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Volume 22 Issue 9 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 NOVEMBER 2010 Anishinabek block highway for students GARDEN RIVER FN – Chiefs attending the Anishinabek Nation IN BRIEF fall assembly led a Nov. 8 pro- Canada endorses test that stopped westbound traffic into Sault Ste. Marie for about two UN Declaration hours to protest the gap in funding UOI OFFICES – Anishinabek for First Nations students and oth- Grand Council Chief Patrick ers in Canada. Madahbee is calling on Canada Grand Council Chief Patrick to convene a First Nation-Crown Madahbee told over 100 protest- summit meeting to start work on Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee told protesters that Canada is "...keeping us down so they can continue ers at the junction of Highways 17 implementing the articles of the to steal from us.” – Photos by Maurice Switzer and 17B that Canada is keeping UN Declaration on Indigenous First Nations “under their thumb” Rights. Indian Affairs Minister Atleo throws down the by not providing adequate funding John Duncan announced Nov. 12 for educating their youth. that Canada had become the sec- gloves on education “Where they know that we ond last country in the world to National Chief Shawn Atleo was presented with a pair can’t have the skill sets to man- approve what he called “an aspi- of moosehide mitts after addressing the Fall Assembly age our own businesses, where rational document.” of Anishinabek Nation Chiefs in Garden River First we can’t be active to go after the Nation. “We have to take to the streets periodically rights that we have to our lands McIvor going to UN to demonstrate that we are prepared to defend our and resources – they’re keeping us VANCOUVER – Activist Sha- rights,” said the Assembly of First Nations leader, who down so they can continue to steal ron McIvor says she is going to thanked Chiefs for organizing that day’s pro-education from us.” the United Nations to present the demonstration that forced the closure of Highway 17. Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare issue of Canada's ongoing dis- Bad weather delayed Atleo’s flights to Sault Ste. Marie, pointed to that day’s announce- crimination First Nations women forcing him to miss the rally. “ Make no mistake about ment by the Ontario government and their descendants when de- the depth of the (education funding) gap that exists of a $30 million scholarship pro- termining eligibility for registra- out there” the National Chief told the assembly. “We gram for foreign students. tion as a status Indian. need close to 60 schools. The average gap per student “We need that money to edu- is about $2,000. This is completely unacceptable in a cate our young people at home Report retailers country that continues to rank in the top ten in the world here,” Hare told the crowd, which TORONTO –The Ministry of for quality of life. It’s about time Canada stood with us on included a number of students Revenue now accepts complaints these issues.” Atleo said education was one of the issues from Shingwauk Kinoomaage for retailers not honouring the he raised during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Gamig, a First Nation post-sec- PST exemption at point-of-sale Stephen Harper. “Parliamentarians don’t understand that ondary institution affiliated with for Status Indians. Call 1-866- they have an obligation to give force to our treaties.” Algoma University in the Sault. 668-8297 who is not comply- Dawnis Kennedy from Roseau ing with the law that took effect River FN , Manitoba, a law gradu- Sept. 1. ate from University of Toronto, is currently on a visiting term in ROJ engagement Shingwauk’s Anishinaabe Studies Community discussions will in- program. clude the Constitution, Citizen- “They say they don’t have the ship Law, Anishinabek Educa- money to fund our students, but tion System, Matrimonial Real they had the funding to take our Property and Child Welfare. children to residential schools,” the 33-year-old told the gathering. Nov. 23– Sheguiandah “All of a sudden the pot has run Nov. 24 – Wikwemikong dry.” Dec. 8 – Nipissing Garden River Chief Lyle Say- Jan. 11 – Serpent River ers said: “Education is a right un- Jan. 12 – Mississauga Shingwauk University students Dawnis Kennedy, Amy Sayers, and Mitchell Case celebrate the resolution by der our treaty of 1850; it is not a Jan. 13 – Sagamok Anishnawbek Anishinabek Chiefs in Assembly to provide $100,000 in support for the Sault Ste. Marie learning institution over privilege.” Jan. 26 – Kettle & Stony Point the next two years. Case's grandmother was a student at Shingwauk when it was a residential school. Feb. 8 – Pic River Experience Aboriginal Culture & Festivities! 2 Shopping, Traditional Food, Performing Arts, Fashion Show, Spectacular Pavilions and much more! 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The Canadian Aboriginal Festival is Pow Wow and Open Drum Competition is The Canadian Aboriginal Music November 26, 27, 28, 2010 November 27, 28, 2010 Awards is November 26, 2010 at Copps Coliseum, at Copps Coliseum, at Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton, Ontario. Page 2 Anishinabek News November 2010 Grand Council Assembly Garden River

Adding feathers Four more feathers were added to the Anishinabek Nation Eagle Staff during the Fall Assembly in Garden River. Chief Barron King, Moose Deer Point, Chief Alfred Bisaillon, Thessalon, and Nipissing First Nation councillor Arnold May added their community's feathers, as did Chief Patrick Waddilove, Munsee-Delaware. Chiefs encourage census participation By Esther Gilbank Despite privacy concerns, Anishinabek Nation Chiefs have endorsed a plan to have their citizens actively participate in the May, 2011 Na- tional Household Survey, or “long-form census”. A Nov. 9 resolution at the Fall Assembly in Garden River directs Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee to sign a memorandum of understanding with Statistics Canada that would see member First Nations endorse a sample band council resolution and communiqué explaining the census to community members and urging their participation. “It is vitally important that our First Nation communities and all our citizens, who reside both on and off reserve, participate in the May 2011 census by completing the long form or NHS survey, “ said Chief Isadore Day, Chairperson of the Chiefs Committee on Governance, which initiated the discussion at the June 2009 Grand Council held in Fort William. The voluntary 58-question long form provides details on First Na- tions’ data and issues that are not included in the mandatory, short-form survey. “To receive the proper funding for our communities we must do our part by providing the necessary information so funding amounts reflect the needs of our on and off reserve populations,” added Chief Day. In the past, participation rates among the Anishinabek has been over 80%, but the concern for the upcoming census, set to start May 2011, is that participation will drop dramatically if the survey is not filled out. Without a high participation rate,, it will be difficult to assess Anishina- bek educational, housing and social needs, for example. Under the memorandum of understanding between Union of Ontario Indians and Statistics Canada, Anishinabek Nation citizens would be hired to go door-to-door to help explain the census forms and explain the importance of filling out the long-form. Both the mandatory and voluntary forms will also be available on-line. “Without good, relevant information, our communities’ needs are not accurately reflected, resulting in low and inappropriate funding for us,” Chief Day said. The Garden River resolution directs Statistics Canada to provide the results of this survey to the First Nations Statisical Institution (FNSI) for security purposes. For more information visit www.statcan.gc.ca November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 3 Live-in Assembly briefs Garden River First Nati on foster Seek travel funding Anishinabek Chiefs in Assem- parents bly directed the Union of On- tario Indians to seek appropri- SAGAMOK FN – This North ate resources to cover the cost Shore First Nation is opening a of travel and accommodation new environmentally-friendly al- to enable member Anishinabek ternative (foster) care home. First Nations to be represented “Our children are our respon- at Grand Council Assemblies. sibility” said Chief Paul Eshkako- Concern was expressed that , al- gan. “ While our community, like though the UOI operates under many others, continues to face a mandate from the 40 commu- issues of child maltreatment, we nities, not all of them have fi - do not support our children being nancial resources to enable their removed from their community, attendance and participation at their connections to their extended Anishinabek assemblies. family or their culture, language or heritage. New Sagamok alternative foster-care home. Support AOK As part of our responsibility, treatment centre we worked closely with our native Students clean Anishinabek Chiefs in Assembly child and family services agency, voted to support Aundeck Omni Nog-da-win-da-min, to develop cenotaph Student Council reps from Kaning First Nation efforts to strategies to keep kids connected Christian Island Elementary seek government funding to ex- to the community.” School were raking leaves pand services for high-risk youth Nog-da-win-da-min has been a away from the cenotaph in offered at Kinoondidaa’gamig licensed foster care operator since preparation for the November Treatment Home opened in 2006 2004, and has had some success in 11th Remembrance Day to include an Addiction Treat- recruiting Anishinaabe Alternative service. This is the fi rst time ment Centre. The proposed new Care homes. However, they are in several years that students centre would address addiction unable to provide enough homes on the reserve will be in issues from a cultural model ap- for Anishninaabe children needing school and participating in the propriate to Anishinabek youth a place of safety. ceremony. From left, Student aged 12-18. The solution was to construct Council Chief Carl Monague, a home and recruit live-in Alterna- lead council member Karissa Joining war tive (foster) Care parents. Thomas-Monague, Kashtin Monague and lead councillor on drugs member Ralphe Roote. Anishinabek Chiefs in Assem- bly passed a resolution to spon- –Photo by Sharon Weatherall sor the costs of sending four Syrette youth citizens from each member community to participate in the War on Drugs youth confer- Memorial Who do you feel is the most ence being hosted in June, 2011 by the Anishinabek Health Sec- HST friendly retailer in your area? retariat. 2x7.5 Approve Send us a note telling us of a retail business ratifi cation plan that has been courteous and helpful in Anishinabek Chiefs in Assembly agreed on a ratifi cation plan for respecting First Nations treaty right to tax the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknige- exemption. win at a Constitutional Conven- tion to be held March 1-3, 2011 Your stories will be featured in the at Bawating (Sault Ste. Marie). Each Anishinabek member January/February Anishinabek First Nation represented at the News. Photos welcome. Constitutional Convention shall have one vote only through its appointed delegate, who must Deadline December 15th. be appointed by band Council Resolution. In order for ratifi cation to proceed (24 out of 40) of the member First Nations need to be in attendance and (17 out of 24) of the those represented at the convention need to vote in EMAIL [email protected] favour. PHONE 705-497-9127, ext. 2288 1-877-702-5200 Seeking MRP FAX 705-497-9135 funding MAIL Union of Ontario Indians, Anishinabek Chiefs in Assembly P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON P1B 8J8 have directed the UOI to implement the Anishinabek Nation Matrimonial Real Property Law and to attempt to secure the federal government for resources. The Anishinabek Nation under- “To build relationships took an extensive consultation which create respect and and development process result- Niijii Circle Initiative ing in the development of the in Public Education understanding among all peoples in the Anishinabek Anishinabek Nation MRP Law: Nation territory.” Protecting Our Families, Chil- dren, Communities, and Land “To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation.” Upon Marriage Breakdown. Page 4 Anishinabek News November 2010 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion The Anishinabek News is a monthly publication of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not neces- sarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- Wampum belt: A poppy with beads vertisements, artwork, photos and editorial content may be reproduced without t's important that we put to good use that which is now called Kettle and Stoney Point written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor or UOI Executive. two minutes of silence we observe at 11 First Nation. Readers are invited to submit letters, o'clock each Remembrance Day. It's not A week before Remembrance Day, El- articles, and photos for publication. Please include your name, address and a lot of time for us to sacrifice, consider- der Norman Shawnoo's family gathered in a telephone number on all material submit- ing what thousands of men and women wear- small building beside the Kettle and Stoney ted. All submissions will be reviewed for I publication based on priority of interest ing uniforms gave up. Point fastball field to hear about plans for and edited for clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. Remuner- As the last post sounded on the sunny the creation of a new replica of the British/ ation will be paid for submissions only morning that greeted this year's Nipissing Western Great Lakes Confederacy Covenant if a written agreement with the Editor is made prior to publication. First Nation ceremony, I thought about how Chain Wampum Belt, one of the two present- I had only managed to lose two plastic pop- Maurice Switzer ed to the 24 Nations at Niagara in 1764. This NOTE: All formal comments and complaints must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o pies this year, and how I would lay the third stone on Alderville's impressive cenotaph replica will be fashioned in the traditional Anishinabek News. on the memorial's steps where organizations which was erected in 1927 in the centre of way from Quahog shell beads by a woman of Editor: Maurice Switzer and governments were going to deposit their the reserve, alongside Highway 45 just east the Shawnee Nation who lives in Ohio. Assistant Editor: Marci Becking plastic poppy wreaths. of Cobourg, Ont. Like a current replica made of porcelain Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais I also thought about how I would love beads in 1980, the new one will be about five Contributors: Joyce Atcheson, Sarah In all, 38 of Alderville's 63 adult males Blackwell, Holly Brodhagen, Barb Burton, some day to see the fields of the real blowing volunteered for military service, even though feet long and feature the numerals 17 and 64, Lynn Gehl, Patricia Hearns, Christine poppies that inspired Col. John McRae's "In they were exempt by treaty right. separated by links of a chain and a central McFarlane, Dwayne Nashkawa, Maureen Flanders Fields", not so awful far away from image of two figures whose hands are joined Peltier, Greg Plain, Perry McLeod Shabo- Historians tell us that this level of military gesic, Chad Solomon, Allen Toulouse, the muddy fox hole in France where Private service was unrivalled by any other identifi- in friendship. The purple and white beads – Richard Wagamese, Sharon Weatherall. Robert Franklin of the Alnwick Indian Band precisely 10,076 of them – will be woven on able group of people living in Canada during – now Alderville First Nation – wrote a letter the 20th Century's two world wars. In actual a special hand-made loom. PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 in November, 1917 to a friend. The belt is a sacred item that should be FX: 705-497-9135 fact, First Nation warriors fought for Canada WEB: www.anishinabek.ca As recounted in Peter Edwards' 2001 long before there even was a Canada. brought out for public attention each Remem- E-MAIL: [email protected] book "One Dead Indian: The Premier, the When they accepted two wampum belts brance Day, because it speaks to the sacrifice MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, Police, and the Ipperwash Crisis", Private of First Nations warriors that have benefited North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 from Sir William Johnson in July, 1764 near Franklin wrote about his optimism over re- Niagara Falls, the Chiefs and headmen of 24 all Canadians. Its meaning is more unique ports from home that Canada was consid- Indian Nations of the Western Great Lakes and historic to us than plastic red poppies. ering extending voting rights to Indians, in region made a solemn commitment to sup- This is the kind of First Nation-specific light of the amazing fact that over 3,000 of port British interests in North America. That connection that Bernadine Boissoneau has them had volunteered to serve in the military promise was a crucial factor in 1812 when tried to create in the crocheted poppy pins she in World War I. American invaders were beaten back by Brit- has been producing for the past six years. "You quite understand how humiliating it ish soldiers bolstered by such fearless war- "I grow my own sweetgrass," the Garden is to be held as a ward of the Government," riors as Tecumseh – whose Shawnee Nation River woman tells me, describing how she wrote Franklin, adding that he and compan- had been among the 24 represented at Ni- circles her poppies with a braid of sweetgrass ion Jake Jacobs from Six Nations "...discuss and attaches a clasp on the back to avoid PUBLISHING CRITERIA agara. the franchise question while Fritz is dropping Their allegiance to the British during the them slipping out of coat lapels like the plas- GOAL his bombs on us." tic ones so frequently seem to do. "It's a way To publish a quality newspaper and American Revolutionary War and the War related publications designed to foster Robert Franklin Jr. was my great uncle, of 1812 resulted in the subsequent destruc- of recognizing that you're Native. pride and share knowledge about An- and I hold dear a battered two-franc note he "Unless you're brown, people don't usu- ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, tion of many First Nation villages and the and accomplishments. sent my grandmother Nellie Marsden from forced relocation of their occupants north to ally know." the French front. My grandmother also gave Canada. Among the refugees were direct de- OBJECTIVES me a five-franc note sent her from North Af- Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Misssissau- To provide information that reflects scendants of Tecumseh, the Shahwanos, who the Creator’s four original gifts to the rica in 1943 by my Uncle Larry, one of three settled across the new border in Chippewa gas of Alderville First Nation. He is director Anishinabek: brothers who joined the Canadian Army in territory, in a place they called Aazhoodena, of communications for the Union of Ontario Respect: To welcome diversity World War II. All their names are carved in Indians and editor of the Anishinabek News. and encourage a free exchange of opinions that may differ without being disagreeable. Fair and humourous comments are welcomed, but not ridicule or personal attacks. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s content. Sharing: Providing opportunities for people from the four corners of the Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and 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, The view from the sixth hill is beautiful promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the development of turned 54 recently. of reaching this point we have achieved great healthy and prosperous communities. I never paid much attention to that num- learning and it is our responsibility to pass ber before but something about having it on. Advertising & News Deadlines it be a part of our truth attracts your For me, it means a continuation of story- The current circulation of the Anishinabek News attention.I That’s just over half a century. It telling, maybe reaching deeper, trying harder is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 means I’ve been on the planet for part of six to talk to people. For all of us who crest this distributed at various events. decades. 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His By the time we reach this hill we have when we give back, the time we allow our- CANAdA POSt CuStOmer #1905929 novel Ragged Company and his collected journeyed far. We have covered territories selves to be teachers. Even though we may AgreemeNt #0040011021 memoir, One Native Life, are in stores now. that have been difficult, strange and trying. not think so, we have much to say. By virtue November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion

Western world bankrupt I have just read the comments of Chief Patrick Madahbee on the privatization of reserve land. I agree that this presents a possibility of disaster. I suggest that the way to counter this move is to look at how wealth is truly created. For two centuries, economists have agreed that the source of wealth is human labour, not the ownership of land. Land increases in value when we improve it, by putting in a crop, or building a house, etc. Suppose the land had mineral deposits. This is a potential value, but only if you build a mine and dig out the ore. The privatization of land, by itself, only allows the creation of a debt. But surely it must be obvious by now that the powers that be are themselves confused, as can be seen by the bankruptcy of the western world. Ian Walker Winnipeg Speedy, MPP Leal out of step on HST I had an incident with Speedy Auto here in Peterborough. Their manager refused my status card as they stated I needed to make the claim to the government.I even told them I went on the Ministry of Revenue website to ensure my brake repair qualified One staff member attempted to enter the status number and said their system wouldn't take the taxes off. The manager then came in and told me “we can’t take them” and started looking for a letter from the government saying we had to claim the exemption from them. I got frustrated and paid the 13% HST , then called MPP Jeff Leal’s office who said they would look into it. They called a few days later saying I did qualify for the PST exemption on my brakes, and that I was to bring the copy of the receipt and status card to the MPP’s office. I went there thinking they were really going to do something. All that happened was they told me “Yeah, they should’ve taken the status card, thanks for coming in and we will be touch.” Norma-Jean Sagassige Peterborough Like feudal system Hiring and Human Rights Complaints I recently read two books from the Iron Bridge public library. One Last month I wrote an article cants who had expe- The Adjudicator agreed, find- was the Value of Nothing by Raj Patel which rejects the current men- about a class action suit that was rience dealing with ing that the Centre was an Ab- tality of economic growth by letting speculators manipulate the stock in the works for children taken Aboriginal people original based non-governmental market to parasitize costs of all goods for the rest of us. The other from their families and commu- and had a working organization providing services book was the Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard which gives a history of nities in the ‘60's Scoop. Well - knowledge of Cree. to Aboriginal persons of all ages. providing goods/food for the people and the extensive disparity and good news. It’s been certified and So he filed a com- Barbara The Ininew Policy Manual says waste. When I see that Harper is trying to privatize the reserves I is proceeding. plaint under s. 53(5) Burton that every effort must be made to am reminded of the commons in Europe where peasants could hunt This next case was heard in of the Human Rights Code that he recruit Aboriginal candidates in and provide for themselves free of the work of serving the lords in the front of the Human Rights Tribu- was discriminated against on the order to fulfill its commitment to feudal system. Annie Leonard thinks commons land is vital to good nal of Ontario, and involved Rich- basis of his race. providing positive role models to communities providing for themselves instead of being the victims of ard Sauve, a caucasian applicant, The Adjudicator stated that the community and to the training capitalism. for a job at the Ininew Friendship under s. 5(1) of the Code, every and development of Aboriginal Connie Miller Centre. Mr. Sauve worked part- person has a right to equal treat- people. Also, since the Centre Iron Bridge time for the Centre. The Centre ment with respect to employment is Cree-speaking, the ability to was looking for a new Director. without discrimination because communicate with the people it Mr. Sauve applied, but the po- of race. However, the Code also serves, particularly the elders, is Watch out for 'wannabes' sition went to a woman of Ab- allows for special programs de- required. Community projects that seek to improve the life ways of com- original descent who speaks Cree signed to relieve hardship or eco- Mr. Sauve did not have the ed- munity people yet do not animate community people’s involvement and has worked extensively with nomic disadvantage or to assist ucation, or language and cultural or participation fail to be community projects. The obvious remedy aboriginal groups and organiza- disadvantaged persons or groups experience equal to the successful for leaders in situations where community people are not involved in a tions. Mr. Sauve then met with to achieve or attempt to achieve candidate, so the Centre did not community project is to go back to the community members and ask, the new Director and advised that equal opportunity. It is designed discriminate against him based on “What is it that you want or need?” if his hours were not increased to to protect affirmative action and race. Further, community projects that have more non-Indigenous al- 40 hours per week, he would be promote equality. End of story. lies than community people are often times viewed as “wannabe proj- resigning. The Ininew Friendship Centre Contact Barbara Burton at bar- ects” resulting in even fewer community people wanting to become He then applied for other po- argued that their services and their [email protected] or call involved. Allies need to know their place in our community projects. sitions within the Centre but these programs are special programs (705) 586-3121. Lynn Gehl were given to Aboriginal appli- within the meaning of s. 14(1). Peterborough HST border concerns Scoop survivors file lawsuit Dear Mr Coppaway: A legal action with the Attor- the urban areas. much of this practice still exists Thank you for writing to us, regarding your concerns, over treat- ney General of Canada was certi- In 1965, the Attorney Gener- today in how CAS officials han- ment of the Ontario portion of the HST for First Nations people who fied by Justice Perell in Toronto. al of Canada passed an agreement dle our people. import goods. I verified that all officers within our region received no- This is now a Class action lawsuit which allowed the “Children’s The child welfare policy in tification of these measures that went into effect on September 1, 2010. for former 60’s Scoop survivors, Aid Society” to take thousands this country is shameful, despi- I am sure the vast majority of our officers are aware of how to process former crown wards and adop- of Aboriginal children into CAS cable and oppressive and has no an entry such as this. I have brought this to the attention of the Chief tee’s. The basis of this case is care. place in our territories! of Operations and requested that the instructions for handling this ex- around “loss of identity“. In my Many of these children were John Fox emption be re-sent to the officers. I trust this meets your approval. mind, it is a moment we have placed in non-aboriginal oper- Wikwemikong CAS survivor, Joslyn Pollock waited for and a historic step for ated foster homes, foreign envi- Chair-Grass Roots Committee- Regional Program Officer our people, our families, our chil- ronments and many were lied to Ontario. Canada Border Services dren and the youth in and around about there families. I believe Page 6 Anishinabek News November 2010 Ipperwash 'We found somebody' Remains support park occupiers By Maurice Switzer IPPERWASH – Thousands of words were spoken during an Oct. 15 Remembering-Honouring- Thanking Gathering staged by members of Kettle and Stoney Point communities, but three held special significance. “We found somebody”, Bran- dy George – the only fully-trained Aazhoodena residents and Dudley George's siblings Caroline (Cully) George and Pierre George with Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee at the First Nation archeologist in Can- unveiling of the Dudley George monument in the former Ipperwash Provincial Park. – Photo by Nicole Latulippe ada – told a hushed crowd seated Pointers 15 years ago. Supreme Sacrifice Sept. 6, 1995 Camp Ipperwash, built as an army whose working groups are exam- in a striped tent set up about 50 George said her exhaustive In Respect of the Ancestors.” training camp after its expropria- ining Ipperwash-related issues yards from where Dudley George two-year study – digging holes “This is an emotional time and tion by Canada in 1942 and not yet such as treaty rights, policing, was shot and killed on the night of every five metres – unearthed 11 a historic occasion,” Anishinabek transferred back to First Nation burial sites, and public education. Sept. 6, 1995. “We found remains archeological sites in the park in Nation Grand Council Chief Pat- control. Task force members, including in this park.” addition to the burial. Despite a rick Madahbee told the gathering. Minister Bentley drew ap- Union of Ontario Indians policy Brandy, 36, a Kettle and Stoney previous assessment that the park “Anishinaabe need to focus on plause when he acknowledged be- analyst Nicole Latulippe, fielded Point citizen, said the burial site had no archeological significance, Dudley’s spirit of resistance and ing on the ”soon-to-be-recognized a number of questions from Ket- dates to at least 1,000 years ago, George revealed that her project – resolve to guide us. traditional territory of the people tle and Stoney Point community or more than three centuries before funded by the province’s Ministry “I will be proud to tell my of Kettle and Stoney Point”, and members. Europeans arrived in the area. of Aboriginal Affairs – produced grandchildren that I was there the efforts of the late Sam George The following day was dedi- “This is the greatest achieve- artifacts dating back 8,000 years. when a memorial was dedicated to that led to the creation of the Ip- cated to community healing, in- ment in my life,” she told the 200 “The artifacts will come back a great warrior.” perwash Inquiry into his brother cluding a traditional condolence people gathered to commemorate to the community,” George said, Madahbee commended Ab- Dudley’s death. ceremony, with the assistance of the 15th anniversary of Dudley stressing that they are in her per- original Affairs Minister Chris Among the 200 guests in atten- facilitators Bob Antone, whose George’s death during an occupa- sonal care and being treated with Bentley for “trying to move the dance was Justice Sidney Linden, experience has included 11 years tion of what was then Ipperwash appropriate respect. yardsticks” on Ipperwash-related who served as commissioner for working with a healing program at Provincial Park by a group of un- George was introduced by Ket- issues, such as the drawn-out pro- the two-year inquiry that produced Munsey. armed protesters. tle and Stoney Point Chief Eliza- cess to transfer the former pro- 100 recommendations, including “There have been struggles “Pierre was with us,” Brandy beth Cloud, who wiped away tears vincial park to Kettle and Stoney ones calling for establishment of a across the country over loss of said, standing beside the man who as she told the gathering: “This Point reserve land. “Sometimes treaty commission in Ontario and land,” said Antone. “Have gov- drove his fatally-wounded brother shows that Dudley did not die in we need to get out of our canoe better police training for dealing ernments learned anything from to hospital the night he was shot vain. The oral history of our Elders and into a speedboat.” with First Nations people and is- them? by an Ontario Provincial Police is always true.” The Grand Council Chief sues. “Could we have done anything sniper. “We offered tobacco and Following the announcement, recognized members of Dudley An update on progress being differently? Not from our side – it said the words we needed to say.” guests left the tent, following flag George’s family, including sister made on responding to the recom- was a peaceful demonstration. It She said the discovery vali- and Eagle Staff carriers to the un- Caroline “Cully” George who, mendations was presented by First was the other side that used force. dates stories told by community veiling of a monument designed along with brother Pierre are Nations Task Force participants in “The resistance movement Elders that ancestors were buried by Pierre which read: “In Memory among the Stoney Pointers oc- the Ipperwash Inquiry Priorities is not over; we’re going to see it in the area, a key motive for the of Dudley George who made the cupying the barracks at nearby and Action Committee (IIPAC), again.” occupation of the park by Stoney

Ontario Attorney General and Kettle and Stony Point Chief Elizabeth Cloud, archeologist Brandy George and Pierre George announce to the Patricia George Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Healing and Reconciliation Gathering participants the finding of human remains at Ipperwash. The findings Bentley addressed the gathering. confirms the oral history of community Elders. – Photo by Nicole Latulippe – Photo by Greg Plain – Photo by Nicole Latulippe November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 7 Community Profile Aazhoodena - Stoney Point doka, whose people were pushed recognized as a First Nation, it was runs the access to the Army Camp off their Wisconsin lands by west- a community where in 1942, resi- gate detail and another community Stoney Pointers ern American expansion. Mani- dents were moved to Kettle Point member is working under a con- doka is a derivative of "Manitou", First Nation after their land was tract that maintains the park lands the Anishinaabemowin name for expropriated by Canada for Camp including snow removal and grass proud of history "spirit". Ipperwash. The Canadian Gov- maintenance. When he arrived in Canada in ernment unilaterally amalgamated There are several barracks/ By Greg Plain and Maurice Swit- meaning "from the south" – who 1836, Manidoka took on the sur- both communites into one Indian homes that are currently in use in zer settled across the new border in name "George" after the British Act First Nation - Kettle and Stony Camp Ipperwash and they are in Stoney Pointers are proud of Chippewa territory in a place they king, and his family was one of Point. need of many repairs. their important historic connec- called Aazhoodena, which is now four that settled in the Kettle and There are now 50 full-time Within the Ipperwash Park area tions. called Kettle and Stoney Point Stoney Point area that year. residents in Aazhoodena meaning there are approximately 30 Trail- Their allegiance to the British First Nation. Elder Norman Shaw- In his book "One Dead Indi- "next town over" – the traditional ers in use by members and visitors during the American Revolution- noo and his family are descendants an", Toronto Star journalist Peter name Stoney Pointers gave their to the Nation. In the future they are ary War and the War of 1812 re- of the families who pitched their Edwards writes that the British In- land. There are also seasonal resi- hopeful to get transitional housing sulted in the subsequent destruc- teepees at the mouth of Shawanoo dian Department treated the Chip- dents who live closer to the beach. units in place for members use. tion of many First Nation villages Creek at the southern end of Kettle pewas who had signed the 1827 The Aazhoodeena Territory The negotiations for the return and the forced relocation of their Point. Huron Tract treaty as one large spans 2604 Acres including the of Lands between Canada and occupants north to Canada. Stoney Pointer Dudley George, band, with a shared interest in four former Camp Ipperwash as well as Kettle and Stony Point First Na- Among the refugees were whose 1995 shooting death at Ip- reserves – Walpole island, Sarnia, the former Ipperwash Provincial tion is working on the settlement direct descendants of the great perwash triggered a major public Kettle Point, and Stoney Point. Park area, where Dudley George agreement and is set to have that Shawnee chief and War of 1812 inquiry, was a direct descendant of Tensions were inevitable be- was killed on Sept. 6, 1995. agreement in place by March 31, hero Tecumseh, the Oshawanoos – Potawatomi Chief George Mani- tween the different communities, Since Stoney Point is still a 2012. and in 1860 Walpole Island of- part of Kettle and Stony Point First These negotiations will include fi cially separated from the Band, Nation, there is no Chief or Coun- return of the land and a clear plan and in 1919 Indian Affairs created cil for the community. for clean up since there are possi- two Indian Act bands – Sarnia and There is a maintenance con- bly devices that haven't been deti- AIAI: the Kettle and Stony Point Band, tractor who holds a Department nated that are still in the old camp. with two reserve land bases. of Defence contract to maintain There will also be negotiations for AIAIRESPONSIBLE GAMBLING Although Stoney Point isn't the lands and security detail that a fi nancial compensation package. 4x8.75PROGRAM 2010

WINNING STRATEGY

All gambling has potential risks. If you are experiencing ﬁ nancial, family, emotional or physical health problems because of your gambling you should consider taking a break to fully understand its impact on your life and to help you gain control.

WAYS TO CONTROL GAMBLING:

Set a budget on your time and money. Spend only what you can afford to lose. Leave your bank and credit card at home. When your budget is gone and your time is up, walk away! Keep a diary of how much time you play and record your wins and losses—memory is selective in remembering the wins. View gambling as entertainment—not a way to make money. Play knowing that you will almost certainly lose. See the money lost as part of your entertainment budget. Understand the odds—the “house” always has the edge. Beach at Stoney Point, former Ipperwash Provincial Park. Make your gambling decisions based on an accurate understanding of your odds of winning. Expect to lose. You – Photos by Greg Plain cannot change the outcome, there are no winning strategies and you cannot inﬂ uence luck. The odds are stacked against you and always favour the house.

RECOGNIZE RISK FACTORS

Do not gamble when you are feeling vulnerable, depressed, bored, lonely, anxious or angry. Be careful not to use gambling as a way to escape problems or avoid dif- ﬁ cult feelings or situations. Mixing alcohol and gambling is very risky. Take frequent breaks from gambling. Walk outside to clear your head.

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ASSOCIATION OF IROQUOIS AND ALLIED INDIANS WWW.AIAI.ON.CA ASSOCIATION 1-888-230-3505 www.opgh.on.ca Responsible Gambling Community signs at the old army base entrance. Page 8 Anishinabek News November 2010

Anishinabek network offers ASETS tailored job-training By Polly Bobbiwash Resources Development Strat- • Bingwi Neyaashi Anishin- UOI OFFICES – Changes to a egy, which expired September 30, abek First Nation serving Bingwi federal program will better equip 2010. ASETS willl continue until Neyaashi Anishinabek FN citi- First Nations workers to enter the March 31, 2015. zens. Ontario job market. The Anishinabek/Union of On- • Fort William FN serving Fort “The best kind of training is tario Indians has been approved by William FN citizens, the kind that makes job seekers Canada as an Aboriginal Agree- • Gezhtoojig Employment Nipissing First Nation Employment and Training client James Unger from ready to hit the ground running ment Holder under this new strat- and Training serving Dokis FN, Nipissing First Nation, is a graduate of Correctional Officer Training in with a prospective employer,” egy and includes the Anishinabek Magnetawan FN, Wasauksing FN, Hamilton. He is currently employed at the North Bay Jail. said Anishinabek Nation Grand UOI Local Delivery Mechanism Henvey Inlet FN and Wahnapitae Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. Network and the Anishinabek UOI FN citizens, “First Nations citizens represent Child Care Centre Network. • Long Lake #58 FN serving the largest untapped labour pool in The UOI LDM network in- Long Lake #58 FN citizens, Program will certify Ontario.” cludes: • Mnidoo Mnising Employ- The Federal government an- • Anishinabek Employment ment and Training Services serv- nounced that the new Aboriginal and Training Services serving Red ing Zhiibaahaasing FN, Aundeck band administrators Skills and Employment Training Rock FN, Michipicoten FN, Pic Omni Kaning FN, Sheguiandah By Dwayne Nashkawa with this certification is committed Strategy (ASETS) will tailor train- Mobert FN, Ojibways of Pic River FN, Sheshegwaning FN and The number of opportunities to their community, their Coun- ing programs to match employer FN, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging An- Whitefish River FN citizens, and challenges facing First Nation cil, their staff and their profes- needs. This integrated approach ishinabek FN, Pays Plat FN, An- • Nipissing First Nation and aboriginal communities across sion. Areas in which they have to to Aboriginal labour market de- imbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinabek • Thessalon First Nation the country is increasing at what demonstrate skills and knowledge velopment links training to labour FN and Kiashke Zaaging Anishin- • M’Chigeeng First Nation many believe is an unsustainable (commonly called competencies) market demand and ensures that abek citizens, • Whitesand First Nation pace. include human resources Canada’s Aboriginal people can From treaty implemen- management, financial fully participate in economic op- tation to self-government management, planning, portunities. Under this strategy, agreements to land claim and leadership. Aboriginal Agreement Holders Featured hotels settlements to employ- But more importantly design and deliver employment ment and social issues, it’s there are competencies programs and services best suited increasingly difficult for that are unique to First Na- to the unique needs of their worker our administrative offices Dwayne tions. Social awareness, and employer clients. to keep up. A new initia- Nashkawa indigenous values and cul- ASETS focuses on three pri- tive is being developed to tural knowledge are critical orities: support the senior management in to planning and managing in a • Supporting demand-driven our communities to become better way that meets their community’s skills development, trained, have access to a network needs. That has to be the founda- • Fostering partnerships with of colleagues and finally become tion of being a strong Aboriginal the private and public sectors and recognized as the professionals Public Administrator. • Placing emphasis on account- that they are. This project is in the first of ability and results. The Aboriginal Financial Of- three phases. This year will be ASETS is designed to help ficers Association of Canada spent developing the competen- Aboriginal people prepare for, (AFOA), in partnership with the cies and ethical standards, with the find and keep high demand jobs National Centre for First Nations support of the CAPA Council, a now and in the long term through Governance (NCFNG), has re- group of Aboriginal public admin- job finding skills and training, cently embarked upon a new ini- istrators, community leaders and programs for youth, Aboriginal tiative to strengthen and support academics from across Canada, people with disabilities and access administrators and senior manag- who will provide feedback and to child care. ers who work in First Nations, In- guidance to the project. The sec- The ASETS is the successor uit and Metis communities across ond phase will focus on designing strategy to the Aboriginal Human Canada. 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Toronto Zoo and Ontario Science Centre, head inside for shopping at oping professional standards and Dwayne Nashkawa is a citizen Scarborough Town Centre and other local shopping centres or have competencies for aboriginal finan- of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation fun outside at Edwards Garden. For your convenience, we have two cial managers. The people with and the Project Manager for the desktop computers in the lobby with free high-speed Internet access these designations are agents of CAPA Program. He is the former % to plan your day or print directions to your destination. change within our communities. Band Administrator in Saugeen o So why the need for a certified First Nation and former Executive Financing Please request for Client Rate Code IPWMH when making a reser- band administrator or band man- Director of Nipissing First Nation. Available vation. Hotel Direct Reservations: 416-439-9666 or Central reserva- ager? Certification recognizes that He will be travelling across An- tions at 1-800-holiday (1-800-465-4329) senior managers know their jobs ishinabek territory and the rest of Contact us Now!! and do them in an ethical man- Canada over the coming months Remember, this rate is available to all citizens of the Anishinabek ner. It recognizes that a person and years developing this project. www.northernontariolenders.com Nation. November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 9 Olympic reporter Debwewin winner GARDEN RIVER FN – Laura nabek and First Nations partici- Robinson, an outspoken advocate pants in Games-related cultural for First Nation access to per- activities, and a number of stories formance-level sports facilities, and columns that questioned the is the seventh winner of the De- lack of even a single aboriginal bwewin Citation for excellence in member on the Canadian team. reporting on First Nations issues. Grand Council Chief Patrick Robinson was accredited to Madahbee presented the award report on the Vancouver Winter during the special fall assembly Olympic Games for the Anishi- of the Anishinabek Nation. Rob- nabek News, published by the inson had been invited to deliver Union of Ontario Indians for the a presentation on the cross-coun- 40 member communities of the try skiing and cycling programs Anishinabek Nation. She pro- she developed for the children Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee presented Laura Robinson with a Debwewin Citation at the Grand duced articles before, during, and of Cake Croker. Currently living Council Assembly held in Garden River First Nation on Nov. 9. after the Olympics about Anishi- in Southampton, Ontario, Robin- son was a national-calibre Nordic skier and competed internation- ally as a member of the Canadian

cyclingDieline team. "Debwewin(spot color) means 'truth' in our language," said Madahbee," and these awards celebrate First

Nation # Pantone and other journalists in our territory who do outstanding jobs of telling our stories – something mainstream media have not Pantone # Pantone historically done very well. We congratulate Laura Robinson on her contributions." Pantone # Pantone “I am overwhelmed, sitting here at the Garden River First Nation education and cultural

centre,” # Pantone said Robinson. Twenty years ago, nearly to the day, I was covering Alwyn Morris of Kah- nawakeK up in Norway House in Northern Manitoba. “Thank you so much to the

GrandY Council and all members. This is so wonderful!” Robinson's writing credits in-

cludeM the play Niigaanibotawaad: Front Runners. which has been made into a film about ten young First Nation residential school survivorsC who ran the Pan Ameri- can Games torch from Minnesota to Winnipeg in 1967, only to be told they were not allowed to bring it into the Pan Am Games stadium. Toronto Sun columnist Mark Bonokoski and freelance writer/ cartoonist Perry McLeod-Shabo- gesic of Nipissing First Nation were awarded Honourable Men- tion citations. McLeod-Shabogesic has been a frequent contributor to the An- ishinabek News, including coverage of this year's Anishinaabe- mowin Teg language conference, and his Baloney and Bannock car- toon panels are among the newspaper's most popular features. Mark Bonokoski's "Red Road" – a 15-part Sun Media spe- “I bet the house but lost my home.” cial report – probed the tragic human consequences behind Cana- da's collective failure to confront socio-economic challenges facing urban First Nations citizens. A gambling problem hurts. It doesn’t have to be that way. The Debwewin Citation top award was first presented in 2002 to Toronto Star journalist Peter knowtherisks.ca Edwards for his reporting on the events that led to the 1996 death of Anthony "Dudley" George in Ipperwash Provincial Parks. Page 10 Anishinabek News November 2010

The excavation of thousands of artifacts like this one will be taking place at two more sites in the Thunder Bay area. – Photo by Judy Currie Consultation protocol needed for future digs FORT WILLIAM FN – Anishinabek Nation leadership in Northern Superior Region say that there has been no consultation with First Na- tions in the excavation of thousands of 9,000 year-old artifacts being Cully meets Commissioner shipped to Lakehead University and have plans to develop a consulta- Justice Sidney Linden, who served as Commissioner for the Ipperwash Inquiry into the Sept. 6, 1995 death tion and accommodation protocol. of Dudley George, chats with Caroline "Cully" George at the Oct. 15 unveiling of a monument to her brother Regional Grand Chief Peter Collins says that while the current ar- near the site where he was shot and killed by an OPP officer at the entrance to Ipperwash Provincial Park. chaeological site excavation is nearing completion, additional related – Photo by Greg Plain sites have been identified and the time is now to set up the protocol. “We are proposing in-depth consultation and accommodation in any future endeavors,” said Chief Collins. “The Northern Superior Chiefs, with support from the Union of Ontario Indians, will create a regionally-based consultation protocol to include all traditional territories. This protocol will be presented to both federal and provincial government offices.” At the current archaeological site in Thunder Bay, First Nations in the Northern Superior Region should have been consulted and involved with any decision-making, planning and involved with the recovery of artifacts. Archaeologist for the site located one kilometre north of Thunder Bay, Dave Norris says that there will be more sites that will be discov- ered in Ontario, especially with the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Thunder Bay to the Manitoba border. Over 100 boxes of artifacts were taken from the McKenzie site to Lakehead University. “Any significant archaeological discovery within the traditional IIPAC makes presentation at gathering territories requires immediate and meaningful consultation by all par- ties involved,” said the Regional Chief. “While the Northern Superior Ipperwash Inquiry Priorities and Action Committee (IIPAC) made a presentation to the Oct. 15 gathering Chiefs recognize the impact that finds may have on development in regarding the status of the recommendations that came out of the Ipperwash Inquiry Report. From left: Terry the area, it is important to know that the artifacts are tied to our history Wilson, Forestry Coordinator – Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Nicole Latulippe, Intergovernmental Affairs Project and people. Government has a responsibility of consultation.” Coordinator – Union of Ontario Indians, Victoria Hill, Policy and Government Relations Advisor – Association The Ipperwash Inquiry Report was released in May 2007. The of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Diane Maracle-Nadjiwon, Independent First Nations Coordinator and Sherry Union of Ontario Indians advocated since that time for the federal Antone, Ipperwash Policy Analyst – Chiefs in Ontario. and provincial governments to partner with Ontario First Nations – Photo by Maurice Switzer to implement the Report’s recommendations – including a requirement that the provincial government should promote respect and understanding of the duty to consult and accommodate within relevant Treaty Researchers discuss claim topics provincial agencies and Ontario municipalities. Through this effort, By Kevin Restoule chives Canada, the Indian Lands Registry System a joint implementation process with Ontario was formalized in Sep- THUNDER BAY – Claims researchers from across and Natural Resources Canada as well as the com- tember 2008. Canada gathered in Thunder Bay at the 18th Annual munities of Fort William and Long Plain First Na- National Claims Research Workshop in September. tion. The goal of the Union of Ontario Indians in its work to imple- The event was aimed at claims researchers and those The highlight of the workshop was an informa- ment the Ipperwash Inquiry Report recommendations is to help build working within the Indian and Northern Affairs Spe- tive presentation about the Federal Government’s healthy relationships between Anishinabek First Nations, government cific Claims System. Proxy Model, a process by which valuations for and police services. Researchers had an opportunity to have discus- land claims are arrived at and is often proposed dur- For more information, please contact Nicole Latulippe, Project sion on various claim topics on the national stage. ing the negotiations stage. The presenters included Coordinator, at [email protected], or at (705) 472-9127, Presentations were given by Library and Ar- UOI's Treaty Research lawyer Eliza Montour. ext. 2253 STAFF mission Allan Dokis Kerry Assiniwe Alicia McLeod Nicole Latulippe Director Relations Coordinator Treaty Research Coordinator Project Coordinator The Union of Ontario Indians [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Intergovernmental Affairs Ext. 2251 Ext. 2320 Ext. 2264 Ext. 2253 department is committed to the protection of aboriginal and treaty Mike Sawyer Theresa Stevens Kevin Restoule rights, ensuring access to land Treaty Research Clerk Administrative Assistant Policy Analyst and resources, and supporting [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the political goals, values and Ext. 2237 Ext. 2327 Ext.2304 aspirations of the Anishinabek Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca Nation. November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 11

Taking a look at biodiversity By Sarah Louis Did you know that 2010 is the international year of Biodiversity? This means people from all over invasive species that enters an ecosystem is aggres- the world are working towards the protection, pres- sive in dominating the competition for light, water ervation and longevity of Mother Earth’s natural and food; leaving the original habitants of the area abundance and genetic diversity. This year provides The greatest evaporative losses occur in the late fall and winter when unable to compete. Other threats include but are not an opportunity for us to speak and teach one another cold, dry air passes over warmer moist lakes. limited to factors such as genetic pollution, overex- about the vital role biodiversity plays in the world’s ploitation and climate change. ecosystems and just how important it is to all of us. Steps are being taken all over the world, in hopes A look at the rise and Biodiversity is a term used to describe the genet- of reducing the loss of our global biodiversity. Peo- ic variations of life forms in a given ecosystem. It is ple are becoming more engaged and stewardship is important because biodiversity is also a measure of being promoted and taken up on many levels These fall of lake water how healthy an ecosystem is, with the general rule efforts are improving people’s understanding of the By Rhonda Gagnon of thumb being that the more biodiversity an ecosys- issues, threats and solutions. (Part one of a series) tem displays, the healthier it is. Many initiatives have been implemented in re- Many people wonder why lake levels change so drastically from It’s these ecosystems built on biodiversity that cent years in the promotion of healthy, diverse eco- year to year. support essential living resources, including wild- systems. The Biodiversity Education and Awareness Precipitation and evaporation are the most obvious and most sig- life, fisheries and forests…resources we need to Network (2005), Youth symposium on Biodiversity nificant factors in changing lake levels. The pattern of mild winters, survive! By ensuring the continued richness and (2009), as well as a document produced by the nat- with less precipitation and reduced ice cover results in a dramatic low- diversity of organisms within the systems, it helps ural spaces leadership alliance called “Getting the ering of lake levels. provide for basic human needs such as food, water, future right” which promotes a vision of healthy This year we have seen a dry cold winter, with low rates of pre- oxygen, shelter, and medicine to name a few. ecosystems sustaining healthy people and healthy cipitation in the winter and spring. This has led to low run-off rates There are many threats facing the richness of our economies. that recharge our natural rivers and streams that feed lakes in the An- ecosystems, such as the loss of habitat through hu- We need to continue information-sharing, and ishinabek Territory such as Lake Nipissing. This results in low lake man activities such as industry, agriculture and other while there has been some movement, there needs levels. urban land uses. As population grows, this becomes to be more of a push in realizing the potential An- Strong winds blowing for extended periods of time (several hours an ever-increasing threat, resulting in organisms be- ishinabek traditional knowledge can play in good or more) from one direction can produce wind set-up or seiche, which ing displaced, dying off or being wiped out com- science and biodiversity conservation. With a com- is the tilting of the lake's surface. This makes the lake level drop by a pletely. While development of lands probably poses prehensive knowledge that addresses all aspects, we corresponding amount at the opposite end. the largest threat, natural threats such as invasive can continue to enjoy and benefit from all of Mother Isostatic Rebound is another natural process that still occurs to- species should also be considered. In most cases the Earth’s life forms. day. It is the rebounding of the earth’s crust. Some suggest that Lake Nipissing is rebounding at a rate of 4mm per year. Climate change is another natural influence on lake levels. This fall we have seen El Nino switch to La Nina. We have already seen a Species higher than normal temperatures and precipitation patterns from Sep- tember. This is supposed to stay until November. Some scientists at risk believe that this year will be a cool and a dry winter for Northern What is Species at Risk? Ontario. Wildlife species that are con- Rhonda Gagnon is a water policy analyst for the Union of Ontario sidered threatened or in danger of Indians. becoming extinct. Rainbow Mussel (Villosa iris) Status: Threatened provin- Ngwaagan is also known as the Rainbow Mussel (Villosa iris) cially and nationally Characteristics: Small fresh- dated sediment from urban and ornamentation. water mussel that is compresses agriculture sources have degrad- Risk Categories: and elliptical in shape, and it ed the mussel’s habitat. Many Data Deficient – there is not grows to approx. 5 cm long. studies have found that the mus- enough scientific information to Colour: Shell is yellowish, sels are sensitive to copper and support the status designation yellowish-green or brown with ammonia. Not at Risk – the species has been many dark green rays. The in- Protection: Listed under the evaluated and was found to be not ner surface of the shell is silvery Ontario's Endangered Species Act at risk white and iridescent. . 2007 since June 30th, 2008. Col- Special Concern – species whose Habitat: Prefers small to me- lection and harvesting of the mus- characteristics make it particular- dium size rivers, but can also be sel species is controlled through ly sensitive to human activities or Sturgeon success found in inland lakes. the Ontario Fisheries Regula- natural events Range: Widely-distributed tions, and is also provided habitat Threatened – species likely to Andrew Ecclestone who has been studying the Pic River Lake Sturgeon protection under the Fisheries Act become endangered if factors are populations with the support of the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries in North America. In Ontario is has been found in Lakes Huron, as well as the Ontario’s Planning not reversed Resource Centre for the past two years, delivered a presentation in August Act, which addresses develop- Endangered – species facing im- at the World Sturgeon Conservation Society gathering in Bozeman, Ontario, and Erie. They are also found in Ausable, Bayfield, De- ment in riparian areas. minent extirpation or extinction Montana . Traditional Uses – First Na- Extirpated – species no longer ex- Delegates, especially from Ontario and other Great Lakes States, were troit, Grand, Maitland, Moira, Ni- tion peoples used clams for vari- isting in the wild in Canada, but excited to hear about the progress and success of the Pic River Lake agara, Salmon, Saugeen, Syden- ous purposes such as food, tools, occurring elsewhere Sturgeon Project. ham, Thames, Trent Rivers, as jewelry and buttons. They were Extinct – species that no lon- Lake Sturgeon is considered a threatened species and is included in well as St. Clair river delta. also used in the makings of some ger exist. Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. Threats: Heavy of contamin- Wampum belts and for decorative – Maureen Peltier STAFF mission Jason Laronde Barb Naveau Sarah Louis Carl Braun The mission of the Lands and Director Forestry Assistant Water Resources Assistant Mines Policy Analyst Rhonda Gagnon Resources department is to foster [email protected] Nadine Roach [email protected] [email protected] Arnya Assance [email protected] Forestry Coordinator Water Resources Policy Analyst AORMC Coordinator a better quality of life by ensuring Ext. 2263 Ext. 2255 Ext. 2245 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 807-623-8887 access to natural resources in Ext. 2234 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2340 support of the goals, principles and Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca values of the Anishinabek Nation. Page 12 Anishinabek News November 2010 Wenji-Bimaadziying/ Our Environment Teens go green By Sarah Blackwell One of the foremost reasons that many parents seek to live a green lifestyle is because they are mindful of the fact that the earth is an inheritance left to the children. Our youth are closer to that inheritance than anyone so it is important that they Sarah Blackwell too show a concern for the environment and step up to protect the Earth. This might be not be an easy task in today’s fast-paced world where teens are wired up, plugged in, and in sync with all the latest and greatest that the marketplace has to offer. The values of mainstream society around them might conflict with the green values you hope to cultivate in their minds and hearts. Here is a list of ways that teens can get their green on and as their parents you can support and encourage a “greener lifestyle”. 1. Pack a waste free school lunch with the Laptop Lunchbox system and carrying bag; 2. Use eco-friendly school supplies such as paper made from re- cycled post consumer waste and stainless steel scissors; 3. Instead of burning CDs use an iPod or another MP3 player and charge it with a solar powered charger. Listen to your tunes via iPod, with a sound dock, on your computer, or with an iPod attachment for car stereos; Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo with Mike Holmes of Holmes Group. 4. Consider where your money to purchase songs or CDs will go. – Photo courtesy of the AFN Does the artist or group support environmental causes? Are they eco -friendly?; 5. When done surfing the internet or chatting with friends online Holmes on First Nations homes make sure to turn the computer off and don’t forget to turn off the OTTAWA – The deadline for your community ment of a First Nation Centre of Excellence on lights behind you as well; to be selected for the Assembly of First Nations/ green and sustainable community design that will 6. Help clean up your school by starting a recycling program and Holmes Group pilot project is fast approaching. be under the leadership of the AFN. All aspects a weekly day for volunteer trash pick-up to keep the school grounds AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo and Mike of the centre will support the development of a beautiful. Plan something special for Earth Day and get your class- Holmes of the Holmes Group announced the se- First Nation Community Planning Tool that can mates involved; lection criteria and application process for their be used by all First Nations. 7. Ask the school administrators to allow a showing of the climate joint pilot project that will see a First Nation in First Nations community members will be in- crisis documentary An Inconvenient Truth; Ontario selected to design, plan and implement volved in this work to build skills and capacity 8. Shop at second-hand stores and pick up some cool vintage building activities that are based on green and through training and professional development. clothing; sustainable practices. Application deadline will be no later than 9. Eat one meatless lunch at school a week. Reducing meat con- The new partnership between the AFN, the 6:00pm EST on Friday November 26, 2010. sumption is good for the planet and your health; Holmes Group and the selected First Nation will The announcement of the selected First Na- 10. Take your friends to see and environmental movies or docu- look to the retrofit of existing substandard hous- tion for the joint Assembly of First Nations and mentaries like The 11th Hour or King Corn. Write a review of the ing, build new homes to higher standards of du- Holmes Group project will be made at the Special movies for your school paper; rability and energy efficiency, enhance sustain- Chiefs Assembly being held in Ottawa on Decem- able community planning and design, and utilize ber 14-16, 2010. green technologies and renewable energy sources All applications inquiries should be sent to the to improve conditions in First Nations communi- attention of: Everyday 'dirty dozen' ties. Dewey Smith, Senior Policy Advisor The pilot project will help to create a series Housing and Infrastructure Secretariat of tools, models, best practices and processes that Assembly of First Nations toxic ingredients will be available to all First Nations in their efforts 473 Albert Street, Suite 810 The David Suzuki Foundation to achieve green and sustainable communities. Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5B4 is taking aim at a “dirty dozen” This work will be incorporated into the establish- [email protected] chemicals that are found in 80 per cent of the most common cosmetic 6 – Paraben, methylparaben, bu- hydrocarbons, which may cause products and urged better label- tylparaben and propylparaben. cancer. So what's the ling laws to help consumers avoid Used in a variety of cosmetics as them. preservatives. Suspected endo- 10 – Siloxanes: cyclotetrasiloxane, In a report on a chemical sur- alternative? crine disrupters and may interfere cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasi- The Less Toxic Guide – vey, the foundation said it got with male reproductive functions. loxane and cyclopethicone. Used http://lesstoxicguide.ca pro- 6,200 volunteers to check the in- in a variety of cosmetics to soften, vides information about poten- gredients listed on 12,550 every- 7 – Parfum. Any mixture of fra- smooth and moisten. Suspected tial health risks of commonly day cosmetic products, including and foaming moisturizers and grance ingredients used in a vari- endocrine disrupter and reproduc- used products. shampoo, toothpaste, lipstick and shampoos. May cause cancer. ety of cosmetics. Some fragrance tive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). The guide is helpful in skin cleanser. ingredients can trigger allergies identifying less toxic alterna- The dirty dozen: 4 – Dibuytl phthalate. Used as a and asthma. Some linked to cancer 11 – Sodium laureth sulphate. tives for personal care, house- 1 – BHA and BHT. Used in mois- plasticizer in some nail-care prod- and neurotoxicity. Used in some foaming cosmetics, hold cleaning, baby care, and turizers as preservatives, the sus- ucts. Suspected endocrine disrupt- such as shampoos, cleansers and household pest control. pected endocrine disruptors may er and reproductive toxicant. 8 – PEG Compounds such as PEG- bubble bath. Can be contaminat- This site provides informa- cause cancer. 60. Used in some cosmetic cream ed with 1,4-dioxane, which may 5 – Formaldehyde releasing pre- tion to help you evaluate prod- bases. Can be contaminated with cause cancer. ucts not in this Guide in order 2 – Coal-tar dyes such as p-phe- servatives such as DMDM hy- 1,4-dioxane, which may cause to choose the safest ones for nylenediamine and colours listed dantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imi- cancer. 12 – Triclosan. Used in some anti- your needs. as CI followed by five digits. Used dazolidinyl urea, methenamine, bacterial cosmetics, such as tooth- Developed by the Health in some hair dyes, may be contam- quarternium-15 and sodium hy- 9 – Petrolatum. Used in some hair pastes, cleansers and deodorants. Association of Nova Scotia, inated with heavy metals toxic to droxymethylglycinate. Used in products for shine and as a mois- Suspected endocrine disrupter and has downloadable information the brain. a variety of cosmetics. Small ture barrier in some lip balms, lip may contribute to antibiotic resis- amounts of formaldehyde, which for personal use and is a good sticks and moisturizers. A petro- tance in bacteria. source of Canadian informa- 3 – DEA, cocamide DEA and laur- causes cancer. leum product that can be contami- tion. amide DEA. Used in some creamy nated with polycyclic aromatic November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 13 Dohm-Nuk/Let's PlaY Rabbit & Bear Paws

Chad Solomon enlivens his workshops by using puppets of his graphic novel characters Rabbit and Bear Paws. 'True Hearts' nominee for Silver Birch Award TORONTO – Adventures of Rab- What Rabbit loves to do the most bit and Bear Paws Vol.3: True is play pranks with his brother Hearts has been nominated for one Bear Paws on family and friends. of Canada’s top children’s book Rabbit is the best at playing pranks awards, Festival of Trees – the Sil- on others – until he meets his equal ver Birch Award in a young girl called Strawberry. The Silver Birch Award is giv- Is this a new kind of love? en by Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 students Adventures of Rabbit and Bear in three spectacular ceremonies Paws is a fresh and funny graphic held annually in May before 4,500 novel series for the young and the of their peers. The children choose young at heart. The series is based the winners by casting ballots on on the Seven Grandfathers of Re- the province-wide Voting Day in spect, Bravery, Love, Honesty, April. All Canadians are invited to Humility, Wisdom and Truth, and Finding similarities among friends participate via their local public or is rapidly gaining enthusiastic fans By Allen Toulouse students learned the traditional CO, which provided much of the school library. More than 250,000 for its vibrant and entertaining im- SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK ritual of the Maori Haka from financing for the exchange which readers across Canada participate ages of customary traditions and – In November 2009, a delega- teacher Kiharoa. This ritual was brought us insight to how our each year. oral history. Adventures of Rabbit tion of Sagamok youth set out made famous by New Zealand’s New Zealand guests live. Adventures of Rabbit and Bear and Bear Paws Vol.3: True Hearts for the New Zealand province of professional Football team the The Maori lack reservations, Paws Vol.3: True Hearts explores was published with the assistance Tauranga where they resided with All-Blacks. The haka is the tradi- blood quantum, or equivalent the meaning of Love. Is love de- of the Ontario Arts Council of the host Indigenous people, the tional dance of the Maori people, to “Indian Status” in their home fined as the feelings you have for Canada. Maori. and is key part of their welcoming country. 65% of Maori can speak your parents, family, friends and all For comical adventures, visit Eight months later, it was ceremony, although it is used for a their language to some degree of beings? Or is it something more? @ www.rabbitandbearpaws.com Sagamok’s turn to play the part variety of other purposes as well. fluency. Yet they lack the lands of host. Eight Maori delegates of The haka Kiharoa taught was that would permit them to live in Tauranga, New Zealand arrived “Ka Mate”, composed by a Maori accordance to their culture and on July 26 2010 and stayed for war leader and is the most fa- traditions. two weeks. mous, celebrating the triumph of The issue of Maori identity Youth mentorship and repre- life over death, which Sagamok’s was never one of blood or lineage sentatives from Miigwaansag pro- youth performed admirably. Our but of language and culture, some- grams paid frequent visits to Fort Maori guests visited the Wikwe- thing I reflect on every day since Lachoche where our guests stayed mikong pow-wow. and performed my return from New Zealand. to facilitate the cultural exchange. haka While continents apart we It was an honour to be witness to Exchange participants also endured government endorsed the discussions of Maori and An- completed a large mural that was assimilation through residential ishnawbek Elders. Topics ranged started in New Zealand. Maori schools, and discriminatory laws from hunting, culture, politics and student Miria Haora made the targeting Indigenous culture and treaties. finishing touches to the mural, language. Sagamok’s youth mentorship which will be donated to UNES-

Eagle Staff carriers Sam Hearns, an elder from Alderville First Nation, added a small Eagle Feather to Bronson George’s Junior Eagle Staff for grand Entry into this summer’s Kettle and Stony Point Pow-wow. The Head Veteran was asked to return next year, so Bronson, 4, will have another opportunity to learn the ropes from an experienced teacher. Anishnawbek-Maori Mural, in its unfinished state in New Zealand. –Photo by Patricia Hearns Page 14 Anishinabek News November 2010

ASK HOLLY BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN [email protected] My child-care rant Recently a customer was treated to my everyday rant regarding the state of child care in Ontario and she suggested that I share my concerns with all the other parents who are trying to work their way through the perils of the child-care world. I am not in an unusual situation. I work part-time shift work while my husband works full-time. Lucky for us, I am able to work around my husband’s hours so my children only need to be in care occasionally. And that is the problem. I can not find anyone who wants children occasionally. Instead I am faced with placing my children in care less than three days a week for no less than six hours a day. The fees range from $20-$35 an hour per child. Although there is some help through subsidy I would still have to pay full cost for those days that I am not working. In order to hold the spots I still have to pay for the day whether the children attend. That means on average I would pay $120-$210 a week for care since I make about $160 a week before taxes I would be dedicating my paycheque plus some to daycare. So why would I work? The next problem I face is finding someone to watch my children. Although spaces are limited that is not the problem. The problem is finding a place that is safe, clean and well supervised. Centres usually provide clean and safe places with good supervision and that is why they are full with long waiting lists. Licensed homecare meet the requirements but again are full. Private home child care is a shot in the dark whether they meet your standards of care. Price and space seem to be the common problems faced by other parents I have spoken to. The solution seems to be universal child care John Fox leads protest against the Children's Aid Society held last June in Toronto. policies and funding. The current system does not help create spaces – Photo by Christine McFarlane or alleviate the strain on the family budget. European countries provide paid parental leave, public child care and pre-school programs , although there are variations in time limits and age limits. There are Scooped kids form legal class national regulations that ensure a high quality and consistent level of By Maurice Switzer vivors everywhere,” said Fox. “We are now asking care for children in public child care or pre-school. Why does Canada TORONTO – An Ontario court ruling means that survivors to register with this class action.” not have the same national programs? a class action suit by aboriginal children placed in Toronto lawyer Jeffrey Wilson said Canada will The average income for lone-parent families ranged from $41,300- foster care would be the first time a case based on likely appeal the lower court decision, but that plans $54,200 in 2008 and for two parent families with one to two earners loss of culture as a wrongful act will be litigated in are going ahead to establish a website and Facebook ranged from $61,200-$84,800 (Statistics Canada, 2010). Through my western legal history. page to inform possible plaintiffs. own research daycare costs range from $25 a day for part-time care Activist John Fox, from Wikwemikong and cur- Fox said the case will benefit all First Nations and $35 a day for full-time, which works out to approximately $3900 rently living in Ajax, is one of an estimated 16,000 future generations. - $9100 per child per year spent on child care. Spending anywhere victims of the so-called Sixties Scoop in Ontario “My next goal is to have CAS off all reserves from 5 to 25% of our income on child care does not seem reason- that saw the Children’s Aid Society place aborigi- and we run our own child welfare authorities in our able. nal children up for adoption or in foster homes with communities; this includes the urban areas.” So there is my rant. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones non-aboriginal families. Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Council who find a wonderful child-care situation that supports your family On Oct. 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Chief Glen Hare says that he's supportive of this and doesn’t break the bank. If you are in the same situation as me, certified a class action against the Attorney General class action suit. good luck! of Canada for the impact of the practice that made "It's unfortunate that we're having to go down aboriginal children Crown wards between Dec. 1, this road," said Hare. "Hopefully we can take care Holly Brodhagen is a citizen of Dokis First Nation and holds a Mas- 1965 and Dec. 31, 1984. of our own and come out in big numbers." ter's degree in Social Work. “This is a major victory for aboriginal CAS sur- Wiky grandmother becomes an urban activist By Christine McFarlane “I lost a 13-year-old niece six of them. Two of them were her case,” she says, even though TORONTO – First Nations com- –Mona Redbird,” says Beaudry, adopted out and though the oth- the reasons behind her death are “ munities across Canada have been fighting back tears. “ I also knew ers know where their family is and pretty clear cut.” carrying the burden of sadness four of the women who are on the what reserve they come from, my Beaudry spends most of her about their missing and murdered missing/murdered Native wom- family has been devastated and time staying at home being a sisters for too long and according en’s list.” has become fragmented.” grandmother and helping her to Marjorie Beaudry, a social ac- Four generations of her fam- Beaudry’s niece was placed daughter out with her children, but tivist from Wikwemikong, “It is ily have been directly affected by in foster care in Ottawa and told social activism is in her blood. time for the government to step government policy and legisla- that she would be adopted out. She She says rallies such as those up and take accountability for the tion. bolted, and while she was on the for the Sisters in Spirit and victims lives that have been lost and sto- “I am a survivor of the Chil- run she was murdered. of the Sixties Scoop are important len.” dren’s Aid Society, my father and “My niece would have never to create public awareness. For Beaudry, a recent gradu- my grandmother are survivors of died if she had just been allowed She would like to see govern- ate of Native Studies at Lauren- the Residential School system and to go back home to her mother,” ment working with First Nations tian University, taking part in the my grandkids are affected also. says Beaudry. “She wanted her people to get justice. Sisters in Spirit vigil and Walk for My sister was an alcoholic, a clas- mother. “Too many women’s lives Justice in Toronto is something sic symptom of cultural genocide, “Memories never go away,’ have been taken, there is too much she feels very passionate about. It and instead of being offered help, she says of her niece’s unsolved racism, especially in police per- is also personal. her children were taken away, all murder. “No lawyer will touch sonnel. Marjorie Beaudry November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 15

Award-winning journalist coping with mood swings By Marci Becking awhile, because I only go when ALBAN – Jennifer Ashawasegai they are conducted by my mother. is putting a face to mental illness I find it hard to establish a rapport – specifically, bi-polar disorder. with people to be able to attend a She was part of Mental Illness new lodge. I was put on different Awareness Week – a national pub- kinds of medications - but I didn't lic education campaign designed like them. I chose to get off the to raise awareness of the level of meds and learn to cope and live mental illness in Canada. Jennifer Ashawasegai with bipolar disorder - because Jennifer is a citizen of Henvey I didn't. after all, I had been doing it all Inlet First Nation. She is a jour- “I didn't tell anyone about it. along - only now, I had a name for nalist who has written stories for I just dealt with it alone. It's what what was wrong with me. North American Indigenous news- probably also led me to decide to “When I need to, I see a coun- papers, including the Anishinabek want to have a baby while I was sellor. When I need to, I put down News and is currently producing still a teen. I was depressed quite sema. When I need to, I smudge a national radio program - Bam- often, and along with that, I also with sage. oseda - reporting on Aboriginal experienced extreme bouts of Creative outlets like writing, news, culture and entertainment loneliness. I thought it would be photography and art, and par- for Rogers Radio. a good idea if I had a baby so I ticipation in cultural ceremonies, In 2008 Jennifer was the re- would have someone to look af- help her manage her illness. She is Raising the Spirit steering committee members, Elder Joe Laford from cipient of the Debwewin Citation, ter and I wouldn't ever feel lonely also a proud member of women's Sheshegwaning First Nation (who also helped design the logo) and presented by the Union of Ontario again. I had my son when I was hand-drum group Min We We. Chair Dan Manitowabi from Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve, cut the Indians for excellence in aborigi- 15, and have never regretted that Jennifer chose to be a part of cake at the official opening attended by over 50 people. nal-issues journalism. because he has really been my the Faces campaign after being Living with bi-polar disorder saviour. Both of my children are nominated by Brian Nootchtai, since the age of 12, Jennifer expe- my blessings and have kept me her predecessor in the MIAW Mental wellness centre rienced alternating periods of de- grounded. They're grown now, campaign. pression and extreme happiness. my son is 20 and my daughter is “I feel it's important to help opens Sudbury office “I had the worst summer - and 18 - so now, I have a dog.” eliminate stigma about mental ill- was incredibly depressed. I just Jennifer sought professional ness. In the past, because of stigma By Perry McLeod-Shabogesic clinical supervision, coaching stayed that way until fall when help and combines medical treat- around mental illnesses, I would SUDBURY – The grand open- and mentoring. I probably experienced a hypo- ment with traditional First Na- only tell a select few about my bi- ing for the first-ever Anishin- “We are really pleased to manic episode. I knew there was tions healing methods that focus polar disorder, and now I'm telling abek mental wellness specialized see the team in place after such something different about me be- on body, mind and spirit. everyone. I am very honoured to consultative team took place in a long period of development”, cause I just wasn't the same as my “I didn't try anything very spe- have been included in this year's September. Anishinabek Mental says Danny Manitowabi, chair of friends. My friends were active - cific - just attend sweat lodge cer- campaign to help spread the mes- Health and Addiction workers the steering committee that has and had a fairly steady mood, and emonies when I can. But, it's been sage that recovery is possible!” and advocates were pleased to overseen the project since its in- learn that the Raising augural meeting in April the Spirit Mental Well- of 2009. ness Team officially The overall goal of Walk, run for FASD in Aamjiwnaang opened its doors in Sud- this initiative is to en- By Chochi Knott The event Union of Ontario Indians FASD bury at 888 Regent St., hance capacity at the AAMJIWNAANG – The Union saw a great program. A big thank you to staff Suite #308, P3E 6C6. community level to ad- of Ontario Indians Fetal Alco- turnout from who took the time in planning and The Mental Wellness Team is dress needs associated with ad- hol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) all age groups. organizing the event. comprised of professionals from dictions, mental health and con- Programt partnered with Aamji- It was great FASD continues to be an on- social work, psychology, tradi- current disorders in ways that wnaang First Nation on Sept. 9 to to see all the Charles Rogers going issue and we need to con- tional knowledge and healing, reflect the culture, attitudes and host International FASDay. health staff and tinue the education and awareness concurrent disorders and psychi- philosophies of the participating Healthy Babies Healthy Chil- a councillor participate. for our people. atry. This team collaborates with First Nation communities. dren (HBHC) worker, Joanne Cul- Individuals were recognized The Union of Ontario Indians community mental health and ad- The Project is a partnership ley rang the bell for a minute in for their efforts: Gail Nahmabin, FASD Program offers a variety of dictions workers to work towards initiative involving the following recognition for all the individuals who collected the most donations workshops and takes pride in con- the following goals: 10 First Nations Dokis, Nipiss- and their families who live with a and Tony Rogers for running the tinuing our tradition and culture Improving access to needed ing, Atikameksheng Anishnaw- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. full 9km. through our teachings. specialized services where gaps bek, Whitefish River First Na- Aamjiwnaang citizens demon- Charles Rogers, councillor for Contact the Union’s FASD exist, enhanced knowledge, skills tion, Aundeck Omni Kaning, strated their support by providing Aamjiwnaang (and oldest par- Program with any comments, and capacities of community Sheguiandah, Wikwemikong, education and awareness by participant to complete the 5km) was questions or bookings. Toll-free workers, providing support via M’Chigeeng, Sheshegwaning ticipating in a 3km, 5km or 9km the lucky winner of the Nintendo 1-877-702-5200 www.anishin- a team approach of consultation, and Sagamok Anishnawbek. walk, run, bike, or rollerblade. Wii which was donated by the abek.ca STAFF Union of Ontario Indians - Curve Lake Office, Ph: 705-657-9383 Fort William Office – Ph: 807-623-8887 Munsee Delaware Office – Ph: 519-289-0777 Autumn Watson Mindy Taylor Chochi Knott Monty McGahey Health Programs Student Access Aboriginal Health Initiative Officer FASD Regional Worker Health Program Access - Retention Officer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Janine McCue Crystal Cumming Lynda Banning Claudette Cartier AHWS Community Support Worker Healthy Babies, Healthy Children FASD Regional Worker - Thunder Bay Nursing Program Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. 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Jamie Restoule Lisa Palangio Jody Cotter Laura Liberty Patricia Campeau Director Policy Analyst HIV/AIDS Coordinator FASD Regional Worker Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2242 Tony Jocko Ext. 2306 Laurie C. McLeod Ext. 2231 Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic Ext. 2319 Karen Linklater Ext. 2310 Policy Analystr AHWS Policy Analyst FASD Coordinator Administrative Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2313 Ext. 2314 Ext. 2296 Ext. 2239 Page 16 Anishinabek News November 2010 Page 16 Anishinabek News November 2010 November 2010 Anishinabek News Carol Hughes, MP/DéputéePage 17 Mike Brown, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing Algoma-Manitoulin Pane mkwenmadaanig zhimaagnishag (our sacriﬁ ce)

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CM YK Page 18 Anishinabek News November 2010 Restoration of Jurisdiction What your Leadership has to say about E-Dbendaagzijig

“We shouldn’t be afraid of the numbers and the hard- ships that might come with the increase of our people. Our people are very resourceful and resilient. What we should be afraid of is losing our lineage.”

– Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee Southeast and Southwest Region constitution committee members gather at the Jan. 2010 Constitution Ratification Workshop in Rama. “As Anishinabek people, we know that we have to adopt a one-parent rule in order to keep our nation strong, not only for our culture, but also for our identity and lan- Who will be the first to ratify? guage and all that encompasses being a Nation.” By Sharon Wabegijig just as we declared our sovereign- and consent. Special Projects Coordinator ty in the 1980 Declaration of the Appointed delegates from Since 2004, the ROJ team has Anishinabek Nation. A constitu- each member First Nation will – Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, Chief’s Commissioner on been actively promoting and of- tion is the supreme law of a Na- come together to ratify our na- Citizenship fering assistance to Anishinabek tion and everything it does flows tional constitution at the Consti- First Nations to develop their re- from this supreme law. This is not tutional Convention II scheduled “E-Dbendaagzijig is more than just a process; it’s a life- spective constitutions through the new. for March 1, 2 and 3, 2011. The line to our Anishinabek Nation. The statistics of our future Constitution Development Proj- The powers that we hold as Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin is are alarming and we cannot wait any longer for this pro- ect. First Nations are at differ- individual First Nations are del- being widely distributed, is being cess to take hold of our communities. The time is now.” ent stages of development and to egated to the national level – our translated into Anishinaabemow- date, not one of our member Na- Grand Council as we know it today in and is available for viewing on tions has ratified its constitution. – where our national leadership the website. Subject to its ratifi- – Chief Isadore Day, Serpent River Who will be the first? has been given the responsibility cation, a proclamation ceremony While the constitutions are to develop a national constitu- will be conducted at the Grand “When you look at the information that has been pre- a requirement for each First Na- tion. The final draft of the Anishi- Council Assembly scheduled for sented, it makes me want to put so much more effort into tion to have in place as a result naabe Chi-Naaknigewin has been June 2011. getting each of our First Nations to become part of our E- of the negotiations with the fed- through many review processes Through the Community En- eral government over governance whereby the citizens have been gagement Strategy, community Dbendaagzijig Naaknigewin. and education, should they not be involved in its development. facilitators will be trained to pres- “I want to see my great-great grandchildren be able to a mandatory requirement of the A constitutional convention ent the Anishinaabe Chi-Naakni- carry on their culture, history and language with pride.” Nation itself regardless of these was held last year to incorporate gewin in their respective commu- negotiations? A constitution sim- the views of the people as best nities over the coming months, in – Bonnie Bressette, Anishinabek Nation Women’s Coun- ply codifies one’s identity, values, as possible, and as we continue order to inform First Nation citi- governance structure and other to develop it, we may amend our zens on the content of the consti- cil, Kettle & Stony Point elements that make up our great constitution as we see fit. The tution. Nations. Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigwein For further information, please “Citizenship is a critical issue facing our First Nations. There is much to be gained in was adopted by the Grand Coun- contact Sharon Wabegijig, Special When you look four generations down, at the impact that stating one’s sovereignty, as this cil in June 2010, as recommended Projects Coordinator, at the Union the government rule will have on us, there will be some is something that we have pro- by the people, and is again being of Ontario Indians head office or reserves without citizens. What does that mean for our claimed since time immemorial. put forward to the citizens, or E- online at sharon.wabegijig@an- people? We are simply writing it down, Dbendaagzijig, for further input ishinabek.ca “It’s too important for us not to step forward and move with those who belong.”

Speakers confirmed for conference – Chief Marianna Couchie, Nipissing A collaboration of both Indigenous and non- Association of Canada, Indigenous speakers has been confirmed for the John Borrows, Faculty of Law, University of Vic- upcoming Inclusion and Representation in Anishin- toria, abek Constitution Conference. Martin Cannon, Faculty of Education, University of The line-up of guest speakers will include An- Toronto ishinabek Nation Chiefs, as well as experts, profes- Mary Eberts, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto Restoration of Jurisdiction sionals and scholars from Ontario, British Columbia Darlene Johnston, Faculty of Law, University of and New Hampshire. British Columbia The two-day gathering aims to harness scholarly Peter Russell, Department of Political Science, Uni- Mike Restoule – Restoration of Jurisdiction Director research in the service of First Nations governance versity of Toronto Esther Gilbank – Chief’s Committee on Governance Coordinator innovation, and will focus on engaging community Dale Turner, Native American Studies and Depart- Andrew Arnott – Fiscal Relations Analyst/Fiscal Negotiator members and researchers in a discussion of ques- ment of Government, Dartmouth College Monica Lister - Fiscal Policy Analyst tions that First Nations have identified as having vi- The event is being hosted in partnership with the Bernadette Marasco – Education Negotiations Admin Assistant tal importance for the constitution-making process. Anishinabek Nation, the University of Toronto and Lisa Restoule – Governance Administrative Assistant Confirmed participants include: the MCRI Project on Indigenous Peoples and Gov- Lorie Young – Ratification Coordinator Patrick Madahbee, Grand Council Chief of the ernance. Mary Laronde – Communications and Policy Analyst Anishinabek Nation, Gordon Waindubence, Grand It will take place January 21 and 22, 2011, at Jason Restoule – Communications Relations Officer Council Elder, Anishinabek Nation, Anishinabek Na- Nbisiing Secondary School in the community of Andrea Crawford - ROJ Communications Officer tion Building Councils of Elders, women, and youth, Nipissing. Dave Shawana – Working Groups Coordinator Marianna Couchie, Chief, Nipissing First Nation, R. For more information on the conference, please Terry Restoule – Capacity Development Coordinator Martin Bayer, Anishinabek Nation Chief Negotiator, contact: Victoria Freeman, Coordinator, University Sharon Wabegijig – Special Projects Coordinator M. E. Tracey O’Donnell, Legal Counsel of Toronto Initiative on Indigenous Governance, Co-Chair, Nelson Toulouse, Chief Commissioner, [email protected] or Mary Laronde, Anishinaabeg, Mushkegowuk and Ongwehonweh Communications and Policy Analyst, Restoration of (AMO) Language Commission of Ontario, Jeannette Jurisdiction Department, Anishinabek Nation/Union 1-877-702-5200 Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek Nation Commissioner of Ontario Indians [email protected] on Citizenship and President of the Native Women’s UOI Head Office, Nipissing November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 19 Restoration of Jurisdiction

Interim Board of Directors members sign a formal application for the incorporation of the Kinomaadswin Education Body at an Education Working Group meeting on October 7, 2010. Back: Merle Pegahmagabow (Wasauksing), Loretta Roy (Sheshegwaning), Judy Desmoulin (Long Lake #58) , Sharon Goulais (Dokis). Front: Della Meness (Golden Lake) , Fran Couchie (Nipissing), Matthew Armstrong (Mississauga #8), Linda Peterson (Michipicoten). Incorporation moves Anishinabek Education System forward By Andrea Crawford the direction of the First Nations. turn-key operation on the date that The introduction of the AES rector selections for each Regional ROJ Communications Officer Members for the KEB Board the agreement takes effect.” represents a major accomplish- Education Council are as follows: SAULT STE. MARIE – The Kino- of Directors were elected by Edu- Once the November 2011 rati- ment in Anishinaabe history, af- Regional Education Council #1 maadswin Education Body (KEB) cation Working Group members fication is complete, the Anishin- fording First Nations students –Judy Desmoulin. Regional Edu- has officially been incorporated as through a peer-to-peer selection abek Education System will move with unprecedented access to an cation Council #2 –Linda Peter- a legal entity that will serve as the process. into its implementation phase, pro- education that is reflective of An- son, Matthew Armstrong. Region- central administrative body of the A minimum of one director viding participating First Nations ishinaabe culture, language and al Education Council #3–Loretta Anishinabek Education System. was required to represent each of with jurisdiction over programs tradition, while being more com- Roy. Regional Education Council Education Working Group the five Regional Education Coun- and services, funding, the devel- parable to education standards for #4 –Sharon Goulais, Fran Couchie. members began the initial phase cils. opment of laws and policies, cur- other students in Ontario. Regional Education Council #5 – of the incorporation at a meeting The selected directors will ricula and teaching methods. The seven interim Board of Di- Della Maness. held in Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 7, serve on the KEB Board of Di- 2010. rectors on an interim basis, until Anishinabek Legal Counsel the ratification of the Education Tracey O’Donnell then submitted Agreement is complete. the application for incorporation After the Final Agreement is in Toronto, where the KEB will ratified, each Regional Education receive its Ontario Incorporation Council will designate a director number once approved. to the board of the KEB which “We are taking steps to move then becomes a legal entity under the KEB system forward and pre- the legislation giving the educa- pare for implementation before tion agreement effect and thereby, ratification even takes place,” said dissolving its Ontario incorpora- O’Donnell. tion status. As the central administrative Education Working Group body of the Anishinabek Educa- members approved the incorporation System, the KEB will support tion of the KEB in 2008, and the the delivery of education programs recommendation was presented to and services and coordinate First and approved by the Grand Coun- Nations education in the Anishin- cil Assembly in June 2010. abek Nation, as decided by the An- O’Donnell explained that the ishinabek First Nations. incorporation of the KEB will Also included in the Anishin- build capacity for the legal opera- abek Education System are the tion of the Anishinabek Education Local Education Authorities at the System under First Nations juris- community level, and five Region- diction. al Education Councils, which are “The incorporation of the KEB modelled after historical relation- in advance of the final agreement ships and provincial school board gives Anishinabek communities affiliations. the opportunity to work together, As part of the KEB’s mandate build administrative capacity and to support the delivery of education undertake practical next steps with programs and services, a board of Ontario,” said O’Donnell. “All of directors was developed to fulfil these things will lead to having a Page 20 Anishinabek News November 2010 November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 21

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Gordon Mianscum has wheeled marathons on his stretcher Fund-raiser to buy Canadore student new set of wheels By Marci Becking Chances are if you’ve lived in North Bay for any length of time you’ve seen a man rolling himself on a stretcher along city streets in all kinds of weather. “I have all-season tires,” jokes Gordon Mianscum, originally from Ouje-Bougou- mou First Nation in Quebec. “They’re only winter tires when they’re brand new.” In 1976, Gordon was involved in a car accident, leaving him paraplegic. Up until 1986 he used a wheelchair but, due to medical problems, he was forced to trade in his wheelchair for a gurney which he can ma- noeuvre with his hands while ly- ing on his stomach. A second-year small business management student at Canadore College, Gordon, 48, lives with his spouse Nancy and a 16 year-old daughter and two-year-old adopted son. Af- Gordon Mianscum, 2nd-year business student at Canadore College, needs reliable and safe transportation. ter graduation, he hopes to open – Photo by Marci Becking his own business – a coffee shop campaign to provide a van that where customers can also pur- could be retrofitted to accom- chase Native crafts. modate Gordon’s stretcher. When he was younger, Gor- “We just had to help him,” don stretched his capabilities to says Manitowabi. “It’s hard to the limits. He completed five 42 see him struggle.” km marathons, as well as a num- The Aboriginal Learning ber of 10 km events. Unit at Canadore College, along His persistence is still a big with Anishinabek Nation 7th part of his personality. Generation Charity Manager “I just drag myself back up Les Couchie and Creative Im- onto the stretcher,” says Gor- pressions printing owner Ron don, recounting some of his Laplante have joined in the periodic spills trying to make it campaign to raise funds for a safely down the steep hill from modified van. the college campus when he has “We hope to raise $40,000,” missed his ride into town. says Gerard Peltier, Recruit- He can’t be accommodated ment Officer for Canadaore’s by regular bus service or taxis, Aboriginal Learning Unit. “We and even the special handicap- are hoping that the Burnstick transit service say they can’t night at Algonquin High School transport Gordon in their ve- on November 19th will be a big hicles. fundraiser for us.” “I’m overqualified,” he Tickets for the event – featur- jokes. ing popular Cree standup come- Last winter he got stuck in dian Don Burnstick -- are $40 the snow while taking a short- for preferred seating and $20 for cut on Monastery Road near the students and can be purchased college. Luckily campus securi- at the Canadore College Ab- ty heard that he was headed that original Learning Unit - (705) way and came to his rescue. 474-7600 and at the Union of It’s a seven km trek for Gor- Ontario Indians head office on don to get home from Canadore. Highway 17 West – (705) 497- These days a friend is pro- 9127. viding rides for him. Gordon The group is hoping that Recreational activities near hydro stations and dams are dangerous wheels his stretcher up a ramp North Bay business and the gen- For your own safety obey all warnings at hydroelectric stations, dams and their surrounding shorelines and onto his friend’s van. But even eral public will show support waterways. These facilities operate year-round, affecting water flows. Water that looks safe can become inside he’s not perfectly safe. If for Gordon’s benefit show. Do- treacherous in minutes and ice forming near, or even several kilometres away, can become dangerous. the van stops abruptly, he rolls nations can be made payable to Signs, fences, buoys and safety booms are there to warn you, but if you see all over. AN7GC/Gordon M. Trust. Re- water levels changing, move a safe distance away immediately. Now three of his fellow stu- ceipts for any donation will be dents– Shannon Manitowabi, provided. Janet Blackned and Tory Fisher Visit opg.com to receive your free water safety DVD or brochure. – have launched a fund-raising Page 24 Anishinabek News November 2010 Respect links business success and personal relationships By Penny Tremblay In order for someone to do understand someone’s view- them. Gossip tears apart office My work in the business something, they have to want to point or feelings. You will find morale, families, and commu- community has helped me to do it. Perhaps you want people that once you have made them nities. Gossip is negative, and understand more about the to vote for you in an election, feel understood and respected, spreads like wildfire. Why connection between business buy your products or services, they will respect you as a great doesn’t good news spread that success and personal relation- or abide by your rules. When communicator—someone who quickly? We must be aware ships. we can touch people on a posi- listens while they speak. of the damage gossip inflicts Successful businesses are tive emotional level, they will Respect also means ac- upon ourselves and our rela- built on the solid foundation remember us fondly, and per- cepting people for who they tionships. of good relations with people, haps demonstrate that we have are—their own opinions and By thinking and speaking just like successful communi- earned their respect. differences. Not everyone negatively, we attract negativ- Penny Tremblay ties and families. And mutual We can respect people by shares the same perspective. ity to ourselves in return. The respect is a cornerstone for all seeking to understand them. By letting go of the desire to best way to avoid gossip is to for who they are, and speaking positive human relations. This takes effort, focus, con- control or influence the views speak about other people as if only kind words about them. Respect is the third of the centration, and putting our of others, our time is freed up they were in the room. Post a Penny Tremblay assists orga- Seven Grandfather Teachings own ideas and agendas aside. for better things. reminder for yourself to avoid nizations in developing work- in this series of articles. We Understanding someone Always keep in mind that gossiping about others. place leadership skills. Her are taught that, in order to be also involves communicating people do the best they can Respecting yourself will be clients have included Wau- respected, we must first give with them to ensure that you with their current awareness, easier once you first show re- betek Business Development respect. are correctly interpreting what skills and knowledge. Accept spect for others. You will en- Corporation and the Union of People are creatures of they are saying. people unconditionally. joy a great sense of self-worth Ontario Indians. More infor- emotion, motivated by pride Try this technique at home Finally, we can respect when you seek to understand mation at www.PennyTrem- and vanity. or in business. Seek only to others by speaking kindly of by listening, accepting others blay.com . Jake Swamp joins the ancestors AKWESASNE –Jake Swamp, and advised representatives from Tekaronianeken, 69, the Wolf Clan the US Congress and Canadian Mohawk diplomat, author, teacher, Parliament. He worked closely chief, husband, father, grandparent with Dr. Greg Schaaf to have the and great-grandparent passed into US Senate pass a resolution ac- the spirit world on Oct. 14, 2010 knowledging the influence of the at his home on the Akwesasne Mo- Haudenosaunee on the US Con- hawk Territory. stitution and thereby initiated a Swamp was one of the most revolution in the understanding of respected and honoured Mohawk American history. Iroquois leaders of the past cen- Tekaronianeken was a devoted tury. He was a member of the family man, married to Judy Point Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs Jake Swamp Swamp for 49 years. Theirs was a for over three decades, a position traditional values of the Haude- solid and stable union defined by in which he served as a counselor, nosaunee. He managed Radio mutual respect, admiration and a spiritual leader, legislator and am- CKON at Akwesasne and not only quiet yet powerful affection. Jake bassador. He was an exceptional oversaw its Native based program- was a highly skilled ironworker, he Derek Anthony Restoule orator with a powerful command ming but helped secure its status as was one of the legendary Mohawk GWIIOWZENS of the Mohawk language. He pos- the only Native licensed broadcast “skywalkers”, travelling great (Little Boy) sessed great knowledge as to the distances to provide for his wife facility in the Americas. December 25, 1992 - October 15, 2007 cultural heritage of the Haudeno- and children. . He is leaving be- Swamp served as Mohawk Na- ‘3 Years…’ saunee and shared that wisdom not tion diplomat in many instances. hind seven children, twenty three only with his people but at forums, He addressed the Fourth Russell grandchildren, and thirteen great conferences and classes across the Tribunal in the Netherlands, was grandchildren, many of whom are The Guardian planet. He was known not only for a delegate to the United Nations, now assuming their own leader- By: Arizona Restoule, Cousin/Best Friend his knowledge but for his teaching met with leaders of foreign nations ship roles within the Nation. skills which were defined by his The spoken word of news, unique sense of humour. "accident" drilled within my brain, When Skennenrahowi (the BIIDAABAN HEALING LODGE panic and fear hit instantly, Peacemaker) established the wanting white suits to explain Haudenosaunee Confederacy 1000 Program Dates years ago he set standards for lead- then a golden heart stopped beating, ership which were embodied in Tekaronianeken. He was patient, angel arms wrap tightly round, compassionate, humble, generous, Anger Solutions here comes the pain, the constant numb, intelligent and kind. 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Return to Sender By Marci Becking FORT WILLIAM FN – Anishinabek leaders said that naming Nipissing University and Canadore College’s new Learning Library after former Premier Mike Harris would be an insult to First Nations citizens across the province. One of these citizens from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is Ron Fisher. Fisher returned his Bachelor of Education degree , along with a copy of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry. “I graduated in 1994 and I’m proud that I have a Bachelor of Edu- cation degree, but not proud that it’s from Nipissing University,” said Fisher who is the Anishinabek Educational Institute Fort William site coordinator. “In fact, I’m rather ashamed for all the reasons many people have stated about Harris and his ‘negacy’ (negative legacy). Teach- ers, nurses, welfare, daycares, Walkerton, and most disturbing for all Anishinabek people – Ipperwash. My heart goes out to the George family for having to see Harris receive an honourary degree from Nipissing and now the naming of the Learning Library.” Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee said that the Ipperwash Inquiry made it very clear that – while he didn’t personally pull the trigger – Mike Harris’s actions as Premier of On- tario contributed to the circumstances that led to the shooting death of Anthony Dudley George on the night of September 6, 1995. George was a citizen of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. Chief Elizabeth Cloud of Kettle and Stony Point were sending their own letter of dismay to Nipissing University, along with other Chiefs and organizations across Ontario. Dudley’s brother, the late Sam George, who sought the truth of Dudley’s death and dedicated his time and energy to public education, said in an October, 2008 Toronto Star interview: “I don’t believe yet in my heart that all people are treated equally in our country. You can never change history, but you can start to correct it.” "This is a very cynical attempt to whitewash the political record of a man whose legacy will forever be stained with the blood of one of our citizens,” said Madahbee. "This is an insult to the Anishinabek and all First Peoples in Ontario.” The Union of Ontario Indians is playing a lead role in the Ipperwash Inquiry Priorities and Action Committee (IIPAC) process, working with other First Nations organizations and the province to implement the Ron Fisher, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and Anishishinabek Educational Institute’s Fort William 100 recommendations of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry. Campus coordinator, returns his Bachelor of Education degree to Nipissing University. To read the report of the Ipperwash Inquiry, visit www.ipperswash- – Photo by Judy Currie inquiry.ca REVIEWS By Joyce Atcheson Don’t talk, Women, coffee, Ojibwe life and sharing Captivat- don’t be Indian ing and en- Torn from Sexiness, gaging, Where his family to government Mary Went cry under cov- assimilation talks of Mary’s ers, follow like attempts, ex- early life, a sheep, and tended family World War II, learn not to child-rearing, the depression care. laundry day, years, and residential school at ‘Your whale watch- the Mohawk Institute. mother has passed; go to the cha- ing, a child cop- The story melts into the past pel,’ were the words, delivered by ing with the death of his mother, and returns to include three de- a nun, to scared 7-year-old Albert and learning how to be a parent are cades of trials faced by one young Canadian, who waited alone in some of the short stories of Coast woman. the chapel at Ft. Providence NT Salish life:. We meet the man whose love residential school for hours. From Lee Maracle, a well-known for her is unlimited and who re- Lishamie focuses on the loss of First Nations author, weaves her mains her friend and helper, with- language, culture, exposure to the magic once more in this small rich out strings, as she faces daunting land, and brings a stark contrast volume that will keep you turning obstacles in her efforts to survive of life pre- and post-residential pages until you close the cover until her husband returns. The schools. with a sense of satisfaction. One long-term friendship that devel- This rich and lasting book story haunts you and is followed ops between Mary and the may- portrays the fullness of life on the by another, totally different and or, Tom Dunsby, is a testimony to land, the seasons, travelling with just as appealing. true love. the food sources, and community. First Wives Club: Coast Sal- Where Mary Went – Lynne From Lishamie – Albert Can- ish Style – Lee Maracle (They- Sherry McLean (Theytus Books, adien (Theytus Books, Penticton, tus Books, Penticton, BC; 2010; Penticton, BC; 2010; ISBN BC; 2010; ISBN 978-1-894778- ISBN 978-1-894778-95-4, 136 978-1-894778-96-1, 262 pages 65-7, 312 pages $21.95) pages $18.95) $18.00) Page 26 Anishinabek News November 2010

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�� November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 29 Native Student lounge for Northern College campuses NORTHERN ONTARIO – An- and from student recommenda- Teaching Lodge to the style Martin of the Cree Nation is now this," says Oshkawbewisens. "A ishinabe students at Northern Col- tions Roberta Oshkawbewisens , of learning that we are in- in the main entrance of each cam- teaching comes with each art piece lege's Kirkland Lake and Hailey- Native Student Advisor, was able volved with today, the college, pus, in Learning DisAbility Ser- that is in the South Region Cam- bury campuses now have a Native to acquire rooms and Native Art to says Oshkawbewisens. "We have vices, Vet. Tech. Department in puses." Student Services office and student put up in both campuses to reflect come a long way –we are from all Haileybury and in both student The student lounges are for lounges. the Anishinabe roots of Northern nations learning together at the lounges. the students to have a comfortable Working with Northern Col- College. same college." "When I shared with Betty and learning environment, a place for lege Leadership, Northern College "The art work reflects our Art work graciously donated Lawrence the type of learning at- them to participate in teaching cir- Aboriginal Council of Education, first style of learning, from our from Betty Albert and Lawrence mosphere needed for our Anishin- cles and do individual work with abe Students in Northern College student advisors. South Region Campuses, Betty Oshkawbewisens says that the designed appropriate art work to multi-purpose lounges are also reflect the learning environment. , used for visiting families, or a says Oshkawbewisens. place to watching educational pro- Another young artist Adam grams. Enosse from Wikwemikong, also Staff with Native Student Ser- provided one of his art pieces for vices wish to thank everyone who the campus. took part and contributed to this "The teachings are taught to us project for Anishinabe students. by women and the artwork reflects

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An entrepreneur, researcher The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. and the Jones was presented a Dream- and motivational speaker much in Armstrong and Nipigon East Area Local Citizen Committees (LCC) invites you to review and comment on the catcher Charitable Foundation 2011-2021 Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Lake Nipigon Forest. demand worldwide, Jones strong- award for outstanding community The Planning Process ly believes in traditional teachings service. The FMP takes approximately 2 years to complete. – adding a contemporary twist to A former school teacher who During this time, five formal opportunities for public them in his sessions. and Aboriginal involvement are provided. The third has taught in remote communi- The sixth annual Dreamcatcher opportunity (Stage 3) for this FMP occurred on ties, Jones is founder and owner Legends, Hopes and Dreams gala May 25, 2010 to July 26, 2010 when the public was of the Turtle Concepts confidence- invited to review and comment on operations for the and awards were held on Oct. 21. building youth workshops phe- first and second terms of the plan. This “Stage 4” notice is to: • Invite you to review and comment on the draft forest management plan, and • Request contributions to the background Harassment from MNR information to be used in planning. Comments from the public will be considered in Garden River and Batchewana First Nations are joining forces to revisions to the draft forest management plan. battle the continued harassment of their citizens by the Ontario Govern- How to Get Involved ment. A joint media release says: The Draft Forest Management Plan and the draft "The Ministry of Natural Resources, and their officers have been vio- forest management plan summary will be available on lating Aboriginal and Treaty Rights to hunt and fish (affirmed and rec- the Ministry of Natural Resources public web site at ognized under the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850) by imposing flawed ontario.ca/forestplans and at the Lake Nipigon Forest enforcement policies outside of their jurisdiction. Management Inc. office at 76 Sallis Street, Red Rock, Ontario during normal office hours for a period of "Both Garden River and Batchewana First Nations Councils have 60 days December 10, 2010 to February 8, 2011. voiced their frustrations regarding Ontario’s attempts through legislation The Ontario Government Information Centre in to unilaterally extinguish First Nations rights to manage their own ter- Toronto and the appropriate communities of the Ministry of Natural Resources region, district and/or ritories. area offices provide internet access. To assist you in :Chiefs of both First Nations support the idea of safety while exercis- the review and to provide the opportunity to ask questions, Information Centres will be held at the ing rights to the resources, a concept that has been practiced for thou- following locations: sands of years under traditional Ojibway laws. Chief Lyle Sayers com- Nipigon December 14, 2010 Nipigon Community Centre 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. mented, As distinct Nations. provincial legislation is not required to tell Beardmore December 15, 2010 Community Centre 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. us how to act or behave in our natural environment. Armstrong December 16, 2010 ARDC Building 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were previously available, the "To avoid and prevent the escalating frustration and potential conflict following information will also be available: both First Nations councils are calling on Premiere Dalton McGuinty, • Draft forest management plan, including supplementary documentation Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Bentley and, Natural Resource Min- • Draft forest management plan summary (copies may be obtained at the information centres) ister Linda Jeffrey to recognize that their government does not have any • Ministry of Natural Resources’s preliminary list of required alterations authority or jurisdiction over First Nations Territory lands. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the local citizen’s committee can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Don Plumridge Chris Leale, R.P.F. Armstrong Local Citizens Committee Ministry of Natural Resources Box 96 P.O. Box 970 Armstrong, ON P0T 1A0 5 Wadsworth Dr. Tel.: 1-807-583-2288 Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 1-807-887-5042 E-mail: [email protected] Dennis Lemon Michele Kipien, R.P.F., Plan Author Nipigon East Area Local Citizens Committee GreenForest Management Inc. P.O. Box 187 P.O. Box 29037 Beardmore, ON P0T 1G0 McIntyre Centre Tel.: 1-807-875-2174 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P9 Tel.: 1-807-343-6577 Rear; Lindsay Gray, Hailey Daws, Mckay Swanson, Ramone Rosales, E-mail: [email protected] Shay Nahmabin, and Jacob Rogers. Front: Sarah Wiebe and Sharilyn During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with Johnston, Aamjiwnaang Environmental Officer. the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2009). The last possible date to seek issue resolution with the Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Director is March 8, 2011. Green Teens tell story Stay Involved A final opportunity to inspect the approved plan before it is implemented will take place during the inspection By Greg Plain of the Ministry of Natural Resources-approved forest management plan (Stage 5) which is tentatively scheduled AAMJIWNAANG – The Green Teens of Aamjiwnaang are bringing for April 9, 2011 to May 9, 2011. young people together from the Aamjiwnaang, Bkejwanong, and Kettle The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2011. and Stony Point, to share knowledge and views about environmental is- The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) sues facing their respective communities. will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, however your The project was created out of a partnership between York Univer- comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your sity, the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Health and Environment Committee personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. Please contact Londa Mortson at 807-475-1452 if you have and a few independent researchers and community partners who also questions about the use of your personal information. share a concern about environmental issues and justice. Renseignements en français : Nipigon – (807) 887-5005. By expressing themselves through several media including photography, drawing, slideshows, and creating musical lyrics and poetry, they can get engaged in the tough topics. The group has very in-depth discussions about how and what can be done to ensure their voices are heard as they are an integral part of the community. November 2010 Anishinabek News Page 31 Medicine Wheel teaching focus of church workshop By Christine McFarlane dential School survivor – and Dr. TORONTO –Within individual Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, a cit- congregations, presbyteries and izen of Georgina Island First Na- conferences across the United tion, professor of Native Studies, Church of Canada, groups of Ab- political science, history and busi- original and non-Aboriginal peo- ness at Georgian College, Seneca ple have been meeting in circles of and Laurentian University and Ab- healing and reconciliation called original Studies and Social Work Reawakening the Spirit.. at the University of Toronto – led The goal of the workshops the workshops at a two-day forum. which took place at Council Fire Wesley, an Anglican Priest Cultural Centre, is to develop rela- for the Diocese of Toronto and a tionships of trust and understand- respected and very active Elder ing between non-Aboriginal and in the Toronto community, asked Aboriginal peoples through mu- in his opening address about the tual learning. Medicine Wheel. Participants of Andrew Wesley – an Omush- the forum were to discuss in small kago from Fort Albany and a Resi- groups, “what medicine means to

Andrew Wesley, Omunshkago from Fort Albany gives Medicine Wheel teachings to Reawakening the Spirit � Workshop participants in Toronto. � � – Photo by Christine McFarlane �� AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION EMPLOYMENT�� OPPORTUNITY you”. no right way to answer what medi- represented very important con- Band Administrator � Responses he received varied cine is, the Medicine Wheel has siderations in the riddle of con- The Band�� Administrator is responsible for the overall efficient and effective from “ the western viewpoint, you helped him in his healing journey. tinuing disequilibria and cultural administrative�� and financial management of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation ��have to be sick to get medicine” Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Es- disease in First Nation communi- Band government, its infrastructure, program areas and services, and for to “medicine is about balance be- quimaux, who presented on the ties across the country, and we are keeping�� Chief and Council informed on all matters relating to the business ∞ ��cause when you are ill, something second day of the Reawakening still being affected by these stages of the First Nation.��is off-balance and it's important to the Spirit workshop, spoke about as they are passed on inter-gener- �� find out what it is that is making how historical trauma and inter- ationally. JOB DUTIES:∞ ��you ill, whether that is something generational grief have played a "An ongoing educational pro- • Provide�� leadership, supervision and direction to all Program ∞ ��emotional, physical, spiritual or role in how Aboriginal people be- cess must be undertaken to build Coor dinators�� for the effective and efficient administration of the mental.” gan to see themselves after Euro- a fuller understanding of how we programs�� and services of the First Nation, to ensure achievement Participants were given 36 pean contact. came to be where we have been," of annual∞ �� goals and objectives and compliance with program stones. Each participant placed She says there are six compo- says Wesley-Esquimaux. budgets�� their stones on each station of the nents to how Indigenous people One approach in this educa- • Maintain direct verbal and written contact with Chief and Coun ∞ ��Medicine Wheel. From various have been affected and this in- tional process is what Wesley- cil. Provide�� monthly written reports and financial statements to traditional teachings Wesley said cludes the physical, economic, Esquimuax says is the ability to Chief∞ ��and Council on Band operations, programs and services that the first stone is the Creator cultural, social, psychological and reframe how we see ourselves • Communicate�� effectively with Chief and Council, Program Coor ��and the spirit moves in every- spiritual. and teach ourselves that we have dinators,∞ Council Committees and community members to iden ��thing. Each of these impacts, accord- choices, and so do our children. tify,� plan and provide for the current and future needs of the Although Wesley says there is ing to Wesley-Esquimaux, has �� Aamjiwnaang First Nation ∞ �� •∞ Ensure�� that adequate financial controls, policies and procedures ∞ are�� in place and followed to enable reliable�� and accurate financial � reporting and effective and secure management of Band funds �� and resources. �� BRILLIANT MINDS. •�� Oversee �� and direct the infrastructure resources and systems of �� the �� First Nation. Ensure the annual preparation of a five-year � �� capital plan and budget for review and approval by Chief and PROMISING FUTURE. �� Council. �� • Be informed and able to communicate regarding the First AGOOD LIFE. �� Nation’s programs and services, government policies and �� regulations 27 degrees and programs to start �� • Implement Council decisions and policy; ensure Council�� motions, directions and resolutions are carried out in a timely, � your future, including: efficient and professional manner. Provide follow up reports Nursing to Council. Indigenous Environmental Science QUALIFICATIONS: Business Administration • University degree or college diploma in public administration, Forensic Science business administration or a related field. • Minimum of five year’s work experience in administration and management with leadership experience. • Experience working for a First Nation government or organization.

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