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Volume 24 Issue 6 Published monthly by the Union of Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 JULY-AUGUST 2012 Tough times about to get tougher UOI Offi ces – In the wake of a meeting with Prime Minister Harper in February 2012, Anishinabek Nation Chiefs have vowed to do “whatever it takes” to stop the attacks on First Nation people. “When all is said and done, no one can say that the Anishinabek citizens have not been patient and tolerant,” says Anishinabek Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. “Our leaders have shown profession- alism and integrity in an attempt to fi nd diplomatic solutions to offensive policies and legislative attacks on our people.” Madahbee was recently acclaimed as Grand Council Chief of 39 in a traditional election held at “I don’t know how we’re going to resolve some of these issues when we’re being treated like a tax burden while permits to destroy our land and steal our resources are handed out to mining and forestry companies Nora King accepts road sign from Chief Steven Miller. like candy.” “The health and social assistance cuts only adds to hardships that elderly people, single parent families and hard working students face Street name centennial present daily. It is clear to me that both levels of government are determined By Monica Lister ernor General of and the Queen. Guests to maintain colonial practices on the most marginalized people in the ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK FN – Over included Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare country. 150 people came out to celebrate the 100th birth- representing the 39 member communities of the An- “While Canada and Ontario partner with multi-million dollar corpo- day of Nora (Shawbonquit) King of Atikameksheng ishinabek Nation, France Gelinas (MPP), Claude rations we have to remind First Nation citizens to prepare themselves for First Nation. Held at the Community Centre, fam- Gravelle (MP) and Nora’s Godson Larry Chagnon a cold winter as many of them may not be able to afford the basic neces- ily, friends and community members were on hand from Vancouver. Mildred Young (niece) organized sities like clothing, heat and shelter,” Madahbee added. May 24 to share dinner and cake in Nora’s honour. the event while Suzanne Shawbonquit (great niece) “It’s frustrating to deal with governments that inhibit our economies “Due to the fi re ban at that time, candles were acted as emcee. through one-sided policies and then ask us to vote for them come elec- unable to be used,” quipped one of Nora’s great In earlier years, Nora worked as a cook in a tion time. Even the abandoned us so they could nieces! tourist camp, taught Anishinabemowin at Our avoid a provincial election, proving to us that politics is more important Atikmeksheng Chief Steve Miller announced Lady of Fatima School - Chief Miller was one of her than people. that a community road would be named after the students - in nearby Naughton, and worked as an The provincial and federal budgets both seemed to add incentives Centenarian, and presented her with a sign for electoral offi cer. for mining activities in First Nation territories by fast-tracking permits. Nora Road. As well, Nora received certifi cates and She was married to Stanley King (predeceased “We’ve been under attack for 200 years and we’re still here. It congratulations from the Anishinabek Nation, the 1964) and adoptive mother to Kenneth King (pre- doesn’t matter how many colonial policies foreign governments try to City of Sudbury, the Province of Ontario, the Gov- deceased 2004). place on us, they know just as well as Anishinabek citizens do – this is our land and we’ll do everything in our power to protect it. The Grand Council Chief was particularly critical of legislation re- garding First Nation rights. “We can point to any bill these governments have introduced and it is clear that the mandate is to eliminate First Nation title while painting a picture of economic prosperity, but when we look at the facts, whether it’s in land claim policies, housing, infrastructure, health, social assis- tance, safe drinking water, or matrimonial real property – every one of these policies are aimed at control over our land base and our people,” Madahbee continued. “It may not be as direct as the 1969 White Paper, but First Nations are well aware of the government mandate to eliminate First Nation rights. Madahbee says that Canada and Ontario have a responsibility to up- hold past promises of their predecessors. “We refer to their laws all the time, whether it’s a duty to consult and accommodate, fi duciary responsibility or the honour of the Crown, but This ‘fi re rainbow’ phenomenon appeared in the sky during a July 8 “Spirit-lifting ceremony for Andrew I have yet to see an elected government take responsibility for stolen Elmer Mixemong. – Photo by Philip Leblanc resources, or accommodate for occupied land, and there’s no honour in apartheid-type policies like the .” Madahbee said nothing short of other governments’ respecting First Fire rainbow honours warrior Nations’ rights to access resources on their own lands will put them in a By Sharon Weatherall the July 8 ceremony. taurant was closed and one of position to economically sustain their own citizens. MIDLAND – Colours streak the “It was so beautiful; everyone them reportedly punched her. Otherwise, he predicted, “Common-sense will tell you that oppres- sky when a warrior dies. looked up and saw the colours Mixemong was brutally attacked sion has a price.” That was written at the top of and many started to cry because after going to her aid and later the funeral program for Andrew they knew it was Andrew going died in General Elmer Mixemong, and that’s what home,” said Marilyn George, a Hospital. Two men in their mid- dozens of people had witnessed mourning friend of the slain man. twenties have been charged with Second term for Atleo during a Spirit-lifting ceremony Earlier a sacred fi re had been lit second-degree murder. The pair TORONTO – Shawn A-in Chut Atleo has for the 59-year-old Christian Is- on Christian Island to call his also face drug traffi cking charges. been elected National Chief of the Assem- land man who died coming to his Spirit home. “‘Neezhodah” was a gentle bly of First Nations for a second term. wife’s rescue. On July 7, Mixemong, presi- man and very traditional. A 1st In a third ballot, Atleo received 341 A small strand of white cloud dent of the Georgian Bay Native degree Three Fires , votes, Pam Palmater, 141 and Bill Eras- emitting bright colours drifted Friendship Centre, was meeting he was a spiritual teacher and pipe mus, 30. across the sky – not once but his wife Lorraine, an employee carrier. In the third ballot, 512 votes were cast twice –and the “fi re rainbow” of Dino’s Deli, when he observed Andrew Elmer ‘Fudd’ Mixe- phenomenon was photographed two men harassing her. The men mong is survived by his wife, fi ve and 307 ballots, or 60%, was needed to Shawn A-in- by a number of people attending became angry when told the res- brothers and four sisters. win. Chut Atleo Page 2 Anishinabek News July-August 2012

Crown reminded of treaty rights

TORONTO – On May 22, 10,076 Quahog shell beads and 2012 Prince Charles of Great Brit- the original was presented by Sir ain was in Toronto and he met William Johnson to the leaders of with several First Nation leaders 24 First Nations of including National Chief Shawn peoples in July of 1764. More than Atleo, Anishinabek Grand Coun- 2,000 First Nation leaders and cil Chief Patrick Madahbee, and warriors attended the 1764 Treaty Regional Grand Chief of Niagara Congress, which con- Isadore Day. fi rmed the Royal Proclamation of Anishinabek leaders took the 1763, by which Britain established On May 22, First Nations leaders, including National Chief Shawn Atleo, Anishinabek Grand Council Chief opportunity of the Royal visit to a treaty relationship with the An- Patrick Madahbee and Lake Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day, had the opportunity to meet with Prince explain the meaning of the Treaty ishinabek and other Nations of Charles of Great Britain in Toronto. Here Chief Day, Serpent River FN, explains the meaning of the 1764 of Niagara Covenant Chain Wam- North American Indians. Treaty of Niagara Covenant Chain Wampum Belt to the Prince, whose ancestor King George III issued the pum Belt to the Prince, whose an- Chief Day of Serpent River Royal Proclamation of 1763. cestor King George III issued the First Nation accepted the responsi- portant nation-building pillars like Royal Proclamation in October, bility of caring for the belt during economic sovereignty and self-de- 1763, the year before his emis- a lodge ceremony in 2011. “We termination. That’s why we have sary presented the Wampum to the turn the belt around when we show advanced the protocol of turning leaders of 24 Great Lakes Indian it to government reps, or in this the belt with Prince Charles.” Nations at Niagara. case to the Prince of Great Britain Grand Council Chief Madah-         “Our intention in present- -- to signify that there is unfi nished bee says “The 1764 Covenant ing the Wampum Belt to Prince business, that Britain and Canada Chain signifi es that if Britain or Charles was to remind him that have yet to live up to their treaty Canada is to live up to its legal ob-   England is not off the hook yet,” obligations,” says Chief Day. ligations and uphold the Honour of        said Grand Council Chief Ma- “This is not a show or a display. the Crown, then they also require dahbee. “Although this belt is a This belt represents the sacrifi ces the permission of First Nations to replica, it has been in the Lodge of our ancestry and is a very im- develop laws on our land. Canada and contains the same spirit and portant part of our treaty history.” continues to violate the treaty re- intent as the original. It continues Chief Day sees the belt as a re- lationship by using the Indian Act to be a symbol of our Nation-to- minder to the Crown, “a growing as a way to impose programs and Nation relationship with Britain number of our Youth have become policies on First Nations. and its successor governments in quite clear about their expectations “The promises made to us by Canada.” that we must build our government the Crown in 1764 are just as valid    The 1764 Treaty of Niagara structures on the premise of treaty today and we expect them to be     Covenant Chain wampum belt has implementation and realize im- honoured to the letter of the law.”     Madahbee congratulates Stan Beardy          TORONTO – Anishinabek joining him in advancing the im- Nations means he is familiar with       Nation Grand Council Chief Pat- portant issues facing First Nations many issues that are priorities for      rick Madahbee congratulated new- in Ontario.” Anishinabek Nation communities, ly-elected Ontario Regional Chief As spokesman including economic development  Stan Beardy on winning the posi- for 134 First Na- opportunities and resource benefi t- tion in a tight 59-53 vote on June tions in Ontario, sharing. 27. Beardy becomes “I also want to extend my ap- “I have known Chief Beardy the Ontario Re- preciation to Angus Toulouse from for many years,” says Madah- gional Chief of the Sagamok Anishnawbek for his ef- bee. “He is a strong advocate for Assembly of First forts in representing Chiefs in On- the and Nations. Stan Beardy tario for the past seven years, and I’ve worked alongside him at the Madahbee said that Beardy’s congratulate Joseph Gilbert from Chiefs-in-Ontario Political Con- four terms as Grand Chief of Walpole Island for his candidacy.” federacy. I am looking forward to NAN’s 49 First "  "  !    " Gord Peters serving out AIAI term  " DELAWARE NATION – Po- history of politi- into the role of Grand Chief. “I had litical veteran Gord Peters has cal credentials in- the opportunity to work together been elected Grand Chief of the cludes presidency with Grand Chief Peters for almost Association of and Allied of AIAI, teaching a year now and continue to look      Indians (AIAI). He was chosen at the University of forward in moving the Association at May’s annual AIAI assembly Toronto, serving as and its Member Nations together.”     and will serve out the remaining Ontario Regional two years of the three-year term Vice-Chief of the Gord Peters Grand Chief Peters says “I am vacated by the sudden departure Assembly of First honored to be elected by the mem- of previous Grand Chief Randall Nations, and acting as president ber Nations of the Association. We Phillips. and CEO of the Centre for Indig- will continue with the work started Grand Chief Peters is from enous Sovereignty. in the area of Indigenous Reclama- the Delaware Nation, Moravian Deputy Grand Chief Denise tion and on the creation of a politi- of the Thames and his 30-year Stonefi sh had previously stepped cal framework to move forward.” July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek IN BRIEF Hawks going to worlds By Hali Tabobondung WASAUKSING FN – The Parry Island Hawks Men’s Fastball Team is the fi rst or Northern Ontario team to be invited to participate in the annual International Softball Congress World Wally Tournament. Manager-coach Wally Tabobondung Sr. Tabobondung Sr. received the invitation for the Hawks, who compete in Huntsville and Sudbury leagues, to join over 60 teams competing in this year’s tournament in Midland, Michigan Aug. 10-18. For the past three years, the team has hosted host the Annual Hawk Tabob- ondung Memorial Fastball Tournament in September in Wasauksing. Scone-making champion By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Vicky King was grand cham- pion of the annual scone-making challenge, a highlight Anishinabek Nations meet in middle of First Nation Solidarity Day events on Christian Is- Alanna Jones, Garden River First Nation Community Trust Manager, chats with Aaron Payment, newly-elected land. The champion received one month’s free scone- Vicky King chairman of the Sault Tribe of the Chippewa Indians. Jones and Payment met near the centre of the Sault baking supplies and $100. Ste. Marie International Bridge during the 50th Anniversary Bridge Walk. Some 5,000 participants joined the event, held annually to celebrate international friendship and cooperation between nations. Trena’s personal best – By Barbara Burns & Margaret Hele DOKIS FN – Trena established a district record of 1.47 m. in the midget girls’ high jump on May 24 and achieved a personal best of 1.50 m. in winning Fluent speaker learns how to read the gold medal at the NOSSA track and fi eld champion- Trena By Rick Garrick This summer’s program runs a way – I came with two other ships in Sault Ste. Marie. Trena competed for the North- Restoule THUNDER BAY – Sharon from July 3-27 at the Thunder Bay members from my community,” ern High School Track and Field Team, the Northern Trudeau is pursuing a lifelong campus. Trudeau says, noting they drove Braves. dream to teach Anishinabemowin “It’s hectic because there is a for about 12 hours to reach Thun- to children in her community. lot of work involved, especially if der Bay. “I made sure there was “It’s something I’ve always you don’t know the computer that somebody from my community to Dennis opens doors wanted to do,” says the third-year well,” Trudeau says. “But you al- come up with.” By Rick Garrick student in Lakehead University’s ways have Even though Trudeau is fl uent THUNDER BAY – Dennis Renaud is opening doors Native Language Teacher’s Cer- somebody in Anishinabemowin, she did not as a First Nation liaison with Sheet Metal Workers Lo- tifi cation program, and daycare there to know how to read or write the lan- cal 397 in Thunder Bay. The Sand Point First Nation teacher in Sagamok Anishinaw- help you. guage before entering the NLTC citizen says he might be the fi rst person to play such Dennis bek. “I’ve been working at the And if program. a role in unionized building trades in Canada and the Renaud daycare and I said ‘someday I am somebody “With this program, I’ve been United States. He estimates that 12-14 First Nations going to go to Thunder Bay when is strug- picking up on how to read it and citizens have joined his union in the past ten months. my kids are grown up and take the gling, then how to write what I’m saying,” Native language course.’” you are Trudeau says. Medals from Queen Trudeau is concerned because helping Trudeau enjoys the friendly Anishinabemowin is usually only them. It’s atmosphere in the NLTC program. OTTAWA – Patricia and Sam Hearns, Alderville spoken by older people in her like one “We’re so different in our lan- First Nation, received Queen’s Jubilee Medals from community. big fam- guages, but when you hear some- Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, at the Na- “There are not too many young ily.” body else speaking, like the , tional Aboriginal Monument on June 21st, National Ab- people who speak the language Al- you can pick up a word here and original Day. The couple are National Service Offi cers Sam Hearns anymore,” Trudeau says. “I didn’t though the there,” Trudeau says. “You can for the London and Southwestern Ontario Region of the speak the language to my children students pick up a word of what they’re Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association. so they’re not speakers either.” fi nd it dif- saying and you know what their The four-week NLTC program fi cult be- conversation is about.” Selected for ceremony is designed for students with an ing away Sharon Trudeau The NLTC program features NIPISSING FN – Patrick Stevens, Jr., Master Sea- Algonquian language background from home four courses each year, including man, participated in the Nijegen March in Holland, a with a focus on developing skills for a month during the summer, a supervised practicum focusing four-day, 160 km. event involving the largest National required for second language Trudeau says they usually cheer on student teaching, planning ses- Ceremony held abroad to honour the fallen soldiers who teaching in primary or secondary each other on when needed. sions, assemblies and workshops. liberated Holland. Only 209 military personnel were Patrick schools. “A lot of us travelled quite sent from across Canada, of which 9 represented Pat- Stevens Jr. rick’s division of the Navy in Halifax. Peter Akiwenzie: passionate leader Aiming for Mars By Greg Plain By Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic Agreement that also spawned the Canada Ontario Resource Devel- CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES – Cary Kechego- A friend of all of our nations Anishinabek Ontario Fisheries opment Agreement. Wojtkowski, 10, a student at Antler River Elementary was recently called home by the Resource Centre and the Anishi- Peter negotiated countless School, was one of 12 youth from across North America SpiritKeeper. Former Chippewas nabek Trapping dollars for different programs: to be chosen to attend this summer’s Space Camp Pro- of Nawash Chief Peter J. Akiwen- Cary Agreement. health, education, social services gram in Huntsville, Alabama. “I know there has to be zie, 61, began his journey to the He was part of etc. and he never came back emp- Kechego life out beyond our world and would love to be the fi rst Spirit World on the morning of the negotiations ty-handed. Anishinabe to search Mars for that life beyond our own July 10th, 2012. and discussions He was passionate about the In addition to serving as for the Anishina- rights of Anishinabe people. He world,” says Cary. Chief, he served numerous terms bek Education and loved to challenge and never on Band Council for his com- Governance Agree- Peter J. backed down from a good “fi ght”. Moose Deer leads way munity and he also worked at the ments. When the Akiwenzie He loved practical jokes, pok- UOI Offi ces – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee has con- Union of Ontario Indians as the Fur Harvesters was going under, er and pool and was a master at gratulated the government of Moose Deer Point First Nation for set- former Director of Intergovern- he and fellow friend /co-worker, all. The word “impossible” did ting an example of anti-drug campaign leadership for Anishinabek mental Affairs. the Late George Lanouette saved not exist in his vocabulary and of Nation communities. On May 29th, Chief Barron King and council- His legacy to us is the creation the fl ailing organization and re- the many things in life that Peter lors Burnside, Williams, St. Pierre and Sandy led by example on the of the Anishinabek Police Servic- kindled it with more First Na- loved, he loved his family most of community’s War on Drugs Initiative, presenting drug-testing results es, helping to set up Casino Rama, tion ownership and control. He all. Sincerest condolences to his proving negative amounts of any form of substance abuse. “On behalf the Nation-to-Nation agreement also helped breathe new life into wife Donna, whom he loved with of the Anishinabek Nation, I offer my congratulations and acknowl- with the NDP government and the the Hats for Hides Program, was all of his heart. edgement to Moose Deer Point First Nation on implementing your creation of the Anishinabek Con- a part of establishing the Inter- G’chi-miigwetch Peter: community’s Vision Statement for ‘War on Drugs: Ogitchidaawin: servation and Fishing Framework Treaty Harvesting Accord and the Gmaa-miikwenmigoo. Protecting Our Own’”, said the Grand Council Chief. Page 4 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion The Anishinabek News is a monthly publi- cation of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and editorial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor Waiting for kindness to be reciprocated or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please mong the people I wish were still When residents were dev- include your name, address and telephone here is Merle Assance-Beedie, a astated by June’s collapse of the city’s main number on all material submitted. All sub- missions will be reviewed for publication wonderful woman from Beausoleil shopping mall, Serpent River First Nation set based on priority of interest and edited for First Nation who was convinced up a social media site and established a relief clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal A implications. Remuneration will be paid for that only kindness is capable of making the fund to assist their neighbours. They also lit a submissions only if a written agreement world a better place. Sacred Fire and offered prayers. with the Editor is made prior to publication. NOTE: All formal comments and complaints must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o Her understanding of the Anishi- Merle Assance-Beedie would be pleased Anishinabek News. naabemowin word for Creator was “Great Maurice Switzer with all these acts of “de”. But as playful as Editor: Maurice Switzer Kind Spirit”, a translation she felt had not otters are, they also have very sharp teeth, and Assistant Editor: Marci Becking naabe Grandfather Teachings; only wisdom Media Specialist: Lisa Abel stood the test of time, given centuries of com- won’t hesitate to use them in defence. I only Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais petition from the pidgeon-English “Gitchie comes from the head. once saw that side of Auntie Merle, when a Contributors: Joyce Atcheson, Eden Beaudin, Sarah Blackwell, Heather Camp- ”. testy Ontario conservation offi cer called me a bell, Alan Corbiere, Rick Garrick, Kristin It must have been incredibly diffi cult for liar during a cross-cultural training workshop. Grant-Smith, Nicole Latulippe, Christine Merle – a survivor of four residential schools McFarlane, Greg Plain, Marina Plain, The Haudenosaunee like to say they told She delivered a scolding he would not soon Beverly Roy-Carter, David Shanahan, Chad – to mature into someone who made kindness Solomon, Richard Wagamese, Sharon the fi rst European explorers they were en- forget. Weatherall. tering “Kanata”, which was “the village” in the cornerstone of her being. But she prac- tised what she preached, visiting one of the PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 Iroquois, but Merle had her own Anishinaabe A hot summer is upon us. All Anishinabek FX: 705-497-9135 priests who followed the prescribed course of WEB: www.anishinabek.ca version, one she shared with the Ipperwash citizens would like to enjoy the same luxuries E-MAIL: [email protected] Inquiry’s Indigenous Knowledge Forum on trying to “kill the Indian in the child” to offer as most of our neighbours – heading to cot- MAIL: P.O. Box 711, , her forgiveness to the old man before he died. North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 Oct. 14, 2004. tage, beach and camp to leave the worries of jobs behind for a few weeks. Or, if you’re a “When the visitors came the people who It’s easy to be kind to others when you’re member of federal or provincial legislatures, they fi rst met were people from the Algon- privileged with comfort and possessions, but you can kick back for two or three months. quin-speaking nations who were fi shing on not such a simple matter when you’re on the the St. Lawrence River. And it was Jacques short end of the socio-economic stick, like an But too many of our citizens don’t have Cartier who asked them ‘What is the name of inordinate number of First Peoples in Can- jobs to get away from. Those holidaying leg- this country? What is the name of this land?’ ada – the place where the Anishinaabe told islators have preferred to help rich corpora- Jacques Cartier everything and everyone had tions strip resources from First Nations terri- “And the reply was ‘Kenada. ‘K’ means heart. tories than respect our treaty rights to share land in our language. ‘Kena’ means everyone in that wealth, and create our own jobs and PUBLISHING CRITERIA and everything. ‘Da’ means heart. So the ac- Despite collectively ranking 64th in the economies. Before they left to enjoy their GOAL world using United Nations indicators for To publish a quality newspaper and tual name of our country is ‘Kenada’ – every- lengthy vacations, those same parliamentar- related publications designed to foster thing has heart; everyone has heart.” well-being, First Nations have been remark- ians saw to it that the meager income some of pride and share knowledge about An- ably generous to people in trouble anywhere our poorest citizens rely on – various forms of ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, on the planet. I recall coming across a yel- and accomplishments. Her Otter Clan family taught her that the social assistance – will be gnawed away like treaties – seven bore the dodem of Assance lowed newspaper clipping about Six Nations the vast territories we once cared for, and the OBJECTIVES council sending $100 in the 1840s to aid Irish To provide information that refl ects hereditary chiefs – were about extending rights the Creator gave us to manage our own the Creator’s four original gifts to the kindness to the settlers, with the understand- farmers dying by the thousands during the affairs. Anishinabek: ing that it would one day be reciprocated. Her great potato famine. In recent years Anishi- Respect: To welcome diversity nabek communities have held fund-raisers to and encourage a free exchange of grandfather used to tell her to watch for that Our natural capacity for kindness is being opinions that may differ without being kindness to be shown by the other treaty sig- help not just their own cousins in places like sorely tested. disagreeable. Fair and humourous natories. It would be a sign that things were Attawapiskat – that have been largely aban- comments are welcomed, but not doned by the Harper government – but even ridicule or personal attacks. fi nally being put right with the Anishnaabe, Even otters have a tipping point. sold baked goods and raffl e tickets to raise Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth which the prophecies tell us is an essential el- – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s ement of mankind’s survival. donations for victims of tsunamis and earth- Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississau- content. quakes in far-fl ung places that their citizens gas of . He serves as Sharing: Providing opportunities for would only know about from television news- people from the four corners of the Auntie Merle, as so many affectionately director of communications for the Union of Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and called her, was also fond of reminding us that casts. Ontario Indians, and editor of the Anishina- record achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activities of the “de” (heart) is part of six of the Seven Anishi- bek News. Union of Ontario Indians. Strength: To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates our history, culture and language, promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal Canada: people around one fi re to hear stories rights, and supports the development of healthy and prosperous communities. Looking out across the lake sometimes it by Creator’s purpose and fused together into seems as though the mist holds it all together. wholeness like a lake shining at the foot of a Even loon calls seem connected to the moun- mountain. The current circulation of the Anishinabek News tain standing tall and proud as a chief or a is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 medicine woman. The cliff above the lake a So when I look across this stretch of distributed at various events. Annual subscriptions are $25 . shining bead in the fl are of the rising sun. Canada I can feel the whole of it beneath my feet like the thunder of a hundred thousand DEADLINE It all comes together of its own accord. hooves of buffalo or the gritty, dusty faces FOR SEPT. Like this country. This Canada. A nation of of settler folk following the creak of wagon Advertising and nations within a nation coming together on Richard Wagamese wheels forward into a shared history. Diverse News submissions: the power of detail and joined by a magic so peoples huddled around fi res in the night. Aug 20 incredible as to render itself invisible. The tinued with me being scooped away and tak- For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek story of my wife and I is a microcosm of that. en into a white world where the Indian was So maybe this is what it comes to mean, News related to advertising and circulation issues Her story began on a convict ship bound scraped away. this word, this Canada. This Huron word for please call our Toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 for Western Australia and continued in the village that has come to mean “our home.” We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the buying and the selling of her great-grand- The journeys we took led us to extraordi- Maybe in the end it’s a word for one fi re burn- Government of Canada throught the Canada mother on a Fremantle dock. She was a West nary places of dark and light and all shades in ing where a circle of people gathers to hear Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Indian black and I can see her in the line of between. Our individual stories of the people the stories that defi ne them. Heritage. my wife’s face when the light catches it just we became are what we are willing to tell to so. each other. And what makes us stronger is the coming together of those stories. Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wa- My story began in a residential school The union of our lives is the harmony that basemong First Nation in Northwestern Ont- ISSN 1182-3178 ANISHINABEK NEWS (PRINT) where my family was hung upon a cross of happens when things are allowed to blend nario. His new book, One Story, One Song is ISSN 1923-0710 ANISHINABEK NEWS (ONLINE) doctrine that said to save the child they must on their own accord -- a confl uence of en- available in stores now. Hardcover $29.95 CANADA POST CUSTOMER #1905929 kill the Indian fi rst. They almost did. It con- ergy and spirit. The detail of things defi ned ISBN 9781553655060. AGREEMENT #0040011021 July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Treaties don’t expire

By Jamie Wilson WINNIPEG – There is noth- ing quite like the thrill of buying a fi rst home. To many, it is the single most important purchase they'll ever make with the very memory of it lasting a lifetime. Yet my guess is that very few non-aboriginal Manitobans real- ize that, in purchasing a home, they are exercising a treaty right negotiated for Canadian citizens by the federal government. Some no doubt are a little taken aback that treaties, dating to 1871, are at all relevant today. However, they are. They allow Canadians the right to buy a home but also to sell and purchase prop- erty, to farm, settle a new commu- nity or enjoy the rich resources of lakes in cottage country. Each one of these traces back to rights granted to settlers under Assembly of First Nations incumbent National Chief Shawn Atleo delivered his platform speech to Chiefs at the annual assembly in Toronto the terms of the treaties. on July 17, 2012. His focus in the next term is First Nations families and communities; treaties, titles and rights; economy and environment; There's a reason why some of and Nation building, First Nation governments. He was re-elected for a second term on July 18. The Assembly of First Nations represents my union friends fondly refer to 633 First Nations in Cana da. – Photo by Ben Powless treaties as Canada's original col- lective agreements. That's exactly what they are -- the coming to- MAIL gether of two parties to negotiate and mutually agree upon benefi ts and obligations running on both sides. Harper government has history of cutting However, unlike collective I read with interest your excellent article “Tories kill First Nation they live in. agreements, which all have set ex- initiatives” in the May issue of Anishinabek News. Because of our ethnicity the Harper government is now eliminating piration dates, treaties are forever. We Native people should not be surprised by the actions of this some of the helpful programs set up by previous governments. Consider the following state- Harper government! In addition to referencing all the Native programs You may be aware that Harper established the Aboriginal Caucus ment from one of Canada's federal in this article that Harper has cut, we have only to look at his previous of Native Conservative MPs and a Native Conservative Senator who treaty commissioners, Alexander actions. You will recall when Harper fi rst became Prime Minister he were to address our concerns. I had written to this group expressing my Morris, who was widely quoted cancelled the Kelowna Accord which had been set up by former Prime concerns over the cancellation of the Kelowna Accord. They respond- in 1873 in describing treaties as Minister Paul Martin. ed by saying that they were working on something better to replace the lasting "as long as the sun shines, The Kelowna Accord would have gone a long way to improving Accord. Well, actions speak louder than words grass grows and river fl ows." the conditions of our Native people. This past winter we also saw Keith Anderson This in itself should help to Harper blame our people in Attawapiskat for the abysmal conditions Ottawa better understand why, even to- day, First Nations are so fi xated on the enduring signifi cance of these spiritual and contractual agree- Campers walking sovereignty talk ments. They're now and forever, just By Waaseyaa’sin Christine Sy ed by Leanne Simpson in Danc- as they were originally intended PETERBOROUGH – In early ing on Our Turtle’s Back, Oshki- by all signatories. April, three Anishinaabe men maadziig are the people who will Most important, treaties are “walked their talk” of spiritual- emerge to revitalize Anishinaabe about relationships. They are not ity and sovereignty by creating ways and adapt them to meet the just a form of covenant or contract Oshkimaadziig Camp along a needs of our contemporary soci- that lives in perpetuity. They are traditional route in their home- eties and realities. agreements of honour and respect lands that is now occupied by the Oshkimaadziig Camp arises that defi ne the relationship be- Coldwater Canadiana Heritage from a situation that is familiar tween First Nations and the gov- Museum in Coldwater, Ontario. to our ancestors and us: land sur- ernment of Canada. In May, the men decided to move renders that offer needed fi nan- Truth be told, more than 70 the camp to Awenda Provincial cial benefi ts for individuals and a treaties were signed in total and Park near Midland. trust fund. Settlements also erode are responsible for much of the Kai Kai Kons (Johnny Canada. These men remind us render agreement with Canada signifi cant aspects of Anishinaa- wealth enjoyed today in Western Hawk), Migiziningwiiganinini that, in this case, a land claim is and asserting sovereignty. beg life. Oskiimaadziig Camp Canada. (Greg King), and Memeskwani- not necessary as the relationship Their Facebook literature sees another future that is based We are all treaty people. It's niisi (Richard Peters) decided between Anishinaabeg and other indicates that Oshkiimaadziig on growing what land claims a conversation starter and a chal- to put spiritual guidance into Nations, including Canada, are refers to the New People of the erode—sovereignty, reliance on lenge. practice and assert Anishnaabeg determined by pre-existing agree- Seventh Fire Prophecy who will our mother, and strong relation- James Wilson is commissioner of sovereignty in response to the ments documented and secured pick up the things left behind to ships with each other. the Treaty Relations Commission multi-million dollar Coldwater- through wampum belts. They cite light the Eighth Fire. According Waaseyaa’sin Christine Sy is a of Manitoba. His article fi rst ap- Narrows Land Surrender offer the 1764 Treaty of Niagara as the to Edward Benton Benai, in The PhD candidate at Trent Univer- peared in the Winnipeg Free Press made to their First Nations by grounds for rejecting a land sur- Mishomis Book, and as articulat- sity. print edition of May 31, 2012. Page 6 Anishinabek News July-August 2012

Mark. “The kids love coming out to play and they get to learn a bit Phys-ed about other aspects of health as well”. Sheguiandah First Nation recently built a covered outdoor teaches rink that enables youth to remain active year round. Soccer is another popular pro- healthy gram during the summer months. Kids learn team-play, sportsman- ship and fair play, and develop living friendships with neighbouring By Laura Liberty communities. The Healthy Chil- Great things are happen- dren’s program implements a ing with Mark Peltier’s physi- curriculum that includes skill cal activity programming for development drills and exercises kids at First Nations communi- for various sports and activities, ties on . Mark and includes teachings on other is the Healthy Children’s Pro- aspects of health, including: nu- Youth take part in a fl oor hockey game hosted by Noojmowin Teg’s Healthy Children’s Program in gram Coordinator at Noojmowin trition, mental health, Aboriginal Sheguiandah First Nation. Teg Health Centre, and provides Traditional teachings, smoking “Brain Gains” focused on the playing sports from the perspec- secondary characteristics such as physical activity programs for prevention, and FASD awareness. cognitive benefi ts of exercise for tive of a child who is suspected dropping out of school, breaking children 6-12 years to encourage Together with FASD Coor- children with FASD and was fa- of being impaired by pre-natal the law, addictions and homeless- and promote a healthy lifestyle. dinator Dan Garcia, Mark was cilitated by the Anishinabek Na- alcohol exposure. Approxi- ness. One of the more popular pro- instrumental in organizing a PD tion’s Lake Huron Region FASD mately 80% of children impaired To book an FASD informa- grams is fl oor hockey. day for Special Education teach- worker. in utero by alcohol have no vis- tion session in your community “We have 100% attendance ers in Wikwemikong Unceded In- Participants were encouraged ible symptoms of brain damage, contact Laura Liberty liblau@an- for this particular age group” says dian Reserve. The session called to experience the challenges of leaving them more vulnerable to ishinabek.ca.

HEALTHY Diabetes helped EATING me be healthier By Kristin Grant-Smith This past Boxing Day my life was irrevocably changed. I went to Pow-wow the ER for a spot in my vision, and left with a Type 2 Diabetes diag- nosis (non-insulin dependent). picnicking The diagnosis came as a shock despite risk factors I ignored – be- ing overweight, not being physically active and being of aboriginal By Sarah Blackwell ancestry. My blood sugar levels were twice what they are supposed This pow-wow season pack to be. Suddenly I was taking diabetes and blood pressure medication, your own snacks and lunches that seeing a Diabetes management nurse and a nutritionist. are healthy to keep you dancing Six months later, I can say that my diabetes is under control and all night long! 1 Banana seeds and dried berries into a being managed with diet and exercise alone. Getting to this point has Cucumber Tomato Dill Sal- been hard work and meant a radical lifestyle change. ad: 1 tbsp Chia Seeds container to snack on throughout Slice your banana lengthwise the day. Here is my favourite. Fortunately I have a supportive boyfriend who made the changes 1 English Cucumber with me. The biggest adjustment has been in what we eat, for example, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes – or and sprinkle the chia seeds inside Almonds the banana. Goji Berries rye bread because there is no added sugar, yellow potatoes instead of vine tomatoes diced up white because they are better for blood sugar. Our meals are really bal- Spread the almond butter in- Sunfl ower Seeds Fresh Dill anced with a starch (bread, rice, or potatoes), protein (eggs or meat) side the tortilla. Place the banana Dried cranberries or cherries Toss all ingredients in a con- and a vegetable of some kind. Protein is important because it helps to in the middle and wrap it up. You Hemp seeds tainer and store in your cooler un- process the sugars. can slice them into bite size piec- Coconut til ready to eat. Watching carbohydrate intake is important, because carbs turn into Almond Butter Wraps: es, or just in half. sugar, so that means most alcohol, non-diet pop, bagels and panzerot- 1 Whole Wheat Tortilla Trail Mix: Sarah Blackwell is a citizen of tis are either ancient history or very rare treats because the carb or 1 tbsp of almond butter Mix any amount of nuts, Aundeck Omni Kaning. sugar content is just too high. I will admit I cried visiting the grocery store for the fi rst time after being diagnosed because I was so over- whelmed. I have since learned to read labels and to control portions. I buy single-size packs of chips, because they are only one of my 6-8 daily carb choices and I can eat the whole bag without worrying. I keep a food journal that helps me if I need to look back and fi gure out why a blood sugar reading was out of range. Things have gotten a lot easier. I am not afraid to ask questions when eating out at a res- taurant. I am constantly surprised by the no-sugar-added treats that are out there: pop rocks, jelly beans, licorice and ice cream. With the change in diet, I lost 30 pounds which helps the insulin to work properly with this type of diabetes. Physical activity is also im- portant. I initially aimed for 20 minutes three times weekly, and have now increased that to 30 minutes four to fi ve times a week. My Wii Fit has gotten a lot of use. By mid-March my sugars were in range, and under the doctor's direction I decreased my medication, stopping one entirely in March, and in May gradually reducing the second before stopping it alto- gether. Despite diet and exercise sometimes your body just won't co- operate, but so far so good – hopefully I can stay off the meds. Serpent River First Nation citizens will enjoy new fi tness facilities within a newly-constructed multi-purpose While I do miss the freedom of being able to consume whatever centre in the community. The 15,000-square-foot centre, which will be used for social, educational, sporting I want and testing my blood sugar daily isn't fun, Diabetes has ulti- and cultural activities, also contains a gymnasium, boardroom, training room, kitchen facilities and an area for mately made me a much healthier person, and for that I am grateful. social events. Of the new fi tness room, Chief Isadore Day says he is “looking forward to seeing the benefi ts in Kristen Grant-Smith is of Split Lake Cree heritage. our people as a result of this investment.” July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 7

First Nations poor taking brunt of Ontario Works cuts By Laura Stradiotto Ontario is slashing funding for SUDBURY – The North Shore health and non-health related dis- Tribal Council planned a series of cretionary benefi ts made available rallies across Ontario and on June through Ontario Works and the 19 supporters were in Sudbury Ontario Disability Support Pro- to raise awareness over the prov- gram. First Nation communities ince’s deteriorating social service will receive a maximum of $10 system. a case which critics say will not About 150 people marched cover expenses like dental care, peacefully through the downtown eye glasses, home repairs and fu- An elder in Aundeck Omni streets chanting “They say cut- nerals. Some fear there won’t even Chief Patsy Corbiere and Audrey McGraw, an Ontario Works Kaning, Joseph Naheegahbo backs. We say fi ght back,” on the be enough money for proper buri- administrator in Aundeck Omni Kaning, see fi rst-hand how cuts to says he sees how youth are eve a summer provincial election als. social services over the years has affected their community. struggling to make ends meet. was averted and the budget was First Nations residents and passed. those living in rural areas will be in 1996 when the Harris gov- have to move out, take in board- the most affected because they ernment implemented Ontario ers or bunk with others when don’t have access to secondary Works,” said Deputy Grand Chief heating usage increases this fall. services to help cover these costs, Glen Hare. “We survived it but it Either way, said McGraw, it’s a said Grand Council Chief Patrick was at a cost. And now we’re be- dangerous downward spiral for Madahbee on behalf of the 39 ing hit again? Why?” those already struggling to make member communities of the An- Rather than squabbling ends meet. Poverty will become ishinabek Nation. amongst themselves, politicians increasingly visible, and it won’t “This is being exasperated by should do a better job in consult- be long before other social prob- other legislative measures that are ing First Nations communities and lems like crime appear. happening,” Madahbee said at the working with them to fi nd solu- And band offi ces will be left Sudbury rally. tions, Hare added, “They hit us to pick up the pieces in the after- “Cutbacks in health, the Un- pretty hard.” math, said Chief Patsy Corbiere employment Insurance restrictive “Let’s think about the people of Aundeck Omni Kaning First measures that are being imple- instead of running to them every Nation. mented by the omnibus Bill (C- three or four years when it’s voting She wonders whether band 38) is going to kick in as well.” time. It is so disrespectful.” offi ces will have to evict people Madahbee said these issues An average single person qual- or be the ones to cover unpaid were being pushed along without ifi es for less than $400 a month for heating and rental bills. Corbiere a second glance, all in an effort to basic shelter. That amount barely said First Nations people and avoid a provincial election. covers rent but also must be used band offi ces have received no He sees crime and child wel- to pay heating and hydro. directive from the government fare situations only worsening as Audrey McGraw works as the regarding the reduction in social people become more desperate to administrator for Ontario Works services. make ends meet. in Aundeck Omni Kaning First In the last year food bank us- Madahbee hopes the govern- Nation. She sees about 90 clients age has increased by 82 per cent ment will hear his people’s seri- – the people who’ll be the fi rst to on Manitoulin Island. Even those ous plea for help and not abandon feel the cut backs in her commu- people who are working are hav- them – again. nity. ing diffi culties making ends meet, “We went through a hard time McGraw expects people will she said. Don’t talk much? Read this! By Eden Beaudin wisely I mean, once it is over. Are you one of those people if you joined a Speaking to adults is also who are shy? Don’t talk much? band, chess club, scary. They ask many questions. Let your mom do most of talk- or soccer club. It No one means any harm. Hap- ing? Don’t like public speaking? is way easier to pily answer the questions. Or joining in plays? Don’t worry. talk to someone Some tips on avoiding shy- Eden Beaudin You are not the only person in because you have ness: Have a smile on your face. the world who is shy. something in common already. It shows people you are nice. Being shy is a common fear. Plays and speaking com- Walk straight, with your head Shyness or feeling different from petitions are actually really held up high. This says you are others means feeling uncomfort- fun! Flowers are given out to confi dent, and ready for any- able, awkward, and scared. you after you have made your thing.

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Chiefs in Assembly require more time to discuss implementation of the Anishinabek Education System

By ROJ Staff have a lot to be proud of and it’s up operate schools to discuss their Chiefs in Assembly at Shegui- to us to teach our children well.” common issues and unique cir- andah First Nation expressed the Part of the plan for establishing cumstances. need for more time and discussion the system includes securing pri- Twelve of the Chiefs in As- before taking defi nitive steps to vate funding and forming partner- sembly abstained from voting move forward with a strategic plan ships with local and regional post- on the resolution to approve the that would implement the Anishi- secondary institutions, private “Educational Directions” strategic nabek Education System (AES). foundations, Provincial ministries plan and the motion did not pass. The “Educational Directions” and First Nations organizations. A motion to accept a selection strategic plan was initiated by the Though the Anishinabek lead- process for the Kinomaadswin Ed- Education Working Group, with ership understands that seeking ucation Body Board of Directors political support from the Chiefs alternative ways to begin imple- was also set aside on day three of Committee on Governance and the menting the AES is a positive step, the 2012 Grand Council. Itwill be Anishinabek Nation Leadership the Grand Council required more reviewed at a later date, once the Council, and it was refi ned at the information on the strategic plan, Chiefs have had more opportunity May 15 and 16 Anishinabek Na- and felt that the plan also needed to assess the strategic plan with tion Education Symposium, which to address other issues, before their councils and citizens. included leadership and educators passing a resolution mandating the The Education Working from 31 Anishinabek First Na- work to begin. Group, along with the Chiefs tions. Instead, Chiefs at the Annual Committee on Governance will The goal of the strategic plan General Assembly in June asked review the recommendations from is to implement the Anishinabek that discussions and consultations Grand Council, and will establish Education System and to build An- regarding the educational direc- an implementation plan to further ishinaabe student success through tion continue to take place over the consult and communicate the strat- Anishinabek control over Anishi- coming months with Anishinabek egy to implement the AES. nabek education. First Nation leaders, educators, For more information on the In his keynote address to participants, Georgina Island’s Harvey “For years our children have schools and communities. Anishinabek Education System McCue shared his vision of First Nation education and focussed on been internalizing the wrong mes- Sagamok Anishnawbek Chief and the “New Directions” strate- four key areas of jurisdiction: New Curriculum, Standards, Education sages and we have the ability to Paul Eshkakogan suggested there gic plan, please contact Dave Sha- Accountability and Quality of Education, all of which are essential to change that,” said Northern Supe- be an opportunity for all Anishi- wana at 705-497-9127 or by email building a separate and parallel education system. rior Elder Mike Esquega Sr. “We nabek Nation communities that at [email protected].

Participants from Regional Education Councils 4 and 5 (Nipissing/ and Southeast/ Southwest corridors) get together in a break-out session to discuss the strategic elements of the educational direction for the Anishinabek Education System, which was discussed by Chiefs in Assembly at the Grand Council on June 7.

Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee inspires symposium participants with optimistic opening remarks about the future of Key-note speaker and Mi’kmaq Kina’matneway negotiator John Donnelly (far left) addresses the crowd First Nations education for Anishinaabe children. “If we think that at the Anishinabek Nation Education Symposium on May 15, 2012. Donnelly spoke of the challenges the status quo is going to be good enough for our children, we are and successes he experienced while negotiating for and implementing the Mi’kmaq Kina’matneway sadly mistaken,” said Madahbee. “It is up to us to create a new Education System in Nova Scotia, giving insight to the path ahead for the Anishinabek Nation as it standard of education for our children and that is what we can do prepares to ratify and implement the Anishinabek Education System. with the Anishinabek Education System.” July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 11

Restoration of Jurisdiction

Chiefs in Assembly stand up in support of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin at the Grand Council in Sheguiandah First Nation on June 6, 2012. From left: Councillor Robert Bressette (Kettle & Stony Point), Chief Steven Miller (Atikameksheng Anishinawbek), Chief Wayne McQuabbie (Henvey Inlet), Chief Denise Restoule (Dokis), Chief Barron King (Moose Deer Point), Chief Joe Noganosh (Magnetewan), Chief Robert Tabobandung (Wasauksing), Chief Roland Monague (Beausoleil), Councillor Jim Meness (Pikwakanagan), Chief Keith Knott (Curve Lake). Proclamation makes history for Anishinabek By Andrea Crawford – ROJ Communications Offi cer sion in support of the resolution. Anishinabek Nation as a symbol of the connection between The proclamation of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin “It is time for us to stand up and be accounted, and it is the Anishinaabe and the Creator, and as a symbol of the pro- marks a historic moment for the Anishinabek Nation as it time for us to stand up for what we believe in,” exclaimed tection that is found in the Nation’s unity and brotherhood. now has the support of its people to establish a traditional the soon-to-be retired Chief Knott. “If we do this now, our Even though some communities were not able to accept government that will develop laws and policies for the pro- children won’t have to struggle anymore.” the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin at this time, everyone tection and the betterment of Anishinabek. Three communities, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Dokis celebrated the historical achievement together. “We have just witnessed something incredible and his- First Nation and , abstained from Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy toric,” Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee said in his voting on the resolution, while First Nation and Grand Chief Glen Hare acknowledged the strength and the celebratory speech. “It is a testament to the will and desire Wikwemikong Unceded opposed the reso- courage of the communities that held back and offered as- that Anishinaabe people have to move forward. Everything lution. sistance to those leaders as they continue to consult with we do as a Nation, from here on out, will come from a posi- Several Chiefs from the abstaining and opposing com- their citizens in the future. tion of strength that cannot be contested.” munities addressed their fellow leaders indicating the rea- “Even if there are some who are not joining us right Twenty-nine First Nations voted in favour of the reso- sons for their current positions. now, this is not a sad time,” said Deputy Grand Chief Hare. lution, making the proclamation of the Anishinaabe Chi- Chief Hazel Fox-Recollet made an emotional statement “One day I know we will all stand together under the Chi- Naaknigewin offi cial on June 6, at the Grand Council As- on behalf of her community, giving light to Wikwemikong’s Naaknigewin and that is what we must look forward to.” sembly in Sheguiandah First Nation. opposition to the Chi-Naaknigewin. For more information on the Anishinaabe Chi-Naak- The motion to accept the resolution proclaiming the “I hope that we will be just a little bit behind you, and nigewin, please visit the Restoration of Jurisdiction website document as the Nation’s constitution was moved by Lake that we will jump on board with this pride and this prosper- at http://www.anishinabek.ca/roj/anishinaabe-chi-naak- Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day and seconded by Curve ity soon,” said Chief Fox-Recollet. “We will catch up.” nigewin.asp or email [email protected]. Lake First Nation Chief Keith Knott, who spoke with pas- The community of Wikwemikong presented a gift to the

Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare accept a wood carving gift from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, after Chief Hazel Fox-Recollet respectfully opposed the proclamation of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin, on behalf of Wikwemikong UIR Chief Hazel Fox-Recollet makes an emotional address to her community. her fellow Chiefs after the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin proclamation vote. Page 12 Anishinabek News July-August 2012

Alan Corbiere, Anishinaabe historian and language teacher, Robinson treaties displays a replica of the 1764 Treaty of Niagara Covenant Chain wampum belt at a youth gathering short-changed at the University of Toronto. According to Corbiere, the belt is a mnemonic device that embodies the historic nation-to-nation sizes of reserves relationship and is a reminder of By David Shanahan hadhdd bebeeneenn thethe iniinterpreternterteerpreprp terterr ata thtthee the promises made in the Royal The fundamental issue con- timetimimme ooffft tthehehe RobRoRRobinsoninsonon TreTreatyatytyy nenne-e- Proclamation and Treaty of Niagara. cerning leagues and miles in the gotiations.gotgo iati ionioono ss. area concerns “InInn deddescribingscrcrribiibb ngg ouruur rerreservessersere vesve the translation of a word used to wewe diddid nnonotottu uunderstandndenddeersrststtandndd thttheheed ddis-is-iss- denote distance. tancetantancece off milmiles;illees;es bubbututwt wwee ggaveave ceccer-rr- During the various discus- taintaiain ppointsoino ntss aand wew hohhopeopepe thathathaat iinn sions which took place before the thehee susurveyrverveyty tthosehosse bboundariesoununndardadariese wiwwillll signing of the Treaty in 1850, the bee adhadheredd ereere d ttoo aandndnd noto ththeheei iimag-mmag- First Nations used a word learned inedinenen d sspacepacace wwhichhichii hha a tetermermm coconveysoonnveyvve s from the French which denoted too usu thohoo wwewellell knokknownwnwn toto yyouyou.”ou.”” the standard measure of distance William Benjamin Robinson between two points. This should Royal Proclamation promises be translated as a “league”, and Dennis returned to the area can mean anything from three to carry on the surveys in 1852, to fi ve miles in standard Eng- this time bringing Keating with enshrined in Treaty of Niagara lish measurement. However, the him, as he felt that the lack of interpreters during these talks an interpreter had been an ob- By Nicole Latulippe treaties made from the Maritimes Niagara constitute the basis for translated the word as “mile”, stacle to his work the previous TORONTO – This summer to the foothills of the Rocky the “honourable and benefi cial thereby giving the impression of year. In the course of surveying marks 248 years since First Na- Mountains, says Borrows. relationship with Aboriginal peo- a much smaller distance or area the reserve at Thessalon, it was tions ratifi ed the Royal Procla- Given their ples toward which we should be than the First Nations had used. brought to the attention of the mation. importance to working”. In 1849, two Commission- surveyor by the Chief that there In what has become known as land and treaty In a piece published one ers were dispatched to ascertain had been a misunderstanding at the Treaty of Niagara, the British rights, the Royal year following the release of the what terms the First Nations the time of the Treaty regarding and their First Nations allies – Proclamation RCAP report, Borrows argued would lay down for surrendering the area of the reserve which was more than 24 nations represented and Treaty of that the written portion of the their lands north of Lake Superi- being claimed. Instead of mea- by over 2000 Chiefs in atten- Niagara fi gured treaty – the Proclamation – had or. The following year, Robinson suring the reserve in miles, it had dance – gathered in July and Au- prominently in been wrongly privileged over negotiated two treaties, one with been the intention of the people gust of 1764 to renew and extend the Royal Com- the verbal agreements made at the Lake Superior and the other that leagues be used instead. Ke- a multi-nation alliance in which mission on Ab- Niagara and recorded through with the Lake Huron people. It ating agreed that a mistake had no member gave up their sover- original Peoples Nicole wampum. was recognized at the time that been made, and, as a result, the eignty. The British presented the and the Ipper- Latulippe For this reason, the Anishina- the precise area of the reserves to reserve was surveyed according previous year’s Royal Proclama- wash Inquiry, bek Nation is working to remind be set apart under those treaties to the leagues measurement de- tion, which included the guaran- both tasked with fi nding ways to governments of their promises. remained unclear, and J. S. Den- manded by the community. tee that no land would be taken renew the Crown-First Nation re- At the January, 2012 Crown-First nis was sent to begin surveying However, it was also decid- without consent, and the First lationship. Nations Gathering in Ottawa the reserves in 1851. ed by Dennis and Keating that the Nations accepted – turning Proc- According to RCAP, the Grand Council Chief Patrick Before the survey work larger measurement would only lamation to treaty. Proclamation defi nes the rela- Madahbee laid a replica of the could begin, a petition was re- be used when and if the Bands According to Anishinabe le- tionship between First Nations 1764 Treaty of Niagara Cov- ceived by the Governor Gen- asked for it. So, in many cases, gal scholar John Borrows, First and the Crown, acknowledges enant Chain wampum belt before eral from two of the Chiefs who the reserves continued to be laid Nations peoples approved of Indigenous nationhood, and sets Prime Minister Stephen Harper had signed the Robinson Treaty. out in miles, and not leagues. the terms of the Royal Proclama- out rules of conduct – including and Gov.-Gen. David Johnston Among the issues raised in the The Crown issued an Order-in- tion because of the promises de- “fair dealing” with respect to Ab- as a reminder of the Crown’s document, dated August 17, Council on January 31, 1853 livered at Niagara and recorded original lands. promises in the 1763 Royal Proc- 1851, was the misunderstanding approving the changes made to using Indigenous protocol. Oral In the 2007 Report of the Ip- lamation and the following year’s the Chiefs believed had taken the reserve area, and confi rm- statements and the exchange of perwash Inquiry into the shooting Treaty of Niagara. place concerning the size of the ing the revised boundaries where gifts and wampum belts made death of Dudley George, Com- Five years have passed since Reserves they had asked for un- surveyed, but remained silent on explicit important principles that missioner Sidney Linden found the release of the report of the Ip- der the treaty. The Petition was the implications for other reserve were only implied in the written that the Crown had breached its perwash Inquiry, and more than witnessed by J.W. Keating, who surveys. Proclamation – such as guaran- fi duciary duty as per the Royal 15 since Dudley George was shot tees of First Nations sovereignty Proclamation. In events leading and killed by an Ontario Provin- Anishnaabemwin Word Search and affi rmations of a Crown- to the surrender of the Stoney cial Police sniper at the former First Nation relationship based Point First Nation beachfront in Ipperwash Provincial Park. Gov- M D F O W K B L B G KOKEYO-Bait on peace, friendship and respect. 1927 and 1928, Crown govern- ernment continues to cut funding B W N A T G T F I X MGISKAN-Hook Together, the Royal Procla- ments broke promises that the to the Ipperwash implementation K A A N A K S I G M BIGIDAABII-He/She’s ice mation and promises made the Anishinabek would not become process. O I A D I S P E I P fishing following year at Niagara con- impoverished nor would their If reconciliation is to be K P T K Z B I J D R MGISKANAAK-Fishing pole E K S L R H Y Q A W NAATSABII-Getting nets stitute a treaty that carries the lands be taken. achieved, the agreement ratifi ed force of statute today. The terms Linden stressed that the Proc- at the Treaty of Niagara must be Y N A M G I S K A N and conditions – including non- lamation is part of constitutional understood and appreciated by O G B Z L X A M B W O I I T O C T H I X interference in First Nations gov- law and that the promise of pro- all treaty people. D P I R V C T G I N

ernance – underlie all subsequent tection and sustenance made at Created in Nipissing Dialect by Muriel Sawyer STAFF mission

Mike Sawyer Theresa Stevens Kevin Restoule The Union of Ontario Indians Treaty Research Clerk Administrative Assistant Policy Analyst Intergovernmental Affairs department is [email protected] Allan Dokis [email protected] Alicia McLeod [email protected] Meriza George Director Relations Coordinator committed to the protection of aboriginal Ext. 2237 Ext. 2327 Treaty Research Coordinator Ext.2304 and treaty rights, ensuring access to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2251 Ext.2320 land and resources, and supporting the Ext. 2264 political goals, values and aspirations of Union of Ontario Indians - Head Offi ce, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca the Anishinabek Nation. July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 13

Signs restrict fi shing By Tyler Kula Sarnia Observer AAMJIWNAANG FN – "No Trespassing" signs began popping up by piers along River Road this spring, restricting anyone but First Nation members from using the popular fi shing area. Some three piers along the First Nation reserve between Co- runna and Sarnia are now staked Beausoleil FN offi cials and guest dignitaries took part in the offi cial First Nation Lands Management ‘Signatory Ceremony’ during Solidarity Day with warning signs. The reason: celebrations on Christian Island. From left, Midland Mayor Gordon McKay, Julie Pellerin,FN Lands Management Resource Centre, Bill McCue, the piers are so well used that band board member, Lands Advisory Board for the First Nation Lands Management Regime, Chief Roly Monague, Jennifer Copegog, Beausoleil members have been crowded out, Land Management and Development, Leona Irons, National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association, Jane Copegog-Marsden, Beausoleil Land said Chief Chris Plain. Management and Development,David Dusome, MP Bruce Stanton’s Offi ce, and Sophie Radecki, Indian Affairs and Northern Development “And basically not leaving Canada. enough room for community members to exercise what is a con- stitutionally-protected treaty right: Land code will help tourism plans allowing us to hunt and fi sh within our communities,” he said. By Sharon Weatherall for which we are now in the consulting stages." Visiting anglers often refused BEAUSOLEIL FN – Citizens of this island First Nation celebrated The islands -- located a short distance from Christian Island --are to move and let locals fi sh when National First Nations Solidarity Day June 21st by offi cially signing part of Beausoleil reserve lands and are basically uninhabited with asked, he said. Garbage was being on to the First Nation Lands Management Regime (FNLMR). the exception of some summer camping for boaters and rest stops for left behind and lit bonfi res were BFN Lands Manager Jennifer Copegog spoke about the impor- snowmobilers in winter. "Green" plans are being developed for both left untended. tance of the agreement for her community and what happens next in islands with a primary focus on environmental education. Aamjiwnaang band council the two-year process. “For Beckwith Island we have completed a letter of intent with passed a motion last fall calling "It will be most benefi cial for us to create our own land laws which consultants for an eco-tourism plan that involves building eco-lodges for "No Trespassing" signs to be had always been a hindrance in the past for First Nations. It means we that will sit on piers up off the ground to keep everything pristine with erected on the riverfront. Similar can go ahead with more projects using a quicker process and less red a lack of disturbance to the environment. This also involves the build- signs already exist elsewhere on tape", she said, noting that community members will have to ratify the ing of trails,” said Chief Monague. the reserve, Plain said, warning agreement and a community land code by May, 2014. “They currently have eco-lodges throughout Canada which people visitors against unauthorized hunt- In Ottawa this spring Beausoleil became one of 18 new First Na- from Europe and all over the world fl y here to use. Beckwith Island ing or using community dumpsters tions to enter the regime when Chief Roly Monague participated in the will be among the fi rst of them built in Ontario and the consultant we for garbage. process which allows First Nations to opt out of the 34 land-related are using thinks it will be a great location.” “We're not trying to create a sections of the Indian Act and assume control over their reserve land “For Hope Island we have completed a business plan that includes problem with anybody outside the and resources. the Light Station, a museum and building cabins for people to stay in. area, we're just trying to acknowl- Chief Monague said a land code will facilitate the First Nation's People can be a lighthouse keeper for one week. There will also be edge or assert our jurisdiction,” he plans to develop its tourism potential. trails through the woods and an education component to teach people said. “This makes things so much easier now for us on the island to our traditional values. The Hope Island project was based on a survey Council suspects some anglers enhance economic development and create jobs and also for going which community voted on to move forward." travel to the reserve to fi sh without ahead with tourism plans for the future of Hope and Beckwith Islands a licence. Solar power like planting 2,752 trees PIKWAKANAGAN – When the Ontario Power Au- with JAZZ Solar Solutions – an Ottawa-based renew- thority (OPA) unrolled the microFIT (Feed-in-Tariff) able energy company. JAZZ Solar also offered to hire program back in 2010, it caught the attention of the local labour from the First Nation to supplement their Chief and Council of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan own crew, and the community’s building manager was First Nation. trained to maintain and service the solar installation. The First Nation, located at Golden Lake in eastern Pikwakanagan currently has a total of 44kW of Ontario, realized that if they installed solar photovol- solar PV on four building rooftops that are generating taic (PV) systems on their rooftops, not only would they power and revenue for the community. At the comple- be creating renewable energy jobs in their community, tion of the contract – which will generate an estimated they would also be earning an above-market, risk-free $1 million profi t –the community will continue to use return on their investment. Their returns would be guar- the rooftop solar systems to generate its own useable anteed for 20 years by a legal contract with the OPA, electricity. which stipulates that any renewable energy generated It is estimated that using solar power over the next would be purchased by Hydro One Public works man- 20 years is equivalent to planting 2752 trees and stop- ager Merv Sarazin was assigned responsibilities for the ping the emission into the environment of over 200,000 solar project, and, after some extensive research it was kilograms of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, Solar-powered assisted living centre. determined to carry out the installation in partnership methane and nitrous oxide. STAFF mission

Jason Laronde Rhonda Gagnon Sarah Louis Arnya Assance Marlene Bilous The mission of the Lands and Director Water Resources Policy Analyst Water Resources Assistant AORMC Coordinator L&R Policy Analyst Resources department is to foster [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] a better quality of life by ensuring Ext. 2263 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2245 Ext. 2340 Ext. 2183 access to natural resources in support of the goals, principles and Union of Ontario Indians - Head Offi ce, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca values of the Anishinabek Nation. Page 14 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 Debwewin/Justice Justice system needs overhaul By Austin Acton As explained in the January-February issue of the Anishinabek News, there is currently a chronic under-representation of First Nation citizens on juries and coroner’s inquest panels in Ontar- io. This, despite the fact that First Nation and other Aboriginal peoples make up a disproportionately large portion of the federal prison population, and (at times) the majority of the provincial prison population.

The causes are well known, in part by research and consulta- tions undertaken by the Union of Ontario Indians in 2009-2010: poverty, disinterest, mistrust, access issues, lack of communica- tion, misunderstanding, lack of access to who lives on reserve, and The late Sam George at the spot where his brother Dudley was shot and killed by an Ontario blatant prejudice. Provincial Police sniper on Sept. 6, 1995 at the former Ipperwash Provincial Park. In August of 2011, the Ministry of the Attorney General ap- pointed former Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci to perform Has OPP learned from Ipperwash? an independent, one-year review of the situation, and make recom- mended improvements. His mandate extends across the province, By Alex Neve protesters and bystanders. During the subsequent trial including Anishinabek territory. OTTAWA –A prominent human rights body in Ge- of activists charged in connection with the incidents, neva has asked questions about the way police in On- the trial judge commented on the efforts that many Over several months, the UOI Legal Department undertook in- tario respond to Native land rights protests. of those arrested had made to prevent tensions with formal consultations with court workers, social workers, women, The United Nations Committee against Torture police and non-aboriginal counterprotesters from es- First Nations administrators, police, lawyers, elders, and leaders to has asked Canadian representatives to explain why calating. In contrast, the judge noted that miscommu- obtain their opinions and suggestions on the jury problem. Formal, recommendations that came out of the landmark Ip- nication among the OPP, including a broken promise regional consultation sessions were also held. Additionally, An- perwash inquiry into policing and aboriginal protests not to arrest protesters escorting elders from the site ishinabek citizens were commissioned to write individual papers in Ontario have not been implemented. Standards for of the confrontation, had contributed to the situation on the issue refl ecting the experiences of their communities. Au- police use of force, police accountability and respect erupting out of control. thors included Alanna Trudeau, Karen Restoule, Ernie Sandy, and for the right to protest are all matters protected in in- During the trial, questions were raised about Mike Esquega, Sr. ternational human rights law. whether the OPP had followed its own policies for The report from the high-profi le inquiry was is- minimizing the use of force in responding to aborigi- sued fi ve years ago in May. The Ontario Provincial nal protest. One offi cer with the Tactics and Rescue Formal submissions were made to Mr. Iacobucci in April, Police claims all the recommendations directed at the Unit acknowledged that he was not very familiar with 2012. To summarize, two messages were clear: Ontario’s entire force have been addressed. And for its part, the pro- those policies. justice system needs an overhaul to better accommodate First Na- vincial government appears satisfi ed the OPP’s work The Ipperwash inquiry was held in response to tions peoples, and our nations need to work harder to rebuild, re- is done. long-standing concerns over a similar incident in store, and redesign our own systems of justice. Last year, however, Amnesty International pub- 1995 when a police sniper shot an unarmed protester, lished a detailed case study of how the OPP respond- Dudley George, after the OPP moved to break up the Now the second phase of Mr. Iacobucci’s work begins – bring- ed to protests over a long-standing, unresolved land occupation of Ipperwash Provincial Park. ing the voices and concerns of First Nations to the Attorney Gener- claim in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory near Bel- The inquiry report called on the province to ensure al, looking for solutions, and making recommendations. His fi nal leville. On two occasions, in 2007 and 2008, the OPP that the OPP’s implementation of a new framework report is expected in August 2012. mobilized hundreds of offi cers, including its highest for “Preparedness for Aboriginal Critical Incidents” level of response, the Tactics and Rescue Unit, com- is subject to an independent assessment to determine I was personally assured by Mr. Iacobucci that his work is not monly known as the sniper squad. This preparation to how effectively the approach has been adopted into intended to be just another government study or report on First Na- use lethal force against Mohawk activists took place OPP procedures and organizational culture. tions, but a concrete action plan for improving the justice system despite the fact that no evidence has ever been pre- Five years later there has not been an independent for First Nations people across Ontario. What changes remains to sented that the protest constituted a serious threat to assessment of how well the OPP is living up to the be seen. public safety. policy framework that it promoted to the inquiry. In the April 2008 incident, a confrontation be- Alex Neve is secretary general of Amnesty Interna- For a copy of the UOI’s submissions package, contact Linda tween protesters and police escalated to the point that tional Canada. Seamont at [email protected]. OPP offi cers aimed high-powered rifl es at unarmed Austin Acton is a legal counsel with the Union of Ontario Indians. Harvesting for houses? VANCOUVER – In December, 2006, the Supreme Court decided that three First Nations men had an aboriginal right to harvest timber on traditional lands for domestic uses, including the construction of houses. The Court ruled that the harvested wood could not be sold, traded or bartered and that the Aboriginal right was communal in nature, so could not be independently exercised by a single citizen and was subject to regulation by the Aboriginal community. This case sets a precedent that might apply to other First Nations in Canada who want to harvest timber on their traditional territories to build housing. July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 15 Union of Ontario Indians

Meriza George joins IA team News intern AEI admin My name is Meriza George and Kiley. look forward Aanii Boozhoo, My name is and I am pleased to be joining the I have worked in various ca- to bringing my Falcon McLeod- Brandon Manuel, Union of Ontario Indians staff as pacities on First Nation issues contributions Shabogesic ndizh- I am 20 years old, Government Relations Coordina- ranging from housing policy and to the UOI in nikaaz. Shaage and I was born in tor for the Intergovernmental Af- programs on the regional level working to- North Bay, On- ndoodem. Kti- tario. In the fall I fairs department. I am a citizen to natural resources at the local wards the goals, gaaning ndoon- am attending the of Nipissing First Nation where I level over the past 20 years and values and aspirations of the An- jibaa. Nipissing University of Ottawa to study live with my husband Irv and our have previously held the position ishinabek Nation. mina M’Chigeeng anishinaabe English (aka “What-are-you- three children, Mickey, Lillian of Deputy Chief for Nipissing. I shkiniigish ndaaw. going-to-do-with-that?”) and Hello, my name is Falcon Political Science. McLeod-Shabogesic. I am For the summer months I from the crane clan. I am from will be working with the Union Garden Village. I am a young of Ontario Indians in the An- man from the Nipissing and ishinabek Educational Institute as an Administrative Assistant. M’Chigeeng First Nations. During my 10 week employ- I hold a Bachelor of Arts ment I hope to put forth the degree with honours in An- highest quality of service in the ishinaabemowin, from Algoma position and learn as much as I University. I also have a Bache- can about the Union and its 39 lor of Education in Primary/Ju- First Nation members. I’d like nior from Nipissing University. to thank the UOI for the oppor- This summer I am a journal- tunity and I’m looking forward ism intern at the Anishnabek to the next couple of months as News. One day I hope to be well as potential future employ- ment. teaching . I enjoy play- ing sports, playing guitar and drawing. Miigwech Learning legal Helping AN7GC My name is Brendan Huston, My name is I am 19 years old Katelynn Pep- and a citizen of linskie and I just Nipissing First fi nished my sec- ond year of Biol- Nation. This ogy at the Uni- summer I am an versity of Ottawa offi ce assistant at and am set to re- the Union of Ontario Indians turn in September for my third Legal Department. year. My father and I have full In the fall I will be continu- status as members of the Eagle ing my studies at Queen’s Uni- Lake First Nations reserve and versity, with the intentions of my mother is Metis. This sum- obtaining an Honours degree mer I am lucky enough to work in Economics. with Jason Restoule and the Anishinabek Nations 7th Gen- I look forward to gaining eration Charity as their summer experience in an offi ce/legal student. setting at UOI because of my interest in legal studies and be- cause of my future aspirations of one day practising law. I am Political Mel excited to be working in the UOI Legal Department again My name is this summer because I will be Melissa Seamont further exposed to the different and I was born aspects of Aboriginal Law. and raised in North Bay, On- tario. My mother is from the Moose Cree community and my father Admin in Tbay is from the Kipawa communi- ty. I graduated in 2010 from St. My name is Joseph Scollard Hall. Leslie Sabourin. I am currently studying I’m 24 years in the Childhood Education old. Originally Teaching Program at Oswego from Pic Mobert State University in New York. First Nation but The program is a four-year I have lived in program and this will be my Thunder Bay most of my life. second year. I am hoping that I’m currently going into my second year of studying at the these studies will lead me to University of Manitoba to ob- become a teacher in my fu- tain my Bachelor of Kinesiol- ture years. I return to North ogy in Athletic Therapy. Bay for the summer to see my My ultimate goal is to open family. While staying in North my own Sports Medicine Clin- Bay, I am currently working at ic and be an athletic therapist the Union of Ontario Indians at the Olympics. When not in Political. I hope to use the busy with school I like to read skills I’ve developed with this a good book , hang out with employment to benefi t me in friends and family, play sports, go to the movies and travel. the future. Page 16 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 The Anishinabek Nation Economy from blueprint to building Forestry business switched gears By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Sometimes Former chief Gary Edgar your business has to change in or- der to stay in business. That’s what the owners of Scugog Young’s Forestry Services – Bri- an and Lorie Young found out since fi rst starting their venture in Brian and Lorie Young don’t want their forestry business to grow too fast. chiefs 1995. line and Gold Corp/ Musslewhite ask the band offi ce to select the Feller Buncher, 843 Bob Cat, two “We started out harvesting Gold Mine in Pickle Lake. workers. If these men are willing 125 hp Twister Mulchers, a Hita- team up until softwood prices fell,” says They employ 14 people on and they are working out, we try chi Excavator, 12 brush saws and Brian who is from Nipissing First a regular basis and when they to keep them on for the duration ten chainsaws,” says Brian. “We By Celia Klemenz / Metroland Nation. “We are now focussing go into an area where they need of the contract.” also have access to any other re- SCUGOG FN – Former chief our business on the brush mainte- more people, they hire from the “I have training certifi cation quired equipment as we have a Gary Edgar is fi lling up gas nance of gas line and pipelines.” local First Nation. for Cutter/ Skidder operator, For- good relationship with McDowell tanks on Scugog Island. Lorie, who is from Dokis First “It’s so important that Brian estry Pit and Road Construction Equipment.” His full-service fuel station Nation, says that their company can train our own people,” says Equipment Operator, Line Clear- The rate for lot or land clear- began pumping gas on June 25. now has big contracts and it’s Laurie. “Companies like Union ing,” says Brian. “Everyone who ing is $180 per hour that includes The idea of opening a gas scary how fast their business is Gas really love the fact that we works for me gets proper training. the machine and operator. This bar on the territory of the Mis- growing. are hiring First Nations to do the Throughout the years, can be either the mulcher or the sissaugas of Scugog Island “We’re at the point where we work. When we are on the pipe- Young’s Forestry Services has excavator. Manual labour, such First Nation had been tossed don’t want to grow too fast,” says line and we go through any First successfully cut over 10,000 hect- as the brush cutter or chainsaw around for years and, when no Lorie. “It’s nice to have work all Nations, we try to hire locally by ares of forest for the future repro- operator, is charged out at $75 per one stepped forward, Edgar over Ontario with companies like sending a job posting to each band duction of area forests. hour. got the ball rolling earlier this Union Gas, TransCanada Pipe- offi ce before we start the job. We “We have a 518 Cat Skidder, year. "It's something that the First Nation had been consider- ing since I was chief and since no one else has done it, I fi g- ured we could do it," says Ed- gar, who served as chief of the First Nation from 1993 to 1997. "We felt it was a business where we could offer a good service, we thought it was a business that could do okay with the other businesses in the same vicinity," says Edgar, who operates the new busi- ness in partnership with Rennie Goose, another former band chief. "It's been a while coming but we think it will be a worth- while venture. It'll provide jobs and be a good service to those on Scugog Island."

Signing of the Hydromega/Okikendawt Hydro Project partnership, from left, Hydromega representative Stephan Boyer with councillors Gerry Duquette, Derek Restoule, Chris Dokis and Roger Restoule. Front: Councillor Leonard Dokis and Chief Denise Restoule. EDOs have AGM RAMA – The annual confer- Dokis deal generates jobs, waterpower ence of the Ontario First Na- By Marci Becking opportunities and housing. The Impact Benefi t Agreement will ensure tions Economic Developers DOKIS FN – Chief Denise Restoule and council have signed both that our people are getting jobs at home.” Association will be held at a $60 Million Limited Partnership Agreement and an Impact Benefi t Employment and contract opportunities will be available for Dokis Casino Rama Hotel Sept. 25- Agreement with Hydromega Services which will bring prosperity and First Nation citizens, most of them during the construction phase. As 27. CBC Television personality economic independence to the community. well, there will be a couple of power station operating positions once Wab Kinew will be master of The development process for the Okikendawt (“Land of pots”) the project is complete. ceremonies for the fi rst day of Hydro Project is continuing. The Environmental Assessment is com- Already there are four job postings with the Okikendawt Hydro the conference. Proceeds from plete, and information sessions on the study have been held in the com- Project on the Dokis First Nation website. an “Economic Development munity and surrounding areas. Construction planning is underway as Stephan Boyer, representing Hydromega, says that his company Offi cer (EDO) Idol” competi- are negotiations with Public Works for use of the proposed powerhouse and Dokis have worked very hard and their patience and perseverance tion will go to the Lee White site just north of the Portage Dam. as a community should be honoured. Memorial Bursary. The waterpower development at the outlet of on the “We respect the values of the community and will work with Dokis The association’s annual will provide Ontario with a new source of clean and re- for long-term prosperity,” says Boyer. general meeting will be held on newable energy. It must be ready to generate electricity by April 2013. “Right now we will own 40 per cent of the operation and someday the evening of Sept. 24. Curtis “We have almost 1,000 band members who live off reserve,” says our First Nation will own the Hydro project 100 per cent,” says Chief Assance is the organization’s Chief Denise Restoule. “They don’t live here because of the lack of job Restoule. new executive director. July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 17

Road helped end isolation for Dokis By Marci Becking a fur trading post north of Nipiss- DOKIS FN – The 15-kilometre ing lands while Michel Sr. and road to Dokis off Highway 64 is others safe-guarded his trading more bearable these days thanks network along the French River to Chief Denise Restoule winning corridor, notably at the Chaudière a battle with the Municipality of Falls and Okikendawt Portage. . As the fur trading business “For years we were maintain- slowed considerably, the Dokis ing and putting money into a road tribe felt it was time to move into that wasn’t our jurisdiction,” says the lands that they negotiated for Restoule. on the French River and a village Finally a one-time $1-million was established. A very close grant became available and West “Cousin Tribe”, the Restoules, Nipissing has upgraded the gravel also started inhabiting Dokis vil- road. lage and surrounding lands. Both Dokis trails in winter. Things must have been very families grew vegetable and grain “We’re trying to get the com- different in 1850 when there wasn’t crops while maintaining some munity back through creating eco- a road and Michel “Eagle” Dokis trapping activities. Community nomic opportunities for our chil- signed the Robinson Huron Treaty members placed a lot of pressure dren,” says Chief Restoule who which created the present bound- on the Dokis and Restoule families understands that because of edu- aries of Dokis First Nation. It’s to sell their timber rights to Dokis cation, employment and housing, interesting to note that no families land, as logging became a new most of the highly-educated Dokis of Dokis or Restoule settle on Do- method for generating income for population doesn’t have the oppor- kis land until the 1890s. The land village residents. tunity to come home. is composed of two large islands The new timber revenues The First Nation just signed a with the community located on the helped fund a church and a school, $60 million agreement with Hy- northern island called Okikendawt but the infrastructure remained un- dromega for the Okikendawt Hy- Island. Okikendawdt means “land derdeveloped for that era. The vil- droelectric Project that will bring of pots” referring to the kettle pot lage still had no road and remained jobs to Dokis and some long-term rocks that are found all over the rather isolated on the island. The sustainability. island. Overall land base is in ex- French River was relied on for a “We don’t have much else in cess of 39,000 acres. traveling route, where they used terms of economic development Michel Dokis lived at Dokis boats and canoes in the summer opportunities,” says Restoule. Point on Lake Nipissing, very and horse-drawn carriages in win- “Instead of small businesses, we close to Garden Village at the West New playground equipment at Kikendawt Kinoomaadii Gamig. ter. Elders now living in Dokis have Hydro opportunities and also end of Nipissing First Nation. His believe the isolation helped create we’ve explored eco-tourism. The World’s Columbian Ex- family and friends were basically bonding and inter-dependency in Restoule is referring to the position of 1893 showcased many the Dokis tribe at that time and the community. beautiful Dokis trail system that First Peoples artifacts, some which they helped Michel to operate a Today 180 people live in Dokis educates tourists and Dokis citi- are in fact remains that were tak- successful trading enterprise. His and the off-reserve population is zens on the history of Dokis and en from Dead Island located in sons, Alex and Michel Jr. managed close to 1,000. the over 100 medicinal and edible Georgian Bay which is now part plants that grow in the area. of French River Provincial Park. “We need to bring back cul- Councillor Leonard Dokis says ture, history and the family,” says that he would like to see the arti- Restoule. facts come home. There are three trails: the Tiki- Another goal of the council is bi, Chaudière and Dam trails man- to get the Land Code approved by aged by Clayton Dokis. Chaudière membership. It has gone to vote is a French word for “the kettles” twice. or “the pots”, interpreted by the “The problem with our off- Robert Restoule Memorial Athletic Facility. early Europeans. There are rock reserve membership is they don’t bowls in the area along the French feel that they should vote on some- River corridor, formed by turbu- thing that only affects the ones lent waters among the receding living on-reserve,” says Chief glaciers 8,000 years ago. Restoule. “But it does affect ev- Chief Restoule, who has just eryone, and the future of the com- been elected to her fourth term, munity.” says that as well as economic op- Another addition to the Dokis portunities for the community, Do- school – Kikendawt Kinoomaadii kis is planning to build a museum Gamig – is some new playground that will one day house area First equipment. Nation artefacts that will be repa- “The kids love it, Especially triated from the Field Museum in the older ones since the old equip- Kettle rocks can be found along the French River corridor. Chicago. ment was too babyish.” Chief Denise Restoule Page 18 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 Culture Crafts about more than money By Sharon Weatherall bees’ and speaking Ojibway – the language that was MIDLAND – First Nations crafter Ethel Chyn- spoken at social gatherings in the home. oweth says her work is not always about the mon- “My mother has been making Native crafts her ey – it’s about helping a person to get back to their whole life and specializes in making quill boxes Native roots. Recently the which are sold at Mundy’s Bay Store as well. The citizen helped a young girl get to the dance circle by quill boxes are a very time-consuming art that take making her a beaded hair piece. a lot of work – some of the beautiful boxes she has “I was approached by a man from New Mexico been working on for years.” looking for a certain colour of fur for his daughter’s Chynoweth’s mother, Audrey Pawis, was born hair ties and using the ‘Hello Kittens’ pattern I made and raised on Wasauksing First Nation where she a beaded hair piece, changing the apple to a straw- raised seven children – four girls and three boys – all berry which is one of our traditional medicines. It’s of whom have a special talent for making traditional about helping each other and sharing kindness to arts and crafts after following in her footsteps. bring our traditions back,” said Chynoweth, whose There is much preparation involved in making a handiwork has travelled to Western Canada and the quill box, including collecting the birch-bark back- Southern United States. ing in June and picking the sweetgrass in July. Her crafts are being sold at Mundy’s Bay Store, “Porcupine quills are always in season but we Huronia Museum in Midland, a facility that cel- must remember that in August they are fi lled with ebrates Native history in North Simcoe and beyond. liquid that makes them soft so that is the only month For about one year Chynoweth has been providing they are not good,” said Chynoweth. the store with traditional red willow Dream Catch- “My mother does leather moccasins as well and ers, beaded bracelets and earrings. she is a good storyteller, sharing legends of years “I learned to do Native crafts by watching my ago. She worked in the Wasauksing Community aunties and my mother. When I was growing up they Health Station for over 20 years and is very com- Ethel Chynoweth with a quill box crafted by her mother, Audrey Pawis. would all sit around at the table involved in ‘craft- munity minded.”

ASK HOLLY By Holly Brodhagen Crafters [email protected] beware! Appreciate home-made By Emilie Corbiere While attending a pow-wow I spoke to a few crafters who fol- I am a traditional beadworker low the pow-wow trail. Consistently they talked about how they enjoy and craftsperson and whenever I their trade and it provides them with an opportunity to travel. can, I like to gather my materials The downside is that many people want something for nothing, es- the old-fashioned way, straight pecially items that take talent and time. I have heard that from a lot of from the land. So, in mid-June crafters, whether they are sewers, beaders, painters, and carvers. They when the Canada goose naturally my green bag above my head and When it’s time to pluck, there is put their time and energy into their craft with a reasonable expectation moults his feathers, I am right running like I’m on fi re. I hon- no bad smell and no bugs. I’ll that the people who purchase their items will appreciate their efforts. there waiting. The feathers that estly never thought I would be have to do this 2-3 times until he It must be disheartening to have someone tell you that they can get the they pull out are beautiful but scared of something that weighs is completely bald and then when same item at a department store for half the price. getting them can be hazardous to two ounces. I’m fi nished, I will put him back Artists: Really think about what you are selling. What kind of time one’s health. During the warmer months, in the forest where other animals and effort went into the item? Do not undersell your work. Selling a Because I live in a semi-urban I’ll see a few porcupines on the will fi nd a tasty treat. A word to painting that took a lot of time and effort for the same price as a mass- area, I have to depend on public side of the road, who have met an the wise, maybe you shouldn’t do produced print might have people snatching up your paintings but you parks to watch and collect the untimely death. There are many this when there are potential buy- also risk getting a reputation as a cheap artist. When you decide to feathers. Sometimes it goes great ways to pluck a porcupine . Some ers at the house next door! increase your price people might not be willing to pay it. You also and other times not so great, let people say to throw a blanket or Mother Nature is so abundant can’t expect people to pay a lot of money for replicas of other people’s me explain. I was walking along towel over him and when you and generous with her gifts and I work. If you have competition for the same items then your prices a concrete path in the park when pull it back up, your cloth will think being Native, we appreci- need to refl ect it. I spot a bunch of geese sitting be fi lled with quills. I fi nd this ate that more than anyone. We Buyers: Think about what you are buying. You are purchasing a by the water. As I’m walking method too slow for my liking. understand that you cannot take handmade item that took talent and effort to make. Many times the along, I feel this sharp poke on Because I also supply many other advantage of her and think that item is one of a kind. The price the artist is asking refl ects the value my head and I hear a very angry crafters and beaders with porcu- everything she has to offer is up they place on their work. If you fi nd the price too high then ask the little black bird squawking at me. pine quills, I need a lot of quills. for grabs. It just doesn’t work that artist if they are willing to bring down the price but don’t undervalue It appears I have come too close When I get home with my way. And of course, whenever I the work. to her nest, where her babies are dead porcy, I put him in a gar- gather my materials, I always say Although you might not buy the item do not hesitate to compli- and I should probably leave im- bage bag and place it in the a big “chi miigwech” to the Cre- ment the artist on their work. It is always nice to be appreciated. mediately, which I do, waving freezer for about a week or so. ator and lay down my semaa.

scenes completely in the Anishi- “We want to keep the language the videos as many times as they nabe language, without any trans- alive,” Nolan says, noting there wish. Immersion on the road lation. are people who want to know the “We’re not putting on a three- By Rick Garrick People from as far away as “We didn’t language and others who want to hour movie because people can GARDEN RIVER FN – An- Vancouver, B.C. have been using have any trans- speak it. ”Some people are just only watch it for so long,” Nolan ishinabe language immersion the website, which was developed lation because happy learning words and phras- says. “You can watch 20 minutes, classes are now accessible at home by Nolan and John Paul Monta- we believe lan- es. Some people don’t want to go so you’ve got to go with that.” or on the road thanks to barbara- no, one of Nolan’s language im- guage acquisi- that way – they want to hear sto- Nolan and Montano originally nolan.com’s online Nishnaabe- mersion students originally from tion takes place ries, they want to be able to un- developed the website about a language immersion videos. Pokégnek Bodéwadmik who now subconscious- derstand.” year ago, with Montano doing “When I was a language lives in Sault Sainte Marie, Michi- ly,” Nolan said. Barb Nolan Nolan says the best way to all the technical work. They are instructor, I had people from gan. “The more you teach a language is not to teach it. currently planning to rebuild the southern Michigan and southern “In a class, you’ve got 15 or hear it, the more you’re going to “Immersion is where you website to add more videos and Ontario drive up for 10 hours to 20 people in one little area,” No- pick it up.” make people hear it, listen to it other information. come to an immersion class on the lan says. “But if you go online, A lifelong speaker of Anishi- and they will begin to understand “What takes the longest (time) weekend,” says Barbara Nolan, a you’re hitting them from all over nabemowin who grew up in Wik- it,” Nolan says. “Then they will is the video editing and the audio retired education counsellor from the place.” wemikong’s South Bay, Nolan speak.” editing,” Nolan says. “We didn’t Garden River. “They can only do The website features 11 three didn’t learn English until she went People interested in the online know too much about all that that for so long; that’s why we to 15-minute videos of Nolan to residential school at the age of immersion classes can log in to at fi rst – we were just learning. went online.” acting out a variety of everyday fi ve. the website at any time and watch That’s what takes time.” July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 19

Pow-wow is a pow-wow, urban or on-reserve By Christine McFarlane TORONTO – A record number of people turned out June 23rd for the 12th annual NA-ME-RES (Native Men’s Residence) Traditional Pow- wow, the largest outdoor pow-wow held in Canada’s most populous city. This year’s event, at Wells Hill Park, also recognized the 200th anni- versary of the . Red Pepper Spectacle, a local not-for-profi t community artist collective of First Nations youth, worked with children to make cardboard horses decorated with themes of the War of 1812. Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin, a citizen of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation and a long-time Toronto resident says an urban pow-wow has the same ingredients as one back home on Manitoulin Island. “To me this is our land whether it’s urban or not. So urban or reserve, it’s a gathering and it’s great to see everyone get together. To me there is no difference.” Krystine Abel, a third-year student in Aboriginal Studies at the Uni- versity of Toronto, agreed. “I enjoy both the urban and the rez pow- wows because it’s nice to see both family and community members, whether its here in Toronto or up in M’Chigeeng. As long as there’s tacos, I’m there!” Ted Hoffi e, whose Anishinaabe roots are inWikwemikong but was born and raised in Toronto, says: “A pow-wow is a pow-wow. The dif- ference between whether the gathering takes place like here in Toronto or on a reserve is that you may not know as many people on the various WAAB-SHKI-MAKOONS (New HOOP DANCER LISA ODJIG demonstrated her skills as part of the reserves, whereas in the city, especially in Toronto, you know everyone, little White Bear), , Aboriginal History Month Celebration staged by the Native Canadian was one of the participants at Centre of Toronto on June 30 at Yonge and Dundas Square. The two- because it’s the community you have essentially grown up in.” Master of ceremonies was Bob Goulais, Nipissing First Nation, host the 12th annual Na-Me-Res time world champion, who made it to the semi-fi nals of the Canada’s (Native Men’s Residence) Pow- Got Talent television show, is a citizen of Wikwemikong Unceded drum was Eagle Flight, co-host drum Young Nation, Head Female Danc- er was Alana Wemigwans of Wikwemikong, and Head Male Dancer was Wow held June 23rd at Wells Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island. Park in Toronto. – Photo by Christine McFarlane Lee Benson, of Rama First Nation. – Photo by Jorge Vallejos Moraviantown celebrates 220 years By Darryl Stonefi sh Anishinabek droned out their worked and played with local set- MORAVIANTOWN – On war songs in preparation to meet tlers. May 8 the Delaware of Moravian- the American army as they made When the Pow-wow ended town celebrated 220 years on the ready to come to what became folks went in to the feast in the Thames River, having established known as Ontario. community centre, after which a village here in 1792. But the War of 1812 seemed a activity shifted to the newly-con- This year many folks from far long way off as the dancers circled structed village operated by the and near danced in the beautiful the pow-wow grounds with many Indigenous Education Coalition, sunshine to the beat of the drum. bright colours, and a couple of el- which sponsored the event, along Just 200 years ago there were dif- ders sat in the background, sharing with the Headstart Program and ferent beats of the drum as the stories of their youth and how they the Delaware Nation Council.

Proud of his heritage River Evans, 11, a Grade 6 graduate at North Bay’s J.W. Trusler Public School, qualifi ed for the June 11 Ontario Heritage Fair by being named top exhibitor at May’s North Bay Regional Heritage Fair and winning First sneak-up the Ontario Power Generation merit award. River, who has family roots in the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Blair Beaucage participates in traditional men’s sneak-up dance for the First Nation, created a “History of the Pow-Wow” display. The grass dancer’s keen interest in his culture and fi rst time at Dokis First Nation Pow-wow, June 30-July 1. willingness to share it with other students earned him recognition as Principal’s Choice at his school this past – Photo by Falcon Skye McLeod-Shabogesic year. – Photo submitted by Jeff Fournier, OPG Page 20 Anishinabek News July-August 2012

Anishinaabeg played key role in confl ict By Alan Corbiere Ojibwe, , Potowatomi, cans during the revolution and t is well known that the An- Huron, , , in subsequent battles in the ishinaabeg (Ojibwe, Oda- Nipissings and Algonkians. frontier. Artist’s depiction of the death of at the Battle of wa, Potowatomi, Missis- The Ojibwe, Odawa, and Po- However, the Anishinaabeg Moraviantown on October 5, 1813. I sauga, Algonquin, and Nipissing) towatomi made up 7410 of this were faced with the choices: side fought during the War of 1812, number, an overwhelming major- with the Americans, the British the majority siding with the Brit- ity. So even though the Shawnee or remain neutral. Again, Giimi- ish, although some sided with the participated, and their war chief niijaagan expressly explained the Americans. It is also well known is the one most associated with Odawa peoples intentions: that Shawnee Chief Tecumseh was the war, it was the Anishinaabeg “My Father – Why do you a dynamic and charismatic leader (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potowatomi) bring us forward in any quarrels who worked to form a confederacy that formed the majority. you may have with those who of Nations to resist American ex- ne of the fi rst major wear hats [Americans]? When we pansionism. strategic actions em- fall out among ourselves, we ask The War of 1812 is defi nitely Obarked upon by the not for your assistance.” synonymous with the names Te- British was to take Fort Michili- he war chiefs and civil cumseh, General and mackinac, which they knew would chiefs deliberated on the Laura Secord. If any other “In- strengthen their alliance with the Tcourse of action to be dians” are mentioned, it is likely Anishinaabeg. taken. Sometimes this led to the Tecumseh’s brother the Prophet On July 17, 1812, Fort Mich- splitting of families. In fact, Giimi- (another Shawnee), Roundhead ilimackinac was captured by a niijaagan had nephews named As- (Wyandot), or John Norton (a Scot force led by British Army Cap- siginack, Makadepinesi, Wakezoo, with blood and adopted tain Charles Roberts, with his who had sided with the British, by Mohawk Chief ). 30 soldiers, 200 Canadian voya- however, their other brother, Nin- But many would be hard-pressed geurs, 113 Sioux, Menominee, gweegon “The Wing” cast his lot to name ten Anishinaabe warriors Winnebago and 280 Odawa and with the Americans. who fought in 1812. Ojibwe. This victory, although at The British also reported in We know that our ancestors the periphery of the main “theatre their correspondence that some of fought during this war, and that of war” was critical in solidifying the Odawa had shown up to take some died in battle, however, the the British-Anishinaabeg alliance. Michilimackinac but that there majority of the Canadian popula- The British absolutely needed the was a contingent of warriors also tion, as well as our own people, Anishinaabeg as allies because the waiting on another island to see likely cannot name many An- majority of their trained soldiers how the battle would turn out be- Chief Shingwaukonse, “Little Pine”, Jiichiishkwenh (Plover/Killdeer ishinaabe chiefs or warriors who were in Europe fi ghting Napoleon. fore they engaged. Clan), Baawiting, later Garden River is perhaps one of the more fought. ven though the Anishi- Instead of being “blood- famous chiefs in the Lake Huron area. Regarding his service It was estimated that at the time naabeg detested Ameri- thirsty,” the Anishnaabeg actually during the War of 1812 he stated in 1846 that he was made a chief war was declared, there were 8410 Ecan expansionism, they were thinking of their women and for services during the War of 1812, and “I fought in every action warriors of the “Western Indians.” distrusted the British because of children, as well as their land and on the Niagara Frontier.” The Western Indians included previous events, specifi cally the interests (i.e. fur trade partners). in 1794. This is another stereotype to com- At that battle against the Ameri- bat, the idea that the Anishinaabeg cans, the British retreated into Fort had no other motivation other than Miami and as the Anishinaabeg at- the command from their “Great tempted to retreat into the fort as Father.” well, they found that the gates to The War of 1812 was an op- the fort had been locked! portunity for the Anishnaabeg to The Anishinaabeg had to make solidify the hold on their land and a stand and fi ght the Americans territory and repulse American ex- on their own and they suffered pansion. Many joined up to fi ght a crushing defeat. Although this for their land, others surely did battle occurred near present day fi ght for war honours, and others Toledo, Ohio, miles away from fought for the protection of their Michilimackinac, the Anishinaa- women and children. beg were there and they remem- here are numerous dif- bered. In council on August 23, fi culties in “putting a 1812 at Michilimackinac, after the Tname to the face” at spe- taking of that fort, L’Arbre Croche cifi c battles because the British of- Odawa Chief Keminichagun fi cers and Indian Department Offi - Shauwunauseway (“Facing the (Giiminiijaagan “The Bastard”) cials did not maintain a muster roll, Chief John Sunday South”), Fish Clan, Whitefi sh Jean Baptiste reminded British Captain Roberts as was done for the British Army (“Shawundais”) of the River, was painted in 1845 by (“Black Bird”) Piipiigwenh of this incident. and the Militia. So we have to rely Mississaugas of Alnwick Paul Kane at Manitowaning Sparrow Hawk Clan, L’Arbre Giiminiijaagan stated unequiv- upon the statements of the chiefs (Alderville) served for three where he was told that Croche/Manitowaning/ ocally that the British needed the in subsequent years, or in Indian years and received a medal for Shauwunauseway was a great Wikwemikong, fought with the Anishinaabeg support. He knew Affairs correspondence. Some- participating in the battle at medicine man, and had once English against the Americans that the British were weak and had times the Anishinaabeg would Chrysler’s Farm. been a fi erce warrior. in seven battles. already been bested by the Ameri- merely state that they fought in the July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 21 War and were never absent, winter gone but you shall have those you Heights, however, he did state that or summer, but did not list specifi c helped us to defend, you shall pos- he was at “every action on the Ni- Deserving Chiefs Receiving Presents battles. For example, Whitefi sh sess the same on the British side, agara frontier.” at Manitowaning – 1843. Lake (Atikameksheng Anishinaw- and you shall live in them [unmo- n Anishinaabe named “Deserving” referred to chiefs who were wounded or had bek) Chief Mongowin stated at a lested] forever.”. Manatowaube was extraordinary claims. Most of these chiefs listed fought during the hearing regarding the boundaries he traditional chieftain- Aawarded a medal for War of 1812, however, some like Taibaussigai and Edawaushkaushe of the reserve, that, ship at Baawting rested service at Fort Detroit. There has likely did not fi ght but received this designation because of their “My father was Chief Sha- Twith the Crane clan. been some debate as to who this fathers extraordinary service. Spelling maintained from source wanageeshik. He and his braves ’s mother was of the was, the Manitowabi from Wik- document. fought against the Long Knives Crane clan but his father was a wemikong or the Manetowauba in that war. I do not remember non-Native, and he therefore was from Wasauksing. There is no when my father went away to the not a traditional hereditary Crane doubt that a warrior named Mani- war. I was very young and small. clan chief. Shingwauk reported towabi/Manatowaube fought at I remember when he came home that he fasted to fi nd his Dodem, Detroit because there is a medal here with his warriors. It was in and that it was the Plover. His with the name inscribed upon it. the fall. There was a little snow on grandson, the late Dan Pine, relat- Sawgawinini, Ojibwe Chief the ground at the time they came ed that, “My grandfather fasted ten Tawgawinini, also spelled as home. My father remained away Tagewinini and Atagewinini, was the whole time of the war fi ghting originally a “Potagunesee Indian,” until they made peace. He and his meaning that he came from Drum- warriors never received anything mond Island. for their fi delity to the Crown.” is clan was the Adik imilarly, Benjamin Assi- “caribou” and he had ginack, son of Jean Bap- Hmoved from Bootaa- Stiste Assiginack provided ganising (Place of the Mortar) to information about his father’s ser- Coldwater, then to Wikwemikong, vice when he appealed to the gov- where he fi nally became a chief ernment on behalf of his mother and signed the 1850 Robinson Hu- to receive his father’s pension. He ron Treaty, reserving the land that stated that “His father had fought is now called Wahnapitae First with the English against the Amer- Nation. He likely fought under icans in seven battles” Bootaaganising Chief Niibaakhom By the second year in the war, and Chief Ashaageshiinh, both of Assekinack (“Black Bird”) had whom were awarded medals for been placed in command of 100 their service during the war. Odawa warriors. The other 300 Chief Oshawanoo (John warriors and their war chiefs re- Naudee, also Nahdee, was Tecum- main nameless. seh’s Aide de Camp, or in Anishi- Assekinack distinguished him- naabemowin “mizhinawe” or “os- self on the battlefi eld and when hkaabewis”. peace was declared, he became an In addition to these chiefs and interpreter for the Indian Depart- warriors, there are other archi- ment at the British garrison on val sources of documentation. In Drummond Island in 1815. 1875, the Minister of the Interior General Military Service Medal List (Anishinaabe Names) He was to receive a pension wanted to provide a pension (long for life of $1 per day. For 12 years overdue) to any surviving veterans he received $1 per day – then for of the War of 1812 provided they some reason or other his pension had proof of their service. Many ceased for about eight years – Manatowaube, Otter Clan, gave their statements of service, when it commenced again at £30 Wasauksing or Wikwemikong, others showed medals or certifi - per annum. Since 1846 he has re- was awarded a medal for cates. ceived £15. service at Fort Detroit. n 1875, the Manitowaning This is one of the rare cases times to receive ten gifts. These Indian Agent took down in which an Anishinaabe veteran medals I hold belonged to Shin- Ithis statement, “Bemanack- of the War of 1812 actually did re- gwauk. He got them for fi ghting inang, living at Wikwemikong, ceive a pension. in the War of 1812. A white pine age 85 years, fought on the side of jibwe Chief Shingwau- will never die. Shingwauk could the British at Mackinaw, has been konse “Little Pine” turn into anything. Any animal. in action fi ve times.” Oof the Jiichiishkwenh He wore buckskins full of bullet In particular he states that “on (Killdeer/ Plover) clan from holes from the war; but bullets one occasion four canoes were sent Baawiting (Sault Ste Marie, later would not penetrate his skin. He to seize a boat which was making Garden River) is perhaps one of was protected. Lightning cannot for an American ship; three of the the more famous chiefs in the Lake be killed. Lightning was one of his canoes returned, but the one in Huron area. Regarding his service gifts. Shingwauk was a quickening which he was (which was that of during the War of 1812, Chief spirit. Like smoke. Nothing could his Father) continued to chase the Shingwaukonse stated in a petition be hidden from him”. boat until they were fi red at by the August in 1846 that, “Great Father Shingwauk’s prowess on the American vessel and were forced – I was made a chief for services battlefi eld won him the attention to retire. On landing they were re- during the war, I fought in every of his fellow Anishinaabeg as well ceived by the English offi cer, who action on the Niagara frontier and as British authorities. Shingwauk said they were brave warriors and when at its close I returned to my was vested with chief’s medals wrote down their names and prom- home which had then become the that the family has kept for years ised that they should be rewarded property of the Long Knife, your Shingwaukonse does not state so as never to want anything, not offi cers told me, Chin-quack you that he was there when Gen. Isaac even a single needle all their life fought well for us, your lands are Brock was killed at Queenston long”

Alan Corbiere’s article reprinted courtesy of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation. www.ojibweculture.ca Alan Corbiere Page 22 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 Anishinabek Chiefs accept audited UOI fi nancial statements SHEGUIANDAH FN – Sec- seem to be on the decline, the or- management. retary Treasurer Gary Dokis and ganization was able to fi nish the My management team is also March 31, 2012 March 31, 2011 Chief Operating Offi cer Walter fi scal year with a very mindful of the importance Manitowabi presented the fi nan- small surplus.” of sound fi nancial management Statement of Financial Position cial statements for both the Union “With an an- practices. In addition, our Execu- Total Assets $10,750,705 $ 9,168,692 of Ontario Indians and the Anishi- nual budget of tive Director of Administration Total Liabilities $ 3,431,464 $ 2,200,268 nabek Nation Seventh Generation over approxi- Glenda St. Amour and Finance Charity to the Leadership and mately $22 mil- Manager Anita Couchie, keep a Deferred Contributions $ 1,354,287 $ 1,228,519 citizens at the Anishinabek Na- lion, we fi nished close eye on the fi nancial details Net Assets $ 5,964,954 $ 5,739,905 tion Annual General Assembly on the year with a for the organization. It takes a Statement of Operations June 5th, 2012. surplus of just Walter whole team effort to make this Manitowabi reported that the under 1% of the Manitowabi happen.” Total Revenues $22,178,181 $23,442,918 organization enjoyed a very suc- revenues”, stated Manitowabi. The following chart sum- Total Expenses and Other $21,953,132 $23,268,360 cessful year with respect to the “We are fortunate to have a very marizes the fi nancial statements fi nancial position. “Although the active Treasury Board that sup- presented to the Assembly and ac- Surplus for the Year $ 225,049 $174,558 demands on the organization are ports our management team in cepted by the Leadership: ever increasing and our budgets areas of fi nancial and operational

30 Goulais Crescent Nipissing First Nation Wiky chief resigns, Duchesnay Village $80,000 6 minutes from Court apologizes to nation House North Bay. Location is everything with the Dearest Band Membership of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian property. Reserve and the Citizenship of the Anishinabek Nation. Serious inquiries only fi rm Please accept this as my utmost apology to on price. [email protected]

you with regard to my resignation as the Chief Scan with Smartphone for on ROJ Facebook. more of our community. It was a decision made in haste and I will always regret this; however at the time I felt I had to do so to prevent our people from being further subjected to unnecessary incidents INSPECTION such as the blockade on the evening of June 14. The Department of Aboriginal Affairs has Inspection of Approved Aerial Herbicide Spraying fi nalized my resignation and there is no turning back with a retraction of my resignation and/ Nipissing Forest or Band Council not ac-Hazel Fox- cepting my resignation. Recollet The Ontario Ministry Chi miigwech for all the wonderful support pro- of Natural Resources vided to me and my family during this diffi cult time. It truly was an (MNR) invites you honour to have served you as Chief in the time that I did. The blessing to inspect the MNR- in disguise for me is that I will have more time to help care for my approved aerial herbicide spray projects. As part parents, especially my mother during her surgical recovery. of our ongoing efforts In closing, to the Anishinabek Nation, it was a privilege to partici- to regenerate and pate on the Anishinabek Leadership Council and I wish us all the best protect Ontario’s forests, in re-building our Nation as a proud Nation to overcome the social selected stands on the and cultural challenges that we experience in our home communities. Nipissing Forest will be sprayed with herbicide God Bless, zaagidwin and always do your best to take care of one to control competing another. vegetation, starting on or Sincerely, Hazel Fox-Recollet about August 15, 2012. The Herbicides Vision registration #19899, VisionMax registration You’re never too old #27736, Release XRT registration #28941 and Garlon XRT registration to go back to school #28945 will be used. The approved project By Diane Chretien at the chance. Being over 50 years description and plan NIPISSING FN – Our commu- young, I was a little scared, but for the aerial herbicide nity’s Employment and Training was willing to take on the two-year projects are available for public inspection at the Nipissing Forest Resource Management Inc. office (address below) and on the Department has enhanced many commitment. MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning July 15, 2012 until March 31, 2013 when the lives over the years, mine includ- As a result of my training, I am annual work schedule expires. The ServiceOntario Centre at 447 McKeown Avenue in North Bay provides ed. now a Front Line Intake Worker access to the Internet. At the age of 18 I left home for at Nipissing First Nation`s “Ojib- Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR or Nipissing the fi rst time with a Grade way Women`s Lodge.” Forest Resource Management Inc. staff to discuss the aerial herbicide project. 12 diploma in hand. For 30 Without the fi nancial consecutive years I worked backing from Brenda Re- For more information or to arrange an appointment with MNR or Nipissing Forest Resource Management full-time in retail for the stoule and her team, I would Inc. staff, please contact: Great Atlantic and Pacifi c not have been able to af- Guylaine Thauvette, Management Forester Tom MacLean, RPF Silvicultural Forester Co. Ltd. I moved several ford or even consider such a Ministry of Natural Resources Nipissing Forest Resource Management Inc. times over those years to wonderful opportunity. I am 3301 Road 128 Lansdowne Avenue East, P.O. Box 179 North Bay, ON P1A 4L7 Callander, ON P0H 1H0 keep my job. While work- Diane grateful to the Employment tel: 705-475-5539 tel: 705-752-5430 ing at A & P in November Chretien and Training Department fax: 705-475-5500 fax: 705-752-5736 2005, I was also hired as and I would like to thank my toll-free: 1-800-667-1940 e-mail: [email protected] a part-time relief worker for the teachers and fellow students for e-mail: [email protected] Ojibway Women’s Lodge, former- their constant support and for not Or call toll-free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to the MNR contact above. ly known as the Ojibway Family giving up on me. The new skills I Resource Centre. now carry make me a better coun- Renseignements en français : Guylaine Thauvette au 705-475-5539, sans frais 1-800-667-1940 In 2006 I decided I was no lon- sellor, employee and person. ger willing to relocate or travel a You’re never too old to go half hour to get to work. back to school and when you stay When the First Nation Techni- focused, good things can and will cal Institute Social Service Worker happen. course was offered to me, I jumped July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 23 Mount Elgin Indian Residential School Colonizers also require residential school healing By Greg Plain also houses a time capsule contain- The school was started by the MUNCEY, Ont. – The honour ing notes from those in attendance Wesleyan Methodists in 1851 with of unveiling a monument to an es- at the June 20-21 commemoration the goal of assimilating First Na- timated 1200 students who attend- and messages from families of tions people. Its mandate as an ed Mount Elgin Indian Industrial former students who are no longer “Industrial” school meant that it School went to the youngest and with us. focused on turning First Nations least known of the event’s speak- In the years after the 2008 children into farmers and house- ers. Residential School Apology from hold servants. Its students were George L. Beeswax Eva Jewell, a descendant of the Canadian Government, a core primarily from 18 First Nations four of the school’s former stu- group of Residential School Survi- in southwestern Ontario and Que- dents, who holds an M.A. in Indig- vors from throughout Southwest- bec. It was one of 100 residential Beeswax recalls enous Governance from the Uni- ern Ontario formed a committee to schools operated by churches for versity of Victoria, talked about commemorate those who attended the federal government. the need for healing, and not just Mount Elgin in Muncey, Ontario. Survivors recall being severely ‘cruel bugger’ by the First Nations children who punished for speaking their own By Patrick Callan endured some of the brutalities of language, spending long days London Free Press the residential school experience. tending to fi elds and livestock and “By departing from the origi- living on a diet made up primar- MUNCEY – For most of his life, he’s answered to George L. nal concept that all life is spirit ily of mush (porridge) and boiled Beeswax. and power; the [European] colo- vegetables, while serving roast But his real name is Askon, meaning horn or antler in his native nized themselves. I am calling beef and canned fruit to their Ojibway. for the healing of the colonizer; teachers. Mount Elgin closed in It was a language forbidden at the native residential school Bees- the abuser must restore balance in 1946, due to declining enrollment wax attended in the 1940s on the Chippewas of the Thames native their society and in their lives as during World War II. reserve, southwest of London. well. It’s now time for the settler “We are here today because we Known as the Mount Elgin Indian Industrial School, it was one of to recognize their responsibility in are strong people and their prac- Canada’s earliest and longest-running residential schools. healing themselves. tices of assimilation and geno- Vintage pictures from the day show an impressive Victorian “Survivors, know that we will cide did not work,” Harper told a building, but the school also doubled as a large farm the kids were never forget you and your experi- crowd of 1100 in attendance. “We forced to work. ences. Your resilience is not lost or are still here because they failed. Opened in 1851, and not closed until 1947, the school drew chil- dren from as many as 18 First Nations communities across Ontario unheard on us; it makes us who we Eva Jewell “We are strong and need to get on are as young people. And I hope this path of healing us all.” and . that one day, when I am an Anishi- Chief Joe Miskokomon, Chip- Phil Fontaine, a survivor of a “Every day I think about this place – I can’t get it out of my mind,” naabe elder, my grandchildren will pewas of the Thames, welcomed residential school in Sagkeeng, says 80-year-old Beeswax, who remembers it as “living in a prison.” be as proud of me as I am of you.” guests to the event, including Na- Manitoba, urged his listeners to The dorms at the schoolhouse had bars on the fi re escapes. The Residential School Monu- tional Chief Shawn Atleo, former “move beyond the anger and bit- Meals, Beeswax said, consisted of boiled onions, parsnips, bread, ment is located on the Chippewas national chief Phil Fontaine, and terness that has tormented many skim milk, tapioca pudding and porridge – despite plenty of chickens, of the Thames First Nation. Its longtime political activist Eli- of our people because of our ex- cows and pigs on the farm. seven pillars represent the origi- jah Harper. perience as young children. Never “The food we got here would gag a maggot,” he says. nal Anishinaabe clans and en- “We want to make sure that dismiss the experience but move Beeswax still vividly recalls details from a lifetime ago at Mount graved on each is one of the Seven future generations understand and forward and heal yourselves.” Elgin, where he spent his formative years, ages 9 to 13, in the 1940s Grandfather Teachings of the An- never forget the impact National Chief Shawn A-in- while Canada was at war. ishinabek: Love, Bravery, Truth, residential schools had on our chut Atleo of the Assembly of Students suffering from scarlet fever, measles and whooping Humility, Honesty, Respect, and families and communities,” said First Nations, said many of his cough were quarantined without medical treatment, he says. Wisdom. Miskokomon. “We are now at a family members attended residen- Beeswax himself says he didn’t get proper medical attention when Featured on the inside of the point in history when we are ready tial schools and taught him how to the principal regularly beat him. The man’s name, he says, was Strapp. pillars are the names of those chil- to turn the page on this legacy, and move forward. He offered words “It was a fi tting name for that cruel bugger,” he says. dren who attended the school over begin the work of true reconcilia- of praise to survivors and fami- Today, the last reminder standing of Mount Elgin is an old aban- its 100-year history. A solar panel tion so that we can move toward lies in attendance and spoke of the doned horse barn, on whose walls students penciled and carved their sustains lighting for the site, which the future.” strength and wisdom of the elders. names. As Beeswax climbs a ladder to the barn’s second fl oor, where he stowed hay as a nine-year-old, he brushes away the cobwebs from the old wooden beams, recognizing some of the names from his child- hood. Only a handful remain on the walls, but hundreds more are etched on a monument - just a stone’s throw away – that was commemo- rated to coincide with National Aboriginal Day, and four years after Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s historic apology to First Nations for Canada’s role in residential schools. For Beeswax, what hurts the most about his time at Mount Elgin was missing out on an education, he says. Half the day, he says, he was forced to work in barns and fi elds using heavy machinery. Often, he ran away, only to be caught and returned by the RCMP. “I had to fi nd a way out,” he says. He fi nally got out in 1946, when Mount Elgin closed. After years of working odd jobs, and a stint in the Canadian army in the early 1950s, serving in post-war European occupation forces, Beeswax returned to Muncey with his family in 1973 and built a home on the reserve, six miles from Mount Elgin. “It’s sad that something like this had to happen in this nice place,” he says. “But we survived. We’re still here. We’re not going away, either.” Anishinabek Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee at Mount Elgin Monument. Page 24 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 Dohm-Nuk/Let’s Play Rabbit and Bearpaws

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By Lisa Abel year, $5-billion plan to improve the lives of First Na- NORTH BAY -- Paul Martin says underfunding of tions, Métis and Inuit peoples. First Nations schools amounts to discrimination by The accord was scuttled by the incoming Conser- governments in Canada. vative government of Stephen Harper. The former prime minister made the remark dur- His address focused on Aboriginal education, ing his address to Nipissing University's Schulich an especially relevant topic for Nipissing, consider- School of Education graduates. ing the university's reputation as a training ground "Elementary and secondary school education is for prospective teachers, which includes Aboriginal a universal right in Canada," said Martin, who was teacher education programs, and Aboriginal support presented by the university with an honorary Doctor- services. ate in Education at its Spring 2012 convocation. "The Martin encouraged all new teachers – whether in underfunding of Aboriginal schools across Canada is classrooms on-reserve or in schools in the provincial unconscionable discrimination against the most vul- system – to use their positions to foster a “greater nerable members of our society," Martin said to ap- understanding of the history and great potential of plause. Aboriginal Canada.” He pointed to the shortfall in federal funding for "No matter where you teach in Canada, the prob- on-reserve schools as a “glaring” reason for high ability is that you will have one or more Aboriginal school dropout rates of Aboriginal students. students in your class. And my request is that you en- "There is no doubt in my mind that if Canadians able their fellow students to understand the voyage were truly aware of the unfairness in funding borne they took to get there."” by Aboriginal students, they would be outraged."” Following his departure from politics, Martin es- As Canada's 21st prime minister between 2003- tablished the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, 2006, Martin is recognized for having built a unique a charitable organization that support projects aimed consensus between First Nations and aboriginal lead- at improving education at the elementary and second- ers and the premiers of every province and territory ary school levels for Aboriginal students on and off- that resulted in the ill-fated Kelowna Accord, a fi ve- reserve.

Former prime minister Paul Martin congratulates Nipissing University education graduate Falcon Skye McLeod-Shabogesic. – Photo by Perry McLeod-Shabogesic

Teacher Fall 2012 Program Offerings * Culinary Skills * Pre-Health Certificate excellent * Native Sutdies Courses SUDBURY – Jennifer Pet- ahtegoose, Atikameksheng An- ishnawbek citizen, is one of eight teachers recognized for their classroom contributions by the Jennifer Petahtegoose provincial government. traditions like Mishomis and The Premier’s Awards for Nookomis day (grandfather and Teaching Excellence recognize grandmother day), she connects educators and staff who are help- students with the larger Aborigi- ing Ontario students and young nal community and helps instill children realize their full poten- a sense of pride in their heritage. tial. Committed to helping oth- Jennifer is a teacher at St. ers, she also started the “Be the Charles College. She established Change” campaign, with pro- the fi rst Native Studies program ceeds going to the Red Cross in the Sudbury Catholic Dis- to benefi t the community of At- trict School Board, as well as tawapiskat. her school’s fi rst Native Studies The Premier's Awards for Student Club. By organizing Teaching Excellence were cre- projects around First Nations ated in 2006.

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Native KTEI online dreams centre By Beverly Roy-Carter matter M’CHIGEENG FN – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI) By Heather Campbell has become an offi cial Contact SUDBURY – Close to 400 peo- North site next spring, using com- ple packed the United Steelwork- puter technology to benefi t stu- ers Hall in Sudbury on May 30th dents of all ages from Manitoulin in support of the N’Swakamok Island and the surrounding area. Alternative School Scholarship Simone Chisholm, Director of Fund and to meet Liberal MP Jus- Recruitment and Student Servic- tin Trudeau. es, Northeast Region of Contact The fundraising dinner was North, announced in May that: in the works for some time after “We look forward to expanding N’Swakamok Friendship Cen- our service in Northern Ontario tre president Barbara Burns Ste- with Kenjgewin Teg Educational vens began collaborating with Institute as a new online learning Sudbury’s fundraising star Gerry centre. Our goal at Contact North Lougheed Jr. What began as a has always been to support educa- simple donation request turned tion and training in rural and re- into a notable event. mote communities across the prov- Kelly-Lee Assinewe, co-ordi- ince by providing a higher quality nator for the Alternative School, Liberal MP Justin Trudeau speaking with N’Swakamok Alternative School graduate Emily Fleming at the learning experience and reaching is thrilled by the overwhelming fundraising dinner to support the school’s scholarship fund. more students. We believe that the support from the community. access, support and fl exibility that “Rather than send out letters the worth our while to invest. A unique experience from the would not have come without the we offer is a natural complement committee decided to pull togeth- “The challenges they are mainstream course, students have scholarship or the teachers. to the educational services that er a major fundraiser,” said Ass- facing stem from the decades the opportunity to work at their Christina Kozeyah-Maian- KTEI currently provides.” inewe. “We already have a great of deliberate mistreatment and own pace while at the same time gowi, 21, is looking forward to What does this new partner- group of patrons who agreed to suppression of culture,” said participate in cultural programs. graduating next January. She at- ship mean for existing or new contact their circle of friends to Trudeau. “Other students take Students are expected to at- tributes her success in the alterna- KTEI students? In addition to the buy tickets.” for granted their laptop and cell tend school for a minimum of 20 tive school, after failed attempts current instructional mode of de- The scholarship fund was phone but these are barriers to hours/week, complete a minimum in the mainstream system, is pri- livery of college and university established in 2000 to help stu- fi rst nation students. By fi lling of 2 lessons per week, participate marily due to the fl exibility and programs offered on-site each aca- dents with purchasing laptops, this hall tonight we are saying in weekly student meetings, com- support she receives. The learn- demic year, the addition of Con- textbooks and other needs in or- that we believe in them and they plete 2 journals per month and ing environment is culturally and tact North services will now pro- der to take the next step to post- can achieve their goals.” participate in school activities. community friendly. Teachers vide students new options as they secondary studies. The one event Trudeau also met with stu- Students learn beyond the basic get in there with students to fi ght continue their studies and enrol in will be contributing over $10,000 dents and teachers at the school curriculum into life skills, team through whatever obstacles they virtually any diploma or degree to the fund. and shared his commitment to building, leadership and empow- encounter not only the day to program desired. Trudeau, who acknowledged their success. The students were erment. day challenges but learning chal- Program offerings scheduled at that he has some aboriginal an- impressed by Trudeau and the Emily Fleming who gradu- lenges and building confi dence to KTEI and Nipissing University in cestry way back, told guests that overwhelming community sup- ated over fi ve years ago and with achieve their goals. hosting Additional Qualifi cations we can no longer allow anyone to port. the help of the scholarship ob- Both the fi nancial and the courses in Special Education and be brushed aside, or to tell them The school has helped close tained her Social Service diploma wider community support will the Principals Qualifi cation Pro- that their dreams don’t matter. to 200 students complete their from Cambrian College. She go a long way in launching these gram for education professionals. Their dreams do matter and it is high school diploma since 1990. told the audience that her success young people for leadership. More courses are planned for the fall. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY New Beginnings (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - FASD) Program Coordinator – Parental Leave – August 31, 2012 to May 31, 2013 Summary of position Quali fications: Noojmowin Teg Health Centre extends an invitation to those with relevant education, skills, 1. Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma required, and with and experience to apply for the position of New Beginnings (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) specialization in FASD an asset. Program Coordinator. The Coordinator will work within an interdisciplinary health team to 2. Excellent experience in program coordination, and program support communities, families and children specific to FASD. The program encompasses development and delivery. prevention, identification and intervention strategies from both traditional and western 3. Solid knowledge and work experience related to FASD and perspectives. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with relevant health and social substance abuse. service providers to deliver message of FASD prevention, to assist in FASD assessments and 4. Proven experience and skills in providing counseling support. follow up support, and to champion client access to appropriate FASD supports. Check out our 5. Experience working with First Nation communities and service web-site for more information about the organization at: www.noojmowin-teg.ca. providers is important. Duties: 6. Anishnaabemowin and knowledge of Anishnaabe culture and ß Develop, implement and evaluate FASD prevention workshops. protocols an asset. ß Provide supports at both pre and post-FASD assessment for communities, families and 7. Demonstrated familiarity with local health and social services. children. 8. ß Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle, essential. ß Champion efforts to enhance supportive services for FASD diagnosed clients. 9. Criminal Record’s Check is essential. ß Make FASD resources available to communities, families and clients. Submit a covering letter, resume, three (3) work related references, and a recent CPIC. ß Maintain ongoing communication and coordinate quarterly advisory committee meetings Mark correspondence as “Confidential” Application Deadline: Friday, August 3, 2012. with the Child Nutrition Program. Pamela Williamson, Executive Director ß Identify community programming needs through on-going consultations with community Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Phone: (705) 368-2182 x204 service providers and community members in order to develop and deliver responsive Hwy 540, 48 Hillside Road, Bag 2002 Fax: (705) 368-2229 FASD programming.. Audeck Omni Kaning First Nation Email: [email protected] ß Ensure effective on-going program operation through monthly reports, annual work plans, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0 Web-site: www.noojmowin-teg.ca budget updates, staff consultations, community meetings, and staff meeting. Only the successful applicant will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

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Wiky school’s fi rst doctor hopes to practice at home By Marci Becking Shigwadja’s residency this summer in Sudbury WIKWEMIKONG – Dr. Melissa Shigwadja hopes with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine which to someday live and practice in her home commu- will include family medicine, surgery, paediatrics, nity. and a rural medicine rotation. “I would love to practice in a rural setting to have Throughout medical school, Shigwadja returned a larger scope,” says the recent McMaster Univer- to Wasse Abin to share her knowledge at Wik- sity medical graduate. “I would like to have my own wemikong’s annual career fair promoting her pro- practice and work in emergency. Ultimately my gram. goal is to return back home to Manitoulin. That’s “I fi nd that a lot of our youth feel like there are what I’m planning for.” not enough role models or haven’t connected with Shigwadja, mother of two, says that she wanted role models,” says Shigwadja. to be in the health care profession, even as a student During the one-day sessions at Wasse Abin, Shig- at Wasse Abin High School. wadja and fellow McMaster colleagues talked about “It was in high school where I started to think McMaster’s Problem-Based Learning approach to about steps I needed to get there,” says Shigwadja medicine. who is Wasse Abin’s fi rst medical school graduate. “PBL is all about small group learning – less fo- And many steps she took– the fi rst with a degree cus on lectures and labs. We started on cases right in nursing from Laurentian. away,” says Shigwadja. “We set up stations for the “Nursing exposes you to a lot of things you need students – casting, suture, blood pressure, listening to know about what’s going on in health care,” says to respiratory sounds and how to read an x-ray.” Shigwadja. Shigwadja’s role models are her nurse practitio- After nursing school she was a manager for a ner mom and her father, Dominic Beaudry, director home healthcare company in Sudbury and then start- of education for Wikwemikong’s board of educa- ed at the Northeast Local Health Integration Net- tion. Dr. Melissa Shigwadja and daughter Mackenzie, 8, at work for a few months before being accepted into The 28 year-old is married to husband Shawn Wikwemikong’s Wasse Abin High School’s ‘Come Explore the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine’s in- and has two children – Mackenzie, 8 and Reese, 4 . Medicine’ symposium that she facilitated with other Aboriginal tensive three-year program with no summer breaks. Medical Students from McMaster University. In Brief Grant Indspires Alanna Alanna Jones, a citizen of Garden River FN, has re- ceived a $3,300 Indspire Award to assist her in complet- ing the fi nal year of a Masters of Business Administra- tion program. Indspire, formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, has evolved into the largest Alanna non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, Jones and Métis post secondary students across Canada. In total, Indspire has disbursed over $49-million to over 14,000 recipients since its inception. Christine’s life transformed Christine McFarlane, Peguis First Nation, a Univer- sity of Toronto graduate and regular contributor to the EAGLE STAFF PRESENTATION was made by Kyle Longboat, left ,a fourth-year journalism student to Anishinabek News, is one of fi ve recipients of a 2012 Ryerson University President Sheldon Levy, second from right, back, and VP Provost Dr. Allan Sheppard, Transforming Lives Award. Created in 1998 and held right, back. In attendance for the Eagle Staff Ceremony was Ed Sackaney, second left, Elder Ryerson every two years, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Aboriginal Student Services, Ryan Besito, front, peer support worker, Monica McKay, Aboriginal Service Health’s Transforming Lives Awards gala celebrates the Co-ordinator, Elder Joanne Dallaire. – Photo by Christine McFarlane lives of people recovering from mental illness and addic- Christine tion. This year’s gala, which also serves as a fundraiser McFarlane for research and treatment, was held at the newly rede- veloped CAMH Queen Street campus on Wednesday June 6, 2012. Re- cipients of the Transforming Lives Award were selected for their ability to face mental illness with dignity, for the support they have provided to others and for their role as models of inspiration and hope. Hockey effort more important Grant Stonefi sh, 11, Sagamok Anishinawbek FN, won fi rst place in the Junior Division (10 to 15 years) in the writing contest held by National Aboriginal Health Organization. “The Tale of the Recalled Hockey Stick” Rainbow District School Board and 11 First Nations have renewed Education Service Agreements, based in which he learns that how much effort you put into your on social factors providing seven guiding principles advocated by the board’s First Nation Advisory game is more important that having a lucky stick. Grant, Grant Committee: curricular and instructional practices, organizational practices, linguistic perspectives and Ojibwe/Delaware, enjoys creative writing and was fi rst Stonefi sh practices, personnel equity, school culture, school/community involvement and relations and equity published in Health Canada’s Safe Drinking Water is of educational outcomes. Front row, from left: Anna-Marie Abitong, Education Director, Sagamok Important to Me and My Community: A Collection of First Nations Anishnawbek; Carol Aguonie, Education Counsellor, Sheguiandah First Nation; Brian Bisson, Children’s Poems and Stories. A Grade 5 graduate at Biidaaban Ki- Counsellor, M'Chigeeng First Nation; Chief Patsy Corbiere, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation; and noomaagegamik, he has won several Anishinaabemowin language back row, from left, Norm Blaseg, Rainbow District School Board Director of Education; Doreen Dewar, Rainbow District School Board Chair; Trustee Grace Fox; Robert Pitfi eld, ; Chief speaking contests and scholarships and has been playing in the Little Franklin Paibomsai, Whitefi sh River First Nation; and Chief Steve Miller, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. NHL since he was a Tyke in 2006. Page 28 Anishinabek News July-August 2012 LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY Choose your pathway.

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Aerial shot of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Stag Island, and Chemical Valley. Suncor supporting scientists By Mashoka Maimona, Sarnia Observer “We have customized programming involving AAMJIWNAANG –The children of this Sarnia- partnerships with Aboriginal communities, such as area First Nation became rookie scientists and en- the Aamjiwnaang First Nations,” Cuthbertson said. gineers for a day on July 4. Suncor’s $1.5-million cheque will signifi cantly Representatives from Actua, a national outreach help grow the 12-year-old program nationally, add- organization that strives to improve the scientifi c ed Cuthbertson. Career Fair master of ceremonies Ronald Cody Simon and ASETS and technical literacy of Canadian youth, stopped Trained instructors provide children aged six to worker Rachel Simon. by the community to announce a $1.5 million grant 16 with school workshops or weeklong camp ex- from Suncor Energy Foundation to support its pro- periences in 200 Aboriginal communities and re- gramming. serves across the country. The grant will specifi cally help fund three years Young attendees can help program robots and Checking ASETS of outreach workshops and camps geared at Ab- design and build structures, including water fi lters, By Marina Plain original youth. to learn about environmental engineering. The 2012 Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy The Ottawa-based non-profi t organization of “The idea is that the youth are role-playing. (ASETS) career fair in Aamjiwnaang May 30-31st attracted over 500 Actua oversees countrywide science and tech- They are experiencing real-life engineering and people. nology day camps hosted in universities, serving science challenges,” Cuthbertson said. The event took place at the upgraded Aamjiwnaang Youth Centre 200,000 youth across Canada. “These hands-on projects help them sample life which had been under construction for the past year and a half. Its commitment to reaching those underrep- as an engineer.” Presenters from colleges and universities, private businesses, skilled resented in technology and scientifi c fi elds and at While Aboriginal youth are the fastest growing trades, and government agencies were on hand to provide information risk youth helped create the National Aboriginal sector of the population, their representation in sci- regarding their organization or institution, and trade show s and dem- Outreach Program and a crosscountry all-girls pro- ence and technology is strikingly low, said Cuthb- onstrations gave students an idea of what it could be like working in the gram, said Actua spokesperson Leslie Cuthbertson. ertson. various occupations. The event opened with an honour song by Crazy Spirit and an open- ing Anishnaabemowin prayer by elder Pauline Williams. Chief Chris Plain offi cially welcomed everyone to the event and reminded the stu- dents of the importance of staying in school and fi nishing their studies. The career fair rotates throughout each of its London District Chiefs Committee member First Nations : Aamjiwnaang, Caldwell, Delaware Nation, Kettle and Stony Point, Muncey-Delaware, Chippewas of the Thames, and Oneida of the Thames. The objective of ASETS is to help improve employment opportuni- ties for Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy in a relationship built on mutual trust, respect and openness.

Sarah Wiebe and Jacob Rogers, members of Kiijiig. Students premiere ‘Indian givers’ By Marina Plain know “was one of the most gripping, citing the The Kiijig Collective began their eight-month environmental concerns faced every day by citi- journey of creating their documentary “Indian zens of Aamjiwnaang. “I didn’t know that I should Givers” as a small group of secondary students keep my window closed at night, since the plants Elder Pauline Williams Chief Chris Plain looking to create something that would provide a mostly burn from the stacks at night,” said Ada, re- better understanding of historic and contemporary ferring to chemical releases from the smokestacks. First Nations issues. The loud wail of warning sirens from the The fi nished product premiered to an audience chemical plants plays a prominent role in the of 150—including a good turnout from Aamjiwn- fi lm’s soundtrack. aang –at Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical Group member Sarah Wiebe said the name School. The student producers focused their fi lm Kiijig translates into “Young People of the Land”. on social, economic, historical and environmental The student documentary offers a unique expe- issues. rience and understanding for aboriginal and non- During the screening, many in attendance had aboriginal people living in and around Aamjiwn- a tear in their eye and a lump in their throat, as aang First Nation. the students and their interview subjects described Non-native student Heather Mate said “If we personal experiences, ranging from life in residen- don’t learn history, it might repeat itself.” tial school to the risks associated with living in the “Indian Givers” can be viewed at: http://www. shadow of Sarnia’s Chemical Valley. youtube.com/watch?v=pot411GJzdM Ada Lockridge’s interview “What I didn’t Crazy Spirit drummer Lightning Clarke Eager participant. July-August 2012 Anishinabek News Page 31 Books/Masinaigan

Book Reviews by Joyce Atcheson

Oneida adopt Going to jail Storytellers Marylyn Peringer and Deborah Dunleavy entertained residents of Christian Island outdoors, a presentation made possible by Mariposa In The Schools and the Southern Ontario white boy to keep land Library Service. Captured during the Ameri- In 2006 Kitchenuhmaykoo- can Civil War to be adopted by sib Inninuwug in NW Ontario Oneida at age 7, Moses Cobman was taken to court in a $10- bil- Storytelling about the stars is given a new name and iden- lion lawsuit. By Sharon Weatherall SOLS grew out of an amalgamation of regional tity: Broken Trail. Then in 2008 KI leadership, BEAUSOLEIL FN – Marylyn Peringer and Debo- library systems that themselves had provided sup- His new family is grateful; who became known interna- rah Dunleavy can captivate an audience of all ages port and development services to the libraries in their son had died recently, but tionally as the KI-6, were sent with their storytelling skills. their regions for decades and now serves the public within months his new mother is to jail for upholding their duties The women are members of Mariposa In The libraries of almost 200 municipalities from Wind- widowed. and their own traditional laws Schools, a storytelling partnership with Southern sor to the Quebec border and north to Muskoka. Broken Trail becomes a of protecting the land. Ontario Library Service (SOLS) supported by the “We have been trying to reinforce with First helper, getting food as a hunter, Dishonesty was the heart Ontario Arts Council. The two talented performers Nation communities both those with small librar- fi sher, and trapper. His allegianc- of the dispute: Platinex owner visited the Christian Island community in June to ies and those without but there is no way we could es are quickly cemented with his James Trussler, offered stock share stories about the moon, the sun and stars. afford to bring this calibre of performer to a small new community as he learns the market shares claiming he had Over the years they have created repertoires community without the funding support,” said Pat- required skills to become a war- verbal permission to use the from Native and French Canadian stories, classical ty Lawlor, First Nation Consultant for SOLS. rior but on his vision quest he is land, despite receiving KI's myths, folk tales and legends. Both enjoy interact- “The workshop tomorrow is for young teens captured again. written moratorium blocking ing with all ages and fi nd it very rewarding to be to encourage them to read and begin storytelling Red coats conscript him to use of the land without consent. able to draw emotion from people through their themselves and working with others. We have done deliver a message behind enemy For KI this was a modern words. The storytellers have different techniques to two presentations in First Nations communities. lines on the grounds of giving day David and Goliath, only engage listeners through asking questions and in- First Nations people have their own tradition of sto- him a rifl e for his trouble. in this case Goliath was a two- volving outside participation in the story. rytelling and we are asking the kids to try and fi nd He never got the message headed, two-bodied being -- “In Africa where the people built fi res to keep out stories from the community. There is a whole from his animal visitor, but he Ontario and Platinex. warm, there is a story of a young girl who put so movement of family storytelling that we are trying agrees to walk from Lake On- The importance of KI's much wood on the fi re the sparks fl ew up into the to expand.” tario to North Carolina. stance is that traditional law sky until there was a huge road which some called Chimnissing Librarian Kathleen Peters hosted This book is written for has now entered the courts and ‘The Travellers Way’ but which we call ‘The Milky a dinner for the storytellers on June 27th, to intro- youth. In places it uses Lakota been recognized. Way’,” said Dunleavy, who as a child says she duce them to popular First Nation food -- scone ta- language instead of Oneida and Keeping the Land: Kitchenuh- wondered where all the stars came from. cos and strawberry and whip cream scones were on the condescension makes this maykoosib Inninuwug Recon- ″Every child while hearing it recreates the story the menu. Attending the dinner were Starla Sunday, lad larger than life. ciliation and Canadian Law – in their mind. The children at Christian Island El- Thomas Smith and Connor Sunday -- who were Broken Trail – Jean Rae Bax- Rachel Ariss with John Cutfeet ementary were very attentive and it was a lovely involved in a workshop with 13 other participants ter (Ronsdale Press, Vancouver, (Fernwood Publishing, Winni- afternoon. What a great way to fi nish the school and help out with the library's summer reading pro- BC; 2011; ISBN 978-1-55380- peg; 2012; ISBN 978-1-55266- year,” said Peringer. gram. 109-2; 240 pages; $11.95) 477-3 176 pages, $22.95) The dream forfor First NatiNaNationsaatitiions StorytellStorytelling lives on TORONTO – The First Na- tion Communities Read pro- gram has chosen Shannen and the Dream for a School is its 2012-2013 title selection for community reading. Written by Janet Wilson and published by Second 2012 RecipienRecipient R nt to be honohhonouredonooured at the Evening of ExcellencExcExcellence Story Press, the book is the presentedpresented bbyy tthehe AnisAnishinabekhinabek NatioNationn SeventSeventhventhventh GGenerationeneratione ration Charity, Holiday Inn, Sudbury, AugusAugAugustgug sts 22,22,2012 2012 true account of 13-year-old Shannen Koostachin, who The DebwewinDebwewin CitationsCitations are the firstfirst majormajor awards intendedintendeed toto recognizerecoggnizeizezee and encourage All nominations To nominate a storyteller for the eexcellencexcellence in storytellingstorytelling about First Nations issues byby FirstFirrst NationsNatioattionsio andd other writers.write must be endorsed Debwewin Citation contact the launched a national campaign AnAnyoneyone can nominate a storytellerstoryteller whose work has been distributedd utedt d ini Anishinabek AAihibk in writing by a First Communications Unit for a new school to replace territory.territory.. A selection committee appointedappointed byby thethe Union ofof OntarioOntario IndiansIndians Nation in Ontario. Ph: 877-702-5200 ext. 2288 the one in Attawapiskat that ccommunicationsommunications unit solicits nominations forfor the awards, whosewhose namename reflectsrefe lects the OjibwayOjibway Email: [email protected] had been contaminated by a word fforor ““truth,”truth,” but literallliterallyy means ““speakingspeaking ffromrom the heheart.”art.” fuel oil leak. Shannen was nominated for the Interna- tional Children’s Peace Prize before she died in a car crash

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