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Fontaine Marches at Closure Researching Aboriginal History F, NI, OR . uA- .. V,L >2. a i Ha- Shilth -Sa a Canadian VOL. 24 11 Publications Mail Product No August 21st, 1997 Nuu- chah -nulth for "Interesting News" Sales Agreement No. 467510 plays hockey for the Sagkeeng Old Timers; enjoys music, reading and Fontaine Marches at Closure researching aboriginal history. Grand Chief Fontaine also owns an historic photograph A guest of honour at the closing ceremonies of the 1997 North American collection of residential school students. Indigenous Games' was recently elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Phil Fontaine. He received a popular ovation from the crowds and it may be timely to remind ourselves of the background of this quiet but strong leader. Education Phil Fontaine graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies in 1981. He started his primary school- ing at the residential school operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Sagkeeng. He spoke only his mother tongue, the Anichinabe language. He attended the school for nine years then went on to the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg before graduating from high school at Powerview Collegiate in 1961. Political Involvement Phil Fontaine has consistently worked on behalf of First Nations people for more than twenty years as an elected leader and in a number of senior positions in Federal and First Nations Governments. He currently occupies the office of Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. He was elected to this position in 1989. Reaffirmed by acclamation in 1991 and re- elected in 1994. Prior to his election as AMC Grand Chief, Phil represented this organization at the Assembly of First Nations as Vice -Chief for Manitoba. Prior to his election as Manitoba Vice- Chief, Phil worked with the Federal Government as Director General hil Fontaine was one the of - provides for a formal, binding of the Yukon Region of DIAND. Before accepting this position, Phil was first leaders to draw pub- process to dismantle DIAND in Deputy Coordinator of the Federal Government's Native Economic lic attention to the issue of Manitoba, develop and recognize Development Program and Special Advisor to the Southeast Tribal abuse in our residential legally empowered First Nation Council in Manitoba. During this period, he completed his studies at the schools. He was briefly jailed for Governments and restore First University of Manitoba. Phil Fontaine was elected Chief at Sagkeeng First the occupying Manitoba Regional Nation jurisdictions consistent with Nation in 1972 and served in the capacity until 1976 Offices of the Department of Indian the inherent right to self- determina- Affairs and Northern Development tion. He was awarded the National (DIAND) in protest over its attempt Aboriginal Achievement Award for to end the treaty right to education. community service in 1996. Among many other milestones, Phil Fontaine was also instrumental in Larry Phillip (Buddy) establishing local control of Fontaine was born on September education and a treatment center for 20, 1944 to Jean Baptiste and Agnes alcoholism in his home community Fontaine (nee Spence) at the Fort while chief of the Sagkeeng Alexander Reserve (Sagkeeng First Nation. Anichinabe First Nation), 80 miles north of Winnipeg. He is currently Most recently, Phil Fontaine's serving his third term as Grand Chief experience and determination have of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs produced an historic agreement to (AMC) an organization made up of implement the inherent right of self- 60 first nation communities repre- government. The agreement be- senting 90,000 people, currently tween First Nations of Manitoba and residing in Winnipeg. Phil has two the Government of Canada was children, Mike and Maya and two signed in December 1994. It grand children. He jogs everyday, 1 INSIDE POSTAGE PAID IN PORT ALBERNI, B.C. RETURN Fastpitch Page 2 Youth Page Page 8 POSTAGE GUARANTEED If undeliverable, please return ti -- Ha- Shilrh_c.. n -- N.A.I.G. Results Page 3 Closing Ceremonies... 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