Produced by the Anishinabek Nation/ Union of Indians. Any duplication of this document without written prior permission of the Union of Ontario Indians is prohibited. Anishinabek Nation/Union of Ontario Indians Head Office: 1 Migizi Miikan, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON P1B 8J8 Phone: (705) 497-9127 Fax: (705) 497-9135 Email: [email protected] Ngo Dwe Waangizid All of our tribes in our Nations

Debenjiged gii'saan anishinaaben akiing giibi dgwon gaadeni mnidoo waadiziwin. Creator placed the Anishinabe on the earth along with the gift of spirituality. Shkode, nibi, aki, noodin, giibi dgosdoonan wii naagdowendmang maanpii shkagmigaang. Here on mother earth, there were gifts given to the Anishinabe to look after: fire, water, earth and wind. Debenjiged gii miinaan gechtwaa wendaagog Anishinaaben waa naagdoonjin ninda niizhwaaswi kino maadwinan. The Creator also gave the Anishinabe seven sacred gifts to guide them. They are: Zaagidwin, Debwewin, Mnaadendmowin, Nbwaakaawin, Dbaadendiziwin, Gwekwaadziwin miinwa Aakedhewin. Love, Truth, Respect, Wisdom, Humility, Honesty and Bravery.

Debenjiged kiimiingona dedbinwe wi naagdowendiwin. Creator gave us sovereignty to govern ourselves. Kaa mnaadendanaa gaabi zhiwebag miinwaa megwaa ezhwebag, miinwa geyaabi waa ni zhiwebag. We respect and honour the past, present and future.

Anishinabek Nation Constitution - as adopted by the Grand Council in June 2011. Glen Hare James R. Marsden Scott McLeod Edward Wawia Joe Miskokomon Gordon Waindubence

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF THE ANISHINABEK NATION Glen Hare Gordon Waindubence Grand Council Chief Head Getzit M’Chigeeng First Nation

LAKE HURON REGION SOUTHEAST REGION Chief Scott McLeod James R. Marsden Chair Regiona Deputy Grand Chief Nipissing First Nation Chief Dean Roy Chief Barron King Board Member Board Member Sheshegwaning First Nation Point First Nation Ogimaa Duke Peltier Nokomis Joan Hendrick Board Member Moose Deer Point First Nation Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Nmishomis Glenn Marsden Nokomis Elsie Bissaillion Alderville First Nation Serpent River First Nation

NORTHERN SUPERIOR REGION SOUTHWEST REGION Edward Wawia Joe Miskokomon Regional Deputy Grand Chief Regional Deputy Grand Chief Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Peter Mushquash Sherri Crowley Board Member Board Member Nmishomis Roy Michano Nmishomis Leroy Dolson Munsee Delaware Nation Nmishomis Mike Esquega Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek

– TABLE OF CONTENTS – Leadership Council of the Anishinabek Nation ...... 4 Health Secretariat ...... 17 Grand Council Chief Message...... 5 Labour Market Development ...... 21 Nation Building Advisory Councils...... 7 Lands & Resources ...... 22 Message from Chief Executive Officer...... 9 Legal ...... 25 PROGRAM REPORTS Policy and Communications ...... 27 Administration and Finance...... 11 Restoration of Jurisdiction ...... 29 Economic Development ...... 12 Social Development ...... 31 Education Secretariat/AEI...... 15 AN7GC ...... 34 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF THE ANISHINABEK NATION Portfolio Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs

Anishinabek Nation Government & Communications ( ) Grand Council Chief Glen Hare Chief of the Anishinabek Nation Government & Communications Deputy Grand Council James Marsden LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF THE ANISHINABEK NATION Deputy Chief of the Anishinabek Nation Government & Communications

ANISHINABEK NATION GOVERNMENT Social Development (Deer Clan) & COMMUNICATIONS (CRANE Clan) Ogimaa Duke Peltier Grand Council Chief Glen Hare Chief of Social Development Chief of the Anishinabek Nation Government & Communications Regiona Deputy Grand Council Chief Joe Miskokomon Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief James Marsden Regional Deputy Chief of Social Development Deputy Chief of the Anishinabek Nation Government & Communications

Lands, Resources & Justice (FISH Clan) Revenue, Finance & the Economy (Marten Clan) Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Edward Wawia Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Joe Miskokomon Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice Chief of Revenue, Finance & the Economy

Chief Dean Roy Sherri Crowley Deputy Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice Deputy Chief of Revenue, Finance & the Economy

Health & Healing ( Clan) Employment, Training & Lifelong Learning (Eagle Clan) Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Edward Wawia Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief James R. Marsden Chief of Health & Healing Chief of Employment , Training & Lifelong Learning

Chief Peter Mushquash Chief Barron King Deputy Chief of Health & Healing Deputy Chief of Employment, Training & Lifelong Learning

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/ABORIGINAL TREATY RIGHTS ( Clan) Chief Scott McLeod Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs

Ogimaa Duke Peltier Deputy Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs

Treasury Board LAKE HURON REGION SOUTHEAST REGION Hazel Recollet James Marsden SECRETARY TREASURER Dwayne Nashkawa NORTHERN SUPERIOR REGION SOUTHWEST REGION Chief Melvin Hardy Liz Cloud GRAND COUNCIL CHIEF MESSAGE Boozhoo, One year in my role as your Grand Council Chief, it is my honour and pleasure to welcome our leadership, our citizens and our guests to Grand Council 2019. Miigwech to Chief Donna Big , her Council and community of Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation for offering to host us all this week. It’s exciting to bring Grand Council to one of our island communities, and a most beautiful one at that, as we experience a flavour for what island life entails. We are on the right track as we continue to move forward. An annual report is a reflection of the achievements and milestones that have occurred over the past year. As Grand Council Chief, while I have been on a learning curve this past year, together with excellent staff and confident, astute leadership who continue to convey very clearly what our priorities are, we have made progress on a number of key initiatives mandated by your Grand Council resolutions. Much like a relay, a baton of responsibilities was passed by former Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. His advice has been welcome and I know he, like many of our past Grand Council Chiefs, remains a steadfast champion of our nation. The transition to an enhanced executive this past year has provided great opportunity for our regions to work more collaboratively with the support of dedicated Regional Deputy Council Grand Chiefs and Lake Huron Chair to facilitate your regional interests and priorities and provide responsive advocacy in a timely manner. It has been a new learning curve for us as we navigate this enhanced system and I can attest to the busy schedules that your regional DGCCs/Chair are involved with in balancing their regional workload, as well as the Anishinabek Nation Clan Portfolio function and responsibilities as per our three-year strategic plan. The departmental updates you will see in this document are indicative of excellent staff we are fortunate to have recruited and retained over the years. On behalf of Leadership Council, I would like to commend the Anishinabek Nation staff who support us all in the work on behalf of our 40 with passion, incredible dedication and technical expertise. I make special mention Gary Dokis who has been our Chief Operating Officer for several years and who leaves us July 5th to start a new chapter in his life. Under his excellent watch, our ship has travelled and navigated some turbulent passages but has achieved successful arrival to the journey charted by our astute leadership. Work well done Gary and on behalf of the Anishinabek Nation I convey our gratitude. I invite you to review this Annual Report in it’s entirety. We all work for you. We strive to advance opportunities as mandated by Anishinabek Nation leadership through Grand Council Resolutions. On behalf of the staff and Anishinabek Nation Executive, miigwech for your confidence and support. We hope we do you proud!

Glen Hare Grand Council Chief Anishinabek Nation NATION BUILDING ADVISORY COUNCILS Getzidjig, Kwe-Wuk, Youth

Kwe-Wuk Advisory Council. (L to R): Elsie Bissaillion, Nora Sawyer, Joan Hendrick, and Donna Debassige.

NATION BUILDING COUNCILS • Autumn Bressette • Alexel Bannon Beauclair Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, the Nation Building (SW Region) (LS Region Interim Advisory Councils of the Anishinabek Nation is made of up of • Kingston Huff Member) three advisory council groups: the Getzidjig (Elders) Council, (SW Region alternative) the Kwe-Wuk (Women) Council and the Eshekeniijig (Youth) Nation Building Council Administrative Support Advisory Council. Rhonda Couchie, Special Projects Coordinator The three Advisory Councils are comprised of the following Email: [email protected] members: Phone: (877) 702-5200 ext. 2221 Getzidjig Council Local: (705) 497-9127 ext. 2221 • Nmishomis Gordon • Nmishomis Glenn (Peach) Sarah Blackwell, Youth Coordinator, Social Services Waindubence Marsden (SE Region) Email: [email protected] (Anishinabek Nation • Nmishomis Leroy Dolson Phone: (877) 702-5200 ext. 2266 Head Getzit) (SW Region) Local: (705) 497-9127 ext. 2266 • Nokomis Elsie Bissaillion • Nmishomis Mike Esquega (LH Region) (NS Region) NATION BUILDING CIRCLES AND FORUMS • Nokomis Joan Hendrick • Nmishomis Roy Michano (SE Region) (NS Region) Nation Building Advisory Councils are an integral part of the Anishinabek Nation and are non-political participants Kwe-Wuk Council in accordance to their Terms of Reference. Nation Building Council members lend their support to activities of the • Donna Debassige • Nora Sawyer (SE Region) various departmental programs. From time to time, members (LH Region) • TBA may be asked to chair meetings and/or to provide ceremonial • Marina Plain (SW Region) (NS Region) duties during meetings, forums, conferences, special events and gatherings. Members of the Getzidjig Advisory Council Eshekeniijig Advisory Council also provide guidance and support to the Leadership Council • Quinn Meawasige (Head • Lance Copegog of which they are members. Male: Bonnet Carrier) (SE Region) This year, the Kwe-Wuk Advisory Council has also been very • Nathalie (Head • Pierre Debassige active participants with Social Development Department as it Female: Bonnet Carrier) (LH Region) moves closer toward the development and implementation

Page 7 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 of the Child Well Being Law and the Children and Youth Bill • to create awareness, and support of the Clan Governance of Rights. System; This year, the Youth Coordinator, in conjunction with the • to develop protocols for the carrying of the Anishinabek Economic Development program, held an Anishinabek Nation bundle; and Nation Youth Think Tank to collaborate with youth, to learn • to incorporate and promote traditional teachings for about their needs and to develop new ideas to support those businesses and educational entities within the Nation. who are interested in entrepreneurship. This activity was In addition to the above, Nation Building Councils will an overall success and helped to connect and network with continue to meet to develop work plans and initiatives that youth throughout the Nation to support their future goals and support the organizational work to benefit the 40 First Nations leadership endeavors. that make up the Anishinabek Nation. Each year, Nation Building Council members provide their And finally, many Advisory Council members will be part support in spring and fall, to lead in the ceremonial activities of history making this year working as Champions for the of the Grand Council and Special Chiefs Assemblies. In June Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement ratification vote 2018, Nation Building members were very involved in the from August to November 2019. It will be at this time, once the elections for the new Grand Council Chief, Glen Hare, and Agreement is ratified, that the true heart and meaning of the the new Regional Deputy Grand Chiefs for Northern Superior, Chi-Naaknigewin’s “Ngo Dwe Waangizid,” will be understood Southeast, and Southwest Regions, along with the Regional and implemented so that Anishinabek First Nations can truly Chair selected for the Lake Huron Region. take ownership of citizenship, elections and the revitalization In moving ahead, Nation Building members have provided of language and culture. This in turn, will help create stronger their input as part of Leadership Councils Strategic Plan to identities of knowing who we are as a Nation and will support help strengthen the advocacy and secretariat functions of the healthier communities for the next seven generations to organization by: come. Governance will be a leading example of true Nation Building of which the Advisory Councils have advocated and supporting Leadership’s efforts to refocus and reaffirm • supported for more than 20+ years. the role and responsibility of the Anishinabek Nation as an advocate for First Nations; Once ratification is passed, participating First Nations will • to support the development of a work plan with Lands restore their jurisdiction in these key areas and to implement and Resources for water, environment and infrastructure their constitutions as they see fit according to their rules of development; governance. In that regard, this will be just the beginning for the unlimited results that 40 First Nations can achieve as “One to support the Social and Health departments to address • Anishinaabe Family” all walking together in governance and the needs of Getzidjig citizens including Long Term Care; in Nationhood. This will be one of the greatest achievements • to provide advice and support to assist the accomplished to date for the Nation and for its citizens to be implementation of the Chi-Naaknigewin; very proud of.

Nmishomis Mike Esquega and Rhonda Couchie, Special Projects Coordinator

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 8 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Aanii, I am pleased to present the 2018/2019 Annual Report to Anishinabek Nation Leadership and Citizens. The past year was an exciting and productive year for the Anishinabek Nation. 2018 was an election year in the Anishinabek Nation, Chiefs of Ontario, and the Assembly of First Nations. Grand Council Chief Madahbee retired last year, which resulted in the selection of a new Grand Council Chief, Glen Hare. There was also a change to the Political structure that was passed in 2018 to enhanced supports in the Regions and to provide more resources to focus on regional priorities. The Political Structure now consists of a Grand Council Chief, three Deputy Grand Council Chiefs and a Lake Huron Chair. The Nation Building Councils have identified the importance of implementing the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin. We will be working with the Nation Building Councils to continue this important implementation. The Nation Building Councils are working with Anishinabek Nation Leadership and staff to invigorate the Youth Council. A name change for the corporate organization has been implemented over the past year. Correspondence and materials issued by the organization will identify us as the Anishinabek Nation. The Union of Ontario Indians remains the corporate name of the organization, but is being utilized only for legally-binding documents. The Leadership Council has developed a three-year strategic plan, entitled “Kina Maamwi Nookiidaa”, Let’s All Work Together. The plan was developed through several strategic planning meetings during the past year that included the Leadership Council and Department Directors. Leadership Council recommended that we develop a formalized approach to planning the Regional meetings that will better coincide with the resolution planning for Grand Council and the Fall assembly. A briefing note was prepared and discussed at Regional meetings in April and May of 2019. Feedback from the Regions will be incorporated into the final recommendation. I believe that it is important to acknowledge the contributions of Anishinabek Nation Leadership and Citizens. The Anishinabek Nation depends on many committees, working groups, and Chiefs’ committees to ensure the successful implementation of Anishinabek Nation initiatives. The Anishinabek Nation staff plan and coordinate many successful events each year. We were able to coordinate meetings that meet the needs of Anishinabek Nation Citizens and Leadership. The Executive Office, which also includes Sarah St. Louis, the Executive Services Coordinator, has the opportunity to work with staff from each department during the course of the year. I want to acknowledge the dedication, collaboration and teamwork skills of Anishinabek Nation staff. This will be my final report as Chief Executive Officer, I will be leaving the organization in July. I appreciate the support that I have received while working for the Anishinabek Nation. This type of work can be challenging at times, but it is always rewarding. Working with other Anishinabek Nation Citizens and Leadership is truly inspiring. There are many important initiatives in progress in each Department, I would encourage you to read the Program Reports contained in the Annual Report. I look forward to attending Grand Council in the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. Miigwetch,

Gary Dokis Chief Executive Officer Anishinabek Nation

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 9 PROGRAM REPORTS

Page 10 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

ADMINISTRATION The Anishinabek Nation’s Administration Office oversees all administrative functions of the secretariat also known corporately as the Union of Ontario Indians. Staff within this area include:

• Gary Dokis, Chief Executive Officer (L to R) Teresa Green, Kayla Restoule, Bobbie Maxwell, Glenda St.Amour, Rhonda • Sarah St. Louis, Executive Services Coordinator Couchie, Brenda Ense. Front: Sarah Iahtail and Leah Stock. • Glenda St. Amour, Director of Corporate Services The Administration Office ensures that policy and procedures • Bobbie Maxwell, Corporate Services Coordinator are adhered to and also troubleshoots and collaborates with • Karen Commanda, Receptionist/Secretary, staff, directors and other organizational programs areas such Nipissing First Nation office as the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity and the • Mary Zoccole, Administrative Office Assistant, Anishinabek Educational Institute. Fort William Satellite Office Overall, administration staff assist wherever they can to • John St. Amour, Custodian/Maintenance ensure the organization operates in a highly functional and • Ray St. Louis, IT Systems Coordinator successful manner to support the goals and initiatives of the • Rhonda Couchie Special Projects Coordinator Anishinabek Nation as it moves toward governance. This program area consists of the management team and is FINANCE responsible for the property management at the head office, The finance department serves over 70 staff members and 12 administers the personnel policy and oversees the Human program areas. This office administers all accounting functions Resource activities of the organization. In addition, the such as processing accounts payables, accounts receivables, Administration Office is responsible for the operations and purchase orders, payroll, T4’s, Records of Employment, audit management of the head office location located in Nipissing preparations, cheque requisitions, expense claims and First Nation and satellite offices in Fort William, Munsee reconciliation of bank statements and accounts. Delaware, and Curve Lake. Staff within this area include: The IT Systems Coordinator’s program area is key to the success of this organization in keeping all forms of internal/ • Brenda Ense, Finance Manager external communications, computer operating systems and • Theresa Green, Senior Finance Officer licensing up to date. This office is an essential service as this • Kayla Restoule, Finance Support Officer organization relies heavily on computer based programming • Sarah Iahtail, Finance Support Officer and systems to perform various secretariat and advocacy functions to benefit 40 First Nation that the Anishinabek The hard work and dedication of the finance team can be Nation serves. attributed to their commitment to the goals and objectives of At the Executive level, the Chief Executive Officer’s office the organization and in using the 7 Grandfather Teachings as oversees the activities of program directors, and provides guiding principles. support and liaisons with political leadership and the Finance staff are an essential and integral part of the Union Leadership Council. This area assists leadership in strategic of Ontario Indians growth and development, and continually planning and helps to ensure resolutions stemming from ensures the preparation and fair presentation of the financial Grand Council Assemblies are followed-through and statements are completed on a monthly and annual basis. implemented. This year, it took a team effort and commitment to maintain The Administration Office supports the organization in the highest quality and standards for delivery of services. planning for Grand Council Assemblies, and works with the Finance staff are commended for their dedication, which Getzidjig Advisory Council, the Kwe-Wuk Advisory Council collectively, accounted for and ensured compliance of $46.9 and the Eshekeniijig Advisory Council to help advance Nation million in Revenues and $44.5 million in Expenditures. Building and Governance activities. Finance staff also held multiple responsibilities and

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 11 continued to maintain accountability, integrity, and internal controls. As many stakeholders rely and must be assured of the financial results presented, the finance staff diligently ECONOMIC prepared the financial statements. Further, the collective contributions of finance staff assists the DEVELOPMENT auditor to prepare an “unqualified” audit opinion, which is the highest standard of assurance. MISSION STATEMENT A new initiative created this year was a finance newsletter “Anishinabek citizens, communities and the Anishinabek to keep all AN/UOI staff members informed of accounting Nation as a whole will achieve prosperity and well-being practices and policies. To date, three editions have been through the active pursuit of economic opportunities. Well- published and shared with all staff. Each month, one finance planned socio-economic development will support the staff member takes a lead in writing content. Topics have elimination of poverty and creation of wealth, which will included reminders for submission deadlines of expenses, prove beneficial to all Canadians.” cheque requisitions, etc., calculating vacation days on payroll stubs, fiscal year deadlines, adjustments reminders, REVENUE FINANCE & THE ECONOMY packing slips collection/submissions, the importance of (MARTEN CLAN) PORTFOLIO HOLDERS: attaching receipts with expenses, cheque and purchase • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Joe Miskokomon, order cancellation procedures. The finance newsletter Chief of Revenue, Finance, and the Economy also provides definitions of various accounting terms and • Sherri Crowley, Deputy Chief of Revenue, Finance & the processes to inform staff and assist them with implementing Economy best practices. Chief’s Council on the Economy: In the fiscal year ahead, the finance department will use a new automated system for issuing purchase orders. • Chair, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare This new system will better serve the demands of this • Co-Chair, Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief growing organization. Finance will also continue to look Joe Miskokomon at improvements to maintain the high quality standards of Southwest Representatives: accounting practices, policies and procedures to deliver and • Chief Chris Plain support the fiscal requirements of operating a successful and growing secretariat. • Chief Roger Thomas The Anishinabek Nation is proud to say that it continues to be Southeast Representatives: one of the top reliable, transparent and fiscally-responsible • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief James Marsden First Nation organizations in . • Chief Guy Monague Lake Huron Representatives: • Chief Reginald Niganobe • Chief Dean Roy Northern Superior Representatives: • Chief Peter Collins • Chief Melvin Hardy STAFF: • Megan Goulais, Economic Development Program Coordinator • Brandon Manuel, Economic Development Project Coordinator • Deanna Therriault, Economic Development Project Coordinator

HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 Gary Dokis, Chief Operative Officer and Executive Chiefs Council on the Economy Services Coordinator, Sarah St. Louis Throughout 2018-2019, the Chief’s Council on the Economy

Page 12 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 A collective buying group presents an opportunity for First Nations to maximize their financial resources by increasing both affordability and availability of supply for goods and (L to R) Megan Goulais services that are commonly required in First Nations. These Economic Development Project Coordinator common goods and services can include, but are not limited Brendan Huston, to: Economic Development Policy Analyst • Office supplies • Building supplies met to provide guidance and recommendations to the • Audit services Economic Secretariat. Agenda items included: • Pension plan and investment fees • Procurement opportunities • Property/commercial Insurance • Gas & tobacco revenue sharing • Transportation services • Innovation and entrepreneurship engagement In November 2017, the Chiefs in Assembly directed the • Anishinabek Nation buying power entity and Insurance development of a business plan and steering committee to reciprocal opportunity support this initiative. The steering committee would consist • Emerging market opportunities – Cannabis of eight (8) representatives, two (2) from each of the four (4) • Health Transformation Information Technology and Data Anishinabek Nation regions. Management The Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Officer Network held its inaugural gathering session in March 2019. Gasoline & Tobacco Tax Revenue Sharing One of the objectives was to identify a number of models In June 2017, the Chiefs-in-Assembly mandated the from which to model a buying power entity. Of the models Anishinabek Nation to work towards developing a draft discussed included the New Zealand-based Maori people and Agreement-In-Principle (AIP) so that Anishinabek First Nations the Innu Development Limited Partnership in Newfoundland. that are interested in law making and revenue generation Cannabis related to jurisdiction over gasoline and tobacco may do so from a position of strength and in coordination. As a result, To support the Anishinabek First Nations that had clearly a draft AIP was developed and presented to Anishinabek expressed a desire to pursue varied approaches to cannabis Nation Chiefs prior to the November 2017 Grand Council legalization in their respective communities, the Anishinabek Assembly. The AIP included key principles derived from the Nation supported First Nation interests through an Chiefs Council on the Economy, Tobacco Think Tank, Regional Anishinabek Nation Cannabis Think Tank. Chief Meetings, as well as community presentations. The Anishinabek Nation Cannabis Think Tank supports In March 2018, the Anishinabek Nation signed the non- the Anishinabek Nation resolution #2017-21 regarding binding Agreement-in-principle with Ontario to support the legalization of cannabis and capacity building within revenue sharing and community-based governance of gas & the Anishinabek Nation territory. The Anishinabek Nation tobacco economies. The AIP outlines issues to be discussed Cannabis Think Tank consisted of technical representatives with Ontario with respect to licensing and regulation, appointed from each region and the Anishinabek Nation taxation, distribution and transportation, and compliance. internal technical working group (health, jurisdiction, legal, social, enforcement and economic development) with the The 2018-2019 fiscal year saw the Economic Development intent of achieving the following objectives: Department work towards re-engaging First Nations on the topic in order to gain support for a Gas & Tobacco Revenue • Identify First Nation priority issues related to the Sharing Steering Committee. The committee will be implementation of the Cannabis Act and impending comprised of ten (10) representatives from eight (8) First cannabis legalization; Nations, meeting on a quarterly basis to discuss the various • Identify potential impacts and opportunities of cannabis needs and asks of each First Nation. legalization in First Nation communities from the perspective of each program area impacted (health, Anishinabek Nation Buying Power Entity jurisdiction, legal, social, enforcement and economic In July 2017, the Chiefs Council on the Economy (CCOE) development); and endorsed the idea of a First Nations buying group, whereby • Provide recommendations related to the need for a collective group of First Nations could exercise purchasing additional expertise, follow-up gathering, and/or and bargaining power to achieve improved rates/prices on development of an Anishinabek Nation discussion paper common goods and services. on cannabis.

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 13 Anishinabek Nation Buying Power Entity The Anishinabek Nation will be working towards the development of a preliminary feasibility study and business plan to identify the potential opportunity and to facilitate potential partnership opportunities for an Anishinabek Nation Buying Power Entity. Additionally, a steering committee comprised of interested Anishinabek First Nations will be formed to provide oversight and guidance with respect to this initiative. Innovation – Youth Engagement During the June 2017 Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly, the Chiefs passed a resolution mandating the Anishinabek Nation to seek support, plan, and organize an Megan Goulais and Sarah Blackwell at the Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit held at Innovation and Entrepreneurship Youth Summit. Additionally, Nipissing University, August 14-16, 2018. the mandate directed the Anishinabek Nation to develop a plan and framework for the creation of Anishinabek Nation From the discussions at the Cannabis Think Tank, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Anishinabek Nation is developing an Anishinabek Nation Following the June 2017 Resolution supporting youth Cannabis discussion paper to outline existing and comparable innovation engagement, the Anishinabek Nation has applied cannabis regulation regimes in other jurisdictions, potential for Federal and Provincial Ministry of Indigenous Relations impacts (economic, health, legal, etc.) of legalization, and Reconciliation (MIRR) support for this initiative. An product tracking methodologies, and tax revenue sharing insufficient response has been provided thus far. Budget and opportunities. work plans submitted for funding consideration outlined the required resources and planning process to host a OBJECTIVES 2019-20 Youth Summit with the goal of developing a framework for the Anishinabek Nation Center for Innovation and Gasoline & Tobacco Revenue Sharing Entrepreneurship. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Moving into the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Gas & Tobacco Youth Summit will provide the opportunity to engage Revenue Sharing initiative remains a key initiative for the Anishinabek Nation youth and ultimately identify overall Anishinabek Nation. The Anishinabek Nation is committed interest and key elements for the creation of an innovation to continuing community engagement sessions, steering center. committee meetings to provide direction on the initiative, In April 2018, a Youth Think Tank was organized to capture Chiefs Council of the Economy meetings, and engagement the opinions, overall interest, and feedback from 15 youth and collaboration with Ontario. and 4 youth entrepreneurs across the Anishinabek Nation. In addition, we will continue discussions between the Also, a discussion paper was commissioned that will review Anishinabek Nation, the Ministry of Finance, and the the discussed topics at the Youth Think Tank, the current Ministry of Indigenous Affairs on the Agreement-in-Principle frameworks of Regional Innovation Centers in Ontario, and implementations that will focus on thorough legal and provide recommendations on moving forward with the youth economic analysis to support interested First Nations summit planning and the creation of an innovation center. in pursuing community-based approaches to gas and The next steps moving forward include: tobacco economy regulations. The Anishinabek Nation and •• Formation of an Economic Development Officers Network Anishinabek First Nations, in partnership with Ontario, will and Technical Tables develop template laws and frameworks related to gas and •• Planning and Facilitation of Innovation and tobacco jurisdiction to support community discussions and Entrepreneurship Youth Summit interest in a final agreement. •• Anishinabek Nation Center for Innovation and Finally, we plan to building on the Gas & Tobacco Agreement- Entrepreneurship Implementation Framework in-Principle through continued community engagement, Development steering committee engagement, and leadership engagement. If you have any comments, questions or would like additional Updates will be provided to the Chiefs Council on the information, please contact Megan Goulais, Economic Economy, Regional Chiefs meetings, Leadership Council, and Development Program Coordinator, at (705) 497-9127 ext. leadership assemblies. 2320 or at [email protected].

Page 14 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 EDUCATION SECRETARIAT Anishinabek Educational Institute

AEI MISSION STATEMENT: The Anishinabek Educational Institute is mandated by the Anishinabek Annual General Assembly (Resolution 94/13), to provide quality education and training programs for First Munsee Delaware site staff Nation communities. The Anishinabek Educational Institute will provide community • Frank Cooper, Program/Office Assistant based programming, which will better prepare the student • Sue Ireland, Student Wellness Coordinator for success in an ever-changing world. • Zandra Bear-Lowen, Education Development Officer The mission shall always be by and for Anishinabek people; • Melanie Akiwenzie-Llisk, Education Development Officer at our pleasure, at our pace, and by our own standards. • Andrea Noah, Education Development Officer Forever to the Seventh Generation. • Barb Tabobandung, Program Assistant • Kassandra Sturgeon, Reception/Clerk EDUCATION SECRETARIAT MISSION STATEMENT: • Douglas Cooper, Custodian Anishinabek Educational Institute, Nipissing Site The Anishinabek Nation Education Secretariat has a mandate to assist all 40 Anishinabek Nation First Nations on a broad • Murray Waboose, Education Director, range of education issues including early childhood, Education Secretariat elementary, secondary, post-secondary, lifelong learning and • Jennifer Fletcher, Site Coordinator special education. • Jan McLeod, Registrar Services Coordinator • Mindy Taylor, Organizational Resource Analyst LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDERS: • Kelly McLeod, Recruitment and Promotion Coordinator • Christine Babinski, Coordinator’s Assistant • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Megan Stevens, Student Wellness Coordinator James Marsden, Southeast Region • • Lorieann Whittaker, Education Development Officer • Chief Barron King, Moose Deer Point First Nation • Katie Koostachin, Education Development Officer Chiefs Committee on Education Members: • Caitlin Allen, Program Support Assistant • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief • Jazmine Glass, Education Development Officer James Marsden, Chair • Julie McLeod, Education Development Officer • Joe Endanawas, Elder Advisor • Tanya Couchie, Program Support Assistant • Chief Patricia Tangie, Northern Superior Region • Kayla Bomberry, Intake Assistant/Receptionist • Chief Myeengun Henry, Southwest Region • Chief Barron King, Southeast Region HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 • Chief William Diabo, Lake Huron Region Education Secretariat STAFF: Chiefs Committee on Education • Murray Waboose, Education Director, The mandate of the Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Committee Education Secretariat on Education (CCoED) is to direct the Anishinabek Nation • Paige Sillaby, Education Policy Analyst Education Secretariat by providing advice, strategic planning assistance and recommendations to assist in all areas of the • Samantha Restoule, Lifelong Learning Coordinator secretariat’s responsibility. Anishinabek Educational Institute, Munsee -Delaware Site In June 2018, the Chiefs-in-Assembly approved resolution - • John Jones, Site Coordinator #2018-20 Approval of the AN Chiefs Committee on Education.

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 15 The first Anishinabek Nation CCoED meeting was held in Indigenous Institutes Quality Assessment Board (IIQAB) and Chippewas of Rama First Nation on February 21-22, 2019. accreditation process based on the World Indigenous Nations Education Transformation (K-12) Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) accreditation process. In February 2018, the Ontario Technical Table - Interim Funding Approach (OTTIFA) was established to provide a The AEI, as a member of the IIC, has continued working forum for First Nation technicians in Ontario and Indigenous with the IIC with its data collection project in relation Services Canada to continue discussions on the Interim to reporting programming and enrollment numbers Funding Approach. The OTTIFA member for the Anishinabek that will support the operational funding and reporting Nation (AN) is Education Director, Murray L. Waboose. mechanisms of accreditation. In preparation for entering into the accreditation process, AEI is finalizing the review The AN Education Secretariat is committed to providing First and updating of the Operational Guidelines. As a living Nations with ongoing communication and advocacy regarding document, the guideline will be the foundation for the the Education Transformation process and has responded academic administration processes as well as the curriculum to multiple community requests for presentations and development and maintenance practices. technical support in 2018-19. At the request of First Nations, we coordinated a meeting in February 2019 for Indigenous Health Care & Health Sciences Programming Services Canada (ISC) and Chiefs of Ontario to present on the With several Practical Nursing (PN) cohorts, in partnership Education Transformation process, and allotted time for one- with Canadore and St. Clair College, successfully completed, on-one conversations with ISC regarding community side-by- we increased from a single cohort delivery to two (2) sides. consecutive deliveries annually at both campuses. AEI’s First Nations Lifelong Learning multiple partnerships for the Practical Nursing program allows us to better meet the differing needs of the northern The AN Education Secretariat coordinated an engagement and southern communities in the Nursing field. session in February 2019. This engagement included updates on Lifelong Learning and a professional development session The Personal Support Worker (PSW) one-year certificate with Marci Becking that utilizes the Gdoo-sastamoo kii mi – program, started a new cohort in January 2019 and will run Understanding Our Nation to Nation Relationship Teachers until August. Over the years, we’ve received many requests Resource Guide. for student placement and accolades on the level of skill and preparedness our students have demonstrated in carrying Youth Life Promotion out their placement requirements. The Youth Life Promotion Initiative (school allocation) is a Native Community Worker & Social Work Programming two-year funding commitment from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) to support the hiring of mental The Community & Social Worker programs continue to be health and addiction workers and the provision of other high demand programs for AEI. The programs are offered mental health supports in 25 Anishinabek schools. through both blended and classroom based delivery methods. The programs provide training to students that The AN Education Secretariat is delivering the Youth Life incorporates traditional counseling practices and healing Promotion initiative in partnership with the AN Social methods, into areas of child welfare, family healing and Development Youth Program. wellness, community worker counseling, and social work. The Native Community Worker: Traditional Healing Methods Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) (NCW:thm) program, with St. Clair College, and the Social Through the advocacy and work of the Indigenous Institutes’ Services Worker: Indigenous Knowledge (SSW:ik) program, Consortium (IIC – formerly AIC), the Government of Ontario with Loyalist College, both continue to generate a lot of introduced a first of its kind legislation, the Indigenous interest and run multiple intakes at both of the campuses. Institutes Act, 2017. The legislation recognizes Indigenous In November 2018, the AN First Nations were provided with Institutes as a unique third pillar in the Ontario postsecondary funds that would reimburse First Nations for the costs of education and training system. The key component of the training specific to the First Nations Child Welfare Advocate legislation is the accreditation of the individual Indigenous (FNCWA) post graduate certificate program. This resulted Institutes through an organizational review and quality in three (3) FNCWA cohorts this year, one at each of the AEI assurance process. Receipt of accreditation would approve campuses, and the third on . Indigenous Institutes to grant postsecondary credentials and receive operating funding from the Ministry of Training, Child Development Programming Colleges and Universities (MTCU). This accreditation and The Binoojiinyag Kinoomaadwin: Early Childhood Education recommendation role lies with the Indigenous Advanced (BK:ece) diploma program, in partnership with St. Clair Education and Skills Council (IAESC), who developed the College, has had a dramatic increase in deliveries over the

Page 16 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 year. September 2018 registration for the program included two (2) returning intakes who have now successfully completed their second year, as well as two (2) new intakes HEALTH SECRETARIAT at each campuses and two (2) community based deliveries. VISION STATEMENT All the programming delivered at AEI incorporate and utilize cultural supports/Elders and community-based, “Minomadzawin of the Anishinabek” field of study professionals as faculty for course instruction. (Good Health for Our People) Students also have the opportunity to participate in various field trips and on-site activities to engage in teachings about LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDER traditional medicines, healing and well-being methods, as • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Edward Wawia, it relates to Indigenous beliefs and practice, as well as a Chief of Health & Healing variety of cultural activities. CHIEFS COMMITTEE ON HEALTH MEMBERS OBJECTIVES 2019-20 • Chief Peter Collins, Northern Superior Region Education Secretariat • Chief Phyllis Williams, Southeast Region • Coordinate an annual education conference • Ogimaa Duke Peltier, Lake Huron Region • Advise and support the AN Chiefs Committee on • Chief Paul Syrette, Lake Huron Region Education • Establish and affirm the Clan System as a traditional STAFF form of governance through curriculum development • Jamie Restoule, Health Director • Coordinate a Task Group to initiate a strategy that will support First Nations Language Learning • Cynthia Roy, Health Administrative Services Officer • Begin progress of coordinating an Anishinabek Nation • Tony Jocko, Federal Policy Analyst language plan • Laurie C. McLeod, IHWS Provincial Policy Analyst • Meet with the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body to • Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic, FASD Program Coordinator maintain open communication and dialogue • Chochi Knott, Southeast/Southwest FASD Regional AEI Program Delivery and Recruitment Worker As the current semester and academic year winds down, • Lynda Banning, Northern Superior FASD Regional planning for AEI’s annual convocation ceremonies is Worker underway and scheduled for June 19th (Munsee) and June • Laura Liberty, HIV Coordinator 22nd (Nipissing). Graduate programs include Binoojiinyag • Janine McCue, IHWS Community Development Support Kinoomaadwin (ECE), First Nation Child Welfare Advocate, Worker Native Community Worker, Practical Nursing, and Social • Stephanie Peplinskie, Community Health Programs Services Worker. Coordinator In the upcoming fiscal year, AEI will continue with the on- • Priscilla Goulais, IHWS and Communications going delivery of our multi-year programs and new intakes Coordinator at both the Nipissing and Munsee-Delaware campuses. In • Jessica Sandy, Health Transformation Administrative addition to the on-site deliveries, three community-based Coordinator BK: ECE deliveries are scheduled for fall 2019. • Christian Hebert, Jordan’s Principle Navigator AEI will also be launching a tuition pilot program to • Tyler Waddilove, Jordan’s Principle Navigator assist students with funding of courses needed to meet the Practical Nursing and Paramedic program entrance HIGHLIGHTS 2017-18 requirements. Health Transformation Over the coming year, AEI will continue to focus on new program development in the mental health and childcare The Health Transformation Team held a Health Directors fields, as well as certification related to program quality Summit in December 2018 where 21 First Nations attended. assurance and operational standards. This strategic planning session would have the First Nations provide direction to Anishinabek Nation, as it is the If you have any comments, questions or would like additional intention to have a Health Transformation System designed information, please call Murray Waboose, Education Director for Anishinabek, by Anishinabek. at (705) 497-9127 or email: murray.waboose@anishinabek. ca. More recently, there have been tripartite meetings, creation of various committee’s within the parties, and internal

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 17 planning sessions to develop the 2019-2020 work plan. Jordan’s Principle Community Engagement is immediate priority. This process The Anishinabek Nation Jordan’s Principle (JP) Navigators will be broken down into phases. Phase 1 will include meetings began their positions in late January 2018 and were tasked with Chief and Council’s, and Health Management and Staff. with creating and maintaining our own JP agenda, accepting Phase 2 will have community member involvement. It is our and assisting with JP applications, bringing information about goal to have Health Transformation remain a community JP to our First Nations and citizens, and setting precedent for driven process from start to implementation. our organization. Much of the first few months was spent Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) developing the program and focusing on outstanding and incoming applications. The focus has shifted into promotion It took longer than intended, but the NIHB Comprehensive and visitations to spread information in the latter half of Joint Review, resulted in some strong recommendations, 2018. and the implementation of these recommendations began in the Spring of 2019. Our citizens can look forward to major Since early February 2018, the Anishinabek Nation improvements in the program, both in terms of it becoming JP Navigators have connected with families, children, more user friendly and with improved benefit coverage. caseworkers, and service providers to assist with JP. Contact is made with us primarily via direct communication, or third Correspondence will be going out to all our First Nations as party community workers or service providers. Many cases the changes are implemented. The first program area that are brought to the Navigators for clarification, review, or will see some major improvements, and will be welcomed advice on some aspect of the application process. As the tide by our citizens will be the vision care framework. The initial of cases and our territory is larger than any other Provincial improvements come online in May 2019, and the others Territorial Organizations (PTOs) in provincial JP jurisdiction, to follow in the next couple of months following that initial we value those individuals in the communities who are able announcement. to assist our citizens directly and aim to provide them with The first phase of the Comprehensive Eye Exam Pilot any assistance they may require. Project in Wikwemkoong FN, commenced in March 2019. Some statistical points from the Anishinabek Nation JP The partnership amongst the Wikwemkoong Health and Navigators and relevance are as follows (all statistics are Education departments, the University of Waterloo’s School approximations): Number of JP inquiries handled: 800- of Optometry, the Vision Institute of Canada, the NIHB 1000; Number of JP applications “touched” (brought to Program of Health Canada, and the Anishinabek Health us for abovementioned assistance): 500-600; Number of Secretariat, saw a team of three Optometry residents, and applications submitted independently: 200-300, including a faculty supervisor conduct comprehensive eye exams on group, specialty and community applications; Number of 146 students from the ages of 4-18 years of age. Dr. Andre applications approved/children helped: 200-250. Stanberry, Director of Waterloo’s Optometry Clinics, and Dr. Chandra Eng from the School of Optometry, rotated onsite Bewiidookaagejig Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to assist the Optometry residents for the three week clinic. The Anishinabek Nation Bewiidookaagejig FASD Program 55% percent of the students examined in the clinic were had another very exciting year. We secured funding to found to need eyeglasses to correct their vision. All students conduct two very large projects in addition to our annual requiring eyewear received two (2) FREE pair of eyeglasses work plan activities. In August 2019, we hosted the very first courtesy of Waterloo’s industry partners. Dr. Paul Chris, Anishinabek Nation Traditional Medicine Conference which Executive Director of the Vision Institute was also on-site to brought together over 200 Anishinabek Elders, Healers, provide guidance, as and supervised the setting up of the Traditional Medicine Knowledge Keepers and citizens. The state of the art Optometry suite in the boardroom at the high event was extremely well-received and filled beyond capacity. school in Wiikwemkoong. We also worked very closely with the Achieve Potential Phase two of the project will see the team return to Through Unique Services (APTUS) Treatment Centre for Wiikwemkoong on June 3-20, 2019. Complex Disabilities to co-host part two of our pilot project Cancer Care Ontario: The Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit in the Northern Superior and Lake Huron Regions. The focus (ACCU) of Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) has been rebranded was to provide training on the creation and use of sensory as the Indigenous Cancer Control Unit. The recent change in development tools for those who may have developmental the provincial government has curtailed much of the great disabilities including FASD. Participants consists of families, work undertaken by Alethea Kewayosh's unit, but the team educators and social service providers. These sessions is plowing ahead with preparing the next Indigenous Cancer focused upon auditory, visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, Strategy. gustatory and olfactory processing, as well as oral and At least one new screening tool for colorectal screening will touch processing. Together we conducted six (6) training be rolled out this summer. sessions: “How Can I Become a Sensory Detective (Curve

Page 18 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 Lake) and "How Can I Support Children and Youth Through Art & Play" (Mnjikaning). Two (2) sessions were held in the Northern Superior Region on July 11-12th, and a second set of similar sessions in Lake Huron Region on July 26-27th, 2018. Participants learned about child development in four (4) stages: Sensory; Gross motor skills; Fine motor and visual motor skills; and the Development of regulation, school related skills, executive function. In the sessions titled “Brains In July, this HIV capacity session was well-received by frontline workers in Long of Our Children”, participants learned about the structure of Lake 58. the central nervous system, and how trauma impacts brain development and attachment. Using experiential techniques, Testing options, HIV and the Law, and Safe Needle Exchange. participants also learned important strategies and steps for First Nation’s women living with HIV shared their successes how developmental trauma can be repaired. and challenges and the 2SLGBTQ toolkit was distributed to We facilitated 97 workshops with a total of 2,633 participants attendees. throughout the territory. We also conducted 18 booth Also in March, the program offered capacity training on the displays actively engaging 6,477 citizens. For International ABC’s of Sex Education. A comprehensive toolkit including FASD Awareness Day, our three (3) program workers helped 10 detailed lesson plans were distributed to the 16 First coordinate and lead eight (8) events on in September which Nations that were represented. included, the 10th Annual Honoring Mothers Mini Pow-wow, The HIV program supports the Greater Involvement of People , specialized training sessions for families and Living with HIV and hosted three (3) workshops aimed to frontline workers, as well as various other activities designed teach employable cultural-based training for women living to promote FASD awareness. with HIV. Our FASD Program Coordinator also participated on the North Eastern Aboriginal FASD Education Partnership Project Community Development Support Worker (CDSW) partnership which helps oversee the FASD Diagnostic Clinic. Site/First Nation/Specialized Project Visits: The CDSW had the The clinic operates through Sudbury Regional Hospital’s opportunity to conduct site visits to Alderville, Beausoleil and Paediatric Centre for Excellence and has been extremely well- Chippewas of the Thames First Nations. received. Due to financial limitations, we are currently able to A successful year of reporting has been maintained, and see six children per month. This year, 81 children completed continued program-specific and traditional programming the diagnostic process. The wait time is now 12 months or has occurred within the fiscal year. Some programs reported more, with over 200 children on the waitlist for services. include: We continue to actively lobby for increased and annualized funding for this incredibly critical service. Cornhusk doll making, regalia making, cultural teachings, language, full moon ceremonies, fire keeping and a variety HIV Program of socials. Other specific programming includes: supports In September, an HIV Rapid test demonstration was for crisis intervention, assisting/accessing services, “at-risk” coordinated with NS Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief families and individuals, providing referrals, advocacy, Wawia at the Pic Mobert health fair. Nine (9) HIV Rapid creating safety plans, improving self-esteem, encouraging tests, including pre and post-test counseling for health fair healthy living through providing education and resources on participants, were completed. a number of issues. The AN hosted the Youth Peer HIV Training for Ontario First Training: The AN Training program assists IHWS front line Nations HIV AIDS Education Circle at the Mattawa Ecology workers through sponsorship to attend training/conference/ Centre. There were 30 participants throughout Ontario. Topics workshops for the purpose of improving direct services to included HIV, HCV (Hep C), Two Spirit LGBTQ and Tuberculosis clients, as well as other training participants (non-IHWS 101, Harm reduction, Youth Rights and the Law, STBBI group workers) training activities included: presentations, Residential School, traditional teachings and a • The Challenge of Change: Addressing Domestic Violence sweat lodge ceremony. and Seniors Abuse The 4th annual World AIDS Day Round Dance in December, • Mino Mshkiki Maawnjidwin – Good Medicine Gathering Serpent River First Nation, offered inaugural HIV Rapid • Time’s Cause to End Human Trafficking testing by Algoma Public Health nurses. 15 HIV Rapid tests • 4th Annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference were completed. • Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin – She is Wise in Ways of Life All My Relations HIV conference was held in March 2019 • All My Relations – HIV Capacity Building Training where 50 participants were trained in Teaching HIV 101,

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 19 • Circle of Security – Train the Trainer • 9th Annual Anishinabek G7 FASD Conference – FASD: Supports and Resources • Human Trafficking Public Awareness & Education Training Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy – Gender-Based Violence Strategy (GBVS) Base Funding Increase: The IHWS Healthy Babies Healthy Children, the Community Wellness Workers, Saaswin Mental Health Project and the Healing Lodge received a GBVS increase for their respective programs Nbisiing Round Dance, February 2019. Laura Liberty, Echo Shabogesic and Laurie to support the reduction of family violence and violence McLeod Shabogesic. against Indigenous women and girls. new mom. The diaper bag program is ongoing as it has SAASWIN – Mental Health Project: Sagamok Anishnawbek become an important tool for the program. ended its fourth of a five-year funded project titled “Saaswin Mental Health Services”. The project focus was on At-Risk/ There were several conferences and workshops for HBHC High Risk Children, Youth and their Families. frontline workers throughout the year. They were able to network with other workers from different First Nations and Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy Health share ideas. Policy Analyst (IHWS HPA) At this year’s health conference, the HBHC workers held their The IHWS HPA, in partnership with the AN Healthy Babies first in-person meeting, where 18 HBHC workers attended. Healthy Children Program and the Community Wellness It was a good way for the HBHC workers to hear about the Worker Program, provided a three day, territory-wide training best practices in each community. HBHC will meet again in opportunity for Front-line Workers that focused on the impacts the new fiscal year at Aamjiwnaang First Nation. of Domestic Violence within the context of Anishinabek Diabetes Program: The Anishinabek Nation hosted a Train culture as well as how violence and trauma impact the brain the Trainer – Urban Poling/Walking Certification in October. and subsequent wellness and wellbeing. An additional day Eight (8) participants became certified and they can now lead focused on Violence against Seniors and how to recognize their own Urban Poling walking session in their communities. signs of abuse and support to this very vulnerable population. First Nations were contacted to inquire about the challenges, The IHWS HPA also participates as a representative on gaps and needs for their communities for Diabetes and what the Chiefs of Ontario Mental Health and Addictions and can be done to help. Many communities are lacking the basic Public Health Working Groups. Multiple meeting and needs. teleconferences were attended as the working groups Responsible Gambling: A responsible gambling booth supported community, territorial and tri-lateral work taking was set up at a couple of health fairs and conferences. place to increase communities’ ability to address the Many people attended the booth in order to chat about prescription and other drug use issues facing First Nations. gambling, pick up information or play the Plinko board to Additional supporting First Nations in developing enhanced win a prize after answering a responsible gambling question. relationships with Public Health Units increases our Responsible Gambling is looking forward to another year of communities’ access to local resources and supports. All of educating people on how to gamble responsibly. this work is overseen by the Trilateral Senior Health Officials Table of which the IHWS HPA is also a representative. MCCSS Professional Development Program The IHWS HPA continues to work with Laurentian University The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services in the development of a Dementia and Age-Friendly (MCCSS) formerly MCYS, has provided funding for Community model that hopes to get underway in 2019-20. professional development training that focusses on Mental A great deal of time has been spent in exploring the scope Health and Addictions Indigenous for Children and Youth. of the research and collaboration. The Phase II of the AN Funds are used to purchase and/or facilitate training and Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research project was postponed professional development opportunities. In 2018-19 until the new fiscal year as we look for funding opportunities workplan submissions were received from Nipissing First to support this work. Nation, Garden River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Fort William First Nation, Community Health Programs Long Lac #58 and Biigtigong Nishnawbeg. Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC): There were just It is anticipated that this program will continue in 2019-20 under 300 Anishinabek Nation babies born on-reserve in and First Nations are encouraged to submit proposals. Staff 2018-19. Diaper bags were once again distributed to each will be in touch with First Nations in the coming weeks.

Page 20 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDER The nine (9) Local Delivery Mechanisms are: •• Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief James R. Marsden, 1. Anishinabek Employment and Training Services Alderville First Nation 2. Fort William First Nation 3. Gezhtoojig Employment and Training STAFF 4. Long Lake #58 First Nation •• Polly Bobiwash, Director, Labour Market Development 5. Mnidoo Mnising Employment and Training •• Janet Blackned, Program Officer 6. M’Chigeeng First Nation 7. 8. Nipissing First Nation 9. The Anishinabek Nation also delivers the First Nation and Inuit Child Care Centre Initiative (FNICCI) to nine (9) participating First Nation Child Care Centres. Childcare funds are utilized for Enhancement and Enrichment of existing licensed Child Janet Blackned Polly Bobiwash Care Centres. These funds can be used to train staff, enhance playgrounds, and subsidize wages. BACKGROUND The First Nations include childcare centres in: The Anishinabek Nation has held a Labour Market Development Agreement with Canada since 1996. The 1. Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) 2. Henvey Inlet First Nation successor strategy: the First Nation Labour Market Strategy 3. Long Lake #58 First Nation under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training 4. M’Chigeeng First Nation Program (ISETP), commenced April 1, 2019. This strategy 5. Nipissing First Nation (with 2 childcare centres) will help close the employment and earning gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, with a stronger 6. Ojibways of the First Nation focus on training for higher quality, better paying jobs rather 7. Whitefish River First Nation than rapid re-employment, as well as assisting clients to gain 8. greater skills and find jobs that will support their long-term career success. HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 This 10 year distinction-based approach to Indigenous labour Fiscal Year 2018-19 was highlighted by lobbying efforts market programming, ensures that First Nation employment with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and training initiatives will continue and be enhanced to for increased budget, reducing the administrative reporting assist our communities. Through the ISETP, First Nation burden and assisting ESDC in defining the Indigenous Skills Labour Market Agreement Holders will continue delivery of and Employment Program Framework. programs and services to their communities. The Anishinabek Labour Market Development Department First Nation Employment and Training programs and services has also embarked on a four-year Labour Market Information/ provided by the AN Local Delivery Mechanism offices are Skills Inventory Identification Pilot Project to collect First critical in assisting First Nation citizens gain the skills and Nation Labour Market and Skills Inventory information from training required to enter the labour market and succeed. participating First Nations and citizens. This information The purpose of the ISETPS is to reduce employment, skills is valuable to First Nation communities for referrals to and earning gaps between First Nation citizens and non- employment opportunities, program priority setting and Indigenous Canadians. Local Delivery Mechanisms deliver succession planning. employment and training programs and services that address the labour market needs of workers and employers in the OBJECTIVES 2019-20 designated First Nations. The Anishinabek Nation delivers employment and training programs under the current Fiscal year 2019-20 will serve as a transition period to and agreement to 25 participating First Nations through the plan and implement the First Nations Labour Market Strategy. utilization of sub-agreements with First Nation based LDM Agreements under the ISETP will be in effect until 2029, (Local Delivery Mechanism) organizations. providing funding & planning stability and predictability.

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 21 Over the coming year, the Labour Market Development Department will be working towards implementing the ISET Program by: LANDS & RESOURCES • Supporting First Nations in developing employment MISSION STATEMENT skills by pursuing training for employment and long- The mission of the Lands and Resources department is to term careers, and by recognizing their unique needs, foster a better quality of life by ensuring access to natural with the ultimate objective of closing the employment, resources in support of the goals, principles, and values of earning, and skills gaps between First Nations and non- the Anishinabek Nation. Values include Environmental; Indigenous people; and, by respecting Mother Earth, we foster change which will • Support and enhancing the capacity of First Nations sustain our lands and resources, preserving the integrity of service delivery organizations and structures to customize the Seventh Generation and our Anishinabe Bimaadziwin. In culturally-appropriate services to support their citizens addition to Awareness and Communication; with a continual throughout the employment continuum by developing effort to understand our communities, we are committed to and improving skills and employment training. facilitate education, sharing current events and traditional wisdom. If you have any comments, questions or would like additional Guiding Principles of the Lands and Resources Department information on any of the Indigenous Skills and Employment reflect Capacity Building; by creating opportunities, our Training Program, please contact Polly Bobiwash, ISETP communities are empowered to increase the natural, technical, Director at (705) 497-9127 or email: polly.bobiwash@ and financial capacity derived and generated from our lands anishinabek.ca and natural resources; access to Lands and Resources; our communities are strengthened by continuous advocacy efforts to increase access to lands and resources, as well as Jurisdiction and Treaty Rights; by building and preserving Anishinabek laws within our territories, communities can continue to assert and exercise jurisdiction, implementing ownership of lands, water, air and resources. LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDERS • Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Edward Wawia, Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice • Chief Dean Roy, Deputy Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice STAFF • Jason Laronde, Director • Arnya Assance, Program Coordinator • Rhonda Gagnon, Policy Analyst • Cameron Welch, Policy Analyst • Tammy Desmoulin, Program Coordinator • Lynn Moreau, Program Coordinator HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 Mineral and Mines In 2013, the Anishinabek Nation (AN), and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM), now the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines - ENDM), signed an agreement with the desire to strengthen collaboration, educate communities and heighten the level of awareness of the mineral development and mining process for members, as well as promote the importance of the mining sector. The agreement targets the following goals:

Page 22 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 In 2018, the Anishinabek Nation started to work on an asset inventory for the 40 member First Nations. Currently, the AN has information on Anishinabek Nation businesses on- reserve as well as construction related equipment, aggregate resources and human resources. This work has been done as a result of the Transfer Payment Agreement with Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) that has seen AN staff meeting on a regular basis with representatives of other Provincial Territorial Organizations (PTOs) to develop protocols and questionnaires related to the inventory.

Left to right: Amber King, Megan Goulais, Arnya Assance, Jason Laronde, Lynn Anishinabek Ontario Resource Management Moreau, Cameron Welch, Tammy Desmoulin, Rhonda Gagnon, 2018 Council (AORMC) The 2018/19 fiscal year saw the Anishinabek Ontario Resource • Provide mineral and mines education and awareness to First Nation citizens Management Council in their final year of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Anishinabek • Ensure First Nation are meaningfully engaged in the Nation (AN), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and mineral sector Forestry (MNRF). • Promote and provide mineral and mining opportunities to member communities The agreement targets the following goals: • Engage in policy analysis of mining activities such as • Strengthened and enhanced relationships between the the Ring of Fire, Mining Act implementation, Plans and parties Permits and Online Staking • Better communications through the development of • Provide support and mineral expertise to member First tools to support and inform information-sharing and Nation consultations related to resource management • Better management of natural resources, through the During the reporting period, the Mining Technical Table promotion of cooperative and collaborative approaches [now known as the Anishinabek Nation – Ministry of Energy Northern Development and Mines Advisory Council (AN- The Anishinabek Nation will continue to monitor and address ENDM], met several times. The Advisory Council has tracked a natural resource management policy issues and concerns large number of issues and continues to work to address the within the Anishinabek Nation territory, support the AORMC, challenges faced by the Anishinabek Nation by meaningfully provide opportunity for leadership to meet bi-annually, engaging with and benefiting from the development of promote and provide outreach sessions throughout the minerals and mines on Anishinabek Territory. Anishinabek Nation and engage the Anishinabek Nation During 2018-19, the AN-ENDM Regional Tables and the leadership. Joint Advisory Council worked to increase knowledge and information flow between AN and ENDM. A number of Anishinabek Nation Water Needs Assessment important policy challenges were tackled and tools were In supporting Resolution No. 2017-19, the Anisinabek developed to improve communication between AN First Nation in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment, Nations, government and proponents. 2018-19 was also the Conservation and Parks (MECP) have arranged for in-kind first year of a GIS values mapping project funded by ENDM. services by MECP to provide water treatment plant site The first year of the project was a success. See more about the assessments for each of the 40 Anishinabek First Nations. project below. The funding agreement is to support: The Lands and Resources Department of the Anishinabek • Phases 1: that will consist of a review of the design of Nation will continue to monitor and address minerals and the 40 First Nation water treatment plants; and mines issues and concerns within the Anishinabek Nation territory, promote and provide outreach sessions and engage • Phase 2: will outline the wastewater needs for all 40 the Anishinabek Nation and its leadership. Anishinabek communities.

Ministry of Transportation – Moving Forward Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Values In 2018-19, the Anishinabek Technical Table was continued Mapping as a mechanism to address the opportunities and gaps in the Priority Focus Areas established in previous engagement In In 2018, the Anishinbek Nation and Ministry of Energy, sessions throughout the regions. Northern Develoment and Mines (ENDM) signed a two-year

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 23 agreement that supports the Anishinabek Nation resolution • Complete the wastewater facilities site assessments for 2016-15; Anishinabek Nation First Nation Mapping Projects 11 Anishinabek First Nations Support that would ensure the Anishinabek First Nations • Report back to the Anishinabek Nation on findings from need would be identified and to have mapping projects both assessments completed for their community. Geogra The Anishinabek Nation GIS / Values mapping project is aimed Promote First Nation understanding and participation in the to assist the Anishinabek First Nations on supporting projects Anishinabek Nation GIS / Values Mapping Project that have a focus on values identification or other related projects that support the capacity to effectively participate in • Identify previous mapping projects completed by the and respond to specific information requested in regulatory Anishinabek First Nations processes under the Mining Act. This work is in addition to • Identify the Anishinabek First Nation needs and barriers completing a needs analysis that can help determine how the to values mapping, in addition to analyzing the results project can best assist the Anishinabek Nation in using values • Identify the First Nations interested in participating in mapping. the project • Develop strategies to overcome the challenges and OBJECTIVES 2019-20: barriers to values mapping Mineral and Mines • Establish best practices and templates • Develop a work plan to assist the Anishinabek First • Increased community engagement in the mineral and Nations with data collection and storage mine activities in Ontario • Provide technical enhancement and support through the Agriculture & Food Joint Advisory Council • Support the partnership with the Ontario Ministry of • Support the Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Energy, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs by organizing Steering Northern Development and Mines Bi-lateral Leadership Committee and Round Table Information Sessions Forum • Provide updates to leadership on upcoming priority • Support community capacity development and mining issues such as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the opportunities Rural Economic Development Program, the Northern • Engage with the Anishinabek Nation GIS / Values Ontario Agrifood Strategy and other programs mapping project to identify the linkages with the online Provide updates to First Nations on upcoming mapping, identifying significant sites, etc. for better • opportunities in agriculture and aquaculture within the decision-making Anishinabek Nation Transportation • Continue to host operational meetings and support the If you have any comments, questions or would like additional work of the AN/MTO Technical Table to address identified information on any of the Lands and Resources initiatives, Priority Focus Areas and opportunities for First Nations in please contact Jason Laronde, Lands & Resources Director at Transportation (705) 497-9127 or email: [email protected] • Continue work on the Asset Inventory Anishinabek Ontario Resource Management Council • Work with MNRF to move forward with revised project workplan and deliverables • Share information with member communities related to MNRF policy • Continue to work with MNRF-SIPB on policy related issue at AORMC Anishinabek Nation Water Needs Assessment • Complete the drinking water plant site assessments for the Anishinabek First Nations who have water treatment plants

Page 24 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 GIIGIDO WIIJI GIKENDAMOWIN LEGAL DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT through the input and recommendations provided by the To provide legal services to the Anishinabek Nation, Union CWB Working Group. We are currently working on finalizing of Ontario Indians (AN/UOI), and the Anishinabek Nation 7th a draft toolkit and training manual for the process and are Generation Charity (AN7GC). also working towards an implementation plan and securing funding for the program. We aim to present to leadership PORTFOLIO HOLDER at this years Grand Council Assembly about updates on the Circle process and the draft Toolkit and Training Manual. We • Regional Grand Council Chief Ed Wawia hope to have the support of our leadership in moving forth • Chief Dean Roy, Sheshegwaning First Nation with implementation of this program. STAFF Intervener at the Ontario Court of Appeal • Fred Bellefeuille, Legal Counsel, Director The new Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) came into force April 30, 2018, and replaced the previous Child • Leanna Farr, Legal Counsel and Family Services Act (CFSA). A court matter involving • Crystal Stevens, Legal Counsel a dispute about the application and interpretation of the • Linda Newhook, Legal Administrative Coordinator new CYFSA arose at the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) in late 2018, and involved our Anishinabek Nation member NOOKIIYAN MINO BIMAADZIN - GOALS/OBJECTIVES First Nation . This appeal would set The Legal Department was established to provide cost- precedent for future child protection cases involving First effective, responsive and professional legal services to the Nations children and families. At the request of the Social AN/UOI, related corporations, and Anishinabek First Nations. Development Department, the Legal Department sought The goals of the Legal Department are: leave to intervene as a friend of the court. With the help of Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP as co-counsel, our Legal • To be the preferred legal advisor for the AN/UOI, Department made intervener submissions arguing mainly Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC); that the best interests of a First Nations child under section • To support the evolution and operation of the AN/UOI; 74.3 of the CYFSA requires preservation of a First Nation • To be recognized as an accessible and leading advisor child’s connection to his or her specific First Nation and culture to Anishinabek First Nations, leadership and member (rather than taking a pan-Indigenous approach). Curve Lake citizens on First Nation legal issues; and First Nation also made submissions as a Party to the matter • To provide legal services to the Restoration of about its rights involved. The ONCA released its decision Jurisdication (ROJ) Self-Government Initiatives. on April 18, 2019, and it provided a positive precedent for all First Nations children and families across Ontario who HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 may be involved in child protection matters. Amongst other things, the ONCA ruled that “The new legislation reflects a In addition to routine work of dealing with employment commitment to ensuring that these children are connected matters, contract review, political office support, corporate to their culture. The children here are Indigenous citizens by-law maintenance, agreement development, the legal of Curve Lake First Nation which is part of the Anishinabek department undertook a number of initiatives including the Nation. The factors listed under s. 74(3) require the court to following: consider how to preserve the children’s connection to their Dispute Resolution Process to support Child Well-Being: specific Indigenous community and culture.” Over the past year and a half, the Legal Department has Dispute Resolution been assisting the Social Development Department with The AN Tribunal & Commission has been utilized on a fee for the creation of an Anishinabek Nation Dispute Resolution service basis by First Nations requiring mediation services. Process to Support Child Well-Being. The Child Well-Being Our trained Anishinabek Commissioners were called upon to (CWB) Working Group had recommended this process be assist in these mediations. We will continue to operate this developed to provide children and families with a dispute Tribunal on a fee for service basis as requested. resolution mechanism devoted to addressing child welfare matters (prevention and protection) based upon Anishinaabe Restoration of Jurisdiction (ROJ) customs and principles. A Circle process was developed Our office continues to support and work with the Restoration

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 25 general rights and obligations of First Nations individuals and leadership who may be involved in child welfare proceedings under the Child and Youth Family Services Act was created. The booklet also included some general information about the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law. The booklet is available and will be mailed out to each of the member First Nations. Legal Staff: Fred Bellefeuille, Linda Newhook, Crystal Stevens and Leanna Farr. Citizenship of Jurisdiction Department on the Anishinabek Nation The legal department implemented citizenship workshops in Governance Agreement activities, including consultations, a Collaborative Process on the Broader Issues in Relation to ratification preparations, contract development and human Indian Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship. resources advice for various ratification activities. We also supported the Governance Agreement process advising on the The sessions were designed to build capacity and obtain Main Agreement, Fiscal Transfer Agreement, implementation feedback and direction from the Anishinabek Nation plan and consultation on these items with the Governance member First Nations on the broader issues relating to Indian Working Group and other related entities. registration, Band membership, First Nations citizenship and the development of Anishinabek Nation Citizenship Law. Constitution Development Duty to Consult As further support to the ROJ initiative, the Legal Department assisted those First Nations that have not yet develop nor Regional sessions for our First Nation leaders and technicians ratified their constitution or wish to amend their constitution. regarding the Duty to Consult were conducted. The aim was The legal department is currently working with five (5) First to build capacity on responding to Duty to Consult requests Nations that are working to ratify their draft constitution and from industry and government. The sessions also included four (4) First Nations that wish to amend their constitution. identification of best practices and problems that should be We encourage First Nations who are interested in assistance addressed with industry and government. The sessions were to contact Linda Seamont at 705-497-9127 at their earliest well attended and our department reported the problems convenience. that had been brought to our attention during the sessions to Minister Zimmer, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Cannabis Reconciliation with solutions for positive change. The Legal Department provided advice and assistance to Lands leadership in order to understand this complicated issue. On January 30, 2019, a Cannabis Think Tank was held in Legal support was provided for the development of a draft Sault Ste. Marie. The Cannabis Think Tank had a series of agreement-in-principle in regards to tobacco and gasoline presentations from social, education, legal, lands, etc., law development for consideration by the First Nations. to regional representatives on Cannabis. The Think Tank This included preparation of briefings and resolutions for objectives were to gather and share information to build the agreement. Further support was provided in terms of capacity on the issues to assist First Nations in addressing administration of the associated administrative and funding cannabis issues. agreements. Opioids Treaty and Aboriginal Rights The opioid epidemic has had devastating impact on the Various workshops, presentations and briefings were made to lives of Anishinabek Nation citizens. As part of a longer various groups and governmental bodies promoting a better term multi-pronged approach, the Legal Department understanding and respect of Aboriginal and Treaty rights. reviewed the success, failings and challenges of ongoing legal or class action suits involving American parties against OBJECTIVES 2019-20 pharmaceutical companies and doctors. The research was compiled into briefings and a power point presentation In addition, the Legal Department will continue to work on that was presented to the Anishinabek Nation Chief's at supporting the Child Well-Being law and related dispute their Assembly in November 2018. The Legal, Health and resolution. Other major upcoming activities includes Social Departments will continue to work together towards supporting the ratification of the ROJ Governance Agreement, supporting Resolution #2018-24 - Creation of an Anishinabek First Nation constitution development and following up on Nation Opioid Strategy. pre-implementation under the Governance Agreement. We will also be hosting an Anishinabek Justice conference to Child Well-Being Resource Booklet develop ways to support Anishinabek First Nations in civil, A short booklet which provides information surrounding criminal and traditional justice. We have a bright future to look forward to.

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VISION STATEMENT The Policy and Communications department is committed to the protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and supporting the goals, values and aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation. MISSION STATEMENT “The Anishinabek Nation Policy and Communications Department is committed to supporting the protection L to R Front: Marci Becking, Alicia McLeod, Laura Barrios. L to R Back: Kevin of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, building positive Restoule, Emma Williams, Sarah Gammon, Allan Dokis. communications and relationships between our member Support First Nation requests for government-to- First Nation governments and the Crown, and supporting the • government engagement. goals, values and aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation.” • Support Anishinabek Nation departments in LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDERS development of action plans. • Anishinabek Nation – Action Plan coordination. Intergovernmental Affairs/Aboriginal Treaty Rights (Loon Clan) Anishinabek Nation – Ontario Government Political Lake Huron Regional Chair Chief Scott McLeod • • Leadership coordination. • Ogimaa Duke Peltier, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Coordination of bilateral roundtables with the Government Communications (Marten Clan) of Canada and Ontario including: • Grand Council Chief Glen Hare • Southeast Deputy Grand Council Chief James Marsden • Anishinabek Nation-Ontario Protocol – Leadership and Technical Tables. Treaty Research (Fish Clan) • Anishinabek Nation-Indigenous Services Protocol – • Northern Superior Deputy Grand Council Chief Ed Wawia Leadership and Technical Tables. • Southeast Deputy Grand Council Chief James Marsden Communications STAFF Communications activities are based on an Anishinabek Medicine Wheel teaching about the gifts of the four Policy (Loon Clan) directions: TRUTH (Media Relations), HONESTY (Public • Allan Dokis, Director Education), SHARING (Voices) and RESPECT (Communications • Kevin Restoule, Government Relations Coordinator Support). • Sarah Gammon, Policy Analyst The Communications team is responsible for managing: • Deanna Therriault, Policy Analyst • Anishinabek News (print and online) • Brenda Lebreche, Clerk • Pow-Wow Guide Communications (Crane Clan) • Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, • Marci Becking, Senior Communications Officer Instagram and YouTube • Emma Williams, Communications Specialist • Teacher resource kits - “We Are All • Laura Barrios, Communications Officer Treaty People” and “Gdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi” Treaty Research (Fish Clan) • Alicia McLeod, Senior Coordinator • Bi-weekly staff newsletter – Mzinhigan • Niijii Circle Page – weekly page in the North Bay Nugget OVERVIEW Communications Activities: Policy • Communications planning The Policy and Communications department actively • First Nation and citizen communication participates in the following initiatives within the mandate • Anishinabek Nation governance communication strategy of the organization in support of both First Nation issues and Election process education and awareness Anishinabek Nation department mandates: • • Government communication liaison

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 27 • Social media and website strategy • Identifying specific and measurable goals; • Treaty education and awareness coordination • Developing strategies, policies and work plans; Treaty Research • Understanding available financing options to fund a housing plan; and The Treaty Research Program’s mandate is to support the research and development of specific claims within the • Identifying and discussing community success stories. Anishinabek Nation in support of the resolution of many of Anishinabek Nation Colouring Book the outstanding issues with the crown. The Policy and Communications Each year, the Treaty Research Program supports, facilitates Department developed a cultural resource and encourages progress of specific claims that are on the in line with our public education goals. Anishinabek Nation work plan. This work includes identifying specific claims, conducting historical research, providing The colouring book is intended to foster legal analysis, and providing education to First Nation on the a better understanding of Anishinaabe specific claims process. values and systems of traditional governance. Artwork by HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 Donald Chretien. The Policy and Communications Department supports OBJECTIVES 2019-20 effective relations and results-based issue resolution through Government Relations – Internal proactive engagement and effective communication. •• Coordination of Anishinabek First Nation protocols Anishinabek Nation Pow-Wow Guide •• Participation in Chiefs of Ontario processes This year’s pow-wow guide marks the 25th anniversary of •• Liaison support with First Nation organizations the publication. 15,000 copies are printed and distributed Government Relations – External throughout Anishinabek Nation territory. •• Anishinabek bilateral work plan development Along with pow-wow and culture-related stories, there will be •• Effective issue tracking and monitoring of bilateral tables a tribute to Grandmother Josephine Mandamin. •• Continued support to establish tripartite relations Heritage and Burials Toolkit Heritage and Burials The Policy and Communications Department continued to •• Participation and support for the Chiefs of Ontario advance the Anishinabek Nation publication, A Toolkit for Heritage and Burials Working Group Understanding Aboriginal Heritage & Burials Rights & Issues. •• Continue outreach and support to Anishinabek First The Anishinabek Nation collaborated with community Nation on Heritage and Burials issues through advocacy leaders, Elders and technical staff in developing a best Communications practice guide for heritage and burials matters. This guide •• Strengthening communications with First Nation citizens will assist in guiding communities through decision-making •• Promote Treaty Education Resources and training and navigating legislation, policy and process concerning the •• Highlight community initiatives and positive stories discovery, protection and return of Ancestors, Sacred Items within the Anishinabek Nation and Sacred Sites. •• Enhance outreach to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Anishinabek Nation Housing Resource Guide citizens (social media, website and newspaper) The Anishinabek Nation received a mandate from the Chiefs- Specific Claims in-Assembly in November 2016 to develop and implement •• Specific claim policy issues an Anishinabek Nation specific housing strategy. •• Community awareness and engagement on claims The purpose of the guide is to assist Anishinabek First Nations •• Community support for claim submission with: •• Historical Research • Understanding their current housing needs; •• Legal Support

Page 28 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 RESTORATION OF JURISDICTION MISSION STATEMENT The Restoration of Jurisdiction Department (ROJ) at the Anishinabek Nation is committed to building better governing structures to improve the quality of life for Anishinabek citizens. The ROJ process is to help facilitate and restore the recognition of the inherent jurisdiction of Chiefs Committee on Governance Working Group the Anishinabek Nation and our member First Nations by supporting governance-related initiatives to ensure the political goals, values, and aspirations of the Anishinabek • Lisa Palangio, Citizen Engagement Administrative Nation and member First Nations are realized. Assistant The ROJ was mandated by the Anishinabek Nation Grand • Lisa Restoule, Regional Communications Coordinator, Council Chiefs-in-Assembly, by resolution #1995-25 to Lake Huron establish and carry out negotiations with the Governments • Gilbert Deschamps, Regional Communications of Canada and Ontario to restore jurisdiction in several areas Coordinator, Northern Superior including, but not limited to: Governance, Education, Social • Tyler Renaud, Regional Communications Coordinator, Services, Economic Development, and Health. SE/SW Key Initiatives Chiefs Committee on Governance The key initiatives of the ROJ for the 2018/19 fiscal year saw The mandate of the Chiefs Committee on Governance (CCoG) continued liaison with the Chiefs Committee on Governance is to provide guidance, leadership and direction to the ROJ (CCoG) and the Governance Working Group (GWG) in support initiatives. The CCoG also provides political leadership to of finalizing the negotiations of the Anishinabek Nation convey the vision of a self-governing Anishinabek Nation. Governance Agreement (ANGA) and the Anishinabek Nation Key deliverables of the CCoG in this fiscal year have been Fiscal Agreement (ANFA), as well as the implementation input to the completion of the Final Draft Anishinabek of the Comprehensive Governance Communication Nation Governance Agreement and the Anishinabek Nation Strategy. The ROJ also supported the governance-related Fiscal Agreement as well as the Comprehensive Governance capacity development activities centered on constitution Communications Strategy and the Anishinabek Nation Long- development and the updated Anishinabek Nation Long- Term Strategic Plan. Term Strategic Plan. Governance Negotiations LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDERS The Governance Negotiators worked towards the completion • Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief, Glen Hare of negotiations of Final Drafts for the Anishinabek Nation • Southwest Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief, James Governance Agreement (ANGA), the Anishinabek Nation “Jim Bob” Marsden Fiscal Agreement (ANFA) and the Implementation Plan for the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement (IP). NEGOTIATORS The Governance Main Table also participated in discussions • R. Martin Bayer, Chief Governance Negotiator around Canada’s new nation fiscal policy framework. • Jide’ Afolabi, Fiscal Relations Support Advisor The Main Table continued to consult with the CCoG and the • Fred Bellefeuille, Anishinabek Nation Legal Counsel GWG. Other key deliverables for the Governance Main Table STAFF this fiscal year have been the implementation of the • Dave Shawana, ROJ Director Comprehensive Governance Communications Strategy in support of the communications activities for the ratification • Esther Gilbank, ROJ Administrative Coordinator of the ANGA; seeking Band Council Resolutions (BCRs) from • Barb Naveau, Citizen Engagement Manager Anishinabek Nation Chiefs and Councils; the development • Cindy Males, ROJ Communications Coordinator of the Anishinabek Nation Governance Ratification and • Kirk Titmuss, ROJ Communications Planner/Writer Implementation Plans.

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 29 The voting period for ratification of the Anishinabek Nation implemented to support the Anishinabek First Nations in Governance Agreement is expected to be implemented amending and ratifying their constitutions. between August 1, 2019 and November 30, 2019. Governance Working Group The Comprehensive Governance Communications Strategy The GWG provided valuable grassroots input into the In support of the successful ratification of the Anishinabek negotiations of the ANGA, Anishinabek Nation Fiscal Nation Governance Agreement (ANGA), the ROJ Department Agreement (ANFA) and the Implementation Plan (IP). has implemented the Comprehensive Governance The GWG also supported bringing the level of awareness Communications Strategy (CGCS). within their First Nations on the governance negotiations The strategy supports the following: by providing updates to leadership and citizens. Several members of the GWG agreed to support raising awareness • Funding (is available now) to hire communications of the ANGA by participating as key resource leaders at the staff in the member Anishinabek First Nations. To date, Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering, in Baawaating more than 20 First Nations have taken advantage of Territory, Sault Ste. Marie, in March 2019. the resources to hire their communications staff and to implement the ratification communication activities with Long-Term Strategic Planning their citizens. Under the direction of the CCoG and the Governance Portfolios • Funding to support the costs to implement the the ROJ Department continued to support the development ratification communications (printing, open houses, of the Anishinabek Nation Long-Term Strategic Plan in door-to-door campaign, etc.). support of determining the Anishinabek Nation’s priorities • Funding to update First Nations eligible voters list. and future jurisdictions and improving the lives of First Nations citizens. BDO Canada was the successful company • Communications training for First Nations Communications Staff. to support the development of that plan and presented its draft report at the Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering • Regional Engagement with off-reserve citizens living in in Baawaating Territory, Sault Ste. Marie in March 2019. urban centres across Ontario. • Leadership engagement in order to build awareness Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering: Restoring our of the benefits of the ANGA, build a sense of unity, Rightful Jurisdiction and encourage leadership to champion the ANGA with In March 2019, a gathering for Anishinabek First Nations and Anishinabek Citizens. their leaders was held to create an atmosphere of support • Social media engagement – website (www. for the ANGA. The event included traditional teachings governancevote.ca), Twitter, Facebook, Anishinabek (Anishinabek Chi-Naaknigewin, Dodemaag (Clan System) as News, Mzinhigan, Pow Wow Guide, Instagram, YouTube. well as presentations about the legal and fiscal arrangements • Communications support on the ratification vote process of the ANGA. – how to vote, who can vote, where and when to vote. • The ROJ Department is planning a Governance Gathering For information on any of the ROJ initiatives, please contact: in July 2019 to support Eshkiniijig/Kwe-wuk/Getzijig Dave Shawana, ROJ Director, Anishinabek Nation becoming aware of the benefits of the Governance Telephone:705-497-9127 Ext: 2257. Agreement, Clan System and the ratification vote. E-mail: [email protected] Governance Agreement Champions • Anishinabek Nation Leadership Council – Grand Council Chief, Regional Deputy Grand Council Chiefs and Chair • Chiefs Committee on Governance (CCoG) • Governance Working Group (GWG) members • Former Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee The Comprehensive Governance Communications Strategy is supported and guided by Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Elder Getzit Gordon Waindubence. Governance Capacity Activities

First Nation Constitution Development Governance Working Group In support of the ratification of the ANGA a work plan was

Page 30 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDERS Social Development – Deer Clan • Ogimaa Duke Peltier, Chief of Social Development • Deputy Grand Council Chief Joe Miskokomon, Deputy Chief of Social Development STAFF • Adrienne Pelletier, Director • Cecile Hookimaw, Administrative Assistant • Ronnie George, Prevention Services Coordinator • Stan Cloud, Child Well-Being Services Coordinator/Policy Analyst Adrienne, Social Development Department Director facilitating a breakout • Tanya Restoule, Family Well-Being Development Officer session during the Child Well-Being Working Group Meeting in Algonquins of Pikwakanagan on July 10-11, 2018. • Rebecca Timms, MMIW Coordinator • Sarah Blackwell, Youth Coordinator communities who have passed the law with their development • Lori Griffith, Finance Coordinator of a Community Family Services Committee and in gathering • Victoria Racette, Social Development/Koganaawsawin their Community Standards. Communications Officer Koganaawsawin OVERVIEW The launch of Koganaawsawin, the central body supporting the Anishinabek First Nations and their agencies to address Through the coordination and development of strategies child welfare matters is scheduled for June 5, 2019, during that address social policy and legislative issues from the the Grand Council Assembly in Chippewas of Georgina Island Anishinabek Nation position to the federal and provincial First Nation. governments and non-government organizations; the Social Development Department supports member First Nations in We have started to hold implementation meetings with the areas of: First Nations that have enacted the ANCWBL. The meetings will focus on the development of the community standards • First Nations Child and Family Services and community agreements. The community partners will • Anishinabek Nations Child Welfare Law Development determine the process in which this will be completed. • Social Assistance As a community support for the ANCWBL and Child Well- • First Nations Daycare/Childcare Being System, the First Nations are required to establish a • Disabilities child and family services committee, if one does not exist. The • Federal Family Violence First Nation will set the composition and term of reference for the committee. HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 Prevention Services Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law The Koganaawsawin team is currently working on the final (ANCWBL) stages of the “Bill of Rights for Anishinabek Nation Youth and Children” to bring to the Grand Council Assembly in June of Koganaawsawin (AN Child Well-Being) 2019. To date, the draft has been reviewed by the: We have been working steadily toward the development and •• Child Well-Being Working Group (July 2018) implementation of the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being •• Anishinabek Nation Youth Forum (February 2019) Law. Currently, 17 First Nations have passed the law. Other •• Getzidjig and Kwe-Wuk Advisory Councils (May 2019) First Nations have expressed their interest to pass the law. We will continue to seek individual BCR's for the ratification Kinadinwendaagnak and adoption of the ANCWB Law. We are hopeful that 20 First Establishment of a Kinadinwendaagnak Committee is Nations will pass the law by June of 2019. underway, with the purpose to provide a forum that will link In addition, our staff continue to work on the implementation families and resources for children who are being cared for of the Child Well-Being Law. We are assisting First Nation by relatives. This collaboration of agencies, communities and

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 31 support networks will assist in improving the quality of life for Anishinabek Nation children on an ongoing basis. The Kinadinwendaagnak Committee’s terms of reference were reviewed in October of 2018 and updated for a second review in February of 2019. A decision on how to select committee members was voted on at this time, and will also be brought forward at the Grand Council Assembly. Circle Process Recommended by the Child Well-Being Working Group, the Social Development Team and Legal Department have been Nathalie Restoule, Anishinabek Nation Youth Representative, participating in working together to create an Anishinabek Nation Circle teachings from Creator’s Garden at the Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit on 14-16, Process to Support Child Well-Being. Based on Anishinaabe 2018. customs and principles, the Circle Process has been developed to provide children and families with a dispute resolution Some of the activities held over the five-day retreat included process that is devoted to child welfare matters (prevention a key note address and social round dance by Daryl Kooteney, and protection). a bear feast, teachings of medicine making and fire, crafting of tipi models, and dogsledding. On the last evening of the Updates on the Circle Process as well as a draft Toolkit and retreat, intentions were set by the full moon and the medicine Training Manual are intended for presentation to leadership wheel on the ice made with lanterns made by the participants at the Grand Council Assembly. was lit up. The retreat was considered to be a huge success by all who attended. Weshkiniijig - Youth Program Family Well-Being Program Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit The Family Well-Being program is in the final year of a three- On August 14-16 the Wahniigaaniiwat Youth Summit was year funding agreement with the Ontario Government. The held at Nipissing University in North Bay. A collaborative effort program was a three-year $80-million investment under between the Youth Program and the Economic Development Walking Together and the Ontario Indigenous Children and Program. The purpose of this summit was to build leadership Youth Strategy. The program supported First Nations, Métis, skills through a cultural lens, and to gather information Inuit, and urban Indigenous partners to deliver prevention – pertaining to the needs of potential youth entrepreneurs. and community-based programming for children, youth, and There were 29 participants overall. families, as well as safe spaces for those at risk of violence. Various presentations were delivered including a Now in its fourth year of implementation, the Family Well- medicine walk and identification with Creator’s Garden, Being program is having a positive impact in Anishinabek Teepee teachings and traditional craft, Birch Bark Coffee Nation First Nations and achieving the program’s goals to: Company, LaunchPad Creative and Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Overall, the event was a success and the • Reduce violence in Indigenous families and communities feedback received was positive. • Reduce the need to bring Indigenous children into the child welfare and youth justice systems • Improve the overall health and well-being of Indigenous communities The Ontario Government has provided the Family Well-Being Program with funding for the First Quarter of the 2019-20 Under the light of a full moon, participants of the Plug into Nature Family fiscal year. As of May 2, 2019, we are still unsure about the Wellness Retreat use lanterns to admire a medicine wheel on the ice that they future of the Family Well-Being Program. There is no official worked together to create. announcement about whether the program will continue to be funded but we remain hopeful that we will receive good Plug into Nature Family Wellness Retreat news in the near future. The Anishinabek Nation hosted ‘The Plug into Nature Family Wellness Retreat’, which was held over Family Day weekend Family Violence and Missing and Murdered in February at Northern Edge Algonquins. This retreat was Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) geared for youth ages 10-21. Participants for this retreat Family Violence and Missing and Murdered Indigenous came from six Anishinabek Nation First Nations, including Women & Girls (MMIWG), Transgendered & Two-Spirited their parents. (MMIWGT2S), Men & Boys (MMIMB)

Page 32 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 Anishinabek Nation Staff wearing red in support of National MMIW Awareness Day. The epidemic of violence against women is a national crisis, with disproportionate levels of violence against Indigenous women and girls.

The Anishinabek Nation is funded by Indigenous Services work on full content analysis of the data collected in order Canada (ISC) Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP). to determine key themes and priorities that determine next The goal of the FVPP is to enhance the safety and security steps of the project. of Indigenous women, children and families. The ISC has With Nipissing University and the North Bay Indigenous approved 2019-20 funds for Anishinabek Nations First Friendship Centre, we are working towards co-generating Nations that applied. The deadline for reporting on 2018-19 knowledge that is beneficial to the creation of a mechanism funds is May 17, 2019. that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, We continue to assist with overseeing the development of organizations and communities towards collaboration on these files as the National Inquiry into MMIWG comes to a reconciliation. We have recently obtained a three-year grant close and announces the release of its final report. In addition, through the Social Science and Humanities Research Council we have also been connecting families with opportunities of Canada. that contribute to their journey through healing and wellness. Canadian Human Rights Tribunal The Anishinabek Nation participates on the First Nations Women’s Caucus (FNWC) through Chiefs of Ontario (COO). Band Representative Funding The Anishinabek Nation supports COO’s initiatives developed The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has started through the FNWC including, the need for continuation of a positive shift in financial supports for Anishinabek First support for our survivors and loved ones either missing or Nations and all First Nations across Canada. murdered through hosting Family Gatherings. In 2018, the Tribunal ordered that services provided by Band The Anishinabek Nation is also involved in partnerships with: Representatives and mental health services for First Nations Nipissing University, Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre children and youth be reimbursed retroactive to January and North Bay AIDS Committee in the Northeastern Ontario 26, 2016, and that full funding be made available for these Research Alliance on Human Trafficking (NORAHT). services and programs moving forward. We have completed our participatory action research (PAR) Anishinabek Nation successfully hosted two Band community engagement sessions, which took place in 2017 Representative Gatherings, in September of 2018 and in North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Little Current, Kirkland January of 2019. Both gatherings were very well attended by Lake, , and . We continue to Band Representatives from across the province.

2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 33 ANISHINABEK NATION 7TH GENERATION CHARITY

MISSION In 2018, the AN7GC hosted its two annual fundraising As the official charitable fundraising arm of the Anishinabek events; the 20th Annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence, Nation, the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity where prestigious Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards (AN7GC) is committed to improving the quality of life of are presented along with post-secondary scholarships, Anishinabek Nation citizens by providing support where no and the 20th Annual Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf other funding exists. Tournament. In addition to these two annual fundraising events, the AN7GC also hosted a retirement fundraising dinner VISION and comedy roast honouring former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. All three events were The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity will help very successful, raising tens of thousands of dollars for the create educated, healthy, and culturally–enriched citizens Grant Program of the AN7GC. In addition to these events, the that will continue to grow a stable, strong, and prosperous AN7GC has negotiated and renewed partnership agreements Anishinabek Nation. with several businesses, which provide discounts to users while at the same time help in raising funds for the AN7GC. GOVERNANCE The AN7GC has provided over $33,000.00 in grants and post- The AN7GC is governed by the Anishinabek Nation 7th secondary scholarships in 2018. Over the past seven years, Generation Charity Board of Directors. The AN7GC Board of the AN7GC has focused its giving in the areas of health/ Directors oversees all planning and fundraising initiatives medical as well as emergencies. Plans are in place to expand of the AN7GC. It is responsible for budget approvals, grant in other areas in the near future. In addition to this financial application reviews/approvals and policy development. assistance, the AN7GC was also able to provide valuable non- monetary assistance to many who needed guidance and a EXECUTIVE helping hand. President: Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief, Glen Each year, the AN7GC strives to do as much as possible to Hare, M’Chigeeng First Nation provide help to Anishinabek First Nations and citizens in need. This upcoming year will be no different as goals to BOARD OF DIRECTORS increase donations received as well as increasing grants • Phil Pelletier, Fort William First Nation dispersed are a priority. This will allow the AN7GC to continue to work towards making their vision a reality. • Nelson Toulouse, Sagamok Anishnawbek • Myrna Burnside, Moose Deer Point First Nation The AN7GC is proud to have so many generous partners. Their financial contributions are vital in the success of the • Jim Maness, Aamjiwnaang First Nation charity events and programs and ultimately allow the AN7GC STAFF to provide much needed assistance to those in need during these challenging times. • Jason Restoule, Manager, Dokis First Nation Thank you to the partners and supporters of the AN7GC, HIGHLIGHTS 2018-19 which in 2018 included: The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) is a self-sufficient charity relying fully on the success of its fundraising initiatives in order to support its goals and objectives. The AN7GC raises funds to help provide support to the 40 Anishinabek First Nations and the citizens of those communities, whether living within the communities or abroad. The AN7GC is committed to improving the quality of life of Anishinabek citizens by providing support, where no other funding exists, in the areas of Health, Education,

Culture, Youth, Elders, Social, Emergency Crisis and Disaster Anishinabek Relief. Nation staff

Page 34 Anishinabek Nation Annual Report | 2018-19 2018-19 | Anishinabek Nation Annual Report Page 35 The Anishinabek Nation is a political advocate for 40 member communities across Ontario, representing approximately 65,000 people. The Anishinabek Nation is the oldest political organization in Ontario and can trace its roots back to the Confederacy of Three Fires, which existed long before European contact. Naabdooganan ge naabjitoonginba kino wii-naabidoomong (Guiding principles for us all.)

Ji zaagtoonyaan kendaaswinan mii iw ji kendaamon NBWAAKAAWIN. Wisdom To cherish knowledge is to know WISDOM. Nbwaakaawin Ji kendimon ZAAGIDWIN mii iw bizaanii'iiwin. Love To know LOVE is to know peace. Zaagidwin Ji mnaadendamon maage gchi-twaanendamaan kino gegoo kiin eteg mi iw MNAADENDAMONG/MAAGE GCHI- TWAAWENDAMONG. Respect To honour all the creation is to have RESPECT. Mnaadendmowin AAKIDE'EWIN nkwejkagaadeg mnji'aawashiwin mii iw bwaayaamon dash zegiziwin, mii iw aakide'ewin. Bravery BRAVERY is to face the foe with integrity. Aakide'ewin

GWEKWAADIZIWIN, nkwejkaamon iw gegoo ezhiwebak mi iw gwekwaadiziiyan. Honesty HONESTY in facing a situation is to be brave. Gwekwaadiziwin

DBAADENDIZIWIN, mii iw kendiziyin wi sa gchi-pi-itendaagoziiyan ezhi- gchi-piitendaagok zhichiganan maanpii kiing. Humility HUMILITY is to know yourself as a sacred part of the creation. Dbaadendiziwin

DEBWEWIN mi iw kendimon kino nanda. Truth TRUTH is to know all of these things. Debwewin

Edward Benton-Benai, 1979, The Mishomis Book

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