have been under discussion since system whereby non-compliant retail- land, provision of harvest rights, landowners. For the people of this area, 1991, but more intense and pro- ers, upon being reported, are contacted and fi nancial compensation, or “This is the only compre- predicted Potts, the treaty will ductive in the past six or seven and encouraged to provide the point of sale exemption in the interest of good what an Aboriginal Affairs fact hensive claim in Ontario,” said be a big win because of the in- years. fl ux of economic value and the The Algonquin groups eli- business, and informed that it is within sheet refers to as “signifi cant Crane. “We’ve had smaller their ability to do so. capital … which is expected to claims, usually out of particular increased value of the job market gible to vote are Pikwakana- A retailer whose policies or prac- result in local investment and a treaty settings, with reserves that in the forest industry. gan, Bancroft (Kijicho Manito), tices are not consistent with the HST positive impact on the regional were taken away over time.” One goal of negotiations, said Greater Golden Lake, Antoine, government policy may also be re- economy.” “All the others have treaty Potts, is to see the Algonquins Bonnechere Algonquins (most- ported. Such practices may include, arrangements, and reserves in more involved in the forest in- ly in Pembroke and Petawawa but are not limited to, the collection The offi cials who provided of contact information such as address this update were the major ne- place. But this is the fi rst time dustry. area), Mattawa/North Bay, Shar- bot Lake (Shabotobaadjiwan), and telephone number, and the photo- gotiators for the Algonquin land there’s been a real treaty negotia- Generally speaking, land ced- copying of status cards. These practic- claim. Those three lawyers are tion for such a large area of land. ed to the Algonquins as a result Ardoch Alqonquins (Snimikobi), es are no longer required by the Min- Toronto resident Bob Potts, the As a result of the treaty, the of the treaty will be subject to Whitney and Area Algonquins, istry of Revenue to obtain the point of principal negotiator for the Al- negotiators say no new reserves property taxes. and Ottawa Algonquins. sale exemption and consequently, the gonquins of Ontario, as well as will be created. “We’re not here to displace; The 16 people who sit at the collection of this information by the retailer is no longer necessary. The In- Ottawa-based chief negotiator Potts says the treaty, as it now we’re here to work with … and negotiation table include the chief and council of Pikwakana- dian Status customer is only required for Ontario Brian Crane and chief stands, would represent a “win- hopefully to have a much more to show his or her status card for vi- federal negotiator Ron Doering. win-win,” situation in which meaningful role in the (forest) in- gan, and representatives of the sual confi rmation and provide the The land claim, against On- government, Algonquin people, dustry,” said Potts. nine other Algonquin communi- registry number along with his or her tario and Canada, is based on and other members of the public These treaty negotiations ties. signature to the retailer. Dragged Indian Act across Canada By Ben Powless issues for another year, and that was the fi nal straw." OTTAWA – For the members of the March 4 Justice "I would like to see a national televised debate group, September 4th was a day of both exhilaration between politicians and First Nations leaders on our and trepidation. The group just completed an ardu- issues. I'm hoping that once the public is aware of ous 4,400 km journey, marching from Vancouver to our issues, we can swing the momentum in this coun- Ottawa over a period of 135 days. try. I think our people can argue diplomatically and Throughout the trip, they dragged copies of the intelligently," he continued. Baskatawang, who did Indian Act behind them on chains, decrying the two tours of Iraq with the U.S. military, said the end legislation and calling for it to be removed. A total of his trek was really the beginning of a new move- of seven people joined in for the journey, with one ment to scrap the Indian Act and replace it with In- young woman not making the fi nal trek to Ottawa digenous authored legislation to defi ne the relation- due to school. ship with Canada. Leo Baskatawang, of Lac de Mille Lacs First Na- Stephanie MacLaurin, of Fort William First Na- tion, began the march in Vancouver in April. He told tion near Thunder Bay said, "I joined the march be- Anishinabek News the reason he started to march cause I agreed with their principles. The Indian Act "was because of the Crown-First Nations gathering should be by us and for us, and we need proper rep- Leo Baskatawang fi nished 4400-km. trek at Parliament Buildings in January. I saw the government shelve Aboriginal resentation in government. That really inspired me."
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Mike Sawyer Theresa Stevens Kevin Restoule The Union of Ontario Indians Treaty Research Clerk Administrative Assistant Policy Analyst Intergovernmental Affairs department is [email protected] Allan Dokis [email protected] Alicia McLeod [email protected] Meriza George Director Relations Coordinator committed to the protection of aboriginal Ext. 2237 Ext. 2327 Treaty Research Coordinator Ext.2304 and treaty rights, ensuring access to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2251 Ext.2320 land and resources, and supporting the Ext. 2264 political goals, values and aspirations of 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 the Anishinabek Nation. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 11
IN BRIEF Rice Elder on water LITTLE CURRENT – In her July 15 presentation to the In- only ternational Joint Commission hearing into low water levels on the Great Lakes, Elder Ma- Native rie McGregor Pitawanakwat, Whitefi sh River First Nation, said Anishinabek have been in cereal the Upper Great Lakes Basin for at least 10,000 years. She urged By Jeff Beaver that the Commission make ref- ALDERVILLE FN – Wild Rice is erence to the signifi cance of the our only native cereal. It is a wild Anishinaabe spiritual connec- grass that grows from seed each tion to the water in all its discus- year and produces a very valu- sions and deliberations. able grain that has been used by First Nations people from parts of No nukes North America as food for thou- TORONTO – Communities are sands of years. reaffi rming their commitment to protect the Great Lakes from nu- The natural rice bowl extends Krista Coppaway is a lands and resources worker with Curve Lake First Nation. over an area west of Lake Supe- clear waste shipments. rior to Southern Manitoba and into rice is Manomin “gift from the merged, fl oating leaf and the aerial ten treat the plant like weeds pull “The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs in Assembly still stand adjacent states of Minnesota, Wis- creator” and other First Nations phase. The rice harvest takes place it out, apply for chemical con- united and oppose any proposals consin and Michigan. Many lakes refer to it as Good Seed. Anishi- in late August and September. trol permits, build docks, and use or applications with the intent to and rivers have received their nabe prophecy refers to wild rice, Wild Rice stand in Southern mechanical dredging to remove export nuclear waste or radioac- names from the presence of wild and that when the Anishinabe fi nd Ontario have drastically declined the rice. Water level control also tive contaminated equipment to rice, eg. Grass Creek, Grassy Bay, the path to the chosen ground, a due mainly to changes in water needs to be monitored in rice- other provinces or countries by Zizania Lake. The best known is land to the west, it was there that levels. Rice Lake today has vir- producing water bodies. Common either land or water,” says Grand Rice Lake, part of the Trent-Severn they must move their families. tually no wild rice – the once vast Carp continue to be a major threat Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. Waterway, which was possibly the This would be the land where food beds were fi rstly drowned out by from Rice Lake to Lake Ontario. largest of these in Canada. grows on the water. A study of dams along the Trent Severn Wa- First Nation rice harvesters Cash for cleanups Muskrat, fi sh, ducks, geese mi- vegetation history of Rice Lake terway. Secondly, the common have been working to bring back The Ministry of the Environ- grating birds by the thousands are found that wild rice was well es- Carp were introduced into Lake ment invites applications from there in September during the har- the rice to the Rice Lake area and tablished in bays around Serpent Ontario in the 1890s and soon community groups for ac- vest. Wild rice fi lters the waters, re-seed areas around Alderville Mounds 3,500 years ago. moved up the Trent River to in- tivities such as cleaning up a binds loose soils, provides protec- and Curve Lake First Nations. The wild rice plant, like most vade and uproot the remaining rice shoreline, restoring a wetland tion from high winds and waves Parks Canada staff from the vascular plants, is composed of along the system. and creating a riverside trail. along shorelines, provides habitat Trent Severn Waterway are also roots, stems, leaves, fl owers and Shoreline development con- Grants of up to $25,000 per for Species at Risk like Least Bit- helping First Nations to restore fruits. The lifecycle of wild rices tinues to be a major threat to Wild project are available. Learn tern and Black Terns. and monitor existing rice beds consists of annual germination in Rice. People with cottages and more: ontario.ca/GreatLakes- The Anishinabe word for wild along the waterway. the lake and river bottoms, sub- houses where the rice grows of- Fund Resources on agenda On August 13 and 14 the Anishi- nabek Ontario Resource Management Council (AORMC) met at the Viamede Resort, near Curve Lake First Nation and at Petroglyphs Provincial Park. The agenda included discussions of pro- gram administration, and presentations by Eastern Georgian Bay Stewardship Council – a group seeking to engage partners in stewardship initiatives for the Eastern Georgian Bay fi sheries – new Ontario Parks Director Bradley Fautaux – who provided an overview of Ontario Parks operations – and Parks Canada representatives Karen Haugen from Pacifi c Rim National Park Re- serve and Reg Silliboy, Parks Canada, Aboriginal Affairs. At Petroglyphs Provincial Park Curve Lake Elder Lorenzo Whetung, UOI Communications Director Maurice Switzer and UOI Grand Council Elder Gordon Waindubence led a Ceremony Back row: Lorna Noganosh, Brad Fauteaux, Reg Sillyboy, Marty Blake, Karen Haugen, Miigwans Assance-Goulais, Scott Lee, Jeff Beaver, Chief Joe at the Teaching Rocks, at which two Noganosh, Kim Groenendyk. Front row: Lorenzo Whetung, Errnol Gray, Griffi n Assance-Goulais, Maurice Switzer, Val Monague, Arnya Assance, Karan 1764 Treaty of Niagara Wampum belts Aquino, Deb Pella Keen, Mike Esquega Sr., Jackie Ouellette, Gordon Waindubence. were feasted. STAFF mission
Jason Laronde Rhonda Gagnon Sarah Louis Arnya Assance Marlene Bilous The mission of the Lands and Director Water Resources Policy Analyst Water Resources Assistant AORMC Coordinator L&R Policy Analyst Resources department is to foster [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] a better quality of life by ensuring Ext. 2263 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2245 Ext. 2340 Ext. 2183 access to natural resources in support of the goals, principles and 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 values of the Anishinabek Nation. Page 12 Anishinabek News September 2012
Challenges face ‘aging out’ kids By Christine McFarlane and had a semblance of some sup- I recently read an article in port and a routine, but a multitude the Huffi ngton Post about the of personal problems popped up, “Aging Out Dilemma Plaguing and made my transition more dif- the Foster Care System” which is fi cult than I would have liked. refl ective of what I went through My eating disorder became when I aged out of the foster care even worse as I tried to adjust to system here in Ontario. my new living situation. Author Bill Baccaglini I went through extremely asks readers to “imagine that intense anger and a lot of because you’ve been abused self-destruction. Issues or neglected as a child, that had been festering in- you’ve spent the fi rst 21 Christine side of me for years began years of your life separated to haunt me once more. Michelle Leonhardi, Luanne Jacobs, citizens of Curve Lake First Nation; Ruth Ann Syrette (Garden McFarlane River First Nation citizen); Lina Davidson, Ministry of Education and Adrienne Pelletier, Union of Ontario from your biological family, “Under the current sys- Indians Social Services Director, at the Childcare Engagement Session, Sept.11,Best Western Hotel, bouncing from one foster home tem, when young people in fos- North Bay. – Photo by Priscilla Goulais to another and changing schools ter care turn 21, they have the every few years. At 21 years old, rug pulled out from under them,” you have never paid rent, bought write Baccaglini. “They must your own groceries or managed sink or swim. But if they sink, we Ontario offers some relief your own expenses. With no fam- all pay a price.” ily or other support systems in Baccaglini says some kids place, you’re told that you are need more support than others- By Adrienne Pelletier The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social now an adult and responsible for -and they may need it for longer. There has been a reprieve from some of the social Services (MCSS) advised First Nations in late July functioning in the world on your In my case, after several years of assistance cuts that were threatening the most vulner- that “health discretionary benefi ts”, a benefi t that as- own. Would you be able to do it?” fl oundering on my own, going able and disadvantaged Anishinabek Nation citizens. sists First Nations people in receipt of social assis- I can’t go back to change the into debt, and struggling to learn As a result of the 2012 Ontario Budget, the fi rst tance with a variety of critically necessary areas of things that happened when I left how to budget, I was put under round of cuts to social assistance are being felt within meeting their basic needs, would remain in place until the foster care system, but I wish the care of a trustee. This was our territory and across Ontario. January 1, 2013 will April 2013. there had been more programs in hard to deal with at fi rst, but has bring the cuts to benefi ts such as minor home repairs The on-reserve population does not have access place that could have helped me helped me the most. funding and community start-up and maintenance for to the same kind of support services that are avail- to make the transition from being “Providing this kind of sup- Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support able in the urban settings for the most vulnerable in care, to being on my own, . port until age 23,” says Bacca- Program (ODSP) recipients. First Nations citizens. The Anishinabek Nation and I graduated from high school glini, “could mean the difference But recent political interventions, including pub- other First nations organizations are working with the and left my third and fi nal foster between a productive life and a lic rallies, letter-writing campaigns, and support from Ministry to develop a First Nation model of service home, moving back to the city life in the corrections system or a allies to highlight the signifi cant and immediate hard- delivery designed to better suit service requirements where I had spent my earlier homeless shelter.“ ships that would face First Nations have yielded some for First Nations citizens in need of Ontario Works years and into an independent results. and ODSP. living home that was run by the Christine McFarlane is a gradu- “The Anishinabek Nation is pleased that the Min- The Union of Ontario Indians will continue to Roman Catholic Children’s Aid ate of the University of Toronto istry of Community and Social Services(MCSS) has work with our Ontario Works administrators and sup- Society. This home was supposed and winner of the 2012 Trans- listened to our most vulnerable and disadvantaged port organizations, such as Ontario Native Welfare to teach and help me with living forming Lives Award. She is a citizens regarding the potential impacts of the cap Administrators Association, Niiganiin and Stepping on my own. I lived with several regular contributor to the Anishi- to Health/Non Health Discretionary Benefi ts,” says Stones to develop and coordinate social services in other girls and one staff member, nabek News. Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. their communities.
Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier visits the fi rst-ever group of students in the First Nations Child Welfare Advocate Worker Program at the Anishinabek Educational Institute. Instructor Mac Saulis, Sherry Dayfox, Lindsey McConnell, Gail Jacobs, Joan Chiblow, Kevin Tangie, Amy Pleau and Forry Hare. –Photo by Marci Becking September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 13 International Fetal alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day September 9 Zero alcohol good start for the fi rst nine months WIKWEMIKONG – Mary Jo Wabano, Health Director from Wik- wemikong Health Centre told over 100 community members at the 7th Annual International FASD Day celebrations that absolute zero alcohol for the nine months of pregnancy is the best start that we can give our children. “We need to help our children learn to change the way things are - by sharing our stories and teaching our children and youth about life’s les- son,” said Wabano. “If we show, teach and share our knowledge with our children, we will restore our ways and build self-reliance and re- build those relationships that have been disconnected.” Wabano added that spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health are all aspects of well-being that are affected while a baby develops dur- ing pregnancy. “ We as community members – parents, grandparents, and caregivers – we can provide our children with the best possible start by connecting with the resources that we have in our community.”
This year’s FASD poster winner is 16 year-old Santana Pheasant from Wasse Abin High School in Wikwemikong. Santana’s poster was chosed from over 25 entries and is featured on a billboard prominently displayed at the entrance to Wikwemikong. The billboard unveiling was one of the many highlights organized by the Wikwemikong Health Centre staf on International FASD Day.
Wikwemikong Health Centre staff, from left: Roxanne Recollet- Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Visitor; Patti St. Germaine-Healthy Babies Healthy Children Visitor; Amy Assinewai-FASD/CPNP Worker; Tia Peltier-Maternal Child Health Worker; Judy Black-Nurse manager-Children Services Program.
FASD North volunteers Judy Taun, Paige Restoule, and Patty Chabbert and committee member Donna Lowe, Nipissing Parry Sound Catholic District School Board carry a banner at the North Bay Waterfront on Sept. 9, International FASD Awareness Day.
The 3rd Annual Run/Walk/Bike for FASD day was held in Rama First Nation Sept. 10 with over 200 community members in attendance. The day began with an opening ceremony, a drum song and a moment of silence to honour and acknowledge the individuals who live with FASD each day as well as the family members. The day began shortly after 9 am and ended with a prize draw and barbecue. Rama First Nations Health Department Staff, Social Services, Recreation and Education, and Rama Police were major contributors to the day’s success. Simcoe County Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Committee: Jan Aikins, Chochi Knott, Brigette Saniga, Debbie Hamilton, Henrietta, Carriere, Pamela Deshaies, and Kelley Wilkey. – By Chochi Knott Mini Pow-wow educates By Lynda Banning THUNDER BAY – Over 100 participants joined in commemorating the 4th Annual Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day “Honouring Mothers Mini Pow-Wow”. Councillor Ian Bannon welcomed participants to Marina Park in Fort William First Nation territory. Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Harvey Yesno said FASD is part of our history and part of our present, but it does not have to be part of our future. We can overcome this devastating disorder within First Nation communities. The Anishinabek are resilient people. We have overcome many hardships and many of our community members are living happy and healthy lives. The Union of Ontario Indians FASD Program knows that our traditions, like the pow-wow are what have helped us to stay Deea Peltier, child of Tia Peltier Tiny Tot Tenille Shawanda, strong. They are also an important part of what will help us to over- Annika Assiniwe, 21 months, and Dominic Simmonds, 3, dances jingle dress style come FASD. We will continue to incorporate our culture and tradi- child of Leona Debassige and won a Nintendo Wii Console during International FASD tions into FASD prevention and awareness. For information on our Norman Assiniwe, participated as the door prize at the 7th Awareness Day events Sept free workshops and training contact the UOI FASD Program toll free in the Tiny Tot pow-wow at Annual International FASD Day 9 in Wikwemikong. She is the the FASD Awareness Day at 1-877-702-5200. celebrations at the Wikwemikong daughter of Amy Assinewai and celebrations. arena. Trevor Shawanda. Page 14 Anishinabek News September 2012 Healthy Eating
ASK HOLLY By Holly Brodhagen [email protected] Mother Nature’s magic It is that season again, when Mother Nature works her magic and produces a bountiful harvest of goodies. Anyone who visits their lo- cal farmers market or roadside vegetable stand can tell you that as the weeks roll by the produce available increases in quantity and variety. As a tradition in my family, we taste test a new variety of fruit or veggies every week of the summer. What we like gets grown in our garden and what we don’t like is left for others to enjoy. This year so far we have tried beet tops, Swiss chard, kohlrabi and ground cherries. They are all successes to at least two of my family members, which means they will make it into our garden in the years to come. My favourite thing about trying a new food is asking the farmers to suggest ways to serve it. Usually other Farmer’s Market customers chime in with suggestions on how they like to prepare it. For instance, Swiss chard and beet tops when young can be eaten fresh in a salad but when older are best served sautéed with butter and garlic scapes. Kohlrabi makes an interesting addition to a veggie platter; just peel, slice and serve with dip. My one daughter loved it. Sarita and Nova Bellefeuille planting their crop. Ground cherries are wonderful eaten off the shrub. When the pods have ripened they fall off the shrub and the kids love hunting for them. Although they are an interesting fl avour, they seem to be more of a Why should we eat locally-grown? novelty for my family. I will try them made into a jelly when I begin jamming. By Sarah Blackwell grown food and supporting the people that make it, As great as these new additions to our diet are, I will always return Our ancestors did not have to think much about instead of large corporations from thousands of miles to the tried and true. There is nothing like fresh berries. They can be where their food came from, for they would most away. used in so many wonderful ways, including frozen whole, so we can likely forage for berries and greens while busily doing So what can you do in your community to encour- add them to recipes during the winter months. Then there is asparagus their work in the bush. Unfortunately, today every- age locally grown food? First, start fi nding out where which is a wonderful addition to any barbecue. How about zucchini one should be thinking about where their food comes your food is coming from, and get to know local loaf with chocolate chips or later in the season pumpkin muffi ns? The from, since many of us do not do much searching for farmers. If your community doesn’t have a garden, feast doesn’t have to end. Preserving foods by canning, jamming, wild food. Do you check the labels on your food, or you can start one! Support local farmers by becom- pickling or freezing them means fresh local food being available year the stickers on your produce? Do you know a local ing a part of a CSA which is Community Supported round. farmer? These are questions to which we should be Agriculture, where each person pays the farmer a set seeking the answers in order to keep our children and amount for a box of produce from the farm. You can BERRY MOUSSE communities healthy and free from obesity, cancer also start your own garden right in your back yard. 4 cups berries (washed and hulled if necessary) and heart disease. When you eat locally grown food you are saving ½ sugar or equivalent of sweetener or honey There is no doubt there are knowledgeable gar- money, saving the environment and water consump- 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix deners in many of our First Nations communities, yet tion and enjoying nutrients from the local soil that 1 cup (8 oz) fresh whipped cream, frozen whip dessert, etc there are not community gardens in every community. your body is designed for. A community garden can feed many families, teach Sarah Blackwell, M.H.S., B.A. (CYC), Aundeck Omni Puree berries (strain out seeds if desired). Mix in sugar and young people pride and also be therapeutic in the Kaning First Nation, is a Parent and Child Consul- vanilla pudding mix until completely blended. Fold in whipped healing of our communities. It also means people are tant. She can be reached at http://www.sarahblack- cream. Separate into serving dishes. Refrigerate until ready to eating healthier and getting the nutrients from locally well.ca or http://tinyurl.com/SarahonFacebook serve. Garnish with a little whipped cream and a fresh berry. Back to original diet with raw food By Sarah Blackwell grow your own vegetable garden 5. If you have diabetes, keep Northern prices sky high There are many benefi ts to you can ensure there are no chemi- track of your glucose levels if you eating a diet high in raw foods, cals used. Eating a diet that is change your diet and talk to your By Emilie Corbiere including having more energy, high in raw fruits and vegetables doctor about wanting to eat more Why is food so expensive in northern Ontario? and healing and improvement of will keep you energized, hydrated raw fruits and vegetables; Okay, I've heard that the cost of fuel to get it there is a major is- many diseases and illnesses. As and a healthier weight, than eat- 6. Make kale chips in your sue but doesn't food have to travel everywhere, not just the north but Anishinaabe people we need to be ing a diet that is high in animal oven; the south, east and west. Some people suspect that it is another way aware of how our diet over the past fats. Here are some tips to get you 7. Start every meal with a large for the government to have control over First Peoples. several hundred years has changed started: salad or veggie platter; Let's compare some prices of food in the north to food in the and how it has resulted in rates of 1. Have meat as a side dish to a 8. Snack on fruit and veggies south, where I live. To buy a four-litre bag of milk, down here in disease and illness affecting all large salad; between meals; Southern Ontario costs roughly around $4.59. The same bag of milk North Americans. 2. Have one green smoothie ev- 9. Try to eat one meal per day in Fort Albany, costs $14, a huge difference. The further north you First Peoples face the high- ery day; that is only raw fruits or veggies; go, the worse it gets. In Nunavut they pay $102 for a case of 24 est rates of diabetes, heart disease 3. Try different salad dressings; 10. Learn more, and set goals bottles of water. You can buy it in Ontario for less than $5. Not only and cancer. These diseases were 4. Don’t be afraid to try new for yourself and your family to in- is Northern food expensive but a lot of times it has expired and gone not a part of the lives of our an- fruits or vegetables; clude raw fruits and veggies bad, which is unacceptable. cestors, who ate a more traditional Some remote Northern Ontario First Nations are working on diet consisting of many raw, plant- solution of their own. Wawakapewin, Wapekeka and Kasabonika based foods. For example, our Morning Power Porridge (with Chia) were involved in a pilot project developed by the Indigenous Health ancestors would hunt and fi sh, but Chia Gel: for every 1 tbsp. of Chia seeds add 2 tbsp. of almond milk, Group at the University of Ottawa in 2009. The project provides they also grew many crops and rice milk or water. support for local food procurement initiatives, such as developing picked berries all summer. For a larger batch mix 1 cup of cool water to 1 ¾ tbsp of Chia seeds. local community gardens and capacity for hunting, fi shing and har- This reminds me of the impor- Whisk with a fork and let sit for a few minutes, whisk again and store in vesting. tance to also eat seasonally, which a sealed container in the fridge. Inuit singer Susan Aglukark has been disturbed by the high pric- means to eat the fruits and vegeta- Morning Power Porridge: es of food in the north, and come up with a fantastic idea called The bles that are in season in the area 1-2 tbsp. of Chia Gel Arctic Rose Fund. The goal is to raise enough funds to mail-deliver you live. On July 11, 2012, North 1 tsp of Cinnamon up to two packages a month from a family in Southern Canada to a Bay residents celebrated Interna- ½ apple chopped food bank in the North, with donors eligible for tax relief for con- tional Raw Food Day by attending 1 banana tributing up to $250. a Raw Food Potluck. Berries of your choice Emily Corbiere is from Walpole Island First Nation. She is a chil- If you can pick wild berries in You can add other superfoods to this recipe like cacao nibs, goji ber- dren’s book author. www,porcupineand friends.com your area that is best, and if you ries, dried fruit, or other nuts to make it even more nutritious. 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Medicine walks offer nature’s own remedies By Heather Campbell the root too. Burdock helps with SUDBURY–Along a dusty back arthritis. His assistant, Geesohns road between Hagar and St. Manitowabi, has been coming to Charles, off Highway 17, there is this spot since childhood. For this a spot where some people still go medicine walk she brought along for fasting camp and sweat lodge the youth group to help and learn. ceremonies. It is also where “We started to clean up the Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, citi- medicine room and when Perry zen of N’biising First Nation and came on staff we started coming traditional coordinator for the out to harvest again,” said Mani- Shkagamik-kwe Health Centre, towabi. takes those wanting to learn more As she fi nds a batch of rasp- about traditional medicines to berries to cut she explains to the harvest plants. ladies around her that a raspber- On this summer day they were ry tea will help calm menstrual harvesting plantain, yarrow, rasp- cramps. With their big bags full Chasity Alain with member of the Shkagamik-kwe Health Centre youth group harvesting plants. berry leaves and dandelion. of plants they will take them back the Kleenex with sap drip into his father used to sooth his infec- dandelion for salads.” “Used to be common knowl- to the centre and hang them to my ear. It was a soothing feeling tion and take the pain away. Alain feels a strong connec- edge,” McLeod-Shabogesic ex- dry. Some will be used for tea and immediately. I fi nally fell asleep. Physicians today have come tion to Mother Earth when she is plained, “It was our everyday some will be combined with other The next day he takes me to the a long way since McLeod-Sha- out harvesting plants and a sense medicine knowledge for cuts and medicines. hospital and the doctor says to my bogesic was young. The North- of knowing where she is supposed colds, and if it was more seri- When McLeod-Shabogesic father how surprised he is that I ern Ontario School of Medicine to be. Good medicine does not ous, then you go to someone with was a boy he was treated with am not in excruciating pain be- (NOSM) has over 20 elders as only include plants; harvesting deeper knowledge.” “Indian medicine” by his family. cause he saw I had a very serious resources to students, faculty and meat and fi sh are part of staying Gathering the medicine al- “When I was a child I had ear infection.” staff and McLeod-Shabogesic is healthy. lows the centre to offer traditional ear aches and I remember sit- His father did not reveal his on that resource list. He regularly “We also have a wild food medicine alongside Western. ting by the wood stove in a lot secret with the doctor because takes out students and staff on bank at the centre. We harvest As the group picked the plants, of pain, watching the fi re,” he they dismissed Indian medicine medicine walks. moose and deer meat to share McLeod-Shabogesic shared the says, his memory vivid because as witchcraft. Chasity Alain who didn’t grow with those who are on a limited knowledge about the plant. The of the pain. “I hear my father go This childhood experience up in her culture is taking steps to budget, but also because it is good yarrow, made into a tea, helps outside and come back in with a sparked a lifelong interest in learn more. “It’s very calming to medicine. All food is medicine, lower blood sugar. Good for piece of wood which he heats in learning about the medicine and come out here,” said Alain. “I like and eating wild foods is good for diabetes. He came across some the fi re and allows a sap to drip bringing it out of hiding. Perry getting my hands dirty and learn- you,” explains McLeod-Shaboge- burdock and asked that they get on some Kleenex. He then puts learned that it was the ash tree that ing. I didn’t know you could use sic. Swabbing cheeks for One Match By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – MaryLynn Pride says that there is an urgent need for healthy male First Na- tion stem cell and marrow donors Terry Nolan with dad Sydney Jones and mom Debra Nolan. age 17-35 and it’s as easy as a – Photo by Barbara Burns cheek swab. “75% of First Nations people can’t fi nd a family match,” says Helmet for baby Terry Pride who is the Patient and Transplant Liaison Specialist for By Margaret Hele and Barbara Burns One Match stem cell and marrow GARDEN RIVER FN – Baby Terry Nolan has a cool helmet follow- network. “Unrelated donors are ing an operation to correct scaphocephaly. often from the same ethnic group Her white helmet is decorated with colourful decals– including an as the patient.” NHL Kings decal where cousin Jordan plays. Pride says that it’s important Just like the common complaint, with all helmet wearers, it gets hot for First Nations to become in- under there, and she complains now and again. Requirements are that volved, to contact One Match to the helmet be worn daily for approximately 20 hours a day.” have a swabbing clinic at their Terry underwent surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in To- One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network liaison, MaryLynn Pride community’s health centre or at ronto to correct the condition that resulted from fusion of the sagittal walks Union of Ontario Indians Economic Development Manager, set up at a pow-wow. suture. A long, narrow-shaped head is the result of this condition. Barret Dokis through the cheek swab process. “It’s easy for someone to go Straps at the side of the helmet are tightened to keep the front and – Photo by Lisa Abel to www.onematch.ca and register back of the head in the corrected shape. One pint of dad Sydney’s online,” says Pride. “A swab kit For more information on stem 204-2600, mary-lynn.pride@ blood was used for the operation. will be mailed to you and you can cell and marrow donation, please blood.ca or visit www.onematch. Her family was happy to celebrate her 1st birthday on August 9 just mail it back.” contact MaryLynn Pride 1-877- ca. at home. Page 16 Anishinabek News September 2012 Nishnaabewin/Culture Digging Struggle helps snapshot By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Two learning Row Wampum belt describ- By Rick Garrick ing the 1613 treaty between the PICKERING – A fascination with Haudenosaunee and the Dutch her family’s history paid off this is featured in Sara Roque’s fi lm summer for Garden River’s Mary Six Miles Deep. Nunno during a 16-day accredited “The two rows, represent- archaeology course. ing the European settlers and the Clan mother and wampum belt “The stereotype of ancient Na- Mary Nunno, Garden River First Nation, uses a stone tool to break First Nations, would ride side had originally been granted six tive Americans is really far off,” some fl int fl akes off a chunk of fl int during a fl intknapping lesson by side in their own canoes re- miles deep from the head of the says Nunno, a Toronto high school at the Boyd Archaeological Field School. spectfully but they should never river to Lake Erie, she says the student who attended the Boyd how they got them to sign the trea- and Region Conservation Author- cross,” Roque says. fi lm is about First Nation land Archaeological Field School from The two purple bands of claims across Canada. August 11-26 at the Claremont ties,” Nunno says. ity. The students also practised By day four students had al- beads on the Two Row Wampum “It’s a microcosm, a little Field Centre in southern Ontario. belt show the two nations oper- snapshot of the struggle, but “I’ve learned that they were a lot fl intknapping techniques used for ready discovered some pottery making arrowheads, knives and fragments with designs along the ating under their own laws and it represents the struggle right more advanced than I grew up be- co-existing peacefully, while across Canada and Turtle Is- ing taught. And I’m really proud other stone tools. top. A key part of the course was Crinnion says, “We have 22 the three white rows of beads land,” Roque says. “And that is of that.” recognition of our land rights, Nunno and 21 other students the opportunity to participate in very keen students (who) are not around and in between represent and continuing to raise aware- learned how First Nations peo- an excavation on a 700-year-old afraid to get a little dirty. They are peace, trust and friendship. ple practiced agriculture before middle-Iroquoian village site. not afraid to be working outside in Although Roque’s 2009 Na- ness.” contact during the archaeology “There would have been many the hot sun. tional Film Board documentary Roque says First Nation course. longhouses here with many multi- “I’m learning a lot,” says looks at the Six Nations dispute land rights have been recorded “I had always learned that Na- ples of families living within each Nunno. “I’m getting intellectually over a parcel of undeveloped in treaties such as the Two Row tive Americans got their agricul- longhouse,” says Cathy Crinnion, challenged while still being physi- land along the Grand River, Wampum Treaty right across the ture from the Europeans and that’s senior archeologist with Toronto cally challenged.” which the Six Nations people country.
Elder Lorraine Liberty and son David, who entered the circle for the fi rst time as a Men's Traditional dancer at Nipissing First Nation Pow-Wow. –Photo by Laura Liberty
Fancy shawl dancer Jennifer Meness, Pikwakanagan First Nation, at 33rd annual Grand River Pow-Wow at Six Nations. Tasheena Sarazin and brother Lindsay, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, at Nipissing –Photo by Raymond Johns U./Canadore College Student Welcoming Pow-Wow. –Photo by Jeff Fournier September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 17
Shingwauk U. now accredited By Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic and Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE – The university named in honour of historic An- ishinabek Chief Shingwaukonse has received accreditation from the World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium. “A lot of people were under the impression that Shingwauk’s vision was of a residential school when in fact it was of a traditional teaching lodge where the Anishinaabe people did not have to sacrifi ce their iden- tity but could get a modern education,” says university President Darrell Boissoneau. Shingwauk, which offers a three-year Anishinabemowin Bachelor of Arts program and Anishinabe Studies courses, will be able to grant cred- it transferable post-secondary degrees in a matter of three years. The Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples made a call for two, post-sec- ondary institutes the fi rst already being in Saskatchewan and Shingwauk University was proposed to be the second. In May, 2006, the Shingwauk Education Trust and Algoma Univer- sity signed a covenant to establish Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig as an independent and degree-granting post-secondary institution. “Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is being built to help you experi- ence new learning to its fullest,” says Boissoneau. “We are a cultural- based institution. Our emphasis will be to debunk myths and outdat- Shingwauk President Darrell Boissoneau and Professor Edward Benton-Banai unveil new teaching ed theories that tell a different story of our people and replace it with lodge. Inset: Chief Shingwaukonse. – Photo by Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic ‘Debwewin’ – the truth from our worldview.” To promote the idea of partnerships Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig facilitates research in policy development in areas that concern First Na- tions such as; Governance and Sovereignty, Treaties and Land Claims, Water Rights and Environmental issues and Education and Research. Academic pursuits will be in the areas of Anishinaabe Law, Anishinaabe Medicines, Anishinaabe Philosophy, Anishinaabe Earth/Science and An- ishinaabe Cosmology under our fl agship areas of Anishinaabe Studies, Anishinaabemowin and Research and Archives. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, which this semester has 123 stu- Fall 2012 Program Offerings dents enrolled, will be a world-class teaching and research centre of ex- * Culinary Skills cellence of international renown that will generate a new knowledge to * Pre-Health Certificate restore and recover our history from our worldview * Native Sutdies Courses “The world needs to know what is happening at Shingwauk and what we’re doing here,” says Boissoneau. Shingwaukonse, or Shingwauk, “Little Pine” (1773-1854), was an Anishnaabe chief, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Gar- den River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie, as a signatory to the Robin- son Huron Treaty of 1850. He was a warrior supporting British defence of Canada during the War of 1812.
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Dance program helping students achieve potential TORONTO – Outside Looking In, a school-based cre- mitment, responsibility and dedication. We’ve seen a ative arts program to empower First Nations students, number of participants reach beyond their potential by has celebrated its fi fth year of successful operation. graduating high school and enrolling in University and Launched in 2008 with only fi ve students from the Colleges.” fi rst participating community , OLI secondary school The program targets Grades 7-12 students, with the courses are now accredited by provincial ministries of younger ones eligible to receive a “reach-ahead credit” education and dozens of youth are enrolled across the and older ones receiving a high school credit. country. Participating communities contribute $25,000 to “Our main art discipline is dance,” explains pro- be involved in the OLI program, and the organization’s gram manager Mehvish Rizvi,” and before we start en- board includes First Nations representatives Vanessa gaging in artistic activities, OLI meets with the school Smith, treasurer, Missinabie Cree Nation, and Jessica and community leadership to ensure everyone under- Hill, a director from the Oneida Nation of the Thames. stands and can prepare for the busy year ahead. We “We will be conducting workshops once a month place a professional dance instructor in the commu- beginning in September in all our communities to pre- nity for six months, and they work bi-weekly with the pare them for the credit course that begins in January,” youth on new choreography. In between these classes, says Rizvi. “We will be visiting Sandy Lake First Na- the teachers and volunteer community members re- tion, Lac La Croix First Nation, Wikwemikong Un- hearse with the youth to ensure they improve day by ceded Indian Reserve and Nisga'a Nation. day.” “Our priority includes implementing an atten- Participants must maintain good academic stand- dance policy in the fall term to ensure that youth are ing in order to travel to downtown Toronto from their beginning to value the skills of being accountable for home communities to perform in front of sold-out au- their attendance. We strive to engage them into dance diences. They get their hair and make-up done by pro- practices while instilling the importance of staying in fessional artists, rehearse daily with other professional school.” performers, sign autographs for audiences, and con- “I looked over her attendance from school, and duct media interviews. They also live with the youth the fi rst two pages had 11 skipped classes! As soon from other OLI communities, engage in photography, as OLI came in, the skipping stopped,” says a parent. videography, painting, and journal writing. “Her grades picked up as well as her self esteem. This “Outside Looking In goes beyond educational program is a blessing for everyone.” Wasse Abin High School students, from left, Kodi Trudeau, Berty boundaries,” emphasizes Rizvi. “It encourages com- Visit www.olishow.com and Outside Looking In Pangowish, Alexandrea Wimegwans and Tammy Fox participated in munity participation and instills real-life skills of com- on Facebook. the Outside Looking In program at their Wikwemikong high school.
Turtle Concepts recruits Turtle Concepts General Dave Jones presents certifi cates to ‘recruits’ graduating from the summer Boot Camp operated by the Garden River-based program that aims to build self-esteem among First Nations youth. Graduates received ‘dog tags’ and were eligible for a variety of prizes for accomplishments during the 2012 Boot Camp. –By Margaret Hele and Barbara Burns September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 19
Educators share ideas about ‘indigenizing’ By Karl Hele 5] to ensure that everyone CHILLIWACK, working at a post-secondary in- B.C. – Over 230 stitution has some knowledge of post-secondary Indigenous people, where to direct educators from individuals for help, and work at across Canada all times with respect at the fore- gathered here front of their mind. for two days in Karle Hele 6] to see the respect, use, and late August to integration of Indigenous knowl- discuss a topic of which there was edge in the academy at all levels no single defi nition – “the Indi- Unlike traditional academy genizing of the Academy”. gatherings, this one did not rely 37 educational institutions on experts presenting papers to as- and First Peoples communities sembled audiences. approach the – including Algoma, Brock, Lau- organizers sought to bring togeth- rentian, Ottawa and Trent Uni- er all the expertise represented by The 'Modern Longhouse’ on the campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. versities – were represented at the those in attendance – from univer- event, which was sponsored by the post-secondary institution had a to the academy in a consistent and enous content in all courses in a sity-aged youth to administrators University of the Fraser Valley and slightly different understanding meaningful way that respects the meaningful way; to staff to faculty – without estab- the Nicola Valley Institute of Tech- of the concept. However, during local community’s knowledge and 4] to ensure that every student lishing a hierarchy or privileging nology. our discussions commonalities traditions; leaving a post-secondary institu- of knowledge. An underlining theme through- emerged. Consensus surrounding 2] to ensure cross-cultural tion in Canada has learned some- Karl Hele, Garden River First Na- out the gathering was the concept the defi nition of the term appeared dialogue within institutions so stu- thing about Indigenous communi- tion, is a professor of First Peoples of Indigenization. Simply, “What to rest upon the following. dents, staff and faculty feel wel- ties (without knowledge, respect is Studies at Concordia University, does it mean?” It became readily To Indigenize means: come, respected, and valued; diffi cult), in a respectful environ- Montreal, Quebec. karl.hele@ apparent that everyone and every 1] to bring an Indigenous voice 3] to seek to implement Indig- ment; concordia.ca Winner wants to be .3!1)//413/&423)#% role model /413/#!3)/.2 17$%. 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Growing up I never 1'012 2'-,1.#-.*#!-+.0'1# * 0%#.#0!#,2 %#-$2&#.-.3* 2'-,',2&# 0# 1 "While I was in school I had heard of an engineer until I #',%1#04'!#" 62&#!-3021',06"#, ," &3,"#0 65##1.#!' **6#,!-30 %# a newborn son,” says Wabegi- moved from my home com- .#-.*#-$ -0'%', *�'2 %# ,".#-.*#5'2& ,',"#.2&3,"#012 ,"',%-$ -0'%', * jig. “He was a huge motivation munity to the city – there are so !-++3,'2'#1 ,"2&#'113#1 $$#!2',%2&-1#!-++3,'2'#12- ..*6$-02#4 ! ,!'#1 to keeping me going in school. many opportunities out there." -0"#2 '*#"',$-0+ 2'-, -32 2 ! ,!'#1,-2#" -4# +','+3+/3 *'$'! 2'-,1 This award drastically reduces Wabegijig was 2010-2011 ,"2&##,#0 * #*#!2'-,0'2#0' 2�#/3'0#" ..*'! 2'-,$-0+1 ,"2&#-++'22##1 the stresses of fi nances. It will Interim President of the fi rst .0-!#11 .*# 1#4'1'22ĸ'!#1-$2&## !#..-',2+#,21"4'1-06-++'22##1 be used to support me and my Algonquin College Indigenous 5# 1'2# 2666/.3!1)/#/4132#!/#**0!!# son for quite a while and allows Student Council, organiz- ..*'! 2'-,1$-0!300#,24 ! ,!'#1+312 #13 +'22#"-,2&##411%.3.0#1!0' #" me to focus on my studies." ing fundraisers, social activi- ..*'! 2'-,$-0+-013..*#+#,2 06$-0+ 1 ..*'! *# ,"0#!#'4#" 6 0- Phoenix is now 2 ½. ties, and creating a supportive /.1)$!7#3/"%1 00,)#!3)/.21%#%)5%$!&3%13()2$!3% "% "Before getting this award I community along with being a #/.2)$%1%$ didn't see myself going to uni- voice for Aboriginal Students 1-$3%312 ..*'! 2'-,1+312 #13 +'22#"',0#1.-,1#2-# !& "4#02'1#" versity,” says Wabegigig, “who on campus. 4 ! ,!6 ,"'" 2#15&- ..*'#"2-2&#-++'22##.0'-02-3%312 +312,-5 received the $3,000 award at a “Ät this point I am unde- ..*63,"#02&#!300#,2.0-!#11"#1!0' #"-,2# 1'2#3,*#11&#& 10#!#'4#" luncheon at Hydro One head- cided on where I want to live 7 0 ,1'2'-,#22#08$0-+2&#-++'22## quarters in Toronto. “Ï want to and work in the engineering 4341%5!#!.#)%2!.$$%!$,).%2&/1!00,)#!3)/.26),,"%0/23%$ be a huge role model for my fi eld, but more options will /.3(%/--)33%%26%"2)3%!23(%7/##41.3%1%23%$).$)5)$4!,2#!.1%#%)5% son. 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I was surprised and comforted For 14 months I sat at my Moochum said, “Nabis (boy), you Partridge and deer for my family by how much their infl uence and computer and talked on the tele- have an unusual curiosity about and Moochum’s tables, and squir- growing up in the bush were a phone researching and writing us. Your spirit is different from rels for money. part of who I became. a book. Wawahte, designed for all the other white kids we know I was not aware of the special Little did I know, 65 years general reading, to create a great- – we talk about that.” place and friends I had growing later, a family genealogy would er awareness and understanding, Moochum spent countless af- up in remote Northwestern On- uncover that I was not as “white” for both Aboriginal and non-Ab- ternoons telling this blond-haired tario in the 1940s. as I appeared. My Great-Grand- originals, about Native issues. white kid the heritage and secrets This was at a time when some mother Marie was a Mi’kmaq. Chief Robert Joseph, execu- of legendary subsistence hunters. people lived as “we” and “them”. The discovery of my native tive director of the Indian Resi- His counsel was about hav- I always felt it was not fair heritage was welcome, as was the dential School Survivor Society ing respect for oneself, nature, that my friends were being treated impact of a wise old Elder telling of British Columbia, hope people the spirits and the animals we differently than I was. me that I had been given spiritual Author Robert Wells. Wawahte who read the book “Wawahte” hunt – by the age of ten, there was Never did my friends or their guidance as a child to someday - Dedication “A memorial to will forever be enlightened. the children taken and the nothing in the “How to Be a Snip- parents treat me with contempt “put on paper” how badly Indians families left behind.” Award to recognize excellence in young adult literature OTTAWA – A unique Canadian relevant books for young people First Nations, Métis and Inuit au- literary works for Young Adults literary award and readership ini- across Canada. The Award is now thors and improving young read- by First Nations, Métis or Inuit au- tiative recognizing excellence in accepting submissions from Cana- ers’ access to books that are engag- thors. A First Prize of $12,000, a English-language literary works dian publishers until May 1, 2013. ing and meaningful to them.” Second Prize of $8,000 and a Third for Young Adults by First Na- “First Nations, Métis and Inuit The Award is the result of an Prize of $5,000 will be awarded to tions, Métis and Inuit authors was leaders have longed stressed the ongoing close collaboration with the authors and translators (if ap- launched on Sept. 5. importance of literacy and learn- the Assembly of First Nations, the plicable) of the winning titles. In Established by CODE – a Ca- ing for youth in their communi- Métis National Council, Inuit Ta- addition, publishers of the winning nadian charitable organization that ties and recommended the devel- piriit Kanatami, the National As- titles will be awarded a guaranteed has been supporting literacy and opment of reading materials that sociation of Friendship Centres, purchase of a minimum of 2,500 learning for over 50 years – in col- are grounded in their culture and the Association of Canadian Pub- copies, which will ensure that First laboration with William (Bill) Burt heritage,” said CODE Executive lishers, and the Canada Council for Nations, Métis and Inuit youth and the Literary Prizes Foundation, Director Scott Walter. “With the the Arts, which will be responsible across Canada will have access to the Burt Award for First Nations, new Award, we hope to help ad- for administering the jury process. the books through their commu- For further details on the Burt Métis and Inuit Literature aims to dress this issue by celebrating the The Award will be given an- nity’s schools, libraries, or Friend- Award go to www.codecan.org/ provide engaging and culturally- literary achievements of Canada’s nually to three English-language ship Centres. get-involved/burt-award-canada
Book Reviews by Joyce Atcheson Kids learned Totem animals to be silent come to us Six Nations Public Library Alice Blondin-Per- All of our relations is in the middle of an extensive Porc learns rin's book, My Heart want to help us. Shook Like a Drum: Animals, insects, Treaties are campaign for a new building. life lesson What I Learned at plants, fi sh, rocks, honour agreements To hit our goal we are using In- the Indian Mission thunderers, the diegogo, an online promotional Porc meets a new friend, rabbit, Schools, Northwest moon, etc all want History typically has been recorded site for funding. To kick off and as he judges the actions of his Territories, says les- to help us connect for others by those who have the the major capital campaign we friend, he learns that all is not what sons of “Don't talk, with them so that we written word. Well, we're catching have launched Million Penny he fi rst assumes. don't feel, and don't become aware of the up on that written word. Campaign: put your two cents This delightful little storybook trust” left today's need for harmony In a small booklet, history is re- is designed for 4-9 year olds pre- in. Million Penny Campaign: adults without skills to recover from with all creation. written to address the views of those http://www.indiegogo.com/ senting an uncomplicated message whose voices have been silenced by these lessons. This is the message of Franki SNPL-millionpenny?key=488 for discussion and value building. Themes of abuse, terror, bully- Storlie, a Yakama woman, who lives oppressive colonialism. The illustrations are colourful ing, senseless rules, cruel punish- in Washington state in her book, Ani- Confronting differences in belief 5cc429d366d26c456a0a37aff0 and vibrant, lending context to the ments, loud supervisors who yelled mal Totem Guides: Messages for the systems, lifestyles, governments, 6aaeb45b2e2 printed message. to fi eld a language barrier speak to World: Communicating with your family systems, and spirituality, this For more information on This is one of a series which al- others’ experiences. power animal guides. book explodes the aspects of the at- our campaign for a new build- lows young readers the joy of fi nd- Her story is blunt; the images are Her experiences studying, prac- tempts to create brown white men. ing, please check out our web- ing how their new book friends live graphic and the truth is evident. ticing and teaching how to connect Values of sharing, looking af- site at www.snpl.ca their lives. From the time her vagina was with creatures has spanned some 20 ter the earth who provides for all, The author and illustrator, cous- scrubbed with a brush on her arrival years. trading, prophesies, and the arrival ins from Walpole Island, create to the school, parts of her became a The book provides meditative of the newcomers who would have Pegasus clean lines while using their earn- sin and ordinary daily life outside the guidance for seeking helpers, other died without Anishinabek, paints a ings in a novel way. school was missing. than human ones. new picture. Literary They send one dollar from each Education, social skills, standing The pattern is similar as she high- Treaties have not been honoured Writing sale to True North Aid, a charity that up for yourself, money, and how to lights reaching coyote, eagle, white despite the early settlers and gov- delivers food, clothes, medical sup- dress remained a mystery to Blondin- elk, rattlesnake, crow, horned owl, ernment offi cials' words that would plies, books and toys to Ontario's Award Perrin despite the government's in- dragonfl y, hawk, bear, frog, and tana- have us believe they were honour- Send completed submission fl y-in First Nations communities. able men. tention to 'civilize' the 'savages'. gers. forms and meterials to: Pegasus Porc and Beans: An English/Ojibwe My Heart Shook Like a Drum: What Animal Totem Guides: Messages for We are all Treaty People – Union Story – Emilie Corbiere and illus- I Learned at the Indian Mission the World: Communicating with your of Ontario Indians, text by Mau- Literary Writing Award 2012, trated by Cynthia Ciesielski (Red Schools, Northwest Territories – Al- power animal guides– Franki Storlie rice Switzer, illustrated by Charley PO Box 266, M’Chigeeng, ON Road Publishing, Tottenham, ON; ice Blondin-Perrin (Borealis Press (iUniverse, Bloomington, IN; 2011; Hebert (Printed by Creative Im- P0P 1G0 2010; ISBN 978-0-9780633-2-0 Ltd, Ottawa, ON; 2009; ISBN 978-0- ISBN 978-1-4620-2069-0 (paperback pressions Inc.; 2011; ISBN 978-0- Visit www.pegususliterary- (paperback), 9 pages, $7.00) 88887-375-1; 206 pages; $19.95) - 12.95), , 95 pages) 9868211-0-3); 34 pages; $25.00. writingaward.com or Facebook for more details. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 23
Anishinaabe split into two camps By Lisa Abel OTTAWA– The Canadian War Museum's War of 1812 exhibit examines the war through the lens of the four principal actors in the confl ict: Cana- dians, Americans, British and Native Americans. Viewing 130 artifacts up close – the bullet hole in the tunic that Isaac Brock wore when killed in action, the hand-stitched stars on the remnant of the ensign fl own by the Chesapeake and the carved handle of Moo- komaanish's sword – puts the 200-year-old confl ict into more human perspective. Less impressive was the curatorial decision to lump the participation of those First Nations whose territories were partially within the borders Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare and Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee of Upper and Lower Canada within the section on the Canadian war participate in Eagle Staff procession in downtown Toronto to commemorate Bicentennial of War of experience, while the story of "First Peoples living along the American 1812. settlement frontier, mostly inside the borders of the nineteenth-century United States", stood on its own. In this telling, First Nations participated as independent allies of the Eagle Staffs honour warriors British Crown, choosing when and how they would take part in the de- By Christine McFarlane largely unnoticed. fence of Canada. The Native Americans fought for freedom and indepen- TORONTO – Planning for the 33rd annual general “As a member of the city’s Steering Committee dence as they struggled to defend their homelands. assembly of the Assembly of First Nations included on the commemoration of the War of 1812, one of It's a separation that is at odds with the Anishinaabe view that our staging a number of events commemorating First my concerns was always ensuring that the First Na- participation was as sovereign nations whose territories extended beyond Nations contributions to the War of 1812. tions received proper acknowledgement and grati- the imposed Canadian and American borders. In fact, the Anishinabek On July 16, an Eagle Staff Procession took tude,” said McConnell. “Without the First Nations had been promised by Brock that Upper Michigan and parts of Ontario place from the Esplanade in downtown Toronto to fi ghting in the war, the outcome would have been would be established as an Indian Territory. However, this dimension historic Fort York, and city councillor Pam McCo- very different.” becomes muddled in the exhibit as the images and artifacts represent- nnell unveiled a new street sign on Lower Jarvis Lower Jarvis Street is located close to the origi- ing indigenous leaders and allies Tecumseh, Oshawana, Shingwaukonse, Street which will now be known as Warrior’s Way. nal ten blocks of the old Town of York. In 1813, Mookomanish, Hillis Hadjo, Ahyonwaeghs, and others, are divvied up Participants carried Eagle Staffs the fi ve kilo- during the Battle of York, Chief Musquackie led a into either the Canadian or Native American camps. meters to Fort York to honour warriors who drove band of sharpshooters that confronted the Ameri- The exhibit acknowledges that First Nations expectations were dis- the invading Americans back across the border, se- can invaders despite being greatly outnumbered. appointed by the end of the war. As Tuscarora Oral Historian Rick Hill curing a future for Canada. “A lot of our veterans laid down their lives,” notes in a video clip, the Treaty of Ghent negotiated at the end of the war Addressing the crowd, McConnell said British said Anishinabek Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare. between the British, Canadians and Americans ignored First Nations as forces relied heavily on warriors from 24 Nations After the Eagle Staff Procession, a Commemo- important participants: "We were not involved as nations in the process - of Great Lakes Indians who had come together un- rative Memorial Service was held at Fort York to yet they're still talking about us and deciding our rights." der Tecumseh to wage war as British allies against honour the over 10,000 fallen First Nations war- 1812: One War, Four Perspectives is the Canadian War Museum in the Americans, but their participation has gone riors who sacrifi ced their lives in the War of 1812. Ottawa until January 2013.
Sault celebrates bicentennial Chief Shingwauk (Theodore Syrette, Batchewana First Nation), Metis Voyageur Tamara Van Dyk, and Royal Newfoundland Regiment footsoldier Benn Fisher participate in a re-enactment of War of 1812 Canada owes Tecumseh events presented by the Sault Ste. Marie Museum as part of a summer-long exhibit called the Algoma Tecumseh and 10,000 First Nations warriors were integral in fending Bicentennial Commemoration. Alicia Wood-Salomon, an Algoma University graduate, served for nine off American attempts to invade Canada in the War of 1812. Graham weeks as a research assistant to exhibit curator Kim Forbes. “We tried to have a balanced look and not George took this photo of the Canadian fl ag and a Tecumseh banner just on the soldiers and the war itself,” said Wood-Salomon. “We had a lot on the First Nation men and fl ying side-by-side in front of Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings in July. an aspect of the women and family life – like basket-making.” –By Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic –Photo by Graham George Page 24 Anishinabek News September 2012
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Pays Plat grows its infrastructure and its territory By Rick Garrick Pays Plat which will allow them to PAYS PLAT FN – It was ‘under harvest wood from the band’s tra- the B – brand new arena’ for this ditional territory. Robinson Superior First Nation, In addition, the First Nation which unveiled its new arena/ has reached an agreement with gymnasium complex with a bingo Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Re- during the community’s cultural sources that will see citizens main- teachings week in late July. tain the access roads needed to get “It’s actually for our kids,” at the estimated two million cubic says Pays Plat Chief Xavier metres of wood the mill — now Thompson, who is currently serv- owned by Aditya Birla Group — ing his fi fth year and third term as is expected to consume annually. chief. “We asked the community Pays Plat is currently under ne- and the kids what they wanted and gotiations to add about 16 square they were happy with a rink cover. kilometres of land to the north and New arena/gymnasium complex ready for use this fall. We managed to get a whole arena east side of the community’s re- tory, even though we are fi nding fi rewood sales operation. “I do it when driving gets and gymnasium for them.” serve lands, which are about one now we were all over the northern “I’m a commercial fi sherman slow,” Goodchild says, noting he Thompson says the arena is square mile in size. shore.” out of Pays Plat and I smoke my uses the band’s fi shing licence, scheduled to be open for use this “When we have this new land, Thompson says the Pays Plat fi sh I catch for sale,” says Kenny which covers an area from near fall. there will be a new future – that’s River was used in the past as a Goodchild, who took over the Neys Provincial Park in the east “We’re trying to organize with for sure,” Thompson says. “It’s transportation route from the far smoked fi sh business from his to about a 12-minute drive west of local First Nations to maybe put a already mapped out and ready to north. uncle, David Mushquash. “He al- Pays Plat. “I fi sh locally here in the little league together.” go. We’re just waiting for the fi nal “The islands protected the land ways told me it would be a good bay. If I had a big fi shing tug, I’d The Robinson Superior com- agreement to be signed and we’re from the bigger waves, so it was thing to do. Now that he passed fi ll the licence up in six weeks.” munity of some 60 on-reserve citi- ready to go.” really an ideal place for a post,” away a couple of years ago, I’m Goodchild usually smokes just zens and another 140 off-reserve Thompson says his commu- Thompson says. “The importance living in the same house he was enough fi sh to sell, according to is located about 180 kilometres nity’s traditional lands extend half of Pays Plat is actually pretty living in and I’m just doing it. I’ll market conditions. east of Thunder Bay, between two the way along the Lake Superior amazing because this was a bee- keep doing it as long as I’m physi- “If I smoke too much, it just large hills on the north shore of coast to Nipigon in the west to just hive of activity.” cally able to do it and I enjoy it.” sits there and goes bad,” Good- Lake Superior. outside of Marathon in the east. The community now features Goodchild has been commer- child says. “A lot of truckers tell us “We actually recorded our Fertengiger’s Gas and Variety, cial fi shing for about 15 years, but Goodchild also sells fresh fi sh, they’re big,” says the Chief. band members using that area in which leases space inside a band- he only fi shes during breaks from including whitefi sh, lake trout, Aditya Birla Group – the com- the past,” Thompson says. “So owned building, a smoked fi sh op- his regular occupation as a truck speckled trout, herring and salm- pany in charge of the Terrace Bay that’s how we calculated what our eration and a recently established driver. pulp mill has signed a deal with values are for our traditional terri- on.
Chief Xavier Thompson participated in the annual Pays Plat Pow-Wow, held in late July to conclude the cultural teachings week.. Fisherman Kenny Goodchild Page 26 Anishinabek News September 2012 Anishinabek PST EXEMPTION HOTLINE 1-866-668-8297
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Jody Cotter, HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Union of Ontario Indians/ STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: Anishinabek Nation. – Photo by Lisa Abel • 1-3 years of work related experience • Diploma/Degree in a relevant academic discipline • Interpersonal and Professional Skills Anishinabek program • Technical Skills (includes: writing, research, photography, media watch, special events, and meetings) • Ability to use computers for all Microsoft Office Programs and other relevant applications receives award for • Must be self motivated with extremely good communication skills • Possess a valid Ontario Drivers License and be willing to travel • Sensitivity to the unique needs of First Nations peoples HIV/AIDS education • Preference given to First Nations persons • 3 work related references will be required TORONTO – The Anishina- “What made the night more bek Nation’s HIV/AIDS aware- special was the fact that Deputy CLOSING DATE: Friday September 21, 2012, 4:30 p.m. (EST) ness program has received the Grand Chief Glen Hare came out Please mark very clearly on the envelope “TYCOP Coordinator” and Email, Mail/Fax your resume/Curriculum Trailblazers Award from the Ca- to share that he is committed to Vitae to: nadian Aboriginal AIDS Network. helping all of our brothers and Brian Staats, CRSP, Operations Manager Jody Cotter, HIV/AIDS Cor- sisters who are affected by HIV/ Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation dinator for the Union of Ontario AIDS.” 111 Peter Street, Suite 606 Indians/Anishinabek Nation, was Aboriginal people make up Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1 on hand to accept the award with 3.8% of Canada’s population yet [email protected] Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen they account for 8% of all people Hare. living with HIV in the country and For a detailed job description, contact Reception (416) 651-1443 ext. 221 or email [email protected] “This honours our dedica- 12.5% of new infections. We thank all applications, however only those receiving an interview will be contacted. tion, passion and commitment to the Aboriginal AIDS movement in Canada,’ Jody said. “ The event was fi lled with many emotions and you could feel the sense of family in the room among all of the peo- ple affected by HIV/AIDS.
Deadline October 5 Pegasus Literary Writing Award Send completed submission forms and meterials to: Pegasus Literary Writing Award 2012, PO Box 266, M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 Visit www.pegususliterary- writingaward.com or Facebook for more details. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 27
Summer jobs kept cancer researcher on best career track By Heather Campbell SUDBURY– It’s good to know there are keen research scientists out there fi nding cures for cancer. It is inspiring to know one of them is from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve. Kyle Francis, 26, was the fi rst guest speaker for Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre’s Aboriginal Youth Speaker series. Francis was visiting family and friends during a break from his Ph.D. studies in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh. His youth-oriented presentation highlighted the steps he followed to make his dream a reality. He shared how his childhood hobby of playing competitive hockey infl uenced his drive to succeed in school, and then fi nding the balance between studying, work and leisure. “Summer jobs kept me on track,” Francis said about staying focused on his goals during high school. “I was always trying to add to my re- sume and make it more attractive to an employer.” His parents, Roselynda and Mark, moved their four sons to Sudbury when Francis was 12 and his mother went to Laurentian University. Watching his mother balance raising her family and getting her school The Francis family: parents Mark and Roselynda, Kyle and brother Keaton work done, young Kyle learned the value of working hard for an educa- tional goal. “When I was in high school at St. Charles College I was strong in math and sciences and my teachers encouraged me to do something in those areas,” he explained. He decided he wanted to go to medical school and headed to Hamilton to attend McMaster University, where his future really started to take shape. He discovered his interest in cancer research, and he also met his best friend Barb. “My marks weren’t great and then I got to work and brought them up so I could have a chance to study overseas,” he said. He raised them high "-* 38&6.4 enough to get on the Dean’s Honour list. )-)1207.'"230"+ The cancer research focus came about when he approached a profes- &1.30$&1 sor in his second year to help in her lab. “I learned new techniques in .3:.8*7=4984 .375*(88-* research and made a bit of money as well. It also helped me write my &5564:*)&*6.&1 thesis paper and attend a large cancer conference in San Diego,” he said. -*6'.(.)*756&= Today as a Ph.D. student he has pursued his cancer research and is 564/*(875&684+ working on identifying a drug that will combat ovarian cancer cells that 49643,4.3,*++4687 are not being eliminated by chemotherapy. 846*,*3*6&8*&3) 5648*(8 38&6.47 +46*7877*1*(8*) 78&3)7438-* Teenagers sample 0&-$( &4&0- .0&127**2&5 ;.11'*756&=*) ;.8--*6'.(.)*84 taste of law school (438641(425*8.3, By Christine McFarlane and if you en- :*,*8&8.4378&68.3, 4346&'498 TORONTO – First Nations teen- ter law, you’re &/2&,#&0 agers are getting a taste of what a entering an en- "-*-*6'.(.)* law career could be like. vironment that &6143% " In July the law faculties of doesn’t always 6*,.786&8.43 &3)#.7.43 &< York University and the Univer- open its arms to ;.11'*97*) sity of Toronto staged an Aborigi- you,” the par- nal Youth Summer Program that "-*&5564:*)564/*(8 ticipants heard )*7(6.58.43&3) attracted 31 teens from across from Ontario 51&3+468-*&*6.&1 Canada Court of Appeal -*6'.(.)*564/*(8.7 “The pilot program was in part Justice Harry &:&.1&'1*+4659'1.( developed for students who come Vincent Peltier LaForme. “Yes, I .375*(8.43&88-*$*78;.3)46*78!8*;&6)7-.53(4++.(*&))6*77'*14;&3)438-* 59'1.(;*'7.8* &8 .-2"0).$"'.0&12/+"-1'*,.33.3,"7 938.1"0$( ;-*38-*&339&1;4607(-*)91* from under- represented communi- am a judge from the Court of Ap- *<5.6*7 38&6.44:*632*383+462&8.43*386*7&8 &.3!86**8$*789387:.11*&3)&=!86**8 ties, and we saw this program as a peal but I am you, and that can be &66=!493)564:.)*&((*77848-*38*63*8 really good fi t for Aboriginal stu- very lonely. To deal with the lone- 38*6*78*)&3)&++*(8*)5*67437&3)46,&3.>&8.437(&3&66&3,*&3&554.382*38;.8- 78&++&88-* dents because they are obviously liness, it’s important to surround .786.(8466*&4++.(*84).7(9778-*&*6.&1-*6'.(.)*564/*(8 under-represented in post- second- yourself with who you are. For 46246*.3+462&8.4351*&7*(438&(8 ary education and in the legal pro- me that means burning sweetgrass, fession as a whole,” says Lisa Del looking at the talking stick that is &125)-%.0&12 2&5"0%1()/-$ )-)1207.'"230"+ &1.30$&1 )*&&-07 .&.(-1.- Col, an Aboriginal Law Program in my chambers, letting myself cry (30$( 20&&2 "7 20&&2 Coordinator at the U of T Faculty if I need to, feeling sorry for my- "007 .3-% ! "007 .3-% of Law. self if I need to, and going home, 2&+ &62 2&+ Students participating in the even if it means just going for one 46(&118411+6** &3)&7084'*+46;&6)*)8443*4+8-*(438&(87&'4:* weeklong program toured court- day.” rooms, law fi rms, prepared for Vincent Peltier, 17, originally participation in a mock trial and from Wikwemikong Unceded In- listened to speakers on topics rang- dian Reserve on Manitoulin Island ing from Canadian and clan law to and now living in North Bay, was aboriginal rights. pleased to participate in the pro- “My history is your history, gram. Page 28 Anishinabek Anishinabek News September 2012 Evening of Excellence Anishinabek citizens and guests came out to the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity’s 14th annual Evening of Excellence in Sudbury on August 22. There were 11 Lifetime Achievement Awards presented including the George Lanouette Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Development and the Ian Thompson Memorial Award for continued support of the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity. Five women took home Scotiabank Scholarships this year. The Debwewin Citation – awarded by the Union of Ontario Indians Communications Unit for Excellence in Journalism for Storytelling, was an addition to this year’s awards. For more information on the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity visit www.an7gc.ca. – Photos by Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winners
Scotiabank Joan McLeod, Arnelda Jacobs, Gary Tabobondung, Elizabeth Stevens, Deina Bomberry, Scholarship Nipissing First Nation Serpent River First Wasauksing First Chippewas of Kettle Wasauksing First winners Nation Nation & Stony Point Nation
Vince & Anita Chechock, Wasauksing First Nation
Niki Monague, Beausoleil First Nation.
DebwewinDebwewe Citation winner from 2009, Jennifer Ashawasegai iinterviewsntervie 2012 Debwewin Citation recipient Basil Johnston, ChiChippewasppee of Nawash, for her radio show Bamoseda. Wilmer Noganosh, – Photo by Lisa Abel (former Chief) Magnetawan First Former Anishinabek Nation Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage (Wasauksing First Nation) received the George Lanouette Memorial Award Stephanie Matchiwita, Garden for Outstanding Community River First Nation. Development.
Wilmer Francis Nadjiwon, Chippewas of Nawash
Angela Johnston, Regional Jolene Recollet, Wahnapitae Director of Sales accepts the First Nation. Ian Thomson Award on behalf of the Westmont Hospitality Group for continued support to the Anishinabek Nation 7th Marlene Cloud, Generation Charity. Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Miigwetch to our sponsors Point
Sara (Jill) Thompson, Mississaugas of Scugog.
Josephine Photo unavailable Erin Peltier, Mandamin, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Wikwemikong Reserve. Unceded Indian Reserve September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 29 The Anishinabek Nation Economy from blueprint to building
Camera skill an asset By Marci Becking lacing and ties instead of fabric material. He says his WIKWEMIKONG – What sets Bruno Henry apart designs refl ect the traditional look of his ancestors’ Bruno Henry examines a creation from other fashion designers is that he is also an artist clothing. Over the years he has had his designs shown and photographer.. in a variety of locations and shows throughout Can- “Being a photographer and an artist gives me a ada and the U.S., most recently in shows in Barrie, step-up on some designers,” says Bruno Henry. “I Casino Rama, and Wikwemikong. see my designs with a different eye. When I design Henry takes orders for his designs at various something I can see it in a photograph fi rst.” events – he fi nds it easier for buyers to see the leather. Henry is originally from Six Nations and is now Photos don’t do a design justice. living in Wikwemikong. His booth has long been fa- “My designs fi t people differently,” says Henry. miliar to those following the Great Lakes pow-wow “I have a core line of designs that I take to my shows.” trail, featuring Bruno’s art and craft handiwork, such Henry’s creations take 20-45 hours to just to work as pendants and earrings made from deer and moose with the leather and stitch work. Each garment is antlers. But increasingly his pow-wow displays have a piece of art. He also has two new designs in the included shirts and skirts and other items of men’s works and seeks models that will best suit his designs. and women’s apparel. “I choose youth who present themselves in a good “I still create jewelry, visual arts as well as the way,” says Henry. “The shows are also about the clothing design,” says Henry. “I have two fashion model and it gives them a positive experience and a shows this month – one in Wyoming and one in Ed- taste for the industry.” monton. In October I have one in Niagara Falls and Henry says that mainstream designers are using in November I have a show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Native concepts, but as for actual Native designers, I’m getting more interest stateside.” doors are being shut on them. Bruno began designing clothing about eight years “My designs have industry potential,” says Henry ago and is completely self-taught. In recent years, who hopes to break into the mainstream market from he has begun to design contemporary clothing out the success at shows. of deer and moose hide. His favourite textiles to use To see some of Bruno Henry’s designs, visit www. are leather in different colours, opting to use hide for brunohenry.com Dancer seeks camera career By Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic tivation to tell stories of a per- NORTH BAY – Lindsay Sarazin sonal or cultural nature. is a familiar face at pow-wows in “I had this drive where I had Northern Ontario, especially in to create stories with pictures or the Lake Nipissing region. video that can inspire people, Originally from Golden Lake stories that could be told time First Nation but currently living and time again,” he says. “ Like in North Bay, Lindsay is active when you watch a movie, a really each summer as a traditional good movie or a really touching dancer at regional pow-wows. Lindsay Sarazin, creator of Wolf movie that makes you feel some- He teaches First Nations Eye Productions. thing. It reminds you of just how dance for schools in the Near cision to start his own company, human we really are at times and North District School Board, the Wolf Eye Productions. I want to create works like that latter through his involvement So far, Wolf Eye has been a that could inspire people.” with Aanmitaagzi, an artists’ col- photo and video production com- Often spending most of his lective based on Nipissing First pany, contracting out services for waking hours on photography Nation. hire in the area. and video projects he’s hired to Lindsay hopes to become But in the near future Lind- do, Lindsay says the high point equally well-known for his pho- say would like to move into cre- of his business career was gener- Responsible Gambling tography skills. ating fi lms for the big screen and ating enough income to upgrade His love for photography, fi lm festivals. The name for this to a full frame camera. video, and fi lm started in high production company is a combi- His advice to aspiring An- school where he was preparing nation of Lindsay’s spirit helper, ishinaabe entrepreneurs? for a career in carpentry but in- the wolf, and his Spirit name, “Pick something and go with HELP IS AVAILABLE: stead picked up a camera. which translates into English as it. Nobody has ever been criti- Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline He pursued his education at “Eye of the Thunderbird”. cized for going outside of the box Canadore College, taking a Com- He says his main sources of in terms of your work life.” 1-888-230-3505 munication Arts and Technology inspirations for his work come Wolf Eye Productions can be class. After graduation just over contacted by e-mail at lindsay-
ASSOCIATION OF IROQUOIS AND ALLIED INDIANS WWW.AIAI.ON.CA OF IROQUOIS AND ALLIED INDIANS WWW.AIAI.ON.CA ASSOCIATION from his peers’ work and his mo- www.opgh.on.ca a year ago, Lindsay made the de- [email protected] Page 30 Anishinabek News September 2012 Anishinabemowin/Language Language pioneer Is it ‘zeebey’ or ‘zeybee’? immerses students By Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic bey” or “zeybee.” coupled with one of the 7 vowels In our communities our el- So there are no makes the “h” a silent letter un- By Barbara Burns and Margaret ders are the heart and source of set rules for let- less it’s coupled with c, s, or z. Hele the language. Due to their expe- ter sounds in the In Ojibwe there’s a type of SAULT STE. MARIE – A DVD riences in residential schools they phonetic system, sound called a nasalized “n.” documentary highlights the ani- have had a hard time trusting the which makes This sound is used in some words mated story-telling style used by educational system. So in learn- things confusing. Falcon and is also used every time in the Barbara Nolan to impart Anishi- ing Ojibwe our youth are only The double McLeod- diminutive form of nouns. Ex- naabemowin to her students. learning bits and pieces of the vowel system Shabogesic amples of the nasalized “n” are “Revitalizing Our Lan- language and are missing huge has seven vowel used in words like fi sh, which is guage, Reclaiming Our Voice” Barbara Nolan components that only our elders sounds and 17 consonants. The “giigoon.” An example of the di- was unveiled at Algoma Univer- can teach. vowel sounds are “a, aa, e, i, ii, minutive form is in the words for sity, during the Shingwauk 2012 The documentary was devel- In my studies I’ve come o, and oo.” The “a” has a short woman and girl, which are “kwe” Commemoration Gathering and oped to show the interest and value across two spelling systems for a sound like in “uh.” The “aa” and “kwezans.” Conference, "Healing & Recon- in revitalizing the Anishnaabe lan- Ojibwe. There’s the phonetic has a long a sound like the word Notice the root word is the ciliation through Education". guage. Nine students who have system and the double vowel “awe.” The “e” is a short e sound same, “kwe” and the ending turns The Anishnaabemowin (Na- been taking classes from one to system. The phonetic system is like in the word “bet.” the root noun into a smaller ver- tive language) immersion style of four years were interviewed in the use of English letter combina- The “i” is a short i sound like sion of the original noun. In writ- acquiring a language is featured natural surroundings with nature tions to spell Ojibwe words. The in the word “sit.” The “ii” is a ing the nasalized “n” I’ve come throughout the fi lm. Barbara No- sounds in the background. The problem I fi nd with the phonetic long e sound like in the word across three variations of writing lan, a fl uent speaker of Odawa main question posed was “What system is that you run into issues “key.” The “o” is a short o sound the nasalized “n.” The fi rst way was born into the language. Her got you interested in the lan- where different letter combina- like in the name “Jacob.” The I was taught was to underline the animated style of storytelling en- guage?” tions form the same sounds. An “oo” is a long o sound like in the “n” to make it nasalized. Another ables students to understand An- example of this is if I were to spell word “bow.” The consonants are variation I’ve seen is putting an ishnaabemowin. Bill Pine, a Residential School survivor said, “They took our lan- the word for “ziibii” in phonetics “b, ch, d, g, h, j, k, m, n, p, s, sh, “h” after the “n” and the last is A fl uent speaker of Odawa, you can spell it like this, “zee- t, w, y, z, and zh.” The “h” sound capitalizing the “n.” Barbara Nolan was hired as a guage away from us. They should Native councillor at St. Hubert’s give it back.” School in 1972. Students who “I always thought they were ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION overheard her speaking her Native telling funny stories, because they language on the phone approached laughed so much,” says Skip Noel her and asked, “Why don’t you Jones. “But it is the language; it’s EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY teach us?” descriptive.” She took the initiative to de- Monique, a Native language POSTING velop the First Native-as-a-Sec- teacher who was interviewed in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ond-Language Curriculum for her St. Hubert School classroom, Contract Position to March 31, 2013 Grades 4 to 8, and began teaching said she and her family have the following year, launching Na- been involved with the language The mandate of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is to provide technical and tive language in the Soo and across and her Ojibwe culture through- enhanced advisory services to all First Nations in Ontario. The OFNTSC requires the services of an Administrative Canada. out the years. Monique Gravelle Assistant. This is a contract position until March 31, 2013 located in the Toronto or New Credit office. Under the Nolan taught language at the (Beaupre) said regaining Anishi- direction of the OFNTSC Emergency Planning Public Information Officer, the Administrative Assistant will be post-secondary level until 2007 naabemowin “is a lifelong pro- mainly responsible for collection of First Nation emergency plans, data entry and contact with First Nations and and remains actively involved cess.” Emergency Planning Community Advisors. with the Native and non-Native After watching the documen- communities and organizations, tary Barbara Nolan said she was DUTIES: delivering presentations, facilitat- both honoured and humbled to • May have to attend OFNTSC Phase 2 Emergency Planning Training Sessions. ing workshops and conducting hear how her students felt. • Liaise with Emergency Planning Community Advisors and/or participating communities for the collection immersion programs where sto- Director/producer Margaret of emergency plans. ry-telling is a primary language- Hele thanked all who participated • Receive, document and track First Nation emergency plans. teaching strategy. in making the documentary, and • Maintain and update database for First Nations emergency plans. She adopted the immersion editor Gloria Burns recalled the • Direct First Nation’s requiring assistance to the appropriate sources for assistance and/or independently style of teaching to encourage challenges of producing the docu- answer their questions regarding emergency plans. language acquisition for her stu- mentary in four days do it could • Maintain a good network of contacts amongst the diverse client base of the OFNTSC. dents through the encouragement be shown at the imagineNative • Photocopy, collate and distribute various documents. of John Paul Montano, a former Film and Media Arts Festival in student who now speaks the lan- Toronto. guage and assists Barbara with his DVDs were handed out to all STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: technical expertise. They formed those who were interviewed for • High School Diploma or Equivalent; a company website barbaranolan. the documentary and are available • Public relations skills with the ability to deal tactfully with the public and to exercise good judgment in com where one can listen and learn upon request at sweetgrass8@hot- appraising situations and making decisions. the language. mail.com. • Must have good project management skills. • Ability to use computers for Word, Excel, and other programs. • Strong analytical, evaluation and assessment skills. • Must be self motivated with extremely good communication skills. • Possess a valid Ontario Drivers License and be willing to travel. • Preference given to First Nations persons.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 5, 2012, 4:30 p.m. (EST) Please mark very clearly on the envelope “Administrative Assistant-Emergency Planning” and Email, Mail/Fax your Resume to:
Brian Staats, CRSP, Operations Manager Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation 111 Peter Street, Suite 606 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1 [email protected]
Contributed by Intergovernmental Affairs We thank all applications, however only those receiving an interview will be contacted. September 2012 Anishinabek News Page 31 “Reputable, and Homes/Endaian Progressive Farm looking for land to rent @ VERY Competative ‘Free housing’ one of biggest native myths rates on cash or shares. By Chelsea Vowel Maybe people who make this couple during a gala ribbon-cut- One of the biggest myths claim picture a brand-new, three- ting ceremony of some sort. 519-902-4647” out there is that native people on bedroom bungalow being handed There are two main categories reserve receive "free houses." over to some happy brown-faced of housing on reserve: market- based housing and non-profi t so- cial housing Market-based housing on reserve Market-based housing refers to households paying the full cost of purchasing or renting their homes. Chelsea Vowel &#,1 /'-+.+2318/( #341#, '2/41%'2 1''. As of 2006, home ownership including subsidies to help con- /1'23#.#)'-'.3.% ,"1&# +% +5'1 4$,+% rates on reserve were at 31%, com- struct non-profi t rental housing on /.24,3#3+/./--+33'' ',3'1#6-21-/#3'#4 ,"!-++#,1-,1&# 7 / $1-/#01 , %#+#,1 pared to 69% among off reserve reserve (and elsewhere throughout * ,$-/1&# +% +5'1/1'23&#'!'3#/-/#01'0 Canadians. So while the home Canada). Non-profi t social hous- $-/+#"$/-+1&#$-/+#/'!'3#/(' 4 6-/#01 ,"* !) ownership rate is signifi cantly ing is often called Band Housing '3#/-/#011&/-2%& , + *% + 1'-,./-!#00 lower on reserve than off, many on-reserve, and 57% of on-reserve !*' ,#..+.) 1/%'22 Canadians are not aware that there people lived in these units as of is any home ownership on reserve 2006.  )#0 ../-5'+ 1#*614-6# /01-!-+.*#1# 2/',%1&'01'+#$'3#$-/+ *-..-/12,'1'#0$-/.2 *'! at all. 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40 children from Whitefi sh River First Nation participated and learned the foundation skills necessary for the ancient sport of www.aeipostsecondary.ca Lacrosse from both a traditional perspective straight through to the contemporary evolution of the sport. Dance, lacrosse part of Right to Play activities LOOKING FOR By Peggy Monague-McGregor WHITEFISH RIVER FN – The focus on children has never been stron- FOSTER PARENTS ger in this Manitoulin Island First Nation. This belief, along with an exciting program called, “Right to Play” have fused to create a remarkable youth experience in Whitefi sh River, Eagle’s Nest: A Place to Soar, Inc. also known as Birch Island. During the months of July and August, Right to Play and Whitefi sh River partnered to deliver a unique National Lacrosse Program and most recently the Painted Turtle Arts Camp. Information Session – Available Sarina Condello, Facilitator for the Painted Turtle Arts Camp, ex- plained that the focus of the Camp was in fi ve areas: visual arts, drama, dance, martial arts and music. Children need to experience the original ways of our people. The Painted Turtle Arts Camp ended Aug. 12 with an extraordinary Are you ready to share your Eagle’s Nest? display of martial arts, facilitated by M’Chigeeng resident Steven Radu- lovich, artwork showcases, facilitated by Ojibway artist Mark Seabrook and dance choreography facilitated by Sarina and her team. All 22 chil- Help a child feel proud to be who they were meant dren involved with the program came out of their shells, showing their to be, and live in a safe protected environment. true colours. In addition to hosting the Painted Turtle Arts Camp in August, the We are looking for families to open their homes for Native children Right to Play team in partnership with the Whitefi sh River First Nation and the Manitoulin North Shore Lacrosse Association sponsored a La- that are in CAS care. We need foster parents who are loving, crosse for Development Camp in July. kind and caring. We all need role models and belong to a family Candice Jacko, Youth Leader for Whitefi sh River, credits the success who are safe and nurturing. of the program to the Right to Play organization itself, along with the monetary support of Whitefi sh River First Nation and said: “Our Gimaa, Chief Shining Turtle, supported both initiatives through to completion EAGLE’S NEST: A PLACE TO SOAR, INC. and without his vision and presence these initiatives would not have been FOSTER CARE PROGRAM possible.” Right to Play’s mission is to improve the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world by using the power of sport Eagles Nest-completes home studies, and play for development, health and peace. Training and prepares you to be a Foster parent.
Interested persons please call: 519-518-2037- Ask for Peggy Email – [email protected] www.eaglesnestinc.ca Eagle’s Nest Licensed by: Ministry of Children & Youth Services
All dressed up and raring to perform the fi nale.Leanne McGregor, Alexis McGregor, Tori Tolouse, Wasse Lightning.